Olivia Rodrigo surprised fans by performing her new single “Drop Dead” at an open mic event at Pete’s Candy Store in Brooklyn. The performance is part of her promotional activities for her upcoming third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love”. The new album is characterized by a blend of emotional depth and “sad love songs,” with Olivia mentioning that her best romantic songs convey a tinge of fear or yearning.

 

Johnny Knoxville and the “Jackass” gang are giving it one last go. The trailer for “Jackass: Best and Last”, the 5th and final entry in the long-running series of cult favorite comedy was released. The new film features a mixture of archival footage from the series’ fan-favorite moments, and new stunts, including the use of a 2-legged robot for a prostate exam. It hits theaters June 26.

 

Adam Scott already knows the ending of “Severance.” In an interview, he said, “I’m an executive producer on the show, so I’m involved in all of it.” Scott indicated that he talks with “the writers and creator all the time”, so he knows “everything about what’s going on.” And just like the rest of us, he’s more than ready for Season 3.

 

Along with Friday’s release of the soundtrack to the biopic “Michael”, a new video for the 1983 hit ‘Human Nature’ has been released. It features footage of people dancing to the song in various locations, cut with clips of Michael Jackson performing the tune. “Michael: Songs From the Motion Picture” includes 13 songs featured in the film, from all eras of his career.

 

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe performed the unreleased song ‘The Rest of Ever’ on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. It will appear on his debut solo album, expected near the end of this year. Stephen asked Michael who should play him if R.E.M. ever got their own biopic. His answer? “Maybe Billie Eilish could do it.”

 

The 2026 Met Gala will be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4. This year will feature the theme “Costume Art” and a dress code of “Fashion Is Art”. Beyoncé, Lisa from BLACKPINK, and Zoë Kravitz are scheduled to appear. Only a select group of A-list celebrities are invited to the event.

 

The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees, including the Tragically Hip, Feist, Loverboy songwriters Mike Reno and Paul Dean, and Roch Voisine. The inductees will be celebrated at the annual CSHF induction ceremony, taking place this September 26 at Toronto’s Massey Hall.

 

Michael B. Jordan recently took home his very first Academy Award for Best Actor in the movie “Sinners”, but he admits he has no idea what to do with the prestigious trophy. During a recent red-carpet appearance, Jordan confessed that he currently keeps the gold statue hidden away in his closet. He told reporters he has tried out a few different display locations without any success.

 

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark is officially turning her life story into a brand-new children’s picture book. The rhyming book is titled “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams” and it will hit store shelves on November 3. She found inspiration for the project from a simple quote that hung above her childhood bedroom mirror. The meaningful inscription read, “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA.”

 

Stevie Nicks played New Orleans’ Jazz Fest and treated fans to a Fleetwood Mac song she hasn’t played in over a decade. Video shows her performing the hit ‘Don’t Stop’, which is normally sung by Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie. Stevie said to the crowd, “It feels like a good time to do it. It’s a happy song, it has a lot of hope.”

 

Megan Thee Stallion is officially cutting her Broadway debut short. She set her final performance in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” for this Friday. The superstar will exit the historic role of Harold Zidler more than two weeks early. The sudden departure follows a highly publicized breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson and a recent hospitalization for exhaustion.

 

Ariana Grande revealed her eighth studio album titled “Petal” will arrive July 31. The pop superstar described the release as “something that is full of life and growing through the cracks of something cold and hard and challenging.”

 

“American Pie” star Shannon Elizabeth earned over $1.2 million during her first week on OnlyFans, according to Creators Inc. CEO Andy Bachman. The actor launched her page on April 16, joining high-profile creators like Carmen Electra and Drea de Matteo on the platform.

 

CBS and the Recording Academy will honor Rod Stewart with a two-hour television special airing May 19 on CBS and Paramount+. “Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live” features the singer’s music and an exclusive interview about his life, family, and performing passion.

 

Apple TV announced that Season 4 of “Ted Lasso” will premiere August 5, with new episodes released weekly through October 7. Jason Sudeikis returns as Ted Lasso, the Kansas football coach now leading a women’s second-division soccer team in Richmond. Hannah Waddingham, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, and Jeremy Swift also return.

 

Laura Dern has been added to the cast of “The White Lotus” season 4. She replaces Helena Bonham Carter, who left the production shortly after filming began. Laura, however, will portray a new character. The new season follows guests and staff of the White Lotus hotels during the Cannes Film Festival, with filming in Cannes, St. Tropez, Monaco, and Paris.

 

Ray J says he’s had sex with more than 12,000 women, according to comments made on Cam Newton’s podcast. He says he threw a “booby trap” party to celebrate reaching 10,000 partners, attended by about 400 to 500 women. When asked to confirm the total, Ray J replied, “10,000, I think, yeah… a little bit more now,” estimating the figure at 12,500.

 

Netflix has ordered a second season of the animated series “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85”, just five days after its April 23 premiere. The show’s storyline unfolds between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original live-action series. The show debuted at number seven on Netflix’s English-language TV chart, with 13.8 million viewing hours, equal to 2.8 million views.