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Charli xcx's Brat mockumentary The Moment gets a release date

Charli xcx's Brat mockumentary movie The Moment has received a release date.

The Apple singer is set to lead the star-studded cast playing a rising pop star that is a fictionalised version of herself, who is navigating "the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut".

The film is written by Aidan and ...Read more

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Bandcamp bans AI‑generated music in new policy aimed at protecting human artists

Bandcamp has announced a strict new policy that bans music created wholly or largely with generative AI.

The move is part of the company's wider effort to reinforce its long‑standing mission of supporting human musicians and preserving the creative connection between artists and fans.

The indie‑focused music marketplace -- known for ...Read more

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Former NewJeans member Danielle tells fans 'I fought till the end' to stay in the band

Former NewJeans member Danielle has insisted that she "fought till the end" to remain in the K-pop girl group amid her legal tussle with label ADOR.

During a recent YouTube livestream, Danielle reflected on her departure from the group and the months of conflict that preceded it.

The visibly emotional singer said: "I fought till the end to be ...Read more

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Muse pull plug on shows 'due to unforeseen circumstances'

Muse have cancelled a string of shows "due to unforeseen circumstances".

The British rock band was due to play the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on February 4, Johannesburg, South Africa, on February 7, Cape Town, South Africa, on February 11, and Bengaluru, India, on February 14.

Matt Bellamy and co admitted it was a "very difficult decision" to...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mandy Moore opens up on how her friendships have 'changed'

Mandy Moore 'mourns' the way friendships change through motherhood

Mandy Moore has "had to sort of mourn" the way her friendships have changed with motherhood.

The 41-year-old actress - who has Gus, four, Ozzie, three, and 16-month-old Louise with her husband Taylor Goldsmith - has opened up on how her social circle and her relationships with those people have changed as their lives move at a different pace.

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Bang Showbiz / Mel B used to babysit Micah Richards

Mel B used to babysit global sports star before Spice Girls fame

Mel B used to babysit Micah Richards when he was growing up in Leeds.

The former England and Manchester City defender, now 37, grew up in the 50-year-old singer's hometown, and he has revealed before her Spice Girls fame, she used to look after him as a child.

Speaking to podcast co-hosts Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker on The Rest Is Football, ...Read more

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Q&A: Why Jodie Foster says after 'A Private Life' she may not act for a while

ANAHEIM, Calif. — In “A Private Life,” Jodie Foster plays Lilian Steiner, an American expatriate in France with a comfortable life as a psychoanalyst, a beautiful Parisian apartment, and an ex-husband who still loves her.

Then her longtime client Paula (Virginie Efira) dies, apparently a suicide, though Lilian isn’t so sure.

It’s ...Read more

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Column: Chevy Chase and Seymour Hersh get the documentaries they deserve

CHICAGO — Be thankful that you are not Cornelius Crane “Chevy” Chase.

The subject of a new CNN documentary titled “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not” is not a particularly pleasant person, even though some of his churlishness may have been caused by a brutal and physically abusive childhood.

Now 82 years old, Chase comes off as a ...Read more

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How Bryce Dessner got 'some dust on the sound' of Netflix's 'Train Dreams'

LOS ANGELES — A few days before Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony, Bryce Dessner admitted with a laugh that he'd come to Los Angeles without a tuxedo — something of a problem, given that he was up for an award.

"The movie people think about what the actors are going to wear, of course, but the composer — who cares?" he said last week over ...Read more

Timothy Busfield slams ' horrible lies'

Timothy Busfield has insisted the child sexual abuse allegations against him are "all lies".

The former West Wing actor has turned himself into police after a warrant was issued for his arrest over two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor and one count of child abuse after it was alleged he engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with two 11...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Taylor Swift made a donation to The Store

Taylor Swift donates 'generous gift' to Brad Paisley's non-profit

Taylor Swift has donated a "generous gift" to Brad Paisley's non-profit organisation.

The Fate of Ophelia hitmaker has been thanked by The Store - a free grocery outlet in Tennessee that was established by the country star and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley in 2020 - for helping them to continue helping families in need by offering ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Rob Reiner and Michele Singer.

Nick Reiner's former attorney insists he is 'not guilty' of murdering Rob Reiner and Michele Singer

Nick Reiner's former attorney insists his client is "not guilty" despite stepping down from his case.

Lawyer Alan Jackson had represented Nick, 32, as he faces two charges of first degree murder after the tragic deaths of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer last month.

Appearing on the Hot Mics podcast, he told Billy Bush: "I believe in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Chelsea Handler has taken a shot at Timothee Chalamet

'Leo wouldn't do that!' Chelsea Handler slams Timothee Chalamet over boastful comments

Chelsea Handler has taken a shot at Timothee Chalamet for his boastful comments in interviews.

The 50-year-old comedian has addressed the Hollywood star's recent comments after he described his performance in Marty Supreme as "top-level s***" as he praised his own talents of the last seven or eight years.

Chelsea acknowledged that he's "a ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kiefer Sutherland arrested in Hollywood over alleged assault.

Kiefer Sutherland arrested in Hollywood over alleged assault, police say

Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver, according to police.

The 59-year-old actor was detained at Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood on Monday (01.12.26) following the alleged incident.

According to NBC News, Los Angeles Police Officer Kevin Terzes said by email: "The investigation ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jackson Browne's son Ethan Browne's cause of death revealed

Jackson Browne's son Ethan Browne's cause of death revealed

Jackson Browne's son Ethan Browne died due to the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and lidocaine.

The 77-year-old singer revealed in November that his boy had been "found unresponsive" at home and was later pronounced dead at the age of 52, and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has now confirmed Ethan passed away from the toxic ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Michelle Williams joins cast of Damien Chazelle's next movie

Michelle Williams joins cast of Damien Chazelle's next movie

Michelle Williams has joined the cast of Damien Chazelle's next movie.

Chazelle has penned a script for the as-yet untitled film, which is also due to feature Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig.

Plot details are yet to be confirmed, but insiders told Deadline it is set in a prison, and production is due to get underway later this year.

Williams ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Yungblud hints at Eddie Vedder collaboration.

Yungblud hints at Eddie Vedder collaboration

Yungblud has hinted he could soon collaborate with Eddie Vedder.

The 28-year-old singer - whose real name is Dominic Harrison - looks set to write music with the Pearl Jam frontman soon.

The Abyss hitmaker told Rolling Stone: "Eddie's such an inspiration to me, especially vocally:

"I think we might write together in the future."

Last month, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Michael B Jordan was crowned People's Sexiest Man in 2020.

Michael B. Jordan's mom 'is used to women lusting after him'

Michael B. Jordan's mother has grown "used" to women lusting after him.

The 38-year-old actor was the subject of an X-rated joke at the recent Golden Globes hosted by Nikki Glaser, but Michael insists that his mother is no longer bothered by the quips.

The Hollywood star - who attended the ceremony alongside his mom - said on Jimmy Kimmel Live...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves have been married since 2012

Marriage requires maintenance, says Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey believes a successful marriage requires "maintenance".

The 56-year-old actor has been married to Camila Alves since 2012, but Matthew admits that marriage always requires hard work.

During an appearance on the On Purpose podcast, Matthew said: "The honeymoon is all on hope. Honeymoon's only in the perfection stage. It's ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Nikki Glaser cut some jokes from her routine

Nikki Glaser omitted Brad Pitt joke at Golden Globes

Nikki Glaser cut a joke about Brad Pitt from her Golden Globes performance.

The 41-year-old comedian returned to host the annual awards ceremony over the weekend, but Nikki has now revealed that she worked on a joke about Brad, 62, for the show before she decided to axe it.

During an appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Nikki shared the joked,...Read more