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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.

Justin Bieber passes Drake to set new Billboard Hot 100 all-time record

Justin Bieber already surpassed Elvis Presley in March, so why not add Drake to the list? 

Shailene Woodley: Aaron Rodgers' 'Jeopardy' hosting prep was 'really inspiring'

Aaron Rodgers can probably memorize a playbook in his sleep, but preparation to host Jeopardy! was a different beast.

Britney Spears' lawyer moving 'aggressively and expeditiously' to remove Jamie Spears as conservator

Britney Spears is collecting small victories. After Spears was granted permission by the court to appoint Mathew Rosengart as her new attorney last week,

LeAnn Rimes: 'Traumatic parts' of childhood fame 'outshadow and outweigh the success'

Rimes became the youngest individual Grammy winner at the 39th annual awards show in February 1997 at 14 years old.

Ryan Reynolds: Beginning of relationship with Blake Lively 'out of a fairy tale'

Apparently, Ryan Reynolds's marriage to Blake Lively is somehow even more swoon-worthy than it looks.

Margot Robbie needs 'a break' from Harley Quinn after 'The Suicide Squad'

The Suicide Squad will invade theaters (and HBO Max) on Aug. 6, and that may be the last time fans see Harley Quinn for a while.

'Space Jam: A New Legacy' director suggests Dwayne Johnson as hypothetical lead for next installment

Space Jam: A New Legacy is less than a week old, but director Malcolm D. Lee is already being asked about a potential third installment in the franchise.

Dwayne Johnson: Emily Blunt is 'the female version of Indiana Jones' in 'Jungle Cruise'

Fans will finally be able to take Jungle Cruise for a spin later this month (July 30) after several COVID-related delays, and Dwayne Johnson is ramping up his promotional efforts.

Get used to Kenan Thompson on 'SNL': 'Why should I ever have to leave?'

One Saturday Night Live cast rumor can be put to rest.

Jodie Turner-Smith proposed to Joshua Jackson: 'She was quite adamant'

Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson's marriage is a true partnership. Jackson stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night (July 19) to promote his new Peacock original series Dr.

Bruce Springsteen's manager settles ‘Born to Run’ lyric debate

Bless you, David Remnick. For The New Yorker, Remnick got to the bottom of a heated online debate over lyrics of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" sparked by this tweet: Well, did Mary's dress sway or wave?

Hannah Waddingham’s ‘Ted Lasso’ character helped her heal from past ‘controlling, verbally abusive relationship’

Jason Sudeikis has more or less become synonymous with his titular Ted Lasso character, but the line between fiction and reality is also a little blurry for Hannah Waddingham—in a less obvious but very powerful way.

Mark Hoppus: ‘Scans indicate that the chemo is working’ amid cancer battle

Mark Hoppus is the frontman for staying positive despite having cancer.

Megan Thee Stallion makes history on the cover of ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’

Megan Thee Stallion is officially the first rapper to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.

Daniel Craig didn’t feel physically capable to make another Bond film after ‘Spectre’

Craig first embodied the legendary secret agent in 2006, with Casino Royale, taking over for Pierce Brosnan. 

Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett set 'One Last Time' show dates at Radio City Music Hall

Tony Bennett will celebrate his 95th birthday the way truest to him: singing alongside Lady Gaga at Radio City Music Hall in the heart of New York City.

LeBron James cites ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ box office numbers to shut down criticism

"Space Jam: A New Legacy" is drawing mixed reviews, sitting at a mere 31% on the Tomatometer but earning an 81% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Jim Belushi on his 'SNL' firing and rehiring: 'I survived it, barely'

Jim Belushi is proud of himself for making it through two arduous seasons at Saturday Night Live, but he's not totally proud of how he behaved in the process.

Idris Elba calls for social media platforms to verify all users to combat 'cowards' and 'racial rhetoric'

England became the poster child for social media abuse last week, and Idris Elba won’t stand for it. The Luther star took to Instagram on Sunday (July

Josh Peck calls Drake Bell's child endangerment case 'disappointing' and 'upsetting'

Drake Bell was sentenced to two years of probation and 200 hours of community service Tuesday (July 12) after pleading guilty to felony attempted child endangerment and misdemeanor disseminating matter harmful to juveniles charges in late June.

Mindy Kaling jokingly worries teens think she's a 'creepy old lady' for writing teen shows

Mindy Kaling has enough of a pulse on teenagers to successfully create Never Have I Ever and The Sex Lives of College Girls, but she doesn't claim to be an expert.

Anthony Bourdain's ex-wife Ottavia Busia denies giving 'Roadrunner' director permission for A.I. vocal re-creation

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain hit theaters Friday (July 16), and it gives people a never-before-seen glimpse into the life of the late chef and pop culture icon.

Jason Sudeikis channeled Ted Lasso in email to grieving entertainment writer

Three years before Jason Sudeikis began starring as Ted Lasso in the hit Apple TV Plus series of the same name, he embodied the good-natured character in real life.

Hugh Jackman shares key life advice he got from Patrick Stewart

Hugh Jackman played Wolverine for more or less 17 years, but he considers simple life advice from Patrick Stewart to be his greatest superpower.