Latest Patrick Swayze News
Why Patrick Swayze Will 'Remain A Movie Star Forever' 15 Years On From His Tragic Death
Patrick Swayze will "remain a movie star forever", according to his former manager.The late actor was known for his starring roles in hit films such as 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost’ but passed away in 2009...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 September 2024
Demi Moore 'Changed The Playing Field' In Hollywood
Demi Moore believes she helped to change the landscape for actresses in Hollywood.The 61-year-old star has suggested that she deserves more credit for making movies such as 'G.I. Jane' and 'Striptease'.Demi told Variety: "If I...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 September 2024
Matt Dillon Retains A 'Bond' With Former Co-stars
Matt Dillon shares a close "bond" with his 'Outsiders' co-stars.The 60-year-old actor starred in the coming-of-age crime drama alongside the likes of Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, and Diane Lane, and Matt...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 August 2024
Demi Moore Compares Her Latest Movie Role To Ghost: 'This Could Be A Disaster, Or Somehow Work...'
Demi Moore decided to sign up for 'The Substance' after comparing it to 'Ghost'.The 60-year-old actress starred in the 1990 supernatural film opposite Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg, and when she was sent the script...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 August 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal Insists Being Legally Blind Has Helped His Acting
Jake Gyllenhaal insists being legally blind has been “advantageous” to his career.The ‘Donnie Darko’ actor, 43, has 20/1250 vision and has been wearing intensive corrective lenses since he was six years old after being born...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 June 2024
John Leguizamo Says 'Neurotic' Patrick Swayze Was 'Difficult' To Work With
John Leguizamo has branded Patrick Swayze "insecure" and "neurotic" and admitted the late actor was "difficult" to work with.The pair starred as drag queens in 1995 movie 'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 May 2024
Patrick Swayze's Widow Lisa Niemi Reveals How She Remembers Her Husband: 'I Still Dream About Him!'
Lisa Niemi still likes to watch Patrick Swayze's films to remember him.The 67-year-old writer was married to 'Dirty Dancing' star Patrick from 1975 until he died of pancreatic cancer in 2009 at the age of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 April 2024
Jennifer Grey Teases 'A Few' Returning Characters For Dirty Dancing Sequel
Jennifer Grey has teased "a few other characters" will be returning for the 'Dirty Dancing' sequel.The 62-year-old actress will reprise her role as Frances 'Baby' Houseman in the long-awaited follow-up to the 1987 classic movie...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 November 2022
Dirty Dancing Soundtrack Coming To Vinyl To Mark 35th Anniversary
The soundtrack to 'Dirty Dancing' is being released on vinyl to mark the 35th anniversary of the iconic rom-com.The 1987 classic starred the late Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey as lovers Johnny Castle and Frances...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 July 2022
Dirty Dancing Sequel Release Date Confirmed
The 'Dirty Dancing' sequel will be released on February 9th 2024. Lionsgate have announced the hotly-anticipated movie - a follow up to the 1987 original film - will hit cinemas in less than two years,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2022
Whoopi Goldberg Proud That She's 'Still Here'
Whoopi Goldberg is most proud of the fact she's "still here" and being herself.The 65-year-old actress has reflected on her longstanding career, admitting that her biggest success is not only that she didn't "fade away"...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 April 2021
Richard Kelly Hints At Donnie Darko Follow-up
Richard Kelly has hinted at a follow-up to 'Donnie Darko'.The 45-year-old director helmed the 2001 cult sci-fi classic – which starred Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore and Patrick Swayze – and explained that an...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 January 2021
Jennifer Grey Rules Out Recasting The Late Patrick Swayze's Dirty Dancing Character
Jennifer Grey will not replace the late Patrick Swayze in the upcoming 'Dirty Dancing' sequel.The 60-year-old actress will reprise her iconic role as teenager Frances 'Baby' Houseman and is also set to executive produce the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 November 2020
Whoopi Goldberg Thanks Patrick Swayze For Ghost Role
Whoopi Goldberg landed her iconic role in ‘Ghost’ after Patrick Swayze gave producers an ultimatum.The 65-year-old star was asked not to audition to play psychic Oda Mae Brown in the 1990 movie because of concerns...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 November 2020
Whoopi Goldberg: Patrick Swayze Got Me Ghost Role
Whoopi Goldberg has revealed that Patrick Swayze was instrumental in her getting her role in 'Ghost'.The Oscar-winning star played psychic Oda Mae Brown in the hit 1990 rom-com and revealed that Patrick – who played...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2020
Dirty Dancing Sequel Confirmed
Jennifer Grey will star in a new 'Dirty Dancing' movie.The 60-year-old actress will also executive produce the film, which studio bosses have promised will be ''romantic and nostalgic''.The project has been rumoured for some time...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 August 2020
Jennifer Grey To Star In New Musical Movie
Jennifer Grey is set to star in a new musical movie.Deadline report that the 'Dirty Dancing' star is attached to produce and feature in a dancing film set in the 1990s. It is rumoured that...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 July 2020
Patrick Swayze's Famous Leather Jacket Has Just Sold For Over $60,000
How much would you pay for Patrick Swayze's suave 'Dirty Dancing' outfit? One collector of Hollywood memorabilia forked out a massive $62,500 for the privilege of owning the leather jacket he wore on the set...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 April 2017
Jennifer Grey's Reveals Dirty Dancing Disasters
Jennifer Grey's had difficulty spinning around in the dance finale of 'Dirty Dancing'. The 56-year-old actress, who played the role of Baby in the popular 1987 movie alongside the late Patrick Swayze, has revealed there...
By Clive King in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 February 2017
Nicole Scherzinger Cast As Penny In 'Dirty Dancing' Television Remake
Nicole Scherzinger has been cast in ABC’s upcoming television remake of Dirty Dancing. Scherzinger will take the role of Penny, Johnny’s original dance partner, who was played by Cynthia Rhodes on the big screen nearly...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 March 2016
Bindi Irwin And Derek Hough To Pay Homage To 'Dirty Dancing' With 'Dwts' Routine
Bindi Irwin and her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ pro partner Derek Hough are set to pay tribute to classic 80’s movie, Dirty Dancing on Monday’s edition of the ABC show. The pair have been practising...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 October 2015
Ronda Rousey 'To Star In Road House Remake'
Ronda Rousey is to star in a remake of 'Road House'.The 28-year-old mixed martial artist-turned-actress is set to step into the role Patrick Swayze made famous in the 80s cult classic, in which he played...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 September 2015
Ronda Rousey To Star In Re-make Of '80s Classic Movie 'Road House'
Who out there remembers the ‘80s cult classic movie Road House? Well, it’s just become the latest cultural artefact to get a modern makeover at the cinema, but this time it’s with a twist –...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 September 2015
Ronda Rousey To Star In Road House Remake
Rousey will step into the role originated by Swayze and portray a bouncer hired to clean up a rowdy bar in Missouri. Moviemakers at MGM are currently searching for a screenwriter to...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2015
Lori Petty Criticises Point Break Reboot
Petty portrayed Keanu Reeves' onscreen girlfriend Tyler in the 1991 Kathryn Bigelow movie, and while she is not involved in the new remake, the actress is less than impressed with plans to bring...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 June 2015
Patrick Swayze's Widow To Speak At Cancer Conference
The Dirty Dancing star was married to actress/dancer Lisa Niemi for 34 years before his death from pancreatic cancer in 2009. After Swayze died, Niemi took an interest in charity work and...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 April 2015
Gary Busey Claims Patrick Swayze's Ghost Connection
Gary Busey claims he was visited by Patrick Swayze's ghost last week.The 'Lethal Weapon' actor believes he has a connection to the spiritual world after his heart stopped during brain surgery after a motorbike crash...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 August 2014
'Point Break' Remake: What We Know So Far
So, it looks like the Point Break remake is set for release in August 2015. Directed by Ericson Core, whose only other big directing job was 2006’s Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg, the new script has...
By Sophie Miskiw in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 May 2014
Edgar Ramirez To Replace Gerard Butler In Point Break
Edgar Ramirez will replace Gerard Butler in 'Point Break'.The 37-year-old actor is in talks with production company Alcon over the role of Bodhi - a part originally played by 'Dirty Dancing' hunk Patrick Swayze in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 May 2014
Gerard Butler To Star In Den Of Thieves
Gerard Butler has been cast in the 'Den of Thieves'.The 44-year-old actor will star in the film which follows a ''legendary bank heist crew decides to rob the Federal Reserve in Los Angeles right under...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 May 2014
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