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The Descendants franchise returns next month, and in a music video premiering exclusively on Billboard below, the latest Villain Kid is caught red-handed.
Descendants: The Rise of Red — coming to Disney+ on July 12 before making its Disney Channel debut on Aug. 9 — introduces Kylie Cantrall (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series) as Red, the daughter of the Queen of Hearts (Rita Ora) from Alice in Wonderland. The new video is for Cantrall’s signature song, simply titled “Red,” which sees her character evading the Wonderland soldiers (including Alex Boniello’s singing guard) protecting her queen mother as she skulks around in the shadows of the castle grounds.
“I’m on a path of destruction, this is gonna be fun,” Cantrall sings with a glint in her eye, wearing a bedazzled hood and red eye mask covered in hearts and throwing a red balloon filled with blood-red paint at a giant portrait of her tyrannical mom.
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“’Red’ is one of my favorite numbers in the film,” Cantrall tells Billboard of the original song. “It’s this explosive number – it’s bold and it’s fierce, kind of who Red is. It gives people a really cool look inside Wonderland and the trouble and mischief that Red gets up to when the lights go down and the village goes to sleep, she roams around the town and gets to be free and do her thing. The song shows who she is at her core and will give the audience a chance to really get to know her.”
In The Rise of Red — the fourth film in the Descendants franchise and the first since 2021’s The Royal Wedding — Cantrall’s Red teams up with Chloe (Malia Baker), the daughter of Cinderella (Brandy, reprising the role almost 30 years later), to travel back in time and try to prevent the Queen of Hearts’ evil reign.
In addition to the music video, fans can find “Red” on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other digital platforms, and the film’s soundtrack is available for pre-order and pre-add via Walt Disney Records.
Descendants: The Rise of Red is directed by Jennifer Phang, with a script from Dan Frey and Russell Sommer, and executive-produced by Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh. The movie is choreographed by Ashley Wallen (The Greatest Showman) with a score by Torin Borrowdale (Searching).
Watch the “Red” video premiere below before the movie hits Disney+ on July 12.
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Move over, Tchaikovsky, because Chappell Roan took her own stab at Swan Lake while on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday (June 20).
Taking to the late-night talk show’s stage surrounded by lilies , the pop star performed her breakout single “Good Luck, Babe!” while dressed head to toe in white feathers and a frizzy blonde wig, resembling the classic ballet’s Princess Odette. As the performance reached a fever pitch with the song’s viral chorus, Roan crawled on her hands and knees toward the camera, flashing her long, white acrylic nails.
But Roan wasn’t finished there. The “Pink Pony Club” singer also sat down with host Jimmy Fallon for a brief interview. This time dressed in a black bustier adorned with enormous black feathers — presenting the black swan Odile side to her performance’s Odette — Roan chatted with the host about her humble beginnings operating out of Willard, Mo., and spoke about her self-ascribed moniker of “your favorite artist’s favorite artist” from her Coachella performance.
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“That was a reference to Sasha Colby, and Sasha Colby said, ‘I’m your favorite drag queen’s favorite drag queen,’” Roan said, referring to the drag legend and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15. “It just hit me through the heart. And so I hope one day Sasha Colby watches me, and that’s why I said it.”
The nickname has stuck for the singer. When Fallon revealed that he’d Googled her earlier that day (“Did you not know who I was before?” she cracked), a message popped up below the search bar saying, “Did you mean: your favorite artist’s favorite artist.”
Roan clarified that she’s not the one who put the suggestion on the website, but shared her theory of who was behind the message. “It’s this random twink that works at Google, I know it is!” she said. “It’s some assisstant that said, like, ‘We love her.’”
The star also spoke with Fallon about her recent string of successes, saying that they’ve helped validate an opinion she’s long held. “It feels like I was right all along,” she quipped with a laugh. “I feel kind of like, I made it already when people showed up to my concert a few years ago … everything else has been a cherry on top.”
Check out Roan’s performance of “Good Luck, Babe!” above, and watch her full interview with Jimmy Fallon below:
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Disney Jr. is ready to dive under the sea with its upcoming series, Disney Jr.’s Ariel, taking the curious and lively mermaid princess on a series of animated adventures that fans have never experienced before.
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Set in the Caribbean-inspired fairytale kingdom of Atlantica, the series follows young Ariel (Mykal-Michelle Harris) as she embarks on underwater fun with her family and friends, including King Triton (Taye Diggs), Ursula (Amber Riley), Flounder (Gracen Newton) and mermaid friends Fernie (Cruz Flateau) and Lucia (Elizabeth Phoenix Caro).
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“I can’t even begin to tell you the enthusiasm in our workspace about putting this show together,” the series’ executive producer Lynne Southerland tells Billboard. “Everyone is really bringing their A-game. We all feel really honored to be moving the magic Ariel into a new space, a new way of seeing her and a new audience.”
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As to how this version of Ariel differs from the princess seen in the original 1989 film and the sub-sequent 2023 live-action film, Southerland says that the Disney Jr. mermaid is young but sure of herself. “It was very important to me that Ariel exudes a sense of personal agency, that she already kind of knows who she is at eight years old and we’re just watching her continue to grow and expand that sense of self,” she says. “We started with a core element of Ariel, which is her beautiful voice — but what are the many ways that voice expresses? How we communicate with others, how we express our dreams, how we can express ourselves when we make a mistake. To show her as a full character who is able to speak out rather than be closed up, that was really principal to this character.”
Harris, the 12-year-old actress who plays Ariel in the show, agrees, adding that she was encouraged to put her own spin on the character. “In this version, we’re seeing Ariel younger than we’ve ever seen her before, so it was important for me to add some qualities that she might have had when she was younger,” she explains. “A few qualities that I brought into this version of Ariel was her love of singing, of course, and also she was definitely an empath in the feature films. She is also just a really curious, excited person that always wants to explore the world around her.”
She continues, “It’s such a dream come true, playing the role of Ariel. It’s just so fulfilling, because I’ve always loved Disney princesses. I mean, who doesn’t? I always loved to watch Ariel, Elsa and Anna, Aladdin — all those classic Disney stories. I always wished to be Disney princess when I grow up, and now I actually am! My wish came true!”
Another crucial element of Disney Jr.’s Ariel is the protagonist’s relationship with her father, King Triton. “It’s not often that we get to see Black fathers in strong roles,” Southerland says. “There can be a perception of Black fathers as being stern. It was really important that Triton, despite being king, when he’s with his kids he’s just a dad who understands and loves his children and want the best for them.”
Diggs, a father himself who plays the underwater king, adds, “I love that he listens to his child. It sounds very simple, but you’d be surprised how many parents think that it’s their job to talk at their kid instead of listening to them. He’s the kind of father who listens and that’s the kind of father I’m striving to be.”
To conclude, Harris chimes in with what she hopes young viewers will gain from watching the new series. “It’s OK to be yourself. It’s OK to love who you are, it’s OK to like what you like, and I think Ariel really shows that,” she says. “There’s so much diversity and inclusion in this series, that you’ll definitely be able to see yourself in one of the characters.”
In addition to the Disney Jr.’s Ariel premiere episode airing June 27 on Disney Junior and later on Disney Channel, an initial batch of eight episodes will be available on Disney+ the following day (Friday, June 28). Plus, a new series of two-minute shorts, called Disney Jr.’s Ariel: Mermaid Tales, were previously featured across Disney+, Disney Channel and Disney Jr. beginning earlier this month, to build excitement around the new show.
Sign up for Disney+ here. Regularly $7.99 monthly, you can get access to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ for one low price of $12.99. The so-called “Disney Bundle” gets you unlimited, on-demand streaming on all three services for under $13 total. It’s a savings of 50% versus paying for each streamer on its own.
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Calling all Hello Kitty fans! Get ready to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary with the new collaboration between Moon Oral Beauty and Hello Kitty. This oral care collection features the MOON x Hello Kitty® Electric Toothbrush and Strawberry Mint Toothpaste with designs of the beloved animated character. It’s out now, so don’t miss out on this limited-edition opportunity.
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The MOON x Hello Kitty® Electric Toothbrush is a must-have, featuring its five unique sonic cleaning modes and premium quality bristles. According to the brand, you are able to customize your brushing routine with five different smart modes including, clean, white, polish, massage, and sensitive.
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If you are looking for an easy-to-use electric tooth brush, you might want to consider getting it yourself. Scroll down to learn more about this unique Hello Kitty themed brush.
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Moon x Hello Kitty Electric Toothbrush
$69.99
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According to the brand, this electric toothbrush delivers greater cleaning power than a manual one. With its one of a kind deep cleaning, including 36,000 sonic vibrations per minute, it can help prevent stains and support gum health.
For those who don’t own an electric toothbrush, you might want to upgrade your brush, check out the reviews. One Moon Oral Beauty customer said, “This toothbrush has replaced all of my other electric toothbrushes. Super powerful and leaves my teeth and gums looking and feeling great!”
Another Moon Oral Beauty customer said, “I normally don’t use electric toothbrushes, but this will be the only toothbrush I use from now on. I love how there are five settings to fit whatever need you have!”
You can also get the Moon x Hello Kitty® Strawberry Mint Toothpaste to go with it. This toothpaste is fluoride-free, which is a great option for those who prefer to avoid fluoride due to personal health concerns and allergies. “You guys—this toothpaste is actually so good! My teeth feel so clean and it’s PINK,” said a Moon Oral Beauty customer.
What are you waiting for? Hurry and add these to your cart and upgrade your entire oral care routine in just minutes.
For more product recommendations, check out this Despicable Me 4 Funko Pop set to add to your collection, this Inside Out 2 Bubble Skincare collection, and alternative products to enhance your self-care routine.
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Happy Summer soltice! The longest day of the year arrived on Thursday (June 20), and if you’ve been looking for a streaming deal to prepare for your summer binge sessions, Walmart just announced a limited promo on Paramount+, but the deals won’t last long.
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Right now, Walmart+ members can get a six-month free trial to Paramount+ with Showtime in honor of Walmart+ Week. The flash deal will only be available Thursday, which gives you less than 24 hours to redeem the offer (plenty of time to sign up).
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Walmart+ members usually get access to the Paramount+ Essentials plan, but the special deal lets you upgrade to the larger plan for free.
Paramount+ with Showtime features an even wider range of movies, TV series, documentaries, sports and other bingeworthy content across two streaming platforms. Watch Paramount+ and Showtime Originals such as Knuckles, Mayor of Kingstown, Halo, The Family Stone, 1883, Special Opps: Lioness, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, The Chi, Dexter: New Blood, The Affair, The L Word, Your Honor, Ray Donovan, Yellowjackets and Couples Therapy.
Typically, Paramount+ packages start at $5.99/month for the base plan and $11.99/month for Paramount+ with Showtime, but Walmart+ members can enjoy both streaming platforms for free.
Not subscribed to Walmart+? Launch your 30-day free trial below to redeem the Paramount+ offer, shop other Walmart+ Week deals and enjoy all the other benefits of Walmart+ including savings on travel and gas, free grocery delivery from your local store, a 3-month free trial to YouTube Premium, two months of Xbox Game Pass and up to five months of free Apple Music.
Walmart+ Week Promo (Paramount+ With Showtime: Free for 6 Months)
After the free trial, Walmart+ memberships cost $12.95/month or $98/year, but you can save 50% off when you subscribe to Walmart+ Student or Walmart+ Assist. Find more details here.
Walmart+ members get access to exclusive deals and more during Walmart+ Week. The sale event ends on June 23.
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It’s the Minions collaboration that BTS fans have been waiting for, and maybe the cutest BTS collab yet. Funko is releasing a collectible set inspired by Despicable Me 4, and all seven BTS members get transformed into adorable Minions.
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The exclusive seven-pack features Pop! versions of RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook. And yes, they’re sporting the signature Minion goggles, but no overalls. The BTS Minions come decked out in outfits inspired by the K-pop group’s 2021 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Permission to Dance.”
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The collectible set retails for $99 and will be available for pre-order at Entertainment Earth on Friday, June 21. The Funko Pop! set is part of a larger collaboration between Illumination, Universal and BTS’ label Big Hit, which includes a limited collection of T-shirts, hoodies, sweats, tote bags and more priced from $30-$60. The merch collection will be available at the WeVerse U.S. shop from June 19-July 1.
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Fans can also shop the apparel and accessories collection at upcoming retail pop-ups in Los Angeles, Seoul and Tokyo. Additionally, the collection will soon be available at Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters stores and online.
The BTS x Despicable Me 4 collaboration celebrates Poppy Prescott, a new character from the movie who identifies as BTS Army. Fans were quick to spot clues pointing to Poppy being a BTS fan in a clip from the movie.
BTS first teased the Despicable Me 4 collaboration last week on social media.
The collaboration comes on the heels of Jimin announcing his sophomore solo album, Muse, and Jin completing a mandatory, 18-month military service on June 11.
Despicable Me 4 hits theaters on July 3.
See pop-up locations to shop the BTS x Despicable Me 4 merch collection below.
BTS x Despicable Me 4 Pop-Up Locations
LOS ANGELES, CA
Dates: June 21 – July 3
Location: 8505 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Hours: Friday to Sunday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Monday – Thursday: 4 – 9 p.m.
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SEOUL, KOREA
Dates: July 2024
Location: LINE FRIENDS SQUARE Myeongdong, 43 Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (04534)
TOKYO, JAPAN
Dates: August – September
Location: LINE FRIENDS SQUARE Shibuya, Parkway Square 2 B1F~2F, 1-19-10, Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041
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BLACKPINK’s Jennie showcases her rap skills in the new campaign for Beats Solo Buds in-ear headphones released on Thursday (June 20).
“Music and self-expression are so important to me, so my collaboration with Beats was the perfect fit,” Jennie said in a statement. “I love my Beats Solo Buds. They’re so cute and portable and allow me to immerse myself in music everywhere I go.”
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Beats Solo Buds – Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds
Beats new Solo Buds feature the smallest case Beats has ever made. The earbuds retails for $79.99 and are available in Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple and Transparent Red.
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Features include up to 18 hours of battery life, but a five-minute quick charge will give you an hour of juice. Beats Solo Buds are equipped with dual-layer drivers that are designed to minimize distortion and maximize hi-fi sound while “expertly positioned” drivers that deliver sound directly to your ears, and laser-cut vents for improved audio performance and to relieve ear pressure for a comfortable fit.
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The Beats collaboration adds to a list of collabs for Jennie, who has worked with major brands such as Adidas and Calvin Klein. Last year, the 28-year-old star announced the launch of her own record label, OA, and the start of her journey as a solo artist. “As I start my solo journey in 2024 with a company that I have established called OA,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “Please show lots of love for my new start with OA and of course BLACKPINK. Thank you.”
Apple unveiled the new Beats Solo Buds and Beats Solo4 headphones back in April. The Solo Buds are available at Apple.com, Beatsbydre.com and major retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon.
Besides highlighting the “portability, comfort and premium audio quality” of the Beats Solo Buds, the commercial puts Jennie’s rhyming abilities on display. ”Taken for granted/ Taken for hostage / Carried the baggage/ Carried the past us,” she raps. “As luck would have it/ Future was written/ They didn’t plan for women to woman up.”
Watch Jennie’s Beats Solo Buds commercial below.
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