BTS will make their highly anticipated return on March 20, 2026, ending nearly four years of hiatus following their military service, and will release a new album reflecting each member's ideas, their first since 2020.
Savannah Guthrie announced she will take a break from the Today show in 2026 to undergo vocal cord surgery and will need extended vocal rest, leading to a temporary absence from the program.
Caterina Scorsone, who plays Amelia Shepherd on Grey's Anatomy, is taking a hiatus from the show until 2026 after the October 16 episode, due to her character's storyline involving a sabbatical following a traumatic event, but she will return in future episodes.
Matthew McConaughey took an eight-year break from his mother due to her habit of leaking his personal stories to the press, but they have since reconciled and are now close again, starring together in the upcoming Apple TV+ film The Lost Bus.
Katee Sackhoff, who played Bo-Katan in The Mandalorian, took nearly three years off from acting due to the emotional and confidence challenges she faced after the role, which she described as 'breaking' her. She has since been working on regaining her confidence with new coaching and has returned to voice work and upcoming projects, including an adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is taking a planned week off amidst behind-the-scenes turmoil following CBS's cancellation of the show, which has ironically coincided with a ratings surge that has made it more competitive against rivals. The hiatus comes despite the show's recent success in viewership, possibly influenced by its political focus and recent controversies.
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ESPN has terminated Shannon Sharpe's employment following his three-month absence and the settlement of a rape lawsuit with an ex-girlfriend, which he described as consensual. Sharpe, a former NFL star and TV analyst, had been a prominent figure on ESPN's First Take and other media ventures. The lawsuit, filed in April and settled in July for an undisclosed amount, involved allegations of a nearly two-year relationship. ESPN declined to comment on his departure.
Kevin Jonas revealed on a podcast that he lost most of his money during the Jonas Brothers' hiatus due to bad investments in property and other ventures, including a food app, which led to significant financial setbacks.
BTS announced their return from hiatus with a new album and world tour in 2026, their first since 2020, following the members' recent military service completions, and will begin working on the album in July 2024.
Becky Lynch is set to take a hiatus as her WWE contract expires this week, with no immediate plans to join AEW. Sources suggest she needs a break and may return to WWE in the future, especially given her husband Seth Rollins' full-time status there.
Boygenius, the trio of Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker, reportedly announced a hiatus during a secret acoustic show in Los Angeles, stating they are "going away for the foreseeable future." While video footage of the announcement has not been shared, the band played 13 songs during the sets. The announcement comes as the band is up for six Grammy nominations and following the release of their debut album, 'The Record', which was crowned NME's Album of The Year for 2023.
Dave Burd, also known as Lil Dicky, is taking a break from his FX comedy "Dave" after three seasons to focus on music and other ventures. FX has confirmed that there are no current plans for a fourth season, but they are open to potential future projects with Burd. The show, which garnered a dedicated fanbase and featured notable guest stars, has received accolades and critical acclaim. Burd recently released his sophomore studio album, "Penith," which also serves as the soundtrack for "Dave."
There are currently no plans for a fourth season of the FXX comedy "Dave" as co-creator and star Dave Burd, also known as Lil Dicky, takes a break to focus on his music career and other creative ventures. The decision comes after three successful seasons of the show, which is based on Burd's life, and has been described as a Curb Your Enthusiasm-style break. While there are no immediate plans for a new season, FX expresses appreciation for the show's creative excellence and looks forward to future projects with Burd through his overall production deal with FXP.
FX Networks has not officially renewed "Dave" for Season 4, as co-creator and star Dave Burd, aka Lil Dicky, takes an extended break to focus on music and other ventures. The network expressed appreciation for the show's creative excellence and hinted at the possibility of future projects with Burd. "Dave" became FX Networks' most-watched comedy series after its Season 1 debut in March 2020, and its third season wrapped in May 2023.
Billy Joel is set to release his first single in 17 years, "Turn The Lights Back On," on February 1, produced by Freddy Wexler. The song marks a return to Joel's classic style and comes after a long recording hiatus. Joel hinted at new material during a show last year and has continued to tour extensively. Despite not releasing new songs, Joel continues to write music for his own enjoyment and creative process.