After years of uncertainty, the long-discussed “Rambo” prequel is finally moving forward and headed toward the movie release calendar. Noah Centineo is set to play a young ‘John Rambo’, but Sylvester Stallone once had a very different vision for who would wear the red headband and dog tags. The action icon revealed that Noah wasn’t his original pick to take over the character. That distinction, somewhat surprisingly, went to Ryan Gosling.

 

Bruno Mars will serve as the 2026 ambassador for Record Store Day on April 18, coinciding with the release of his new album “The Romantic”, out February 27, and its accompanying stadium world tour. Bruno will also host listening parties at more than 200 record stores on February 25, granting fans an exclusive advance-listen to the new album.

 

KATSEYE will be featured in a Super Bowl ad for State Farm Insurance, and a teaser is out now. Set to Bon Jovi‘s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’, it stars Hailee Steinfeld attempting to hire a fictional insurance company called Halfway There, represented by Danny McBride and Keegan-Michael Key. KATSEYE shows up to dance and sing the chorus. Part 2 of the ad will debut Sunday during the big game.

 

Lionsgate has released a new trailer for “Michael”, its highly anticipated biopic tracing his journey from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his ascent as a global superstar. Stepping into the lead role is Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, in his first major film performance. The film opens in theaters April 24.

 

The video for the Kiss classic tune ‘I Was Made for Lovin’ You’ has reached over 1 billion views on YouTube. The band announced the milestone on social media, writing, “The numbers speak for themselves. This one still dominates. IWMFLY baby!!”

 

Lindsey Vonn revealed Tuesday that she ruptured her left ACL in a downhill crash on January 30. Despite the serious injury, the 41-year-old still intends to compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics, reporting that her knee currently feels “stable and strong.” Lindsey was back on the snow on Tuesday and says she is remarkably experiencing no pain or swelling.

 

BTS is returning to the stage for a live concert on Netflix on March 20. The performance will take place in Seoul, South Korea, coinciding with the release of their fifth studio album, “Arirang”. Following the concert, a documentary titled “BTS: The Return” will premiere on Netflix on March 27. BTS’s hiatus was due to mandatory military service in South Korea, with all members completing their service by June 2025. During this time, they pursued solo projects.

 

“American Idol” will stream live on Disney+ starting March 30, marking the first time the competition series simultaneously broadcasts on both ABC and the streaming platform. The show joins “Dancing With the Stars” as Disney+’s second live unscripted series. A companion video podcast called “American Idol Official Podcast” will debut when live shows begin in late March.

 

Nintendo announced that its Nintendo Switch 2 has sold more than 17 million units since launching last June, making it the company’s fastest-selling console to date. The system is projected to reach 19 million units by March 31, the end of Nintendo’s fiscal year. During the same period, sales of the original Nintendo Switch dropped 66% to 3.25 million units.

 

Netflix has renewed Mike Schur’s comedy “A Man On The Inside”, starring Ted Danson, for a third season. The decision comes two and a half months after Season 2 premiered on November 20. Despite having somewhat lower viewership, the series remains critically praised, earning a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score for Season 2 compared with 96% for Season 1.

 

Kim Kardashian and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton have gone on “a few dates recently,” a source told Us Weekly, describing their relationship as “casual.” The insider said Kim “has felt ready to put herself back out there recently.” Romance rumors grew after the pair were seen together in England, on January 31, and later in Paris on February 2.

 

E! has ordered a new reality docuseries featuring original “Real Housewives of New York” cast members Luann de Lesseps, Jill Zarin, Ramona Singer, Kelly Bensimon and Sonja Morgan. The 10-episode show, currently titled “The Golden Life”, will follow the group as they reunite in Palm Beach, Florida. Filming begins this spring in South Florida.

 

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hinted at a potential sequel to the highly successful film “F1” which is the highest-grossing sports movie of all time, grossing over $631 million globally. During a Q&A session at Apple TV’s press day, Domenicali stated, “Stay tuned,” indicating that while discussions are ongoing, any sequel would require significant development and would not be released next year.