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Travis Kelce might be the guy on the Chiefs, but very soon, he’ll also be the guy on the screen … hosting Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? on Prime Video.
Ahead of the Oct. 16 premiere of the spinoff game show, fans got their first peak at Kelce’s hosting skills in a new trailer posted Tuesday (Oct. 1). In the 90-second clip, the Kansas City Chiefs star sings, dances and models several colorful suits on a flashy stage while quizzing average people and celebrities alike on “stuff we all learned back in elementary school,” he tells the audience.
The teaser also gives viewers a look at the panel of celebrities featured on the show, which allows contestants to “cheat” off of the stars when stumped by a challenging question — a similar format to the original Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, which inspired the new iteration. The first season of Celebrity? will feature comedian Nikki Glaser, TV host Lilly Singh, Real Housewives star Garcelle Beauvais, Vanderpump Rules cast member Lala Kent and more.
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“It can be true, or it can be false,” Kelce sings with Glaser at one point in the teaser, making up a little jig on the spot.
During another moment, the Ohio native jokes about his own pre-NFL education, which found him studying criminal justice at the University of Cincinnati. “If I’m gonna go to school, I might as well learn how to not go to jail,” he quips.
Hosting Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? marks the latest non-football endeavor Kelce has undertaken amid his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift. The athlete also recently nabbed a starring role in Ryan Murphy’s Grotesquerie, which premiered Sept. 25 on FX, and he’ll soon make a cameo in Adam Sandler’s upcoming Happy Gilmore sequel.
After spending much of his summer accompanying the “Anti-Hero” singer on her European Eras Tour, Kelce is now four games into the 2024-25 football season. The Chiefs are currently undefeated, with the team most recently defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 17-10 Sept. 29.
Swift has so far been present at half of those games, attending the kickoff against the Baltimore Ravens as well as the Chiefs’ match against the Cincinnati Bengals in September.
Watch Kelce shine in the new trailer for Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? above.
When Taylor Swift‘s Midnights dropped in 2022, one of the most-talked-about lyrics came on the second verse of lead single “Anti-Hero.” Two years later, actress Cristin Milioti is addressing whether she might’ve inspired the line in question.
On the track, the pop star sings, “Sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby, and I’m a monster on the hill.” And while there were many theories as to what she meant by the term “sexy baby,” one of the most common was that Swift was referencing Milioti’s 30 Rock character, Abby Flynn.
The speculation comes from a scene in which Tina Fey’s Liz Lemon slams Flynn for adopting a “sexy baby” persona to get attention from men. And in a recent interview with SiriusXM, Milioti touched on the possibility of her character — who ultimately has a much more complicated backstory than her air-headed personality suggests at first — giving the 14-time Grammy winner the idea for “Anti-Hero.”
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“I gotta say, when that album dropped, my phone really blew up with people asking about that,” Milioti said. “And I don’t know. I mean, in my wildest … that would be such a compliment. I would love that to be true.”
However, the Penguin star shared that she can’t actually say for sure whether 30 Rock served as Swift’s inspiration. “I have no confirmation if it is,” Milioti added.
Though the “sexy baby” impetus remains a mystery, “Anti-Hero” in general examines Swift’s personal fears and insecurities, something she spoke about in October 2022 in an Instagram video shortly before Midnights dropped. “Track three, ‘Anti-Hero,’ is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written,” she said at the time. “I struggle a lot with the idea that my life has become unmanageably sized.”
“Not to sound too dark, but I just struggle with the idea of not feeling like a person — don’t feel bad for me, you don’t need to,” she continued. “But this song really is a real guided tour through all the things I tend to hate about myself.”
“Anti-Hero” went on to become the longest-running No. 1 hit of Swift’s career, spending eight weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. Its corresponding music video — which the star self-directed — later took home video of the year at the 2023 VMAs.
Watch Milioti discuss Swift’s “sexy baby” lyric and her original 30 Rock scene below.
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October marks the official start of spooky season and while Summerween may have had you stocking up on Halloween decorations, the first day of October means you can finally tune into Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween.
Finding the perfect costume is only part of the fun that comes with spooky season — for an entire month, you can watch marathons of spine-chilling movies from horror flicks to feel good films for the whole family. Freeform is making it easy for you to instantly tune into scary good movies all through October with their annual 31 Nights of Halloween. Starting Oct. 1 until Halloween, classic and new movies with a ghoulish twist will be aired throughout the day on the channel.
You can expect everything from Beetlejuice to Hocus Pocus 2 to air as well as first-time premieres for the channel like the 1990 movie Arachnophobia.
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The easiest way for you to watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween for free is through a cable channel. Recently cut the cord? You don’t need a cable package in order to stream Freeform, live TV streamers are another affordable streaming option that’ll let you watch 31 Nights of Halloween — and for a low cost thanks to ongoing free trials and promos.
Keep reading to learn more.
How to Watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween Online Without Cable
To help you find the best streaming deals available, ShopBillboard put together a list of cheap live TV streamers below that’ll let you stream Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween without cable.
DirecTV Stream
You can watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween on DirecTV Stream when you sign up for one of the four packages offered. New users who sign up will receive a five-day free trial, which will let you watch Freeform and more for no cost. Freeform is included in all of the streaming packages, but for a limited-time you can get $20 off your first three months when you sign up for the Choice package, giving you a total of $60 in savings ($89, reg. $109). Once the free trial and three months are over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription price.
Included in the Choice plan is more than 125 live channels (including local options), unlimited DVR storage, Regional Sports Network and three months of Max, Paramount+ with Showtime, Starz, MGM+ and Cinemax for free.
Sling TV
Another cheap option is Freeform on Sling TV, which is a live TV streaming platform that comes with three plans to choose from: Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue. Bonus savings: Sling TV is offering a limited-time promo that gets you 50% off you first month. Freeform is only available on the Orange and Orange + Blue packages, which you can score for as low as $20 (reg. $40).
The Orange package includes 32 channels that you can stream on one device at once. Want more channel options? Orange + Blue lets you combine both plans giving you access to all 68 channels including local options for just $27.50 (reg. $45).
Fubo
Fubo offers a seven day free trial that’ll let you watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween for free. Plus, they’re offering $30 off your first month taking the price from $80 to a wallet-friendly $50. Once your free trial and promo are up, you’ll be charged the regular package price.
In addition to access to Freeform, Fubo’s Pro plan comes with 195 channels unlimited Cloud DVR storage and the ability to watch on 10 devices simultaneously.
Hulu + Live TV
Take advantage of Hulu + Live TV’s rare three-day free trial and get access to the entire Hulu library and more than 95 channels (including Freeform) for no cost. After the free trial ends, you’ll be charged the regular package price of $77 a month.
Unlike the other options, you’ll be able to expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Disney+ and ESPN+, which gives you exclusive and original programming available only on Disney+ and ESPN+.
Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween 2024 Schedule
The schedule is subject to change, according to Freeform, but below we dropped the entire schedule to help you plan out your month of streaming. All times are for ET/PT.
Tuesday (Oct. 1):
Halloweentown (1998) at 1 p.m.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 3 p.m.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 5:05 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 6:45 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:50 p.m.
Wednesday (Oct. 2):
Arachnophobia (1990) at 1 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 3:30 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 5:35 p.m.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 8 p.m.
Thursday (Oct. 3):
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 11 a.m.
Casper (1995) at 1:55 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) 4:20 p.m.
Monsters, Inc (2001) at 6:25 p.m.
Monsters University (2013) at 8:30 p.m.
Friday (Oct. 4):
Halloweentown (1998) at 10:30 a.m.
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 12:30 p.m.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) at 2:30 p.m.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 4 p.m.
Cruella (2021) at 6 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 9 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) at 12 a.m.
Saturday (Oct. 5):
Spooky Buddies (2011) at 7 a.m.
Toy Story of TERROR! (2013) at 9:00 a.m.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 9:30 a.m.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 11:35 a.m.
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) at 2:05 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 4:35 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 6:45 p.m.
Haunted Mansion (2023) at 8:50 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 11:30 p.m
Sunday (Oct. 6):
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) at 7 a.m.
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) at 10:05 a.m.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 12:35 p.m.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 2:40 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 4:20 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:50 p.m.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) at 9:00 p.m.
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019) at 11:30 p.m.
Monday (Oct. 7):
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) at 1 p.m.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 4 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 6:30 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 8:55 p.m.
Tuesday (Oct. 8):
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010) at 12 p.m.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 2:30 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 4:30 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 6:50 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:55 p.m.
Wednesday (Oct. 9):
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 1:30 p.m.
Frankenweenie (2012) at 3:35 p.m.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) at 5:35 p.m.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 7:10 p.m.
Encanto (2021) at 8:50 p.m.
Thursday (Oct. 10):
Halloweentown (1998) at 10:30 a.m.
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 12:30 p.m.
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) at 2:30 p.m.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 5 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 7 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 9 p.m.
Twitches (2005) at 12 a.m.
Friday (Oct. 11):
The House with a Clock in Its Walls (2018) at 10:30 a.m.
Spooky Buddies (2011) at 1 p.m.
Toy Story of TERROR! (2013) at 3 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 3:30
Beetlejuice (1988) at 5:55 p.m.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 8 p.m.
Twitches Too (2007) at 12 a.m.
Saturday (Oct. 12):
Toy Story of TERROR! (2013) at 7 a.m.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) at 7:30 a.m.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 9:35 a.m.
Casper (1995) at 11:40 a.m.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 2:10 p.m.
Monsters, Inc (2001) at 5:10 p.m.
Monsters University (2013) at 7:15 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 9:45 p.m.
Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) at 11:55 p.m.
Sunday (Oct. 13):
The Black Cauldron (1985) at 8 a.m.
Dumbo (2019) at 10 a.m.
Frankenweenie (2012) at 12:30 p.m.
Dark Shadows (2012) at 2:30 p.m.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 5:10 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 6:50 p.m.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 8:55 p.m.
Arachnophobia (1990) at 11:25 p.m.
Monday (Oct. 14):
Dark Shadows (2012) at 11:30 a.m.
Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 2 p.m.
Beetlejuice (1988) at 4:25 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:30 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 8:35 p.m.
Tuesday (Oct. 15):
Twitches (2005) at 11:30 a.m.
Frankenweenie (2012) at 1:30 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 3:30 p.m.
The Incredibles (2004) at 5:50 p.m.
The Incredibles 2 (2018) at 8:25 p.m.
Wednesday (Oct. 16):
Spooky Buddies (2011) at 1 p.m.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 3:05 p.m.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 5:10 p.m.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 6:50 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:50 p.m.
Thursday (Oct. 17):
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 11 a.m.
Halloweentown (1998) at 1 p.m.
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 3 p.m.
Despicable Me (2010) at 5 p.m.
Despicable Me 2 (2013) at 7 p.m.
Despicable Me 3 (2017) at 9 p.m.
Muppets From Space (1999) at 12 a.m.
Friday (Oct. 18):
Despicable Me (2010) at 12 p.m.
Monsters, Inc (2001) at 2 p.m.
Monsters University (2013) at 4 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:25 p.m.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) at 8:30 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) at 12 a.m.
Saturday (Oct. 19):
Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 7:30 a.m.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) at 10 a.m.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2006) at 1:15 p.m.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) at 4:30 p.m.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011) at 8:15 p.m.
Dark Shadows (2012) at 11:30 p.m.
Sunday (Oct. 20):
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) at 7 a.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 9:40 a.m.
Arachnophobia (1990) at 11:50 a.m.
Dark Shadows (2012) at 2:25 p.m.
Haunted Mansion (2023) at 5:05 p.m.
Cruella (2021) at 7: 45 p.m.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 11 p.m.
Monday (Oct. 21):
Alice in Wonderland (2010) at 11 a.m.
Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) at 1:30 p.m.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 4 p.m.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 6 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:55 p.m.
Tuesday (Oct. 22):
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 10:30 a.m.
Arachnophobia (1990) at 12:30 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 3 p.m.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) at 5 p.m.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) 7:55 p.m.
Wednesday (Oct. 23):
Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) at 12 p.m.
Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) 3:05 p.m.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 6:20 p.m.
Dark Shadows (2012) at 8:20 p.m.
Thursday (Oct. 24):
Edward Scissorhands (1990) at 1 p.m.
Dark Shadows (2012) at 3:25 p.m.
Aladdin (2019) at 5:55 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:55 p.m.
Halloweentown (1998) at 12 a.m.
Friday (Oct. 25):
Goosebumps (2023, Season 1) from 1:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 12 a.m.
Saturday (Oct. 26):
Halloweentown (1998) at 8:30 a.m.
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (2001) at 10:30 a.m.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 12:30 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 2:35 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 5:05 p.m.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) at 7:15 p.m.
Haunted Mansion (2023) at 9:45 p.m.
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) at 12:25 a.m.
Sunday (Oct. 27):
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 7 a.m.
Spooky Buddies (2011) at 9 a.m.
Casper (1995) at 11 a.m.
Frankenweenie (2012) at 1:30 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 3:30 p.m.
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) at 5:40 p.m.
Monsters, Inc (2001) at 7:20 p.m.
Monsters University (2013) at 9:25 p.m.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 11:55 p.m.
Monday (Oct. 28):
Frankenweenie (2012) at 11 a.m.
The Haunted Mansion (2003) at 1 p.m.
The Incredibles (2004) at 3 p.m.
The Incredibles 2 (2018) at 5:30 p.m.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 8:05 p.m.
Tuesday (Oct. 29):
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949) at 11 a.m.
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 12:35 p.m.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) at 2:35 p.m.
Cruella (2021) at 5:35 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 8:50 p.m.
Wednesday (Oct. 30):
Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween (2018) at 11:30 a.m.
Arachnophobia (1990) at 1:30 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 4 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 6 p.m.
Haunted Mansion (2023) at 8:25 p.m.
Thursday (Oct. 31):
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 12 p.m.
Casper (1995) at 2:10 p.m.
Hocus Pocus (1993) at 6:20 p.m.
Hocus Pocus 2 (2022) at 8:30 p.m.
Little Shop of Horrors (1986) at 12 a.m.
Check below to watch the official teaser trailer for Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween.
Nearly two decades after her death, iconic Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal will be revived through a biopic that will recount her life and legacy as “the queen of rancheras,” announced last week via Sony Music México. Together with Sony Music Vision and Altit Media Group, the story of the singer of hits such as “La Gata Bajo la Lluvia” and “Como Tu Mujer” will be brought to the big screen.
“It is a true honor for us to be part of this well-deserved tribute to Rocío Dúrcal’s trajectory and celebration of her legacy, which reinforces the cultural impact she continues to have in the industry and society,” said Roberto López, president of Sony Music México, in a statement. “Additionally, it’s the perfect introduction for the new division of Sony Music Vision in Mexico.”
The production will be handled by Altit Media Group, known for The Misfits and The Good Neighbor. It will also feature the participation of Dúrcal’s daughters, Shaila and Carmen, who will play a fundamental role in chronicling this story of female empowerment within music.
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“It is an indescribable honor to see how the story of our mother, a woman who left an indelible mark on the world of music and film, will come to life on the big screen,” said Shaila and Carmen in the statement.
Born on Oct. 4, 1944, Rocío Dúrcal (real name María de los Ángeles de las Heras) began her career in her native Spain as a teenager, appearing in musical films like Canción de Juventud, Más Bonita Que Ninguna, and Amor en el Aire, which catapulted her to fame during the 1960s. By the late ’70s, she surprised many by singing rancheras under the guidance of Juan Gabriel as composer and producer. The duo marked a new era in Latin music, turning her into a mariachi queen following stars like Lola Beltrán, with the uniqueness of being a Spaniard singing Mexican music.
From Rocío Dúrcal Canta a Juan Gabriel, Vol. 1 (1977) to Rocío Dúrcal Canta a Juan Gabriel, Vol. 6 (1984), the partnership of Dúrcal and Juan Gabriel produced timeless songs like “Me Gustas Mucho,” “Fue Un Placer Conocerte,” “Tarde,” “La Gata Bajo la Lluvia” and “Amor Eterno.” After personal differences led to a professional breakup, a new stage in the singer’s career followed with other music geniuses like Marco Antonio Solís, who wrote and produced her albums Como Tu Mujer (1988) and Si Te Pudiera Mentir (1990), as well as Joan Sebastian, who co-wrote and produced Desaires (1993).
Dúrcal, who died on March 25, 2006, of uterine cancer at age 61, left an indelible mark on music and the arts, with more than a dozen film productions, over 20 albums, 11 billion streams on Spotify to date, and 13 billion hits on TikTok. Among other recognitions, in 1998 she won the Billboard Latin Music Award for regional Mexican album of the year with Juan Gabriel for Juntos Otra Vez; in 1999 she received the Billboard Hall of Fame Award; and in 2007, she posthumously received the Billboard Latin Music Award for Latin album of the year of greatest hits for Amor Eterno: Los Éxitos.
No title or release date for the biopic has been announced yet, or who will play the role of Rocío Dúrcal. Sony Music México will provide additional details at a later date.
After starring in a Saturday Night Live sketch about your favorite hippo’s favorite hippo, Bowen Yang is over fans misinterpreting his jokes. In an expired Instagram Story posted on Sunday (Sept. 29), Yang responded to a headline from Variety saying that his appearance as Moo Deng on Weekend Update was meant to “mock” pop star […]
The new docuseries Reggaeton: The Sound that Conquered the World reunites some of the biggest hitmakers in the genre — including Daddy Yankee, Ivy Queen and Bad Bunny — to tell the story of how it went from underground music to a style that went on to reign supreme. Set to premiere Oct. 3 on […]
Brat summer isn’t over just yet.
During the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live on Sept. 28, cast member Bowen Yang hilariously portrayed British pop star Charli XCX in a political-themed talk show featuring her current tourmate Troye Sivan (played by SNL‘s Sarah Sherman) as the DJ.
The nearly five-minute sketch opened with Yang’s Charli introducing her Talk Talk Show, a nod to one of the singer’s song titles, and moving into a segment called “brat or nat,” in which she ran through a handful of recent news topics, including Hunter Biden’s laptop (deemed “brat”) and Mark Robinson’s search history (“nat”).
Yang’s Charli — who sported a black wig, dark sunglasses and stylish dress — then welcomed her guests: club legend Susanne Bartsch (played by SNL host Jean Smart), CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins (Chloe Fineman) and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (Ego Nwodim).
“Have you ever done ketamine?” Yang’s Charli asked to Fineman’s Collins, who responded with frustration over not being asked current political events.
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The talk show’s background was appropriately colored the same lime green as the cover of Charli XCX’s latest album, Brat, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart in late June. The singer is currently on the road with her Sweat Tour, which visits U.S. arenas through the end of October.
Saturday’s SNL season premiere also featured musical guest Jelly Roll, making his debut on the long-running NBC sketch comedy show. The country star performed “Liar” and “Winning Streak,” which will appear on his upcoming album, Beautifully Broken, set for release on Oct. 11.
The next SNL on Oct. 5 will see comedian Nate Bargatze returning as host for a second straight season with Coldplay back as musical guest for an eighth time on the long-running show. The Chris Martin-fronted band first performed on the show in 2001, and their most recent appearance was in 2023.
Watch SNL‘s “Charli XCX Talk Show” sketch below. For those without cable, the broadcast streams on Peacock, which you can sign up for at the link here. Having a Peacock account also gives fans access to previous SNL episodes.
Jelly Roll brought a pair of new tracks during his musical guest debut on the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live. The 39-year-old country singer and rapper brought positive energy to Studio 8H on Sept. 28, performing new songs “Liar” and “Winning Streak,” both of which will appear on his upcoming album, Beautifully Broken, […]
While Chappell Roan has been very serious about her pleas to fans to respect her personal space, Saturday Night Live found a way to make light of the situation on this weekend’s season 50 premiere by likening the red-hot pop star to Moo Deng, the 2-month-old pygmy hippo living at a zoo in Thailand.
On Saturday night’s Weekend Update, Bowen Yang portrayed the viral hippo, who confided in Colin Jost about how hard it was to have the world’s attention on her and have zoogoers throwing bananas and shellfish at her.
“The response has been overwhelming, but it has come to the point that I have to set some boundaries,” Yang said, going on to paraphrase Roan’s words. “Reminder: Women owe you nothing. When I’m in my enclosure, tripping over stuff, biting my trainer’s knee, I am at work. That is the project. Do not yell my name or expect a photo just because I’m your parasocial bestie or because you appreciate my talent.”
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In August, the “Good Luck, Babe!” singer made headlines for speaking out against toxic fan behavior, detailing experiences with stalking and crossed boundaries that she’s faced over the past few months. “I’ve been in too many nonconsensual physical and social interactions and I just need to lay it out and remind you, women don’t owe you sh–,” she wrote at the time in an Instagram post. “I chose this career path because because I love music and art and honoring my inner child, I do not accept harassment of any kind because I chose this path, nor do I deserve it.”
Yang as Moo Deng went on to joke: “Before me, the only hippos in media were either Hungry, Hungry or Jada Pinkett in Madagascar. But now, I’m your favorite hippo’s favorite hippo.”
When Jost suggested that Yang’s Moo Deng sounded a lot like Chappell Roan, the Weekend Update host asked if she even knew who Roan was. “I’m 10 weeks old, Colin. Of course I know Chappell Roan,” Yang said. “And by the way, leave her alone! Let her take as much time as she needs for her mental health.”
On Friday, Roan dropped out of her scheduled performances at the All Things Go festival in both New York and Maryland, writing in a message on her Instagram Story, “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform. Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it. I feel pressures to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health. I want to be present when I perform and give the best shows possible.”
On SNL, Moo Deng also mirrored Roan’s comments about why she wouldn’t endorse a presidential candidate. “I know I’m only 10 weeks old, but this is very important to me so please listen: I will not be making an endorsement in this year’s election.” Roan recently said she would not be endorsing anyone in the U.S. presidential election, but then later clarified that she would be voting for Kamala Harris after fan backlash.
The Weekend Update segment wasn’t Yang’s only reference to Roan in Saturday’s episode: In a sketch later in the night, Yang referred to the classic show I Love Lucy as a “femininomenon,” borrowing the name of a Chappell Roan song.
Watch Yang as Moo Deng below:
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For a short time, up to 100 Prince fans visiting the music superstar’s hometown will have a place to stay when the party’s over that will let them go crazy over his cultural legacy, a home featured in the film Purple Rain.
Although the white, two-story home with brown trim in Minneapolis looks unassuming from the outside, there’s plenty inside to make the late icon’s devotees delirious over this new, limited-time Airbnb rental. Upstairs, a big closet with paisley wallpaper and leopard-spotted floor displays iconic outfits worn by Prince behind glass and has other outfits available to make renters the beautiful ones.
“And then what guests will be able to do themselves is actually play around with a selection of really iconic ‘80s outfits and looks and styles that they can kind of engage their inner rock star themselves,” said Ali Killam, an Airbnb spokesperson.
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The rentals are within reach for fans who don’t own diamonds and pearls — just $7 a night per person for up to four guests. The price is based on Prince’s favorite number and there will be a total of 25 nightly stays available over seven weeks from Oct. 26 to Dec. 14.
The Airbnb rentals are a sign o’ the times — the 40th anniversary of the movie. It starred Prince as The Kid, a musician and band leader with a rocky life in the home featured on screen.
The film, along with the hit album of the same name, made Prince a superstar through songs like the title track, “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry.” Those followed other hits, such as “1999” and “Little Red Corvette,” and he sold more than 100 million records with a gender- and genre-defying blend of rock, funk and soul. He died April 21, 2016, of an accidental fentanyl overdose at age 57 at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The rentals are hosted by Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin, two lifelong friends and musical collaborators of Prince’s, on behalf of Airbnb, the late musician’s estate and global media company Warner Bros. Discovery.
In the home’s basement, guests can sleep in a replica of The Kid’s bedroom from the film, down to the lavender pillows on the bed and even a 1980s-style cassette player. There’s also a lounge where guests can play guitar, drums or an upright piano. QR codes throughout the house link visitors to commentary from the hosts.
“It really is meant to immerse you in The Kid’s world,” Killam said.
And, of course, as a tribute to Prince, his career and influence, there’s plenty of his signature color, purple. There’s a large piece of wall art depicting purple bananas, which Killam said was a reference to “Let’s Go Crazy.”
If U would die 4 Prince, you can request a booking online on Airbnb here, starting at 6 a.m. PT on Oct. 2 and through 11:59 p.m. PT on Oct. 6. Airbnb says a pool of potential guests will be chosen at random, and the final invitations to rent will be based on fans’ answers for why they want to stay there.