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08 Nov 2023

Watch Ariana Madix Channel Britney Spears in ‘I’m a Slave 4 U’ Routine on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Given that Britney Spears is one of the most important music video artists in contemporary pop music, it’s no surprise that the “Till the World Ends” singer served as the chief inspiration for Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov’s performance on Dancing With the Stars‘ Music Video Night on Tuesday (Nov. 7).

Donning a costume fashioned after Spears’ “I’m a Slave 4 U” music video outfit — damp blonde tresses, a dark green mini skirt and a skin-baring pink top with midriff cutouts — the Vanderpump Rules star and her pro dancing partner brought the house down with their cha-cha-cha. The pair’s number even lifted pieces of choreography from Spears’ beloved dance break in the music video.

Madix and Pashkov earned a 37/40 — including a perfect 10 from guest judge Paula Abdul — the highest score of the night, which helped them escape elimination and return for week eight of the ballroom dance reality competition series. In addition to “I’m a Slave 4 U,” Madix and Pashkov also performed a freestyle routine to Backstreet Boys’ “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)” alongside Alyson Hannigan and pro Sasha Farber, Barry Williams and pro Peta Murgatroyd, and Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach. The four couples earned a 37/40 for their joint efforts, bringing Madix and Pashkov’s overall score to 74/80, tying them with Xochitl Gomez and pro Val Chmerkovskiy for the night’s highest total. This marks the second time Madix and Pashkov have tied for the week’s highest score this season.

Back in 2002, Spears earned three nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards for the “I’m a Slave 4 U” clip, including best female video, best dance video and best choreography. Nine years later, the pop icon would become the third woman to receive the show’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. “I’m a Slave 4 U” peaked at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100.

While backstage in October, Madix told Billboard’s Tetris Kelly that she was hoping for a Britney Spears themed DWTS night because “I’m a Slave 4 U” is her favorite song and she already knows the choreography.

While her scores are impressive, Madix was reminded that points are only half the battle when it comes to remaining on Dancing with the Stars. On Tuesday night’s episode, Venezuelan internet personality and singer Lele Pons was eliminated from the competition despite earning a 33/40 for her individual routine, far from the night’s lowest score. (Harry Jowsey and pro partner Rylee Arnold earned a combined total of 64 for the lowest of the evening.)

Watch Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov deliver their best Britney Spears tribute above.

08 Nov 2023

Lele Pons Bounced From ‘Dancing With the Stars’ on Music Video-Themed Night

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.

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Despite a crowd-pleasing, hip-swiveling salsa to Shakira’s “Whenever, Wherever” that scored a 33 out of 40, Pons and partner Brandon Armstrong ended up in the bottom three alongside Brady Bunch star Barry Williams and partner Peta Murgatroyd and former Bachelorette contestant Charity Lawson and dancer Artem Chigvintsev.

With a judging panel enhanced by guest adjudicator and choreographer/singer Paula Abdul, the episode spotlighted tributes to Britney Spears’ “Slave 4 U” and *NSYNC’s “It’s Gonna Be Me,” with the hoofers scored on both their routines and how closely they paid homage to the original visuals. Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber also scored a 33/40 for their quicksetp to Christina Aguilera’s “Candyman,” Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy got a 34/40 for their jazz routine to Gwen Stefani’s “Hollaback Girl,” while Ariana Madix and Pasha Pashkov put up a 37/40 for their cha cha to Spears’ “Slave.”

Lawson and Chigvintsev could only muster a 32/40 for their jazz routine to Janet Jackson’s “All For You,” with Mraz and Daniella Karagach scoring a 35/40 for their jazz dance to a-ha’s “Take On Me,” Williams and Murgatroyd putting up a 28/40 for a quickstep to Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing,” while Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold brought up the rear with a 24/40 a jazz routine to the 2000 *NSYNC hit.

In the end, though, it was Pons’ time to fly. “I am so grateful for everything. You’re the best… everybody here’s the best. I love them,” Pons said after her elimination. Dancing with the Stars is live Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+, and is available for streaming on Hulu.

Check out Pons’ performance below.


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07 Nov 2023

Bruno Mars Teams With Fender to Release His Own Signature Guitar: Where to Buy the Limited-Edition Stratocaster

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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.

Shop the guitar below.

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07 Nov 2023

Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw Is Coming to Prime Video: How to Watch the Music Festival for Free

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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).

07 Nov 2023

John Legend, Ty Stiklorius & Mike Jackson Share How ‘Stand Up & Shout’ Doc Spotlights the Importance of Arts in Education

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.



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.

07 Nov 2023

‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’: How to Watch the New Film Online

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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.

Check below to watch the trailer for Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.

07 Nov 2023

Green Day’s The Saviors Tour Is Happening! Here’s Where to Get Tickets

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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.

07 Nov 2023

Solawave Is Offering Buy 1 Get 1 Free on Everything — Including the Face Wand Celebs Use

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We’ve entered fall season, which means its time to give our skin some extra love — or risk having a dry, flaky texture. While you could dish out hundreds of dollars on a slew of skincare products, Solawave is having a major early Black Friday sale — we’re talking buy one get one free. And it’s on everything including the pocket-sized face wand that celebrities such as Lil Nas X, Mandy Moore, Megan Fox, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge and Pedro Pascal have used.

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Solawave has disrupted the beauty industry with its multipurpose skincare devices that have garnered rave reviews from shoppers as well as beauty awards from publications including Women’s Health and Cosmopolitan. With the holidays quickly approaching, we’ve been on the lookout for the best Black Friday beauty deals, and this BOGO just may be the one.

There is no promo code required to redeem the deal — just add the desired product to your cart and you can get another product (of lesser or equal value) for free. It’s that easy! Plus, some of their bestselling devices are being discounted in addition to the BOGO, which means you’ll save even more money.

To make things easier, we’ve rounded up some of the best skincare devices, according to reviewers, below. Don’t wait too long, though, or you may get stuck with the dreaded “out of stock” message.

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4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand & Activating Serum Kit

$189

$201

6% off

Take advantage of this duo bundle that includes the 4-in-1 skincare wand as well as the brand’s Renew Complex serum. While the face wand works to depuff, lift, smooth and boost serums and creams, the Renew Complex will use its hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and blue tansy to help soothe skin and leave it with a more glowing appearance.

Plus, you’ll be able to add a skincare wand or another duo bundle to your cart for free!

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4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand with Red Light Therapy

Prefer just the wand? You can grab the face wand device on its own and enjoy its 4-in-1 benefits, as it combines red light therapy with a facial massage, galvanic current and therapeutic warmth.

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Bye Acne: 3-Minute Pimple Spot Treatment

$69

$99

30% off

This pimple spot treatment device is ready to clean up skin and remove acne-causing bacteria in as little as three minutes. It combines red and blue light therapy to target mild to moderate blemishes using its pre-programmed session.

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Wrinkle & Bacteria Clearing Light Therapy Mask

If you’re looking to splurge, then you won’t want to miss out on the brand’s light therapy mask and newest release. It comes with red light to help smooth, lift skin and leave a more glowing complexion, or blue lights to help reduce scarring and blemishes. The brand suggests using it for at least 10 minutes a day for the best results.

Act fast on it, though, as the brand just restocked it after it selling out quickly from its initial release.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Dyson Airwrap dupes, celeb-loved beauty products and stress relieving tools.

07 Nov 2023

Please Don’t Destroy Members Still Can’t Believe Taylor Swift Agreed to ‘Three Sad Virgins’ Bit Either

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.



07 Nov 2023

‘The Voice’: Kaylee Shimizu Stuns With Aretha Franklin Cover In the Knockouts

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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