5 things to know this evening: 'Bachelorette' reveals contestants, Backstreet Boys debut new song, and Kate Middleton resurfaces


Good evening! Catch up on your pop culture news with our roundup of today’s top stories.

1. The Bachelorette reveals this season’s suitors

One week before Becca Kufrin’s season of The Bachelorette premieres on ABC, viewers can size up her potential loves. This season’s crew features several former pro athletes, a banjoist, a colognoisseur, and a “social media participant” — although we assume that last description covers all of them. Read more>>

2. Backstreet Boys release new song

The band has unveiled their first single in five years, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” ahead of their ninth studio album. The tune has a ’90s vibe perfect for the gang’s smooth dance moves, which they show off in the video. Read more>>

3. Kate Middleton makes first post-baby appearance

Surprise! The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William accompanied Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on an outing to Windsor Castle, just two days before the highly anticipated royal wedding is set to take place there. Kate and William welcomed Prince Louis, their third child, on April 23. Read more>>

4. The CW offers first look at “Charmed” reboot

Supernatural sisters, an attic, and a spellbook are all featured in the trailer the network unveiled Thursday. The show is set to air Sundays at 9 p.m. Read more>>

5. MTV’s Catfish is suspended
Nev Schulman talks <em>Catfish</em> at Build Series on August 31, 2017. (Photo: Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage)
Nev Schulman talks Catfish at Build Series on August 31, 2017. (Photo: Daniel Zuchnik/WireImage)

Nev Schulman, the show’s host and executive producer, has been accused of sexual misconduct, and MTV says the reality series is on hold while it investigates. He has denied the charge. Read more>>

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