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‘Atlanta’ Season 3 Episodes 1 & 2 Recap: ‘Sinterklaas’
Donald Glover‘s Atlanta returned after a four-year hiatus that felt more like an eternity on Thursday night (March 24) with a two-episode debut of season three. “Three Slaps” is sure not to be exactly what a starving fanbase was expecting but isn’t that the beauty in a show that keeps viewers’ emotions on a spinning carousel? Outside of a late appearance from Earn (Donald Glover), none of the original cast is seen in the season premiere. Explore See latest videos, charts and news FX’s caption for the episode even had jokes, “Wow it’s been a minute. I mean, I like this episode about the troubled kid but we waited 50 years for this?” The season kicks off with a conversation between a Black fisherman and a white redneck ironically named Earnest taking a boat out for a late-night fishing sessi...
How to Watch Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Driving Home 2 U’ Documentary 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. Olivia Rodrigo is taking fans on a journey in the new concert film Driving Home 2 U. The Stacy-Lee directed film, in which Rodrigo treks from Salt Lake City to Los Angeles and reflects on the creation of her debut solo album, premieres exclusively on Disney+ on Friday (March 25). Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I hope that people are inspired by the songwriting aspect of it,” Rodrigo recently told Billboard of what she wants viewers to take away from the film. “I always use creativity and songwriting as a means to get out of hard feelings and har...
Justin Bieber Designs Hockey Jersey for Toronto Maple Leafs: Where to Buy Before They Sell Out
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. Justin Bieber has designed a one-of-a-kind hockey jersey for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team sported the Bieber-designed gear during a game against the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday (March 23), ESPN reports. “My love for the Maple Leafs has always been a big part of who I am, and my passion for the team, and the passion of millions of fans, is stitched into this Next Gen sweater,” the Canadian crooner said in a statement. “I’m grateful to the Leafs for the chance to team up again to create something so authentic for the team and its fans.” Explore See lat...
‘We Just Know Where All the Bodies Are Buried’
Once upon a New York theatre dream, Kevin Kane and Amy Schumer met at the renowned William Esper Studio’s two-year intensive acting program. “That first year, they break you down,” Kevin tells me. I personally cast him in one of my plays in the early 2000’s. “I feel like…Going through that with somebody, you bare yourself pretty quick. We had a sensibility about each other that we were attracted to in acting class, of like, ‘I like their sensibilities. Let’s talk about doing stuff. I respect what they think more than anyone, so they’ll give me insight that no one else will or tell me the truth like no one else will.’ We really became family like that.” Close friends and creative partners ever since, they make success look so easy. All of their collaborations turn to gold: their theatre com...
Drake Donates $1M in Bitcoin to LeBron James Family Foundation From His Roulette Winnings
Drake went from the Wynn with a million in chocolate chips to giving his friend LeBron James a million in Bitcoin after hitting the jackpot. The OVO rapper shared in an Instagram video Wednesday (March 23) from his hometown’s famous steakhouse Harbour 60 (where he shot the “Headlines” music video back in 2011) that he recently had an “incredible night” betting and winning big in roulette on Stake.com., an online gambling house that Drizzy has been touting lately on his Instagram. And in an effort to share the wealth, he gifted $1 million in Bitcoin to the LeBron James Family Foundation, which invests its time, resources and passion into creating generational change for the kids and families of James’ hometown in Akron, Ohio, through a focus on education and co-curricular educational ...
Thingamabob, Cyclops Revealed on ‘The Masked Singer’: Watch
The latest edition of The Masked Singer had double the fun, as not one but two celebrities were unmasked. Cyclops and Thingamabob were the latest contestants left go from the hit Fox series, now in its seventh season. Cyclops, from “Team Bad,” reached the end of the line following a performance of Irene Cara’s ‘80s classic “Flashdance (What a Feeling).” The man under the mask was actor Jorge Reyes (“Lost,” “Hawaii Five-0”). Thingamabob, from “Team Cuddly”, was also sent packing, something that never happens in real life to the man behind the mask. The contest impressed with a rendition of MKTO’s “Classic”. The fluffy creature turned out to be Jordan Mailata, the giant Australian—born offensive tackle for the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest v...
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Brings a Magical New Entry to the Borderlands Universe
While Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands may not be exactly like the Borderlands games that Gearbox Software fans have come to know and love over the last 13 years, the latest title in the franchise fuses aspects of what Borderlands fans appreciate most — like the humor, the characters and the sweet, sweet loot — into a genre the games haven’t yet explored: high fantasy. Taking place as a tabletop RPG narrated by the frenzied mind of everyone’s favorite explosives-loving 13-year-old girl, Tiny Tina, Wonderlands brings magic, knights, and the whole fantasy shabang to Borderlands’ signature gameplay and style. The game expands upon the fan-favorite Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep DLC from Borderlands 2 (which was later turned into a standalone title in preparation for Wonderlands), and is every bit ...
How to Watch ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Online
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. Nearly four months after swinging into movie theaters and grossing more than $1 billion at the box office to become the highest-grossing film of 2021, Spider Man: No Way Home is finally available to stream from the comfort of your own home. The Marvel movie was originally slated to drop on VOD this week but arrived ahead of schedule on March 15. Tom Holland reprises his role as Peter Parker in the superhero flick, co-starring Zendaya as Spider-Man’s girlfriend MJ and Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange. Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, William Dafoe, ...
Oklahoma K-pop Artist AleXa Impresses on Opening Night of American Song Contest: Watch
NBC’s American Song Contest, the red, white and blue adaptation of the Eurovision Song Contest, is officially underway. The format is a simple one: artists representing all 50 states, five U.S. territories and the nation’s capital perform an original song with more on-stage glitz and color than a confetti cannon. Eight weeks on, those 56 artists will be narrowed down to just one, and the best original song in the country will be declared. Oklahoma K-pop artist AleXa was a standout on opening night, with her performance of “Wonderland,” a number that fuses the grand spectacle of Korea’s hot genre with Latin beats. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Born in Tulsa, AleXa is no newbie. She moved to Korea in 2018, where she signed with ZB, a label owne...
The New iPad Air Is Already on Sale at Amazon
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. Spring tech deals are coming in hot! Earlier in the month, Apple revealed the latest in a fleet of 2022 product releases, including the Apple iPhone 13 in two shades of green and the ultra-thin iPad Air 5. Just over a week after its March 11 release date, the new Apple iPad Air has already received a slight markdown on Amazon. At press time, the iPad Air 5 was discounted $30, which knocks the price down to $570. “Whether it’s a college student taking elaborate notes, a content creator working on their latest project, or a gamer playing graphics-intensive tit...
Douglas Mills Leaves ‘American Idol’ Judges Speechless With Powerful Audition: Watch
Remember the name Douglas Mills. You’ll hear it again. The 18-year-old from Houston, TX, is a recipient of American Idol’s “golden ticket,” or rather, the “VIP affiliate ticket pass” from ABC Houston, redeemable for a trip to the auditions. It comes in silver, but it’s potential gold for anyone who scores one. “Music is my life, basically,” he says in the pre-recorded bit. “It’s my safe place from doubters and haters. And people who just don’t like me in general.” The route to the American Idol auditions hasn’t been an easy one for Mills. “When I was younger, I was bullied because I look different,” he explains. The cruel name calling was “very painful.” Music has helped and healed. Explore See latest videos, charts and news His song Sunday night (March 2) was “especially chosen for the Bl...
Need a Horror Movie to Stream? Here’s How You Can Watch ‘Monster’ 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. Regina Hall’s horror film Monster debuted Friday (March 18) on Prime Video. The Mariamo Diallo-directed flick centers around racism in academia, with Hall starring as the first Black woman to lead a residence hall at Northwestern University. “In its entirety, it was a little more haunting than I had assumed it would feel,” Hall told Newsweek of the film. “It felt different to experience how uncomfortable the movie is.” Monster, which stars Hall, Zoe Renee and Talia Ryder, has already cracked the top five on Prime Video’s U.S. streaming charts and is No. 10 w...
