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‘American Horror Story’ returning for Season 13 with Ariana Grande, Emma Roberts, Evan Peters, Jessica Lange & more

Ariana Grande at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 3^ 2025 in Palm Springs^ CA

Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story is returning for Season 13, and will star Ariana Grande, Emma Roberts, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman and the return of Jessica Lange. Season 13 is set to premiere Halloween 2026.

Producer and series creator Murphy announced the casting for Season 13 in an Instagram post which featured a teaser video with the stars’ names set to a cover of Billie Holiday’s “I’ll Be Seeing You,” and a quote in the teaser which read: ”Surprise, b*tch. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of me.”

The cast announced for Season 13 are all actors who have worked in the Ryan Murphy universe before. Grande, Roberts and Lourd previously worked with Murphy on Scream Queens, while Roberts starred in American Horror Story: Coven, and AHS: Delicate. She also appeared in AHS seasons Freak Show, Cult, Apocalypse, and 1984.

Peters and Paulson have played different characters in AHS, dating back to the original season, Murder House. They also both returned for Asylum, Coven, Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, Cult, Apocalypse, and Double Feature.

Angela Bassett, co-producer of 9-1-1 with Murphy, joined the anthology series in Coven, and returned for Freak Show, Hotel, Roanoke, and Apocalypse.

Lange has a long history with the American Horror Story franchise as part of the inaugural season in 2011, Murder House.  Her surprise return to AHS comes after she said earlier this year she would not return to the franchise. While appearing at the Glasgow Film Festival for the premiere of Long Day’s Journey Into Night, Irish radio station SPIN 1038 asked Lange if she would be returning to the horror series. “Oh Christ, no,” Lange said. “I mean, I haven’t done it for more than 10 years, 12 years, so, no, I’m not doing it.”

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Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson added as performers for 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thursday November 26. 2019 New York City The 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Country star Lainey Wilson, and ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo have been added to the roster of performers for the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, taking place Thanksgiving Day and airing on NBC and Peacock.

Wilson will take the stage in front of the iconic Herald Square flagship store, while Erivo will kick off the parade with what organizers are describing as a ‘show-stopping opening number.’

Parade organizers previously announced the star-studded roster of performers set to perform during the parade, including: Ciara, Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Jackson, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Darlene Love, Roman Mejia, Taylor Momsen, Tiler Peck, the Radio City Rockettes, Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Shaggy, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luisa Sonza and Teyana Taylor.

In addition, the voices behind Netflix’s animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ — HUNTR/X, comprised of EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI. There will also be performances by the hit Broadway shows “Buena Vista Social Club”, “Just in Time” and “Ragtime.”

The parade will featuring 32 balloons, 27 floats and 11 marching bands, which all lead to the first appearance of the season from Santa Claus. Two characters from the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ smash hit film — Derpy Tiger and Sussie — will join the parade lineup as a mid-sized balloon and balloonicle. This year’s parade also marks the debut of the Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man, Shrek’s Onion Carriage and Mario balloons.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer Will Coss said in a statement: “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations. The most wonderful stories start at the Parade. On Thanksgiving morning, larger-than-life character balloons, awe-inspiring floats and showstopping performances will create unforgettable moments and lasting holiday memories for millions of spectators in New York City and across the country.”

NBC’s ‘Today’ show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker are set to host the parade, which airs Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. EST.

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Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson added as performers for 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thursday November 26. 2019 New York City The 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Country star Lainey Wilson, and ‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo have been added to the roster of performers for the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, taking place Thanksgiving Day and airing on NBC and Peacock.

Wilson will take the stage in front of the iconic Herald Square flagship store, while Erivo will kick off the parade with what organizers are describing as a ‘show-stopping opening number.’

Parade organizers previously announced the star-studded roster of performers set to perform during the parade, including: Ciara, Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Jackson, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Darlene Love, Roman Mejia, Taylor Momsen, Tiler Peck, the Radio City Rockettes, Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Shaggy, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luisa Sonza and Teyana Taylor.

In addition, the voices behind Netflix’s animated film ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ — HUNTR/X, comprised of EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI. There will also be performances by the hit Broadway shows “Buena Vista Social Club”, “Just in Time” and “Ragtime.”

The parade will featuring 32 balloons, 27 floats and 11 marching bands, which all lead to the first appearance of the season from Santa Claus. Two characters from the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ smash hit film — Derpy Tiger and Sussie — will join the parade lineup as a mid-sized balloon and balloonicle. This year’s parade also marks the debut of the Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man, Shrek’s Onion Carriage and Mario balloons.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer Will Coss said in a statement: “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations. The most wonderful stories start at the Parade. On Thanksgiving morning, larger-than-life character balloons, awe-inspiring floats and showstopping performances will create unforgettable moments and lasting holiday memories for millions of spectators in New York City and across the country.”

NBC’s ‘Today’ show anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker are set to host the parade, which airs Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. EST.

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Madonna to release ‘Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter’ 30th anniversary reissue

Madonna during her performance in Prague^ Czech Republic^ November 7^ 2015.

Madonna will release ‘Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter’ – to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her 1994 album Bedtime Stories – on November 28th.

Released in 1994, Bedtime Stories was Madonna’s sixth studio album; it went on to sell over seven million copies worldwide and featured the hit songs “Take a Bow,” “Secret,” and “Human Nature.”

The eight-track companion collection includes early demos, alternate versions, and rarities that trace the evolution of Bedtime Stories’ R&B-influenced sound. Madonna collaborated with producer Stuart Price (‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’) to editing and remix versions of the songs with this chapter. The artwork features never-before-seen images from a 1994 shoot by Paolo Roversi.

Bedtime Stories – The Untold Chapter will be released on limited black vinyl and digitally. Black vinyl orders from Madonna.com and Rhino.com will include an exclusive set of postcards. A deluxe 2 CD edition will also be available, featuring the original Bedtime Stories album and the new EP, along with a 20-page booklet of lyrics and illustrations.

Also on November 28th, the original Bedtime Stories album will be reissued on silver vinyl. It will be available at select retailers, with an exclusive poster included in orders from Madonna.com and Rhino.com.

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Cleveland Browns sign DE Alex Wright to 3-year, $33M contract extension

Cleveland Brown's Banner Closeup Leading To The Structural Cityscape Skyline Of Downtown Cleveland. Cleveland^ Ohio/USA - June 1^ 2019

The Cleveland Browns have signed defensive end Alex Wright with a new three-year, $33 million contract extension, locking him in through the 2028 season. The deal, confirmed Thursday by agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O’Dare, includes $21 million guaranteed and prevents the 25-year-old from reaching unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Over his first 46 NFL games, Wright has tallied 85 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, nine sacks, seven passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two recoveries, showing steady development each season.

Wright, a third-round pick in 2022 out of UAB, has become a key contributor along Cleveland’s defensive front. Through nine games this year, he has recorded three sacks, nine tackles for loss and a forced fumble, despite missing Week 10 with a quad injury. His three sacks rank third on the team behind Myles Garrett and Maliek Collins.

Defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz highlighted that growth in late October, praising Wright’s expanded role opposite Garrett. “He’s playing with great effort,” Schwartz said back in October. “He’s a factor in pass rush. He’s such a big guy, long, he can affect the passer in a lot of different ways. He’s playing really physical run defense. There’s a lot to like there.”

Cleveland (2-8) faces the Las Vegas Raiders (2-8) on Sunday.

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Braves sign Raisel Iglesias to $16M extension, acquire Mauricio Dubón from Astros

The Atlanta Braves logo on the back of the scoreboard at Truist Park in Atlanta Georgia USA Atlanta Georgia USA - 9 7 2024

The Atlanta Braves strengthened both their bullpen and defensive depth, finalizing a one-year, $16 million agreement to retain closer Raisel Iglesias; and completing a trade with the Houston Astros to bring in two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubón. In exchange, Atlanta sent infielder Nick Allen to Houston.

Iglesias just finished a four-year, $58 million deal; the 35-year-old right-hander posted a 3.21 ERA with 29 saves in 2025  In his two previous seasons with the Braves, he held a 1.95 ERA and 34 saves in 2024, and a 2.75 ERA with 33 saves in 2023. Since transitioning to a full-time closing role in 2017, Iglesias ranks near the top of MLB relievers in both WAR and saves. Before joining Atlanta at the 2022 trade deadline, he pitched for the Reds and Angels after signing with Cincinnati out of Cuba in 2014. General manager Alex Anthopoulos said of Iglesias: “We knew we needed to address closer one way or the other and who better than somebody we know. He wanted to be here. His first choice was to be back in Atlanta. I’m glad we were able to get it done.”

The Braves also added Dubón, who earned Gold Gloves in 2023 and 2025. The 31-year-old played at least 15 games at second base, shortstop, third and all three outfield spots last season, logging 133 total appearances while hitting .241 with seven home runs and 33 RBIs. Dubón is arbitration-eligible and under team control through 2026. Anthopoulos said Dubón’s role will hinge on additional offseason moves. “I told him I don’t know what your role is going to be yet, but the fact that we have the flexibility to play him all over … he’s just a good piece,” he said.

Meanwhile, the 27-year-old Allen was sent to Houston after four seasons in the MLB. He posted a .221 average with eight stolen bases in 2025, appearing primarily at shortstop, where he was previously a Gold Glove finalist.

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See the trailer for James Cameron‘s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

TV on black textured wall playing 'Avatar: The Way of Water' movie. Moscow^ Russia - November 3^ 2022.

20th Century Studios has released a new 2 1/2-minute trailer for “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the third film in James Cameron‘s “Avatar” series.

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” is the sequel to 2009’s Avatar, and 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water. The trailer shows the return of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and his family, this time at war with an enemy Na’vi tribe on Pandora.  A message accompanying the preview states that “with ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family.”

Cameron serves as director, and co-wrote the film alongside Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. Alongside Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Kate Winslet, Bailey Bass, Britain Dalton, Trinity Bliss, Jack Champion and Edie Falco will reprise their roles, with Michelle Yeoh, Oona Chaplin and David Thewlis making their debut as new characters.

The first “Avatar” film was released in 2009, and became the highest grossing film of all time at the worldwide box office (it still holds the record with a lifetime gross of over $2.9 billion). “Avatar: The Way of the Water” came out over a decade later in 2022 and grossed $2.3 billion at the box office, surpassing Cameron’s classic film “Titanic” as the third highest grossing film of all time.  Meanwhile, a fourth “Avatar” movie is expected to be released in 2029, with a fifth planned for release in 2031.

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” is set for theatrical release on Dec. 19; see the trailer: HERE.

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Jon Stewart extends contract for ‘The Daily Show’ through 2026

Jon Stewart attends the 75th Annual Peabody Awards Ceremony at Cipriani Wall Street on May 21^ 2016 in New York City.

Late-night host Jon Stewart has renewed his contract with Paramount and CBS to host Comedy Central’s The Daily Show every Monday through December 2026.

Comedy Central head Ari Pearce said in a statement: “Jon Stewart continues to elevate the genre he created. His return is an ongoing commitment to the incisive comedy and sharp commentary that define ‘The Daily Show.’ The renewal is a win for audiences, for Comedy Central and for all our programming partners.”

Stewart, 62, who has not commented on the contract extension, has been critical over Paramount’s cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which wraps up next May.

Stewart first hosted The Daily Show from 1998 to 2015 and returned in 2024 as a part-time host.

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Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan join forces for new version of ‘Old Tricks’

Thomas Rhett at the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards Arrivals at Allegient Stadium on March 7^ 2022 in Las Vegas^ NV

Thomas Rhett and Niall Horan have joined forces for a second version of “Old Tricks”.  The track was originally featured on Rhett’s About a Woman (Deluxe) LP with Blake Shelton.

Rhett shares of his collab with Horan: “Niall and I have been buddies for six or seven years now—anytime I’m over in the UK or he’s in Nashville, we always try to link up. We’d talked about doing something together for a long time, but I never imagined it would be this song. I was at the Masters this year and went to hang out with Niall and Noah Kahan, and out of nowhere, Niall goes, ‘I’m so mad you didn’t ask me to sing on ‘Old Tricks.’ I said, ‘Man, you were the last person I would’ve thought would even like this one!’ He kept texting me about it after and he knew all the words. With how fired up he was and his connection with Blake, it felt like a full-circle moment and turned into something really fun. I’m pumped it’s finally out there and hope y’all love it as much as we loved making it.”

Horan added: “I’ve known Thomas Rhett for years now, and every time we’re in the same city, we end up catching up like no time’s passed. I actually heard ‘Old Tricks’ by accident one day when I was in the studio with my friend and producer Julian Bunetta who was working on the song. It came on and I was instantly hooked. I told Thomas Rhett straight up I was gutted he didn’t ask me to jump on it. I just loved everything about it, it’s a proper country song. Next thing I know, I’m in the studio laying vocals down. It felt easy, natural, like it was always meant to happen. I’m buzzing for people to finally hear it.”

Stream ‘Old Tricks!’ with Niall Horan – HERE.

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Jessie J drops video for ‘H.A.P.P.Y.’ off upcoming album

Jessie J arrives for the VH1's 3rd Annual 'Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms' on May 3^ 2018 in Los Angeles^ CA

Jessie J has dropped the new music video for her single ‘H.A.P.P.Y‘, a vibrant pop anthem and serves as a preview of her upcoming album, ‘Don’t Tease Me With a Good Time’,  set for release on November 28, 2025. Preorder: HERE.

The video for ‘H.A.P.P.Y.’ was directed by Mitch Peryer, and features Jessie J in various colorful outfits and settings, including hot pink tights and a matching sweater, a green tassel dress, a blue tracksuit with a blue wig, and a yellow trench coat. The video includes a special appearance by her son, Sky.

The visual matches the song’s joyous spirit, featuring “rainbows on the ceiling” and a “kaleidoscopic feeling”. Jessie said that she wants the song (which reunites her with producer Ryan Tedder) to give people a feeling of joy, especially given the current world that is often heavy and filled with sadness. The song encourages listeners to “let go for a few minutes”.

See the video for ‘H.A.P.P.Y.’ – HERE.

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