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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Makes Surprise Cameo in Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Spin-Off ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’
Flea is putting his acting chops to the test once again. The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist made a surprise appearance on TV screens Thursday with the premiere of Disney+‘s new Star Wars spin-off series Obi-Wan Kenobi. (Haven’t watched yet? Beware of spoilers below.) Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The streaming platform rolled out the first two episodes of the show, in which Flea appears as a bounty hunter who kidnaps a young Leia Skywalker from where she lives in Alderaan. And it isn’t the smallest part, either: In the episode, Flea leads a gang of criminals hired by the Third Sister Reva Severand to carry out the deed. The titular Obi-Wan Kenobi — played by Ewan McGregor — is then tasked by Leia’s adoptive father to rescue young Leia, which, ...
6 Beauty Brands to Support for AAPI Month & Beyond
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! As the month of celebrations comes to a close, we collected a list of beauty brands to shop for AAPI month and beyond. From skincare to nail lacquer, see below for a roundup of six AAPI-owned companies that should be on your radar. Amazon Rovectin Clean Lotus Water Cream- Gentle and Vegan Moisturizer $20 $22 9% OFF Rovectin is a Korean beauty brand rooted in “love and resilience.” The brand was developed to help cancer patients restore skin severely damaged from chemotherapy and has become one of Kor...
First Out: New Music From MUNA, Isaac Dunbar, Jordy & More
Pride Month is only 5 days away — before the festivities begin, update some of your playlists with new tracks from some of your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From MUNA’s latest electro-pop jam to Isaac Dunbar’s inventive new EP, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below. MUNA, “Home By Now” [embedded content] We’ve all heard the lovesick breakup song, as well as the kiss-off breakup song. But with their latest release, indie-pop trio MUNA are embracing a new kind of heartbreak anthem — the “what if” breakup song. “Home By Now,” the lat...
Shoresy Digs Deep into Canadian Hockey Culture Without Giving Up the Letterkenny Laughs
The best hockey player in the history of Letterkenny, Ontario is back in action. From the hicks, skids and degens who made Letterkenny a stunningly big cult hit, Shoresy is a hockey-based spinoff following the foul-mouthed player of the same name. For those out of the loop, the popular Canadian sitcom created by Jared Keeso and Jacob Tierney celebrated its 10th season last year, and now the Hulu and Crave-powered crew is following Keeso’s formerly faceless hockey stud on his journey to the Sudbury Bulldogs. But whereas Letterkenny is largely built around its stable of existing characters (including Keeso’s “Wayne,” Tierney’s “Glen,” and Shoresy Consulting Producer Kaniehtiio Horn’s “Tanis”), Shoresy brings in an almost entirely new cast, with more of an emphasis on a somewhat traditional s...
23 interesting facts about Brazil
The most interesting facts about Brazil we learnt during our stay in Rio, proving it’s not all Carnival and football around here Our short city break in Rio de Janeiro was tagged on at the end of our big trip so we didn’t get as long as we wanted in either the city or Brazil itself. We’re committed to returning one day to explore the country’s massive interior and take a boat trip down the Amazon River. For now, we’ll have to be content with the few days we had in the captivating city of Rio with its stunning mountains, rainforests and seemingly endless beaches. During our stay, we learnt a number of interesting facts about Brazil, proving it’s not all about Carnival and football in the South-American powerhouse. We share our favourite facts below. Interesting facts about Brazil 1. Brazil ...
The Best Beatles Merch on Amazon: Must-Have Collectibles for Fans of All Ages
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The Beatles released their eighth studio album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band on March 26, 1967. In honor of the album’s 55th anniversary this year and one of of the most legendary bands of all time, we’ve rounded up a collection of some of the coolest Beatles merchandise that you can find on Amazon. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The collection below celebrates John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr with a variety of items that are perfect for Father’s Day, birthdays and Glob...
Janelle Monae Recognized by WeHo Pride for Her Artistry and Advocacy
Janelle Monáe has been named by the City of West Hollywood as WeHo Pride’s grand marshal icon, while JoJo Siwa is WeHo Pride’s next gen icon. Monáe’s honor comes as the Grammy-nominated singer, author and Hidden Figures actor continues to inspire others with her artistry and advocacy. Having become a figure for queer people of color, Monáe won a GLAAD Media Award in 2019 for her musical contributions. Siwa, a dancer, singer and YouTuber, 19, came out to her fans on social media and in 2020 was named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news WeHo Pride Weekend runs from June 3 to June 5 in and around West Hollywood Park, and will include a free street fair representing ...
Kim Kardashian Hears That Kanye West Talks ‘Mad Sh–‘ About Her in a New Song on ‘Kardashians’ Episode
The premiere season of Hulu‘s The Kardashians has been documenting Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s tumultuous relationship since the former filed for divorce in February 2021. In the latest episode, which aired Thursday (May 26), Kim is sitting at home with her sisters Khloe, Kourtney and Kendall, plus her mother Kris, her mom’s boyfriend Corey Gamble and Kourtney’s fiancé Travis Barker. Kris leans over the table to show Kim a message from an unnamed “friend,” to which the Skims founder shares that she received the same text. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Very classy,” Kim says sarcastically, before reading out a portion of the text message: “Kanye is coming out with a new rap song.” Though much of the conversation seems to...
Kehlani Creates a Modern Love Story With 070 Shake In ‘Melt’ Video: Watch
With Pride Month merely one week away, what better time for queer superstar Kehlani to release a new video inspired by same-sex romance starring 070 Shake than right now? On Wednesday (May 25), Kehlani dropped the music video for “Melt” off of their latest album Blue Water Road. Throughout the sapphic new clip, Kehlani and Shake (known off-stage as Danielle Balbuena) are shown in varying intimate vignettes amidst the backdrop of São Paulo, Brazil. Kissing one another, playing games with some laundry, and simply falling in love in front of the camera, the two queer R&B stars make a perfect pair in the new video. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Inch of space feels broken-hearted/Across the bed feels way too far,” Kehlani’s voice coos over th...
The 30 Best ‘Star Wars’ Gifts for Die-Hard Fans
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Fans across the galaxy are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the original Star Wars movie by showing love to their favorite characters, binge-watching other Star Wars programs, and preparing for the highly anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi series, which premieres on Disney+ on Friday (May 27). In honor of Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, we put together a list of gadgets, board games, books, makeup, phone cases and more must-have items die-hard fans will be able to appreciate. If you happen to be shopping for a Star Wars fanatic, the list below will save you t...
How to Watch ‘Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders’ on Hulu
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The unsolved murders of three young girls found slain at an Oklahoma summer camp in the ’70s are explored in Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders, a four-episode documentary series premiering on Hulu on Tuesday (May 24). The latest true-crime series to debut on the streaming platform comes ahead of the 45-year anniversary of the tragedy, which occurred June 13, 1977. The victims, Lori Farmer, 8; Michele Guse, 9; and Denise Milner, 10, were raped and murdered after their first night at summer camp at Camp Scott in Mayes County, Okla. Explore E...
Sadie Sink Calls Taylor Swift an ‘Amazing’ Director, Talks Max’s ‘Emo Phase’ on ‘Stranger Things’
Sadie Sink visited The Tonight Show on Monday night (May 24) to talk about the terrifying upcoming season of Stranger Things and her origin story as a living room musical theater geek. But before she could get to any of that, avowed Swiftie host Jimmy Fallon just had to ask the 20-year-old actress what it was like to star in Taylor Swift’s short film for “All Too Well.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Taylor was saying she wasn’t going to make it if you didn’t star in it,” Fallon told Sink in recounting a chat he’d recently had with the singer. “She really wanted you to star in this film.” Shaking her head in disbelief, Sink appeared to still be gob-smacked by her good fortune, saying, “No! Like I didn’t know she knew I existed! And if...
