Anne Rice, author of the best-selling “Vampire Chronicles” novel series, died Saturday at age 80. According to her son Christopher Rice, she passed away due to complications resulting from a stroke.

And just like that, ‘And Just Like That’, the “Sex and the City” revival series, had the “best debut day of any series” on HBO Max since the streaming platform’s launch in May 2020. And that includes both HBO and HBO Max originals.

Some Adele fans are angry after missing out on tickets to her glitzy Vegas residency, then finding tickets for sale online for as much as $35,000(!). After pre-sales sold out within minutes, sites like StubHub and Ticketmaster were offering them for $2,000-$35,000.

Ed Sheeran’s ‘Merry Christmas’, his collaboration with Elton John, has debuted at #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville is opening the “Florida Georgia Line: Mix It Up Strong” exhibit on Jan. 21. Visitors will be given an unprecedented view into the lives of Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, specifically how they have incorporated cross-genre influences into their music.

MIKE NESMITH of THE MONKEES died Friday of natural causes. He was 78 years old. He and the other surviving Monkee, MICKY DOLENZ, just finished a farewell tour one month ago.

KIM KARDASHAIN filed documents on Friday to be considered “legally single” and drop “West” from her name. This came hours after YE said during Thursday night’s “Free Larry Hoover” concert, quote, “I need you to run right back to me . . . more specifically, Kimberly.”

KEANU REEVES doesn’t mind that some players of “Cyberpunk 2077” were modding the game so they could have sex with his character. In fact, he took it as a compliment. He said, quote, “It’s always nice when it’s nice.”

MICHAEL STRAHAN took a 10-minute flight into space on Saturday, thanks to JEFF BEZOS’ Blue Origin. He said “touchdown” has a new meaning now. A football that was on board will be going to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Peloton released a new ad featuring “Sex and the City” actor CHRIS NOTH, whose character died during a Peloton session on the new revival. The ad reminds us that cycling is actually GOOD for you.

SMASHING PUMPKINS singer BILLY CORGAN joined Cameo for a limited time to raise money for a Chicago non-profit animal shelter.

COLDPLAY and LIL NAS X had to pull out of a show this weekend because members of their teams came down with COVID . . . and DOJA CAT has tested positive for a second time.

Tickets for Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour tour sold out in two hours Friday. The grateful singer addressed her fans on Instagram, writing, “if you weren’t able to get tickets this time around there will be more tours in the future and I can’t wait to see you then!!! thank u to all my incredible fans. love u guys sm,”

Travis Scott has reportedly been pulled from the lineup for the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts festival. According to Variety, sources say that the festival informed Travis’ agent of its intent to pull him from the bill, and that it would pay him a fee for the cancelation — which is typically 25 percent.

Scarlett Johansson has shared that her son, Cosmo, is in awe of his feet. She and her husband, Colin Jost, welcomed Cosmo into the world in August. Cosmo has been “staring at his toes, pulling on them and even chewing on them.”

In September, ABC announced that the new host of “The Bachelor” would be Jesse Palmer, the lead from season 5 of the show. According to People, “Bachelor in Paradise” favorite, Wells Adams, said he was happy for Jesse but “a little bit” sad that it wasn’t him.

“West Side Story”, Steven Spielberg‘s first feature musical, didn’t live up to its expectations. Since the premiere Friday, the film has earned a mere $10.5 million. With more than $100 million in production costs, critics question the film’s release date and whether the film can make it up in the long run.