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Bang Showbiz / Julia Roberts wouldn't star in a film like Pretty Woman now

'It's impossible': Julia Roberts wouldn't star in Pretty Woman now

Julia Roberts wouldn't star in Pretty Woman if the film were made today.

The 58-year-old actress played prostitute Vivian Ward in the 1990 rom-com but claims that it would be "impossible" for her to appear in such a picture now because world views have changed.

Julia told Deadline: "Oh, it's impossible. I have too many years of the weight of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Paul Mescal has a lot of 'agency' as a film star

Paul Mescal is stunned by the level of 'agency' he has in the film industry

Paul Mescal is shocked by the amount of "agency" he has as an actor.

The Hamnet star has been able to work on passion projects at an early stage of his career and believes it comes from being clear-minded in his approach to the industry.

In an interview with Collider, Paul said: "I think the thing that has surprised me is that you have more ...Read more

Bruno Mars' first solo album in 10 years is finished

Bruno Mars will release his long-awaited fourth solo album, The Romantic, on February 27.

Days after confirming he has finished the follow-up to 2016's 24K Magic, details of the project have been unveiled, including the news that the lead single will arrive on Friday (09.01.26).

Taking to X this week, Bruno teased: "My album is done."


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Bang Showbiz / Bowen Yang felt like it was 'time' for him to leave Saturday Night Live

'It's time': Bowen Yang reflects on his SNL exit

Bowen Yang felt like it was "time" for him to leave Saturday Night Live.

The 35-year-old comedian exited the show last month after a seven-season run across six years, and Bowen has now addressed his departure.

Speaking on the Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang podcast, he explained: "This is honestly what's behind it: It's time. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll are determined to 'bring smiles to anybody's faces'

'We want people to know that they're loved': Bunnie Xo speaks on her and husband Jelly Roll's goal

Bunnie Xo's life-long mission is to ensure "people known that they are loved".

The 45-year-old star has been by her husband Jelly Roll's, 41, side long before they wed in 2016, and Bunnie has now reflected on her determination to "give back to everybody".

Speaking with Extra, Bunnie - whose real name is Alisa DeFord - said: "I'm so thankful ...Read more

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Sing Us Home fest will be back in Philly, featuring a late-night talk show host behind the drums

PHILADELPHIA — This year’s Sing Us Home festival will feature founders Dave and Tim Hause, Scranton pop-punk band the Menzingers, prolific indie rockers the Mountain Goats, punk veteran Ted Leo, and a certain late night TV comedian and political commentator playing drums.

In its fourth year, Sing Us Home will be staged on Venice Island in ...Read more

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Bay Area music 2026: 10 great concert acts headed our way

SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s shaping up to be another amazing year for concerts in the Bay Area.

And that’s just based on what we know thus far. More intriguing shows are sure to be announced in the weeks and months ahead.

Yet, to be honest, our dance card is already mighty full with a whole array of different kinds of gigs – from big pop ...Read more

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Q&A: Don Was talks John Mayer, staying sharp, curbing phone addiction

DETROIT — Don Was is a musician, a producer, a record label president, a radio host and a key figure in the music business going back to the 1970s. He's worked with everyone from Bob Dylan to Bonnie Raitt to Bob Seger to the B-52s to the Black Crowes, and that's just the Bs.

Ahead of a recent two-night stand with Don Was and the Pan-Detroit ...Read more

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Television Q&A: What's the news with NBC and MS NOW after spinoff?

You have questions. I have some answers.

Q: When Comcast spun off MSNBC into its own operation separate from NBC, I thought that personalities who appeared on both platforms would end up on one or the other. Why is Willie Geist on NBC’s “Weekend Today” and MS NOW’s “Morning Joe”?

A: First, it wasn’t just MSNBC (now MS NOW) that ...Read more

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Pat Smear to miss Foo Fighters gigs after 'bizarre gardening accident'

Pat Smear will miss "a few" Foo Fighters gigs after breaking "multiple bones in his foot" in a "bizarre gardening accident".

The heavy rock band have made light of the situation by mocking up a fake magazine cover of the 66-year-old rhythm guitarist in a wheelchair with his bone scan in a pullout.

The headline reads: "Breaking News. Pat Smear ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Ray J has reportedly been rushed to hospital with a severe case of pneumonia

Ray J 'rushed to hospital after battling pneumonia'

Ray J has reportedly been hospitalized with a severe case of pneumonia.

According to TMZ, the 44-year-old R+B singer was admitted to a Las Vegas hospital on Tuesday (01.06.26) after experiencing pneumonia and heart pain.

Ray J reportedly remains in hospital where he has received X-rays and an echocardiogram, though the results of these tests ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bradley Cooper has not had plastic surgery

Bradley Cooper addresses plastic surgery rumors

Bradley Cooper has not had plastic surgery.

The 51-year-old actor addressed online rumors that suggest he had been under the knife, noting he has also been stopped in the streets by people to ask him about his appearance.

Speaking on the Smartless podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, The Hangover star said: "Some people came...Read more

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Patrick Swayze's younger brother Sean Swayze dead at 63

Patrick Swayze's younger brother Sean Swayze has died at the age of 63.

He passed away on December 15 at the Antelope Valley Medical Centre in Lancaster, California.

According to Sean's death certificate - obtained by TMZ - he died of acute upper gastrointestinal bleed and severe metabolic acidosis, which was caused by cirrhosis of the liver. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jay-Z and Beyonce with their daughter Blue Ivy

Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy named after blueberry

Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy was named after a blueberry.

The origin of the 14 year old's name came from someone who told the 44-year-old singer, her 56-year-old husband Jay - and her grandmother, 72-year-old businesswoman Tina Knowles, that she was the size of the fruit inside Beyonce's womb.

In a lengthy, heartfelt post to mark Blue Ivy's ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jennifer Garner has reflected on her divorce from Ben Affleck

Jennifer Garner makes rare comments on 'hard' Ben Affleck divorce

Jennifer Garner has reflected on her "hard" divorce from Ben Affleck.

The Last Thing He Told Me actress split from the 53-year-old actor-and-director - with whom she has children Violet, 20, Seraphina, 16, and 13-year-old Samuel - in 2015 after a decade of marriage and she admitted she "could not handle" the gossip and speculation about her ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / James Ransone died last month.

James Ransone's cause of death confirmed

James Ransone's death has been formally ruled a suicide.

The Wire actor passed away on 19 December at the age of 46, and his death certificate, which was issued on 29 December, has officially recorded the fact he took his own life, People magazine reports.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner had previously ruled his death an apparent ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Will Arnett will star in Behemoth!

Will Arnett replaces David Harbour in Behemoth!

Will Arnett has replaced David Harbour in Behemoth!.

The Is This Thing On? actor will be joining lead actor Pedro Pascal and the likes of Olivia Wilde, Eva Victor, Matthew Lillard, Margarita Levieva and Alexa Swinton in the drama following the news the Stranger Things star has departed Tony Gilroy's movie for personal reasons.

Production began...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Matt Damon as Odysseus in The Odyssey.

Matt Damon slims to high school weight for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey

Matt Damon slimmed down to his high school weight for The Odyssey.

The 55-year-old actor ditched gluten and did lots of training to play the king of Ithaca Odysseus - the central hero in Christopher Nolan's upcoming action-fantasy movie - at 167lbs.

Discussing his training regimen for the movie with NFL stars Jason Kelce, 38, and Travis Kelce,...Read more

Bang Showbiz / KATSEYE

KATSEYE wants to work with Charli xcx

KATSEYE wants to collaborate with Charli xcx.

The girl group - formed of Manon Bannerman, 23, Sophia Laforteza, 23, Daniela Avanzini, 21, Lara Raj, 20, Megan Skiendiel, 19, and 18 year old Yoonchae - said it would be a dream to work with the hitmaker, who co-wrote the band's hit track, Gabriela.

Manon told People: "I just recently met her, and...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Brandon Flowers has admitted there will be a wait for a new Killers album

Brandon Flowers shares update on long-awaited Killers album

The Killers won't release a new album until 2027.

The All These Things That I've Done group haven't released a record since 2021's Pressure Machine and frontman Brandon Flowers has admitted he is keen to focus on his two upcoming solo LPs before returning to work with the band.

He is quoted by The Sun newspaper as saying: "My best guess is ...Read more