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Jennifer Lopez is performing on Saturday Night Live this weekend — or will it be J.Lo?
In promos for Saturday’s new episode, this week’s host — first-timer Ayo Edebiri — introduces Lopez as the musical guest, much to SNL castmember Heidi Gardner’s disappointment.
“Nuts, I thought it was going to be J.Lo!” Gardner laments.
“I am J.Lo,” Lopez informs her, to which Gardner replies, “Lady, she just said your name was Jennifer Lopez.”
After explaining that J.Lo is short for Jennifer Lopez, Edebiri says that her name Ayo is actually short for “I owned the first combination Dunkin’ Donuts/Baskin-Robbins.” “Really?” a stunned Gardner asks. “No,” Edebiri admits.
Elsewhere in the promos, Lopez tells Edebiri she’s really excited to share the episode because “I love your show” — referencing the actress’ Emmy-winning dramedy series The Bear. “I love your everything,” Edebiri shoots back. What does Gardner love? “A brisk fall morning where the light is just beginning to paint the landscape.”
Later, Gardner suggests the trio do “something really funny together this week,” to which Edebiri suggests locking SNL castmember Bowen Yang in a green room. “I already did that this morning,” Lopez says. “Oh, I meant like a sketch — is he OK?” Gardner worries.
While this marks Edebiri’s first time hosting, it will be Lopez’s fourth time on the show — once as the musical guest, once as the host, and twice pulling double-duty in 2001 and 2010.
Lopez is promoting her upcoming ninth studio album, This Is Me… Now, which serves as a sequel to 2002’s This Is Me… Then. Last month, she released the project’s first single, “Can’t Get Enough,” followed by a remix with Latto. In January, Edebiri took home the Emmy for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series for her role as Sydney in The Bear as well as the Golden Globe for best actress – television series musical or comedy.
Watch the new promos below.
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Following the success of Swarm, Donald Glover is back on Prime Video, this time with a lead role in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The series, about two spies moonlighting as a married couple, premieres on Prime Video on Friday (Feb. 2).
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Glover and Maya Erskine play strangers who land jobs working for a spy agency and take on new identities as John and Jane Smith. The eight-episode series is co-created and executive produced by Glover and Francesca Clone.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a reimagining of the 2005 film starring Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie.
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How to Watch Mr. & Mrs. Smith
All eight episodes of Mr. and Mrs. Smith dropped on Prime Video on Friday. Prime members can stream it at no additional charge.
Not a member? Click below to launch your 30-day free trial to stream Mr. & Mrs. Smith and other must-watch content in the Prime Video library, including Underdoggs, Saltburn, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Harlem, Invincible, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Fleabag, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Wheel of Time, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and The Legend of Vox Machina.
Prime Video is home to exclusive TV shows, movies and more that members can stream free. Plus, Prime Video allows you to add channels such as Paramount+, HBO Max and Starz, so you can stream from one app.
Prime Video comes included with your Prime Membership – and it’s free for the first month. After the free trial ends, your membership will renew at $14.99 a month, or $139 for the annual plan. Amazon also offers 50% off for eligible students and SNAP/Medicaid recipients.
Watch the trailer for Mr. & Mrs. Smith below.
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With the Super Bowl just around the corner, it might be a good time to upgrade your old TV to watch the Big Game matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs on Feb. 11.
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Retailers, like Walmart, are dropping prices, and the the winner of Super Bowl Sunday is you because you saved so much money on a big screen 4K TV. We rounded up the best deals on massive 4K TVs from top brands, like Samsung, Sony, LG, TCL and others.
And since it’s from Walmart, you can order now and pick up the 4K TV yourself from your local retail location, or you’ll get it shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member.
Not a member? You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer, including free delivery; fuel savings at Exxon, Mobil, Walmart or Murphy gas stations; streaming access to Paramount+ — the streaming home of Super Bowl LVIII — to watch hit originals such as Halo, Fatal Attraction and Star Trek: Lower Decks; early deals access and much more. Learn more about Walmart+ here.
Additionally, if you’re planning on getting a new 4K TV for the Big Game, Super Bowl LVIII is streaming exclusively on Paramount+ for subscribers only. Moreover, all of the 4K TVs listed below can access Paramount+.
Not a subscriber? Paramount+ has a seven-day free trial, so you can try out the service yourself. After the trial is up, you can cancel the streaming service altogether, or you can keep watching.
Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month for the ad-supported basic plan. If you want to go ad-free, Paramount+ with Showtime goes for $11.99/month.
In the meantime, scroll down for our picks of the best deals on big 4K TVs, below:
Samsung
Samsung 65-inch S90C 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
$1,539
$3,299
53% off
On sale for $1,539 (regularly $3,299), the Samsung 65-inch S90C 4K Ultra HD Smart TV features an impressive OLED display for rich and vibrant colors, as well as deep and dark black levels. It has a 144Hz refresh rate for buttery smooth motion when watching live sports, like Super Bowl LVIII on Paramount+.
Sony
Sony 75-inch X80K 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV
$898
$998
10% off
Want to go bigger? Sony 75-inch X80K 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV has a massive LED display with a smooth and clear picture quality, thanks to Sony’s Processor X1 chipset inside. It runs Google TV for video and music streaming with access to Paramount+, Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Disney+ and much more. The 4K TV is on sale for $898, or $100 off its list price, at Walmart.
LG
LG 70-inch 4K Ultra HD webOS Smart TV
$498
$648
23% off
Priced at $498 — or $150 off — at Walmart, the LG 70-inch 4K Ultra HD webOS Smart TV features enhanced 4K video and audio powered by LG’s α5 Gen5 AI Processor built in. This means picture quality is smooth and vivid, while it uses AI to adjust images and sound on-the-fly. It runs LG’s webOS for streaming access to Paramount+, Max, Hulu, Netflix and other services.
TCL
TCL 65-inch 4-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart Roku TV
$579.99
$679.95
15% off
If you’re a fan of Roku, the TCL 65-inch 4-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart Roku TV runs the popular streaming operating system with more than 40,000 apps available, including Paramount+, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+ and much more. The 4K TV also has a big 65-inch display with impressive picture quality and stellar audio.
Hisense
Hisense 75-inch R6 Series 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart TV
$498
$578
14% off
For just under $500, you can pick up the Hisense 75-inch R6 Series 4K Ultra HD Roku Smart TV at Walmart. It has a massive 75-inch display with 4K picture quality with Dolby Vision support and impressive DTS Studio Sound audio. The 4K TV also has Roku inside for easy access to popular streaming apps, including Paramount+, Netflix, Hulu, Peacock and much more.
Vizio
Vizio 65-inch V-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
$398
$528
25% off
Looking for a wallet-friendly 4K TV? The Vizio 65-inch V-Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TV is on sale for $398 — or $130 off its list price — at Walmart. That’s a 25% savings. It has Dolby Vision support for premium 4K picture quality with bright and accurate colors, as well as darker black levels. It also has Dolby Atmos support for high-end audio quality with sound clarity that’s rich, robust and booming.Meanwhile, the 4K TV runs Vizio’s SmartCast streaming platform with access to Paramount+, Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, YouTube and more. Not bad for just under $400.
Samsung
Samsung 85-inch LS03B ‘The Frame’ QLED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
$2,897
$4,297
33% off
Walmart also has one of the most stylish 4K TV on sale too. Right now, the Samsung 85-inch LS03B “The Frame” QLED 4K Ultra HD Smart TV is on sale for $2,897, or $1,400 off its list price. That’s a 33% savings.The 4K TV is designed to blend in your home decor, while it resembles a framed painting. In fact, it has an “Art Mode” where you can cycle through famous works of art — like Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl With a Pearl Earring,” Vincent van Gogh’s “Irises” and others — as dynamic screensavers when you’re not watching TV. It also has access to popular streaming apps, like Paramount+, Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max, Disney+ and others.
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Usher’s Lovers & Friends Festival lands at the Las Vegas Festival Ground on May 4. If you missed the chance to secure tickets via the Lovers & Friends website, a select number of tickets are available at Vivid Seat and StubHub.
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Keep reading for more information on the festival including ticket prices, and where to find the cheapest tickets online.
Lovers & Friends: How Much Do Tickets Cost?
Lovers & Friends tickets are split into three tiers: general admission, GA+ and VIP. Prices range from $325 to $695 on the festival website. (Tickets are sold out, but you can sign up for the waitlist.)
Besides entry into the festival, general admission gets you access to food vendors, bars, concession stands, free water stations, festival merch and more.
GA+ tickets allow you to enter the festival through a dedicated lane at the main entrance. The ticket includes access to air-conditioned bathrooms, while VIP entry includes access to a “preferred viewing area” near the main stage and charging stations.
Looking for cheap tickets to Lovers & Friends? Resale tickets are available on Vivid Seats, StubHub and Seat Geek, and if you grab them early, you’ll have a better chance of getting tickets for a decent price.
Tickets range from approximately $464 for general admission passes to more than $700 for VIP.
How to Get Lovers & Friends Tickets on Vivid Seats
Vivid Seats offers the lowest ticket prices for Lovers & Friends, compared to StubHub and Seat Geek. Right now, tickets start at $465 for general admission and $717 for VIP passes.
Want a discounts on your tickets? Use code BB2024 to save $20 off purchases of $200 or more.
How to Get Lovers & Friends Tickets on StubHub
In the race for cheapest tickets, StubHub takes second place against Vivid Seats and Seat Geek. Tickets start at approximately $485 for general admission and $758 for VIP.
Ticket are slightly more expensive at Seat Geek — around $100 more than StubHub and Vivid Seats. General admission starts at $507. However, most of the Seat Geek tickets are priced between $550 to more than $600. VIP passes are available for as low as $789 to more than $1,000.
The annual Lovers & Friends Fest launched in 2022 after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s stacked lineup includes Usher, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Lil Wayne, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Monica, Backstreet Boys, 6lack, Kelly Rowland, Nas, Nelly Fortado, Ciara, TLC, Ja Rule, Ashanti, Nelly, T-Pain, Ne-Yo, SWV, Tank, Xscape, Mya, Kelis, Keri Hilson, Lupe Fiasco, Fat Joe, E-40, Too Short, Cam’ron, Next, Blaque and 702.
Not many could’ve had T-Pain defending Elmo’s honor on their 2024 bingo card, but here we are. The “Buy U a Drank” rapper-singer came to Elmo’s defense after the Sesame Street staple was attacked on the Today show by actor-comedian Larry David on Thursday (Feb. 1). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See […]
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The internet has become a constant in our lives through offering answers to practically any question we have as well as giving access to streaming platforms to watch content on. Unless you’re using data on your smartphone, hopping on the internet requires a reliable wifi router, but not every model can be considered a good one.
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Slow speeds, dead spots and having to reset the router are just a few of the common issues that come with owning a wifi router. And while you can invest in a wifi extender, it doesn’t always fix the issue. Amazon is helping you get onto the internet faster, easier and for a lower cost with a major deal on its Eero Pro 6 Wifi Router. At 40% off, the device gets slashed to under $150, making it a worthy investment — especially if you’re looking for quality work-from-home items.
Whether you’re surfing the web on your laptop, streaming Paramount+, Hulu or even Prime Video on your tablet, this router aims to cover up to 2,000 square feet to ensure your connection is stable and you don’t have to constantly sit and wait for your videos to buffer. Plus, it can connect to more than 75 devices, which should cover all your tech gadgets as well as your family and guests’.
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Amazon Eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-Fi 6 router (2020 Release)
$119.99
$199.99
40% off
Amazon’s Eero Pro 6 wifi router aims to support wifi speeds up to a gigabit, and function as a Zigbee smart-home hub that’ll connect to compatible smart home devices and Alexa. It’s also small and compact, which means you can display it on your side tables, TV stands and more without creating an eye sore.
Amazon shoppers have described the device as “reliable,” claiming it makes a noticeable difference to their wifi speeds.
“This router is the bomb,” one verified reviewer wrote. “It gives me consistent 900+mb speed and has the range to connect at the speed throughout my home and yard! I couldn’t be happier with my fiber service and eero router!”
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As the groundbreaking series celebrates its 15th anniversary, Billboard highlights the greatest lip syncs from each season of the celebrated reality show.
British comedian Jack Whitehall was, ostensibly, on The Tonight Show on Thursday night (Feb. 1) to plug his new Netflix special, Settle Down. And while that made it a special occasion, Whitehall said his appearance also marked an even more very significant milestone.
“Some of you will know, today is a very, very important day for another reason,” Whitehall told host Jimmy Fallon after chiding him for not mentioning the important date in the monologue earlier. “The first of February, Jimmy, today, is the 30th birthday of Mr. Harry Styles!” Whitehall, who has had some legendary run-ins with the “Watermelon Sugar” singer on U.K. TV over the years encouraged the audience to wish Harry a happy day, confident that Styles would see his kind gesture, because, as he noted, “he watches all of my late-night appearances.”
Saying he had planned to leave Styles a personal voice note later that night, Fallon twisted the comedian’s arm to read the very special tribute he penned for the singer. By chance, Whitehall had his little pink journal in his breast pocket, which he pulled out to workshop his Harry homage for the studio audience. “Just tell me if you think this is too much,” Whitehall said of the poem titled: “Turning 30 in Styles.”
“Harry, oh sweet Harry, you are a man of utter class
My north, my south, my if, my when
My elbow and my ass
I first saw you on X-Factor
The silly reality show way back in 2010
Nearly three Simon Cowell faces ago
A twinkle in your eyes, your hair looked like a mop
A high-pitched little voice, your testicles yet to drop
You dazzled the world with your boy band One Direction
An unstoppable rise, like an unwanted morning … [asking if he can say that word on late night TV]
The day the band broke up, I screamed, I cursed, I cried
I hadn’t been that sad since the day Mufasa died…”
Watch Whitehall read his poetic tribute to Styles on The Tonight Show below.
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