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How to Watch Destiny’s Child’s Michelle Williams & Beyoncé ’s Mom in ‘Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story’
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. Spending the weekend at home? Lifetime has you covered. Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams stars with Beyoncé ’s mom, Tina Knowles-Lawson, and Romeo Miller in Wrath: A Seven Deadly Sins Story, premiering Saturday (April 16) on Lifetime. Williams plays Chastity Jeffries, a single lawyer who thinks she’s found everything she’s looking for in a partner when she meets Xavier Collins (Antonio Cupo), a handsome and intelligent fellow lawyer, whose affection turns to obsession. Xavier’s jealousy leads to suspicious actions and dangerous threats, prompting Chast...
First Out: New Music From Phoebe Bridgers, Conan Gray, 100 Gecs & More
Tax season got you down? Cheer yourself up with some new tunes from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists. From Phoebe Bridgers‘s surprise new single, to the start of Conan Gray‘s new era, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Phoebe Bridgers, “Sidelines” [embedded content] It seems odd to think that “Sidelines” is Phoebe Bridgers’ first track since she unveiled Punisher back in 2020 — the indie singer’s whole career has transformed since then as she ascended to superstardom. But “Sidelines” proves that while the circumstances may have changed for Br...
Need a New Phone? This Limited Deal Gets You a Free Samsung Galaxy S22
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. Shopping for a new phone, but haven’t settled on a design yet? A free phone might make the decision a lot easier. The Samsung Galaxy S22 series is currently free, thanks to a new promo deal. The S22 is one of the most popular phones of the year, and it’s only been out for a couple of months. Originally released in February, the S22 sold over 1 million pre-orders the first week after release — more than double that of the S21. Samsung’s Galaxy S22 is equipped with a 50MP rear camera, a 4Nm processor (Samsung’s fastest and most-powerful chip yet) and a 6.1-inc...
David Bowie Documentary ‘Moonage Daydream’ Is Coming to Theaters, HBO
An all-new documentary celebrating the life of late British rockstar David Bowie is nearing completion and will be released by NEON and Universal Pictures Content Group, the companies announced Wednesday (April 13). Titled Moonage Daydream, the film will be released by NEON in the U.S., while Universal Pictures Content Group has international distribution rights. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news No theatrical release date has been announced, though the film is slated to premiere on HBO and HBO Max in spring 2023 via HBO Documentary Films. Theatrical engagements for Moonage Daydream — which marks the first film under a multi-picture deal between Morgen and BMG for IMAX Productions — will include IMAX screenings in select markets. Five yea...
Coachella Isn’t Sold Out Yet: Here’s Where You Can Buy Tickets
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. Coachella was canceled last year due to the pandemic, but the annual music festival is back in full swing and it’s not too late to buy tickets. The 2022 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival kicks off in Indio, Calif., on Friday (April 15). The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia, Harry Styles and Billie Eilish will headline the festival. Additional performers include Phoebe Bridgers, Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, Anitta, Giveon, Lil Baby, Big Sean, Daniel Caesar, Doja Cat, Run the Jewels, Karol G, Nicki Nicole, Nathy Peluso, Omar Apollo, Maggie Rogers, Ar...
Armadillo, Miss Teddy Sent Packing on ‘The Masked Singer’
It was double the fun on The Masked Singer Wednesday (April 13) night, as two masks were sent packing, including one Grammy Award-winning star of the stage. Season 7, Episode 6, of Fox’s surprise hit was aptly-titled” “The Double Mask-Off.” That’s exactly what we got. Armadillo, with his hard exterior, was always going to be tough to crack. But he was given the boot after singing the classic hymn “Amazing Grace.” Under that hard exterior was, well, a hard man, Duane Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter. Perhaps producers could have made our task easier and dress him in a canine costume? Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The TV tough guy had previous sung old school numbers “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers, and the Bobby F...
Trek to Yomi Delivers a New Take on the Classic Samurai Tale
As often as the adjective of “Japanese” gets thrown around to describe a video game, there’s a big difference between a game that just happens to be made by a Japanese team, one that’s set in Japan, and one that actually channels the spirit of the historic nation. Trek to Yomi is most definitely the third of these options, with a setting, plot and style that are all distinctly channeling both classic samurai movies as well as real Japanese history. Ahead of its release next month, SPIN spoke with composer and music producer Cody Johnson (Lost Soul Aside, Resident Evil 2) as well as composer and music director Yoko Honda to get the inside scoop about Trek to Yomi’s authentically Japanese soundtrack. As an added bonus, the co-composers were kind enough to share a brand new track, “Uchū,” whi...
Jennifer Lopez Spills Details on Ben Affleck Bath Tub Proposal: ‘I Was Quite Literally Speechless’
The second time seems to be the charm for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. The Marry Me singer shared the details of the couple’s sequel engagement in her “On the JLo” newsletter on Tuesday (April 12), which included Affleck popping the question while Lopez was in her happy place. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Saturday night while at my favorite place on earth (in the bubble bath), my beautiful love got on one knee and proposed,” she wrote in the newsletter (which requires registration). “I was taken totally off guard and just looked in his eyes smiling and crying at the same time trying hard to get my head around the fact that after 20 years this was happening all over again. I was quite literally speechless and he said, ‘Is that a ‘yes?R...
Last-Minute Coachella Accessories to Buy Online: Hats, Scarves, Bags & More
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. Heading to Coachella? Before you set out on a trek to the desert, you’ll need the right festival accessories and travel gear. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in the desert heat without the proper sunglasses, a hat to keep your head cool, an external phone charger just in case you’re low on juice, hand sanitizer (yes, we’re still in a pandemic), face masks and bandanas, and a bag to carry everything from your identification to water bottles. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news To help you out, we rounde...
6 Biggest Moments From ‘The Kardashians’ Series Premiere
After 20 seasons on E! with the show that made them Hollywood’s royal family, the Kardashians wrapped Keeping Up With the Kardashians in June 2021. But it wasn’t long before the family announced that they’d be giving onscreen access to their lives again, this time in a new Hulu show called The Kardashians. The first episode, which premieres on Thursday (April 14), catches fans up on what the superstar group has been up to in the past couple months — from Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy and Kourtney Kardashian’s budding romance with Travis Barker to Kim Kardashian’s divorce process from Kanye West. See below for the six biggest things we learned from the first episode of The Kardashians on Hulu. 1. Kylie kept her baby’s gender a secret even from her family The youngest KarJenner mad...
‘American Idol’ Contestant Reworks a Blondie Classic: Watch
The tide was high, but Leah Marlene was more than holding on when American Idol witnessed its final round of Hawaii performances. The quirky Canada-born, Illinois-based singer performed a Blondie classic, a song with a deep connection to New York’s clubbing scene at the turn of the ’80s and hot, early Richard Gere films. On Monday night (April 11), Marlene made Blondie’s “Call Me” her very own, with an unrecognizable, chilled-out, acoustic rendition, retrofitted for the beach. The judges loved it. “You’re in a lane, all of your own, in this competition,” Lionel Richie enthused afterwards. “It’s endless where you can go.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Katy Perry remarked, “you’re definitely one of a kind, from your song choices to your on...
The Best Gifts to Spoil Your Cat or Dog for National Pet Day
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. Pets are more than just companions; they’re family. Whether you’re a cat person or a dog lover, there’s no denying that pets spend so much time showering humans with love that it’s only right that we dedicate an entire day to returning the favor. In honor of National Pet Day, which is Monday (April 11), we combed through the web to dig up 11 of the cutest and coolest gift ideas and pet supplies to spoil your four-legged friend. Most of the items listed are available at major retailers such as PetSmart, Chewy, Petco, Amazon and Walmart for in-store pickup and...
