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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka are doling out the paired drink recipes for drinkers and non-drinkers alike. This September, the duo will be releasing “Both Sides of the Glass: Paired Cocktails and Mocktails to Toast Any Taste”. The book comes out of the desire for the couple to share both the tasty, alcoholic libations and not miss out on any of those special “raising a glass” moments.
David Spade revealed he was pitched an idea to make a sequel to “Tommy Boy,” his 1995 buddy comedy with the late Chris Farley. But for him, without Chris, it was a no-go. He explained that the idea came up 2 years ago, but he said to himself, “I can’t find a scenario with no Chris Farley. He was the whole movie.” The 2 actors were close friends and were “SNL” co-stars for 5 years before headlining “Tommy Boy” together.
The Walt Disney Co. is bringing a new Disney theme park and resort to Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates. The new destination will be the company’s 7th global resort, and its first in the Middle East. A Disney Experiences chairman said the new park and resort will be the company’s most “modern” destination yet and will also be its most “tech-forward” park. No word on an opening date.
Akon announced in April that he is “redoing his whole catalog in country,” and now we know what he meant. Josh Ross has recorded a version of Akon’s 2008 hit ‘Right Now (Na Na Na)’, titling it ‘Drunk Right Now (Na Na Na)’. It’ll drop May 28, but you can hear a snippet now on his TikTok.
Soundgarden guitarist Kim Thayil has confirmed the group still plans to release the unfinished album they were working on at the time of singer Chris Cornell’s 2017 death. “It would be a great gift to the fans…and I don’t know how strange this sounds, but I feel like it’s a gift to Chris too.”
The voice cast for the upcoming 3D animated film based on Paul McCartney’s 2005 children’s book “High in the Clouds” will be led by Celine Dion, Himesh Patel, and Hannah Waddingham. It’ll also feature the voices of Idris Elba, Lionel Richie, Ringo Starr, Jimmy Fallon, and more.
Aerosmith’s Joe Perry is taking The Joe Perry Project on the road this summer for a brief North American tour, featuring an all-star lineup. The new version of his solo band includes fellow Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford and touring keyboardist Buck Johnson, Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz, and the Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson on lead vocals.
Brad Paisley is teaming with Fender Guitars for a new signature model, the limited-edition Brad Paisley 1967 “Lost Paisley” Telecaster. It features a blue paisley design that Fender first introduced in the ’60s. The Fender Custom Shop will produce 67 of them, while Brad will personally build 19 more, available exclusively through his website and socials.
The Rolling Stones have partnered with Nirvana Brands to unveil a fine fragrance line. The five gender-neutral fragrances reflect different moments in Stones history and contain different herbal, woody, and seductive notes. Each fragrance comes in a collectible bottle, with the cap stamped with the Rolling Stones logo.
The Golden Globes on Wednesday announced that the ceremony will introduce a Best Podcast category at the 83rd Globes in 2026. “As the world of entertainment continues to evolve, we are excited to recognize new forms of storytelling,” said the Globes’ president, Helen Hoehne, in a press statement. This will mark the first time podcast will be recognized during a major film and TV awards show.
3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold shared yesterday that he has Stage 4 kidney cancer. It’s called clear cell renal cell carcinoma, and it’s spread to his lungs. Because of that, the band is canceling their summer tour, which included several dates opening for Creed.
Blake Shelton just took some time to meet two of his biggest fans: Tyler and Madison from the Netflix show “Love on the Spectrum”. It was a sweet moment, and Blake was impressed with how much they knew about his music.
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne died without a will, leaving Cheryl Tweedy, his former partner and mother of their son, Bear, to be named administrator of his $32 million estate, alongside music industry lawyer Richard Mark Bray. Cheryl will work alongside Richard to oversee Liam’s finances, property, and possessions, potentially putting much of it into a trust for their son.
Amy Poehler and Mike Schur are collaborating on a new comedy series for Peacock titled “Dig”. Based on the novel Excavations by Kate Myers, the show follows four women working at an archeological dig in Greece, each facing their own life challenges. As they unearth a historic secret, they become entangled in an international conspiracy.
Matthew Broderick and Alan Ruck from “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” may reunite in a comedy film, “The Best Is Yet To Come”, directed by Jon Turteltaub. The movie, based on a French film, will feature the duo in a story about best friends embarking on a road trip to find an estranged son amidst a ticking clock and life’s missed opportunities.
Fox has canceled “Rescue HI-Surf” after one season due to declining viewership. The planned “Baywatch” reboot was speculated as a potential factor. Despite high ratings for its premiere, the show failed to retain viewers.
Octavio Pisano and Juliana Martinez will leave “Law & Order: SVU” after season 26. The Mariska Hargitay series is on the bubble for season 27, but it’s assumed ex-writer Michele Fazekas will be the show’s first female showrunner.
Gil Junger, director of the cult classic 90s teen rom com “10 Things I Hate About You”, is working on a trilogy of sequels with the original producer. The first film, “10 Things I Hate About Dating”, is currently in development, with potential appearances by original cast members, and a desire to honor the late Heath Ledger.
Utah Hockey Club is now the Utah Mammoth. The National Hockey League team announced its new name on Wednesday. The Mammoth moved from Phoenix last summer. Instead of rushing into a new name, the team kept things generic, calling themselves the Utah Hockey Club.
Some on social media questioned why it’s Utah Mammoth and not Mammoths? The NHL does have five other teams with non-plural names: The Seattle Kraken, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Colorado Avalanche, and the Minnesota Wild.
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