“Fast & Furious” director Justin Lin will no longer direct the franchise’s next installment “Fast X”. Just days after filming film began last week, Justin has announced his decision to “step back as director.” Justin, who co-wrote the film, and directed 5 others in the franchise, said he will remain involved as a producer.

Ed Sheeran has a collaboration with TikTok star Russ coming out this summer. In an interview, Russ teased: “We have a song and it’s INSANE!” Ed recently said he has several collabs planned for this year, because being a solo artist can be a “lonely” experience, so he “just said yes to everything.”

Megan Thee Stallion has been named Artist of the Year at this year’s Webby Awards. The 26th annual ceremony, on May 16, celebrates the best of the internet, as selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. Other winners include “Ted Lasso,” Billie Eilish, Trevor Noah, and both Jimmys (Kimmel and Fallon), Adam Scott and Drew Barrymore.

B-52s have announced they’ll kick off a North American farewell tour Aug. 22 in Seattle and wrap up on Nov. 11 in Atlanta. The band will be joined by guests KC and the Sunshine Band and the Tubes at select stops.

Chris Stapleton’s “A Concert for Kentucky” raised more than $1 million on Saturday for the Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund. The sold-out event was the first concert ever held at the University of Kentucky’s Kroger Field.

The Grand Ole Opry has revealed plans for a limited-time “Opry Loves the ’90s” experience, including an interactive tour, special in-show Opry programming, ’90s-themed Opry Plaza Parties, and artifacts representing ’90s artists like Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson.

CBS has renewed veteran Friday night crime drama “Blue Bloods” for a 13th season, taking it through the spring of 2023. Comparability, this will make the Tom Selleck ensemble vehicle the longest-running traditional crime solver in the history of the network (now ahead of the original “Hawaii Five-O”, which aired from 1968 to 1980).

HELEN MIRREN is on the cover of “People” magazine’s annual Beautiful Issue. She says, quote, “I was absolutely sort of gobstruck . . . I never considered myself ‘beautiful.’ And at my age! So I was amazed.”

HAILEY BIEBER shared the full story about her stroke to raise awareness and provide resources. She had a small hole in her heart that she had surgery to get closed up. She is doing much better now, and just takes daily blood thinners and aspirin.

OLIVIA WILDE got served with custody papers by her ex JASON SUDEIKIS while she was giving a presentation at a film convention. But a source close to Jason says he had no idea it was going to happen that way, and he never would have condoned it.

ANDREW GARFIELD is taking a break from acting to rest and recalibrate. He wants to be a “bit ordinary” for a while and take time to consider what he does next.

MELISSA MCBRIDE has left “The Walking Dead” spin-off series based on her character Carol and NORMAN REEDUS’ Daryl. It’s going to film in Europe, and unfortunately she can’t commit to the move.

LADY GAGA’s new song “Hold My Hand” comes out on Tuesday, and she calls it a “love letter to the world,” adding, quote, “I’ve wanted you to hear it for so long. And I’m so excited to give it to you.”

POST MALONE announced his album “Twelve Carat Toothache” is coming out June 3rd.

Ed Sheeran will lead the U.K. in a musical tribute to Queen Elizabeth. His home country will be celebrating the monarch’s record-breaking 70 years on the throne with a special four-day weekend event. Through a press release, Ed said, “I’m proud to be part of the celebration and it’s going to be a great opportunity to bring everyone together.” He’ll perform outside Buckingham Palace on June 5, in what’s being called “The People’s Pageant”.

Travis Scott is set to perform for the first time since the tragic Astroworld festival. According to TMZ, Scott is set to perform at Miami’s E11EVEN on Saturday, May 7th. The show coincides with the festivities surrounding Race Week and the 2022 Miami Grand Prix, which will be held the next day at the Miami International Autodrome.