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Maren Morris Campaigns to ‘Make DJ Gay Again’ Following Candace Cameron Bure’s Anti-LGBTQ Comments
If dunking on anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is a skill, then Maren Morris is an expert at this point. The country star posted a comment on Instagram on Tuesday calling out actress Candace Cameron Bure for her recent comments on “traditional marriage” and queer characters. Writing under a post from LGBTQ influencer Matt Bernstein, Morris said “Make DJ Gay Again,” a reference to Bure’s most famous role as DJ Tanner on Full House and the 2016 reboot, Fuller House. Morris is far from the only star to call the actress out — JoJo Siwa posted an Instagram on Tuesday calling Bure’s comments “rude and hurtful,” and GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis issued a damning statement saying it was “irresponsible and hurtful for Candace Cameron Bure to use tradition as a guise for exclusion.” Explore Explore Se...
Channing Tatum Gives Us One ‘Last Dance’ in ‘Magic Mike’ Trailer: Watch
With the holidays coming up, it’s easy to forget that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Thankfully, Warner Bros. gave Magic Mike fans the perfect early gift on Wednesday (Nov. 16) with a new trailer for the third installment of the popular franchise. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the two-and-a-half minute clip teasing Magic Mike’s Last Dance, Channing Tatum reprises his role as Mike Lane. After a lengthy hiatus, he meets a wealthy socialite played by Salma Hayek Pinault while working as a bartender in Florida. She’s blown away by his talent and gives him an offer to fly with her to London to start their own show. “With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot ne...
Three Contestants Eliminated as ‘The Voice’ Finds Its Final 13
And then there were 13. Tuesday night’s (Nov. 15) episode of NBC’s The Voice was a nailbiter, a live elimination round which saw four contestants fight for a single spot. During the show, Bryce Leatherwood (Team Blake) performed Billy Currington’s “Let Me Down Easy,” Sasha Hurtado (Team Legend) hit Sia’s “Elastic Heart,” Kevin Hawkins (Team Gwen) tackled Childish Gambino’s “Redbone,” and Kate Kalvach (Team Camila) covered Miley Cyrus’ “When I Look At You”. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news There’s no second chance in this saloon. After Monday night’s performances, America cast its vote, the tension ramped up. The four hopefuls stood, holding hands, waiting for their name to be called out. Only one could be picked as a wildcard entry. The ...
Steve Lacy, Brandi Carlile & More LGBTQ Artists Make Waves With 2023 Grammy Nominations
After months of debating who would score nominations at the 2023 Grammy Awards, we finally have our answers. The Recording Academy unveiled the new slate of Grammy nominees on Tuesday (Nov. 15), with Beyoncé garnering a whopping nine nominations, followed by Kendrick Lamar with eight. Beyoncé also tied with her husband Jay-Z (who scored five nods of his own this year) for the most Grammy nominations by any artist, with 88 total throughout her career. But Beyoncé was far from the only big winner with the 2023 noms — LGBTQ artists once again found themselves winning big, with nominations across each of the Big Four categories, and representation throughout genre categories including pop (Sam Smith & Kim Petras), rock (Brandi Carlile), R&B (Steve Lacy), country (The Brothers Osborne),...
JoJo Siwa Shares Her Favorite Family Meal, Launches TikTok Challenge With Ocean Spray
JoJo Siwa is enjoying the holiday season with a little help from Ocean Spray. The 19-year-old singer, dancer and actress spoke with Billboard this week about her new partnership with the cranberry product company, as well as their new collaborative TikTok challenge. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I genuinely put the cranberry sauce on everything,” Siwa tells Billboard of the fitting partnership. The star’s cranberry-loving habits didn’t develop on their own, as Siwa says even age-old family recipes would be paired with the cranberry product. The star, who originally rose to fame after becoming a series regular on Lifetime’s popular series, Dance Moms, explains that she grew up using Ocean Spray’s cranberry sauce on meals like re...
Want to Watch Harry Styles in ‘My Policeman’? Here’s How to Stream the LGBTQ+ Drama for Free
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. This article is sponsored content. “This love is all-consuming.” My Policeman, a heartfelt portrait of three people caught in a love triangle amid “the shifting tides of history, liberty, and forgiveness” will make its Prime Video debut this week. The romantic drama, starring Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson and Rupert Everett, will be released on the platform on Friday (Nov. 4). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Directed by Michael Grandage, My Policeman shares a story of f...
6 Most Revealing Moments From Selena Gomez’s ‘My Mind & Me’ Documentary
While Selena Gomez has always been open about her struggles with mental health, lupus, heartbreak and the highs and lows of fame, but fans got a closer look than ever in her new, aptly titled AppleTV+ documentary, My Mind & Me, which hits the streaming service on Friday (Nov. 4). The Alek Keshishian-helmed film is a raw look at mental health, pulling back the curtain of fame to reveal a young woman who is actively working on her complicated relationship with loving and accepting herself. “It’s OK to feel not good enough and to feel like you’re complicated and complex. It’s just about having a healthy relationship with how you talk to yourself, how you seek help, how you talk to other people,” Gomez said at the Los Angeles premiere of the film, of what she hopes people will take fr...
Selena Gomez Introduces Fans to ‘My Mind & Me’ Documentary at Heartfelt Los Angeles Premiere
Selena Gomez introduced the world to the complexities of her mind and mental health through her new, aptly titled AppleTV+ documentary, My Mind & Me, which held its premiere at AFI Festival in Los Angeles, Calif., on Wednesday night (Nov. 2). “I was going to release this documentary multiple times and it never really felt right,” the star told Billboard on the red carpet at the event. “Then the pandemic hit and a lot of people started having conversations around mental health, the isolation, people feeling depressed or anxious — never feeling those feelings before but have now. I just hope that this will carry on to something like a conversation that people will use to help later on.” The theme of connection and starting a conversation rang true throughout the film, as Gomez sought hea...
Here’s How to Shop the Varsity Jacket Trend Without Going Broke
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Shopping for a new jacket? Varsity jackets are always in season and they’ve becoming a large part of music fashion. Which music stars love varsity jackets? More like which ones don’t love varsity jackets. Justin Bieber might be considered a connoisseur of varsity jackets (just Google “Justin Bieber varsity jacket” for proof), Drake likes to rock them as well, and so does A$AP Rocky (the Harlem native linked with Human Made for a varsity jacket collab). Dua Lipa, BLACKPINK, Cardi B, Halsey, and BTS members have all been spotted in varsity jackets. LL Cool J s...
From AC/DC to Zeppelin: The 11 Best Band T-Shirts to Buy Right Now
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Sprucing up your wardrobe? It’s never a bad time to celebrate your favorite rock band but you don’t have to be you don’t have to be a music lover to rock a band T-shirt. If you haven’t noticed, band tees are incredibly trendy and have been for decades. They pair nicely with jeans, skirts, pants, leggings or shorts, and if you’ve been working from home lately and don’t want to think about what to wear to your next Zoom meeting, throw on a graphic T-shirt and call it a day (provided that it fits the dress code). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and ne...
2022 World Series Schedule: How to Watch & Buy Tickets Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. For the second consecutive year, the Houston Astros will return to the World Series, this time facing off against the Philadelphia Phillies. Game 3 of the 2022 World Series will be held at Houston’s Minute Maid Park and will air live on Fox on Monday (Oct. 31) at 8 p.m. ET. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Game 2 took place on Saturday (Oct. 29) at Minute Maid Park tying the series 1-1. The series heads to Philadelphia for Game 3, which will take place at Citizens Bank Park. T...
Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva: How to Stream the PPV Fight Live
Jake Paul and UFC champion pro boxer Anderson Silva will face off in a PPV fight airing live from the Gila River Arena in Phoenix, Ariz., on Saturday (Oct. 29). The sporting event, presented by Most Valuable Promotion and Showtime Sports, will broadcast exclusively on Showtime PPV. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva is the most versatile fighter the world has ever seen,” Paul said in a press release. “Just a year ago he outclassed boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and showed the world why he is often referred to as the greatest fighter of all time. Every expert, from MMA to boxing, has said Jake Paul won’t fight Anderson Silva. They said Jake Paul is afraid of Anderson Silva, and Jake Paul would los...
