Direct From Hollywood with Ryan Seacrest

WWE star Sasha Banks’ first acting role is on this season of The Mandalorian , which is a pretty intimidating place to start, but showrunner Jon Favreau gave her the confidence she needed with a simple reminder.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quentin Tarantino has long vowed he’ll retire after his 10th film , which would be his next, and there’s evidence he might be following through with that promise.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guy who created Modern Family has a new show on the way starring an old friend who worked with him on one of the biggest sitcoms of all time.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariana Grande has just moved into a position that proves she’s one of the biggest popstars of this era.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the 1st blockbusters to wrap production during the pandemic went to great lengths to make it happen.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharrell has been working behind closed doors with Rihanna on her next album and he’s hinted at what we can expect.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the biggest names in comedy has just gotten the greenlight to make a movie set in the pandemic.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miley Cyrus has confirmed 3 superstars will make guest appearances on her album due next week.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Even successful artists can get creative writer’s block, but Kiesza managed to suddenly unclog hers in a pretty unlikely location.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ticketmaster has announced an ambitious proposal that could lead to live music returning.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BTS’ upcoming album, Be , might be the most personal project the group has ever made.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lot of people assume actors have it easy once they land a big role , but Jason Momoa just revealed it took 3 big breaks before he could breathe easy.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A couple years ago, actor Nick Robinson swore on Ellen he’d never play a high schooler again, but he’s back at it again in Hulu’s ' A Teacher.'   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lil Nas X, who dropped his single “ Holiday ” today (11-13-20) , will make history with a performance tomorrow afternoon that might be on top of a sandwich .  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AMAs just announced another wave of performers beefing up an already impressive roster. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It looks like Drake may be pushing his music in new directions on his upcoming album. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sequel to A Quiet Place arrives next year, but a 3rd installment has also just been announced that will be nothing like the 1st two.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Supalonely” singer Benee is definitely not shy about being goofy or weird in her music and there’s a reason.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary electro rockers Depeche Mode were just inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , but they remember when the critics absolutely hated them- until one day in particular when that all changed.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the guys from Migos has just landed his 1st lead role in a major motion picture. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out Ricky Martin was incredibly close to changing careers as a teenager.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anya Taylor Joy is an incredibly convincing chess master in the hit Netflix show The Queen’s Gambit , but she actually relied heavily on another talent to make it so believable .  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Critics have a hard time defining the type of music   Skylar Grey makes and it turns out, so does Skylar herself- and there’s a reason.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This is Us star Chrissy Metz recently discovered a passion for singing and songwriting and says her new single really tells her story.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.