Holiday
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ for ‘Hanukkah Sessions’: Watch
Foo Fighters‘ Dave Grohl and producer Greg Kurstin have shared a delightful cover of Drake‘s “Hotline Bling” for the second night of their eight-song “Hanukkah Sessions.” On Friday (Dec. 11), the duo shared a video of themselves recording the 2015 hit, with Grohl sitting at the drums and delivering the vocals, while Kurstin stands behind the keyboards. The clip also features the Foo Fighters frontman holding a menorah while hilariously recreating Drake’s signature moves from the “Hotline Bling” video. “You might be surprised to learn that this superstar is… Canadian,” Grohl and Kurstin captioned the video on YouTube. “He’s never hidden the fact that he was M.O.T. … so a generation of Jewish parents could tell their kids ‘if Drake took the tim...
Jimmie Allen’s Holiday Playlist Is the Perfect Mix of Classics & Modern Hits
Besides his instant festive hit, what else does the big, big fan of Christmas listen to when getting in the spirit? The country star put together a master playlist of essential holiday tracks for Billboard, and provided an explanation behind each choice. “These are Christmas songs I grew up on,” he shared. “Every time I listen, they take me back to my favorite Christmas memories.” Check out Allen’s favorite holiday songs below, and scroll to the bottom for a playlist of all 13 tracks. 1. Jimmie Allen, Louis York & The Shindellas, “What Does Christmas Mean” “I loved collaborating with Louis York and The Shindellas, two groups I have so much respect for. This was our original take on Christmas music.” 2. Mariah Carey, “All I ...
The Weeknd Is Rocking Around the Christmas Tree for Smiley Selfie
The Weeknd revealed how he got into the Christmas spirit over the weekend with a new holiday selfie featuring a blinged-out Christmas tree. The superstar (real name Abel Tesfaye) blinded his 26 million Instagram followers with his pearly whites next to white tree lights and gold ornaments. Fellow singer Lauv wished him well by commenting, “happy wknd!!!!” But fans aren’t just catching glimpses of “happy wknd” this season: They’re also getting holiday Weeknd, as he recently sang the “Christmas Blues” alongside Sabrina Claudio on the title track of her latest EP Christmas Blues, which was released on Nov. 27. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It be...
How to Watch Dolly Parton’s CBS Christmas Special ‘A Holly Dolly Christmas’
Dolly Parton is spreading much-needed holiday cheer early with A Holly Dolly Christmas this weekend. To ring in her favorite time of the year at the end of a turbulent one, Parton will perform holiday classics and hymns partly from her Christmas album of the same name during the one-hour CBS Christmas special. She’ll also recount her personal Christmas memories and faith-based stories from an intimate, candlelit setting. “I am so proud to be a part of the CBS family this holiday season with my new Christmas special,” Parton said in a press announcement earlier last month. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and...
30 Gifts Fashion Girls are Guaranteed to Love This Christmas
When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas gifts, things can easily become overwhelming with so much out there these days. Nailing down that thoughtful, luxurious and within-budget special something can be tough, so we’re here to help. We might not be experts in what to buy your little brother, but we can certainly say with authority we have a pretty good idea what fashion girls want. So, whether you’re currently curating your own list and in need of ideas, looking for something to treat yourself, or searching for the perfect gift for the designer-devotee in your life, trust us when we say you need to check out The Outnet this year. One of the fashion world’s insider secrets, their premium selection of designer brands at much more affordable prices makes it an ideal destinat...
Kelly vs. Kelly: Watch Kelly Clarkson & Tori Kelly Turn Christmas Caroling Into a Contest
Plus: The two “American Idol” alums team up for a “Silent Night” duet. Kelly Clarkson usually reigns the stage of her daytime talk show solo, but she recruited Tori Kelly to sing a Christmas duet and duke it out over who can finish singing classic carols. The two Kellys sprinkled some soul into their socially distant rendition of “Silent Night” from Tori Kelly’s first Christmas album, A Tori Kelly Christmas, which she executive-produced alongside Babyface and Scooter Braun. But that’s not the only Christmas song these two performed in front of their virtual audience. Both American Idol alums put their voices to the test to see who could finish a Christmas song for a festive and aptly named Kelly Clarkson Sho...
Best Moments of the 94th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Below, Billboard rounded up all the must-see moments from this year’s truly one-of-a-kind Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Welcome Return of Broadway Eight months after the shutdown on the Great White Way, the Thanksgiving Day Parade saw the welcome return of numerous Broadway shows for a handful of pre-taped special performances. Filmed in Manhattan’s Theater District, the cast of Hamilton kicked things off with a joyful rendition of “The Schuyler Sisters,” while the company of Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of The Temptations delivered a show-stopping medley of “My Girl” and “Get Ready.” Alanis Morissette‘s legacy also took center stage with an emotional performance of “You’ll Learn” by the ...
Joe Biden urges Americans to be safe during holiday, fight coronavirus pandemic
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday pleaded with Americans to take steps to remain safe as COVID-19 cases surge on the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday and pledged again to make combating the pandemic a top priority when he takes office in January. “I believe you always deserve to hear the truth from your president. We have to slow the growth of this virus. We owe it to the doctors and the nurses and the frontline workers … We owe it to our fellow citizens,” Biden said. He urged people to forgo big family gatherings, wear protective masks and maintain social distancing. “I know we can and we will beat this virus,” Biden added, acknowledging that Americans are feeling pandemic fatigue. “Life is going to return to normal. I promise you. This will happen. This will not last forever.” T...
I’ve Found 25 of the Most Unique Gifts From the Coolest Independent Brands
This year all retailers have faced a huge strain and pressure due to the pandemic, and small brands have certainly felt the brunt of the restrictions with cancelled orders, shuttered boutiques and warehouses and endless challenges with manufacturing and delivery. However the silver lining, has been the outpouring of support for these small but mighty brands. Ever since the first lockdown back in March, there has been a huge push across all sectors for consumers to buy local and buy small, using our spending power to support independent, small businesses. This doesn’t just apply to where we buy our bananas and our morning coffee, but is something many of us will be considering when embarking on our Christmas shopping this year. Cathleen Nicol, founder of handbag brand, C.Nicol previo...
For Robbie Williams, Coronavirus ‘Can’t Stop Christmas’
Happy quarantined holiday from Robbie Williams! The singer unveiled his new holiday song “Can’t Stop Christmas” on Thursday (Nov. 19), but with a 2020 twist. “You can’t take away our season, like you can’t take away our wine,” he sings in the all-too-familiar chorus. “Santa’s on his sleigh, but now he’s two metres away.” {“nid”:”9487243″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Here Are All the Livestreams to Watch This Holiday Season”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/news\/holiday\/9487243\/livestreams-holiday-season\/”,”media”:{“width”:1548,”height”:1024,”extension”:”jpg”,”mime_type”:”...
US health agency urges Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving
The top public health agency in the United States has recommended that US citizens do not travel during next week’s Thanksgiving holiday to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus as cases of COVID-19 spike around the country. The post US health agency urges Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving appeared first on TODAY. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
I’ve Spent Days Searching for Homeware, and These Items Are the Best of the Best
My love of fashion has ever so slightly dwindled this year, as all of my favourite dresses, shoes, and accessories have been retired to the back of my wardrobe, and “dressing up” has become a distant memory. Instead of hunting for new brands and items in my spare time, I’ve become obsessed with homeware, so my Christmas shopping reflects this shift. Spending so much time inside my home over the past year has really made me think about how I can make my space feel special and comforting, and my Christmas wish list this year is filled with items that will make me love my space even more in 2021. Just like clothes, homeware can be difficult to buy for someone else, as it is so personal, especially when it comes to big purchases. So for this gift guide, I’ve split it in...
