As Ezra Sosa heads into the final weeks of “Dancing with the Stars” Season 35, he’s ready for a same-sex dance partner. The DWTS pro recently teased that he “put in my word” with showrunners to get a male partner for an upcoming season, as he makes his way into Week 8’s “Disney Night” with partner Julia Stiles. Ezra said that every time he choreographs the show, he’ll “always nod to my community. Representation truly does matter.”

 

Might Destiny’s Child reunite during Jay-Z’s 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show? Maybe, but so far, Kelly Rowland isn’t spilling. When asked about it, she said, “That’s none of my business. That’s his performance.” Rowland, Beyoncé, and Michelle Williams recently reunited during the Jay-Z’s 30th anniversary concert at SoFi Stadium on October 23.

 

Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger says the band has no plans to retire, although he doubts whether they’ll live long enough to match the longevity of The Rolling Stones. “We started this about 30 years ago, and I don’t know why we would stop. This is too much fun. And we’ve had the conversations.” As for the Stones, he said, “Those guys are awesome. They just keep going.”

 

NPG Records and the Prince Estate have announced an expanded edition of his 2007 album “3121”, arguably the best of his post 1990s albums. It drops December 11 digitally and in 3LP + Blu-ray and 2CD + Blu-ray sets. “3121” was Prince’s first album to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200.

 

Morgan Wallen’s ‘Been by Now’ is his 23rd #1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The stand-alone single is his 4th #1 on the chart this year, following ‘20 Cigarettes’, ‘Don’t We’, and the Ella Langley duet ‘I Can’t Love You Anymore’. It also means he has had at least 4 #1s in each of the last 3 years.

 

Calvin Klein has tapped British soccer star Jude Bellingham as the new face of its Icon Cotton Stretch underwear campaign. He joins a prestigious roster of past campaign stars like Michael B. Jordan, Justin Bieber, and Bad Bunny. The brand’s campaign emphasizes “celebrating the icon underneath,” focusing on individual confidence and comfort.

 

The NFL’s flag football league will officially launch in the summer of 2027, under the name Premier Flag. That’s a year before flag football makes its Olympic debut at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. Premier Flag men’s and women’s games will be played at a stadium that will be built specifically for the sport. There’s no word yet where it’ll be.

 

Morgan Wallen officially announced the lineup for the return of his “Sand in My Boots” Festival. He will headline, along with Ella Langley and Kings of Leon. The rest of the lineup is pretty diverse, as you know he’s quite the fan of hip-hop. It includes the Ying Yang Twins, Nelly, Flo Rida, Third Eye Blind and more. “Sand in My Boots” goes down May 21st through the 23rd at Gulf Shores, Alabama.

 

Five cultural icons have been named recipients of the 2026 Kennedy Center Honors. Actor-director Andy Garcia, composer David Foster, singer-songwriter Paul Anka, playwright David Mamet, and country legend Barbara Mandrell make up the 49th honoree class. The gala ceremony will be held at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C. on December 7.

 

Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ricky Alvarez were spotted watching the New York City Marathon from the sidelines in Manhattan Sunday. The couple was approached by influencer Ella Schweiger, creator of the Ella’s Envelope digital series, who asked them to write an encouraging note for marathon runners. Ari, wearing a mask, eagerly agreed. “Sure! Yeah, that’s cute. Yeah, why not!” she said, scribbling “You did it!” alongside heart drawings and signing it “Ari + Ricky.”

 

Twenty years after its release, My Chemical Romance’s “The Black Parade” has finally reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition sold 78,000 equivalent album units across 20-plus formats, marking the band’s first chart-topping album in nearly 25 years together.

 

Nicolas Cage told fans at L.A. Comic Con that he’s “currently a little bit homeless” after a massive sinkhole devastated his $10.5 million Malibu beachfront mansion in September. Heavy rain and coastal erosion caused the property to sink, swallowing the driveway. He is now living in hotels but still filed three emergency permits.

 

Jack Lowden is staying tight-lipped about potentially replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond. Speaking to GQ, Jack called the speculation “all very flattering” but said he wouldn’t “add to the noise.” His “Slow Horses” co-star Gary Oldman previously claimed Bond’s casting had already been decided, with his fingers crossed for Jack.