Hear Travis Scott Address Fans After The Astroworld Tragedy + Taylor Swift Takes Over a City + The Battle For Ellen’s Seat

Tragedy struck in Pop Culture on Friday at AstroWorld in Houston - hear the first comments from Travis Scott as investigations into the devastating tragedy that left at least eight people dead begin. Daytime TV is changing a lot with Ellen’s show ending after a staggering 19 seasons and Wendy Williams breaking for health reasons. Ariana Grande will play Glenda the Good Witch in the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical “Wicked.” Mariah Carey gets another Christmas special. 

01:58 - Today in Pop Culture, Boston’s “Amanda” is #1, 1986

03:48 - AstroWorld Festival Travis Scott show tragedy

08:15 - Taylor Swift takes over NYC with “Red: Taylor’s Version” promo

09:57 - Adele’s album is delaying other artists’ releases

10:32 - Paul McCartney’s “The Lyrics”

12:10 - Battle over Ellen’s daytime TV spot

14:06 - Wendy Williams not returning to show due to health concerns

15:12 - Ariana Grande to play Glenda in “Wicked” movie

15:32 - The Queen of Christmas lands a new special with Apple TV

17:12 - NYT special on Hulu and FX takes aim at Justin Timberlake

19:25 - Carole Baskin drops Netflix lawsuit; Joe Exotic announces cancer diagnosis

20:40 - House of Gucci promo pics

21:21 - Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian stir up speculation

22:43 - Britney Spears turns on her mom

23:44 - Kobe Bryant’s investment into BodyArmor drink still provides for his family

24:40 - Who is Van Hunt?

26:22 - Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rogers Covid drama

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