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Bang Showbiz / Odessa A'zion opens up about dropping out of Deep Cuts film after' whitewashing' backlash.

Odessa A'zion opens up about dropping out of Deep Cuts film after 'whitewashing' backlash

Odessa A'zion has insisted the "last thing" she ever wants to do is "offend anybody".

The 25-year-old actress recently dropped out of movie Deep Cuts following a backlash over "whitewashing", and the star has now insisted she never wants anybody to feel "any type of way".

Odessa told Elle magazine: "If people knew me personally, the way a lot ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jennifer Garner reveals exactly what her and Ben Affleck's kids think of her

Jennifer Garner reveals exactly what her and Ben Affleck's kids think of her

Jennifer Garner's children think she is "fully cringe".

The 53-year-old actress has three kids, Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 13, with her ex, fellow Hollywood megastar Ben Affleck, 53, but the trio find their mother "embarrassing".

When asked on The Jennifer Hudson Show what she does to gain "cool points" from her kids, she said: "I ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Red Hot Chili Peppers are back in the studio working on a new record

Red Hot Chili Peppers actively working on first album in four years

Red Hot Chili Peppers are quietly gearing up for their next chapter.

With his own solo debut Honora arriving in March, bassist Flea has teased that the band are working on their first studio effort since their back‑to‑back albums, 2022's Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen.

Speaking to MOJO magazine, he revealed that he and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / King Charles has issued a statement on the arrest of his brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

'The law must take its course': King Charles issues statement following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest

King Charles says the "law must take its course" following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.

The 77-year-old monarch has issued a statement after his brother was arrested at his Sandringham home on Thursday (19.02.26) morning on suspicion of misconduct in a public office.

In a statement released from Buckingham Palace, the King said: "I ...Read more

Dashboard Confessional member quits after eight-year run

Dashboard Confessional drummer Chris Kamrada has announced he's leaving the band after almost a decade.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Kamrada reflected on the end of his time with the legendary emo group - which he joined in 2017 - saying the decision closes a meaningful chapter in his two‑decade career.

He thanked Chris Carrabba, the rest ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Christy Carlson Romano got a concerning result from a cancer screening

Christy Carlson Romano in cancer scare after James Van Der Beek inspired her to get tested

Christy Carlson Romano has received a worrying result in a cancer screening after James Van Der Beek inspired her to get tested.

The Even Stevens star, 41, has revealed she went for a check-up along with her husband Brendan Rooney following the loss of the Dawson's Creek star, who died on February 11 aged 48 after a battle with colorectal ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested - on his 66th birthday.

The royal was arrested at his Sandringham home on Thursday (02.19.26) on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

According to the BBC, a statement from Thames Valley police reads: "As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jason Bateman has opened up about his sobriety.

Jason Bateman ditched drink and drugs to ease 'tension' with wife Amanda Anka

Jason Bateman ditched drink and drugs to ease the "tension" with his wife Amanda Anka.

The 57-year-old actor found fame as a child star and he threw himself into the party lifestyle after his work dried up when he was in his 20s but he eventually sobered up after marrying Amanda - the daughter of singer/songwriter Paul Anka - in 2001 and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Reese Witherspoon reveals what it was really like working with Robert Duvall.

Reese Witherspoon reveals what it was really like working with Robert Duvall

Reese Witherspoon has remembered Robert Duvall as a "wonderful gentleman" following his death.

The 49-year-old actress teamed up with the late, great acting icon - who passed away last weekend aged 95 - in 2008 romantic comedy Four Christmases.

Reese feels fortunate she had the opportunity to share the screen with The Godfather star Robert, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hailey Bieber reveals what's surprised her the most about being a mother and if she wants more kids

Hailey Bieber reveals what's surprised her the most about being a mother and if she wants more kids

Hailey Bieber is "a lot more relaxed" as a mother than she thought she would be - and she wants another child.

The 29-year-old model has 16-month-old son Jack with her pop star husband Justin Bieber, 31, and she is keen to add to their brood.

Speaking on Jake Shane's Therapuss podcast, she said: "I definitely do want one more.

"I'm not in a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Yungblud is releasing Idols II digitally on February 20

Yungblud's Idols II is landing tomorrow - with six new tracks

Yungblud has officially confirmed the long‑anticipated second chapter of his ambitious concept project, Idols. The new instalment will arrive digitally on Friday (20.02.26), featuring six fresh tracks plus a collaborative version of the Grammy‑nominated Zombie with The Smashing Pumpkins.

Building on the huge impact of the first Idols ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Eddie Van Halen performing at Pinkpop Festival 1980

Unheard Van Halen material is in progress as Alex Van Halen reveals search for singer

Alex Van Halen has confirmed work is underway to bring unreleased Van Halen material to life.

The 72-year-old drummer of the legendary classic rock band has teamed up with hard‑rock/AOR multi‑instrumentalist Steve Lukather to help complete what had originally been intended as the band's next studio album before iconic guitarist Eddie Van ...Read more

Iko Uwais returning to home turf with latest action movie role

Iko Uwais is returning to his home turf by starring in new action thriller Warrior.

The Indonesian martial arts supremo, 43, became globally famous after featuring in The Raid franchise and his latest role will bring him back to the Silat-based fighting style that launched his career.

Indonesian-born Iko will front the Jakarta-set feature, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in The Gates.

James Van Der Beek fans filled with emotion as trailer for his final movie appearance is released

James Van Der Beek will make his final film appearance in The Gates.

The 48-year-old actor, who passed away on 11 February after a fight with colorectal cancer, stars in the project as an evil pastor named Jacob - with his role revealed in the newly released trailer for the film.

In the promo, James's character declares: "I have been called ...Read more

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Q&A: How 'Survivor 50' got Benjamin 'Coach' Wade and Jenna Lewis-Dougherty back

ANAHEIM, Calif. — When Jenna Lewis-Dougherty stepped onto the beach in Fiji where the 50th season of “Survivor” was about to begin, it felt surreal, she says.

And why wouldn’t it? Jenna, who was 22 when she appeared on the show’s first season, “Survivor: Borneo” in 2000, had no idea how much the game had changed over the years ...Read more

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How hangovers, Las Vegas lawyer ads inspired new Netflix comedy

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas of “Strip Law” has slot machines that pay out in painkillers, a gun range where you can blow up cows and something called Circumcisions by Elvis.

Cullen Crawford, the creator of the animated series that debuts Feb. 20 on Netflix, insists all of that comes from a place of love.

“It’s how Vegas feels to ...Read more

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Television Q&A: What the heck is up with the swearing in TV shows?

You have questions. I have some answers.

Q: What is it with the proliferation of F-bombs in TV shows? We really love Taylor Sheridan's shows, but the copy and paste of F-bombs in every other sentence is annoying and frankly, representative of poor, unimaginative writing. The long-held argument that “art imitates life” is sorely ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / The Housemaid's Amanda Seyfried didn't know she was exec producer until 3 weeks into filming.

The Housemaid's Amanda Seyfried didn't know she was exec producer until 3 weeks into filming

The Housemaid star Amanda Seyfried didn't know she was an executive producer on the movie - until three weeks into filming.

The 40-year-old actress was stunned to see a call sheet with her name listed as "executive producer", and she was later told it was a position her agent had negotiated.

Speaking about her production credit on the film, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Steven Soderbergh has opened up about the axing of his Star Wars movie

Steven Soderbergh 'frustrated' by 'insane' decision to axe Ben Solo movie

Steven Soderbergh felt "frustrated" and "disappointed" by the "insane" decision to axe his Ben Solo movie.

The Oscar-winning filmmaker had been working on plans to expand the Star Wars universe with The Hunt for Ben Solo - a spin-off film starring Adam Driver which would be set after the events of 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - but ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hilary Duff feels Disney were 'a little scared' to revive Lizzie McGuire

Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff: Disney should've listened to me

Hilary Duff feels Disney were "a little scared" to revive Lizzie McGuire, but she thinks they should have "listened" to her.

The 38-year-old star feels "sad" that the planned revival of her beloved Disney Channel show was scrapped, because she wanted to see what her titular character was like "grown up".

Speaking to i-D magazine, she said: "I'...Read more