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Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” has scored a third consecutive week at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” is the only other album to spend its first 3 weeks atop the list this year.
John Cena has zoomed into his latest action franchise. He’s slated to star in the Apple Original Film “Matchbox”, a feature adaptation of the iconic Mattel toy brand. John will next be seen in Season 2 of the Max original series “Peacemaker” and will embark on his farewell WWE tour in 2025.
Dua Lipa told “60 Minutes” that her response to critics who say her songs don’t give the listener a sense of who she is or “aren’t very personal”, is this: “It’s something that I just naturally hold back…For me, it was always important to make music that people really loved, not because I was putting someone on blast or because I’m doing it for clickbait at someone else’s expense.”
Cher has been booked to headline the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2024 on October 15, after a 5-year hiatus, with an all-female musical talent lineup. Other Cher events this fall include her October 19 Rock Hall of Fame induction, and the November 19 release of the first volume of her book “Cher: The Memoir, Part One”.
Kelsea Ballerini has landed a role in the new ABC drama “Doctor Odyssey”. She appears in the first few seconds of the just-released trailer for the show, which explores how doctors and nurses aboard a cruise ship navigate their jobs and personal lives. She describes her participation as “guest star”. It premieres on ABC on September 26.
The WNBA has awarded a new franchise to Portland, Oregon. The team will be the WNBA’s 15th. Portland had a WNBA team from 2000 until 2002. The Portland Fire folded. The new team will begin playing in 2026.
Christina Aguilera is celebrating a milestone! Xtina will honor the 25th anniversary of her self-titled debut album launching a re-imagining of her biggest hits with Spotify. Christina will release the live studio reimagining of the album’s hits on Monday. The project features collaborations with Sabrina Carpenter and MGK. She will also share behind-the-scenes stories about the making of her first album.
Gwen Stefani is releasing her fifth album, “Bouquet”, on November 15. No word if it’s Country, but she’s wearing a cowboy hat on the cover. Her single “Somebody Else’s” comes out tonight at Midnight.
Lainey Wilson was asked what she’d want her engagement ring to look like, and she said she doesn’t care as long as the diamond is HUGE. Her boyfriend Duck Hodges saw the quote online and jokingly asked fans to start him a GoFundMe campaign.
Mel Gibson is in Malta scouting locations for the “Passion of the Christ” sequel. It’s supposed to start filming sometime in 2025, and yes, Jim Caviezel will be back as Jesus.
Megan Thee Stallion leads the field with 12 nominations for the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards. Meg is followed close behind by the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show headliner, Kendrick Lamar, who received 11 nods, while his fierce rival Drake is next in line with eight nominations. Fat Joe is once again set to host the awards show, which will take place in Las Vegas on October 8.
Daniel Lubetzky, the founder of Kind Snacks, is making history by becoming the first new regular investor to join “Shark Tank” in over a decade. He will be joining the panel of Sharks for Season 16, alongside Mark Cuban, Barbara Corcoran, Lori Greiner, Robert Herjavec, Daymond John, and Kevin O’Leary.
Fisher-Price has introduced a collectible figurine set featuring Britney Spears in four iconic outfits from her music videos and performances. Fans can pre-order the set for $24.99 on Target.com before its release on December 8.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is coming back with full force. On Wednesday, Tyla was added to the upcoming event. In a statement, Tyla said, “Growing up, I was captivated by the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – the stunning outfits, iconic wings, and charismatic models. Now, I’m thrilled to be performing on this nostalgic and legendary stage.” The Show takes place in Brooklyn, New York, on October 15.
Hey, Mariah! Make some space under the Christmas tree for Jennifer Hudson. The EGOT winner has teamed with Hallmark to create a holiday album and launch a tour, both titled “The Gift of Love”. The music will be featured prominently during Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas.
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