Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson & Chris Stapleton Lead ACM Awards Nominations
The Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for its 61st ceremony, set to stream live on Prime Video and Amazon Music platforms on May 17. Female artists dominate the field, with Megan Moroney leading at nine nominations and Miranda Lambert close behind with eight. Veteran male performers such as Chris Stapleton and Luke Combs also feature prominently, while a slate of newcomers—including 49 Winchester and Avery Anna—make their first appearance. The broadcast will showcase performances from top country acts and will be accessible in over 240 countries.
Celine Dion Adds Six Dates To Paris Concert Season
Celine Dion has added six additional concerts to her Paris comeback season, expanding the schedule to September 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 17. The shows will be held at the 40,000‑seat Paris La Défense Arena, joining ten previously announced dates. Pre‑sales opened on Tuesday and attracted more...
Lady Gaga Cancels Final Montreal Show Due To Respiratory Infection: “Absolutely Heartbroken And So Sorry”
Lady Gaga canceled her final Montreal concert at the Bell Centre after her doctor warned against performing due to a worsening respiratory infection. She announced the cancellation on Instagram just hours before the show was set to begin. The tour will...
Ashlee Simpson “Would Definitely” Return To ‘SNL’ After 2004 Lip-Syncing Scandal: “Something I Can Laugh About”
Ashlee Simpson reflected on her infamous 2004 Saturday Night Live lip‑sync mishap, saying she can now laugh about the episode that once sparked accusations of fraud. The controversy erupted when a pre‑recorded vocal track played twice, exposing her vocal‑cord inflammation....
Sara Bareilles Signs With CAA
Grammy‑winning singer‑songwriter Sara Bareilles has signed with talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). The deal adds a multi‑award‑nominated composer, performer and producer whose catalog includes over three million albums, 15 million singles and 3.5 billion global streams. Bareilles is currently developing a musical adaptation...
Katey Sagal & Kurt Sutter Set ‘Khorus Harmonia’ & Give ‘SOA’ Fans Hope For That Biker Prequel Tale
Katey Sagal and Kurt Sutter have launched Khorus Harmonia, a limited‑run choral concert at Hollywood’s Hudson Theatres from April 22 to May 2. The 66‑minute show blends a twelve‑voice choir, multimedia visuals and brief poetic interludes, with all ticket proceeds supporting the...
Blackpink’s Lisa Announces Las Vegas Residency ‘Viva La Lisa’
Blackpink’s Lisa announced a four‑night Las Vegas residency, Viva La Lisa, at Caesars Palace’s Colosseum in November 2026, making her the first K‑pop artist to secure a Vegas residency. The performances are slated for November 13‑14 and 27‑28, following her solo album Alter Ego, which debuted at...
Judd Apatow To Produce Utopia Documentary ‘The Way I Was Made’ About Founder Of Indie Band Eels
Three‑time Emmy winner Judd Apatow is joining Utopia Originals to produce a documentary titled “The Way I Was Made: The Story of a Man Called E,” chronicling Mark Oliver Everett, the founder of indie‑rock band Eels. Directed by music‑video veteran...
Dash Crofts Dies: Seals & Crofts Singer-Songwriter Behind “Diamond Girl”, “Summer Breeze” & More Was 85
Dash Crofts, half of the soft‑rock duo Seals & Crofts, died at 85, with the news confirmed on March 26, 2026. The pair’s hallmark hits—including “Summer Breeze,” “Diamond Girl,” and “Get Closer”—each reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the early 1970s. Their albums earned four...
Paris Jackson Doesn’t Get “How The Motion Picture Industry Works,” MJ Estate Declares Over ‘Michael’ Biopic Costs & Reshoot Questions
Paris Jackson and her lawyers are challenging the Michael Jackson estate’s handling of the upcoming biopic *Michael*, alleging costly reshoots tied to a 1994 settlement that bars depiction of Jordan Chandler’s relationship with her father. The estate, led by co‑executors...
Is Céline Dion About To Announce Paris Concert Dates? Speculation Rife As Posters Bearing Hit Song Titles Appear On Streets...
Céline Dion may soon announce a series of Paris shows after a mysterious poster campaign featuring her hit song titles appeared throughout the city. Canadian outlet La Presse reported that the singer could stage two concerts per week at the 40,000‑seat Paris La Défense...
Alicia Keys & Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean Join ‘Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story’ As EPs
Grammy‑winning artists Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz have joined the documentary Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story as executive producers. The film, directed by Yemi Bamiro, recently won the Audience Award for Best British Discovery at the BFI London...
K-Pop’s BTS Sets Late-Night Return With Back-To-Back ‘Tonight Show’ Episodes
BTS will make its first U.S. late‑night appearance since completing mandatory military service, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 25 and 26. The back‑to‑back episodes will include an in‑studio interview and a live performance each night,...
Boy George Tells Chappell Roan To “Own Your Fame” After Moment With Photographers “Harassing” Her
Pop icon Boy George publicly advised rising singer Chappell Roan to "own your fame" after she confronted a group of paparazzi in Paris. The incident, captured on a viral video, shows Roan demanding photographers stop harassing her. Boy George, drawing on his decades‑long...
‘We Are The Shaggs’ Review: Ken Kwapis’ Endearing Doc Tells The Strange True Story Behind The Best “Worst Album” Ever...
Ken Kwapis’s new documentary *We Are the Shaggs* premiered at SXSW, chronicling the bizarre rise of the 1960s all‑girl band formed by the Wiggin sisters under their father’s obsessive direction. The film details how their sole album, *Philosophy of the...
Zara Larsson On Rumors She Was Offered To Replace Camila Cabello After Fifth Harmony Exit: “I Don’t Do Groups”
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson recently addressed rumors that she was approached to replace Camila Cabello in Fifth Harmony. In a Spotify Live Room interview she emphatically said she does not do groups and denied any formal offer. Larsson praised girl groups and...
Smooth Criminal? Michael Jackson Estate Civil War Sees Paris Jackson Rip Executors Over “Self-Interested Gifts” & Big Unauthorized Payouts
Paris Jackson has filed a lawsuit against Michael Jackson estate co‑executors John Branca and John McClain, alleging $600,000 in unauthorized bonuses, premium payments, and personal gifts that violate probate rules. The filing, submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, precedes...
Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Sets Early Screenings Two Days Before Wide Release
Lionsgate announced that its Michael Jackson biopic Michael will hold limited early‑access screenings in IMAX and other premium formats on Wednesday, April 22, two days before its wide release on Friday. Tickets for the one‑night‑only events go on sale March 11 at 9 a.m. PT/...
Bon Jovi Movie About Early Years Of Iconic Rock Band Set At Universal
Universal Pictures has green‑lit a definitive biopic chronicling the formative years of Bon Jovi, the New Jersey rock quartet that sold over 130 million albums. The project, backed by the studio’s experience with music biopics like Straight Outta Compton, will feature Jon Bon Jovi’s direct...
2026 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Oscars, Guilds, Tonys & More
Deadline’s 2026 Awards Season Calendar outlines key dates for major film, television, music, and theater honors through September 2026, with the Academy Awards slated for March 15 and the Tony Awards on June 7. The schedule also notes shifts such...
Oscars Performances: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trio To Sing ‘Golden’; Miles Caton, Shaboozey & More Set For ‘Sinners’ Homage
The 98th Academy Awards will spotlight two on‑stage musical performances that showcase the Original Song nominees. The K‑Pop Demon Hunters trio—Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami—will perform the hit “Golden,” blending traditional Korean instruments and dance. A separate tribute to...