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Only 2 of 5 best song nominees performing at Oscars

Just two of the five best original song nominees will be performed live at this year’s Oscars ceremony in a move fans say “reeks of favoritism.”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared in a letter to music nominees that “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” — also tapped for best animated feature film — and “I ...Read more

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Q&A: 'What is yours won't miss you': Eve receives Grammy for 'You Got Me' 26 years later

LOS ANGELES — During the summer of 1998, a 19-year-old rapper named Eve (formerly known as Eve of Destruction) received a phone call from her producer friend Scott Storch about an opportunity to hop on a record with the Roots.

The hip-hop band from Philadelphia, formed by Black Thought and Questlove, was bubbling at the time and Eve, a known ...Read more

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Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo join over 100 Latinos in open letter to Hollywood after 'Deep Cuts' fiasco

LOS ANGELES — Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo and Xochitl Gomez are among the 100-plus Latino actors, artists and creatives who have signed an open letter calling for accountability in Hollywood — citing longtime discrimination in casting and storytelling.

The public statement follows the controversy surrounding Odessa A’zion, who dropped ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jay Shetty has launched a new podcast

Jay Shetty hopes to 'guide' couples through love woes

Jay Shetty hopes to "guide" couples through their relationship struggles.

The 38-year-old life coach has launched a new podcast series called Messy Love: Difficult Conversations for Deeper Connection, and Jay - who has previously interviewed the likes of Joe Jonas, Selena Gomez, and Kim Kardashian - has revealed his ultimate ambition for the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Brianna LaPaglia split from Zach Bryan in 2024

Brianna LaPaglia reflects on 'toxic relationship' with Zach Bryan

Brianna LaPaglia believes her "toxic" relationship with Zach Bryan affected her friends and family.

The influencer dated the country music star between July 2023 and October 2024, and Brianna admits that the relationship had a detrimental impact on the people around her.

During an appearance on The Skinny Confidential podcast, Brianna ...Read more

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Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' star, dead at 71

LOS ANGELES — Catherine O'Hara, the comedy legend who starred in such classics as "Schitt's Creek" and "Home Alone," has died. She was 71.

O'Hara died at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her publicist at CAA confirmed.

No other details were available.

O'Hara was a huge figure in comedy for more than four decades. She first ...Read more

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'Josephine' and 'Nuisance Bear' win top prizes at Sundance

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival announced its awards winners Friday, with Beth de Araújo's searing drama "Josephine" and Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman's environmental-themed documentary "Nuisance Bear" taking the top jury prizes.

The audience awards went to "Josephine" for the U.S. dramatic competition and David Alvarado's "American ...Read more

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As ICE raids American cities, artists fight back before the Grammys with 'More teeth ... more rage'

LOS ANGELES — Last week, Matthew Allen, a Minneapolis rapper and activist who performs as Nur-D, put his body on the line to fight ICE.

Just an hour after ICE agents killed Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti on Jan. 24, and days after Renee Good's similar slaying nearby, Allen joined a protest on Nicollet Avenue. As Allen retreated from a line of ...Read more

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Macaulay Culkin reacts to Catherine O'Hara's death: 'Mama. I thought we had time'

LOS ANGELES — Macaulay Culkin is paying tribute to his “Home Alone” co-star Catherine O’Hara following her death at age 71.

O’Hara died Friday at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her agent confirmed. Following the news, Culkin mourned his movie mom on social media.

“Mama. I thought we had time,” the actor wrote. “...Read more

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Harry and Meghan scrutinized over Brooklyn Beckham's attack on his parents

As Prince Harry testified in a London Court Wednesday, getting tearful about “the misery” his wife, Meghan Markle, suffered at the hands of negative coverage by the Daily Mail, that U.K. tabloid and other publications were questioning whether he and Meghan had a role in Brooklyn Beckham’s decision to publicly lambast his parents, David and...Read more

Melania Trump Kennedy Center premiere attracts MAGA VIPs

First lady Melania Trump debuted her “Melania” documentary at the Kennedy Center Thursday for a crowd of MAGA VIPs that included rapper Nicki Minaj, President Donald Trump and a couple other family members.

The movie, which follows the 20 days before Melania became the nation’s first lady for the second time, cost Amazon MGM Studio a ...Read more

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'Beetlejuice,' 'Home Alone' star Catherine O'Hara dead at 71

Comedy actress Catherine O’Hara, who starred in film classics like “Beetlejuice” and “Home Alone,” as well as the television hit “Schitt’s Creek,” has died. She was 71 years old.

The Canadian actress and comedian died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday “following a brief illness,” her manager confirmed to the Daily News. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Catherine O'Hara has passed away, aged 71

Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71

Catherine O'Hara has died aged 71.

The actress - who starred in the Beetlejuice and Home Alone film franchises - has passed away, with O'Hara's manager confirming the news to People on Friday (01.30.26). No further details about her death have been shared.

The movie star was born in Toronto, Canada, and was one of seven children. Her first ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Rachel McAdams in Mean Girls

Rachel McAdams wasn't prepared for Mean Girls hate

Rachel McAdams "didn't know how hated she would be" for playing school bully Regina George in Mean Girls.

The 47-year-old actress starred alongside Lindsay Lohan, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese, Tina Fey and Tim Meadows in director Mark Waters' 2004 teen comedy.

In the film, Lohan plays Cady Heron, a 16-year-old ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Spencer Pratt has opened up on being influenced by Simon Cowell

Spencer Pratt reveals how Simon Cowell inspired his 'villain' persona

Spencer Pratt based his "villainous" reality TV persona on Simon Cowell.

The 42-year-old reality star - who rose to fame on The Hills and has appeared on the likes of the UK's Celebrity Big Brother and the US version of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! alongside his wife Heidi Montag - has reflected on the way he's been portrayed on ...Read more

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'The Blind Side' star Quinton Aaron reportedly suffered spinal stroke

“The Blind Side” star Quinton Aaron suffered a spinal stroke prior to his recent hospitalization, his family said.

Aaron’s family told TMZ Thursday the actor was “alert, aware and recovering” after he collapsed at his home and was put on life-support last week.

A spinal stroke occurs when blood flow to the spinal cord is blocked, ...Read more

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Juliette Lewis to make Broadway debut in Luke Evans-led 'Rocky Horror Show'

NEW YORK — Juliette Lewis will make her Broadway debut as she rounds out the cast of the Luke Evans-led “Rocky Horror Show” revival, alongside Rachel Dratch, Amber Gray, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jae Rodriguez and more.

“Oh, Mary!” Tony winner Sam Pinkleton was previously announced to be directing 46-year-old Evans as Dr. Frank-N-Furter...Read more

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How Mount Wilson and Calabasas roads fueled Don Toliver's new album, 'Octane'

LOS ANGELES — When Don Toliver set out to make his new album "Octane," the rapper was first fixated on Los Angeles' San Gabriel Mountains. Though it wasn't the sparsely green terrain or occasionally snowcapped mountains that caught his eye, it was instead the historic collection of white domes and solar towers that make up the Mount Wilson ...Read more

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Influx of new voters could send top Grammy to Bad Bunny

Will the Grammys on Sunday be smart and relevant like last year’s awards, or revert to their traditional ho-hum conservative ways?

The newly changing membership in the Recording Academy could affect the results.

More than 3,800 new Grammy voters have joined the academy this year. The demographics are: 50% are under age 40, 58% are people of ...Read more

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Paul Dano got slammed by Tarantino. Now, he's 'grateful that the world spoke up for me'

After Paul Dano came under unexpected fire from filmmaker Quentin Tarantino in December, the "There Will Be Blood" star received support from fellow artists including Daniel Day-Lewis and Ben Stiller. A month after the drama, he is now returning the love.

Dano finally publicly addressed Tarantino's controversial comments at the Sundance Film ...Read more