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Pedro Pascal is the star of two of TV’s biggest hits at the moment. But The Mandalorian and The Last of Us star will be a first-time Saturday Night Live host tomorrow (Feb. 4), and judging by this week’s promo things are not going great so far.
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“Little Pedro Pascal from Santiago, Chile hosting Saturday Night Live,” the actor says to himself proudly as he wanders around the silent stage of fame studio 8H in the minute-long clip. “Wild,” he muses as he hears a strange sound from somewhere off stage and sees the shadow of someone running in the distance.
Curious, Pascal goes in search of the disruption because by now he’s an expert at busting out his flashlight and looking for potentially lethal things that go click in the night thanks to his role as Last of Us apocalypse survivor Joel; the hit HBO drama is based on the video game of the same name is set in 2023, 20 years after a mass fungal infection wiped out most of the planet’s population and clicking zombies are in search of the remaining humans.
When Pascal’s light beam catches one of the show’s signature clickers — wearing a trench coat for some reason — lurking in the dark, the actor grabs a hammer and prepares to brain the undead mutant before cast members Sarah Sherman and Molly Kearney jump in to stop the carnage.
“What are you doing you psycho?,” Sherman shrieks as the lights flick on. “What do you mean? That’s…” says a surprised Pascal. “… our brand new cast member?” Sherman explains to the embarrassed host. “Not cool, Mr. Pascal,” Kearney scolds him. “Listen, I know it’s your first time hosting, but a little advice: don’t hit the cast members with a hammer you maniac!” Sherman offers.
As Sherman walks off arm-in-arm with “Matt,” Kearney warns Pascal that he is not making “the best first impression” and says they have their eye on him. “This place is nuts… I like it,” Pascal smiles. Though it is the actor’s first go-round on the show, musical guest, Coldplay will be taking the SNL stage for the seventh time.
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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are getting back into the David Fincher business. The Oscar-winning musical duo will team up with their frequent collaborator for his upcoming movie, The Killer, which is due out on Netflix on November 10.
The news was announced on the Nine Inch Nails site in a post revealing the details for their deluxe 3LP release of their score for Fincher’s 2002 biographical drama about the career of Citizen Kane screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz. “Starting with the Academy Award-winning score for The Social Network in 2010, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have been collaborating with David Fincher as film composers for over a decade,” read the post.
“Their critically acclaimed score for Mank is now available in a deluxe vinyl package,” it continued. “Reznor and Ross have also done the score for Fincher’s next project, The Killer.” The duo — who won a second Oscar in 2021 for the score to animated film Soul (shared with Jon Batiste) — have also written the scores for Fincher’s Gone Girl and The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
NIN bandmates Reznor and Ross have had a fruitful side hustle in movie scoring, not only working repeatedly with Fincher, but also lending their musical chops to the 2016 Boston marathon bombing drama Patriots Day, Jonah Hill’s 2018 directorial debut, the coming-of-age comedy Mid90s, the 2019 drama Waves, the 2019 graphic novel TV adaptation Watchmen and director Sam Mendes’ 2022 drama Empire of Light; the pair also co-produced Halsey’s 2021 album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power.
NBC revealed on Thursday (Feb. 2) that its popular variety game show That’s My Jam will be returning for season two on March 7.
The show, hosted and executive produced by Jimmy Fallon, features challenges inspired by popular Tonight Show segments. In each episode, two teams of two celebrities compete for a charity of their choice in a series of music, dance and trivia-based games and musical performances.
Season 2 will feature celebrity guests including Chloe x Halle, Kelsea Ballerini, Quinta Brunson, Chance The Rapper, Darren Criss, Jason DeRulo, Nikki Glaser, Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Hyland, Kesha, Patti LaBelle, Adam Lambert, Julia Michaels, French Montana, Keke Palmer, Billy Porter, Nicole Scherzinger, JoJo Siwa, John Stamos, Kenan Thompson, Quavo, Will.i.am, Saweetie and many more.
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The premiere episode features Ballerini, Michaels, DeRulo and Scherzinger putting their music skills to the test as they compete to win the coveted golden boom box, and the upcoming 10-episode season will feature brand new games including the charades-style Turn the Beat Around, virtual reality-based Drawing a Blank, retro trivia game Bop Quiz, and elevated additions to Wheel of Impossible Karaoke, including Baby Got Back-Up, One Song Many Genres and Megamix.
The new season of That’s My Jame kicks off Tuesday, March 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT after night two of the season premiere of The Voice, with episodes available to stream next day on Peacock, which you can sign up for here. Before then, you catch the entire first season on Peacock.
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Black-owned businesses surged since the pandemic, but it hasn’t always been easy staying afloat. In an effort to showcase some of the many Black-owned companies that you might not be familiar with and some you may already know, we collected a list of more than a dozen fashion and beauty brands to support, now and forever. Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight these Black-owned brands that you can shop all year long.
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See below for our list of Black-owned beauty and clothing lines.
Mielle Organics
Mielle Organics is a name that you may have already seen around the web, especially after the bestselling Rosemary Mint Scalp Hair Strengthening Oil went viral last month. Founded by Monique Rodriguez in 2014, the health-conscious brand of shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, vitamins and other products have been promoted by reality stars and social media influencers alike.
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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil With Biotin & Essential Oils
$8.99 $9.99 10% OFF
Mielle Organics carries dozens of products that you can find at Sally Beauty, Amazon, CVS, Target and other major retailers. Aside from the Rosemary Mint Oil, Mielle has an entire Rosemary Mint Collection which includes moisturizer and sealing cream in addition to the other collection such as mango & tulsi, pomegranate & honey, oats & honey, rice water, sea moss and more. Looking for a deal? Shoppers can save 40% off haircare bundles inspired by the character from the Prime Video series, Harlem.
Mented Cosmetics
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Mented
Mented Cosmetics Complexion Bundle $52 $65
A conversation about not being able to find the perfect lipstick shade sparked the idea that became Mented Cosmetics. Amanda E. Johnson and KJ Miller created the company because “every woman should be able to find herself in the world of beauty no matter her skin tone.” Made for your lips, face and skin, the Mented product lineup includes lipsticks (matte and liquid), concealer, blush, eyeshadow, foundation, eyeliner, lip liner, makeup brushes and more. The products are vegan, paraben free, cruelty free, dermatologically tested and available at Ulta Beauty, Amazon and MentedCosmetics.com.
Eden Body Works
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EDEN BodyWorks Lavender Aloe Anti-Breakage Deep Conditioner & Moisturizing Cowash Bundle $17.46 $19.40
Like a lot of great ideas, EDEN BodyWorks was also born from necessity. Created in 2004 by Jasmine Lawrence, the brand offers body and hair care products made from clean, cruelty-free ingredients at an affordable price (everything in the line retails for less than $10-$12). One of EDEN’s top-reviewed products is the Coconut Shea Cleansing Co-wash, which is designed to remove buildup, along with restore, moisturize and detangle hair. You can purchase EDEN BodyWorks products at Target, Amazon, Sally Beauty and at EdenBodyWorks.com.
Unsun Cosmetics
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Macy’s
Unsun Mineral Tinted Face Sunscreen $29
Unsun Cosmetics grew out of a lack of sunscreen options for people of color. Founded in 2016 by Katonya Breaux (Frank Ocean’s mother), the company offers tinted sunscreens, body lotions, highlighters, body butters and more. You can purchase Unsun products at various retailers including Macy’s, Amazon, Nordstrom and UnsunCosmetics.com.
Black Girl Sunscreen
Ulta Beauty
Black Girl Sunscree Make It Glow SP30 Sunscreen
$14.99
Speaking of sun protection, Black Girl Sunscreen is another great option. The sunscreen is available as a lotion or spray and in stores and online at Target, Ulta Beauty and BlackGirlsSunscreen.com.
Bevel
Beards need love too! Bevel’s Beard Grooming Kit for Men comes with beard oil, conditioner, 2-in-1 beard balm and pomade.
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Mens Beard Grooming Kit by Bevel – Includes Beard Softener, Beard Balm, and Beard Oil to Soften, Hydrate, and Soothe
$59.99 $64.99 8% OFF
The company was founded by Tristan Walker to help customers embark on a positive beard journey. Bevel products have been clinically tested to help prevent clogged pores and skin irritation and are available at major retailers such as Amazon in addition to the Bevel website.
Pattern Beauty
Curl power! Emmy-nominated actress Tracee Ellis Ross launched Pattern Beauty because she wanted to “create a line of products that gave our hair the support it needed to be true to itself.” The brand carries shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, styling creams, hair tools and accessories including an edge tool, combs and the new Pattern Beauty blow dryer, which is “designed for curlies, coilies and tight-textures.”
Pattern Beauty
Pattern Beauty Blow Dryer
$189
This sleek and stylish blow dryer includes four unique attachments to help shape, stretch, smooth, and define your hair and is equipped with a powerful AC motor that reduces dry time and an ion generator to smooth the hair cuticle.
TPH by Taraji
Healthy hair starts at the scalp. Having spent years on movie set, photo shoots and red carpets wearing different hairstyles –- some of which damaged her hair — Taraji P. Henson took matters into her own hands.
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TPH by Taraji Make It Rain Hydrating Deep Conditioner
$9.97
The Oscar-nominated actress began mixing her own hair concoctions over a decade ago and in 2020, she decided to let the world in on some of those haircare secrets with the launch of TPH by Taraji. “I was having issues keeping my scalp and hair clean,” said Henson. “There was nothing on the market that was servicing my needs, so I concocted something in the bathroom with an applicator and I perfected it with TPH,” Henson told Women’s Wear Daily in 2020.
The line takes a “scalp-first” approach to hair car offering including gental but hydrating conditioners, cleansers, clarifying shampoos, hair milk and style defining gel. TPH by Taraji is available at Target, Walmart and Amazon and will be relaunching this year according to a statement on the brand’s website.
Sienna Naturals
Co-founded by Hannah Diop and Issa Rae, Sienna Naturals is a hair care brand for textured hair that features shampoos and conditioners free of harsh sulfates, parabens, silicones, artificial fragrances, dyes and other chemicals.
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Sienna Naturals
Issa Rae’s Wash Day Ritual $82 $92
One of the brand’s best sellers is The Issa Wash Day Ritual bundle (pictured), which comes with H.A.P.I. Shampoo, a Plant Power deep hydrating treatment mask, Dew Magic leave-in conditioner and Lock & Seal sealant.
The Nina Parker Collection
Founded by TV host and content creator, Nina Parker, the Nina Parker Collection is sold exclusively at Macy’s and features an array of affordably-priced styles ranging from sizes 0X-4X.
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The Nina Parker Collection Plus Size Faux Wrap Dress
$59.40 $99 40% off% OFF
A show-stopping, plus-size fashion line filled with trendy, comfortable and fashionable finds like the faux wrap dress pictured above and these pleather leggings with a cropped blazer, Parker’s collection aims to help you confidently embrace your curves while expressing your personal style. The line also carries bodycon dresses, tops, dusters, wide-leg pants, jeans, pencil skirts and more.
Fear of God
This luxury streetwear brand founded in Los Angeles in 2013 by designer Jerry Lorenzo. Fear of God offers a “distinct interpretation of American expression” by way of a collection of timeless pieces which includes outerwear, knitwear, tops, bottoms, suits, loungewear, footwear and accessories. This celeb-loved brand has been worn by Dwayne Wade, Justin Bieber, Michael B. Jordan, Selena Gomez, Queen Latifah, the late Virgil Abloh and more.
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Essentials Fear of God Off Black Coach Jacket
$170
The more affordable sister brand, Essentials Fear of God is nearly sold out at Pac Sun but there are still pieces in stock like the black coach jacket above. The Essentials collection includes sweatshirts, tees, shorts and pants.
Re Ona
Founded by sisters Christina and Philiscia Abayomi, this ready-to-wear label believes that clothing should be “effortless minimal and comfortable.”
Revolt
Re Ona Halterneck Dress $122 $135
Re Ona carries a selection of transitional and structural, ethically-produced tank tops, shirts, bodysuits and dresses like the halterneck design pictured. Purchase via ReOna.ca and Revolve.
Pashko
Fashion for a good cause! Founded by Patrick Robinson, Pashko is a clothing brand that focusses on combatting the impact of racial and social inequality in the United States by bringing jobs to underserved communities.
Pashko
Pashko Tech Trousers $188
The brand carries tank tops, shirts, pants, blazers, jackets and more via the Pashko website. Some of the best sellers include the Impecabbly Cut Tech-Trousers ($188) pictured above and the Slim-Fit Tapered Stretch Track Pants ($168).
Victor Glemaud
New York born, Haitian-American designer Victor Glemaud launched his collection of statement knitwear in 2006. Glemaud’s fashionable, figure-hugging designs include the long-sleeve, cutout dress pictured below.
Revolve
Victor Glemaud Boat Neck Long Sleeve Dress with Side Cut Outs
$525
Prior to launching his own label, Glemaud worked for Paco Rebanne and Tommy Hilfiger. Victor Glemaud clothing is available at Revolve and Glemaud.com.
Anima Iris
A high fashion brand founded by Wilglory Tanjong, Anima Iris carries a piece of Africa in every design. After graduating college Tanjong, who was born in Cameroon and raised in the U.S., spent months traveling around the Motherland exploring African cities like Nairobi, Dakar, Marrakech and Accra.
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Baby ZURI, Ariel
$425.00
The brand’s collection of gorgeous bags are handcrafted in Dakar, Senegal, and manufactured with a “zero-waste philosophy” in mind as materials are sourced in limited quantities. The Baby Zuri ($425) handbag above is a mini version of the traditional Zuri bag ($910) and available in four different colors.
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Love Vera
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty might be the biggest Black-owned lingerie company, but it’s certainly not the only one. Meet Love Vera, a Black-owned lingerie brand that’s “raising the bar for representation and inclusivity.”
Love, Vera
Love, Vera Appliqué 3 Piece Garter Set Black $97
Founded by Vera Moore, the brand carries bras, panties, bustiers, garters and more in sizes ranging from small to 4X.
Jessica Rich
Jessica Rich made PVC pumps into a fashion movement. Chloe Bailey, Saweetie, Lil Kim, Cardi B, Jennifer Hudson and Keke Palmer are just some of the celebs who have been snapped in her stylish shoes.
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Jessica Rich Monaco Ankle Strap Sandal
$162.50 $250 35% off% OFF
The shoe designer, fashion expert and former host (who’s also the great-niece of Patti LaBelle) made PVC her signature, but the line also has mesh pumps, sandals, mules and platforms in varying styles and designs.
D. Bleu Dazzled
A little sparkle never hurts! Founded by Destiny Bleu, this dazzling line landed on the map for its selection of crystallized fishnets pictured and thigh highs — featuring phrases like “F–k You,” “Keep Your Distance” and “Look But Don’t Touch.”
Etsy
D. Bleu Dazzled Crystallized Black Fishnet Tights $75
Beyoncé, Shania Twain and Lady Gaga are a few stars who have worn D. Bleu Dazzled creations, which includes a selection of bejeweled gloves, mesh skirts, hoodies, joggers, sports bras, durags, lingerie and other bedazzled items available at DBleuDazzled.com and the D. Bleu Dazzled Etsy shop.
Buttah by Dorion Renaud
Buttah Skin is an organic animal- and cruelty-free unisex skincare line created for all shades of melanin skin. The brand, founded by actor Dorion Renaud, uses “proven-effective, good-for-your ingredients” which are made to target different skincare needs including dryness, discoloration, oiliness, and blemishes.
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Buttah Skin
Buttah Skin Transforming Kit $53.99
Did we mention that it’s Beyoncé approved? Buttah Skin is available in major retailers such as Amazon, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Ulta Beauty.
Design Essentials
From shampoo and conditioners to detanglers and scalp tonics, Design Essentials has just about anything that you might need to cleanse, condition, prep, style, train and maintain your hair.
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Design Essentials
Design Essentials Kukui & Coconut Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner, 12oz $12
This Black-owned, women-led hair care brand offers up a huge list of products with best-sellers like the Kukui & Coconut Hydrating Leave-In Conditioner ($12) featured above, and the Almond & Avocado Curl Enhancing Mousse ($16.99). Shop by texture, regimen, hair solution or by a specific collection to suit your hair needs. You can find the brand’s products at Ulta, JCPenny and DesignEssentials.com.
Foot Nanny
A collection designed for the sole. Gloria Williams launched Footnanny with her mother’s legacy of health and wellness in mind.
Amazon
Footnanny – Vegan Foot Cream Feet Massaging and Pre Pedicure Relaxing 100% Vegan & Cruelty Free
$46.95
The line of foot creams and butters in different scents, including lavender, lemon and peppermint as well as unscented options and gift sets available at Footnanny.com and Amazon.
We Dream in Colour
Founded by Jade Gedeon, We Dream in Colour has gorgeous, handmade earrings, necklaces and bracelets that will glam up any look.
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We Dream in Colour Little Laelia Earrings $135
The dazzling design inspirations are inspired by Gedeon’s childhood in the Caribbean and her nomadic lifestyle. Every piece is assembled by an all-women team and range in price from around $45 and up. We Dream in Colour is available at Neiman Marcus and through the brand’s website.
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John Legend is dipping into the world of skincare. The EGOT-winning singer-songwriter took to Instagram to announce that his new skincare line, LovedO1, is now available at thousands of CVS stores.
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“Thrilled to share #LOVED01 is officially available in over 2000 #CVS stores! I stocked them myself,” he captioned an Instagram video on Wednesday (Feb. 1). Loved01 is also available at CVS.com and at Loved01.com. The brand will be in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in March.
Legend launched the unisex skincare brand — consisting of six, dermatologist-approved products that include face + body wash, face + body moisturizer, an exfoliating cleanser, shave cream, toning mist and face + body oil — with dermatologist Dr. Naana Boakye earlier this month. Items are priced from $10 to $15.
Formulated to balance and moisturize melanated skin, Loved01 offers “effective and nurturing” skincare for complexions of color with moisture-rich, natural ingredients such as shea butter, jojoba and coconut oils and enhanced with the antioxidant properties of rosehip oil and sea buckthorn oil.
“Our mission is to celebrate melanin-rich skin and provide the love, care and attention it deserves,” Legend said in a statement announcing the brand. “We hope to help democratize the beauty space by offering high-quality products at an accessible price point. Everyone deserves to be seen, represented and provided with the tools to love themselves, starting with healthy skin.”
On the music front, Legend is gearing for Valentine’s Day with two performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14. He’ll also be taking the stage at the 2023 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert on Friday (Feb. 3,) honoring music legend’s Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson.
Shop the Loved01 collection below.
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Loved01 Face + Body Moisturizer, 6 oz. $9.99
CVS
Loved01 Shaving Cream, 3.4 oz. $9.99
CVS
Loved01 Face + Body Wash, Unscented 15 oz. $9.99
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Loved01 Exfoliating Cleanser, 6 oz. $14.99
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It’s Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Thursday (Feb. 2), which means there are six more weeks of winter left. And if you’re not exactly thrilled about that, watching Groundhog Day might just boost your mood.
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Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell and Richard Henzel star in the ’90s comedy about a man trapped in a personal time warp where every day is Groundhog Day. Murray plays Phil, a grumpy weatherman sent to Punxsutawney, Penn., to report on the town’s annual Groundhog Day event.
The film delivers a nice mixture of bleak and hilarious moments that encapsulate that sinking feeling of another month and a half of winter. But there’s a not-so-hidden life lesson within the comedic plot, because Phil eventually learns how to approach life “like there’s no tomorrow.”
Groundhog Day will be airing on AMC all day today and on Saturday morning. (See the schedule here.) If you don’t have cable, stream Groundhog Day with a free trial to AMC+ or at AMC.com. You can also subscribe to a streamer that offers AMC and other cable channels such as Hulu + Live TV, Direct TV and Sling TV.
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you have the option of streaming Groundhog Day on Prime Video for free through AMC+.
‘Groundhog Day’
$free with 7-day trial to AMC+
For those who don’t want to watch through AMC+, Groundhog Day is streaming as a video-on-demand rental ($3.99). You can rent or buy a digital copy of the film on Prime Video and other streamers like iTunes, Google Play and Vudu. Groundhog Day is also available on Blu-ray and DVD.
Not familiar with Groundhog Day? The annual tradition was brought to the U.S. by German settlers. The first Groundhog Day event was held in Punxsutawney on Feb. 2, 1887.
As for the movie, Danny Rubin initially wrote Groundhog Day to land a meeting with producers in hopes of getting other potential work. Director Harold Ramis worked with Rubin on retooling the script, but Murray wasn’t the first choice to play Phil. Michael Keaton, Tom Hanks and Chevy Chase all turned down the role before Murray signed on.
Groundhog Day grossed $105 million at the box office and went on to become one of the highest grossing films of 1993.
Since their inception in 1958, the Grammy Awards have made plenty of history — from first-ever wins for new artists to record-breaking nomination numbers, the annual event has earned its title as Music’s Biggest Night.
In the modern era for the annual ceremony, the Grammys have finally started to make history for queer acts as well as representation for LGBTQ artists and performers at the show has steadily risen. From Culture Club winning best new artist in 1984 (making Boy George the first openly gay man to win the award) to Sir Elton John becoming the first LGBTQ person to win the prestigious Grammy Legend Award, to the Grammys becoming the first of the major award shows to remove gendered categories, the annual affair has proven to be a huge night for queer artists around the globe.
This Sunday (Feb. 5), that representation for queer folks will stay on full display — out folk star Brandi Carlile is nominated for seven awards at the ceremony (including album and record of the year), while other stars like Steve Lacy, Omar Apollo and Anitta round out noms in the remainder of the Big Four categories.
But along with awarding LGBTQ artists with statues, the Grammys have also historically provided a stage for queer performers to give that love right back to their community. Sunday will feature at least four queer performers (Carlile, Lacy, Sam Smith and Kim Petras), further adding to a grand tradition of stars standing up for LGBTQ people through their performances.
Below, Billboard takes a look back at some of our favorite queer performances in Grammys history that helped to uplift the LGBTQ community, from Elton John to Lil Nas X.
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A new era begins. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S23, S23+ and S23 Ultra alongside a fleet of other new products during the Samsung Unlocked virtual event on Wednesday (Feb. 1).
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“The value of impactful technology is measured, not just by what it enables for people today, but also how it contributes to a better future,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “The entire Galaxy S23 series is the new standard-bearer of trustworthy premium smartphone experiences. We’re on a mission to redefine peak performance by bringing together powerful, lasting innovations and sustainability.”
For talking on the phone, listening to music, mobile gaming, streaming videos, capturing photos and more, the new and improved Galaxy S23 series was designed with enhanced capabilities to improve user experience. For example, S23 features Samsung’s most advanced camera to date with 8K video, newly designed CPU micro architecture that boosts processing abilities by approximately 30 percent, optimized GPU that’s around 40 percent faster than Samsung Galaxy S22, optimized NPU technology to balance performance and an AI algorithm designed to help users take stunning photos.
Offering Samsung’s most advances camera system, Galaxy S23 Ultra includes an S pen and is designed to meet any lighting conditions with improved Nightogprahy capabilities and a new 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor to capture memories with exceptional precision. The Galaxy S23 series also boasts fast autofocus, Samsung’s first Super HDR selfie camera that snaps images in 60fps for noticeably improved, front-facing photos and video. Galaxy S23 phones are equipped with a long-lasting battery, various storage options (128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1000GB) and multiple charging options (wired, wireless and fast charging).
Samsung’s Galaxy S23 series starts at $799.99 (pricing may vary depending on the phone, retailer and/or wireless provider). The all-new Galaxy S23 phones will be released on Feb. 17 and are available in a variety of colors including black, cream, lavender and green.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
$1,199.99 $1,379.99 13% off% OFF
Pre-order the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23 at Samsung.com, Best Buy, Amazon and other major electronics retailers. From now until Feb. 16, customers can save up to $780 with a pre-order of select Galaxy S23 phones at Best Buy, plus up a gift card of up to $100. Amazon is offering a free storage upgrade to 256GB and a $50 gift card when you pre-order Galaxy S23. You can also pre-order the Galaxy S23 series through carries such as Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (from AT&T )
$from 5.56/month with eligible trade-in $1,199.99 100% off% OFF
Want to revamp your personal sound system? Pair the Galaxy S23 with the all-new Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro to utilize the 360 Audio Recording feature to enjoy a truly multi-dimensional soundscape.
Pre-order the Samsung S23 from Amazon below.
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S23 Cell Phone, Factory Unlocked Android Smartphone, 128GB Storage
$799.99
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Funko is honoring Cyndi Lauper with a new Pop! vinyl inspired by her quintessential ’80s style. The vinyl figure was unveiled Wednesday (Feb. 1) and is available for pre-order exclusively at Entertainment Earth while supplies last.
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This Funko figurine wants to fill your Pop! Rocks collection with favorite memories of vivid colors, energy, hit songs and, of course, style. Relive Lauper’s hits like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “True Colors” and revisit one of music’s most colorful decades with the collectible vinyl from the Funko Pop! Rocks collection.
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The must-have Pop! vinyl re-creates Lauper’s wardrobe — a printed dress and spiked, leather belt with orange hair — from an outfit worn by Lauper during a 1983 press shoot in London. The Pop! vinyl figurine measures approximately 4.42 inches tall and comes packaged in a plastic protective case. Click here for more display case options if you prefer something sturdier than the standard case. Funko released a Funko Pop! Album: Cyndi Lauper figurine paying homage to her 1983 debut album, She’s So Unusual, which spawned two of Lauper’s biggest hits: “Time After Time” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”
Lauper, who won the Grammy for best new artist in 1985, was nominated for the 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Other nominees include Willie Nelson, Missy Elliott, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, Rage Against the Machine, Kate Bush, George Michael and Sheryl Crow.
This latest Funko is one of several Pop! vinyls that have been announced during this year’s Funko Pop Fair, which takes place over the course of three weeks and ends today.
The three-date, virtual event kicked off Jan. 18, while week two was held on Jan. 25. Funko announced a slew of new Pop! vinyls and other collectibles available for pre-order, including DMX and Freddie Mercury Pop! vinyls along with new figurines of Mickey Mouse, Dungeons and Dragons, Demon Slayer and Dragon Ball Super SSGSS Goku.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is finally streaming on Disney+. Marvel’s Oscar-nominated blockbuster starring Angela Bassett, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke and Danai Gurira arrived on the platform on Wednesday (Feb. 1), coinciding with the first day of Black History Month.
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In the Black Panther sequel written and directed by Ryan Coogler, Queen Ramonda (Bassett), Shuri, M’Baku (Duke) and the Dora Milaje fight to protect Wakanda following the death of King T’Chala.
The movie was released in theaters last November and has raked in over $840 million at the box office to day. Read on for details on ways to stream Wakanda Forever from any device.
How to Stream Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on Disney+
Disney+ subscribers can begin streaming Wakanda Forever on Wednesday. Already subscribed? Click here to stream at no extra charge.
For those who haven’t joined yet, Disney+ is currently offering a slight discount on its ad-supported plan, which is usually priced at $7.99 per month. Right now, new subscribers can join Disney+ Basic for $6.99/month for the first three months.
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After the first three months, the membership will auto renew at $7.99 a month unless you cancel. Other ways to save on Disney+: bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ for $12.99 per month to stream with ads, and $19.99 per month to stream commercial free. Although Disney+ doesn’t offer a free trial you may be eligible for one through a third party such as Verizon.
Disney+ features movies, original series, documentaries, concert specials and more. Stream Disney+ on your TV, smartphone, computer or another device on the Disney+app or log in at Disneyplus.com.
How to Stream Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on Prime Video
Is Wakanda Forever streaming on Prime Video? Yes – but there’s a catch. The movie is a video-on-demand release, which means that it’s not free. Currently, Wakanda Forever is $19.99 to rent or buy a digital copy of the film on Prime Video and similar streaming platforms such as Vudu, Google Play, Red Box and iTunes. The film will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 7. (Click here to pre-order.)
Watch the Wakanda Forever trailer below.