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Chappell Roan is making her position as clear as possible, once and for all. In a new TikTok video posted Wednesday (Sept. 25), the “Good Luck, Babe” singer offered one final explanation for her stance on the upcoming presidential election.
In the clip, Roan says while she will be voting for Kamala Harris to become the next president of the United States, she will not endorse the vice president since she does not support some of her policies. “I’m voting for f–king Kamala,” she said in her video. “But I’m not settling for what has been offered, because that’s questionable.”
The new clip comes after a quote Roan gave to The Guardian went viral, in which she said that she didn’t “feel pressured” to endorse a candidate in the 2024 election because “there’s problems on both sides.” Many of the singer’s fans criticized her take, saying that former president Donald Trump and the Republican Party posed a much greater threat to the country than Harris or the Democrats.
While Roan addressed the lack of context in the quote in a TikTok posted on Tuesday evening (Sept. 24), she started her new video saying that she “woke up … to people skewing it even more” and made it abundantly clear why she would not endorse any candidate.
“Obviously, f–k the policies of the right — but also, f–k some of the policies on the left! That’s why I can’t endorse,” she said. “There is no way I can stand behind some of the left’s completely transphobic and completely genocidal views … F–k Trump, for f–king real, but f–k some of the s–t that has gone down in the Democratic Party that has failed people like me and you, and more so Palestine, and more so every marginalized community in the world.”
Roan also went on to explain that “endorsing and voting are not the same thing,” which is why she said that she would be casting her vote for Harris. “Actions speak louder than words,” she said. “Voting is all we have right now in this system, so I encourage it, yet again. Vote for who, in your mind, is the best option for what we have right now, because it’s all we can do. Yes, one’s obviously better than the other. But Jesus f–king Christ, I hope you don’t have to settle for what we have and put your name behind someone that you don’t fully, fully trust because of their blatant actions.”
Over the last few months, Roan has explained on multiple occasions that she does not support the Biden administration’s support and funding of Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza and the Palestinian people. During her set at Governors Ball in June, the singer said that she turned down an invite to perform at the White House for Pride Month because “we want liberty, freedom and justice for all.” In her cover story for Rolling Stone, she went on to explain that she originally planned to accept the invitation and read Palestinian poetry instead of performing as an act of protest.
Elsewhere in that interview, Roan also explained that she would be using her vote in 2024 to “protect people’s civil rights, especially the LGBTQ+ community,” while adding that she felt “lucky to be alive during an incredibly historical time period when a woman of color is a presidential nominee.”
For those hoping that the singer would even further explain her thinking on this issue, Roan made it clear in the caption of her TikTok video that this will be her last statement on the matter. “Im done talking about it. If you dont get what im saying from this, its a lost cause,” she wrote. “And im not forcing you to agree with me. This is my statement. Have a good day.”
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Singing with Lady Gaga on the set of Joker: Folie à Deux was no joke for Joaquin Phoenix.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly published Wednesday (Sept. 25), director Todd Phillips revealed that the film’s star actor was “sick every day” with nerves about pulling off his vocal numbers alongside one of the most renowned modern singers. The pressure was especially on, considering Phoenix had to dive into shooting the Joker sequel’s musical numbers as soon as nine days into production — but luckily, Gaga was able to help him through it.
“The truth is, they gave each other pointers,” Phillips told the publication. “He’d give her pointers about acting; she’s been in movies, but he’s Joaquin Phoenix. She gave him tips about music because she’s Lady Gaga. It’s what movies should be: a giant collaboration.”
The filmmaker also shared that the 13-time Grammy winner’s notes to Phoenix were “a little more specific” and along the lines of, “You’re not hitting the note there.” “There’s less room for interpretation [with singing],” Phillips added.
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Even so, Gaga has said before that she and Phoenix were aiming for less polished vocals to give their characters — Harley Quinn and Joker, respectively — more authenticity. “I’m a trained singer, right? So even my breathing was different when I sang as Lee,” she told Empire in July. “When I breathe to sing on stage, I have this very controlled way to make sure that I’m on pitch and it’s sustained at the right rhythm and amount of time, but Lee would never know how to do any of that. So it’s like removing the technicality of the whole thing, removing my perceived art-form from it all and completely being inside of who she is.”
The “Rain on Me” singer — who recently announced a companion album for the film, Harlequin — has also said that Folie à Deux isn’t necessarily a musical, despite featuring multiple elaborate song-and-dance numbers led by the film’s two stars. Phillips is on the same page, and while speaking to EW, he clarified that the distinction isn’t because he’s “afraid of the term ‘musical.’”
“Most of the times I’ve ever seen a musical, I walk out feeling better than I did when I walked in,” he said. “On this movie, I’m not sure it’s the same thing. I wouldn’t want to be misleading and say you’re going to be whistling the songs from this movie on the way to your car after you see it.”
Singing janitor, fan-favorite, and now season champion. Richard Goodall is the new king of America’s Got Talent.
The powerful vocalist, who won Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer earlier in the competition, heard his name called on Tuesday night’s episode, beating out nine other finalists.
Goodall wept as the glitter rained down, and season 19 of AGT reached its conclusion. “Simon (Cowell) says ‘two minutes can change your life,” he remarked. “My life has been changed.”
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Proving romance isn’t dead, Goodall married his fiancée, Angie Vanoven, in the week leading up to the final. “Ang, I did it,” he called out to his wife as the AGT celebrations kicked off.
“I’m so excited for you Richard,” Klum shouted.
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Across his victorious AGT run, Goodall caught the nation’s attention with a cover of Michael Bolton’s power ballad “How Am I Supposed to Live Without You,” Survivor’s ultimate fight song “Eye of the Tiger” and, finally, Journey’s “Faithfully.”
Life imitated art when, during the finale, Goodall teamed up with Journey’s Neal Schon for a rendition of “Don’t Stop Believin,’” which he hit for the first round of Auditions.
By day, the 55-year-old is an elementary school janitor. Now, on top of bragging rights, he collects AGT’s $1 million prize.
“Thankfully it’s a song that I had been singing to Ang for a very, very long time,” Goodall told NBC of his decision to sing “Faithfully.” “I started with Journey, I wanted to end the competition with Journey. And then little did I know I was going to be a big footnote at the end of the book… Phenomenal.”
After his performance of “Faithfully” last week, a standing ovation from the entire room. “I could feel the energy behind me. Honestly, from the minute you came on the show,” Simon Cowell remarked. We all “need a hero right now and you are our hero.”
Howie Mandel made a bold prediction: “I think you just sang yourself $1 million”. He was right.
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Six months ago, 55-year-old Richard Goodall was a janitor in Terre Haute, Indiana, whose soul-filled vocal talent caught the attention of fans on TikTok. On Tuesday (Sept. 24), Goodall was officially crowned the winner of America’s Got Talent season 19.
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“Being who I am, a janitor for 23 years, now singing songs on TV and singing with Journey. I mean, you can’t make that stuff up,” he tells Billboard of his reaction to the finale, where he performed onstage with the iconic rock band’s guitarist Neal Schon. He took home the trophy over his fellow talented acts, including Roni Sagi & Rhythm, a dog-and-human dance duo; Solange Kardinaly, a magician, Sky Elements, a drone light show and more. “This is beyond surreal. I couldn’t dream up everything that’s happened to me. I mean, there’s a bucket list, and then there’s a bucket list that you didn’t even know existed.”
From his audition, Goodall won America’s heart with his everyday man demeanor and down-to-earth perspective on life. Beyond his lovable personality, judge Heidi Klum was so blown away by Goodall’s effortless vocal ability, that she gave him the coveted Golden Buzzer that sent him straight to the live shows. “She just loved hugging my neck and telling me, ‘Well, what a wonderful job you’re doing’ every single time I’ve seen her. She’s an amazing lady,” Goodall said of the model.
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However, winning AGT is just the cherry on the cake of an exciting week for Goodall, who also married his longtime love Angie just before the finale. “It was long overdue. I had proposed to her a very long time ago, and she had the ring and everything. We’re a little bit older, and we didn’t really need a piece of paper to say that we’re married,” he explains. “The thought had just crossed both our minds at the same time that it was just the time to do it. We didn’t videotape it or anything, just a photographer. So, as far as the show goes, it wasn’t about trying to get votes or anything like that. It was because we both decided that it was time that we did it for real.”
While Goodall is openminded to musical opportunities in the future, he says he’s focused being “smart” about the $1 million prize money and going with the flow of his incredible accomplishment. “[Angie and I] are already talking with a financial advisor, making sure that we’re being smart about all this,” he reveals. “We’re not just two kids that are just flying by the seat of our pants. This popularity, this fame thing is new, but we want to be smart about it, and whatever comes in the near future, we can decide together as adults and as a man and wife and figure out what path we want to take.”
For now, Goodall remains an inspiration to people worldwide who have a dream. “When you see me, I just scream regular person. You could see me standing at the bus stop or going to Ralph’s to pick up your groceries and pick out my groceries. I don’t look like something, you know, that’s extraordinary or supermodel-ish,” he says, before concluding with these words of wisdom: “Nothing is out of reach in this world, but you got to work at it. You gotta put the time in if you want it bad enough. Sky’s the limit.”
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After what felt like an endlessly long, and unreasonably hot summer, the season of crunchy leaves and cozy wear is finally upon us, and LE SSERAFIM wants to help fans get ready for fall with new sleepwear and loungewear.
The K-Pop girl group takes center stage in the new fall collection from Japanese loungewear brand, Gelato Pigue.
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Group members Sakura, Hong Eun-chae, Huh Yunjin, Kazuha and Kim Chae-won, pose in comfy clothes from the brand including pretty pajama sets, uber-soft loungewear and Gelato Pique accessories such as the Faux Fur Mini Handbag ($45), Eco Faux Fur Claw Clip ($30.42) and Variety Sleep Eye Mask ($32.45).
Decorated with adorable borders, bear and puppy motifs and other darling designs, Gelato Pique’s fall collection includes the Logo Jacquard Ribbed Knit Loungewear Set ($120) pictured above — available in pink, orange, lavender and navy — Variation Long Sleeve Pajama Shirt ($73), an Airy Moco Pullover Long Sleeve Sweater ($94.30), a Cat Jacquard Long Sleeve Sweatshirt ($80), Eco Fur Fuzzy Slippers ($45), the Westie Pajama Sleep Shirt ($73.01) and Westie Pattern Pajama Pants ($73).
Gelato Pique’s fall collection is available to shop online and in stores at the brand’s flagship, New York City location.
LE SSERAFIM’s Gelato Pique collaboration adds to a growing list of brand deals for the group, which starred in a campaign for Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones and earbuds earlier in the month and announced a new merch collection celebrating the mini album, Crazy. Dropping on Sept. 26, the latest LE SSERAFIM Brand Merch & Collab Merch will feature a special Jansport backpack and an MA-1 Flight Jacket from Alpha Industries.
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Are you a fan of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas? You can now pre-order the all-new limited-edition Jack Skellington Shell for your Amazon Echo Dot, featuring the head of Jack Skellington. This special edition shell is set to release on Tuesday (Oct. 8). This shell fits perfectly on Amazon’s Echo Dot fourth or fifth generation. If you are looking to add a touch of Halloween to your home, make sure to pre-order this one-of-a-kind decor to enhance your echo dot.
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With this Jack Spellington Echo Dot Shell, you can still use Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to stream your favorite music, set reminders, get news and weather updates, and more. Keep in mind, the Echo Dot fourth and fifth generations are sold separately. According to the brand, “The mouth on the stand lights up with the light ring from your Echo Dot (4th or 5th generation).” If that’s not all, it automatically adjusts its brightness based in the room’s lighting. The brand recommends setting it up in a bright location for the best visual effect.
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This Halloween-inspired Echo Dot Shell is must-have for all your at-home decor needs. You can easily place it in your living room, on a table, a desk, or a nightstand.
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All-New Limited Edition, Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Jack Skellington Shell for Amazon Echo Dot (4th & 5th Generations)
Light up your space with this spooky Echo Dot shell featuring Jack Skellington’s head. For the best results, the brand recommends placing it in well-lit areas.
What are you waiting for? Take your Halloween decor to the next level and pre-order this Jack Skellington Shell for Amazon Echo Dot, before it sells out. Whether you’re a fan of Tim Burton’s movies or a fan of Jack Skellington, this is a great way to add a touch of spookiness.
This is also a great gift for Halloween lovers, adding a simple yet festive touch. To take it a step further you can pair it with themed treats, spooky bats for your wall, and additional decor pieces of your choice.
For more product recommendations, check out this 13-Foot LED Jack Skellington, the best merch inspired by Burton’s Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and these Harry Potter-inspired Squishmallows.
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TV producer Ryan Murphy is at it again, but this time he joins forces with screenwriter Jon Robin Baitz and producer Joe Baken for a new 10-episode horror TV series called Grotesquerie. It stars Niecy Nash, Micaela Diamond, Courtney B. Vance and Kansas City Chiefs tight end and Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce.
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Starting on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the two-episode series premiere airs on FX, while it’s also available to stream the next day on Hulu.
Ahead, read on for ways to watch and stream Grotesquerie.
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What Time Is Grotesquerie Premiere?
The first two episodes of Grotesquerie air on Wednesday, Sept. 25 starting at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX. However, the episodes will be available to stream the following day, Thursday, Sept. 26, on Hulu. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX, while they’re streamable the next day at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT on Hulu.
Where to Watch Grotesquerie for Free
If you’re a cord-cutter, then there are a number of ways to watch some of your favorite TV shows without cable — especially if you want to watch for free. For example: Hulu offers a 30-day free trial to try out the service, while many other streaming services, such as DirecTV Stream and Fubo, offer free trials so you can watch Grotesquerie on FX without spending money up front.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch Grotesquerie on Hulu, Disney+ (as part of the Disney Duo), DirecTV Stream and Fubo.
How to Watch Grotesquerie on Hulu
The best way to watch Grotesquerie is with a subscription to Hulu. All episodes of the limited series on the streaming service, while you get access to other fantastic originals, including The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid’s Tale, American Horror Stories and more. You also get access to FX originals including Fargo, Reservation Dogs, What We Do in the Shadows, Under the Banner of Heaven and others.
Hulu starts at $7.99 per month, or $79.99 per year for the ad-supported plan, while you can go without ads for $17.99 per month.
How to Watch Grotesquerie on Disney+
Looking to add Disney+ with your Hulu subscription? You can get Disney+ and Hulu in one streaming service with the Disney Duo. With sign up, you get a new hub called “Hulu” at the top of the Disney+ homepage, along with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic.
Episodes are available to stream with the Disney Duo too. Not a subscriber? You can sign up for the ad-supported plan for $9.99 per month, or you can go ad-free for $19.99 per month instead.
How to Watch Grotesquerie on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $79.98 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch Grotesquerie for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks — including NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and PBS — as well as many cable networks, such as FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, Cartoon Network, ESPN, FS1, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, CNBC, BET, MTV, Paramount Network and many others.
How to Watch Grotesquerie on Fubo
Fubo starts at $49.99 per month (with the streamer’s current deals) with nearly 200 channels, including local and cable, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a seven-day free trial, you can watch Grotesquerie for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
The service gets you live access to local broadcast networks, like NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as FX, Bravo, TLC, ESPN, E!, FS1, MTV, CMT, ID, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network, TV Land, VH1 and much more.
More Ways to Watch
If you’re overseas and you’d like to stream Grotesquerie internationally, you can sign up for a VPN, such as ExpressVPN, NordVPN and PureVPN, which lets you access a number of streaming platforms, like the ones mentioned above, legally.
The horror TV series follows Lois Tryon (Niecy Nash), a local detective, and Sister Megan (Micaela Diamond), a nun and journalist at a fictional newspaper called The Catholic Guardian, investigating a string of crimes that impact their small town and personal lives.
It also stars Courtney B. Vance, Lesley Manville, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Raven Goodwin and others.
Grotesquerie broadcasts on FX starting on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, while it’s available to stream on Hulu starting on Thursday, Sept. 26, at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT. In the meantime, watch the trailer for Grotesquerie below.
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