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Bang Showbiz / Sean' Diddy' Combs' lawyer doesn't know about rumours of Donald Trump issuing a pardon to the rapper.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer has 'no idea' about Donald Trump pardon speculation

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyer Marc Agnifilo has "no idea" about speculation that US President Donald Trump could pardon the rapper.

It was reported by Deadline earlier this week that the White House chief is "seriously considering" issuing a full presidential pardon to the disgraced star - who was convicted on two counts of transportation to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Tom Holland is keen to manage his workload

Tom Holland doesn't want to be overworked as an actor

Tom Holland is wary about "overworking".

The 29-year-old actor has a busy year in store in 2026 with movies The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day both scheduled for release and he has suggested that he will "take a bit more time off" the following year as he looks to manage his workload.

Tom told GQ magazine: "I feel really blessed to be ...Read more

American Eagle responds to criticism of Sydney Sweeney jeans campaign

American Eagle has defended Sydney Sweeney amid online criticism of the star's advertising campaign with the company.

The retailer revealed a series of adverts with the Euphoria actress with the tagline 'Sydney Sweeney has great jeans' last week but the pun was met with a fierce backlash on social media as the phrase "great genes" has a ...Read more

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Young Thug makes first post-jail metro Atlanta appearance at local school

ATLANTA — On the Friday afternoon before most public schools officially open in metro Atlanta, students at Skyview High School in College Park received a Grammy-winning treat: superstar rapper Young Thug.

The 33-year-old, who grew up in Atlanta and spent time in the juvenile justice system, visited the school as part of his sentencing terms ...Read more

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Nina Metz: The Corporation for Public Broadcast is 'winding down.' What does that mean for public radio and TV?

CHICAGO — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday that it will “begin an orderly wind-down of its operations following the passage of a federal rescissions package… which excludes funding for CPB for the first time in more than five decades.”

The budget for the next two years was $550 million per year, or $1.1 billion ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Liam Neeson doubts that he will star in more action movies

Liam Neeson feels that he is too old for action movies

Liam Neeson thinks he is getting too old for action movies.

The Taken star has moved away from his typical genre in the new comedy flick The Naked Gun and admits that he doesn't want to "insult" viewers by taking on parts that are unsuitable for his age.

In an interview with Variety, Liam said: "The first Taken was 18 years ago, I was 54. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / John Krasinski is returning to the A Quiet Place franchise.

John Krasinski to write and direct A Quiet Place Part III

John Krasinski will write and direct A Quiet Place Part III.

The 45-year-old actor and filmmaker will return to the horror franchise for a new movie that has been scheduled for a July 2027 release by Paramount.

Krasinski - who announced news of the project on social media - helmed the original A Quiet Place movie in 2018 and was also behind ...Read more

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Ex-Food Network star Paula Deen closes Georgia restaurants abruptly

Culinary star Paula Deen has abruptly shut off the burners at her popular Georgia restaurants.

The former Food Network and bestselling cookbook author host announced Friday the sudden closure of the Savannah eatery that launched her to fame with its menu of Southern soul food staples.

For nearly three decades, Deen ran The Lady & Sons ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Marilyn Manson was in attendance at Ozzy Osbourne's funeral

Marilyn Manson remembers 'beloved friend' Ozzy Osbourne following funeral

Marilyn Manson has paid tribute to his "beloved friend" Ozzy Osbourne after attending his funeral.

The 56-year-old rocker was among the mourners as the Black Sabbath icon was laid to rest in the grounds of his family's Buckinghamshire mansion on Thursday (31.07.25) and paid his respects to the late star on social media following the service.

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Bang Showbiz / Sarah Jessica Parker plays Carrie Bradshaw in And Just Like That...

And Just Like That... to end after three seasons

And Just Like That... is ending after three seasons.

The Sex and the City sequel series will finish on August 14 following the conclusion of the two-part finale, showrunner Michael Patrick King announced on Friday (01.08.25).

In a message posted on HBO Max's social media pages, he said: "And just like that... the ongoing storytelling of the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual misconduct.

Gary Busey pleads guilty to groping woman at horror film convention

Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to groping a woman at a New Jersey horror film convention.

The 81-year-old actor admitted that he deliberately touched a woman inappropriately whilst posing with fans as he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual misconduct at a virtual court appearance on Thursday (31.07.25).

The incident occurred at the Monster-Mania ...Read more

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Tejano music legend Flaco Jiménez dies at 86

LOS ANGELES — Famed Tejano singer-songwriter and master accordionist Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez has died. He was 86.

Jiménez’s family shared the news of the musician’s death on his official Facebook page Thursday night. A cause of death was not disclosed.

“It is with great sadness that we share tonight the loss of our father, Flaco...Read more

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After seeing viral success, Role Model returns to Lollapalooza for the third time

CHICAGO — For singer-songwriter Tucker Pillsbury, who performs as Role Model, playing Lollapalooza isn’t new. His performance Thursday marked his third appearance at the festival, with the first two taking place in 2022 and 2019 when he was known for his alternative bedroom pop music.

“Twenty-nineteen was great,” the 28-year-old artist ...Read more

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'And Just Like That...' it's ending with Season 3: 'A wonderful place to stop'

LOS ANGELES — "And Just Like That ..." it's over.

The current third season of the "Sex and the City" sequel will be its last, showrunner, writer and director Michael Patrick King said in a statement on social media Friday. And it'll wrap in an exaggerated fashion that would suit Carrie's style: a two-part finale on HBO Max, taking the season'...Read more

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Crowd safety has only become more topical. How do people at Lollapalooza feel?

CHICAGO — As one of the most anticipated concert events of the year in Chicago, with headliners like Tyler, the Creator, Luke Combs and Olivia Rodrigo, Lollapalooza can be seen as a safe haven — a place where music lovers go to catch all their favorite artists in one place. But along with that excitement comes crowds that can swell to ...Read more

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DeSantis creates a Hulk Hogan holiday in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. — Hulk Hogan may be gone, but Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to make sure the late WWE hall of famer is not forgotten.

To honor the life and legacy of Tampa Bay’s most famous celebrity, DeSantis has declared Aug. 1 as “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida.”

On Friday, flags for the Unites States and for Florida will be “flown at half-staff...Read more

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Paul Walter Hauser went from renting 'The Naked Gun' as a child to starring in the reboot

DETROIT — Paul Walter Hauser considers himself spoiled.

Perhaps for good reason. The Emmy-winning Saginaw-raised actor is currently in the No. 1 movie in the country, "The Fantastic Four: First Steps," and he co-stars opposite Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson in this weekend's "The Naked Gun," the hilarious reboot of the classic 1988 slapstick...Read more

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Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails swap drummers

LOS ANGELES — Foo Fighters have a new drummer: the former percussionist for Nine Inch Nails. Nine Inch Nails have a new drummer: The former sticksman for Foo Fighters.

Foo Fighters fired its new drummer Josh Freese this year, just two years into his tenure behind one of the most coveted thrones in rock following the death of Taylor Hawkins in...Read more

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Paris Jackson calls off engagement to bandmate Justin Long

Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris has called off her engagement to bandmate Justin Long, weeks after confirming they had a date and venue selected.

The King of Pop’s only daughter, 27, announced the news Thursday when countering Daily Mail’s speculation that recent photos of her crying were due to the anniversary of Jackson’s 2009 death....Read more

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An Evo 2025 viewers guide to catch all the best fighting game action

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The biggest fighting game tournament in the world happens this weekend, and it’s expected to draw thousands to festivities in Las Vegas, and an even bigger audience online, as fans watch the best players in the world compete in titles such as “Street Fighter 6,” “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” and “Mortal Kombat...Read more