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The Chicks launching 'Long Way' 20th anniversary tour in Detroit

DETROIT — They're still not ready to make nice.

Country trio the Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, will kick off their 20th anniversary tour behind their 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" at Detroit's Fox Theatre on Sept. 30, venue officials announced Wednesday.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. June 4 via Ticketmaster. Presale tickets ...Read more

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Sound Advice: Feel the good vibrations with electric toothbrush

Q. I bought the TLOVII toothbrush you wrote about some time ago and can no longer find brush heads for it. I have been using a manual toothbrush since, and want to go back to an electric. Do you have any new toothbrushes to recommend, or even know where I can get some new TLOVII heads?

—D.G., Wexford, Pennsylvania

A. I first wrote about the ...Read more

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'Keep our foot on the gas': American Black Film Festival marks 30 years in Miami Beach

MIAMI — It’s a story Jeff Friday has told at least a thousand times: He attended the Sundance Film Festival and was blown away by the amount of talent and stunned by the lack of diversity.

That led to him and two friends to create the American Black Film Festival, where Black filmmakers and creatives could feel supported.

“If Black and ...Read more

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Martin Short initiated wellness check that led to discovery of daughter's body

NEW YORK — Martin Short was the one who initiated the welfare check culminating in the discovery of his daughter’s body.

Katherine Short, a social worker and NYU graduate, died by suicide at the age of 42 earlier this year.

On Feb. 23, her funnyman father grew concerned and asked a friend to check in after not hearing from her for more ...Read more

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Rick Kogan: Remembering Tim O'Malley, a big comedic talent with an even bigger heart

CHICAGO — One reacts to death in a variety of ways, and hearing that Tim O’Malley had died on May 11 at 68 from natural causes brought shock and tears across the city. But soon enough, there came smiles, for not only was O’Malley one of the most naturally funny people this city has ever known, memorable as a performer and teacher at The ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Pierre Deny, the veteran French actor known to international audiences for his role in Emily in Paris, has died aged 69 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS

'Emily in Paris' actor Pierre Deny dead aged 69 after ALS battle

Pierre Deny, the veteran French actor known to international audiences for his role in Emily in Paris, has died aged 69 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS.

The actor's death was confirmed by his daughters, who announced in a statement he had died on Monday (25.05.26) after complications linked to the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Yoshihiro Nishimura, the cult Japanese filmmaker whose blood-soaked horror films helped redefine splatter cinema for a new generation, has died aged 59 following a battle with liver disease

Tokyo Gore Police visionary director Yoshihiro Nishimura dead aged 59

Yoshihiro Nishimura, the cult Japanese filmmaker whose blood-soaked horror films helped redefine splatter cinema for a new generation, has died aged 59 following a battle with liver disease.

The filmmaker died on Monday (25.05.26) in Tokyo after spending nearly two weeks in hospital, according to reports from Japan.

Yoshihiro became ...Read more

'Grease' costume icon Albert Wolsky dies aged 95

Albert Wolsky, the two-time Oscar-winning costume designer whose work shaped some of Hollywood's most iconic film looks including Grease, All That Jazz and Bugsy, has died aged 95.

Albert's passing in Los Angeles happened on 23 May, and has now been confirmed by colleagues including fellow costume designer Christopher Lawrence, who paid tribute...Read more

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As 'Twister' turns 30, Hollywood pines for its big box office glory days

LOS ANGELES — There’s a scene in the movie “Twister” in which Philip Seymour Hoffman’s character, blasting hard rock music and driving a tricked-out, storm-chasing bus called “Barn Burner” toward a fast-forming funnel, hollers out: “It’s the wonder of nature, baby!”

This month marks 30 years since “Twister” pulled ...Read more

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'DTWS' judge Derek Hough says childhood bullies put gun to his head

Though “Dancing with the Stars” judge Derek Hough has millions of fans the world over, his beginnings were humbling, if not downright traumatic.

The former “DTWS” dance pro and choreographer was bullied so badly in his youth that a bunch of kids once held a gun to his head, Hough revealed in an interview Monday.

That was the worst of a...Read more

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Installation for Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' heading to Manhattan

NEW YORK — Steven Spielberg’s latest extraterrestrial feature, “Disclosure Day,” is getting an out-of-this-world installation this week in lower Manhattan.

The “E.T.” director’s hotly anticipated return to form arrives in theaters June 12, ahead of which, a thousand red origami cardinals will pop up at “key locations” across ...Read more

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Rapper Lil Wayne reportedly engaged to mystery woman

Rapper Lil Wayne has gotten engaged again, this time keeping his proposal and wedding plans low-key.

In fact, the identity of the 20-something Indiana woman he popped the question to earlier this year has not been made public, TMZ reported. “Sources with direct knowledge” alerted TMZ about the impending nuptials, the outlet reported Tuesday...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Derek Hough recalls horrific childhood 'torment' by bullies

Derek Hough recalls horrific childhood 'torment' by bullies: 'They put a gun to my head'

Derek Hough was tied up by his ankles and had a gun put to his head while being "tormented" by childhood bullies.

The 41-year-old Dancing With The Stars professional dancer grew up in Sandy, Utah, where he was targeted by thugs at his school and in his neighborhood, partly due to him being a dancer.

He said on The Bossticks podcast: "Being a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Denise Richards opens up about 'challenges' and 'worries' of parenting a child with special needs

Denise Richards opens up about 'challenges' and 'worries' of parenting a child with special needs

Denise Richards has praised her youngest daughter as the "biggest angel with the biggest selfless heart" on her 15th birthday, but admitted she "worries" about her future.

The former James Bond star, 54, has gushed over her daughter Eloise, who was diagnosed with a chromosomal disorder during her younger years, and admitted raising a child with...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Spice Girls star Mel C' didn't have a problem' with sexuality assumption but had 1 major issue.

Spice Girls star Mel C 'didn't have a problem' with sexuality assumption but had 1 major issue

Mel C "didn't have a problem" with people who "assumed" she was gay during her Spice Girls days.

But the 52-year-old singer - who was first nicknamed Sporty Spice during the group's early years - wasn't impressed with people thinking she might be homosexual because of the way she dressed.

During an appearance on The Mitch Churi Chat Show, host...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Paris Jackson has reflected on her addiction struggles

Paris Jackson reflects on 'ugly behaviour' during her struggle with addiction

Paris Jackson became a "very vindictive person" when she used to drink.

The 28-year-old star, who has been sober for six years, has reflected on how she suffered with "years and years and years of self-hatred" before getting clean, which meant she was struggling with her emotions.

Recalling the way she thought about herself, she told Jack ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chris Hughes opens up on JoJo Siwa relationship

Chris Hughes reveals truth about long distance relationship with JoJo Siwa

Chris Hughes and JoJo Siwa's long distance relationship is "not as tricky as people think".

The 33-year-old star, who started dating the 23-year-old singer after they met on UK reality show Celebrity Big Brother last year, and he has frequently jetted off to the United States to be with his girlfriend.

He told the Daily Mail newspaper: "It is ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / JoJo devastated as Broadway musical Chess announces closure hours before her rehearsal start date

JoJo devastated as Broadway musical Chess announces closure hours before her rehearsal start date

JoJo has been left devastated after Broadway musical Chess announced its closure just hours before she was due to begin rehearsals.

The 35-year-old singer - whose real name is Joanna Levesque - was announced in March as Glee star Lea Michele's replacement for the role of Florence Vassy, which she was due to begin on June 23rd.

However, this ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nicholas Galitzine plays He-Man in the Masters of the Universe movie.

Nicholas Galitizne dedicated himself to He-Man portrayal in Masters of the Universe

Nicholas Galitzine put in the hours for his role in Masters of the Universe.

The 31-year-old actor plays protagonist Prince Adam/He-Man in the new movie based on the Mattel franchise of the same name and threw himself into the considerable amount of gym and stunt work required for the part.

Galitzine told SFX magazine: "I came in for about ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kerry Condon has suggested that fans will have to wait for the F1 sequel to be made

Kerry Condon suggests there will 'be a little bit of a wait' before F1 sequel release

Kerry Condon says there "might be a little bit of a wait" before the F1 sequel is released.

The 43-year-old actress played APXGP technical director Kate McKenna in last year's motorsport blockbuster but has revealed that the sequel's production will have to be worked around the F1 calendar and the availability of director Joseph Kosinski.

In ...Read more