15 things we can still expect in entertainment in 2024

We’re fast approaching the halfway point of 2024, and it’s been a great year for entertainment.

From a surprise streaming hit Baby Reindeer And like a blockbuster movie The Challengers, civil war and Inside Out 2to Awards Season Other pop culture highlights include: Met Gala and Super Bowlthere were many memorable show business moments that got the world talking.

But there’s still plenty to look forward to over the next six months – concerts, albums, shows, movies, TV shows – and some really big events on the calendar.

For the remainder of 2024, here are some highlights of what we’re most looking forward to in the entertainment world.

Is it just us, or has the FOMO from the Eras tour this past year been unbearable?

Taylor Swiftof Record-breaking tour They’ve already played a few shows in the UK, with further dates planned for June and August at Wembley Stadium, with the added bonus of a new section in the setlist dedicated to the new album. Angry Poets Category.

Taylor has previously welcomed supporting artists such as: Phoebe Bridgers and Sabrina Carpenter They take to the stage for a duet.

It’s time to make some friendship bracelets and get into Swiftie mode.

and Dua Lipa, Coldplay and Siza Headline-ready Glastonbury This year’s appearance (and the coveted “Legend” slot featuring Shania Twain) could make for one of the iconic festival’s most exciting lineups in recent memory.

And whether or not you manage to score a coveted ticket to the legendary annual music event, watching the sets on BBC iPlayer or listening to them on the radio is always fun and helps you at least get a taste of the Glastonbury atmosphere even if you can’t actually make it to Worthy Farm.

Based on past examples, as well as the planned lineup, the festival is guaranteed to be full of major pop surprises. Lily Allen and Olivia Rodrigo They teamed up for a politically charged rendition of “Fuck You” Foo Fighters perform a secret set.

from Teasing us with the L bomb Featuring the first teaser Billie Eilish’s romantic new song “Birds of a Feather”Season 3 of Heartstopper is shaping up to be its biggest yet.

What we already know is that Becoming darker and nastier As Nick And Charlie’s The relationship is progressing and we can’t wait to meet the rest of the crew.

Whether you were a fan of the first movie starring the Joker or not Joaquin Phoenixit’s hard not to be at least a little intrigued by the sequel. Folie a Deux.

lady gaga will join the franchise as Harley Quinn in this musical origin story that follows Dr. Harleen Quinzel as she meets Arthur Fleck at Gotham City’s Arkham Asylum and quickly falls passionately in love.

This new film is “It’s almost a jukebox musical.” It’s not a full-blown musical, which means you’ll likely already know a lot of the songs — and with a bit of luck, maybe even a new Gaga original.

As you can imagine, it’s been a long journey: A film version of the hit stage musical was first announced back in 2016, but we’re finally getting close to seeing the finished film, or rather, the movie itself.sThat’s what I should say!

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande After director Jon M. Chu said it was impossible to condense the Wicked story into one film without damaging the original, Disney decided to adapt the beloved characters of Elphaba and Glinda into a two-part film.

In addition, the supporting cast is also impressive, with the popular Jonathan Bailey playing the lover Fiyero. Jeff Goldblum As Wizards, we weren’t ready to sing “Defying Gravity” at the top of our lungs until now.

Paul Mescal in a gladiator skirt fighting a pack of baboons?We will participate too.

Making a sequel to such a beloved film 20 years later is undoubtedly a risky move, but Ridley Scott You can be sure that stepping behind the camera again will pay homage to the legendary first film. Russell Crowe (By the way, He doesn’t want to talk about his new work, so leave him alone.? ).

together Normal person Connie Nielsen returns as Ruchira in the second part of the series. Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn, The Last of Us‘ Pedro Pascal, Denzel Washington With an all-star cast including: With an ensemble of this calibre, it’s hard not to get excited.

Granted, Emily in Paris It’s not the most accurate depiction of life in the French capital, but it’s exactly the kind of glorious, feel-good escapism we’re all addicted to. Netflix.

Lily Collins She’s back as Emily, the chic socialite genius. Large scale Finding out Camille was pregnant was a cliffhanger.

Hopefully the new season will jump back into the action soon so we can find out exactly what’s going on with Emily and Gabriel’s relationship.

The first two seasons of The Bear quickly became a TV phenomenon, with the kitchen drama Emmy Awards In the process, it has gained a legion of devoted fans and made stars of its leading actors. Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edibiriwhich we really can’t get enough of watching these days.

Not many details are known about the story of Season 3 yet. There were fatalities Something to consider is that Marcus the pastry chef’s mother may have passed away.

Shhh! If Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’oof Red carpet appearance While the origin story of the thrilling horror series didn’t get us excited, The epic trailer certainly was..

Since the release of A Quiet Place series in 2018, its simple yet terrifying premise has led to a sequel, with A Quiet Place Part II in 2020.

and officeof John Krasinki Writer-director John McClellan (though this time Michael Sarnoski is directing) promises to be another heart-pounding movie experience, even if you have to hold your breath for a few minutes.

Scream queen Mia Goth is back for the third instalment in the X series, which follows her character’s escape from the first installment of the horror saga.

“MaXXXine” follows a leading star trying to make it as an actress in 1985 Los Angeles, where the notorious serial killer, the Night Stalker, is on the run.

The third film in the trilogy boasts the most stellar cast yet. Halsey, Kevin Bacon, Lily Collins, Elizabeth Debicki more.

if you Sabrina CarpenterIf ‘s ridiculously catchy hit “Espresso” has been stuck in your head for weeks, we’ve got plenty more.

Her new album, Short N’ Sweet, is set to be released on August 23rd and is quite likely to be filled with some catchy summer hits.

In case you missed it, the long-rumored (and now it seems pretty official) lovebirds Barry Keoghan Appearing in Sabrina’s latest music video Please, please, please.

The Olympics bring huge excitement to every city every summer, with amazing athletes and their sports broadcast 24/7 (gymnastics is riveting), but the highlight is always the performances at the opening and closing ceremonies.

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic), John Legend, Keith Urban This year is shaping up to be a particularly unique one.

For the first time in Summer Olympic history, the Opening Ceremony will take place on the Seine River instead of in a stadium. We can’t wait to see who takes center stage! that Gig.

Rumor was trueThis year, Gavin and Stacey’s Christmas miracle will truly happen.

Billed as the final episode of the beloved British sitcom, the show is apparently “Most of the main cast” This year’s Christmas special will be written by James Corden and Ruth Jones, who will also star as Smithy and Nessa.

This is sure to be a highlight of the annual Christmas special – I might have to buy some Indian takeaway this time…

Years later, if you’re still belting out the original Moana soundtrack, you’re probably already counting down the days until the sequel hits theaters in November.

The official synopsis teases that “Moana, Maui and an all-new seafaring crew” will set out on a new voyage after “receiving an unexpected call from their navigator ancestor.”

The original cast will be reprising Auli’i Cravalho As Moana, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Maui and Nicole Scherzinger As Cena.

But his final score was Oscar Unfortunately, nomination Lin-Manuel Miranda will not returnThey will be replaced by TikTok writers Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear. Bridgerton the Musical.

It’s hard to imagine anything ever surpassing the perfection of Paddington 2, but perhaps the next film will come close.

When Paddington and the Brown family embark on a journey to Peru to visit their beloved Aunt Lucy, they discover she is nowhere to be found and must venture into the Amazon to bring her back.

I’m sad to hear that Sally Hawkins will not be returning as Mrs. Brown this time around.The Wonka actor will take her place Emily Mortimer It would very much embody the essence of the character.

And if Brand new trailer If you have any references, Paddington in Peru For the marmalade-sandwich-eating bear, this might be his biggest adventure yet.