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Colin Jost to host ‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ spinoff

Colin Jost at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards - Arrivals at the Microsoft Theater on September 17^ 2017 in Los Angeles^ CA

Saturday Night Live star Colin Jost has been tapped as the host of Prime Video’s upcoming Pop Culture Jeopardy! Jost  – a writer/actor/comedian – has been a staff writer at NBC’s SNL since 2005, and co-anchor of “Weekend Update” since 2014.  Jost quipped after his new hosting gig was announced: “What is: I’m excited.”

The show’s official description: “Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a brand-new twist on the classic quiz show’s answer-and-question format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the excitement and unpredictability of pop culture. Contestants, playing in teams of three, will need to be experts in categories from Alternative Rock to The Avengers; Broadway to MMA; Gen Z to Zendaya as they compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights.”

Lauren Anderson, head of brand and content innovation, Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to welcome the multi-talented Colin Jost as the host of Pop Culture Jeopardy! Colin’s wry affability and pop culture fluency make him uniquely qualified as the perfect host for this new iteration of the beloved franchise.”

Production on Pop Culture Jeopardy! began in August; a premiere date has not yet been set.

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Seth Meyers’ new HBO comedy special set to debut this fall

LOS ANGELES - MAY 17: Seth Meyers at the "Late Night with Seth Meyers" FYC event^ at the Television Academy on May 17^ 2019 in North Hollywood^ CA

Late Night host Seth Meyers will release his first HBO comedy special, with the network sharing in a press release that the stand-up comedy special will premiere this fall, also streaming on Max. Meyers’ last comedy special, Lobby Baby, was released on Netflix in 2019.

Meyers joked in a statement: “Critics say it’s the special my kids will be talking about in therapy twenty years from now!”  Added Nina Rosenstein, EVP of HBO Programming, Late Night and Specials: “As longtime fans, we’re so happy to partner with Seth on his first HBO special. He’s such a charismatic storyteller and we’ve always loved the way he reaches people on such a personal level. This special is endlessly relatable and so much fun to watch.”

Per Deadline, Meyers, 50, filmed the special in front of a live audience at The Vic Theatre in Chicago. aThe special is written and performed by Meyers, directed by Neal Brennan, and executive produced by Meyers and Mike Shoemaker.

Meyers came to fame as a writer and cast member on Saturday Night Live and has hosted Late Night since 2014.

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Rock Daypop

AC/DC to release final wave of limited-edition 50th Anniversary vinyl pressings

Fly on the Wall is the tenth studio album by the Australian band AC DC^ released in 1985. white background

AC/DC has announced the final wave of AC/DC gold-colored, 50th anniversary vinyl reissues. Each of these limited edition LPs comes with an album-specific 12-inch by 12-inch print featuring new AC/DC 50 artwork, suitable for framing.

The final wave of AC/DC 50 gold vinyl releases includes six more classic releases — Flick Of The Switch, Fly On The Wall, Blow Up Your Video, Black Ice, Live At River Plate, and their latest album, Power Up, and will be available on September 27th.

  • Flick of the Switch is a self-produced album that saw the band return to the rawer sound of their earlier records, including tracks such as “Bedlam In Belgium” and “Nervous Shakedown”.
  • 1985’s Fly on the Wall was the band’s first to be produced solely by Angus and Malcolm Young;
  • Blow Up Your Video was originally released in 1988 and recorded in London and the South of France, featuring the singles “Heatseeker” and “That’s The Way I Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll.”
  • Black Ice ( 2008) was AC/DC’s first UK No. 1 album since Back In Black and their first US No. 1 since For Those About To Rock.
  • Live at River Plate was recorded alongside a David Mallet-directed live film on December 4, 2009, at the second of three sold-out shows at the legendary River Plate Stadium in Sao Paolo, Argentina.
  • Power Up, released in November 2020, was the band’s first LP in six years.
  • AC/DC’s Power Up Tour 2024 has seen the band perform to over 1.3 million ecstatic fans across Europe, including 160,000 over two nights at London’s legendary Wembley Stadium.

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Don Henley to reissue ‘Building The Perfect Beast’ in vinyl for 40th anniversary

Singer Don Henley of The Eagles performs on stage at The Gorge Amphitheater August 17^ 1991 in George^ Wa.

Don Henley’s sophomore solo album Building the Perfect Beast will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a remastered, new vinyl reissue.

The album is being released Oct. 4 as a two-LP set for the first time, remastered from the original analog tapes, and will feature the tune “A Month of Sundays” on vinyl for the first time (the track was only available on CD, cassette and digitally.).

Originally released in 1984, Building the Perfect Beast was a massive success for Henley, led by hit singles “The Boys of Summer,” “All She Wants to Do is Dance,” “Sunset Grill” and “Not Enough Love in the World.”  The album went triple platinum and hit #13 on the Billboard 200 Album chart, with “The Boys of Summer” hitting #5, and “All She Wants To Do Is Dance” peaking at #9. “The Boys of Summer” also earned Henley a Grammy for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.

To pre-order the remastered Building the Perfect Beast, head HERE.

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Pop Daypop

Bruno Mars adds new shows to Las Vegas residency, including New Year’s Eve

Bruno Mars performs at the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Las Vegas^ NV^ USA: September 23^ 2011

Bruno Mars has announced six new shows as part of his residency at Park MGM, including one for New Year’s Eve. Mars will perform at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Dec. 18, 20, 21, 27, 30 and 31. All shows are scheduled to begin at 9 pm.

Park MGM posted on X: “It’s SHOW TIME— @brunomars returns to #DolbyLive in December ✨ Tickets on sale Friday, August 16 at 10 AM: https://mgm.parkmgm.com/qq0gow2n”

In other Vegas news, Bruno Mars has also teamed up with Bellagio Resort & Casino to introduce The Pinky Ring, a one-of-a-kind cocktail lounge and jazz bar in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

Tickets for the new run of Park MGM shows are on sale now via ticketmaster.com.

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Jung Kook sets theatrical release for documentary ‘I Am Still’

Jungkook of BTS arrives for the KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at the Forum Los Angeles in Inglewood^ CA. Los Angeles^ California / USA - December 6 2019

Jung Kook of BTS is set to release a new documentary Jung Kook: I Am Still coming to theaters worldwide on September 18th. The career-spanning solo documentary, directed by Junsoo Park and produced by Jiwon Yoon, will open in theaters in more than 120 countries and regions.

Jung Kook: I Am Still chronicles Jung Kook’s eight-month journey following his solo debut “Seven” featuring Latto, and his 2023 album, Golden which also included “3D” with Jack Harlow and “Standing Next to You.” The film presents exclusive never-before-seen footage and interviews, alongside live performances, offering viewers an intimate look into the journey behind Jung Kook’s solo debut.

I Am Still will be distributed by Trafalgar Releasing (the distributors behind the release of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour and Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.  Trafalgar Releasing CEO Marc Allenby shared in a statement:  “Bringing Jung Kook’s story to the big screen is a testament to the power of shared experiences, and we can’t wait for fans to come together and enjoy this film with fellow ARMY (BTS’ fandom).”

Jung Kook: I Am Still debuts on September 18th; for tickets, head HERE.

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