Don't miss next week: Jack Harlow on screen, Kesha, Anna Nicole Smith doc and Scott brothers on HGTV
This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Kesha and Dave Matthews Band, while rapper Jack Harlow stars in a remake of โWhite Men Canโt Jumpโ and wilderness expert Bear Grylls tests contestants on their survival skills, physicality and gross-out tolerance with "I Survived Bear Grylls.โ.
New this week: Brooke Shields, 'Grease' prequel and NF album
This weekโs new entertainment releases include an album from Michigan rapper NF, a two-part documentary about Brooke Shields on Hulu, and Kathryn Hahn portraying a character inspired by writer Cheryl Strayed in the series โTiny Beautiful Things.โ.
New this week: 'Ted Lasso,' U2 and 'The Boston Strangler'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include the return of โTed Lassoโ with all the heart and one-liners we've come to expect, a re-telling of โMarie Antoinetteโ on PBS and Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon playing reporters on the trail of a serial killer in Hulu's โThe Boston Strangler.โ.
New this week: 'True Lies,' Wallen and 'Creed' film fest
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a whopping 36-song album from Morgan Wallen, the arrival on Hulu of the best picture Oscar nominee and Palme dโOr winner โTriangle of Sadnessโ and CBS has a new TV series inspired by the film โTrue Lies.โ.
New this week: 'Halloween Ends,' 'Rosaline' and The 1975
This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from The 1975 and Red Hot Chili Peppers, some sort of conclusion to the Michael Myers saga with the arrival of the horror thriller โHalloween Endsโ and a new TV spin-off from the โSupernaturalโ franchise.โ.
New this week: 'The Handmaidโs Tale' and 'Goodnight Mommy'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Little Big Town and Marcus Mumford, โThe Handmaidโs Taleโ returns with high stakes for the future of Gilead, and twin brothers go to their motherโs house for a stay but find something is off about her in the film โGoodnight Mommy.โ.
New this week: 'Not Okay,' 'Amber Brown' and 'Honor Society'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include new music from Wiz Khalifa and Maggie Rogers, Neil Patrick Harris playing an unattached gay man in his 40s in New York City in Netflixโs โUncoupled,โ and modern influencer culture is skewered in the smart new Hulu satire โNot Okay.โ.
New this week: 'The Sea Beast,' early Elton John, 'Maggie'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include two lost albums from rock superstars Neil Young and Elton John, more than two dozen contestants of reality shows like โSurvivor,โ โThe Amazing Raceโ and โBig Brotherโ facing off in the contest โThe Challenge: USA,โ and Netflixโs โThe Sea Beastโ brings a โMoby Dickโ-like tale down to kid size.
New this week: 'Only Murders in the Building,' 'More Power'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a new album from Imagine Dragons, the reuniting of โHome Improvementโ sitcom buddies Tim Allen and Richard Karn for โMore Powerโ and the return of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez as unlikely crime-solving New York City neighbors in Huluโs โOnly Murders in the Building.โ.
New this week: J.Lo doc, 'Martin' reunion and 'Spiderhead'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include an album of guided meditation by Alanis Morissette, a Jennifer Lopez documentary leading up to her halftime performance at the Super Bowl in 2020 and a new โFather of the Brideโ remake starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan.
New this week: 'Interceptor,' Post Malone and 'Fire Island'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include albums from Post Malone and Drive-By Truckers, โFast & Furiousโ alum Elsa Pataky leading her own action picture with โInterceptor,โ and the modern romantic comedy โFire Island,โ set in the iconic LGBTQ vacation spot.
New this week: Harry Styles, 'Angelyne' and 'The Valet'
This weekโs new entertainment releases include Harry Styles' third solo album, a reboot of โChip โn Dale: Rescue Rangersโ that has attracted some top โSaturday Night Liveโ alums, and Emmy Rossum stars in a series about media personality Angelyne.
New this week: Arcade Fire, 'Hatching,' Three Mile Island
This weekโs new entertainment releases include a new album from Arcade Fire, a documentary about Sheryl Crow that's described as an โintimate story of song and sacrificeโ and a four-part documentary about the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster.
Jamie Foxx to play Mike Tyson in boxer's take on his life
Foxx will play the boxing great in the project that also counts Foxx and filmmaker Martin Scorsese as producers. (Photos by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, left, and Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)LOS ANGELES โ Mike Tyson is getting in the TV drama ring against himself. On the heels of Hulu's announcement of a Tyson miniseries to be made without his involvement, the boxing great said he's producing a limited series starring Jamie Foxx. Filmmaker Martin Scorsese and Foxx also are among the producers. Last month, Hulu said it had ordered the eight-episode series โIron Mike,โ saying it would explore the โthe wild, tragic and controversial life and careerโ of a polarizing athlete.
Hulu sets Mike Tyson miniseries, but the boxer punches back
FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Mike Tyson attends a celebrity golf tournament in Dana Point, Calif. Hulu on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, announced it has ordered Iron Mike, a limited series about the life of boxing great Mike Tyson. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES โ Hulu announced it has ordered a limited series dramatizing the life of boxing great Mike Tyson, who quickly slammed the production as โcultural misappropriation.โIn a press release Thursday, Hulu said โIron Mikeโ will explore โthe wild, tragic and controversial life and careerโ of a polarizing athlete. Tyson, who is not involved in the project, criticized Hulu on social media, saying the series smacked of insensitivity. โHuluโs announcement to do an unauthorized mini-series of the Tyson story without compensation, although unfortunate, isnโt surprising,โ Tyson said in an Instagram post. The eight-episode โIron Mikeโ is from the makers of โI, Tonya,โ the 2017 movie that starred Margot Robbie as ice skater Tonya Harding.
Hillary Clinton and Louise Penny co-writing mystery novel
This combination photo shows former secretary of state Hillary Clinton at the premiere of the Hulu documentary "Hillary" in New York on March 4, 2020, left, and a portrait of author Louise Penny. Clinton is teaming up with Penny on the novel State of Terror, out Oct. 12, 2021. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, left, and Jean-Francois Brub via AP)NEW YORK โ One of the world's better known fans of mystery novels, Hillary Rodham Clinton, is now writing one. โWriting a thriller with Louise is a dream come true," Clinton, who has expressed admiration for Penny and other mystery writers in the past, said in a statement Tuesday. Hillary Clinton, secretary of state during Barack Obama's first term, has written a handful of nonfiction works.
New this week: Billie Eilish, Billie Holiday and Superman
This combination photo shows promotional art for Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, a documentary debuting Friday on Apple TV+, from left, The United States vs. Billie Holiday," premiering Friday on Hulu and Superman & Lois," a new series premiering Tuesday on The CW. (AppleTV+/Hulu/The CW via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Adโ Based on Johann Hariโs 2015 book, โChasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs,โ Lee Daniels' โThe United States vs. Billie Holidayโ chronicles the legendary jazz singer's addiction and activism. Andra Day, who's nominated for a Golden Globe, plays Holiday in the biopic, which premieres Friday on Hulu. ET at the Amazon Music Twitch channel and will feature music from the groupโs new album, โLife Rolls On,โ released on Feb. 12.
Hereโs how you can watch the Super Bowl 2021 without cable
If you do have cable, hereโs where itโs airing:If you do have cable, the big game will be streamed live on CBS. The Super Bowl match between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. CT on Sunday. Read also:Who is singing the National Anthem at the 2021 Super Bowl? This is the team America collectively believes will win the Super BowlWill this be lowest-attended Super Bowl ever? AdA sexy Alexa, Dan Levyโs M&M habit: Super Bowl ads to watch
Best of 2020: All the top TV shows from a truly strange year
After having lived through the year 2020, all we can say is this: Thank the heavens above for new TV shows. How else could we have escaped the constant dread of living through a pandemic, without new episodes of the most binge-able TV shows right at our fingertips? Jason Sudeikis plays the lovable Lasso, creating one of the best new TV characters of the year. Beth Harmon goes from orphan to chess prodigy in just a few years, but her trauma from childhood resurfaces and she becomes the best chess player in the world. Where to watch: HuluโThe Real Housewives of PotomacโAnother โReal Housewivesโ city had a big season, and itโs another one of the newer installments to the brand.
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
NEW YORK โ The Walt Disney Co.โs streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxyโs worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 โStar Warsโ series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+. But Disney also kept its biggest films โ including Marvel's โBlack Widow," Pixar's โLuca,โ a โLion Kingโ prequel โ on course for theatrical release. Jenkins becomes the first woman to direct a โStar Warsโ film. Among the โStar Warsโ series are two spinoffs of โThe Mandalorian,โ set during the series' timeline: โRangers of the New Republicโ and โAhsoka,โ with Rosario Dawson. Seven Disney films topped $1 billion worldwide.
The ultimate guide for watching Christmas movies this month
So fill up a mug with hot chocolate, grab a blanket and curl up on the couch and watch all your favorite Christmas movies over the next month. โJingle JangleโA new Christmas movie musical starring Phylicia Rashad from โThe Cosby Showโ and Academy Award nominated Forest Whitaker? HuluโHappiest SeasonโThis new Christmas movie came out during Thanksgiving weekend and it was like a breath of fresh air. Disney+โThe Santa ClauseโDisney+ has so many great choices, because, well, Disney has been making fantastic Christmas movies for decades. โThe Nightmare Before ChristmasโIs โThe Nightmare Before Christmasโ a Halloween or Christmas movie?
Greta Thunberg on 2 very surreal years of protest and fame
This image released by Hulu shows activist Greta Thunberg, center, in a scene from the documentary "I Am Greta." (Hulu via AP)NEW YORK โ In the first days of Greta Thunbergโs solitary sidewalk protest outside Swedish Parliament in August 2018, most walk right past her. I think: Oh, I was so young and naive back then โ which is quite funny,โ says Thunberg, recalling her first days of protest in an interview. โI donโt really like the title of the film, โI Am Greta.โ It makes it seem like I take myself very seriously,โ says Thunberg. Asked how she felt watching news clips of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin deriding her in the film, Thunberg laughs.
New this week: 'I Am Greta,' Chris Stapleton & CMA Awards
This image released by Hulu shows activist Greta Thunberg, center, in a scene from the documentary "I Am Greta" the story of Thunberg, the teenage Swedish schoolgirl who is leading the global school strike for action on climate change. The film premieres Friday on Hulu. (Hulu via AP)
New this week: 'I Am Greta,' Chris Stapleton & CMA Awards
This image released by Hulu shows activist Greta Thunberg, center, in a scene from the documentary "I Am Greta" the story of Thunberg, the teenage Swedish schoolgirl who is leading the global school strike for action on climate change. (Hulu via AP)Hereโs a collection curated by The Associated Pressโ entertainment journalists of whatโs arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIESโ When Greta Thunberg began protesting outside Swedish Parliament two years ago, it only took days for director Nathan Grossman to start trailing her in her mission to prod government leaders on the climate crisis. โI Am Greta,โ which premieres Friday on Hulu, documents the enormous movement fueled by Thunbergโs one-person school strike, and a few very surreal years for the Swedish teenager. โ After releasing two chart-topping albums in 2017, superstar country singer-songwriter Chris Stapleton is back with a new collection of songs coming out Friday.
'Bad Hair' movie explores Black women and hairstyle messages
(Tobin Yellan/Hulu via AP)LOS ANGELES โ Several scenes in the film โBad Hairโ were so horrifying that some cast members initially second-guessed their own use of hair weave or extensions. The dark comedy horror is โonly a film," they say, but the storyโs underlying messages of harmful hair weave and false beauty standards for Black women had a lasting effect. Ultimately, she discovers that her newly installed hair is possessed, taking over her body and causing harm to others. A weave is a popular method where hair wefts are sewn onto braided hair and styled in any manner. He said the writing process started with talking to some of his closest friends who are Black women.
What to watch this weekend: โPen15,โ โRatchedโ and more
Thinking that youโve dried up the old Netflix cue when it comes to new shows and movies to watch? Here are a few suggestions if youโre looking for something new to watch this weekend. It kind of resembles another Netflix competition show, โNailed It," in which amateur bakers are encouraged to just do their best. โGreat British Baking ShowโThe tent is back, the tent is back! โAmerican Barbecue ShowdownโIf youโre a fan of โGreat British Baking Show,โ then โAmerican Barbecue Showdownโ will be right up your alley.
Padma Lakshmiโs โTaste the Nationโ on Hulu is the perfect TV show for a food getaway
Truly, Padma Lakshmiโs new show on Hulu, โTaste the Nation,โ is the perfect thing to watch if youโre missing life on the road. The first episode of โTaste the Nationโ illustrates just how Lakshmi will get to the bottom of her questions. โTaste the Nationโ is also just a great showcase for Lakshmi. After being a cookbook author and reality TV show host, getting to take the lead on โTaste the Nationโ is the cherry on top for this gifted woman. All episodes of โTaste the Nationโ are currently streaming on Hulu.
These movies, shows and documentaries about race should be required viewing
Netflixโ13thโDirected by Ava DuVernay (sheโll come up again in this list), the documentary shows you how America changed after the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery, but also kickstarted the prison boom in America. โMoonlightโThis Oscar-winning picture tells the story of a young black gay man living in Miami. chronicles the Central Park Five, a group of young black teenagers who were wrongfully convicted of a crime they didnโt commit. The documentary tells the story of the days of protests, unrest and riots that followed. Itโs a great film that shows how two different groups of people can react to fatal police shootings.
7 concert films you should watch if youโre really missing live music
Some experts believe it could be more than a year until live concerts return to our daily lives, which is heartbreaking for people who love seeing live music. So until then, the next best thing to do is watch a concert movie from one of your favorite artists. Look no further than Beyoncรฉ's โHomecoming,โ her live concert that was filmed in 2018 when she headlined Coachella, the Southern California music festival. From the costumes, dancing and marching band music arrangements, Beyoncรฉ transformed Coachella into โBeychella,โ and weโre lucky enough that the entire show is documented. Not only is Timberlakeโs music incredible catchy, but the production value that went into this show, especially the choreography, makes it worth visiting.
โLittle Fires Everywhereโ should be your next quarantine TV binge
Before we dive in on how this TV show is a masterclass on race, class and motherhood, letโs talk about how it came together. Based off the book by the same name by Celeste Ng, the TV adaptation stars Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington as two mothers who live in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The co-stars are also executive producers on the show, having a heavy hand in the choices made to adapt the book into a TV series. The first few episodes are a slow burn as we get introduced to the residents of Shaker Heights, but by the middle of episode three, you are completely hooked and it becomes difficult to stop watching. and you canโt fathom watching another season of โThe Office,โ take a look at โLittle Fires Everywhereโ on Hulu.
15 TV shows you should totally watch while quarantined
How to watch: HuluSeasons: 5Best character: Ilana and AbbiโBrooklyn Nine-NineโThere are a ton of cop and firefighter TV shows currently on and theyโre all pretty serious and intense. How to watch: HuluSeasons: 8Best character: Rosa DiazโCurb Your EnthusiasmโLarry Davis is a living icon, and his show โCurb Your Enthusiasmโ is just as iconic. How to watch: HuluSeasons: 11Best โcharacterโ: Bethenny FrankelโBobโs BurgersโNeed a little cartoon action while quarantined? How to watch: HuluSeasons: 10Best character: Tina BelcherโCheersโIn the mood for a little throwback during your quarantine? How to watch: NetflixSeasons: 7Best character: TaysteeWhat will you be watching while you self-quarantine?
How do Netflix, Hulu stack up lately? What are the most popular shows by state for 2019?
(High Speed Internet)Now letโs get to the most popular Netflix show for each state this year. If youโre wondering how the website got the data, the team said it compiled a list of the most popular shows on Netflix in 2019. (High Speed Internet)โThe Umbrella Academy,โ by the way, was Americaโs overall most popular Netflix show in 2019. โBlack Mirrorโ and โThe Haunting of Hill Houseโ were the most popular Netflix shows in eight and six states, respectively. Hulu also keeps shows around longer than Netflix.โHulu also has a live streaming service called Hulu + Live TV.
An ode to Bon Appetit magazineโs YouTube channel
The best thing to stream next time you need something to watch is actually on YouTube, and weโre talking about videos on Bon Appetit magazineโs YouTube channel. Bon Appetit has a lot of videos, so it may be a little overwhelming when you first take a glance at the channel. But she does have some tips from the internet and the support from her coworkers, which truly makes โGourmet Makesโ so special and entertaining. Other chefs at Bon Appetit -- Morocco, Molly Baz, Brad Leone and Carla Lalli Music -- have series, as well. The Bon Appetit chefs take you through a recipe and give super helpful tips that you never could get just by reading the recipe from a book or online.