“Elvis” is going to Cannes. The French film festival has confirmed that Australian director, screenwriter and producer Baz Luhrmann will attend this year’s 75th edition in May, to present the world premiere of his latest feature, “Elvis”, along with stars Austin Butler and Tom Hanks. It will be released in North America on June 24 and in the rest of the world beginning June 22.
Oscar-winning movie “Encanto” will temporarily take over the ‘It’s a Small World’ ride at several Disney theme parks following the animated film’s success. Beginning April 11, characters from the film will take over the facade of the water-based boat ride, and pay tribute to the movie’s hit song ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’, “through projection and lighting effects and an artistic style inspired by the lyrics”, according to Disney.
Madonna has an estimated net worth of $850 million, making her the wealthiest female musician of all time, according to Forbes. Lately, she’s been taking social media by storm, posting some very weird and wonderful TikTok videos.
Red Hot Chili Peppers member Flea says he didn’t realize he’d lost one of his Grammys until it was found in his garden. How did it get there? In a radio interview, he told how his daughter Clara Balzary, now 33, snuck the golden gramophone out of the house, and used it as a shovel when she was 5.
Korn and Evansecence have announced a summer tour together. The 18-city tour kicks off on August 16 in Denver, before wrapping up in Ridgefield WA on Sept. 16.
CMT has announced the new socially-voted award category “Trending Comeback Song of the Year”, to honor iconic stars and their hits that not only stood the test of time but also found new popularity. This year’s nominees include Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift and more.
With all of the success for The Weeknd, his latest accomplishment has to take a special place. He became the first Black singer to have three songs with Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Academy of America. The Weeknd’s songs “Blinding Lights” and “Starboy” were recognized for moving 10 million units. “Earned It” is his other Diamond single.
Olivia Rodrigo kicked off her ‘Sour’ world tour in Portland, Oregon and surprised fans with an Avril Lavigne cover! Before performing the Avril cover, Olivia said: “This next song is a song I really love by the pop-punk princess herself.” Along with covering “Complicated” Olivia belted out a rendition of Veruca Salt’s ‘Seether’.
To celebrate the “American Idol” 20th season, some of the biggest alumni are returning for “The Great Idol Reunion”. Idol stars from the past will get on stage to sing together. They include Ruben Studdard, Jordin Sparks, Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, David Cook, Kris Allen, Laine Hardy, Laci Kaye Booth, Maddie Poppe, Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Willie Spence, and Grace Kinstler. Catch the 20th season birthday celebration on May 2.
Apple TV+ has renewed the dystopian workplace drama “Severance” for a second season.
JESSE WILLIAMS made his Broadway debut in a play called “Take Me Out”, which includes nudity. He said, quote, “I was terrified, but then I noted that that was what I asked God for. I asked to do something that was scary and challenging and made me earn it and made me feel alive and not comfortable.”
JACK BLACK said the highlight of his career was “School of Rock”, which celebrates its 20th anniversary next year. Quote, “My best memories are just that group of kids, and how funny and great they were.”
ROB LOWE and his son JOHN OWEN LOWE will star in a Netflix series called “Unstable”. It’s about an introverted man who goes to work for his eccentric father in order to “save him from disaster.”
THE WEEKND and SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA are the new COACHELLA headliners after YE dropped out. The Weeknd allegedly threatened to drop out because they tried to pay him less than Ye’s salary, which was $8 million.
JIM CARREY said he was in heaven during his first hangout with THE WEEKND because they drove around and listened to his previous album before it came out. Jim is on the latest album, and in the video for “Out of Time”.
Because of all the trouble “Flash” star EZRA MILLER has gotten into lately, Warner Brothers and DC are pausing future projects and public appearances he had scheduled.
After a two-year hiatus, “Carpool Karaoke” returned on last night’s “Late Late Show with James Corden”. His guest was NICKI MINAJ.
DEACON FREY is leaving THE EAGLES. He has been performing with them since 2017 when he stepped in following his dad GLENN FREY’s passing in 2016.
While being interviewed by Kelly Clarkson, Backstreet Boys laughed about the time Machine Gun Kelly threw up at one of their concerts. MGK said it was because it was so intense and the girls were screaming so loud.
Jack Harlow will release a new single, “First Class” tomorrow. The song features a sampling of Fergie’s 2006 hit “Glamorous.” As a teaser, he posted a short clip from the studio. He’s seen dancing and singing along, just after recording it.
Megan Thee Stallion says she’s gonna try to give up makeup until Coachella. She posted makeup-free photos on Instagram and Normani with support said, “You’re so beautiful sisterrrrr.” Just a few hours after posting, she already had over 2 million likes.
Bob Odenkirk is sticking with AMC following the conclusion of “Better Call Saul”. His next series will be “Straight Man”, a dramedy that is in fast-tack development for the cable network. The show is a “mid-life crisis tale” based on the novel by Richard Russo.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced that they will be moving up their annual meeting by ten days to address sanctions for Will Smith’s infamous Oscar slap. According to a letter from AMPAS president David Rubin to the Board of Governors that the originally scheduled April 18th meeting will now take place on the 8th.
The Emmys are set for 2022. The Television Academy and NBC said the 74th annual awards show will air live coast-to-coast on Monday, September 12th. Nominations for the 74th Emmy Awards will be announced July 12th.












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