Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman said Matthew Perry “was sober” and “in a really good place” when she last spoke to him two weeks before his death. In an interview on Today with co-creator David Crane, Kauffman recalled her final conversation with the actor, who died Oct. 28. “It was great,” …

I n June 2020, Casey Bloys, HBO’s then-president of original programming, needed someone to “go on a mission.” Bloys—who was named HBO’s CEO and chairman in October 2022 — was irked by a tweet from Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk, who had some thoughts about Perry Mason, HBO’s series starring …

Most daytime talk shows save their musical performances for a particular segment, but Jennifer Hudson can’t help but break into song with her guests as often as possible. On the latest episode of the Jennifer Hudson Show, the singer welcomed music legend Smokey Robinson into her impromptu approach to re-create …

Post Malone’s long, slow march toward a country music career continues. The tattooed rapper will make his 2023 CMA Awards performance debut when the Country Music Association hosts its centerpiece awards show in Nashville next week. Malone is slated to perform a medley of classic country songs alongside Morgan Wallen …

Boygenius headlined the Hollywood Bowl last night and invited Dave Grohl on stage to play drums on “Satanist.” The band — Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker— were dressed as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, while Grohl donned all black and face paint as a demonic …

Madison Beer stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform her recent single “Sweet Relief.” The singer took the late-night stage in a silver glitter dress, where she showcased the sultry song on an eery playground set alongside her live band. “Sweet Relief” appears on Beer’s recent album Silence Between Songs, …

The first day of November means one thing: It’s officially the holidays. But what’s the festive season without Mariah Carey to herald it in? In a whimsical new video, Carey has announced that it is, in fact, Christmas. In the clip, a clock counts down the seconds until midnight on …

Sharon Van Etten has released a new single, “Close to You,” which appears on the soundtrack to upcoming Apple TV+ drama seriesThe Buccaneers. The intimate, emotive track was co-written by Van Etten and Courtney Barnett. “Close to You” joins a tracklist of all-female artists, including Lucius, Gracie Abrams, and Miya …

Kelly Clarkson took the the stage for “Kellyoke” on Tuesday, bloody tears and all, to pour out her own rendition of Olivia Rodrigo‘s single, “Vampire.” Accompanied with what appeared to be Uncle Fester at the piano, Clarkson crooned out the radio-friendly lyrics: “The way you sold me for parts as …

Throughout the criminal investigations of Donald Trump, the former president has expected his co-defendants, alleged co-conspirators, and potential witnesses for the prosecution to stay fiercely loyal to him. This has included — according to people who’ve discussed the matter with him — his belief that some of his former lieutenants …