The “Stranger Things 5” soundtrack has debuted in the top 10 in 7 different Billboard album charts, including at #1 on Vinyl Albums and #2 on Top Album Sales. The set features oldies heard in the 5th and final season of the hit Netflix series, including Michael Jackson’s ‘Rockin’ Robin’, ABBA’s ‘Fernando’, and David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’.

 

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming to YouTube later this year in a new CG-animated series aimed at preschoolers. “Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles” will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo in their childhood years, introducing audiences to their first adventures as ninjas-in-training. 30 episodes will be released, at 4 minutes each.

 

Foo Fighters seem to be teasing new music. Last week, the group posted to IG a collection of short soundbites, with the phrase “This is just a test”. Then Monday, they posted another set of clips with the caption, “Of a broken broadcast system”.

 

Queen’s Brian May has given fans a preview of the upcoming reissue of the band’s sophomore album, “Queen II”. In a video posted to Instagram, he gives a peek inside Abbey Road Studios, where he’s working on the project. He shared a “work-in-progress Dolby Atmos surround rebuild of PROCESSION,” the album’s opening track. No word on a release date.

 

Coming off one of the most-watched Super Bowl halftime show in history, Fan Duel has released the official odds for who will headline the 2027 game and Morgan Wallen’s name tops the list with +1120 odds. He’s followed, in order, by Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Drake. Reports estimate more than 128 million people watched Super Bowl halftime in 2026.

 

The film “Crime 101” premiered in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, featuring stars Halle Berry and Chris Hemsworth on the red carpet. Chris Hemsworth portrays a thief who enlists an insurance agent, played by Halle Berry, to assist in a complex jewel heist; Mark Ruffalo plays the detective pursuing them. “Crime 101” is in theatres tomorrow.

 

Ella Langley just went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but that’s not all. It was just announced that she’s officially the new face of American Eagle. She said that same laid back, outdoorsy vibe still defines her style today. And that jeans and a t-shirt are her go-to, no question. And in case you were jonesing for more Ella music, her new album “Dandelion” comes out on April 10.

 

Jennifer Hudson will produce Broadway’s first “Dreamgirls” revival in 39 years, premiering this fall. “Twenty years ago, my life changed forever because of a film called ‘Dreamgirls,’” she said in a statement. The original Broadway production opened in 1981, running nearly four years and earning 13 Tony nominations with six wins. Jennifer won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.

 

Jason Momoa will headline the action film “Helldivers”, based on the hit video game. Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions are producing the movie, set to hit theaters on November 10, 2027. Director Justin Lin, known for the “Fast & Furious” films, will helm the project. The story follows elite soldiers who defend the planet Super Earth from alien threats.

 

Sandra Bernhard has joined the cast of the upcoming fourth season of HBO’s anthology series “The White Lotus”. The new season will take place in France. She will appear alongside previously announced cast members Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Caleb Jonte Edwards, Marissa Long, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, and AJ Michalka.

 

The 2026 Puppy Bowl reached its largest audience in eight years, attracting 15.3 million viewers across six networks and platforms. Viewership rose 19.5% from last year, marking record ratings for TBS and truTV. The event ranked as the top non-sports cable program of the day among key adult demographics, with adults 25-54 ratings up 11% on TBS and 104% on truTV.

 

Ludacris will headline NBA All-Star Saturday with a performance ahead of the NBA Dunk Contest at the Inuit Dome in Inglewood, California. K-pop group CORTIS will have a halftime performance at the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. Brandy and Sarah McLachlan will perform the U.S. and Canadian national anthems at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night.