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Mike Wofford, pianist of choice for jazz and pop greats, dies at 87

SAN DIEGO — In a career that stretched across seven decades, Mike Wofford provided exactly the right touch on piano in any and every musical setting. His death Friday morning just after midnight, silences an exemplary artist who performed weekly until earlier this summer. He was 87.

A San Diego resident since he was a child, the Texas-born ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Morrissey axes concerts over assassination threat

Morrissey axes concerts over assassination threat

Morrissey has cancelled two upcoming concerts following a "credible threat" to assassinate him on stage.

The 66-year-old musician was due to play shows in Connecticut and Boston over the weekend but both have been axed after the threat was made.

A message posted on Morrissey's official Facebook account on Friday (09.19.25), said: "In recent ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Taylor Swift already planning her wedding

Taylor Swift already planning her wedding

Taylor Swift is already planning her wedding.

The 35-year-old popstar and her NFL star fiance Travis Kelce got engaged in August and the pair are reportedly in the "early stages" of planning their lavish nuptials, which are expected to take place next year.

A source told Us Weekly: "It's still in the very early planning stages. There is no ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nina Dobrev and Shaun White 'grew apart' before split

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White 'grew apart' before split

Nina Dobrev and Shaun White "grew apart" before their split.

The 36-year-old Vampire Diaries actress and the 39-year-old sports star recently called off their engagement, ending their five-year relationship, but friends insist there is "no drama here".

A source told Us Weekly: "There was no drama here. No cheating was involved. They were loyal...Read more

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Film and TV writers -- and Michael Eisner -- blast Disney for benching Jimmy Kimmel

NEW YORK — More than 100 members of the Writers Guild of America East and their supporters jammed the sidewalk in front of Walt Disney Co.'s Lower Manhattan headquarters Friday to protest ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

The late-night program has been dark since Wednesday, when the Disney-owned network announced in a terse ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Anna Friel's stalking ordeal

Anna Friel's stalking ordeal

Anna Friel felt "threatened" and fearful during her three-year stalking ordeal.

The 49-year-old actress became the focus of unwanted attention from Phil Appleton, 71, who turned up at her home several times, mouthed 'I love you' to her security cameras and left gifts, including a ring.

According to The Sun, she said in a victim impact ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sam Asghari considering marriage again

Sam Asghari considering marriage again

Sam Asghari hasn't ruled out marrying again.

The 31-year-old fitness trainer - who tied the knot with Britney Spears in 2022 and filed for divorce just 14 months later - has been dating real estate agent Brooke Irvine since November 2024 and is open to getting married again.

When asked by TMZ if they were planning to "get engaged anytime soon,...Read more

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'The View' stays mum on Jimmy Kimmel as FCC takes aim at talk show

NEW YORK — After ABC “indefinitely” suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week, the network’s daytime talk show “The View” has yet to acknowledge the hot topic.

Co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Joy Behar and Alyssa Farah Griffin have remained noticeably silent on the subject as the chairman of the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain to reunite for new movie

Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain to reunite for new movie

Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain will reunite on screen in new festive comedy Deck the Y'alls.

The actresses - who were both nominated in the Best Supporting Actress comedy at the Oscars for 2011 movie The Help - will join forces with Wanda Sykes in the upcoming holiday movie.

The film follows New York baker Rachel Stein (Jessica Chastain)...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Alice Evans 'in a dark place' after death of brother

Alice Evans 'in a dark place' after death of brother

Alice Evans is "in a bit of a dark place" following the death of her brother.

The 57-year-old actress was left devastated after her beloved sibling Tony passed away last month and she admitted she is struggling to cope.

She explained on Instagram Stories: "Just to say thank you so very much for all the incredible messages about the passing of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jason Momoa on Fast X sequel:' I got no script'.

Jason Momoa on Fast X sequel: ' I got no script'

Jason Momoa hasn't gotten a script for the Fast X sequel.

While the 46-year-old actor is eager to reprise his role as Dante, the vengeful younger brother to Fast Five's Hernan Reyes, he has no idea what stage of development the planned sequel is at.

He told The Playlist: "I would love to come back and play, man. People all over the world love ...Read more

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Robert Redford's neighbors reveal his quiet, 'sad' life in Bay Area town

SAN JOSE, Calif. — For four years, Robert Redford and his wife, Sibylle Szaggars, lived in a hillside “cottage” in Tiburon, with spectacular views of Angel Island and San Francisco Bay. They enjoyed Tiburon’s restaurants and promenade looking out towards San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, along with the community’s walking paths...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Faye Dunaway's tribute to Robert Redford

Faye Dunaway's tribute to Robert Redford

Faye Dunaway has paid tribute to Robert Redford following his death earlier this week.

The 84-year-old actress called her former co-star a "heartfelt American original" in a touching tribute to the late actor.

She told the Daily Mail: "Robert Redford embodied the phrase, 'Le vrai elegance American' - The true American elegance (mis-attributed ...Read more

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D4vd calls off Greek Theatre show amid police investigation

LOS ANGELES — The singer D4vd called off a concert at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre as police investigate his connection to the death of a teenage Inland Empire girl whose decomposed body was discovered this month in a car registered to the musician.

A representative for the Greek said the show, which was scheduled for Saturday night, had been ...Read more

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Taylor Swift to throw theatrical 'release party' for new album

NEW YORK — Taylor Swift will usher in her “Life of a Showgirl” era with a theatrical “release party” to celebrate her new album next month.

“Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” will hit all AMC Theatres as the hotly anticipated album drops on Oct. 3.

The limited event — which Variety describes as a ...Read more

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Gearoid Reidy: Anime's 'Demon Slayer' hit is a watershed for Japan

Japanese animation has dominated streaming for years. Now, it’s slaying on the silver screen, too.

"Demon Slayer — Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle," the first part of three movies that will conclude the hottest anime property in years, last weekend opened to $70.6 million in North America. That goes further than simply a record for a ...Read more

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Charlie Kirk loved the 'South Park' episode about him and would want it broadcast, his producer says

LOS ANGELES — An executive producer for “The Charlie Kirk Show” and close friend of the conservative personality has asked Paramount to continue airing reruns of the episode that features a parody of the slain political influencer.

“As someone who can speak with some authority on this, Charlie loved that he was featured in ‘South Park...Read more

Bang Showbiz / LeBron James admits marriage isn't perfect

LeBron James admits marriage isn't perfect

LeBron James has admitted his marriage isn't always perfect.

The 40-year-old LA Lakers star first met Savannah James when they were both in high school and the pair have been married since 2013 but he admitted they have gone through "hardships and adverse moments".

Speaking on the 360 with Speedy podcast, he said: "It's not, man. I'm gonna be ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Taylor Swift's theatrical release party for Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift's theatrical release party for Life of a Showgirl

Taylor Swift will celebrate her new album with a theatrical release party.

The 35-year-old superstar will release The Life of a Showgirl on October 3rd and mark the occasion with an 89-minute theatrical experience for fans in all 540 AMC locations in the United States between October 3rd and October 5th.

The special screenings will include the...Read more

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What's the deal with Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails at Coachella?

LOS ANGELES — The Coachella 2026 lineup had, seemingly, begun leaking in the days before its official announcement, as names such as Sabrina Carpenter and Karol G started being discussed as possible headliners. Though, with both names on the heels of widely successful projects, it was hardly a "crystal ball" suggestion — it just so happened ...Read more