NPR praises the visual storytelling and effects in "Dune: Part Two," directed by Denis Villeneuve, where Timothee Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides. However, CultureMap Austin cites a less coherent story despite the impressive visuals.

Kelsea Ballerini will host the 2024 CMT Music Awards solo in Austin, with a performance planned. Full details are forthcoming. The show will stream live on CBS and Paramount+.

RodeoHouston's diverse lineup features artists across genres, including country, hip-hop, and EDM, with notable performances by 50 Cent and Eric Church.

Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan are headliners for the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, also featuring artists like Robert Plant and John Mellencamp, with tickets now on sale.

The Bésame Mucho festival, previously in LA, is set to bring a variety of Mexican music to Austin with over 90 acts. Gates open at 11 a.m. and tickets start at $275.

Colossal Biosciences is launching a docuseries on its efforts to revive extinct species like the woolly mammoth, with Teton Ridge Entertainment producing and James Reed directing.

The CMT Music Awards will return to Austin's Moody Center on April 7, 2024, for the second year, featuring a lineup of music stars in the 'Live Music Capital of the World.'

Peso Pluma is touring North America with over 35 shows, including a July 19 performance in Austin and a September 23 show in Phoenix. Tickets go on sale starting February 21.

The University of Texas at Austin is hosting the Hook ‘Em House event at Antone's during SXSW, featuring panels on varied topics and musical acts with ties to Austin or UT.

Willie Nelson's Luck Reunion Festival returns with over 40 performers, including Childers and Old Crow Medicine Show, at Nelson's ranch with music, food, and charity.

Jennifer Lopez announces her "This Is Me...Now" tour with a concert at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas, on July 2. Pre-sale and general sale tickets are available starting February 20 and 23, respectively.

The Super Bowl LVIII showcased the first trailer for "Twisters," a sequel to "Twister," starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Set in Oklahoma, the film releases on July 19.

Austin's Circuit of the Americas will host Coca-Cola's "Sips & Sounds" Summer Festival, featuring country stars like Kelsea Ballerini and Jon Pardi. The event focuses on sustainability with recyclable packaging.