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James Earl Jones died yesterday. He was 93. He was the voice of Darth Vader in “Star Wars” and Mufasa in “The Lion King”. He also played Eddie Murphy’s dad in “Coming to America” and did the “This Is CNN” promo.
Kate Middleton posted an update on her cancer battle, saying she’s done with chemo and focused on, quote, “doing what I can to stay cancer free.” She also hopes to resume public appearances in the coming months.
Selena Gomez, Dick Van Dyke, Viola Davis, Billy Crystal, and Jimmy Smits are among the many stars who have been announced as presenters at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony. Hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy, the ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will air on ABC.
Eminem will return to the VMAs stage to open the show tomorrow night. The rapper, who is tied with Peter Gabriel for the most wins by a solo male artist in VMA history, will return to the show’s stage for the first time since 2022, when he performed with Snoop Dogg.
Joe Jonas released a collab between him, singer-songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning EDM artist Alan Walker. It’s called ‘Thick of It All’ and was co-written by Jonas Brothers collaborator Jon Bellion.
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher is teasing the possibility of new music. On X, a fan asked if they are planning to release a new album following their reunion. His answer: “Yep it’s already finished.” He may not be serious, though, because when another fan asked him to describe the album in one word, he replied: “TURDOS”.
Duran Duran will release the new single ‘New Moon (Dark Phase)’ this Friday. It will be a new mix of their 1984 hit ‘New Moon on Monday’. The artwork for the single is like that used for their last album, the Halloween-themed “Danse Macabre”, suggesting ‘Dark Phase’ may be a spookier version of the original ‘New Moon’ song.
Some fans think Rascal Flatts are finally planning their long-awaited farewell tour. The group’s social media accounts have been given some eye-catching changes, leading many to speculate about a possible tour, a full-blown reunion or just a one-off project. On Instagram, the text now reads: “What are we doing these days?” along with a pair of emoji eyes. They split in 2020 for solo projects.
Tickets go on sale today for Blake Shelton’s “Friends & Heroes Tour 2025”, which he announced last week. Openers for the tour include Craig Morgan, Deana Carter and Trace Adkins, plus very special guest Emily Ann Roberts. He also recently announced his “Live In Las Vegas” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, which runs throughout February.
The Country Music Association Awards announced the nominations on Monday morning with a few surprises. Morgan Wallen leads the way with seven nominations. But none of his nods are for a solo song. Beyoncé did not receive any nominations at this year’s CMAs for her country album, Cowboy Carter. Post Malone, who entered the country space with F-1 Trillion did well on his debut with four nominations. The CMA Awards will air live on November 20 on ABC.
Kathy Bates will retire whenever she’s done with her new series “Matlock”. She told the New York Times, “This is my last dance. It becomes my life. Sometimes, I get jealous of having this talent because I can’t hold it back, and I just want my life.” She will debut in the “Matlock” reboot on September 22 on CBS.
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a ninth non-consecutive week, extending 2024’s longest stint at the top of the singles chart. Shaboozey’s crossover chart-topping hit became the singer-songwriter’s first career No. 1 back in July. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” also extends its rule over the Hot Country Songs chart by spending its 13th week at No. 1.
John Mulaney will return to Broadway to star in Simon Rich’s play “All In: Comedy About Love”, based on Rich’s New Yorker short stories. The show explores dating, marriage, and relationships, and runs starting December 11.
Nate Bargatze will host a holiday variety special on CBS in December. Taped at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on November 21, the special will feature stand-up, comedy shorts, sketches, and musical performances. The date is still TBA.
Ahead of her VMA performance, where she will receive the Video Vanguard Award, Katy Perry announced a new song that will be released on Friday! “I’M HIS, HE’S MINEft. @officialdoechii SEPTEMBER 13, SONG + VIDEO. PRE-SAVE NOW,” Katy wrote on social media sharing a snap of the two.
After canceling their remaining run so singer Ann Wilson could undergo cancer treatments, Heart has rescheduled their ‘Royal Flush’ tour. This trek begins February 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada and wrap up on April 5 in Québec City. Guitarist Nancy Wilson shared, “We are so excited to resume this tour. We were just starting to fire on all cylinders and the vibe was entirely major. To be continued…”
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