Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner planning “hiatus” in Korea to work on new book

New Kids On The Block just announced their ‘Magic Summer Tour’ — which shares a name with their 1990 tour — that will send them to amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums all over North America from June through August 2024 along with special guests Paula Abdul and DJ Jazzy Jeff.That includes stops at Wantagh, NY’s Jones Beach Theater on Aug. 4, Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

In his new book, “Teddy and Booker T: How Two American Icons Blazed a Path for Racial Equality,” bestselling author Brian Kilmeade writes of how Theodore Roosevelt invited intellectual and former slave Book T. Washington to dinner at the White House at the very beginning of his presidency. Roosevelt sought Washington’s counsel as he struggled to steer the country — and especially the South — forward in the wake of Jim Crow laws and racial violence.

Sam Asghari has only nice things to say in response to estranged wife Britney Spears‘ new memoir.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock is opening up about the aftermath of Jesy Nelson‘s Little Mix exit in her new book!

Henry Winkler, now 77, has recounted his struggles with reading his lines on his hit 1970s sitcom Happy Days because of his dyslexia.

EXCLUSIVE: The first day of the latest round of renewed talks between the studios and SAG-AFTRA has ended, with proposed plans for the principals to meet again — possibly in the next day or so.

If you weren’t going to pick up Britney Spears‘ memoir because you thought you’d gotten everything you could from the headlines… think again!

Jana Kramer is getting ready for the release of her new book “The Next Chapter” and she’s opening up about fights with ex-husband Mike Caussin.

Marvel has claimed that actor Edward Norton is banned from returning as the Hulk in any future movies.In Joanna Robinson’s new book, MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, it’s claimed that while the call is open for other guest actors to return to their roles, Norton won’t be asked back.The book claimed: “If the Inhumans could be rehabilitated, apparently everyone in MCU history was on [Marvel boss’ Kevin] Feige’s call list—except Edward Norton, the franchise’s first Bruce Banner, and Joss Whedon, whose Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. characters remained in limbo”Shortly before development began on The Avengers, Feige released a statement on Norton’s role in the MCU.He said at the time: “We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer “Jet Lag: The Game” is refueled for Season 8 and bringing “Challenge Accepted” host Michelle Khare along for the ride. Streamy winner Khare has joined “Jet Lag” as the guest contestant on the new season of the hit web travel game show, which will be returning to the U.S. for its eighth season after several installments shot abroad in Europe, Japan and New Zealand, playing alongside usual competitors: Sam Denby, Adam Chase and Ben Doyle (the winner of Season 7).

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Britney Spears‘ new memoir is generating plenty of headlines ahead of its release, and all the buzz has helped to push the singer’s book straight to the top of Amazon’s bestsellers charts — even before it’s officially come out.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music News arrived gradually of the Rolling Stones’ special celebration in New York of their new album, “Hackney Diamonds.” First it was a “Rolling Stones event on the evening of Oct. 19,” then it was an album-release party, and then rumors spread that they were going to perform “a couple of songs, but with the boys, you never know” (yes, the person quoted actually called them “the boys”).

Michele Amabile Angermiller Bruce Springsteen may not have gone to college, but he is getting a building named after him at Monmouth University in West Long Branch near his longtime home in New Jersey, the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music announced at a special ceremony on Wednesday morning. Springsteen has a long history with the university, having performed there on multiple occasions and housing his archives there.

Zach Bryan will have very few days off.The popular country singer recently extended his upcoming ‘The Quittin’ Time Tour’ that will send him to arenas and stadiums all over North America from March through December.As of now, the 27-year-old has a whopping 81 (!) gigs lined up next year; that’s 29 more than when the tour was announced back in late August.And if you’re a Zach Bryan fan based in NY or NJ, you’re in luck.In March, he’ll hit Buffalo, NY’s KeyBank Center on March 10, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on March 14-15, Brooklyn, NY’s Barclays Center on March 27-28 and Elmont, NY’s UBS Arena on March 30-31.He’ll close the tour with an encore of back-to-back concerts at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Dec.

Caroline Brew editor Oprah Winfrey reportedly suggested Sen. Mitt Romney join her on a unity presidential ticket to prevent Donald Trump’s reelection in 2020, according to McKay Coppins, author of upcoming book “Romney: A Reckoning.” But a spokesperson for Winfrey said Monday, “In November 2019, Ms. Winfrey called Senator Romney to encourage him to run on an Independent ticket.

Luis Miguel and his daughter Michelle Salas shared a sweet moment during her wedding ceremony with Danilo Díaz. The fan-favorite singer arrived at the wedding just a few hours before the start of the special event in Tuscany, Italy, taking a short break from his highly anticipated tour to join his daughter and not miss a moment of the ceremony.Salas engagement was made public in May this year.

Danny DeVito has revealed there are plans in place for a Matilda reunion with lead star Mara Wilson. The two actors appeared together in the 1996 film adaptation of Roald Dahl’s novel, with DeVito as director. Now, DeVito has disclosed that there is a plan for he and Wilson to collaborate on Matilda in Concert, for which the duo will narrate the film over a live score by the composer David Newman.

Britney Spears has a new ally for the release of her book, “The Woman in Me.” She’s recruited Michelle Williams to narrate her audiobook, with Spears recording an introduction to it. Britney Spears was recently pulled over and issued two violationsBritney Spears enjoys fun night with Maluma and J Balvin in New York CityA post shared by Maria River Red (@britneyspears)In an exclusive release to PEOPLE, Spears explained that her memoir had been a labor of love, and that she would only be reading a part of it for her audiobook.

Megan Fox is releasing her first collection of poetry, “Pretty Boys Are Poisonous.”“My freedom lives in these pages,” the “Jennifer’s Body” actress said about the book.“I hope that my words can inspire others to take back their happiness and their identity by using their voice to illuminate what’s been buried, but not forgotten, in the darkness.”To promote the 70+ poems within the book, Fox will discuss “Pretty Boys Are Poisonous” with a special guest at New York City’s Racket on Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m.All guests in attendance will receive a copy of “Pretty Boys Are Poisonous.”No word on whether or not her fiancé Machine Gun Kelly, aka Colson Baker, will be in attendance.Need more information? All the details you’re looking for about tickets for Fox’s speaking engagement and her new book can be found below.

Meghan Markle reportedly has a new team around her who are planning her next steps as she reinvents herself in Hollywood.