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Netflix expands 'The Walking Dead' deal, but loses exclusive hold on zombie franchise

Under a new licensing agreement, Netflix will be streaming “The Walking Dead” franchise globally.

Netflix and AMC Global Media, the network that originally aired the zombie series, inked a new five-year co-streaming deal, according to a news release on Thursday. Both companies will be able to show the original “The Walking Dead” series ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Samara Weaving has reportedly joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Samara Weaving 'lands X-Men role in Marvel reboot'

Samara Weaving has reportedly joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The Australian actress, 34, is said to be set to play Emma Frost in Marvel Studios' long-awaited reboot of The X-Men.

Famed for her role in Ready or Not, Variety reports Samara is set to take on the role of the powerful telepath, a character whose journey in Marvel Comics has ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Scott Eastwood has swearily criticised an unnamed former co-star for abandoning a film after production had already begun.

Scott Eastwood blasts mystery co-star for sudden film exit

Scott Eastwood has swearily criticised an unnamed former co-star for abandoning a film after production had already begun.

Describing the actor's behaviour as "shocking" and saying stars who believe "the world owes them something" can make the industry "really ugly" behind the scenes, the 40-year-old actor - best known for films including The ...Read more

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'Everybody's high on dance': At 25 years, Hip Hop International has big plans for the future

Hip Hop International, which turns 25 this year, brought some of the world’s best dance crews and choreographers to mainstream attention. Groups including Jabbawockeez and Quest Crew, and choreographers such as Parris Goebel (Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Justin Bieber) and Sienna Lalau (BTS, Blackpink, Ciara) all got their start through the group’s ...Read more

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Sadie Sink's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' character finally revealed

NEW YORK — The Phoenix has risen in the MCU, and she’s played by Sadie Sink.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day”— the latest in the web-slinging franchise led by Tom Holland and Zendaya — finally hit theaters on Friday, bringing an end to months of speculation about which character Sink would portray in the hit movie series. As most guessed...Read more

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Ariana Grande trades sunshine for shadows on 'Petal'

LOS ANGELES — Who pissed off Ariana Grande? Well, who didn’t?

On her new album, “Petal,” the pop superstar opens the spigot on what she’s described as an “unfiltered rage” to blast any number of feckless exes, a prying public obsessed with her body and her personal life — and not least herself for allowing anyone the power to ...Read more

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Boy George exits 'Jesus Christ Superstar' production after releasing pro-Israel reggae song

LOS ANGELES — The manager for British singer Boy George has pulled him from the West End revival of “Jesus Christ Superstar” days after the singer released a pro-Israel reggae song online.

Last weekend, the pop star posted on X a reggae song that includes the lyrics, “You say genocide, I say war / When you’re attacked that’s what ...Read more

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North West abruptly cancels tour with Molly Santana days before first show

NEW YORK — North West, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s eldest child, suddenly canceled her upcoming tour with Molly Santana just days before their first concert.

The 14-date Kimokawaii Tour was supposed to kick off in Dallas on August 5, but the performers have seemingly scrapped their collaboration ahead of opening night. Most of the shows...Read more

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Producer sues Netflix over lost unreleased Nicolas Cage movie

LOS ANGELES -- A producer sued Netflix on Wednesday, alleging the streamer lost an unreleased copy of a new Nicolas Cage movie and seeking damages of at least $105 million.

Producer Simon Afram invested more than $45 million of his own money making "Fortitude," a film that takes place during World War II and features actors including Cage, Sir ...Read more

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How the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' post-credits scene sets up what's to come in 'Doomsday' and beyond

This story includes spoilers for "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

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It's been nearly five years since Spider-Man's last big-screen adventure, but your friendly neighborhood webslinger is finally back.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," in theaters now, follows a Peter Parker (Tom Holland) who no longer has much of...Read more

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TikTok is changing how Lollapalooza fans are finding artists

CHICAGO – Scattered throughout this year’s Lollapalooza lineup of musicians in Grant Park are artists that have risen in popularity in recent years, some with the help of online virality – even for those with careers spanning over a decade. Social media continues to play a hand in shaping people’s interests, including the artists they ...Read more

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Lollapalooza 2026: How to watch the livestream

CHICAGO -- Lollapalooza opened to a sold-out crowd on opening day, though you can still catch some shows without tickets.

The annual festival held in Chicago’s Grant Park is livestreaming performances on Hulu and Disney+.

The performances will be streamed on two channels, starting each day at 3 p.m. and is only available to watch live.

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Bang Showbiz / Taika Waititi sees death' differently' to other people.

Taika Waititi sees death 'very differently' to other people

Taika Waititi sees death in a "very different way to other people".

The actor and director became close friends with the late Sam Neill after the pair co-starred in Hunt for the Wilderpeople - the 2016 comedy movie Taika also produced, wrote and directed.

Taika was joined by castmates at an event in London on Thursday night (30.07.26) to mark ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Shania Twain was 'smacked around' as a child

Shania Twain 'got smacked around a lot' growing up

Shania Twain has revealed she got "kicked around a lot" while recalling her "traumatic" childhood.

The country singer grew up with her mother Sharon and stepfather Jerry, who "loved each other" but also "fought a lot and got violent often".

On the Wild Card with Rachel Martin podcast, Shania admitted that the violence sometimes extended to her...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kristin Chenoweth marks 'gotcha day' in touching post

Kristin Chenoweth marks 'gotcha day' with touching post

Kristin Chenoweth has marked the date she was adopted in a touching post remembering her "gotcha day".

The 58-year-old actress took to her Instagram page on Thursday (30.07.26) to share a post acknowledging the life-changing occasion she was adopted by Jerry and Junie Chenoweth.

Posting a series of snaps of herself with her parents, Kristin ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jared Leto documentary director on' mystery' of his lack of accountability.

Jared Leto documentary director on 'mystery' of actor not being held accountable

The director of the Jared Leto documentary has admitted it's a "mystery" why the actor's career seems to have so far been unaffected by the sexual misconduct allegations made against him.

Alice McShane helmed BBC documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, in which 10 women made claims of the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman's alleged ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / DJ Fat Tony recalls pulling out his own teeth at height of drug addiction

DJ Fat Tony dug out his own teeth at height of meth addiction

DJ Fat Tony pulled out his own teeth at the height of his crystal meth addiction, but was so mentally unwell that he "thought it was normal".

The DJ, who has previously admitted spending more than £1 million funding his drug habit, told Olivia Attwood on her Olivia's House podcast that he ended up "digging" out his gnashers, but was unable to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Andy Grammer is a dad of three

Andy Grammer's 'officially outnumbered' after becoming a dad of three girls

Singer Andy Grammar is a dad of three.

The Fine By Me star and wife Aijia welcomed their third daughter in June (26), and Andy told People that their family is "now complete".

He said: "We're officially outnumbered. We welcomed our daughter, West Lizette Grammer, on June 17.

"Our oldest daughter, Louie, 9, is named after Louisiana, and Izzy, ...Read more

Donna Mills joins OnlyFans at 85

Donna Mills has joined OnlyFans at the age of 85.

The Knots Landing actress - who became a household name in the 1980s playing the glamorous Abby Cunningham on the hit TV series - signed up for an account on the adults-only subscription platform so she can connect with her fans in a more "personal and direct" way.

She told Variety: "I've ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Andrew Garfield wants a quiet year

Andrew Garfield wants 'chilled' birthday

Andrew Garfield is hoping turning 43 will be "a little chill".

The After the Hunt star celebrates his birthday on 20 August and after a busy time filming and promoting two films due for release this year, The Magic Faraway Tree and The Uprising, he's ready to take some time to relax.

Asked his dream day off, he told People magazine: "[There'd ...Read more