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AMAs to honor Janet Jackson just as Las Vegas residency closes

LAS VEGAS — The stage is set for Janet Jackson, whether it’s picking up a career award or headlining a career-spanning production on the Strip.

Jackson will be honored for 50 years in show business with the Icon Award at the American Music Awards on May 26. Jennifer Lopez hosts the show in its first appearance in Las Vegas at Fontainebleau�...Read more

Jeremy Allen White wants to host Saturday Night Live

Jeremy Allen White wants to guest host 'Saturday Night Live'.

The 'Bear' star was recently in the audience of the long-running sketch series to watch his friend Quinta Brunson at the helm and he admitted he would be "honoured" if he was to be invited to present himself.

He told 'Extra': "I've thought about it, yes. I grew up in New York, I ...Read more

Francis Rossi fears running out of money

Francis Rossi is "scared s***less" of running out of money.

The Status Quo rocker, who turns 76 later this month, has no plans to retire from making music or performing live because he is "constantly" worried about his financial security.

He told The Guardian newspaper: "The thing that worries me constantly is: will I have enough money if I ...Read more

James Bond star Joe Don Baker dies aged 89

James Bond actor Joe Don Baker has died at the age of 89.

The star, who featured in three 007 films and appeared alongside Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan in the blockbusters, passed away on May 7.

Baker first appeared in Bond in the 1987 movie 'The Living Daylights' as he portrayed the crazed arms dealer antagonist Brad Whitaker.

He ...Read more

Tyler Henry undergoes brain surgery

Tyler Henry has undergone surgery to remove a brain tumour.

The celebrity medium has reassured fans he has a "great prognosis" and his operation was a "success" after doctors discovered a colloid tumour near the centre of his brain.

Sharing a smiling photo of himself in his hospital bed, Tyler wrote on Instagram on Thursday (15.05.25): "Brain...Read more

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In first 'Ironheart' trailer, Riri Williams is ready to build something iconic

LOS ANGELES — "Ironheart" may have been delayed, but it appears she won't be denied.

Marvel Television released the teaser trailer for "Ironheart" on Wednesday, giving audiences their first proper look at the upcoming show staring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams. The series was announced back in 2020 before the character made her Marvel ...Read more

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Bruce Springsteen calls Trump administration 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous' in European tour opener

PHILADELPHIA — Bruce Springsteen’s set of European tour dates, that he kicked off with the E Street Band in Manchester, England, on Wednesday night, is called the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour.

The name is taken from a gospel-fired song that has been a Springsteen live staple for decades. It holds fast in its belief that the American ...Read more

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Television Q&A: Will Fox's 'Accused' return from recess?

You have questions. I have some answers.

Q: Will the Fox show “Accused” be coming back? In my opinion it was an excellent show, very interesting and thought-provoking.

A: The trial-of-the-week drama is not part of the plans Fox has announced for 2025-26, but the network did not entirely close the door on the show, from producer Howard ...Read more

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Justin Bieber was near 'financial collapse' when he sold catalog for $200 million

NEW YORK — Justin Bieber was reportedly very nearly broke before selling his catalog for $200 million two years ago.

Insiders in the “Love Yourself” pop star’s camp told TMZ’s “What Happened to Justin Bieber” doc that he was on the brink of “financial collapse” when he made the sale to Hipgnosis Songs Capital. Bieber, 31, had ...Read more

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The ultimate guide to this weekend's Electric Daisy Carnival

LAS VEGAS — It’s here, and as always, we’re there.

Electric Daisy Carnival is back, and somehow the biggest electronic dance music festival in the country just keeps getting bigger as it envelops Las Vegas Motor Speedway in a cocoon of light, sound, flesh and fireworks from dusk till dawn this weekend.

This year, EDC expands to a record ...Read more

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'Overcompensating' review: A campus comedy about being in the closet

College is a time of reinvention. But the pressure to immediately fit in and find your place as a freshman can be intense. Who are you when you’re away from home for the first time? Are you seen as “cool” enough to make equally cool new friends and attract the “right” sort of romantic attention? These issues come to the fore, amid ...Read more

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'Friendship' review: Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd in doppelganger 'I Love You, Man'

Paul Rudd and Jason Segel dissected the nature of adult male friendships in 2009's "I Love You, Man," and Rudd is back exploring similar terrain in "Friendship," which plays like a cracked mirror version of the former film.

The igniting agent here is Tim Robinson, the sketch comedy oddball who has made his Netflix series "I Think You Should ...Read more

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'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' review: Impressively tiring

Is it any wonder that the "Mission: Impossible" series is getting just a little tired? All that running! All that flopping about of Tom Cruise's hair! All those endless rehashes of the (admittedly banging) theme music! All those faces being ripped off! "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," the eighth entry in the movie franchise that ...Read more

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Why a prank proved 'Final Destination Bloodlines' hadn't been done to Death

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein sat in front of a blazing fireplace in Stein’s Los Angeles apartment several years ago, logged onto Zoom and launched into their pitch to direct “Final Destination Bloodlines,” the latest film in the popular horror franchise.

Producer Craig Perry, who has worked on all six "Final ...Read more

Minnie Driver joins Emily in Paris cast

Minnie Driver has joined the cast of 'Emily in Paris'.

The 55-year-old actress has taken to social media to announce that she's joining the cast of the hit Netflix show.

Minnie wrote on Instagram: "I am BEYOND thrilled to be joining this sensational cast and show. (sic)"

The actress subsequently revealed that she's known Lily Collins - who ...Read more

Bethenny Frankel 'would retire if she finds a billionaire on a boat'

Bethenny Frankel would "definitely retire" if she finds a "billionaire on some big boat".

The 54-year-old star has admitted that she would happily walk away from her work life if she finds the right man.

Speaking to ADWEEK, Bethenny said: "I would definitely retire - like, if I end up with some billionaire on some big boat."

Bethenny ...Read more

Jesse Tyler Ferguson's dad questioned why he played 'so many gay parts'

Jesse Tyler Ferguson's dad "didn't understand" why he played "so many gay parts."

The 49-year-old actor - who is best known for playing Mitchell Pritchett, who was married to Cam Tucker (Eric Stonestreet) in 'Modern Family' - welcomed his father's questioning because it led to a "whole other level" of their relationship because he was able to ...Read more

'I will miss your infectious laugh': Adam Sandler pays tribute to late Happy Gilmore co-star

Adam Sandler has paid a lighthearted tribute to his 'Happy Gilmore' co-star Morris the alligator.

The reptile - whose role in the 1996 comedy saw him almost sabotage the Tour Championship chances of Adam's titular character - passed away on Sunday (11.05.25), the Colorado Gator Farm announced and now the 58-year-old actor has joked he will miss...Read more

Scarlett Johansson: Child stardom can be dangerous

Scarlett Johansson thinks child stardom can be a "dangerous thing".

The 40-year-old actress - who made her film debut in 'North', the 1994 fantasy-comedy movie - thinks she was "very fortunate" to come through child stardom unscathed.

Speaking to Vanity Fair magazine, Scarlett explained: "Making decisions on your own - like, adult decisions as...Read more

Dave Franco brought a 'great vibe' to The Studio, says Seth Rogen

Seth Rogen wrote 'The Studio' with Dave Franco "specifically" in mind for a role.

The 39-year-old actor plays a fictionalized version of himself in the TV comedy series, and Seth has revealed that he relished working with his long-time friend.

Seth, 43 - who co-created the show - told People: "Honestly, there were very few people that could ...Read more