See Adam Sandler in the new trailer for ‘Happy Gilmore 2’

Adam Sandler attends the 2nd Annual Cam For A Cause Gala. Hollywood CA USA - June 1^ 2023

Netflix dropped a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated sequel to Adam Sandler’s classic comedy Happy Gilmore, available on the streaming service beginning on July 25.

The newest trailer features Sandler and several other actors from the first movie reprising their roles — including Christopher McDonald as Shooter McGavin, Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit and Ben Stiller as Hal. The trailer also gives viewers a glimpse of Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio (otherwise known as musician Bad Bunny) who joins a cast which also includes Conor Sherry, Ethan Cutowsky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Philip Fine Schneider, Blake Clark, and Sandler’s daughters, Sadie and Sunny.

In addition, real-life golfers including Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau and John Daly are featured, with other figures from the sports world confirmed (or rumored) to appear in the flick– including Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, former NFL running back Reggie Bush, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch and All Elite Wrestling star MJF.

An official description of the new film reads: “At the end of the original Happy Gilmore, Sandler’s titular character was finally at rest after a long, strenuous season of golf…He showed the golf snobs who’s boss, saved his grandmother’s house, and returned home at last.”

Happy Gilmore 2 arrives on Netflix July 25; see the trailer – HERE.

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NBC renews Reba McEntire’s ‘Happy’s Place’ for Season 2

Reba McEntire at the NBCUniversal TCA Press Tour at the Langham Hotel on July 14^ 2024 in Pasadena^ CA

NBC has greenlit a second season for Reba McEntire’s Happy’s Place, which premiered in October 2024. The series was initially picked up for 13 episodes, but NBC ordered five additional scripts last fall for a total of 18 episodes last season.

Happy’s Place reunites some of the cast of McEntire’s popular “Reba” series, premiered on October 18th, garnering ten million viewers across NBC and Peacock.  The series airs on Fridays at 8 pm ET/PT on NBC or the next day on Peacock.

In the series, McEntire plays Bobbie, who inherits her late father’s tavern, Happy’s Place, and discovers that she has a new business partner in Isabella (Belissa Escobedo) — a twentysomething half-sister she never knew she had. Melissa Peterman, Pablo Castelblanco, Tokala Black Elk and McEntire’s boyfriend Rex Linn stars.

Former Reba executive producers Michael Hanel and Mindy Schultheis are returning alongside Julie Abbott and McEntire. The series was written by Kevin Abbott (the showrunner for Reba from 2002-2007).

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INXS’ ‘Listen Like Thieves’ to celebrate 40th anniversary with new deluxe edition

Rock group INXS at the VH1 Big in 05 Awards at Sony Studios^ Culver City. December 3^ 2005 Culver City^ CA. 2005

INXS’ album Listen Like Thieves will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a new deluxe edition. Listen Like Thieves was released Oct. 14, 1985 and was INXS’ fifth studio album, featuring their first top-five single, “What You Need,” and reaching #11 in the U.S.

Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) will feature a brand-new remix of the album by Giles Martin and Paul Hicks, along with 19 previously unreleased demos and outtakes curated by Martin and a newly unearthed BBC recording, Live From The Royal Albert Hall, London, 1986. There will also be a new interview with the band by journalist Paul Sexton.

INXS’ Andrew Farriss – who co-wrote much of the album with late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence – shares: “’Listen Like Thieves’ was an important moment for us. It stepped up what was possible, and also Chris Thomas stepped up what was possible as a record producer for us. Giles and Paul captured the original raw energy we felt when we first recorded the album and created a sonic depth to give the record an entirely new dimension that we couldn’t be prouder of.”   Lead guitarist Tim Farriss (Andrew’s brother) added:  “It was a real interesting milestone in our career because we were on this sort of rise at that point, and we were constantly touring. We were on the cusp, if you like.”

Giles Martin describes ‘Listen Like Thieves’ as “a really, really good album… It could be my favorite album of theirs, because it’s not so packed with the singles, as it were. To me, this album in some ways has more depth to it, and I love it. I just hope this stimulates a whole load of new fans. You just want to shine the spotlight on it and hope people take notice. It’s been such an honor to work on this pivotal album from INXS’s career. It’s a collection of recordings masterly produced by Chris Thomas, which helped the band define their own style and reach a massive global audience. It’s an iconic rock album of its age.”

In addition to the three-CD/LP deluxe edition, there will be a two-CD extended edition, which includes the new mix and the CD of B-sides, remixes and live recordings, as well as a single LP edition with just the remix.

All versions of Listen Like Thieves (40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) will be released May 9 and can be pre-ordered HERE.

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Jelly Roll, Doechii, Pitbull, Chris Stapleton to perform at March Madness festival

Jelly Roll at the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 LA Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on December 16^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Jelly Roll, Doechii and Pitbull are among the artists taking the stage at the 2025 NCAA March Madness Music Festival, in conjunction with the Division I Men’s Final Four.  A press release states that “the March Madness Music Festival provides fans access to unforgettable entertainment and activations they won’t want to miss.”

NCAA and TNT Sports Live Events announced the star-studded line-up of artists performing at the musical event, which will take place at Tower Park in San Antonio, Texas.

  • Pitbull will kick things off on April 4 to headline the AT&T Block Party, followed by performances by Doechii and R&B star Ravyn Lenae.
  • Jelly Roll will take the stage at Coca-Cola Live! on April 5, along with performance by T-Pain and Willow Avalon.
  • Chris Stapleton will close things out on April 6 as headliner of Capital One JamFest, with Benson Boone, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Brothers Osborne also set to take the stage at the event.

The Final Four will air on CBS, beginning with the National Semifinals on Saturday, April 5, and the National Championship on Monday, April 7.  For more details about the weekend and streaming availabilities, visit: ncaa.com/marchmadness/musicfest.

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Jelly Roll to make acting debut on the CBS series ‘Fire Country’

Jelly Roll at the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 LA Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on December 16^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Singer-songwriter Jelly Roll will make his acting debut in the CBS series Fire Country, with his guest-starring episode set to air April 11.

A new promo video for the episode features Jelly Roll and series star/creator Max Thieriot, with Jelly sharing: “From the stage to the fire line, it’s time to see if I can keep up,” later turning to Thieriot, and saying with a chuckle, “Man, this is tougher than the Grammys.”

Jelly Roll previously made a cameo as himself in Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King; but the upcoming appearance on Fire Country marks his first-ever fictional role onscreen, where he will portray a hospital orderly named Noah.

Jelly Roll also isn’t the first country artist to portray a role on Fire Country; Kane Brown also made his acting debut on the program in 2023, playing a character named Robin, a train hopper who ends up aiding victims who were injured in a crash.

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Jelly Roll to make acting debut on the CBS series ‘Fire Country’

Jelly Roll at the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 LA Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on December 16^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Singer-songwriter Jelly Roll will make his acting debut in the CBS series Fire Country, with his guest-starring episode set to air April 11.

A new promo video for the episode features Jelly Roll and series star/creator Max Thieriot, with Jelly sharing: “From the stage to the fire line, it’s time to see if I can keep up,” later turning to Thieriot, and saying with a chuckle, “Man, this is tougher than the Grammys.”

Jelly Roll previously made a cameo as himself in Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King; but the upcoming appearance on Fire Country marks his first-ever fictional role onscreen, where he will portray a hospital orderly named Noah.

Jelly Roll also isn’t the first country artist to portray a role on Fire Country; Kane Brown also made his acting debut on the program in 2023, playing a character named Robin, a train hopper who ends up aiding victims who were injured in a crash.

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Richard Chamberlain star of ‘Dr. Kildare,’ ‘Shogun’ dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain at the "Twin Peaks" Premiere Screening at The Theater at Ace Hotel on May 19^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

Legendary television actor Richard Chamberlain, the star of TV’s ‘Dr. Kildare’ and perhaps best known for his roles in the miniseries “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds,” has died at the age of 90. Chamberlain’s publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that the actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai’i of complications following a stroke; just two days shy of his 91st birthday.

Chamberlain’s longtime partner, Martin Rabbett, said in a statement: “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us. How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure.”

Chamberlain rose to fame as the lead in the TV show “Dr. Kildare,” which earned him the first of three Golden Globes. He went on to star in notable films including “Petulia,” The Three Musketeers,” “The Music Lovers,” “The Last Wave,” “King Solomon’s Mines,” and “Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold.”

Chamberlain moved onto further popularity when he became known as “King of the Miniseries” first starring in James Michener’s 12-episode saga Centennial, which aired on NBC in 1978-79, as well as the hit miniseries “Shogun,” (based on James Clavell’s novel) in 1980, and “The Thorn Birds,” based on Colleen McCullough’s best-seller (1983). Chamberlain won Golden Globes for his work in “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds.”

In 2003, Chamberlain came out as gay in his memoir, “Shattered Love,” saying “I can talk about it now because I’m not afraid anymore. When I grew up, being gay, being a sissy or anything like that, was verboten. I disliked myself intensely and feared this part of myself intensely and had to hide it.”

As of press time, funeral services had not been announced. Donations in Chamberlain’s name can be made to NPR or to the Hawaiian Humane Society.

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Megan Thee Stallion, PSY to host ‘KPopped’ competition series for Apple TV+

Megan Thee Stallion performs for a huge crowd at Bonnaroo music festival Manchester^ Tennessee USA - 06-16-2024

Apple TV+ has announced the singing competition series KPOPPED, starring “Gangnam Style” artist Psy and rapper Megan Thee Stallion, with Lionel Richie serving as executive producer.

According to a press release, the eight-episode song-battle series will feature “western icons reimagin[ing] one of their biggest hits, collaborating with top-tier K-pop idols to deliver spectacular battle performances, with a live Seoul-based audience picking the winner of the best new K-popped song.”

As of press time, no premiere date for KPOPPED has been announced.  Check out Megan’s announcement via social media: HERE.

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Zendaya revealed as the voice of Shrek and Fiona’s daughter in ‘Shrek 5’

Zendaya at the 2024 Green Carpet Fashion Awards. LOS ANGELES^ USA. March 06^ 2024

Zendaya has joined the animated ‘Shrek’ film series as the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz).  The sequel film is set to open in theaters on Dec. 23, 2026.

Universal Pictures released a teaser for Shrek 5 which revealed Zendaya as the voice of Shrek and Fiona’s daughter; see the cast announcement: HERE.

The Shrek franchise began with the Oscar-winning 2001 feature film that centered on an ogre named Shrek, who falls in love with Fiona, the princess of Far Far Away who has been cursed and trapped in the body of an ogre. In addition to the main Shrek films, the franchise also spawned two Puss in Boots spinoffs, starring Antonio Banderas,

In addition to Myers and Diaz, other returning cast members include Eddie Murphy as Donkey and Cody Cameron as Pinocchio (both whom voiced the characters in the first four Shrek movies).  In addition, Shrek veterans Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon direct, along with Minions: The Rise of Gru co-director Brad Ableson.

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Krysten Ritter, Neil Patrick Harris join cast of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’

Krysten Ritter at the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 LA Premiere at TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on December 16^ 2024 in Los Angeles^ CA

Showtime announced that Krysten Ritter and Neil Patrick Harris have joined the cast of Dexter: Resurrection. Production for the “Dexter” sequel series started in January in New York, with the show expected to air this summer on Paramount+ with Showtime. Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter Morgan, the titular role he made famous when starring in the original Dexter, which launched on Showtime in 2006 and ran for eight seasons.

Ritter will guest-star as the character ‘Mia Lapierre,’ a famed sommelier whose alter ego is the “Lady Vengeance” serial killer. Harris will play the character ‘Lowell,’ but no other information was provided.   The series also stars Uma Thurman as Charley, described as ‘a former special ops officer who works security for a mysterious billionaire’.  That billionaire in question, Leon Prater, will be played by Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage.

“Resurrection” is one of many offshoots in the “Dexter” universe — a sequel series, “Dexter: New Blood,” aired in 2021 (which also saw Hall reprise the role of Dexter).  In addition, the Dexter prequel series “Dexter: Original Sin” launched last year and became the most streamed global original series for Showtime in 10 years, with its finale’s 2.68M global viewers.

Additional cast members include: David Zayas as Detective Angel Batista, Jack Alcott as Dexter’s son Harrison Morgan, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Blessing Kamara, Kadia Saraf as Detective Claudette Wallace, Dominic Fumusa as Detective Melvin Oliva, Emilia Suárez as Elsa Rivera, and James Remar as Dexter’s father, Harry Morgan.

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