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Bang Showbiz / Michaela Coel is to direct a remake of Bloodsport

Michaela Coel to write and direct remake of the 1980s martial arts film Bloodsport

Michaela Coel is to write and direct a reimagining of the 1980s martial arts movie Bloodsport.

The 38-year-old actress and filmmaker has been tapped by A24 to helm a new take on the 1988 film that made Jean-Claude Van Damme a global star.

In the original movie, the Belgian actor portrayed American army officer Frank Dux, whose ninjitsu ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Samara Weaving as Grace MacCaullay in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Samara Weaving felt 'pressure' to live up to original film in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come

Samara Weaving says there was "a lot of pressure" to top the original film in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.

The 34-year-old star reprises her role as Grace MacCaullay in the comedy horror sequel and explained that they wanted to make the best movie possible to follow on from the 2019 flick.

Asked how the sequel materialised, Samara told ...Read more

I've always been fascinated by space, says Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling has always been fascinated by space.

The 45-year-old actor has starred in a number of space-themed movies during his career - including Project Hail Mary and First Man - and Ryan admits that the subject has always interested him.

Speaking to the BBC, Ryan shared: "[Space] can be hard to understand but it's important to find a way ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Doja Cat engages with fans on social media

Doja Cat: I have to defend my creative choices

Doja Cat feels compelled to defend her "creative choices" on social media.

The 30-year-old rap star is well-known for reacting to online criticism, and Doja admits that she feels compelled to respond whenever she feels "threatened".

The Paint the Town Red hitmaker told Vogue magazine: "When I feel that I'm threatened, even though it may not be...Read more

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Television Q&A: Colorful language in shows elicits range of reactions

You have questions. I have some answers.

Some time back I wrote about the harsh language in TV shows including “Landman." Reactions have come rolling in. For example:

"I have worked in the global oil industry for 40 years, with the last 10 in the Permian Basin (Midland, Texas), Billy Bob Thornton’s home in the TV series 'Landman.' I grew ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Scooby-Doo cast has been revealed

Netflix confirms new Scooby-Doo cast joining Mckenna Grace in live action series

Tanner Hagen, Abby Ryder Forston and Maxwell Jenkins have joined the cast of Netflix's Scooby-Doo series.

The trio will play Shaggy Rogers, Velma Dinkley and Fred Jones respectfully in the upcoming as yet untitled live action show alongside previously announced Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake.

Taking to Instagram, Tanner said: "ZOINKS! Like… ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Whoopi Goldberg has opened up about her love life

Whoopi Goldberg, 70, gets candid about her sex life as a single woman

Whoopi Goldberg admits her sex life is made up of "hit-and-runs" when she "needs it".

The 70-year-old star - who has been divorced three times - has got candid about her love life as she discussed a woman in a Cosmopolitan essay who is in a long-term relationship but misses her single life including nights out and casual flings.

Speaking on ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lisa Kudrow first had Botox at 60

Lisa Kudrow: I'm done with Botox

Lisa Kudrow is "probably done" with Botox.

The 62-year-old actress had Botox for the first time at the age of 60, but after her latest injection caused some irritation, Lisa doesn't intend to do it again.

She told The Hollywood Reporter: "I think it contributed to my eye irritation and this weird pattern on my forehead, so I'm probably done ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Miley Cyrus feels proud of the Disney show.

Miley Cyrus 'willed Hannah Montana special into existence'

Miley Cyrus willed the Hannah Montana anniversary special "into existence".

The 33-year-old pop star played the titular character in the hit Disney sitcom between 2006 and 2011, and Miley started discussing the prospect of making a 20th anniversary special before being approached about the idea.

She told Variety: "I learned this terrible habit...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Zendaya loved working with Robert Pattinson

Zendaya hails Twilight 'phenomenon'

Zendaya watched all of the Twilight movies after being cast alongside Robert Pattinson in The Drama.

The 29-year-old actress plays Robert's on-screen love interest in the new romantic black-comedy-drama film, and Zendaya has revealed that the project prompted her to watch the Twilight franchise for the first time, describing the movies as a "...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Miley Cyrus doesn't regret her antics

Miley Cyrus doesn't regret 'bold and unapologetic' antics

Miley Cyrus thinks her image reinvention was a wise move.

The 33-year-old pop star rose to fame as Hannah Montana on the hit Disney sitcom between 2006 and 2011, but Miley embraced a much bolder, more racy image in her late teens -- and she doesn't have any regrets about her decision.

Miley told Variety: "I boldly and unapologetically ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kurt Russell says his role in The Madison reflects aspects of his real-life relationship with Goldie Hawn

Kurt Russell says his role in The Madison reflects his real-life relationship with Goldie Hawn

Kurt Russell says his role in The Madison reflects aspects of his real-life relationship with Goldie Hawn.

Describing parallels between the on-screen marriage and his own long-term partnership, the 75-year-old actor spoke about their romance mirroring art as he stars opposite Michelle Pfeiffer in the series, playing Preston, the late husband of...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ryan Seacrest has said he is using Tinder following his split from Aubrey Paige

Ryan Seacrest says he is using Tinder following his split from Aubrey Paige

Ryan Seacrest has said he is using Tinder following his split from Aubrey Paige.

Telling viewers he would be on the dating app during a themed episode of Wheel of Fortune, the 51-year-old made the remark during a "Love Is in the Air" episode of the long-running game show which he fronts, speaking alongside co-host Vanna White, who recently ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Robert Pattinson appears to have hinted he secretly married Suki Waterhouse

Robert Pattinson appears to hint he has secretly married Suki Waterhouse

Robert Pattinson appears to have hinted he secretly married Suki Waterhouse.

The actor, 39, made a cryptic remark about his relationship with his model partner, 34, while appearing alongside Zendaya at the premiere of their new relationship movie The Drama.

He and Zendaya were asked about the biggest secret they had ever kept and Robert, who ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Val Kilmer has been digitally recreated using generative AI for the forthcoming film As Deep as the Grave

Val Kilmer digitally recreated using generative AI for new movie

Val Kilmer has been digitally recreated using generative AI for the forthcoming film As Deep as the Grave.

Nearly a year after the Top Gun star's death, the move has been described as "controversial" by the movie's director Coerte Voorhees, who confirmed he used AI to complete Val's role as Father Fintan after the actor was unable to film his ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / The composer behind the chant at the start of The Lion King has filed a lawsuit against a comedian for allegedly misrepresenting its lyrics

Composer behind The Lion King chant sues comedian for 'misrepresenting' its lyrics

The composer behind the chant at the start of The Lion King has filed a lawsuit against a comedian for allegedly misrepresenting its lyrics.

Lebohang Morake, 61, known professionally as Lebo M, is suing stand-up Learnmore Jonasi, 32 - whose full name is Learnmore Mwanyenyeka - of making "false statements of fact" about the chant "Nants'...Read more

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AI version of late actor Val Kilmer to star in upcoming movie

Val Kilmer, who died last spring, will be starring in an upcoming film by way of artificial intelligence.

The “Top Gun” and “Heat” star died of pneumonia in April 2025 following a more than decade-long battle with throat cancer. He was 65.

“As Deep as the Grave” director Coerte Voorhees told Variety that Kilmer’s character, ...Read more

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The Roots Picnic has announced its first headliner for 2026. It's Jaÿ-Z

PHILADELPHIA — Last week, we learned that the Roots Picnic is moving to Belmont Plateau, a mile away from its recent home at the Mann Center. Now, we know who the name-in-lights Saturday night headliner is for the 20th edition of the festival.

It’s Jaÿ-Z.

The rapper and head of entertainment business powerhouse Roc Nation will perform ...Read more

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Amy Winehouse ex acknowledges he had 'part to play' in her death

Amy Winehouse’s ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil said he’s come to terms with having “had a part to play” in the late crooner’s death in July 2011.

The Grammy winner was just 27 when she died of accidental alcohol poisoning.

Fielder-Civil, 43, in his first long-form interview on the “We Need to Talk” podcast this week that he was ...Read more