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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.

'The Handmaid's Tale' sets unfortunate record at 73rd Primetime Emmys

The Handmaid's Tale is now an award ceremony cautionary tale.

RuPaul makes Emmys history after 'RuPaul's Drag Race' claims best reality competition program

All of RuPaul's Emmy statuettes have come through RuPaul's Drag Race, which premiered in February 2009 and wrapped its 13th season in late April.

Hannah Waddingham cleverly replies to Seth Rogen mispronouncing her name at Emmys

Hannah Waddingham clarified that she wasn't responsible "for anything that pulls out of my face in the next 30 seconds" while accepting her Primetime Emmy on Sunday night, but she jokingly held Seth Rogen accountable for what came out of his mouth 30 seconds earlier.

Taylor Swift surprises fans with rerecorded 'Wildest Dreams' after TikTok trend

Swift has been rerecording the first six albums in her catalog as a way to reclaim her masters that were controversially sold.

Kim Kardashian West on Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker: 'I love their relationship'

Kourtney Kardashian is in a flourishing and PDA-filled romance with legendary blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.

'Ted Lasso' star Brett Goldstein auditioned for Roy Kent over email

Tim Riggins walked on Friday Night Lights so Roy Kent could run on Ted Lasso.

Jennifer Aniston admits 'Friends' reunion 'really took us all down way harder than we anticipated'

"Friends "ran for 10 iconic seasons from 1994 to 2004, and as difficult as it was to revisit those glory days, Aniston expressed that she is  ultimately nothing but grateful.

Hannah Waddingham: Biscuits on ‘Ted Lasso’ actually tasted terrible

The "Ted Lasso" plot is deliciously rich, but the famous biscuits baked by Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) did not taste as good as they appeared.

'Grey's Anatomy' producer dishes on Patrick Dempsey's exit: 'There were HR issues'

If you need further proof that Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo are excellent actors, you've come to the right place. 

Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split 'Jeopardy' hosting duties through December

Moving forward, episodes of Jeopardy! Season 38 will be co-hosted by Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings through at least December.

Kenan Thompson on Chris Farley's 'All That' cameo: 'I learned literally a wealth of career knowledge'

Kenan Thompson has been on "Saturday Night Live" for 18 seasons, so it's easy to forget his successes prior to entering Studio 8H.

Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky,' 'Rambo' memorabilia going up for auction

Cinephiles especially fond of Sylvester Stallone movies might want to set their alarms for Dec. 5.

Halle Berry is 'really frustrated' by assumptions based on her appearance: 'This hasn't spared me one heartbreak'

Halle Berry made her directorial debut with Bruised, but the 55-year-old actress explained in a new profile for the New York Times that she has been unknowingly preparing for role in the film her whole life.

'Everybody Loves Raymond' creator Phil Rosenthal: 'CBS wanted someone hotter to play Debra'

For the 25th anniversary of the pilot, which aired Sept. 13, 1996, "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal reflected on his 15-time Emmy-winning sitcom

Andrew Garfield praises David Fincher's directing style: 'He was the perfect sports dad'

David Fincher is famous (infamous?) for his demanding directing style, usually shooting countless takes until he feels the scene is his idea of perfection.

Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler fall in love in Steven Spielberg's 'West Side Story' official trailer

In the year 2021, Steven Spielberg is putting his spin on the Romeo and Juliet-inspired classic. The official trailer for the modern remake, starring Ansel Elgort and Rachel Zegler, dropped Wednesday.

Helen Mirren to host 'Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses' competition series

Dame Hellen Mirren is the only person to have accomplished the Triple Crown of Acting—winning an Academy Award, Emmy Award and Tony Award—in both the United States and her native United Kingdom, but her resume is really popping now that she's set to enter the wizarding world.

Tommy Lee approves of Hulu series 'Pam & Tommy': 'Really beautiful story'

Courtney Love may be firmly against Hulu's forthcoming limited series "Pam & Tommy," calling it "outrageous" and sending her heart "out to Pammy" back in mid-May, but Tommy Lee has given his stamp of approval.

Kendall Jenner: Devin Booker is niece Stormi's favorite: 'She has the biggest crush on him'

"I always want to be the cool aunt and liked, I guess, by all of them," Kendall Jenner told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show , speaking about her 18 nieces and nephews—going on 20, as sister Kylie Jenner and half-brother Burt Jenner have little ones on the way.

Patton Oswalt hilariously says his comedy show isn't worth dying for amid COVID vaccination proof protocols

Patton Oswalt made waves when he canceled his four Who's Ready to Laugh? tour stops in Florida and 2022 date in Salt Lake City. The comedian took some funny shots at himself while discussing the controversy.

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell hilariously tackle 'Grace Kelly' TikTok challenge

Reynolds and Ferrell are currently filming Spirited, Apple's musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol from Sean Anders and John Morris, around Boston.

Drew Barrymore breaks down while revisiting institution she was committed to at 13: 'I will never lose sight of this part of my story’

Drew Barrymore opened up about here experiences when visiting the psychiatric institution that she was committed to as a 13-year-old girl. 

Jennifer Aniston calls David Schwimmer dating rumors 'bizarre': 'That's my brother'

Although Rachel Green and Ross Geller got together at the conclusion of "Friends," a similar ending for Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer is not in the cards.

'Saturday Night Live' alumnus Norm Macdonald dies at 61 after private nine-year cancer battle

Evidence of how much Macdonald will be missed is all over Twitter.

David Chase ‘extremely angry’ over ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ HBO Max release: ‘I think it’s awful’

Chase had no intention of revisiting his HBO successes with "The Many Saints of Newark," the "Sopranos" prequel film directed by Alan Taylor that will simultaneously release in theaters and to HBO Max on Oct. 1.