“The Matrix 4” has added Christina Ricci to its already star-studded cast. Her role and the official title of “Matrix 4” are still under wraps, but we do know she joins those returning to the franchise including Keanu Reeves, Carrie Ann-Moss and Jada Pinkett-Smith. The first new Matrix movie in 18 years will be released in theaters and on HBO Max on Dec. 22.

After announcing in late April that she was taking a temporary musical hiatus to unplug and recharge, Megan Thee Stallion returned Sunday with a sci-fi video clip teasing the return of her alter-ego. Alongside the snippet, she tweeted: “TINA SNOW IS BACK,” a reference to the name of her alter-ego and the title of her 2018 EP.

Dan+ Shay celebrated the 5th anniversary of 2016 album “Obsessed”, and teased their next release. On Insta, they wrote: “5 years ago today we released the #OBSESSED album. Where does the time go? Thank y’all so much for loving on these songs and for sticking with us through every step of the journey. Think it’s about time for a new album, yeah?”

Dolly Parton is expanding Dollywood once again. “Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge and Resort” — a nod to her 1994 song – is set to open in 2023. The proposed 5-story, $500 million lodge will feature themed suites and loft rooms, a communal fire pit and 26,000-square-feet of meeting space.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to take 20 weeks of maternity leave so they can spend time with their newborn, Lilibet.

Jennifer Lopez’s Glam Squad is planning to give Ben Affleck a makeover. She loves taking care of him. Ben needs a refresh. She wants him to look and feel his best. She won’t kiss or hug Ben after he has smoked so he vowed to quit. Ben’s totally on board with the makeover. He loved that about Jen when they were together years ago – she took care of everything.

A “Friends”- themed cruise is going to set sail from Fort Lauderdale in May of 2022. The cruise will feature a costume contest, Friends trivia and more. The cruise’s website reads: “Get ready to eat like Joey, joke like Chandler, cook like Monica, shop like Rachel, yoga like Phoebe and dig like Ross”. The ship will sail to the Cayman Islands, Key West and Mexico. Cabins cost as much as $3,048.

George Lopez is opening a new nationwide chain of ghost kitchens today called George Lopez Tacos. His menu will feature street-style tacos with slow cooked meats, a variety of toppings, churro bites, Mexican Coke and fresh salsa options. Uber Eats, DoorDash and GrubHub will deliver George’s food.

COLIN FARRELL ran Australia’s Brisbane Marathon. He came in 222nd out of 683, with a time of 3 hours, 54 minutes, and 22 seconds.

The eight films from “The Conjuring” universe have been ranked from BEST to WORST. It’s no surprise that the first film is the best. The first “Annabelle” film was ranked as the worst.

This seems like it took way longer than it should have: There’s finally a HARVEY WEINSTEIN movie in the works. It’s based on a book called “She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement”.

A teaser for the new “Loki” TV series reveals that Loki is GENDER FLUID. Also, General Mills is selling limited-edition boxes of “Loki Charms”. The show hits Disney+ tomorrow.

GABBY BARRETT announced yesterday that she won’t be performing at tomorrow night’s CMTs. Here’s what she said on social media: “I’m really sad to share that because of personal circumstances I won’t be able to perform with Lady A and Carly Pearce at the ‘CMT Music Awards’. I’ll be rooting for you guys and all of the incredibly talented nominees and performers. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. She did add that she’ll be “seeing y’all on the road this summer.”

The MORGAN WALLEN protest billboards are back. There are currently seven placed around Nashville before tomorrow’s “CMT Music Awards”. A spokesperson told Music Mayhem that they’re not taking “direct aim” at the CMTs. These are supposedly “targeted at the music industry.”

A prequel to the RUSSELL CROWE movie “Master and Commander” is in the works.

JENNIFER LOPEZ signed a deal with Netflix to develop movies and TV series celebrating diverse female actors and filmmakers.

A new Disney+ series called “Behind the Attraction” will go behind the scenes on “Jungle Cruise”, “The Haunted Mansion”, “The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” and more.

Lorde will be releasing new music in 2021. The 24-year-old musician shared artwork for her upcoming project, “Solar Power” on her website Monday. The image showed the “Royals” singer’s bare backside on the beach alongside the message, “ARRIVING IN 2021…PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE.” The site also gave a link to sign up for her newsletter.

Liam Payne and model Maya Henry have split 10 months after getting engaged.

If you feel like Halsey has been pregnant forever, you’re not the only one. The “Without Me” singer posted a shot of her baby bump on Instagram Saturday. After seeing the snap, one of her followers commented, “You’ve been pregnant forever.” Halsey pointed out that she only announced her pregnancy “like four months ago.”

Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly are apparently back on. The ‘Daily Show’ host and the actress reportedly split, but they have been photographed all over NYC looking very friendly at dinner and on strolls.

Tiffany Haddish is shopping the follow-up to her 2017 best-seller “The Last Black Unicorn,” and insiders tell Page Six she’s getting offers of $2 million to $3 million. The 41-year-old has already written the first 80 pages, per the report.