As it gears up for its forthcoming 44th edition, “”Country Thunder Saskatchewan” has announced that country star Megan Moroney will be headlining next summer’s event, which will run from July 8–11. Joining Megan are Collective Soul, Lonestar, Blue Rodeo, Tim Hicks, and more. Additional lineup and programming details will be unveiled leading up to the festival.

 

LL Cool J is officially heading to Las Vegas next year for a brand-new residency. He announced an 11-show run called “Rock the Bells: The Residency” at Dolby Live at Park MGM, featuring dates in May and July 2027. The performances are being described as “part concert, part cultural odyssey and all-out party,” designed to take fans through the most influential eras of hip-hop.

 

James Gunn is speaking out about the future of Harley Quinn in the new DC Universe, and whether Margot Robbie will return to the iconic role. The DC Studios CEO said she is one of his favorite actors to work with, but he admitted she might be ready to move on from the character. James explained that if Margot decides to come back, he will “bend over backward” to make her previous movies fit into the new official timeline.

 

The Coachella 2027 festival, scheduled for April 9-11 and 16-18 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, is anticipated to feature major acts including Dua Lipa, SZA, and Tame Impala, who are reportedly nearing confirmation as performers. Organizers had previously pursued several high-profile artists, such as BTS, Rage Against the Machine, and Miley Cyrus, but all declined offers to perform at the festival.

 

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff are divorcing after 3 years of marriage. Court records show that a divorce filing was made Friday. People magazine quotes a source saying the split is “a mutual decision,” adding, “They share a deep affinity and love for one another, and…they will absolutely be lifelong friends.” Although the divorce filing is recent, the pair reportedly separated in July.

 

Michael Douglas has given an update on his friend Jack Nicholson, saying the legendary actor, who hasn’t appeared on the big screen in 16 years, is “well” but has “disappeared.” Speaking in Wales while promoting his memoir “One Helluva Ride”, Michael said, “I still see him, but he is fine. He is up there by his house and walking around in his slippers…He deserves it.”

 

Raye will not only create original music for Benny Safdie‘s upcoming film “Lizard Music”, but she’ll also voice a character in the film, which will blend live action with CGI. Star and producer Dwayne Johnson, Alicia Silverstone, Colman Domingo, Jeff Goldblum, and Rachel McAdams have also signed on. The film, based on the 1976 novel of the same name, is scheduled for release December 25, 2027.

 

Foo Fighters have re-released their cover of Gerry Rafferty’s 1978 classic ‘Baker Street’. The Foos’ version was first released in 1997 on a limited-edition EP, and it has appeared on a few other packages since, but has been largely missing from streamers due to licensing limitations.

 

Riley Green will be joined by The Reklaws, Tenille Townes and Sacha for a live 90-minute New Year’s Eve special from Niagara Falls, ON. CCMA’s New Year’s Eve Special will be available to stream on Crave and watch on CP24.

 

Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves will headline the biggest independent country and roots festival of the year. Whitefish, Montana is set to once again host “Under The Big Sky Fest” July 16-18. Nathaniel Rateliff rounds out the list of headliners, and other names on the bill include Sam Barber, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Midland, and The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers.

 

Harry Styles concluded his “Together, Together” residency with a record-breaking 30-show run at Madison Square Garden on October 31, marking the end of ten weeks of performances every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. To commemorate this achievement, New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson presented Harry with a celebratory banner during the final show, where both shared a moment of camaraderie.

 

Taylor Swift became the youngest person ever inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame during a recent ceremony, marking a significant milestone in her career. For the event, she wore a custom-made Leviev Divine diamond choker valued at $2.4 million, featuring approximately 65 carats of pear-shaped diamonds, making it a standout piece.

 

A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary “You Can See Everything” appears headed for its first No. 1 finish, earning $10.6 million in its third weekend for a $63.8 million North American total. It narrowly edges DC Studios’ body horror film “Clayface”, which grossed approximately $10.4 million in its second frame for a $44.1 million domestic cume.

 

The 53rd Daytime Emmy Awards delivered big wins Friday for three standout programs. “The Kelly Clarkson Show” led all series with five awards, including Outstanding Daytime Talk Series, despite the show’s recent cancellation. “General Hospital” claimed its sixth consecutive Outstanding Daytime Drama Series title, winning four total.

 

HBO Max surprised fans with a special 30-minute episode of “It: Welcome to Derry” on Halloween. Titled “A Story of Derry,” the installment is set hundreds of years before Pennywise, following three youngsters who encounter a terrifying ancient spirit in the Western Wood. The drop comes weeks after HBO renewed the series for a second season, set in 1935.

 

“Criminal Minds: Evolution” will conclude with its upcoming 20th season on Paramount+ in 2027. Showrunner Erica Messer said she is “filled with gratitude” for the cast, crew, and fans whose “unwavering loyalty” kept the show alive for two decades. The series, starring Joe Mantegna and AJ Cook, was revived on Paramount+ in 2022 after 15 seasons on CBS.

 

Jennifer Lawrence opened up about unexpected bodily changes after having two children. Jennifer told “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper, “Your vagina will bounce back, your butthole won’t.” She also shared her postpartum depression struggles after her second son’s birth in early 2025, crediting a supportive mom community for helping her through.