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Fans can to tune-in to Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets, which is slated to stream on Friday (June 6).
The documentary streams starting at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on Veeps. Read on for details on how to stream on Veeps.
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You can stream Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets for $4.99. Veeps accounts are free when you sign up with an email address, while you can still purchase access to the stream. However, if you’re an Veeps All Access subscriber, you can watch the movie for free. Not a subscriber? You can sign up for $19.99 per month, or $199 per year.
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‘Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets’
The rock doc is also available to stream on Prime Video and Apple TV, as a rental or digital purchase. Meanwhile, those who want to watch internationally can access different the streaming service with a VPN, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN.
The music documentary follows the Brit Pop band Pulp during their farewell concert in their hometown of Sheffield, England in 2013. However, since the original release of the film in 2014, Pulp has reunited and touring again, as of 2022.
Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets streams on Veeps with a start time of 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. It’s free to stream for Veeps All Access subscribers.
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“What’s the difference between love and obsession?” “Stans” have become a source of heated discussion over recent years, as some fan accounts on social media have infamously harassed, stalked or doxxed whoever dares go against their faves. Eminem, who invented the term with his 2000 hit of the same name, premiered the documentary STANS at […]
Jennifer Lopez unveiled the first look at her next big-screen role in Kiss of the Spider Woman on Thursday (June 5). In the teaser trailer, J.Lo stars as Ingrid Luna, an Old Hollywood actress whose litany of dazzling, song-and-dance roles are dreamt up by a pair of prisoners (played by Diego Luna and Tonatiuh) stuck […]
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This week, Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people from going into Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage because they didn’t have the right permits.
Hajj is a very important religious trip for Muslims, and millions of people from all over the world go each year. The Saudi government is trying to avoid dangerous overcrowding.
In the past, huge crowds in Mecca have led to deadly stampedes and heat-related deaths. To keep things safe this year, officials are being extra strict. Back in May, they also limited certain types of visas and even banned people from 14 mostly Arab countries from getting Hajj visas. So far, about 1.5 million people from outside Saudi Arabia are officially taking part in Hajj this year.
Local people are going too, but the exact number hasn’t been shared.
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has been warning people not to enter Mecca without a Hajj permit. They even started a hashtag in Arabic that means “No Hajj without a permit.” If someone is caught trying to sneak in without the proper paperwork, they could be fined up to 20,000 riyals, which is about $5,300.
This isn’t the first time Saudi Arabia has blocked people from entering Mecca during Hajj. Last year, they stopped nearly 300,000 people who didn’t have permits.
The country is also putting other rules in place to keep people safe. For example, children under 12 are not allowed to go this year. With millions of people all in one place, it’s super important to keep the crowds under control and avoid any dangerous situations. The message is clear: if you want to go to Mecca for Hajj, you need to follow the rules and get the right permit. Saudi Arabia wants to make sure everyone has a safe and peaceful pilgrimage.
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Everything definitely changes for good in Wicked‘s second part, with the sequel’s new trailer showing how Oz is turned upside down by the actions of Ariana Grande‘s Glinda and Cynthia Erivo‘s Elphaba — as well as the entry of a certain gingham-wearing Kansan.
Arriving late Wednesday (June 4) as the first Wicked film returned to theaters for one night only in North America, the For Good teaser gave fans their first full taste of what’s to come in the darker, more intense sequel. “Elphaba Thropp, I know you’re out here — just come in before the monkeys spot you,” the blonde “Yes, And?” singer says in its opening scene, stepping out onto a balcony before the green-ified Pinocchio star silently appears, spooking her.
The nearly three-minute trailer then previews how the film’s plot unfurls, with the former best friends fully stepping into their chosen fates. Elphaba busies herself trying to expose the corruption helmed by the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum), while Glinda dons a tiara and becomes the people’s princess of the Emerald City, playing directly into the faux warlock’s agenda. At one point, Grande’s character walks down the aisle in a dramatic wedding dress to marry Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey), who leads the hunt against the banished Elphaba before appearing to turn back to the pointy-hatted heroine’s side.
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“For a while there, I thought you’d changed,” she tells him during one tense moment.
“I have changed,” Bailey whispers back.
The trailer comes as there’s still several months to go before Wicked: For Good hits theaters in November, one year after the first installment in the Jon M. Chu-directed duology premiered. The 2024 movie was a massive success, so far grossing upward of $755.9 million worldwide — more than any other film adaptation of a Broadway musical — and winning two Oscars at the 2025 ceremony.
The Part 1 soundtrack also performed splendidly, debuting at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The new For Good trailer gives fans a taste of the film cast’s takes on the second half of the Wicked stage musical’s songbook, with Grande and Erivo delivering a few emotionally charged lines of tear-jerking duet “For Good.”
“Because I knew you, I have been changed for good,” they sing over a shot of the Tony winner telling a tearful Glinda, “You’re the only friend I’ve ever had.”
The trailer also shows several clips teasing one of the most pivotal developments of the musical’s second half: Dorothy Gale’s arrival in Oz. Though viewers never see her face directly, there are shots of her in her signature blue-checkered dress, walking down the Yellow Brick Road with Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion. Viewers also see the iconic foursome standing before Goldblum as he commands them to “bring me the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West.”
In an interview with Vanity Fair published the same day as the trailer’s release, Chu discusses how he approached including the Judy Garland-originated character — who only ever appears as a shadow in the Wicked stage musical — in the films. “That intersection is the place that we were first introduced into Oz,” the director told the publication, which also shared brand new first-look photos.
“We tread lightly, but try to make more sense of how it impacts our girls and our characters than maybe the show does,” he continued. “We’re delicate.”
Watch the first Wicked: For Good trailer above.
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After Pop Smoke passed away, his team was working on finishing his first album, “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon”.
One song, called “Paranoia,” originally featured a guest verse from rapper Pusha T. However, drama ensued behind the scenes. According to Steven Victor, who managed both Pusha T and Pop Smoke, Universal Music Group (UMG), the label releasing the album, thought Pusha’s verse was throwing shade at Drake.
Even though the song had nothing to do with Drake or Pop Smoke, UMG told Victor that they wouldn’t let the album come out unless Pusha changed his lyrics. Victor was upset, saying it wasn’t even a diss and asking, “What happened to freedom of speech?” But the label didn’t back down, and Pusha’s verse was removed. The song was released without him, but the original version leaked online later, and fans definitely thought it sounded like a Drake diss.
This all ties back to the long beef between Pusha T and Drake. Their feud goes way back, but it really blew up in 2018 when Pusha dropped a diss track called “The Story of Adidon.” In it, he revealed that Drake had a secret son, which shocked many people. Since then, things have been tense between them. So when Pusha raps something that might sound like a jab at Drake, people, especially big labels, get nervous.
UMG didn’t want any drama connected to Pop Smoke’s album, so they made sure to keep things clean, even if it meant removing a big-name rapper from a song.
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Sam’s Club offers great deals on everything from technology to home goods, and a membership with the warehouse club can really enhance your shopping experience.
A standard membership will run you $50 a year and will get you some pretty great perks. But right now, you can join as a Club member for just $20 to celebrate Member’s Mark Month. The offer ends June 16. Standard club members can enjoy no fees for curbside pickup on orders over $50, 2% cash back loaded monthly on the membership for most purchases made, and additional discounts on prescriptions beyond your current membership. Upon signing up, you’re given a Sam’s Club Mastercard.
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The best part? You have access to membership-only deals that’ll save you tons of money. A Sam’s Club Plus membership will run you $110 a year and include all the benefits previously mentioned including free shipping on orders over $50, early shopping hours, free delivery from the club on orders over $50 and pharmacy, optical, tire and battery savings.
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While it’s quite a bit more than a standard membership, there are far more perks exclusive to Plus members that we think are well worth the splurge. With a membership, you’ll be able to shop under the Member’s Mark category, a brand of products exclusively sold at Sam’s Club that prioritizes quality and value. We’ve picked out a few products under the category, from bedding essentials to footwear, that you can shop now.
Member’s Mark Pink Smiley Trendy Decorative Pillow
$6.98
$9.98
30% off
A pink decorative plush pillow.
Looking for cozy and cute decor for an affordable price? Well, you’re looking in the right place. Member’s Mark features a slew of decorative throw pillows retailing for $6.98, a steal for members to snag up. Each pillow is made with either plush recycled polyester or BCI-sustainable cotton.
They’re extremely unique and ultra-colorful, coming in psychedelic pastels and neon hues. Available shapes are square and circle. These variations give shoppers endless styling opportunities to mix and match these pillows with each other, instantly brightening any room. Sizing options include 18″ x 18″ and 20″ x 20″. These pillows would make a great accent for a child’s bed paired with equally colorful bedding.
Member’s Mark 3-Piece Gauze Comforter Set
$36.98
$49.98
26% off
A three-piece gauze comforter set in orange and floral print.
This three-piece comforter set can liven up any old drab bed, and for cheap too. Retailing for $36.98, the set is made of a gauzy textured fabric and is available in full/queen and king sizes. Our favorite of the bunch is the Penny Lane Old Rose colorway, a unique burnt orange hue with blooming florals on one side that offer a peekaboo effect. Hidden zipper closures featured on the shams offer a secure and tailored look that gives your bed that freshly made “hotel” feel every time. The full/queen set comforter is 90″ x 96″ with 22″ x 28″ shams, while the king features a 108″ x 96″ comforter and 22″ x 38″ shams.
Member’s Mark 12-Piece Bamboo Melamine Dinnerware Set
A 12-piece dinnerware set in sky blue.
Good dinnerware is a must-have for hosting this summer. Member’s Mark has made dinner party prep easy with help from this 12-Piece Bamboo Melamine Dinnerware Set. The set comes with everything you might need to serve up a good meal from bowls and dinner plates to salad plates and cereal bowls. Each piece is made of plant-based materials that are food-safe, 100% BPA-free, dishwasher safe and break-resistant.
Our personal favorite of all the sets is the sky blue option, which is equipped with rustic blue accents and a free-flowing tile-like design in complimentary shades of orange, green, blue and cream. Whether you’re dishing up your latest creation to a group, or serving yourself, this set is a great thing to have in your cabinet.
Member’s Mark Women’s Sandwash Short Sleeve Dress
$12.96
$14.96
13% off
A blush pink short-sleeved dress.
Cozy and comfy, this Sandwash Short Sleeve Dress is a basic you’ll want in your closet. The garment is made of plush sand-washed double-knit scuba fabric that’s breezy and stretchy. The crew neck opening gives way to casual short sleeves and a skirt fitted with a curved hem that sits just above the knees.
Nifty on-seam pockets offer the piece utility, a feature that is pretty rare to so in women’s clothing. If the pink hue isn’t your thing, this Member’s Mark dress also comes in yellow, washed black, light blue and a whimsical striped tan and black print. We can picture this dress worn with low-top white sneakers and an oversized baggy jean jacket. Or dress it up with help from a pair of platform espadrilles.
Member’s Mark Everwash Washable Accent Rug
A green washable rub sized 2’x 3’7″.
Accent rugs are a great way to add to a space without much effort. This one from Member’s Mark currently retails for $10.98 and comes in a slew of prints made with distressing for a vintage and lived-in look. Sized at 2’x 3’7″, the rug is machine washable and affixed with skid-resistant backing so your rug won’t slip and slide even in the most high-traffic areas of your home. Every design has its own unique charms but our favorite is the rustic green hue fixed with a sprawling leaf-esque print. Styled in the kitchen as a runner or set before a door, this rug livens up any room.
Member’s Mark Women’s Asymmetric One-Piece Swimsuit
$12.98
$16.98
24% off
An asymmetrical black and white one-piece swimsuit.
Summer is fast approaching, which means you need to get your swimwear game together pretty quickly. Not to worry. This asymmetric piece from Member’s Mark is everything you need in a good bathing suit. Made of soft and stretchy recycled fabric, the suit’s key features include adjustable straps with one removable strap for a customizable fit along with a built-in supportive bra with removable cups. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure kind of piece that can be worn a slew of different ways. The asymmetric design is a stand-out for sure, while the contrasting color scheme leans slightly retro. A cool plus is that this suit offers UPF 50 + sun protection.
Member’s Mark Laundry Hamper
A rustic laundry hamper standing at 19.75” W x 14.5” D x 23.2” H.
This hamper gives rustic country house vibes. Standing at 19.75” W x 14.5” D x 23.2” H, this piece is a great fit for most space given it’s small enough and versatile in color. The hamper holds up to 50 lbs which means no more overflowing hampers for you. Its construction is very sturdy, comprised of a steel wire frame with a hinged lid. The handwoven polyethylene weave is a nice decorative touch, marrying both form and function seamlessly. Additional nifty features include built-in handles and a removable, machine-washable polyester liner. With this hamper in your home, even your laundry can look chic.
Sinners director Ryan Coogler and composer Ludwig Göransson didn’t just read up on Mississippi Delta blues while making the music for the 2025 blockbuster film Sinners; they went to experience it for themselves. In an exclusive clip shared with Billboard on Wednesday (June 4), Coogler said he traveled to Mississippi for the first time while […]
“When we first started taking the train in from Long Island, me and Biz [Markie] and the other Sixth Borough artists had to sneak into events like this and steal a mic to get onstage,” Rakim says. “Now we got the red carpet.”
The Wyandanch, N.Y.-born rapper, who inspired everyone from Jay-Z to Eminem with his culture-shifting rhymes as part of the duo Eric B. & Rakim, is talking about The Sixth Borough, a documentary about Long Island hip-hop that will premiere at Tribeca Festival on June 11, followed by a set from Rakim and De La Soul. It’s one of many music-centric movies playing at the event, which begins June 4 with the world premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a documentary that will screen weeks after Joel revealed that health issues were forcing him to scuttle all upcoming appearances.
Tribeca Festival director/senior vp of programming Cara Cusumano has watched its music-related programming steadily increase since joining in 2007 after attending the inaugural festival as a student in 2002 (“I always wanted to be involved in some way,” she recalls). This year’s lineup includes documentaries from Becky G (Rebecca), Eddie Vedder (Matter of Time), Billy Idol (Billy Idol Should Be Dead) and more. “At its core, our new film M is about the deep connection between music, culture, and people,” says Depeche Mode singer Dave Gahan of the concert doc Depeche Mode: M, which debuts at Tribeca on June 5. “Fernando Frías, who directed and conceived the film, did a beautiful job telling that story through the lens of Mexican culture and our shows in Mexico City. To now bring it to Tribeca and share it with a wider audience here is something we’re truly proud of.”
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“Our local audience is New York – it’s the biggest, most diverse moviegoing audience in the world,” says Cusumano of the festival’s appetite for eclectic stories. And as new media continues to redefine film, that diversity extends to the cinematic perimeters of projects on this year’s lineup, which includes visual albums from Miley Cyrus (Something Beautiful), Slick Rick (Victory) and Turnstile (Never Enough).
“The labels are giving more and more budget toward these visual albums,” says music programmer Vincent Cassous, who worked as a booking agent before joining the Tribeca Festival in 2022. “It’s a big swing for promo.”
Working with each film’s director and producer, Cassous helps execute what happens after the film wraps: A Q&A with Cyrus? A performance by Vedder? A house music party? “Obviously, production and budgets come into play,” he says, adding that the festival is committed to keeping ticket prices low even as production costs rise.
Those post-screening events often carry an emotional weight that even affects seasoned veterans. “I was backstage with Santana a couple years ago at the Beacon … his hand was shaking when he was introducing the [2023 Carlos documentary],” Cassous says. “This person has performed for millions of people, but I think for him, he was so vulnerable in the film and his whole family was there.”
“These people are often seeing films for the first time that are their own lives and careers calculated, and then getting up onstage immediately,” Cusumano adds. “It is such a unique moment in their lives that audiences get to be invited into.”
A version of this story appears in the June 7, 2025, issue of Billboard.