Jessica Chastain’s horror film “Other Mommy” debuted at number one in North America, earning $27.5 million in its opening weekend — surpassing expectations despite being among the year’s worst-reviewed movies. Jessica plays a double-jointed doppelgänger in the film. “Verity”, the psychological thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, claimed second place with $11.4 million.

 

Nickelback have announced a 2027 tour in support of their new album “Everything Under the Sun”. In addition to lots of U.S. shows, the band will hit seven Canadian cities including Montreal, Hamilton, and Toronto in March, followed by Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver in April. They’ll be joined by openers Don Bronco for all the shows.

 

Fresh off the release of his latest record “Happiness Anytime”, Leon Bridges has announced a North American tour that will bring him to four Canadian cities next year. He hits the road starting April 7 in Las Vegas, NV. He’ll make his first trip across the Canadian border to play Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena April 27. Then he has Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary stops in August.

 

Britney Spears has shared an unreleased song from her hit 2001 album, “Britney”. The singer and actress, 44, officially released the track “She’ll Never Be Me” on Friday. It appears on the upcoming “Britney” 25th anniversary edition album, along with 10 other additional songs. There’s also a surprising detail about the song: Justin Timberlake, who was dating Britney when it was recorded, helped write it!

 

Jason Derulo is set to debut as a headliner at the Sunburn Festival 2026, joining The Chainsmokers, Sebastian Ingrosso, and DJ Snake on December 18 and 19 at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse. This marks the first time a pop artist has headlined the festival, indicating its evolving musical scope beyond just electronic music.

 

Tubi has announced a live-action adaptation of R.L. Stine’s “The Babysitter” book series, set to premiere in 2027. The film follows 16-year-old Jenny, who takes a babysitting job despite a prowler targeting girls nearby. The project is produced by Blue Ice. It marks another Tubi-Stine collaboration, following “Pumpkinhead” and its recent sequel.

 

Nicolas Cage revealed at New York Comic Con that he will likely star in “True Detective” Season 5, joking, “That’s okay that I’m the first to announce that, right?” He is reportedly set to play New York detective Henry Logan, with the season set in Jamaica Bay. He follows past leads Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, and Jodie Foster.

 

The Beatles, Taylor Swift, and Drake are together in the Top 5 on the Billboard 200 album chart for the first time in history. They’re also the three artists with the most #1 albums. The Beatles have 19 and Drake and Taylor follow with 15 each.

 

Talk about a friendly ex! Tobey Maguire didn’t just attend his ex-wife’s wedding to a billionaire heir; he officiated the whole thing! The “Spider-Man” star had a front-row seat as celebrity jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer tied the knot with Geoff Ogunlesi at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii.

 

Steve Martin is putting a bluegrass spin on Lil Nas X’s smash 2018 hit ‘Old Town Road’ with the help of some friends. Steve rounded up some key players in the world of bluegrass for his new version, including Alison Brown, Del McCoury and Dan Tyminski.

 

*NSYNC’s Lance Bass claims he was paid a per diem of just $35 a day while the group was one of the biggest acts in the world. He said the money didn’t match the band’s success and alleges the bulk of the cash went elsewhere. Where? Well, for example, the group’s late manager, Lou Pearlman was convicted in 2008 of money laundering, conspiracy, and bankruptcy fraud.

 

Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” has claimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second consecutive week, marking her 16th career No. 1. The track appears on the deluxe edition of her 2025 album “The Life of a Showgirl”.

 

Netflix is developing a film adaptation of Gary Paulsen’s beloved 1987 survival novel “Hatchet”. The story follows 13-year-old Brian Robeson, stranded in the Canadian wilderness after a plane crash. The only previous adaptation was a 1990 TV movie.

 

Amanda Seyfried rejected a TV project because it required frequent sex scenes. The actress said she’s no longer comfortable with onscreen intimacy. “I passed on a show where I would have to have sex all the time,” she said. She credited motherhood with helping her set boundaries, adding she doesn’t want to deal with “being naked with a stranger.”