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‘The Masked Singer’ Sets ‘Christmas Sing-A-Long’ Special
It’s the time of year for giving, and The Masked Singer doing just that. As season eight of Fox’s quirky singing contest wraps, with Harp declared the champion, The Masked Singer announces a special Christmas extravaganza. The Masked Singer Christmas Sing-A-Long will air next week with new holiday-themed performances by Harp, Bride, The Lambs and Snowstorm, fun behind-the-scenes bloopers and celebrity shout-outs from across all seasons. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The season proper of The Masked Singer came to its climax this Wednesday night (Nov. 30), with front-runner Harp declared the victor. The two-hour finale saw the judge’s favorite lock horns with the three-headed threat The Lambs. Despite finding perfect harmony on Chaka Kh...
‘The Voice’ Finds Its Final 8
Ten became eight on NBC’s The Voice, as one standout survived a nervous Instant Save. The Voice is nearing the pointy end of its 22nd season. After the remaining contestants performed Monday night (Nov. 28), America voted and the nail-biting stuff began. Fighting for their lives in the competition were Kim Cruse (Team Legend), Kique (Team Gwen) and Rowan Grace (Team Blake). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For their “last chance” to stay, Cruse performed “Brooks & Dunn’s “Believe;” Kique hit Leon Bridges’ “River;” and Rowan Grace tackled Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide.” Matters took a slight detour for Kique, the teenage Miami native who tested positive to COVID-19 at the end of last week and performed from isolation in a different location. Fol...
Mariah Carey Is Inviting You to Her Home for the Holidays: Here’s How Fans Can Book the Unforgettable Trip to New York City
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. Mariah Carey is inviting you to her home for the holidays. The “Queen of Christmas” teamed with Booking.com to give two lucky fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience New York City her way. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Mariah’s Ultimate Holiday Experience will include a three-night stay in the Grande Luxe King room at The Plaza hotel, tickets to Carey’s upcoming holiday concert, dinner at her favorite restaurants including Nobu and Mr. Chow, a private tour of Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center...
Bodie Shines With ‘Golden Hour’ Performance on ‘The Voice’
“Shine, it’s your golden hour.” Bodie knows what time it is, and he didn’t let the chance go slipping by. During Monday night’s (Nov. 28) Live Top 10 Performances on NBC’s The Voice, the California native performed a modern classic, JVKE’s 2022 release “Golden Hour.” The stirring number allowed Bodie to showcase his well of talents, from rapping to singing, with range and power notes. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Performing with a string quartet, the 29-year-old got coach Camila Cabello on her feet. Afterwards, Blake Shelton remarked that it “may be the hardest song” he’d heard someone attempt to perform on The Voice. “I was also thinking,” he continued, “this may be the greatest performance I’ve ever seen on this show.” He added, “You’re in...
21 interesting facts about Eswatini (Swaziland)
We share the most interesting facts about Eswatini collected on our brisk but beguiling sojourn into ‘Africa’s newest kingdom’. We had been in southern Africa for nearly three weeks by the time we arrived in Eswatini, our fourth country of the trip. Having spent two weeks driving around Namibia and exploring Etosha National Park, one of Africa’s great wildlife destinations, we thought we’d seen all the African wildlife we were going to see. What could 36 hours in Eswatini possibly show us that a 17-day Namibian safari did not? Well, rhinos for starters. Loads of them. We saw no less than 13 of these magnificent creatures during our fleeting foray into the kingdom. Atlas & Boots Two white rhinos in Eswatini We visited three premier game parks on a whistle-stop road trip. It wasn’t nearl...
20 interesting facts about Paraguay
The most interesting facts about Paraguay, from a double-sided national flag to the ‘Heart of South America’ American essayist P.J. O’Rourke once quipped that Paraguay was “nowhere and famous for nothing.” He then took a business trip there, fell in love with the country and promptly moved there. While we can’t say we felt the same striking attraction, we certainly appreciated Paraguay’s history and authenticity. The small and struggling country is a steamy subtropical land of remarkable contrasts with a tragic and torrid history filled with violence and loss. Despite our relatively short stay, we came across a wide range of interesting facts about Paraguay, the best of which we share below. Interesting facts about Paraguay 1. More than 80% of Paraguayans are ...
Dyson Airwrap Black Friday Deals: Here’s How to Get the Viral Hair Tool at a Discount
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 Dyson Airwrap is back in stock for the holidays! The viral multi-styler — designed for drying, smoothing, volumizing and more, that works for multiple hair types including curly, coily and hair shorter than chest length — has returned to shelves. But it’s selling out fast, so if you want to get your hands on this must-have hair tool, you’ll have to act now. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news What makes Dyson’s all-new Airwrap so popular? For starters, it’s blowing up on social media. The hashtag #Dysonai...
Walmart Black Friday Deals 2022: Here’s What’s Still on Sale
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. Black Friday is here! Although Walmart rolled out some Black Friday deals early, the mega-retailer launched a huge round Black Friday Sales on Friday (Nov. 25). The deals are available in stores and online with some sales only available online. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Walmart+ members received early access to shop early Black Friday deals seven hours before the sale officially began. Curious about Walmart+? It’s $12.95/month or $98 for the annual membership and includes early access to Black Frida...
2022 FIFA World Cup: All the Ways to Watch & Stream From Anywhere
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. Let the games begin! The 2022 FIFA World Cup launched on Nov. 20 with host country Qatar squaring off against Ecuador at Al-Bayt Stadium. There are 32 countries participating in this year’s World Cup, which includes the U.S., Mexico, England, Brazil, Iran, Qatar, Ecuador, Senegal, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Denmark, Tunisia, Poland, France and Australia. Read on for all the details on how to watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup from anywhere (click here to buy tickets). Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news 2022 FIFA World Cup:...
‘Ghostbusters’ Star Unmasked on ‘The Masked Singer’
It was “Fright Night” on Fox’s The Masked Singer, and two icons gave its judges the fright of their lives. Season 8, episode 9 featured another two reveals. In a real shocker, the Scarecrow volunteered to unmask and let the other rivals progress. Under the helmet was Linda Blair, the Oscar-nominated, head-turning, projectile-vomiting child star of The Exorcist. “My mind is blow right now,” commented judge Jenny McCarthy. “I’ve never been so shocked i this series as I am right now.” Judging by the faces of the audience and her fellow panelists, she wasn’t the only one. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Soon after, Sir Bugaboo was unmasked after a battle royale with Snowstorm, which saw both contestants take turns singing Rockwell’s “Somebo...
The 15 Best Black Friday Beauty Deals That You Can Shop Right Now
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. Black Friday started early this year! From E.L.F. Cosmetics to major retailers like Ulta Beauty, early bird specials have been rolling out all over the web, and if you don’t feel like waiting until Friday (Nov. 25) to start shopping, we’ve rounded up a collection of the best early Black Friday beauty deals that you can shop right now. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Below, find a list of Black Friday sales on mascara, lipsticks, eyeshadow, lip liners, skincare products, hair tools and more items to grab w...
Hulu Black Friday Deal! Get a Year Subscription for Just $1.99 a Month
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. You can now join Hulu at a major discount! New and eligible returning subscribers can join Hulu for just $1 a month for a year as part of the streaming giant’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal. The promo, which launched on Wednesday (Nov. 23), gets you instant access to Hulu’s ad-supported plan for just $1.99 a month (regular $7.99 a month) for an entire year. But you only have a matter of days before the sale ends, so if you’ve been meaning to sign up for Hulu, you’ll have to act fast to get the discount. The Black Friday deal will end at 11:59pm PT on Cy...
