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Myrtle Beach Bowl is back for another exciting match-up! This will mark the fourth edition of the NCAA bowl game (first launching in 2020) and will feature Georgia Southern vs. Ohio. The game will kick off on Saturday (Dec. 16) at 11 a.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+.
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The 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl will take place live at the Brooks Stadium on Coastal Carolina University’s campus in Conway, SC. For those of you able to score some travel deals to watch the game in person, you can still find tickets to the postseason college game through the Bowl’s sponsor TicketSmarter from $39+. If they’re sold out, you may still be able to score tickets through Ticketmaster, GameTime, StubHub, Vivid Seats and Seat Geek (score $10 off your first Seat Geek purchase of $250+ with the code BILLBOARD10).
If you can’t make it to watch the game live this year, you can livestream it through ESPN or ESPN+. Keep reading to learn the streaming options available below.
How to Watch Myrtle Beach Bowl: Georgia Southern vs. Ohio
The 2023 Myrtle Beach Bowl will see Georgia Southern vs. Ohio face off at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (Dec. 16). Cable users can tune in to ESPN to watch the game live — just check with your cable provider’s channel guide to find the exact channel. If you don’t have cable, you might be able to watch the game through an HD antenna like this one here from Amazon.
You can also watch the game through ESPN+ as well as more sporting content. While the streaming platform doesn’t offer a free trial, it is one of the more affordable options on the market with plans starting at $10.99/month or you can save over 15% off with an annual plan for $109.99/year. Click here or the button below to get ESPN+.
A membership won’t just give you access to the Georgia South vs. Ohio game, you’ll also be able to watch all the content within ESPN+ such as live games in other sports, exclusive on-demand videos, content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider. Plus, ESPN+ has original shows to stream on-demand like game recaps and analyses hosted by Peyton Manning, a shorter version of NFL Primetime and full replays of historic NFL games.
If you want to save money and expand your content offerings, you can bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+ to triple the amount of programs you can watch. Plus, if you bundle with Hulu + Live TV, you’ll get access to the ESPN channel, Hulu library and more. Hulu and Hulu + Live TV also both come with 30 day free trials.
Another way to save money is to take advantage of free trials and promos through live TV streamers including FuboTV, SlingTV and DirecTV Stream, which all come with up to seven day free trials and the ESPN channel.
Paula Abdul straight up gets stumped by a puzzle on the Wednesday (Dec. 13) episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, and Billboard has an exclusive look at the moment. “It’s the last word and I’m having …” the singer-dancer declares, frustrated as she attempts to figure out the last word in the “Before and After” […]
Festive music and movies are two sides of the same Christmas coin — both are absolutely crucial to fully celebrating the holiday season each year. Some musicians have tried out both mediums, with credits on both X-mas songs and films. Sometimes, stars will appear as themselves, while others test out their acting chops as fictional […]
The Voice has whittled down the competition to its last five contestants of season 24 during its Tuesday night (Dec. 12) episode. Lila Forde (Team Legend), Huntley (Team Niall), Ruby Leigh (Team Reba), Mara Justine (Team Niall) and Jacquie Roar (Team Reba) will be continuing in the competition, the show revealed Tuesday. Monday night’s semifinals […]
For Kate McKinnon, it’s a Christmas miracle to be hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend. The comedian and SNL veteran appears in a new promo released on Wednesday (Dec. 13), standing in front of the iconic Christmas tree in New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza. “I know you’re probably feeling a lot of Christmas wishes right […]
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” for country fans as CMA Country Christmas returns for its 14th annual show. Artists and bands from Lainey Wilson to The War & Treaty will perform popular holiday tunes to get you in the holiday spirit.
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Mark your calendar for Thursday (Dec. 14) at 8 p.m. ET if you want to catch the livestream of the program on ABC. Don’t have cable? There are a few streaming options for you to choose from including Disney+ and Hulu.
Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood will not only perform, but take on the role of co-hosts to keep the night going. Whether you’re a country music fan or are looking to hear live performances of songs like “O Holy Night,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and more, then you won’t want to miss tuning into the special.
Keep reading to learn how to watch the 2023 edition.
How to Watch CMA Country Christmas 2023
CMA Country Christmas will premiere on Thursday (Dec. 14) at 8 p.m ET on ABC and the next day on Disney+ and Hulu. If you have cable, you can watch CMA Country Christmas on TV through your local ABC affiliate. Make sure to check your local cable’s channel guide for the exact channel. Don’t have cable? You may be able to catch the livestream of the special through an HD antenna like this one here from Amazon.
For those without cable, ABC can be streamed online via ABC.com. Signing up for free trials of fuboTV, SlingTV or DirecTV Streamwill give you access to ABC. You’ll be able to watch CMA Country Christmas live on TV or stream CMA Country Christmas from your laptop, tablet or smartphonephone.
Fans can also watch CMA Country Christmas online via a Hulu + Live TV. Don’t want to sign-up for Hulu? The streaming service is currently offering a 30-day free trial, which you can use to watch CMA Country Christmas online free.
More Ways to Stream CMA Country Christmas 2023
If you have Hulu or Disney+, both streaming platforms will have the holiday special available to watch online the next day. Just log into your account and you’ll be able to find it under new releases.
For anyone not subscriber to either streamer, Hulu offers the most affordable plan with a 30-day free trial, which means you can watch the program and more for free. After the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular membership fee based on the plan you choose. Click here or the button below to start your free trial.
While Disney+ doesn’t offer a free trial, it’s one of the more affordable streamers with plans starting at $7.99/month. For even more savings, you can also bundle Disney+ with Hulu and ESPN+, which will triple your program offerings and if you want live TV channels as well, then you can bundle it with Hulu + Live TV for even more content. Click here or the button below to get Disney+.
Who is Performing at 2023 CMA Country Christmas?
The performers set for 2023 CMA Country Christmas are:
Jordan DavisAmy GrantLady AAshley McBrydeJon PardiLindsey SterlingThe War & TreatyZach WilliamsLainey WilsonTrisha Yearwood
Check below for a sneak peek of CMA Country Christmas.
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With 2023 drawing to a close, artists are already looking ahead to what’s on the horizon in 2024. But for this year’s edition of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest, a couple headlining stars want to make sure we properly bid 2023 adieu. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest […]
As The Color Purple draws nearer, the film’s star-studded cast and production team are hitting the media circuit to promote their forthcoming movie musical. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Oprah — who serves alongside Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones as one of the film’s producers — recounted the process of bringing the films to life, including some pressure to cast a star on the level of Beyoncé or Rihanna.
“To be completely honest about it, if you were doing this film for $30 or $40 million, the interest in the cast would be very different. Once the film moved to $90 to $100 million, then everybody wants us to bring Beyoncé,” Oprah said. “‘Can you get Beyoncé or can you get Rihanna?’ So we’re sitting in a room saying, ‘Listen, we love Beyoncé. We love Rihanna, but there are other actors who can do this job.’”
Of course, both Beyoncé (Dreamgirls, Obsessed, Austin Powers in Goldmember) and Rihanna (Ocean’s 8, Battleship, Home) have made plenty of crossovers into the film world, but The Color Purple cast came together without the two music titans. The Blitz Bazawule-helmed picture is led by 2024 Golden Globes nominee Fantasia Barrino, with fellow nominee Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Ciara, H.E.R. and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi rounding out the ensemble.
While Rihanna has been busy with partner A$AP Rocky and their new bundle of joy, Riot Rose, Beyoncé has been dominating theaters on her own. The “Break My Soul” singer recently topped the domestic box office with Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, a documentary concert film that chronicles the creation and execution of Queen Bey’s Billboard 200-topping Renaissance album and its record-breaking world tour.
Clearly, the powers that be were aware that landing Queen Bey would be a tall ask. “I do remember conversations about, ‘Y’all, Beyoncé is going to be busy this year.’ It wasn’t even a negotiation, because you’re not getting Beyoncé,’” Oprah quipped.
The Color Purple is the film adaptation of the 2005 Tony Award-winning stage musical of the same name, which is, in turn, based on the 1982 Alice Walker novel and its accompanying 1985 Oscar-nominated film. On Dec. 15, The Color Purple (Music From and Inspired By) will hit DSPs, featuring original songs from Usher, Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Coco Jones, Mary Mary, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, Black Thought, Jorja Smith and more.
A star-studded assembly of performers has been added to help Nashville count down the minutes to 2024 on New Year’s Eve in the music-spotlighting way that only Nashville provide, as part of the CBS special New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. Trace Adkins, Grace Bowers, Kane Brown, Jackson Dean, HARDY, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, […]
After making waves in 2022 with a cameo-filled album and award-winning staging, DRAG: The Musical is ready to run full steam ahead — wearing a pair of stilettos, mind you — into 2024. On Wednesday (Dec. 13), it was revealed that the show — which was co-written by RuPaul’s Drag Race alumna Alaska — would […]