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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.

Hailey Bieber launches YouTube channel: 'I get to control what’s going out there'

Justin Bieber is gearing up to release his sixth studio album, Justice, next week, but his wife beat him to the punch. Hailey Rhode Baldwin Bieber—"that

'South Park' airs hilarious COVID-19 vaccination-themed episode

Nothing has been off limits for South Park since the award-winning animated series debuted in 1997, so why would the COVID-19 pandemic be treated any differently?

The Weeknd announces he will no longer submit his music for Grammy consideration

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards will air live from the Los Angeles Convention Center on Sunday night, and one of the music's most ubiquitous artists will not care.

Cardi B doesn't want Selena Gomez to retire from music: 'I would love to give her some ideas'

Cardi B and Selena Gomez found themselves on opposing ends of the music news spectrum this week. The former became the first female rapper with a certified-diamond record, while the latter publicly wondered whether she should she retire from music altogether.

Matthew McConaughey open to becoming the governor of Texas

Despite a decades-long acting career in A-list Hollywood, Matthew McConaughey is best known for his role as Proud Texan. When he's not on movie sets, he's probably at a Texas Longhorns game or supporting the Austin FC Major League Soccer team club for which he is an investing partner.

Are Drake and Rick Ross secretly working on a joint album?

Retired NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco's tweet per day count far exceeds his 69.6 receptions per season average. One tweet from last week, however, stuck

'Grey's Anatomy' showrunner wishes she knew when series will end

Grey's Anatomy has been the first, in so many respects: the first primetime drama to feature minorities in such powerful roles, the first medical drama to eclipse 322 episodes, the first of Shonda Rhimes' many successful television creations.

Jennifer Garner gets candid about her career longevity: 'I can't believe I'm still here'

Just when you think Jennifer Garner has maxed out on the endearment scale, the Golden Globe-winning actress takes it up yet another notch. In a new The

Zayn Malik hammers Grammy nomination process for lack of inclusion

Zayn Malik, known best as simply Zayn, once left One Direction because he felt the boy band was stifling his self-expression. Nothing is holding him back now.

Cardi B becomes first female rapper to be diamond certified with 'Bodack Yellow'

Cardi B is ubiquitously considered a hip-hop queen, but her ascension began not that long ago with her 2017 single "Bodak Yellow".  Now her first-ever Atlantic Records release has given her a sole seat atop one particular throne.

Recording 'Times Like These' nearly caused the Foo Fighters to split up

Foo Fighters sat down virtually with Apple Music interviewer extraordinaire Zane Lowe on Tuesday to revisit stories behind some of their biggest bangers.

First look: Adam Driver and Lady Gaga in character for 'House of Gucci'

Lady Gaga gave a House of Gucci first look Tuesday afternoon, sharing a photo of herself as Patrizia Reggiani and and co-star Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci posing amid snowy mountains: The Ridley Scott-directed film will retell the story Reggiani hiring the hit man who shot down Gucci, her ex-husband, in 1995.

Joan Jett derides the 'appearance of equality' for women in rock

Two generations of powerful rock 'n' roll women were represented in a new Kerrang! Magazine feature with Joan Jett and Taylor Momsen. And so, a question about the glass ceiling for women rockers was posed.  Jett's answer was lengthy and strong in sentiment.

Rupert Grint admits 'it felt quite suffocating' being a character in the Harry Potter universe

Rupert Grint lived within the Harry Potter universe as Ron Weasley for 10 years. Since the franchise's eighth and final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, hit theaters in 2011, Grint has gone on to act in television series such as Sick Note, Snatch and Servant.

Seth Rogen recalls getting so high from edibles at the Golden Globes that he worried Bryan Cranston

Seth Rogen is a full-blown method actor when it comes to running his cannabis company Houseplant. The 38-year-old stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss his new venture—and yes, he admitted he was high just as he is "all the time"—and their 15-minute conversation concluded with a hilarious revelation about Oscar-nominated actor Bryan Cranston.

Eddie Murphy jokes about why he took a break from acting: 'They’re giving me Razzies'

Eddie Murphy is back like it's 1988 with Coming 2 America hitting Amazon Prime Video last Friday, so it's easy to forget that the comedy icon was on an acting hiatus not too long ago.

The Weeknd makes Billboard chart history with 'Blinding Lights'

Everybody likes a long weekend, right? The Weeknd made history Monday as his certified Platinum smash "Blinding Lights" became the first song in history to spend 52 consecutive weeks—a full year—in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart: "Blinding Lights" sits at No.

Wesley Snipes says 'New Jack City' was originally 'supposed to be the Black Godfather'

New Jack City made its theatrical debut March 8, 1991—30 years ago Monday—so leading man Wesley Snipes reflected on it with Yahoo's Kevin Polowy, including the original vision for the action-crime drama.

Trevor Noah hypes this year's Grammy Awards 'music festival' feel 

Trevor Noah hosts The Daily Show for a living, but the South African comedian acknowledged in an interview with Billboard's Joe Lynch published Monday

Hugh Jackman commends Meghan Markle & Prince Harry for transparency about mental health

Even Wolverine knows when to ask for help. Hugh Jackman joined the millions-strong chorus reacting to Oprah's explosive sit-down interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on Sunday night.

Director Lee Daniels details why his 'Wolverine' pitch was the 'worst meeting of my life'

Hugh Jackman led The Wolverine on screen in 2013, and James Mangold directed the Marvel installment.  But there's a backstory, as revealed by Lee Daniels to Collider: "A lot of actors call me.

'A Quiet Place Part II' set for Memorial Day Weekend release

A Quiet Place Part II made noise Thursday night when John Krasinski revealed the sequel will hit theaters Memorial Day Weekend on May 28, nearly four months earlier than its previous Sept.

Bob Odenkirk reflects on 'SNL' days: 'I wish I wasn't such a stuck up young man'

And the award for best self-awareness in a digital talk-show series goes to Bob Odenkirk. The 58-year-old actor, director and producer joined Lola Ogunnaike

The 5 biggest name drops on Drake's 'Scary Hours 2' EP

Drake's lyrics have been examined under an electron microscope for over a decade, and Scary Hours 2 offers an abundance of new material to comb through.