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Emma Watson speaks on Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling: ‘Really painful to me’

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Emma Watson is opening up about her current relationship with Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling.The actress shared her thoughts on Rowling's anti-trans views while guesting on a recent episode of Jay Shetty's podcast On Purpose.While Watson did not explicitly reference Rowling's repeated rhetoric tied to the TERF (trans-exclusionary radical feminists) movement... Read More.

Nashville notes: Drake White’s brain benefit + Maren Morris’ ‘Devil’

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Riley Green, Jon Pardi, Kassi Ashton and more will play Drake White's Benefit for the Brain Nov. 17 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. The show was inspired by Drake's own stroke in 2019. Tickets are on sale now.Chris Stapleton and Brooks & Dunn are... Read More.

Darius Rucker’s ready to Howl Owl Howl with members of R.E.M. & The Black Crowes

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Darius Rucker is joining forces with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills and The Black Crowes' former drummer Steve Gorman for a new supergroup, Howl Owl Howl.The group formed in 2021 out of a casual jam session between the three longtime friends, with a press release noting... Read More.

‘Star[s] of the Show’ Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire talk ‘My Life on Stage’

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

On Thursday, you'll have the chance to listen in on what's sure to be an unforgettable conversation between Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire.Reba hosts the prerecorded chat, which promotes Dolly's new book, Star of the Show: My Life on Stage, which comes out Nov.... Read More.

Jessica Chastain is ‘not aligned’ on Apple TV+’s decision to postpone ‘The Savant’

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Jessica Chastain is opening up about Apple TV+'s decision to postpone the debut of The Savant.A spokesperson for Apple TV+ announced Tuesday that the thriller series' debut would be postponed to a future date. It was supposed to premiere on Friday.Chastain took to Instagram on Wednesday to... Read More.

‘Stranger Things’ cast teases upcoming final, fifth season: ‘Fans will be truly satisfied’

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Stranger Things is coming to a close.The cast of the series prepares to say goodbye to the show and teases what fans can expect from the fifth and final season in a new behind-the-scenes video shared by Netflix.After being separated among different groups for the past... Read More.

Eric Church will continue to Free the Machine on tour in 2026

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Eric Church is extending his Free the Machine Tour, adding 24 new dates in 2026.The added shows kick off Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C., and wrap April 11 in Tampa, Florida. Ashley McBryde, Ella Langley, Caylee Hammack, Kashus Culpepper, Stephen Wilson Jr. and 49... Read More.

Luke Combs is ready for baby #3

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Luke Combs and his wife, Nicole Combs, are expecting their third baby. "Third time’s a charm!" the couple announced on Instagram. "Baby #3 coming this winter."The caption accompanies a video of Luke and Nicole showing their two boys pictures of the sonogram.The new little... Read More.

‘Bottle Rockets’ are in order, as Scotty McCreery welcomes second son

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Scotty McCreery's second son has arrived!"Oliver Cooke McCreery joined our family on September 18th," he and wife Gabi McCreery announced on Instagram. "Can’t imagine life without him, we love him so berry much!!"The post is accompanied by plenty of pictures from the hospital,... Read More.

What Jimmy Kimmel said as he returned to the air after show was preempted

Wednesday, September 24 by News Room

Jimmy Kimmel returned to the airwaves on Tuesday evening after his late-night show was preempted for nearly a week.In a more than 15-minute monologue at the top of the show, Kimmel gave an impassioned defense of free speech, needled the chairman of the Federal Communications... Read More.