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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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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

Bang Showbiz / Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips.

Royal wedding for Peter Phillips - Princess Anne's son gets engaged

Peter Phillips, the son of Princess Anne, has got engaged to an NHS nurse.

The 47-year-old member of the British royal family - whose parents are Captain Mark Phillips and The Princess Royal, the younger sister of King Charles - has announced he is to marry Harriet Sperling after a year of dating with both families overjoyed with the news.

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Bang Showbiz / Anthony Hopkins has poked fun at Kim Kardashian

Sir Anthony Hopkins teases Kim Kardashian with Hannibal Lecter dinner invite

Sir Anthony Hopkins teased Kim Kardashian by channelling Hannibal Lecter to offer her a creepy dinner invitation.

The 87-year-old actor posted a video on Instagran which showed him wearing a facial support garment from Kim's shapewear brand SKIMS in a joking nod to the murderous cannibal he played in 1991 movie The Silence of the Lambs - who ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hulk Hogan wasn't happy when he was booed at this final WWE appearance.

Hulk Hogan 'devastated' by boos during final WWE appearance

Hulk Hogan was "devastated" when he was booed by the crowd during his final WWE appearance before his death.

The wrestler - real name Terry Bollea - passed away on July 24 at the age of 71 just six months after he took to the stage at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California in January to make a guest appearance in Netflix's WWE series Raw - ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lindsay Lohan is learning how to juggle work with motherhood

Lindsay Lohan still 'learning' how to balance work and motherhood

Lindsay Lohan is going through a "learning process" as she attempts to balance work in Hollywood with raising her young son.

The actress became a first-time mom in 2023 when she gave birth to Luai, two, with her husband Bader Shammas and she has since got back to work filming a cameo in the Mean Girls reboot, appearing in several Netflix movies...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Pamela Anderson baked snacks for Liam Neeson when they were filming The Naked Gun.

Pamela Anderson impressed Liam Neeson with her baking

Pamela Anderson impressed Liam Neeson by bringing homemade sourdough bread and muffins to The Naked Gun set.

The pair worked together for the first time shooting the action comedy - a revival of the franchise which originally starred Leslie Nielsen - and Pamela, 58, admitted she was nervous when they first met but they forged a close friendship...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis at Mexico City premiere of Freakier Friday

Jamie Lee Curtis has been a 'mother figure' to Freakier Friday co-star Lindsay Lohan throughout her life

Jamie Lee Curtis has been a "mother figure" to Lindsay Lohan all her life.

The two actresses starred together in 2003 comedy film Freaky Friday, the plot of which sees Lindsay's character Anna Coleman swap bodies with her mother Tess Coleman, played by Curtis, 66,

The pair have reprised their roles for Disney sequel Freakier Friday, but for ...Read more