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ABC announces Sam Hartman, a Commanders practice squad quarterback, as new 'Bachelor'

LOS ANGELES — Big news, NFL fans: The titular star for Season 30 of ABC's hit reality show "The Bachelor" is none other than Sam Hartman!

You know, the "Washington Commanders star," as Hartman was introduced Friday on "Good Morning America?"

Still not ringing a bell? A promo clip played on "GMA" describes the quarterback as "a 6-foot-1, ...Read more

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Columbia University says 27-year-old daughter of actor Lisa Maxwell has died

NEW YORK — The 27-year-old daughter of English actor Lisa Maxwell has died.

Beau Rose Jessup’s death was announced by Columbia University, where she was a journalism student working toward her master’s degree.

“We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, classmates and all who knew and loved her,” the university said in...Read more

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Daniel Durant reunites with 'CODA' director for film on unsung heroes

MINNEAPOLIS — Don’t feel guilty if you’ve never heard of Judith Heumann, the ground-breaking advocate for people with disabilities.

Two Minnesota actors helping bring her story to the masses hadn’t heard of her, either.

“I took a lot of history classes and we didn’t talk about the disability movement at all, which is crazy because ...Read more

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'Vampire Diaries' actor says co-star blocked him from fan events over pro-Israel views

NEW YORK — Nathaniel Buzolic, who appeared in both “The Vampire Diaries” and its spinoff, “The Originals,” accused one of his co-stars of having him blocked from fan events over his pro-Israel views.

Buzolic made the claims in a clip shared to Instagram earlier this week, vowing to “spill the tea” for fans of the CW shows.

“...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kourtney Kardashian suspects that she is pregnant on a monthly basis

Kourtney Kardashian suspects that she is pregnant 'every month'

Kourtney Kardashian thinks she is pregnant "every month".

The 47-year-old star - who has son Rocky, three, with her husband Travis Barker as well as Mason, 16, Penelope, 14, and Reign, 11, with her former partner Scott Disick - explained how she believes she is expecting on a monthly basis even though her menstrual cycle has started again now ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / David Tennant in Doctor Who

David Tennant had a 'surreal' experience in Doctor Who-themed New York restaurant

David Tennant was stunned to discover a Doctor Who-themed restaurant in New York.

The 55-year-old actor played both the Tenth and Fourteenth incarnations of the Doctor in the BBC's long-running sci-fi series and revealed that he had a "surreal" experience in the eatery after initially being hesitant to visit.

Speaking on Friday's (13.11.26) ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Joe Biden is not impressed with Donald Trump's White House renovations

'I find it beneath the country': Joe Biden is appalled by Donald Trump's White House renovations

Joe Biden finds Donald Trump's White House renovations "disturbing".

The US President is overseeing major changes to the residence - including the demolition of the East Wing to make way for a new ballroom - but his predecessor sees Trump's actions as an attempt to "create monuments to himself".

In an interview with People magazine, Biden said...Read more

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Reality TV's newest viewers are here to make money

Hunter Button first learned about prediction markets the way most people did — through elections. He started by hedging his vote on the 2020 presidential race, figuring he could at least make some money if his preferred candidate lost. Soon he found ways to earn some cash taking positions on tennis matches or which songs might top the Spotify ...Read more

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Review: Johnny Depp's mean-spirited 'Ebenezer' makes a holiday classic unfun for the whole family

Why remake "A Christmas Carol" again? Ti West's "Ebenezer" has a solid pitch. The horror director of "Pearl" and "MaXXXine" cranks up the shivers in Charles Dickens' moralistic ghost story with jump scares, a zombie horde of ghouls and a cemetery outside the curmudgeon's bedroom window. It even invents a murder as a treat.

And why has Johnny ...Read more

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Diana Lewis tells how she got on Stallone's radar and role in 'Rocky'

DETROIT — Before she became a Detroit broadcasting legend, Diana Lewis was a consumer reporter at KABC-TV in Los Angeles, where she received a phone call during a morning meeting from a young man who was looking to cast her in an upcoming movie he was making.

His name was Sylvester Stallone, and the movie was "Rocky."

"I enjoy your reporting...Read more

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These musicians just can't quit Minnesota in the winter

MINNEAPOLIS — The dead of winter will come alive again with residency gigs in Twin Cities music venues.

The Cactus Blossoms and Charlie Parr have announced returns of their popular, long-running January series at the Turf Club, which often sell out.

Parr will again perform every Sunday at the historic St. Paul watering hole, with tickets on ...Read more

Kindergarten Cop child star dead at 43

Kindergarten Cop star Christian Cousins has died aged 43.

The child actor's brother Jonas Roeser shared the tragic news of his passing on Instagram last month and revealed that he had been suffering from liver disease prior to his death.

He captioned a carousel of images of Christian on the social media site: "It's hard to share that my ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Billie Piper thinks it is difficult for women.

Billie Piper: Acting is a bloodsport for women

Billie Piper thinks the acting industry can be a "bloodsport" for women.

The 44-year-old star isn't convinced things have changed as much as has been perceived because although actresses may feel more "supported", they are often pitted against one another, causing hostile environments.

She mused to The Guardian newspaper: "Whether it's people ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chris Colfer has hinted at a Glee return

Chris Colfer hints at Glee return

Chris Colfer is "very curious" about the Glee reboot and has already had some "nice conversations" about returning to the programme.

The 36-year-old actor shot to fame playing Kurt Hummel in the musical TV series, and while he didn't confirm he will definitely be a part of the upcoming reboot, he offered some hints that he will as he gave the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Peter Gabriel left Genesis in 1975 before launching a successful career as a solo artist

Peter Gabriel explains reasons for Genesis departure

Peter Gabriel left Genesis because he felt the band was taking itself too seriously.

The 76-year-old musician left the rockers behind in 1975 before launching a successful solo career and explained how his departure came about because he felt they were pulling in separate directions - with Phil Collins (who replaced him as lead vocalist) ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jimmy Page won't tour again

Jimmy Page has no desire to tour again

Jimmy Page has no plans to tour again.

The Led Zeppelin legend hasn't performed since he appeared at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in 2023 and explained that life on the road no longer "appeals" to him.

Speaking to The Sun at the Music Industry Trust Awards, Jimmy said: "The whole sort of, 'Living out of a suitcase, bags go...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Madelaine Petsch has split from Tyga

Tyga and Madelaine Petsch split

Tyga and Madelaine Petsch have split after over a year of dating.

The 36-year-old rapper first sparked speculation that he was dating the Riverdale actress in February 2025 when they were seen sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Lakers game, and a week later, they were spotted arm-in-arm at the Vanity Fair and Instagram Vanities Party before ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ray Nicholson was 'scared' to tell dad Jack he wanted to act

Ray Nicholson was 'scared' to tell dad Jack he wanted to act

Ray Nicholson "can't talk about" much with his father, screen legend Jack Nicholson, and was "scared" to tell him he wanted to be an actor.

The 34-year-old actor has always bonded with the One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest star - who has stepped away from the public eye in recent years - over their mutual love of sport, and it is the one topic he...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kelly Rowland treasures her Destiny's Child bond.

Kelly Rowland says Destiny's Child bond is like a 'marriage'

Kelly Rowland has compared her friendship with Beyonce and Michelle Williams to a "marriage situation".

The 45-year-old singer still has a close bond with her Destiny's Child bandmates, and their friendship has strengthened as they've grown up together over the years.

She told The Jennifer Hudson Show: "Me and Bey have known each other since ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hailee Steinfeld is excited for the holidays

Hailee Steinfeld excited for 'extra special' first holidays with baby daughter

Hailee Steinfeld wants to "make the holidays a little extra special" after becoming a mother for the first time.

The Sinners actress and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen welcomed baby girl Harper Haize Allen into the world in April this year, and she is excited for her first Thanksgiving and Christmas with their bundle of joy.

She told ...Read more