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Megan Armstrong

Entertainment Writer

Megan Armstrong (@megankarmstrong) is a writer whose work has appeared in places such as Billboard, GQ, Esquire, Bleacher Report, Uproxx, and others. Megan has also produced various podcasts and hosted a daily radio show at Mizzou. She grew up obsessed with sports — impressing adults by memorizing NFL statistics as a kindergartner — and grew into an obsession with music. And so, she has refused to choose between them professionally.  She's most interested in writing about people and how they live their lives through the framework of music, entertainment, and sports.

Dakota Johnson calls paparazzi 'invisible germs': 'It takes a lot to have a private life'

Dakota Johnson experienced booming commercial success worldwide by starring in the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, but as the 32-year-old actress explained to The Hollywood Reporter as the publication's new cover star, her overwhelming fame does not give permission for paparazzi to disrespect her privacy.

Tom Hanks pays tribute to the late Peter Scolari: 'I'll miss him every day'

Tom Hanks costarred with Peter Scolari on Bosom Buddies for two seasons from 1980 to '82, as both men were just starting their prevalent careers in Hollywood, and their friendship endured until Scolari's passing on Oct. 22.

Olivia Munn on becoming a mom: 'I feel scared, I feel nervous, and I'm excited'

Olivia Munn is expecting her first child, and she's feeling all of the uncertain emotions that most first-time moms cycle through.

Kristen Stewart jokingly reveals her dream wedding officiant

Kristen Stewart revealed Tuesday morning that she's engaged to Dylan Meyer, her girlfriend of two years, but the revelations from her visit to SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show" didn't end there.

Pete Davidson, Kim Kardashian West reportedly enjoyed private rooftop dinner on Staten Island

Pete Davidson is universally known as an actor and comedian, but if it's true that he got Kim Kardashian West to go to his native Staten Island, then he's also a magician.

Shonda Rhimes on Regé-Jean Page leaving 'Bridgerton': 'I don't blame him'

Regé-Jean Page made everyone fall in love with him as Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in Bridgerton — only to rip their hearts out. 

Ryan Reynolds shares why he's taking a break from acting

The Canadian actor added that he plans to "be away from film, or at least shooting films, till the end of the summer" because "it just provides me an opportunity to be home."

'The Challenge' reality star Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello cast in 'The Most Dangerous Game' remake

Chris "C.T." Tamburello is broadening his horizons beyond MTV. Deadline exclusively reported Monday that the long-standing reality TV star has been cast alongside Tom Berenger in Justin Lee's remake of The Most Dangerous Game.

Lady Gaga 'lived as' Patrizia Reggiani and spoke in Italian for nine months for 'House of Gucci' role

House of Gucci follows the true events previously chronicled in Sara Gay Forden's 2000 book titled The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed. 

'Inventing Anna' from Shonda Rhimes gets Netflix premiere date

Rhimes and her Shondaland umbrella revolutionized dramatic television with Grey's Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder and Scandal on ABC before moving over to Netflix. Bridgerton was the first product of that pact, and its second season is due next year.

Nick Lachey will never read ex-wife Jessica Simpson's memoir: 'I know what the truth is'

Simpson wed former NFL tight end Eric Johnson in 2014. They share daughters Maxwell, 9, and Birdie, 2, and son Ace, 8.

Taylor Swift will be 'SNL' musical guest around 'Red (Taylor's Version)' release

The 11-time Grammy winner is re-recording her earlier catalog to regain control over her controversially sold Big Machine masters. The first re-recorded album, "Fearless (Taylor's Version)," arrived in April.

Lynn Chen added to 'Grey's Anatomy' cast as head of plastic surgery

Lynn Chen debuted as Dr. Michelle Lin in the 18th season premiere of Grey's Anatomy on Sept. 30 and returned for the current season's third episode in mid-October. That was just the beginning.

Jason Momoa shares he got COVID-19 'right after the premiere' of 'Dune' in London

The opulent Dune premiere in London came at a cost for Jason Momoa.

Apple announces 'Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues' special with Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey told us it's time to get in the holiday spirit. Now she's backing up her viral Instagram post with action.

Kristen Stewart confirms she's marrying Dylan Meyer after 'really cute' proposal

Kristen Stewart is gearing up for the theatrical release of "Spencer" on Friday, but actually, the 31-year-old actress has something even bigger in the works.

Doc on Janet Jackson & Justin Timberlake's Super Bowl halftime show is coming Nov. 19

In February 2004, Justin Timberlake controversially exposed Janet Jackson's breast during their joint halftime show of Super Bowl XXXVIII, and the incident and its fallout are being examined in an upcoming documentary.

'Hocus Pocus 2' details are here: 'The black flame candle is alight'

Directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Jen D'Angelo, Hocus Pocus 2 is expected to begin streaming on Disney Plus in fall 2022. 

Eugene Levy set to host 'The Reluctant Traveler' series for Apple

It was also announced Monday that Dan Levy is set to host a cooking competition series for HBO Max.

Check out Tom Felton's spot-on Harry Potter Halloween costume

Felton is one of several special guests scheduled to appear throughout the four-night event, which is slated to air its first episode Nov. 28.

Mariah Carey declares it 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' season

Mariah Carey was over Halloween just as soon as the clock struck midnight on Nov. 1.