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Corey Taylor To Embark On Socially Distanced Solo Tour

Corey Taylor is to head out on a socially distanced solo tour.The Slipknot star is making plans for a string of gigs in April and May in the United States that will feature special pods for audience members amid the...

By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2021

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Billie Lourd In Talks For Ticket To Paradise

Billie Lourd is in talks to star in 'Ticket to Paradise'.The 28-year-old actress is set to appear with George Clooney and Julia Roberts in the upcoming romantic comedy, which is being directed by Ol Parker.Billie will play the role of...

By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2021

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Dermot Mulroney To Star In Agent Game

Dermot Mulroney is to lead the cast of 'Agent Game'.The 57-year-old actor heads an all-star ensemble for the spy thriller that includes Katherine McNamara, Mel Gibson, Rhys Coiro and Annie Ilonzeh.Grant S. Johnson has directed the movie, which is set...

By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2021

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Nile Rodgers: The World Needs Live Music 'now More Than Ever'

Nile Rodgers thinks the world needs live music "now more than ever".The Chic frontman admits he has had a "tough year" but can't wait until he is able to perform shows for fans again as he feels music is about...

By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2021

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Tom Grennan Helped Through Break-up With Writing

Tom Grennan's new album helped him "get over" a bad break-up.The 'Found What I've Been Looking For' hitmaker admitted he was the "toxic" partner in a relationship and though the romance came to an end, pouring his feelings into his...

By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2021

Andy Serkis Crawled On Floor 'for Hours' Off Set Of Lord Of The Rings

Andy Serkis used to “walk on all fours” for hours off set when shooting ‘Lord of the Rings’.The 56-year-old actor admitted he took a “pretty method” approach to portraying Gollum in the film franchise, and if he ever encountered people...

By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2021

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Fourth Jumanji Film Is '100 Per Cent' In Discussions

A fourth 'Jumanji' film is "100 per cent" in discussions.The film series' producer Hiram Garcia has revealed that the team behind the 2019 movie, 'Jumanji: The Next Level' - which stars the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin...

By Bang Showbiz on 08 March 2021

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Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, And BTS Among 2021 Grammy Awards Performers

Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, and BTS are among the artists set to perform at the 2021 Grammy Awards.The ‘Cardigan’ hitmaker, the 27-year-old singer, and the K-Pop megastars will all take to the virtual stage at the annual music awards ceremony,...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

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Lizzo's 'fat Bank Account'

Lizzo says her bank account is "so fat".The 32-year-old star - who is an advocate for body positivity - hit back at bodyshamers with a fun video on Instagram, where she spoke about her "obese" riches.She said: "I wake up...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

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Roger Daltrey On The Who Future Plans

Roger Daltrey isn't sure if The Who will make another album.The 77-year-old singer - who most recent LP with the iconic group was 2019's 'Who', their first in 13 years - has weighed in on the state of the music...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

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Kelly Macdonald Says Trainspotting Cast Were Drunk On Set

Kelly Macdonald claims the 'Trainspotting' cast were often drunk during filming.The 45-year-old actress' breakthrough came when she played Diane in Danny Boyle's drugs drama alongside the likes of Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle and she admitted she...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

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Jake Gyllenhaal Was 'in Awe' Of Heath Ledger

Jake Gyllenhaal was "in awe" of Heath Ledger's when he watched him perform.The 40-year-old actor - who appeared opposite the late star in 2005's romantic drama 'Brokeback Mountain' - discussed Ledger's creative process, which also saw him throw himself into...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

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Rebecca Ferguson Hits Out At 'bullying' Music Bosses

Rebecca Ferguson has hit out at music bosses for "bullying and blackmailing" her.The 34-year-old singer/songwriter - who first found fame on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - claims her music was blocked in America because she "offended a music boss"...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

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Borat Sequel Was A 'peaceful Protest'

'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' was a form of "peaceful protest".Writer and star Sacha Baron Cohen says former US President Donald Trump's term brought "racism, anti-Semitism and misogyny" out into the open and his movie was a way of hitting back at...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

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Anna Calvi Gets Experimental In Lockdown

Anna Calvi is in the "early" stages of her new album.The Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter has revealed she's been busy working on new tracks in lockdown, but she is keeping tight-lipped on what fans can expect from the follow-up to 2018's 'Hunter'...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

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The Affair Star Claes Bang Had Childlike Wonder Wearing Costumes In Period Drama

Claes Bang felt like a child again on set for 'The Affair'.The 53-year-old actor explained how working on the period drama - which is set in wartime Czechoslovakia - recalled memories of being a kid put on costumes and role...

By Bang Showbiz on 07 March 2021

Billy Eichner's Gay Romantic Comedy Bros Gets 2022 Release Date

Billy Eichner's movie 'Bros' will be the first major studio rom-com with two gay male leads.The 'Lion King' star is co-writing the upcoming movie for Universal, which is slated for release on August 12, 2022, and is set to be...

By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2021

Mary Wilson's Expanded Version Of 1979 Debut Solo Album Announced

Mary Wilson's expanded version of her self-titled solo album is set to be posthumously released digitally. The Supremes co-founder - who remained a member of the legendary Motown group for 18 years until their split in 1977 - sadly passed...

By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2021

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The Most Underrated Music In Movies And Games

A fantastic soundtrack can elevate a movie or game from simply good to great. Think about all your favourite movie or game and try to remember their soundtracks. There’s a good chance that they include memorable music that helps make...

By Andrew Lockwood on 06 March 2021

Alice Cooper Admits Bob Ezrin Is Only Other Person Who Really Gets The Character

Alice Cooper has revealed Bob Ezrin is the only other person who understands the character.The 'School's Out' rocker - whose real name is Vincent Furnier - has opened up on his working relationship with the producer, which started on 1971's...

By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2021

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Amy Poehler Is Happy To Represent Real-life Mums In Moxie

Amy Poehler wanted to honour "funny, complex, interesting" real life mothers with her 'Moxie' role.The 49-year-old star - who directs and stars as mum Lisa Carter in the new Netflix comedy drama - has opened up on the portrayal of...

By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2021

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Drake Teases Hotly-awaited LP Certified Lover Boy Is 'coming Soon'

Drake has promised fans 'Certified Lover Boy' is "in the pot and coming soon".The 'Toosie Slide' hitmaker has given an update on the delayed record and teased it's “currently being chef’d in every way possible” and that he's been cooking...

By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2021

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Roger Daltrey On Special 'chemistry' With Pete Townshend

Roger Daltrey doesn't want to overanalyse his special "chemistry" with Pete Townshend.The Who musician has opened up on the special relationship he shares with his bandmate and their close songwriting bond, and while he knows they have something special, he...

By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2021

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Candyman Documentary Dropping This Spring

The 'Candyman' franchise is set to be the focus of a new in-depth documentary being released this spring.The upcoming film - which is titled 'The Complete History of Candyman' - will give horror fans an incredible insight into the movie...

By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2021

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Promising Young Woman Dominates 20201 Hollywood Critics Association Awards

'Promising Young Woman' was the big winner at the 2021 Hollywood Critics Association Awards.Emerald Fennell's black comedy starring Carey Mulligan as Cassie Thomas dominated the evening, scoring multiple accolades, including Best Picture and Best Actress for the 35-year-old star.Accepting her...

By Bang Showbiz on 06 March 2021

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Liam Gallagher Donates One Of A Kind Rare Signed Setlist For Venue Fundraiser

Liam Gallagher has donated a signed setlist and more to help save The Priory in Glasgow.The former Oasis rocker has donated the only setlist from his special 'Down By The River Thames' show along with a signed limited edition 7"...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Gabrielle Was Asked To Write A Hit For Cheryl Tweedy

Gabrielle has revealed she was asked to write a hit for Cheryl Tweedy.The 'Dreams' singer was invited to take part in songwriting sessions for one of Cheryl's solo albums along with hitmakers Fraser T. Smith - who has worked with...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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New Star Trek Movie In Development

A new 'Star Trek' film is in the works.Kalinda Vazquez has been hired to write the latest movie in the iconic sci-fi franchise for Paramount Pictures, which is being produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot production company.If the film is...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Chiwetel Ejiofor Feared He Wouldn't Be Able To Learn His Lines For Locked Down

Chiwetel Ejiofor feared he wouldn't have the time to learn his lines for 'Locked Down'.The 43-year-old actor stars in Doug Liman's romantic comedy heist movie and revealed that he came up with an idea inspired by 'The Godfather' so he...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Ben Shephard And Kate Garraway To Voice Elephants In Tom & Jerry

Ben Shephard and Kate Garraway are to feature in the new 'Tom & Jerry' film.The 'Good Morning Britain' presenters will voice a pair of show-stopping elephants who are required to escort guests to a high-profiled wedding ceremony. Things go disastrously...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Alanis Morissette Drops Demo Of Predator

Alanis Morissette has released the original demo version of 'Predator'.The 'All I Really Want' hitmaker has shared the original cut of the track that was originally  penned for the Tony-nominated 'Jagged Little Pill The Musical' - which is inspired by...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Bruno Mars And Anderson Paak's Silk Sonic Drop Debut Single Leave The Door Open

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak have released Silk Sonic's first single, 'Leave The Door Open'.The pair have teamed up to record an album called 'An Evening With Silk Sonic', and the first tune from the record - which also features...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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James Arthur Drops Powerful New Single Medicine

James Arthur has released his uplifting yet dark new single, 'Medicine'.The 33-year-old singer - who shot to fame on 'The X Factor' in 2012 - has shared his latest track since signing a deal with Columbia Records and opened up...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Kelly Rowland: I'll Never Wear Low-rise Jeans Again

Kelly Rowland has vowed to never wear low-rise jeans ever again.The 40-year-old singer took a look back on her style evolution and was shocked that the 2000s fashion trend was ever a thing as they were so "close to the...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Hailey Bieber Named Global Ambassador For Superga

Hailey Bieber has become a global brand ambassador for Superga.The 24-year-old model - who married Justin Bieber in 2019 - has made her debut as the Italian shoe brand's latest ambassador in an all-female led shoot for the brand's spring...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

'It's A Very Organised Schizophrenia': Alice Cooper Recalls Identity Hell

Alice Cooper didn't know if he should leave the house with his make-up on at the height of his drink and drug addiction.The 73-year-old rocker - who got sober almost four decades ago - has recalled how he was unable...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Kings Of Leon's Nathan Followill Predicts Rock Will Have 'another Renaissance'

Nathan Followill has predicted "rock is going to have another renaissance". The Kings of Leon rocker discussed the state of rock 'n' roll with his musician wife, Jessie Baylin, and he believes the genre will have another heyday because it's...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Miley Cyrus Inks New Record Deal With Columbia

Miley Cyrus has inked a new record deal with Columbia Records.The 'WTF Do I Know' singer has signed on the dotted line for her new contract with the major label after leaving RCA Records - where she had been on...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Elsa Pataky And Luke Bracey To Star In Interceptor

Elsa Pataky and Luke Bracey have joined the cast of 'Interceptor'.The 44-year-old actress and 31-year-old actor will star in the action movie for Netflix, which is being directed by Matthew Reilly.The Australian action thriller-writer has penned books such as 'Seven...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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Ty Simpkins Cast In The Whale

Ty Simpkins has been cast in 'The Whale'.The 19-year-old actor will star in Darren Aronofksy's new movie, joining previously confirmed leads Brendan Fraser and Hong Chau.The movie follows Charlie, a 600-pound middle-aged man as he attempts to reconnect with his...

By Bang Showbiz on 05 March 2021

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