Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler‘s “Miami Vice ’85” reboot has dropped its first look at the stars in character. Check them out online. The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski, who recently helmed “F1” and “Top Gun: Maverick”. “Miami Vice ’85” will hit theatres May 19, 2028.

 

Alice Cooper opened up about his reaction to hearing that John Lennon had been murdered and how the ex-Beatle’s death in 1980 led him to carry a gun. “I started carrying back then because all of a sudden, it was a threat to all of us, even though we don’t put ourselves on the level of John Lennon. It scared a lot of musicians because it was a reality now.”

 

Zach Bryan is treating fans to a new batch of songs, one of which features Lana Del Rey. He announced on Monday that he’ll be dropping the 8-song collection “Young Manhood & Other Donatable Organs” this Friday. It also features a collab with Turnpike Troubadours.

 

Ella Langley is facing renewed scrutiny on social media after old hunting photos resurfaced. Posts from December 2021, December 2022, and March 2023 show the Alabama native at hunting camp, posing with a buck, and duck hunting. In recent weeks, X users posted critical reactions after the images reappeared, with some condemning hunting and questioning her choices.

 

Druski is reportedly making television history by stepping onto the iconic stage of “Saturday Night Live”. An industry report said the 32-year-old is set to host the November 7 episode, which would make him the very first digital creator to ever lead the long-running sketch comedy series.

 

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have joined the protein soda brand PRODA as co-founders. The partnership marks their first joint business venture. PRODA is a protein soda in America, offering 10 grams of protein and zero sugar per 12-ounce can, made with all-natural ingredients and available in seven flavors, including Shirley Temple and Strawberry Lemonade.

 

RAYE’s upcoming concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall on October 23 has attracted 1.8 million presale sign-ups for just 5,000 tickets, largely because scalpers use AI bots to create fake registrations. She expressed frustration on social media about the overwhelming prevalence of bots. RAYE said, “It is a new world we are living in now; I have never witnessed bots on this scale.”

 

“Big Brother” is going all out for its milestone 30th season in 2028, and it plans to bump the grand prize to a massive $1,000,000. A source said the show will stick mostly to new players for season 29, but season 30 will bring back some of its most iconic veterans. The insider said the network wants an all-star cast, adding, “The budget will be bigger, and they want to increase the prize money too.”

 

Down with Webster have announced a trio of “holiday office party”-themed concerts in Ontario for when it comes time to celebrate in December. With support from SonReal, the rap-rock crew will embrace the seasonal chills live in London on December 16, Toronto December 17 and History Ottawa on December 19.

 

Canadian music stars from the ’90s evidently love Christmas, as both Steven Page and Alanis Morissette have announced holiday albums. Steven’s called “Steven’s Greetings”. It includes some Barenaked Ladies tracks like “Hanukkah Blessings” and “Blow Blow Thou Winter Wind”. It’s out November 13. As for Alanis’ album, it’s called “Good Weather for Immaculate Conception” and it’s out November 6 and features Brandi Carlile, Steve Martin, Martin Short and more.

 

After repeated additions to their Toronto show dates, Canadian fans said they want even more than that from the Backstreet Boys, prompting the band to add one more date to round out a full four weekends of shows in February and March. Due to overwhelming demand, the pop icons will perform one more show in Toronto on March 7 at the Rogers Centre.

 

Ryan Coogler’s reboot of “The X-Files” has been ordered by Hulu. Ryan has been developing the reboot for several years. The new series follows two highly decorated but very different FBI agents who form an unlikely partnership in a division dedicated to unexplained phenomena.

 

Is it too early to listen to Christmas music? Chris Stapleton doesn’t think so. He teamed up with Norah Jones for a holiday song called “April’s Gone”. Although, it’s actually pretty somber. It’s about a couple in a struggling relationship who consider giving it one more chance during Christmastime.

 

HBO has ordered a five-episode limited revival of Lena Dunham’s acclaimed comedy series “Girls”. Lena, Allison Williams, Jemima Kirke, Zosia Mamet, and Andrew Rannells are all confirmed to return. Production begins next year, marking 15 years since the show’s premiere. Lena will write, direct, and executive produce alongside Judd Apatow.

 

Peacock’s new prequel series “Crystal Lake” has earned an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the highest-rated entry in the entire “Friday the 13th” franchise. By comparison, the original 1980 “Friday the 13th” film holds just a 48% Tomatometer score. The show launches tomorrow on Peacock.

 

Scarlett Johansson is executive producing a new Peacock reality series called “Assassins”. The show follows players competing in a strategy game where each contestant is assigned a target to eliminate. Every hunter is also the hunted. The game, popular on college campuses, is essentially tag, which itself was turned into “The Ultimate Tag” for Fox in 2020.

 

ABC has scheduled a “High Potential” episode to air right after Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027, also streaming on Disney+. The show averaged 16 million cross-platform viewers in season two. The last scripted post-Super Bowl series, “Tracker”, drew 18.44 million viewers in 2024.