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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.

Seth Rogen launches cannabis company: 'I really love weed'

In April 2019, Seth Rogen stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and discussed how prevalent marijuana has been in his filmmaking through the years.

Scooter Braun shares never-before-seen video for Justin Bieber's birthday

Scooter Braun gave Beliebers a present on Justin Bieber's 27th birthday Monday. Braun, who discovered Baby Biebs from YouTube in 2008, posted a never-before-seen video from their first in-person meeting.

Spike Lee producing a 9/11 documentary series with HBO

September will mark the 20-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks—most commonly known simply as 9/11—and Spike Lee isn't letting the date pass without honoring it properly.

Michael B. Jordan opens up about Chadwick Boseman's death

Millions of people around the world were grief-stricken and shocked when it was announced Aug. 28 that Chadwick Boseman had died after privately fighting colon cancer for four years.

Michael B. Jordan: Denzel Washington 'like a father figure' to me

Denzel Washington is trusting Michael B. Jordan as his leading man in the forthcoming film Journal for Jordan, but before they worked together for the first time, a 17-year-old Jordan shook Washington's hand.

Tracy Morgan blames 'Soul' mispronunciation on thinking about pizza

Soul was impressive at Sunday night's 78th Golden Globes Awards, but not quite impressive enough to stop Tracy Morgan from daydreaming about pizza. The 52-year-old actor presented the award for best original score, and when announcing Soul as the winner, Morgan pronounced it as "Sal": "Sorry SOUL," Morgan tweeted.

Eddie Murphy confirms 'Chappelle's Show' Prince sketch 'totally and absolutely accurate'

"Game, blouses." That line will forever be linked to the Chappelle's Show sketch—and has probably been repeated on countless basketball courts across America as a result—in which the late Charlie Murphy recounts one fated night where he took on Prince in hoops.

Acclaimed author Ta-Nehisi Coates to write next 'Superman' film

This looks like a job for Superman. Actually, no—Ta-Nehisi Coates is the only man for this job. Friday morning, Deadline's Anthony D'Alessandro confirmed that Coates will write the next film in the Superman franchise under J.J.

'Mortal Kombat' takes down 'Deadpool 2' and 'Logan' as most viewed red band trailer ever

It turns out Kevin Durant and Nick Carter were far from the only ones locked into the new Mortal Kombat red band trailer. According to Deadline's Anthony D'Alessandro reported Thursday that Mortal Kombat is now the most-viewed red band trailer of all-time after racking up 116 million views in its first week.

Justin Bieber 'doing a small part' to help people heal with new album 'Justice'

That sound you hear is Beliebers everywhere are screaming. Justin Bieber announced Friday morning that his sixth studio album Justice will arrive March 19 through RBMG/Def Jam Recordings.

'The Crown' gets a Prince Harry endorsement: 'It gives you a rough idea'

Prince Harry has an especially critical eye when watching Netflix drama The Crown, and he shared his assessment based on his lifelong reality while riding around Los Angeles on a double-decker bus during Thursday night's Late Late Show with James Corden.

13 vegan beverages to healthily quench your thirst

You're both health-conscious and thirsty. Drinking only water is getting old. It's an understandable predicament. Other options are available, though that can require a trade-off between calories and flavor.

Start your meal off right: 12 delicious Cookilicious appetizer recipes

All cliches about the importance of first impressions apply to appetizers. A well-executed appetizer can instantly boost the mood in the room and set the tone for the rest of your meal or party.

Bruno Mars is back! Announces new joint project with Anderson .Paak 

Rejoice, Hooligans. Where some musicians—looking at you, Taylor Swift—used their down time during quarantine to pump out new music, Bruno Mars remained relatively quiet.

Mike Tyson calls upcoming Hulu series 'inappropriate' and 'tone deaf'

Well, Mike Tyson did make a living by punching back. Shortly after it was revealed that Hulu will host an eight-part series titled Iron Mike about Tyson's

Rosamund Pike laments being photoshopped in movie posters

Rosamund Pike is a sure-bet to deliver searing performances, but how those films are promoted is one element that remains completely out of her control.

Adam Sandler in on idea of 'Happy Gilmore' sequel

Adam Sandler just gave a little "tap tap taparoo" to the idea of a Happy Gilmore sequel. "It has not been discussed," Sandler said while appearing on the Dan Patrick Show with co-star Christopher McDonald, after the host asked whether making Happy Gilmore 2 is in the works.

Emma Watson's manager slams retirement rumors

The Daily Mail cast the befuddling Confundus Charm around Emma Watson's acting career over the weekend, but the record was set straight Thursday afternoon.

Dave Grohl and his mom to host new series 'From Cradle to Stage'

Dave Grohl is a boisterous frontman, but that doesn't mean he can't still follow his mother's lead. Wednesday, Paramount Plus announced it will host a new unscripted six-part series titled From Cradle to Stage during its launch event with ViacomCBS.

Zack Snyder shares first 'Army of the Dead' trailer

February has been good to Zack Snyder. The award-winning director first shared a first-look trailer for his long-awaited Zack Snyder's Justice League on

Martha Stewart's probation officer wouldn't let her host Saturday Night Live

Martha Stewart has masterfully reformed her public image since serving her "horrifying" 2004 five-month maximum-security federal prison sentence in West Virginia for obstruction of justice related to a 2001 ImClone Stock sale.

Sacha Baron Cohen hanging up the mankini, confirms he has retired from 'Borat'

Borat became a worldwide sensation, but it came at a price.  Due to those costs, Sacha Baron Cohen is leaving the franchise in the past. "Because it got too dangerous," the 49-year-old comedian confirmed to Entertainment Tonight's John Boone in an interview published Tuesday.

'Spider-Man 3' finally has an official title

Tom Holland can exhale, as he is no longer at risk of spoiling Spider-Man 3's official title. After Holland and his co-stars, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon,

BTS covers Coldplay's 'Fix You' in groundbreaking MTV Unplugged performance

Just when you think BTS has broken every record known to man, the K-pop superstars find another one. The seven-member boy band became the first Korean

Eddie Murphy intended for Tracy Morgan to play his son in 'Coming 2 America'

Viewers will look at Jermaine Fowler and wonder what could have been when Coming 2 America hits Amazon Prime on March 5. Fowler plays Lavelle, long-lost