John Cusack appeared on a recent podcast and took the opportunity to address the longstanding rumor that he declined the lead role on “Breaking Bad”. According to him, “There was this whole riff that I had turned down Walter White. And I never ever remembered that, and I was like, did that happen and I blacked it out?” He eventually went straight to creator Vince Gilligan to get to the bottom of the rumor, and “He was like, ‘No.’ I was like, ‘Thank you, Vince!’”
Drake joined Karol G on stage in Houston to perform their new collab. After making his shocking entrance, they sang ‘Ahí’ together for the first time. Drizzy hung around to perform other hits like ‘Janice STFU’ and ‘One Dance’.
*NSYNC’s Lance Bass will receive the Spotlight Award at the annual Breakthrough T1D Los Angeles Gala on October 10. It supports research aimed at curing, preventing, and treating T1D, an autoimmune disease that requires careful monitoring and insulin injections or infusions. Lance received his diabetes diagnosis during the COVID-19 lockdown and went public with it in 2024.
Oasis has sold out all the shows on their “Live ’27” stadium tour. Eager fans snapped up the tickets for the 42 concerts, including a run of 11 shows at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium, and concluding with a 6-night stretch at Knebworth Park.
Billy Joel is selling his famed motorcycle collection. The bikes are going up for auction at Gooding Christie’s inaugural auction at Rétromobile New York in November. Among the over 70 of Billy’s bikes available will be a 1978 Triumph T140 Bonneville, a 1982 Ducati Mike Hailwood 900 and a 1975 Ducati 750 Sport. Proceeds will go to his organization, The Joel Foundation.
Morgan Wallen’s new release ‘Last Thing You Need’ has vaulted to #1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart. Morgan’s 46th top 10 is from “Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album”, out November 19, the same day as the video game’s launch.
Netflix is releasing a new 3-part docuseries called “The One About Matthew Perry” on October 27, coinciding with the 3rd anniversary of his death. The project explores his life, career, and struggles with addiction through unreleased family photos, archival footage, and testimonies from those who knew him best. His sister, Mia, reveals that he spent over $7 million on his attempts to overcome addiction.
Nick Cannon is opening the doors to his complicated family life for a new Netflix docuseries this winter. He said no one will dodge questions about his unconventional household. The 45-year-old entertainer has fathered 12 children with 6 women. The show will offer an unfiltered look at how those separate households actually function.
Charlie Sheen and Martin Sheen are set to star as father and son in a new AMC comedy series called “Happy Jack”. The six-episode first season begins production in Los Angeles early next year, with a 2027 launch planned. Charlie plays Jack, a lifelong underachiever navigating his relationship with two daughters, while Martin plays his father.
Warner Bros. has set a June 1, 2029 theatrical release for “Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest”, the franchise’s first-ever feature film. The film centers on King Aegon I Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros. No cast members have been announced.
Megan Thee Stallion will perform at the 2026 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. She’ll join KATSEYE, Megan Moroney, and Tate McRae for the Los Angeles event on October 18. Confirmed runway models include Gigi Hadid, Paloma Elsesser, Anok Yai, Alex Consani, and Ashley Graham.
“Anything But Ghosts”, the new film from “Obsession” director Curry Barker, will be released in theaters on May 7. Written by Curry and Cooper Tomlinson, the film follows two wannabe ghost hunters whose adventure spirals out of control. The cast includes Violet McGraw, Chris Reinacher, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Aaron Paul.
CBS is rebooting “Undercover Boss” with host Drew Carey. “Undercover Boss” has been off the air since 2022. The show returns for its 12th season and follows corporate leaders as they disguise themselves as employees to gain insights into their companies’ operations. The series, initially launched in 2010, has won two Emmy Awards for outstanding reality program.
Pete Davidson is in the process of removing his nearly 200 tattoos. He opened up about the choice in a recent interview, explaining that the move was partially a practical business decision. He said he hated arriving at the makeup trailer 3 hours early just to spray-paint over what he called “horrible” ink.
“Dancing With the Stars” is hosting its first Super Bowl-themed episode. ABC finally unveiled details of a mysterious theme night for week 5, titled “Super Bowl Night”. The October 13 episode, which will this season’s sixth episode overall, joins several other theme nights planned for season 35, including next week’s “Mariah Carey Night”, “Dedication Night” on October 20, and “Horror Movie Night” on October 27.
Bruno Mars has an explanation about why fans sometimes have to wait so long for new music. He recalled struggling for years as a songwriter before recording the 2010 hit ‘Just the Way You Are’, and immediately realizing something special was coming through the speakers. Now, he says, “I’m constantly chasing those feelings,” and added that those moments “don’t come every day.”
Ella Langley’s smash hit ‘Choosin Texas’ has broken numerous records, becoming one of the biggest songs in country music and beyond. Billboard magazine crunched some numbers, and taking into account digital sales, radio play, and audio and video streams, they estimate the song has generated revenue of “nearly $13.9 million.”
Sony Pictures announced release dates for upcoming films. “24 Jump Street”, reuniting Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, and Ice Cube, opens December 10, 2027. Ridley Scott’s “Treasure Island”, starring Hugh Jackman as Blackbeard, arrives November 11, 2027. Justin Lin’s “Helldivers” shifts to June 9, 2028. “The Surgeon” and “Narcs” are also set for 2027.
Peacock has set December 17, 2026 as the premiere date for “Ted: The Animated Series”. Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg both return, picking up 12 years after “Ted 2”. The eight-episode first season follows Ted and John as neighbors with families and dead-end jobs. Additional episodes arrive in 2027. Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth also star.
Jennifer Lawrence will lead Zach Cregger’s sci-fi thriller “The Flood”. Zach wrote, directs, and produces the film, set for theatrical release August 11, 2028. Production begins in Europe in early 2027. Jennifer, recently Golden Globe-nominated for “Die My Love”, is known for being selective with roles. Plot details are being kept largely under wraps.
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