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Netflix are reportedly moving ahead with their Building the Band reality series following the recent passing of judge Liam Payne.
News of Building the Band first broke in August 2024, with Netflix revealing they had recruited Payne as a judge for the show alongside the Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger and Destiny’s Child’s Kelly Rowland. The Backstreet Boys’ AJ McLean was also confirmed to host.
Planned to film over the summer, the series’ novel concept revolves around bringing together a number of talented singers and tasking them with crafting their own bands without ever seeing each other. Through the use of isolated booths, the singers would then have to select their bandmates based upon musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and merit.
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“And when the bands finally do meet, how will looks, choreography, and style come into play?” asked a press release. “Expect plenty of drama, next-level artistry, and unforgettable performances.”
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Following the untimely passing of Payne in October 2024, it was confirmed the series’ filming had wrapped in the U.K. earlier in August, though its future appeared unclear.
Now, Netflix have reported they will be moving ahead with the series as planned, The Hollywood Reporter confirms.
Though the streaming platform stated they never had announced plans to shelve the show, their issue instead revolved around how prominently Payne would feature in the aftermath of his passing.
Netflix reportedly hosted a “special presentation” regarding the series in Los Angeles on Wednesday (Jan. 29), during which Netflix Vice President of Nonfiction Series and Sports Brandon Riegg explained that the platform had been involved in conversations with Payne’s family about how to handle his role in the show.
Currently, no premiere date for the series has been announced, though Riegg reportedly claimed there would be more to say about the matter in the future.
Payne passed away in Argentina on Oct. 16 following a fall from a hotel balcony. Earlier this month, a U.K. inquest into Payne’s cause of death returned a finding of “polytrauma”, which refers to multiple traumatic injuries to a person’s body and organs.
To date, five people have been charged in Payne’s death, including the January arrest of Braian Piaz, one of two men accused of supplying drugs to the singer. The others charged to date include CasaSur Palermo Hotel manager Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi and Payne’s friend Roger Nores, all of whom are facing manslaughter charges; hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra has also been charged with supplying drugs to the singer.
If you’re looking for new family TV shows to watch with your kids, or searching for the 2025 premiere date for the next season of your family’s favorite series, consider this Billboard Family calendar your go-to guide. It’s a handy roundup of new TV series premiere dates, and season premiere dates for returning shows, for […]
Adam Levine is officially returning to The Voice, six years after he departed the show in 2019, and Billboard caught up with the season 27 judges ahead of the premiere. “It used to get so ugly. You guys don’t even know. We used to scream over each other,” Levine playfully told his fellow coaches — […]
Many of music’s biggest stars are up for awards 2025 Grammys, with several expected to make appearances at the show this Sunday (Feb. 2). If you’re raising kids who love music — or just looking for a low-key Sunday night family activity — consider tuning in to watch live performances and see who takes home the top honors this year.
Here’s a list of performers the Recording Academy’s revealed as of press time: Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira and Teddy Swims. Additionally, Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monáe, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Stevie Wonder are set to play during tribute segments.
And though they haven’t been announced as performers, you can your young BeyHive supporters and Swifties know that Beyoncé and Taylor Swift will indeed be in attendance.
Besides anticipated award categories like album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist, all of which are usually announced later in the night, one super family-friendly category to pay attention to on Grammy day is best children’s album. Nominated are three talented acts who are no stranger to the genre — Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band, Lucy Kalantari & The Jazz Cats and Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids — plus two names that are familiar, but new to this particular category: R&B/pop crooner John Legend and Rock for Children, a project of Alice Cooper’s. (Learn more about the best children’s album nominees here, and see list of all of this year’s Grammy nominees here. Plus, check out the video above to see Legend talk about his nominated children’s album in an interview with his daughter Luna.)
This year’s Grammy Awards ceremony, taking place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, will be broadcast live on Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS. You’ll also be able to stream it live and on demand on Paramount+. Beyond entertainment, the purpose of this year’s telecast is also to raise funds to support L.A. wildfire relief efforts and honor first responders.
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UFC is heading to “The Arabian Falcons.” Two premiere middleweight fighters are set to go head-to-head in the octagon as the main event for UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia. Nigerian Israel “The Last Stylebender” Adesanya (24-4-0) faces off against French fighter Nassourdine “The Sniper” Imavov (15-4-0) on Saturday, Feb. 1.
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UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov takes place at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with a start time of 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov online? The MMA event livestreams on ESPN+ for subscribers only.
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If you’re not a subscriber, a monthly subscription to ESPN+ goes for $11.99 per month. However, you can go with an ESPN+ annual subscription for $119.99. This saves you 15% compared to the month-to-month subscription price.
Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov fight card below:
Main Card, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT — ESPN+
Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov (Middleweight) — Main Event
Shara Magomedov vs. Michael Page (Middleweight)
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik (Heavyweight)
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira (Bantamweight)
Farés Ziam vs. Mike Davis (Lightweight)
Prelims Card, 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT — ESPN+
Muhammad Naimov vs. Kaan Ofli (Featherweight)
Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen (Heavyweight)
Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadzovic (Lightweight)
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva (Women’s flyweight)
Bogdan Grad vs. Lucas Alexander (Featherweight)
Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues (Heavyweight)
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting at just $16.99 per month for both services in one package.
What Is Adesanya vs. Imavov’s Walkout Music for UFC Fight Night?
While the Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for the main event of UFC Fight Night Saudi Arabia, the fighters usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Israel Adesanya typically walks out to “Hello Zepp and Overture” by American composer Charlie Clouser from the movie Saw, while Nassourdine Imavov prefers to walk out to “Tomorrow” by Malian singer-songwriter Salif Keita. So these songs will likely make an appearance during the MMA event.
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov is streaming on ESPN+ on Saturday, Feb. 1, starting at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. The main card begins around at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on ESPN+.
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When looking for new home audio products, it can be difficult to find the best Bluetooth speaker that delivers amazing audio quality while still looking sleek and stylish. However, we found the best portable speaker — and it’s on sale.
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And right now, on sale for $118 (reg. $200) at Walmart, the Sony SRS-XE300 Bluetooth Speaker is a portable speaker that syncs to any smartphone. It gives your favorite music richer and fuller audio with deeper bass that you can share with your family and friends at a get-together at home, like a Super Bowl party.
And since the Sony SRS-XE300 Bluetooth Speaker is from Walmart, you’ll get it shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping.
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If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck: You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts’ streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals; additional savings with early access deals and much more.
In addition, Walmart+ comes with access to SiriusXM for all sorts of talk radio and music — including popular channels like “The Coffee House” for stripped-down songs from Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers and others. Learn more about what Walmart+ can offer you here.
The Sony SRS-XE300 Bluetooth Speaker is also available on Amazon.
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As for the speaker itself, the Sony SRS-XE300 Bluetooth Speaker is just over nine inches in height, while it’s designed to evenly distribute audio with a powerful and wide soundstage. As a result, your favorite music and podcasts are crystal clear and robust with no distortion.
In addition, the speaker is waterproof, dust-proof, and shockproof (with an IP67 rating), and it provides up to 24 hours of battery life per charge. The Bluetooth speaker is also compatible with the Sony Music Center mobile app for audio customizability, the Sony Fiestable app for fun party effects and Sony Party Connect app to wirelessly daisy chain up to a whopping 100 Sony SRS-XE300 speakers together for the ultimate party.
The Sony SRS-XE300 Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $118, or $82 off its list price, at Walmart — a 40% savings. It comes in two colors: Black and blue.
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While fans around the world may feel like they know everything about Anitta, the Brazilian superstar has yet to introduce fans to Larissa — until now. In her upcoming Netflix documentary, titled Larissa: The Other Side of Anitta, the “Envolver” singer — born Larissa de Macedo Machado — gets personal about the private side of […]
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After a banner year for queer pop music in 2024, Billboard takes a look at which LGBTQ+ artists fans should keep an eye on this year.
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To celebrate its 30th season, Major League Soccer unveils a new “Game On” campaign featuring Grammy nominated artist, Doechii. The 30-second ad spot features the Tampa rapper bringing match day energy and momentum of being on a MLD pitch. From 30,000 fans cheering on their favorite team, to watching superstars like Lionel Messi torch defenses, there’s nothing like the intensity of soccer season. For fans who don’t want to miss any of the action, T-Mobile is getting in on the 30th season celebration by offering customers a free season-long subscription to MLS Season Pass.
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“At MLS, the fan’s emotion is at the heart of everything. The excitement is palpable, the momentum unstoppable, and the quality undeniable – this is MLS’ energy. It is a celebration of soccer, culture, and community that propels the league into the future,” said Radhika Duggal, Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer, MLS in a statement. “The new ‘Game On’ campaign reflects our brand: our energy, entertainment, momentum, and welcoming spirit. Working with Doechii on this campaign is a perfect match, making this collaboration a true celebration of our shared energy.”
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Doechii, who’s nominated for three Grammy Awards including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album, is known for her unique sound, boundary-pushing creativity, and relentless energy when performing. These characteristics are very similar to what you’ll experience during an MLS match. Her authentic connection to soccer resonates, showcasing how music, culture, and sports seamlessly intertwine to create a dynamic cultural force.
Watch the “Game On” campaign featuring Doechii below.
Watch Every Match on MLS Season Pass for Free
MLS Season Pass on Apple TV will broadcast every soccer match live throughout the season complemented by extensive studio coverage, on-demand content and in-depth features spanning all 30 MLS clubs. Thanks to T-Mobile, customers can celebrate the 30th season and catch every match with a free subscription to MLS Season Pass.
Their entertainment streaming bundle also includes free Apple TV+, Netflix, and Hulu. Sign up for T-Mobile below. Customers can redeem their pass anytime starting February 18. Sign up for T-Mobile below.
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