In brief: Ego Nwodim to host 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards and more

Ego Nwodim has been tapped to host the 41st Film Independent Spirit Awards. The Saturday Night Live alum will host the awards show on Feb. 15, 2026. "No stage celebrates the incredible work of these visionary artists and independent creators everywhere quite like the Spirit Awards,” Nwodim said in a statement. “I can’t wait to join Film Independent for an afternoon of fun, laughs and a few surprises.” ...Sigourney Weaver is in talks to join a new action franchise. Deadline […]

December 10, 2025

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Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ lands on ‘Billboard’s’ year-end rock charts

Cover of Fleetwood Mac's 'Rumours' (Warner Records)Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours came out in 1977, but apparently it’s still as big a hit as ever.Billboard just came out with its 2025 year-end charts, and despite being almost 50 years old, Rumours lands at #3 on the Year-End Rock & Alternative Albums chart. It even made it on the Year-End Billboard 200 Albums chart at #25. Fleetwood Mac is at #11 on the Year-End Rock & Alternative Artists chart.The Year-End Rock & Alternative Albums chart also includes […]

December 10, 2025

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Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri tease ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ season 2

Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries star in 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' season 2. (Disney/David Bukach)It's time to set sail on season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.The second season of the Disney+ series based on Rick Riordan's beloved stories focuses on his book The Sea of Monsters. It finds Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) back at Camp Half-Blood one year later as his friendship with Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) is changing and Grover (Aryan Simhadri) has gone missing.ABC […]

December 10, 2025

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Pamela Anderson reveals she was ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson attend "The Naked Gun" New York Premiere on July 28, 2025 in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)Pamela Anderson is opening up about the romantic relationship she shared with Liam Neeson.The actress recently revealed that she and her Naked Gun co-star developed a private relationship following production of their summer box office hit."If you must know, Liam and I were romantically involved for a short while but only after we finished filming," she told People.Anderson […]

December 9, 2025

Music

Robert Plant and Saving Grace announce spring 2026 tour

Robert Plant performs with his band Saving Grace at Harrah's Resort Southern California on November 23, 2025 in Valley Center, California. (Photo by K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune via Getty Images)Robert Plant and his band Saving Grace, with Suzi Dian, are returning to the U.S. for a spring tour.After launching their first U.S. tour in October, the band has announced a new set of shows that begin March 14 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.The tour will also take them to […]

December 9, 2025

Music

Devo announces Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour dates

: (L-R) Bassist Gerald Casale, singer Mark Mothersbaugh, guitarist Josh Hager, and guitarist Bob Mothersbaugh of Devo perform at PNC Music Pavilion on October 24, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)Devo has announced some more shows for 2026.Prior to their already announced appearance at Coachella in April, the rockers are set to launch the Mutate, Don’t Stagnate tour on April 3 in Wheatland, California.In addition to the two Coachella shows, April 10 and 17, the tour […]

December 9, 2025

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First teaser for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ released

Artwork for Baz uhrmann's 'EPic: Elvis Presley in Concert'/(Sony Music Entertainment)We’re getting our first look at director Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley documentary, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, with the release of the first teaser trailer for the film.The doc features never-before-seen performances, unheard interview recordings and restored rarities from The King, including long-lost footage from his 1970s Las Vegas residency. The teaser gives fans a glimpse of some of that footage and teases what fans can expect from the documentary."In 1969, Elvis returned to the stage to begin a legendary […]

December 9, 2025

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Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ reaches new chart milestone

Single artwork of Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' (Sony Music)Wham!’s classic holiday tune "Last Christmas" has hit #2 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Holiday 100 this week, a new milestone for the track.The tune has now reached its highest-ever peak on the Billboard chart, and Wham!’s Andrew Ridgeley says he’s "delighted" with the news."Since its release over 40 years ago, 'Last Christmas' has established itself worldwide as one of the most cherished Christmas classics, beloved by all generations," said Ridgeley […]

December 9, 2025

Music

Connie Francis’ ‘Pretty Little Baby’ is TikTok’s top global song of the year

American pop singer Connie Francis, circa 1960. (Photo by Archive Photos/Getty Images)Connie Francis’ "Pretty Little Baby" was all over TikTok in 2025, and that earned her the #1 spot on two of TikTok’s year-end charts.The track, an obscure song from 1962, was named TikTok’s top global song of the year, as well as the top song in the U.S.The song was used over 28.4 million times in TikTok videos, translating to over 68.6 billion views. The popularity even prompted Francis to […]

December 9, 2025

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