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Mary McNamara: As hero and villain, Hulk Hogan helped make popular culture what it is today

LOS ANGELES — When Terry Bollea, more commonly known as Hulk Hogan, showed up in an evening slot at the 2024 Republican National Convention, reactions were mixed.

Then-candidate President Donald Trump and his supporters, both in and outside the hall, were clearly delighted, especially when Hogan, in a signature move, ripped off his T-shirt to...Read more

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'Happy Gilmore 2' review: Cameos, nostalgia drive legacy sequel

Happy Gilmore is back on the fairway in "Happy Gilmore 2," a nostalgia-fueled, celeb-packed legacy sequel to Adam Sandler's 1996 fan favorite.

If you take away the dozens of cameos — from professional golfers, pro wrestlers, rappers, Sandler family members, "SNL" stars, returning "Happy Gilmore" cast members and various other friends of ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Zac Brown will perform in Las Vegas later this year

Zac Brown's Las Vegas residency will tell a 'personal story'

Zac Brown plans to tell a "very personal story" during his Las Vegas residency.

The 46-year-old singer is set to perform at the Sphere in Las Vegas later this year, and Zac's show will explore the ups and downs of his life.

He told People: "I'm telling my very personal story that I've never really told, of what drove me into music and how ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Billy Joel attended Woodstock in 1969

Billy Joel: I didn't enjoy Woodstock

Billy Joel "didn't enjoy" Woodstock.

The 76-year-old star attended the legendary music festival in 1969, but he didn't actually have much fun at all.

He told People: "I didn't enjoy it, to tell you the truth.

"I wanted to see [Jimi] Hendrix. I wanted to see The Who, and I missed them. I just saw the first day. And it was so muddy and rainy ...Read more

Moby teams-up with Russian star for new single

Moby relished the experience of collaborating across timezones with Øneheart.

The 59-year-old star joined forces with Øneheart, one of the Russian producers behind Snowfall, the TikTok hit, to record lagrange point, and Moby has admitted to loving the experience of working across borders and timezones with the young star.

He said: "One of my...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Bam Margera can't be convinced to return to Jackass

Bam Margera will never return to Jackass

Bam Margera has declared no amount of money could convince him to return to Jackass.

The TV star, 45, shot to fame as a member of the stunt show's cast back in the 2000s appearing in the small screen series as well as a number of films, but Bam struggled with substance abuse issues and he was cut from 2022 movie Jackass Forever - Bam has now ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / David Franco has shared his wife Alison Brie likes to recreate 'sloppy' and 'awkward' kisses she has seen in reality TV shows with him

Dave Franco reveals Alison Brie likes to recreate 'sloppy' and 'awkward' reality TV kisses with him

David Franco has revealed his wife Alison Brie likes to recreate "sloppy" and "awkward" kisses she has seen in reality TV shows with him.

The 40-year-old actor - who married the Community star, 42, in 2017 - shared Alison isn't afraid to bring steamy smooches she's seen on the box into their relationship, even if it ends with unfavourable ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Pedro Pascal wants to use his fame to highlight big global issues.

'I'll never shut up': Pedro Pascal speaks out on using his fame to take a stand on big issues

Pedro Pascal wants to use his fame to highlight big global issues.

The 50-year-old actor has previously been seen championing causes such as the Free Gaza Movement by wearing Protect The Dolls T-shirts in public and posting about food blockages into Gaza on social media, and Pascal has now insisted he will "never shut up" about issues he feels ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Travis Kelce has give fans a glimpse into his adventures with Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce documents his 'adventures' with Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce has lifted the lid on his "adventures" with girlfriend Taylor Swift since they stepped out of the spotlight.

The 35-year-old pop star has been enjoying some well-deserved time off since wrapping The Eras Tour in December while Travis has been on a break since playing in the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in February and ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will have' a lot more animatronics' and' bigger set pieces', Josh Hutcherson has said.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will have 'a lot more' terrifying animatronics, Josh Hutcherson teases

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 will have "a lot more animatronics" and "bigger set pieces", Josh Hutcherson has teased.

The 32-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Mike Schmidt in the upcoming horror sequel - which is based on developer Scott Cawthon's indie horror video game franchise of the same name - and Hutcherson has now said that Five...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Peter Dinklage has shared taking on the role of Winston Gooze in The Toxic Avenger was' the easiest thumbs up, probably ever'.

Peter Dinklage says signing on to The Toxic Avenger was 'the easiest thumbs up, probably ever'

Peter Dinklage has said taking on the role of Winston Gooze in The Toxic Avenger was "the easiest thumbs up, probably ever".

The 56-year-old actor stars in the upcoming horror/comedy remake as the titular anti-hero 'Toxie', and Dinklage has now said that signing on to The Toxic Avenger was one of the easiest decisions he has ever made in his ...Read more

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Q&A: Singer Rob Thomas talks about the gift of nostalgia -- both yours and his

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It was 20 years ago, on the tour for his first solo album, “Something to Be,” that Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas had an epiphany.

At the end of a show in Phoenix, he walked out of the arena, through the rain and onto his tour bus, where Thomas was confronted by a situation they don’t tell you about in the ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Renee Rapp enjoyed significant success in 2024.

Renee Rapp felt 'really depressed' after 2024 success

Renee Rapp felt "really, really, really depressed" in 2024.

The 25-year-old singer enjoyed huge success last year, when she toured Europe and achieved the biggest hit of her career with Not My Fault - but Renee then felt the weight of fan expectations.

Speaking to the BBC, Renee - who is dating singer Towa Bird - explained: "I was told that, ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Mabel believes hard work is key to her success

Pop star Mabel: My success stems from hard work

Mabel believes "hard work" is the key to her success - not her musical parents.

The 29-year-old singer is the daughter of Neneh Cherry and producer Cameron McVey - but Mabel has rubbished the idea that she's a so-called nepo baby.

During an appearance on the Comfortably Speaking podcast, Mabel explained: "I work hard every day.

"I'm still so ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Sydney Sweeney recently teamed-up with American Eagle

Sydney Sweeney campaign prompts surge in American Eagle's share price

Sydney Sweeney's ad campaign for American Eagle Outfitters prompted the company's stock to surge by ten per cent.

The 27-year-old actress stars in a new campaign for the retailer and she's even helped to create a limited-edition denim jacket known as The Sydney Jean, with the actress' profile leading to a sharp surge in American Eagle's share ...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Hulk Hogan's death is being investigated as standard procedure

Hulk Hogan's death under medical investigation

Police in Florida have launched a medical investigation into Hulk Hogan's death.

The wrestling icon, born Terry Bollea, passed away in a Florida hospital on Thursday (24.07.25) morning after paramedics were called to his home and spent more than an hour battling to save his life - and now police have confirmed no foul play is suspected but they...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Zac Brown is planning his third trip down the aisle

Zac Brown engaged to Kendra Scott

Zac Brown is engaged to marry jewellery designer Kendra Scott after a whirlwind romance.

The Zac Brown Band star, 46, went public with his new relationship in May when the couple walked the red carpet at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas and reports suggested they had been dating for several months - and now they are planning a wedding ...Read more

Kelly Osbourne hails dad Ozzy Osbourne as her 'best friend'

Kelly Osbourne has lost her "best friend" following the death of her dad Ozzy Osbourne.

The 40-year-old star has taken to social media to share her thoughts following Ozzy's passing on Tuesday (22.07.25), aged 76.

Kelly - who released a cover of the Black Sabbath song Changes with her dad back in 2003 - wrote on Instagram: "I feel unhappy I am...Read more

Bang Showbiz / Jamie Lee Curtis is very excited about rebooting Murder, She Wrote

Jamie Lee Curtis is 'very excited' about Murder, She Wrote movie

Jamie Lee Curtis is "very excited" about her new Murder, She Wrote movie.

The actress will step into the shoes of Dame Angela Lansbury to play mystery writer-turned-amateur detective Jessica Fletcher in a new film based on the long-running TV show of the same name and Jamie has admitted she can't wait to start filming on the project.

She told ...Read more