Selena Gomez has expanded her Rare Beauty fragrance line with the launch of Rare Beginnings, her second Eau de Parfum. Rare Beginnings is described as a “fruity floral” scent featuring notes of pear nectar, gardenia, jasmine, warm vanilla bean, and pink sugar, designed to evoke the spirit of new beginnings. The fragrance offers 12-hour wear and is notable for its customizable aspect.
Damon Wayans will guest star as Dr. Highland in the Season 3 premiere of NBC’s “St. Denis Medical” reuniting him with his “In Living Color” castmate David Alan Grier, who plays Ron. Season 3 of “St. Denis Medical” is set to premiere on November 2 on NBC.
The Backstreet Boys have added three new dates to their “Into the Millennium” residency in Las Vegas, now spanning over New Year’s Eve weekend. The group has extended their stay due to overwhelming fan demand, having already performed over 47 sold-out shows and welcomed more than 750,000 fans since starting the residency in July 2025.
Not only did Charli XCX perform at San Francisco’s Outside Lands festival, but she also made a few guest appearances the following night. She joined The Strokes for a performance of ‘Take It Or Leave It’. And during Djo’s set, before he played ‘Charlie’s Garden’ she appeared on the screen, pretending to leave Djo a voicemail, and saying, “I had no idea that you’d written a song about me.”
Soon you won’t have to watch the Jonas Brothers’ podcast “Hey Jonas!” on your phone. It will debut on Disney+ and Hulu this Friday with a new episode focusing on “Camp Rock 3”, in which the group appears. The movie starts streaming that same day.
New Radicals have surprise-released their first new song since 1998. ‘One Night Only (Break Loose Break Free!)’ reunites songwriter Gregg Alexander and longtime collaborator Danielle Brisebois. Despite the enormous hit ‘You Get What You Give’, Gregg became disillusioned with life as a touring frontman and stepped away from the spotlight after the band’s 1999 tour.
Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx says making full-length albums is a thing of the past. These days, he’s more keen on releasing singles or EPs to fall in line with the way the music business operates in the modern era. Their most recent album was 2008’s “Saints of Los Angeles”.
Miranda Lambert is taking her country disco album to the dance floor of the world’s largest honky-tonk. She says that while recording “Crisco”, “I kept picturing the rhinestone saddle at Billy Bob’s. It’s the perfect visual for a country disco album, honky tonk with some extra rhinestones and shine.” The single show will take place October 6 in Ft. Worth.
Koe Wetzel will celebrate his new album “The Night Champion” with a special show on December 11. He has booked a gig at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino during National Finals Rodeo week in Las Vegas. Koe just released his new single ‘Jaded’ with Ella Langley.
A couple was getting ready to start their wedding ceremony next to a river when they noticed Shaboozey was among a group of people floating by on inner tubes. When the couple asked to take a photo with them, he said, “Yes! But I’m not getting off the float!”
Domestic summer box office revenues hit $4 billion on Monday, marking only the second time the milestone has been reached since the pandemic. The last occurrence was 2023’s “Barbenheimer” summer, which reached $4.09 billion. This year’s total still has weeks to grow before Labor Day. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” leads all titles with $655 million domestically and $1.67 billion globally.
Nearly two decades after its theatrical release, Chris Carter’s intended director’s cut of “The X-Files: I Want to Believe — Vrach Frankenshteyn” is finally seeing the light of day. The film premieres August 14 on Disney+ and Hulu. Originally released in 2008, the supernatural thriller stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, and Mitch Pileggi reprising their roles as Mulder, Scully, and Skinner.
Taylor Swift is set to make history again this fall as the youngest-ever inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. The announcement marks her second major songwriting honor in 2025, following her induction into the broader Songwriters Hall of Fame in June. “From the time I started writing songs as a child, I fixated on Nashville as the perfect place to be. To be honored by this city I love so much is a beautiful thing and I’m very grateful.”
Rod Stewart, 81, is canceling four weeks of performances following a coronary stent procedure. The cancellations affect his “One Last Time” farewell tour and Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace. A representative confirmed doctors are “pleased with his recovery” and that Rod has returned to normal daily activities.
Dwayne Johnson told Rolling Stone he is exploring a solo music career inspired by “old-school soul” with “some country flavor.” He cited Sam Cooke, Elvis, George Jones, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson as influences. Dwayne already co-wrote “Your Dad,” a heartfelt ballad dedicated to his daughters, for the “Moana: Voices Across the Ocean” companion album.
Brandy will perform the theme song for Netflix’s sequel series of “A Different World”, premiering September 24. The original theme was sung by Phoebe Snow, Aretha Franklin, and Boyz II Men in different seasons. The new series, created by Felicia Pride, follows Deborah, played by Maleah Joi Moon, as she navigates her freshman year at Hillman College.
CBS’ reality show Big Brother will achieve a significant milestone this summer by airing its 1,000th prime-time episode. The network plans a special broadcast on August 27 to commemorate, featuring former contestants and memorable highlights from its 26-year history. Host Julie Chen Moonves noted, “The past 28 seasons feel like the blink of an eye.”
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham attended “The Oprah Winfrey Show”’s 40th anniversary in Chicago, marking their first joint public appearance in nearly seven years. The event took place at Navy Pier, where they celebrated with friends and family. The couple, who met in 1986, decided against marriage even after Stedman’s 1993 proposal.
Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2026 attracted the highest viewership in 7 years, making it the top cable network in prime-time for adults July 26-August 1. Seven out of the top ten shows during this period featured shark themes. This year’s lineup included a K-pop anthem debut, new great white shark footage, and other unusual ocean creatures.
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