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12 Mar 2024

Watch Taylor Swift Sing About the Lips She ‘Used to Call Home’ in New ‘Maroon’ Clip From ‘Eras Tour’ Film

As promised, Taylor Swift is giving fans sneak peeks at the four surprise songs featured in Disney+’s upcoming extended version of the Eras Tour film every day until the streaming edition drops – and the first track on the list is so scarlet, it’s “Maroon.” 

In a 25-second clip premiered by Good Morning America Tuesday (March 12), the 34-year-old pop star sits at her floral-painted piano on the B-stage of her enormous live production. As she passionately recites the spitfire lyrics to the second track on her Midnights album, tens of thousands of fans at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles sing along with her.  

“The burgundy on my T-shirt when you splashed your wine into me/ And how the blood rushed into my cheeks, so scarlet, it was …,” she croons in the clip, dressed in a magenta gown that sparkles under the stadium lights. “The mark you saw on my collarbone, the rust that grew between telephones/ The lips I used to call home, so scarlet, it was maroon.” 

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Filmed over the course of six shows at SoFi, the Eras Tour film first premiered in AMC theatres in October. After becoming available to rent on-demand in December, the project will now find a new home on Disney+ Thursday (March 14), featuring previously cut footage of Swift singing “Cardigan” as well as “Maroon” and three other acoustic tracks.  

In a previous trailer for the streaming edition of the film, Swift calls “Maroon” one of her “favorites.” The ballad debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2022, one of 10 songs on Swift’s 10th studio album that made her the first artist to simultaneously occupy all of the top 10 slots on the chart. 

The 14-time Grammy winner will continue to announce the titles of surprise songs featured in Disney’s extended cut of Eras Tour on GMA. She recently finished a series of six shows at Singapore’s National Stadium, with plans to resume her global trek in Paris in May. 

Watch Swift perform “Maroon” in the new Disney+ snippet below. 

12 Mar 2024

Dan + Shay Bring ‘The Voice’ Contestant Zoe Levert to Tears With Impromptu First Wedding Dance Performance

Getting through the Blind Auditions on season 25 of The Voice is enough of a boost. But on Monday night (March 11), New Orleans native and mega-Swiftie Zoe Levert got double-gifted when she got a last-minute chair turn from coach John Legend. Levert, 20, scored a slot on Team Legend with her confident take on Taylor Swift’s “Better Man (Taylor’s Version)” from the singer’s 2021 reboot of her Red album.

Dan + Shay loved the song selection — the song was the first single from Little Big Town’s eighth album, The Breaker, after Swift left it off 2012’s original Red album — with Legend joking that he thought it sounded like a Swift song. As long as she had her moment in the spotlight, Levert also revealed that she is a huge Dan + Shay fan, casually telling the duo that she’s getting married later this year.

In fact, she added, her fiancé Ryan was in the house to support her and their planned first dance song is the duo’s 2016 single “From the Ground Up.” Of course that got Dan + Shay out of their seats and onto the stage, where they serenaded the couple with the tune, joking “we have a pastor here if you guys just want to knock it out right now.”

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The sweet surprise culminated in the couple slow dancing to the ballad, prompting Chance the Rapper to say that he was about to cry at the impromptu tender moment that included Shay Mooney dropping in the jokey ad lib line, “it’s okay that you didn’t pick us because we didn’t turn around you’re in good hand with John Legend.”

“It’s abundantly clear that if you’d had the choice to pick Dan + Shay you would have picked them,” Legend teased, with Levert saying “No! Team Legend all the way!”

Watch Levert’s performance and first dance below.


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12 Mar 2024

‘SNL’s Bowen Yang Talks ‘Moulin Rogue’ Sketch With Ariana Grande: ‘It Was Just So Fun To Do It’

Saturday Night Live‘s Bowen Yang dropped by Late Night With Seth Meyers on Monday night (March 11) to deconstruct his hilarious Moulin Rogue spoof with Ariana Grande on this weekend’s SNL. “That was very fun,” Yang said of the bit with his Wicked co-star in which they imagined what the movie musical would have been like if director Baz Luhrmann had been able to grab the rights to some other popular songs.

“No play, she’s a real friend,” Yang said, adding that someone had asked him backstage if he was intimidated to sing with the pop diva. “I was like, ‘it never occurred to me’… that I was singing with her and that I should be intimidated. She’s so disarmingly wonderful and great and it was just so fun to do it,” he said.

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Yang also told a hilarious performing skills origin story about how as a kid he used to haunt the Dance, Dance Revolution game on display at his local Best Buy, which was, naturally, situated next to the Costco at Park Meadows Mall in suburban Colorado. The game was set up in the middle of the store and Yang said he’d compete with the staff to see who had the slickest, fastest feet.

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“And all these, like, 25-year-old goths were shaking in their boots when this 14-year-old Asian kid would walk into the store and everyone would scurry,” Yang said. “Because I was about to hand their asses to them dancing to Kylie Minogue!” The SNL breakout star said he would go every week and by the third month he had developed his well-deserved DDR ass-kicking reputation.

It was such a formative experience that Yang said he thinks he could play the Super Bowl halftime show, because, like his DDR clinics, he’s used to having an audience behind him. “Because it’s a 360 stage and I’m performing to the people behind me,” Yang boasted.

Yang also talked about his instant classic “Bowen Straight” sketch from two weeks ago in which the out comedian made out with host Sydney Sweeney and actress Gina Gershon. “I gotta tell you guys something. You know when you have a head injury and you can’t see colors quite right?” Yang said. “I feel like I got hit in the head by these two women and I’m still a little straight… I understand why Austin Butler talked like Elvis for a while after the movie. I think for a couple more weeks I’m still straight… ladies get in there!”

The first part of the Wicked musical will open in theaters on Nov. 27.

Check out Yang talking about Grande and DDR on the Late Night below.


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12 Mar 2024

Justin Timberlake Hijacks Jimmy Kimmel’s Monologue, Debuts Upbeat Dance Jam ‘No Angels’

Looking late night ready in a pin-striped white jacket, black pants and crisp white shirt, Justin Timberlake pinch-hit for 2024 Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday night (March 11), subbing in for the late night host’s monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The multi-hyphenate singer who returned later to perform he debut of his upbeat new single “No Angels,” alerted the crowd that he would be in charge for the evening.

“I’m going to be your host tonight, Justin Timberlake,” he said. “Now you all might know me from being… Justin Timberlake.” The singer then went into some light Oscars bits, including a joke about the last time he saw that many stars, when “[*NSYNC bandmate] Joey Fatone elbowed me in the face!”

Things got a little weird when Kimmel came out and confronted JT about stealing his monologue. “I’m confused, why are you here?” Jimmy asked Justin. “I’m the guest host,” Timberlake insisted. “No, you’re the musical guest, why would I need a guest host?” Kimmel explained.

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“Because you were out all night at the Oscar after party,” JT said, making a drink tipping gesture. “No, not really. I went to one party then I went to bed,” Kimmel said. “That’s so sad,” Timberlake winced, since he had a whole presidential debate bit planned, before showing off his decent Trump and Biden impersonations and thanking his “second favorite Jimmy.”

JT was back later in the show to perform the world premiere of the Everything I Thought It Was track “No Angels.” The upbeat dance jam is classic JT, riding a propulsive bass throb, sweet falsetto soul vocals and lyrics about sexy attitudes and sweaty dancing. “Like full throttle, pilot on auto/ There ain’t no angels here on the dance floor/ Forget tomorrow, more like you wanna play/ There ain’t no angels here on the dance floor,” Timberlake sang on the song’s chorus. EITIW comes out on Friday (March 15).

Watch Timberlake on Jimmy Kimmel Live! below.


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12 Mar 2024

‘The Voice’: Ronnie Wilson Delivers ‘Unbelievable’ Audition With Zayn’s ‘Pillowtalk’

Books, as we know, shouldn’t be judged by their cover. Ronnie Wilson reminds us not to judge someone by their day job.

On Monday night (March 11), Wilson stepped into the bright lights of NBC’s The Voice’s blind auditions and shone right back with his rendition of Zayn’s “Pillowtalk”.

Wilson’s soulful cover was a showcase of control, range, emotion. The full package.

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John Legend turned first, then Reba McEntire. Though Dan + Shay and Chance The Rapper were clearly enjoying the art, their chairs didn’t budge.

The 28-year-old singer is proud and out, originally hailing from South Carolina, and now calls Atlanta, GA home.

“That was unbelievable,” Shay Mooney remarked after the performance.

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There was more “unbelievable” to come. Wilson pointed to his influences from gospel and “a lot of country music.” And when he’s not he’s blowing minds, he’s counting beans.

Wilson is a full-time accountant, a vocation that no-one saw coming.

In a previous life, Legend too was “crunching numbers, making Powerpoint presentations” as a management consultant, a fun fact he hoped would find a connection with the hopeful. “I know what that’s like,” he articulated.

“You created moments by being creative with the melody, you made the song your own and made it a competition song by the way you did it,” Legend explained. “I just feel like you’ve got fresh taste, great ideas musically and stylistically,” he continued. “I feel like you’re going to do so well on the show.”

Not to be left out, McEntire leaned on her 50 years in the country game. “You have a quality in your voice that just makes a person feel good,” she remarked. “You’re absolutely wonderful.”

In the end, there could be only one coach. Wilson went with Team Legend.

Watch Wilson’s performance below.


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11 Mar 2024

‘Poor Things’: How to Watch Emma Stone’s Oscar-Winning Movie Online for Free

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At the 2024 Oscars on Sunday night, Emma Stone took home best actress for her performance in the comedy sci-fi film Poor Things. This marked the actress’ second Oscar following her 2016 win for best actress in La La Land.

That’s not the only golden statue Poor Things received: the Yorgos Lanthimos-directed movie also won best production design, makeup and hairstyling, and costume design. With the major awards wins, you can now watch Poor Things online for free through Hulu or you can buy or rent the movie on Prime Video.

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Keep reading to learn all the streaming options for Poor Things.

What Is the Plot for Poor Things?

Poor Things is based on a novel of the same title by Alasdair Gray and follows Bella Baxter (Stone), a woman who is resurrected by the unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). She runs off with a lawyer traveling across the continent and discovering the joys and wonders of life. Throughout the movie, viewers will watch Bella’s evolution as she learns about society and what it deems a woman’s place should be within it.

Other cast members include Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott and Margaret Qualley.

Why Is Poor Things Rated R?

Poor Things is rated R for its scenes of gore, graphic nudity, language, strong sexual content and disturbing material, according to Rotten Tomatoes’ breakdown. R-rated movies are recommended for viewers 17 years and older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. It’s also advised that parents learn more about the movie before allowing children under 17 watch.

How to Watch Poor Things Online for Free

You can watch Poor Things online for free through Hulu if you have a subscription — just log into your account and you can find it within the movie library.

Don’t have a Hulu subscription? The streaming platform offers a 30-day free trial to new users who sign up. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged a subscription fee based on the plan you choose at checkout. Click here or the button below to start your free trial.

Hulu offers two types of plans: an ad-supported version for $7.99/month or go ad-free with the premium plan for $17.99/month. If you want to expand your content offerings, you can bundle Hulu with Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $14.99/month.

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How to Stream Poor Things At Home

You can stream Poor Things online when you purchase the film on Prime Video. Right now, the movie is on sale for 35% off knocking the price from $20 to $13. You don’t need a Prime membership to buy Poor Things either. Once you make your purchase, the movie will automatically download to your library to watch and stream at your leisure.

Collector’s can preorder Poor Things on Blu-ray through Amazon, Target and Walmart for as low as $25. The movie will then be delivered to your door by the time it’s released on Tuesday (March 12).

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The Poor Things novel comes with a cover adapted from the movie with Stone spotlighted. The book was originally published in 2023 and features 336 to delve into.

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11 Mar 2024

Trisha Yearwood & Questlove Added to ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequel

Trisha Yearwood and Questlove are the latest stars to join the cast of This Is Spinal Tap 2, which is now in production more than 40 years after Rob Reiner’s original rock music mockumentary premiered in 1984.

The sequel will find Reiner both reprising his role as Martin “Marty” Di Bergi and returning to direct, with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer stepping back into their characters as the titular heavy metal band. Previously confirmed cameos include Garth Brooks, who is married to Yearwood, as well as Sirs Paul McCartney and Elton John.

Plotted by Reiner and the main cast, Spinal Tap 2 will pick up 15 years into Spinal Tap’s apparent hiatus, with the band deciding to reunite for one final concert. Shooting in New Orleans reportedly began in February.

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Regarded as the first-ever mockumentary, Reiner’s original cult classic focused on the fictional rock trio as they embarked on their 1982 U.S. tour in support of their controversial Smell the Glove album. In 2002, it was named as a “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” film by the Library of Congress and was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry.

In a December interview with Billboard, Brooks teased that the sequel would boast a “few other surprises” in addition to its A-list cameos. “If you think you have laughed before, Jiminy Christmas …,” he said at the time. “First of all, I was in love with Spinal Tap, in love with the original movie. The fact that it’s coming back, it’s gonna be neat to be a part of this. Because this is history, man.”

11 Mar 2024

Jimmy Kimmel Says He Was Told Not to Read Donald Trump’s 2024 Oscars Criticism During Live Show

When you’ve hosted the Oscars four times, you probably have a little more leeway in doing what you want instead of what you’re asked. That’s apparently how it went down with one particular viral moment during the 96th annual Academy Awards on Sunday (March 10), when host Jimmy Kimmel decided to share Donald Trump’s criticism of the live show.

The comedian sat down with Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos for After the Oscars, which aired Monday morning on ABC, to discuss how the moment came to be. The topic came up after the Live With Kelly and Mark cohosts mentioned Al Pacino’s flub in announcing the best picture winner from the Dolby Theatre stage in Los Angeles. Rather than reading off the names of all the nominated projects, the celebrated 83-year-old actor skipped over the titles of the 10 films and went straight to opening the envelope and revealing the winner with a non-traditional, “And my eyes see Oppenheimer!”

“I guess he’s never watched an award show before? It seems like everyone in America knows the rhythm of how it’s supposed to go down to ‘And the Oscar goes to …,” Kimmel noted. And because of that unique and very brief announcement, the late-night host said he was told he had some extra time to kill — but his idea for eating up an extra moment or two didn’t go over so well.

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“I was like, ‘I’m reading the Trump tweet,’” Kimmel shared. “They were like, ‘No! No don’t read that!’ I said, ‘Yes I am!’”

And so, he did. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host pulled out his cellphone while on stage and proceeded to share the twice-impeached former president’s review of the comedian’s fourth time hosting the Oscars. Trump’s critique posted to Truth Social read in part, “Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars. His opening was that of a less than average person trying too hard to be something which he is not, and never can be.” He also slammed the ceremony as a “really bad politically correct show.”

Kimmel’s clapback to Trump on the live telecast? “Isn’t it past your jail time?”

The former president, who is also the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination this year, is currently facing four criminal indictments and more than 90 charges in various states.

Watch Kimmel discuss reading Trump’s Oscar review during the live ceremony above.

11 Mar 2024

Oscars 2024: Stars at the After Parties

One of the biggest nights in film took over the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on Sunday night (March 10) as today’s biggest stars gathered for the 2024 Academy Awards.

With big wins for Billie Eilish, Finneas, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone and more, the Kenergy in the room was heavily felt — and not just because of Ryan Gosling’s show-stopping “I’m Just Ken” performance.

Of course, what better way to celebrate the wins with a proper after party? As usual, Vanity Fair held their iconic Oscars Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, featuring appearances from stars like Margot Robbie, Sydney Sweeney, Camila Cabello, Haim, BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Donald Glover, Cardi B, Vanessa Hudgens — who revealed at the awards show red carpet that she’s pregnant — and many more.

Additionally, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan made their public debut as a couple at the event. Though the “Feather” singer and Saltburn star didn’t pose side-by-side on the red carpet, they did walk it at the same time, occasionally sneaking looks at each other. Keoghan and the Girl Meets World alum first sparked dating rumors at the beginning of this year.

Similarly, Elton John held his annual AIDS Foundation’s Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, which Orville Peck, Danny DeVito, Katharine McPhee, David Foster, Andrew Watt and more.

See below for our gallery of photos from the biggest Oscars after parties.

11 Mar 2024

Mark Ronson Reveals Ryan Gosling’s ‘I’m Just Ken’ Was Almost Cut From ‘Barbie’: ‘Greta Had to Fight’

Ryan Gosling‘s performance of “I’m Just Ken” was arguably the most show-stopping moment from the 2024 Oscars, but according to Mark Ronson, it almost never happened.

In an interview with The Sunday Times ahead of the Academy Awards Sunday (March 10), the executive soundtrack producer of Barbie revealed that the over-the-top, satirical ballad was almost didn’t make it into the final cut of Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster 2023 film, much less the Oscars lineup.

“At that first screening the song wasn’t working,” Ronson, who co-wrote “I’m Just Ken” with Andrew Wyatt, told the publication. “I panicked. The humor wasn’t translating.”

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“Greta had to fight,” he continued. “The studio asked her how much she really needed it and she said, ‘With every inch of my body.’ And then there was a big swing.”

In the film, Gosling croons about his “blond fragility” in multiple settings and costumes, backed up by dozens of fellow Kens who also feel misunderstood in Barbie Land. Joined by Ronson, Guns N’ Roses’ Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen, the actor translated the sequence to a flamboyant stage performance at the 2024 Oscars in Los Angeles Sunday night, in celebration of the tune’s best original song nod. (The award ended up going to another Barbie song, Billie Eilish and Finneas’ “What Was I Made For?”)

Shortly after Barbie‘s theatrical release in July, “I’m Just Ken” reached No. 87 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Gosling a first-time charting musician on the ranking. In January, the tune won best original song at the Critic’s Choice Awards.

“Ken is ridiculous,” Ronson added to the publication. “But Greta’s point was that nobody should ever be laughing at a character. We feel their pain, as crazy as that sounds, about a guy wearing a white mink and two pairs of sunglasses. I never wanted to write a song for a cheap laugh. You want something to get under people’s skin.”