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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the highly anticipated series adaptation of the popular fantasy novels premieres on Disney+ on Wednesday (Dec. 20).
The eight-episode series is about a 12-year-old boy who finds out that he’s the son of the Greek god Zeus and sets out on a mission to find his father’s missing lightning bolt to “restore order in Mount Olympus and save the world.”
Walker Scobell stars as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri portray his friends Annabeth and Grover.
Keep reading for details on how to stream the series online.
How to Watch Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Percy Jackson and the Olympians consists of eight episodes. Disney+ subscribers can begin streaming the first two episode on Wednesday, Dec. 20. New releases usually drop at midnight and are featured on the Disney+ homepage.
The remaining six episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will premiere weekly on Disney+.
If you’re not subscribed, join Disney+ basic for just $7.99/month or Disney Premium for $13.99/month. Disney+ also offers annual plans, and bundles with Hulu and ESPN+ starting at $9.99/month.
Unfortunately, Disney+ doesn’t offer a free trial, but you might be able to find one through a third party such as Verizon and credit card companies that offer Disney+ credits such as Capital One and American Express.
The Disney+ streaming library features a bunch of original series and must-watch movies such as Loki, The Santa Clauses, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Elemental, Home Alone, Doctor Who, What If…?, Ahsoka, The Little Mermaid, The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian and upcoming releases like BTS Monuments.
Watch the trailer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians below.
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Fans are getting a new peek into Taylor Swift‘s birthday celebrations, thanks to Keleigh Sperry. Days after the “Anti-Hero” singer rang in her birthday with a star-studded group of friends in New York City, Sperry — who’s married to Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller — shared photos on Instagram of their festive night out. […]
Ally Brooke said yes to everlasting love! The Fifth Harmony alum is engaged to music executive Will Bracey, Brooke shared in an Instagram post on Tuesday (Dec. 19).
Bracey popped the question at a New York City art gallery Monday night with a ring designed in Turkey by a private jeweler, according to a press release. The couple, who have been together for eight years, first started dating at the end of 2015, after the music exec joined the the girl group as their touring manager earlier that year.
“WE HAVE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY EVER TOLD!!!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️,” Brooke captioned her Instagram carousel featuring snaps of Bracey proposing, the couple sharing a sweet kiss, the singer showing off her ring, and more. “I CANNOT WAIT TO MARRY YOU 💍”
The artist also gushed to People about the engagement and how it caught her off guard. “It is the best day of my life. It’s wonderful, truly wonderful,” she said. “I had no idea. No idea. When he did it, I was just in pure shock.”
Bracey also dished to the magazine about the proposal and why he chose to do it in New York City. “I’ve been planning it all year, and New York was always our city — it’s where we fell in love,” he shared. “And who’s not a fan of Christmastime in New York?”
As for that sparkler? “Oh my goodness, it was beautiful. I was awe-struck,” Brooke told People. “It fits like a glove, and it looks so beautiful on me.”
The couple’s friends shared their messages of congratulations in the Instagram comments, with fellow Fifth Harmony member Dinah Jane writing, “abouuuuuutttt time William Bracey,” followed by multiple sobbing emojis. In a second comment, she wrote, “LOVE YOU MR AND MRS BRACEY😭😭 MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN.”
See Brooke’s Instagram post featuring her engagement photos and ring:
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Wonka made a sweet debut at the box office over the weekend. The prequel to the classic tale of Willy Wonka debuted at No. 1 at the box office, earning $39 million domestically and $150 million worldwide.
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Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of the eccentric inventor, magician and chocolatier, but unlike Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder, Wonka centers around the character’s early years.
Hugh Grant, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins and Rowan Atkinson are among the cast. The movie is directed by Paul King.
In honor of the new movie, we’ve collected a list of Wonka merch that you can still shop before Christmas. If you’re looking for a sweet stocking stuffer or a last-minute holiday gift, this list has something for you.
Below, find a collection of the top 10 Wonka movie merch items that are still in stock, plus a couple nostalgic options inspired by the 1971 film.
A delicious set of Wonka-inspired merch! The Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory x Fossil Collection includes the limited-edition Wonka Bar Carraway ($195), a “likable wallpaper” version of the Raquel watch ($195), a Golden Ticket Key Fob ($45), chocolate bar clutch purse ($275) and hand-beaded fruit bag ($295). The collection, which was released on Dec. 4, is mostly sold out but you the bracelet, earrings, necklaces and limited-edition clutch ($295) still in stock.
Put something sweet under the tree! The Wonka x Kurt Geiger London Purse features a candy-like, allover print, gold chain strap, magnetic flap closure and interior pocket. The crossbody bag measures 7.7-inches wide x 5.1-inches high (2.75-inches in depth).
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It’s not too late to give an advent calendar as a Christmas gift! This Wonka x Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar houses a collection of shimmering gold shadow, chocolate cream bronzer, blueberry blush, chocolate-scented lip gloss and other goodies encased in a colorful collectable box.
The Wonka x Happy Socks Gift Set includes three pairs of cozy, crew socks in magical designs inspired by the movie.
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The Chuck Taylor All Star Swirl pays homage to Wonka’s candy empire and one of the only items still available from the Converse x Wonka Collection. The full collection includes Oompa Lumpa Chuck Taylor ($120), Chocolate Swirl Chuck Taylors (available at Stockx) Converse x Wonka All Star BB Trilliant CX Golden Ticket sneaker (available at StockX), a crewneck sweater shirt (sold out), French terry joggers $75), a bucket hat and T-shirts.
Bloomingdale’s dropped Wonka collection, which includes this Wonka x Junkfood Top Hat Tee. It’s available in (girl’s) sizes XS-XL and features the message, “Never let them steal your dreams.”
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Warner Bros. unveiled a collection of Wonka movie Funko Pop! vinyls including Mr. Wonka himself. The Wonka Funko Pop! measures 4.9 inches tall and comes packaged in a plastic display box. This particular design won’t arrive by Christmas but you can find pre-order it at Amazon and have it delivered in time for the new year.
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Inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this Wonka novel introduces readers to a young Wonka who is “determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time.”
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For the nostalgia lovers, Willy Wonka’s The Golden Ticket Game lets you play as the original characters from the first movie: Charlie, Veruca, Violet, Mike and Agustus. The object of the game is to collect as many Wonka Bars as possible. At the end of the game, you unwrap the Wonka bars to see which player earned the most golden tickets.
Want more golden tickets? This Wonka Bar candy wrapper will be a hit at your next candy-inspired party.
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Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty makeup line is expanding into the world of body products. The Find Comfort Body Collection, featuring hand cream, body lotion and fragrance mist priced at $18-$28, will be available beginning on Monday (Dec. 18).
“It’s all about emphasizing well-being,” Gomez explained of the new collection in an interview with People. “We spent a lot of time making sure the collection truly represents our brand, focusing on soothing packaging colors, light textures, and calming aromas. Our goal was to create an experience that helps people feel comfortable in their own skin and take a moment to find comfort. ”
Read on for more details on how to shop the collection online and when it will be available in stores.
Rare Beauty Find Comfort Collection: Where to Shop the Collection
Want to be first to get your hands on Rare Beauty bodycare collection? The collection launches on the Sephora app on Dec. 18. Sephora Beauty Insiders can shop the new collection on the Sephora app before it launches online on Tuesday, Dec. 19 and in stores on Dec. 26.
Sephora’s app gives you exclusive access to new releases, exclusive products, personalized beauty recommendations, order tracking and more. The app is available in the Google Play store and App Store.
Fans can also visit the Rare Beaty website to join the waitlist to shop the collection.
The Find Comfort Body Collection infuses notes of sparkling lemon zest, soft jasmine, and smooth cashmere wood for a blend of calming and uplifting scents. The collection includes hair and body fragrance mist ($28), hand cream ($18), body lotion ($28), an aromatherapy pen ($20) and a tinted pouch ($15).
The “lightweight, fast-absorbing” hand cream hydrates for up to 16 hours while nourishing and softening the skin without the greasy residue. The hand cream is packaged in a triangle-shaped, spill proof bottle that opens and closes in one twist.
The Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion offers up to 24 hours of hydration while the aromatherapy pen has soothing peppermint and lavender scents to help you relax and refresh in seconds.
Rare Beauty’s product lineup includes concealer, foundation, lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, bronzer and its star player: Soft Pinch Liquid Blush.
Rita Ora is relaxing ahead of the holiday season. On Sunday (Dec. 17), the “I Will Never Let You Down” singer shared a series of photos from her recent vacation to New Zealand on Instagram, one of which was a cheeky bikini photo posted on her Instagram Stories. The first set of bikini pictures came […]
Taylor Swift got quite the bejeweled birthday gift from the owners of the Kansas City Chiefs. The pop star turned 34 on Wednesday (Dec. 13), and Gracie and Ava Hunt – daughters of franchise owner Clark Hunt – marked the occasion by sharing photos with Swift holding a luxurious gift box at one of Kansas […]
To Marc Anthony’s list of sports-related highlights — minority owner of NFL team the Miami Dolphins and owner of Magnus Media, which represents artists and athletes — you can now add owner of the new E1 electric race boat championship Team Miami.
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Anthony joins a star-studded line-up of E1 team owners that includes Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, Steve Aoki, Sergio Perez, Didier Drogba and Virat Kohli. Their respective teams will compete in the first-ever E1 event next February 2-3 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. E1 is the first electric raceboat championship sanctioned by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the world governing body of powerboating, and promotes a racing series powered solely by electric, and based on clean technologies to protect our waters and coastal areas.
In addition to owning the new team, Anthony and Magnus will also host E1 in the U.S. in a 2025 Miami event that will include races, the Acceleration Festival fan village and a star-studded live concert.
“It is going to be a couple of days of culture, entertainment, style, sexiness, just the right amount of danger,” says Anthony in a video released on Monday (December 18). “It’s a blank canvas. I’m making every phone call. I’m starting now for what’s going to happen in 2025.”
While Anthony is first and foremost a music star, he has stakes in many ventures, including a minority ownership in the NFL’s Dolphins. That experience in particular has helped him understand the intricacies of running a team and provided him with the macro view of launching a championship and making the experience as “exhilarating” as possible, he says.
“It wasn’t only just owning the Miami Dolphins,” he says in the announcement video. “It was the stadium and the 300 acres around it. I see it the same way. I’m interested in finding a way that the race experience […]is as eventful as possible and quality and hair-raising.”
Felipe Pimiento, COO of Magnus added: “This is a very exciting venture for us at Magnus. It continues to solidify our footprint in the sports world at various levels.” Anthony joins a list of hugely influential owners that E1’s founders hope will help amplify E1 presence and awareness.
“E1’s list of owners exemplifies how our championship’s strategy is leading the way in sport marketing, and we are thrilled to have Marc join our roster of global icons,” says Rodi Basso, CEO and co-founder of E1.
“It’s a great sign for the future of E1 that we are already speaking about our season 2 destinations, and with Marc bringing our championship to Miami, I could think of no finer place for E1 to make its United States debut,” adds Alejandro Agag, Chairman and co-founder of E1.
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The Cal State Golden Bears and the Texas Tech Red Raiders are set to face off in the 2023 Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl on Saturday (Dec. 16). Texas Tech will make its 41st appearance in the annual bowl held at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La.
Saturday’s matchup will be the first Independence Bowl between the Red Raiders and Golden Bears since 2004 (Texas Tech defeated the Golden Bears 45-31). Texas Tech won the Independence Bowl in 2021 and 2022. Could a third, consecutive victory be on the way? Read on for ways to watch and stream the game live without cable.
How to Watch Cal vs. Texas Tech
The Independence Bowl between Cal and Texas Tech kicks off at 9:15 p.m. ET/6:15 p.m. PT (5:15 p.m. CT). The game will air live on ESPN and stream on ESPN+. If you don’t have cable, you can watch ESPN on platforms such as Fubo, DirecTV and SlingTV. Most streamers offer a free trial and discounts on streaming packages.
For less than $75/month you can subscribe to DirecTV or Fubo and enjoy a free trial to watch dozens of live, local and cable channels at an affordable price.
Streaming platforms like DirecTV and Fubo allow you to watch games on your television, smart phone, laptop and other devices. If you’re streaming from outside of the U.S., ExpressVPN gives you access to many of the streaming platforms internationally.
Interested in streaming discounts? Sling TV and Fubo are on sale for $20 for just the first month.
With ESPN+, fans get to watch college football, NFL, NBA, UFC, NHL, MLB, soccer and other sports, along with bingeworthy specials such as the entire 30 for 30 series, TV shows and other content. Plans start at only $10.99/month.
Whether it’s the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, soccer, UFC, PPV events and other sports programming, you can find it all on ESPN+. The lineup of ESPN+ programs includes fascinating documentary specials and groundbreaking originals such as Al Davis vs. The NFL, Vick, Be Like Water, Breakaway, Man in the Arena with Tom Brady, The Captain, More Than An Athlete with Michael Strahan and Our Time Baylor Basketball.