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01 Dec 2023

Taylor Swift Posts Photo With ‘Queen’ Beyoncé at ‘Renaissance’ Film Premiere

Taylor Swift was bejeweled at the Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé London premiere on Thursday night (Nov. 30), and the pop superstar took to Instagram to shower the “Alien Superstar” singer with love.

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“Got invited to London by The Queen…✨?✨ Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé is in theaters now!!” Swift captioned a series of photos posing alongside Beyoncé at the premiere, with Swift rocking a glimmering silver Balmain gown and Bey opting for a deep V-neck black blazer gown. See the photos here.

Swift’s attendance at the premiere comes just a month after Bey supported Tay at her Eras Tour film premiere in Los Angeles in October. “I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce‘s influence,” Swift wrote after the event, sharing a gif of her and Bey posing in movie theater seats, playfully tossing popcorn at the cameras. “The way she’s taught me and every artist out here to break rules and defy industry norms.”

Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce was written, executive produced and co-directed by the 32-time Grammy winner, and chronicles her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour. The film, which hit theaters worldwide on Friday (Dec. 1), is aiming for a $30-$40 million global opening on what is typically a slow post-Thanksgiving period, according to Deadline.

The film is the second one to be distributed by AMC, following on the heels of the massive opening and box office for Swift’s own Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, which has raked in $250 million to date; the three-hour-plus Swift movie is headed to on-demand on Dec. 13 with three bonus songs.

01 Dec 2023

Anderson .Paak Dives In to ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’ as ‘Anderswim .Shaark’: First Look

On Monday, Anderson .Paak is set to make a big splash on Baby Shark‘s Big Show, appearing on the Nickelodeon kids‘ show as “Anderswim .Shaark” — and Billboard has your first look below.

In the exclusive clip, Baby Shark and his friends are jamming out with the mysterious new shark — with .Paak behind the drum kit, of course — before they all introduce themselves.

“Yo, you fishies have some next-level talent!” the Silk Sonic drummer/singer tells them after the jam session.

When Vola asks “what brings a big-city shark like you to our quaint little corner of the ocean,” Anderswim explains his motivation: “As long as I can remember, all I wanted to do was spread music across the Seven Seas. So, I came through the Carnivore Cove to open up Saltwater Studios. It’s part music shop, part recording studio, and all the vibes. I’ve toured across the whole wide water. And if my travels have taught me one thing, it’s that every fishy has a song to sing. I just want to be the one to help them sing it.”

Anderson .Paak on 'Baby Shark's Big Show!'

Anderson .Paak on ‘Baby Shark’s Big Show!’

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Next week’s new episode, appropriately titled “Saltwater Studios,” premieres Monday (Dec. 4) at 9 a.m. ET on Nickelodeon and 12:30 p.m. ET on Nick Jr.

Baby Shark fans can also catch Baby Shark’s Big Movie, premiering Dec. 8 on Nickelodeon and Paramount+, which features Cardi B, Offset, Lance Bass, ENHYPEN and Ashley Tisdale. The upcoming film will find Cardi and Offset reprising their roles from Baby Shark’s Big Show!, Sharki B and Offshark, while the power couple’s two kids will voice Kulture Sharki and Wavey Shark.

Below, find Billboard‘s exclusive first look at Anderswim .Shaark:

01 Dec 2023

‘Candy Cane Lane’: How to Watch the Holiday Movie Online for Free

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Eddie Murphy is ready to deck the halls and spread some Christmas cheer this season in the hilarious new holiday movie Candy Cane Lane. You can cozy up under the glow of your Christmas tree (real or artificial) and press play on the new film starting Friday (Dec. 1).

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Murphy stars as husband and father Chris Carver, whose obsession with the Christmas season drives him to ultimate extremes to win his neighborhood decoration contest — including a deal with an elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell). Too bad Pepper is a trickster who brings the 12 days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the town. Now, it’s up to Carver, his wife (Tracee Ellis Ross) and kids to put a stop to the Pepper’s devious plan and save Christmas before it’s too late.

Other cast members include Thaddeus J. Mixson, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Marino, Lombardo Boyar, Danielle Pinnock, Iman Benson, Madison Thomas, Genneya Walton, David Alan Grier and Chris Redd.

Keep reading to learn how to stream the festive new film.

How to Watch Candy Cane Lane

Candy Cane Lane is a Prime original movie, which means you’ll need a Prime membership in order to watch. If you already have a membership, you can press play for no added cost by signing into your account. You can find the movie in Prime Video under new releases. Click here or the button below to watch the movie now.

Don’t have a membership? Amazon offers a 30 day free trial, so you can watch the movie and more for free. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the normal membership price of $14.99/month or $139/year. Click here or the button below to start your free trial.

If you’re a student you can take advantage of the student membership, which comes with a six month free trial and 50% off subscription fee. Those a part of a qualifying government program can also sign up for the EBT/Medicaid membership, which offers a 30 day free trial and half off membership fee.

Along with Candy Cane Lane, you’ll also have access to the entire Prime Video library including exclusive and original movies, TV series, sports and more. Programs you can look forward to watching include The Boys, Gen V, Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Harlan Coben’s Shelter, Swarm, Medellìn, The Power, Kelce, Harlem, I’m a Virgo, Invincible, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Horror of Dolores Roach, Fleabag, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Wheel of Time and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Better Call Saul and more.

Looking for more content? You can expand your library of offerings with Prime’s premium channel options such as Paramount+, Max, Starz and AMC+.

Streaming isn’t all that you’ll have access to either, a Prime membership also comes with free one-day shipping, grocery delivery, access to Prime members-only deals and Prime Day, Prime Try Before You Buy, Prime Premiere and more.

Check out the trailer for Candy Cane Lane below.

01 Dec 2023

How to Watch ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Season 3 Without Cable

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Season three of Power Book III: Raising Kanan, a spinoff from 50 Cent’s Power franchise, premieres on Starz on Friday (Dec. 1).

A rocky relationship between mother and son reaches a boiling point in the show’s third season. Picking up where the second season left off, season three finds Raquel “Raq” Thomas (Patina Miler) recovering in the hospital after being shot. Meanwhile, Kanan (Mekai Curtis) has distanced himself from his mother after learning the truth about Det. Malcolm Howard (Omar Epps).

Joey Bada$$, London Brown, Malcolm M. Mays, Shanley Caswell, Hailey Kilgore and Antonio Ortiz are included in the cast.

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Read on for ways to watch and stream the series from anywhere.

How to Stream ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ From Anywhere

The season premiere of Power Book III: Raising Kanan drops exclusively on the Starz app at midnight on Friday (Dec. 1). The series will air on the Starz channel at 9 p.m. ET.

If you have access to Starz through cable, satellite or streaming, refer to your local listings for channel information.

Not subscribed to Starz? You don’t need cable to watch Raising Kanan but there are a few special offers to consider. For example, Starz is offering a deal for $3 for the first three months which lets you stream Raising Kanan on the Starz app and online. No contracts, cancel any time.

The Starz app puts you first in line to stream to new episodes as soon as they drop, rather than waiting for the primetime TV broadcast. The subscription includes Unlimited HD streaming, unlimited downloads and subscribers can watch from up to four devices at the same time.

How to Watch Starz on Prime Video

Another way to watch Starz: Prime Video offers another, convenient way to watch Starz. Subscribe to Starz on Prime Video and save 75% off for two months ($2.50/month). The limited offer ends on Dec. 3. Paid episodes of Raising Kanan are also available on Prime Video.

Starz is also available on Philo, Hulu and Fubo (use ExpressVPN to stream internationally).

Want free Starz? DirecTV Stream’s Premier plan includes Starz, Max, Epix, Showtime and Cinemax for free, in addition to 150+ channels, every DirecTV sports package channel, NFL Redzone and DVR storage. You can also add Starz to DirecTV’s cheaper plans for free for the first three months.

Launch your free trial to DirecTV below.

What else can you watch on Starz? Binge-worthy movies and fan-favorite exclusives such as P-Valley, Outlander, Gaslit, BMF, High Town, Shining Vale, Mary & George,Power Book II: Ghost and Power Book IV: Force.

Watch the trailer for the new season of Raising Kanan below.



01 Dec 2023

Dionne Warwick Didn’t Know Doja Cat Sampled ‘Walk on By’ in ‘Paint the Town Red’: ‘Doja Who?’

Doja Cat‘s “Paint the Town Red” is a Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit thanks in part to a heavily featured sample of Dionne Warwick‘s “Walk on By.” And on the Friday (Dec. 1) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 82-year-old singer recalled how she found out about the tribute — revealing she didn’t even know who Doja was at the time.

“I didn’t know it had been recorded by her,” she said, telling Clarkson that Doja didn’t need her permission to use the 1964 smash. “My granddaughter called me and says, ‘Grammy, do you know you’re on a record with Doja Cat?’ I said, ‘Doja who?’”

“Well, apparently, it’s a major hit for her,” Warwick added of “Paint the Town Red,” about which Clarkson confirmed, “Oh no no, it’s huge.”

“I’m thrilled,” replied Warwick. “I hope ‘Walk on By’ is as good for her as it has been for me. They’re great songs, and finally [young people] being exposed to some good music.”

When “Paint the Town Red” peaked at the Hot 100’s summit in September, it became Doja’s second song to do so and her first ever solo hit to reach No. 1. “B—h, I said what I said/ I’d rather be famous instead/ I let all that get to my head/ I don’t care, I paint the town red,” she raps over Warwick’s repeating “Walk on By” refrain.

Warwick’s song was also a top 10 hit in its day, peaking at No. 6 on the Hot 100 in 1964. Warwick herself has topped the chart twice, first in 1974 with her Spinners collaboration “Then Came You” followed by “That’s What Friends are For” featuring Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder in 1986.

Watch Dionne Warwick talk about “Paint the Town Red” on The Kelly Clarkson Show above.

01 Dec 2023

‘The Exorcist: Believer’: How to Watch & Stream the Movie Online

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Anyone still in denial that spooky season is done until next year, don’t worry — you don’t have to say goodbye quite yet. The Exorcist: Believer makes its chilling debut on streaming and video starting Friday (Dec. 1), which means you can relieve every jump scare or experience it for the first time at home (so you can keep the lights turned on).

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Taking place 50 years after the first film, the sequel to the original nail-biting scary movie brings a modern twist. Leslie Odom Jr. stars as Victor Fielding, a single father whose daughter Angela (Lidya Jewett) and her best friend, Katherine (Olivia O’Neill), go missing for three days. When the two are discovered, they struggle to recount what happened due to gaps in their memories. Victor then witnesses strange and disturbing acts from his daughter that present as signs of demonic possession. It’s then that he searches for the only person known who has also experienced with such a phenomenon: Chris MacNeil (Ellen Burstyn).

Other cast members include original Exorcist star Linda Blair, E.J. Bonilla, Jennifer Nettles, Ann Dowd, Linda Boston, Raphael Sbarge, Norbert Leo Butz, Danny McCarthy and Antoni Corone.

Keep reading to learn the streaming options available.

How to Watch The Exorcist: Believer

The horror movie will stream exclusively through Peacock starting Friday (Dec. 1). If you already have a Peacock subscription, you can stream the movie for no additional cost. Just log in to your account and find the film under new releases.

Don’t have a subscription? While Peacock doesn’t offer a free trial, it is one of the more affordable streaming platforms out there with plans starting at $5.99/month. If you’re a student, you can take advantage of its student membership promo, which offers 12 months of the service for $1.99/month (regularly $5.99/month). Click here or the button below to start your subscription.

The Exorcist: Believer won’t be the only thing you can watch on Peacock. The streaming platform has two plans to choose from: Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, which will determine what content you have access to. Peacock Premium is the ad-supported plan that’s $5.99/month and offers the entire Peacock library on top of current Bravo and NBC shows, live sports and events and over 50 live TV channels. Peacock Premium Plus is $11.99/month and includes everything in the Premium plan minus ads, and allows you to download and watch select programs offline.

Content you can look forward to watching include Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, Poker Face, Bel-Air, Poker Face, Yellowstone, The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, Vanderpump Rules, Queens Court, The Traitors, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Sick and other Peacock Originals in addition to NBC and Bravo shows, sports and more.

More Ways to Watch The Exorcist: Believer

If you prefer not to sign up for another streaming platform, The Exorcist: Believer is also available to buy on Prime Video, Apple TV and Roku TV starting at $19.99.

Collectors may want to snag the hardcopy of the collector’s edition DVD that’s available in Blu-ray and 4K editions.

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Included in the special collector’s edition of The Exorcist: Believer is a 4K definition disc, Blu-ray disc and digital code to bring the movie with you on the go.

Watch the trailer for The Exorcist: Believer below:

01 Dec 2023

GLAAD Praises ‘Renaissance’ Film for Spotlighting Beyoncé’s LGBTQ+ Allyship

Beyoncé‘s latest project, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, is already on track to be a smash hit at the box office — and if a recent statement by GLAAD is any indication, then the film is destined for rave critical reviews as well.

In a statement released on Friday (Dec. 1), the non-profit LGBTQ+ advocacy organization shared its thoughts on the new film following Beyoncé’s record-breaking Renaissance World Tour, praising the project for giving much-needed space for LGBTQ+ representation.

“Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé further exemplifies Beyoncé’s commitment to use her global platform to spotlight, uplift and pay tribute to the Black LGBTQ community,” said Anthony Allen Ramos, GLAAD’s vice president of communications & talent. “The Renaissance tour was deeply inspired by the LGBTQ community in ballroom culture and disco music. In the film, Beyoncé memorializes these people who were often victims of violence and lost to AIDS by spotlighting the many LGBTQ creatives of today who have influenced her, yet have previously not received the praise and recognition that they deserve.”

Throughout the new film, Beyoncé regularly shares the spotlight with queer creatives who helped make her tour possible, including collaborator and ballroom legend Kevin Jz Prodigy and backup dancers Carlos Basquiat, Honey Balenciaga, Jonte’ Moaning and Darius Hickman.

Ramos also praised Beyoncé for using her platform to highlight the story of her late uncle Johnny, to whom she dedicated her Renaissance album. Throughout the new film, Bey shares stories of her uncle, recalling how the pair used to dancing together to house music throughout her childhood.

This isn’t the first time Beyoncé has spoken up about her beloved uncle. In accepting GLAAD’s Vanguard Award for her ongoing LGBTQ+ allyship in 2019, Bey dedicated the trophy to Johnny. “He lived his truth and he was brave and unapologetic at a time when this country wasn’t as accepting,” she said at the time. “Witnessing his battle with HIV was one of the most painful experiences I’ve ever lived.  I’m hopeful that his struggle served to open pathways for other young people to live more freely. LGBTQI rights are human rights.”

01 Dec 2023

‘Glee’ Cast Shares Unreleased Naya Rivera Song in Honor of Late Actress: Stream It Now 

The cast of Glee has the best early Christmas gift for fans this year: a previously unreleased song sung by the late Naya Rivera, out now on streaming services. 

Titled “Prayer for the Broken,” the posthumous record – which Rivera recorded in 2012 – arrived Friday (Dec. 1) as a special bonus for this year’s Snixxmas, an annual charity event hosted by Rivera’s friends and former co-stars Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz. The fundraiser, which has been held every year since the Sorry Not Sorry author died in 2020, benefits Alexandria House in L.A., an organization Rivera supported that provides shelter and vital services to women and children in need. 

Produced by Isaac Hasson, who co-wrote the ballad with Lindy Robbins, “Prayer for the Broken” finds Rivera’s striking voice soaring over piano and ethereal background vocals provided by her Glee castmates McHale, Ushkowitz, Amber Riley, Heather Morris, Vanessa Lengies and Ashley Fink, according to Variety. The cover art is a simple but stunning headshot of the “Sorry” singer.  

McHale and Ushkowitz unveiled this year’s Snixxmas surprise with help from E!’s Keltie Knight, who interviewed the And That’s What You REALLY Missed podcast co-hosts for E! News. “We wanted to do something to honor her, [and] put out something positive from such a horrible, horrible event,” McHale said of their annual fundraiser.  

The pair went on to explain that they got special permission to release “Prayer for the Broken” in Rivera’s honor. “It’s just a really special song now that we’ll have, and that more importantly the fans will have, to be able to hear her voice again,” added Ushkowitz. 

Rivera, who was best known for playing Santana Lopez on Ryan Murphy’s famed high-school musical dramedy series, died at 33 in June 2020 in an accidental drowning at Lake Piru, Calif. She was first reported missing after staff found her then 4-year-old son Josey sleeping alone on a boat she’d rented but never returned. After a days-long search, her body was found and recovered from the lake. 

Stream “Prayer for the Broken” by Naya Rivera featuring her friends from Glee below: 

01 Dec 2023

7 Best Moments of ‘Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé’

It’s finally here! After weeks of waiting, two premieres (one in L.A. and one in London), and three trailers, Beyoncé‘s highly-anticipated concert documentary, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, has hit theatres at long last.

The film provides a rare peek into Beyoncé’s behind-the-scenes process, namely how she runs her ship as the Mother of the House of Renaissance. Over nearly three hours, the documentary treats fans to pristine footage of several nights of the superstar’s record-breaking Renaissance World Tour. Seamless edits showcase the endless variety of haute couture costumes the “Break My Soul” singer flaunted across her 56 sold-out shows, and intimate black-and-white scenes present the Beyoncé her family sees offstage.

Written, directed and produced by Beyoncé herself, the film — which is evenly split between the concert (just about every track made the final cut) and behind-the-scenes footage — is as much about the enigmatic artistic genius as it is about community — the various intersecting communities that crafted the album and tour, enjoyed the music at the concerts, and inspired the throughlines of Black queer liberation that course through Queen Bey’s most recent musical era.

Nearly all of the tour’s special guests — Blue Ivy Carter, Megan Thee Stallion, Kendrick Lamar, Diana Ross, among them — make cameos in the film, alongside Beyoncé’s family (including JAY-Z, Ms. Tina Knowles and twins Rumi and Sir Carter!) and former Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson.

Even though we’re over a year removed from the release of Renaissance, it’s a body of work that continues to resonant deeply. The album ranked atop the 2023 Year-End Dance/Electronic Albums chart, and the tour helped Beyoncé earn the biggest touring year in Billboard Boxscore history ($570.5 million), making her No. 1 on the Year-End Billboard Boxscore Top Tours chart.

Clearly, the Renaissance is still in full swing, and now we can all see how Beyoncé got us here. Without further ado, here are seven of the best moments of Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.

30 Nov 2023

Noah Kahan’s Name Is Ripe for Puns in Emma Stone ‘Saturday Night Live’ Promos

In case you still don’t know how to pronounce Noah Kahan‘s last name, the new Saturday Night Live promos are here to help you out — in the punniest way possible.

Kahan will make his SNL debut this weekend as musical guest alongside fifth-time host Emma Stone. In the promos released Thursday (Nov. 30), Kahan and Stone star alongside castmember Sarah Sherman, who has a little fun with the Vermont-born singer/songwriter’s name.

“Hi, I’m Emma Stone, and I’m hosting SNL this week with musical guest Noah Kahan,” Stone says in her intro.

“And I Kahan’t wait for the show!” Sherman chimes in, to confused looks from Kahan and Stone.

“What?” Stone responds. “Noah Kahan’t wait? Get it?” Sherman asks. “No,” Kahan simply responds.

In case Sherman’s quip isn’t helping, Kahan’s surname is pronounced with just one syllable — like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan or late Godfather actor James Caan. The Stick Season musician is nominated for best new artist at the 2024 Grammy Awards, so it might be time to remember his name.

In the other promos, Sherman — wearing a multicolor-striped oversize sweater with a comically large patchwork collar and a loud patterned tie over the top — notes that Stone is her “style inspiration,” as she stands next to the actress dressed in all black. In another, Sherman points out that it will be Stone’s fifth time hosting the show, meaning she’ll join the vaunted Five Timers Club this weekend alongside repeat MCs such as Justin Timberlake, Drew Barrymore, Paul Simon and all-time leader Alec Baldwin (17-time host).

Following Saturday’s show, there will be two more Saturday Night Live episodes this year: Dec. 9 with host Adam Driver and musical guest Olivia Rodrigo and Dec. 16 with host (and SNL alum) Kate McKinnon and musical guest Billie Eilish.

Watch the new promos below, and tune in to NBC on Saturday at 11:30 p.m. ET/8:30 p.m. PT and streaming on Peacock for the new episode.