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Katy Perry and Chris Redd Seem to Have Some Awkward History in ‘SNL’ Promo
Willem Dafoe brings some seriously big Green Goblin energy to this week’s Saturday Night Live promo. The 66-year-old Spider Man: No Way Home star is positively giddy in the spot featuring this week’s musical guest, Katy Perry, and cast member Chris Redd. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Oh man! I love this sketch already,” Dafoe giggles as Redd gently explains that they’re filming the promo, not the show. “Hey, whatever you call it. It’s hilarious!” In the second bit the scene turns a bit dark as Redd and Perry seem to be working out some previously private drama. “Katy, can’t believe you’re back,” a distressed Redd says with a sigh about the singer’s upcoming (Jan. 29) fourth go-round as musical guest. “Why? Does that scare you?,” Perry — wear...
‘Power Book II’: How to Watch 50 Cent’s Hit Series 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. If you’ve happened to check Twitter on the weekend, then you may have seen Power Book II: Ghost on the list of trending topics. Season 2 of the spinoff series, starring Michael Rainey Jr., debuted last year, but for those who want to catch up on the show before a new episode arrives this Sunday (Jan. 30), Starz is offering a limited promo that lets you join the service for less than $1 a month for the first six months. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Picking up where its predecessor left off, Power Book II f...
Australian Rocker Johnny Galvatron Fuses Music and Gaming on The Artful Escape
There’s no shortage of video games that want to bring music to the forefront, but few (or none) of them do it quite like The Artful Escape. With a storyline centered around music, gameplay that intentionally feels more like the badassery of a concert than the challenge of a video game, and enough classic rock references to please your burnout uncle who thinks video games are for children, The Artful Escape is almost music-focused to a fault. Of course, a title that unique (and published by the indie giant Annapurna Interactive) couldn’t be made by traditional developers. Instead, it was directed by Johnny Galvatron (of Australian rock band, The Galvatrons) and his crew at Beethoven & Dinosaur, while the music was put together by producer/writer/artist Josh Abrahams and guitarist Eden A...
Rita Moreno, Ariana DeBose & Rachel Zegler Tell Their Side of ‘West Side Story’
There’s a saying that you should never meet your idols, but Rachel Zegler and Ariana DeBose beg to differ. It was the spring of 2019 when Rita Moreno showed up to rehearsals for the new West Side Story movie at Gelsey Kirkland dance studios in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighborhood. She is an actor and executive producer on the film, but to many of the young members of the cast, the first Latina actress to win an Academy Award meant so much more than that. Moreno strode into the room and asked to meet the person playing Anita, the heir to her Oscar-winning role from the 1961 adaptation of the musical, but she was nowhere to be found. “I was having a full-fledged panic attack,” DeBose admits. “I hid underneath the bleachers for like 20 minutes until I could get mys...
Lizzo Talks Connecting With Fans & Urging Them to Celebrate Themselves: ‘I’m a Walking Birthday Cake!’
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. If you scroll through TikTok, you’ll likely come across Lizzo on the For You page taking part in a hilarious new trend, giving her official opinion on the zodiac signs of the Euphoria characters or just generally being the goofball her fans adore. “I love TikTok, and I love being as outrageous as I could be,” the singer tells Billboard of her social media platform of choice. “From food videos to the silly sh– I post online, I love connecting through video format. I used to love pictures and all that, but now I really get a chance to talk to people.” Exp...
Cord Cutting? Here Are the Best Streaming Options for Live TV
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. Thinking about switching from cable to a streaming platform? Cutting the cord is a lot easier than you might think and can save you more on your monthly bill than certain basic cable plans. For TV lovers who want to make the leap to streaming, we’re breaking down some of the best platforms for live TV. Check below for a roundup of streaming options that range from $25 a month up to $150 a month. The services recommended below offer month-to-month subscription plans that can be canceled at any time. Best Streaming Services for Live TV: From Fubo to Peacock Th...
Disney Responds to Peter Dinklage’s ‘Snow White’ Live-Action Criticisms
Disney on Tuesday responded to recent harsh criticisms made by Peter Dinklage about the upcoming live-action remake of Snow White. The Emmy-winning Game of Thrones star was a guest on Monday’s episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast, where he blasted the announced film based on the 1937 animated classic. After noting the casting of West Side Story breakout Rachel Zegler, Dinklage told Maron: “Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White — but you’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me. You’re progressive...
Megan Thee Stallion & Jennifer Lopez Star in Coach ‘That’s My Ride’ Campaign
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Ready to ride? Megan Thee Stallion and Jennifer Lopez star in Coach’s “That’s My Ride” Spring 2022 campaign unveiled on Tuesday (Jan. 25). Coach reworked its signature Horse and Carriage image to include the brand’s first-ever house logo reimagined for a new generation. Noah Beck, Wisdom Kaye and Kōki are also featured in the campaign. The unisex collection includes hoodies, cross body bags, large and mini tote bags, backpacks, fanny packs and more in white, orange, blue and pink color palettes. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, c...
Rihanna Is a Vision in Red for Date Night With A$AP Rocky
Rihanna seamlessly blended casual with chic for a recent night out with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. The A-list duo stepped out in New York City over the weekend, as RiRi rocked an oversized jersey as a dress, topped with a bright red puffer coat. She completed the look with a matching red lip, a baseball cap, glittery earrings crystal-embellished stilettos. Rocky opted for a furry, beige jacket over a grey-graphic tee, and stayed warm with a printed white beanie and red gloves. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Rihanna and ASAP Rocky leaving their dinner date, New York (Jan 22) pic.twitter.com/ERmfP36euK — Rihanna Gallery (@GalerieRihanna) January 23, 2022 After months of rumors of a romance between the superstar duo, A$AP Rocky confirmed in an in...
Cardi B’s Reebok Capsule Collection Lands on ‘Abbott Elementary’
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. Cardi B’s Reebok capsule collection is working its way into network TV. One of the jackets from the Bronx rapper’s latest partnership with the shoe brand was spotted on an episode of ABC’s hit comedy series Abbott Elementary. The hilarious series — starring Quinta Bronson, Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti and Lisa Ann Walter — follows a group of teachers at an underfunded, fictional public school in Philadelphia (stream episodes on Hulu). The jacket in question was a Cardi B Woven Satin Jacket in Triathlon Red, which reta...
Be@rbrick x Casetify: Where to Pre-Order the Limited-Edition Phone Cases Before They Sell Out
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. From Olivia Rodrigo to Disney and Billionaire Boys Club, Casetify continues to secure epic collaborations. The company’s first ever Be@rbrick x Casetify collaboration inspired by the Japanese company Medicom Toy’s uber-popular toy art will be available for preorder on Monday (Jan. 24) at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET. The lineup, which features phone cases for iPhone and Android, limited-edition cases for Airpods and more, officially goes live on Tuesday (Jan. 25) at noon PT/3 p.m. ET. If this collection proves to be as popular as the others, then it won’t be around ...
Amy Berg’s Evan Rachel Wood/Marilyn Manson Doc ‘Phoenix Rising — Part One: Don’t Fall’: Sundance 2022 Film Review
Wood excoriates Warner directly here, recounting how physically, sexually and psychologically abusive he had been, cruelty which included drugging her and then raping her while they filmed the music video for his song “Heart-Shaped Glasses.” Only the first portion of this two-part HBO series was made available and shown via the Sundance Film Festival as this review went to press, but it’s pretty hard to see how Manson’s already shredded reputation will recover from it, no matter how much he denies, as reported here, that any of the allegations are true. Woods alludes to the fact that several other women, such as the actor Esme Bianco, have alleged that they suffered similar abuse from him and perhaps some of them will speak about it on camera in part two of Rising Phoenix. W...
