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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 Duplass brothers are producing a Tony Hawk documentary

Tony Hawk is already immortalized, but why not throw in a feature-length documentary for good measure? Variety exclusively reported Tuesday (Aug. 3) that a feature-length documentary about the life and legendary skateboarding career of Hawk.

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett announce new album and drop first single

Tony Bennett turned 95 years old Tuesday (Aug. 3), and he celebrated by gifting us with more music. Lady Gaga announced that another collaborative jazz

Stephen King plans to write COVID-inspired novel: 'It's gonna be difficult'

Stephen King only had to look out the window or on Twitter to find inspiration for his next horror novel. "I want to write a book next that deals directly with the coronavirus," the author of over 60 novels, featuring all-time great horror titles such as IT and The Shining, told The View on Tuesday (Aug.

Ellen Pompeo is 'not super excited' about continuing to act after 'Grey's Anatomy'

Ellen Pompeo has been Meredith Grey since 2005, and she's finding it hard to imagine another character will ever capture her in the same way again. "I'm not saying I would never act again," the Grey's Anatomy star said on the July 27 episode of the Ladies First with Laura Brown podcast.

Matt Damon addresses homophobic slur controversy: 'I stand with the LGBTQ+ community'

Damon's statement doesn't totally line up with the story he originally shared with The Sunday Times.

Kit Harington relates mental health issues 'directly' to 'the nature' of 'Game of Thrones'

Game of Thrones ended its universally acclaimed eight-season HBO run on May 19, 2019—Jon Snow's fate finally culminated—and Kit Harington is much better for it two-plus years later.

Tan France confirms birth of son Ismail: 'We love him so, so much'

Tan France has been looking forward to this day since he was at least 16 years old. The 38-year-old Queer Eye star announced that he and his husband, Rob, were able to bring home their son, Ismail France, on Monday (Aug.

Jennifer Hudson on portraying Aretha Franklin in 'Respect': 'You don't want to let her down'

Jennifer Hudson will official debut as the late Aretha Franklin when Respect hits theaters Friday, Aug. 13, and it has been a long process to get it there.

Tom Brady teases SiriusXM show with Jim Gray, Larry Fitzgerald

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have known their weekly opponents for the 2021 NFL regular season since the league's May schedule release, but Tom Brady added a new weekly commitment.

Matt Damon still casually used homophobic slur until his daughter finally told him to stop

In a new profile for The Sunday Times , the 50-year-old actor and filmmaker freely (and inexplicably) admitted he casually threw out the "f-slur" while eating dinner with his family.

Kathy Griffin announces lung cancer diagnosis: 'The doctors are very optimistic'

Kathy Griffin is using her unfortunate circumstances to promote regular medical checkups.

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds re-create first date at Japanese restaurant in Boston

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds had a more romantic weekend than the rest of us.

Patrick Mahomes trolls Tyreek Hill's arm with video from training camp

Imagine if Hill were really Mahomes' backup? That would be scary.

MyKayla Skinner thinks Simone Biles will compete in Olympic balance beam final

Simone Biles has topped the podium for mental health awareness at the Tokyo Olympics, but there is still one more chance for the 24-year-old gymnast to compete for gold.

Andre Iguodala 'expected to speak' with Warriors after Heat decline option

Iguodala never suited up for the Grizzlies before signing with the Heat.

Heat pick up Goran Dragic's option as 'possible precursor' in trade for Kyle Lowry

Lowry has become an all-time player for the Toronto Raptors—helping bring the franchise its first NBA championship alongside Kawhi Leonard in 2019—since the Houston Rockets traded him to the North in July 2012.

Dolphins CB Xavien Howard updates trade-request status: 'I hope it gets better'

Days after publicly requesting a trade, Xavien Howard expressed a vague willingness to stay with the Dolphins while addressing the situation.

Bruce Arians expects the Buccaneers to be '92 percent' vaccinated by Aug. 13

The Buccaneers are the defending Super Bowl champions, and according to Bruce Arians, they are nearly 100 percent defended against COVID-19.

Evander Kane says he 'never' gambled on NHL games amid wife's allegations

San Jose Sharks left wing Evander Kane has publicly denied allegations made by his estranged wife, Anna, that he has gambled on Sharks games.

Mets reportedly won't sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker before deadline

The Mets' primary concern is Rocker's pitching elbow.

Bob Odenkirk confirms 'small heart attack: 'I'm going to take a beat to recover but I'll be back soon'

It has been a scary week for Bob Odenkirk, but it's luckily ending with a sigh of relief. The beloved 58-year-old multi-hyphenate confirmed Friday afternoon

Billie Eilish releases 'Happier Than Ever': 'I wish I could go back and make this album all over again'

Billie Eilish's Happier Than Ever arrived Friday (July 30), and its 16 tracks will make you want to sequester in a basement somewhere and contemplate life for at least the weekend.