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While Jason Mraz continued his dominance on Tuesday night’s (Nov. 7) music video-themed episode of Dancing With the Stars, at the end of two hours of performances, it was YouTube star and actress Lele Pons who was sent shuffling off the stage. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and […]
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It’s official: Bruno Mars is joining forces with Fender to release his first-ever signature guitar.
Launched on Tuesday (Nov. 7), the Limited Edition Bruno Mars Stratocaster pays homage to Mars’ electrifying career with subtle design notes blending vintage and modern.
“I don’t think of myself as a guitar player. I’m more of a frustrated songwriter. Every song is like a puzzle you have to solve, and a good guitar can bring something out of you that can help take you to the finish line. That’s what I wanted from this guitar,” Mars said in a statement of designing the Fender guitar. “It was also important to have a workhorse that I could depend on for performing live and writing in the studio, whether it be rhythm or lead.”
Offered in a brand-new caramel colorway, the limited-edition guitar retails for $2,999.99. It features a sleek, Mars Mocha Heirloom Nitrocellulose lacquer finish, Heirloom Aged Gold Hardware, a 9.5-12-inch compound-radius maple fingerboard with stainless-steel frets, custom-voice pickups, 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo and Deluxe Locking Tuners for “enhanced tuning stability.”
The guitar’s leopard print strap is a nod to Jimi Hendrix and Prince, two of Mars’ guitar heroes.
“We wanted to fashion a guitar that shows Fender’s respect for the artists marking today’s musical hall of fame, as well as displays Bruno Mars’s supernova qualities,” said Justin Norvell, EVP of Product at FMIC. “Bruno has been a tried and true Fender player since the early days of his career and we’re thrilled to include his signature among our roster. Between the all-new finish to the custom-voiced pickups, we’re confident this will be one of our largest signature launches to date.”
With his own Fender guitar, Mars joins fellow recording artists who have been honored with signature guitars including Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Juanes, H.E.R. and Steve Lacy.
The Limited Edition Bruno Mars Fender Stratocaster is available at Fender.com.
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Tyler, the Creator‘s Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival is back! The rapper’s music festival is coming Saturday (Nov. 11) to Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. This time around, it won’t just be people with tickets who can see the headliners; Amazon is making sure anyone can watch a livestream of the music festival.
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For those who couldn’t snag travel deals to see it in-person, don’t worry, you’ve got some streaming options. Prime Video has you covered with a livestream of both days that will occur Saturday (Nov. 11) and Sunday (Nov. 12) at 6 p.m. ET.
This year, the event has a new slew of headliners (including Tyler, the Creator). You’ll also be able to see SZA, Ice Spice, PinkPantheress, The Hillbillies, Rex Orange County, Dominic Fike, Lil Yatchy, Willow and more. Click here to see the full lineup and schedule.
How to Livestream Camp Flog Gnaw Online for Free
Rather than scroll on social media to find a shaky live feed of the music festival, Prime Video is livestreaming the event on both days at 6 p.m. ET. You’ll need a Prime membership in order to view the livestream. Already a member? Just click the button below or find it in the Prime Video library to watch Camp Flog Gnaw for free.
Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon has a 30-day free trial that’ll give you access to the entire Prime Video library in addition to member exclusive benefits like free one-day shipping, grocery delivery, exclusive Prime-only deals, Prime Day, Prime Premiere, Amazon Music and more. Click here or the button below to start your free trial. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular membership price of $14.99/month or $139/year.
If you’re a student you can take advantage of the student membership, which comes with a 6-month free trial and 50% off the subscription price. For those a part of a qualifying government program, you can take advantage of the EBT/Medicaid membership, which is half-off and comes with a 30-day free tiral.
You’ll also be able to watch more exclusive and original content besides the music festival including Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Swarm, The Power, Harlem, Invincible, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Fleabag, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Wheel of Time and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
You can also rent and buy movies and TV shows on Prime Video as well as add Prime Channels such as Paramount+, Max+, MGM+ and Showtime.
Want to see it live? Passes are sold-out on the official website, but you may still be able to get a pass through resale sites such as StubHub, VividSeats and Seat Geek (use code BILLBOARD10 to get $10 off purchases of $250+. Offer valid on first purchases only).
For John Legend, highlighting music in high school education is a no brainer.
“I think during this era, particularly within the last 20 years when testing and test scores have been so important for so many schools — I understand that, but I think what people don’t realize is that when you take the arts away, it takes away an important aspect of education,” the EGOT member tells Billboard. “It takes some of the humanity out of education.”
That’s why he was particularly moved by the student at Hill-Freedman World Academy in Philadelphia, who take part in a unique songwriting collaboration as part of their curriculum. For the assignment, the 10th graders work with local musicians to create a complete album of powerful original songs that capture both the challenging times they’re living in and the joy that music brings. Joining the Hill-Freedman World Academy High School students in their creative pursuit are award-winning musical talents Kristal Oliver, Andrew Lipke and Bethlehem Roberson, along with program director and music technology teacher Ezechial Thurman.
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Inspired by their story, Legend teamed up with his longtime friend and producing partner Mike Jackson and his old college a capella groupmate Ty Stiklorius to executive produce Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School as part of their production company, Get Lifted Co. The Amy Schatz-directed documentary explores the creative process of the songwriting collaboration at Hill-Freedman World Academy and how healing music can be for any generation.
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Telling a Philadelphia-centric story was also important to the trio, as Jackson and Stiklorius both grew up in the City of Brotherly Love, and Jackson hails Legend as one of the city’s “adopted sons,” despite being an Ohio native. “When you meet people from Philadelphia, we do have a sense of pride of where we’re from, the history of our city being the first capital of this country and the music with The Roots and Jill Scott, Gamble and Huff — there’s just such a rich tradition within the confines of the city of Philadelphia artistically,” Jackson adds. “So, for folks like myself and Ty and John, who make a living in the arts, we find it really encouraging to see Philadelphia continue to build and grow and nurture young artists.”
Stiklorius chimes in, “My love for the arts was nurtured in Philadelphia’s embrace, and I carry that love in everything I do, channeling it into fostering new talent and stories that resonate with the heartbeat of my hometown.”
What stood out most to the trio throughout the process of the film is how connected the students were, despite having just returned to school from the isolation of quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m an old dude,” Jackson jokes. “I know how [COVID-19] affected my friends, my peer group, people’s families and jobs and the stresses of that, but I was disconnected from teenagers.”
He continues, “To see how the pandemic affected them and how resilient they were coming out of it and how committed they were to one another, and how they allow themselves to be vulnerable in this process — to me, it was a surprise, but an exciting one because they really came together like a fellowship of young minds and creativity working together for a common goal. That was a big, happy surprise for me.”
Stiklorius agrees. “Their seamless fusion of technological prowess with a deep commitment to social issues was inspiring,” she says. “Their digital nativity did not come at the cost of disconnecting from the tangible world; rather, it empowered their creativity and informed their activism. This blend of vulnerability and innovation with a conscience was not just surprising but also a beacon of hope for the future of the arts and activism.”
“I love that we captured that on film,” Legend adds. “Some of these kids weren’t going into this as musicians. This is a required class for that school, but everybody has a story. You see in this film how important it is for people to tap into their story and be able to talk about it and create based on it, and how important it is for people to work together on a group project, to collaborate on something and have a goal that they’re working toward. It’s also showing how important it is for people to come out of their shell in ways that they may not be able to in other academic settings.”
With that sense of creativity, collaboration and emotional vulnerability growing throughout the film, Legend, Stiklorius and Jackson hope that Stand Up & Shout will open up viewer’s eyes to the importance of arts in education. “You see all these moments when music and arts do something that math and science can’t do to bring out a student’s personality, their leadership ability, their connection to other human beings,” Legend shared. “All these things are uniquely addressed by music education and by arts education. I’m so glad that this school invested in that. It just makes it clear that every school should invest in that, no matter if they’re a school focused on STEM. Bring back that A and make it STEAM!”
“I also just wish I could have made an album in high school,” Legend adds with a laugh. “I would have loved that.”
Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School will air on Tuesday (Nov. 7) at 9 p.m. ET. on HBO. The film will also be available to stream on Max.
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Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie got tail-waggingly good reviews when dropped in theaters on Sept. 29 and now you can relive each adventure-filled moment at home. The sequel to the 2021 Paw Patrol movie was released onto video on demand on Oct. 31 to rent or buy the movie through available streaming options.
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Grab your Paw Patrol toys and get ready as the second film sees the pack of heroes gain superpowers after a meteor crashes into Adventure City. The gang of pups test out their new skills and powers, but things take a turn for the worse when their nemesis Humdinger a mad scientist steal their superpowers and turn into supervillains. Now, the team must work together to stop the villains from destroying the city and people they love.
You can expect another star-studded cast with celebs including Kim Kardashian, Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Bell, Serena Williams, Chris Rock, James Marsden, Lil Rel Howery, Brice Gonzalez, Mckenna Grace and Christian Convery voicing the popular characters.
How to Watch Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Right now, you can buy the movie on Prime Video to rent for $19.99 or own for $24.99. You don’t need a Prime membership to order and watch the movie either, just head to Prime Video page and purchase the movie or click the button below.
The film is also expected to drop on Paramount+ after the typical 45-day theatrical window wait period. Subscribers to Paramount+ will then be able to watch the movie for no additional cost.
Looking for more ways to watch the film? If you have Apple TV+ you can also purchase the movie through the app or click here.
How to Watch Paw Patrol: The Movie & Episodes of Paw Patrol
The first movie along with episodes of the hit animated children’s series is a Nickelodeon original. You can view episodes and the movie on Paramount+ — the official streamer for Nickelodeon. If you’re already subscribed, just log into your account and you’ll be able to start watching for no additional cost.
Don’t have a subscription? Paramount+ offers a 7-day free trial for new users who sign up, which means you’ll be able to watch the first movie and episodes of the TV series for free. Once your free trial is up, you’ll be charged the subscription price based on the plan you choose.
The streamer has two plans to choose from: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ with Showtime. The Essential plan is the ad-supported option for $5.99/month and includes thousands of episodes, movies and exclusives. You’ll also have access to 24/7 live CBS news, NFL on CBS and UEFA Champions League. The Paramount+ with Showtime plan includes everything in the Essential plan as well as no ads, Showtime originals, movies and sports, live college football and CBS TV and the ability to download programs offline to watch on your smart device later on.
Content you can look forward to watching include Family Legacy, I Wanna Rock, Hip Hop My House, Behind The Music, Yellowstone, Fatal Attraction, Rabbit Hole, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, 1923, iCarly, The Good Fight, Mayor of Kingstown, Seal Team, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Why Women Kill and Before I Forget. With Showtime, you can stream original shows and movies such as Yellowjackets, The 12th Victim, Dexter, Dexter: New Blood, George & Tammy, Homeland, Ziwe, Penny Dreadful, Buried and more.
Looking for more savings? Paramount+ is also available as a premium channel on Prime Video.
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Green Day is ready to take you on a “Holiday” next summer, as the band announced a massive stadium tour across North America, Europe and the U.K. Mark your calendars, as the presale will occur through Ticketmaster on Wednesday (Nov. 8) at 10 a.m. local time in North America and 9:30 a.m. GMT/10:30 a.m. CET for the EU/U.K. tour dates. General sale tickets will go live on Friday (Nov. 10) at 10 a.m. local time.
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The Saviors Tour will begin its North American leg on July 29, 2024, in Washington, D.C., then hit cities including Toronto, Montreal, Queens, Boston, Philadelphia, Hershey, Chicago and more until the final show on Sept. 28 in San Diego.
“It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for … taking The Saviors Tour on the road all summer long next year to celebrate 30 years of ‘Dookie,’ 20 years of ‘American Idiot’ + our new album ‘Saviors’!!!” the band captioned its Instagram post announcing the tour. “Swipe for dates.”
You’ll need a special code to gain access to the presale, which you can get when you sign up for the band’s mailing list by Tuesday (Nov. 7). If you get an early access code, you’ll receive it through the email you signed up with.
In case you miss out on the presale and general onsale, you’ll potentially have additional ways to score cheap tickets through resale sites such as VividSeats, StubHub, Seat Geek, TicketNetwork and Game Time.
For an additional discount, you can get $10 off Seat Geek ticket purchases of $250-plus with the code BILLBOARD10. Offer is valid on first purchases only.
You can expect a setlist fusing new and old music, as the band also announced they’ll be performing songs from new album Savior, as well as from classics such as Dookie and American Idiot in celebration of both albums’ 30th and 20th anniversaries.
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Over the past three seasons the men of Please Don’t Destroy have capably picked up the digital short mantle left to them by the previous Saturday Night Live viral video trio The Lonely Island. That includes roping major stars into appearing in their bits, including 2021’s hilarious “Three Sad Virgins” sketch featuring then cast member Pete Davidson and that night’s musical guest, Taylor Swift.
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On Monday night (Nov. 6) the three — John Higgins, Martin Herlihy and Ben Marshall — visited The Tonight Show to talk about their breakout success on SNL, and, of course, reveal how they got the biggest pop star in the world to do a hilarious pop-in for their video. “We didn’t think that she would do it,” said Higgins, son of SNL writer/producer and Tonight Show announcer/sidekick Steve Higgins.
“[SNL writer] Dan Bulla, who wrote it with us, said, ‘We should have Taylor Swift do it’… and we were like, ‘yeah, obviously!’” So, they pitched it to her — including mentioning the name of the bit and how it would consist of her and Davidson roasting them — and she was immediately like, “‘Yes!’ and was like, ‘I get that about you guys,’” Higgins lamented.
In fact, Marshall said, Swift actually pitched even more jokes making fun of them and now, Higgins admitted, every time they walk down the street people yell out, “‘Hey, sad virgin!’” Which is a bummer, he said, because it’s not even true. “We’re not sad.”
In case you missed the original, in it Davidson pitches the trio on doing a video in which they are all pals who hang out. He then slow raps about his crazy tabloid fame and the cool and famous friends he has… except for those “three sad virgins.” The guys stop the shoot to ask if the parody song is actually about them, and after assuring them it’s just a joke, Davidson raps their names and some unflattering characteristics (not smart, breath smells like a fart) to their mortification.
After they ask for some changes, Davidson continues the humiliation, only agreeing to stop after they hit the song’s bridge. Cue Swift, who comes in to croon more cruel, but accurate, insults, including “Ben is like a sad Ron Weasley/ He looks like if Big Bird lost all his feathers/ And Martin has the charm and the sex appeal of a scarecrow/ John has a big-ass bowling ball head/ How does he stay upright with that big, fat melon?”
Swift is the leading finalist with nods in 20 categories at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. You can watch the BBMAs here, and via Billboard and the BBMA’s social media channels on Nov. 19.
Watch Please Don’t Destroy on The Tonight Show and check out the “Three Sad Virgins” sketch below.
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Aretha Franklin owned the title “Queen of Soul,” for good reason.
The Detroit native was electric, with power, substance, and the versality to sing anything from pop through to “Nessun Dorma,” famously stepping in for the late Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti at the 1998 Grammy Awards.
Franklin commanded respect. You don’t just go and cover one of her great R&B songs on national TV.
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Kaylee Shimizu didn’t get the memo. And she sure didn’t need it.
When the Knockouts kicked off Monday night (Nov. 6) on NBC’s The Voice, Shimizu did no harm to her chances of progressing all the way in the competition with an explosive performance of “Ain’t No Way,” lifted from Franklin’s Lady Soul album from 1968.
The Team Legend singer hit all her runs, high notes, low notes, the lot. She was so good, and so audacious, rival coach Niall Horan spent a good chunk of the performance belly-laughing.
Shimizu has been laughing through this 24th season.
Hailing from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, the teen scored a four-chair turn during the auditions with a cover of the Beatles’ “Golden Slumbers,” a minutes-long flex with elite high notes, control and all the good stuff that captures the attention.
“We’re just stunned right now. Your voice was just dazzling, it was so creative it was so musical,” remarked Legend, prior to recruiting the 17-year-old to his team. “You know you could win The Voice, right,” he added. “You have so much confidence delivering these impossible notes.”
He’s not wrong.
Shimizu went up against Team Legend singers Caleb Sasser and Mara Justine, both of whom earned perfect four-chair turns during the auditions phase. She shone under those bright, Knockout lights.
“There’s a lot of richness and warmth and body to your voice,” Legend remarked. “It’s just supernatural that it comes out of your body at the same time. That you’re hitting those high notes…it’s actually insane.”
The Voice airs Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC and streams the following day on Peacock.
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Trend alert! Olivia Rodrigo is feeling the fall vibes in a stylish, brown leather trench.
The “Vampire” singer was spotted in New York on Friday (Nov. 3) wearing a double-breasted leather trench from Coach, which she paired with black pants and a white shirt.
The $1,800 lamb leather coat features slip pockets, buttons down the front and an adjustable belt. The coat is available at Coach.com in sizes XS-XL.
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Rodrigo has worn other Coach looks recently, including a lavender mini dress from the Spring 2024 collection that she rocked while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Oct. 24.
The “Vampire” singer also sported Coach Silver Leather Loafers ($225) during an appearance at the Grammy museum last month. And she apparently loves a long coat (who doesn’t?) because she was spotted wearing a Reformation houndstooth trench coat ($398) on Monday (Nov. 6).
The 20-year-old singer jetted to New York for the 2023 Rock Hall of Fame last Friday. She performed with Sheryl Crow during the ceremony.
And she’s not the only celebrity loving the long leather coat look. Hailey Bieber, Lori Harvey, Anna Wintour, Emily Ratajkowski and Billie Eilish’s brother Finneas have hopped on the leather trench coat trend.
The Coach leather coat is almost out of stock online, but we added a few alternative options below.
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This faux leather, Rebecca Minkoff trench looks similar to the Coach jacket for a fraction of the price. The coat is on sale for $113 at Saks Fifth Avenue (available in mahogany, navy and black).
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A faux leather coat looks and feels “so expensive” according to customer reviews. The Bardot Faux Leather trench snagged 4.6 out of 5-stars on the Revolve website. Get it in chocolate or black (sizes XS-XL).
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This Alice & Olivia coat from Neiman Marcus is less than half the price of the Coach trench and just as sleek. The belted, double-breasted coat is made from soft, vegan leather and features slanted side pockets with a storm flap in the back. Save up to $650 off at NeIman Marcus with code: NOVSAVE.