A24 has unveiled the first trailer for “Tony”, its biopic of chef Anthony Bourdain, starring Dominic Sessa, which hits theaters in August. The story finds a 19-year-old Anthony traveling to Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, an experience that will change the course of his life.
Teddy Swims has been added to the lineup for the American Music Awards, which will air live from Las Vegas on Memorial Day. He’s nominated for collaboration of the year for ‘Gone Gone Gone’ with David Guetta and Tones And I. Queen Latifah will host this year’s AMAs.
Billie Eilish says she’ll never have work done on her face. While appearing on the “Good Hang with Amy Poehler” podcast, she said, “I want my kids to look at me and have my face look like their face and not be some botched version of whatever the f*** is going on out there right now.” Her concert film “Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)” hits theaters tomorrow.
Tomorrow, Paul McCartney will release the most eagerly anticipated tune on his new album “The Boys of Dungeon Lane”. ‘Home to Us’ features his old bandmate Ringo Starr on vocals and drums, and was written with him in mind, as it is about “where we came from”, Macca said. You can hear a snippet now, minus the vocals, on McCartney’s IG.
Mötley Crüe will perform on the season finale of “American Idol”. The 3-hour episode airs May 11, and it’ll also feature Shinedown, Clay Aiken, Jason Mraz, Nelly, En Vogue and Tori Kelly, as well as ’90s bands Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms, who are launching a tour together this summer.
Sting has made it clear he intends to spend through his substantial earnings rather than leave a large inheritance for his six children. In a recent interview with “CBS Sunday Morning”, he said, “The worst thing you can do to a kid is to say, ‘You don’t have to work.'” He describes his approach as one of kindness and trust, asserting that he wants his kids to be independent and responsible for their futures, while also instilling a strong work ethic in them.
Jungkook of BTS has made history by becoming the first K-pop artist featured in a U.S. elementary school textbook. He is in the 2026 edition of the “Brain Candy Books” series, which aims to introduce young readers to influential public figures. The series has also included globally recognized figures such as Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Selena Gomez.
Songwriter and musician Linda Perry will be honored with the Special International Award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards. Linda is renowned for her role as the lead singer and songwriter of 4 Non-Blondes, notably writing the global hit “What’s Up?”, which remains popular with over a billion streams.
The 25th anniversary of the “Fast & Furious” franchise is set to be celebrated at the Cannes Film Festival, although details remain under wraps from both Universal and the festival organizers. While the presence of cast members is not confirmed, Vin Diesel is expected to attend, given his active promotion of the upcoming eleventh film.
The new “Devil Wears Prada 2” M&M’s have sold out. The limited-edition candies are blue and are called Cerulean. Resellers are hawking boxes of the blue M&Ms on eBay for as much as $170. Some people are including sunglasses and red high heels with their orders.
The necklace Beyoncé wore to the Met Gala is worth $50 million. The Queen of Kalahari necklace has three large stones from a 342-carat rough diamond. The color and clarity are near perfect. The center stone is 6.41 carats. The rest of the necklace holds 140 more carats.
Disney has officially greenlit “Hocus Pocus 3” with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy returning as the Sanderson Sisters. The threequel enters early development following the massive success of “Hocus Pocus 2” on Disney Plus. Development was first announced in 2023 after the sequel shattered streaming records with 2.7 billion minutes viewed during its opening weekend.
Major musical acts including Post Malone, Meghan Trainor, Demi Lovato, and the Pussycat Dolls have canceled or delayed tours due to “blue dot fever”—fan slang for widespread unsold seats shown as blue dots on Ticketmaster venue maps. While artists publicly cite reasons like work-life balance or scheduling conflicts, reports reveal half-empty or worse seating charts behind the cancellations.
Michael Jackson shattered his personal streaming record after the “Michael” biopic’s release, generating 137.5 million on-demand streams during April 24-30 in the United States. This represents a 146% increase, more than doubling his previous career high of 55.9 million streams.
“Clifford The Big Red Dog” is returning to television with a new animated PBS Kids series premiering in 2027. The 26-episode reboot will feature 11-minute episodes focusing on teaching preschoolers social skills like problem-solving, making friends, and community involvement.
Matthew Lillard has joined the cast of “Superman: Man of Tomorrow”, the follow-up to the 2025 hit “Superman”. His character has not yet been revealed. The film continues after the events of “Superman”, as the hero joins forces with Lex Luther, played by Nicholas Hoult, to battle Brainiac, portrayed by Lars Eidinger. The film is set for release July 9, 2027.
HBO has renewed its upcoming “Harry Potter” series for a second season ahead of the show’s upcoming first-season premiere this Christmas. The network has announced plans to adapt all seven of J.K. Rowling’s books into seven television seasons over the next decade. Season 2, based on “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”, begins filming this fall.
Singer Bonnie Tyler is recovering after emergency intestinal surgery at a hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she maintains a home. The 74-year-old performer, best known for “Total Eclipse Of The Heart,” underwent the procedure successfully and is now recuperating. She has European tour dates scheduled starting May 22 running through December.
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