Music News Today — August 16, 2026
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars’ and ‘Untucked’ Renewed for New Seasons at MTV and Paramount+ and more — today's music signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with exciting news and tributes today. MTV and Paramount+ have renewed their popular franchises, with new seasons of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' 'All Stars,' and 'Untucked' on the horizon. Meanwhile, comedy fans are celebrating Nate Bargatze's achievement of setting a Guinness World Record for most tickets sold for a stand-up comedy tour. In other news, the entertainment industry is mourning the loss of Dave Marsh, a renowned rock critic and biographer of Bruce Springsteen, who passed away at the age of 76.
From reality TV to comedy and film, there's a lot to catch up on. In the world of film, a new documentary series has been making waves, born out of a chance hippie river trip. On the personal front, Adam Scott shared a humorous anecdote about his daughter's acting class being shown his failed 'Office' audition as a cautionary tale. Sports fans, meanwhile, are gearing up for UFC 330, which will be available to livestream online. With so much happening in the entertainment world, there's never been a better time to stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends.
Today's signal:
• ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ ‘All Stars’ and ‘Untucked’ Renewed for New Seasons at MTV and Paramount+ (variety.com)
• UFC 330 Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Makhachev vs. Machado Garry Online for Free (variety.com)
• Dave Marsh, Bruce Springsteen Biographer and Rock Critic, Dies at 76 (variety.com)
• Adam Scott Says His Daughter’s Acting Class Was Forced to Watch His Failed ‘Office’ Audition as an Example of What Not to Do (variety.com)
• Nate Bargatze Sets Guinness World Record for Most Tickets Sold for a Stand-Up Comedy Tour (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)
• ‘We Forget — But the Camera Remembers’: How a Hippie River Trip Gave Birth to a Hit Doc Series (rollingstone.com)