Jonas Brothers’ Masterful Fan Service, Sundance Moves To Boulder, And Taylor Tomlinson Leaves Late-Night

Happy Friday y’all!

In this week’s TFL, we’re covering:

• Jonas Brothers’ massive JONASCON event and their masterful art of fan service 20 years in

• The new home for the Sundance Film Festival

• Taylor Tomlinson’s late-night exit and its seismic impact on late-night television

• A vibey new “Good Noise” playlist featuring 30 new songs you need to hear from this week

• A round-up of this week’s new trailer drops

• Plenty of tidbits across the entertainment industry going on and in the works!

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🎵 How the Jonas Brothers Are Mastering the Art of Fan Service—20 Years In

Staying relevant for two decades is one thing. Still making fans feel seen, celebrated, and part of the story? That’s something else entirely.

Enter the Jonas Brothers. This past weekend, Nick, Joe, and Kevin kicked off their 20th anniversary with the inaugural JONASCON, a fan-first event packed with major reveals, emotional tributes, and nostalgic callbacks. Rather than just saying “thank you,” they showed it—loud and clear.

Here’s what went down over just a few days:

• Dropped a brand-new single, “Love Me To Heaven”

• Announced their “Jonas20: Living The Dream Tour,” a tour they're calling “a powerful, full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing in malls to headlining the biggest stadiums in the world.”

  • They’re bringing pop DJ Marshmello and emo royalty BOYS LIKE GIRLS and The All-American Rejects to support at select shows

  • Every show will feature dedicated sets from every chapter of Jonas including Nick Jonas & the Administration, Nick Jonas’ solo career, Joe Jonas’ solo work, and DNCE

• Gave a first look at their upcoming holiday film, “A Very Jonas Christmas,” premiering this season on Disney+

• Announced their seventh studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown, arriving this August

“Our fans have been with us through every chapter,” the brothers said in a statement. “This tour is our way of honoring them, the memories we’ve made, and the ones we’ll create together.”

Zoom out: This year-long anniversary celebration isn’t just fan service—it’s a masterclass in artist longevity. The Jonas Brothers have built a career on connection, and now they’re doubling down on it in the most thoughtful, fun, and forward-thinking way possible.

For any artist wondering how to create lasting loyalty, this is the blueprint.

🍿 Sundance Film Festival Finds Its New Home In Boulder, Colorado

After more than four decades in Park City, Utah, the Sundance Film Festival has found a new home: Boulder, Colorado. Beginning in 2027, the iconic indie film showcase will relocate to the artsy mountain town, beating out bids from Salt Lake City and Cincinnati.

Park City has long served as a cozy, scenic setting for Sundance—where indie filmmakers have premiered and sold projects that later broke into the mainstream. But in recent years, the festival has outgrown the ski town’s infrastructure, citing the need for more space, more screenings, more lodging, and a bigger city footprint.

Boulder checked every box. Described by Sundance as an “art town, tech town, mountain town, and college town,” it offers a unique blend of cultural charm and logistical upside. “We believe Boulder is a place where the Festival can build and flourish,” said Sundance Institute Acting CEO Amanda Kelso. “We can’t imagine a better fit than Boulder.”

Why it matters: The move marks a new chapter for Sundance—and for the independent film world. Boulder brings several key advantages: easier access via Denver International Airport (making it more accessible to filmmakers flying from LA, NYC, and beyond), plus expanded screening venues and panel spaces through its proximity to the University of Colorado Boulder.

The shift could also signal a generational refresh, attracting young cinephiles, creators, and students eager to be a part of the next wave of indie film culture.

For a festival that’s launched some of the most groundbreaking voices in cinema, Boulder offers a fitting next step—rooted in nature, culture, and creativity, but ready for growth.

📺 Taylor Tomlinson Is Leaving Late-Night To Focus on Stand-Up, Her “First Passion”

Late-night TV just got another shake-up.

CBS has officially canceled After Midnight, the comedy panel show hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, after two seasons. Though the show had been quietly renewed for a third season, Tomlinson is stepping away to return to full-time stand-up and touring.

What they’re saying: “Hosting After Midnight has genuinely been the experience of a lifetime, and I’ll be forever grateful for the opportunity to be part of this incredible journey. Though it was an extremely tough decision, I knew I had to return to my first passion and return to stand-up touring full-time.” She continues, “I appreciate CBS, [executive producer] Stephen Colbert, the producers, and the entire After Midnight staff and crew for all the love, support, and unforgettable memories.”

Colbert added in his statement, “I want to thank CBS for their constant support and invaluable partnership on After Midnight, and the whole staff for their amazing dedication. While we were excited and grateful for our third season to start in the fall, we respect Taylor’s decision to return to stand-up full time.”

Why this matters: Tomlinson’s exit underscores the uncertain future of traditional late night. With linear TV viewership declining and creator-driven content dominating online, the format has been struggling to keep pace.

Last year, in response to budget constraints and declining revenue, Seth Meyers cut his live band from Late Night and Jimmy Fallon dropped Friday episodes of The Tonight Show. In 2022 and 2023, Trevor Noah and Roy Wood Jr. both left The Daily Show for their creative pursuits. Now, Tomlinson—one of today’s top comics with a loyal fanbase—is choosing the open road over a network desk.

What’s next: All eyes are now on the remaining and leading late-night vets—Kimmel, Fallon, Colbert, and Meyers—as they fight to stay relevant in a world increasingly built for clips, not couches.

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