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Stephen Colbert to write next ‘Lord of the Rings’ film after ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

A photo of Stephen Colbert during 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' July 17, 2025, show. (Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images)Stephen Colbert's next gig after late night will take him to The Shire.The comedian will write the screenplay for a brand-new The Lord of the Rings movie for Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema. This new film has the working title of The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past. It will be penned by Colbert, Philippa Boyens […]

March 25, 2026

Music

Todd Rundgren announces summer tour

: Todd Rundgren performs onstage during a concert at Cosmopolite Scene on November 05, 2025 in Oslo, Norway. (Photo by Per Ole Hagen/Getty Images)Todd Rundgren is hitting the road this summer.The rocker has announced dates for the Damned If I Do Tour, which kicks off June 11 in St. Charles, Illinois. The trek will have Rundgren playing 23 cities, including Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale and Washington, D.C., before wrapping July 19 in Beverly, Massachusetts.Tickets go on sale to the general public […]

March 25, 2026

Music

On This Day, March 25, 2001: Bob Dylan wins an Academy Award

On This Day, March 25, 2001 …Bob Dylan won an Academy Award for best original song for “Things Have Changed,” from the Michael Douglas/Tobey Maguire movie Wonder Boys.The category also featured songs from Sting, Björk, Randy Newman and others.Dylan was not at the ceremony to accept the award in person as he was in Australia on tour. A recording of him and his band performing the song in Sydney was included in the Oscars telecast via satellite. He also gave […]

March 25, 2026

Music

‘Wild Thing,’ ‘Angel of the Morning’ songwriter Chip Taylor dead at 86

Singer/songwriter Chip Taylor onstage during An Evening With Chip Taylor at The GRAMMY Museum on August 20, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mark Sullivan/Getty Images)Chip Taylor, songwriter of such hits as “Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning,” has died at the age of 86. The news was confirmed in a post on his official Facebook page.“Hi all - we are sad to tell you that Chip passed away last night. His last days were peaceful,” read the post […]

March 25, 2026

Entertainment

In brief: ‘For All Mankind’ renewed for sixth, final season and more

For All Mankind has been renewed for a sixth and final season on Apple TV. This announcement comes just ahead of the season 5 debut, which premieres on Friday. A new episode of the fifth season will debut weekly until the May 29 finale. A spinoff called Star City then makes its debut on the same date. "Getting to explore the For All Mankind universe over six seasons has been an amazing privilege, and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity […]

March 25, 2026 1

Entertainment

Miley Cyrus says ‘Hannah Montana’ special is ‘just a celebration’: “It’s all joy”

Miley Cyrus attends the premiere of the 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' (Disney/Frank Micelotta)The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It features Miley Cyrus performing your favorite Hannah hits plus a new song, "Younger You," which she wrote just for the occasion."It's really just something that felt like it came naturally and organically in support of this special," Miley told ABC's Good Morning America at the premiere. "So it's always exciting when I can use […]

March 25, 2026

Entertainment

Paul Walter Hauser joins ‘Scooby-Doo’ live-action Netflix series

A photo of Paul Walter Hauser. (Nicholas Maggio)Paul Walter Hauser is ready to solve that mystery.Netflix has announced that the actor has joined the cast of the upcoming, currently untitled Scooby-Doo live-action series. While the specific role Hauser will play has not been unveiled, he has been cast as a series regular.Hauser joins the previously announced main cast of the show that includes Mckenna Grace as Daphne Blake, Tanner Hagen as Shaggy Rogers, Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma Dinkley and […]

March 25, 2026 3

Music

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s most used guitar headed for auction

Ace Frehley’s Les Paul guitar (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)Personal items from the late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley are among the pieces of memorabilia up for sale at Julien’s Auctions upcoming Music Icons auction.Over 800 items will be part of the auction, including instruments from Metallica’s Kirk Hammett, guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, Black Sabbath's Bill Ward and more.The highlight of this year’s auction is Frehley’s most played 1975 Les Paul guitar, which is expected to sell for between $400,000 and $600,000. According to a press release, the […]

March 25, 2026 2

Entertainment

‘Hannah Montana’ turns 20: All about the anniversary special

Miley Cyrus and guests celebrate the world premiere of the 'Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special' at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026. (Frank Micelotta/Disney)We're pumpin' up the party, because it's the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana.Disney+ and Hulu kicked off the "Hannahversary" celebration Monday night in Hollywood with a star-studded premiere for the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.Miley Cyrus, who starred as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana in the hit Disney Channel series, stepped out on the […]

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