Beyoncé is returning to the Met Gala. She’ll co-chair its 2026 affair. Joining her on the dais are Oscar winner Nicole Kidman, tennis champion Venus Williams, and former Vogue editor Anna Wintour. A fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, the gala will coincide with the “Costume Art” exhibition and take place on May 4.

 

Eric Dane will open up about his days working on “Euphoria” and “Grey’s Anatomy”, as well as his diagnosis with ALS, in a memoir to be published next year, titled “Book of Days: A Memoir in Moments”. In April, Eric announced that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

 

In a new interview, Ed Sheeran opened up about his close bond to Taylor Swift. She once told Rolling Stone that he is “the James Taylor to my Carole King.” Ed agreed, saying: “I feel very intertwined creatively with her.” When they manage to meet up, he said, “You just lock back in and reconnect, and it’s like no time has passed. It’s very similar to a sibling.”

 

Wham!’s classic holiday tune ‘Last Christmas’ hit #2 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Holiday 100 this week. That’s its highest-ever peak on the Billboard chart. Andrew Ridgeley posted, “It’s an amazing testament to the special place the song occupies in so many hearts and one that its composer George Michael would have been immensely proud of.”

 

Bob Dylan has announced 27 concert dates for the 2026 edition of his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” tour, beginning this March in the U.S. In November, the 84-year-old wrapped a successful tour across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

 

The first trailer for Baz Luhrmann‘s upcoming documentary “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert” has been released. The teaser gives a glimpse of unseen, footage from his 1970s Las Vegas residency. The doc opens in IMAX on February 20, and elsewhere February 27.

 

Carrie Underwood hasn’t revealed if she plans to tour in 2026, but she will perform at a prestigious summer show in Massachusetts. She’s booked her first appearance as part of the Tanglewood Music Festival on August 29. She’ll be part of Tanglewood’s Popular Artist Series, which also includes “Weird Al” Yankovic and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

 

Morgan Wallen has been named Billboard’s most successful artist of 2025. His “I’m the Problem” album debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart on May 31 and spent 12 weeks at the top. He also charted more titles on the Hot 100 than any other artist, an incredible 41. The last country artist to be named most successful artist of the year was Taylor Swift in 2009.

 

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton have been the subject of split rumors lately. The famous couple has been together for several years since meeting on “The Voice” and were married in 2021. Now, a source is speaking out on the breakup rumors, confirming they are still very much together. “There is no truth to the split rumors. They’ve just been juggling demanding schedules,” the insider tells People. “When they are together, it’s just so obvious how solid they are.”

 

Swarovski has launched a holiday campaign featuring Ariana Grande, aiming to capture bold, brilliant, and joyful festive style. The collaboration offers a gifting edit with statement jewelry, watches, accessories, and pops of color designed for special occasions. The Ariana Grande x Swarovski Capsule Collection offers a heart-shaped necklace for a statement look at special events.

 

Oprah Winfrey’s annual list of Favorite Things includes stellar gift options for every kind of person. One of Oprah’s favorite picks is a compact crossbody bag that is stylish and convenient for daily use. Another pick from Oprah’s list is plush faux fur slippers that are ideal for busy days around the house. A nifty travel jewelry case with designated slots for different pieces is also recommended by Oprah.

 

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya were thought to be engaged based on a newspaper announcement, but it was revealed to be a stunt for their upcoming movie, “The Drama”. The engagement announcement was staged in the Boston Globe, featuring the same portrait used on the film’s poster. The upcoming film is set to be released on April 3.

 

Jelly Roll just had the surprise of a lifetime. He was talking to Joe Rogan on his podcast when Joe played him a message from Craig Morgan. Craig said, “Jelly Roll, you’re officially invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry.” And Jelly immediately started crying.

 

Diana Ross will help ring in 2026 by headlining “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest”. The 81-year-old Supremes legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will perform a medley of her hits including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down” from Times Square as part of America’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration on ABC.

 

Netflix has announced a new three-part documentary series focused on the Natalee Holloway case. The project features Natalee’s mother, who shares her perspective on the investigation and her daughter’s disappearance. Natalee vanished in 2005 while visiting Aruba with college friends. Her murder was confirmed in 2023 after Joran van der Sloot confessed.

 

TikTok will debut a new live podcast series called “TikTok in the Mix” tonight. The four-part series opens with guest Demi Lovato. She will join host Jack Coyne of Trackstar to discuss recording her latest album. Each 30-minute episode will stream live on TikTok (@TikTok), highlighting the creative process behind today’s music culture.