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Time to get your holiday shopping on!
Billboard is teaming up with talkshoplive, an online livestream shopping platform, for the first Billboard Live Shopping Week with talkshoplive, where fans can tune in to watch their favorite stars share their latest product launches with great deals, just in time for gift-shopping season.
Billboard Live Shopping Week will take place Monday (Dec. 4) through Friday (Dec. 8) plus a bonus livestream next week, on Wednesday (Dec. 13), and will feature a number of music stars and celebrities sharing their latest products. We’re kicking off the special event tonight with Garth Brooks going live from his Las Vegas residency stage to share custom merch from his Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk, which is now open Wednesdays through Sundays in Nashville.
The week continues with Bachelorette star Tayshia Adams launching her Netflix merch via Amazon on Tuesday; Angela Simmons offering special discounts on her Angela’s Cakes mixes and Jordin Sparks showing off her favorite gifts from Walmart on Wednesday; Sammy Wilk and Akon each sharing brand-new merch drops on Thursday; and Priscilla Block joining Hooche podcast host Demps to offer up new bundles featuring her Hey Jack T-shirt, Hooche trucker hat and more to wrap things up on Friday.
We’ll also have a special bonus livestream on Wednesday, Dec. 13, when Jared Leto of Thirty Seconds to Mars will offer up exclusive tour merch, a holiday collection, tour tickets and special VIP packages in celebration of his band’s latest album, It’s the End of the World But It’s a Beautiful Day.
talkshoplive is the first online platform for livestreaming and home shopping shows with a built-in buying experience that anyone can use, making it a one-stop shop for all your buying needs.
Billboard has previously worked with talkshoplive to show off products from superstars like Sabrina Carpenter, Ciara, Jessie James Decker and more.
See our full list of Billboard Live Shopping Week with talkshoplive events below.
Monday, December 4
7 p.m. ET: Garth Brooks – 7 Days of Garth!
Tuesday, December 5
7 p.m. ET: Tayshia Adams – Top Gifts: Netflix Edition
Wednesday, December 6
6 p.m. ET: Angela Simmons – Angela Simmons’ Cakes!
7 p.m. ET: Jordin Sparks – Holiday Gifts
Thursday, December 7
6 p.m. ET: Sammy Wilk – Sammy Wilk Merch
8 p.m. ET: Akon – Holiday Shopping for Superfans
Friday, December 8
6 p.m. ET: Priscilla Block – Priscilla Block Signed Merch!
Wednesday, December 13
7 p.m. ET: Jared Leto – Exclusive Tour Merch
Justine Skye is getting ready for the holidays and all she wants for Christmas is a little R&R.
“To be honest, I love the time off to get to relax and clear my mind to get ready for the new year,” she tells Billboard, adding that “my traditions revolve around enjoying moments of rest and connection with loved ones.”
It’s been a busy year for Skye, who released a new album, Darkside, in January, and wrapped the final season of Grown-ish in August (Skye appears in the show’s last two seasons playing Junior’s love interest, Annika). For the singer and actress, the holidays are all about decompressing from work and focusing instead on family and friends for a “time of relaxation and togetherness.”
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“During the holidays, I intentionally take a break from work to immerse myself in the joy of the season,” she says. “I love spending quality time with family, where we come together to cook delicious meals and watch classic holiday movies, a tradition that brings both nostalgia and new memories.”
Of course, the holidays are also about gift-giving, and Skye has teamed up with Tommy Hilfiger this year to unveil some of her favorite pieces to wear — and give.
“My earliest memories of wearing Tommy is being in middle school remembering how much I wanted to give off that tomboy, edgy-yet-chic vibe that Aaliyah would give,” she explains, of why she wanted to work with the Tommy team.
Skye’s go-to gifting picks from Tommy Hilfiger: a candle, a blanket, a nice traveling/duffle bag and a cozy sweater.
As for new music, Skye recently released “Whip It Up,” a beat-driven, staccato-style R&B track that’s expected to appear on an upcoming album. Skye reveals that she’s “currently working on a new project,” though no name or release date has been announced just yet. Still, the singer teases a “more upbeat [and] dance kind of vibes,” adding that she’s “excited to keep rolling out this new sound.”
“I want to encourage and be a part of the shift in music that gets people back on the dance floor,” she says. “Everyday I learn something new about life and myself and it all helps me grow and expand creatively.”
For now though, Skye is just focused on heading home for the holidays: “It’s all about spending time with friends and family and creating a new memory to close off the year.”
Skye’s latest single, “Whip It Up” is now streaming. You can also shop the singer’s holiday gifting picks from Tommy Hilfiger below:
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Tommy Hilfiger Tartan Half-Zip
$83.30
$119.00
30% off
“I love the roomy and comfy fit of this Tommy sweater I wore,” Skye says, of the pull-over she sported to a Tommy Hilfiger dinner in November. Preppy and festive, this half-zip knit sweater features a traditional tartan pattern and a modern, relaxed fit.
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Tommy Hilfiger Prep Duffle Bag
$137.40
$229.00
40% off
Made from a durable and water-repellant material, this unisex duffle has plenty of room for a weekend getaway, or to take you from work to the gym as part of your daily commute. The bag comes with an adjustable and removable shoulder strap.
Tommy Hilfiger Salty Fig Candle
$31.20
$52.00
40% off
Festive and inviting, this Tommy candle features notes of warm fig, fresh sandalwood and sea salt. Made from a soy wax blend, this candle has a burn time of up to 40 hours.
Tommy Hilfiger Stripe Throw Blanket
$40.80
$102.00
60% off
Measuring 50 x 70 inches, this luxurious cotton throw is great as a blanket in bed or as something to curl up in for a movie night at home. Super warm, soft and stylish, it makes a welcome holiday gift for all ages.
Beyoncé ruled the box office this weekend.
Her concert picture, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, opened in first place with $21 million in North American ticket sales, according to estimates from AMC Theatres Sunday (Dec. 3).
The post-Thanksgiving, early December box office is notoriously slow, but Renaissance defied the odds. Not accounting for inflation, it’s the first time a film has opened over $20 million on this weekend in 20 years (since The Last Samurai).
Beyoncé wrote, directed and produced Renaissance, which is focused on the tour for her Grammy-winning album. It debuted in 2,539 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as 94 international territories, where it earned $6.4 million from 2,621 theaters.
“On behalf of AMC Theatres Distribution and the entire theatrical industry, we thank Beyoncé for bringing this incredible film directly to her fans,” said Elizabeth Frank, AMC Theatres executive vice president of worldwide programming, in a statement. “To see it resonate with fans and with film critics on a weekend that many in the industry typically neglect is a testament to her immense talent, not just as a performer, but as a producer and director.”
Though Renaissance did not come close to matching the $92.8 million debut of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in October, it’s still a very good start for a concert film. No one expected Renaissance to match The Eras Tour, which is wrapping up its theatrical run soon with over $250 million globally. Prior to Swift, the biggest concert film debuts (titles held by Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber for their 2008 and 2011 films) had not surpassed the unadjusted sum of $32 million.
The 39-city, 56-show Renaissance tour, which kicked off in Stockholm, Sweden in May and ended in Kansas City, Missouri in the fall, made over $500 million and attracted over 2.7 million concertgoers. Swift’s ongoing Eras Tour, with 151 dates, is expected to gross some $1.4 billion.
Both Beyoncé and Swift chose to partner with AMC Theatres to distribute their films, as opposed to a traditional studio. Both superstars have been supportive of one another, making splashy appearances at the other’s premieres. Both had previously released films on Netflix (Miss Americana and Homecoming). And both are reported to be receiving at least 50% of ticket sales.
Movie tickets to the show were more expensive than average, around $23.32 versus Swift’s $20.78, according to data firm EntTelligence.
Critics and audiences gave Renaissance glowing reviews — it’s sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and got a coveted A+ CinemaScore from opening weekend audiences who were polled. EntTelligence also estimates that the audience, around 900,000 strong, skewed a little older than Swift’s.
Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes fell to second place in its third weekend with an estimated $14.5 million. The prequel has now earned over $121 million domestically.
Godzilla Minus One is expected to take third place on the North American charts. The well-reviewed Japanses blockbuster distributed by Toho International cost only $15 million to produce and has already earned $23 million in Japan. Toho’s 33rd Godzilla film is set in the aftermath of World War II, stars Ryunosuke Kamiki and was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Trolls Band Together landed in fourth place in its third weekend with $7.6 million, bringing its domestic total to $74.8 million.
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Who will win the 2023 SEC championship? Football fans will find out when the undefeated Georgia Bulldogs take on the No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday (Dec. 2).
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The highly anticipated game will go down at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (get tickets here and here).
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How to Watch Georgia Bulldogs vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: Time & Channel
The Georgia vs. Alabama game will broadcast live on CBS at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday. If you don’t have cable or an antenna like this one from Amazon, you can stream the game on Paramount+, DirecTV or Fubo.
Subscribe to Paramount+ with Showtime and you’ll get live access to CBS, for $3.99/month for three months. The streaming plan is usually priced at $11.99/month but the streaming deal saves you 67% off the regular price. The limited offer ends on Dec. 3
Besides live sports, Paramount+ features exclusive shows and movies such as Good Burger 2, Lawmen Bass Reeves, Frasier, Special Forces: Lioness, South Park: Joining the Panderverse, 1883 and Ink Master.
Looking for another way to stream live television for less than the cost of cable? Watch live sports and more with Fubo TV.
Streaming plans start at $54.99/month (reg. $74.99/month) after a free trial for seven days. The cheapest plan, Fubo Pro, comes with 185 channels including ABC, CBS, Fox, NBS, ESPN, FX, FS1 and NFL Network.
DirectTV Stream offers 75+ channels for $69.98 for two months when you get the Entertainment package and DirecTV Sports Pack (NFL Red Zone, NFL Network, SEC Network, CBS Sports Network, Big Network and more).
ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, NBC, ABC, CBS, FX, HGTV, and Univision are included in the streaming plan along with unlimited DVR.
You can also stream on unlimited devices in your home and enjoy premium channels such as Max, Showtime, Starz and MGM+ for free for three months. If you need to access streaming platforms from outside of the U.S., use ExpressVPN.
Sling TV is another cost-effective way for football lovers to watch live television. From sports to movies and must-watch TV shows. The streamer slashed its price to just $20 for the first month. Join here.
Billy Porter has always blazed his own trail in Hollywood. And now, the music world is finally catching up. In a new interview with Billboard News‘ Tetris Kelly, the actor/musician talks about his latest album, last month’s Black Mona Lisa, and why now was the time to release his most ambitious music project yet. “The […]
Kelly Clarkson took the Eagles‘ classic “Desperado” to new heights on Friday’s (Dec. 1) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. For her daily Kellyoke cover, Clarkson chose the title track from the band’s 1973 album, taking some creative liberties with the well-known melody and hitting some power notes much loftier than Don Henley’s original vocal. […]
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‘Tis the season for a retro reunion! Loni Anderson, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray, Donna Mills and Nicollette Sheridan star in Ladies of the ‘80s: A Divas Christmas premiering Saturday (Dec. 2) on Lieftime.
The Lifetime Original Movie follows a group of fictitious soap opera legends as they reunite for the final Christmas episode of a beloved daytime soap. But things go off the rails when “old rivalries resurface that threaten to tear the whole production apart.”
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Ultimately, the ladies put their diva differences aside for the good of the show — and to play matchmaker between old college friends.
Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas is executive produced by Larry A. Thompson and directed by Christie Will Wolf. James Berg and Stan Zimmerman penned the script; Robert G. Endara II and Ed Polgardy are producers.
Read on for more details on how to watch the Lifetime movie on Sling TV.
Holiday Binge: How to Watch Lifetime & More on Sling TV
The holidays are a great time to binge Christmas movies and more — no cable needed! Watch Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas and other must-see holiday entertainment on Sling TV.
Right now, Sling TV is offering 50% off for your first month. That means you can join Sling for as low as $20 (reg. $40). Stream your favorite entertainment with Sling Blue or Sling Orange starting at $20 for a limited time. Or, get Sling Orange + Blue for just $27.50 (reg. $55) for the first month.
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Lifetime’s Ladies of the ’80s premieres at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Saturday. The film kicks off a month of new Christmas movies, which includes Mistletoe Match (Dec. 3), A Cowboy Christmas Romance (Dec. 9), and Yes Chef! Christmas (Dec. 10).
Sign up for Sling Blue or Sling Orange to watch your favorite live channels, cozy holiday movies, holiday classics and new holiday favorites for half off for the first month. Sling offers a variety of channels including Lifetime, AMC, Bravo, USA, E!, Hallmark, TLC and more.
Some of the Lifetime movies available on Sling TV include A Fiance for Christmas, A Welcome Home Christmas, Dear Christmas, Steppin’ Into the Holidays, The Flight Before Christmas and The Holiday Dating Guide.
Love Hallmark? With Sling, you can enjoy a number of Hallmark programs including Color My World with Love, The Vows We Keep, Unexpected Grace, Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths, When Calls the Heart, A Happy & Friends Yule Log, A Holiday in Harlem, A Rose for Christmas, Christmas in Rome, Debbie Macomber’s Mr. Miracle, Finding Father Christmas, Hallmark Drama’s Christmas Cookie Matchup, Lucky Christmas, The Holiday Stocking, Flipping for Christmas, and Welcome to Valentine.
From now until Christmas Day, visit AMC on-demand to watch movies and more on Sling TV. The lineup includes A Boy Named Christmas, The First Christmas Snow, The Holiday, The Heart of Christmas, Jack Frost, A Christmas Story 2, Annie, The American President, Love Actually, Sleepless in Seattle, and You’ve Got Mail.
Watch the trailer for Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas below.
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On Monday, Anderson .Paak is set to make a big splash on Baby Shark‘s Big Show, appearing on the Nickelodeon kids‘ show as “Anderswim .Shaark” — and Billboard has your first look below. In the exclusive clip, Baby Shark and his friends are jamming out with the mysterious new shark — with .Paak behind the […]
With the holiday season in full effect, why not give yourself some much needed cheer with new songs from your favorite queer artists? Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
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From Kaytranada’s surprising new singles to Dove Cameron’s long-awaited debut album, check out just a few of our favorite new releases from this week here:
KAYTRANADA feat. Rochelle Jordan & Channel Tres, “Lover/Friend” & “Stuntin”
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Leave it to Kaytranada to give us a breath of fresh air right before 2023 comes to a close. On his pair of new singles “Lover/Friend” and “Stuntin,” the taste-making producer/DJ continues his hot streak of creating airy, grooving house jams to keep your party going. Throughout “Lover/Friend,” Kay and Rochelle Jones enrapture their audience with a scintillating melody, while “Stuntin” sees him team up with Channel Tres for a perfectly in-the-pocket jam session.
Dove Cameron, Alchemical: Volume 1
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Taking one thing and transmuting it into something brand new is virtually impossible — but as Dove Cameron proves on Alchemical: Volume 1, it’s a worthy endeavor. With her debut album, the fast-rising alt-pop singer adds trauma, heartbreak, pain and self-doubt into a bubbling cauldron of brooding melodies and top-shelf songwriting, mixing them together until they morph into A+ pop songs rife with life lessons and self-actualization. Alchemical isn’t quite magic, but with Cameron at the helm, it sure feels like it.
Holly Humberstone feat. MUNA, “Into Your Room”
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Did you really like Holly Humberstone’s “Into Your Room” but just wished it had a touch more flair? Enter MUNA. On the band’s remixed version of Humberstone’s already-excellent single, the sounds slightly shift to an electro-pop groove, as the trio jump into the second verse to add their own interpretation of the track’s hopeless romantic aesthetic. It’s a match made in heaven, and one you ought to hear ASAP.
carpetgarden, “Cheerleader”
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Gimme a Y! Gimme an E! Gimme an S! What’s that spell? YES. With their latest release, rising indie rock singer Carpetgarden is ready to take on the role of the titular cheerleader in this fuzzy new jam. Throughout the punk-adjacent, angst-fueled new jam, Carpetgarden takes on a voyeuristic point of view when looking at the “popular girls” of the world, wishing that they could know what it feels like to have that kind of power — and with more music to come, it’s a near-certainty that they’ll get to feel that mass adoration soon enough.
RAEGAN, “Coins”
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Looking for a quick confidence boost as you head into the weekend? Rising alt-pop artist Raegan has got you covered. On “Coins,” the singer-songwriter celebrates the pay off to a long-fought journey. Instead of wallowing in the could’ve-been, Raegan instead focuses on the here and now, counting her dollars and reaping the benefits of her hard work. Add in a slick beat and grinding bass line, and you’ll feel that infectious energy start to pay you in dividends.
Check out all of our picks in Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist below: