'Strangers Things' creators announce upcoming TV spinoff, plus Upside Down-set stage play

Netflix Matt and Ross Duffer, the sibling creators of the phenomenon Stranger Things, are staying with Netflix in a big way. Long story short, if you love Stranger Things, you’re in luck. On Wednesday, the Duffer Brothers,
'Thor: Love and Thunder''s Taika Waititi “forgot” co-star Natalie Portman was in 'Star Wars'

Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman in “Star Wars: Episode II” — Lucasfilm With an Oscar under his belt, a blockbuster in Thor: Ragnarok and another likely on its way with Thor: Love and Thunder, pretty much everybody
Nashville notes: Cody Johnson, Randy Houser + more

Cody Johnson has some new hardware to add to his growing collection: “‘Til You Can’t” has officially received RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications, and “Dear Rodeo” is Gold certified. Randy Houser has announced that he’ll be hosting
“I don't fault Joey for a second” – Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest's female champ Miko Sudo on onstage scuffle

Bobby Bank/Getty Images Miki Sudo is the #1-ranked female competitive eater in the world, and she proved it again on July 4 by returning from maternity leave to capture her eighth Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Championship belt.
Another one! DJ Khaled announces title of new album, 'God Did'

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic DJ Khaled has been known to denounce “they” — a general group of haters and critics who seemingly expressed doubt about his talents and success. Now, he’s dedicating a project that will do the same — while
“A sequel? What am I a hack?”: Kevin Smith drops celeb-packed trailer to, yes, the sequel 'Clerks III'

ABC/Eric McCandless On Wednesday, Kevin Smith dropped the trailer to his third Clerks movie, and as he’d promised, it reflects the filmmaker’s real life in more ways than one. The writer-director and podcaster maxed out his credit
Luke Combs’ 'Growin’ Up' ends Morgan Wallen’s 63-week reign atop the 'Billboard' Top Country Albums chart

ABC It took 63 weeks, but Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous has finally been unseated as the number-one album on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. The end of the Dangerous reign comes courtesy of Luke Combs, whose Growin’
Kelsea Ballerini shares another ethereal album tease, explains how “Heartfirst” sets the tone for the record

Blue skies, dreamy pastels and feel-good, breezy pop vibes: It’s all part of the world that Kelsea Ballerini is dreaming up for her next album. The singer shared another clue about the forthcoming project on social media
Mickey Guyton recalls meeting her hero Dolly Parton: “I screamed, I cried”

ABC Mickey Guyton’s country music heroes are women who have changed the landscape of the genre and left lasting impressions with their talent, and she’s been lucky enough to meet several of them. For example, as a
“We fight or we die”: Viola Davis reigns in new trailer to 'The Woman King'

Sony Pictures Oscar and Emmy winner Viola Davis plays General Nanisca in the fact-based epic The Woman King, and the new trailer shows she’s not taking any prisoners. According to Sony Pictures, “The Woman King is the