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Corbin Bleu Makes a Cameo in ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Season 3 First Look
Hit Disney+ show High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is returning for season 3 on July 27, and in a first look shared Friday (May 20), a certain High School Musical alum makes an appearance. In the nearly minute-and-a-half clip, the Camp Shallow Lake attendees get the opportunity to put on their own stage rendition of Frozen, and to deliver the news, Corbin Bleu, playing himself, hops onstage to surprise the campers. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Season 3 finds the Wildcats and some new campers at a sleep-away camp in California, as they navigate the high-stakes production of Frozen and a drama-filled docuseries of the production in the works. And, as usual with a summer camp away from home, the season will be full of romance...
Hulu Mega Deal: Get Three Months for Just $1
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. Hulu is offering an amazing deal to celebrate National Streaming Day. Beginning Friday (May 20), new and eligible returning subscribers can join Hulu for just $1 a month for three months. The deal applies to Hulu’s most popular streaming plan, which is normally $6.99 a month. Subscribers who join under this limited deal will save a whopping 85% off the monthly subscription cost, but the promo won’t last long, so if you’ve been meaning to sign up for the streaming platform, you’ll have to act fast to get the discount. The promo ends May 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. H...
Pete Davidson Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’
Pete Davidson is leaving Studio 8H. The comedian is poised to sign off for good from NBC’s Saturday Night Live, where he has been a staple for the past eight seasons after joining the Lorne Michaels sketch comedy show as one of its youngest-ever cast members at the age of 20. Davidson’s exit is expected to come this weekend, during SNL’s season 47 finale that is hosted by Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) and featuring musical guest Japanese Breakfast. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The news comes days after Davidson took graced the stage at NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation to Madison Avenue ad buyers to introduce his new Peacock comedy, Bupkis. The series, inspired by his life, is exec produced by Michaels and ...
‘Jersey Shore’ Stars Snooki, Pauly D & More Speak Out Against MTV Reboot
Just days after MTV announced its Jersey Shore 2.0 reboot, the OG cast of the popular 2000s series have voiced their disapproval. DJ Pauly D, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni “J-Woww” Farley, Vinny Guadagnino, Deena Cortese and Angelina Pivarnick took to Twitter on Friday (May 20) to share a joint statement along with the hashtag #WeAreJerseyShore. “As a cast that took a chance with a network in need, we put our most vulnerable moments on television for the world to see,” the statement read. “We gave our all over the past 13 years, became a family and continue to open our lives to the world. So please understand that we are not in support of a version that will exploit our original show, our hard work and authenticity to gain viewers....
The Front Line of War
Bullet-proof vests, helmets, tourniquets, burn kits, trauma kits, gas masks, knee pads, pain medication… I’m one of three people checking thirty suitcases full of tactical gear and medical aid onto a LOT flight from LAX to Warsaw, Poland. There the suitcases will be picked up by men who are unknown to me, men with vans who will drive the aid into Ukraine. One of the vehicles making this trip from Lviv to Warsaw and back was shot at yesterday by Russian troops and one of the drivers was killed. “Someone died trying to get these suitcases,” says Peter Horvath, my friend from the recovery community who’s enlisted me in this operation. Peter is Hungarian, with Ukrainian blood and is a good man. “Hungarians aren’t very smart, but we’re strong,” he says, loading several heavy duffle bags on...
Who Is ‘Angelyne’? Here’s How You Can Watch Emmy Rossum in the Limited Series for Free
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. Angelyne, the limited series starring Emmy Rossum as the illusive figure best known for her love of pink, premiered Thursday (May 19) on Peacock. According to the show description, Angelyne is about “fame, identity, survival, billboards, Corvettes, lingerie, men, women, women teasing men, men obsessed with women, West Hollywood, crystals, UFOs” and, of course, Angelyne, who is described as a “self-proclaimed Rorschach test in pink, glow-in-the dark queen of the universe.” Martin Freeman, Hamish Linklater, Michael Angarano, Molly Ephraim, Phillip Ettinger, Lu...
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals Season 7 Champion
The last masks came off, and the final celebrity was outed Wednesday night (May 18) as season seven of The Masked Singer reached its conclusion. For the finale, three “Team Good” celebs battled it out for the Golden Mask. There could be only one champ, Firefly, who was revealed to be R&B singer Teyana Taylor. Second place went to “The Goldbergs” star Hayley Orrantia (as the Ringmaster) and third went to while “Call Me Kat” star Cheyenne Jackson (Prince). Taylor, who performed at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards and has charted three times on the Billboard 200, including a No. 8 best for 2020’s The Album, sang Usher’s “Bad Girl” for her final song. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Previous performances included “Ain’t Nobody” by Chaka ...
Hilary Duff Named ‘Chief Mom Officer’ of Carter’s, Will Release Limited-Edition Capsule Collection This Fall
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. Hilary Duff has a new title: Chief Mom Officer. The How I Met Your Father star has signed on to become the first-ever chief mom officer of Carter’s, the children’s clothing company announced Wednesday (May 18). In her new position, Duff will work directly with Carter’s as a parenting consultant and creative director designing two limited-edition capsule collections for babies, and a few goodies for moms to enjoy. The 34-year-old actress put her personal touch on the exclusive collections of apparel and accessories. Additionally, Duff will curate shoppin...
2022 PGA Championship: How to Watch Tiger Woods & More Golf Stars
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 2022 PGA Championship is ready to tee off live from the Southern Hills Championship Course in Tulsa, Okla., on Thursday (May 19). ESPN+ is the only way to get unprecedented access to four days of PGA Tour coverage, plus exclusive content with four feeds per day, along with access replays, speed round recaps and more. First round coverage will air on ESPN+ on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET and will continue on ESPN from 2 until 8 p.m. ET. The same schedule applies for Friday (May 20), while Saturday’s (May 21) tournament coverage will air on ESPN+ from...
Lizzo Is Getting Her Own HBO Max Documentary
A documentary about Lizzo is officially in the works, and honestly, it’s “About Damn Time.” The singer announced the news on Wednesday (May 18) at the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, and revealed that HBO Max will be taking on the yet-to-be titled project, which is set to arrive this fall. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news An official press release about the forthcoming documentary says the film will explore “the journey of a trailblazing superstar who has become the movement the world desperately needed just by being herself. The HBO Max documentary shares the inspirational story behind her humble beginnings to her meteoric rise with an intimate look into the moments that shaped her h...
Kanye West Drops His Kids at School in a Fire Truck in Adorable ‘Kardashians’ Scene
Sure, the new season of Hulu‘s The Kardashians has been filled to the brim with drama surrounding Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s divorce, but in the episode that premiered Thursday (May 17), fans got to enjoy a sweet moment of fatherhood from Ye. In the adorable scene, the “Praise God” rapper made what might be a mundane everyday activity into a fun one for his four children. Eight-year-old North, 6-year-old Saint, 4-year-old Chicago and 3-year-old Psalm are all seen coming out to the driveway of their home to a massive red fire truck that Ye hired to bring his kids to school. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Kanye is here to pick up the kids to take them to school. He loves to do that,” Kardashian tells the camera. “So, of course...
Jesse Williams Addresses Leak of Broadway Nude Scene
Jesse Williams vowed not to be discouraged after leaked video and images of his onstage nude scene in the Broadway play Take Me Out were posted online. “I’m not down about it. Our job is to go out there every night, no matter what,” Williams told The Associated Press on Thursday. The leaked video and images prompted an outcry from the show’s producers and the union that represents actors and stage managers. “I’m not really worrying about it. I can’t sweat that. We do need to keep advocating for ourselves. And it’s wonderful to see a community push back and make clear what we do stand for, what we don’t,” Williams said. “Consent is important, I thought. So, let’s keep that in mind universally.” Williams is starring in a revival of Richard Greenberg’s exploration of what happens when a ...
