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Avatar: The Way of Water will ring in 2023 in style.
James Cameron’s tentpole is expected to finish the long New Year’s weekend with an estimated $440 million-plus domestically, well ahead of the first Avatar, which came out of the year-end holidays with $352 million on its way to earning north of $750 million domestically (that includes rereleases). The 2009 film still ranks as the top-grossing movie of all time globally with $2.92 billion in ticket sales.
Avatar: The Way of Water will cross $1.4 billion in worldwide ticket sales sometime on Monday after sprinting past the $1.37 billion mark on Sunday (Imax accounts for a huge $152.2 million, the fourth-best showing of all time.) That puts it among the 15 biggest films of all time.
Overseas, the sequel grossed a sizeable $186.7 million for the three-day weekend for a foreign tally of $956.9 million. That includes $152.8 million from China, where the movie has gained strength, $95.1 million from France, $74.9 million from South Korea, $67.2 million from Germany and $54.2 million from the U.K.
In North America, The Way of Water is on course to gross $82.4 million for the four-day holiday weekend. The 20th Century and Disney film is doing far more business than any other year-end release in what’s been a bummer for other Hollywood studios.
This puts overall domestic revenue for 2022 at roughly $7.4 billion, 68 percent ahead of 2021 but 38 percent down from 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Comscore.
The next closest New Year’s performer is DreamWorks Animation and Universal’s Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, which is looking at a four-day gross of $22.2 million for a muted domestic tally of $65.6 million or more. At the foreign box office, the family pic earned another $22.5 million for an international tally of $68.8 million and $134.9 million globally.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has remained a major force and will come in at No. 3 over the long New Year’s weekend with an estimated $6.5 million. That will push the Marvel pic’s global cume to nearly $820 million.
Whitney: Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is expected to follow with a muted $5.4 million for the extended weekend. The biopic, alongside Babylon, opened Dec. 23, two days after Puss in Boots 2 launched (Avatar 2 began its run on Dec. 16).
TriStar’s I Wanna Dance with Somebody, which cost $45 million to make before marketing, should finish Monday with a tepid domestic total of $16 million. The movie is faring better overseas, grossing $8.3 million from 44 markets for a foreign tally of $13.1 million and $29.1 million globally.
From Paramount, Damien Chazelle’s Babylon is an even bigger disappointment, having cost $78 million to produce before marketing. The movie, which will no doubt lose tens of millions, is looking at a four-day gross of just $3.6 million for a domestic total of $11 million through Monday (it isn’t launching overseas until January).
There are no new wide releases over New Year’s weekend.
At the specialty box office, Tom Hanks-starred A Man Called Otto is opening in four theaters in New York and Los Angeles. The Sony movie should post a pleasing location average of $18,750 for the holiday weekend.
Among other specialty releases, The Whale expanded into more than 600 theaters. The movie should place No. 7 this weekend with an estimated $1.8 million for a domestic total of $6.2 million through Monday.
MGM and UAR’s Women Talking, opening over Christmas in eight locations, grossed an estimated $53,000 this weekend for a location average of $6,625.
This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a new cover song by Adam Lambert!
On Friday (Dec. 30), Lambert shared his latest in a new string of covers with “Holding Out for a Hero,” his rendition of Bonnie Tyler‘s 1984 hit. For his version, Lambert brings the tempo down from its frenetic original pace, and replaces the iconic, chunky piano chords with a syncopated, sinister bass and guitar section that permeates the track. When it comes to his voice, though, the singer keeps the pure glam-rock sound alive with his signature growl as a choir joins him for the chorus.
The new cover comes as Lambert preps his next album, High Drama, for release in the new year. The LP will consist entirely of covers, two of which the star has already shared with the world (his renditions of Noël Coward’s “Mad About the Boy” and Duran Duran’s “Ordinary World,” respectively). High Drama will see Lambert taking on a few other classic singles — such as Culture Club’s “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?” and Ann Peeble’s “I Can’t Stand the Rain” — while also taking on some contemporary favorites including Billie Eilish’s “Getting Older” and Sia’s “Chandelier.”
“Holding Out for a Hero,” along with being a quintessential song of the ’80s, remains as one of Tyler’s biggest chart hits in her career. While “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “It’s a Heartache” both landed in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 (No. 1 and No. 3, respectively), “Hero” stands as her only other top 40 hit to date, reaching its peak of No. 34 in April 1984.
High Drama will be released on Feb. 24. Check out Lambert’s rollicking new cover of “Holding Out for a Hero” above.
In a year that felt at times completely chaotic and at others eerily familiar, one thing is for certain: 2022 never allowed you to let your guard down. Around the world, people struggled to cope as they watched the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the stripping of abortion rights in the U.S., inflation rising across the globe and more. They also celebrated as new breakthroughs in energy and medicine provided potential answers to long-looming problems.
Similarly, the music industry experienced plenty of highs and lows throughout 2022. Artists like Taylor Swift, Drake, Glass Animals and Bad Bunny had record-breaking years on the charts, while stars like Kanye West saw their careers practically go up in smoke around them. Music synchs on television shows like Stranger Things and Euphoria saw record gains, Ticketmaster got placed under the microscope for a massive public meltdown, and TikTok extended its reign over the trends dominating the industry.
When it came to living as an LGBTQ person, 2022 was less than stellar — the continued rollback of LGBTQ protections and rights in the U.S. and elsewhere was a major story throughout the year. Whether it was anti-trans initiatives being promoted by government officials, the loss of LGBTQ life at the hands of another homophobic hate crime, or even the World Cup being hosted by a country that has criminalized sexuality, this year was marked by pain for queer and trans people everywhere.
So, what stories in the music industry offered some respite for the LGBTQ people in need of an escape in 2022? Billboard took a look back at the 10 biggest LGBTQ music stories of 2022 to round out the year:
Courtney Love was almost Fight Club‘s Marla Singer before the role eventually went to Helena Bonham Carter, but the “Hole” frontwoman revealed that a tense conversation with the 1999 film’s star Brad Pitt led to her losing the role.
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While joining Marc Maron for an interview on his WTF podcast, Love claimed that she “went nuclear” on Pitt after the actor director Gus Van Sant pitched a Kurt Cobain movie to her. “I wouldn’t let Brad play Kurt,” she said. “I went nuclear. I don’t do Faust. Who the f— do you think are?”
She added that she told Pitt, “I don’t know if I trust you and I don’t know that your movies are for profit. They’re really good social justice movies, but… if you don’t get me, you kind of don’t get Kurt, and I don’t feel like you do, Brad.”
Love, who married the Nirvana frontman in 1992 and was with him until his death at age 27 in 1994, revealed that after that conversation, she was fired from Fight Club. Pitt’s co-star Edward Norton, who was Love’s romantic partner at the time, was the one who told her the news. “He starts sobbing,” Love recalled. “And he was like, ‘I don’t have the power!’”
Van Sant went on to helm the Michael Pitt-starring Last Days, which was inspired by Cobain — but Love said the film wasn’t the one that was discussed in the fateful meeting.
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What’s your New Year’s resolution? Exercise and weight loss top the list of resolutions for 2023, but you don’t have to wait until New Year’s Day to kickstart your workout routine.
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The benefits of working out regularly extend beyond the physical body. For example, exercise helps relieve stress and can improve your overall mental health and help you feel more accomplished (it’s not easy sticking to a workout routine!). It also stimulates endorphins in the brain to boost your mood and make you feel more relaxed.
Although gyms usually offer holiday deal and New Year’s discounts, going to the gym isn’t feasible for everybody. Some people don’t have the time, money or the ability to make it to a gym, which is why home workouts come in handy. In addition to potentially saving you time and money, working out at home is a convenient way to start your fitness journey (it also helps if you’re shy or maybe self-conscious about hitting the gym).
To help you get started, we’ve collected a list of must-have exercise equipment and fitness gear that you can buy online. While you won’t find a gym bag, smart watch, activewear, headphones for working out or a massage gun listed below, you will find a variety of items for traditional cardio, strength training and more, ranging from budget friendly to splurge worthy.
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Athletic Works Kettlebell, 44lbs.
$26 $55 53% off% OFF
If there’s only room for one thing on your list, make it a kettlebell. (Yes, they really work!) The handheld weight will get your heart rate pumping while toning your arms and back muscles and strengthening your core.
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Resistance Bands Set for Legs, Working Out, Muscle Training, Physical Therapy, Shape Body, Men and Women
$19.99 $29.99 33% OFF
Resistance bands are another simple but affective way to get in a workout. The bands pictured above are made from high-grade, natural rubber designed to provide longer durability and prevent the bands from snapping.
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Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbell Set
$379 $429.99 12% off% OFF
The Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbell Set is perfect for a minimalist. Each dumbbell adjusts from five to 52.5 pounds (in 25-pound increments up to 25 pounds) allowing you to switch exercises with the turn of a dial. The dumbbells are on sale at Target, Amazon and Best Buy.
Looking for something lighter and cheaper? Try the Fitness Gear 32 lb. Neoprone Dumbbell Kit ($89.99) set or the CAP Barbell Neoprone Dumbbells (from $7 and up), which are available in 1-15 pound dumbbells and feature hex shaped heads to prevent rolling.
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Sportsroyals Power Tower Dip Station Pull Up Bar for Home Gym Strength Training Workout Equipment, 400LBS.
$155.79 $299.99 48% OFF
The Power Trip Dip Station is an-all-in-one workout bar for upper body toning, strengthening the back muscles and abs. The dip stations is perfect for pull-ups, chin-ups, tricep dips, push-ups, vertical leg raises, knee raises, etc. and can hold up to 400 pounds.
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Vinsguir Ab Roller
$25.99 $29.99 13% OFF
The ab roller is another versatile piece of equipment as it targets your abdominal muscles, back muscles and hip flexors. Vinsguir’s Ab Roller has a 3.2-inch dual wheel for added support and it comes with a knee pad. If you’re not so interested in the ab roller, you might like an exercise ball.
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Yes4All LC77 Adjustable Aerobic Step Platform with 4 Risers
$49.99 $55.99 11% OFF
This budget-friendly step deck measures 42.5 inches and has four, adjustable risers with a slip-resistant surface. According to the manufacturer, the Yes4All stepper can hold up to 300 pounds.
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Everlast 70 lb. Platinum Heavy Bag Kit
$79 $108 27% off% OFF
Get in fighting shape with this Everlast kit. The kit includes a 70-pound Platinum Nevatear constructed heavy bag, a speed bag, wrist wraps, boxing gloves, hand wraps and an adjustable chain to accommodate different sizes.
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Premium Fitness Mat
$29.99
You can use this All in Motion Premium Fitness Map for yoga, pilates and other workouts. The mat measures 72-inches long, 22-inches wide and it’s available in three different colors, including black, blue and pink/violet.
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Original Peloton Bike | Indoor Stationary Exercise Bike with Immersive 22″ HD Touchscreen
$1,195.00 $1,445.00 17% OFF
Peleton bikes are on the more expensive end of the spectrum, but the brand now offers refurbished bikes at a discount. The Original Peleton Bike pictured above features delta-compatible pedals, a two-channel, rear-facing stereo speaker system with 16 watts of power, a resistance knob for manual control, a 10-point multitouch HD touchscreen, USB microport, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 4.0, a five-megapixel front-facing camera, built-in microphone, and up and down volume buttons. Kenny Chesney, Ciara and Joe Jonas are some of the celebs who have teamed with Peleton.
On a budget? Click here for a cheaper exercise bike.
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Nordick Track C700 Folding Treadmill with iFit Membership
$597 $677 12% off% OFF
The Nordick Track C 700 folding treadmill designed for users who are up to six feet tall (the weight capacity is 300 pounds). Run up to 10 mph on the treadmill, which also has incline abilities and a 7-inch, interactive touchscreen display where you can take iFit Personal Training and personalized workouts.
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Lululemon Studio Mirror
$795 $1495 47% off% OFF
“Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the fittest of them all?” Lululemon’s Studio Mirror is a personal trainer, cardio class, yoga studio, boxing ring, etc., packed into one device. Try Lululemon Studio Mirror’s unlimited live and on-demand classes for free for 30 days.
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The 45th annual Kennedy Center Honorswill air on Wednesday (Dec. 28) at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
The list of esteemed honorees include Gladys Knight, Amy Grant, U2, George Clooney and Tania León, a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, conductor and educator.
The 2022 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was held at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4. Read on for on ways to watch and stream for free.
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How to Watch the 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors for Free
This year’s Kennedy Center Honors ceremony will premiere Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, and will stream for Paramount+ Premium subscribers. If you don’t already have access to CBS, you can stream live channels with a free trial from Fubo, Direct TV Stream and other platforms that offer live TV.
Paramount+ Premium is $9.99 a month after a free trial for the first week. The subscription gets you commercial-free access to the streaming library and local CBS stations.
Paramount+ Premium $9.99/month after free 7-day trial
Paramount+ has an Essential plan for $4.99/month and annual plans starting at just $24.99/month (regular $49.99/month) for a limited time only. There’s also a Showtime bundle for $11.99/month or $59.99/year under the current 50% off promo, and if you’re a student, you might be eligible to receive a 25% discount (Paramount+ is also available on Prime Video).
From movies and acclaimed original series to live sports, music and more, Paramount+ gives you plenty of bang for your buck. The lineup of exclusives streaming at no additional charge includes The Game, 1923, Tulsa King, Ink Master, Mayor of Kingstown, Seal Team, Star Trek: Prodigy Star Trek: Picard, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, iCarly and Top Gun: Maverick.
Music lovers will find tons of fascinating specials and documentaries, including Behind the Music, Homeward Bound: A Grammy Salute to the Songs of Paul Simon, Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to All!, Liam Gallagher: Nebworth 22, From Cradle to Stage, Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert and the 65th annual Grammy Awards airing on Feb. 6, 2023.
Watch the video below to see highlights from the 45th annual Kennedy Center Honors.
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Monopoly remixed its classic board game in honor of Britney Spears. Monopoly: Britney Spears edition celebrates the pop star’s “musical journey” by taking fans on a nostalgic trek through her iconic career, showcasing the multiplatinum selling singer’s biggest hits.
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The game comes complete with custom tokens inspired by her chart-topping singles, while images of Spears, seemingly representing different phases of her career, cover the outside of the box.
Inside, players will find a colorful board with the same photo of Spears featured on the packaging along with photos of her album covers, live performances, costumes and more.
Players can buy, sell and trade properties named after pop classics such as “Baby One More Time,” “Circus” and “Toxic” while racking up Gold and Platinum records (cards) as they make their way around the board in one of the six Spears-inspired tokens. The last player standing, with custom Britney currency in hand, wins the game.
The tokens include an astronaut from the “Oops!…I Did It Again” music video, a mirror from “Lucky,” a milkshake tray from “Crazy,” a lion from “Circus”, a basketball representing “Baby One More Time” and a miniature version of the pillbox hat that Spears wore in “Toxic.”
Monopoly’s Chance and Community Chest cards have been replaced with Curious and Fantasy cards named after Spears’ best-selling fragrances.
Monopoly: Britney Spears edition is designed for 2 to 6 players, ages 8 and up. The collectible board game is currently sold out at The Op Games, but it’s available at major retailers such as Amazon and Walmart while supplies last.
Purchase the Spears edition of Monopoly below.
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Out with the old, in with the new! It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2022 and welcome a new year.
The global pandemic has made the last few years challenging (to say the least), but 2023 offers us another chance to start fresh.
What are the best ways to celebrate New Years Eve? That depends on whether you prefer to stay in or go out. While there are plenty of New Year’s Eve parties, concerts and other events happening this weekend, such as New Year’s Eve with The Roots, Weekends with Adele and other Las Vegas residencies and Bruno Mars’ New Years’ Eve concert, staying home isn’t such a bad idea.
Watch the ball drop from New York City’s Time’s Square, indulge in live performances from your favorite artists, and catch all the hilarious (and viral) New Year’s Eve moments, without leaving the comfort of your own home.
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See below for a list of NYE specials to watch this weekend. If you don’t already have cable, satellite or local channels via a TV antenna, we’ve also listed ways to watch and stream live and on-demand (use ExpressVPN to stream from outside of the U.S. on select platforms).
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve has been a TV tradition for decades. Liza Koshy and will join Ryan Seacrest to co-host the special, which will air live from Time’s Square on ABC starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Dec. 31. The NYE special will feature performances and appearances from J-Hope, Duran Duran, Halle Bailey, Jax, Ciara (also a co-host), Jessie James Decker (Powerball co-host), Ben Platt, Shaggy, TXT and New Edition.
How to Watch: Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Direct TV Stream, SlingTV.
Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party
Miley Cyrus and her godmother, Dolly Parton, will team up for the singer’s latest NBC New Year’s Eve special. Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ET/PT. The special will feature performances from Cyrus, Lotto, Liily, FLETCHER, Rae Sremmurd and Sia.
How to Watch: Peacock, SlingTV, DirectTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash
Zac Brown Band, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town and Brooks & Dunn are among the country stars billed for CBS’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. The special airs on CBS on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8-10 p.m. ET/PT and 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. ET/PT, and will be able to stream live an on-demand via Paramount+.
How to Watch: Paramount+, DirectTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and SlingTV.
CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen return to co-host CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live airing live from New York City’s Times Square. The annual special is slated to air Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8pm ET on CNN and will feature performances and appearances from Usher (from his Las Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM), Kevin Hart, Ellie Goulding, Patti LaBelle, REO Speedwagon, Nick Cannon, Jenifer Lewis, John Stamos, Tenacious D’s Jack Black and Kyle Gass, Jean Smart, Cheri Oteri, Ava Max and many more.
At 12:30am ET/PT, the duo will hand things over to Don Lemmon, who will be live in New Orleans to help the Central Time Zone countdown to the new year.
How to Watch: Sling TV, DirectTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Cnn.com (log-in required).
Univisions’ Así Sonó El 2022
Univisions’ Así Sonó El 2022 will air on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET/PT followed by Feliz 2023 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The latter special — co-hosted by Raúl de Molina and Alejandra Espinoza, along with Clarissa Molina and Borja Voces from New York, Lili Estefan, Omar Chaparro and Karina Banda from Los Angeles, Roberto Hernández from Puerto Rico and Galilea Montijo from Mexico — will feature appearances from Daddy Yankee, Natti Natasha, Gloria Estefan and more.
How to Watch: Univision.com, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo.
Back that Year Up: NYE Special
Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson host Back That Year Up now streaming on Peacock. The end-of-the-year special looks at the best moments in pop culture, sports, entertainment and more. In addition to Hart and Thompson, the special will feature appearances from Cannon, Quinta Bronson, Terry Crews, Roy Woods Jr., Lauren Lapkus and Rob Gronkowski.
How to Watch: Peacock
A Toast to 2022!
NBC’s New Year’s Eve will launch with A Toast to 2022!, hosted by Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. The two-hour special will air on at 8 p.m ET/PT on NBC.
How to Watch: Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream.
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The cast of Encanto is taking over the Hollywood Bowl for an unforgettable concert spectacular streaming only on Disney+ on Wednesday (Dec. 28).
Audiences will step into the world of Casa Madrigal as the original cast reunites for Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl featuring Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma). The special will feature other special guests, including legendary Colombian superstars and Latin Grammy winners, Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda, and an introduction from Lin Manuel-Miranda.
Read on for details on how to watch Encanto a the Hollywood Bowl from home.
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How to Watch Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl on Disney+
Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Wednesday. The live-to-film concert experience streams at no additional costs to subscribers and will feature an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and captivating special effects giving viewers a spectacular, front-row seat to the musical extravaganza celebrating the world, characters and songs of the Oscar-winning animated film.
Those who are already subscribed can begin streaming Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl as soon as it hits the platform.
Not a Disney+ member? Subscriptions start at $9.99/month to stream with ads, $12.99/month for ad-free streaming, $19.99 for the Trio Premium bundle with Hulu and ESPN+ and $109.99 for the annual plan.
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Looking for a free trial to Disney+? Unfortunately, the streaming platform doesn’t have free trials, but there are ways to get a free membership or save on your overall bill.
Verizon is currently offering a free, six-month subscription to Disney+ or the Disney+ bundle (see more details here) and if you’re a Hulu subscriber, you can add Disney+ for just $1.99/month for the first 12 months. Watch Disney+ from your TV, laptop, smartphone and other streaming devices through the Disney+ app.
Other titles currently streaming on Disney+ include, Willow, Turning Red, The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder, Dancing with the Stars, She-Hulk, Andor, I Am Groot, Tini Tour 2022: Farewell of the Year, Elton John: Farewell Tour Live from Dodger’s Stadium, BTS Permission to Dance on Stage LA Concert, Disenchanted and lots more.
Check below for the trailer to Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Looking for a way to spend your holiday gift cards? The SZA-approved, Sony LinkBuds S noise cancelling earbuds are on sale for a limited time.
These top-rated earbuds offer optimized ambient sound and active noise cancellation for less than $200 — if you grab them on discount at Amazon and other major retailers such as Best Buy and Walmart.
Sony’s LinkBuds S earbuds are lightweight with an incredibly comfortable fit, making them perfect for travel, exercise, commuting, etc. And they’re always on, which means they can instantly connect to your laptop, smartphone, or another device – even if you haven’t used them in a while.
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Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbud Headphones, White
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Sony LinkBuds provide up to 20 hours of battery life, but you can get up to 60 minutes of playtime with a five-minute charge, and an IPX4 waterproof rating means that you don’t have to worry about splashes of water or sweat ruining your earbuds.
If you’ve been looking for an alternative to AirPods, Sony’s LinkBuds S earbuds definitely fit the bill. They also have built-in Alexa and they’re compatible with Apple and Android phones.
SZA stars in a Sony LinkBuds S commercial showcasing the new “Earth Blue earbuds. The New Jersey native’s “Shirt” single soundtracks the commercial where she’s featured rocking a pair of white, LinkBuds S and and a blue, oversized varsity jacket.
In addition to the new colorway, Sonly LinkBuds S are available in black, dessert sand, and white.
Meanwhile, SZA’s SOS album recently celebrated a second consecutive week atop the Billboard Hot 100. “Lol instagram randomly deleted my post last week .. but APPARENTLY [IT’S] STILL TRUE THIS WEEK,” she wrote in response to topping the charts again. “Number [one] two weeks in a row .. God is incredible. I won’t repeat it all, but thank you everybody for supporting me and speaking power [and] love into me. It’s 9:43 in Hawaii. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Life is beautiful and what it should be.”
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