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The Grammys are almost here and the first performances have finally been revealed! Billie Eilish, Shakira, Doechii, and Chappell Roan, all nominated for awards, will be performing. Other nominees, including Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone, RAYE, and Teddy Swims, will also be performing. More artists will be announced in the coming days. The Grammys are happening this Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Crypto.com Arena at 8 pm ET live on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Trevor Noah will be returning as the show’s host for his fifth consecutive year.
The Super Bowl 59 matchup is set. The Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, February 9th at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. KC could become the first NFL team to win three consecutive championships.
Mark Wahlberg’s portrayal of a balding and unhinged pilot was enough to take Flight Risk to the top of the weekend movie. The action/thriller brought in $12 million on a slow weekend at the movies. Mufasa: The Lion King continued to perform well, landing at number two. Last week’s number one, Keke Palmer and SZA’s buddy comedy One Of Them Days, came in third.
Jon M. Chu, director of the Britney Spears biopic, is said to be considering Selena Gomez or Natalie Portman to play the singer, a move Spears supports, admiring Portman’s acting skills and Gomez’s child star background.
Paul Reubens comes out of the closet in his final interview, which is the basis of a documentary called “Pee-Wee as Himself”. He also reveals that he had, quote, “many, many secret relationships” over the years.
Steven Spielberg says he fought hard to prevent an “E.T.” sequel. And he succeeded, even though he didn’t have a legal right to stop it.
A Connecticut state senator introduce a bill that would make theaters reveal the actual start time of a movie, so audiences can avoid all the ads and trailers.
In her will, Sinead O’Connor urged her children to take her music catalog and, quote, “milk it for what it’s worth.” She also told them they can do whatever they want with her ashes.
Swifties are outraged that Morgan Wallen is naming his new tour and album “I’m the Problem” because it’s a prominent lyric in Taylor Swift’s song, “Anti-Hero”. One fan said, “It’s so odd that Wallen names a tour after a mega-hit by Taylor. It won every award on earth for a song and a video.”
The upcoming biopic Michael Jackson, called simply Michael, has reportedly encountered significant legal issues requiring a major overhaul. The producers must rewrite and reshoot the film after lawyers discovered a clause in a settlement with one of Jackson’s former accusers that prohibits mentioning or dramatizing the accuser’s story in the movie — but that story is apparently a major part of the third act.
Billy Ray Cyrus’s son Trace claims his dad is now threatening to sue him. Trace spoke out last week after Billy’s rough performance at a Trump event in D.C., suggesting Billy needs professional help.
Lizzo has achieved her weight loss goals after online denials about her usage of Ozempic. The entertainer posted on Instagram on Saturday, “I did it. Today when I stepped on my scale, I reached my weight release goal.” She added, “I haven’t seen this number since 2014! Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to. Time for new goals!”
Jennifer Lopez surprised partygoers in Utah over the weekend with an impromptu performance of one of her biggest hits! J Lo was at Tao in Park City on Saturday night where she surprised clubgoers by getting behind the DJ booth and giving fans an impromptu performance of her 2002 single, “All I Have.” No LL Cool J but still pretty cool!
On Sunday, the world remembered the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others who died in a helicopter crash five years ago. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow and Gigi’s mother, announced last week that she will be releasing a book of murals commemorating her loved ones. Mamba & Mambacita Forever will feature over 100 murals from all over the world dedicated to Kobe and Gianna. The book is the best way to document the murals if they get destroyed. The book will be released on August 19th.
Mark Wahlberg’s portrayal of a balding and unhinged pilot was enough to take Flight Risk to the top of the weekend movie. The action/thriller brought in $12 million on a slow weekend at the movies. Mufasa: The Lion King continued to perform well, landing at number two. Last week’s number one, Keke Palmer and SZA’s buddy comedy One Of Them Days, came in third.
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