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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

Listen to the first two released tracks from Miley Cyrus' new album

Miley Cyrus' ninth album, "Something Beautiful," is due out May 30. 

Morgan Wallen walks off the stage during "SNL" closing credits

Maybe Morgan Wallen should just stay away from "Saturday Night Live?" It doesn't seem to go super great for the country musician when it comes to the NBC staple.

Jason Statham's "A Working Man" beats "Snow White" at the box office

Jason Statham has himself yet another box office topper. 

TV icon Richard Chamberlain has died at 90

Richard Chamberlain, an actor many people, especially Baby Boomers, will remember being all over their television, has passed away at the age of 90. 

Bill Murray names one director he regrets never working with

Bill Murray has been making media rounds recently in support of the movie "The Friend," which came out this weekend. 

Tom Hanks makes special appearance in his son's new country music video

Tom Hanks is a icon of the big screen, but he's taking a swing at a smaller role in support of his son Chet. 

Nintendo announces live-action "Zelda" movie

After the success of 2023's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," Nintendo is ready to deploy its next franchise into a movie. 

90s Britpop fans rejoice: Damon Albarn finishing up new Gorillaz album, Pulp set to play unique Hollywood Bowl shows

Fan's of '90s Britpop already were enjoying the fact that Oasis is touring in 2025, but there's more good news out there for fans of that type of music.  First, Damon Albarn, erstwhile (and maybe future) Blur frontman announced that he's putting the finishing touches on the next Gorillaz album.

Is Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" the Oscar favorite?

Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie has a 2025 release date (September 26), a proper title ("One Battle After Another"), and now a new trailer. 

Martin Scorsese's next movie to be crime thriller starring Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, and Leonardo DiCaprio

Martin Scorsese's next project is coming together and it sounds quite compelling. 

CBS cancels "After Midnight" as host Taylor Tomlinson returns to stand-up comedy

"Is the late-night talk show dying?" has another bullet point for that discussion as CBS has canceled "After Midnight"

"Scooby-Doo" making a comeback with live-action series set for Netflix

The next iteration of "Scooby-Doo" will be an eight-part tv show.

Marvel reveals star-studded "Avengers: Doomsday" cast will include Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Thomas Hiddleston and more

Marvel is ready for the next phase of the MCU and gave insight into the impressive cast for "Avengers: Doomsday"

The top goal scorers in Chelsea history

Chelsea was not always one of the top clubs in England, much less Europe. That changed in the new millennium, though some good players, and talented goal scorers, did play for the club even in the days prior to the cash infusion. These are the top-20 goal scorers in Chelsea history

Two more actors are returning for the "Malcolm in the Middle" reboot 

There will be four-episode reboot of the FOX sitcom dropping on Disney+

Villains who were so evil and iconic that they needed their own spinoffs

It’s not uncommon for characters to get spinoffs, be they movies or shows. Occasionally, spinoffs give some love to the bad guys. Antagonistic characters, sometimes even outright villains, get their own spinoffs on occasion. Here are 18 of those.

Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse announce co-headlining "The Good Times are Killing Me" tour

The bands will be doing a co-headlining tour to close out the summer here in 2025.

The top goal scorers in Arsenal history

They are the Gunners, and these guys know how to gun for goals. There are 19 players who have scored at least 100 goals across all competitive matches while wearing the Arsenal kit.

Jack Reynor to star in new version of "The Mummy"

The world of "The Mummy" may be about to get a whole lot nastier. Lee Cronin, who directed the gory "Evil Dead Rise," will be directing a new take on that classic monster trope.

Apple TV's "The Studio" releases massive list of celebrity cameos

If Apple TV+ is hoping to draft off the success of "Severance," the show in position to do so is "The Studio." This showbiz satire, co-created by star Seth Rogen, debuts with two episodes on March 26.

15 fantastic films that feature reluctant mentors

It’s a trope, to be sure, but one that we tend to like. You have some sort of seasoned pro or wizened individual, typically a curmudgeonly sort. Then, reluctantly, they find themselves taking on a protégé.

20 films with many Oscar nominations but few wins

Just because a movie gets a lot of Oscar nominations does not mean a lot of wins will follow. These films had a lot of bites at the apple but found limited success.

Jonas Brothers announce massive 20th anniversary "Living the Dream" tour

The Jonas Brothers have been making music together for 20 years (and been brothers for even longer than that). In honor of their 20th anniversary, they are hitting the road in a big way. 

Does "Snow White" opening weekend box office indicate people are tired of Disney remakes?

"Snow White" topped the domestic box office, but the gross was below expectations.