“John Wick: Chapter 4” star Shamier Anderson has landed the role of controversial Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson in “Hate the Player: The Ben Johnson Story”. Airing early next year, Shamier will play the runner who was the world’s fastest man at the 1988 Olympics but was stripped of his medals for doping.

It’s been nearly 16 years since the “balloon boy” story captured the attention of millions. And now, the family behind the bizarre news story is speaking out in an upcoming Netflix documentary. Premiering July 15, “Trainwreck: Balloon Boy” revisits the notorious day in 2009 when a homemade flying saucer soared through the Colorado sky supposedly with a 6-year-old boy on board. But the child was not inside the saucer after all, stirring outrage from both the local community and the public.

Ed Sheeran releases ‘Drive’, his song from the soundtrack of the new Brad Pitt film “F1”. He has already performed the song in concert, but the version from the soundtrack features John Mayer on guitar and Dave Grohl on drums. The soundtrack, which also features Tate McRae, Doja Cat, RAYE and Rosé, arrives June 27, along with the film.

The Chainsmokers have released a new remix of Charli XCX’s ‘Party 4 U’. The 5-minute original is pared down to 2:15, with the guys bumping up the BPM and adding a big, bass-heavy drop at the end.

Deep Purple will release a Super Deluxe edition of one of rock’s most celebrated live albums, 1972’s “Made in Japan”. The new 5-CD version of the landmark release will drop on Aug. 15 – exactly 53 years after the first performance featured on the album was recorded.

Bruce Springsteen keeps on rockin’ at age 75. He recently revealed that new music is on the horizon, and his new 7-disc box set drops on June 27. In addition, the trailer for his biopic, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere”, starring Jeremy Allen White, dropped this week.

Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Ashley McBryde and The War and Treaty will all celebrate America’s 249th birthday with performances on CNN. July 4th, “The Fourth in America” will also feature Noah Kahan, Sting, Nelly, Counting Crows, Timbaland, The Fray, CAKE, Sublime, Ice Cube, 4 Non-Blondes, Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, and more.

Disney’s announced that it will release an unnamed Marvel Studios movie on December 15, 2028. That would mean that four Marvel films are set for 2028, even after Disney boss Bob Igor said Marvel “lost a little focus by making too much.” Insiders say the other Marvel films set to open in 2028 are ‘Blade’. ‘Black Panther 3’, and a ‘Fantastic Four’ sequel.

The “CMA Fest Presented by SoFi” will air on ABC next Thursday. You can see all the best performances from the 4-day festival, like: “Play Something Country” by Brooks & Dunn and Lainey Wilson . . . “Amen” by Shaboozey and Jelly Roll . . . and many more.

Megan Moroney was asked who she would want to collaborate with in the future, and she named Olivia Rodrigo. She said, “I would imagine that our song would lean sad and angry, but I think we would crush an idea like that.”

Disney+ is adapting the popular Korean webtoon “The Remarried Empress” into a live-action series, featuring a star-studded cast including Shin Mina, Ju Jihoon, Lee Jongsuk, and Lee Seyoung. The series is set to premiere on the streaming platform in 2026.

Beyoncé had a very special guest in Paris: Miley Cyrus! Rumors had been circulating that Miley Cyrus, who was in Paris to perform for Spotify’s “Billions Club Live”, had been spotted at soundcheck with Beyoncé. On Thursday night, during her “Cowboy Carter Tour” stop at Stade de France Miley showed up. The two performed their collab “II Most Wanted” for the first time, in turn becoming the ongoing tour’s first guest.

Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live” will continue on Bravo for at least two new seasons. The late-night talk show was renewed as he signed a three-year extension with NBCUniversal. Andy said, “After more than 20 years with Bravo, I’m full of intense gratitude that I get to continue living out my dream here.”

MGK who just had a baby is set to perform at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards! The show will air live on Saturday from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. Tyla is set to host the show.