Albums from Kelly Clarkson and Portugal. The Man, as well as the new season of 91ƵAnd Just Like That91Ƶ are among the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you.
Among the offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press91Ƶ are 91ƵThe Bear91Ƶ back for a second helping, Gabrielle Union leading 91ƵThe Perfect Find91Ƶ and the Criterion Channel delving into the cliche of the gay best friend.
NEW MOVIES TO STREAM
91Ƶ In Gabrielle Union stars as a 40-year-old fashion editor who hits it off with a young man (Keith Powers) only to find out later that he91Ƶs the son of her new boss, a media mogul played by Gina Torres. The film, out now on Netflix, is directed by Numa Perrier and based on Tia Williams91Ƶ novel of the same name.
91Ƶ Last year saw a number of excellent memory-drenched autobiographical dramas, like Steven Spielberg91Ƶs 91ƵThe Fabelmans91Ƶ and Richard Linklater91Ƶs 91ƵApollo 10 1/2.91Ƶ Best of the bunch, though, may have been an acutely observed tale of 1980s Queens, New York. Rather than a wistfully nostalgic film, Gray91Ƶs movie interrogates his own past, sifting through societal currents of politics and privilege. Jeremy Strong and Anne Hathaway play the parents of 11-year-old Paul (Banks Repeta), whose schooling experience vastly differs from that of his Black friend (Jaylin Webb). Anthony Hopkins . In her review, AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr It91Ƶs now streaming on Prime Video.
91Ƶ The gay best friend has a times been dismissed as a familiar trope of Hollywood. But a new film series on the Criterion Channel finds much to appreciate and lament in a queer movie legacy that existed only on the margins for much of the 20th century. pulls together films from seven decades of American film, from 193791Ƶs 91ƵEasy Living91Ƶ to 199691Ƶs 91ƵIrma Vep91Ƶ to trace the evolution of a stereotype that, as curator and author Mark Harris discuss in an accompanying conversation, offered both relief and dismay for gay moviegoers.
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NEW MUSIC TO STREAM
91Ƶ Kim Petras caps a remarkable few months with her debut album, 91ƵFeed the Beast,91Ƶ out Friday. She was just on top of the Billboard Hot 100 with with Sam Smith, performed at the Grammys and 91ƵSaturday Night Live,91Ƶ attended the Met Gala, and made the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The new 15-track album includes the buzzy single featuring Nicki Minaj, the body-positive and the beat-heavy single 91ƵFeed the Beast91Ƶ also includes a collaboration with alt-pop star Banks.
91Ƶ Portland-based Portugal. The Man return with an album touched by loss. 91ƵChris Black Changed My Life,91Ƶ also out Friday, is dedicated to Portugal. The Man91Ƶs late friend and honorary band member, Chris Black, who died in May 2019. Singles include the dance-floor ready and the mid-tempo wistful groove with the lyrics 91ƵIs it the end, my friend/Or is it coming around/Around again?91Ƶ Collaborators include Paul Williams, Sean Leon, Asa Taccone, Black Thought, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Jeff Bhasker and Natalia Lafourcade.
91Ƶ Loss also informs 91ƵChemistry,91Ƶ Kelly Clarkson91Ƶs post-breakup album. 91ƵYou can take my money drag my name 91Ƶround town/I don91Ƶt mind I changed it anyway,91Ƶ she sings in the kiss-off single Clarkson previously released and which both feature on 91ƵChemistry,91Ƶ an album where she gets a little help from comedian and banjoist Steve Martin. 91ƵThis album takes you down every path that chemistry could lead you down,91Ƶ she wrote on Instagram.
91Ƶ Summer and Big Freedia were made to be together and she91Ƶs offering us the 16-track 91ƵCentral City91Ƶ just in time for backyard parties. The New Orleans-raised queen of Bounce music has brought along some friends 91Ƶ collaborators include Lil Wayne, Faith Evans, Ciara and Kelly Price 91Ƶ and promises a new sound. 91ƵMy new album is something I call Bigga Bounce. Welcome to Central City, y91Ƶall, where I pay homage to my city, my roots, hip-hop, and to the art of creating a new sound.91Ƶ Singles include the breezy and aggressive
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NEW SERIES TO STREAM
91Ƶ Max has already publicized two big reveals for season two of : the return of John Corbett as Aidan Shaw and Kim Cattrall filmed a scene as Samantha Jones. Although details around each are scarce, we do know Cattrall declined involvement in a third 91ƵSex & the City91Ƶ film and reportedly wasn91Ƶt included in plans for the spinoff series. Fans likely won91Ƶt mind how they see Samantha as long as she appears. See how the new episodes of 91ƵAnd Just Like That91Ƶ on Thursdays.
91Ƶ Robert Downey Jr. combines , classic cars and fighting climate change in the new Max docuseries Viewers go along for the ride as experts help the actor make his vintage car collection not only functional, but environmentally-friendly. The show premiered Thursday with two episodes.
91Ƶ Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson is a proud mama91Ƶs boy and loves to dote on his mother, Doris. Cameras rolled as the 91Ƶblack-ish91Ƶ star took his mom on a six-week dream vacation to Europe visiting England, France and Italy. 91ƵIt91Ƶs the best and worst decision I91Ƶve ever made,91Ƶ declares Anderson in the trailer. debuted Thursday on E!
91Ƶ The critically-acclaimed series which debuted last summer and was is back for a second helping. The show stars Jeremy Allen White as a classically trained chef named Carmy who returned home to Chicago to run his family91Ƶs sandwich spot called The Beef. In season two, which started Thursday on FX on Hulu, Carmy and his staff are tasked with leveling up The Beef to become a fine dining establishment named The Bear. Carmy91Ƶs changes will require adjustment for all the characters. A central theme for season two, says creator Christopher Storer, is what happens when you get what you want?
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NEW VIDEO GAMES TO PLAY
91Ƶ , the new chapter in the groundbreaking role-playing series, takes place in a land fueled by magic crystals whose light has begun to fade. Publisher Square Enix is hoping it can prevent such a fate from befalling its marquee franchise, whose previous installment in 2016 was met with mixed critical reaction (though it still sold millions of copies). The most significant change to the formula is in the combat: Protagonist Clive Rosfield fights mostly on his own, rather than assembling the usual party of warriors and spellcasters, and the turn-by-turn skirmishes that once defined Final Fantasy have been replaced by zippier swordplay. Trailers promise a darker storyline 91Ƶ the producer has acknowledged the influence of 91ƵGame of Thrones91Ƶ 91Ƶ but fans can still expect dazzling scenery and epic sweep. Your latest chance to save the world is available now on PlayStation 5.
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