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'Parent Trap' actress Elaine Hendrix lives out dreams on 'Dancing with the Stars'

ATLANTA — Atlanta actress Elaine Hendrix’s best-known role is 1998’s “The Parent Trap,” where she plays Meredith Blake, the antagonist to Lindsay Lohan’s twin characters.

Often perceived as an evil stepmom, Meredith has found defenders on social media in recent years who see her more as a pragmatic go-getter. This renewed attention ...Read more

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Commentary: It's not acting if it's just one AI avatar talking at another

The theater held a palpable charge the night “Anemone” premiered late last month at the New York Film Festival. When the credits ended, the audience sat seemingly in stunned silence. Then a spotlight swept toward the balcony, and there stood the film’s star, Daniel Day-Lewis, alongside his wife, filmmaker Rebecca Miller, and their son ...Read more

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How a sandwich maker became best buds with Mark Ruffalo, thanks to 'Task'

PHILADELPHIA — It was February 2024 and a normal workday for Michael Bertrando at Kennett Square’s Sam’s Sub Shop when his phone rang. The sandwich maker removed his gloves and saw an unfamiliar phone number flashing on the phone screen. He usually avoids them, but decided to answer this one.

It wasn’t spam. A Heery Loftus casting agent...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers were in court this week.

Judge scolds Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' lawyers during hearing

A judge has scolded Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers' lawyers during their ongoing hearing.

The two exes were in court on Tuesday (07.10.25) for the second of three days of testimony as the 54-year-old actress is seeking to make a temporary restraining order against her ex permanent.

At around 4pm, Phypers' attorney Michael Finley grilled ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Miranda Kerr wanted to make sure Katy Perry was ok after her space flight

Miranda Kerr 'checked in' on Katy Perry right after her flight into space

Miranda Kerr "checked in" on Katy Perry after her space flight.

The Roar hitmaker was heavily criticised for her participation in Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space flight earlier this year, but the model - who was previously married to Katy's ex-fiance Orlando Bloom - has revealed how she was one of the first people to call her after the trip in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Offset 'stepped out' on Cardi B while the pair were married

Offset admits to 'stepping out' on Cardi B during their marriage

Offset has confessed to "stepping out" on Cardi B during their marriage.

The rappers are currently in the midst of divorce proceedings and the Migos artist says he "made a lot of mistakes" in their relationship.

Offset told the podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer: "I was definitely not perfect in the situation. I made a lot of mistakes. (There's...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Scott Wolf is returning to acting for the first time since filing for divorce from Kelley Wolf.

Scott Wolf grateful for 'love and support' as he lands first acting role since Kelley Wolf divorce

Scott Wolf has thanked his fans for their "love and support" as he confirmed his return to Doc.

The 57-year-old actor will be reprising his role as Dr. Richard Miller in the second season of the Fox show in what marks his first acting job since filing for divorce from Kelley Wolf, his wife of 21 years, in June.

Scott said in an Instagram video...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ray Winstone was drunk when he auditioned for Star Wars.

Ray Winstone recalls his drunk Star Wars audition: 'It didn't go well'

Ray Winstone was drunk when he auditioned for Star Wars.

The 68-year-old actor had auditioned for the role of Padme Amidala's (Natalie Portman) father in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, but Winstone has now admitted he wasn't on top form as he had been "out all night" the evening prior.

Speaking with Far Out, The Gentlemen star ...Read more

Rebecca Ferguson teases 'phenomenal' Dune: Part Three

Rebecca Ferguson has teased the story of Dune: Part Three is "phenomenal".

The 41-year-old actress will reprise her role of Lady Jessica in director Denis Villeneuve's third instalment in the sci-fi saga, and Ferguson has now promised Dune: Part Three won't disappoint.

Speaking about adapting author Frank Herbert's work for the big screen with...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jacob Elordi plays The Creature in Guillermo del Toro's take on Frankenstein

Jacob Elordi wasn't 'tortured' in Frankenstein portrayal

Jacob Elordi didn't feel "tortured" in his work on Frankenstein.

The 28-year-old actor takes on the role of The Creature in Netflix's new adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel and praised director Guillermo del Toro for creating a "safe space" for the cast on set.

Jacob told The Hollywood Reporter at the movie's Los Angeles premiere: "...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Katherine Rundell is bringing Impossible Creatures to the big screen

Disney inks deal for Impossible Creatures adaptations

Disney is adapting Katherine Rundell's Impossible Creatures series for the big screen.

The author is set to turn her hugely popular fantasy novels Impossible Creatures and sequel The Poisoned King - which have collectively sold over four million copies around the world - into film screenplays for Walt Disney Studios, while she will also produce...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Yungblud has defended his Ozzy Obsourne tribute.

Yungblud slams 'bitter' rock star critics of Ozzy Osbourne tribute at VMAs

Yungblud has slammed "bitter and jealous" rock star critics of his Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards.

The 28-year-old musician - whose real name is Dominic Harrison - took the stage with Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt and Aerosmith duo Steven Tyler and Joe Perry at the VMAs last month to pay tribute to the late Black Sabbath icon,...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Zach Bryan has defended his seemingly political new song Bad News

'I love this country': Zach Bryan defends controversial new track Bad News

Zach Bryan claims that he did not intend to cause controversy with his new song Bad News.

The 29-year-old country singer seemingly takes aim at US President Donald Trump and the divided atmosphere in the country in the upcoming track but has urged the public to wait to hear the "full context" of the song.

In a statement posted on his Instagram...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dolly Parton's sister has asked fans to pray for the star amid her 'health challenges'

Dolly Parton's sister asks fans to pray for the country music icon

Dolly Parton's sister has asked fans to pray for the country music legend.

The 9 to 5 hitmaker postponed her scheduled Las Vegas residency last week as she informed fans that she requires a "few procedures" to deal with "health challenges" and her younger sibling Freida Parton has urged the star's fans to say their prayers in support of her.

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Bang Showbiz / Donald Trump is unimpressed with the choice of Bad Bunny as the Super Bowl halftime show headliner

Donald Trump slams 'ridiculous' decision to make Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show performer

Donald Trump has criticised the decision to make Bad Bunny next year's Super Bowl halftime show performer.

The Puerto Rican superstar - who has spoken out against the US President's immigration crackdown - will headline the NFL showpiece in California next February but Trump claims that he has "never heard" of the Latin star.

The White House ...Read more

Louis Tomlinson still finds Liam Payne death 'unjust and frustrating'

Louis Tomlinson has described Liam Payne's death as "unjust and frustrating".

The 33-year-old singer has reflected on the death of his late One Direction bandmate - who died age 31 on October 16, 2024 when he fell from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina - and admitted the group's 15th anniversary felt "uncomfortable" given the tragedy ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Seth Rogen has been' banned' from hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards.

Seth Rogen 'banned' from hosting Emmy Awards and he knows why

Seth Rogen has been "banned" from hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards.

The 43-year-old actor - whose show The Studio made history with 13 prizes at this year's ceremony, the most ever awarded to a comedy - hasn't hosted the prestigious ceremony since 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he confirmed this week he has not been asked back.

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Bang Showbiz / Hilaria Baldwin has denied being a 'nepo wife'

Hilaria Baldwin denies being a 'nepo wife'

Hilaria Baldwin has denied being a "nepo wife".

The influencer, 41, made the statement while insisting her actor husband Alec Baldwin, 67, did not help her secure a place on the new season of Dancing with the Stars.

Speaking on the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast hosted by Amanda Hirsch, Hilaria said she earned her spot on the show "on her own ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are said to have found a new balance in their relationship since finalising their divorce earlier this year

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck 'have found a new balance in relationship since finalising divorce'

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are said to have found a new balance in their relationship since finalising their divorce earlier this year.

The singer, 56, filed for divorce from actor Ben, 53, in August 2024 on what would have been their second wedding anniversary and the pair, who were originally engaged from 2002 to 2004 before reuniting in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nicole Kidman has made her return to social media to mark Paris Fashion Week.

Nicole Kidman makes her return to social media to mark Paris Fashion Week

Nicole Kidman has made her return to social media to mark Paris Fashion Week.

Sharing photos from the Chanel runway show, the 58-year-old's move comes shortly after her separation from Keith Urban, 57.

The Practical Magic and Moulin Rouge! star posted a series of images on Instagram on Tuesday (0.10.25), showing her attending the Chanel ...Read more