There’s more change within “The Bachelor” universe. Deadline reports that co-executive producers Michael Margolis and Keely Booth have exited the ABC dating franchise. That comes amid challenging circumstances behind the scenes of the show and its spinoffs. Last month, it was revealed that “The Bachelorette” had been paused for its 2025 cycle, leading to a slew of crew members losing their jobs on the franchise.
Conan O’Brien is welcome back to host the Oscars anytime, according to Walt Disney TV’s Rob Mills, the exec VP of unscripted and alternative entertainment. Rob was basking in the high marks that both Conan and the overall Oscars ceremony received for Sunday’s show, and remarked that, “Conan absolutely nailed it.”
Katy Perry kicks off her “Lifetimes” tour later this year, and she describes the show as a “sci-fi, hopeful video game” with “intense choreography,” as well as “flying” on wires, like she did on the VMAs. The stage is a figure 8, with two pits and what Katy calls “a special place called Club 143” with a bar. The set will include a “choose-your-own-adventure” segment of requests from fans.
The Offspring have announced a 2025 North American summer tour with Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory. The newly announced dates are part of the band’s “Supercharged Worldwide In ’25” tour, and begin July 11 in West Palm Beach FL.
Neil Young says he is “currently in talks” to visit Ukraine and play a free show to kick off his summer tour with the Chrome Hearts. No word yet on where or when, but the European leg of his tour begins June 18 in Sweden. He’ll announce the details on his Neil Young Archives website.
Garth Brooks will release part 5 of his “Anthology” book series this spring. It’ll cover his more-recent past, taking fans behind the scenes of a record-breaking arena tour that ran 2014-17. “The Anthology Part V: The Comeback” will be released at Amazon April 4. The book will come with 6 CDs containing 66 songs.
The filming of “The Batman Part II” has been delayed. The movie was supposed to be released this year, but it was pushed back to 2027. The star of the movie, Robert Pattinson, hopes filming starts before he ages anymore. The 38-year-old recently said, “I fu**ing hope so. I started out as young Batman and I’m going to be fu**ing old Batman by the sequel.”
Nickelback is headlining the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Concert for Legends during Enshrinement Week on August 3 in Canton, Ohio. Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe are some of this year’s Pro Football honorees. Jim Porter, the Hall of Fame’s president & CEO said, “This concert will be a high-energy, powerful way to cap a great weekend.”
Billy Joel has found a buyer for a part of his sprawling waterfront Long Island estate that was listed on the market for $49.9 million. The gatehouse, which sits on the 76-acre property that boasts 18 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms across four homes, has been sold for $8.5 million. Billy’s former 5,500 square foot gatehouse sits on nearly 5 acres of the property and has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and a three-bedroom apartment.
David Arquette will return for “Scream 7”, even though he was killed off in “Scream 5”. He joins Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley, who are also coming back despite their characters being dead.
Zach Bryan just announced that he’s doing a show at Notre Dame Stadium on September 6. And singer Dermot Kennedy and comedian Shane Gillis will be his special guests.
Paul McCartney is advocating for the late Joe Cocker‘s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Paul’s letter is dated February 25, and is playfully addressed, “Dear Rock and Rollers.” “Joe was a great man and a fine singer whose unique style made for some fantastic performances. He sang one of our songs ‘With a Little Help from My Friends’, which was very imaginative. I know he would be extremely happy and grateful to find himself where he deserves to be amongst such illustrious company.”
Post Malone is set to host a series of free “Travelin’ Tailgate” parties before select dates on his upcoming ‘Big Ass Stadium Tour’ this summer. The events will take place from noon-6 p.m. in parking lots surrounding the venues and will feature an “unforgettable day of live music, great food, cold Bud Light, exclusive merch, carnival games, BIG ASS photo opportunities, and tattoos by Posty’s personal tattoo artists from Oxford Circle Tattoos.”
Kristin Cavallari returns to E! with a new show, “Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour”, following her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast tour. It will feature famous guests and behind-the-scenes stories, premiering June 5 on Peacock.
Henry Winkler, Sexyy Red, and Ty Dolla $ign joined the cast of the R-rated hip-hop comedy “Rolling Loud”, starring Owen Wilson and Matt Rife. The film follows an overprotective father sneaking his son into a music festival.
CBS has decided not to renew “FBI: Most Wanted” and “FBI: International” after their current seasons. “FBI”, the flagship show, has been renewed for three more seasons, extending its run through at least Season 9 until 2026-2027.
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