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Sequel to ‘The Housemaid’ set for 2026 production, Sydney Sweeney to return
Lionsgate is moving ahead with The Housemaid’s Secret, the follow-up to its holiday thriller The Housemaid, with cameras expected to roll in 2026. The sequel adapts the second installment in Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy and has quietly been in development for several months.
The original film, led by Sydney Sweeney as Millie, was a major commercial success, earning more than $75 million domestically and $133 million worldwide in just over two weeks against a $35 million budget. The strong box office and online buzz quickly convinced the studio to continue Millie’s story. Michele Morrone is expected to reprise his role as Enzo, with Sweeney also returning as star and executive producer. Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar and Elizabeth Perkins rounded out the cast of the first film.
In “The Housemaid,” Sweeney played Millie, a young woman attempting to outrun her troubled past who takes a live-in job with affluent couple Nina and Andrew Winchester, only to uncover unsettling secrets. Morrone portrayed the family’s groundskeeper, who becomes one of Millie’s few allies. The film’s end credits, set to Taylor Swift’s song “I Did Something Bad” from Reputation, hint at the character’s next chapter.
For the sequel, screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine is returning to adapt McFadden’s novel. Producers Todd Lieberman, Paul Feig and Laura Fischer are also back, with Feig once again directing. Sweeney and McFadden will executive produce alongside Hidden Pictures’ Carly Elter and Alex Young.
Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said: “It’s clear from both the global box office and from the outpouring on social media that audiences have responded strongly — and audibly — to the totally unique and truly theatrical experience of The Housemaid and want to know what happens next. We believed in these stories from the very beginning, and we are beyond excited to bring the next chapter of Millie’s story to life on-screen in collaboration with our outstanding creative partners Todd, Paul, Laura, Carly, Alex, and Sydney. ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’ is another wildly thrilling book in Freida’s series that has captivated readers worldwide, and we look forward to translating it into a similarly rousing and riotous moviegoing experience.”
Feig added, “It’s been thrilling to see audiences around the world fall in love with ‘The Housemaid’ and the incredible work of our talented cast and crew. We’re lucky that Freida McFadden has already extended Millie’s journey on the page, and that we get to work with Rebecca Sonnenshine and Lionsgate to bring this next story to audiences.”
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‘The Comeback’ returns for third and final season on HBO, premiering March 22
After years away, The Comeback is making its return to HBO — with the revival marking the end of Valerie Cherish’s story.
The beloved cult comedy, led by Lisa Kudrow, is set to premiere its third and concluding season on March 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET on HBO, with episodes available to stream on HBO Max. The eight-episode season will air weekly, leading up to the series finale on May 10.
First introduced in 2005 and revived once before in 2014, the mockumentary-style series chronicles Kudrow’s wonderfully misguided sitcom actress Valerie Cherish as she tirelessly — and often awkwardly — chases fame in Hollywood. Now, more than two decades after audiences first met her, Valerie is stepping back into the spotlight for a final chapter.
In the upcoming season, Valerie secures what appears to be her big break: the lead role in a new sitcom called ‘How’s That?!’, along with an executive producer title. However, her enthusiasm quickly fades when she learns the show’s scripts are being generated by artificial intelligence, setting the stage for another painfully funny round of showbiz misadventures.
The series was co-created by Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, who continue as executive producers alongside John Melfi and Dan Bucatinsky. Bucatinsky also returns on screen, with Laura Silverman and Damian Young reprising their roles. Additional cast members this season include Tim Bagley, Matt Cook, Jack O’Brien, Ella Stiller, John Early, Barry Shabaka Henley, Abbi Jacobson, Tony Macht, Brittany O’Grady, Zane Phillips, Julian Stern and Andrew Scott.
Following each episode, viewers can stream the show’s official HBO companion video podcast on HBO Max. Hosted by Evan Ross Katz, the series will feature conversations with Kudrow and King, along with appearances from cast members and other guests, offering behind-the-scenes insights and a closer look at Valerie Cherish’s enduring legacy.
See the trailer for ‘The Comeback’ – HERE.
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Billboard’s 2026 ‘Women in Music’ honorees include Teyana Taylor, Tate McRae, Ella Langley & more
Billboard has unveiled the first wave of honorees for its 2026 Women in Music celebration, spotlighting artists whose work continues to shape the sound and direction of the industry. The annual event returns April 29 to the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, with multi-Emmy winner Keke Palmer set to host and deliver a live performance.
Among this year’s award recipients: Ella Langley (Powerhouse Award), Kehlani (Impact Award), Laufey (Innovator Award), Mariah the Scientist (Rising Star Award), Tate McRae (Hitmaker Award), Teyana Taylor (Visionary Award), Thalía (Icon Award) and Zara Larsson (Breakthrough Award).
Kehlani’s ‘Impact Award’ recognizes both her chart accomplishments and her cultural voice, marked by candid conversations around identity and mental health. Mariah the Scientist’s ‘Rising Star’ nod reflects her steady ascent in modern R&B, where her understated vocals and emotional storytelling have earned a devoted following. Teyana Taylor, honored as a Visionary, continues to expand her influence beyond music into film, fashion and directing, cementing her reputation as a multidimensional creative force.
This year’s honorees also reflect major career milestones: Taylor recently earned Grammy and Golden Globe recognition, along with an Oscar nomination; McRae and Langley each celebrated their first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits in the past year. Laufey secured her second Grammy earlier this year, while Kehlani picked up her first two Grammy wins.
Billboard Co-Chief Editorial Officer Leila Cobo shares: “Women in Music is about recognizing success and possibility. For almost 20 years, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on women who are not only making great music but also transforming the industry.”
Jason Lipshutz, Billboard’s co-chief content officer, added, “The 2026 Billboard Women in Music honors artists who are not only shaping the sound of today, but defining the culture of tomorrow. This year’s honorees represent bold creativity, global influence and artistic excellence across genres. From breakthrough voices to enduring icons, each of these women is pushing the industry forward in powerful ways.”
Additional performers, presenters and the recipient of the 2026 Woman of the Year title — awarded to Doechii in 2025 — will be announced soon. Tickets and tables will be available for public purchase in the coming weeks.
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Boyz II Men returning to Las Vegas for new residency
Boyz II Men will return to The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in 2026 for a new residency for the third year in a row (following previous residencies in August 2024, and August 2025).
The exclusive Las Vegas engagement will take place over four nights: August 14, 15, 21, and 22, at 8 pm. A social media post reads: “
JUST ANNOUNCED Boyz II Men is back on The Chelsea stage this August. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 13 at 10am 
Get ready: https://t.co/fm6emMFr6k”
Boyz II Men are the best-selling R&B group of all time, with over 64 million albums sold and smash hit songs including “End of the Road,” “Water Runs Dry,” “One Sweet Day” and “I’ll Make Love to You.”
For tickets and other information, head HERE.
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Kanye West sets SoFi Stadium show ahead of release of new album ‘Bully’
Kanye West is preparing for a major return to the U.S. stage with a newly announced concert at SoFi Stadium on April 3.
The performance is being promoted as the rapper’s “only performance in Los Angeles” as he gears up to release his upcoming album, Bully, his 12th studio project. Fans hoping to attend can pre-register through West’s website by pre-saving the album on their preferred streaming platform. According to the site, “A few lucky pre-registrants will be selected to receive free tickets.” Presale access began Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a general ticket release the next day (head HERE.)
The show is also being framed as a “Homecoming” event for West, who spent many years living in the Los Angeles area during his marriage to ex-wife Kim Kardashian. While he has performed internationally in recent years — including appearances in Mexico City as well as concerts in China and South Korea since 2024 — large-scale U.S. performances have been rare. His most recent appearance at SoFi Stadium came during the 2024 Rolling Loud event, where he appeared alongside Ty Dolla Sign for a listening session tied to their collaborative album Vultures 1.
The upcoming performance coincides with renewed attention surrounding Bully, which has faced multiple delays and is now expected to arrive later this month. Much of the project was reportedly created while West lived in relative isolation in Tokyo, who is said to have taken a” hands-on role” in producing much of the record himself.
The album rollout follows a period of controversy surrounding Ye. In January, he published a full-page statement in The Wall Street Journal addressing past antisemitic comments and other behavior that sparked backlash. In the message, he wrote: “It does not excuse what I did though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” He also expressed regret toward Black supporters, writing, “I am so sorry to have let you down .. My words as a leader in my community have global impact and influence. In my mania, I lost complete sight of that. As I find my new baseline and new center through an effective regime of medication, therapy, exercise, and clean living, I have newfound, much-needed clarity. I am pouring my energy into positive, meaningful art: music, clothing, design, and other new ideas to help the world … I’m not asking for sympathy, or a free pass, though I aspire to earn your forgiveness. I write today simply to ask for your patience and understanding as I find my way home.”
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Kanye West sets SoFi Stadium show ahead of release of new album ‘Bully’
Kanye West is preparing for a major return to the U.S. stage with a newly announced concert at SoFi Stadium on April 3.
The performance is being promoted as the rapper’s “only performance in Los Angeles” as he gears up to release his upcoming album, Bully, his 12th studio project. Fans hoping to attend can pre-register through West’s website by pre-saving the album on their preferred streaming platform. According to the site, “A few lucky pre-registrants will be selected to receive free tickets.” Presale access began Tuesday at 10 a.m. local time, followed by a general ticket release the next day (head HERE.)
The show is also being framed as a “Homecoming” event for West, who spent many years living in the Los Angeles area during his marriage to ex-wife Kim Kardashian. While he has performed internationally in recent years — including appearances in Mexico City as well as concerts in China and South Korea since 2024 — large-scale U.S. performances have been rare. His most recent appearance at SoFi Stadium came during the 2024 Rolling Loud event, where he appeared alongside Ty Dolla Sign for a listening session tied to their collaborative album Vultures 1.
The upcoming performance coincides with renewed attention surrounding Bully, which has faced multiple delays and is now expected to arrive later this month. Much of the project was reportedly created while West lived in relative isolation in Tokyo, who is said to have taken a” hands-on role” in producing much of the record himself.
The album rollout follows a period of controversy surrounding Ye. In January, he published a full-page statement in The Wall Street Journal addressing past antisemitic comments and other behavior that sparked backlash. In the message, he wrote: “It does not excuse what I did though. I am not a Nazi or an antisemite. I love Jewish people.” He also expressed regret toward Black supporters, writing, “I am so sorry to have let you down .. My words as a leader in my community have global impact and influence. In my mania, I lost complete sight of that. As I find my new baseline and new center through an effective regime of medication, therapy, exercise, and clean living, I have newfound, much-needed clarity. I am pouring my energy into positive, meaningful art: music, clothing, design, and other new ideas to help the world … I’m not asking for sympathy, or a free pass, though I aspire to earn your forgiveness. I write today simply to ask for your patience and understanding as I find my way home.”
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Harry Styles to perform double-duty as host, musical guest on ‘SNL’ this weekend
Harry Styles is heading back to Saturday Night Live on March 14, where he’ll once again perform double-duty as both host and musical guest of the episode.
The Grammy-winning artist previously handled double duty in 2019. Over the years, he’s also appeared on the show three times — once with One Direction, and once as a solo performer.
Styles’ upcoming appearance arrives just days after the March 6 release of his new album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.,” from which he is expected to perform. Styles recently introduced fans to the project with its lead single, “Aperture.” Beyond the studio, Styles has mapped out a major international tour in support of the record, including an extended run of 30 shows at Madison Square Garden.
Before Styles’s double-duty gig, SNL returned on Feb. 28 with host ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Connor Storrie and musical guest Mumford & Sons. On March 7, Ryan Gosling hosted for the fourth time, joined by musical guest Gorillaz, marking the group’s debut on the show.
Season 51 has already featured performances from artists such as A$AP Rocky, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, Lily Allen, and Cher, among others. Past hosts this season have included Bad Bunny and Ariana Grande.
Saturday Night Live airs live at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Harry Styles to perform double-duty as host, musical guest on ‘SNL’ this weekend
Harry Styles is heading back to Saturday Night Live on March 14, where he’ll once again perform double-duty as both host and musical guest of the episode.
The Grammy-winning artist previously handled double duty in 2019. Over the years, he’s also appeared on the show three times — once with One Direction, and once as a solo performer.
Styles’ upcoming appearance arrives just days after the March 6 release of his new album, “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.,” from which he is expected to perform. Styles recently introduced fans to the project with its lead single, “Aperture.” Beyond the studio, Styles has mapped out a major international tour in support of the record, including an extended run of 30 shows at Madison Square Garden.
Before Styles’s double-duty gig, SNL returned on Feb. 28 with host ‘Heated Rivalry’ star Connor Storrie and musical guest Mumford & Sons. On March 7, Ryan Gosling hosted for the fourth time, joined by musical guest Gorillaz, marking the group’s debut on the show.
Season 51 has already featured performances from artists such as A$AP Rocky, Doja Cat, Sabrina Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, Lily Allen, and Cher, among others. Past hosts this season have included Bad Bunny and Ariana Grande.
Saturday Night Live airs live at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
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Noah Kahan launches new era with “The Great Divide” and massive 2026 Stadium Tour
Noah Kahan has officially ushered in his next chapter with the release of his new single, “The Great Divide,” which also serves as the title track for his upcoming fourth studio album, The Great Divide, arriving April 24.
Produced by longtime collaborator Gabe Simon alongside Grammy-winner Aaron Dessner, The Great Divide was recorded across a secluded farm outside Nashville, Gold Pacific Studios in Nashville, and Dessner’s renowned Long Pond Studio in New York. The title track marks Kahan’s first new music since the breakout success of Stick Season (2022), the double-platinum album that featured the quadruple-platinum breakout hit “Stick Season.” Fans first heard Kahan perform “The Great Divide” during his 2024 We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour, where it quickly became a standout favorite.
Reflecting on the journey behind the album, Kahan shared, “The last five years have been the single most challenging, complicatedly beautiful, and life-altering of my career. I was somewhere I understood, and suddenly I was somewhere completely foreign. I was living in the opportunity I always wanted but felt disoriented and unsure of whether I deserved it. Writing for this album was a balancing act of trying to go back in time and move forward in the same moment. Songwriting has always been the way I reflect on my life, and I hope these songs show you a glimpse of what this journey has looked like.”
Alongside the release, Kahan announced a massive summer stadium run. The Great Divide Tour kicks off June 11 in Orlando and wraps Aug. 30 in Seattle, spanning 23 stadium dates across North America. Stops include high-profile venues such as Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, Citi Field, the Rose Bowl, Rogers Stadium in Toronto, and Coors Field in Denver, with Gigi Perez joining as support.
Sharing the news with fans, Kahan wrote: “I’m hitting the road this summer. Can’t wait to bring The Great Divide Tour to stadiums across North America! I’m also excited to have my friend Gigi Perez join me. You can check out Kahan HQ for more information and details I’m so grateful to continue the mission of The Busyhead Project with this tour. I can’t wait to see all your beautiful faces “
Due to overwhelming demand, additional dates were added in Boston, Chicago, Queens, Orlando, and Denver. Kahan will now headline a third night at Fenway Park on July 8, following his memorable two-night run there in 2024, along with second shows at Citi Field, Wrigley Field, the Kia Center, and Coors Field.
Stream the ‘The Great Divide’ single – HERE.
Presave ‘The Great Divide’ album – HERE.
For tour ticket info, head to Ticketmstaer.
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