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04 Nov 2024

The Weeknd’s Psychological Thriller ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Lands at Lionsgate

The Weeknd‘s psychological thriller film Hurry Up Tomorrow will get worldwide theatrical distribution from Lionsgate, which was announced Monday (Nov. 4).

Directed by Trey Edward Shults (Waves, It Comes At Night), Hurry Up Tomorrow will mark The Weeknd’s feature-starring debut, as well as an extension of his upcoming sixth studio album of the same title, which stands alongside the film’s score by The Weeknd and Daniel Lopatin (also known as Oneohtrix Point Never, who was one of the executive producers of the superstar’s last album Dawn FM and previously scored the 2019 film Uncut Gems, which The Weeknd also starred in). Jenny Ortega and Barry Keoghan will also star in the new movie.

“Abel is a visionary whose art cannot be confined by any single medium,” said Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, in a statement. “With Hurry Up Tomorrow, in partnership with Trey, his musical universe expands onto the big screen with a psychological thriller that will usher in a new cinematic experience for fans. We are thrilled to be bringing it to audiences worldwide.”

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Hurry Up Tomorrow is produced by the “Blinding Lights” hitmaker’s Manic Phase and producing partner Reza Fahim (whom The Weeknd co-created his HBO drama series The Idol alongside, as well as Sam Levinson), along with the late Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss. Ortega, Shults, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, Ryan Kroft, The Weeknd’s manager Wassim “Sal” Slaiby and Harrison Huffman are executive producers on the film. Chayse Irvin serves as director of photography, Elliott Hostetter is the production designer, and Erin Benach and Hannah Jacobs are the costume designers.

04 Nov 2024

This Dolly Parton Activity Book Is a Must-Have Holiday Gift for Every Country Music Fan

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Are you a Dolly Parton fan? As a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and with 25 No. 1 hits on Billboard Hot Country Songs, there’s a lot to celebrate. Honor the country music legend and kick off your holiday season with this item: The Dolly Parton Activity Book: An Unofficial Lovefest by Nathan Joyce.

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This activity book is packed with vibrant illustrations to color and fun anagrams inspired by her beloved hits from “9 to 5” to “Jolene.” For those seeking a thoughtful gift for a country-music enthusiast, make sure to add this one to your list. This activity-filled book features engaging mazes, inspirational word clouds, quizzes, puzzles, games, drawings, emotional rollercoaster graphs and so much more.

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Plus, you’ll discover fascinating insights into Parton’s illustrious career and her impactful philanthropic endeavors — featuring information on her charitable work — all sprinkled throughout the activity book. Some highlights of her charitable work include The Dollywood Foundation, The My People Fund and The Imagination Library, which helps ensure that children receive free books during their formative years. One Amazon customer described this book as “entertaining” and noted that it will equip you to “dominate any Dolly Trivia night.”

You can find The Dolly Parton Activity Book: An Unofficial Lovefest by Nathan Joyce at Walmart and Amazon.

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Dolly Parton’s activity book is a fun-filled way to take a break from your “9 to 5,” featuring puzzles and illustrations that celebrate the life and career of this iconic country music star.

This collectible is a great way to explore Parton’s career through fun activities you can enjoy from anywhere. For those looking for an alternative gift, you might want to consider attending Parton’s new project featuring a concert experience. On Nov. 1, Parton posted a video on Instagram announcing her new project featuring her songs in symphony. “Get ready to experience my music like never before. Threads: My Songs In Symphony, is coming live to orchestras worldwide, and starting today tickets for the Nashville show are on sale.”

You can speed up your ticket purchasing process with top ticket online platforms such as StubHub and Vivid Seats. From concerts to sporting events, you’ll be able to find all the entertainment you need for the best prices.

For more product recommendations, check out Dolly Parton’s bestselling cookbook, alternative musician-inspired books and these 15 books every music fan should read.

04 Nov 2024

Chappell Roan’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ Debut Included a Cult-Favorite Mascara: Shop the Look

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Chappell Roan was feeling generous on Saturday (Nov. 2) during her first ever appearance on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest. The 26-year-old made sure her time on SNL‘s stage would go down in history, as she debuted a brand new song titled “The Giver.” Instead of the classic pop sound fans become used to, the “Hot to Go” singer dipped into country and made sure her makeup reflected the shift in sound.

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Viewers were treated to awe-worthy outfits including a leather pink and white gingham two-piece with purple bows and matching boots, as well as a dramatic makeup look that featured a full face of MAC Cosmetics — including the beauty brand’s cult-favorite mascara. Through a partnership with the beauty brand, Roan was made up complete with MAC products in addition to their bestselling mascara.

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Her sound may have shifted in the new song, but Roan made sure to maintain her bold drag-inspired makeup. In addition to incorporating vibrant hues of hot pink blush and exaggerated cut creases, the “Good Luck, Babe!” singer topped off here eye look with rhinestones to bring the shimmer, while MAC’s top-rated mascara brought volume and lift to her lashes.

You can recreate her SNL look with the exact products listed below.

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M·A·CStack Mascara

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Bring the drama to your lashes with MAC’s bestselling mascara, which is on sale for up to 30% off. It’s made with a clump-resistant formula for letting you layer as needed, while the slim handle includes a brush with tiny bristles to help separate and lift your lashes with ease.

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M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick (Popstar Pink)

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To recreate the “Pink Pony Club” singer’s lip look, you’ll need two shades of MAC’s popular lipstick: Popstar Pink and Rebel. The darker of the shades is used to outline the lips, featuring a creamy texture that’ll add moisture and pigment without drying out lips. To complete the lip look, fill in your lips with the bright pink hue.

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Matte Eyeshadow (Darkroom)

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MAC’s matte eyeshadow in Darkroom will help you turn heads thanks to its deep purple color. You can use the makeup wet or dry depending on the look you’re going for, and it will deliver deep, pigmented shades for your most glam look.

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Pro Longwear Paint Pot (Black Mirror)

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Define and shape your eyes with the help of this black Paint Pot from MAC. With its creamy texture, this eyeshadow can be used atop your lids or as an eyeliner for a long-lasting appearance. Once dried, it will provide a more vibrant depth to your face, whether you’re going for dramatic or elegant.

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Extra Dimension Blush (Rosy Cheeks)

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As you top off you makeup, don’t forget to incorporate this hot pink blush if you hope to embody Roan’s look. The blush aims to be a 3-in-1 formula bringing the smoothness of cream, blendability of a liquid formula and finish of a powder, according to the description.

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Extra Dimension Blush (Into the Pink)

Before setting your brush down for good, you’ll need to mix in this lighter pink blush for the full effect. While it aims to easily glide onto your skin, the brand also claims that it will feel like a “second skin” — it’s that lightweight.

Roan isn’t the first star to partner with MAC. The makeup brand has put out a variety of products celebs love, including Kim Petra, Teyana Taylor and Rosalía.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best setting spray, press-on nails and travel-friendly beauty products.

04 Nov 2024

New Avicii Documentary Is Coming to Netflix


After premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year, a new documentary about late producer Avicii is set for release on Netflix Dec. 31

The documentary, I’m Tim, is narrated by the Avicii (born Tim Bergling), with this narration taken from interviews he did before his death by suicide on April 20, 2018. The documentary also features interviews with Bergling’s parents, friends, colleagues and fellow artists, tracking his rise from boyhood in Sweden to international stardom as the archetypal artist of the EDM era.

I’m Tim was directed by Henrik Burman and produced by Björn Tjärnberg. This documentary follows a previously released 2017 doc on the artist, Avicii: True Stories, directed by Levan Tsikurishvili.

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Along with the new documentary, Netflix will stream Avicii’s final performance at Ushuaïa Ibiza in August of 2016. This performance was the final live set from the dance producer after he stopped touring at age 26. In March 2016, Bergling took to his website to tell his millions of fans about the decision, writing, “Two weeks ago, I took the time to drive across the U.S. with my friends and team, to just look and see and think about things in a new way. It really helped me realize that I needed to make the change that I’d been struggling with for a while.” Two years later, he died in Muscat, Oman, at age 28.

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The releases of I’m Tim and the Ushuaïa performance come amidst a general shoring up of the Avicii legacy, with the upcoming film following the summer release of a photobook, Avicii: The Life and Music of Tim Bergling, featuring images of the producer’s early life, private life and career.

Additionally, an auction of the producer’s personal effects that happened last October in Stockholm raised $750,000 for the Tim Bergling Foundation, which works to educate young people about mental health. A biography of the artist, Tim, written by Swedish journalist Måns Mosesson was released in early 2022.

Meanwhile, in the fall of 2022, the Avicii Estate sold 75% of the Avicii catalog — which includes hits such as “Levels,” “Wake Me Up” and “Seek Bromance” — to Pophouse, the Stockholm-based music investment company co-founded by ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus.

If you or anyone you know is in crisis and/or experiencing suicidal ideation, reach out to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting the website. Confidential support is available 24/7, 365 days a year.

04 Nov 2024

Billie Eilish Pauses Her Atlanta Concert to Urge Fans to Vote for Kamala Harris: ‘A Lot Is at Stake’

With the election polls essentially locked in a tie between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, pop superstar Billie Eilish is doing what she can to move the needle.

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During her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour Stop in Atlanta on Saturday (Nov. 2), the “Birds of Feather” singer paused her show in order to talk to her fans. In a TikTok posted by the Democratic Party’s official account, Eilish can be seen standing on stage at State Farm Arena urging her fans to vote for Harris in Tuesday’s election (Nov. 5).

“Times are really scary and a lot is at stake and I know that if you’re in this room and you support me, you support women,” Eilish said to a screaming crowd. “I hope that you will vote for Kamala Harris.”

This is not the first time Eilish has spoken about her support for the vice president. On National Voter Registration Day back in September, the “Bad Guy” singer and her brother, Finneas, made a video speaking directly to their fans about why they were supporting Harris and Tim Walz’s bid for the White House. “We are voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, because they are fighting to protect our reproductive freedom, our planet and our democracy,” Eilish said. “Vote like your life depends on it, because it does.”

Eilish’s plea to voters came in a strategic location — Georgia is one of the seven key swing states that Harris and Trump are both looking to lock down in Tuesday’s bout. According to polling averages from The New York Times, Trump currently leads the state by a single percentage point. But the Times’ political analyst Nate Cohn writes that polling averages in this particular election should be taken with a grain of salt: “In the history of modern polling, there’s never been a race where the final polls showed such a close contest,” he writes.

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03 Nov 2024

Ariana Grande Goes Full Glinda for ‘Wicked’ Premiere in Sydney: See Her Gorgeous Gown

Ariana Grande followed the yellow brick carpet, instead of the red carpet, on the way to the Nov. 3 premiere of Wicked in Sydney, Australia. Celebrating her role of Glinda, the pop star and actress aptly dressed in a pink gown that looks straight out of Oz — though it’s actually custom Vivienne Westwood.

With a voluminous tulle skirt, a corset-style bodice, a sheer, puffed sleeve at the shoulder and sparkling, starburst embellishments, Grande’s dress is in homage to the costume actress Billie Burke famously wore as Glinda in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

Grande topped off Vivienne Westwood’s spot-on take of Glinda’s look with a diamond butterfly choker by Lorraine Schwartz, stylist Mimi Cuttrell shared on Instagram. The necklace was another nod to the Glinda movie ensemble from the 1939 classic.

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Cynthia Erivo, Grande’s Wicked co-star who portrays Elphaba, wore a sculptural dress by Louis Vuitton, with a sleek, strapless, corseted bodice and a statement skirt for the Nov. 3 premiere the State Theatre. The black gown was a modern nod to the Wicked Witch of the West, without the traditional witch hat. Like Grande, Erivo also accessorized with a choker — hers bearing an eye-catching lion, a piece by Roberto Coin, according to the fashion credits stylist Jason Bolden tagged on Instagram.

Wicked, the first of the story’s two-part, big screen adaptation, opens in movie theaters on Nov. 22.

Below, see more photos of Grande and Erivo’s stunning dresses on the yellow brick carpet.

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Ariana Grande attends the “Journey Through Oz” Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of ‘Wicked’ at State Theatre on Nov. 3, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

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Ariana Grande attends the “Journey Through Oz” Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of ‘Wicked’ at State Theatre on Nov. 3, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

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Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend the “Journey Through Oz” Tour to celebrate the Australian premiere of ‘Wicked’ at State Theatre on Nov. 3, 2024 in Sydney, Australia.

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02 Nov 2024

Kamala Harris to Appear on ‘SNL’ in Last Episode Before Presidential Election

Vice President Kamala Harris has made an unannounced trip to New York to appear on Saturday Night Live, briefly stepping away from the battleground states where she’s been campaigning with just three days to go before the election.

Harris departed on Air Force Two after a campaign stop on Saturday (Nov. 2) in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was scheduled to head to Detroit, but once the aircraft was in the air, aides said it was actually going to New York.

Her appearance on the show was confirmed by three people familiar with Harris’ plans who were not authorized to speak publicly about them. It is the final SNL episode before Election Day on Tuesday.

Actor Maya Rudolph first played Harris on the show in 2019 and has reprised her role this season, doing a spot-on impression of the vice president, including calling herself “Momala.”

Rudolph opened the show’s season premiere with the line: “Well, well, well. Look who fell out of that coconut tree.” And she’s joked about keeping President Joe Biden in his place.

Harris’ husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, has been played by former cast member Andy Samberg, and Biden is played by Dana Carvey, who also famously played then-President George H.W. Bush in the early 1990s.

Rudolph’s performance has won critical and comedic acclaim — including from Harris herself.

“Maya Rudolph — I mean, she’s so good,” Harris said last month on ABC’s The View. “She had the whole thing, the suit, the jewelry, everything!”

Harris added that she was impressed with Rudolph’s “mannerisms.”

Senior Trump adviser Jason Miller expressed surprise that Harris would appear on Saturday Night Live, given what he characterized as her unflattering portrayal on the show.

Asked if Trump had been invited to appear, he said: “I don’t know. Probably not.”

Politicians have a long history on SNL, including Harris’ Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, who hosted the show in 2015.

Hillary Clinton was running for president in the 2008 Democratic primary when she appeared next to Amy Poehler, who played her on the show and offered a trademark, exaggerated cackle. The real Clinton wondered during her appearance, “Do I really laugh like that?”

Clinton returned in 2016, while running against Trump in a race she ultimately lost.

The first sitting president to appear on Saturday Night Live was Republican Gerald Ford, who did so less than a year after the show debuted. Ford appeared on April 17, 1976, and declared the show’s famous opening, “Live from New York.”

Barack Obama was still just a Democratic presidential candidate when he appeared in February 2008, and Republican Bob Dole made an appearance in 1996 — a mere 11 days after losing that year’s election to Democrat Bill Clinton. Dole consoled Norm Macdonald, who played the Kansas senator on the show.

Then there was Tina Fey’s 2008 impression of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin — and in particular her joke that “I can see Russia from my house.” It was so good that Fey won an Emmy award. Palin herself appeared on the show that season, in the weeks before the election.

01 Nov 2024

Follow Taylor Swift’s Final US Eras Shows, Watch ‘Janet Planet’ and More Billboard Family Hits of the Week

The Billboard Family Hits of the Week compiles what’s new and worth your family’s time in music, movies, TV, books, games and more. Forget the mind-numbing scrolling and searching “what to watch for family movie night” … again. The best in family entertainment each week is all in one place, in this handy guide. Isn’t it satisfying to cross something off your list?

Friday-Sunday (Nov. 1-3) mark the last weekend of The Eras Tour in the United States, with Taylor Swift performing three concerts in Indianapolis. It’s not the end of Swift’s tour, but it’s getting close to it — she’s got just two more cities on her schedule, Toronto and Vancouver, Canada, before it’s officially a wrap. Will Swift do something special in Indiana to commemorate the American finale? Whether you’re at the show or following along online, any Eras happenings will be a pop culture conversation for young and old. Billboard will have all the updates.

In movies to watch at home this week, there’s a gem newly streaming on Max (and coming to HBO) that might interest parents and introspective older kids: Janet Planet, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker and starring Julianne Nicholson. An unhurried sketch of a mother and daughter in the ’90s, it masterfully depicts the way summers can be long and quiet, yet transformative, at 11 years old, around the time you start seeing your parent(s) in a different light.

Also geared more toward families with teens, but with pop melodies to entertain all, on Saturday night Chappell Roan takes the stage as musical guest on SNL. The John Mulaney-hosted episode will be the “Good Luck, Babe!” hitmaker’s debut on the show.

Find out more about this week’s top picks in the Billboard Family Hits of the Week:

01 Nov 2024

John Mulaney Doesn’t Understand Chappell Roan’s ‘Hot to Go!’ Trend in Hilarious New ‘SNL’ Promo

John Mulaney is not up to date on TikTok trends.

The comedian is set to host this weekend’s Saturday Night Live episode with Chappell Roan as the musical guest, and the duo appeared in a new promo released on Thursday (Oct. 31). In the clip, the duo stand alongside SNL cast member Ego Nwodim, who excitedly suggests that the trio can “do the thing.”

When Mulaney expresses confusion, Nwodim refers to the popular TikTok trend in which one participant says “I hope she does ‘Hot to Go!,’ in reference to Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess hit. However, in the trend, usually the scene jokingly cuts to something other than a Roan performance of “Hot to Go!”

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Mulaney, still confused, tells Nwodim to “just ask” Roan to sing “Hot to Go!,” as she’s standing right next to them. “He doesn’t get it, girl,” Roan interjects, as she and Nwodim walk away, leaving Mulaney alone.

Saturday’s show will mark Roan’s SNL debut. The singer appeared to tease her next era earlier this month in an Instagram post in which she shared some selfies and hinted at the follow-up to her debut breakthrough LP. “Album kinda popped off imo but it is time to welcome a hot new bombshell into the villa,” she captioned the pics, in a reference to the Love Island catchphrase welcoming new contestants that led fans to speculate that she’s working on her sophomore project.

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Watch Mulaney and Roan in the SNL promo below. Catch the full episode of Saturday Night Live on Nov. 2 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, before it streams on Peacock.

01 Nov 2024

T-Pain, Jimmy Fallon, Chlöe, Dan+Shay & More Set for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

When actor Alison Brie cuts the ribbon on Thursday, Nov. 28, to kick off this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, it will mark the beginning of the event’s 98th year, and will usher in performances from a string of stars from various musical genres.

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T-Pain, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Chlöe and The War and Treaty will be among those performing this year, with the lineup also featuring Bishop Briggs, Kylie Cantrall, Dan + Shay, Dasha, Coco Jones, Walker Hayes, Ariana Madix, Joey McIntyre, Idina Menzel, Natti Natasha, Rachel Platten, Lea Salonga, The Temptations, Alex Warren, Sebastián Yatra, Charli D’Amelio and Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia.

The Radio City Rockettes and the casts of Broadway shows Death Becomes Her, Hell’s Kitchen and The Outsiders will also perform, as will marching bands from colleges and high schools around the country.

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NBC and Peacock will air the parade from 8:30 a.m. until noon in all time zones, with an encore beginning at 2 p.m. ET. Today show’s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker return as hosts, and the parade will be simulcast on Telemundo and hosted by Carlos Adyan and Andrea Meza. The 98th procession will depart from the starting line at 77th Street, march down a 2.5-mile route and arrive at Macy’s iconic Herald Square flagship. 

Also making special appearances during the festivities will be Jonathan Bennett, Matt Bush, Tom Kenny, Ginna Claire Mason and Liza Colón-Zayas and members of the WNBA Champions New York Liberty.

More than 5,000 volunteers will be working on this year’s parade, which will include 17 featured character balloons, 22 floats, more than 700 clowns and 11 marching bands.

“The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a beloved tradition that marks the beginning of the holiday season for millions of live spectators and viewers across the country,” Will Coss, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer, said in a statement. “A dedicated team of artisans and production experts at Macy’s Studios works year-round to bring this experience to life. This year’s 98th Macy’s Parade will create awe with unforgettable character balloons, one-of-a-kind floats and the world-class entertainment only Macy’s can deliver.”

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast is produced by Silent House Productions. Baz Halpin, Mark Bracco, Linda Gierahn serve as executive producers, and Sacha Mueller as co-executive producer.