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Looking late night ready in a pin-striped white jacket, black pants and crisp white shirt, Justin Timberlake pinch-hit for 2024 Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday night (March 11), subbing in for the late night host’s monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The multi-hyphenate singer who returned later to perform he debut of his upbeat new […]
Books, as we know, shouldn’t be judged by their cover. Ronnie Wilson reminds us not to judge someone by their day job.
On Monday night (March 11), Wilson stepped into the bright lights of NBC’s The Voice’s blind auditions and shone right back with his rendition of Zayn’s “Pillowtalk”.
Wilson’s soulful cover was a showcase of control, range, emotion. The full package.
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John Legend turned first, then Reba McEntire. Though Dan + Shay and Chance The Rapper were clearly enjoying the art, their chairs didn’t budge.
The 28-year-old singer is proud and out, originally hailing from South Carolina, and now calls Atlanta, GA home.
“That was unbelievable,” Shay Mooney remarked after the performance.
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There was more “unbelievable” to come. Wilson pointed to his influences from gospel and “a lot of country music.” And when he’s not he’s blowing minds, he’s counting beans.
Wilson is a full-time accountant, a vocation that no-one saw coming.
In a previous life, Legend too was “crunching numbers, making Powerpoint presentations” as a management consultant, a fun fact he hoped would find a connection with the hopeful. “I know what that’s like,” he articulated.
“You created moments by being creative with the melody, you made the song your own and made it a competition song by the way you did it,” Legend explained. “I just feel like you’ve got fresh taste, great ideas musically and stylistically,” he continued. “I feel like you’re going to do so well on the show.”
Not to be left out, McEntire leaned on her 50 years in the country game. “You have a quality in your voice that just makes a person feel good,” she remarked. “You’re absolutely wonderful.”
In the end, there could be only one coach. Wilson went with Team Legend.
Watch Wilson’s performance below.
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If you’re the kind of TV lover who wants to enjoy hundreds of channels without cable, DIRECTV is a perfect fit. The satellite service lets you enjoy your favorite national and local channels (where available).
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Welcome to Satellite: Here’s What You Should Know About DIRECTV
DIRECTV offers multiple satellite packages, which means more ways to watch, so you’ll never miss a minute of your favorite TV shows, movies, and sporting events.
The satellite dish is an ideal option if you live in a rural area and don’t have access to high-speed Internet. Besides the flexibility to choose between plans, DIRECTV satellite service includes 200 hours of DVR recording on Genie and DIRECTV’s HD DVR. For customers with high-speed internet, you’ll receive a Gemini device for streaming.
Additionally, DIRECTV offers 99% signal reliability.*
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How Much Does DIRECTV Cost?
The ENTERTAINMENT package comes with 75+ channels, including AMC, A&E, Bravo, E!, VH1, CMT, Food Network, FX, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HLN, TBS, TLC, CNN, Disney Channel, USA Network, ESPN, ESPN2, MTV, BET, TLC, Nickelodeon and more. Plus, special offers on premium networks. Pay just $69.99/month for 24 months + taxes and fees, with a 24-month agreement. AutoPay and Paperless Bill req’d. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15/mo. is extra and applies.
Want more channels? Upgrade to CHOICE. DIRECTV’s most popular package for sports and entertainment is $84.99 per month per month with a 24-month agreement. AutoPay and Paperless Bill required. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15/mo. is extra and applies. You receive 150+ channels including sports favorites like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, SEC Network and more.
The ULTIMATE Package includes 140+ channels and is $114.99 per month for 24 months with a 24-month agreement. AutoPay and Paperless Bill required. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15/mo. is extra and applies.
The PREMIER package has everything in the cheaper packages in addition to premiere networks for $159.99 per month for 24 months with a 24-month agreement. AutoPay and Paperless Bill required. Advanced Receiver Service Fee $15/mo. is extra and applies.
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At the 2024 Oscars on Sunday night, Emma Stone took home best actress for her performance in the comedy sci-fi film Poor Things. This marked the actress’ second Oscar following her 2016 win for best actress in La La Land.
That’s not the only golden statue Poor Things received: the Yorgos Lanthimos-directed movie also won best production design, makeup and hairstyling, and costume design. With the major awards wins, you can now watch Poor Things online for free through Hulu or you can buy or rent the movie on Prime Video.
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Keep reading to learn all the streaming options for Poor Things.
What Is the Plot for Poor Things?
Poor Things is based on a novel of the same title by Alasdair Gray and follows Bella Baxter (Stone), a woman who is resurrected by the unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). She runs off with a lawyer traveling across the continent and discovering the joys and wonders of life. Throughout the movie, viewers will watch Bella’s evolution as she learns about society and what it deems a woman’s place should be within it.
Other cast members include Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley.
Why Is Poor Things Rated R?
Poor Things is rated R for its scenes of gore, graphic nudity, language, strong sexual content and disturbing material, according to Rotten Tomatoes’ breakdown. R-rated movies are recommended for viewers 17 years and older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. It’s also advised that parents learn more about the movie before allowing children under 17 watch.
How to Watch Poor Things Online for Free
You can watch Poor Things online for free through Hulu if you have a subscription — just log into your account and you can find it within the movie library.
Don’t have a Hulu subscription? The streaming platform offers a 30-day free trial to new users who sign up. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged a subscription fee based on the plan you choose at checkout. Click here or the button below to start your free trial.
Hulu offers two types of plans: an ad-supported version for $7.99/month or go ad-free with the premium plan for $17.99/month. If you want to expand your content offerings, you can bundle Hulu with Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $14.99/month.
Want live TV too? Hulu also offers Hulu + Live TV for $76.99/month.
You can look forward to streaming exclusive and original content including Only Murders in the Building, Abbott Elementary, American Horror Stories, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, Pam & Tommy, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Shogun and more.
How to Stream Poor Things At Home
You can stream Poor Things online when you purchase the film on Prime Video. Right now, the movie is on sale for 35% off knocking the price from $20 to $13. You don’t need a Prime membership to buy Poor Things either. Once you make your purchase, the movie will automatically download to your library to watch and stream at your leisure.
Collector’s can preorder Poor Things on Blu-ray through Amazon, Target and Walmart for as low as $25. The movie will then be delivered to your door by the time it’s released on Tuesday (March 12).
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The Poor Things Blu-ray features bonus material including commentary and special features that’ll give you a more in-depth look at the movie and its making. Inside the DVD case you’ll also receive a Blu-ray disc and digital code to download and take with you on the go.
And, if you want to discover scenes and moments that didn’t make the movie, the novel Poor Things is based will allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the film and universe.
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The Poor Things novel comes with a cover adapted from the movie with Stone spotlighted. The book was originally published in 2023 and features 336 to delve into.
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Trisha Yearwood and Questlove are the latest stars to join the cast of This Is Spinal Tap 2, which is now in production more than 40 years after Rob Reiner’s original rock music mockumentary premiered in 1984. The sequel will find Reiner both reprising his role as Martin “Marty” Di Bergi and returning to direct, […]
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If you come for one of Lady Gaga‘s Little Monsters, then she’s going to bring her claws out. A few online trolls found that out the hard way on Monday (March 11) when Gaga shared a lengthy retaliation against critics of Dylan Mulvaney.
In an Instagram post, Gaga — who recently posed for a photo with the transgender influencer in honor of International Women’s Day — called out a wave of commenters who flooded Mulvaney’s post with anti-trans rhetoric. “It’s appalling to me that a post about [International] Women’s Day by Dylan Mulvaney and me would be met with such vitriol and hatred,” she wrote.
The “Born This Way” singer went on to share that news outlets shouldn’t be calling the transphobic response to Mulvaney a “backlash,” and instead refer to it for what it is: “Hatred is hatred, and this kind of hatred is violence,” she wrote. “‘Backlash’ would imply that people who love or respect Dylan and me didn’t like something we did. This is not backlash. This is hatred.”
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This isn’t the first time Mulvaney has found herself in the eye of an anti-trans publicity storm. Following a promotion she did with Bud Light in 2023, both the influencer and the brand received a massive influx of hatred, resulting in a boycott of Bud Light led by artists such as Kid Rock, Ted Nugent and others. Mulvaney later criticized the beer brand for turning “a blind eye” to the vitriol she received from their promotional clip. “For a company to hire a trans person and then not publicly stand by them is worse than not hiring a trans person at all,” she said.
In her post, Gaga took the opportunity to speak about the “immense work” that still needs doing when it comes to transgender acceptance around the world. “I feel very protective in this moment, not only of Dylan, but of the trans community who continues to lead the way with their endless grace and inspiration in the face of constant degradation, intolerance, and physical, verbal, and mental violence,” she wrote. “I certainly do not speak for this community, but I have something to say. I hope all women will come together to honor us ALL for International Women’s Day, and may we do that always until THE DAY that all women are celebrated equally.”
Closing out her post, Gaga urged her audience to “honor the complexity and challenge of trans life,” and once again reminded people to use the proper phrasing when speaking about transphobic speech. “I love people too much to allow hatred to be referred to as ‘backlash.’ People deserve better.”
Check out Gaga’s full Instagram post here.
Ryan Gosling‘s performance of “I’m Just Ken” was arguably the most show-stopping moment from the 2024 Oscars, but according to Mark Ronson, it almost never happened. In an interview with The Sunday Times ahead of the Academy Awards Sunday (March 10), the executive soundtrack producer of Barbie revealed that the over-the-top, satirical ballad was almost […]
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Dolly Parton is ready to serve fans more than just music these days, as she’s partnered with her sister, Rachel Parton George, to write a new cookbook titled Good Lookin’ Cookin’. The “Jolene” singer joins the growing list of musician who’ve written cookbooks, with copies available to buy on Sept. 17. For those antsy to get a copy, Amazon, Walmart and Barnes & Noble have opened preorders for Good Lookin’ Cookin’ online.
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After hosting Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala, the country superstar is now headed back to the kitchen, where instead of expanding her Duncan Hines cake mixes, she and her sister will reveal their favorite “crowd-pleasing” recipes, including Thanksgiving dishes, appetizers and even the special dish Parton requests her sister make for her birthday each year.
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The cookbook is already impressing the masses, as it’s earned the label of an Amazon No. 1 bestseller for Southern U.S. cooking, food and wine. If you buy Good Lookin’ Cookin’ online now through Amazon, you’ll be guaranteed the preorder price of $35, as well as have it shipped to you by the time the book is released.
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From recipes to hosting tips, the Parton sisters have filled Good Lookin’ Cookin’s pages with every recipe you could possibly need to create a mouth-watering meal for friends and family. You can also look forward to photos of the two cooking, as well as 80 different recipes to discover, like the “Dolly Dollop” and what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, according to the official description.
Fans don’t just have to cook Parton-approved recipes to feel closer to the artist. If you need an excuse to expand you merch collection, the “9 to 5” singer was turned into a display-worthy Funko Pop! Pet owners can also deck out their furry friends in the Grammy-winner’s Doggy Parton pet apparel.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best cocktail books, musician-owned alcohol brands and portable grills.
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Freckle pens have made it possible for anyone who wasn’t born with freckles to sport the natural sun-kissed look. The versatile makeup trend has been around for years, with celebrities like Hailey Bieber incorporating it into both her minimalist and bold looks. Selena Gomez, meantime, donned fake freckles in her music video for 2017 single “Fetish.”
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The natural aesthetic has continued to garner a large following on social media with countless beauty influencers on TikTok providing tutorials on how to achieve the most realistic-looking fake freckles. Makeup brands have also dropped tools ranging from freckle pens to stamp applicators so you can ditch using mascara or an eyebrow pen to apply the beauty trend.
Below, Billboard Shopping breaks down how to use a freckle pen including how to create realistic freckles and the best freckle pens to stock up on.
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What Is a Good Freckle Pen?
A good freckle pen will have a soft, lightweight tip to help you effortlessly apply fake freckles to your face. You’ll want to make sure the shade is complimentary to your skin tone to create realistic freckles, as the hue could show up too dark or not at all. If you like wearing powder foundation and concealer, the best freckle pens will be buildable, allowing you to layer the formula over your makeup.
How Do You Get Realistic Freckles?
The key to making realistic freckles, according to most TikTok beauty creators, is to take the freckle pen and apply the brush randomly onto your face for the most natural look. Then, use your finger or a beauty blender to lightly blend and spread the formula around your face. Apply another layer to different spots and areas around your face and repeat the process until you get your desired look. Make sure to put freckles in spots that the sun would hit the most and avoid staying in one section or area of your face, as TikToker @peytonliveslife suggests in a tutorial video.
What Are the Best Freckle Pens?
We’ve rounded up some of the best freckle pens that you can buy online, based on our own experience testing them and on top user reviews.
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Lime Crime Freckle Pen
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This freckle pen has been loved by Amazon reviewers for its fine tip and color options, including a bold magenta for anyone looking to add some color to their makeup looks. You can apply it onto your bare skin or over foundation thanks to its buildable formula, and shoppers boast that it “lasts all day even without setting spray.” The ingredients are also 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
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Freck Beauty The Original Freckle Pen
TikTok can’t get enough of Freck Beauty’s freckle pen with @peytonliveslife using the makeup tool within the review. You need to shake it before using, but once applied, it boasts a waterproof and long-lasting formula that’s cruelty-free, gluten-free and oil-free. TikTokers are especially obsessed with how it turns out, praising its ability to provide a realistic look.“It’s very, very warm, but once you dab it out it looks so, so natural,” TikToker @cakedbybabyk said in a review video about the freckle pen.
buildable pick
ColourPop Freckle Pen
Even after applying a full face of makeup, this freckle pen will still be able to give you a natural look using its staying formula and felt-tip pen. It comes in a soft brown shade recommended for fair to medium skin tones and comes out with “subtle marks,” according to reviewers (of course, you can always make them darker by applying more color). For those with freckles, one reviewer likes using the pen post-makeup routine, saying “these help me enhance them after makeup.”
budget-friendly pick
HandAiyan Freckle Pen (2-Pack)
Amazon’s under $10 freckle pen is ideal for those who want to try out the trend with a quality formula that’s affordable. You’ll receive two pens in either light brown and natural coffee, or chestnut and dark brown. Both come with a soft felt tip for a simple yet comfortable application. In addition to being a best-selling on Amazon, reviewers note that the shades appear soft, which means you don’t need to spread the freckles out with your fingers.
fiber brush pick
Tarte Freckle Pen
Tarte’s Freckle Pen has a larger shade range, with three options to choose from: light, medium and dark brown to match to your skin tone. What makes it unique from the rest is its flexible fiber brush tip that you can use to splatter across your face or gently tap. The formula is made with vegan ingredients and is waterproof for a more long-lasting look.
stamp pick
Maykoo Freckle Stamp
If using a brush sounds too advanced for you, consider trying out a freckle stamp like this one by Maykoo. Instead of using a brush to randomly spot your face, you’ll dip the stamp into the tub, making sure the applicator is completely covered. Then, lightly press it onto a section of your face. Blend it and then repeat until you get the look you want.Amazon reviewers love its easy application and design, praising “how the stamper has different size points on it” and that the result “makes full coverage makeup seem more realistic.”
skin-soothing pick
Jason Wu The Freckled Boy Freckle Pen
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What sets Jason Wu’s freckle pen apart from the rest is how it infuses rosewater into its formula to help soothe skin with every application. It comes in a light brown shade, which is suitable for most skin tones, and has reviewers raving over how it’s “perfect for summer time.”To apply: “lightly tap the fine point tip wherever you want faux freckles and dab off any excess. Reviewers also say “the pigment is on point [and] blends beautifully with makeup.”
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best refillable lipsticks, makeup tools for beginners and press-on nails.