Ryan Gosling’s Dead Man’s Bones Return—and 3 More Stories Making Noise

Dead Man’s Bones return with their first song in 17 years

Dead Man’s Bones, Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields’ music duo, are back with “Lost in the Night”—their first new song in 17 years. The comeback arrives just before Halloween, a fitting moment for a project known for its spooky atmosphere. The video features actors Noah Jupe and Rain Spencer.

The release is a rare return to music for Gosling, whose film career has kept him in the spotlight since the duo’s 2009 debut album.^[1]

Taylor Swift joins Nashville’s songwriting hall of fame

Taylor Swift was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Nashville on October 26. She joined fellow inductees including Lyle Lovett, Shawn Camp and Lee Thomas Miller.

Swift signed her first publishing deal in Nashville at 14. The honor puts a spotlight on the songwriting that helped launch her career in country music before her rise to global pop stardom.^[2]

Jay-Z takes the Super Bowl halftime stage himself

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California, stepping into the spotlight after years of helping produce the event. The announcement is a notable change of role for the rapper and Roc Nation founder, whose company has been involved in the show’s production.

The news sets up an unusually personal halftime appearance: the music executive who helped shape the event will now lead its biggest performance.^[3]

David Walliams is removed from an upcoming film

David Walliams has been dropped from the film The Road to Nevermore after allegations of misconduct surfaced, TMZ reported. A source close to the production told the outlet that filming is in its early stages and Walliams had appeared only on a preliminary cast list.

The project’s production is continuing, according to the report. The development is an early-stage casting change, rather than a departure from a completed film.^[4]