Television
Madonna Confirms She’s Making a ‘Visual Autobiography’
“The reason I’m doing it is a bunch of people have tried to write movies about me,” she told Fallon, “but they’re always men.” Universal tried and failed. The studio sent her a draft script, which she described as “the most hideous superficial crap I ever read.” And the studio tapped a “total misogynist,” in her words, to direct. “Why would these people make a movie about my life?,” she continued. “There’s nothing true in the script, the guy who is making it has no understanding of women, no appreciation of women, no respect for women.” Finally, as she sees it, “I just threw down the gauntlet.” There’s no more in the way of specifics, on financing, casting or indeed if Madonna’s completed the outline. Moving off-topic, Madonna recounted the “magic” moment when she first heard one of her so...
Kim Kardashian & Halsey Hard Pass on Forming a Girl Group With Cecily Strong in ‘SNL’ Promo
“Okay, you could hear me, I wasn’t sure cuz security had me in a headlock,” Strong responded nervously. Undeterred, the SNL superstar whose drunk Jeanine Pirro deserves its own 90-minute special, pressed on, asking Kardashian in the second promo if she was nervous about hosting the legendary show for the first time and doing sketch comedy. “Why? I don’t have to write sketches, do I?” KKW asked. “No,” Strong answered. “Memorize lines?” “No, there are cue cards,” Halsey pointed out. “Everyone else won’t look as good as me, will they?” Kardashian West asked the two women, which Strong answered with, “No, absolutely not.” “This is so easy,” Kim said, smiling into the camera. “...
‘The Masked Singer’ Contestant Baby Is Revealed
After performing an operatic version of “Meet the Flintstones,” Hoyt Curtin’s theme to the animated classic from back in the day, it was Baby who got the flick. When that big baby helmet came off, it turned out to be comedian Larry the Cable Guy (real name Daniel Lawrence Whitney). According to Fox, the mystery cast for season six has a combined 27 Grammy Awards, three Academy Award nominations, two Super Bowl appearances and two Lifetime Achievement Awards. 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.
Ed Sheeran Joins ‘The Voice’ As Mega Mentor
It’s a role his good friend Taylor Swift has taken up on seasons past, while Snoop Dogg was the Mega Mentor for season 20. Sheeran will be expected to impart his considerable wisdom to this year’s top crop. Working alongside coaches Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, John Legend and Blake Shelton, he’ll guide performers’ vocal and technical choices and help tailor their songs for the best chance to progress. At the Knockout phase, where the artists are paired off, coaches alone can choose the winner to advance to the Live Playoffs. Sheeran enters the contest as arguably the hottest artist in the world. Based on history and recent events, everything is pointing to Sheeran cleaning up on sales charts when his new album = (equals) drops Oct. 29. The first single from it, “B...
JoJo Siwa Performs Argentine Tango on ‘DWTS’ Britney Night: Watch
It was “Britney Night” Monday (Oct. 4) on Dancing With the Stars, but anyone who watched might have considered it “JoJo Night.” JoJo Siwa stepped out with her dance partner Jenna Johnson for an Argentine Tango to Britney Spears’ “…Baby One More Time,” and it was pure fireworks. The 18-year-old celebrity did the lifting and the pair absolutely nailed their performance, earning 24 out of 40, one of the highest scores of the evening (The fourth judge Derek Hough reportedly sat this one out after a COVID-19 scare). 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 chat...
‘Britney vs Spears’ Director on Why She Plans to Stay With Pop Star’s Story ‘For the Rest of My Life’
While she wasn’t in the courtroom during Wednesday’s conservatorship hearing, Carr tweeted live updates, signaling that she’s far from done with Spears’ story even as the film was among the most streamed Netflix titles in more than 20 countries following its release. On Friday, The Hollywood Reporter caught up with Carr before her deep sleep for a joint interview with fellow Britney vs Spears producer Sarah Gibson, with whom Carr worked on Heart of Gold. The duo opened up on their trusted collaboration (“We’re feminists and we stick up for women and vulnerable people”), their responses to Jamie Spears’ suspension, the range of feedback they fielded on the film — from adoration (“I cried at the end”) to personal attacks (“Why did you do your eyeliner like that”) — and a “shocking” new proje...
Kacey Musgraves Delivers Gorgeous ‘Star-Crossed’ Songs on ‘SNL’ Season Premiere
Later during the Owen Wilson-hosted episode of SNL, Musgraves wore a yellow plaid shirt with blue jeans for the bittersweet “Camera Roll,” one of her new album’s more literal songs about the memories associated with looking back on past photos in your cell phone. “I don’t wanna see ’em/ But I can’t delete ’em/ It just doesn’t feel right yet,” she emotionally sang. Musgraves’ fifth studio effort, star-crossed, dropped on Sept. 10 and launched at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top Country Albums and Top Album Sales charts. The singer made her SNL debut in 2018 around the release of her highly acclaimed release Golden Hour. Kim Kardashian will host the following weekend of SNL on Oct. 9, accompanied by musical guest Halsey, who performed ...
R. Kelly’s ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ Horrifies Mourners in ‘SNL’ Funeral Sketch: Watch
“I Believe I Can Fly,” which was featured on the soundtrack to the 1996 film Space Jam, reached No. 2 on the Hot 100 for four weeks and won Kelly three Grammy Awards, including best R&B song. The confused priest overseeing the service, played by host Owen Wilson, then chimes to clarify that the dead woman specifically wanted “Fly” performed during her funeral. “But R. Kelly is a horrible man who did awful things,” another mourner says, as the other guests agree that perhaps the lady didn’t know about the 54-year-old singer’s crimes. Thompson’s Burton, dressed in a sequin and large glasses, then continues singing as photos of the deceased woman posing with other celebrities accused of wrongdoing, including Louis C.K., Kevin Spacey an...
Dalmatian Is In the Dog House on ‘The Masked Singer’
Season six of Fox’s The Masked Singer is well underway, but the contest will move forward without its canine friend. On Wednesday night’s episode, a new group of singers strutted their stuff, including Queen of Hearts, Mallard, Cupcake, Dalmatian, and the tandem act, Banana Split. The Dalmatian sang “Beautiful” by Snoop Dogg feat. Pharrell Williams. But it was not this dawg’s day. 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.
Teen Hailey Mia Impresses With Power and Range on ‘The Voice’ Audition: Watch
Clarkson turned first. Then Ariana Grande. “I’ve been waiting ‘till I turned 13 to be on this show,” Mia explained afterwards. “And I’m so so honored to be here.” Clarkson was gobsmacked “Holy moly,” she enthused. “To be this young, and have that kind of gift, job well done,” she said.Those gifts, Clarkson continued, include control and power. “I think you’re a phenomenal singer,” Grande added. “And I could tell that you were young, but I didn’t think this young.” Mia was then forced to make a mature decision. Watch what happens below. 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, ...
How to Watch ‘Controlling Britney Spears’ Online and on TV
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Hulu and FX are officially releasing a follow-up to their groundbreaking Framing Britney Spears documentary that aired earlier this year, which shed light on the misogynistic treatment the pop star endured in the media throughout her career. The new documentary, titled Controlling Britney Spears, is set to air Friday night (Sept. 24) on FX and Hulu, and features new allegations from insiders about Spears’ daily life under her longtime conservatorship. The new Britney Spears Hulu documentary is directed by Samantha Stark and produced by Liz Day along with the New York Times. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Onli...
Nick Lachey Says ‘Alter Ego’ Allows Singers’ Avatars to Come to Life: ‘Their Humanity Really Shines Through’
Mostly, though, Lachey, a veteran host and contestant on reality shows including Newlyweds, Clash of the Choirs, The Sing-Off, Dancing With the Stars and Drop the Mic, is also glad that he gets to judge this time, with 106 & Park‘s Rocsi Diaz taking over hosting duties on the series. Billboard spoke to Lachey on the eve of the show’s debut to find out what he learned sitting next to Grimes, how the avatars unlock hidden potential, and the powerful message hidden in the show’s otherworldly shell. How did you get involved in this show? Lachey: It started with The Masked Singer and playing a different role while performing while singing, which is what Alter Ego is — it’s that on steroids. I had a great experience with everyone at Fox, and the opportunity...
