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01/28/2025
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01/28/2025
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After making its premiere on October 11, 1975 with musical guests Billy Preston and Janis Ian, Saturday Night Live has been a music and cultural TV institution over the last 50 years.
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And now to celebrate the 50th anniversary, award-winning musician and filmmaker Questlove, along with co-director Oz Rodriguez, made a new documentary called Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music. It features a behind-the-scenes look at SNL’s musical guests, including Jack White, Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Dua Lipa, Mick Jagger, Tom Morello, Kacey Musgraves, Billie Eilish & Finneas, Dave Grohl, Debbie Harry and many others.
When Does ‘Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music’ Start?
Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music airs starting on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The TV special broadcasts on NBC, while it’s also available to stream the following day on Peacock.
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Where to Watch ‘Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music’ for Free
Cord-cutters have a few ways to watch Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music online — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV and Fubo — also offer a free trial so you can watch NBC for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the TV special with Peacock, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
How to Watch ‘Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music’ With Peacock
The TV special airs on NBC and streams the following day on Peacock for Premium or Premium Plus subscribers only. If you don’t subscribe to the streaming service, you can get access with a Peacock monthly subscription, which starts at $7.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, or $13.99 per month for the ad-free plan.
Along with Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music, you can also watch the backlog of SNL starting with season 1 and going all the way through season 50 — that’s a whopping 50 seasons of TV with a subscription to Peacock. In addition, you’ll get access to original programming, such as Love Island USA, Bel-Air, The Traitors and others; hit movies, including The Wild Robot, Monkey Man, Abigail, The Holdovers, Oppenheimer and others; live sports from NBC Sports; live news from NBC News; and more than 50 streaming channels.
How to Watch ‘Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music’ With DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with NBC for Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as CBS, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch ‘Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music’ With Hulu + Live TV
Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music on NBC is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch ‘Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music’ with Fubo
To watch Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music on NBC, Fubo starts at $59.99 for the first month, $84.99 per month afterwards (the streamer’s current deal) with more than 210 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.
The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, CBS and ABC, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as ESPN, Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.
Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music is available to watch on NBC via DirecTV Stream or Hulu + Live TV, on Monday, Jan. 27 with a start time of 8 p.m. ET/PT. The TV special is streamable on Peacock on Tuesday, Jan. 28.
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Another Sean “Diddy” Combs documentary has arrived. Following Peacock’s Making of a Bad Boy earlier this month, Investigation Discovery released its own four-part docuseries, The Fall of Diddy, starting Monday (Jan. 27).
Airing on Max, the series follows the rise and fall of the hip-hop mogul, offering personal insights into harrowing abuse allegations, violent behavior and illegal activity throughout his career. You can stream the series Monday night at 9 p.m. ET.
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With Diddy still behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting his day in court, many alleged victims are coming forward to share their stories. The docuseries features testimonies from an array of members in Diddy’s inner circle and industry piers including VIBE editor-in-chief Danyel Smith, Danity Kane’s D. Woods, and Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, who has accused Diddy of sexual harassment. The doc also features interviews with childhood friends, security guards, personal chefs, and several alleged rape and assault victims.
The debut episode of the Fall of Diddy airs on Jan 27. Check out how you can watch the series below.
Here’s How to Watch ‘The Fall of Diddy’ Series
ID’s Fall of Diddy will premiere tonight, Jan. 27 on Max and Discovery+ at 9 p.m ET. The second and third episode will release the following day, Jan. 28, alongside the finale premiering the following Friday. You can tune in to watch the docuseries with a Max bundle deal with Hulu and Disney+. The streaming bundle allows subscribers to stream from all three platforms for one base price. On their own, each streamer costs $10/month, but the Max bundle gets you all three for just $16.99. That’s a 43% savings and one of the best Max deals online.
Another great bundle deal to stream the Fall of Diddy is with Amazon Prime Video with Max. The house of Bezos is filled with incredible original programming, exclusive movies, and a great 30-day free trial.
Watch the trailer for the Fall of Diddy below.
There’s just no telling how far the Moana 2 cast will go to perfectly capture their character! The popular Disney sequel is heading to digital retailers this week, and as part of the release, a new bonus feature will show the cast inside the recording booth having some creative fun as they bring their characters […]
It goes without saying that on the upcoming third season of Max’s rich-people-behaving-badly-in-paradise smash, The White Lotus, things are not going great. As usual, director/writer/creator Mike White has gathered a yacht-load of A-list and character actor killers for the latest edition of the show, described in a release as a social satire set “at an exclusive Thai resort,” which once again follows the exploits of guests and employees over the span of a tumultuous week.
The new trailer for the eight-episode seasons slated to premiere on Feb. 16 also puts a further spotlight on BLACKPINK‘s LISA, who makes her acting debut in the series alongside stars Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Walter Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Michella Monoghan, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Natasha Rothwell, the latter serving as the only known returning cast member from season two.
As in a previous sneak peek, we see Lisa (listed in the credits by her full name: Lalisa Manobal), as both a prim staff health mentor at the resort, as well as a dancer in a traditional glittering headpiece entertaining guests at a late-night beach party.
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Over a montage of sex, fireworks and screaming, an off-camera voice warns: “at the end of the week, you will be an entirely different person,” followed by the maxim/warning, “what happens in Thailand, stays in Thailand.” The eponymous resort is, of course, the real star, serving as a hedonistic playground for the rich and entitled, and, if the trailer tells us anything, as well as the site of at least one murder.
Bibb, Coon and Monoghan play a trio of longtime friends escaping on a girls’ trip, with Lisa making her first appearance as a smiling, waving guest greeter as the series stars arrive on a luxury yacht. “I hope you enjoy Thailand,” she says with a smile to Posey and husband, wealthy businessman Timothy Ratliff (Isaacs).
As in past seasons, the first trailer introduces us to the couples, families and friends looking for a reboot getaway, immediately setting up some of the simmering tensions/personality conflicts in their relationships. Lisa’s character, named Mook, gives a wan smile and joins a fellow employee for a traditional dance mid-way through the preview, with a voiceover intoning, “everyone comes to Thailand, they’re either hiding from someone or they’re looking for someone.”
When Isaacs’ character learns that his fortune has been wiped out things begin going haywire, with a masked gunman holding up a luxury shop, leading a White Lotus security guard to lament “I don’t want to hurt anyone” as he hits the gun range for practice.
“You have to be stronger than this to do this job,” Lisa’s Mook tells him in Thai. As tensions begin to flare cracks show in the various relationships, leading a final, chaotic montage of sex, partying, gunplay and, as usual, at least one bodybag. As with past seasons, White has kept the details of the plot a closely guarded secret so far.
Lisa follows fellow BLACKPINK member JENNIE into the acting lane, with the latter making her debut in the one-season-and-done HBO music drama The Idol, which starred Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye.
Watch the season 3 The White Lotus trailer below. The White Lotus season 3 debuts on HBO at 9 p.m. on Feb. 16 and will be available to stream on Max afterwards.
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Timothée Chalamet hosted SNL for a third time and starred in six sketches that made it to air Saturday night (Jan. 25) in an episode that also had him on the bill as musical guest. Pulling double duty as host and music act, Chalamet seamlessly shifted between being himself in his monologue and embracing his Bob Dylan […]
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The NFC Championship has been weeks in the making and features two high-level National Football Conference teams looking to go to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.
The Washington Commanders (14-5) take on the Philadelphia Eagles (16-3) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday (Jan. 26).
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When Does Washington vs. Philadelphia Start?
The Washington vs. Philadelphia game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. The game airs on Fox.
Where to Watch Washington vs. Philadelphia for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV — also offer a free trial so you can watch Fox for free.
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Keep reading for more details on how to watch the Washington-Philadelphia game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch Washington vs. Philadelphia With DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream’s “MySports” — which comes with Fox for Washington vs. Philadelphia — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 per month for the first three months of service and $69.99 per month after that. The service’s new “MySports” package even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox, while you can also watch many of the best sports networks, including ESPN, FS1, CNBC, NBA TV, NHL Network, Big Ten Network, TNT Sports, The Golf Channel and many others.
How to Watch Washington vs. Philadelphia With Hulu + Live TV
The Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles game on Fox is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch Washington vs. Philadelphia with Fubo
To watch Washington vs. Philadelphia on Fox, Fubo starts at $59.99 for the first month, $84.99 per month afterwards (the streamer’s current deal) with more than 210 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.
The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, CBS and ABC, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as ESPN, Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.
Who Is Performing During Washington vs. Philadelphia Halftime Show?
There’s a few of performances throughout the NFC Championship game. The NFL game starts with Broadway star Mary Kate Morrissey, who is currently playing Elphaba in Wicked, performing the National Anthem before kickoff, while rapper Armani White performs during the game’s halftime show.
How to Buy Washington vs. Philadelphia Tickets Online
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Starting at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT, NFC Championship 2025: Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia Eagles broadcasts on Fox. It’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Sunday (Jan. 26).
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In need of some new music from your favorite LGBTQ+ artists? Allow us to help: Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
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From Shygirl’s stunning new collaboration to Kesha’s gorgeous new ballad, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Shygirl feat. Isabella Lovestory & PinkPanthress, “True Religion”
Since experiencing a new level of cultural breakthrough in 2024 thanks to her opening slot on Charli XCX & Troye Sivan’s Sweat Tour, UK DJ Shygirl is ready to hook you for good with her latest single. “True Religion” boasts everything fans of Shygirl have come to hope for from her music — a singularly catchy hook (don’t be shocked if you randomly start singing “webcam, webcam, webcam girl” to yourself this weekend), impeccably-chosen guest stars (both Lovestory and PinkPanthress thrive on this bouncing, laid-back track) and a beat that you cannot shake. If “True Religion” doesn’t make you believe in the power of Shygirl, then we’re not sure what will.
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Kesha, “Dear Me”
For her contribution to the new documentary Diane Warren: Relentless, Kesha decided to strip back the artifice and sing from the heart. The result is “Dear Me,” a Warren-penned, Guy Roche-produced ballad where Kesha looks back on her younger self and offers some salient advice — primarily, to know that she can get through whatever pain comes her way. It’s no surprise that Kesha sounds as good as she does here; it is surprising, though, to get such a poignant song in a week when so many of us need to hear this.
Lord Huron feat. Kristen Stewart, “Who Laughs Last”
If there’s a rule of thumb for 2025, it’s expect the unexpected. Lord Huron, the indie-rock group slowly gaining steam over the last couple yeas, took that advice to heart when they teamed up with actress, queer icon and now songstress Kristen Stewart for their new single “Who Laughs Last.” Stewart may not sing on the actual track, but her spoken word verses bring an air of mystique and prestige to this certified rock banger, marking one of the most gloriously left-field collaborations we’ve heard in a minute.
Nessa Barrett, “Does God Cry?”
If you’ve been looking for some Aftercare since alt-pop star Nessa Barrett’s stunning 2024 album of the same name, then we have some good news for you. With her new track “Does God Cry?” off the forthcoming deluxe edition of the LP, Barrett delivers a heart-rending, ambient pop single that poses bigger questions through bigger sounds. More to the point, the track takes the dark sonics of her breakout album and twists them into something new and fascinating — as winning a formula for any deluxe track as we’ve seen.
Sophie Powers, “Goals”
Alright, we’ve all had a rough week, so let’s end this list with something unabashedly fun. Rising pop singer Sophie Powers’ latest track “Goals” immediately comes across as 2007 Avril Lavigne-meets-Charli XCX’s Brat, as Sophie snidely declares that she is the bar her haters just can’t reach. A chant-along chorus, glitchy production and gloriously spunky attitude make Powers’ “Goals” a must-listen for anyone who needs to unplug after an otherwise hard few days.
Check out all of our picks below on Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist: