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‘South Park’ Theme Song Gets an Orchestral Treatment to Celebrate 25th Season: Exclusive Video
The boys of South Park are gonna have themselves a time … at an orchestra concert! In a new promo for the animated show’s upcoming 25th season that Comedy Central is sharing exclusively with Billboard, the iconic theme song by Primus gets an orchestral reinvention to mark the milestone. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The clip kicks off with the conductor stepping forward in an extravagant theater before the full orchestra bursts into action playing the song. Four singers then chime in, but despite performing in such a classy setting, the vocalists dive right into the raunchy, NSFW lyrics, with a more upbeat feel than the original. As the tune finishes, the theater’s audience roars with approval, and the scene cuts to Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Ke...
After the Fall Delivers a VR Co-Op Zombie-Slaying Adventure From Arizona Sunshine Team
On paper, After the Fall is yet another zombie apocalypse-based virtual reality game. In 2022, that’s not exactly newsworthy. Hell, the title’s Dutch developers at Vertigo Games have even already released one of the genre’s earliest defining games with 2016’s Arizona Sunshine. But in (virtual) reality, After the Fall is greater than the sum of its parts. Aside from providing an action-heavy blizzard-filled festival of violence that feels straight out of your favorite ‘80s action movies, After the Fall provides one of the rarest commodities in the entire gaming industry: a fleshed-out VR co-op experience. Perhaps it’s because the Vertigo Games team didn’t have to focus on how to do VR zombies, so they were able to put the emphasis on how to make squad-based VR gameplay that’s actually fun t...
A$AP Rocky Drops Latest Collaboration With Pacsun
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. A$AP Rocky is excited for fans to get their hands on his flame-friendly new line of apparel and sneakers. The 33-year-old rapper joined forces with Pacsun for a third and final collaboration with Vans, the Los Angeles-based surf and lifestyle brand announced last Friday (Jan. 14). “Vans have always been a closet staple,” Rocky said in a statement. “The new drop adds a fresh spin on a classic and I’m excited for everyone to style them in their own unique way.” The nostalgic but forward-thinking collection is the Harlem’s rapper’s latest fashion drop since tak...
Daniel Radcliffe’s 6 Best Musical Moments
Daniel Radcliffe is warming up his vocal cords for his next movie gig. The Harry Potter star has been cast in the titular role of “Weird Al” Yankovic in the upcoming biopic Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. Co-written by Yankovic himself, the film will explore “every facet of Yankovic’s life” and stream exclusively on The Roku Channel. For what could be one of Radcliffe’s weirdest roles yet, Yankovic says he is “absolutely thrilled” with the casting: “I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news Many people might not realize it, but this won’t be the first time we see the 32-year-old Brit showing off his musical chops. From singing showtunes to busting rhymes, check out a round-up of some of his best musi...
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST Organizers on the Blessings of Returning to a Virtual Event
On Tuesday night (Jan. 18), globalFest will premiere its second annual digital festival in partnership with NPR Music. Starting at 8 p.m. ET for the next three evenings, four-time Grammy winner Angelique Kidjo will once again host the Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST series with nine artists from around the world, including South Korea, Mali, Finland and Mexico. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Since 2003, the annual festival has been a one-night, in-person celebration that promotes global and American regional music traditions and creates touring opportunities for artists of all genres. But in late December, it became clear to organizers that an in-person festival was no longer viable for its staff and artists. The annual event was scheduled to take place Jan. 16 at the renovat...
Rihanna Stuns in Red Savage x Fenty Lingerie Ahead of Valentine’s Day: See the Photos
Rihanna is turning heads with a new set of steamy Valentine’s Day-themed photos for her Savage x Fenty lingerie brand. The 33-year-old singer and fashion mogul took to social media on Monday (Jan. 17) to share some sizzling snapshots of herself modeling a red lacy bodysuit with matching fishnet stockings from Savage x Fenty. “Valentine’s Day is for me…. but you can watch,” RiRi captioned the gallery on Instagram. Explore Explore Rihanna See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The official Instagram page for Savage x Fenty also shared the photos, along with news of an exclusive product from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty product line. “Can y’all handle this heat?” the post reads. “Rih is locked and laced in her @savagexfenty with a purrfected pout in an XCLUSIVE shade ...
Kelly Rizzo Declares Late Husband Bob Saget ‘The Most Incredible Man on Earth’
Kelly Rizzo took to Instagram on Saturday (Jan. 15) to pay tribute to her late husband Bob Saget shortly after he was laid to rest. “My sweet husband,” Rizzo, 42, began in a lengthy caption alongside a photograph of herself with Saget. “After much reflection this week, I’m trying, really trying, to not think I was robbed of time. But instead to think: How lucky was I that I got to be the one to be married to THE MOST INCREDIBLE MAN ON EARTH.” The Full House star and TV personality were married in 2018 in Santa Monica. At age 65, Saget died last Sunday in a hotel room in Orlando, Florida. A cause of death has yet to be determined. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Saget was laid to rest on Friday in an intimate service at Mount Sinai Memorial Park...
Bob Saget Honored in ‘America’s Funniest Home Videos’ Tribute
America’s Funniest Home Videos is paying homage to former host Bob Saget. During Sunday night’s (Jan. 16) broadcast of the ABC program, host Alfonso Ribeiro remembered Saget as a member of the show’s “family.” “As you’ve heard, the world lost a legend last week, and AFV lost a family member,” Ribeiro said. “Bob Saget is synonymous with AFV to this day, and this show wouldn’t have been the same without his unique sense of humor. It’s been my honor to continue carrying the torch Bob so brightly lit.” Ribeiro then introduced a montage of clips he described as showcasing “Bob being Bob.” During the montage, clips of comical moments from Saget’s time hosting the show were shown. Another clip included Saget sitting down with then-host Tom Bergeron — Bergeron to...
Ariana DeBose Joined by Kate McKinnon for Spectacular ‘West Side Story’ Medley During ‘SNL’ Monologue: Watch
Ariana DeBose brought a little taste of West Side Story to Saturday Night Live. The Golden Globe-winning actress, who stars as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s film adaptation of West Side Story, made her SNL hosting debut on Jan. 15, bringing lots of laughs to the first episode of 2022. Wearing a shimmery white blazer and a matching furry skirt, DeBose opened her monologue by giving a nod to her roots and celebrating Broadway’s perseverance during the pandemic. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “It is great to be here representing not only the Latino community as an Afro-Latina, but also the Broadway community,” the actress said to cheers from the audience. “Obviously, Broadway has been through a lot these last past couple of years … but we are a community that perseveres.” She contin...
Lizzo, Lil Nas X & More Lend Their Voices to ‘Proud Family’ Reboot: Watch the Trailer
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Penny, Dijonay, LaCienega, Zoey, Suga Mama and the whole Proud gang are back. Back in February 2020, Disney+ confirmed a Proud Family revival titled The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. The update of the beloved Disney Channel show will feature original cast members Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud), Tommy Davidson (Oscar Proud), Paula Jai Parker (Trudy Proud), Jo Marie Payton (Suga Mama), Karen Malina White (Dijonay Jones), Soleil Moon Frye (Zoey Howzer), Alisa Reyes (LaCienega Boulevardez) and Cedric the Entertainer (Uncle Bobby Proud) reprising their iconic roles. The new trailer, released on Friday (Jan. 14) teased a nu...
How to Watch ‘Hotel Transylvania: Transformania’
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. Drac is back. Hotel Transylvania: Tranformania, the fourth and final installment of the animated film franchise starring Selena Gomez and Andy Samberg, arrived Friday (Jan. 14) on Prime Video. Gomez and Samberg are back as the happy couple Mavis Dracula and Johnny Loughran in the kid-friendly comedy. Other returning stars include Kathryn Hahn, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, David Spade and Fran Drescher. Molly Shannon, Jim Gaffigan and Brian Hull also voice characters in the film, which is directed by Jennifer Kluska and Derek Drymon. Explore See l...
Georgian Knockout Artist Giga Chikadze Is Ready to Prove He’s Championship Material
Two years ago, Giga Chikadze was a relatively unknown commodity in the mixed martial arts world. Coming from a karate background and competing at the highest levels of kickboxing, the Georgian (the country, not the state) featherweight squeaked by Brandon Davis to win his UFC debut by split decision and was preparing to battle Jamall Emmers (which he would also win by split decision). But after seven straight UFC victories (including consecutive “Performance of the Night” awards for his three recent knockouts) and a vicious body kick that has crumpled multiple opponents, Chikadze has spent his pandemic years vaulting to the top of the UFC’s featherweight division. Fresh off his first main event — where he stopped veteran striker and perennial contender Edson Barboza in the third round — th...
