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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.

Camila Cabello explains 'Don't Go Yet' dancer's darkened skin amid blackface accusations

Camila Cabello gave her first performance of "Don't Go Yet" during Friday night's (July 23) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and viewers were distracted by one of her many backup dancers having clearly darkened his skin for the number.

Issa Rae cleverly confirms marriage to Louis Diame

If only we could see Issa Dee's reaction to Issa Rae's wedding announcement.

Geena Davis is ‘still waiting’ to see progress toward eliminating ageism for actresses in Hollywood

Davis stated that while onscreen gender representation is "50-50," there is still much work to be done specifically for older women.

Rider Strong says Trina McGee publicly voicing 'Boy Meets World' racism 'brought us closer together'

Shawn Hunter and Angela Moore's relationship ended simultaneously with Boy Meets World, but Rider Strong and Trina McGee are "closer than ever," according to Strong's new interview with People.

Kanye West and JAY-Z officially reunite at 'Donda' listening event

Kanye West took over the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday night (July 22) to play his long-awaited album Donda for fans in the venue and streaming live on Apple Music.

'Mighty Ducks' star Shaun Weiss has burglary case dropped after completing drug recovery program

Shaun Weiss nestled into the hearts of Americans everywhere as lovable Mighty Ducks goalie Goldberg nearly 30 years ago, but this is undoubtedly the greatest save of his life.

'An Evening With Whitney: The Whitney Houston Hologram Concert' is coming to Las Vegas

How has it already been nearly a decade since the great Whitney Houston died under tragic circumstances at 48 years old on Feb. 11, 2012? Regardless of how many years pass, the late six-time Grammy winner's loved ones are determined to keep her spirit alive.

Mindy Kaling addresses 'Velma' casting backlash: 'There are Indian nerds'

Mindy Kaling really doesn't need to defend herself, but she does it so well. The acclaimed actress, writer and producer unpacked the racist backlash that arose from the sewer (also known as the internet) around Velma, the forthcoming HBO Max animated series for which she will voice the titular character and executive produce.

Morgan Wallen 'was just ignorant' when caught saying racial slur in February

Morgan Wallen's first interview since this TMZ video from February exposed him freely using the N-word was with Michael Strahan on Good Morning America this morning (July 23).

Miley Cyrus is canceling herself with her own merch

Miley Cyrus isn't afraid of cancel culture. She's actually canceling herself. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter and actress shared photos rocking her new

Matt Damon had 'a lot of fun' working with Ben Affleck again: 'I think we'll write a lot more'

The official trailer for The Last Duel dropped Tuesday (July 20), and it's not expected to hit theaters until Oct. 15, but we already know what Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are capable of.

Lorde received an IV drip after day drinking with Seth Meyers

Lorde's schedule is filling up quickly as Solar Power, her third studio album, is due for release Aug. 20, but the two-time Grammy winner took a day off to drink with Seth Meyers for Wednesday's (July 20) Late Night.

Nick Jonas was hospitalized for a fractured rib while filming ‘Olympic Dreams’

The Jonas Brothers fulfilled (sort of but not really) their childhood dream of becoming Olympic athletes through Olympic Dreams Featuring Jonas Brothers, which aired Wednesday night (July 21) and is now available to stream on Peacock.

Dax Shepard dishes on his 24-pound weight gain: ‘I’m a big boy and I like it’

Dax Shepard is flying high, and two of his closest friends have taken notice.

Jordan Peele reveals ‘Nope,’ starring Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun

Peele hasn’t divulged plot details for Nope, and it’s not expected until July 22, 2022.

Emilia Clarke confirms she’s joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe with ‘Secret Invasion’ role

Official dispatches from the Marvel Cinematic Universe are far and few between, always calculated and never divulged too soon, so if this wasn’t supposed to be public knowledge yet, they’ll have to take it up with the Mother of Dragons.

Kate Winslet gushes over ‘Murdur Durdur’ sketch: ‘I have never felt so validated’

McKinnon impersonated Kate Winslet’s titular Mare of Easttown  character for a Saturday Night Live sketch called Murdur Durdur in early May, and Winslet still can’t get enough of it.

Courteney Cox on ‘Friends: The Reunion’ recognition: ‘That’s not exactly the Emmy I was looking for’

Courteney Cox admitted to Howard Stern last month it “always hurt” that she was the only one of the six core  Friends stars not to receive an Emmy nomination.

Anna Faris reveals she and Micheal Barrett eloped: 'It was awesome'

Anna Faris and Michael Barrett can keep a secret.

Watch the new red band trailer for 'Vacation Friends' starring John Cena and Lil Rel Howery

Days after ruining Roman Reigns' day, John Cena is an absurd wedding crasher in the first red band trailer of Vacation Friends: Vacation Friends stars Cena and Meredith Hagner as Ron and Kyla respectively, a drunk-infused, socially unaware couple who arrive at the wedding of Marcus (Lil Rel Howery) and Emily (Yvonne Orji).

HBO Max reportedly has its 'Batgirl' lead actress

Leslie Grace has reportedly booked her next acting gig, according to Variety. After making her film-acting debut as Nina Rosario in In The Heights, the 26-year-old will embody the titular character (also known as Barbara Gordon) for HBO Max's forthcoming Batgirl film.

Taylor Swift isn't submitting 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)' for to CMAs or Grammys

Fearless did well enough on its own. Billboard exclusively reported Wednesday morning (July 21) that Taylor Swift has decided to withhold Fearless (Taylor's Version) from consideration at the next CMA Awards and Grammy Awards.

Offset's first date with Cardi B was at Super Bowl LI: 'I went big'

Some guys bring flowers to a first date. Offset brought Cardi B to the biggest sporting event in America.

Courteney Cox directed Brandi Carlile's new 'Right On Time' video

Brandi Carlile is coming, and Courteney Cox is right behind her.