Benson Boone shares video for ‘Momma Song’ from new album

Benson Boone attends the premiere of the movie Twisters. Westwood^ CA USA - July 11^ 2024

Benson Boone has released the newest single from his upcoming album, American Heart. 

The track “Momma Song,” is written for Boone’s mother and features a music video that includes home videos from when Benson was younger with his family.

Dedicated to his mother, “Momma Song” sees Boone lean into the vulnerable side of his songwriting. The track arrives on the heels of recent hit single “Mystical Magical,” which Benson first debuted at Coachella- where he also brought out surprise guest Brian May of Queen for viral performance of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

See the video for ‘Momma Song’ – HERE.

Stream ‘American Heart’ – HERE.

Noah Cyrus drops ‘New Country’ ft. Blake Shelton from new sophomore album

Noah Cyrus arrives for the Spotify Best New Artist 2020 Party on January 23^ 2020 in Los Angeles^ CA

Noah Cyrus has announced details for her upcoming sophomore studio album I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me, alongside details for her North American fall headlining tour. In addition, Cyrus will also have a special album release-day show in Los Angeles at The Ford on 7/11.

Noah is also teasing the album with the release of “New Country” featuring Blake Shelton; see the official visualizer – HERE.

I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me follows the 2022 release of Noah’s album The Hardest Part, and includes the previously released singles “I Saw the Mountains” and “Don’t Put It All on Me” along with nine new tracks.  Aside from Shelton, featured guests include Fleet Foxes, Ella Langley, Bill Callahan and her father, Billy Ray Cyrus on the song “With You.” Cyrus shares: “My dad is one of my biggest influences. He turned me on to so many great songs and artists. My musical inspirations came from somewhere, and more often than not, it’s been him.” 

The album was co-produced by Noah Cyrus alongside long-time collaborators Mike Crossey and PJ Harding. Cyrus shares: “For a long time, I couldn’t really trust in my own choices. I had to learn how to make decisions for myself and make that transition into adulthood. But I’ve found who I am, I know who I am, and this record shows what I had inside me all this time. This album is me .. I want this album to offer fans a sense of comforting, peaceful nostalgia. That’s something that I feel so heavily when I listen to music. We all want to connect with our past while also being aware of the present moment. Music does that for me, and this collection of songs was made with that in mind. I want to evoke that feeling of a comforting friend that a song can be — and allow us all to heal.”

For tour dates and ticket information, head to www.noahcyrus.com/#tour.

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‘Hacks’ renewed for Season 5 by Max

Jean Smart attends PaleyFest LA Hacks. Hollywood^ CA USA - March 28^ 2025

Max has renewed comedy series Hacks for a fifth season. Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed the Season 5 renewal in a press release. The series has garnered 48 Emmy nominations during its four-season run, including a win for Outstanding Comedy Series in Season 3.

The show’s star Jean Smart posted on Instagram: “I’m so excited, I’m thrilled, congratulations to my cast, everybody in the production and to all of ours Hacks fans out there, please join us again for season five.”

Hacks stars Smart and Hannah Einbinder, and focuses on the relationship between a long-time comedian (Smart) and a younger comedy writer (Einbinder).  The series was created and is showrun by Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky, with executive producers Downs and Aniello via their Paulilu banner, Statsky via First Thought Productions, as well as Michael Schur via Fremulon, David Miner for 3 Arts Entertainment, Morgan Sackett, and Joe Mande.

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Zach Braff officially signs on for ABC reboot of ‘Scrubs’

Zach Braff attends the 80th Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon at Marriot Marquis Times Square NEW YORK^ NY - MAY 16^ 2014.

TVLine reported that Zach Braff has signed on to reprise the role of Dr. John Dorian (aka JD) in the ABC sequel series of ‘Scrubs’. Braff confirmed his return on social media, posting screenshots of several media reports about the news on his Instagram Stories. Reps for the network and studio declined official comment.

Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence announced earlier this year that he had a sequel series in development at ABC. The show initially ran on NBC from 2002-2008, and then on ABC from 2009- 2010, starring Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, Neil Flynn and Judy Reyes.

Fellow legacy cast members Faison (Turk) and Chalke (Elliot), are also expected to return as series regulars, with reports that talks are underway with supporting players including Reyes (Carla) and McGinley (Dr. Cox), to have recurring roles.

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Tyla and Lisa team up in the video for ‘When I’m with You’

Tyla Seethal attends the HM Mugler launch at Lexington Armory in New York on April 19^ 2023

Blackpink’s singer/rapper Lisa teams up with Tyla in the music video for their song “When I’m with You.” The track appears on Lisa’s debut solo album Alter Ego, which arrived in February.

The Olivia De Camps-directed visual shows the duo dancing amid “the hottest summer ever recorded.” Lisa and Tyla do their best to keep cool before the sun finally goes down, featuring a late-night pool party, a throne made of ice, and an unexpected rainstorm.

LISA’s  Alter Ego also featured collaborations with Rosalía on “New Woman,” as well as hits “Rockstar,” “Fxck Up the World,” “Moonlit Floor (Kiss Me),” and “Born Again” with Doja Cat and Raye. Lisa also just partnered with Maroon 5, guesting on their new single, “Priceless.”

Check out the video for ‘When I’m With You’ – HERE.

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Conan O’Brien set to return as host of 2026 Oscars Ceremony

CONAN O'BRIEN PICTURED-- The 97th Academy Awards ceremony^ presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)^ will take place on March 2^ 2025^ at the Dolby Theatre. Toronto^ Canada - February 18 2025

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that comedian Conan O’Brien is set to return as Oscars host in 2026. O’Brien hosted the 97th Oscars telecast on March 2, and will be back to host the 98th Academy Awards, which will take place on ABC on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The Academy posted a photo to social media that shows O’Brien holding an Oscar against a dark green background and the caption: “Forget the pot of gold—this St. Patrick’s Day, we’re giving you something even better. @ConanOBrien is officially returning to host the 98th Oscars!”

Academy CEO Bill Kramer and outcoming president Janet Yang said in a statement: “We are thrilled to bring back Conan, Raj, Katy, Jeff and Mike for the 98th Oscars.  This year, they produced a hugely entertaining and visually stunning show that celebrated our nominees and the global film community in the most beautiful and impactful way. Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence. It is an honor to be working with them again.”

Bill Kramer and Janet Yank, the Academy’s CEO and president, respectively, in a press release: “Conan was the perfect host — skillfully guiding us through the evening with humor, warmth and reverence.”

Disney Television Group president Craig Erwich added: “Conan delivered an unforgettable performance at the Oscars, and we’re honored to have him and the producing team back next year. Conan’s unique comedic style perfectly captured the moment, and I’m excited to have his talents back onstage next year to helm another indelible performance.”

The 98th annual Academy Awards, set for March 15, 2026, will also see the return of executive producers Raj Kapoor and Katy Mullan, and Jeff Ross and Mike Sweeney, who will once again produce the show. Said Kapoor and Mullan: “We are both so honored to be returning in our roles for the 98th Oscars. We can’t wait to work with Conan and his entire team as we continue to explore even more special and heartfelt opportunities to celebrate next year’s nominees and the impact of film around the world.”

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‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ tops the weekend box office in North American with $91.5M in earnings

Gareth Edwards^ Jonathan Bailey^ Scarlett Johansson^ Rupert Friend^ Mahershala Ali attend the "Jurassic World Rebirth" World Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. London^ England^ UK-June 17^ 2025

Jurassic World: Rebirth was the No. 1 movie at the box officer over the weekend in North America, earning $91.5 million in receipts.

The film, directed by Gareth Edwards and featuring Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, also was a success across the globe, grossing $318.3 million worldwide. Jurassic World: Rebirth marks a new chapter for the franchise, set five years after Jurassic World Dominion..

Coming in at No. 2 is F1 with $26.1 million, followed by How to Train Your Dragon at No. 3 with $11 million, Elio at No. 4 with $5.7 million and 28 Years Later at No. 5 with $4.6 million.

Rounding out the Top 10 are: M3GAN 2.0 at No. 6 with $3.8 million; Lilo & Stitch at No. 7 with $3.8 million; Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning at No. 8 with $3.3 million; Materialists at No. 9 with $1.3 million; and Ballerina at No. 10 with $725,000.

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BTS to release first-ever live album ‘Permission to Dance On Stage — Live’

South Korean boy band BTS arrives for the KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at the Forum Los Angeles in Inglewood^ California on December 6^ 2019

The members of BTS are finally wrapping up their mandatory South Korean military service, and rumor has it that they will potentially be reunited in March 2026.

To tie fans over until then, BTS’s label Big Hit announced that a new live album ‘Permission To Dance On Stage – Live’ is set to drop July 18, featuring recordings of BTS’ performances of various hits on the group’s 2021-2022 Permission to Dance On Stage tour.

The tracklist for the live album hasn’t been revealed yet, but we do know that it’ll feature 22 tracks, including “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Life Goes On,” “Boy With Luv” featuring Halsey, and “On.”

Additionally, the group is also releasing a digital package titled BTS Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul, which will feature footage of RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook performing at Olympic Stadium in Seoul on March 13, 2022, as well as a 92-page interview photobook with behind-the-scenes memories from the concert. BTS Permission to Dance On Stage – Seoul will be offered as a digital code in card format, which fans can plug in to Weverse to access high-definition VOD content.

Preorders for ‘Permission To Dance On Stage – Live’ are ongoing: HERE.

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Tate McRae shares video for ‘Just Keep Watching’ from ‘F1’ film soundtrack

Tate McRae attends 2022 Harper's Bazaar ICONS Bloomingdale's 150th Anniversary on September 09^ 2022 in New York City.

Tate McRae shared the video for the track ‘Just Keep Watching’, her latest release taken off the ‘F1 The Movie’ soundtrack. The video for ‘Just Keep Watching’, produced by Ryan Tedder and Tyler Spry, is directed by Bardia Zinali.

F1 The Album is available now, and also features contributions from Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, ROSÉ, Doja Cat, Don Toliver, RAYE, Burna Boy, Roddy Rich, Chris Stapleton, Tiësto, Sexyy Red, Myke Towers, Madison Beer, Dom Dolla, Peggy Gou and more.

The film F1 stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a once-promising Formula 1 talent from the 1990s whose racing career was derailed by a devastating crash. Now, decades later, Sonny is a freelance driver when he’s approached by Ruben Cervantes (played by Javier Bardem), a former teammate who now owns a failing F1 team. Ruben persuades Sonny to return for one last shot at glory, teaming him up with rising star Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris).

See the video for Just Keep Watching – HERE.

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See the trailer for Netflix’s ‘Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding’

Tyler Perry attends Tribeca Film Festival Directors Series with Gale King at Spring Studios. New York^ NY - June 13^ 2022

Netflix released a trailer for Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding, the 13th installment in the comedic ‘Madea’ franchise.

The film also marks the 20th anniversary of the Madea franchise, which began with Diary of a Mad Black Woman in 2005. Written, directed and produced by Perry, Madea’s Destination Wedding sees Perry’s Madea traveling to the Bahamas with her family to celebrate the surprise wedding of her nephew’s daughter, Tiffany (Diamond White), to a rapper she met on a yacht.

Perry, who plays multiple roles in the film, shared: “It’s been 20 years now since ‘Diary of a Mad Black Woman’ came out. To see that this character is still enduring, and people are still watching and enjoying and laughing, it’s really mind-blowing to me. I keep coming back because some of this is just escapism. Just let’s leave the world behind for a moment and come to Madea’s house, and have some good food and laugh, and cry and celebrate and be all of those things.”

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Destination Wedding also stars Cassi Davis Patton, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Taja V. Simpson, Jermaine Harris and Xavier Smalls. The film debuts July 11, and is Perry’s second Madea film to be released in creative partnership with Netflix. See the trailer: HERE.

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