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Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Brings a Magical New Entry to the Borderlands Universe
While Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands may not be exactly like the Borderlands games that Gearbox Software fans have come to know and love over the last 13 years, the latest title in the franchise fuses aspects of what Borderlands fans appreciate most — like the humor, the characters and the sweet, sweet loot — into a genre the games haven’t yet explored: high fantasy. Taking place as a tabletop RPG narrated by the frenzied mind of everyone’s favorite explosives-loving 13-year-old girl, Tiny Tina, Wonderlands brings magic, knights, and the whole fantasy shabang to Borderlands’ signature gameplay and style. The game expands upon the fan-favorite Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep DLC from Borderlands 2 (which was later turned into a standalone title in preparation for Wonderlands), and is every bit ...
How to Watch ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ 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. Nearly four months after swinging into movie theaters and grossing more than $1 billion at the box office to become the highest-grossing film of 2021, Spider Man: No Way Home is finally available to stream from the comfort of your own home. The Marvel movie was originally slated to drop on VOD this week but arrived ahead of schedule on March 15. Tom Holland reprises his role as Peter Parker in the superhero flick, co-starring Zendaya as Spider-Man’s girlfriend MJ and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange. Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, William Dafoe, ...
Oklahoma K-pop Artist AleXa Impresses on Opening Night of American Song Contest: Watch
NBC’s American Song Contest, the red, white and blue adaptation of the Eurovision Song Contest, is officially underway. The format is a simple one: artists representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the nation’s capital perform an original song with more on-stage glitz and color than a confetti cannon. Eight weeks on, those 56 artists will be narrowed down to just one, and the best original song in the country will be declared. Oklahoma K-pop artist AleXa was a standout on opening night, with her performance of “Wonderland,” a number that fuses the grand spectacle of Korea’s hot genre with Latin beats. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Born in Tulsa, AleXa is no newbie. She moved to Korea in 2018, where she signed with ZB, a label owne...
The New iPad Air Is Already on Sale at Amazon
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. Spring tech deals are coming in hot! Earlier in the month, Apple revealed the latest in a fleet of 2022 product releases, including the Apple iPhone 13 in two shades of green and the ultra-thin iPad Air 5. Just over a week after its March 11 release date, the new Apple iPad Air has already received a slight markdown on Amazon. At press time, the iPad Air 5 was discounted $30, which knocks the price down to $570. “Whether it’s a college student taking elaborate notes, a content creator working on their latest project, or a gamer playing graphics-intensive tit...
Douglas Mills Leaves ‘American Idol’ Judges Speechless With Powerful Audition: Watch
Remember the name Douglas Mills. You’ll hear it again. The 18-year-old from Houston, TX, is a recipient of American Idol’s “golden ticket,” or rather, the “VIP affiliate ticket pass” from ABC Houston, redeemable for a trip to the auditions. It comes in silver, but it’s potential gold for anyone who scores one. “Music is my life, basically,” he says in the pre-recorded bit. “It’s my safe place from doubters and haters. And people who just don’t like me in general.” The route to the American Idol auditions hasn’t been an easy one for Mills. “When I was younger, I was bullied because I look different,” he explains. The cruel name calling was “very painful.” Music has helped and healed. Explore See latest videos, charts and news His song Sunday night (March 2) was “especially chosen for the Bl...
Need a Horror Movie to Stream? Here’s How You Can Watch ‘Monster’ 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. Regina Hall’s horror film Monster debuted Friday (March 18) on Prime Video. The Mariamo Diallo-directed flick centers around racism in academia, with Hall starring as the first Black woman to lead a residence hall at Northwestern University. “In its entirety, it was a little more haunting than I had assumed it would feel,” Hall told Newsweek of the film. “It felt different to experience how uncomfortable the movie is.” Monster, which stars Hall, Zoe Renee and Talia Ryder, has already cracked the top five on Prime Video’s U.S. streaming charts and is No. 10 w...
Britney Spears ‘Circus’ Funko Pop! & More Vinyl Figurines to Collect for Women’s History Month
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 to expand your Funko Pop! collection? These charming little Pop! vinyls have become one of the hottest items for collectors, and Women’s History Month is a great time to purchase figurines of some of your favorite female music artists. Britney Spears has a few different Funko Pops! made in her honor, the latest of which won’t be out until July, but you can pre-order it now to ensure that it arrives by the release date. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Funko Pop! Rocks: Britney Spears Circus with Chase The Britney Spears Circus Funko P...
Want Showtime? This Special Promo Gets You 30 Days Free for a Limited Time Only
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. Everyone likes to save money. As big-league streamers like Netflix continue with price hikes, those monthly subscriptions that were supposed to be cheaper than a cable bill are really starting to add up. No need to panic though, if you’re looking for an affordable streaming option, Showtime offers groundbreaking movies, addictive original series and sports content that you can watch for free. For a limited time only, new subscribers can test out Showtime free of charge for the first 30 days. After the free trial, the service will cost just $3.99 a month for ...
Ram Is Booted on ‘The Masked Singer’
Ram hit the wall on Wednesday night’s edition of The Masked Singer, as the horned beast became the season’s second contestant to be sent packing. Ram got episode 2 away with a cover of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” facing off against Firefly, who impressed with a rendition of Ariana Grande’s “God Is a Woman.” In the end, Ram got the flick. Behind the mask was Joe Buck, the Emmy winning sportscaster who, to make matters even more interesting, has just announced his departure from Fox Sports to ESPN. The easter egg, for those hunting, was the Los Angeles Rams, winners of the 2022 Super Bowl. If there’s a silver lining for Buck, he now has more time to prepare for that new gig. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news He joins Duff Goldman, ...
OlliOlli World Is Far From An Average Skateboarding Game
When people talk about skateboarding video games, there’s generally one name that they mention — and that name isn’t OlliOlli World. But truthfully, OlliOlli World puts a wildly different spin roughly based on the genre that Tony Hawk popularized. Part skateboarding romp and part action-platformer, the latest from British developer Roll7 takes players through a whole new adventure through the OlliOlli universe that began with 2014’s game of the same name. Compared to the previous two titles, OlliOlli World ditches the quaint pixel art for a massively expanded world, character creation, top-notch electronic soundtrack and adorable new art style that shows off the colorful setting of Radlandia the team has built. But while it may look family friendly, the 100ish levels of skateboard platform...
Selena Gomez Developing New Series Based on ‘Sixteen Candles’
Make a wish, because Selena Gomez is putting a Latinx spin on the John Hughes classic Sixteen Candles. Together with collaborators Tanya Saracho and Gabriela Revilla Lugo, the pop star is developing a new half-hour sitcom titled 15 Candles, which will take a page from the 1984 coming-of-age movie starring Molly Ringwald. According to Variety, the comedy series “will follow four young Latinas in high school, navigating feelings of invisibility while exploring what it means to leave childhood behind as quinceañera season approaches.” Gomez will serve as executive producer on the project, which is headed to NBC streamer Peacock, while Saracho and Lugo are both expected to write and executive produce. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The Latinx-inspired take on Sixteen Candles is har...
‘Phoenix Rising’ Doc Offers Harrowing Look at Evan Rachel Wood Abuse Allegations Against Marilyn Manson
[Trigger warning: this article contains descriptions of domestic violence, as well as sexual and physical abuse.] Sometimes the film you set out to make is not the one you end up with. That’s the case with director Amy Berg’s intense two-part HBO documentary Phoenix Rising. The veteran filmmaker originally set out to document actress Evan Rachel Wood’s successful drive to lengthen the statute of limitations for domestic violence felonies in California from three to five years. As Wood was fighting for the Phoenix Act — which was signed into law in 2019 — Berg realized that any potential film would have to delve into Wood’s allegations against her former fiancé/boyfriend, shock rocker Marilyn Manson (born Brian Warner). That story makes up much of the first part (“Don’t Fall”) of the nearly...
