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Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Further proof that it must be really, really good to work for Apple Computers came on Tuesday night when none other than Paul McCartney performed a private concert for employees at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino.

Yeah, all that and a stock purchase plan, too? Must be nice.

The Sir Paul show, held at Apple Park (...Read more

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Sources confirm Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding date, venue

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to say “I do” in her beloved Rhode Island this June, at least according to sources shedding light on the star-studded nuptials.

The Grammy-winning superstar and three-time Super Bowl champ, both 36, are “both involved” in the planning and are slated to celebrate tying the knot at Ocean House on ...Read more

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Megan Thee Stallion recovering after hospitalization for 'extreme exhaustion, dehydration'

LOS ANGELES — Megan Thee Stallion is on the mend after a bout of "concerning symptoms" landed her in the hospital Tuesday evening, cutting her latest "Moulin Rouge" performance short.

A spokesperson for the rap star, 31, confirmed to The Times on Wednesday that the artist's doctors "ultimately identified extreme exhaustion, dehydration, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / The former Prince Andrew is at the centre of an investigation that now involves UK prosecutors

Andrew Windsor probe now involves UK prosecutors

The former Prince Andrew is at the centre of an investigation that now involves UK prosecutors.

Officials from the Crown Prosecution Service are working to provide guidance to police examining 66-year-old Andrew's links to Jeffrey Epstein, who died aged 66 in his New York jail cell in 2019 from an apparent suicide.

The CPS confirmed on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Queen Elizabeth is said to have refused to take calls from Prince Harry without a member of staff present in her later years

Queen Elizabeth 'refused to take calls from Prince Harry without member of staff present'

Queen Elizabeth is said to have refused to take calls from Prince Harry without a member of staff present in her later years.

The claim is made by Hugo Vickers in his new book about her life - Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History - in which the royal author writes the late monarch took precautions during conversations with Harry following his...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Orlando Bloom has shared a glimpse of his' love language lately'.

Orlando Bloom shares glimpse of 'love language lately'

Orlando Bloom has shared a glimpse of his "love language lately".

The actor, 49, made the statement on social media after going public with a new relationship following his split from 40-year-old singer Katy Perry.

Orlando confirmed the end of his relationship with Katy last year, with the pair continuing to co-parent their daughter Daisy, ...Read more

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Family guide to new movie releases

'THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE'

Rated PG for action, mild violence and rude humor.

What it’s about: The Mario gang set out for outer space to find and rescue Princess Peach's long-lost sister Princess Rosalina.

The kid attractor factor: The animation, adventure and colorful characters.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Sowing discord and oppression...Read more

Bang Showbiz / A simple item bought from Amazon helped create the distinctive visual effects for Project Hail Mary.

How a simple Amazon item helped create distinctive visual effects for Project Hail Mary

A simple item bought from Amazon helped create the distinctive visual effects for Project Hail Mary.

Cinematographer Greig Fraser revealed he bought a filter from the company as he worked on the complex demands for the production, which he said was "my most challenging film I've ever done, by far".

The film, directed by Phil Lord and Chris ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Charli XCX is among the headline names attached to the 73rd Sydney Film Festival

Charli XCX among headline names attached to 73rd Sydney Film Festival

Charli XCX is among the headline names attached to the 73rd Sydney Film Festival.

The singer appears in a leading role as part of an initial slate of films unveiled ahead of this year's programme, with the festival set to run from 3 to 14 June.

Organisers have announced 13 titles ahead of its full line-up reveal on 6 May, offering an early ...Read more

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Movie review: Shocking revelation causes a freak-out in 'The Drama'

In 2024, Tinashe sang “is somebody gonna match my freak?” in her hit song “Nasty,” and the lyric became an almost philosophical way of seeing the world. Is matching freaks our ultimate goal as human beings, and what would it look like to share our freakiest self with someone else? What is allowed under the freaky umbrella?

These are the...Read more

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Shakira is coming to Atlantic City on US tour

PHILADELPHIA — Atlantic City, New Jersey, has its show of the summer.

Colombian pop superstar Shakira will play Boardwalk Hall on July 25. The concert is part of an intimate — by Shakira standards — 13-show run in U.S. arenas on the tour for her 2024 album "La Mujeres Ya No Lloran."

The Shakira tour — whose title translates from ...Read more

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Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins top Darker Waves Festival in SoCal

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Darker Waves Festival will return to Orange County this fall with a lineup led by Morrissey and the Smashing Pumpkins.

The oceanfront festival is scheduled for Nov. 14 at Huntington City Beach near Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway, where more than 35 artists will perform across three stages.

The lineup leans ...Read more

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'Messy' hitmaker Lola Young is back and recovering after addiction woes led to collapse on stage

LOS ANGELES — British singer-songwriter Lola Young is opening up about the “breaking point” that steered her toward recovery.

The “Messy” hitmaker told Rolling Stone in a recent interview that she was grateful that she fainted onstage late last year, and framed the scary ordeal as a wake-up call. “What do you call that? Like, a ...Read more

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'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' post-credits scene is justice for a beloved character

[This story contains spoilers for "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie."]

LOS ANGELES — Everybody's favorite fearless and super capable princess is back for another adventure — along with the denizens of her kingdom and a pair of New York plumber brothers — in "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie."

Now in theaters, the follow-up to the 2023 ...Read more

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'Summer House' stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirm their relationship

LOS ANGELES — Amanda Batula and West Wilson weren't being coy — not "purposely" anyway.

The stars of the Bravo reality series "Summer House" — where a group of friends spend their summer weekends in the Hamptons and drama ensues — were just letting the romance percolate. And now they're making it official.

The pair shared statements on...Read more

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Sound Advice: New model of compressed air duster is just right

"Just right" Wolfbox MF60 Compressed Air Duster: The Wolfbox MF50 and MF200 mini blowers were hands-down my favorite products of everything I tested in 2025. I started with the MF50 and was blown away (no pun intended) by the power and the versatility of the product. Listing for $39.99, the MF50 uses a powerful high-speed fan that makes it like ...Read more

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Newly em-Bossed: First Ave fast-tracks Springsteen star

MINNEAPOLIS — It took him five decades to finally perform at First Avenue, but it took Bruce Springsteen only two months to get his name painted on the star-lined wall outside Minneapolis’ landmark rock club.

First Ave staff unveiled the Boss’ newly embossed star just a few hours ahead of his March 31 sold-out concert across the street at...Read more

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Inside Kid Cudi's new podcast, where he offers 'Big Bro' advice and good vibes

LOS ANGELES — Kid Cudi is lounging in a colorful attic much like the one in his childhood home in Cleveland.

He's surrounded by treasures of his childhood: movie posters of "The Last Dragon" and "The Truman Show" (the latter inspired artwork for his latest album, "Free"), a Nintendo 64 game console, a vintage house phone with a long cord, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dan Levy has found comfort following Catherine O'Hara's death

Dan Levy finds 'great comfort' in the wake of Catherine O'Hara's death

Dan Levy has found "great comfort" in seeing "how loved" the late Catherine O'Hara was.

The 42-year-old actor's friend and Schitt's Creek co-star passed away in January at the age of 71 following a brief illness, and while Dan knows Catherine is "irreplaceable", he's been happy to witness the "outpouring" of feeling following her death.

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Bang Showbiz / Zendaya has explained why she won't address marriage speculation.

Zendaya explains why she won't address Tom Holland marriage speculation

Zendaya has explained why she and Tom Holland won't confirm whether or not they've got married.

The Drama actress' stylist Law Roach claimed last month that the couple had quietly tied the knot, but the Spider-Man co-stars have yet to directly answer if they have got hitched or not, and now Zendaya has explained there are some parts of their ...Read more