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Little Big Town and the Grand Ole Opry are ushering in the holidays this year, pairing Christmas music with one of Nashville’s most iconic stages in the upcoming television special Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry.
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Set to air Dec. 16 on NBC beginning at 8 p.m. ET/PT (and streaming on Peacock the following day), the special will be hosted by three-time Grammy winners Little Big Town (who will also lend their sterling harmonies to several songs).
They will also welcome several of their fellow friends and artists, including Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini, Sheryl Crow, Kirk Franklin, Josh Groban, Kate Hudson and Orville Peck to perform a mix of Christmas classics and original holiday music. The mix of solo performances, duets and other collaborations were all filmed in front of an audience at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House.
In an early-look clip previewing the special, Little BIg Town’s Jimi Westbook says, “There’s no better place to celebrate the holiday and season that we love so much, than to be here at the Opry with friends and family.”
The clip also spotlights Ballerini performing a rendition of “White Christmas,” Dan+Shay performing “Holiday Party” from their 2024 album It’s Officially Christmas: The Double Album, and Little Big Town teaming with Groban for a harmony-filled collaboration.
“We are simply beside ourselves to announce that we will host our own NBC Holiday Special at the prestigious Grand Ole Opry House,” Opry members Little Big Town previously said in a statement. “This is an incredible honor for us, and we are beyond thrilled to share this special evening with viewers and fans across the country.”
In October, the six-time CMA vocal group of the year winners released their first Christmas project, The Christmas Record, which includes their renditions of songs including Merle Haggard’s “If We Make It Through December” and Amy Grant’s “Tennessee Christmas.”
The NBC special is executive produced by Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski for Den of Thieves. Jason Owen and Ashley Edens also executive produce.
See the First Look at NBC’s Little Big Town’s Christmas at the Opry below:
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Ahead of the Playoff National Championship next month, you can watch one of college football‘s oldest and most heated rivalries go head-to-head for bragging rights and glory.
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The Navy Midshipmen (8-3) take on the Army West Point Black Knights (11-1) at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on Saturday, Dec. 14.
When Does Navy vs. Army Start?
The Navy vs. Army game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT. The game airs on CBS.
Where to Watch Navy vs. Army for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Navy Midshipmen vs. Army Black Knights, if you don’t have cable — especially if you want to watch for free. And since the game broadcasts on CBS, it’s also livestreaming on Paramount+, which offers a seven-day free trial to watch for free.
Meanwhile, DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV and Fubo — also offer free trials, so you can watch CBS for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the Navy-Army game with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
How to Watch Navy vs. Army with Paramount+
Paramount+ has two tiers for streaming plans to watch the Navy-Army game. The first is the Paramount+ Essential plan, which is ad-supported and goes for $7.99 per month. It grants you access to everything the streamer has to offer, including and catalog titles — from hubs such as CBS, CBS Sports, CBS News, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and The Smithsonian Channel — but with limited commercial breaks throughout movies, TV shows and live TV.
The other is Paramount+ with Showtime, which is ad-free and goes for $12.99 per month. This plan has all of Paramount+ originals and network hubs, as well as programming from Showtime with hits including Yellowjackets, Billions, The Curse, The Chi and Your Honor without any ad breaks.
How to Watch Navy vs. Army with DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with CBS for Navy vs. Army — 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 NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including ESPN, 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 Navy vs. Army with Hulu + Live TV
The Navy Midshipmen vs. Army Black Knights game on CBS 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 ESPN, ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch Navy vs. Army with Fubo
To watch Navy vs. Army on CBS, Fubo starts at $49.99 for the first month, $79.99 per month afterwards (the streamer’s current deal) with nearly 200 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, Fox 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 Navy vs. Army Halftime Show
Since it’s a college football game, the West Point Band is likely set to perform at halftime of the Navy vs. Army game.
How to Buy Navy vs. Army Tickets Online
Want to attend the Navy-Army game in person? There are still last-minute tickets to the rivalry game available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.
Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
Starting at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT, Navy Midshipmen vs. Army West Point Black Knights broadcast on CBS, while it’s also available to livestream on Paramount+ or DirecTV Stream on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
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Tokischa & Nathy Peluso, “De Maravisha” (Tokischa LLC/Warner Music Latina)
Tokischa and Nathy Peluso join forces for this irreverent statement of female empowerment in which they show off their slick rapping skills. Written by both artists and produced by Skrillex, “De Maravisha” – a variation of “de maravilla” according to the Argentine pronunciation, and which in English means “wonderfully” – includes bars like “Cream mochi, I’m Hannah Montana/ I do whatever I want” and “A queen, if you ask me, I am adored and I am prayed to,” before turning halfway into a full reggaetón jam.
“I have been a fan of Nathy for many years and it is a dream to release this song with her, and of course very grateful to Skrillex who produced it with us, uniting our essence as rappers and the perreo that we love,” Tokischa said in a statement sent to Billboard. “Accompanying Toki on this song has been a very fun adventure from the beginning,” Peluso added. “We started writing the song in Barcelona after connecting, and we chose to make it in two parts, to give it two sides.” The song’s fun music video, directed by Olivia de Camps under the creative direction of Tokischa herself, was filmed in New York City. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Vanessa Zamora & Ximena Sariñana “TRANSFORMANDO” (Vanessa Zamora)
Mexican singer-songwriters Vanessa Zamora and Ximena Sariñana team up for the beautiful single “TRANSFORMANDO.” The song — conceived on Sariñana’s home piano, as Zamora revealed on social media — begins with a soulful R&B atmosphere, where the vocal textures of both artists intertwine with an ethereal performance. However, the song’s true charm lies in its unconventional structure: halfway through, it takes an unexpected turn that breaks down the initial melody, evoking the fluidity of a three-movement classical work and making it more interesting as it progresses. Lyrically, “TRANSFORMANDO” delicately addresses the idea of surrendering to the inevitable processes of change that life dictates. — LUISA CALLE
Calle 24, ONDEADO$ (Street Mob Records)
Originally known as a songwriter behind Fuerza Regida’s biggest hits (“Sabor Fresa,” “Crazyz”), Calle 24 (Diego Millán) has been stepping more into the spotlight, like with his ambitious third studio album, ONDEADO$. This 24-track set skillfully expands the borders of traditional corridos with a robust array of moods and collaborators (Adriel Favela, Chuyin). From the big-banda, brass-driven flair of “Mi Vida Loka” to the introspective sierreño “Últimamente” about a new crush, which brings back the trio — Chino Pacas, Fuerza, Calle — behind the Hot 100 hit “Qué Onda,” the album intrigues with unexpected variety. There are surprising tracks like “Come Back” a bilingual smooth hip-hop jam featuring Imagine. The Mexican singer-songwriter delivers a lush, attitude-filled showcase through celebration, struggle, and a generous dose of debauchery. It’s a compelling listen for anyone vested in the genre’s future. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
GORDO feat. Emilia, “Olvidarte” (Ultra Records)
Just months after releasing his debut album Diamante, renowned producer GORDO is back with an EP that features collaborators like Eladio Carrión, Bad Gyal and Emilia. This six-track set is enthralling offering a handful of EDM tracks that showcase his stronghold on a genre he helped define during the U.S. dance music boom of the early 2010s. While all songs are fascinating, it’s Emilia’s “Olvidarte” that stands out from No Hay Verano Sin Gordo. Powered by a haunting, head-bobbing beat that intensifies throughout the song while Emilia’s velvety vocals take flight as she sings about drinking to forget. — GRISELDA FLORES
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Billboard Unfiltered returned with a brand new episode on Friday (Dec. 13), and some new faces joined the fellas for the 25th installment of the series.
Vibe‘s Regina Cho and Amber Corrine make their Unfiltered debut alongside co-hosts Carl Lamarre and Kyle Denis for the final episode of 2024, during which they also discuss predictions for 2025.
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Billboard‘s Top 10 Hottest Female Rappers of 2024 list created some waves around the culture, and the foursome debated what they liked and didn’t, as well as who they hope to see make a leap next year.
“Any list that does not include GloRilla at No. 1 I feel like causes an uproar because it is undeniable the year she has had,” Cho said. “It is so remarkable how in June, Doechii was not on the list, and now she’s at No. 6. The ascension she’s had in the last few months is so amazing to see … My year was defined in Latto, Megan Thee Stallion and Glo.”
As a resident of Gag City, Corrine wanted to see Nicki Minaj get the nod over Megan Thee Stallion at No. 2. “I’m very happy to see Nicki Minaj in the top five, but I would maybe make her No. 2,” she said. “I’d like to see Tierra Whack too.”
Denis is very happy with how the list turned out, as JT moved up a slot compared to June’s iteration. “I’m happy to see my girl JT move up a spot. I’m incredibly proud of the year she’s had,” he shared. “Latto was another defining artist regardless of genre or gender for me … If I had to champion one person who didn’t make the list, it would probably Little Simz.”
Lamarre, who spearheaded the list, enjoyed the reception to it, but especially the humility displayed by Cardi B at No. 10, as he sees a dominant 2025 in her future. “To be quite frank, there were discussions about her being off the list altogether,” he admitted. “We’re used to seeing Cardi in superstar form and she has not been that … She took it with grace … I think Cardi is going to put herself in position to have an explosive 2025, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see her go from 10 to one.”
Also discussed during the episode was Jay-Z, who in a civil lawsuit filed Dec. 8 was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards afterparty with Diddy. A Jane Doe made the assault allegations against the two men in the suit filed by Texas attorney Tony Buzbee. Hov has vehemently denied all allegations against him, calling the suit “extortionate.”
“I wasn’t shocked because it felt like they were coming for Jay-Z next,” Corrine said. With Jay-Z being a fixture in his life as his favorite rapper, Denis shared that his “stomach sank” after hearing the shocking lawsuit’s details. “That was pretty heavy to sit with. I’m gonna wait to see how this plays out,” he said. “My heart broke for Blue [Ivy].”
Watch the episode below.
Fat Joe is still not over his Grammy loss back in 2017. The Bronx rapper has never been shy about speaking his mind, and that didn’t change during a recent listening session of his latest album, The World Changed on Me.
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In a clip shared by XXL, Crillz talked about contemplating retirement before discussing when he lost out on Grammys to the Black Eyed Peas and Chance the Rapper. “So, I’m busy trying to get these businesses going and get real money,” he began. “Then, Killer Mike wins three Grammys, right? And I call Dre [of Cool & Dre] up, and was like, ‘F—k that, they givin’ real n—as Grammys?’ I said, ‘Let’s go back in, let’s lock in.’ If it wasn’t for [Killer Mike], I was retired.”
Remy Ma, who was sitting next to Joe, then mentioned some of the Grammys they’ve been nominated for over the years before Joe interjected, proclaiming, “We got robbed.”
He then elaborated, saying, “‘Lean Back’ we lost to the Black Eyed Peas — I don’t know if you know — without Fergie. And then we lost ‘All the Way Up’ to Chance the Rapper.” Adding, “Like that’s the biggest disrespect … Let me tell you something, I’ma keep it real with you,” as the crowd in attendance reacted to what he was saying.
He then continued, “You know how Jay-Z used to say, ‘Gotta learn to live with regrets?’ I can’t live with that one. Losing to Chance the Rapper. .. ‘All the Way Up’ or whatever his s–t was, it was just not that, a’ight. So, Remy comes outta jail, I come outta jail, we throw a f—king miracle frisbee out there, s–t No. 1 in America and you gonna give it to, you know? It’s crazy. Grammys been playing with us for a long time.”
Fat Joe recalls the time Chance The Rapper won the Grammy over Joe and Remy Ma.“And then we lost ‘All the Way Up’ to Chance The Rapper. Like that’s the biggest disrespect… you know how Jay-Z used to say, ‘Gotta learn to live with regrets,’ I can’t live with that one.” pic.twitter.com/Vsixj81vTw— XXL Magazine (@XXL) December 12, 2024
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The Head and the Heart notches its fifth leader on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart, vaulting three places to No. 1 on the Dec. 21-dated survey with “Arrow.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The band previously topped the Adult Alternative Airplay tally with “Virginia (Wind in […]