Here are the entertainment stories for Thursday, November 5, 2026.
New on Center Stage
Center Stage Magazine premiered "Don't Wake the Dog" by Trey Calloway, the third track on his new EP Honkytonk Generation. Calloway co-wrote the song with Phil O'Donnell and Wade Kirby.
Around Entertainment
Variety reported that The Weeknd now holds the record for the top-grossing tour ever by a male artist. His "After Hours Til Dawn" stadium tour ended at TM Stadium National in Kuala Lumpur with a final gross of more than $1.3 billion.
The Hollywood Reporter reported that Kimmarie Johnson, an actress on "Beverly Hills, 90210," has died at 50. Johnson was also a former Miss Pennsylvania USA winner and placed in the top six at the 1993 Miss USA pageant.
Whiskey Riff reported that Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert and Cody Johnson are among the first performers announced for the 2026 CMA Awards. The show airs live from Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, on ABC, with Lainey Wilson as solo host.
Taste of Country reported that eight artists have been announced as 2026 CMA Awards performers, including Ella Langley and Zach Top. The outlet also reported that the show will include a Dolly Parton tribute.
According to Whiskey Riff, Garth Brooks has announced a five-city run of shows in Ireland in 2027. The outlet said it will be his first trip there in five years.
Rolling Stone reported that Pink Floyd is marking the 50th anniversary of "Animals" with a reissue featuring unreleased music. The reissue features a previously unheard Roger Waters song, "Young Nicholas Jon," along with an official release of the group's 1977 concert in Oakland.
Whiskey Riff reported that Eric Church has released an "On the Road" music video that looks back at two decades of touring.
Billboard published videos in which Luke Bryan recalls the stories behind his biggest Billboard hits. Of one of the videos, Bryan told Billboard Chart History: "It brings back, really, a special time in my career."
Sources: Variety · The Hollywood Reporter · Whiskey Riff · Whiskey Riff · Taste of Country · Rolling Stone (music) · Whiskey Riff · Billboard
