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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.

Beyoncé gives rare interview as she approaches 40, teases 'music is coming'

When Beyoncé speaks, you stop whatever you're doing and listen.

Jennifer Hudson shares why she thinks Aretha Franklin cast her for 'Respect'

Respect, the definitive Aretha Franklin biopic, premiered at Regency Village and Bruin Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (Aug. 8). While walking the red carpet, Jennifer Hudson was asked by Variety why she was handpicked by the late Queen of Soul herself to portray Franklin.

Pete Davidson, Jon Stewart headline 'NYC Still Rising' 9/11 charity event

It's difficult to comprehend that this Sept. 11 will mark 20 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Pete Davidson and Jon Stewart are honoring the somber anniversary the best way they know how: benefitting "various 9/11 charities" through a comedy event at Madison Square Garden on Sept.

Sterling K. Brown set to lead 'Coyote Blue' from 'John Wick' screenwriter

This Is Us' sixth and final season is fast approaching, and Sterling K. Brown is making his next movie. The 45-year-old actor will star in Coyote Blue, a forthcoming action film penned by screenwriter Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody), according to Variety.

The Kid LAROI scores first No. 1 with 'Stay' featuring Justin Bieber

The Kid LAROI is putting Australia on the musical map.

Ryan Reynolds on Taylor Swift using his daughters' names in 'Betty': 'We trust her implicitly'

Reynolds and Lively, who married in September 2012, have been close friends of Swift's for years.

Sarah Jessica Parker shares glimpse of Big and Carrie for 'Sex and the City' reboot

Carrie and Big are together again, though we still don't know why.

Jim Belushi files for divorce, ending 23-year marriage to Jennifer Sloan

Jim Belushi and Jennifer Sloan are officially breaking up.

Kate Bosworth has 'never been so enamored' with husband Michael Polish despite announcing split

You can only hope to find someone who can make you as happy in love as Michael Polish makes Kate Bosworth in divorce.

Kathy Griffin's dogs adorably greet her after surgery to remove cancerous lung

Nobody is happier to see this weekend than Kathy Griffin, and nobody was happier to welcome Griffin home from the hospital than her dogs.

Meghan McCain's 'The View' sign-off: 'It's been a really incredible, liberating experience'

Meghan McCain's four-year The View  term concluded Friday, and her co-hosts made sure she went out with a bang.

Tayshia Adams on Greg Grippo 'Bachelorette' acting rumors: 'That will be addressed'

Rumors are swirling about the 28-year-old's true intentions after it surfaced that he attended William Esper Studio, a prominent New York City acting school, from 2017-19.

Roku might revive 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' after NBC cancellation

Debuting in January 2020, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist followed Zoey (Jane Levy) as she discovered she had the unique ability to hear people's "innermost thoughts" in the form of songs. 

Executive producer Mike Richards reportedly front-runner to become permanent 'Jeopardy!' host

The new Jeopardy! host might have been in the building all along.

'South Park' renewed through 30th season in 2027

Cartman, Kenny, Kyle and Stan aren't going anywhere.

Louis C.K. is set to embark on stand-up comedy tour after sexual misconduct allegations

Louis C.K. is still trying to revive his comedy career.

'Bachelorette' couple Ashley Hebert, J.P. Rosenbaum file for divorce

Hebert, 36, and Rosenbaum, 44, individually confirmed last October they had been separated for months and "amicably decided to go our separate ways" permanently.

Miley Cyrus reaches out to DaBaby: 'It's easier to cancel someone than to find forgiveness'

DaBaby doesn't have many allies right now, but Miley Cyrus is willing to be one. The 28-year-old posted an open letter to the embattled rapper on Instagram on Wednesday afternoon (Aug.

Jennifer Aniston on anti-vaxxers: 'I've just lost a few people in my weekly routine'

Jennifer Aniston graces the cover of InStyle's September "Fashion Issue," and she addressed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the accompanying cover story by editor-in-chief Laura Brown.

Apple renews Rose Byrne-led 'Physical' for a second season

Physical still hasn't unveiled its first season finale, but according to Deadline, Apple TV Plus has already renewed the 1980s-set series for a second season.

Rihanna is reportedly worth $1.7 billion, the wealthiest woman in music

We already knew RiRi was a queen, but it has been confirmed that she is the wealthiest woman in music. "Rihanna is now worth $1.7 billion, Forbes estimates—making her the wealthiest female musician in the world and second only to Oprah Winfrey as the richest female entertainer," Madeline Berg wrote for Forbes on Wednesday (Aug.

Meghan Markle enlists Melissa McCarthy for '40x40' mentoring initiative

Meghan Markle celebrated her 40th birthday Wednesday and teamed up with Melissa McCarthy to help empower women.

Ryan Reynolds is learning to tap dance for 'Spirited' with Will Ferrell

Guest host Katie Lowes guessed that Reynolds is a better tapper than Ferrell, which Reynolds shut down right away. 

Selena Gomez slams 'The Good Fight' for joking about her kidney transplant

Selena Gomez is tired of television shows making fun of her 2017 kidney transplant.

Watch Camila Cabello give new meaning to 'Cinderella' in first official trailer

Kay Cannon's "musically-driven bold new take" on Cinderella lives up to the billing in the official trailer shared Tuesday (Aug. 3) by Amazon Prime Video, where the movie will stream exclusively beginning Sept.