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Evan Rachel Wood Talks ‘Phoenix Rising,’ Alleged Abuser Marilyn Manson: ‘I Don’t Believe That He Will Stop Until He Is Stopped’
Evan Rachel Wood appeared on The Daily Show on Monday night (March 14) to talk about the 16-year journey she took to confronting her alleged abuser and the reason she hopes her new two-part documentary, Phoenix Rising, could help other people who feel trapped in a cycle of abuse come forward and speak their truth. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I don’t believe that he will stop until he is stopped,” she said of Marilyn Manson, her former fiancé, who she claims in the film methodically groomed her when she 18 and isolated her before allegedly subjecting the Westworld star to ritualistic abuse. “And sometimes the greatest act of love is stopping that person from hurting themselves or hurting anybody else.” The nearly three-hour mini-series, dir...
SXSW: Anne Hathaway and Jared Leto Hit the Red Carpet for ‘WeCrashed’ Premiere
“Jared, it’s so nice to meet you,” Anne Hathaway says to her co-star Jared Leto, as if they were meeting for the first time. The Oscar winners were on stage at the Paramount Theater at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, to present the premiere of their new limited series, WeCrashed, the story of charismatic WeWork cofounder Adam Neumann and his wife, Rebekah Neumann, who propelled the co-working start-up to a global value of $47 billion before it all came tumbling down. Hathaway’s line was playing off the fact that Leto reportedly stayed deep in character while filming and that she didn’t properly “meet” the actor until after production concluded Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “He just became Adam Neuman...
The Best Sunglasses Under $25: Aviators, Square Frames, Oval Sunnies & More Trendy Styles
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 get shady for spring? Although sunglasses are essential all year long, springtime is perfect for stocking up on shades that are cheap and stylish. Several retailers have already kicked off their spring sales, so if you want to snag those designer shades that you’ve been eyeing, now is a fine time to get them discounted. But shoppers who want designer knockoffs don’t have to wait for sales to get a great deal; you just have to know which retailers to hit up. Explore Explore H.E.R. See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news ...
UFC Fight Night: How to Watch the ‘Santos vs. Ankalaev’ Bout 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. Thiago Santos and Magomed Ankalaev are preparing to go head-to-head in Sin City. The UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev bout will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday (March 12) and will stream on ESPN+. The light heavyweight battle pits a veteran against a onetime title challenger. Santos, a 38-year-old Brazilian mixed martial artist, ranks at No. 5 on the UFC Light Heavyweight ranking. Ankalaev, a 29-year-old mixed martial artist from Russia, ranks just below Santos at No. 6. The UFC Vegas 50 co-main event will feature Marlon Moraes, ...
How to Watch BTS’ Seoul Concert in Theaters
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. While BTS has returned to the stage this week for a three-show run in Seoul, those who can’t make it out to Seoul can still get in on the action. The K-pop superstars performed the first of the BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – Seoul shows on Thursday (March 10) and will continue the rest on March 12 and 13 at the Seoul Olympic Stadium in front of a live audience. The March 10 and March 13 dates will be streamed live online for members of the ARMY unable to attend the shows in-person, while the March 12 performance will be broadcast in cinemas across the wo...
How to Watch ‘Turning Red’ Online: All the Ways to Stream the Animated Film 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. The red panda has landed! Turning Red, Disney and Pixar’s latest animated creation, premiered exclusively on Disney+ on Friday (March 11). The animated film centers around Mei Lee, a “confident, dorky” 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian girl whose inner red panda pops out when she gets too excited — or stressed out. Newcomer Rosalie Chiang voices Mei Lee and Sandra Oh voices her strict and overprotecting mother, Ming. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Ava Morse, Hyein Park voice Mei’s friends. Orion Lee, Wai Ching Ho, James Hong, Tristan Allerick Chen, Sasha Roiz, Addie Chan...
9 Nintendo Switch Games You Can Buy on Sale for Mario Day
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. March 10 marks National Mario Day, a celebration of the beloved, overall-wearing video game character who has been around for over 40 years. Mario Day started in 2016, but the character of Mario was first introduced in the Donkey Kong arcade game in 1981. Video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto created Mario after he was unable to secure licensing rights to use Popeye. The character was originally called Jumpman before the name change, but according to other reports, he was also named “Ossan” (a Japenese word for “middle-aged guy”). The Mario known and loved by...
How MGMT’s ‘Little Dark Age’ Became an Unstoppable TikTok Meme
Like many 40-year-olds who engage with social media only when necessary, MGMT co-founder Ben Goldwasser doesn’t have a TikTok account. So when the title track of the band’s 2018 album, Little Dark Age, suddenly began appearing in thousands of videos on the platform in the first pandemic summer of 2020, he had to rely on his wife and friends to clue him in on the out-of-nowhere phenomenon. “It was surprising to me to even have our song be on TikTok at all, and then it was like, ‘Well, how big is this?’” Goldwasser tells SPIN by phone. “I don’t even know what a big TikTok song is or what that means.” In this case, “big” doesn’t really do justice to what’s been going on with “Little Dark Age” on TikTok, where users have made more than 5.5 million videos that weave the song int...
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 14 Sparks Streaming Gains For Kylie Minogue, Jennifer Lopez & More
RuPaul’s Drag Race fans love a good lip sync for your life moment, filled with stunts, reveals, kicks and all of the high-stakes reality show drama we’ve come to expect over 14 seasons. But there’s another group that should really love these moments — the artists whose songs get featured. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Over the course of season 14 of Drag Race, every song that has been featured as a lip sync at the end of each episode has seen streaming gains in the week following the episode’s airing, according to MRC Data. The biggest winner amongst the 9 songs featured thus far on season 14 is Kylie Minogue‘s “I Love It.” Released as the third single off of Minogue’s album DISCO on October 23, 2020, “I Love It” was featured as the...
Ariana Grande and More Celebs Slam Passage of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill
On Tuesday (March 8), the controversial Parents Rights in Education bill was passed in the Florida Senate, leading Ariana Grande and other famous faces to speak out against it. Better known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill, the potential law would restrict teachers from speaking about LGBTQ+ history, people, and other topics in school classrooms across the state and give parents the right to sue educators and administrators who did so. A proposed amendment to the bill would also require school counselors and teachers to out LGBTQ+ students to their parents at home if they come out or confide in a trusted adult at school. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “Really disgusting,” Ari wrote in her Instagram Stories beneath a post by Equality Florida sharing the news. Meanwhile, George Takei ...
One Love: Cedella Marley & Fossil Team Up for International Women’s Day Collection
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Cedella Marley – author, designer, recording artists and daughter of Bob Marley – is partnering with Fossil for a limited-edition collection released on Tuesday (March 8). Inspired by her father’s timeless hit “One Love,” and her Jamaican heritage, the Cedella Marley x Fossil Collection boasts vibrant styles that embody the spirit of togetherness. Included in the collection: a limited-edition Fossil watch with interchangeable wrist straps ($180), a gold-tone brass charm necklace that spells out “One Love” ($28), a leather backpack ($280) and a matching wallet, the latter of which will be released at a later date. As part of Fossil’s ongoing effort to #MakeTimeForGood, 25% of proceeds from the limited-edition collection will be donated to ...
‘The Thing About Pam’: Where to Stream the True Crime 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. Attention true crime lovers: there’s a new TV series that might become your next obsession. The Truth About Pam, starring Renée Zellwellger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Free and Katy Mixon, premieres on NBC on Tuesday (March 8). Zellwellger plays convicted killer, Pam Hupp, in the six-episode series which centers around the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. Hupp, Betsy’s former coworker, was accused in the deadly stabbing but has never been convicted of her murder. Betsy’s husband, Russ Faria, was wrongfully convicted and later freed for his wife’s murder. Meanwhile, Hupp ...
