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Country music star Orville Peck will reveal his face to star as the Emcee in Cabaret on Broadway starting March 31st. Known for wearing a mask, Peck emphasized the importance of the role over his own personal image. “It’s not about me. I’m not trying to make it the Orville Peck show,” he said.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” sits atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a fourth total week. The track’s four-week run at No. 1 marks the longest reign of Lamar’s career, surpassing the three-week rule of “Not Like Us” and his Future and Metro Boomin collaboration, “Like That.” This is also SZA’s career-best reign atop the Hot 100. Lamar also places three songs in the Hot 100’s Top five for a sixth total week, with “Not Like Us” remaining at No. 3, and “TV Off,” featuring Lefty Gunplay, dropping a spot to No. 5.
On Monday (March 17), Universal Music Group filed a motion to dismiss Drake‘s lawsuit against them. Drake’s label is accusing the Canadian rap star of suing over Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” because he ultimately came out on the losing end after trading a series of diss tracks with the Compton rapper, and is attempting to save face by taking legal action. The motion argues that Drake “lost a rap battle that he provoked and in which he willingly participated. Instead of accepting the loss like the unbothered rap artist he often claims to be, he has sued his own record label in a misguided attempt to salve his wounds.
On Monday (March 17), Will Smith announced the dates and details of his first-ever headlining tour. The Philadelphia rapper will embark on an extensive 26-date international tour in the summer of 2025 to promote his upcoming album, Based on a True Story. “I’M GOING ON TOUR THIS SUMMER!!” Smith excitedly captioned his post. “We’re hitting up UK & Europe to bring U all the hits, some new joints, and a few surprises 😉 All these years, I’ve NEVER done a headline tour and I can’t wait to see you guys!!
Conan O’Brien will return to host the 98th Oscars on March 15, 2026, following his well-received performance at this year’s Academy Awards. “The only reason I’m hosting the Oscars next year is that I want to hear Adrien Brody finish his speech,” the comedian said in a statement. (Brody’s speech accepting Best Actor for The Brutalist was the longest ever). Meanwhile, the 97th Oscars garnered high viewership and online engagement, with plans for another visually stunning show in the works, overseen by the same production team.
Tracy Morgan caused a delay during the New York Knicks game on Monday after vomiting on the floor near his court-side chair at Madison Square Garden. The incident occurred during the first half of the game against the Miami Heat. Medics attended to the 56-year-old comedian and he was eventually wheeled out of the area in a wheelchair, appearing visibly distressed and holding a towel to his face as he left. Witnesses reported seeing blood coming from his nose. The game eventually resumed, and the cause of the incident is currently unknown
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were recently seen arriving at the London Heliport together, sparking new speculation about their relationship. However, sources again clarified that they are not romantically involved, but are collaborating on an upcoming project with director Doug Liman. The actors were previously spotted having what appeared to be a platonic dinner in London, emphasizing their professional connection over any romantic links.
Steve Buscemi will host the podcast series Big Time for Apple TV+, exploring elaborate scams and schemes that almost succeeded, from fake kidnappings to stolen sharks. The show’s 14 episodes will be available starting March 24th, with the first episode accessible to all viewers. “I think a lot people, myself included, are fascinated by folks who look at the rules and think, ‘No, I’ve got a better idea.’ Big Time isn’t just true crime — it’s a carnival of chaos, and I’m excited for listeners to tune in,” Buscemi said.
Colin Farrell is in talks to star in Sgt. Rock, a World War Two action film for DC Studios directed by Luca Guadagnino. Farrell would play the leader of Easy Company, a combat unit fighting Nazi forces. The project aims to start shooting this summer in England. Daniel Craig was previously attached to the role.
Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom reportedly got married in Tulum, Mexico over the weekend. The couple, who first sparked romance rumors back in 2023, made their red carpet debut in 2024. Theroux proposed in Italy in August 2024 during the 81st Venice International Film Festival.
Chris O’Donnell will star in ABC’s spinoff series 9-1-1: Nashville, set to air in the 2025-2026 season. O’Donnell will play Captain Don Sharpe, a fire captain in Nashville, described as rugged and with secrets, who runs the city’s busiest firehouse with his son. O’Donnell previously starred in NCIS: Los Angeles.
ABC News is launching a podcast series, Bad Rap: The Case Against Diddy, focusing on the federal charges and civil lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Hosted by Brian Buckmire, the series will cover the background of the allegations, with real-time updates during Combs’ trial starting May 12.
Max has removed the original Looney Tunes animated shorts from its platform, as they prioritize adult content. Children’s programming like Looney Tunes and Sesame Street are no longer viewed as a priority. Other spinoff versions of Looney Tunes cartoons will remain available to subscribers.
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