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The holidays are here, which means it’s time to break out your Elf on the Shelf doll at home. Based on the 2005 picture book of the same name, Elf on the Shelf company Lumistella has reportedly sold more than 20 million units of Santa’s official Elf scout since the book and toys were released.
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A number of Elf on the Shelf alternatives have come out in recent years too, including Snoop Dogg’s popular “Snoop on a Stoop,” and even Martha Stewart’s “Martha on the Mantel.”
But if you don’t celebrate Christmas or are looking for a Jewish Elf on the Shelf doll, allow us to introduce you to “Mensch on a Bench.” First unveiled by its creators on Shark Tank a few years ago, the Mensch on a Bench is back in stock for Hanukkah 2025. The holiday release is a 12-inch plush toy with a full beard, hat, blue outfit and prayer shawl, sitting on a removable bench.
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Available now on Amazon, it’s designed to teach kids about the Jewish holiday while keeping an eye out on the house during the eight nights of Hanukkah.
As with Elf on the Shelf, the Mensch on the Bench comes with an accompanying book, which tells the story of Moshe the Mensch, who is in the temple with the Maccabees as they go to war against the Greeks. As the product description states, “There was only enough oil for one night and everyone was exhausted from the war and wanted to go to sleep. But what if the oil went out while the Jews were sleeping? From the back of the temple, Moshe offered to stay up all night and watch the oil.”
The Mensch on the Bench isn’t the only Elf on the Shelf-style toy for Hanukkah. You can also pick up the Mitzvah Moose, a cuddly stuffed toy with antlers that glow that like the candles on the menorah.
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Mitzvah Moose
The Mitzvah Moose measures approximately nine inches in height. Two AAA batteries are required.
The Mitzvah Moose set also includes a 17-page storybook that tells the story of what happens when Moshe the Mensch runs into a moose whose antlers won’t light up. Will they be able to find a way for Mitzvah to re-discover his glow?
And then there are the popular Squishmallow toys, which have released collaborations with movies like Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, and brands like McDonald’s, for their Happy Meals. Now the Squishmallow store has an official Hanukkah version available online.
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Dubbed “Stokely the Jewish Teddy Bear,” the cuddly companion measures approximately 10 inches in size.
This Hanukkah Squishmallow sports a blue and white scarf and kippah and makes a great gift idea for the Jewish holidays or just for yourself.
And if you just want the original Elf on the Shelf, well, you can order one of those online too.
The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition
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Amazon says it has sold more than 8,000 Elf on the Shelf dolls in the last month alone, with orders sure to rise as we approach Christmas.
This Elf on the Shelf comes in a keepsake box with a “certificate of adoption” and measures approximately 10 inches in height. It’s also accompanied by an illustrated storybook. As the toymaker notes, “This beloved family tradition has captured the hearts of children everywhere who embrace the magic of having a Scout Elf who reports to Santa each night during the holidays. [You] better keep an eye out for these elves every morning, because you’ll never know where they’ll land next.”
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If Ashley Padilla has anything to say about it, Brandi Carlile will host this weekend’s Saturday Night Live instead of Miles Teller.
In just-released promos for this weekend’s episode, Padilla brings up her brand-new haircut — and she explodes on Teller for not noticing. “I got a haircut, and you haven’t said anything about it!” Padilla yells at the Top Gun: Maverick actor. “Yeah, sorry, I think I didn’t notice, Ashley, because we’ve never met before,” Teller responds.
But guess who did notice? Eleven-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile. “I noticed. The second I saw you, I knew you had that new-haircut glow,” Carlile says. “Thank you, Brandi Carlile! You’re the host now,” Padilla says matter-of-factly, to which Carlile celebrates with a “Yesssss.”
“She’s joking, right?” Teller asks. But Dismukes assures the actor she’s dead serious. “I hope you can sing,” she threatens, and Teller gives a shrug: “I can sing.” (We know that at least Keith Urban agrees: Back in 2016, the country star invited Teller onstage to duet on The Temptations’ “My Girl” during an Albuquerque, New Mexico, concert.)
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Saturday’s episode will mark Carlile’s fourth time as a musical guest on SNL — and her second time this year. She joined Elton John on the stage back in April to perform songs from their joint album Who Believes in Angels? This time around, she’s promoting her just-released solo album Returning to Myself.
This will be Teller’s second hosting gig after he made his debut in 2022. He’s hitting the show ahead of the premiere of his sci-fi rom-com Eternity, co-starring Elizabeth Olsen and Callum Turner, which arrives Nov. 26 in theaters.
Saturday Night Live airs at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT on NBC and streams on Peacock. (See all the options to watch SNL here.)
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The rap girlies might not be seeing eye to eye lately.
GloRilla has been minding her business, courtside watching her boo Brandon Ingram play. Megan Thee Stallion has also been in lover girl mode with Klay Thompson. The pot was recently stirred by a troll online, who showed that there may be some tension between the two rappers. The tweet read, “We all know she started being bitter after she was outsold by GloRilla lmfaoooo.”
Guess who liked the tweet? Big Glo…
Raising a question mark on when the two Hot girls fall out? Last year, Meg and Glo went on tour together and were having the time of their lives. Things got even deeper when fans connected a few more dots. The Hot Girl captains former stylist, EJ King, has been working with Glo. EJ and the Houston rapper had a falling out around the same time as the Tory Lanez shooting in 2020. Since then, they haven’t been spotted with each other.
Meg’s current stylist, Kellon Deryck, hit EJ with a little sneak diss, posting a tweet saying, “You ain’t no Kellon.”
On the other hand, Megan recently dropped her highly anticipated song, “LOVER GIRL.” All the girlies who are head over heels for their partners have been using this song on social media. The Hot Girl teased this song while looping in her love for her current hubby, Klay Thompson. After the NBA season started, Thee Stallion promised to get back in the lab, saying, “Okay hotties my man gone to work now, y’all ready for me?”
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State Farm showcased its support for the Latin community and its vibrant culture through key activations at Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami. As a presenting sponsor, State Farm showcased the “Music of the World Cup” panel, featuring Latin music stars Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin, and soccer legend Xavi. Moderated by sports anchor Carlota Vizmanos, the discussion offered fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the official 2026 Telemundo World Cup anthem.
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“Soccer unites us,” Vives added. “It’s brotherhood, it’s friendship, it’s love. Even though it’s competition and rivalry, it’s fair play. That’s why it unites us all.” This spirit of connection and collaboration is at the heart of Latin culture—and it was evident throughout Billboard Latin Music Week.
Returning to Miami for Latin Music Week, the industry’s largest celebration of Latin music brought together executives, artists, tastemakers, and fans in the genre’s American home. The three-day event leads up to the Billboard Latin Music Awards and has, for more than 30 years, stood as the world’s premier annual gathering of Latin artists and industry leaders.
This year, State Farm joined as a presenting sponsor, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to the Latin community. Coming off a successful activation at Billboard Hip-Hop Week, the brand brought its Buen Vecino Marketplace to Miami, offering fans at Billboard En Vivo a chance to take home custom merchandise printed live on-site.
The limited-edition designs were created by Brazilian graphic designer and artist Thiago Lacaz, who said, “It’s an honor to have my work on display here at Billboard Latin Music Week and to see so many fans excited about the design. I think people will wear these for a long time and that makes me very happy.”
Fans lined up to choose from different design and color options, with custom-printed shirts and keychains available throughout the activation.
Through its sponsorship of Billboard Latin Music Week, State Farm reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Latin community and uplifting the voices shaping its culture. From the Buen Vecino Marketplace to the Music of the World Cup panel, the brand celebrated creativity, diversity, and the power of connection that defines Latin music.
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We all know Batman, but now it’s time to meet his Bat-Fam.
Billboard Family is exclusively premiering the superheroic title sequence from the new Bat-Fam animated series, scored by Fall Out Boy rocker Patrick Stump. The theme song is a shredding, electric-guitar-led number, and you can hear Stump’s foreboding “la-la-la”s throughout. Watch below:
In the new series, which arrives Nov. 10 on Prime Video, Luke Wilson voices the Caped Crusader, reprising his role from 2023’s Merry Little Batman animated film — for which Stump also composed the score. Also returning: Batman/Bruce Wayne’s son Damian Wayne, aka “Little Batman,” voiced by Yonas Kibreab, and butler Alfred Pennyworth, voiced by veteran actor James Cromwell.
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New characters filling out the cast include former supervillain Claire Selton (Haley Tju), Alfred’s niece Alicia Pennyworth (London Hughes), Damian’s grandfather Ra’s Al Ghul (Michael Benyaer), and a scientist-turned-humanoid-bat-creature called Man-Bat (Saturday Night Live alum Bobby Moynihan).
As the trailer (unveiled earlier this month at New York Comic Con) promises: “Justice will be served, family style.” It might be an unconventional family, but Alicia warns in the trailer, “You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us.”
This is Stump’s latest musical contribution to an animated series, as he previously scored Disney Jr.’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends starting in 2021, followed by Dead End: Paranormal Park (2022) and Hot Wheels Let’s Race (2024) for Netflix. With his band Fall Out Boy, Stump has four top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven top 10 albums on the Billboard 200, including four No. 1s.
Bat-Fam arrives Nov. 10 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories and will also stream on Amazon Kids+, Amazon’s digital subscription for kids.
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YFN Lucci hops on Big Bank’s Podcast and shares an interesting story about Young Thug.
650 Lu made it clear from the beginning of his career that he would stay ten toes down and never tell. Regardless of whether it’s family or even a foe. On his new album, “ALREADY LEGEND”, he talks about staying solid on his song, “PIECES ON MY NECK”, saying, “While n*ggas painting they nails, and living fairytales, I was sitting up in my cell, I chose not to tell.”
Very on brand for the Summerhill rapper. During his sitdown with Big Bank, he reveals that the Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis allegedly tried to twist his arm to cooperate against Young Thug. Dangling less time behind bars, and an early release if he sang. Lucci claimed that this happened “plenty of times,” that Fani Willis asked him to provide information against his former op.
Since both Lucci & Thuggers’ release, they have squashed their longtime beef. Which was huge for not only Atlanta, but Hip-Hop altogether. Even make guest appearances on each other’s albums. The two leaned into the drama and used it to their advantage during the album rollouts. Seemingly playfully dissing each other on Instagram, to turn around 24 hours later and have each other on their albums.
YFN posted a picture of Thug saying, “ALBUM AIN’T NUN FOR A MILLION UGLY AHH MAN @thuggerthugger1 #ALREADYLEGEND FRIDAY F*CK BUDDY”
After the two Atlanta rappers released their projects, they both bumped into each other in the club and dapped it up for the first time in public. Cementing that, the beef was over, and both superstars made amends.
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Floyd Roger Myers. Jr., an actor best known for his role as a young Will Smith in season three of the original The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air series has died at 42. TMZ was first to report the news, saying that his mother, Renee Trice, announced that her son had passed away early Wednesday morning (Oct. 29) from a heart attack at his home in Maryland. She reportedly noted that her son had suffered three previous heart attacks over the past three years.
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Trice honored her son in a Facebook post featuring a picture of Myers Jr. with his family with the caption, “THIS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE SO.”
The actor’s younger sister, Tyree, shared a remembrance on a Gofundme page to support her brother’s family in which she wrote, “It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of my beloved brother, Floyd Roger Myers Jr , who tragically left us today after a sudden heart attack. He was a devoted father, loving brother, and friend whose kindness, laughter, and warmth touched everyone he met. Roger leaves behind his four beautiful children — Taelyn, Kinsley, Tyler, and Knox — and our loving family is now facing the unimaginable loss of someone who meant everything to us.”
Myers Jr. made his on-screen debut in 1992 when he played Young Will in an episode of the sitcom that helped launch rapper Smith into a three-plus decade acting career. That same year, he also played Jackson 5 member Marlon Jackson in the ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream, which also starred Vanessa Williams, Angela Bassett and Billy Dee Williams.
The actor’s limited resumé also included a one-episode appearance in the short-lived 2000 WB TV drama Young Americans. Myers Jr. was also the co-founder of the Fellaship Mens Group, whose goal is to help men “lead, heal & thrive.” The group honored the father of four with an Instagram tribute that read, “RIP to our good brother @rocwonder one of our co founders. Gone but never will be forgotten. The mission will continue in your honor. Next mens meeting will be one for the books like we talked about! Love you bro, rest easy, big bro will take it from here.”
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LAFC is bringing K-pop energy to the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs thanks to a new partnership with HYBE, marking the first-ever collaboration between the entertainment giant and Major League Soccer. For soccer and music fans looking to tune in, we’ve compiled everything you need to know to watch the match online as well as how to shop Son Heung-Min LAFC merch.
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Tonight’s collaboration honors the deep connection between Los Angeles and South Korea and the Korean culture that plays a major part in the city’s identity. BMO Stadium, LAFC’s home, is no stranger to Korean culture, as the venue has quickly become a staple location of major K-pop tours. Most recently, SEVENTEEN played two shows at BMO as part of their “NEW_” world tour. As part of the sponsorship, fans can enjoy Korean-inspired eats while enjoying a choreographed light show set to HYBE artist tracks at today’s match.
“We’re honored to be chosen as HYBE’s first Major League Soccer partner. At LAFC, we know the power of passionate fan culture, and HYBE shares that same energy and commitment,” says LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman.
LAFC shared an announcement last week across social media with a video cut to BTS’ 2017 hit “MIC Drop,” a track that got the group their first track to reach the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
K-Pop and K-Culture are coming to @BMOStadium. HYBE and LAFC are teaming up to kick off the Audi 2025 @MLS Playoffs, bringing the energy only K-Pop can deliver. Be there for a full Korean culture takeover with music, local favorites Kogi BBQ, Love Hour, and more ⚽️— LAFC (@LAFC) October 23, 2025
Keep scrolling to learn how to stream the playoff match online as well as how to shop Son Heung-Min LAFC merch online.
How to Watch the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs
Kicking off on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 P.M. PT, the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs matches can be streamed via the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in the US. Earlier this month, Sports Business Journal revealed that MLS and Apple are offering the league’s playoff matches to Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost.
Apple TV+ and Apple TV offer a nice selection of live sports, including Major League Baseball’s Friday Night Baseball and Major League Soccer. The MLS Season Pass features every MLS match, including pre-season, the all-star match, post-season and MLS Cup, with no blackout dates. Please note that MLS Season Pass is on Apple TV and not Apple TV+. Learn more about MLS Season Pass here.
Also, last minute tickets to the game are also available on Ticketmaster and VividSeats.
How to Shop Son Heung-Min LAFC Merch Online
Since joining the MLS this past August, LAFC star player Son Heung-Min has become a fan favorite in his home of South Korea but also in the states. After scoring his first MLS goal earlier this season, fans have voted the special moment as the MLS Goal of the Year. With his rise in popularity, Heung-Min soccer kits have been flying off the shelves this season.
Finding his home kit may be hard to come by, but there are plenty of alternative merch, including pre game kits (with options both in English and Korean), graphic tees and more worth shopping ahead of the playoffs. See below.
Men’s LAFC Son Heung-Min adidas Black Alternate Pre-Game Jersey
LAFC Son Heung-Min adidas White 2025 Secondary Replica Player Jersey
LAFC Son Heung-Min Cream T-Shirt
LAFC Son Heung-Min Fanatics T-Shirt
LAFC Son Heung-Min adidas White Alternate Pre-Game T-Shirt
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Jewelry can take your outfits to another level, adding some sparkle that you can personalize to fit your mood and activity. Trends like toe rings and belly chains come and go, and typically it’s the basic chains or pearls that are always considered fashionable, but there are some statement pieces that never go out of style — including nameplate necklaces.
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The classic jewelry trend has maintained its spot within the fashion realm for decades now and has no plans of fading anytime soon. Celebrities have long been fans of the nameplate necklace, proving that the look still dominates accessories today. Just look at Ice Spice’s iconic princess necklace, seen throughout her Instagram feed and even in a partnership with Dunkin Donuts.
Shows like Sex and the City also spotlight the necklace, which can be seen on Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie.
Other stars including Jennifer Lopez, Halsey, Beyonce, Rihanna, Adele and Madonna (just to name a few), have also been spotted sporting a nameplate necklace, proving that time has no meaning when it comes to the trend.
What Are the Best Nameplate Necklaces?
From simple designs to more bold and glimmering rhinestone styles, the best nameplate necklaces span multiple styles and materials. What’s even better is you can completely customize most styles to say whatever you want, whether it’s your name, a nickname or someone close to you’s name. Nameplate necklaces also make thoughtful gifts to surprise everyone from new moms to your best friend.
To help inspire you, Billboard Shopping went through and found the most-loved and highly-reviewed nameplate necklaces, to help you hop on the trend no matter your budget or aesthetic. All of the our top picks below let you customize the necklace with the initials or letters of your choice.
most colorful
Rainbow Color Enamel Name Necklace
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A colorful nameplate necklace.
This Rainbow Enamel Name Necklace from Etsy is one of the more affordable options that we’ve seen. It’s also extremely colorful, making it a standout on our list. Retailing for $24, this necklace can be customized down to the size of the chain you’d like. You have the option to pick between Rose Gold, Gold and Silver chains. You’ll also be able to pick out the colors you’d like to use for the letter charms. While we think going full-on rainbow is awesome, you can also color coordinate or keep it monochrome. The letter charms are in a funky bubble style, giving the jewelry a maximalist vibe. If you’re looking for a statement necklace that you can tailor to your specifications, then this Etsy option is for you.
editor’s pick
Build Your Own Beaded Charm Necklace
A funky nameplate necklace.
This is one of the most unique options we’ve seen for nameplate or nameplate adjacent styles. This Build Your Own Beaded Charm Necklace from Brook & York retails for $110 and is a more maximalist option than the rest. When shopping the style, you can customize the charms and how many you’d like on your necklace (you can have up to five). You’ll also be able to change the chain the charms sit on with options like a Snake, Curb and Tennis. If you don’t want your full name on a chain for all to see, this nameplate option gives folks the opportunity to stick to initials.
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Caitlyn Minimalist Safety Pin Name Necklace
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A dainty nameplate necklace.
Nameplates can kind of be on the nose. If you’re looking for a less-traditional name-forward nameplate, Caitlyn Minimalist has a version accompanied by a cute safety pin motif. The dainty style retails for $29.63 and comes in three finishes: Rose Gold, 18K Gold and Sterling Silver. Just beneath the necklace is where your chosen name lies, a subtle touch. We’d pick up the delicate style to use as a layering piece to make your go-to necklace stack a little fuller.
Oak & Luna
classic pick
Belle Custom Name Necklace
A custom nameplate necklace.
For under $100, you can snag this dainty name necklace from Oak & Luna. It comes in a variety of shades including silver, gold, rose gold and more. The design has racked up a 4.7 star rating with more than 3,000 reviews praising how “beautiful” and “sturdy” the design is.
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budget-friendly pick
UMagicBox Name Necklace
Affordable nameplate necklace.
You don’t have to break the bank to hop on the nameplate necklace trend and thanks to UMagicBox’s necklace, you can flaunt a stylish piece for only $11. You can also choose from a variety of chains from colored beads to chainlink styles depending on your aesthetic.
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Personalized Birthstone Name Necklace
$120
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Birthstone nameplate necklace.
Level up your personalization game with not just your name, but your birthstone as well with this necklace from Jewlr. They offer customizations on various metals depending on your preference, and a choice between genuine and simulated stones as well, so your pick can be perfectly curated within your budget and style.
Brook & York
UNIQUE PICK
Sofia Name Necklace
A unique nameplate necklace.
A different take on the nameplate design- this one from Brook & York offers a more spaced out aesthetic for a more unique look. It comes in three different 18K metals and made from recycled materials.
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GIFTABLE PICK
Double Heart Necklace
Heart-shaped nameplate necklace.
This dainty necklace still makes a statement with its stylish double-heart design. One of Rellery’s best-selling pieces, this jewelry makes a great gift because not only is it customizable with letters and symbols, it’s also water & tarnish resistant and hypoallergenic- a great pick under $100.
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layering pick
MeMoShe Layered Name Necklace
Layered nameplate necklace.
Snag two necklaces for less than $20 with MeMoShe’s nameplate necklace deal. You’ll receive a choker style with a heart charm along with a nameplate design that you can personalize before adding to your cart.
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two-tone pick
BlingSparkle Double Plate Personalized Name Necklace
Double-plated nameplate necklace.
BlingSparkle offers an under-$50 name necklace decked out in silver and gold shades that’ll help you embrace the metal mixing trend. You can personalize it with names up to 10 letters and choose from 24 styles.
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The 50 Cent-produced BMF series has been canceled at Starz after four seasons, the last of which wrapped up in August.
The series was based on the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family empire, which was started in Southwest Detroit by brothers Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry Flenory in 1985.
The drug trafficking and money laundering organization built a network that spanned the United States, with hubs in Atlanta and Los Angeles, lasting into the 2000s when a plethora of federal raids, arrests and indictments caused the empire to crumble.
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50 Cent produced the show through his G-Unit Film and Television division alongside Lionsgate TV. Big Meech’s son, Demetrius Flenory Jr. and Da’Vinchi starred as the Flenory brothers in the series, which also boasted a cast that included Russell Hornsby, Kash Doll, Michole Briana White, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris and Lala Anthony.
As pointed out by The Hollywood Reporter, Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch revealed his disappointment in season four during a quarterly earnings call in August. “[Season four] resulted in modest sequential declines in OTT subscribers and revenue,” he said.
The cancellation echoes Hirsch’s statements at a conference in March, where he revealed the company’s pursuit of launching new series rather than continuing older shows, since they become costly after a few seasons.
“When seasons go from one to two to three to four [seasons], three to four is where the cost really pops because most of the actors get bigger raises, and you have to really manage that,” he said, per Deadline. “So, you have to have in your portfolio of development shows that can actually replace shows as they get into later seasons.”
As far as what’s left of the 50-Starz empire, Power spinoffs Raising Kanan and Force are returning for a final season. There’s also a Power: Origins prequel series in production.
Billboard has reached out to Starz and 50 Cent for comment.
