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One of the buzziest new TV shows in 2025 is Pluribus from X-Files writer and Breaking Bad creator Vince Gillian. It follows an alien invasion that spreads through a mysterious virus that has infected the entire planet into a collective hive-mind, with the exceptions of a small handful people who still have a mind of their own.
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The sci-fi series is getting a lot of attention for its smart premise, layered storytelling and in-depth characters. Want to watch Pluribus online? New episodes of season one drop on Fridays on Apple TV for subscribers only.
How to Watch Pluribus Online for Free
A subscription to Apple TV can give you access to stream Pluribus online. Apple TV is ad-free and goes for $12.99 per month, or $99 per year. You can watch everything the streamer has to offer, including original titles, such as Pluribus, The Morning Show, For All Mankind, Severance, Long Way Home and Long Way Up, Servant, Silo, Invasion, Foundation, Lessons in Chemistry, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Masters of the Air and more.
The service also includes music documentaries and programming, like 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson, K-Pop Idols, Carpool Karaoke and others. Apple TV has access to live sports, including Friday Night Baseball.
Not a subscriber? Sign up for a seven-day free trial to watch Pluribus.
Created by Vince Gilligan, Pluribus follows Carol (Rhea Seehorn), a fantasy romance author who is one of the few people in the world who hasn’t been infected with a mysterious virus that has taken over the planet. She has to learn to live with alien invasion, while also coping with the loss of her wife, Helen (Miriam Shor).
The sci-fi series also stars Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Samba Schutte, Peter Bergman, Menik Gooneratne, Darinka Arones, Karan Soni and others.
You can watch Pluribus on Apple TV now with new episodes dropping every Friday. You can watch for free with a seven-day free trial. In the meantime, watch the trailer for season one below.
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Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a sixth week, encompassing its entire run on the chart so far. Of the superstar’s 13 career Hot 100 No. 1s, “The Fate of Ophelia” is her third to have led for at least six weeks. It joins “Anti-Hero” (eight weeks, beginning Nov. […]
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Sometimes, Christmas comes early and right in time for the holidays, T-Mobile is launching its best iPhone and Galaxy offers of the year. Whether you’re a new or existing customer, families can save up to $1000 on the latest and greatest smartphones with no strings attached.
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There are no hidden fees, no trade-in requirements (for some deals), and finally, no surprising price hikes for five years. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your device or gift a family member the new iPhone or Galaxy phone, here’s a breakdown of the best holiday deals from T-Mobile.
T-Mobile’s Holiday iPhone Deals, at a Glance:
Four iPhone 17 “on us” when you switch four lines for $25/line (no trade-in required)
Free iPhone 17 Pro with any-condition trade-in when you switch to an Experience Beyond plan
Up to $1,000 off an iPhone 17 Pro or Air with port on a Beyond plan (no trade-in required)
$830 off an iPhone 17 when you add a new line and port in on Experience More.
Don’t have T-Mobile? If you switch to the carrier and add four lines, you can get the latest iPhone 17 for $25 per line. Again, there are no hidden fees or trade-in required. Just sign up and get your new phone free of charge. The deal is only for a limited time, so act fast to take advantage of this T-Mobile holiday deal.
But that’s not at all. There are a few secondary iPhone deals worth taking advantage of this Christmas season. Customers can get a free iPhone 17 Pro when you switch to an Experience Beyond plan. If you port your number to a Beyond Plan, you can get up to $1,000 off an iPhone 17 Pro or Air. Lastly, when you add a new line and port your number over to an Experience More plan, customers can save up to $830 on an iPhone 17.
T-Mobile’s Holiday Galaxy Deals, at a Glance:
Receive four Galaxy S25 phones “on us” when you switch four lines for $25/line (no trade-in required)
Free Samsung Flip7 & Z Flip 7 “on us” when you sign up for an Experience Beyond or Next plan. No trade on Experience Beyond or Next plans.
If you’re team Android, T-Mobile is offering fantastic Samsung Black Friday deals on their latest flagship phone, the Galaxy S25. For its main deal, customers can get up to four Galaxy S25 phones “on us” when you switch four lines for $25 per line (no trade-in required). Like the iPhone deals, this offer lasts until December 3.
For its secondary offer, customers get a free Galaxy Z Flip7 or Fold7 when signing up for an Experience Beyond or Next plan. This offer is available for a limited time.
Experience plans start at $100 a month for four lines, and T-Mobile’s five-year price guarantee means no surprise hikes until 2030. Each line comes with unlimited talk, text, and data, plus perks like 50GB of premium data and high-speed hotspot access. Customers can also add in perks like Apple TV and Netflix to make this holiday deal even sweeter. In January, Apple TV will no longer be “on us” but instead a $3 charge.
For further details on T-Mobile’s holiday deals, shop here.
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Ever since the Houston Rockets acquired all-star Kevin Durant in a trade with the Phoenix Suns during the summer, there has been a new spark and energy for the team. Although Cleveland is considered the favorite to go the NBA Finals, the new-look Rockets may give the Cavs some trouble on the court.
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The Houston Rockets take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, Nov. 19. This game could be a preview of the NBA Finals this season, with the Rockets and Cavs expected to lead the pack in the west and east, respectively.
Rockets vs. Cavs Game, at a Glance
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 19
Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio
Tipoff: 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Network: ESPN
Stream: Sling TV
When Does Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavs Game Start?
Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavs game broadcasts live, with tipoff at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
Where to Watch Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavs Online
The Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavs game broadcasts on ESPN, and it’s also livestreams on Sling Orange. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Rockets-Cavs game online with Sling TV.
How to Watch Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavs With Sling TV
A subscription to Sling Orange, which comes with ESPN, gets you access to live TV from popular cable channels.
You can watch cable networks, including ESPN2, ESPN3, Disney Channel, Freeform, MotorTrend, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Rockets vs. Cavs?
It’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and recording artists in attendance during Wednesday night’s game — such as Houston Rockets fans J. Cole, Travis Scott, Simone Biles and others; as well as Cleveland Cavs fans Machine Gun Kelly, Usher, Drew Carey and others. Tune in to Sling TV to find out who’s sitting courtside.
Starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, Houston Rockets vs. Cleveland Cavs broadcast on ESPN, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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Trending on Billboard Leon Thomas offered up a hilarious response to a viral video that shows a fight breaking out at one of his recent shows. Thomas performed at The Fillmore in Maryland over the weekend, and on Monday (Nov. 17) a video went viral that showed a group of concertgoers throwing hands, completely unbeknownst […]
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It’s time to prepare for the future once again. Fallout season two premiered Nov. 17, and everyone, including gamers, is getting hyped.
The Amazon series, based on the successful video game franchise, will be available to stream on Prime Video with a subscription. Episodes will air weekly. The season is set to conclude on Feb. 4, while the show was already greenlit for a third season, according to Variety. The show takes place in the future in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by nuclear decimation. The city’s citizens must live in underground bunkers to protect themselves from radiation, mutants and bandits.
The role-playing video games have garnered a massive fanbase over the years, and follow the same premise with tweaks here and there. If you’re not new to the series or game, you’ll know that the aesthetics are pretty epic. The series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world with an infusion of retro motifs influenced by the post-war 1950s in the United States. The game’s soundtrack is equally retro, with tracks ranging from the mid-century Jazz Age to the Space Age, such as “I Don’t Want to Set the World on Fire” by The Ink Spots and “Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall” by Ella Fitzgerald.
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That retro futurism is seen in the merch too, a touch that makes these pieces all the more unique. With the launch of the new season and the hype for the franchise still on the rise, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite merch pieces that you can shop online now. Shop our picks from Target and Hot Topic below.
Fanattik ‘Fallout’ Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap Tin Sign
A tin Nuka Cola bottle cap sign.
If you’ve watched the show or played the video games, Nuka Cola is a famed part of the Fallout universe, parodying the real-world soda brand Coca-Cola. With that comes a bunch of iconography that players can see throughout the game or in the show, that retro-meets-futuristic advertising for the soft drink plastered on walls or dilapidated billboards. If you’re looking to snazz up your decor, this Fanattik’s Fallout Nuka-Cola Bottle Cap Tin Sign for $34.99 should do the trick. It’s a subtle show of fandom made of a tin material that can easily be hung on any wall, giving the room a retro feel.
‘Fallout’ Hot Sauce 2-Pack
A pack of two Fallout-themed hot sauces.
If you’re looking for a novelty gift that gamers in your life will actually use, look no further than this Fallout Hot Sauce 2-Pack. The themed pack retails for $26.99 and features two sauces, the Vault-Tec Hot Sauce made with pineapple and habanero and the Radscorpion Venom Hot Sauce made with honey, pineapple, lemon and fiery scorpion peppers. Both sauces pack a major punch and come in a cute collectors’ package. Even if fans of the franchise won’t use the sauce, it’d sure look good displayed with all of your other Fallout goodies.
TUBBZ ‘Fallout’ Vault Boy Cosplaying Duck Figure
A decorative duck dressed like Vault Boy from Fallout.
Vault Boy is a recurring character in the series, and a beloved one at that. The character basically serves as the Fallout mascot one way or another, and he’s darn cute doing it. Now, Vault Boy is even more charming, this time in rubber ducky form. The Hot Topic trinket retails for $22.90 and would look pretty cute on a shelf accompanying your other Fallout collectors items.
‘Fallout: New Vegas’ Enjoy Your Stay T-Shirt
A black, red and white tee from Fallout.
Ready to join the brotherhood? This black, red and white tee is chock-full of graphics, all in reference to the bestselling video game. The style currently retails for $24.90 and comes in sizes XS to 2X. The specific graphic on the front is in reference to Fallout New Vegas, which came out in 2010.
‘Fallout’ Prepare For The Future Mini Backpack
$27.45
$54.90
50% off
A mini Fallout backpack.
Vault Boy makes another appearance, this time on a mini backpack. The bag retails for $27.45 at Hot Topic and comes equipped with Fallout’s unofficial slogan — “prepare for the future” — on the front accompanied by other motifs from the game. The bag is mini with zip-up closures, a front pocket and adjustable straps. To further sweeten the deal, this backpack is currently 50% off.
Royal Bobbles ‘Fallout’ The Ghoul Bobblehead
A bobblehead of Ghoul from Fallout.
In the video game, Ghouls are humans mutated by high doses of radiation who gain a significantly longer lifespan, but often at the cost of their appearance and sanity. In the show, the titular Ghoul is played by Walton Goggins, with his likeness depicted on this decorative bobblehead. Retailing for $39.90, the bobblehead is another exemplary addition to any Fallout collector’s shelf, giving personality and movement to your growing collection.
Trending on Billboard Arcángel announces his new album, LA 8va Maravilla, and reveals a new collaboration with Grupo Firme. Arcángel: To the eighth wonder. That’s why this trip we took, visiting the seven wonders, was so special. And within this experience, it’s important to tell people who think that there are only seven wonders that […]
Tory Lanez was slapped with a $20,000 fine for obstruction in Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation case against blogger Milagro Gramz. According to reports, Tory Lanez and his attorney, Crystal Morgan, were hit with the fine due to “obstruction of Plaintiff’s multiple attempts to depose him.”
In a report from Rolling Stone, Tory Lanez and his refusal to work with Megan Thee Stallion’s legal team has led to the court finding the jailed singer in contempt for not answering their inquiries.
According to the outlet, Lanez reportedly said, “Whatever the fines are, I’ll pay them. I’m a millionaire. I don’t care.”
Megan The Stallion, real name Megan Pete, and Milagro Gramz, real name Milagro Cooper, saw the start of the defamation trial on Monday (November 17). According to Pete, Cooper and Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, worked with one another to launch a smear campaign against the Houston superstar. Cooper is also charged with creating an AI-generated sex video of Pete and informing her audience that Pete had a drinking problem.
Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years behind bars in connection with a shooting incident that left Pete with an injured foot and reported emotional distress in the wake of the violent moment.
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Primary Wave Music announced on Tuesday (Nov. 18) that it has acquired a stake in both the publishing copyrights and master recordings of jazz icon Dave Brubeck through a major partnership with Derry Music Company. The partnership also grants Primary Wave a share in licensing Brubeck’s name, image and likeness, with the company collaborating closely with the Brubeck family on future creative decisions.
According to the company, it will leverage its marketing and publishing infrastructure to amplify Brubeck’s legacy through branding initiatives, digital campaigns, synch placements and film and television projects. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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“The Brubeck family enjoys a rare position in the musical world as we have inherited an exceptional legacy,” the family said in a statement. “Our father, Dave Brubeck, was a world figure known for his talent, originality, international diplomacy, and decency. We are thrilled about our new partnership with Primary Wave, whose innovative team will enable us to further extend the appreciation of our parents’ musical and humanitarian heritage.”
Brubeck’s cerebral style transformed West Coast jazz in ways that remain unparalleled. Forming the Dave Brubeck Quartet with alto saxophonist Paul Desmond in 1951, the World War II Army veteran helped usher cool jazz into the mainstream with groundbreaking college tours and albums like Jazz at Oberlin and the on-the-nose Jazz Goes to College.
By the end of the decade, the iconic quartet featured Desmond, drummer Joe Morello and bassist Eugene Wright — the lineup behind Brubeck’s 1959 landmark album Time Out. The record, which opens with “Blue Rondo à la Turk” and includes the iconic “Take Five,” shattered conventions with its daring time signatures and became the first jazz album to sell over a million copies. (It went double platinum in 2011, according to the RIAA.)
Today, Time Out stands alongside albums like Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme as one of jazz’s defining works.
This quartet, which recorded for Columbia, also produced such classic albums as 1961’s Time Further Out and 1963’s The Dave Brubeck Quartet at Carnegie Hall. His later work included collaborations with baritone saxman Gerry Mulligan and various projects with his children Darius (electric piano), Chris (bass), Matt (cello) and Dan (drums).
Beyond his musical innovations, Brubeck was a staunch advocate for racial integration, famously canceling performances at venues that refused to welcome Wright, who was Black. His six-decade career earned him the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, eight Grammy nominations and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award before his passing in 2012 at the age of 92.
“I’ve worked on dozens of acquisitions for Primary Wave in the 15 years I’ve been with the team, but this one is personal,” said Primary Wave’s John Luneau. “Dave Brubeck and his classic Quartet were my first musical idols – three years before the Beatles! – and remain so still. It’s the honor of my career to help bring about this brilliant marriage of Dave’s musical genius with Primary Wave’s skill at preserving and expanding the legacies of iconic artists.”
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Primary Wave noted it will continue to pursue iconic jazz catalogs, having recently struck deals with Pat Metheny, the late Chuck Mangione, and previously partnered with the Count Basie estate.
The deal comes on the heels of Reservoir Media’s acquisition of Miles Davis’ publishing catalog, signaling a renewed industry focus on preserving jazz’s greatest legacies.
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Drake sought to reinvent his album rollout style with the three Iceman episodes released earlier this year. The 6 God opened up about his creative process and his intentions with the livestreams in a rare interview with Complex on Tuesday (Nov. 18).
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“I have been dying to act and have been dying for a challenge,” Drake said. “The game is extremely calm seas right now. Nobody is rocking any boat on the water and so once we discussed a livestream rollout, it just sounded like the perfect mix of risk and reward for me.”
The OVO boss continued: “I love the opportunity for a clean slate of thoughts and excitement and messaging when it comes to the music. What I hate is the redundancy of this formulaic approach that’s ingrained in our brains from early label days. Single, video, single, video, album cover post, etc.”
Drake kicked off the Iceman rollout with a livestream on July 4, which saw him preview his “What Did I Miss?” single that arrived on July 5.
Later in July, a second stream found Drizzy working in a factory before a woman danced in a drained pool to what we now know is “Which One” featuring Central Cee. He closed out the episode moving through a London airport while previewing an unreleased track.
“I think I am always capable of recognizing when things are shifting and not being weirdly affected by it, not being jealous, not being thirsty, just finding how I can shine light or co-exist or make it a part of our ecosystem,” he added. “With this, I just would study IRL streams versus the stagnant ‘bedroom cam’ streams, and I feel like IRL just had so much unpredictable energy and movement.”
Drake returned for episode three in September, which saw him cruising the streets of Italy and previewing plenty of tunes, including the Cash Cobain-assisted “Somebody Loves Me” remix as well as “Dog House” featuring Julia Wolf and YEAT.
Elsewhere in his Complex interview, Drizzy explained that he enjoyed the building anticipation and conspiracy theories surrounding the album within his fan base, compared to the traditional release of a single and accompanying music video.
“I watch murder docs a lot and as you get invested you start to try and solve things before you even know where it’s headed or what the answers are. It’s like this sleuth energy — ‘What did I learn? What did I miss?’ No pun intended,” he joked. “It’s crazy to see people make two-, three-hour videos on their thoughts and building conspiracies. It’s interactive content and that adds such a desirable element, more so than a music video with cars and tings. Not that those aren’t lovely sometimes.”
Iceman‘s release date remains a mystery. However, Drake posted a series of photos of himselfplaying tennis with Sexyy Red on Tuesday, which fueled speculation about a possible upcoming collaboration.
