If the series lives up to its trailer, HBO’s The Franchise is going to be one of the most quotable comedies in years. The first minute-and-a-half teaser shows chaos on the set of a sci-fi action superhero film.
Himesh Patel stars as Daniel, Aya Cash is Anita, Jessica Hynes plays Steph, and Billy Magnussen is Adam. Lolly Adefope is Dag, Darren Goldstein is Pat, and Isaac Powell plays Bryson. Richard E. Grant and Daniel Brühl show up as recurring guest stars.
“The Franchise follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe,” reads HBO’s synopsis. “The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.”
Jon Brown (Succession) wrote the pilot, executive produces, and serves as showrunner. Sam Mendes directed the pilot and executive produces along with Jim Kleverweis, Dundee Productions’ Armando Iannucci, and Neal Street Productions’ Pippa Harris, Nicolas Brown, and Julie Pastor.
Poster for HBO’s comedy series ‘The Franchise’
The Franchise premieres on October 6, 2024, with new episodes airing on Sundays at 10pm ET/PT.
The comedy series was greenlit by HBO on August 9, 2023. Commenting on the project at that time, Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO & Max Comedy Series, said, “With a deft touch only he can bring, Sam has brilliantly captured the romance and the reality of filmmaking today. Jon is superb at sending up worlds we think we already know. Together, with Armando [Iannucci], they have delivered a truly hilarious comedy ensemble. I can’t wait to see more.”
Professional killer Joe Flood has more hits than Motown but now it’s his turn to put out a contract in the new The Killer’s Game trailer. Dave Bautista plays the killer who goes from assassin to target.
The action-comedy’s cast includes Bautista’s Guardians of the Galaxy co-star Pom Klementieff. Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Scott Adkins, and Ben Kingsley also star.
“In the new action-comedy The Killer’s Game, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself,” reads Lionsgate’s synopsis. “But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella), he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it’s too late.”
JJ Perry (Day Shift) directs from a screenplay by Rand Ravich and James Coyne, based on Jay R. Bonansinga’s book. Andrew Lazar, Steve Richards, and Kia Jam serve as producers. Executive producers include Jonathan Meisner, Dave Bautista, Chris Milburn, and Thane Watkins.
Lionsgate’s The Killer’s Game opens in theaters on September 13, 2024.
Dave Bautista stars in ‘The Killer’s Game’ (Photo Credit: Lionsgate)
Peyton Manning, Lainey Wilson, and Luke Bryan host the 2024 CMA Awards (Photo Credit: Disney/ABC)
Morgan Wallen tops the list of the 58th Annual CMA Awards nominees with seven nominations, followed by Chris Stapleton and Cody Johnson with five each. Additional artists with multiple nominations include Post Malone (a first-time nominee), Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, and Kacey Musgraves.
Wallen’s nominated in the Entertainer of the Year, Single of the Year (“I Had Some Help”), Song of the Year (“I Had Some Help”), Male Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event of the Year (“I Had Some Help”), Musical Event of the Year (“Man Made A Bar”), and Music Video of the Year (“I Had Some Help”) categories.
Andrew Baylis, Louis Bell, Brock Berryhill, Tom Bukovac, Will Bundy, and Sean Cook made the CMA Awards nominee list for the first time. Additional first-timers include Benjy Davis, Shawn Everett, Riley Green, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Kat Higgins, Hoskins, Jeff Johnson, Noah Kahan, Ella Langley, and Ryan Larkins.
Raul Lopez, Josh Phillips, Nevin Sastry, Shaboozey, Ernest Keith Smith, Nate Smith, Konrad Snyder, Mitchell Tenpenny, The Red Clay Strays, Zach Top, Chris Villa, Chandler Paul Walters, and Bailey Zimmerman also earned their first nominations.
Notably, the CMA Awards completely ignored Beyonce, although her Cowboy Carter album held the top spot on Billboard’s Country Albums chart for four weeks. Her single “Texas Hold ‘Em” was the #1 song on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for 10 weeks.
The 2024 CMA Awards will air live on November 20, 2024 at 8pm ET/PT (tape-delayed on the West Coast) on ABC. Alan Carter is directing, Jon Macks is the head writer, and Robert Deaton executive produces.
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
• Luke Combs
• Jelly Roll
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
• Lainey Wilson
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s), Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
• “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
Producers: Sean Cook, Nevin Sastry
Mix Engineer: Raul Lopez
• “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson
Producer: Trent Willmon
Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen)
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
Mix Engineer: Ryan Gore
• “Watermelon Moonshine” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce
• “White Horse” – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton
Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
• Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian
Mix Engineers: Shawn Everett, Konrad Snyder
• Fathers & Sons – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews
• Higher – Chris Stapleton
Producers: Dave Cobb, Chris Stapleton, Morgane Stapleton
Mix Engineer: Vance Powell
• Leather – Cody Johnson
Producer: Trent Willmon
Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke
• Whitsitt Chapel – Jelly Roll
Producers: Andrew Baylis, Brock Berryhill, Zach Crowell, Jesse Frasure, David Garcia, Kevin “Thrasher” Gruft, Austin Nivarel, David Ray Stevens
Mix Engineers: Jeff Braun, Jim Cooley
SONG OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
• “Burn It Down”
Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Parker McCollum, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose
• “Dirt Cheap”
Songwriter: Josh Phillips
• “I Had Some Help”
Songwriters: Louis Bell, Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins, Austin Post, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen, Chandler Paul Walters
• “The Painter”
Songwriters: Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins, Ryan Larkins
• “White Horse”
Songwriters: Chris Stapleton, Dan Wilson
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Kelsea Ballerini
• Ashley McBryde
• Megan Moroney
• Kacey Musgraves
• Lainey Wilson
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
• Luke Combs
• Jelly Roll
• Cody Johnson
• Chris Stapleton
• Morgan Wallen
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
• Lady A
• Little Big Town
• Old Dominion
• The Red Clay Strays
• Zac Brown Band
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
• Brooks & Dunn
• Brothers Osborne
• Dan + Shay
• Maddie & Tae
• The War And Treaty
MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
• “Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini (with Noah Kahan)
Producers: Kelsea Ballerini, Alysa Vanderheym
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen)
Producers: Louis Bell, Charlie Handsome, Hoskins
• “I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan (ft. Kacey Musgraves)
Producer: Zach Bryan
• “Man Made A Bar” – Morgan Wallen (feat. Eric Church)
Producer: Joey Moi
• “you look like you love me” – Ella Langley (feat. Riley Green)
Producer: Will Bundy
MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR
• Tom Bukovac – Guitar
• Jenee Fleenor – Fiddle
• Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
• Rob McNelley – Guitar
• Charlie Worsham – Guitar
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
• “Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson
Director: Dustin Haney
• “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone (Feat. Morgan Wallen)
Director: Chris Villa
• “I’m Not Pretty” – Megan Moroney
Directors: Jeff Johnson, Megan Moroney
• “The Painter” – Cody Johnson
Director: Dustin Haney
• “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” – Lainey Wilson
Director: Patrick Tracy
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Megan Moroney
• Shaboozey
• Nate Smith
• Mitchell Tenpenny
• Zach Top
• Bailey Zimmerman
Filming begins on ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 6 (Photo Credit: Hulu)
Hulu’s critically acclaimed, all-too-timely drama The Handmaid’s Tale has officially begun production on season six. The final season of the Emmy-winning series, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, is expected to premiere in spring 2025.
Elisabeth Moss returns as June Osborne and directs the first episode of the final season. The season six cast also includes Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy Waterford, Bradley Whitford as Joseph Lawrence, Max Minghella as Nick Blaine, Ann Dowd as Aunt Lydia Clements, O-T Fagbenle as Luke Bankole, and Samira Wiley as Moira Strand. Madeline Brewer plays Janine Lindo, Amanda Brugel is Rita Blue, Sam Jaeger stars as Mark Tuello, and Ever Carradine is Naomi Putnam. In July 2024 it was announced Josh Charles had joined the cast as a series regular.
Elisabeth Moss, Bruce Miller, Warren Littlefield, Eric Tuchman, Yahlin Chang, and Sheila Hockin executive produce. Additional executive producers include John Weber, Frank Siracusa, Steve Stark, Kim Todd, Daniel Wilson, and Fran Sears.
The season five plot: “June faces consequences for killing Commander Waterford while struggling to redefine her identity and purpose. The widowed Serena attempts to raise her profile in Toronto as Gilead’s influence creeps into Canada. Commander Lawrence works with Nick and Aunt Lydia as he tries to reform Gilead and rise in power. June, Luke, and Moira fight Gilead from a distance as they continue their mission to save and reunite with Hannah.”
Hulu hasn’t released a synopsis for the upcoming season.
The streamer announced the series would return for a final season just days before the fifth season premiered on September 14, 2022. The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes delayed production on six season, which was originally targeting a 2024 debut.
Kendrick Lamar to perform on the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime (Photo Credit: pgLang, Provided by NFL)
Plans are being confirmed for Super Bowl LIX as the 2024 NFL season is kicking off. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced today that Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl to be held at The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA.
Super Bowl LIX will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Responding to the announcement, Lamar said, “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.”
The Grammy and Emmy winner is the co-founder of creative imprint pgLang. Lamar’s won 17 Grammys and is in the record books as the first non-classical, non-jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for his 2017 album DAMN.
“Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision,” stated Shawn Jay-Z Carter. “He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”
The 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show will be directed by Hamish Hamilton and produced by DPS. Roc Nation and Jesse Collins are the executive producers.
“The Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is a celebration of the music we love and the incredible artists who make it, all on the world’s biggest stage. Apple is thrilled to bring this show, starring the absolutely incomparable Kendrick Lamar, to fans worldwide with Apple Music’s industry-leading Spatial Audio quality along with tons of exclusive videos, interviews, playlists, and so much more across Apple Music,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats.
“Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar. Time and time again, Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that resonate, redefine, and ultimately shake the very foundation of hip-hop,” commented Seth Dudowsky, Head of Music at the NFL. “We’re excited to collaborate with Kendrick, Roc Nation, and Apple Music to deliver another unforgettable Halftime Show.”
Usher headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, setting a record as the most-watched halftime performance of all time. The show earned three 2024 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Variety Special (LIVE). Rihanna’s Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show in 2023 picked up five Emmy nominations, winning two. 2022’s halftime performance with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar received five Creative Arts Emmy nominations and won three.
Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore in ‘The Room Next Door’ (Photo Credit: Sony Classics)
The 2024 Venice Film Festival winners were announced on September 7th, with Oscar-winner Pedro Almodóvar (Talk to Her) earning the Golden Lion for Best Film for The Room Next Door. Almodóvar took home the coveted prize for this first English-language film, and he dedicated the win to his family. “It is my first movie in English but the spirit is Spanish,” said the acclaimed filmmaker.
Academy Award-winner Nicole Kidman was named Best Actress for her starring role in director Halina Reijn’s Babygirl. Kidman wasn’t able to attend the ceremony, and Reijn read a statement accepting the award. “Today, I arrived in Venice to find out shortly after that my brave and beautiful mother Janelle Ann Kidman has just passed. I’m in shock and I have to go to my family. But this award is for her. She shaped me, she guided me and she made me,” wrote Kidman. “The collision of life and art is heartbreaking. My heart is broken.”
Additional winners include Brady Corbet for The Brutalist, Maura Delpero’s Vermiglio, and Vincent Lindon for Jouer Avec Le Feu.
Venice Film Festival Winners:
GOLDEN LION for Best Film – THE ROOM NEXT DOOR by Pedro Almodóvar (Spain)
SILVER LION – GRAND JURY PRIZE – VERMIGLIO by Maura Delpero (Italy, France, Belgium)
SILVER LION – AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR – Brady Corbet for THE BRUTALIST (United Kingdom)
COPPA VOLPI for Best Actress – Nicole Kidman for BABYGIRL by Halina Reijn (United States)
COPPA VOLPI for Best Actor – Vincent Lindon for JOUER AVEC LE FEU by Delphine Coulin and Muriel Coulin (France)
AWARD FOR BEST SCREENPLAY – Murilo Hauser and Heitor Lorega for AINDA ESTOU AQUI by Walter Salles (Brazil, France)
SPECIAL JURY PRIZE – APRIL by Dea Kulumbegashvili (France, Italy, Georgia)
MARCELLO MASTROIANNI AWARD for Best Young Actor or Actress – Paul Kircher for LEURS ENFANTS APRÈS EUX by Ludovic Boukherma and Zoran Boukherma (France)
Horizons Winners:
The ORIZZONTI Jury of the 81st Venice Film Festival, chaired by Debra Granik and composed by Ali Asgari, Soudade Kaadan, Christos Nikou, Tuva Novotny, Gábor Reisz and Valia Santella, after screening the 19 feature-length films and 13 short films in competition has decided to award:
BEST FILM – ANUL NOU CARE N-A FOST (THE NEW YEAR THAT NEVER CAME) by Bogdan Mureșanu (Romania, Serbia)
BEST DIRECTOR – Sarah Friedland for FAMILIAR TOUCH (United States)
JURY PRIZE – HEMME’NIN ÖLDÜĞÜ GÜNLERDEN BIRI (ONE OF THOSE DAYS WHEN HEMME DIES) by Murat Fıratoğlu (Turkey)
BEST ACTRESS – Kathleen Chalfant for Familiar Touch by Sarah Friedland (United States)
BEST ACTOR – Francesco Gheghi for FAMILIA by Francesco Costabile (Italy)
BEST SCREENPLAY – Scandar Copti for HAPPY HOLIDAYS (Palestine, Germany, France, Italy, Qatar)
BEST SHORT FILM – WHO LOVES THE SUN by Arshia Shakiba (Canada)
SHORT FILM NOMINATION FOR THE EUROPEAN FILM AWARDS – RENÉ VA ALLA GUERRA by Luca Ferri, Morgan Menegazzo, Mariachiara Pernisa (Italy)
Horizons Extra
Audience Award – The Witness (Shahed)
Venice Classics
The VENICE CLASSICS Jury, chaired by Renato De Maria and comprised of 24 students of Cinema, chosen from the professors of Italian University Cinema programmes, has decided to award:
BEST DOCUMENTARY ON CINEMA – CHAIN REACTIONS by Alexandre O. Philippe (United States)
BEST RESTORED FILM – ECCE BOMBO by Nanni Moretti (Italy, 1978)
Venice Immersive
The VENICE IMMERSIVE Jury, chaired by Celine Daemen and comprised of Marion Burger e Adriaan Lokman, after viewing the 26 projects in competition has decided to award:
GRAND PRIZE – Ito Meikyū by Boris Labbé (France, Luxemburg)
SPECIAL JURY PRIZE – OTO’S PLANET by Gwenael François (Luxemburg, Canada, France)
ACHIEVEMENT PRIZE – IMPULSE: PLAYING WITH REALITY by Barry Gene Murphy, May Abdalla (United Kingdom, France)
Poster for ‘People’s Choice Country Awards’ (Photo Credit: NBC)
Singer-songwriter Kane Brown will be recognized with the Country Champion Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards. The multi-platinum superstar was selected for the honor in appreciation of his passion for service and groundbreaking contributions to the country music industry and beyond.
“Since the beginning of his career, Kane Brown has ensured that his legacy will extend beyond music,” stated Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “His dedication to empowering and supporting younger generations is nothing short of inspiring, and we’re thrilled to honor him with the Country Champion Award.”
Hosted by Shania Twain, the annual fan-driven awards show will air live on NBC and Peacock on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 8pm ET/PT (tape-delayed on the West Coast). Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager, and Barb Bialkowski will serve as executive producers. Executive producer RAC Clark guides the awards show as showrunner.
Kane made the 2021 TIME100 list as one of the most influential people in the world and has released 11 #1 singles on country radio. Brown’s racked up CMA, ACM, Billboard, AMA, CMT, and People’s Choice Award nominations, and is currently one of just a handful of country artists to receive a diamond-certified single by the RIAA.
People’s Choice Country Awards 2024 Nominees
The People’s Artist of 2024 Beyoncé
Jelly Roll
Kacey Musgraves
Kane Brown
Lainey Wilson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Zach Bryan
The Female Artist of 2024
Beyoncé
Carly Pearce
Dolly Parton
Kacey Musgraves
Kelsea Ballerini
Lainey Wilson
Megan Moroney
Miranda Lambert
The Male Artist of 2024
Bailey Zimmerman Chris Stapleton
Cody Johnson
Jelly Roll
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Zach Bryan
The Group / Duo of 2024
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Old Dominion
Ole 60
The Red Clay Strays
The War And Treaty
Tigirlily Gold
Zac Brown Band
The New Artist of 2024
Chase Matthew
Chayce Beckham
Dasha
Koe Wetzel
Nate Smith
Shaboozey
Tucker Wetmore
Warren Zeiders
The Social Country Star of 2024
Bailey Zimmerman
Beyoncé Dolly Parton
Jelly Roll
Kelsea Ballerini
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Reba McEntire
The Song of 2024
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey (Songwriters: Collins Obinna Chibueze, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Mark Williams, Nevin Sastry, Sean Cook)
“Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” – Dasha (Songwriters: Adam Wendler, Anna Dasha Novotny, Cheyenne Rose Arnspiger, Kenneth Travis Heidelman)
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen (Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Austin Post, Chandler Paul Walters, Ernest Smith, Hoskins, Louis Bell, Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak)
“I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves (Songwriters: Kacey Musgraves, Zach Bryan)
“Miles On It” – Marshmello & Kane Brown (Songwriters: CASTLE, Connor McDonough, Earwulf, Jake Torrey, Kane Brown, Marshmello, Nick Gale, Riley McDonough)
“Pink Skies” – Zach Bryan (Songwriter: Zach Bryan)
“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” – Beyoncé (Songwriters: Beyoncé, Brian Bates, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro, Raphael Saadiq)
“Wild Ones” – Jessie Murph feat. Jelly Roll (Songwriters: Feli Ferraro, Gregory Aldae Hein, Jason Deford, Jeff Gitelman, Jessie Murph)
The Female Song of 2024
“16 CARRIAGES” – Beyoncé (Songwriters: Atia Boggs, Beyoncé, Dave Hamelin, Ink, Raphael Saadiq)
“Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” – Dasha (Songwriters: Adam Wendler, Anna Dasha Novotny, Cheyenne Rose Arnspiger, Kenneth Travis Heidelman)
“Deeper Well” – Kacey Musgraves (Songwriters: Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves)
“Hang Tight Honey” – Lainey Wilson (Songwriters: Driver Williams, Jason Nix, Lainey Wilson, Paul Sikes)
“hummingbird” – Carly Pearce (Songwriters: Carly Pearce, Jordan Reynolds, Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally)
“No Caller ID” – Megan Moroney (Songwriters: Connie Harrington, Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Megan Moroney)
“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” – Beyoncé (Songwriters: Beyoncé, Brian Bates, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nathan Ferraro, Raphael Saadiq)
“Wranglers” – Miranda Lambert (Songwriters: Audra Mae, Evan McKeever, Ryan Carpenter)
The Male Song of 2024
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey (Songwriters: Collins Obinna Chibueze, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Mark Williams, Nevin Sastry, Sean Cook)
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma (From Twisters: The Album)” – Luke Combs (Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Jonathan Singleton, Luke Combs)
“Bulletproof” – Nate Smith (Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps)
“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson (Songwriter: Josh Phillips)
“I Can Feel It” – Kane Brown (Songwriters: Gabe Foust, Jaxson Free, Kane Brown, Phil Collins)
“Let Your Boys Be Country” – Jason Aldean (Songwriters: Allison Veltz Cruz, Jaron Boyer, Micah Wilshire)
“Pink Skies” – Zach Bryan (Songwriter: Zach Bryan)
“Take Her Home” – Kenny Chesney (Songwriters: Hunter Phelps, Michael Hardy, Zach Abend)
The Group / Duo Song of 2024
“Break Mine” – Brothers Osborne (Songwriters: John Osborne, Pete Good, Shane McAnally, TJ Osborne)
“Different About You” – Old Dominion (Songwriters: Brad Tursi, Matthew Ramsey, Trevor Rosen, Zach Crowell)
“For The Both of Us” – Dan + Shay (Songwriters: Andy Albert, Dan Smyers, Jordan Reynolds)
“I Tried A Ring On” – Tigirlily Gold (Songwriters: Josh Jenkins, Kendra Jo Slaubaugh, Krista Jade Slaubaugh, Pete Good)
“Love You Back” – Lady A (Songwriters: Emily Weisband, James McNair, Lindsay Rimes)
“smoke & a light” – Ole 60 (Songwriters: Jacob Ty Young, Justin Eckerd, Ryan Laslie, Tristan Roby)
“Tie Up” – Zac Brown Band (Songwriters: Ben Simonetti, Chris Gelbuda, Jonathan Singleton, Josh Hoge, Zac Brown)
“Wanna Be Loved” – The Red Clay Strays (Songwriters: Dakota Coleman, Matthew Coleman)
The Collaboration Song of 2024
“BLACKBIIRD” – Beyoncé, Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts (Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
“Can’t Break Up Now” – Old Dominion & Megan Moroney (Songwriters: Emily Weisband, Matthew Ramsey, Tofer Brown, Trevor Rosen)
“Chevrolet” – Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll (Songwriters: Chase McGill, Hunter Phelps, Jessi Alexander, Mentor Williams)
“Hey Driver” – Zach Bryan feat. The War And Treaty (Songwriter: Zach Bryan)
“I Remember Everything” – Zach Bryan feat. Kacey Musgraves (Songwriters: Kacey Musgraves, Zach Bryan)
“Mamaw’s House” – Thomas Rhett feat. Morgan Wallen (Songwriters: Chase McGill, Matt Dragstrem, Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett)
“The One (Pero No Como Yo)” – Carin Leon & Kane Brown (Songwriters: Bibi Marin, Edgar Barrera, Elena Rose, Johan Sotelo, Jonathan Capeci, Julio Ramirez, Kane Brown, Oscar Armando Diaz de Leon)
“you look like you love me” – Ella Langley feat. Riley Green (Songwriters: Aaron Raitiere, Ella Langley, Riley Green)
The Cover Song of 2024
“BLACKBIIRD” – Beyoncé, Brittney Spencer, Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts (Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
“Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other” – Orville Peck & Willie Nelson (Songwriter: Ned Sublette)
“Dancing with Myself” – Maren Morris (Songwriters: Billy Idol, Tony James)
“JOLENE” – Beyoncé (Songwriter: Dolly Parton)
“Perfectly Lonely” – Parker McCollum (Songwriter: John Mayer)
“Sun to Me” – mgk (Songwriters: Zach Bryan)
“Take Me Home, Country Roads” – Lana Del Rey (Songwriters: Bill Danoff, John Denver, Taffy Nivert)
“Three Little Birds (Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired By The Film)” – Kacey Musgraves (Songwriters: Bob Marley & The Wailers)
The Crossover Song of 2024
“Better Days” – Zach Bryan feat. John Mayer (Songwriter: Zach Bryan)
“Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini feat. Noah Kahan (Songwriters: Alysa Vanderheym, Kelsea Ballerini, Noah Kahan)
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen (Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Austin Post, Chandler Paul Walters, Ernest Smith, Hoskins, Louis Bell, Morgan Wallen, Ryan Vojtesak)
“II MOST WANTED” – Beyoncé & Miley Cyrus (Songwriters: Beyoncé, Michael Pollack, Miley Cyrus, Ryan Tedder)
“Lonely Road” – mgk feat. Jelly Roll (Songwriters: Bill Danoff, Brandon Allen, Colson Baker, John Denver, Mary Danoff, Nick Long, Steve Basil, Taffy Nivert Danoff, Travis Barker)
“Midnight Ride” – Kylie Minogue, Orville Peck & Diplo (Songwriters: Christopher Stracey, Kylie Minogue, Marta Cikojevic, Orville Peck)
“Miles On It” – Marshmello & Kane Brown (Songwriters: CASTLE, Connor McDonough, Earwulf, Jake Torrey, Kane Brown, Marshmello, Nick Gale, Riley McDonough)
“My Fault” – Shaboozey feat. Noah Cyrus (Songwriters: Bailey Bryan, Collins Obinna Chibueze, Doug Walters, Nevin Sastry, Noah Cyrus, PJ Harding, Sean Cook)
The New Artist Song of 2024
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey (Songwriters: Collins Obinna Chibueze, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Mark Williams, Nevin Sastry, Sean Cook)
“Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” – Dasha (Songwriters: Adam Wendler, Anna Dasha Novotny, Cheyenne Rose Arnspiger, Kenneth Travis Heidelman)
“Betrayal” – Warren Zeiders (Songwriters: Ali Tamposi, Blake Pendergrass, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Justin Ebach, Warren Zeiders)
“Bulletproof” – Nate Smith (Songwriters: Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps)
“Devil You Know” – Tyler Braden (Songwriters: Graham Barham, Jon Hall, Sam Martinez, Zack Dyer)
“Sweet Dreams” – Koe Wetzel (Songwriters: Amy Allen, Gabe Simon, Josh Serrato, Ropyr Wetzel, Sam Nelson Harris)
“Tennessee Don’t Mind” – Kameron Marlowe (Songwriters: Charles Kelley, Daniel Tashian)
“Wind Up Missin’ You” – Tucker Wetmore (Songwriters: Chris LaCorte, Thomas Archer, Tucker Wetmore)
The Storyteller Song of 2024
“16 CARRIAGES” – Beyoncé (Songwriters: Atia Boggs, Beyoncé, Dave Hamelin, Ink, Raphael Saadiq)
“Deeper Well” – Kacey Musgraves (Songwriters: Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Kacey Musgraves)
“Dirt Cheap” – Cody Johnson (Songwriter: Josh Phillips)
“Pink Skies” – Zach Bryan (Songwriter: Zach Bryan)
“Sorry Mom” – Kelsea Ballerini (Songwriters: Alysa Vanderheym, Hillary Lindsey, Jessie Jo Dillon, Karen Fairchild, Kelsea Ballerini)
“The Little Things” – George Strait (Songwriters: Bubba Strait, George Strait, Monty Criswell)
“The Man He Sees in Me” – Luke Combs (Songwriters: Josh Phillips, Luke Combs)
“Too Good to be True” – Kacey Musgraves (Songwriters: Daniel Tashian, Ian Fitchuk, Anna Nalick, Kacey Musgraves)
The Album of 2024
COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé
Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
Fathers & Sons – Luke Combs
Higher – Chris Stapleton
Highway Desperado – Jason Aldean
Leather – Cody Johnson
Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going – Shaboozey
Zach Bryan – Zach Bryan
The Music Video of 2024
“Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma (From Twisters: The Album)” – Luke Combs
“Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” – Dasha
“Deeper Well” – Kacey Musgraves
“I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
“Let It Burn” – Shaboozey
“Lonely Road” – mgk feat. Jelly Roll
“Miles On It” – Marshmello & Kane Brown
“Pour Me A Drink” – Post Malone feat. Blake Shelton
The Concert Tour of 2024
Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour – Luke Combs
Highway Desperado Tour – Jason Aldean
One Night At A Time 2024 – Morgan Wallen
Shania Twain: Come On Over – The Las Vegas Residency – All The Hits! – Shania Twain
Stadium Tour – George Strait
Standing Room Only Tour ‘24 – Tim McGraw
Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour – Kenny Chesney
The Quittin Time 2024 Tour – Zach Bryan
Paramount+ released the official Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale trailer and poster ahead of the drama’s September 26, 2024 streaming debut. All 10 episodes of the South Korean series with the catchy title will drop at once.
“In Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale, Shin Jae-rim dreams of becoming a modern-day Cinderella and trading her current boring life for one of luxury and leisure. But landing her Prince Cha-min isn’t easy—not only is Moon Cha-min her boss, but he’s also engaged to another woman,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Can Jae-rim find love with the man of her dreams…or will she discover that the true path to happiness is found within herself?”
The original series was created by television screenwriter Baek Mi-kyoung whose resume includes Strong Girl Bong-Soon, The Lady In Dignity, and Mine. Yu-ja wrote the drama and Kim Min-kyeong directed.
The series stars Pyo Ye Jin as Shin Jae-rim, Lee Jun young as Moon Cha-min, Song Ji Woo as Ban Dan-ah and Kim Hyun Jin as Baek Do-hong.
Poster for ‘Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale’ (Photo credit: Paramount+)
Production is now underway on season six of Investigation Discovery’s Very Scary People. Donnie Wahlberg (Blue Bloods) is set to return as host of the true crime documentary series that explores “society’s most evil minds.”
“I cannot wait to dig in and start filming this next season of Very Scary People,,” said Wahlberg. “These stories will leave true crime fans stunned as we unravel the depraved crimes and minds of frightening killers we haven’t considered before.”
Season five premiered in April 2023 and saw an 83% increase in ratings over season four. ID reports that 6 million viewers tuned in to the popular docuseries. Investigation Discovery hasn’t set a premiere date for the upcoming eight-episode season.
Wahlberg will serve as an executive producer along with Desma Simon, Leigh Purinton, and Jonathan Baruch. The series is produced for ID by Donnie and Jennifer McCarthy-Wahlberg’s production company, Work Baby, in partnership with Pilgrim Media Group.
Per ID: “Stories to be featured this season include that of Scott Kimball, a serial killer who, acting in the guise of an FBI informant was able to roam freely and undetected for six years; Clarence Heatley, a diabolical kingpin who ran a multi-million-dollar drug operation marked by dozens of vicious murders; and David Matusiewicz, the mastermind behind a warped family unit in which he conspired to kidnap his own kids and unleashed a deadly, pernicious campaign against his ex-wife.”
“Donnie Wahlberg has firmly established himself as a dynamic voice in the true crime genre, captivating audiences with his riveting storytelling,” stated Jason Sarlanis, President of ID. “Donnie’s relentless pursuit of the most gripping stories has been a natural fit for ID and we are excited to deepen our collaboration on Very Scary People, bringing even more compelling episodes to our viewers.”
Blumhouse has dropped the first teaser trailer for Wolf Man, and while the titular creature remains hidden, the eerie atmosphere is palpable. The film focuses on a family’s harrowing encounter with an unseen monster, setting the stage for a [hopefully] terrifying new entry in Universal’s Monsters franchise.
Christopher Abbott (Poor Things), Julia Garner (Ozark), and Matlida Firth (Coma) star in the 2025 horror release. Sam Jaeger (The Handmaid’s Tale), Ben Prendergast (The Sojourn Audio Drama) and Benedict Hardie (The Invisible Man) also star.
“Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Francisco husband and father, who inherits his remote childhood home in rural Oregon after his own father vanishes and is presumed dead. With his marriage to his high-powered wife, Charlotte (Garner), fraying, Blake persuades Charlotte to take a break from the city and visit the property with their young daughter, Ginger (Firth),” reads Blumhouse’s synopsis. “But as the family approaches the farmhouse in the dead of night, they’re attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside the home as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however, Blake begins to behave strangely, transforming into something unrecognizable, and Charlotte will be forced to decide whether the terror within their house is more lethal than the danger without.”
The Invisible Man‘s Leigh Whannell co-wrote the screenplay with Corbett Tuck, Lauren Schuker Blum, and Rebecca Angelo. Whannell also directs and serves as an executive producer along with Ryan Gosling, Ken Kao, Bea Sequeira, and Mel Turner. Wolf Man is a Blumhouse and Motel Movies production.
Universal Pictures has set a January 17, 2025 theatrical release date.
