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Bang Showbiz / Laufey says her music also has elements of classical, bossanova and pop

Grammy-winning star Laufey doesn't want to be placed in a box - even if it's Jazz

Laufey insists she is much more than a Jazz star.

The Grammy-winning singer - who has just released her third album, A Matter of Time - if often branded a "Gen Z jazz icon," but she would rather not be pigeonholed.

She told Vogue.co.uk: "My music is a derivative of Jazz. I am a Jazz singer and I love Jazz music, but I wouldn't say I'm the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mastodon remembered ex-guitarist Brent Hinds at their first gig since his death.

Mastodon pay emotional Brent Hinds tribute at first show since his death

Mastodon have paid tribute to former guitarist Brent Hinds following his tragic death in a motorcycle accident.

The musician passed away aged 51 following a collision in Atlanta on Wednesday (20.08.25) and the heavy metal rockers remembered him at their gig at the Alaska State Fair on Friday (22.08.25).

Drummer Brann Dailor told the crowd: "...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sabrina Carpenter is marking a year since the release of Short n' Sweet.

Sabrina Carpenter marks one year of Short n' Sweet

Sabrina Carpenter has marked one year since the release of her hit album Short n' Sweet.

The Espresso hitmaker will release her latest record Man's Best Friend next week but took to Instagram on Saturday (23.08.25) to reflect on the first anniversary of the acclaimed album.

Sabrina captioned a carousel of memories from the past year: "Pausing ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Joseph Kosinski would love to do an F1 and Days of Thunder crossover movie

Joseph Kosinski eyes F1 and Days of Thunder crossover with Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise

Joseph Kosinski hopes to unite Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise for a crossover sequel between F1 and Days of Thunder.

The 51-year-old director has expressed hope of making a movie featuring Pitt's racing driver Sonny Hayes and Cruise's NASCAR driver Cole Trickle from the 1990 film but acknowledged that it would be "tricky" to put together.

Joseph ...Read more

Pierce Brosnan thought of Ray Winstone when first reading his part in The Thursday Murder Club

Pierce Brosnan thought that Ray Winstone would be more appropriate for his part in The Thursday Murder Club.

The 72-year-old actor plays retired trade union leader Ron Ritchie in the movie adaptation of Richard Osman's best-selling novel of the same name but admits that he couldn't help but feel that the Sexy Beast star would be great for the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Queen Elizabeth and Donald Trump are said to have bonded well

Royal biography claims that Queen Elizabeth and Donald Trump had 'genuine rapport'

Queen Elizabeth and Donald Trump had a "genuine rapport".

Craig Brown's book A Voyage Around The Queen suggested last year that the late British monarch found the US President "very rude" when she hosted him during her reign, but a new biography of King Charles denies the claims that Trump kept her waiting at Windsor Castle in 2018 by arriving ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lorne Michaels would've had Sinead O'Connor perform for the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live

Lorne Michaels would've asked Sinead O'Connor to appear on Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special

Lorne Michaels would've invited Sinead O'Connor to perform on Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special had she still been alive.

The Nothing Compares 2 U singer, who passed away aged 56 in 2023, infamously ripped up a photograph of Pope John Paul II during her performance on the show in 1992 but the SNL creator would've asked her back for...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Gavin Rossdale has a fear of birds

Gavin Rossdale 'has a problem with birds'

Gavin Rossdale has a phobia of birds.

The 59-year-old musician has revealed that his long-standing fear of the animals can be traced back to watching The Birds, the Alfred Hitchcock-directed horror-thriller film.

Speaking about his biggest fear, Gavin - who is best known as the lead singer of the rock band Bush - told Us Weekly: "Alfred ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Shonda Rhimes is a big fan of Doctor Who

Shonda Rhimes reveals she loves Doctor Who

Shonda Rhimes is a huge fan of Doctor Who.

The 55-year-old screenwriter - who has previously created TV shows such as Grey's Anatomy and Scandal - has revealed that she's a big fan of the British sci-fi series.

Shonda told Sky News: "Oh my God, I've loved Doctor Who forever! Forever!"

Shonda also admitted to being a huge fan of writer Russell...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Lily Collins has resumed filming

Emily in Paris resumes filming after assistant director's death

Emily in Paris has resumed filming following the death of assistant director Diego Borella.

The hit Netflix show suspended filming after the assistant director collapsed and died at the Hotel Danieli in Venice on Thursday (21.08.25).

However, members of the show's cast - including Lily Collins, Eugenio Franceschini, Ashley Park and Paul Forman...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sophie Turner won't move ever again.

Sophie Turner 'never wants to move again'

Sophie Turner hopes to live in the UK for the rest of her life.

The 29-year-old actress lived in the US during her marriage to pop star Joe Jonas, but Sophie returned home to England after their split and she doesn't intend to leave her homeland anytime soon.

Sophie - who has daughters Willa, five, and Delphine, three, with Joe - told Flaunt: ...Read more

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'Emily in Paris' assistant director dies after collapsing on set in Italy

Diego Borella, an assistant director on “Emily in Paris,” has died after collapsing on the set of the popular Netflix show in Italy, according to multiple reports. He was 47 years old.

Borella was working on the rom-com series — created by Darren Star, the mind behind other hits including “Sex and the City” — when he suddenly fell ...Read more

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Lionel Richie safe, suspect arrested after attempted burglary at Beverly Hills home

A suspect accused of breaking into a Beverly Hills mansion of Lionel Richie, who was reportedly inside his home at the time of the incident, has been arrested, officials said.

Officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to the singer-songwriter’s 90210 neighbor in the early hours of Friday morning, NBC Los Angeles reported. ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Daniel Dae Kim has revealed his big ambition

Daniel Dae Kim: I would love to be a romantic lead

Daniel Dae Kim "would love to be a romantic lead".

The 57-year-old actor is best-known for starring in sci-fi and action movies - but Daniel would love to try something completely new, and break down some barriers in the process.

He told People: "I would love to be a romantic lead. Just boy meets girl - but I am getting a bit old for that, so ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / John Legend is set to embark on a tour

John Legend's anniversary tour is a 'moment of celebration'

John Legend's global tour will be a "moment of celebration and gratitude".

The 46-year-old singer is preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Get Lifted, his acclaimed debut album, and John has offered an insight into his approach to the tour.

He told People: "Get Lifted introduced me to the world, and now, 20 years later, I get to ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Brittany Cartwright has a new man in her life.

Reality star Brittany Cartwright has a new man

Brittany Cartwright is dating someone new.

The 36-year-old reality TV star - who split from Jax Taylor, her husband, last year - has found a "really amazing" new man, according to Kristen Doute.

Speaking about her showbiz pal's new romance, Kristen told People: "She has someone in her life that's really amazing that I am head over heels for.

...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sydney Sweeney starred in the American Eagle campaign.

Halsey defends Americana amid Sydney Sweeney controversy

Halsey has voiced her support for Sydney Sweeney following her American Eagle ad campaign.

The 30-year-old singer has taken to social media to defend Americana, the Tony Tost-directed crime thriller, and Sydney, her co-star in the film.

Halsey wrote on her Instagram Story: "If you love cinema, than you should know that cinema comes first. This...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Dame Helen Mirren still suffers from self-doubts

Dame Helen Mirren: Starting a new project is nerve-racking

Dame Helen Mirren finds starting a new job to be a "nerve-racking" experience.

The 80-year-old actress has enjoyed huge success in her career, starring on stage and screen for more than six decades - but Helen still feels anxious whenever she begins a new role.

She told People: "I think it's because every project that you go into is an unknown...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Shonda Rhimes has expressed her doubts about AI

Shonda Rhimes: AI can't replicate the human imagination

Shonda Rhimes doubts whether AI could replace the "human imagination".

The 55-year-old TV producer acknowledges that AI is probably being used to scrape her scripts, but Shonda doesn't think the technology can replicate the imagination and creativity of a human.

Shonda - who has enjoyed huge success with shows such as Bridgerton and Grey's ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Luke Combs has heaped praise on Taylor Swift

Luke Combs hails 'undeniable' Taylor Swift

Luke Combs believes Taylor Swift's music is "undeniable".

The 35-year-old singer has admitted to being a huge admirer of the chart-topping star, and Luke found her to be "really, really great" when they recently met each other.

He told Extra: "Her music is undeniable. It would be impossible to not know like every one of her songs almost.

"I ...Read more