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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.

Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'Superman' reportedly won't be directed by J.J. Abrams or part of DCEU

There is still a long way to go before Ta-Nehisi Coates's Superman is concrete, but The Hollywood Reporter relayed foundational rumblings Wednesday morning.

Ellen DeGeneres recounts how her astrologist predicted her daytime talk show success

The Ellen DeGeneres Show hit 3,000 episodes last week, and the titular host joined The Late Late Show with James Corden's 914th episode last night (May 4) to give credit to her former neighbor who saw all of this coming.

Willow Smith surprises Jada Pinkett Smith with a Wicked Wisdom reunion 

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 9, but Red Table Talk celebrated early with a new episode Wednesday (May 5). Red Table Talk centers around three generations of strong women in Willow Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris (affectionately known as Gammy), and the honest conversations they have with their guests.

Thomas Rhett talks 'embracing the dad life' 

Thomas Rhett is in Texas preparing to play his first shows in a year and a half, and while he's excited, he can't stop missing his three daughters. At least that's the picture the 31-year-old country star painted while visiting The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday (May 5).

Pete Davidson details talking with Eminem after 'SNL' impersonation: 'I just hung up as quick as possible'

Pete Davidson has made a name for himself since joining Saturday Night Live as one of its youngest-ever cast members in 2014, but this season, the now-27-year-old has disappeared a few times into an Eminem impersonation.

Ethan Suplee details mental aspects of staggering weight loss

Ethan Suplee's weight has been as fluctuant as his acting roles have been diverse since he broke onto the scene as Frankie Stechino in Boy Meets World (1994).

Steven Soderbergh says Oscars were ending on best actor 'if there was even the possibility' Chadwick Boseman would win

The late Chadwick Boseman's brother, Derrick, immediately dispelled any notion that the family was upset over Anthony Hopkins claiming best actor at the 93rd Academy Awards on April 25, but loads of viewers were—and are likely still—big mad.

Dustin Diamond to receive special tribute on 'Saved by the Bell' Season 2 

The late Dustin Diamond didn't participate in Peacock's Saved by the Bell last fall, but he will have a posthumous presence when the revival series releases its second season.

Channing Tatum jokes he only works out because he has to be naked on camera

Channing Tatum's body has been labeled "goals" by a lot of people in his career, but his fans might not feel that way if they knew what goes into attaining said body.  "As someone that has to work out for a job, I promise you I would not look like this unless I had to be naked in most of my movies," Tatum said on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Vince Vaughn blames his kids' sports for missing The Kentucky Derby

When Vince Vaughn was a kid, his father took him to horse races. As a 51-year-old father, he missed Saturday's running of the The Kentucky Derby because of the logistics involved in his kids' baseball and soccer games.

Meghan Markle's first children's book is based upon Prince Harry and Archie

Prince Harry's public life has mostly centered around the relationship between mother and son, especially after Princess Diana died from a car crash in August 1997.

20 throwback jams to blare during summertime drives

The perfect summertime cruise can't be achieved without the perfect playlist, so I've done my best to at least guide you in the right direction. The late 1990s and early 2000s were chosen as parameters because like summer often can, those years hold a unique nostalgic element.

Tiffany Haddish shares plan to reach EGOT status

Tiffany Haddish is halfway to becoming the 17th EGOT winner in history, having claimed an Emmy in 2018 as an outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for hosting Saturday Night Live and becoming the first Black woman since Whoopi Goldberg in 1986 to snag a Grammy for best comedy album.

J. Cole announces new album 'The Off-Season' will drop sooner than you think

"Is this thing on," J. Cole tweeted Tuesday after reactivating his account, sending fans into a frenzy. The 36-year-old rapper made sure to set Twitter

P!nk will become youngest Icon Award recipient at Billboard Music Awards: 'I feel so humbled'

P!nk is leveling up at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards on May 23. Billboard announced Tuesday that the 41-year-old musician will become the youngest recipient

Mark Wahlberg shares photo of 20-pound weight gain for next role

Mark Wahlberg can even gain 20 pounds in a successful manner. The 49-year-old actor teased not even a month ago during an April 8 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live that he planned to put on 30 pounds in the following six weeks for an upcoming role.

Conan O'Brien confirms 'Conan' will end in June and teases what's next

We all knew this was coming, yet Conan O'Brien still made it a must-watch announcement, which is probably why the four-time Emmy winner has been a successful late-night talk show host for 28 years.

Aidy Bryant details origins of her killer Ted Cruz impersonation

You know Aidy Bryant's Ted Cruz impersonation is excellent because of how lovely she is as herself. On Saturday Night Live, her Cruz character is spot-on as the opposite—and the best part is she never planned to embody the Texas senator.

Dave Grohl recounts early Nirvana days touring in a van: Kurt Cobain 'was one person we didn't allow to drive'

Dave Grohl's Amazon Prime Video via Coda Collection documentary What Drives Us, which he directed, debuted today (April 30) and focuses on the van-touring culture's imperative role in rock and roll success.

Maya Rudolph details traumatic Palm Springs 'SNL' girls trip

The 2019 Netflix comedy Wine Country was inspired by true events, and Maya Rudolph detailed the most traumatic—at least for her—experience during her Thursday visit with Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Oprah gushes about Drew Barrymore: 'You have changed my life'

Drew Barrymore couldn't contain her joy when Oprah Winfrey's face appeared, visiting The Drew Barrymore Show on the screen, yet the 46-year-old actress-turned-daytime-host was moved even more when Winfrey described how Barrymore has impacted her.

Cardi B admits she was nervous to release 'Big Paper' on DJ Khaled's new album

Cardi B became a main topic of discussion on the internet as soon as DJ Khaled's 12th studio album Khaled Khaled dropped at midnight Friday (April 30).

Tim Allen likens 'Last Man Standing' finale to 'Home Improvement': 'Twice as humbled'

Tim Allen never anticipated that he'd be able to unofficially carry on the Home Improvement legacy, but now that he has done nine seasons of the similarly modeled Last Man Standing, the 67-year-old actor is doubly appreciative and reflective.

Morgan Wallen will not be included in Billboard Music Awards broadcast due to recent controversies

The Billboard Music Awards largely determine finalists and winners based on chart positioning and metric collection, which explains why embattled country singer Morgan Wallen landed six nominations.

Jessica Simpson reflects on long history of body shaming issues

Jessica Simpson's virtual sit-down on The Drew Barrymore Show was reflective and wide-ranging, fitting because her reason for visiting was hinged on her new Take the Lead: An Essay out today (April 29).