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Bang Showbiz / Sir Elton John is a life-long fan of the club

Watford FC release Sir Elton John-inspired jersey

Sir Elton John feels "so proud" of Watford Football Club.

The 78-year-old pop star began supporting the English soccer team as a child, and Watford have just released a new jersey marking 50 years since he became the club's chairman.

In the launch video for the new jersey, Elton says: "My passion for this club has never died, and I'm so proud ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Callum Turner and Dua Lipa want to buy a holiday home.

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner 'are looking for a sunny bolthole'

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are reportedly looking to buy a holiday home together.

The 30-year-old pop star and Callum, 35, have called on a property expert to help them to find a holiday home.

A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: "Dua and Callum are looking for a sunny bolthole to enjoy with their families.

"Their preference has ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mark Hamill thinks confidence is key to success.

Actors face a lifetime of rejection, says Mark Hamill

Mark Hamill thinks self-confidence is key to success in Hollywood.

The 73-year-old star observed that actors and actress face "a lifetime of rejection", meaning that they need "a certain confidence" in order to overcome setbacks.

Asked to recall the best piece of career advice he's ever received, Mark told The Hollywood Reporter: "Believe in ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jude Law has discussed his approach to acting

Jude Law: Acting is like playing a sport

Jude Law has likened acting to "playing a sport".

The 52-year-old actor stars alongside Jason Bateman in Netflix's Black Rabbit, which recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Jude has opened up about his relationship with his co-star, explaining that they tried to "raise their game" for the mini-series.

Speaking ...Read more

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Farm Aid concert might move or cancel if University of Minnesota strike isn't resolved 'immediately'

MINNEAPOLIS — The ongoing Teamsters strike at the University of Minnesota might cause organizers of next weekend’s Farm Aid 40 concert to relocate or cancel the event altogether.

“Our artists, production team and partners have made clear that they will not cross a picket line,” Farm Aid said in a statement Thursday. “These decisions ...Read more

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Benson Boone, actress Maggie Thurmon split days after she attends his concert

NEW YORK — Singer-songwriter Benson Boone and girlfriend Maggie Thurmon have called it quits amid the Grammy nominee’s world tour, which the actress attended just last weekend.

A source told Us Weekly the “Beautiful Things” crooner and Thurmon, both 23, parted ways earlier this week after nearly two years together.

TMZ, which was first...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hoda Kotb is embracing new challenges

Hoda Kotb: I'm in my 'begin again' era

Hoda Kotb is using her 60s to "begin again".

The 61-year-old broadcaster left her role on the Today show earlier this year, and Hoda is now focusing her efforts on her wellness app and book.

Reflecting on her entrepreneurship journey, Hoda told Forbes anchor Maggie McGrath: "I'm a beginner all over again.

"It is like in, you know, when I ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Valerie Bertinelli used to be a people-pleaser

I was a people pleaser for far too long, says Valerie Bertinelli

Valerie Bertinelli was a "people pleaser for far too long".

The 65-year-old actress admits that ageing has led her to look at life, and her approach to it, in a totally different way.

During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, Valerie explained: "I had to turn 64 before I really caught on. I was that people pleaser for far too long. And ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sir Kenneth Branagh wants to see an increase in investment

Sir Kenneth Branagh hails arts as a 'British super-power'

Sir Kenneth Branagh considers the arts to be a "British super-power to be proud of".

The 64-year-old actor has enjoyed a hugely successful career on stage and screen, and Kenneth thinks more money should be invested in the arts sector in the UK.

He told the BBC: "For the 90p ticket price with which government subsidy allowed me to make my ...Read more

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'South Park' pulls rerun episode lampooning slain activist Charlie Kirk

A “South Park” episode lampooning Charlie Kirk was pulled from Comedy Central’s lineup after the right-wing activist was killed on a Utah college campus Wednesday.

The episode titled “Got a Nut” originally aired Aug. 6 and was schedule to run again last night. That repeat was the second installment from the salty animated program’s ...Read more

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Saoirse Ronan quietly welcomes first baby with husband Jack Lowden

Saoirse Ronan and husband Jack Lowden have quietly welcomed their first child, just over a year into their marriage.

Four-time Oscar nominee Ronan, 31, and the 35-year-old “Slow Horses” star were spotted smiling as they pushed a stroller in a London park, according to photos published by The Sun.

It’s unclear when they welcomed their ...Read more

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Nina Dobrev, Shaun White make 'mutual' decision to call off engagement

NEW YORK — Nina Dobrev and Shaun White have called it quits after 5 years, just under a year after getting engaged.

An insider close to the “Vampire Diaries” star, 36, and 39-year-old Olympian told People that the split “was a mutual decision, and wasn’t an easy one, but it was made with love and a deep respect for one another.”

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'Big Little Lies' Season 3 underway after 6-year hiatus

“Big Little Lies” is officially making a big return with a long-awaited third season at HBO after a six-year hiatus.

“Mr. and Mrs. Smith” co-creator Francesca Sloane, who has a new two-year overall deal at the network, will write the premiere and executive produce the season alongside returning stars Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Glen Powell loves being a movie star

Glen Powell: Being a film star is awesome

Glen Powell thinks being a movie star is "awesome".

The 36-year-old actor began dreaming of stardom as a child, but he admits that success in the film business hasn't come easily.

Glen told the new issue of America's GQ magazine: "If you're in Hollywood, I always find it to be very disingenuous when people are driving across town to the Valley...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mark Hamill has enjoyed a recent resurgence

Mark Hamill 'didn't expect' his career resurgence

Mark Hamill has been surprised by his recent career resurgence.

The 73-year-old actor - who is best known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film franchise - admits that he didn't expect to be so sought-after at this stage of his career.

He told The Hollywood Reporter: "I certainly didn't expect to have this sudden burst of life so ...Read more

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MSNBC severs ties with Matthew Dowd over Charlie Kirk comments

Political analyst Matthew Dowd lost his contributor role at MSNBC because of comments he made about Charlie Kirk after the young right-wing activist was murdered Wednesday.

Shortly after Kirk was shot to death while speaking on stage at Utah Valley State University, Dowd told MSNBC anchor Katy Tur that "hateful thoughts lead to hateful words ...Read more

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Elex Michaelson joins CNN as anchor for a late-night program based in Los Angeles

CNN has hired veteran California political reporter and anchor Elex Michaelson to lead a new late-night newscast based in the Los Angeles area.

The network announced Thursday that Michaelson, who left Fox's L.A. station KTTV last month, will helm a nightly two-hour live broadcast from CNN's studios on the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank starting in...Read more

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review: 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' a polite wave goodbye

In "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale," the lasting charm of Julian Fellowes' series is succinctly summarized when one of its characters opines, "Sometimes I feel like the past is a more comfortable place than the future." It's a mission statement for the continuing popularity of the franchise — six seasons of TV and now a third, and presumably ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Kylie Kelce is thrilled Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged

Kylie Kelce 'so incredibly happy' for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Kylie Kelce is "so incredibly happy" for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

The 33-year-old podcaster noted she had made a "conscious effort" not to publicly congratulate her brother-in-law and the pop megastar on their recent engagement because she doesn't feel the need to have her remarks "dissected" when she's able to speak directly to the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Alicia Vikander created an AI version of Andrew Lincoln

Alicia Vikander created AI version of Andrew Lincoln

Alicia Vikander created an AI version of Andrew Lincoln to help her rehearse.

The 36-year-old actress appears with the Walking Dead star in The Lady from the Sea in London and because she takes "a while" to learn her lines, she turned to technology for help, creating a digital replica of her co-star to run the scripts with her.

She told the ...Read more