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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.

Lifelong fan Nick Jonas wants to play Bruce Springsteen in a biopic

Nick Jonas' interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe ended with the 28-year-old reverting to his early days of fanhood, detailing how much he has admired Bruce Springsteen since boyhood.

Spike Lee named first Black president of Cannes Film Festival jury

Spike Lee just received a pretty good consolation prize. The iconic director saw Da 5 Bloods snubbed by the Oscars on Monday, but per Variety's Elsa Keslassy, Lee has accepted the Cannes Film Festival's invitation to preside as the jury's president—making him the first Black person to receive the honor.

Adrien Brody reportedly to play Pat Riley in HBO's 1980s Los Angeles Lakers series

While HBO's series chronicling the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers does not yet have a title, it has reportedly added another star to its roster. According to Variety's Joe Otterson, Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody has been selected to portray Pat Riley.

Demi Lovato announces seventh studio album will drop April 2

Demi Lovato is going to start April with a bang. The 28-year-old Grammy nominee announced Monday that Dancing With the Devil: The Art of Starting Over will arrive April 2, falling in the middle of her four-part YouTube documentary series' run from March 23 to April 6: The first trailer for Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil dropped Feb.

Michelle Obama puts Barack's fitness on blast in appearance with Ellen DeGeneres

Michelle Obama always keeps it real, and the former First Lady showed that former President Barack Obama is not exempt from her brutal honesty. "This is one bike ride he was complaining about," Obama said during a virtual appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Christopher Nolan couldn't wait to return to the movie theater

People have waited in many a long theater line to watch Christopher Nolan's films. Roles were reversed this week, as the acclaimed director reportedly

Matthew McConaughey launches YouTube channel: 'Giddy up'

Matthew McConaughey let it all out in his No. 1 New York Times bestselling diary-based memoir Greenlights, and he's giving people even more access to his personal musings with a new YouTube channel.

'Saturday Night Live' announces April hosts and musical guests

Saturday Night Live will resume Season 46 on March 27 after a month-long hiatus, and fans have even more to look forward to after the iconic sketch comedy series gave a glimpse into its April slate: March 27's show is stacked with SNL alum Maya Rudolph returning to host and Jack Harlow serving as the musical guest.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson admits 'Modern Family' spinoff is being talked about

Modern Family ended its 11-season run last April, and fans haven't wasted any time clamoring for more. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who played the beloved Mitchell

Wolfgang Van Halen 'hurt' by how Grammys handled Eddie Van Halen tribute

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards took time to honor artists and industry professionals who have died in the last year, but Wolfgang Van Halen did not feel his late father, Eddie Van Halen, was adequately honored.

Elliot Page opens up in first interview since transgender announcement

Elliot Page has kept mostly quiet since coming out as transgender in December, but the 34-year-old actor broke his silence in a big way Tuesday morning.

Kim Kardashian reflects on 'KUWTK': 'We didn't really expect it to go on this long'

The 20th and final season of Keeping Up With the Kardashians kicks off Thursday on E!, so Kim Kardashian sat down with Vogue to reflect on the game-changing reality series.

Watch Bruno Mars 'be extra' at his Grammys after party

Bruno Mars is a man of his word. Mars and Anderson .Paak of the newly formed duo Silk Sonic performed their debut single "Leave the Door Open" at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night, then Mars left the door open to their dressing room.

Glenn Close nabs Oscar and Razzie nominations for the same 'Hillbilly Elegy' role

Glenn Close has been close to Oscar glory seven different times, and she will have one more chance at this year's 93rd Annual Academy Awards. Close will also have the rare chance at earning an Oscar and a Razzie for the same role.

Judd Apatow stopped filming a scene to tell Maria Bakalova about her Oscars nomination

Maria Bakalova earned her first Oscars nomination Monday morning, making her the first-ever Bulgarian actress nominated by the Academy, and the momentous occasion was appropriately recognized.

Chrissy Teigen playfully chides husband John Legend for Grammys acceptance speech

John Legend collected his 12th all-time trophy at Sunday's 63rd Grammy Awards, and he was gracious in victory. Except for the fact he neglected to mention

Drake makes Hot 100 history with 'Scary Hours 2' EP

Aubrey Drake Graham simply does not miss.  Drake released three-track EP "Scary Hours 2" through OVO Sound/Republic Records on March 5, and all three songs made him the first artist in history to monopolize Nos.

Courtney Love reveals she almost died from anemia

Courtney Love is especially grateful to be alive. The 56-year-old grunge star posted what could be misconstrued as an innocuous Instagram video by appearance

Viola Davis is now the most Oscar-nominated Black actress in history

Viola Davis scored her fourth Oscars nod when the nominations for the 93rd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning, and she made history in the process.

Tiffany Haddish learned she won Grammy while filming 'Kids Say the Darndest Things'

"She ready!" Tiffany Haddish is known for confidently saying that phrase, but the actress and comedienne was not ready for this. While filming Kids Say

2021 Oscars: Notable achievements and biggest snubs

Before we get to a list of negativity, it's important to first acknowledge the good that came from the 93rd Academy Awards announcing its field of nominees Monday morning.

'J-Rod' is no more: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez reportedly break-up

Well, this is depressing. According to TMZ, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez will go their separate ways after a four-year relationship, including a two-year engagement.

Ayesha and Stephen Curry will host HBO Max's 'Tattletales' revival

Deadline is the tattletale now. The outlet's Alexandra Del Rosario relayed Friday that HBO Max has ordered a revival of game show Tattletales with power

Recording Academy responds to The Weeknd's decision to boycott the Grammys

It's safe to say The Weeknd won't be watching the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards this weekend after he revealed in a statement provided Thursday to The New York Times that he "will no longer allow my label to submit my music to the Grammys" for consideration.

'Grey's Anatomy' kills off yet another beloved character in spring premiere

While Grey's Anatomy faithful were left to worry about the fate of titular character Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) as she was placed on a ventilator to combat her severe COVID-19 case in December's winter finale, they were hit with a different loss in Thursday's spring premiere titled "Helplessly Hoping."  Spoiler alerts ahead.