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Fans are excited for Rihanna’s third baby with A$AP Rocky, but will pregnancy further delay RiRi’s highly anticipated “R9” album? Rihanna told “Entertainment Tonight” that her new baby won’t slow her down. During an interview at the Met Gala, Rihanna said, “No it won’t slow things down. Maybe a couple of videos, but I can sing!”
Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega are set to star in the new film “Shutout”. It will tell the story of Jake, an aging pool hustler and one of the last practitioners of a dying art. After years spent chasing wins in smoky, underground halls, he crosses paths with Mia, a talented newcomer whose passion reignites his own. Jake becomes her mentor, guiding her through the high-stakes, cutthroat world of professional pool.
A disappointed fan is demanding a $700 refund after attending Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter” tour, and claiming the tour opener on April 25 at LA’s SoFi Stadium was the “worst concert experience” of their lifetime. Since the tour began, Bey has faced backlash over sound quality, empty seats, obstructed seats, and her song choices.
Doja Cat has 2 new tunes from her to hear this week. ‘Crack’ was recorded for her 2023 album, “Scarlet”, but didn’t make the final cut. Now, she has made it available on her website as a free download. Meanwhile, Doja stars in the new Marc Jacobs ad for the brand’s pre-fall 2025 campaign, and you can hear 30 seconds of the new song ‘Jealous Type’, which will be featured on her upcoming album, “Vie”.
Wham!’s ‘Careless Whisper’ has been voted the UK’s best-loved song for the 7th year in a row. The nationwide station Smooth Radio conducted a listener poll, and the song, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, came out on top. #2 is Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’.
Shaboozey’s ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ has notched its 43rd consecutive week at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, while his Jelly Roll collab ‘Amen’ debuted at #23. Shaboozey performed both at the Stagecoach Festival in Indio CA on April 26.
LeAnn Rimes is reportedly bidding farewell to “The Voice UK” after just one season. She’s leaving the music competition behind to focus on her career in the US, according to a report, although she’ll still appear on the American version of “The Voice” as a Mega Mentor.
Gordon Ramsay has lent his voice to Masterclass on Call, an AI program that offers cooking advice for home cooks. His baritone voice can suggest recipes based on what you tell the program you have on hand, offer ingredient substitutions, and give tips for a better cooking experience. Users also gain access to more than 1,500 Ramsay recipes.
Reba McEntire is set to host the ACM Awards on Thursday, and she’s also celebrating her 50-year anniversary in the country music industry. She was first discovered by country star Red Steagall, who saw her perform the National Anthem at the National Finals Rodeo in 1974. Red then helped Reba record her first demo and eventually get signed to Mercury Records. In the 50 plus years since, Reba has won 16 ACM Awards . . . 15 American Music Awards . . . 9 People’s Choice Awards . . . 6 CMAs . . . and 3 Grammys.
Halsey has a new song coming out Friday with Amy Lee from Evanescence. It’s called “Hand that Feeds”, and it was written for the “John Wick” spinoff “Ballerina”.
The lineup was revealed for the 2025 Austin City Limits Festival, which will showcase a diverse set of headliners such as Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, and The Strokes. ACL will take place across two weekends in Austin’s Zilker Park from October 3-5 and 10-12, with performances spread out over nine stages.
During a recent appearance on an episode of Ann Wilson‘s “After Dinner Thinks” podcast, Chappell Roan praised the Heart singer, while reminiscing about the power she felt covering their classic hit, “Barracuda,” at the Austin City Limits festival in 2024. “You’re rockin’ mama! I’m rockin’ because you rockin’, really, truly. I think you have the best voice in rock.”
Following his acclaimed portrayal of Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown”, there are rumors that Timothée Chalamet will take the stage at the Glastonbury festival in the U.K. The actor’s performance in the biopic, which garnered accolades at the BAFTAs and Oscars, notably featured him singing Dylan’s hits live.
“Practical Magic 2”, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witchy sisters, is set for a theatrical release on Sept. 18, 2026. The sequel to the 1998 fantasy comedy is based on the novel series by Alice Hoffman. The film’s storyline is anticipated to continue the magical legacy.
The Apple TV+ comedy “Acapulco” will return for its fourth and final season in July. Starring and executive produced by Eugenio Derbez, the show follows the Las Colinas Resort in two timelines. In the present, Máximo works to restore the resort, while reminiscing about its past in 1986.
Rita Ora and Brandy will return for the fifth “Descendants” film, titled “Wicked Wonderland”, as the Queen of Hearts and Cinderella, respectively. The film, set for release in 2026 on Disney Channel and Disney+, continues the story of Red and Chloe following their time-traveling adventures and explores the consequences of altering time.
Jason Statham is set to star in “The Beekeeper 2”, with Amazon MGM Studios securing distribution rights in a $50 million deal. The sequel, directed by Timo Tjahjanto, follows the retired operative in a new adventure. The first film, directed by David Ayer, earned $163 million worldwide and the sequel begins filming in the fall.
Apple TV+ has renewed “The Studio” for Season 2, continuing the Hollywood satire series starring Seth Rogen, Ike Barinholtz, and Catherine O’Hara. The acclaimed series has included a long line of guest stars like Bryan Cranston and Martin Scorsese, with plans for more seasons under creators Rogen and Evan Goldberg.
Tell your friends across the pond that Morgan Wallen is coming back! Morgan Wallen is heading to London later this month for a rare one-night-only show at Camden’s 3,300-capacity Roundhouse on May 28. The intimate performance succeeds Morgan Wallen’s 2024 Hyde Park headlining set, believed to be the biggest country concert ever mounted across the pond.
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