James Mercer says he is working on a new The Shins album

A funeral service for Matthew Perry took place on Friday in Los Angeles, with the late actor's friends and family gathering to lay him to rest.The Friends star, famed for portraying Chandler Bing in the hit US sitcom, tragically passed away on 28 October at his home in LA at the age of 54. His five Friends co-stars - Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Matt Le Blanc, Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer - were all in attendance, along with his parents, Suzanne Perry and John Bennett Perry. Matthew's stepfather Keith Morrison was also among the 20 mourners at the service, as reported by TMZ.

Chloe Madeley has branded her ex James Haskell the “best daddy” as they appeared to go out for a family walk, following their split earlier this week. James, 38, and Chloe, 36, announced their split after five years of marriage earlier this week, and James has since called their breakup "complicated".

Barbie star Kingsley Ben-Adir should play the next James Bond, according to director Greta Gerwig.Appearing on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast to discuss her record-breaking film about the iconic Mattel doll, Gerwig detailed how Ben-Adir was “so funny” in the role of Basketball Ken, while also praising his classical acting skills.Gerwig described the scene near the end of the film where Ryan Gosling’s Ken gifts his faux-fur jacket to Ben-Adir’s Ken, who then turns around to his fellow Kens and delivers an inspiring speech as their apparent new leader.“He can do anything, and is a very proper, trained British actor,” Gerwig said. “He can do the [Laurence] Olivier voice, so we had versions where he turned around and it was British.

Amy Schumer is clapping back at her haters! And it’s… not going well for her.

If you have listened to The Playlist Podcast, our ‘Mayans’ podcast, or just talked to me in random conversation, you know I’m a big fan of Elgin James. He’s one of the most interesting and thoughtful filmmakers working today.

Friends director James Burrows mourned the loss of actor Matthew Perry in an exclusive Today show interview this morning. “I had to have a couple of days to just let it soak in,” Burrows said on the NBC morning show. “He was part of a family and he was the first one to not be part of that family anymore.”

Chloe Madeley and James Haskell looked glum as they were both spotted for the first time since their marriage split was confirmed. Earlier this week the pair issued a statement saying they have separated, just 13 months after the birth of their daughter, Bodhi. Speaking to The Sun, Chloe explained: “James and I mutually decided separate at the end of September, 2023.

Filming has been underway around Glasgow for the latest movie shot by award winning director Ken Loach’s production company.

Theaters across the UK were bathed in blue light Thursday evening, in tribute to the late impresario Bill Kenwright.

Bruce Cohen In 1992, being out at work in Hollywood wasn’t really much of a thing and yet, I found myself coming out to Steven Spielberg in his office. I had started my career in film as the DGA trainee on “The Color Purple” in 1985, keenly aware of how astonishing it was not only to have Steven as my boss on my first movie but also to have it feature such a bold and beautiful portrayal of LGBTQ+ representation. Producing along with Steven and Quincy Jones were Kathy Kennedy and Frank Marshall.

Meghan Trainor has opened up about her new obsession with K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE.On a new episode of the podcast Workin’ On It, which is hosted by Meghan Trainor and her brother Ryan, the pop star spoke about how she’s starting to get into K-pop after working with girl group (G)I-DLE.(G)I-DLE recently released their first English-language EP, titled ‘Heat’, which features the song ‘Eyes Roll’, written by both Meghan Trainor and her brother Ryan.During the podcast, Meghan revealed that she and Ryan had written that song “years ago”. She said: “And they added like two amazing verses to it, and that was the coolest things ever.”“K-pop is sick,” Ryan added.

Emmerdale star James Hotoon has said every Dingle 'has a secret' to hide in an upcoming special week of the ITV soap. It has been revealed that Craig Reed will be found dead - weeks after Lydia Dingle told her family he raped her in heartbreaking scenes.

Denise Fergus is happy. You can hear it in her voice, see it in her eyes and feel it in the easy, loving banter between her and husband Stuart. Little wonder, given that the pair have just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their vows in the same church they got married in, followed afterwards by a big party for family and friends.

Strictly Come Dancing's audience is often getting as much attention as what is happening on the dancefloor as a few famous faces pop in to support their pals competing in the competition.

Eric Decker is stripping down!

Jessie James Decker is the latest celeb to weigh in the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance!

James Arthur has said that he smoked an “ungodly amount of weed” to deal with his anxiety while competing on The X Factor.The Middlesbrough singer won season nine of ITV’s reality singing contest in 2012 with the single ‘Impossible’.Arthur has spoken openly about his struggles with mental health in the past, which included experiencing a panic attack during his time on The X Factor.The artist has now revealed that he smoked marijuana regularly for 10 years, including throughout the show, to help manage his symptoms.“I smoked an ungodly amount of weed, I smoked weed every day for like 10 years,” he said in an interview with the Private Parts podcast (via Daily Star). “A lot of weed, a lot of weed, the paranoia made it worse, and yeah drinking and stuff like that.”The ‘Just Us’ singer also opened up about the experience of his “first major panic attack” where ambulances were called and Arthur thought he was “dying and all that kind of shit”.He added: “It was all a bit much, it was the contrast from bedsit to national TV, it was at the peak of its powers when I was on that show, like 12million people a week were watching.”The singer said his mental health hit a new low when he was dropped from Simon Cowell’s label Syco.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The making of the Rolling Stones‘ forthcoming album, “Hackney Diamonds,” is explored in a new one-hour TV documentary, “The Stones: Still Rolling,” produced by Fulwell 73 and Mercury Studios. Mercury is looking to sell the project at Mipcom, taking place this week in Cannes.

Sean Combs, known as Diddy, is iconic in music, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Born in Harlem, New York City, he founded Bad Boy Records and propelled artists like The Notorious B.I.G, Usher, and Mary J. Blige to stardom.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Minutes before “Saturday Night Live” was set to kick off Season 49 inside Studio 8H at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, the show’s production team — led, of course, by executive producer Lorne Michaels — received word that two special guests were on their way. According to a source, that was when they learned that Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who were in New York City, wanted to drop by the show.