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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.

'Grey's Anatomy' confronts racial injustice in Thursday's episode

The COVID-19 pandemic has infiltrated Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and dominated most of Season 17's storylines, but Thursday night's "Sign O' the Times" episode ventured outside to address the protests surrounding racial injustice and systemic oppression that defined last summer.

Keith Urban recounts how he landed on Taylor Swift's 'Fearless (Taylor's Version)'

Not everything in Hollywood is glamorous. Taylor Swift re-recorded her 2008 sophomore album Fearless, titling it Fearless (Taylor's Version) and including six brand-new "From the Vault" songs.

One Direction's Liam Payne jokingly keeps ignoring bandmate Louis Tomlinson's calls

There are millions of people worldwide who would kill to answer Louis Tomlinson's call. Liam Payne isn't one of them. The former One Direction bandmates have a playful history of missed connections with the latest bout coming Thursday.

John Stamos details huge learning curve for 'Big Shots' role

John Stamos's basketball acumen severely lacked when new Disney Plus series Big Shots was first floated to him. The Full House legend pushed beyond his apprehensions and studied infamous former Indiana and Texas Tech head coach Bob Knight as well as beloved Los Angeles icon Jerry West.

'Mom' star Allison Janney coming to terms with series ending: 'Biggest emotional rollercoaster'

The Mom series finale is set to air May 6, but Allison Janney is still very much in character. The Oscar-winning actress joined The Tonight Show Starring

Gucci family denounces Ridley Scott's 'House of Gucci' as 'stealing family identity'

House of Gucci began filming earlier this year, with Lady Gaga breaking the internet in early March by sharing a photo with co-star Adam Driver from set in Italy: The real Gucci family, however, is not impressed.

Terry Crews addresses his past mistakes while lamenting 'everything gets you canceled'

Terry Crews ventured out for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic first struck the United States to go on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and the 52-year-old multi-hyphenate had a lot to get off of his chest.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez confirm split

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have confirmed the end of their relationship one month after Page Six first broke news that the A-list couple split. "We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so," A-Rod, 45, and J-Lo said in a joint-statement, exclusive to NBC.

Idris Elba dismisses 'James Bond' rumors: 'I'm good, I've got Luther'

Idris Elba most recently starred in Netflix film Concrete Cowboy, but the Golden Globe-winning actor already has his eyes set on what's next. Elba stopped

'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood comes out as gay

Before this morning, Colton Underwood was most widely known for jumping a fence on Season 23 of The Bachelor because he loved Cassie Randolph. The 29-year-old

Season 5 of 'This Is Us' will end May 25 with two fewer episodes

The 13th episode ("Brotherly Love") of This Is Us's fifth season aired Thursday night, and that will have to be enough to tide viewers over until May 11.

Morgan Wallen posts handwritten note amid controversy: 'I will always strive to be better'

Morgan Wallen experienced making Billboard chart history in at least two instances in unusual circumstances —marred by a February TMZ video exposing his use of profane racial slurs.

Lance Bass jokes Gen Z kids who don't recognize NSYNC is a result of 'bad parenting'

*NSYNC's evergreen appeal makes it feel as if the iconic boy band was together for decades, but the reality is that Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake were only bonded from 1997 to 2001.

Taylor Swift tells Stephen Colbert whether 'Hey Stephen' was written about him

Taylor Swift dropped Fearless (Taylor's Version) on Friday (April 9), the re-recorded version of her 2008 sophomore album that includes six never-before-heard "From the Vault" tracks, and as with any Swift release, Swifties have detected numerous Easter eggs.  Stephen Colbert also had questions.

'This Is Us' recap: Did Kevin and Randall reconcile their deep-seated rift?

Only the This Is Us writers could squeeze so much into one hour without losing the nuance necessary to tastefully pull off a racially charged storyline.

Snoop Dogg memorializes DMX on 'The Tonight Show': 'He's finally got his angel wings'

Snoop Dogg battled DMX for the highly popular Verzuz series last July, but their relationship dated back to 1994. For Monday's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Snoop took time to memorialize DMX, the Yonkers symbol born Earl Simmons who died aged 50 on April 9 due to complications from a heart attack.

Watch: Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart play Best Friends Challenge on 'Tonight Show'

If you aren't stanning the unlikely and wonderfully weird friendship shared between Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, you should be. And The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon gave you the perfect entry point during Monday night's episode as the two virtually played the "Best Friends Challenge"—a platonic The Newlywed Game.

'Step Brothers' director Adam McKay believes lead characters would have been QAnon believers

When Step Brothers hit theaters in July 2008, Donald Trump's claim to fame was wealth and The Apprentice.  Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C.

Mick Jagger and Dave Grohl recount 2020 perils in new single 'Eazy Sleazy'

It's become a common practice for people over the last year: gather around at home and vent about the never-ending list of nonsense and despair that has inundated us since at least March 2020.

Tom Cruise reveals lesson Paul Newman gave him while filming 'The Color of Money'

Tom Cruise was riding high from Top Gun, but not high enough to where he couldn't be humbled by the late Paul Newman. Cruise stopped by The Graham Norton Show and reflected on how he became a leader on set over the course of his decades-long, Oscar-nominated acting career.

Hank Azaria wants to apologize 'to every single Indian person' for voicing Apu character on 'The Simpsons'

No topic was off limits for Hank Azaria on the latest episode of the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, especially his controversial The Simpsons character named Apu.

Paula Abdul reunites with Randy Jackson on 'American Idol'

Nostalgia alert! Paula Abdul was an American Idol judge for the first nine seasons of the seminal singing competition series, and the 58-year-old reclaimed

25 pop hitmakers who should be your house cleaning soundtrack

Here are 25 proven pop hitmakers whose evergreen catalogs make for the perfect spring cleaning soundtrack.

Mark Wahlberg discusses plan to gain 30 pounds in six weeks for upcoming role

Mark Wahlberg is just showing off at this point. What's wrong with sleeping in, Marky Mark? The 49-year-old actor, producer and businessman took time out of his absurdly busy schedule to visit The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and he revealed his equally absurd workout routine that requires him to wake up at 2:30 a.m.