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The sold-out Blink-182 Funko Pop! collector’s set is back in stock and available for pre-order. Funko’s Blink-182 vinyl figurines were initially released in August to celebrate the punk-pop band’s 30th anniversary.
The Funko set, inspired by the “What’s My Age Again?” music video, features Pop! vinyls of Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and Tom DeLonge rocking out in their birthday suits. Each vinyl figure stands approximately 3.75 to 4.4. inches tall and includes mini instruments.
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The one-of-a-kind collectible sold out over the summer, but it’s back in stock in time for the holiday season. The set is priced at $30-$40, depending on the retailer.
Fans can pre-order the Funko set at Amazon (it’ll be released on Dec. 16), as well as Funko.com, GameStop and Entertainment Earth.
“What’s My Age Again?” was the lead single from Blink-182’s third studio album, Enema of the State, released in 1999. The Southern California band, founded in 1992, released their debut LP, Chesire Cat, in 1995, but they didn’t hit it big until Enema of the State. The album spawned two additional hit singles, “All the Small Things” and “Adams Songs” and went on to sell 15 million copies worldwide.
Blink-182’s follow-up album, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 200 and has sold more than 14 million copies globally.
DeLonge eventually left the band but Hoppus and Barker continued touring, replacing him with Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio. In October, Blink-182 reunited with DeLonge, released a new single “Edging” and announced a reunion tour launching next year along with a new album. The world tour kicks off in Tijuana, Mexico, in March and will hit the U.S. in May. Click here to buy tickets.
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The fourth iteration of Rihanna‘s Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 4 premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday (Nov. 9), taking viewers on an ethereal, surreal experience — filming out in nature for the show — as she showed off her latest lingerie collection.
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As is typical for RiRi, she’s not afraid to get creative. This year, she teamed up again with musical directors Omar Edwards and Adam Blackstone to create a lush musical landscape to capture her brand’s essence. “This year, specifically, the location made it different with being outside in nature,” Edwards tells Billboard of what made this year stand out compared to Savage x Fenty shows of the past. “Also, there was animation added so you’re adding all these different worlds into one things. There’s a live element, there’s scoring film to picture and you’re in nature. All of those things combined made it super unique.”
When asked if the combined landscapes and digital elements made the musical process more challenging, Blackstone laughs that working with a mastermind like Rihanna is “never easy,” as she is always trying to go bigger and better with every fashion show. “She has the power to inspire you to do things that are outside the norm,” he explains.
“Look at the brand, we have all shapes and sizes, all colors, people who are handicapped, some with ailments and she empowers women and men to be their authentic self,” he continues. “For me and Omar, she does the same with us musically. She empowers us to be ourselves and push the envelope. She then supports us so strongly that we feel comfortable trying things and making mistakes and knowing that it’s coming from a place of wanting to see her win because she wants to see the whole team win. The inspiration now is, ‘Yo, we can go on the mountain and do whatever.’ She literally made that happen, got us to the mountain top.”
As for where they see Savage x Fenty fashion shows going in the future, Edwards and Blackstone say that the sky is the limit — literally. “We’ll be in space next time, bro,” Edwards jokes to Blackstone, who responds, “It would not surprise me if we had Vol. 7 on the moon. If anyone can do it, it’s our Rihanna.”
“There are no boundaries when it comes to her and her creativity,” Blackstone adds. “The team that she has assembled, it sounds cliché and churchy, but we know all things are possible when it comes to her. If she has an idea, it pushes us to execute it without limits. I don’t know if we can pinpoint and say ‘This is where it can go’ because it has the ability and the power to go anywhere.”
Savage x Fenty Vol. 4 is now streaming on Prime Video.
Gallagher, the long-haired, smash-’em-up comedian who left a trail of laughter, anger and shattered watermelons over a decadeslong career, has died at age 76.
Craig Marquardo, in a statement identifying himself as Gallagher’s “longtime former manager,” said that he died Friday (Nov. 11) at his home in Palm Springs, California, after a brief illness. Gallagher had numerous heart attacks over the years, including one right before a scheduled show in Texas in 2012.
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With a beret on his head and a few simple props, from a can of oil to a bull whip, the man born Leo Anthony Gallagher Jr. built a nationwide following in the 1970s and ’80s, appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and starring in numerous Showtime specials. His act included observational humor (“What about Easter? Whose idea was it to give eggs to an animal that hops?”), political commentary (“They don’t call a tax a tax. They call it a revenue enhancer”), invented sports (synchronized Ping-Pong) and his trademark Sledge-O-Matic destruction.
“Ladies and gentlemen! I did not come here tonight just to make you laugh. I came here to sell you something, and I want you to pay particular attention!” he would call out in his best rapid-fire impersonation of a late-night television pitchman. “The amazing Master Tool Corporation, a subsidiary of Fly-By-Night Industries, has entrusted who? Me! To show you! The handiest and the dandiest kitchen tool you’ve ever seen.”
Sledgehammer in hand, he would then apply his full muscle to apples, grapes, lettuce and other produce, most famously the inevitable watermelon, with audience members in front showered in food bits.
Gallagher was a Fort Bragg, North Carolina, native who started out in 1960 as road manager for the comedian/musician Jim Stafford and soon began performing himself, honing his act at the Comedy Store and other clubs. He was not the only funnyman in the family: His younger brother Ron became a comedian, received Leo’s initial blessing and looked and acted enough like his better-known sibling that some audiences were unsure who they had come to see. Leo Gallagher eventually secured a court injunction barring his brother from using his routines.
The elder Gallagher became increasingly controversial in recent years, chastised for racist and homophobic remarks. Gallagher even cut short an interview in 2011 with Marc Maron after the WTF podcast host confronted him about his statements.
“I’m the problem?!” Gallagher said at one point. “Do you think when I’m dead, gays will finally have an opportunity in America? Have I really been holding them down?”
In 2003, Gallagher was among more than 100 candidates running in the recall election for California governor, won by Arnold Schwarzenegger. Over the past decade, Gallagher appeared in a Geico commercial and in the movie The Book of Daniel.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. is ready to hit the ring again. The undefeated, retired boxer will go up against YouTuber Deji Olatunji during Global Titans Fight Night in Dubai this weekend. The PPV bout is scheduled to take place at the Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday (Nov. 13).
“I am delighted to bring this incredible boxing experience to Dubai,” said Mayweather. “Global Titans will give fans an unrivalled boxing match with a huge undercard. It is an honor to be a part of such an iconic event in an iconic city, and I would like to thank the Global Titans team for reaching out to me and giving back so much to the sport I love.”
Added Deji, “Huge thanks to Global Titans and my team for creating this incredible opportunity. It’s a privilege to be headlining this phenomenal spectacle in Dubai, against the all-time great Floyd Mayweather. This is going to be fun!”
Read on for directions on how to order the fight.
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Coverage of the Mayweather vs. Deji fight will begin at 10 a.m. local time, while the main event is scheduled to start approximately two hours later. Viewers can stream the fight on DAZN (monthly subscriptions are $19.99 for non-subscribers or $14.99 to add the fight to your subscription plan). The boxing match will also available on Fite TV for $34.99.
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Since retiring from boxing with a 50-0 record in 2017, Mayweather has participated in multiple exhibition bouts.
When it comes to reach, height, and weight, the 45-year-old boxing champion is pretty evenly matched against 25-year-old Olatunju, who hails from London. Despite Mayweather’s extensive boxing career and perfect record, Olatunju isn’t feeling any “pressure,” his coach, Daley Peralis, said in an interview according to the U.K. Mirror.
Elsewhere on the fight card, Tommy Fury and Paul Bamba will go head-to-head in a co-main event. According to Fite TV, the fight card will include Delfine Persoon vs. Ikram Kerwat, Bobby Fish vs. Boateng Agyemang Prempeh, Jack Fincham vs. Anthony Taylor, Harley Benn vs. Faizan Anwar, Jadier Herrera vs. Franklin Manzanilla, and J’Hon Ingram vs. Koji Tanaka.
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Yellowstone is back! Season five of the hit series about the Duttons — a fictitious (and dysfunctional) family who owns and operates the largest cattle ranch in the country — premieres on the Paramount Network on Sunday (Nov. 13) at 8 p.m. ET.
In the two-hour premiere episode, John Dutton (Kevin Costner) gets sworn in as governor of Montana and settles into his new position — and of course, there’s drama involved. Costner stars in the series alongside Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, Kelsey Asbille and Wes Bentley. Country star Laney Wilson will appear in the new season.
Read on for details on how to watch and stream season five of Yellowstone, and binge previous seasons.
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Yellowstone season five will premiere exclusively on the Paramount Network on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT. If you have cable, satellite or live television through Verizon Fios, T-Mobile and other platforms, check with your provider for channel information or details on how to watch and stream the show from your TV, computer, smart phone and other devices.
Those who don’t have cable can stream Yellowstone with a free trial from platforms such as Fubo TV, Direct TV, Vidgo, YouTube TV and Philo. And if you don’t mind paying up front, Sling TV is just $20 for the first month.
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Amazon Prime members can pre-order Yellowstone season five on Prime Video by clicking here. The first episode of the new season will be available on Sunday (Nov. 13).
Want to catch up on older episodes? Yellowstone is streaming on Peacock and Paramount+ at no extra charge to subscribers (stream from outside of the U.S. with Express VPN). Fans who don’t mind paying per episode or per season can purchase Yellowstone on Google Play, Prime Video, iTunes and Vudu.
The holidays are right around the corner, and if you happen to be shopping for a fan of the show, Yellowstone Monopoly ($44.99) might just be the perfect gift. This special-edition of the classic board game (available at The OP Games, Dillard’s and The Yellowstone Shop) lets players buy, sell, and trade well-known locations from the Dutton family cattle ranch.
Click here for additional Yellowstone merch, including T-shirts, hats, blankets and the Yellowstone: The Dutton Legacy Collection Limited Edition Gift Set ($69.29) available on DVD and Blu-ray.
Watch the trailer for Yellowstone season five below.
In need of some new tunes from your favorite queer artists? We’ve got you covered; Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
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From Kim Petras’s “Unholy” follow-up to Christine and the Queens’ long-awaited new album, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Christine and the Queens Presents Redcar, Redcar Les Adorables Étoiles (Prologue)
Christine and the Queens is dead — long live Redcar. On the new project from the enigmatic French performer, Chris establishes a brand new persona and a brand new musical world that he’s ready to play in for the forseeable future. Redcar Les Adorable Étoiles (translated to mean “Redcar the Adorable Stars”) bears the kind of sonic flourishes fans of Christine and the Queens have come to love; namely, chunky synth patterns and lyrical themes of romantic yearning. But the performance of the songs (almost entirely sung in Chris’s native French) marks a new level of pure theatricality for the star, as Chris births an entire musical universe out of the longing feeling suffusing this album. If Redcar does nothing else (trust us, it will do plenty), it will assuredly make you interested to know more about the mysterious performer at its center.
Perfume Genius, Live at Electric Lady
Avant-pop auteur Perfume Genius is something of an innovator when it comes to live performance — even amidst the pandemic, Mike Hadreas found a way to create a one-of-a-kind concert-going experience that fans gleefully tuned into. But for those who were unable to, no need to fret — the performer’s new Live at Electric Lady EP offers just a taste of what his live show can sound like. Delivering haunting versions of tracks off of his two latest albums, Hadreas spares no instrumentation — pianos, drums, guitars, horns, violins, everything is right there with him as he offers up raw vocal performances to the audience at home. If you stick around long enough, you’ll get to hear the highlight, as Hadreas offers up an otherworldly rendition of Radiohead’s “4 Minute Warning,” translating the relatively sparse In Rainbows-era bonus cut into a serotonin-boosting symphony.
Kim Petras, “If Jesus Was A Rockstar”
It’s been a good year to be Kim Petras; along with debuting her slinky EP Slut Pop, she went No. 1 on the Hot 100 thanks to an assist on Sam Smith’s “Unholy,” becoming the first transgender solo artist to do so. Now, with her latest single, the singer is ready to bask in that spotlight just a little bit longer. On “If Jesus Was A Rockstar,” Kim keeps the the tongue-in-cheek humor that’s pervaded much of her past releases intact as she poses the titular question and delivers some soft-rock-adjacent melodies to keep the theme of the song intact.
Brockhampton, “The Ending”
As Brockhampton’s final album The Family inches closer and closer, the group is leaving nothing unsaid. On “The Ending,” the latest single off the album (due out next week), Kevin Abstract actually takes fans all the way back to the start of the group, reminiscing on days spent with his fellow bandmates before they “made it.” The soulful, looping interpolation of Willie Hutch’s “Let Me Be the One” adds a sense of melancholic nostalgia as Abstract, once again going solo on the new Brockhampton track, addresses how the band changed — money, fame and a fervid fanbase all come up as examples of the collective’s decision to call it quits. It’s a moving portrayal of a person grieving in real time with the ending of an era.
Chelsea Cutler, “Men on the Moon”
With her latest single, singer-songwriter Chelsea Cutler is leaning into her folkier side to nail the feeling of longing. “Men on the Moon” charts a path from isolation to anger, as Cutler contends with life after romance — her skills with a pen remain as first-class as ever, with lines like “It’s only war if there’s a winner” cutting straight to the crux of her pain. Her voice, meanwhile, sounds better than ever, especially as she flexes her higher range on the haunting chorus. If you’re looking to get misty-eyed this afternoon, press play on “Men on the Moon.”
The Blessed Madonna, “Serotonin Moonbeams”
Despite being 30+ years old, Suzane Vega’s classic track “Tom’s Diner” always manages to find new ways to reintegrate itself into modern pop music. The latest track to employ the song’s iconic melody also happens to be the return of a much-beloved dance icon. The Blessed Madonna’s first solo track in 5 years, “Serotonin Moonbeams” effortlessly lifts the hook’s phrasing and seamlessly weaves it into an expression of pure house euphoria. It’s the kind of sound that has made Blessed Madonna one of the most sought-after DJs currently making music, and it’s no wonder why — even with just one listen to “Moonbeams,” you’ll be hitting the replay button in no time.
Bronze Avery, “Softshell”
Bronze Avery certainly knows how to save the best for last — the final single off of his new album Softmetal (due out next week), “Softshell” is Avery’s best work in years. Melding the earworm pop that got him noticed early on with a slinking R&B-meets-singer-songwriter sensibility, the new song sounds like something fresh in Avery’s sonic universe. Add onto that the supreme songwriting, wherein Avery reconciles with a bitter end to a relationship, and you have a stellar song from a pop artist more folks ought to know about.
Drew Barrymore is taking a break from her eponymous talk after testing positive for COVID-19. She announced on Thursday (Nov. 10) via Instagram that two celebs will be filling in for her while she recuperates.
“I’ve got covid and lucky the cat! Im good and will be back soon. In the meantime @helloross and @50cent are taking over,” Barrymore captioned a photo of herself lying in bed with pink glasses on and a cat at her side. “So only good news to report!!!!! Maybe some other special surprises too!”
While 50 Cent did not share a personal statement regarding his temporary stint on The Drew Barrymore Show, he did use his Instagram Story to repost a message from his PR company, AKR PR, wishing Barrymore well. “Feel better @drewbarrymore the show is in good hands with @50cent,” the post read.
Ross Mathews, TV show host and personality, hopped in the comments section to give his love to the actress. “LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! I’ll keep your seat warm for you until you come back. Rest. Take care of you. Watch the new season of The Crown. Text me if you need anything,” he wrote.
Mathews also shared a repost to his Instagram Story of his husband Dr. Wellinthon García wishing the actress well. “Sending love to our favorite flower girl @drewbarrymore – my hubby @helloross has you covered! We love you!!!” García wrote.
The hosting gig is hardly the first time the “In da Club” rapper has dabbled in the talk show space. In 2016, he guest co-hosted a 2016 episode of The View, and gave interviewing a try on the 2018 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, when he asked Colbert some burning questions.
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In the promo for this weekend’s Saturday Night Live, Dave Chappelle tells cast member Ego Nwodim that he doesn’t have big plans for Thanksgiving. “I’m just gonna be on the farm with the wife and the kids and not watch football, you know, have a little pie, that kind of stuff,” he says.
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But when Nwodim invites herself to join the comedian for his chillsgiving, he has second thoughts about sharing his address on national television. Chappelle’s third SNL hosting gig will once again coincide with a major national election and will feature musical support from his Midnight Miracle podcast brethren in Black Star, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli.
In fact, Chappelle says in the second promo, this weekend’s episode will be “so Black it’s gonna be on BET,” causing the hip-hop duo to crack up until Dave adds, “just kidding, it’s gonna be right here on NBC.” For the third spot, Nwodim questions whether it’s a good idea to have the unpredictable stand-up do it live. “In this news cycle?” Nwodim asks. “… Yup,” Chappelle assures her.
Chappelle is slated to join Chris Rock for a run of December arena dates that will kick off with a two-night stand at Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl in San Diego (Dec. 1, 3), followed by a Dec. 5 gig at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, as well as shows in Anaheim, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento and Thousand Palms, California before wrapping up at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA on Dec. 16.
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Elton John is wrapping up the North American leg of his farewell tour, and tickets for the last few shows are still available. The 75-year-old British star will end the U.S. installment of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour with concerts at Chase Field in Phoenix this weekend, before wrapping up at Dodger’s Stadium in Los Angeles next week.
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The Rocketman launched a final round of North American concerts in July and has played over 250 shows on the farewell tour. The jaunt has become the third biggest tour in history grossing a reported $661 million.
“Thank you for sharing this journey with me, I cherish these memories we’re making together,” John said in tour announcement video. “It’s been nothing short of incredible and I look forward to seeing you soon, one last time on my Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.”
The “Hold Me Closer” singer is slated to perform three consecutive nights at Dodger Stadium beginning next Thursday (Nov. 17). Tickets are reasonably priced at approximately $63-$69 for select dates. Fans can get passes at Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, Seat Geek, Stub Hub, etc.
Looking for tickets to the Phoenix show? You’re in luck! Tickets start at around $73 on Seat Geek and approximately $90 at Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, and Stub Hub.
The Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour will head overseas to Australia and New Zealand in January, followed by dates in the U.K., including London’s O2 Arena, and other parts of Europe.
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John Wick: Chapter 4 is finally heading to theaters in the spring, and Lionsgate dropped the action film’s official trailer on Thursday (Nov. 10).
Besides Keanu Reeves returning as the titular character, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne and Hiroyuki Sanada are also in the cast for the John Wick franchise’s fourth installment.
Additionally, British-Japanese pop star Rina Sawayama appears as a cutthroat fighter in the film. She appears twice in the new trailer, at the 30-second mark and later in an intense fight scene at the two-minute mark.
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The official description for the film explains that Reeves’ character “uncovers a path to defeating the High Table, but before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.”
Sawayama’s involvement in the film was announced back in 2021. “I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4,” director Chad Stahelski told Deadline at the time. “She’s an incredible talent who’ll bring so much to the film.”
Watch the trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4 below. The film hits theaters on March 24, 2023.