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TikTok’s Favorite 12-Foot Skeleton Is Sold Out, But Here Are Alternatives to Buy 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. ‘Tis the season for spooky decorations! From the 12-foot skeleton to the Stranger Things house that became its own phenomenon, Halloween decorations have been going viral all over TikTok. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The spooky skeleton is out of stock at Home Depot, but we’ve found a few alternatives that will scare unsuspecting trick-or-treaters and other passersby. Below, find a collection of giant skeletons, Halloween lights, sticky bats and other must-have Halloween decorations. Haunted Living 7-f...
‘The Masked Singer’ Has a Very Brady Reveal: Watch
The Masked Singer is well and truly hitting its groove, with another bunch of celebrities unmasked and sent home Wednesday night (Oct. 5). Episode 3 was “TV Theme Night.” And there was twice the fun, with a double hit of reveals. The first act sent home, the Mummies, were nothing short of “TV royalty,” in the words of host Nick Cannon. Status doesn’t count here. After performing the theme from The Monkees, the Mummies unraveled with the viewers at home. It wasn’t just one Mummy, it was a Brady Bunch. The ancient trio was none other than the Mike Lookinland, Barry Williams and Christopher Knight — better known as brothers Bobby, Greg and Peter of 1960s and ‘70s sitcom The Brady Bunch. Nicole Scherzinger guessed right. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, cha...
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen Radio’ Merch Is Still in Stock on Amazon: Shop the Limited Collection While It Lasts
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. Attention, Barbz! Nicki Minaj will be hitting the mic for another episode of Queen Radio on Wednesday (Oct. 5). In August, the rap queen dropped a limited merch collection to coincide with the long-awaited return of her popular Queen Radio show. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Minaj, who headlined Rolling Loud New York and received the Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards in August, topped the Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single “Super Freak Girl.” The track also went No. 1 on...
Brendan Gleeson Reveals His Skater Alter Ego in ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promo
Irish actor Brandon Gleeson announced his upcoming takeover of Saturday Night Live this weekend in a hilarious promo video posted on Wednesday (Oct. 5) In the clip, Gleeson confesses the real him is in fact, not a thespian, but something a bit more edgy. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Most people know me as an actor,” said Gleeson. “But the real me is a skater.” The Banshees of Inisherin actor followed the proclamation up with a demonstration of his skills. The promo video goes on to show Gleeson carelessly riding around the SNL set on a skateboard while landing kickflips and toppling over a staff member’s cue cards. It was a display worthy of Thrasher Magazine, or it would be if Gleeson didn’t trash the skate magazine soon after. “Th...
The 14 Best Earbuds to Buy Right Now: Apple, Beats, Sony, Samsung & More
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. Looking for a new pair of Bluetooth earbuds? Whether wired or wireless, it’s become even easier to find a decent pair of earbuds for well under $50, but for shoppers willing to spend a bit more, we put together a list of more than a dozen of the best earbuds, priced from as low as $20 all the way up to $250. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The models below from major brands such as Apple, Sony, Samsung and Bose offer the ability to play music, watch videos, take calls, control volume, and skip or fas...
Strange Things: Michael R Jackson’s Brilliant New Play Is A Mind-bender
Michael R. Jackson is the author and composer of A Strange Loop, the hit Broadway show that I have not stopped thinking about. I left the play, stumbling onto a hot Avenue, bewildered, tickled, and ruminant. The play’s writing had a mastery to it, a hard rhythm that was still pulsing in my heart, and running down into my shoes. I mean, fuck Beckett, this is what I want to see when I venture into a dark theatre in Times Square in the bleeting heat. Not only does his name sort of make you do a little double take, Jackson is also in on the irony (or is it a loop?) — his website name and Instagram handle is “thelivingmichaeljackson.” A perfect jibe you may call it. And more for the pensive mind. His work aims to turn a mirror to face yourself, to allow space for the person experien...
‘The Walking Dead’: How to Watch the Final Season Without Cable
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. Part two of the final season of The Walking Dead premiered Sunday (Oct. 2) and fans couldn’t help but notice one zombie’s likeness to another horror icon: Freddy Krueger. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Krueger look-alike appears in a scene where survivors are sloshing through the sewer. Before the Krueger zombie gets too close, Daryl (Norman Reedus) knocks him out with a gun and the group continues moving. After the zombie appeared onscreen, viewers took to Twitterto point out the undead monster’s li...
Jennifer Lopez & Josh Duhamel Fight Through Nuptials Gone Very, Very Wrong in ‘Shotgun Wedding’ Trailer
Jennifer Lopez has yet another wedding coming up, this time in a movie and it’s nowhere near as perfect as her real-life ceremony tying the knot with Ben Affleck. In the just-released trailer for Shotgun Wedding, starring Lopez and Josh Duhamel, the duo play a couple named Darcy and Tom, gearing up to celebrate their big wedding day. At first, things seem to be going smoothly despite quirky mother-in-law Jennifer Coolidge’s strange “something borrowed” gift and Darcy’s ex played by Lenny Kravitz unexpectedly showing up at the event via helicopter. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news However, Darcy soon notes that “something doesn’t feel quite right” as she prepares to walk down the aisle. She ends up being right, as the wedding’s attendees ...
Teen Ansley Burns Impresses With ‘Angelic’ Cover of ‘Unchained Melody’ on ‘The Voice’
If you’re good enough, you’re old enough. Teenager Ansley Burns is proof of that. Aged just 14, the Easley, South Carolina native made her mark Monday night (Oct. 3) during The Voice auditions on NBC. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Burns covered “Unchained Melody,” a tricky song at the best of times, made famous by the Righteous Brothers and wheeled out in feature films to give a scene some extra punch and power. The youngster with a love of country didn’t buckle under the pressure. Instead, she appeared to grow in confidence as the performance went on, hitting high notes and showcasing her vibrato. Blake Shelton turned first, then his missus Gwen Stefani. Then, a block on Stefani for a little taste of that drama that typically comes with “Unc...
It’s October 3rd! Here Are All the Ways to Watch ‘Mean Girls’
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. Happy Mean Girls Day! Although Mean Girls premiered in theaters on April 30, 2004, fans celebrate the cult favorite on Oct. 3rd — the day that Aaron (Jonathan Bennett) asked Cady (Lindsay Lohan) what day it was, to which she replied, “It’s October 3rd.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news If you’re not familiar with the plot, Mean Girls centers around a high schooler named Cady who moves back to the states after being home-schooled abroad and has trouble fitting in. At North Shore High, Cady gets a crash cour...
Will Smith’s Apple Thriller ‘Emancipation’ Gets First Screening
Apple held the first screening for Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming film, Emancipation, on Saturday (Oct. 1) in Washington D.C. Though the fate of the project seemingly hung in the balance following Smith’s now-infamous Oscars slap, the screening indicates Apple is looking to release it soon. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news At the 2022 Oscars, Smith walked onstage during the ceremony and surprised the world when he slapped presenter Chris Rock, who had made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. Since then, Smith has resigned from the Academy, some of his projects have been put on hold, and he has apologized to Rock, Rock’s family, his fellow Oscar winners and more. Apple and NAACP hosted the Eman...
Kendrick Lamar Doesn’t Want to Hear About Bowen Yang’s Summer in ‘SNL’ Premiere Promos
Saturday Night Live is kicking off its 48th season this weekend (Oct. 1), with Top Gun star Miles Teller making his hosting debut and Kendrick Lamar taking the stage as the musical guest. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ahead of the premiere, both Teller and Lamar appeared in a series of playful promotional clips for the episode, in which the duo are standing alongside SNL favorite, Bowen Yang. Among discussions of odometers and Gilmore Girls gossip, the “Humble” rapper stayed pretty quiet. However, when the conversation came up about how everyone spent their summers, Yang went on a lengthy tangent about “making too many plans” and conversations about therapy and astrology. At that point, Lamar had enough, and followed Teller in walking...
