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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.

Quentin Tarantino reveals his favorite scene didn't make it into 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'

Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood was two hours and 40 minutes long, but there still wasn't enough room for Quentin Tarantino's favorite scene. Tarantino,

Miley Cyrus replaces 'Party in the U.S.A.' lyrics with 'Free Britney' at Vegas show

The #FreeBritney movement invaded Las Vegas on Sunday (July 4). Miley Cyrus gave a rocking performance as part of the grand opening for Resorts World Las Vegas.

Watch the first trailer for Netflix's three-part Naomi Osaka docuseries

Naomi Osaka is taking time away from the tennis court, but the world's No. 2-ranked player still has an omnipresence in pop culture. Tuesday (July 6),

Ryan Reynolds shares glimpse of first 'Spirited' shooting day with Will Ferrell

Buddy the Elf would be so proud of Will Ferrell right now. Tuesday afternoon (July 6), Ryan Reynolds tweeted a photo (and posted identically to Instagram)

Simu Liu comments on significance of 'Shang-Chi' and being Marvel's first Asian superhero

Simu Liu is Entertainment Weekly's August cover star—a tune-up for the presumably life-changing influx of attention coming the 32-year-old's way once he officially debuts as Marvel's first leading Asian-American superhero when Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings hits theaters Sept.

Spike Lee reflects back on Cannes Film Festival snubbing 'Do The Right Thing' 

The 2021 Cannes Film Festival got underway Tuesday (July 6) with Spike Lee presiding as the first-ever Black president of the jury. The Oscar-winning director and writer reflected on his relationship with Cannes during a press conference.

Carson Daly shares details on officiating Blake Shelton & Gwen Stefani's wedding

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani married July 3 in a chapel Shelton "built just for the occasion" at his Oklahoma ranch, but the ceremony called back to the beginning of their relationship on NBC singing competition series The Voice.

Tom Hardy gets writing credit for 'Venom' sequel after months of FaceTime brainstorming

Tom Hardy is carrying Venom in more ways than one. In the original 2018 sci-fi thriller, the 43-year-old actor played journalist Eddie Brock, whose body is inextricably merged with an alien symbiote named Venom.

Pete Davidson says he still has at least two years left of tattoo removal process

Pete Davidson became one of the youngest-ever Saturday Night Live cast members because of his instinctual comedic timing, but he's realizing now that maybe he shouldn't have always trusted his gut when it came to getting tattoos.

Britney Spears' manager formally resigns, citing her 'intention to officially retire'

Britney Spears addressed the court June 23 and voiced her wish for her nearly 13-year conservatorship to finally end, and while the Los Angeles Superior Court denied her previous request to remove her father, Jamie Spears, as a conservator last week, somebody else is leaving her camp.

Swimming caps designed for natural Black hair banned from the Tokyo Olympics

The Federation for International Competitions in Water Sports (FINA) banned the use of swim caps made by Black-owned British brand Soul Cap and billed as "haircare for the volume-blessed."

A 33-track 'Seinfeld' soundtrack album is available for the first time

Seinfeld signed off in 1998 after an equally acclaimed and adored nine-season run, and while there won't be a reunion (much less a reboot), fans can tend to their nostalgia with a newly dropped soundtrack album.

Marlon Wayans calls Paris Hilton the 'original white chick' while revealing true 'White Chicks' backstory

Paris and Nicki would have been an accurate alternate title for White Chicks. Marlon Wayans shared a photo with Paris Hilton to his Instagram on Thursday

Chris Pratt confirms when 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' will start filming

It has been over four years since Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 entered the world, but fans won't have to wait much longer to dive into Vol. 3. Chris Pratt, the franchise's leading man as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, confirmed to Variety that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.

Chris Pratt texted Dave Bautista begging for a wrestling match while on sleeping pills

Chris Pratt is one of the more chronically high-energy actors in Hollywood, but he learned his lesson when it comes to using Ambien or any sleep aids.

Rob Lowe on 'About Last Night' sex scenes: 'They're not a hall pass'

About Last Night came out exactly 35 years ago, and three-plus decades have given Rob Lowe an interesting perspective on the sheer volume of sex scenes he shared with co-star Demi Moore.

Ed Sheeran pulls the same prank every time he stays at Courteney Cox's house

Ed Sheeran has built an empire by being the nice guy—standing unassumingly at a microphone and crooning earnestly about love. Don't let him fool you. The

Meghan McCain announces her plan to leave 'The View'

Meghan McCain's nearly four-year run on The View will end when the daytime talk show wraps its 24th season later this month, the 36-year-old conservative personality announced during Thursday's (July 1) episode: "This is going to be my last season here at the The View," McCain said, in part.

Helen Hunt explains why her 'Cast Away' kiss with Tom Hanks wasn't romantic at all

Kissing in the rain is simultaneously a cinematic dream and logistical nightmare. That was the case for Helen Hunt and Tom Hanks while filming Cast Away, at least.

Don Cheadle hints at the possibility of another 'Ocean's' movie

Steven Soderbergh's production is prolific, and that is partially due to the fact that the Oscar-winning director never settles for the film he is currently working on.

Watch the first official teaser for Camila Cabello's 'Cinderella'

Spoiler alert: Camila Cabello can still sing with the best of them while dressed as Cinderella. Amazon Prime Video revealed the first official teaser for

Ed Sheeran shares how his recreation of 'The Routine' with Courteney Cox happened

If you vocalized your displeasure that Friends: The Reunion didn't feature Courteney Cox and David Schwimmer recreating "The Routine" from the 1999 Friends episode aptly titled "The One with the Routine," Cox heard you.

'Willy Wonka' child star admits Gene Wilder endearingly called him 'a brat'

Today (June 30) is the 50-year anniversary of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory's release, and the five children who claimed the coveted golden tickets reunited as adults for Yahoo Entertainment to reminisce on the original film adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel.

'Black Panther' sequel begins production in Atlanta: 'Very emotional without Chad'

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is beginning its quest to the big screen nearly one year after Chadwick Boseman—Black Panther/T'Challa himself—passed away and one year before it is due in theaters.