Russell Dickerson Dishes on How His Viral TikTok Dance Came to Be | iHeartRadio Music Awards
At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, country singer Russell Dickerson explained how a tongue‑in‑cheek TikTok dance sparked a viral phenomenon and reinforced his latest single’s momentum. Dickerson said he filmed himself doing “every stupid dance move” in a hotel gym as a satire of the industry’s reliance on choreographed hits. The clip, edited by his video team, exploded to 1‑3 million views within a day, turning the “anti‑TikTok” routine into a cultural meme. He also noted that his single “Happened to Me” has become one of country radio’s biggest chart‑toppers, eclipsing even his own recent releases. “It’s literally the most stupid…the anti‑TikTok dance,” he joked, adding gratitude to fans for keeping the song alive. He teased upcoming pop and hip‑hop collaborations, referenced a recent Jonas Brothers partnership, and highlighted a summer EP titled “Worth Your Wild.” The episode underscores how spontaneous social‑media content can amplify a song’s reach, while Dickerson’s genre‑blending hints signal a broader push for country artists into mainstream pop markets, bolstering ticket sales for his high‑profile summer tour.
Kylie Cantrall Single "Carrie Bradshaw" Dropping Soon & Talks Debut Album | iHeartRadio Music Awards
At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, emerging pop singer Kylie Cantrall announced that she is finalizing her debut album and that her first single, “Carrie Bradshaw,” will drop next month. Cantrall described the track as a love‑letter to the iconic Sex and...
'Grey’s Anatomy' Will Say Goodbye to Two Core Cast Members in Season Finale | THR News
The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver will depart Grey’s Anatomy in the season‑22 finale airing May 7 on ABC, with the episode streaming on Hulu the following day. McKidd, who joined in 2008 and has directed 48...
Stephen Colbert Co-Writing New 'Lord of the Rings' Movie | THR News
Stephen Colbert, the former host of CBS’s The Late Show, announced that he will co‑write the next installment of the Lord of the Rings franchise. The project, revealed on social media alongside director Peter Jackson, marks the comedian’s first foray...
'Harry Potter' TV Series First Look, Trailer Coming Wednesday | THR News
The Hollywood Reporter released the first official still from HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series, showing a young Harry, played by Dominic Mclofflin, walking toward a snow‑covered Quidditch pitch in a Gryffindor cloak. The post also confirmed that a teaser trailer...
Halle Bailey & Regé-Jean Page on Filming in Tuscany, Their Favorite Travel Destinations & More
In a candid behind‑the‑scenes interview filmed on the set of their Hollywood Reporter cover shoot, Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page discuss how shooting in Tuscany reshaped their approach to travel and adventure. Both actors stress the value of spontaneous decisions—Bailey likens her character’s...
#LisaKudrow on How #TheComeback Has Chronicled Two Decades of the Television Industry #shorts
Lisa Kudrow reflects on how her HBO series “The Comeback” unintentionally documented two decades of seismic shifts in television production. She notes the first season’s satire of reality‑TV’s rise, which sparked industry fears that scripted writers would become obsolete as...
Kaouther Ben Hania Says Her Film's Lead Actor Is Absent Due to Trump's Palestinian Ban | Oscars 2026
At the 2026 Oscars, Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania accepted a nomination for her documentary while drawing attention to a geopolitical controversy: her film’s lead actor, a Palestinian, could not attend because a travel ban instituted under former President Donald...
'Reminders of Him' Cast & Author Colleen Hoover Break Down the Emotional Book Adaptation | THR News
Colleen Hoover’s bestseller "Reminders of Him" is being transformed into a feature film, with The Hollywood Reporter interviewing the author and principal cast members. The adaptation stars Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford, and emphasizes...
Billie Eilish in Talks to Make Movie Debut in Sarah Polley's 'The Bell Jar' | THR News
Music icon Billie Eilish is in negotiations to make her feature‑film acting debut in Sarah Polley’s adaptation of Sylvia Plath’s 1963 novel The Bell Jar. Polley, who earned an Oscar for the screenplay of Women Talking, is writing and directing the project. The...
Conan O'Brien Breaks Down His 2026 Oscars Prep: Goals for the Night, Biggest Fears & More
Conan O'Brien gives fans a rare glimpse into the exhaustive preparation behind his role as host of the 2026 Academy Awards. From constructing a replica Dolby Theatre in his basement to hiring look‑alikes of stars like Michael B. Jordan, he treats...
HBO Max & Paramount+ to Combine Into One Streaming Service | THR News
HBO Max and Paramount+ will merge into a single streaming platform once Paramount Skydance finalizes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined service would immediately command over 200 million direct‑to‑consumer subscribers. Executives say the consolidation is designed to create a...