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30 Sep 2024

Musixster Launches New Music Competition Network For Emerging Artists 

Musixster has launched a groundbreaking music competition network aimed at supporting emerging artists and addressing the urgent need for their discovery in today’s evolving music industry. This platform provides a practical solution for identifying talent and helping artists gain visibility.

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At the heart of Musixster’s system is a patented feature that enables artists to compete by challenging each other’s songs in head-to-head battles, with voting conducted by registered fans. After each battle, artists can earn or lose points, fostering an ongoing championship format. This meritocratic approach allows any artist to rise in the rankings based on their performance, regardless of their starting point.

One of the key benefits for artists is the opportunity to win cash prizes of $200 after successfully completing five cumulative battles. This process is straightforward, as victories can accumulate indefinitely, encouraging artists to focus on their craft. In contrast to other social media platforms, where monetization can be more complex, Musixster rewards artists for what they do best—making music.

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The platform promotes a continuous showcase of talent, allowing artists to challenge each other and receive immediate feedback, which helps them improve their productions over time.

For record labels, Musixster serves as an invaluable tool for discovering emerging artists. The A&R divisions can quickly identify promising talent through a focused competition that emphasizes musical merit, rather than through generic platforms that cover a wide array of topics. This targeted approach ensures that the most deserving artists gain the recognition they deserve.

Musixster eliminates the difficulty of building and managing IT infrastructures for music records, to receive and evaluate demos from artists.  The inclusion of feedback from voters serves as an additional evaluation measure as music market response.

If you’re an aspiring artist looking to make your mark in the music industry, Musixster is your platform. Whether you’re aiming for recognition or simply want to challenge yourself creatively, Musixster offers the perfect environment to grow and thrive. Don’t miss out on the chance to elevate your music career—join Musixster today and let your talent shine!

30 Sep 2024

Was Taylor Swift’s ‘Sexy Baby’ Lyric Inspired by ’30 Rock’? Actress Cristin Milioti Weighs In

When Taylor Swift‘s Midnights dropped in 2022, one of the most-talked-about lyrics came on the second verse of lead single “Anti-Hero.” Two years later, actress Cristin Milioti is addressing whether she might’ve inspired the line in question.

On the track, the pop star sings, “Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby, and I’m a monster on the hill.” And while there were many theories as to what she meant by the term “sexy baby,” one of the most common was that Swift was referencing Milioti’s 30 Rock character, Abby Flynn.

The speculation comes from a scene in which Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon slams Flynn for adopting a “sexy baby” persona to get attention from men. And in a recent interview with SiriusXM, Milioti touched on the possibility of her character — who ultimately has a much more complicated backstory than her air-headed personality suggests at first — giving the 14-time Grammy winner the idea for “Anti-Hero.”

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“I gotta say, when that album dropped, my phone really blew up with people asking about that,” Milioti said. “And I don’t know. I mean, in my wildest … that would be such a compliment. I would love that to be true.”

However, the Penguin star shared that she can’t actually say for sure whether 30 Rock served as Swift’s inspiration. “I have no confirmation if it is,” Milioti added.

Though the “sexy baby” impetus remains a mystery, “Anti-Hero” in general examines Swift’s personal fears and insecurities, something she spoke about in October 2022 in an Instagram video shortly before Midnights dropped. “Track three, ‘Anti-Hero,’ is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written,” she said at the time. “I struggle a lot with the idea that my life has become unmanageably sized.”

“Not to sound too dark, but I just struggle with the idea of not feeling like a person — don’t feel bad for me, you don’t need to,” she continued. “But this song really is a real guided tour through all the things I tend to hate about myself.”

“Anti-Hero” went on to become the longest-running No. 1 hit of Swift’s career, spending eight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. Its corresponding music video — which the star self-directed — later took home video of the year at the 2023 VMAs.

Watch Milioti discuss Swift’s “sexy baby” lyric and her original 30 Rock scene below.

30 Sep 2024

Cardi B Reveals the Very Specific Symptom That Made Her Realize She Was Pregnant

Cardi B just welcomed her third child, but she knew way before she went to the doctor that she was pregnant, thanks to a very unusual symptom.

“It was around March 20 or March 16…it was around those days, right? I woke up one morning and my mouth tasted like copper. It literally tasted like copper. So I was like, ‘Oh my gosh. This only happened to me when I’m pregnant,” Cardi recalled during a recent Instagram Live stream. “So I was like, damn. I automatically knew that I was pregnant.”

According to the American Pregnancy Association, dysgeusia is a change in taste thought to be caused by pregnancy hormones. “Sometimes it can cause a sour or metallic taste in your mouth, even if you’re not eating anything,” the website notes.

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Cardi then broke down the timeline, originally thinking that she was six or seven weeks pregnant. However, when she went to the OBGYN, she was surprised to find out she was around 17 weeks pregnant. “When I found out it was a girl, I started crying even more because y’all know that I love raising girls,” she explained.

Watch the portion of the Instagram Live via a fan screen recording here.

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The “WAP” rapper confirmed the arrival of her baby girl with an Instagram post earlier this month, sharing photos from the hospital where she gave birth and confirming that their new addition had been born five days prior. “The prettiest lil thing … 9/7/24.”

Cardi announced that she was pregnant with baby No. 3 at the beginning of August, the same day Billboard confirmed that she’d filed for divorce from the “Stir Fry” artist for a second time. Sharing photos of her bump, the Grammy winner wrote, “With every ending comes a new beginning!”

In addition to their newborn daughter, Cardi B and Offset also share six-year-old daughter Kulture and three-year-old son Wave. The Migos rapper is also dad to 14-year-old Jordan, nine-year-old Kody and nine-year-old Kalea from past relationships.

30 Sep 2024

Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween Makes a Chilling Return: How to Watch Online Without Cable

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October marks the official start of spooky season and while Summerween may have had you stocking up on Halloween decorations, the first day of October means you can finally tune into Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween.

Finding the perfect costume is only part of the fun that comes with spooky season — for an entire month, you can watch marathons of spine-chilling movies from horror flicks to feel good films for the whole family. Freeform is making it easy for you to instantly tune into scary good movies all through October with their annual 31 Nights of Halloween. Starting Oct. 1 until Halloween, classic and new movies with a ghoulish twist will be aired throughout the day on the channel.

You can expect everything from Beetlejuice to Hocus Pocus 2 to air as well as first-time premieres for the channel like the 1990 movie Arachnophobia.

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The easiest way for you to watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween for free is through a cable channel. Recently cut the cord? You don’t need a cable package in order to stream Freeform, live TV streamers are another affordable streaming option that’ll let you watch 31 Nights of Halloween — and for a low cost thanks to ongoing free trials and promos.

Keep reading to learn more.

How to Watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween Online Without Cable

To help you find the best streaming deals available, ShopBillboard put together a list of cheap live TV streamers below that’ll let you stream Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween without cable.

DirecTV Stream

You can watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween on DirecTV Stream when you sign up for one of the four packages offered. New users who sign up will receive a five-day free trial, which will let you watch Freeform and more for no cost. Freeform is included in all of the streaming packages, but for a limited-time you can get $20 off your first three months when you sign up for the Choice package, giving you a total of $60 in savings ($89, reg. $109). Once the free trial and three months are over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription price.

Included in the Choice plan is more than 125 live channels (including local options), unlimited DVR storage, Regional Sports Network and three months of Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax for free.

Sling TV

Another cheap option is Freeform on Sling TV, which is a live TV streaming platform that comes with three plans to choose from: Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue. Bonus savings: Sling TV is offering a limited-time promo that gets you 50% off you first month. Freeform is only available on the Orange and Orange + Blue packages, which you can score for as low as $20 (reg. $40).

The Orange package includes 32 channels that you can stream on one device at once. Want more channel options? Orange + Blue lets you combine both plans giving you access to all 68 channels including local options for just $27.50 (reg. $45).

Fubo

Fubo offers a seven day free trial that’ll let you watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween for free. Plus, they’re offering $30 off your first month taking the price from $80 to a wallet-friendly $50. Once your free trial and promo are up, you’ll be charged the regular package price.

In addition to access to Freeform, Fubo’s Pro plan comes with 195 channels unlimited Cloud DVR storage and the ability to watch on 10 devices simultaneously.

Hulu + Live TV

Take advantage of Hulu + Live TV’s rare three-day free trial and get access to the entire Hulu library and more than 95 channels (including Freeform) for no cost. After the free trial ends, you’ll be charged the regular package price of $77 a month.

 Unlike the other options, you’ll be able to expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN+, which gives you exclusive and original programming available only on Disney+ and ESPN+.

Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween 2024 Schedule

The schedule is subject to change, according to Freeform, but below we dropped the entire schedule to help you plan out your month of streaming. All times are for ET/PT.

Tuesday (Oct. 1):

  • Halloweentown (1998) at 1 p.m.
  • The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 3 p.m.
  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 5:05 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 6:45 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:50 p.m.

Wednesday (Oct. 2):

  • Arachnophobia (1990) at 1 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 3:30 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 5:35 p.m.
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 8 p.m.

Thursday (Oct. 3):

  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 11 a.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 1:55 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) 4:20 p.m.
  • Monsters, Inc (2001) at 6:25 p.m.
  • Monsters University (2013) at 8:30 p.m.

Friday (Oct. 4):

  • Halloweentown (1998) at 10:30 a.m.
  • Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 12:30 p.m.
  • The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) at 2:30 p.m.
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 4 p.m.
  • Cruella (2021) at 6 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 9 p.m.
  • Little Shop of Horrors (1986) at 12 a.m.

Saturday (Oct. 5):

  • Spooky Buddies (2011) at 7 a.m.
  • Toy Story of TERROR! (2013) at 9:00 a.m.
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 9:30 a.m.
  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 11:35 a.m.
  • The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) at 2:05 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 4:35 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 6:45 p.m.
  • Haunted Mansion (2023) at 8:50 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 11:30 p.m

Sunday (Oct. 6):

  • Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) at 7 a.m.
  • The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) at 10:05 a.m.
  • The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 12:35 p.m.
  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 2:40 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 4:20 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:50 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) at 9:00 p.m.
  • Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) at 11:30 p.m.

Monday (Oct. 7):

  • Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) at 1 p.m.
  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 4 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 6:30 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 8:55 p.m.

Tuesday (Oct. 8):

  • The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010) at 12 p.m.
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 2:30 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 4:30 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 6:50 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:55 p.m.

Wednesday (Oct. 9):

  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 1:30 p.m.
  • Frankenweenie (2012) at 3:35 p.m.
  • The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) at 5:35 p.m.
  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 7:10 p.m.
  • Encanto (2021) at 8:50 p.m.

Thursday (Oct. 10):

  • Halloweentown (1998) at 10:30 a.m.
  • Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 12:30 p.m.
  • The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) at 2:30 p.m.
  • The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 5 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 7 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 9 p.m.
  • Twitches (2005) at 12 a.m.

Friday (Oct. 11):

  • The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) at 10:30 a.m.
  • Spooky Buddies (2011) at 1 p.m.
  • Toy Story of TERROR! (2013) at 3 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 3:30
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 5:55 p.m.
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 8 p.m.
  • Twitches Too (2007) at 12 a.m.

Saturday (Oct. 12):

  • Toy Story of TERROR! (2013) at 7 a.m.
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) at 7:30 a.m.
  • The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 9:35 a.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 11:40 a.m.
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 2:10 p.m.
  • Monsters, Inc (2001) at 5:10 p.m.
  • Monsters University (2013) at 7:15 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 9:45 p.m.
  • Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) at 11:55 p.m.

Sunday (Oct. 13):

  • The Black Cauldron (1985) at 8 a.m.
  • Dumbo (2019) at 10 a.m.
  • Frankenweenie (2012) at 12:30 p.m.
  • Dark Shadows (2012) at 2:30 p.m.
  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 5:10 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 6:50 p.m.
  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 8:55 p.m.
  • Arachnophobia (1990) at 11:25 p.m.

Monday (Oct. 14):

  • Dark Shadows (2012) at 11:30 a.m.
  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 2 p.m.
  • Beetlejuice (1988) at 4:25 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:30 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 8:35 p.m.

Tuesday (Oct. 15):

  • Twitches (2005) at 11:30 a.m.
  • Frankenweenie (2012) at 1:30 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 3:30 p.m.
  • The Incredibles (2004) at 5:50 p.m.
  • The Incredibles 2 (2018) at 8:25 p.m.

Wednesday (Oct. 16):

  • Spooky Buddies (2011) at 1 p.m.
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 3:05 p.m.
  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 5:10 p.m.
  • The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 6:50 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:50 p.m.

Thursday (Oct. 17):

  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 11 a.m.
  • Halloweentown (1998) at 1 p.m.
  • Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 3 p.m.
  • Despicable Me (2010) at 5 p.m.
  • Despicable Me 2 (2013) at 7 p.m.
  • Despicable Me 3 (2017) at 9 p.m.
  • Muppets From Space (1999) at 12 a.m.

Friday (Oct. 18):

  • Despicable Me (2010) at 12 p.m.
  • Monsters, Inc (2001) at 2 p.m.
  • Monsters University (2013) at 4 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:25 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) at 8:30 p.m.
  • Little Shop of Horrors (1986) at 12 a.m.

Saturday (Oct. 19):

  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 7:30 a.m.
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) at 10 a.m.
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) at 1:15 p.m.
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) at 4:30 p.m.
  • Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) at 8:15 p.m.
  • Dark Shadows (2012) at 11:30 p.m.

Sunday (Oct. 20):

  • Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) at 7 a.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 9:40 a.m.
  • Arachnophobia (1990) at 11:50 a.m.
  • Dark Shadows (2012) at 2:25 p.m.
  • Haunted Mansion (2023) at 5:05 p.m.
  • Cruella (2021) at 7: 45 p.m.
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 11 p.m.

Monday (Oct. 21):

  • Alice in Wonderland (2010) at 11 a.m.
  • Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) at 1:30 p.m.
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 4 p.m.
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 6 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:55 p.m.

Tuesday (Oct. 22):

  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 10:30 a.m.
  • Arachnophobia (1990) at 12:30 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 3 p.m.
  • Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) at 5 p.m.
  • Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) 7:55 p.m.

Wednesday (Oct. 23):

  • Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) at 12 p.m.
  • Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) 3:05 p.m.
  • The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 6:20 p.m.
  • Dark Shadows (2012) at 8:20 p.m.

Thursday (Oct. 24):

  • Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 1 p.m.
  • Dark Shadows (2012) at 3:25 p.m.
  • Aladdin (2019) at 5:55 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:55 p.m.
  • Halloweentown (1998) at 12 a.m.

Friday (Oct. 25):

  • Goosebumps (2023, Season 1) from 1:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
  • Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 12 a.m.

Saturday (Oct. 26):

  • Halloweentown (1998) at 8:30 a.m.
  • Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 10:30 a.m.
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 12:30 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 2:35 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 5:05 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) at 7:15 p.m.
  • Haunted Mansion (2023) at 9:45 p.m.
  • The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) at 12:25 a.m.

Sunday (Oct. 27):

  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 7 a.m.
  • Spooky Buddies (2011) at 9 a.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 11 a.m.
  • Frankenweenie (2012) at 1:30 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 3:30 p.m.
  • Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 5:40 p.m.
  • Monsters, Inc (2001) at 7:20 p.m.
  • Monsters University (2013) at 9:25 p.m.
  • The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 11:55 p.m.

Monday (Oct. 28):

  • Frankenweenie (2012) at 11 a.m.
  • The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 1 p.m.
  • The Incredibles (2004) at 3 p.m.
  • The Incredibles 2 (2018) at 5:30 p.m.
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 8:05 p.m.

Tuesday (Oct. 29):

  • The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) at 11 a.m.
  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 12:35 p.m.
  • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 2:35 p.m.
  • Cruella (2021) at 5:35 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:50 p.m.

Wednesday (Oct. 30):

  • Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 11:30 a.m.
  • Arachnophobia (1990) at 1:30 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 4 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 6 p.m.
  • Haunted Mansion (2023) at 8:25 p.m.

Thursday (Oct. 31):

  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 12 p.m.
  • Casper (1995) at 2:10 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:20 p.m.
  • Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) at 8:30 p.m.
  • Little Shop of Horrors (1986) at 12 a.m.

Check below to watch the official teaser trailer for Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween.

30 Sep 2024

Emmylou Harris to Be Honored at 2024 Humane Awards for Her Animal Welfare Activism

Emmylou Harris will receive the ASPCA Henry Bergh Award at the 2024 Humane Awards, which will be held at a luncheon in New York City on Thursday, Oct. 10. The award, given to an individual or institution for their commitment to animal welfare, is named after the founder of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

A longtime social activist, Harris has lent her voice to many causes, but perhaps most passionately to animal welfare. In 2004, she established Bonaparte’s Retreat with the goal of rescuing shelter dogs. Bonaparte’s Retreat continues to save dogs most in need at Metro Nashville Animal Care and Control and at municipal shelters in surrounding counties. Harris is also a board member of Crossroads Campus, a nonprofit that transforms lives by creating opportunities for individuals facing poverty and homelessness to care for homeless dogs and cats.

Harris has amassed 13 Grammy Awards, including album of the year for her featured role on the O Brother, Where Art Thou soundtrack. She has won three CMA Awards, again including album of the year for that Billboard 200-topping soundtrack. She has won two ACM Awards, including album of the year for Trio, her smash 1987 collaboration with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt.

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Harris has recorded 32 studio albums since her debut on tiny Jubilee Records in 1970 (on which her name was shown as Emmy Lou Harris. (This tally counts six collaborative albums). Harris received Billboard’s Century Award in 1999, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2018.

Founded in 1866, the ASPCA was the first animal welfare organization in North America. It has more than 2 million supporters nationwide.

30 Sep 2024

Rocío Dúrcal’s Life to Be Celebrated in Upcoming Biopic: Everything We Know

Nearly two decades after her death, iconic Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal will be revived through a biopic that will recount her life and legacy as “the queen of rancheras,” announced last week via Sony Music México. Together with Sony Music Vision and Altit Media Group, the story of the singer of hits such as “La Gata Bajo la Lluvia” and “Como Tu Mujer” will be brought to the big screen.

“It is a true honor for us to be part of this well-deserved tribute to Rocío Dúrcal’s trajectory and celebration of her legacy, which reinforces the cultural impact she continues to have in the industry and society,” said Roberto López, president of Sony Music México, in a statement. “Additionally, it’s the perfect introduction for the new division of Sony Music Vision in Mexico.”

The production will be handled by Altit Media Group, known for The Misfits and The Good Neighbor. It will also feature the participation of Dúrcal’s daughters, Shaila and Carmen, who will play a fundamental role in chronicling this story of female empowerment within music.

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“It is an indescribable honor to see how the story of our mother, a woman who left an indelible mark on the world of music and film, will come to life on the big screen,” said Shaila and Carmen in the statement.

Born on Oct. 4, 1944, Rocío Dúrcal (real name María de los Ángeles de las Heras) began her career in her native Spain as a teenager, appearing in musical films like Canción de Juventud, Más Bonita Que Ninguna, and Amor en el Aire, which catapulted her to fame during the 1960s. By the late ’70s, she surprised many by singing rancheras under the guidance of Juan Gabriel as composer and producer. The duo marked a new era in Latin music, turning her into a mariachi queen following stars like Lola Beltrán, with the uniqueness of being a Spaniard singing Mexican music.

From Rocío Dúrcal Canta a Juan Gabriel, Vol. 1 (1977) to Rocío Dúrcal Canta a Juan Gabriel, Vol. 6 (1984), the partnership of Dúrcal and Juan Gabriel produced timeless songs like “Me Gustas Mucho,” “Fue Un Placer Conocerte,” “Tarde,” “La Gata Bajo la Lluvia” and “Amor Eterno.” After personal differences led to a professional breakup, a new stage in the singer’s career followed with other music geniuses like Marco Antonio Solís, who wrote and produced her albums Como Tu Mujer (1988) and Si Te Pudiera Mentir (1990), as well as Joan Sebastian, who co-wrote and produced Desaires (1993).

Dúrcal, who died on March 25, 2006, of uterine cancer at age 61, left an indelible mark on music and the arts, with more than a dozen film productions, over 20 albums, 11 billion streams on Spotify to date, and 13 billion hits on TikTok. Among other recognitions, in 1998 she won the Billboard Latin Music Award for regional Mexican album of the year with Juan Gabriel for Juntos Otra Vez; in 1999 she received the Billboard Hall of Fame Award; and in 2007, she posthumously received the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin album of the year of greatest hits for Amor Eterno: Los Éxitos.

No title or release date for the biopic has been announced yet, or who will play the role of Rocío Dúrcal. Sony Music México will provide additional details at a later date.

30 Sep 2024

This TikTok-Approved Bronzer Is on Sale for 15% Off: Here’s Where to Buy Yours

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Looking to refresh your makeup collection? Consider adding this TikTok-approved Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer to your makeup bag. Whether you’re looking to achieve a radiant glow or enhancing your natural features with a touch of warmth, this bronzer is a must-have for your beauty routine. One TikTok user said, “This is a bronzer that I will repurchase over and over again because it’s just that good.”

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If you are new to bronzer, you can start by applying it in the shape of a number three, according to a TikTok user. Begin at the top of your eyebrow, blend down along the cheekbone, and finish at the jawline for a natural, defined look. This natural-looking bronzer is available in four shades: Hoola, Hoola Lite, Hoola Toasted, and Hoola Caramel.

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You can find this Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Powder Bronzer at Sephora, Target, Nordstrom, Amazon, Revolve, QVC, Ulta Beauty, Bloomingdales, Khol’s, and Macy’s.

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This best-selling Hoola Bronzer adds warmth and gives you a natural-looking glow. It’s not only great for achieving a sun-kissed glow, but can also be used for subtle contouring.

Keep your makeup routine fresh by adding this TikTok-favorite bronzer to your cart. The brand describes the powder as “silky-soft,” making it easy to use and blend into your skin. This bestselling powder bronzer also “warms up your complexion” and “gives a classic matte finish,” according to the brand.

The brand recommends applying it lightly across the cheekbones, hairline, the sides of nose, and under the jawline for a sun-kissed glow. You can also apply to your eyelids for an overall glowy look. One Revolve customer said, “I have been using this bronzer for years and it is by far my favorite!”

For more product recommendations, check out the best travel-friendly makeup bags, Selena Gomez’s makeup routine using Rare Beauty’s new pressed powder, and this $24 Laneige Divine Lip Duo for your lip care routine.

30 Sep 2024

‘Sonic X Shadow Generations’: Here’s How to Pre-Order the Game Online

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With the upcoming release of the movie Sonic The Hedgehog 3 in theaters on Friday, Dec. 20, Sega is dropping a new Sonic video game featuring True Blue’s antagonist Shadow The Hedgehog in a new adventure.

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Ready for pre-order for $49.99 at Target, Sonic X Shadow Generations for Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch is set for release on Friday, October 25.

And if you’re a Target Circle member, you can order now and get Sonic X Shadow Generations delivered straight to your home in two days.

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Not a member? Sign up for a free membership to take advantage of all that Target Circle has to offer, including access to “deal of the day” products, instant savings on select items, three months of Apple TV+ to watch hit originals, access to exclusive shopping events — such as Target’s Deal Days and early Black Friday deals — and other perks.

If you want to take it a step further, you can sign up for the Target Circle Card (with no annual fee), which offers an extra 5% discount on all purchases, two-day free shipping with no order minimums and more. Learn more about the Target Circle Card here.

In addition, Sonic X Shadow Generations is available for pre-order at Walmart and Amazon.

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As for the game itself, Sonic X Shadow Generations is a collection of that features a new campaign with Shadow trying to take down Black Doom, who has re-emerged to rule the world, as well as Modern and Classic Sonic teaming up to stop Dr. Eggman from splitting the timeline with Time Eater.

Additionally, the game features retro levels from past Sonic releases that are playable throughout the new game.

Dropping on Friday, Oct. 25, Sonic X Shadow Generations comes out for PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch. The game is available for pre-order right now for $49.99 at Target, Walmart and Amazon. In the meantime, watch the story trailer, below.

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30 Sep 2024

Fans Spot a Poster of Eric Adams in Biggie’s ‘Juicy’ Video

New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams made somewhat of a cameo in The Notorious B.I.G.‘s video for the rapper’s debut single “Juicy.” According to a resurfaced tweet from New York Times reporter Jesse Drucker, his eagle-eyed son spotted the now-mayor as he was watching the video.

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“Has anyone noticed that an Eric Adams poster makes a cameo in the video for Biggie Smalls’ ‘Juicy’? (h/t: my son.),” tweeted Dresser back in October of 2021, accompanied by a video still of the scene in question.

Around the 01:37 mark of the video, you can see a campaign poster from the time Mayor Adams was just beginning his political career plastered on the side of a traffic light pole as someone is doing pull-ups. At the time of the video’s release, Adams was an officer for the NYPD and was attempting to run for Congress in New York’s 11th district. However, he couldn’t muster up enough signatures to make the ballot and claimed that the petition signatures were stolen, although a police investigation on the matter was unable to corroborate his claim, according to New York Magazine.

Other fans spotted the poster of Adams, as well. One user posted a still from the video on Jul. 23, 2023 and another on Sept. 22 of this year.

The recently indicted Mayor Adams has had a close relationship with hip-hop since he took office in 2022, often being seen with a variety of rappers at various parties across the city. In September last year, Mayor Adams awarded Biggie’s former Bad Boy label boss Diddy with a key to city, but the embattled mogul was asked to give it back after the video of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie surfaced.

Mayor Adams has been charged with bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and two counts of soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals. Watch for Adams’ cameo in Biggie’s “Juicy” video below:

30 Sep 2024

Ludacris Continues on His ‘Water Quest’ to Become the ‘Most Hydrated’ Person on Earth

Ludacris is on a “water quest” after going viral for drinking still water from a glacier in Alaska.

The rapper and actor was in town to perform at the Alaska State Fair, but he had to make sure to do some sightseeing while he was there. Luda posted a video of himself drinking water from the Knik Glacier 50 miles east of Anchorage. Many fans pointed out, however, that drinking water from a glacier isn’t the best of ideas.

Luckily, the Atlanta rapper didn’t get sick and gave everybody a health update a few days later. “For everybody asking me how that glacier water really tasted,” he said. “When I tell y’all I am a water snob, it was the best tasting water I’ve ever had in my life and as I drank it I felt like every cell in my human body was being hydrated and rejuvenated at the same damn time … Listen man, I’m here. I feel like Superman.”

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Well, that previous experience seemed to embolden Luda — he’s now a man on a mission to try water from all around the world. In a video he posted on Instagram over the weekend, he let the world know that the “glacier water adventure” isn’t over. “Let me tell y’all something,” he said before opening his fridge to show off his collection. “Y’all think this whole glacier water adventure is over? Ha! It’s never over. Let me tell you what I’ve been doing since I left Alaska. Trying to find every water around the world to compare.”

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Luda went on to describe all the places he’d collected water from already, including Hawaii, the Galapagos Islands, Italy, Iceland and elsewhere. “I will not stop until I am the most hydrated motherf—ker on Earth. It’s not a game. You think it’s a game? Ha! It’s never a game!” In the caption, he simply added “The WATER QUEST CONTINUES.”

Let’s hope he’s got some type of portable filtration system with him, or a Brita at the very least. Watch Ludacris’ update video below: