‘Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard And Soft’ To Premiere At Westwood Village Theatre Before Venue’s Fall Renovations
Paramount’s James Cameron‑directed concert film "Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)" will premiere on May 6 at the historic Westwood Village Theatre, a 95‑year‑old landmark operated by the American Cinematheque. Dolby has upgraded the venue’s projection booth to deliver immersive 3D for the one‑night‑only event, which precedes the theater’s scheduled fall renovation. The film, directed by Eilish herself, captures her sold‑out world tour and will open nationwide on May 8. The premiere helps fund a 12‑month restoration of the iconic picture palace.
Taylor Swift Is Most-Streamed Artist Of All Time, Says Spotify; Bad Bunny, Drake Also Make Grade
Spotify marked its 20th anniversary by publishing its first ever all‑time most‑streamed rankings across music, podcasts and audiobooks. Taylor Swift emerged as the platform’s most‑streamed artist, while Bad Bunny’s 2022 album *Un Verano Sin Ti* claimed the top album spot and The Weeknd’s...
Not All About The Benjamins: Sean Combs’ $100M Defamation Suit Against NBCU Thrown Out
Sean “Diddy” Combs sued NBCUniversal for $100 million, claiming the Peacock documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” defamed him. On April 22, 2026, New York Supreme Court Justice Phaedra F. Perry‑Bond dismissed the case, finding no additional reputational harm because Combs’...
‘Michael’ Stars Explain Why Biopic Doesn’t Include Child Abuse Allegations: “There Could Be A Sequel”
The Antoine Fuqua‑directed biopic *Michael* chronicles Michael Jackson’s rise from the 1960s through 1988, deliberately sidestepping the child‑abuse allegations that surfaced in 1993. Colman Domingo and Nia Long explain the film’s focus on Jackson’s artistic development and hint at a possible sequel to...
Alicia Keys Joins ‘American Idol’ As Guest Mentor; Will Perform In Season Finale
Seventeen‑time Grammy winner Alicia Keys will appear as a guest mentor on the American Idol season finale, guiding the Top 3 contestants and performing twice to mark the 25th anniversary of her debut album Songs in A Minor. The three‑hour live event airs on...
Shania Twain Set As Host Of Academy Of Country Music Awards 2026 On Prime Video
Shania Twain will host the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards on May 17, 2026, marking her first time in the role. The ceremony will be held at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas and streamed live worldwide on...
Musician Morgan Wade Joins Paramount+’s ‘Dutton Ranch’
Country singer Morgan Wade joins Paramount+’s Yellowstone spinoff Dutton Ranch as Carol, a bartender in the Texas town of Rio Paloma. The nine‑part series, created by Chad Feehan and executive‑produced by Taylor Sheridan, premieres on May 15, 2026, following Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly)...
Matt Bomer Reveals He Recorded Songs With Diane Warren For A ‘Magic Mike XXL’ Tie-In EP
Actor Matt Bomer disclosed that he recorded an unreleased EP of songs for the 2015 film Magic Mike XXL, collaborating with legendary songwriter Diane Warren and producer Ludwig Göransson. The tracks include a cover of D’Angelo’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and...
Pedro Pascal On Why He Looked Like “Deer In The Headlights” During Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime
Pedro Pascal revealed he was unexpectedly pulled from his suite and onto the field during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show. Although he had volunteered for any backstage role, including serving coffee, he ended up dancing in the “La...
Lana Del Rey Releases James Bond’s ‘007: First Light’ Theme Song
Lana Del Rey has recorded the official theme song for IO Interactive’s James Bond video game 007: First Light, teaming up with veteran Bond composer David Arnold. The track will debut with the game’s title sequence on April 17 at 3 p.m. ET. The game, starring Patrick Gibson as a young...
Taylor Swift Leads American Music Awards Nominations Including For Artist Of The Year
Taylor Swift, the most awarded artist in American Music Awards history, has earned eight nominations for the 52nd ceremony, including Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Her album "The Life of a Showgirl"...
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026: Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Billy Idol, Luther Vandross, Celia Cruz, Wu-Tang...
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, featuring a mix of rock legends, metal icons, R&B stalwarts, and the first hip‑hop collective. Phil Collins becomes a two‑time inductee after his earlier Genesis honor, while Wu‑Tang Clan...
Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella Set Featured Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon & Will Ferrell Cameos
Sabrina Carpenter opened Coachella’s first weekend with a 20‑song set that interwove music and scripted skits featuring Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon, Will Ferrell, Corey Fogelmanis and a Samuel L. Jackson voice cameo. The performance began with a black‑and‑white pre‑recorded short starring...
Coachella 2026: How To Watch Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G & More
Coachella 2026 launches Friday, delivering two weekends of music at Indio’s Empire Polo Club. Headliners include Sabrina Carpenter on Friday, Justin Bieber on Saturday, and Karol G on Sunday, supported by a mix of pop, rock, EDM and Latin acts. All...
Afrika Bambaataa Dies: Hip-Hop Pioneer, Founder Of The Universal Zulu Nation Was 67
Hip‑hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, died at 67. He rose from 1970s Bronx block parties to global cultural influence, most famously with the 1982 electro‑funk anthem "Planet Rock." Bambaataa’s career included film appearances, collaborations with James Brown,...