Olivia Rodrigo drops "Drop Dead" at Versailles, Paul McCartney walks us through every track, and the Alex Cooper-Alix Earle feud just got a third character
What's Trending
Dan Levy sparked a whole debate about baby-free flights and honestly, the internet is DIVIDED. The Schitt's Creek star made some comments about babies on airplanes and now parents and child-free folks are going at it in the comments. "No offense to the babies!" sure is doing a lot of heavy lifting as a disclaimer.
Live Nation officially lost its monopoly trial — so could Ticketmaster actually get sold? A jury in New York found that Live Nation runs an unlawful monopoly across multiple corners of the concert industry. The vibes among concert-goers right now? Cautiously hopeful but not holding our breath on cheaper fees anytime soon.
Kirk Acevedo says "middle class" actors are getting squeezed out of Hollywood — and he had to sell his house to prove it. The Marvel and DC veteran opened up about the reality of being a working actor who isn't A-list, and it's a pretty sobering look at how the industry treats people who aren't headlining franchises.
Music
Olivia Rodrigo wandered the Palace of Versailles for her "Drop Dead" music video and it's STUNNING. It's the first single off her upcoming third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love and yes, that title alone is already iconic. Versailles as a backdrop for heartbreak? Chef's kiss, no notes.
Paul McCartney just walked 30 lucky fans through every single track on his new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane. The intimate listening session happened at producer Andrew Watt's studio and honestly, being one of those 30 people would be a core memory for life. Sir Paul at 83 still out here giving us everything.
Zayn dropped his fifth solo album Konnakol and he's not letting his former 1D bandmates have all the fun. With Harry, Louis, and Niall all doing their thing, Zayn's back on Mercury Records with what's being described as a laid-back vibe. The One Direction solo race continues.
Boards of Canada might be BACK after 13 years?! Warp Records did a cryptic poster run and the BoC faithful are absolutely losing it. If you know, you know — and if you know, you've been waiting for this since 2013.
Duran Duran teased a new Nile Rodgers collab called "Free to Love" and it sounds like pure disco. The new wave legends linking back up with the man who helped make Notorious is the kind of reunion energy we need. Shimmy incoming.
Meghan Trainor canceled her entire Get In Girl tour, saying it was "the right decision for my family." She said she bit off more than she could chew, and after some "tough conversations," pulled the plug on the whole thing. Refunds are presumably in the works and fans are bummed but supportive.
Don Schlitz, the Grammy-winning songwriter behind "The Gambler," has died at 73. The country music legend penned one of the most universally known songs in American music. You absolutely know every word to that chorus whether you're a country fan or not.
Iron Maiden said their Australia tour will NOT be derailed by their Rock Hall induction. "The shows will of course go on" is the most Iron Maiden response imaginable. Legends prioritizing the fans over the ceremony? Respect.
Jessie Ware announced a massive international Superbloom tour — her biggest ever. It includes her first-ever U.K. arena run, which feels extremely overdue. The disco-pop queen is finally getting the venue sizes she deserves.
Pink Floyd is celebrating 50 years of Wish You Were Here with... a retro Inter Milan capsule collection. It's an unexpected crossover but honestly? The Venn diagram of prog rock fans and football kit collectors might be bigger than we think.
Movies & TV
Christopher Meloni said goodbye to Elliot Stabler after Law & Order: Organized Crime got canceled. "It was a great ride" is how he summed up playing the character on and off since 1999. The Stabler era is officially over and SVU fans are in their feelings.
Beef Season 2 is getting dragged for being "overcrowded and unfocused." Variety called it an unnecessary second season, which is tough for a show that was SO good the first time around. The anthology format growing pains are real.
The legendary 7 Up documentary series is getting its final chapter — directed by Asif Kapadia. The Oscar-winning Amy and Senna director is taking over from the late Michael Apted to close out the docuseries that literally started in 1964. This is genuinely historic television.
Wasteman pairs David Jonsson and Tom Blyth in a prison drama and reviewers say both actors bring serious character work to a familiar genre. Jonsson is only five films in and already has one of the most recognizable presences in British cinema.
Celebrity Tea
The Alex Cooper and Alix Earle feud just escalated because Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia entered the chat. Alex posted "this girl on girl sh-t needs to stop" on Instagram along with alleged DMs between her and Brianna, and now everyone is picking sides. The Call Her Daddy cinematic universe is getting messier by the episode.
Joshua Jackson handled a seriously awkward red carpet question like an absolute pro and people are praising him for it. The interviewer apparently went somewhere they shouldn't have, and Joshua's composure had everyone saying "the way I would've just packed it up and went home." King behavior.
Shay Mitchell is on the set of Baywatch and her behind-the-scenes Instagram posts are doing numbers. The 39-year-old actress shared some BTS content and yeah — she was born for this role.
TikTok & Internet
A former Dr. Miami employee went viral on TikTok alleging unfair pay, and he clapped back with a "sorry she feels that way." Santina Rizzi's videos are racking up views and Dr. Miami's response is... a choice. The internet is largely not on his side here.
BuzzFeed rounded up 32 beauty products for people who hate TikTok but love finding new stuff. It's basically a curated shortcut past the algorithm for anyone who wants the recommendations without the three-hour scroll spiral. Honestly, relatable content.