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Robin Allen, best known by her rap moniker “The Lady of Rage,” portrays self-proclaimed psychic Miss Cleo in a new Lifetime movie premiering on Saturday (Aug. 10).
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Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall follows the highs and lows of Miss Cleo, whose birth name was Youree Dell Harris. The Los Angeles native became a popular fixture during the late ’90s and early 2000s through her work with Psychic Friends Network, but her stardom came crashing down after the network was accused of scamming customers.
Shane Johnson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Cocoa Brown, Dwayne Boyd, Towanda Braxton, Jaida Standberry, Marley Taylor, Amelia Young, Stevie Baggs Jr. and Leslie Black star in Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall, which is directed by Tim Reid and written by Camara Davis.
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The movie is produced by Hillionaire Productions for Lifetime along with Jami McCoy-Lankford, Samone Norsworthy and Anthony Standberry. William J. Cone is a consulting producer, Ahmed Hussain and McCoy-Lankford serve as executive producers.
Keep reading for ways to watch the movie online for free.
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Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall premieres at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. To watch without cable, join DirecTV Stream or Philo for instant access to Lifetime and other cable channels, and a free trial when you sign up.
Philo is the most affordable streaming option among the two. Plans start at $28/month after a free trial for one week.
The streaming service features 80+ channels (Lifetime, MTV, BET, TLC, VH1, CMT, WEtv, A&E, ID, Travel Channel, OWN, AMC, Comedy Central, etc.) that you can watch live or stream on-demand. A subscription to Philo includes cloud DVR that can be stored for up to a year.
DIRECTV Stream starts at $49.99 per month for a limited time. Stream 90+ live channels, including cable networks such as Lifetime, E!, Bravo, HGTV and MTV, as well as local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.
For a limited time, new subscribers can save up $39 per month over three months with select DirecTV streaming plans.
Want more ways to watch? Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall will be available to stream on Prime Video a day after it airs on Lifetime.
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If you’ve been scrolling on TikTok, you might have seen the buzz about the life-sized Polly Pocket 1994 dollhouse, which is set to make its Airbnb debut on Wednesday (Aug. 21), in Westford, Massachusetts.
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Originally created by Bluebird Toys in the late 1980s, Polly Pocket began as a line of small, portable dolls and playsets. The brand was later acquired by Mattel. Polly Pockets are best known for its compact designs and detailed environments. These toys encourage imaginative play in various themes from Unicorn Tea Parties to Otter Aquariums. Now, you can step into a larger-than-life version of this iconic toy, complete with interactive features and nostalgic details.
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For those who are longtime Polly Pocket fans, you can celebrate Polly Pocket’s 35th anniversary by booking your stay at this life-size Polly Pocket house featuring five beds, one bedroom, and a private half-bath. According to Airbnb, you’ll be able to camp out under the stars, play dress-up, craft your own bracelets at the Friendship bracelet station, enjoy a 90’s inspired kitchen.
All you need to do is simply download the Airbnb App and be prepared to book your stay as soon as it becomes available on August 21.
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If you are looking to expand your Polly Pocket collection before your visit, consider browsing Amazon and select your favorite Polly Pocket Compacts. For Harry Potter enthusiasts, there’s also a Polly Pocket playset that features five main characters from the franchise, including, Harry Potter, Ron, Hermione, Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall.
For more product recommendations, check out this list of alternative Airbnb immersive spaces. You can also book your stay with Airbnb at the house featured in the rom-com, The Idea of You.
Britney Spears is reportedly the latest star to document her life via biopic. According to Variety, Universal Pictures landed the rights to the pop princess’ best-selling memoir The Woman in Me. The book chronicles Spears’ rise to fame, her relationship with fellow child star Justin Timberlake — which included her getting pregnant and having an abortion during their time together — […]
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The Braxton family is returning to reality TV. Toni, Towanda, Tamar, Trina and family matriarch Ms. Evelyn star in The Braxtons, premiering on Friday (Aug. 9) on WEtv.
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The Braxton sisters, along with mom, Evelyn, are giving fans another candid view at their lives, including navigating grief after the death of their sister, Traci, who passed away from cancer in 2023.
Offering a “raw and unfiltered” look at the Braxton family, the series will feature Toni launching her Las Vegas residency with Cedric the Entertainer, Towanda balancing business and motherhood, revealing her alopecia diagnosis, and lending support to Traci’s son, Kevin.
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Traci is also playing the balancing act with her businesses and being a mom to two adult sons while Tamar expands her “music and media empire, balancing motherhood, and navigating how to juggle it all,” according to a press release from AMC Networks.
Keep reading for ways to stream The Braxtons without cable.
How to Watch The Braxtons
The Braxtons premieres on Friday, Aug. 9, at 9:30 p.m. ET on WEtv. The series premiere will air commercial free and debuts on WEtv directly after Love After Lockup: Life After Lockup.
The show will stream on AllBLK in addition airing on WEtv.
Don’t have access to cable channels? You can watch WEtv and other cable networks on DirecTV, Philo and Sling TV.
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Philo is free for the first week and $28/month to stream 80+ cable channels including WEtv, Lifetime, OWN, TLC, VH1, MTV and more on Philo. While you won’t get local channels on Philo, there’s a huge streaming library of cable shows and movies to binge. Subscribe below.
The Braxton family’s return to reality TV comes three years after ending the series, Braxton Family Values. Want to catch up on older episodes? Braxton Family Values is available to stream on platforms such as Sling TV, Hulu, Philo, Prime Video, iTunes and The Roku Channel.
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Thanks to platforms such as Hulu, Paramount+, Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock, Max, Disney+ and Prime Video, the amount of TV shows and movies to watch is practically endless. With so many streaming options available, it can be overwhelming trying to keep track of what to watch every weekend. Rather than endlessly scroll to figure out the best new shows to stream, ShopBillboard has put together a guide of some of the most anticipated releases to put on your radar.
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No matter whether you’re a fan of thrillers, dramas or even cartoons, each month, streaming platforms have a lineup of exciting and new releases to add to your watch list. From Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears to channel-exclusive content from MTV, ABC and even USA Network, find our picks for the best TV series and movies to watch this weekend below.
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What to Watch on Max This Weekend
Max subscribers can look forward to dramatic new releases when logging. If you don’t have a subscription, you can sign up for as low as $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year for the ad-supported plan or you can go ad-free for $15.99 a month ($149.99 a year).
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024)
Release date: Aug. 3
Viewers can learn more about the legendary Elizabeth Taylor from her own voice in this new documentary. Through home videos, audio clips and interviews, you’ll have a chance to see the challenges and struggles she endured even while filming some of her most iconic roles.
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Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears (Docuseries)
Release date: Aug. 6
Football fans can follow the Chicago Bears in this documentary that takes you through the athletes’ training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the players as they prepare for another season on the field.
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Industry (Season 3)
Release date: Aug. 11
The newest season of the financial drama follows a group of recent graduates who are thrown into the cutthroat world of London’s fictional bank Pierpoint & Co. Ethics will be questioned and the stakes are high as the aftermath of season two are examined.
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What to Watch on Prime Video This Weekend
Prime members have all of the Prime Video library at their fingertips, including Prime originals and exclusive content. If you’re not a member, Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users. You’ll get access to the entire Prime Video library in addition to Prime exclusive perks. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular membership fee of $14.99 a month or $139 a year.
Batman: Caped Crusader (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 1
Gotham City’s hero Batman gets a cartoon makeover in this animated series from DC. The cartoon follows Batman as he takes on villains and protects Gotham City’s citizens from the crimes and evil schemes of his enemies.
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One Fast Move (2024)
Release date: Aug. 8
Riverdale‘s KJ Apa stars as Wes Neal, a young man who reconnects with his estranged father and looks for support as he aspires to become a professional motorcycle rider. The story is one that not only deals with the undoing years of emotional barriers between father and son, but the inspiring story of achieving one’s dreams.
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What to Watch on Peacock This Weekend
Peacock is home to all NBC, Bravo and USA Network originals, but you can also find exclusive Peacock originals such as the new series Mr. Throwback starring Stephen Curry. Peacock subscribers have free and instant access to the new series and movies offered. While there isn’t a free trial, new users who sign up can take advantage of the affordable packages starting at $7.99 a month.
Mr. Throwback (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 8
Stephen Curry stars in this new comedy series that follows Danny Grossman (Adam Pally), who, after being a part of a middle-school basketball scandal, has endured a life of failure. In order to try and get on the right path to success, he attempts to reconnect with his sixth grade pal, NBA legend Curry.
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The Bikeriders (2024)
Release date: Aug. 9
This star-studded movie features Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, Norman Reedus, Mike Faist and Michael Shannon. The film examines a motorcycle gang in the ’70s and its evolution over a decade.
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What to Watch on Apple TV+ This Weekend
Apple TV+ isn’t stingy on providing new and exclusive TV shows and movies for subscribers. A subscription is required in order to watch the original content, but new users can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription price of $9.99 a month.
Cowboy Cartel (Docu-series)
Release date: Aug. 1
See what happens when a rookie FBI agent uncovers a money laundering operation in American horse racing and how he risks his life to take down the culprits: Mexico’s cartel.
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The Instigators (2024)
Release date: Aug. 2
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck team up for this comedy shows when two unlikely people are thrown together to try and pull off a heist. When things go awry, the two must outrun the police, a crime boss and questionable bureaucrats.
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What to Watch on Paramount+ This Weekend
Besides offering Paramount+ originals and exclusive series and movies, the streamer is also the official platform for Showtime. New subscribers can sign up and take advantage of a seven-day free trial. When the promo is over, you’ll be charged as little as $5.99 a month for the basic plan and $11.99 a month for the plan that includes Showtime.
Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 9
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are spotlighted in a new series that takes viewers on all of the wild crimefighting adventures of turtle mutants that live in the underground sewers with their karate master.
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What to Watch on Hulu This Weekend
Hulu comes with a full library of original shows in addition to cable shows from FX and ABC that premiere the day after airing. If you don’t have a subscription, you can get a 30-day free trial when you sign up. When the free trial ends, you’ll be charged as little as $7.99 a month. For even more content options, you can bundle Hulu with with Disney+ and ESPN+ and Max for as low as $14.99 a month. And for live TV options, you can get Hulu + Live TV for $76.99 a month.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Release date: Aug. 2
The latest movie in the Planet of the Apes franchise can now be streamed on Hulu. The new movie takes place years after Caesar’s reign, as a young ape begins to question the environment that his society has established and makes choices that may transform the way apes and humans interact forever.
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Dance Moms: A New Era (Season 1)
Release date: Aug. 7
A new dance coach takes center stage in the latest era of the popular reality series Dance Moms. Each week, Studio Bleu will take on new competitions in addition to scheming moms and challenging dance routines.
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What to Watch on Netflix This Weekend
Besides signing up the traditional way, new Netflix subscribers can take advantage of free trials and promos going on through Xfinity, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024)
Release date: Aug. 2
Sandy Cheeks is the focus of this Netflix original film as she and SpongeBob work together to save Mr. Krabs, Patrick, Squidward and the rest of their friends after Bikini Bottom is scooped out of the ocean.
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The Umbrella Academy (Season 4)
Release date: Aug. 8
The Hargreeve siblings reunite for one final mission in the last season of the comedy-action series. In a new timeline that leaves all the siblings powerless, they must put aside their differences and work together to save the world, again.
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Two powerful heavyweight fighters are set to battle each other in the octagon as the main event re-match during UFC Fight Night. Polish fighter Marcin “Tybur” Tybura (25-8-0) matches up against Moldovan Serghei “The Polar Bear” Spivac (16-4-0) on Saturday, Aug. 10.
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UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada with a start time of 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
If you want to watch UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 online, this MMA event is streaming on ESPN+ for subscribers only.
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If you’re not a subscriber, a monthly subscription to ESPN+ goes for $10.99 per month. However, you can go with an ESPN+ annual subscription for $109.99 — which saves you 15% compared to the monthly subscription price.
Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 fight card below:
Main Card, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Marcin Tybura vs. Serghei Spivac (Heavyweight) — Main Event
Damon Jackson vs. Chepe Mariscal (Featherweight)
Danny Barlow vs. Nikolay Veretennikov (Welterwight)
Chris Gutierrez vs. Quang Le (Bantamweight)
Yana Santos vs. Chelsea Chandler (Women’s Bantamweight)
Toshiomi Kazama vs. Charalampos Grigoriou (Bantamweight)
Prelims Card, 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
Karol Rosa vs. Pannie Kianzad (Women’s Bantamweight)
Jhonata Diniz vs. Karl Williams (Heavyweight)
Youssef Zalal vs. Jarno Errens (Featherweight)
Stephanie Luciano vs. Talita Alencar (Women’s Strawweight)
In addition, the prelims and main card broadcast live on ESPN, so the entire event is available to stream on DirecTV Stream and Fubo, too. In fact, both streaming services offer free trials for new subscribers.
Both Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial, come with ESPN. You can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting at just $14.99 per month for both services in one package.
UFC Fight Night: Tybura vs. Spivac 2 is available to stream on ESPN+ and broadcasts live on ESPN on Saturday, Aug. 10 — starting at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, with the main card beginning around at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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