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Bang Showbiz / Chase Stokes starred on Outer Banks

Outer Banks star Chase Stokes reveals why he embraced 'intermittent fasting'

Chase Stokes was "intermittent fasting" throughout his time on Outer Banks.

The 33-year-old actor played John B in Outer Banks, the hit Netflix show, and Chase has admitted to intermittent fasting in order to look more like a teenager.

The Hollywood star told Men's Health magazine: "When I was doing Outer Banks, I was intermittent fasting ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Zara Larsson has enjoyed a run of success

Zara Larsson revels in her career 'breakthrough'

Zara Larsson has relished her recent "breakthrough".

The 28-year-old pop star released her debut album, 1, back in 2014 - but Zara acknowledges that she's currently riding the crest of a wave.

The blonde beauty - who released Midnight Sun, her most-recent album, in 2025 - told Perfect Magazine: "I definitely feel that there's a shift in my ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Brittany Cartwright has been granted a restraining order

Brittany Cartwright granted restraining order against Jax Taylor

Brittany Cartwright has been granted a restraining order against Jax Taylor.

The 37-year-old reality TV star has been granted a temporary protective order against her estranged husband, after she accused Jax of domestic violence, Us Weekly reports.

Brittany alleges that Taylor, 47, exhibited "coercive control, financial abuse, emotional and ...Read more

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Hollywood actors clash over AI voice clones

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood’s voice actors — one of the first groups to wrestle with artificial intelligence replacement — are battling one another over how to deal with AI.

Big, established names are using it to make more money. Non-stars say the number of jobs has plummeted and that they are being tricked into training their replacements....Read more

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Review: A lively if familiar 'Buddy Holly Story' at Drury Lane

CHICAGO — Truth be told, it was strange on Wednesday to be at a show that depicts the life and death of a great American music star not named Dolly Parton.

But whereas the iconic country music queen, who I truly loved, had a long and profoundly consequential eight decades on this Earth, Buddy Holly died in a 1959 plane crash at the age of 22....Read more

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J. Cole canceled concert after touring crew member died carrying show gear in big rig

LOS ANGELES — J. Cole’s concert in Sacramento was canceled Thursday, following the death of a crew member.

The tour stop at Golden 1 Center was nixed after a member of the rapper‘s crew was involved in a deadly crash earlier that day.

The venue and concert promoter Live Nation shared the news on social media.

“Following the tragic ...Read more

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Padres owner Kwanza Jones' songs 'Vamos!' and 'We All In' are available for download -- and will be played at Petco Park

SAN DIEGO — New San Diego Padres principal owner Kwanza Jones brings more than just financial investment and a commitment to be “all in” with the team. She brings with her a history as a recording artist, with a range of singles, music videos, remixes and even a full album.

And that includes her recent releases “¡Vamos!” and “We ...Read more

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Review: SD Musical Theatre's big-budget 'Ages' musical really rocks

SAN DIEGO — A few months back, San Diego Musical Theatre launched an emergency fundraising drive to underwrite its long-planned production of the ’80s jukebox musical “Rock of Ages.”

That donor campaign was a big success in two ways: First, it raised more than enough to present the tongue-in-cheek rock ‘n’ roll romantic comedy that ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner support the New York Knicks

Kylie Jenner 'loves the New York Knicks'

Kylie Jenner has fallen in love with the New York Knicks.

The 29-year-old beauty has become a regular at Knicks game since she started dating actor Timothee Chalamet, and Kylie admits that she's become a passionate fan of the NBA franchise.

During an appearance on the Better Half podcast, Kylie shared: "I never was into it unless someone was ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Cardi B feels inspired by Raven-Symone.

Cardi B 'loves the style of Raven-Symone'

Cardi B has been inspired by Raven-Symone.

The 33-year-old rap star has admitted to being inspired by Raven-Symone's colourful dress sense during her younger years.

Cardi told Vogue Arabia: "I always had a passion for fashion and ever since I was a younger girl, I loved the style of Raven-Symone.

"I knew that I had to dress differently. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Gal Gadot relishes the challenge of motherhood

Motherhood is my superpower, says Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot considers motherhood to be her "superpower".

The 41-year-old actress is best known for playing Wonder Woman in the DC superhero movies, but Gal considers motherhood to be her biggest challenge in life.

The brunette beauty - who has Alma, 14, Maya, nine, Daniella, five, and Ori, two, with husband Jaron Varsano - told Us Weekly: "When ...Read more

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Kehlani reschedules tour dates after being hospitalized for 'so much pain'

LOS ANGELES — Kehlani has rescheduled the two concerts she had to postpone because of illness.

On Thursday, the "Folded" singer announced new dates for her Camden, N.J., and Columbia, Md., shows on Instagram. The Camden show, which was originally scheduled for Aug. 26, will now happen on Sept. 5. The Columbia show will follow on Sept. 6. The ...Read more

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Apple TV raises prices without offering an ad tier, testing how much viewers will pay

LOS ANGELES — Apple TV, the streaming service known for series like “Ted Lasso” and “Severance,” is raising its prices, effective immediately.

A monthly subscription will now cost $14.99, up $2. The annual plan climbs by $20 to $119.99. This marks the tech giant’s fourth price bump in the last four years.

Other Apple bundle plans ...Read more

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Sesame Street's Big Bird gets grim response for asking how people are doing

NEW YORK — Big Bird asked fans how they’re holding up at the end of a busy week that had plenty of low points. Venting ensued.

“Big Bird is just popping in to see how everyone is doing today!” the seemingly innocuous message posted to X Friday morning reads.

The “Sesame Street” star got many grim responses on the educational ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Ridley Scott has enjoyed a decades-long career

The Dog Stars director Sir Ridley Scott explains the importance of a film script

Sir Ridley Scott thinks a script is the most important aspect of any film.

The 88-year-old director - who has adapted Peter Heller's 2012 novel The Dog Stars, focusing on preserving the story's core elements - believes a film's script is more important than anything else.

Speaking to People, Ridley explained: "It's all about what's on paper ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mike Leigh doubts he'll make another movie.

Tender Loving Care director Mike Leigh doubts he'll make another film

Mike Leigh is unlikely to make another movie.

The 83-year-old director has enjoyed a hugely successful career over more than six decades - but Mike is unlikely to make a follow-up to Tender Loving Care, his new comedy-drama film that stars Marion Bailey, Kate O'Flynn, Alice Bailey Johnson and Paul Jesson.

The acclaimed filmmaker told Variety: ...Read more

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Gladys Knight, 82, pulling back from performing amid fan concerns

NEW YORK — Gladys Knight, 82, says she’s pulling back from performing while “transitioning” to the next stage of her life.

The “Midnight Train to Georgia” singer‘s announcement comes amid concerns from fans about Knight’s appearance.

“After much soul searching I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances while...Read more

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Miss USA just crowned a new winner in Miami. Here's what she told us

MIAMI — For the Miss USA pageant’s 75th edition, the women took the show on the road to the hottest city in the country — Miami.

On Thursday night, a new queen was crowned at the Ziff Opera House, part of the Arsht Center downtown. The evening’s hosts were “Beverly Hills 90210” star Ian Ziering and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” ...Read more

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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields loses a link: Katseye pulls out over group member's injury

LOS ANGELES — Pop supergroup Katseye might have hit that “Hootie Frutti” a little too hard.

The “Gnarly” and “Gabriela” team announced on Thursday that it will no longer perform at Olivia Rodrigo’s all-women Daisy Chain Fields music festival on Saturday. Katseye, whose members are currently Daniela Avanzini, Yoonchae Jeung, Lara...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Robert De Niro has seven children

Robert De Niro shares guilt over working parenthood

Robert De Niro thinks working parents always "feel a little guilty" about missing time with their children.

The 83-year-old actor - who has Drena, 54, Raphael, 49, 30-year-old twins Julian and Airyn, Elliot, 28, and Helen, 14, from previous relationships and Gia, three, with partner Tiffany Chen - doesn't believe there is a "secret" to being a ...Read more