Ariana Grande will not appear in the 13th season of “American Horror Story” due to scheduling conflicts with her “Eternal Sunshine Tour”, which concludes on September 1. Show creator Ryan Murphy had envisioned a specific role for Ariana and expressed disappointment that her commitments made participation impossible this season.

 

Mike Posner announced on Instagram that he recently embraced Christianity and was baptized. His journey was triggered by what he describes as “Christ-based synchronistic events,” including prophetic insights from friends and profound experiences during church services. Mike’s exploration of faith led him to study notable Christian thinkers such as C.S. Lewis and Mother Teresa.

 

Tina Turner’s iconic 1984 hit “What’s Love Got to Do With It” has been recognized as one of the Greatest Love Songs of All Time, ranking 33rd in Billboard’s latest list of 50 popular songs about love, heartbreak, and devotion. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and earning multiple accolades, including Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 27th Grammy Awards.

 

KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza is the latest member to take temporary leave from the girl group. The 23-year-old is going on hiatus to prioritize her “mental health and wellness” and will be “unable to participate in upcoming promotional activities,” says a statement. This comes 5 months after Manon Bannerman announced she’d be stepping away temporarily.

 

Alex Warren released his new single ‘Rescuer’, another tribute to his wife, Kouvr Annon Warren. She co-stars with Alex in the video, which finds him trying to sneak into a “Baroque Ball” where everyone is dressed in 17th century costumes. His new album “WILDCHILD” drops August 28.

 

Foo Fighters have released a new live EP “Foo Fighters Are Playing Where??? Vol. II.” It features 6 songs, recorded in the spring during last-minute club shows at Irving Plaza in New York City and the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville NJ, which were arranged to celebrate the release of their album “Your Favorite Toy”.

 

Green Day has launched “Green Day TV”, a 24/7 live stream on YouTube featuring “music videos, live performances, and archival unseen footage captured across recording studios, music video production, tours, backstage content, and beyond.” The immersive vault experience sprang to life ahead of this Friday’s theatrical premiere of the group’s new film project “Nimrods: A Green Day Comedy”.

 

Miranda Lambert has released ‘Sunset Marquis’, the latest preview of her “Crisco” album, out October 2. It’s inspired by the West Hollywood hotel known as a haven for musicians and actors. “I wanted listeners to be able to close their eyes and feel like they were there with us – to see it, smell it and experience the magic that’s made the Sunset Marquis such a special place for so many years.”

 

Shania Twain’s new album “Little Miss Twain” debuted at #131 on the Billboard 200. That’s the lowest chart debut of her career. By comparison, 2023’s “Queen of Me” opened at #10, and earlier albums “Up!” and “Now” both reached #1. Before its release, she explained the record explores deeply personal experiences from her childhood, rather than focusing on commercial songwriting.

 

Tom Holland and Zendaya reportedly hosted a lavish three-day wedding celebration in Surrey, England. The ceremony took place recently after their initial secret marriage earlier this year. The extravagant event had approximately 250 guests, including Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, and Robert Downey Jr. Guests and staff were prohibited from using mobile phones during the festivities to maintain the couple’s privacy and prevent any leaks of photos or videos.

 

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” added $145 million domestically in its second weekend, marking the third-largest sophomore outing in box office history. Only “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ($149M) and “Avengers: Endgame” ($147M) posted bigger second-weekend figures.

 

Warner Bros. has officially confirmed a live-action adaptation of the classic animated series “The Jetsons”, starring Jim Carrey. The studio revealed the project in its shareholder letter, placing it in the “beyond 2027” release window. Jim, currently in his cartoon-adaptation era, also has upcoming projects including another “Sonic The Hedgehog” film and a potential “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” sequel.

 

Ariana Grande has scored her seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, as “petal” debuts atop the August 15-dated chart. The album earned 295,000 equivalent album units in the week ending August 6, her biggest weekly total in the 2020s.

 

Michael B. Jordan and British singer Raye have sparked romance rumors after being spotted together at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles. A viral photo showed the pair riding a roller coaster, with Raye smiling at the “Sinners” star as they chatted.

 

Mattel has unveiled a new Barbie Signature doll celebrating Whitney Houston, inspired by her 1987 “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” music video. The $60 collectible features her memorable purple tank dress, colorful earrings, and bright eye makeup. Available starting August 8, fans can purchase the doll at Target, Amazon, Walmart, and Mattel Creations.

 

Lionsgate is developing a new “Leprechaun” film. The series, which began in 1993, features a deadly leprechaun protecting his gold. Writers Patrick Melton & Marcus Dunstan are best known for writing several “Saw” sequels. The original “Leprechaun” starred Warwick Davis, as well as Jennifer Aniston in her early career.

 

Aubrey Plaza has become a first-time mother, welcoming a baby girl with partner Christopher Abbott. Sources told TMZ the couple’s daughter arrived during the last week of July. She was spotted Sunday in New York City holding her newborn after attending his final performance of “Death of a Salesman”.