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Showbiz411.com is a U.S.-based website that focuses on news from the entertainment world and provides film reviews. It was founded and is managed by Roger Friedman. The site originally launched on The Hollywood Reporter platform. With more than two decades of experience covering the entertainment industry, Roger Friedman created this site to share his insights and updates.

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"Good Night and Good Luck" Should Make CBS Never Settle Lawsuit with Trump in Keeping with Honored Legacy

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

“Good Night and Good Luck” has just concluded its live performance on CNN. The story of how legendary CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow stared down Senator Joseph McCarthy is more timely than ever. What’s clear is that Roy Cohn, not seen in the play but McCarthy’s lackey, eventually taught Donald Trump the senator’s manner of terrorism. The play worked better on TV than on the stage of the cavernous Winter Garden Theater. The closeups of George Clooney, who plays Murrow, transformed the production.
Box Office: "John Wick" Branded "Ballerina" Looks at $75 Mil Weekend, Makes Ana de Armas a Star

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

Ana de Armas is famous for a few things already. She was the lead in the original “Knives Out.” She played Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde.” She dated Ben Affleck before JLo recaptured him. Lately, she’s been seen for publicity purposes with Tom Cruise. But now she’s a Star. de Armas’s “John Wick” branded “Ballerina” is heading to a $7 mil weekend. Previews were over $3,000,000. Friday night brought $22 mil. “John Wick” is a magic brand. Keanu Reeves can afford to do off Broadway shows the rest of his life.
Elon Backs Down: Musk Deletes Posts Demanding Trump Impeachment, Opening Epstein Files, Criticizing President

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

I’m a little surprised. Elon Musk has backed down. After launching a tirade of invective and threats against Donald Trump on his own Twitter X account, Musk has removed all of them. Musk vs. Trump became a Battle Royale on Wednesday and then the lead story on every newspaper, website, and TV or radio station. Suddenly unhappy with Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” Musk went after Trump deliriously and viciously. He suggested that Trump was all over the Jeffrey Epstein.
Mariah Carey, Backstreet Boys Fans Gaming iTunes as Sales Suspiciously Suddenly Soar for New Song, Old Material

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

Fans– especially those of Mariah Carey — know how to game iTunes. They did a few years ago when they pushed her failed album, “Glitter,” to number 1. Now, apparently, they’re doing it again with Mariah’s new single, “Dangerous.”After not charting at all on Friday morning after midnight, “Dangerous” is number 1 on iTunes. How’s it happening? Through an organized effort.
Rod Stewart, Now 80, Cancels More Shows as He Battles The Flu, Promises to Return Soon

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

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"General Hospital" Revives Seriously Dead Character as "Nashville" Star Jonathan Jackson Wraps Failed 10 Month Comeback

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

This is funny stuff. “General Hospital” is bringing back actress Kelly Thiebaud, maybe as Dr. Britt Westbourne. Only thing is, Britt is dead. Really, seriously dead. She died on camera, poisoned by a serial killer who killed her with a hook. (I don’t understand that at all.) She also suffered from Huntington’s Disease although I guess that was the least of her problems. “General Hospital” has always been a place for reanimation.
Pop Fizz: Miley Cyrus Finishes 3rd Place with "Something Beautiful, Morgan Wallen Outsells by 200,000

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

Miley Cyrus’s “Something Beautiful” really went wrong this week. The album debuts at number 3 on the charts with just 47,127. Of those sold, CDs and downloads account for 28,000. Morgan Wallen is number 1 again with 240,534 copies — mostly from streaming — of “I’m the Problem.”Miley didn’t even sell the most CDs or downloads. The K Pop group called Seventeen finished second over all with total sold 47,646. Their streaming was minimal. Miley has one single on the charts: “Easy Lover,” at 89.
RIP Bob Andrews, 75, Founder of The Rumour, Produced The La's "There She Goes," Dozens of New Wave Classics

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

Bob Andrews has reportedly died in New Mexico of cancer. He was 75. Andrews was unsung hero of the New Wave movement of the mid to late 70s. He fronted the band The Rumour, which also played behind Graham Parker. Prior to The Rumour, Andrews was part of the band called Brinsley Swartz, which also included the titular star and Nick Lowe.
Listen: Belinda Carlisle Covers the Hollies' Classic "The Air That I Breathe" from New Album

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

One of the greatest pop classics is back. The Go Go’s Belinda Carlisle has covered The Hollies’ “The Air That I Breathe.”The song was written by Mike Hazlewood of the Hollies and Albert Hammond, released around the time Hammond had a hit with “It Never Rains in California,” circa 1972. Over time, it became Radiohead’s “Creep.” These are such great songs, they only grow better with time. Belinda Carlisle is doing what Mariah should do: using her voice to best effect with real songs.
Mariah Carey Drops A Piece of a 90s Sounding Song in "Dangerous," Reaction is Tepid on Charts, Social Media

3 weeks ago | showbiz411.com | Roger Friedman

It’s hard to imagine anyone manages Mariah Carey at this point. Wealthy beyond reach, Mariah lives on her holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas,” and a handful of concerts per year. Let’s not forget Virgin Records dumped her after “Glitter” and had to pay out $49 million. She’s doing fine. But Mariah still doesn’t get about making records in 2025. Her new single, “Dangerous,” sounds like something from 2005. It was released last night and hasn’t charted.