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New version of ‘The Traitors’ featuring civilians headed to NBC

Alan Cumming in 'The Traitors' season 3. (Euan Cherry/Peacock)A new version of The Traitors is on its way.NBC has announced that an all-new civilian-only version of the Peacock reality competition show is headed to the network.Instead of having celebrities and socialites compete for the top prize, everyday people are invited to apply for the game of strategy.The Emmy-winning host of The Traitors, Alan Cumming, will also host this version of the show. He'll invite the group of civilians to his castle in the Scottish Highlands and […]

August 15, 2025

Music

Neil Young boycotting Facebook following report on Meta’s policy regarding chatbots, children

Neil Young during day four of Glastonbury festival 2025 at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 28, 2025 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Samir Hussein/WireImage)Neil Young is taking a stand against Meta's use of artificial intelligence when it comes to children.A post on Young’s Facebook page announced that he would no longer be using the social media platform, an apparent response to a Reuters article that revealed details of an internal Meta Platforms document that noted Meta’s chatbot functions were allowed […]

August 15, 2025

Music

38 Special releases ‘Slightly Controversial’ new single, featuring Train

Cover of 38 Special's 'Milestone'/38 Special Records38 Special is sharing another preview of their upcoming album, Milestone, due out Sept. 19.The band, best known for songs like "Hold on Loosely" and "Caught up in You," just dropped the new single, "Slightly Controversial," featuring a guest appearance by the band Train. It is the second song they've released from the album following "All I Haven't Said.""This song is wrapped around a mystery woman who’s been through a few things in her life," frontman […]

August 15, 2025

Music

On This Day, Aug. 15, 1991: Paul Simon headlines a free concert at New York’s Central Park

On This Day, Aug. 15, 1991…Paul Simon headlined a free concert at New York’s Central Park, as part of his Born at the Right Time tour.The concert, attended by an estimated 48,500 people, aired live on HBO.Simon’s set included solo songs like “Kodachrome,” “Me and Julio Down by the School Yard,” “Graceland,” “Still Crazy After All These Years” and more, with his performance of “You Can Call Me Al,” featuring a guest appearance by comedian Chevy Chase.He also performed several […]

August 15, 2025

Entertainment

Watch Halsey in her movie acting debut ‘Americana,’ in theaters Friday

Sydney Sweeney, Halsey, Paul Water Hauser in 'Americana' (Lionsgate)At long last we can watch Halsey's acting debut, which she filmed 3 1/2 years ago.The black comedy, Americana, hits theaters on Friday. It finds Halsey playing single mom Mandy, who's one of several people trying to steal a valuable Native American artifact. Her co-stars include Sydney Sweeney, Paul Walter Hauser and Eric Dane.Halsey writes on Instagram that making the film was "an absolute honor," adding, "This film represents such a memorable time […]

August 15, 2025

Music

Stephen Bishop has his fans in mind with final album, ‘THIMK’

Cover of Stephen Bishop's 'THIMK'/Life's a Bish RecordsStephen Bishop, best known for such songs as "On and On" and the Tootsie theme "It Might Be You," is set to release his 20th and final album, THIMK, on Friday. The 73-year-old musician tells ABC Audio his decision to retire was a personal one."My wife just had a baby last year," he says. "I didn't get to spend much time with my dad when I was a kid, so I want to spend […]

August 15, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘Thunderbolts*’ gets Disney+ premiere date and more

Get ready for more Landman. Season 2 of the hit Billy Bob Thornton drama returns to Paramount+ Nov. 16. Season 1 of the series, from Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan, was the most-watched original show for the streamer ...Paramount+ also announced the return of another Taylor Sheridan production: Mayor of Kingstown. Season 4 of the series, starring Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco, premieres Oct. 26 ...Marvel’s Thunderbolts* is coming to streaming Aug. 27 on Disney+. The movie, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour, was a critical success when it was released earlier this year. Disney is the parent company […]

August 15, 2025

Entertainment

Michael Jai White, wife Gillian White talk working together on ‘Trouble Man’: ‘We’re a team’

Samuel Goldwyn FilmsBehind every good man is a good woman — just ask Michael Jai White. He wrote, produced and starred in the new movie Trouble Man, but not without his wife’s feedback. Gillian White tells ABC Audio she had a lot of input before the release."He talks to me about so many aspects of the film and asks for my advice or my ideas or anything that I can help with,” she says. "I think he thinks I'm a […]

August 15, 2025

Entertainment

‘Are You My First?’ hosts Kaitlyn Bristowe, Colton Underwood dish on new Hulu dating show

Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe hosting 'Are You My First?' (Disney/Jeff Daly)There's a brand-new reality TV show headed to Hulu, and it's all about helping virgins find "the one."Bachelor Nation alums Kaitlyn Bristowe and Colton Underwood are the hosts of Are You My First?, a reality dating show centered around helping single virgins find love. When Bristowe first heard the premise, she told ABC Audio her first thought was, "Why me?""Why me with virgins?" she said, before expressing how excited she was by the idea. […]

August 15, 2025