Netflix will premiere “Marty, Life Is Short”, a documentary chronicling the career of comedian Martin Short, on May 12. The documentary will feature archival footage and new interviews with Martin and notable friends, capturing his rise to fame from “SCTV” to various film and television successes. He gained popularity through his work on “SCTV” in the ’70s and has starred in films like “Three Amigos”, “Father of the Bride” and the Hulu series “Only Murders in the Building”.
Britney Spears recently expressed her admiration for Madonna in an Instagram post, calling her a major influence on her career and a trailblazer in the pop industry. Brit posted a vintage photograph of Madonna from 2003, praising her poise and strength, and emphasizing that “DO NOT PISS HER OFF” as a message conveyed in the image.
Hailey Bieber recently shared an Instagram Story featuring her husband Justin Bieber holding their 16-month-old son, Jack Blues, highlighting the resemblance between father and son with the caption “Just like Daddy”. The couple, who welcomed Jack in August 2024, are actively sharing their family life on social media, showcasing milestones and everyday moments.
Grammy-winning singer Richard Marx has released his new album, “After Hours” which features a blend of Great American Songbook standards and original songs, showcasing a sophisticated and soulful sound. The album includes a duet with Rod Stewart titled “Young at Heart” which was originally a hit for Frank Sinatra in 1954. The collaboration was inspired by a dinner invitation at Rod’s home following his surprise 80th birthday party, where the idea for the duet emerged.
Meghan Markle’s heavily promoted lifestyle show “With Love, Meghan” won’t be returning to Netflix after the duchess called the show “a lot of work”. Page Six quotes an insider as saying that while the show is “not returning as a series”, there have “been conversations about holiday specials.”
David Letterman is returning to perform in Canada for the first time in 48 years. The former “Late Night” host is set to make his “Just For Laughs” festival premiere in Vancouver on February 18, with an interview of guest star Zach Galifianakis. Dave last did a stand-up routine here before an interview on the variety show “90 Minutes Live” in February. 1978 on CBC.
A new jukebox musical featuring John Mellencamp’s music will make its world premiere in Maine October 1. “Small Town”, directed by 3-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall, will stage its first performances at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit. The musical follows star-crossed lovers Jack and Diane and features iconic songs like ‘Hurts So Good’, Small Town’, and, of course, ‘Jack & Diane’.
Phil Collins has been interviewed for the new podcast “BBC Eras: Phil Collins”. Hosted by Zoe Ball, it also features new interviews with Peter Gabriel, Robert Plant, Sir Bob Geldof and more. The first 4 episodes are out now, with the Phil’s episode premiering this Monday.
Ringo Starr will release a new country album this year. He posted a video recap of his 2025 highlights, including the release of his country album “Look Up”. He then told fans in the vid, “Just so that you know, I do have another country album ready that will be out sometime this year.”
Harry Styles will release his new single “Aperture” this Friday. The song will be his first new music since his last album, “Harry’s House,” released in 2022. The single serves as the lead track from his highly anticipated fourth studio album titled “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” The album is scheduled for release on March 6.
Madelyn Cline is in negotiations to join Glen Powell in Judd Apatow’s untitled comedy at Universal, which is set for a February 5, 2027, release. The film revolves around a country Western star, played by Glen, whose career is in decline, with Madelyn cast as his girlfriend. In addition to them, Cristin Milioti has also been confirmed for the cast, with Judd directing and co-writing the screenplay alongside Glen.
“KPop Demon Hunters” is the most-watched title EVER on Netflix over a 6-month period, with 482 million views. This is based on Netflix’s July to December report, which doesn’t include the first 10 days of the movie’s release.
Country music is owning the charts again. Zach Bryan’s album “With Heaven on Top” is #1 on the Billboard 200 and Morgan Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” is right behind him at #2. Morgan’s album “One Thing at a Time” is also #9 on the chart.
Sabrina Carpenter was officially announced as the first live performer for the 2026 Grammy Awards, scheduled to air live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 1. The singer earned her first two Grammys at last year’s ceremony, winning Best Pop Vocal Album for “Short n’ Sweet”, and Best Pop Solo performance for “Espresso”.
Channing Tatum will bring his “Magic Mike Live” stage show to New York this fall at a renovated venue near Times Square. Preview performances begin October 8, with the official opening set for October 22. The 90-minute production will feature Sebastian Melo Taivera as “Mike” leading a cast of 15 performers.
Meghan Trainor announced she and husband Daryl Sabara welcomed their third child, a baby girl, through a surrogate on January 18. The 33-year-old singer shared the news on Instagram, revealing her daughter’s name as Mikey Moon Trainor. Meg said this was the safest way to expand their family after consulting doctors. They also have sons Riley, 4, and Barry, 2.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s new action film “The Rip” drew 41.6 million views in its first 3 days on Netflix. The debut marks Netflix’s biggest film launch since “Happy Gilmore 2” reached 46.7 million views in July. “The Rip” also ranked as the platform’s most-watched title for the w
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