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Chance the Rapper, Julianne Hough joining Ryan Seacrest to co-host ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026’

Chance the Rapper and Julianne Hough have joined the co-hosting lineup for the 55th annual Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest special, airing Dec. 31 on ABC.  This year marks Seacrest’s 21st year hosting the event.

This year’s show will kick off in New York and continue through Las Vegas, Chicago and Puerto Rico. Seacrest will be ringing in the New Year as the main host of this year’s “Rockin’ Eve” in Times Square, with Rita Ora returning as his co-host for the third year in a row. Julianne Hough and former NFL player Rob Gronkowski will co-host in Las Vegas.

Chance the Rapper joins the Chicago broadcast as co-host, which will feature a midnight countdown for the Central Time zone for the first time in the show’s history. Brandon Johnson, the mayor of Chicago, previously said in a statement that “this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the beauty and dynamism of our city and its people for the world to see.”

Details for the Puerto Rico celebration will be announced soon, with the performance lineup for this year’s event to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

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‘Big Bang Theory’ spinoff ‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ greenlit at HBO Max

HBO Max has formally greenlit the series Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the first ‘Big Bang Theory’ spinoff series exclusively airing on the streaming service.

The comedy will center on comic book shop owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), who had a heavily recurring role on the original CBS series. Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn and John Ross Bowie also will reprise their roles on Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

The spinoff show comes from Big Bang Theory co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady and Zak Penn, and will feature a heavy dose of sci-fi alongside its comedy. In the original series, Stuart breaks one of physicists Sheldon and Leonard’s devices opening a multiverse; the spinoff series finds Stuart (Sussman), girlfriend Denise (Lapkus), geologist Bert (Posehn) and quantum physicist Barry Kripke (Bowie) having to save our original reality. Along the way, the show promises to introduce multiverse incarnation of Big Bang favorites.

Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, shared: “We’re excited to be continuing the legacy of The Big Bang Theory. Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn’t be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team.”

Lorre adds: “I wanted to do something radical that would take me out of my comfort zone. Something the characters on ‘The Big Bang Theory’ would have loved, hated, and argued about.”

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Meghan Markle returning to acting in new film with Lily Collins and Brie Larson

Meghan Markle has signed on to star in comedy Close Personal Friends, a new film starring Lily Collins and Brie Larson. Markle will appear as herself in the Amazon MGM film – her first acting gig in eight years since marrying Prince Harry, per Deadline.

The Duchess of Sussex was spotted on set in Pasadena, California, while filming alongside Larson and Collins, as well as Jack Quaid and Henry Golding. People quoted an unnamed source as saying: “Meghan was on the set today. She seemed very relaxed and happy. She introduced herself to everyone and was very sweet and down-to-earth.”

Close Personal Friends was first announced back in August, with production beginning one month later in London. Most of the details about the film are being kept under wraps, but the premise revolves around a couple who befriend a famous pair during a trip to Santa Barbara.

The film will mark Markle’s first acting role since she exited the long-running legal drama Suits in 2018, where she portrayed series regular Rachel Zane for seven seasons. The 44-year-old made the decision to leave the show to focus on her responsibilities within the royal family ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry, with whom she tied the knot with in 2018. In 2020, the couple announced that they were stepping down as senior members of the royal family and moving to the United States along with their two young children — Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.

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Sammy Hagar sets 2026 Las Vegas residency dates

Sammy Hagar has announced a new 2026 Las Vegas residency, making his return to Dolby Live at Park MGM. Sammy debuted his The Best of All Worlds residency in April.

Hagar will bring his “The Best of All Worlds” show back to Vegas for a total of 11 concerts throughout March (11th, 13th, 14th, 18th, 20th, and 21st) and September (18th, 19th, 23rd, 25th, and 26th).  A complete list of new dates can be found at RedRocker.com.

The setlist for Hagar’s “The Best of All Worlds” residency will draw from his Van Halen era as well as his solo career, joined by his all-star band featuring original Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, drummer Kenny Aronoff, and multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte.

Hagar said in a press release: “I can’t tell you how hard it’s been not to leak this announcement. I must say those last nine shows were some of the best shows I’ve done in my life. I love this band like no other and can’t wait to do it again. One listen to the live residency record coming out and you will understand this is my idea of retirement!!!! Beats golf any day.”

Additional ticket information can be found via Ticketmaster.

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The Cure to release concert film ‘The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World’

The Cure will release their new concert film ‘The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World’ in theaters worldwide on December 11.

The film captures the band’s live performance at London’s Troxy on November 1, 2024,  the same day their Songs Of A Lost World album was released. The group played the entire album live for the first and only time before a crowd of 300 fans. Fans can also look forward to a physical Blu-ray and DVD edition, which is scheduled for release in late December 2025.

‘The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World,’ directed by Nick Wickham, presents the full 31-song concert, newly re-edited, remixed, and restored in stunning 4K quality, with a new Dolby Atmos sound mix by Robert Smith.

Tickets for screenings will be available beginning November 20 at 2 p.m. GMT / 10 a.m. EST / 6 a.m. PST, with more information available at thecurelostworld.com.

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Miley Cyrus shares “Dream as One” from ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ soundtrack

Miley Cyrus has released “Dream as One,” a new song set to appear on the soundtrack for ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ premiering in theaters on December 19th.

Cyrus co-wrote/co-produced the track along with Andrew Wyatt and Mark Ronson, with additional contributions from Jonathan Wilson, Simon Franglen, Brandon Bost, and more. She shared in an Instagram post: “Even through the flames. Even through the ashes in the sky. When we dream, we dream as one. Writing this song with Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt came straight from the heart. Every lyric remembers where we’ve been, reflects where we are and holds hope for what’s ahead for all of us. It was an honor to create something so personal for a film that connects so deeply with people around the world.”

Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third installment in director James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ franchise — following ‘Avatar’ (2009) and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ (2022), and once again starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana.

The film also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans, Jr. and Kate Winslet.  James Cameron directs the film from a script he wrote with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.

The original Avatar: Fire and Ash soundtrack, featuring composer Simon Franglen’s score, will drop the week before the film’s release, on December 12.

See the official visualizer for Dream as One HERE.

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La La Anthony to host inaugural TikTok Awards ceremony on December 18th

La La Anthony will host the first-ever TikTok Awards ceremony in the U.S., set to take place at the Hollywood Palladium on December 18.

The fan-voted award show has fourteen categories that recognize creators on the social media app, with categories including: Creator of the Year, Storyteller of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, TikTok for Good Award, MVP of the Year, Muse of the Year and My Show is On Award.  Fans can vote for their favorite TikTok stars through Dec. 2: head HERE for details.

A lineup of presenters will be on hand to honor creators who have shaped culture in 2025. Paris Hilton will present the Creator of the Year award, while Bethenny Frankel is set to present the Storyteller of the Year award, and Josh Richards will present the TikTok for Good Award.  Other presenters include Micky Gordon with the Rising Star of the Year award, Jordan Chiles with the MVP of the Year (Sports) award, Jools Lebron with the Muse of the Year Presenter (Public Figure) award, and Trixie Mattel with the My Show is On (TV/Film) award.

La La Anthony shared in a statement: “I’ve always loved how TikTok brings people together through stories, creativity, and a whole lot of joy. Hosting the first TikTok Awards in the US is truly special. I’m excited to celebrate the creators who inspire us, teach us, and make us laugh every single day.”

The TikTok Awards ceremony will be presented in front of a live audience, with the show airing on @TikTok at 6 PM PT, and on Tubi. The ceremony will also be available on-demand the next day on Tubi.

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Heart extends ‘Royal Flush’ tour with 2026 dates

Due to popular demand, Heart will extend their Royal Flush Tour in 2026.

The band will perform at additional arenas in 2026, beginning February 15th in Duluth, GA with stops in Tallahassee, Biloxi, Huntsville, Little Rock, San Antonio, El Paso, Colorado Springs, Fargo, and more before wrapping March 15th in Fishers, IN.

Heart’s Royal Flush Tour will feature support from Lucinda Williams on the Winter 2026 leg of dates, with a few dates billed as “An Evening with Heart” – meaning there will be no opening act.

The 2026 leg follows Heart’s Fall 2025 tour, which included a three-night stand in Las Vegas, and will wrap this week with a show in Nashville on December 21st.

For ticket info, head to: Ticketmaster.

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Lamb of God drop video for ‘Parasocial Christ,’ announce 2026 North American tour

Lamb of God have dropped their new single ‘Parasocial Christ,’ produced by longtime collaborator Josh Wilbur, with its accompanying music video was directed by Jon Vulpine.  Check out the video: HERE.

Vocalist Randy Blythe said of the latest track: “the Information Age has birthed the attention economy, an industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars anchored in keeping eyeballs firmly glued to screens, thus generating ad revenue. Every second spent clicking and scrolling through the trivial and/or sordid details of other people’s lives, people that you will most likely never meet – celebrities, politicians, influencers – is another dollar in some already obscenely wealthy tech bro’s wallet. You are a product, and you are being sold in a marketplace you have no share in. The irony of you reading this via some social media platform or music news aggregator site is not lost on me; nevertheless I hope this song might make you consider who and what you give your attention to. F**k the clickbait, put down the phone and go live your life – it’s waiting for you out in what’s left of the real world.”

In addition, Lamb of God announced they will return to the road in 2026 for a North American trek, featuring support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg.  Kicking-off March 17th in National Harbor, Maryland, the tour will make stops include Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, San Francisco, Austin, Nashville, and Brooklyn, among others through April 26th in Boston. Guitarist Mark Morton said: “We are beyond thrilled to announce the loudest, proudest, floor-shakin’-est, earth quakin’-est, ear-splittin’-est, mosh pittin’-est, undiluted, undisputed heaviest tour of the whole damn year. Is this the largest collection of riffs ever assembled under one roof? It would seem so. Lamb of God, Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. Do not miss this sh*t.” Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Lamb of God previously dropped their first original, non-collaborative song in three years titled “Sepsis.” The song, produced by Josh Wilbur, comes alongside the official music video for the track, directed by Gianfranco Svagelj (check it out: HERE.)

Sepsis” marks the first new Lamb of God track since the release of 2022’s Omens. The band also teamed-up with Mastodon last year on “Floods of Triton,” and more recently covered Black Sabbath’s “Children of the Grave. Morton shared that the song is “a celebration of the very underground local bands here in Richmond that we really admired when we were just forming Burn the Priest. Bands like Breadwinner, Sliang Laos, and Ladyfinger — though they never got widespread attention outside of Richmond, those were the bands we listened to all the time. The song references that stuff in a way that’s a direct line to where we were coming from when we were in the basement writing our earliest material together.” The band also dropped a video of the song’s live debut at Aftershock Festival, directed by Sam Shapiro and Kevin Garcia; take a look: HERE.

In additional Lamb of God news, the band also announced the return of their annual Headbangers Boat cruise, with the 2026 edition featuring special guests including Zakk Sabbath, The Dillinger Escape Plan, In Flames, GWAR, The Haunted, D.R.I., 200 Stab Wounds, X-Cops, Mark Morton, with more to be announced shortly.

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