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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.

Olivia Rodrigo follows up record-breaking 'Drivers License' with new 'Deja Vu' single

Olivia Rodrigo was bumped from the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 by Drake's "What's Next" on March 15, and Thursday, the "Drivers License" breakout

Watch: 12-year-old basketball prodigy challenges Darren Collison in 'Shot at the Champ' series

Darren Collison is a 10-year NBA veteran who previously starred at UCLA as a three-time All-Pac-12 and Pac-12 tournament MVP, but there's one thing Peyton Kemp has that Collison never had.

Watch Jamie Foxx nail his Al Pacino and Dave Chappelle impressions

Jamie Foxx was so excited to get out of his house, which he said is full of about 20 family members and friends and has been since the beginning of quarantine, that he joined Jimmy Kimmel Live as if he were greeting a packed audience.

Lauren Graham marvels over 'Gilmore Girls' continued relevance: 'It's way more popular'

Netflix has done wonders for Stars Hollow. Gilmore Girls debuted in October 2000 and ran for seven glorious sevens until May 15, 2007. During that span, its home network The WB rebranded to The CW, and now, Gilmore Girls calls Netflix home.

PETA speaks out against Rebel Wilson-hosted 'Pooch Perfect'

I may or may not have been aimlessly channel surfing last night, and I may or may not have stumbled upon the series premiere of Pooch Perfect on ABC. I may or may not have watched at least 15 minutes of the dog grooming competition, which elicited a reaction from my cousin's husband: "PETA can't like this, right?" Right.

Emma Stone playfully dismisses 'Cruella' comparisons to 'Joker'

Not every villain is created equal. Emma Stone is the newest cover star for British magazine Total Film, and the photos are totally Cruella: In the interview, Stone was asked about comparisons her titular Cruella character is drawing to 2019's Joker.

Is there a 'To All the Boys' spinoff series in the works?

There is a large faction within the even larger To All the Boys fan base with the tightly held conviction that Kitty Song Covey was the trilogy's best and most unsung character.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt celebrates 22 years of '10 Things I Hate About You'

On March 31, 1999, 10 Things I Hate About You hit theaters and began its trajectory toward certified cult classic, and on the 22-year anniversary Wednesday, Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in a nostalgic mood.  "'10 Things I Hate About You' came out today, March 31st, back in 1999," the 40-year-old actor captioned an Instagram photo.

Happy Birthday, Christopher Walken: 5 of the legendary actor's lasting performances

Christopher Walken turned 78 years old Wednesday, and the Oscar-winning actor is showing no signs of slowing down.  Walken is part of the Severance cast, an upcoming Apple TV Plus series, and he landed his first British television role in Stephen Merchant's forthcoming The Offenders.

Courteney Cox recounts 'Friends' contract negotiations: 'We all stood by each other'

Friends aired its final episode May 6, 2004, but fascination for the iconic television series has not waned in the 17 years since. While there will forever

Nickelodeon explains why 'Kwarantined Krab' was pulled from 'SpongeBob' rotation

Nickelodeon has decided that art shouldn't always imitate life. IGN first reported March 27 that an episode from SpongeBob Squarepants's current 12th season

Britney Spears 'cried for two weeks' about her portrayal in 'Framing Britney' doc

When FX and Hulu released The New York Times Presents: Framing Britney Spears in early February, seemingly everybody in the world had something to say about it—except Britney Spears.

William Shatner has a message for The Rock ahead of WWE Hall of Fame induction

William Shatner will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame's celebrity wing as a member in a remotely held induction ceremony planned for next Tuesday (April 6), which will be streamed on Peacock.

'Dancing with the Stars' returning for landmark 30th season

Tuesday afternoon, Dancing with the Stars announced it will return for a 30th season on ABC this fall:  Tyra Banks will again serve as host, according to Entertainment Weekly, while the returning judges will be Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough.

Drew Barrymore launching new magazine 'DREW'

Drew Barrymore often embodied teenage fantasy as the lead actress in cult classic romantic comedies during the 1990s and early aughts, and now, the Golden Globe-winning actress is fulfilling her own childhood dreams.

Demi Lovato launching her own podcast

Demi Lovato is setting a new standard for reclaiming your narrative. This is a huge week for the 28-year-old pop star. The third episode of her already

Sylvester Stallone pumped for potential 'Rocky' prequel, shares handwritten treatment

Sly gets what Sly wants. When it comes to the Rocky franchise, the reason Sylvester Stallone gets what he wants is because he takes matters directly into his own hands from scratch.

Ariana Grande replacing Nick Jonas as coach on 'The Voice' next season

The Voice has been going strong on NBC since its April 2011 debut, but the coaching chairs have often been revolving doors. The singing competition series features four coaches at a time, and after Adam Levine's exit in spring 2019 to conclude a 16-season run, Blake Shelton is the only original coach still standing.

BTS shares open letter condemning anti-Asian violence and racial discrimination

BTS has broken down barriers as the first K-pop group to achieve innumerable things, but that does not make them immune to the hatred and violence directed

Seth Rogen recounts bizarre Nicolas Cage acting choices for potential 'Green Hornet' role

Seth Rogen is perhaps the most uninhibited person in Hollywood these days.  Surrounding the United States launch of his Canadian cannabis company Houseplant, which also now sells ceramics made by Rogen, the comedian has been doing loads of press.

Blake Shelton to release new album 'Body Language' in May

Blake Shelton announced Monday that his 12th studio album Body Language will arrive May 21 along with a glimpse at the cover art:  Body Language will be Shelton's first full-length work since 2017's Texoma Shore.

Our five favorite Maya Rudolph impersonations and impressions

Maya Rudolph predictably stole the show when she returned to host Saturday Night Live over the weekend, reviving her beloved Beyoncé and Kamala Harris impersonations.

Katharine McPhee returning to 'American Idol' alongside Tori Kelly and more for All-Star Duets

It's getting down to it on American Idol. Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Ritchie and Luke Bryan began the daunting task of cutting the field from 64 to 24 Sunday night, with the first 12 solidified.

Justin Bieber's 'Justice' breaks record previously held by Elvis

The numbers are in for this week's Billboard 200, and Justin Bieber's sixth studio album Justice is debuting at No. 1.