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Netflix reveals casting for live-action ‘Scooby-Doo’ series

Mckenna Grace at the premiere for "Regretting You" at the Paramount Theatre. LOS ANGELES^ USA. October 20^ 2025

Netflix has officially introduced the core cast for its upcoming live-action take on Scooby-Doo, offering a fresh origin story for the beloved Mystery Inc. team. Leading the group will be Mckenna Grace portraying Daphne Blake, joined by Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley, Maxwell Jenkins as Fred Jones, and Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers.

The series revisits the gang’s earliest days, unfolding during their final summer at camp—long before they become the crime-solving unit fans know. At the center of the story is a mysterious Great Dane puppy, potentially tied to a supernatural incident, that draws the teens into their first major case. As they investigate, their partnership forms while hidden secrets begin to surface.

Netflix describes the show as a “modern reimagining of the iconic mystery-solving group of teens and their very special dog,” adding: “During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder,” and “Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.”

The project, ordered straight to series, is written and overseen by Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg, with Greg Berlanti among the executive producers through Berlanti Productions. Warner Bros. Television is producing.

This marks Netflix’s first live-action series based on the long-running franchise, which began with “Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” in 1969 and has since expanded across multiple animated series, films, and earlier live-action movies.

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Hulu’s ‘Paradise’ set to conclude with planned third season

Sterling K. Brown^ Julianne Nicholson at the 'Paradise' Season 2 Premiere at the Paramount Studios on February 18^ 2026 in Los Angeles^ CA

Paradise has officially been renewed for a third season on Hulu, with the upcoming installment expected to bring the post-apocalyptic drama to a close.

Led by Sterling K. Brown, the series centers on a group of survivors living in a technologically advanced underground bunker in Colorado after a devastating global event nearly wipes out humanity. Brown plays Xavier Collins, a Secret Service agent navigating life in the bunker while grappling with loss and uncertainty.

Season 2, currently streaming, follows Xavier as he ventures beyond the bunker in search of his wife, Teri, discovering how others have managed to survive in the years since the catastrophe. At the same time, tensions rise as the bunker as residents deal with lingering fallout and uncover hidden truths about the facility’s origins. The ensemble cast includes Julianne Nicholson, Nicole Brydon Bloom, and Krys Marshall, alongside additions like Shailene Woodley and Thomas Doherty in Season 2.

Although the renewal is welcome news for fans, the story has long been mapped out as a three-season arc. Creator Dan Fogelman has indicated the narrative is already fully outlined, promising a conclusion where “Everybody gets their due.” He also hinted that deeper character backstories — including Robinson’s — will be explored before the series wraps.

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Ella Langley’s album ‘Dandelion’ debuts at No. 1, as “Choosin’ Texas” continues to top the Billboard 100

Ella Langley at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre LOS ANGELES^ CA - MARCH 26^ 2026

Ella Langley is having a career-defining week, with her second album Dandelion opening at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The project not only marks her first chart-topping album, but also delivers the biggest week of 2026 for any female artist—and the strongest showing for a country album by a woman in two years.

Dandelion earned 169,000 equivalent album units in its first week, according to Luminate, and helped propel Langley to No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 for the first time. With that achievement, she joins a short list of superstars—Taylor Swift, Adele, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, and Olivia Rodrigo—who have led the Artist 100, Hot 100, and Billboard 200 simultaneously.

At the same time, her hit single “Choosin’ Texas” continues its remarkable run, holding the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a seventh week while leading the Hot Country Songs chart for 21 weeks. With both an album and single atop the charts, Langley becomes just the second woman in country music to achieve the feat—and the first to do it with entirely new material.

The success doesn’t stop there. Another standout track from Dandelion, “Be Her,” has climbed to No. 4 on the Hot 100 and sits at No. 2 on Hot Country Songs, giving Langley two songs in the Top 5 simultaneously—a first for a female country artist. She’s also made history by dominating streaming and airplay, becoming the first woman to hold the top two spots on the Streaming Songs chart with country tracks and placing two solo songs in the Top 10 on Country Airplay at the same time.

The album’s reach is extensive, landing 15 tracks on the Hot 100, all anchored by “Choosin’ Texas.” Langley also co-wrote and co-produced both that single and “Be Her,” further highlighting her creative control over the project. Dandelion was executive-produced alongside Miranda Lambert and Ben West.

Beyond the charts, Langley has leaned into strong visual storytelling. Her extended video for “Choosin’ Texas” celebrates Lone Star culture, featuring appearances from Luke Grimes, Ava Phillippe, Miranda Lambert, and Kaitlin Butts. Set in a lively honky-tonk, the video blends rodeo influences, dance, and live music to capture an authentic Texas atmosphere. See the video for “Choosin’ Texas” – HERE.

Langley also recently joined Morgan Wallen on his Still The Problem Tour, surprising fans in Alabama with a hometown appearance at Bryant-Denny Stadium, where the pair debuted their new collab, “I Can’t Love You Anymore.”  Morgan told the crowd: “Ella wrote this song and sent it to me about a month ago, and I loved it.”

Looking ahead, Langley is set to launch her first headlining arena trek, The Dandelion Tour, beginning May 7 in Toledo, Ohio, and wrapping August 15 in Fort Worth, Texas. She’ll also continue touring with Wallen and make major festival appearances, including her debut at Stagecoach Festival.

Stream ‘Dandelion’ – HERE.

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Madonna shares ‘I Feel So Free’ from upcoming ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II’ release

Madonna attends the 2018 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit Gala on May 7^ 2018 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York^ New York^ USA

Madonna has released the song “I Feel So Free” from her forthcoming album ‘Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II’ (aka “Confessions II”), arriving July 3rd.

The song’s release comes fresh off Madonna’s surprise appearance during Sabrina Carpenter’s headlining Coachella set on April 17.

As previously announced, Confessions II serves as a long-awaited follow-up to Madonnas’ 2005 hit album Confessions on a Dance Floor, marking her first full-length release in seven years (since 2019’s Madame X).  Madonna revealed the album alongside striking cover art featuring her posed atop purple speakers in coordinated lingerie, her face partially obscured by sheer pink fabric. The announcement follows her recent return to Warner Records, nearly 20 years after leaving the label—a reunion she previously described as a full-circle moment in her career.

The new project reunites Madonna with producer Stuart Price, who helped shape the sound of the original record, known for tracks like “Hung Up,” “Sorry,” and “Jump.” The album will be available across multiple formats, including vinyl, CD, and cassette. In announcing the project, Madonna emphasized the deeper meaning behind dance music, quoting lyrics from her upcoming song “One Step Away”: “People think that dance music is superficial, but they’ve got it all wrong. The dance floor is not just a place, it’s a threshold: A ritualistic space where movement replaces language.”

She expanded on that idea in a statement, describing the creative vision she shared with Price: “We must dance, celebrate, and pray with our bodies. These are things that we’ve been doing for thousands of years — they really are spiritual practices. After all, the dance floor is a ritualistic space. It’s a place where you connect—with your wounds, with your fragility. To rave is an art. It’s about pushing your limits and connecting to a community of like-minded people. Sound, light, and vibration/ Reshape our perceptions/ Pulling us into a trance-like state. The repetition of the bass, we don’t just hear it but we feel it. Altering our consciousness and dissolving ego and time.”

See the official visualizer for ‘I Feel So Free’- HERE.

Preorder ‘Confessions II’ – HERE.

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Riley Green shares new song ‘My Way’ amid acting debut on CBS’s ‘Marshals’

Riley Green performs in Hollywood^ Florida on November 14^ 2024. The performance was part of Audacy’s Stars and Strings benefit concert.

Country artist Riley Green is branching into acting with a role in CBS’s Western drama Marshals, while also contributing new music to the series. His self-written track “My Way,” produced by Dann Huff, will be featured in the show and performed on-screen during the April 26 episode.

Green previously previewed “My Way” during recent performances in Australia, including stops in Sydney and Melbourne as well as the CMC Rocks festival.  He made his first appearance on the April 19 episode of the series portraying Garrett, a former Navy SEAL and past teammate of Kayce Dutton and Pete Calvin. His character arrives in Montana seeking closure from his past, turning to old allies for support.

Marshals centers on Luke Grimes returning as Kayce Dutton, who leaves the Yellowstone Ranch behind to join a specialized unit of U.S. Marshals. Drawing on his background as both a cowboy and Navy SEAL, Kayce works to combat crime across Montana while grappling with the emotional strain of the job and his responsibilities at home. The team includes Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos) and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means). Key figures in Kayce’s personal life—his son Tate (Brecken Merrill) and trusted allies Mo (Mo Brings Plenty) and Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham)—remain central to his story.

The drama follows Kayce as he “leaves Yellowstone Ranch to join U.S. Marshals, using his cowboy and military skills to fight crime in Montana while dealing with family ties and the mental toll of law enforcement.” The show premiered to strong numbers, drawing more than 20 million viewers across platforms.

Outside of television, Green is currently on his Cowboy As It Gets Tour, which kicked off with sold-out shows in Australia. The run continues across the U.S. through the summer, highlighted by a sold-out headlining date at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and an upcoming appearance at the Stagecoach Festival.

Stream ‘My Way’ – HERE.

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Hulu orders ‘The X-Files’ reboot from Ryan Coogler, starring Danielle Deadwyler

Danielle Deadwyler at the Vanity Fair Party. Los Angeles^ CA. 02MAR2025

Hulu is moving forward with a fresh chapter of The X-Files, officially granting a pilot order to a reboot spearheaded by Ryan Coogler. The filmmaker will write and direct the episode, with Danielle Deadwyler tapped as one of the two central FBI agents.

The original The X-Files debuted on Fox in 1993, running nine seasons and spawning two feature films before a brief revival in 2016. The series starred Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny as FBI agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder, investigating paranormal mysteries.

The updated series centers on “Two highly decorated but vastly different FBI agents form an unlikely bond when they are assigned to a long-shuttered division devoted to cases involving unexplained phenomena.” While the premise echoes the original’s paranormal investigations, the new version is expected to reflect a contemporary lens.

Behind the scenes, Jennifer Yale has joined as showrunner and executive producer. Original creator Chris Carter will serve as a non-writing executive producer alongside Coogler and his Proximity Media partners, Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler. Simone Harris is co-executive producing, with casting led by Francine Maisler.

The project has been in development for roughly three years and falls under Coogler’s overall television deal with Disney, the parent company of Hulu and 20th Television. Coogler later confirmed his involvement, sharing, “I’ve been excited about that for a long time, and I’m fired up to get back to it. Some of those episodes, if we do our jobs right, will be really f*cking scary. We’re gonna try to make something really great and really be something for the real X-Files fans, and maybe find some new ones.”

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Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14yo girl whose remains were found in his car

D4vd (David Anthony Burke) at the 2023 Streamy Awards - Arrivals at the Century Plaza Hotel on August 27^ 2023 in Century City^ CA

Alt-pop artist D4vd has been formally charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered remains were discovered inside his impounded Tesla in Los Angeles, authorities announced on Monday.

The 21-year-old musician, whose legal name is David Burke, was arrested last week following a lengthy investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez and is currently being held without bail. Prosecutors allege that Burke not only killed the teen but also engaged in unlawful sexual conduct with her when she was under 14, and later mutilated her body. The case had been under review by a grand jury, and authorities spent months gathering forensic and digital evidence before filing charges. Prosecutors have not yet decided whether they will seek the death penalty.

According to investigators, Rivas Hernandez — who had previously been reported missing after running away at 13 — was last seen alive on April 23, 2025, when she arrived at Burke’s Hollywood Hills residence. She was not heard from again. Months later, in September, police made a gruesome discovery at a Hollywood tow yard after being called to investigate a strong odor coming from a vehicle. Inside Burke’s abandoned Tesla, officers found her decomposed remains, which had been placed in separate bags.

Authorities believe she had been dead for weeks before the body was found, which occurred just one day after what would have been her 15th birthday. While the exact cause of death has not been publicly released, officials confirmed that the findings of the medical examiner remain sealed.

Prosecutors say the case includes several aggravating factors that could elevate the punishment to life without parole or even the death penalty. These include allegations that the killing was carried out for financial gain, involved lying in wait, and was intended to silence a witness — as the victim was allegedly connected to the sexual abuse charges. District Attorney Nathan Hochman said during a press briefing that “there is physical evidence and there is forensic and digital evidence that we intend to present in court to prove these charges beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Police also revealed that the investigation uncovered evidence suggesting Burke had been in a sexual relationship with the victim while she was a minor. Officials defended the pace and secrecy of the investigation, emphasizing the need for precision over speculation. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said: “My duty is not to fuel speculation. It’s to deliver justice, and that requires patience and discipline on everybody’s part. This investigation was driven by a single purpose — to secure justice for Celeste Rivas and for those who loved her.”

Burke’s legal team has strongly denied the allegations. His attorneys said: “Let us be clear — the actual evidence in this case will show that David Burke did not murder Celeste Rivas Hernandez and he was not the cause of her death. We will vigorously defend David’s innocence.”

Before his arrest, D4vd had continued touring despite early scrutiny but later canceled remaining performances as the investigation intensified. Known for his breakout success on TikTok and hits like “Romantic Homicide,” the singer had quickly risen in popularity before becoming the focus of this high-profile criminal case.

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The Kid Laroi gearing up to launch 2026 ‘A Perfect World Tour’

The Kid Laroi at the The Hunger Games - The Ballad Of Songbirds Snakes LA Premiere at the TCL Chinese Theater IMAX on November 13^ 2023 in Los Angeles^ CA

The Kid LAROI is detailing his upcoming A Perfect World Tour, a global run produced by Live Nation that will take him across North America and Europe throughout 2026.

The tour begins April 27 in Fort Lauderdale and travels through major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Toronto, and Houston before wrapping its North American leg on June 11 in Las Vegas. After a short break, LAROI will resume touring in the fall, launching a European and UK stretch on October 27 with performances in cities such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Prague, where the tour concludes on November 17. American artist Tommy Richman will join as direct support for all North American dates, while European opening acts are still to be announced.

The tour supports LAROI’s latest album, Before I Forget, released January 9 via Columbia Records. The 15-track project debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 with 41,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including over 30 million streams, earning him another top-10 placement.

For ticket info, head  HERE.

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Michael Fassbender to portray matriarch in Netflix’s ‘Kennedy’ series

Michael Fassbender attends the premiere of 'The Light Between Oceans' during the 73rd Venice Film Festival on September 1^ 2016 in Venice^ Italy.

Michael Fassbender is set to take on the role of Joseph “Joe” Kennedy Sr. in Kennedy, an upcoming drama series from Netflix that will dive into the origins of one of America’s most storied families.

The streamer posted on X: “Michael Fassbender will star as Joe Kennedy Sr. in KENNEDY — a new series tracing the lives, loves, rivalries, and tragedies of the most iconic dynasty in modern history. Beginning in the 1930s, the first season charts the improbable ascent of Joe and Rose Kennedy and their nine children.”

Created by Sam Shaw and backed by Chernin Entertainment, the show will chronicle the Kennedys’ rise during the 1930s, focusing on their relationships, ambitions, and internal conflicts. The first season centers on Joe and his wife Rose as they build their legacy while raising their nine children—including a young John F Kennedy, portrayed as a rebellious figure trying to step out from his older brother’s shadow. Laura Donnelly will play Joe’s wife Rose and mother of their nine children.

Netflix said in a statement that “the new drama series, now in production, explores the lives, loves, rivalries and tragedies that shaped the most iconic dynasty in modern history.” The project draws inspiration from JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917–1956, the acclaimed biography by Fredrik Logevall, offering a deeper, more personal look at the family behind their larger-than-life public image.

Shaw emphasized the balance between myth and reality in the story, saying, “The story of the Kennedys is the closest we have to American mythology — somewhere between Shakespeare and The Bold and the Beautiful,” adding that the source material uncovers the emotional struggles and complexities beneath that legend.

Acclaimed director Thomas Vinterberg, known for Another Round, is attached to helm the series, which is planned as an ongoing production. With a strong creative team and a focus on both personal drama and historical context, Kennedy aims to present a layered portrait of a family whose influence continues to shape American culture and politics.

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See the trailer for ‘Fuze’ starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James

Aaron Taylor Johnson attends the Madrid photocall for "ACQUA DI GIO" By Giorgio Armani at Matadero Madrid on March 07^ 2024 in Madrid^ Spain.

The first trailer for Fuze previews a tense race against time as authorities scramble to respond after a World War II bomb is uncovered beneath a construction site in modern-day London. The discovery forces officials to evacuate a large section of the city while bomb disposal teams work to secure the dangerous device.

In the film, Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays a bomb disposal expert attempting to prevent catastrophe as the crisis unfolds. But the widespread confusion also creates the perfect distraction for a carefully planned robbery. As emergency crews clear the area and panic spreads, a criminal operation quietly begins to take shape. Theo James and Sam Worthington appear to be connected to the elaborate scheme, which uses the evacuation as cover for the high-risk heist. The ensemble cast also includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Saffron Hocking and Elham Ehsas.

The film’s official description reads: “Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation. Amid the escalating tension and chaos, a daring criminal operation is set in motion—one that uses the evacuation as cover for a meticulously planned heist. As authorities race against time to contain the crisis, alliances blur, and moral boundaries are crossed, the film deftly propels audiences through a series of calculated twists, delivering a wildly entertaining ride.”

The thriller is directed by David Mackenzie, known for Hell or High Water and Outlaw King, marking a reunion with Taylor-Johnson following their previous collaboration. Written by Ben Hopkins, the movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and will open in North American theaters on April 24.

See the trailer for Fuze – HERE.

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