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Get ready for another round of big reveals! A new season of The Masked Singer premieres Wednesday (Feb. 15) at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.
The singing competition series, hosted by Nick Cannon, will feature an all-new fleet of contestants cleverly disguised in extravagant costumes including a Polar Bear, Rock Lobster, Night Owl, Gnome, Mustang and Medusa.
Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy will be returning as judges for the new season, which audiences got a sneak peek of during the Super Bowl LVII last Sunday.
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Read on for ways to watch and stream season 9 of The Masked Singer.
How to Watch The Masked Singer Online
No cable necessary! The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays on Fox, which means that you don’t need a cable (or satellite) subscription to watch — but if you already have one, check your local listings for channel information or stream the show on Fox.com.
Viewers who don’t have access to live television can stream The Masked Singer on Sling TV, DirectTV Stream, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and FuboTV (Vidgo carries Fox in some areas).
On a budget? Most streamers offer a free trial for up to a week, or a discounted rate when you join. And if you who want to stream The Masked Singer from outside of the U.S., use ExpressVPN or NordVPN.
Not interested in live television? The Masked Singer season premiere will be available on Hulu on Thursday (Feb. 16). New episodes drop on Hulu a day after they premiere on Fox. Previous seasons are available to stream as well.
Hulu starts at $7.99/month after a 30-day free trial and you’ll get access to tons of shows and movies including exclusive programs. Plus, Hulu has a bundle deal with Disney+ and ESPN+ and a student discount that drops the base price down to just $1.99 per month.
Watch a sneak peek for The Masked Singer season 9 below.
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Pharrell Williams has been named creative director of Louis Vuitton and will debut his first official collection in June during men’s fashion week in Paris, the luxury fashion house announced on Tuesday (Feb. 14).
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“Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome Pharrell as its new men’s creative director. His first collection for Louis Vuitton will be revealed next June during men’s fashion week in Paris,” LMVH, Louis Vuitton’s parent company shared in a statement posted to the brand’s Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Williams is, of course, no stranger to the fashion world and known for his eclectic style. The Virginia native founded the streetwear brand, Billionaire Boys Club, in 2003 and has previously partnered with Louis Vuitton in the past and other major brands like Adidas. The 49-year-old father of three also launched Humanrace, a unisex skin-care line in 2020.
“I am glad to welcome Pharrell back home, after our collaborations in 2004 and 2008 for Louis Vuitton, as our new Men’s Creative Director,” said Pietro Beccari, Louis Vuitton’s Chairman and CEO. “His creative vision beyond fashion will undoubtedly lead Louis Vuitton towards a new and very exciting chapter.”
Williams will take over the position previously held by Virgil Abloh who passed away in 2021 following a battle with cancer. In an 2020 interview with the New York Times, Abloh shared how Williams and his Neptunes partner, Chad Hugo’s, N.E.R.D. album inspired his work.
“There’s an interview where [Williams] classically said, ‘The album is too white for Black radio and too Black for white radio,” Abloh explained at the time. “As a kid growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, skateboarding and finding my own identity, it resonated with me more than hip-hop on its own. [It said] that it was fine to be in between. And I think that has described a whole generation of young Black kids and artists who have since been determined to be themselves and jump through that door that was opened by Pharrell.”
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If you’re an artist who’s looking for a way to upgrade your merch game, Amazon Music for Artists is here to help. The service makes it easy for artists to connect with millions of music lovers around the world directly in Amazon Music as well as in the Artist Merch Shop.
What is the Amazon Music Artist Merch Shop? It’s a curated collection of official artist merch for fans to browse at amazon.com/artistmerchshop and in the Amazon Music app.
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As of November, Owners of Artist Teams can access Amazon Merch on Demand – the print-on-demand service from Amazon – by linking their Amazon Music for Artists account.
That means no more pre-paying bulk orders in advance and potentially running out of inventory when you need it most. By connecting their Amazon Music for Artists account, artists will get expedited approval to Merch on Demand, typically within a week, and can upload designs that will publish to Amazon retail sites within 48 hours.
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Within just two days of creating your merch designs, artists will be able to put them in front of fans to see what resonates best. Artists will be able to make merch available to millions of Prime customers all around the world with a single click. And every order is managed by the global logistics teams at Amazon – including returns and customer service.
How to Get Started With Amazon Merch on Demand
Amazon Merch on Demand takes the stress (and inventory risk!) out of producing merch while adding another option to direct-to-consumer stores or merch sold in venues; it creates an additional revenue stream allowing artists to reach customers wherever they are.
The process is not only simple but also fun, because artists can pick and choose what works best for them. To get started, artists can select from a variety of base products, ranging from T-shirts and sweatshirts to throw pillows and phone accessories.
Base products are sourced from suppliers that meet the high bar for labor, health & safety, environment, and ethics at Amazon. Additionally, print facilities are operated by Amazon employees all over the world using water-based inks (read more details here). After selecting your base products, simply upload a PNG file or choose from the Adobe Photoshop templates in the Merch on Demand Creator dashboard.
Adjust the size and placement of your designs with the user-friendly, WYSIWYG (“what you see is what you get”) tool. You can find a selection of best practices and design tips under the Resources tab to make sure your final product looks its best.
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After the design is created, select all the Amazon regional sites you’d like your product available on (i.e. Amazon.com, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany, Amazon Italy, Amazon Spain, Amazon France, and Amazon Japan) and recommended selling price in each local currency. Note: because Amazon covers post-sale operations, revenue splits may vary based on the product and pricing, the country where it’s sold in, and other factors. Amazon Merch on Demand provides example revenue splits (in dollars, pounds, euros, etc.) for a variety of products in the Resources hub. Once you start using the Merch on Demand Creator dashboard, you can experiment with selling prices above or below the examples offered, but you’ll want to be price sensitive so that you can reach more fans. And be sure to do your research on average pricing of similar products if it’s your first time selling merch in a particular country. Once your merch is up on Amazon.com, use the new merch curation tool to connect it to your Amazon Music profile directly from your Amazon Music for Artists account. This merch curation tool gives artists the opportunity to expand beyond print-on-demand to include physical music or merch you may have for sale through another Amazon selling channel.
Amazon Merch on Demand is the fastest way to start selling on Amazon. There are no upfront fees and no inventory risks since items are printed-to-order. Fans also have the benefit of Prime-eligible shipping, plus Amazon takes care of customer support, returns, and all post-sale operations. Visit artists.amazonmusic.com/merch for more details on how Amazon Music for Artists helps make selling merch easier, as well as details on becoming a seller and protecting your brand.
Want more resources? Check out the Amazon Music for Artists Pro Series on Music Ally for a free five-course video series to learn more about building a business with Amazon Music, including selling merch, reaching audiences on Alexa, livestreaming on Twitch and using in-app tools from Amazon Music for Artists.
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Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime performance not only proved that being pregnant won’t stop her from putting on a great show, but that Fenty lipstick can withstand one the world’s biggest stages.
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The singer/makeup mogul put on a spectacular show in a custom-made red jumpsuit and corset from Loewe, a custom Alaïa coat and Fenty’s Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick in a new shade called “The MVP.”
“That red stage called for the ultimate Rihanna red lip,” said Priscilla Ono, Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist. “We wanted her beauty look to celebrate this moment and be a true reflection of her timeless beauty. And to me, there’s nothing more iconic to Rihanna than her soft matte skin and a bold red lip.”
The newest addition to Fenty’s Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick was released last week and joins a handful of other shades including C-Suite’Heart, RiRi, H.B.I.C. and Bread Winn’r. According to the product description, Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipsticks offers up a “creamy, whipped texture” that “hugs lips with intense color in one precise swipe.” The $29 lipstick is available at FentyBeauty.com, Sephora, Kohl’s and Ulta Beauty.
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The “MVP” Fenty Icon Velvet Lipstick
$29
And that’s not the only Fenty Beauty products that made it to the Super Bowl halftime show. Rih Rih also wore Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation ($39) and Invisimatte Instant Setting + Blotting Powder ($36) – which she touched up mid performance – along with various Fenty Skin products to prep her face and lips, including Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’ Lip Mask ($22) and Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer SPF30 Sunscreen ($38).
Leading up to the Super Bowl, Fenty Beauty released a lineup of Game Day essentials which includes this adorable Showstopp’r Football Sponge ($16), a special NFL Showstopp’r Edition of the best-selling Gloss Bomb lip gloss($20) and the limited-edition Showstopp’r Kit ($76).
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Looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift? If you missed out on our best Valentine’s Day gift guide, don’t panic just yet. Flowers are a great way to show your love for Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day), and you can have them delivered in time for the big day.
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Door Dash, for example, offers same-day delivery on Valentine’s Day flowers from thousands of local and national florists, but if that’s not sweet enough, you can also get them on sale! From now until Feb. 16, shoppers can enjoy 40% off flower orders with code: VDAY40 (up to $25 off). Door Dash is also offering 40% off select retail gifts, décor and more for Valentine’s Day (up to $25 off) from now until Feb. 16 (use code: ANYTHING40) and if you feel like pampering yourself, pick up a Self-Love Bouquet for Valentine’s Day.
If food is your one true love, you’ll find a number of local restaurants, franchises, coffee shops, bakeries and more on delivery apps along with wine, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks.
From heart-shaped pizzas to heart-shaped donuts, delectable cakes, cookies and chocolates, delivery apps have you covered for Valentine’s Day. Besides Door Dash, Postmates, Grub Hub, Uber Eats and Instacart are offering Valentine’s Day delivery options as well (visit Instacart’s Gifts Hub for gift ideas ranging from affordable flower bouquets, candies and more). You can also try flower delivery companies like Pro Flowers (the limited-edition Whitney Houston bouquet sold out already, but there are several other Valentine’s Day bouquets to shop), 1-800-Flowers and FTD.com for bouquets, balloons, teddy bears, etc.
For jewelry, clothing and other gift options, major retailers like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Target, Kohl’s and Walmart provide in-store pickup (usually within about two hours after placing an order online) and Amazon Prime members get free same-day and one-day shipping on millions of items.
Where to Stream Valentine’s Day Movies Online
Because Valentine’s Day doubles as “single’s awareness day,” spending time alone doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself. Whether you’re spending V-Day alone of with someone special, romantic comedies are required viewing for Valentine’s Day. Find classic and newly released rom-coms such as When Harry Met Sally, While You Were Sleeping, My Best Friend’s Wedding, Somebody I Used to Know, Shotgun Wedding, The Best Man (and The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Wedding Singer, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Sweet Home Alabama, Brown Sugar, Marry Me, Hitch and other bingeworthy movies on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu, HBO Max, Starz, Paramount+ and other streaming platforms many of which already have lists curated for Valentine’s Day.
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Countdown to game day! Whether you’re rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Kansas City Chiefs or Rihanna’s halftime show, it’s time to stock up on gear for Super Bowl LVII.
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Sports lovers can find a wide selection of Super Bowl merch at the NFL Shop, Fanatics, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Savage x Fenty and Mitchell & Ness. To make the process a little easier, we’ve put together a list of more than a dozen items that you can order online before, and after, Super Bowl Sunday.
Below, find a roundup of Super Bowl merch to celebrate the big game.
Homage
Philadelphia Eagles Helmet Retro Hoodie
$72
Any Eagles fans in the building? Scoop up this comfy hoodie featuring a retro helmet design. The sweatshirt is available in charcoal and green in sizes XS-3XL.
Fenty
Fenty Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick: Showstopp’r Edition
$29
From clothing to beauty, the Icon Velvet Liquid Lipstick is one of the products that Fenty Beauty dropped for the Super Bowl. This velvety lipstick has a creamy, whipped texture that “hugs your lips with intense color in one precise swipe.” Click here to shop the entire collection, including the Showstopp’r Kit ($76), the NFL Stadium Bag ($25) and Mini Gloss Bomb & Keychain ($12).
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Men’s Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts Nike Gray Super Bowl LVIII Patch Game Jersey
$149.99
This Jalen Hurts jersey is a bestseller at the NFL shop. The special-edition, gray jersey comes complete with a Super Bowl LVII patch and available in sizes S-3XL. Click here to shop Jason Kelce and A.J. Brown jerseys and here for Kansas City Chiefs jersey (use code NFL34 fo free shipping, offer ends tonight!).
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Men’s Super Bolw LVII G-III Sports by Carl Banks Navy Full-Snap Varsity Jacket
$175.99
Varsity jackets are always on trend and they’re perfect for layering up on a cold day. This Super Bowl LVII midweight, polyester jacket features a stand-up collar, satin lining, two front pockets, embroidered fabric appliques and rib-knit striping on the cuffs. It’s almost sold out at the NFL shop (sizes L, XL and 2XL are still in stock).
Fanatics
Rihanna Savage x Fenty Unisex Game Day LVII Joggers
$99.99
Need a pair of sweats? Perfect for a casual Super Bowl party, lounging around the house or running errands, the Savage Fenty Unisex Game Day Fleece Joggers are made from a blend of cotton and polyester. The drawstring sweats feature pockets on each hip (available in sizes XS-4XL).
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NFL Short Sleeve Charcoal T Shirt, Adult Sports Tee, Team Gear for Men and Women (Kansas City Chiefs – Black, Adult X-Large)
$24.95 $29.95 17% OFF
Show your love for the Chiefs, Eagles or another NFL team in this cotton tee, which is currently on sale at Amazon and available at Amazon in sizes S-XXL.
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Las Vegas Raiders NFL Womens Low Top Tie Dye Canvas Shoes – 6/S
$44.99
These FOCO team logo canvas sneakers are available in multiple designs such as glitter, repeat print and tie-dye. And various team logos.
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Red Kansas City Chiefs Topanga Cooler Tote
$43.99 $52.99 17% OFF
Great for a picnic or tailgating, this cooler tote bag can store up to 24 cans and features a separate storage pocket (the bag measures 14 x 2.5 x 10 inches). If you want a more standard design, click here to shop Igloo’s NFL Cooler Collection featuring all 32 NFL teams.
Fanatics
Philadelphia Eagles Comforter Set
$94.99
Need to spruce up your bedroom? This three-piece set includes a Queen/Full comforter with the Eagles logo and two pillow shams.
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YouTheFan NFL Philadelphia Eagles Boasters
$19.73 $24.99 21% OFF
If you plan on drinking a cold beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage on game day, don’t forget to use a coaster! The NFL team coaster set is made from stainless steel with a cork backer and available in different team logos. Click here for beer holders.
FOCO
Len Dawson & Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chief Bobblehead (Pre-order)
$85
Two iconic Kansas City QB in one! This collectible set features Len Dawson and Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs Then & Now Bobblehead. The set is available for pre-order and will ship in July. Click here to shop more Bobbleheads.
NFL Shop
Unisex Fenty for Mitchell & Ness Black Super Bowl LVII Icon Pullover Hoodie
$119.99
This unisex sweatshirt is a part of Rihanna’s Mitchell & Ness collab, which you can score on a discount at NFLshop.com. The hooded sweatshirt comes in black or white and in sizes S-2XL.
NFL Shop
Save Fenty Blue Game Day LVII Tube Top
$49.99
Shopping for a tube top? This piece, from the Savage x Fenty Game Day Collection, is available in XS/S up to 2X/3X. Complete the look with these limited-edition sweatpants.
NFL Shop
Unisex Manor White Super Bowl LVII NFL Origins Helmet T-shirt
$44.99
The unisex tee is apart of the Super Bowl NFL Origins collection and available in sixes S-4XL. Click here to shop the full collection.
Savage Fenty
Limited-Edition LVII Cropped Varsity Jersey
$69.95 $54.95 (VIP) -27% off% OFF
This limited-edition cropped varsity (and matching sweats) are almost out of stock. The jersey comes in sizes XS-3X — but only selects sizes are still in stock.
Amazon
Timex Men’s TWZFEAGMH NFL Gamer Philadelphia Eagles Watch
$64.95
Need a timepiece? This water resistant, men’s watch is a great gift option — plus it’s available in different colors, team logos. Features include an adjustable 42mm brass case with an adjustable 20mm silicone straps and is designed to fit up to an eight-inch wrist.
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YouTheFan NFL Philadelphia Eagles 25-Layer StadiumView Lighted End Table
$449.68 $599.99 25% OFF
Another cool gift idea, an sporty end table that’s sure to get attention. The stadium table is hand assembled from 25 layers of engineered wood and features a unique 3D stadium design.
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More than 100 million people are expected to tune in for this year’s Super Bowl. If you don’t want to miss out on the action, we’ve rounded up all the ways to watch and stream Rihanna’s highly anticipated halftime show (and the championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.)
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Keep reading for a breakdown of ways to watch Super Bowl LVII live from the State Farm Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
How to Watch the Super Bowl Halftime Show
What time does the Super Bowl start? Super Bowl LVII will broadcast live on Fox and Fox Deportes on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
And Rihanna’s not the only music act headed for the Super Bowl. Babyface will sing “America the Beautiful,” Sheryl Lee Ralph is slated to sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and Chris Stapleton will sing the national anthem.
What time does the Super Bowl halftime show start? The halftime performance usually takes place about an hour-and-a-half into the game, which means that fans can expect to see Rihanna take the stage somewhere around 7:45-8 p.m. ET.
If you already have access to Fox through cable, satellite, internet or an HD antenna, check your local listings for further information. If you’re not subscribed to a streaming plan, there a few different, money-saving options out there like Fubov TV, DirectTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and NFL+ (Express VPN allows you to stream from outside the U.S.).
Fubo TV
$74.99/month
Looking for free trial? Fubo, Direct TV, YouTube and NFL+ offer free trials for up to a week in most cases. Streaming packages range from as low as $4.99 up to approximately $75 per month.
TV Deals for the Big Game
Looking for a new TV? Super Bowl Sunday is the good time to scoop up a new TV on sale. See below for a list of TV deals that you won’t want to pass up.
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Samsung 85-inch Class TU690T Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV
$999.99 $1,399.99 29% off% OFF
In the market for a large-screen TV? This 85-inch Samsung Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV is marked down $400 at Best Buy — plus it’s available for delivery and in-store pickup. If you want a smaller option, the 65-inch Samsung TV is less than $500 at Best Buy.
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LG 72-Inch OLED 4K UHD Smart TV
$1,699.99 $2,799.99 39% off% OFF
If you prefer OLED, check out this 77-inch LG TV. An advanced α7 Gen5 AI Processor 4K adjusts the picture and sound qualities that put you right in the center of the action — without leaving home. The TV has built-in access to Netflix, Prime Video, the Apple TV app, Disney+, HBO Max, over 300+ LG channels and it comes with three free months of Apple TV+.
Amazon
Amazon Fire TV 65-Inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV
$599.99 $759.99 21% off% OFF
Save $150 on this 65-inch Amazon Fire HD currently discounted to $599.99. Bring the game to life and stream over a million shows and movies on the 4K Ultra HD TV.
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Hisense 43-Inch 4K UHD Google Smart TV
$228
This 43-inch Hisense A6 seires TV features stunning picture with added pre-sets such as Sports Mode, Movie Move and Game Mode.
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Vizio 50-inch Class M6 Series 4K QLED TV
$398
Vizio’s best-selling, Class M6 Series 4K QLED TV offers an immersive viewing experience with true-to-life picture, Bluetooth headphones capabilities, Apple Airplay 2, built-in Chromecast and Watch Free+ to stream sports, movies, news and more.
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Rosalía has a new collaboration dropping with Coca-Cola later this month. The beverage giant and the Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling singer teamed up for a limited-edition Coca-Cola Creations flavor as part of the Coke Move campaign.
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Rosalía co-created the flavor, which serves up a unique twist on the classic taste, at the Coca-Cola headquarters in Georgia. “I went to Atlanta, and tried a thousand flavors and chose aromas,” she told Billboard Español. “The whole process of getting to the flavor that you are looking for is a lot of fun.”
“I gave in to the flavors that awakened something in me,” she added. “The ones that made me close my eyes when I tasted them and that seemed more delicious to me. It reminds me a lot of coconut, my favorite fruit, and one that I have always eaten since I was little.”
The Coca-Cola collab includes an exclusive track, “Lie Like You Love Me,” which dropped on Jan. 27. Meanwhile, the special-edition Coke cans and bottles channel Rosalía’s lively personality, with vibrant colors and doodles hand-drawn by the singer. Additionally, fans scan a QR code on the collectible Coca-Cola Move can or bottle to access the digital Coca-Cola Creations Hub featuring exclusive, behind-the-scenes content from the making of “LLYLM” and more.
“Transformation as a means of self-expression is powerful and resonant for today’s generation, and music is the universal language for transformation” said Oana Vlad, Senior Director, Global Strategy at The Coca-Cola Company. “Partnering with the inspirational and genre-defying Rosalía to bring to life our latest drop under Coca-Cola Creations has been a blast and has broken new ground for Coca-Cola Creations. We hope our collective fans will love this drink!”
Fans will also get a chance to bid on Rosalía memorabilia, including an autographed helmet, tour outfit, poster and other collectibles. Proceeds from the auction will support the Antonio Gala Foundation, a non-profit based in Rosalía’s home country of Spain that provides residency scholarships to young creators.
The new Coca-Cola Move flavor, available in cans and bottles, will be released in the U.S and in Canada on Feb. 20. Coca-Cola previously collaborated with DJ Marshmello on a limited-edition flavor last year. Aside from the signature flavor and limited-edition drops, Coca-Cola offers Coke vanilla, Coke cherry and cherry vanilla.
Rosalía has a lot in the works. Besides the beverage collab, the 30-year-old recording artist will take the stage at Coachella, which kicks off April 14-16. This year’s festival will be headlined by Frank Ocean, Bad Bunny, and BLACKPINK. Other names on the bill include Charlie XCX, Gorillaz, Burna Boy, The Chemical Brothers, Blondie, Becky G, Metro Boomin, Latto, Björk, Kali Uichi, Porter Robinson, Glorilla, Jai Paul and Jackson Wang.
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Don’t you want to dance? The Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody, starring Naomi Ackie and Stanley Tucci, arrived on digital platforms on Tuesday (Feb. 7).
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Directed by Kasi Lemmons, I Wanna Dance With Somebody is a “powerful and triumphant celebration of the incomparable Whitney Houston,” per Sony Pictures. The film takes audiences through Houston’s emotional journey from New Jersey choir girl to one of the most prolific recording artists of all time.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody was written by Oscar-nominated Bohemian Rhapsody screenwriter, Anthony McCarte, and produced by Clive Davis. “It hit home,” Davis told Billboard late last year. “It’s realistic. Scenes between Whitney and me, obviously, were emotionally impactful, from the time we first met to going through the musical, personal relationship we had, the more difficult times in dealing with her problems. I think the film is very accurate in its portrayal of the dialogues we had.”
Read on for ways to stream I Wanna Dance With Somebody online.
How to Stream I Wanna Dance With Somebody from Anywhere
You can stream I Wanna Dance With Somebody from your computer, smartphone, TV or another streaming device,so long as you have internet access. The movie is $19.99 to rent on Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, Google Play, YouTube, RedBox, YouTube and AMC.
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
$19.99
Fans can also shop the official movie merch store for T-shirts, sweatshirts and other items in the official Whitney Houston store on Amazon.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on Feb. 28. Click here to pre-order the movie.
Watch the trailer below.
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Lil’ Kim and MC Lyte spoke to the importance of “sisterhood” during the kick-off of Mastercard’s “She Run This” event over Grammy weekend in celebration of Black entrepreneurship in business and hip-hop.
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The three-day event, which was held in collaboration with Femme It Forward to spotlight entrepreneurship in business and hip-hop, launched with a three-part panel discussion featuring rap vets Kim, MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa and Yo-Yo, alongside emerging artists such as Coi Leray, Baby Tate and Jozzy, and a special appearance by Mastercard ambassador Jennifer Hudson.
During the panel discussion, Lyte explained why she didn’t want to work with other women in the beginning of her career and how her mind-set changed. “All that I’d heard was that working with women wasn’t a good thing because they were so emotional. I adopted this thought, but the truth was, I had to become responsible in the way that I communicated,” she shared with an audience of mostly women at 1010 Wine and Events in Inglewood, Calif., on Thursday (Feb. 2). The Partners in Rhyme star hired a female manager 13 years ago, who has since became her business partner and COO of “everything MC Lyte.”
“There is a way that you can communicate with love and care and kindness and I had not learned that when I [first started out],” she continued. “What I can say now is this business that I’m in is the best for me because I know what sisterhood is.”
Added Kim, “I never knew what it felt like to be unprotected around my sisters. Especially in a male-dominated [industry]. It was hard, but when I was in the comfort of my sisters, I was at my peak. I felt the most powerful.”
“We did everything together,” Kim said of forging a solid sisterhood with MC Lyte, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Da Brat, Queen Latifah and stylist Misa Hilton early in their careers. Kim has collaborated with fellow female artists on “Ladies Night,” featuring Elliott, Blige, Brat, Left Eye and Angie Martinez; and Christina Aguilera’s “Lady Marmalade” remake with Kim, Pink and Mya.
And after more than 25 years in the rap game, the Queen Bee continues to show support for the new school of female rappers (she recently brought out Lola Brooke during her show at the Apollo Theater).
“Sisterhood and having your sister’s back is important, and Kim always had my back,” said Hilton. “A lot of things started to happen quickly [in her career], so all of a sudden people may try to come between us. People [would] want Kim to do a certain fashion magazine and they’d say, ‘We want to use this stylist,’ but what did she say? ‘Misa has to be there.’ Sticking together and not being afraid to stick up for yourself, not feeling like you’re going to miss out on an opportunity and realizing the power in your voice [is important]. You can demand what you want and you can bring your sisters with you.”
Coi Leray and Yo-Yo attend Mastercard She Runs This, celebrating entrepreneurship for Black Women in Business and the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop in a three-part panel discussion series in partnership with Femme It Forward during GRAMMY Week at Sip & Sonder on Feb. 4, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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“Everything that I do is everything that I wanted to do when I was 7 years old,” said MC Lyte, whose debut album Lyte as a Rock turns 35 this year. Throughout her career, the Brooklyn native has crossed over from rapping to acting to voice-over work. “I wanted to be on radio, I wanted to use my voice,” she said. “I saw Tootie [played by Kim Fields] on The Facts of Life and I was like, ‘I got to get to Los Angeles because I need to do some acting.’ I wanted to do all those things, but I also realized I had to prepare myself. I couldn’t just show up because [I’m ] MC Lyte; I had to know the skill set. I went to acting school, I went to voice-over coaching classes and workshops. I was just prepared for the moment so as the opportunities lined up, I was able to show up and show out.”
The “She Runs This” campaign includes an immersive “Small Business City” built in Meta Horizon Worlds, a TikTok challenge kicked off by Hudson, an ad campaign furthering Mastercard’s mission to help Black women entrepreneurs thrive, and a Fearless Fund grant contest in partnership with Fearless Fund, a Black-owned venture capital fund aimed at helping women of color. Mastercard and Fearless Fund are providing Black women small business owners with $20,000 grants, plus digital tools and mentorship to help them “build, protect and sustain their business.”
Additionally, Mastercard and Amazon have teamed up for a small business marketplace spotlighting Black women-owned small businesses. The digital marketplace allows owners to share their brand origin stories and connect directly with customers on Amazon Live. Customers can also explore the shoppable social hub of products from exclusively Black women-owned small businesses on Pinterest.
According to Mastercard, 80 percent of U.S. women entrepreneurs, solo-preneurs, small business owners and content creators have endured financial challenges. In recognizing this universal financial obstacle faced by entrepreneurs along with the challenge of battling racism and racial bias, Mastercard is honoring hip-hop’s 50th anniversary by helping equip Black women entrepreneurs with the financial tools, resources and education to successfully accomplish their dreams.
