Entertainment Tidbits

Beyoncé will perform during the halftime show of Netflix’s Christmas Day NFL game in Houston, showcasing songs from Cowboy Carter and joined by special guests, but any further details are being kept under wraps.

Friday Night Lights is being rebooted at Universal TV with the original creative team—Pete Berg, Jason Katims, and Brian Grazer—returning. The revival will feature new characters set in the world of Texas high school football.

David Lynch has been diagnosed with emphysema after smoking from the ages of 8 to 76. He now needs supplemental oxygen to perform any physical activity. He acknowledges the health risks and regrets not quitting sooner.

Paul Mescal will host Saturday Night Live on December 7th, with Shaboozey as musical guest. This will be the first episode after a three-week hiatus. Mescal’s hosting comes shortly after the release of his new film Gladiator II.

Disney has removed an untitled Star Wars film set for Dec. 18, 2026 — with Ice Age 6 replacing it. It was rumored to follow Rey post-The Rise of Skywalker. Several more planned Star Wars movies have been shelved over the years.

Victoria Kjær Theilvig from Denmark won Miss Universe 2024 in Mexico City, making her the first Dane to win the title. The ceremony, hosted by Mario Lopez and Olivia Culpo, featured a performance by Robin Thicke.

Showtime’s Yellowjackets is accused of copyright infringement against the 2015 film Eden. The lawsuit finds similarities in the plot involving a soccer team resorting to cannibalism after a crash, seeking damages and an injunction.

A new report found that more music is being released daily in 2024 than in the entire year of 1989. The rise is attributed to accessible music production software, with global music creators expected to reach 198.2 million by 2030.