The “ghost seats” at The Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Fla.
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Harry Styles went back to where it all started for Harryween.
At Madison Square Garden on Friday (Oct. 30), the 29th night of his 30-show Together, Together residency, Styles changed into the outfit he wore for his 2010 X Factor audition and performed Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely,” the song that got him through to the next round at 16. He even repeated a line from that day, telling the crowd, “I work in a bakery,” a nod to the part-time job he held in his Cheshire hometown of Holmes Chapel.
The audition outfit was a mid-show swap. Styles opened the night dressed as Elvis Presley, while his band and dancers came as different versions of Styles from across his career. The Elvis nod tracks: the first song Styles ever recorded was a cover of Presley’s “The Girl of My Best Friend.”
On the audition itself, “Isn’t She Lovely” wasn’t Styles’ first pick. Footage released by the show in 2022 revealed he opened with Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister,” and only sang the Wonder song a cappella after Simon Cowell asked to hear him without a backing track. He was later placed in One Direction alongside Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik and the late Liam Payne. Earlier this month, Styles debuted “What Is Enough,” a song written for Payne, at the same venue on the second anniversary of Payne’s death.
Costumed covers have become a Harryween tradition. At the first edition, at MSG in 2021, Styles dressed as Dorothy to sing “Over the Rainbow,” then came out as a clown the next night to cover Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” In 2022, at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, he dressed as Grease’s Danny Zuko for “Hopelessly Devoted to You.”
The residency wraps Saturday (Oct. 31) with a final Harryween show. The MSG run drew a record 11.5 million presale registrations on Ticketmaster. Styles has sent all four of his solo albums to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, most recently Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. in March, and has topped the Hot 100 three times: “Watermelon Sugar” in 2020, “As It Was” in 2022 (15 weeks at No. 1, the longest run atop the chart by a U.K. act) and “Aperture” this year.
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For Saturday afternoon of NCAA week nine, the league heads to Georgia for Atlanta Gridiron Classic. For the game, two SEC powerhouses and rivals going head-to-head to see which team is going to dominate the league for the 2026 season. Plus, there might be one or two celebrity sightings too.
How to Watch Atlanta Gridiron Classic: Florida vs. Georgia Live Online, at a Glance:
- Date: Oct. 31
- Network: ABC
- Matchup: Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs
- Online Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
When Does Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs Start?
For week nine, Atlanta Gridiron Classic takes place on Saturday (Oct. 31) with the No. 17-ranked Florida Gators (5-2) taking on the No. 3-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (6-1) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.
What TV Network Features Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs?
In 2026, the Atlanta Gridiron Classic broadcasts on ABC. Meanwhile, the NCAA game is available to livestream on ESPN Unlimited.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs?
The NCAA Football is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of famous actors, actresses and recording artists in attendance. Artists who have been known to appear at games in the past, include Bulldogs fans André 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast, Samuel L. Jackson, Quavo, Luke Bryan and others.
Where to Watch Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs Online for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Florida vs. Georgia, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV, offer free trials, so you can watch the game for free.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including ABC, at $59.99 per month for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
Sling TV offers the Blue plan, which comes with ABC. With more than 40 channels, the streaming plan goes for $54.99 per month. All plans come with a free cloud DVR and an extra 600 or so free channels too. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
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Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 230 channels, including local and cable, like ABC, that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
Broadcast network ABC is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $99.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Select at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package.
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN. A subscription includes instant access for $31.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $319.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service. It even comes with CW Sports for more livestream games.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on demand. Although the service doesn’t offer a free trial, you can still watch ESPN Unlimited with a clever workaround to watch online for free. Learn more about how to get a free trial to access ESPN Unlimited here.
On Saturday (Oct. 31), Atlanta Gridiron Classic 2026: Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs broadcast on ABC. One of the best ways to watch the college football game live is with DirecTV.
Tame Impala got into the Halloween spirit a day early, covering Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose” for Australian radio station triple j’s Like A Version series on Friday (Oct. 30).
At triple j’s Sydney studios, the band reworked the 1994 ballad into a stripped-back, synth-driven take, then followed it with a pared-down version of their own hit “Dracula.”
For Kevin Parker, the cover was a trip back to the start. He explained that “Kiss From a Rose” was on the first CD he ever bought, the Batman Forever soundtrack, which also introduced him to acts including U2, the Flaming Lips and Nick Cave.
It’s Tame Impala’s fourth Like A Version cover, following OutKast’s “Prototype” in 2013, Kylie Minogue’s “Confide in Me” in 2015 and Edwyn Collins’ “A Girl Like You” in 2021.
The session caps the biggest year of the project’s career. “Dracula,” first released as a solo single in October 2025, took off after a February remix featuring Jennie, giving Tame Impala their first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a No. 5 peak. The song also reached No. 1 on Pop Airplay and Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, and spent more than six months atop Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. Tame Impala have just come off their biggest Australian tour to date, and their album Deadbeat leads next month’s ARIA Awards with eight nominations, tied with Genesis Owusu.
Tame Impala recently wrapped the Australian leg of their Deadbeat Tour, which featured multiple arena shows in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney before finishing with two hometown performances in Perth on Oct. 24 and 25. Parker and his band are set to return to the road in May 2027 for a string of UK and European arena dates, followed by several summer festival appearances.
Seal’s original topped the Billboard Hot 100 for a week in August 1995 after its Batman Forever placement and won three Grammys the following year, including record and song of the year.
Watch Tame Impala cover “Kiss from a Rose” below.
The Kelly Clarkson Show won outstanding daytime talk series at the 2026 Daytime Emmys on Friday (Oct. 30), though its star, Kelly Clarkson, lost outstanding daytime talk series host to Sherri Shepherd for Sherri.
Clarkson won in one or both of those categories in six of the show’s seven seasons on the air. She has won a total of nine Daytime Emmys in seven years – five in the talk series category and four for talk series host – compared to three Grammys in a recording career which has lasted more than 20 years. Clarkson wasn’t present at the ceremony, which was held at the Hollywood Palladium for the first time.
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Clarkson recently made headlines for an incident at a curiosity shop in Brooklyn where she maintained that she was treated poorly. But “Birdgate” had no bearing on the outcome here. There is just one round of Daytime Emmy voting, which determines both the nominations and the eventual winner. That round closed on June 10, four months before the incident.
The Kelly Clarkson Show won three other awards this year – best directing for a daytime studio non-fiction series; outstanding sound mixing and sound editing for a live daytime program; and outstanding art direction/set decoration/scenic design for a daytime program.
Ray Chew won outstanding music direction and composition for a daytime program for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. His award was accepted by his wife, who explained that he was busy working on Dancing With the Stars. Chew has also served in music direction capacities on American Idol, Saturday Night Live, the Emmy Awards, the BET Awards and the Grammy Awards’ Premiere Ceremony.
Keke Palmer won her first Daytime Emmy – outstanding daytime short form program as producer of Glam Through the Ages. Palmer has won two Primetime Emmys, for Keke Palmer’s Turnt Up With the Taylors and the reboot of Password.
Tracee Ellis Ross won outstanding travel and adventure program for Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross. It’s her first Emmy Award (Daytime or Primetime) following six Primetime Emmy nods for ABC’s blackish. Ross’ legendary mom, Diana Ross, has yet to win an Emmy.
Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter won outstanding arts and popular culture program, beating a pair of programs produced by their sister brand, Variety – Variety & CNN Actors on Actors and Variety Studio: Actors on Actors.
Star Jones won her first Daytime Emmy in a 35-year TV career – outstanding daytime personality – daily for Divorce Court, which she won alongside Corey Jovan. Jones thanked two late legends who she described as “her two mentors – Johnnie Cochran, who taught me about justice, and Barbara Walters, who taught me to ask the tough question.”
General Hospital won outstanding daytime drama series for the sixth consecutive year – and 19th time overall, both records. Runner-up for most total wins in the category is The Young and The Restless, with 11 wins.
Genie Francis received a lifetime achievement award to celebrate her soon-to-be 50th anniversary playing Laura Spencer on General Hospital. Her co-star on that show, Anthony Geary, the other half of the Luke & Laura storyline which took daytime drama to new heights in the early 1980s, died in December 2025. He was remembered in the In Memoriam segment alongside critic Gene Shalit and such other actors as June Lockhart and Sally Kirkland.
This is the second year in a row that the Daytime Emmys didn’t air on linear TV. Instead, the ceremony streamed live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
The full list of winners is available on the Daytime Emmys’ website. Here are the nominees in the two talk show categories and other categories of special interest to the music community, with winners marked.
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series
3rd Hour of Today, NBC
The Drew Barrymore Show, CBS Media Ventures
WINNER: The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios
Live With Kelly and Mark, Disney Entertainment Distribution
Today With Jenna & Friends, NBC
The View, ABC
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host
Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro — The View, ABC
Kelly Clarkson — The Kelly Clarkson Show, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios
Tamron Hall — Tamron Hall, Disney Entertainment Distribution
Jennifer Hudson — The Jennifer Hudson Show, Warner Bros. Television [Telepictures]
WINNER: Sherri Shepherd — Sherri, Debmar-Mercury
Outstanding Daytime Personality – Daily
Mona Kosar Abdi, Derek Hough, and Terri Seymour — Extra, Warner Bros. Television [Telepictures]
Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Kevin Frazier, Rachel Smith, and Nischelle Turner — Entertainment Tonight, CBS Media Ventures
Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, Kit Hoover, and Mario Lopez — Access Hollywood, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios
WINNER: Star Jones & Corey Jovan — Divorce Court, FOX
Outstanding Daytime Personality – Non-Daily
Joy Behar, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, and Ana Navarro — The Weekend View, ABC News Live
Derrick Campana — The Wizard of Paws, BYUtv [Nomadica Films|The Dodo|Vox Media Studios]
WINNER: Giada De Laurentiis — Giada in My Kitchen, Prime Video [Butternut]
Keke Palmer — Glam Through the Ages, KeyTV Network
Joseph Rosendo — Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out, PBS [Joseph Rosendo Presents]
Eva zu Beck — Superskilled With Eva zu Beck, National Geographic
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, “Episode 103,” CBS; Music Supervisor: Ashley Neumeister; Music Composers: Daeus Cannon, Kurt Farquhar, Zuberi Mackson, and Joshua Mosley
Have Guitar Will Travel World, “The Shetland Sound,” American Public Television [Have Guitar Will Travel World, LLC]; Music Supervisors: Kevin Doherty and Andrea Engleson; Music Composers: Mark Allen and John Rodrigue
The Kelly Clarkson Show, “Episode 5033,” NBCUniversal Syndication Studios; Music Director: Jason Halbert
Let Frankie Cook, “Getting the Band Back Together,” Tastemade [Linguine Pictures]; Music Composer: Luke Celenza
WINNER: Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC | Peacock [Done & Dusted]; Music Director: Ray Chew
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Prerecorded Daytime Program
Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, “Wild Atlantic Way North, Ireland,” PBS [Sauce & Liver Productions, LLC]; Production Mixer: Daniel Gaughran; Sound Editor: Jenna Escalera
Dream of Europe, “London Part 1 with Abbey Road Studios,” PBS [Dream of Italy Productions, LLC]; Production Mixer: Jeff Ingram Watson; Re-Recording Mixer: Jonathan Taft; Sound Editor: Chuck Barney Smith
Expedition Unknown, “The Man-Eating Lions of Kenya,” Discovery Channel [Ping Pong Productions]; Re-Recording Mixer: Ian Howard; Sound Supervisors: Mike Curtis and Freddie DiPasquale; Supervising Sound Editor: David Miraglia
Forever Young with Dr. Pablo Prichard, “Wheel of Age,” NBC [Hearst Media Production Group | Agency X]; Supervising Sound Editor: David Barnett
WINNER: Long Way Home, “Lost in Lapland,” Apple [Long Way Productions]; Re-Recording Mixer: Tristan Powell; Sound Supervisor: Tim Boylan; Sound Editors: Will Chapman and Patrick Fripp; Dialogue Editor: Claire Ellis
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Daytime Program
The Bold and the Beautiful, “Episode 9658,” CBS [Bell-Phillip TV Productions, Inc.]; Production Mixers: J. Aaron Lepley and Tommy Persson; Boom Operators: David Golba and Justin LaMont; Re-Recording Mixer: Brian Connell
The Jennifer Hudson Show, “Episode 4039,” Warner Bros. Television [Telepictures]; Audio Supervisor: Mike Stock; Music Mixer: Josue Pena; PA Mixers: Phil Gebhardt and Tig Moore; A2s: Liza Tan and Ron Thompson; Boom Operator / Band A2: Isaiah Reyes; Monitor Mixers: Liz Cabral and Carlos Torres
WINNER: The Kelly Clarkson Show; “Episode 5007”; NBCUniversal Syndication Studios; Music Mixer: Robert Venable; Front of House Mixer: Omatali Beckett; Associate Music Producer: Rachel Orscher; Audio Supervisor/ Production Mixer: James Slanger; Monitor Mixer: Bob Lewis; Music A2: Bryon Smith; Production A2s: Rebecca Malsburry and Rosa Howell Thornhill
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC | Peacock [Done & Dusted]; Production Mixers: Greg Acker, Paul Adams, John Ariz, Jay Carrie, Mel Cubero, Frank Duca, Will Finan, Brian Flanzbaum, Josh Flower, Ricardo Gomez, Burton Ishmael, Ultan Molloy, Efrain “Alex” Ortega, Chris Prinzivalli, Alex Raytses, Brian Ready, Sasha Rosario, Tayler Stendel, Ryan Stotts, Yuri Suzuki, Al Theurer, Gianluca Trombetta, and Dave Winslow; Audio Supervisors: David Chessman, Steven Giampaolo, and John Karwecki; Pre-Production Mixer: Katie Reif; Music Mixers: Charles Campbell, Michael Cruz, Michael Fortunato, Peter Gary, Carl Glanville, Mike Hetzel, and Joel Singer; Front of House Mixers: Chris Acker, Jack M. Goodwin, KC Hoffman, Robert Lapp, Jorge Silva, and David Swanson; PA Mixers: Jim Van Bergen and Bob Selitto; A2: Amanda Wong
The Young and the Restless, “Episode 13260,” CBS [Sony Pictures Television]; Production Mixer: Andrzej Warzocha; Post-Production Mixer: Dean Johnson; Boom Operators: Joseph Lawrence and Giovanni Meza; Audio Assists: Godofredo Galvez and Gereald Rojo II; RF Operator: Denise Palm Stones
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood, An Entertainment Tonight Special, CBS Media Ventures
WINNER: Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter, The Hollywood Reporter [IFC]
Variety & CNN Actors on Actors, CNN Digital|Variety
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors, PBS
Working in the Theatre, AmericanTheatreWing.org
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Access Hollywood, NBCUniversal Syndication Studios
WINNER: Entertainment Tonight, CBS Media Ventures
Extra, Warner Bros. Television [Telepictures]
Outstanding Daytime Special
Critics Choice 2nd Annual Celebration of LBGTQ+ Cinema & Television, Here TV
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade, ABC [Disney Yellow Shoes Studio|Film 45|EverWonder Studio]
Living Proof, Hulu [The DIVA Foundation|Shivelight LLC|Zables & Associates]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NBC|Peacock [Done & Dusted]
WINNER: Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Children with Autism, Hulu [NY27 Productions|Shivelight LLC|Zables & Associates]
Outstanding Daytime Short Form Program
Catalyst, LinkedIn News
WINNER: Glam Through the Ages, Key TV Network
Most-Ordered, Eater
The Path with Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn News
Stand Up and Do Something with Michael Jr., BYUtv [Monument Pictures]
Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program
Expedition Unknown, Discovery Channel [Ping Pong Productions]
Long Way Home, Apple [Long Way Productions]
The Lovely Lemurs of Madagascar, Pets.TV [Allen Media Group]
WINNER: Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross, Roku [Joy Mill Ent.|Story Syndicate|Artists First]
Superskilled With Eva zu Beck, National Geographic
Ted Lasso, interpretado por Jason Sudeikis, parece salido de una película de Frank Capra. Un hombre bueno, noble y optimista que llega a un entorno escéptico sin renunciar a su manera de tratar a los demás. La serie conoce las grietas bajo esa sonrisa. Ted extraña a su hijo, atraviesa la ruptura de su matrimonio y debe afrontar sus ataques de pánico. Su amabilidad no lo vuelve invulnerable; es la forma que encuentra para seguir acercándose a la gente. Por eso, incluso quien no distingue un fuera de lugar de un saque de banda puede sentirse en casa en Richmond.
Ted Lasso nació de una serie de promociones de NBC Sports para anunciar sus transmisiones de la Premier League en Estados Unidos. En los anuncios de 2013, Jason Sudeikis interpretaba a un entrenador de fútbol americano contratado para dirigir al Tottenham Hotspur, pese a desconocer el fútbol inglés. La serie retoma ese personaje y convierte la premisa publicitaria en una historia sobre un entrenador de Kansas que llega a dirigir un equipo profesional en Inglaterra.
La primera temporada parte de un choque cultural y de un pez fuera del agua que al principio amenaza con agotar sus bromas. Un entrenador estadounidense de fútbol americano debe dirigir un equipo inglés de fútbol soccer. Rebecca Welton, dueña del club y encarnada por Hannah Waddingham, lo contrata para hundirlo y herir así a su exmarido, Rupert (interpretado por el fallecido Anthony Head). Pero Rebecca no tarda en convertirse en algo más que la antagonista de la premisa. Su amistad con Ted le abre una vida que ya no gira alrededor de la venganza, y Waddingham sostiene ese cambio con una mezcla magnífica de autoridad, humor y vulnerabilidad.
Ted transforma el club a través de vínculos muy distintos. Roy Kent, el veterano de mal genio interpretado por Brett Goldstein, debe imaginar quién es fuera de la cancha; Keeley Jones, a quien Juno Temple dota de inteligencia y calidez, aprende a tomar en serio sus ambiciones; y Jamie Tartt, el futbolista egocéntrico Phil Dunster (una mezcla entre Robbie Williams y David Beckham), descubre que el talento no basta para ser un buen compañero. Dani Rojas, el delantero mexicano de Cristo Fernández, entra al vestuario con una alegría que parece inagotable. “¡Yo amo al fútbol!” Es su declaración de principios y una de las expresiones más puras del entusiasmo que la serie quiere contagiar.
Richmond también se sostiene en personajes que viven alrededor del equipo. Leslie Higgins, el asistente de Rebecca interpretado por Jeremy Swift, pasa de ayudarla en su plan contra Ted a convertirse en un aliado leal, con una vida familiar y una calidez que aparecen de a poco. Mae, la dueña del pub a quien Annette Badland le da una autoridad estupenda, convierte el bar en una extensión del vestuario: allí se celebra, se discute y se recibe consejo sin ceremonia. El coach Beard, el amigo inseparable de Ted que interpreta Brendan Hunt, aporta una comicidad enigmática y una lealtad profunda; su vida en la segunda temporada permite que el personaje abandone por un momento el margen y ocupe el centro.
El periodista Trent Crimm, interpretado por James Lance, completa ese mapa. Al principio observa a Ted con el escepticismo profesional de quien espera encontrar la grieta detrás de la sonrisa. Más adelante se integra al equipo para escribir sobre Richmond y comprende que la transformación del club pertenece a todos. Su presencia da a la serie una mirada externa, mientras sus intercambios con Roy y los jugadores alimentan algunas de sus escenas más divertidas.
La segunda temporada sube en calidad porque profundiza las heridas que la primera apenas había insinuado. La doctora Sharon Fieldstone, interpretada por Sarah Niles, ayuda a Ted a reconocer que acompañar a los demás no reemplaza la necesidad de pedir ayuda. Rebecca afianza su amistad con él; Roy encuentra un nuevo lugar como entrenador; y Nate, el antiguo encargado de los uniformes que Nick Mohammed interpreta con una mezcla cada vez más dolorosa de inseguridad y resentimiento, empieza a confundir el reconocimiento con el poder. La serie amplía también su mirada con la historia de Sam Obisanya, interpretado por Toheeb Jimoh, que enlaza el fútbol con el racismo y la responsabilidad de las empresas. La comedia gana profundidad sin abandonar su ternura.
La tercera temporada cierra ese recorrido con broche de oro. Richmond vuelve a la Premier League, Nate se marcha al West Ham y Ted empieza a preguntarse si debe seguir lejos de su hijo. Roy, Keeley y Jamie enfrentan decisiones que ya no dependen únicamente de sus relaciones amorosas o del rendimiento del equipo. Trent Crimm se acerca al grupo y cambia el enfoque de su libro. La historia pertenece a Richmond, no solo al entrenador que le dio nombre a su estilo. El final permite que Ted regrese a Kansas sin convertir su partida en una derrota. La serie había contado cómo un equipo aprende a jugar unido; también sabe reconocer cuándo ese aprendizaje ya puede continuar sin su maestro.
La cuarta temporada sorprende al retomar la historia después de ese cierre. Ted vuelve a Richmond para dirigir a las Lady Greyhounds, el equipo femenino de segunda división. Alice Chilton, interpretada por Tanya Reynolds, había aspirado al puesto y queda como su asistente, con una desconfianza comprensible ante la llegada de otro hombre a un cargo que ella podía ocupar. Su sequedad y su rigor ofrecen un contrapeso necesario al método de Ted.
A la vez, el nuevo plantel femenino abre la puerta a personajes y conflictos distintos. Katie “Boots” Quinn (Jude Mack), una arquera de carácter fuerte que no usa guantes; Niamh y Siobhan Harrigan (Aisling Sharkey y Rex Hayes) , dos hermanas irlandesas que chocan entre sí; Gemma Jay (Abbie Hern), la delantera ambiciosa; Lizzie Davis (Faye Marsay), la jugadora de carácter fuerte que también es madre; y Shannon (Shannon Hayes), la joven que ya aparecía jugando al fútbol cerca de Ted en temporadas anteriores.
La serie pone sobre la mesa los obstáculos de las jugadoras, desde la falta de inversión hasta las exigencias alrededor de las lesiones, la maternidad y el acceso a espacios del club. En los primeros episodios, sin embargo, el equipo aún necesita tiempo para adquirir la individualidad y la química que hicieron memorable al vestuario masculino.
La gran Tracey Ullman aparece como Zelda Southport, una figura del mundo empresarial del deporte femenino que conecta a Rebecca y Keeley con nuevas posibilidades para el club. Su incorporación ensancha el relato más allá del campo y le da a la dupla una aliada con experiencia en un sector que apenas empezamos a conocer. Pero el regreso de Ted y las dinámicas familiares de Richmond ocupan tanto espacio que la temporada tarda en entregar el protagonismo prometido a las jugadoras.
La cuarta conserva el gusto por la bondad y la reconciliación, aunque todavía no recupera la potencia de las tres primeras. Alice y las futbolistas ofrecen un campo fértil para la comedia y el drama; Rebecca, Keeley y Zelda pueden explorar el futuro del club desde otro lugar. En sus primeros episodios, la serie confía demasiado en la familiaridad de sus personajes conocidos y deja al nuevo equipo esperando su turno.
Aun así, Ted Lasso mantiene algo valioso: mira a sus personajes con generosidad y les concede espacio para equivocarse, cambiar y volver a intentarlo. Las tres primeras temporadas forman una historia completa y profundamente reconfortante. La cuarta mueve las piezas y propone otra clase de equipo; el desafío está en lograr que sus nuevas jugadoras ocupen el campo con la misma fuerza con que Ted, Rebecca, Roy, Keeley y compañía conquistaron el nuestro.
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El cine ha encontrado innumerables maneras de provocar miedo. Algunas criaturas necesitan colmillos, máscaras, motosierras o poderes sobrenaturales para atormentar a sus víctimas. Otras apenas requieren una sonrisa, una conversación aparentemente inofensiva o la oportunidad de encontrarse a solas con alguien. Entre ambos extremos se extiende una extraordinaria galería de monstruos que han acompañado la historia del séptimo arte, desde los horrores expresionistas del cine mudo hasta las representaciones contemporáneas de la psicopatía y la violencia.
Los personajes más aterradores suelen tener algo en común. Su presencia altera las reglas del mundo que habitan y convierte cualquier situación cotidiana en una amenaza. Algunos representan la muerte inevitable, otros encarnan la crueldad humana, el sadismo, la obsesión sexual o la absoluta ausencia de empatía. También están aquellos cuya monstruosidad procede de una sociedad que los rechaza, los deforma o los convierte en espectáculos para satisfacer su propia curiosidad.
La historia del cine está poblada de villanos memorables, pero unos cuantos han conseguido trascender sus respectivas películas para instalarse en el imaginario colectivo. Hannibal Lecter transformó la inteligencia en un instrumento de intimidación; Norman Bates hizo del hogar un territorio de pesadilla; Anton Chigurh convirtió el azar en una sentencia de muerte; Freddy Krueger consiguió que hasta dormir pareciera una actividad peligrosa.
Esta selección reúne veinte personajes procedentes del terror, el thriller psicológico, el cine criminal y algunas de las manifestaciones más extremas del cine de explotación. Son figuras muy diferentes, pero todas han dejado una huella particular en nuestra manera de entender el miedo. Después de todo, el monstruo cinematográfico más eficaz es aquel que consigue acompañarnos mucho después de que se enciendan las luces de la sala.
20. Romeo Dolorosa (Javier Bardem) – Perdita Durango (1997)
Dir. Álex de la Iglesia
Perdita (Rosie Pérez) es una delincuente que encuentra en Romeo Dolorosa un compañero ideal para sus fantasías violentas. Secuestros, rituales sangrientos y una sexualidad transgresora alimentan una historia de amor criminal conjurada por Barry Gifford y llevada hasta el delirio. Su peligrosidad reside en la naturalidad con la que convierte la crueldad en una aventura compartida.
19. Gwynplaine (Conrad Veidt) – The Man Who Laughs (1928)
Dir. Paul Leni
Condenado a exhibir una sonrisa monstruosa debido a una mutilación sufrida durante su infancia, Gwynplaine es una de las figuras visualmente más inquietantes del cine mudo. Sin embargo, su historia es profundamente trágica y el personaje carece de maldad. Su apariencia, que inspiró la iconografía del Joker, permite explorar el horror de una sociedad que confunde la deformidad con la monstruosidad.
18. John Kramer (Tobin Bell) – Saw (2004)
Dir. James Wan
Convencido de que el sufrimiento puede enseñar a valorar la vida, Kramer somete a sus víctimas a pruebas mecánicas de una crueldad extraordinaria. Su filosofía moral, construida sobre la hipocresía y el castigo, convierte cada trampa en una ceremonia de tortura. Bell aporta una autoridad sádica y retorcida a un personaje que se considera juez de la existencia ajena.
17. César (Luis Tosar) – Mientras duermes (2011)
Dir. Jaume Balagueró
El portero de un edificio barcelonés encuentra satisfacción destruyendo la felicidad de sus residentes. Su obsesión con una joven inquilina deriva en una escalada de invasiones domésticas y abusos psicológicos. Tosar construye un personaje particularmente repulsivo porque aprovecha la confianza que depositamos en quienes tienen acceso a nuestros espacios privados.
16. Kakihara (Tadanobu Asano) – Ichi the Killer (2001)
Dir. Takashi Miike
Con sus mejillas abiertas y sujetas mediante piercings, Kakihara parece haber salido de una pesadilla infernal. Este yakuza sadomasoquista encuentra placer tanto en infligir dolor como en recibirlo. Miike transforma su búsqueda de sensaciones extremas en un carnaval grotesco de mutilaciones, humor negrísimo y violencia desmesurada.
15. Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) – American Psycho (2000)
Dir. Mary Harron
Un ejecutivo obsesionado con las tarjetas de presentación, los productos cosméticos, los restaurantes exclusivos y el asesinato. Bateman representa el narcisismo llevado a sus consecuencias más grotescas. Bale consigue que su vanidad resulte simultáneamente ridícula y espeluznante, mientras la película, basada en el libro homónimo de Bret Easton Ellis convierte el consumismo de los años ochenta en una sátira sanguinaria.
14. Lou Ford (Casey Affleck) – The Killer Inside Me (2010)
Dir. Michael Winterbottom
El ayudante del sheriff de un pequeño pueblo texano esconde una personalidad sádica detrás de sus modales amables. Adaptado de la novela de Jim Thompson, Ford encarna una masculinidad profundamente enferma, marcada por la violencia sexual y la manipulación. Affleck hace de su voz pausada y su cortesía instrumentos de una crueldad insoportable.
13. Jack (Matt Dillon) – The House That Jack Built (2018)
Dir. Lars von Trier
Jack pretende justificar sus asesinatos mediante una retorcida concepción del arte y la arquitectura. Su narcisismo intelectual, sus compulsiones y su desprecio por las víctimas componen el retrato de un asesino que necesita atribuir grandeza a sus atrocidades. Von Trier convierte sus crímenes en un descenso al infierno, literalmente.
12. John Doe (Kevin Spacey) – Se7en (1995)
Dir. David Fincher
Un asesino que organiza sus crímenes alrededor de los siete pecados capitales y transforma cada cadáver en una acusación contra la sociedad. Su fanatismo moral, su paciencia y su extraordinaria capacidad de planificación desembocan en uno de los finales más crueles del thriller contemporáneo. John Doe demuestra que una idea puede ser más peligrosa que cualquier arma.
11. Jason Voorhees (varios actores) – Friday The 13th
Saga iniciada por Sean S. Cunningham
El asesino de Crystal Lake evolucionó hasta convertirse en una presencia prácticamente indestructible. Su máscara de hockey, incorporada a partir de la tercera película, terminó siendo uno de los símbolos universales del slasher. Jason representa la amenaza física absoluta, una figura silenciosa que avanza con la certeza de que sus víctimas terminarán agotándose antes que él.
10. Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) – The Nightmare On Elm Street
Saga iniciada por Wes Craven
Un asesino de niños que regresa desde la muerte para atacar a sus víctimas mientras duermen. Su rostro quemado, su guante de cuchillas y su sentido del humor perverso hicieron de Freddy un fenómeno cultural. Craven encontró una idea extraordinaria para el terror moderno al convertir los sueños, ese último refugio de la intimidad, en un territorio mortal.
9. Henry (Michael Rooker) – Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986)
Dir. John McNaughton
Henry mata sin necesidad de grandes justificaciones, rituales elaborados o discursos grandilocuentes. Su comportamiento errático y su absoluta indiferencia hacia el sufrimiento ajeno hacen de él uno de los asesinos más verosímiles del cine. La interpretación de Rooker transmite una aterradora banalidad que permanece mucho después de los créditos.
8. Paul y Peter (Arno Frisch y Frank Giering) – Funny Games (1997)
Dir. Michael Haneke
Dos jóvenes educados, vestidos de blanco y aparentemente encantadores someten a una familia a un juego de tortura psicológica. Haneke utiliza su crueldad para cuestionar la fascinación del espectador por la violencia. Paul, especialmente, resulta aterrador porque parece conocer las reglas de la película y disfruta manipulándolas. Michael Pitt y Brady Corbett fueron igual de aterradores en la adaptación estadounidense de 2007, también dirigida por Haneke.
7. Conde Orlok (Max Schreck) – Nosferatu (1922)
Dir. F. W. Murnau
Con su cráneo calvo, sus orejas puntiagudas, sus uñas interminables y su cuerpo cadavérico, Orlok representa una de las imágenes fundacionales del horror cinematográfico. Su figura evoca la peste, la muerte y la corrupción física. Más de un siglo después, la sombra de sus manos extendiéndose sobre una pared conserva una potencia visual que innumerables efectos digitales jamás han conseguido superar.
6. Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) – Psycho (1960)
Dir. Alfred Hitchcock
El tímido propietario del motel Bates es uno de los grandes triunfos de la caracterización psicológica en el cine. Su relación patológica con la figura materna, su personalidad fragmentada y la extraordinaria interpretación de Perkins convirtieron a un muchacho aparentemente inofensivo en una pesadilla que cambió para siempre las reglas del thriller.
5. Max Cady (Robert De Niro) – Cape Fear (1991)
Dir. Martin Scorsese
Tatuado, musculoso, sexualmente amenazante y poseído por una sed de venganza casi religiosa, Cady transforma la existencia de una familia en un infierno. De Niro compone un depredador que utiliza el conocimiento de la ley y las debilidades morales de sus enemigos para perseguirlos con una paciencia verdaderamente diabólica. Robert Mitchum lo encarnó en la cinta original y Javier Bardem en la serie reciente, pero el Cady definitivo es este.
4. Leatherface (Gunner Hansen) – The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
Dir. Tobe Hooper
Una máscara confeccionada con piel humana, una motosierra y una familia entregada al canibalismo bastaron para crear una de las figuras más reconocibles del terror. Leatherface combina una fuerza brutal con una dependencia casi infantil de su familia. Su primera aparición, acompañada por el estruendo de una puerta metálica, continúa siendo devastadora.
3. Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper) – Blue Velvet (1986)
Dir. David Lynch
Volátil, obsceno, sexualmente violento y atrapado en una regresión infantil, Frank Booth es una de las creaciones más perturbadoras del universo de Lynch (no olvidemos a Bobby Perú de Wild At Heart o a Leland Palmer en Twin Peaks). Hopper interpreta a un hombre cuyos cambios repentinos de humor hacen imposible anticipar su siguiente atrocidad. Su presencia revela la podredumbre escondida bajo la aparente tranquilidad suburbana.
2. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) – The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Dir. Jonathan Demme
Culto, refinado, extraordinariamente inteligente y aficionado a la carne humana. Hopkins convirtió a Lecter en uno de los grandes monstruos cinematográficos con apenas unos minutos de aparición. Su capacidad para descubrir las debilidades ajenas resulta tan amenazante como sus impulsos caníbales. Pocas veces una conversación detrás de un cristal ha provocado semejante terror. Hay que reconocer que Brian Cox (Manhunter) y Mads Mikkelsen (Hannibal) lograron unos Lecter muy efectivos.
1. Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) – No Country For Old Men (2007)
Dir. Joel y Ethan Coen
El actor español abre y cierra este listado. Con su peculiar corte de cabello, su pistola de perno cautivo y una moneda que decide el destino de sus víctimas, Chigurh parece una fuerza de la naturaleza. Su espantosa serenidad procede de una convicción absoluta en sus propias reglas. Bardem construyó un asesino cuya lógica resulta tan impenetrable como aterradora. El retrato más cercano de un psicópata.
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La historia del cine aterrador también merece recordar a Michael Myers (Nick Castle) en Halloween (1978), cuya máscara inexpresiva convirtió el asesinato en una presencia implacable; Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates) en Misery (1990), la admiradora literaria capaz de transformar la devoción en tortura; Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) en It (2017), el payaso demoníaco que se alimenta de los temores infantiles (y de Tim Curry) y que adopta las formas de sus peores pesadillas, convirtiendo la infancia en un territorio de horror donde ninguna fantasía resulta demasiado espantosa para hacerse realidad; Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) en The Shining (1980), cuya progresiva demencia amenaza con destruir a su propia familia; Asami Yamazaki (Eihi Shiina) en Audition (1999), una joven cuya aparente fragilidad esconde un sadismo estremecedor; Sadako Yamamura (Rie Unou) en El aro (2000), la espectral niña que convirtió los televisores en instrumentos de muerte; Pinhead (Doug Bradley) en Hellraiser (1987), el cenobita que encuentra en el sufrimiento una forma de placer; Damien Thorn (Harvey Stephens) en The Omen (1976), el Anticristo oculto bajo la apariencia de un niño inocente; Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) en la trilogía de Terrifier, un mimo sanguinario que ha llevado la brutalidad del slasher a extremos grotescos; Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum) en The Night Of The Hunter (1955), el predicador homicida que utiliza la religión para justificar su codicia y sus impulsos criminales; Ray Marcus (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) en Nocturnal Animals (2016), un delincuente cuya crueldad convierte una carretera desierta en el escenario de una pesadilla; Albert Johnson (Danny Glover) en The Color Purple (1985), un marido autoritario y abusivo que somete a Celie a años de violencia y humillaciones; Scorpio (Andrew Robinson) en Dirty Harry (1971), un asesino serial que disfruta aterrorizando a San Francisco y burlándose de las autoridades; Martin Lomax (Laurence R. Harvey) en The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence) (2011), un vigilante de estacionamiento obsesionado con reproducir las atrocidades de la primera película; y el Carnicero (Philippe Nahon) en Solo contra todos, un hombre consumido por el resentimiento, la misoginia y la violencia, protagonista de uno de los retratos más despiadados de la degradación moral en el cine contemporáneo.
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The holiday season is here, so now is the best time to start your Christmas shopping to get ahead of the rush. This year is going to different from years past because you’re going to be prepared and not scrabble around trying to get your holiday shopping finished.
From KPop Demon Hunters physical media releases to party speakers for the holidays, ShopBillboard is here to help you with the best holiday gift ideas to shop in 2026. Whether if someone of your list is naughty or nice, there’s something for everyone with prices starting at just $25.
Every vinyl collector knows that keeping records clean is just as important as building the collection. This Amazon’s Choice cleaning kit has racked up more than 3,000 shopper reviews and comes with four essentials, including a velvet brush, XL cleaning solution, stylus brush and storage pouch. -Camila Quimper
Give the gift of history for the holidays. AncestryDNA provides tests that pinpoints ancestral journeys with a complete breakdown of ethnicity, DNA, origins, traits and other markers that makes us human. Test give users a look at their life and ancestry. Right now, save 75% on DNA kits with prices starting at $34, or save 30% on gift memberships. Learn more about AncestryDNA here.
The Roam Smart Tracker stands out for working with Apple’s Find My network or Google’s Find Hub, making the two-pack version useful for households with different phones. Its built-in elastic strap eliminates the need for an extra case, while IP67 protection helps it withstand water and dust. A replaceable battery, no subscription fees and a QR-based recovery option also add everyday practicality. -Sophie Dunne
DOUBLE-DUTY BEAUTY
Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Easy Eyeshadow Stick
Waterproof and Crease-proof
Want to recreate Christina Aguilera’s sultry eye makeup? During a Charlotte Tilbury masterclass, we practiced one of the singer’s glam looks using the brand’s products, and the makeup artist shared a trick I’ve kept in mind ever since: Use the Exagger-Eyes Eyeshadow Stick as eyeliner, too. The creamy, waterproof formula glides on easily and blends beautifully for a soft, smoky finish. -CQ
On sale for $34.99 (was $49.99) at Barnes & Noble, KPop: Demon Hunters was one of the biggest hit movies of 2025 and now gets its only physical media releases. The Criterion Collection’s 4K Ultra HD release features three discs with a new restoration of the animated, loads of bonus features, artwork and more. It’s a must for any K-Pop fans for the holidays. -Rudie Obias
At 18 inches long with a one-inch drop, this Macy’s-exclusive pendant makes a personal gift without being overly elaborate. Currently on sale, the sterling silver music note features a 1/10 carat total weight of rose-cut diamonds, adding a subtle sparkle to its design. -SD
From author and film journalist Max Evry, Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial examines the science fiction work of director Steven Spielberg and how his films became the center of pop culture. It’s priced at $28.95 on Amazon and ideal for the sci-fi fan in your life. -RO
For fans of music from the ’70s, A Night at the Disco, which is priced at $50 at Barnes & Noble, showcases the best music and fashion of the era with color photography of the style of disco. It features Donna Summer, Barry Gibb, Debbie Harry, Labelle, Village People, Earth, Wind & Fire and others. -RO
The Voluspa Noble Fir Garland candle is a favorite on TikTok for its nostalgic aroma that evokes Christmases of the past. I also have a jar and love that it smells like a forest in winter. Its woody blend of fir needles, cedarwood, amber and cashmere musk creates a distinctly seasonal atmosphere without relying on a sugary holiday fragrance that some of us (me) steer clear of. With over 100 hours of burn time, a coconut wax blend and a vegan formula, it’s a seasonal gift that’s still relevant long after being unwrapped on Christmas morning. -SD
MASTERCLASS
MasterClass Membership
Gift
Standard: One device, no offline mode, $10 per month
Plus: Two devices, online mode, $15 per month
Premium: Six devices, offline mode, $20 per month
A MasterClass membership offers something more lasting than a typical gift, with access to 200+ classes across 13 categories, taught by experts in fields from music to cooking to business. Recipients can stream lessons across multiple devices and explore at their own pace. I gifted this to my mother years ago and now renew it every year on her birthday because she can’t get enough. Is that a lazy way out or efficient gift-giving? Either way, she’s always happy. -SD
BTS BEAUTY ESSENTIAL
L’Occitane Immortelle Overnight Reset Oil-in-Serum Refill
Revitalizing Skincare
Shopping for an ARMY member who’s also a beauty lover? L’Occitane’s Immortelle Overnight Reset Serum might be the perfect crossover gift. Spotted in Jimin and J-Hope’s skincare routines during Bon Voyage Season 4, the nighttime treatment helps restore the look of radiance and replenish moisture. -CQ
Priced at $84, the Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller: LISA Limited Edition brings the style and personal touch from the one of the singers and performers from BLACKPINK. In fact, she co-designed the controller with PlayStation. -RO
This Sugift wooden grand piano gives young kids a first introduction to making music, with a miniature design that feels more special than a standard plastic keyboard. The 30-key instrument comes with a matching bench and music rack, creating a complete play setup for children aged three and up. Its smooth finish and rounded edges are thoughtful touches for little players exploring melodies and coordination. -SD
For the Pokémon fan, the LEGO SMART Play: Charizard vs. Jolteon Ultimate Battle set features more than 750 pieces and uses the toy company’s new SMART Brick technology to bring the battle to life. The set goes for $119.99 at LEGO.com. -RO
LIMITED-EDITION COLLECTIBLE
‘Project Hail Mary,’ Limited Edition 4K Steelbook
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
Some movies are worth watching twice. Others deserve their own collector’s edition. Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling and Sandra Hüller, gets the latter treatment with this limited-edition Steelbook, featuring illustrated artwork and both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs. -CQ
Your favorite concert memories deserve more than a spot in your camera roll. Kodak’s Step Photo Printer lets you print 2-by-3-inch photos straight from your phone using Bluetooth and ink-free Zink technology. The gift bundle also includes scrapbooking accessories, making it perfect for preserving concert photos, backstage moments and everything in between. -CQ
Anthony Bourdain’s first book Kitchen Confidential made him a celebrity in the food world and pop culture as a whole. And now, his debut comes in a hardcover from The Folio Society, which is priced at $135, features rare photos and in a deluxe edition. -RO
CD PLAYER
Philips Bluetooth Portable CD Player Boombox
500+ Bought in the Past Month
CD players are finding their way back into homes as Y2K nostalgia renews interest in physical music collections. This Philips boombox embraces that revival while offering modern conveniences, including Bluetooth streaming, USB playback, an FM radio and a cassette player. Dual speakers with bass reflex technology deliver fuller sound, while the backlit display and large buttons keep operation simple. It’s a versatile choice for listeners who enjoy old formats and new ones. -SD
SMELL LIKE BTS
Hermès Terre d’Hermès Pure Perfume Spray
J-Hope’s Signature Scent
J-Hope has good taste in more than just music. During his Hope on the Stage Tour, the BTS star revealed Terre d’Hermès Original Parfum as his fragrance pick in a backstage “What’s in My Bag” clip. The sophisticated scent balances bright citrus with woody cedar and earthy undertones, making it a thoughtful holiday gift for fragrance lovers and BTS fans alike. -CQ
Musicians invest a pretty penny in instruments and equipment, often straight out of their own pockets, making this Shure package a useful gift for the musical loved one in your life. The SM57 is a longstanding professional favorite among Guitar Center customers who attest to the high-quality tone of the guitar and amp through the microphone. With a tripod boom stand and 20-foot XLR cable included, you’re getting all the basic components in one purchase. -SD
For the Star Wars fan in your life, the LEGO SMART Play: Throne Room Duel & A-Wing set features over 950 pieces, including new SMART Bricks that creates sounds from the Star Wars universe to add another layer of creativity. The set is priced at $159.99 at LEGO.com. -RO
From Rihanna to Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, Salomon’s XT-6 sneakers have earned a serious celebrity following. Originally designed for trail running, the viral sneakers have become a street-style staple thanks to their cushioned construction, rugged soles and ability to make even jeans and a T-shirt look cooler. Consider them a winning Christmas gift for the sneakerhead on your list. -CQ
Some pajamas look good. Others feel incredible. Eberjey manages to do both, which might explain why stars like Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez and Benny Blanco have been spotted in the brand. As ShopBillboard can attest, the matching sets are ridiculously soft, stretchy and breathable, with a relaxed drape that feels luxurious without being heavy. -CQ
With the opening of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, the museum has a massive two-volume book catalog of the same name that features art that connects human imagination with storytelling. The collection from publishers Taschen is priced at $200 at Saks Fifth Avenue. -RO
For kids eager to learn an instrument, this five-piece Gammon drum kit offers a more complete introduction than a basic toy set. It includes a bass drum, snare, toms, cymbals, hardware, sticks and a padded throne. Solid wood shells, chain-driven pedals and a choice of five colors make it a practical pick for budding drummers. -SD
Adéla’s “Ain’t in LA” is making subwoofers in the trunk cool again, and this Yamaha model is a practical upgrade for anyone who wants more impact from their sound system. Unlike standard speakers, which handle a broader range of frequencies, a subwoofer focuses on low bass, adding depth to music and movies. Yamaha’s reputation in audio equipment, an eight-inch woofer and 100 watts of dynamic power make this a worthwhile gift for music lovers. -SD
With TikTok inspiring a new wave of aspiring DJs, it’s no surprise beginner DJ sets are gaining traction. The Hercules DJ Learning Kit makes a strong starting point, bundling a two-channel controller with jog wheels, monitoring speakers, headphones and DJUCED mixing software. It gives beginners the core equipment needed to experiment with mixing at home without piecing together a setup themselves. -SD
At $329.99 on Amazon, TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is one of the best wallet-friendly Android smartphones to shop in 2026, thanks to its premium display that looks bright and vivid, 128GB of on-board storage and advanced Mediatek Dimensity 7300 processor. It’s unlocked, so it works on just about any U.S. mobile carrier. -RO
On sale for $419.99 (was $599.99) at Barnes & Noble, The Complete Kubrick is the latest addition to the Criterion Collection of prestigious film titles. This box set includes all of Stanley Kubrick’s movies, like Dr. Strangelove, A Clockwork Orange, Barry Lyndon, Eyes Wide Shut and others, restored in 4K Ultra HD picture quality. It also features a massive amount of bonus features and extras in an impressive 30-disc release. -RO
Upgrade your loved ones personal audio with the Sonos Ace Ultra Noise-Canceling Headphones, which is priced at $449 at Sonos. These headphones feature premium audio that’s crisp, clear and rich with a long battery life of up to 35 hours per charge. Best of all, the headphones connect seamlessly to just about any Sonos sound system too. -RO
Some headphones sound incredible but leave your ears begging for a break. Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones aim to solve both problems with ultra-soft ear cushions, a comfortable adjustable headband and immersive audio. The muted Olive Green finish also makes them surprisingly easy to style with everything from winter coats to streetwear. -CQ
Priced at $549.99 on Amazon, the new Alexa Tablet 12 Pro is the newest tablet from the retail giant. While previous Amazon tablets featured FireOS, the Alexa Tablet 12 Pro has a cleaner version of Android built-in with complete access to both Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore. However, the biggest selling point is its luxurious 12-inch Nanomatte display that brings colors to life. -RO
SMALL PROJECTOR
Samsung The Freestyle Portable Projector
Editor-Approved
2nd Gen
You don’t need a massive TV to enjoy a cinematic experience at home. Samsung’s Freestyle 2nd Gen projector weighs just 1.8 pounds and delivers Full HD visuals up to 100 inches. Its compact size, automatic focus and built-in streaming apps make it a thoughtful gift for apartment dwellers and entertainment lovers alike. -CQ
The Soundboks Rider is designed for people who want substantial volume without hauling around a bulky party speaker — think beach hangouts and birthday parties in the park. At 14.3 pounds, it delivers up to 118 dB of sound (that’s very loud if you’re wondering!) and offers a battery life of eight to 35 hours. A swappable battery, app-based sound adjustments and rubber corners make it well suited to outdoor gatherings and spontaneous parties where portability matters. -SD
For 2026, Google partnered with Lenovo to deliver the first-ever Lenovo Googlebook 15, a new laptop that combines the best of Chrome and Android together in one device. In fact, the laptop works with an Android smartphone for seamless interaction from one device to another. It’s priced at $1,149.99 and best for Android junkies during the holidays. -RO
At $1,899 at Best Buy, the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold is the tech company’s newest folding smartphone that has the powerful and speed of a modern Android phone blended with a sleek, stylish and compact design. In fact, even its external display is sharp, clear and pristine. -RO
Meanwhile, last-minute shopping can be frustrating for the holidays, but it helps to have a plan in place. When shopping online, you’ll want to factor in shipping deadlines so that your gift gets delivered in time. The holidays fall on Friday, Dec. 25, so it’s best to get your gifts shipped as soon as possible, or at least by Dec. 13-14, which is the delivery deadline for most online retailers.
For even more gift ideas: Check out ShopBillboard’s gift guide for music lovers and gift guide for gamers.
What used to be a staple of pop music — the rapper/pop star collaboration — is basically dead. However, Lil Baby is willing to do his part to have the sector be revitalized.
Baby sat down with The New York Times’ Popcast on Thursday for an extensive conversation, which spilled into his aspirations to try stepping outside of his comfort zone for a glossy collaboration with a pop star like Sabrina Carpenter.
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“I’m still in that box a little bit, but I’m more open to stepping out of the box,” he said. “The box is bigger. As I step out a little bit, the box gets bigger.
Baby continued: “Even a Sabrina Carpenter — just say, for instance, in my head, I don’t have a song on my hard drive to send to her. But if we sit there and create something, or she sends me something, I feel like I could make it work.”
Pop star/rapper collaborations have become a rarity. Camila Cabello has been attempting to keep the crossover team-ups alive. The former Fifth Harmony singer recruited Drake for “Hot Uptown” and “Uuugly,” while also joining forces with Playboi Carti for “I Luv It” (No. 81 Billboard Hot 100 peak). All three were released in 2024 and landed on her C,XOXO album, which debuted at No. 13 on the Billboard 200.
Dua Lipa enlisted DaBaby for the dynamic “Levitating” remix in 2020, which dominated commercially, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021.
As for Lil Baby, he doesn’t have Sabrina or any pop stars on his upcoming Fresh album, which is set to arrive on Nov. 6. Fans of the 4PF rapper can expect guest appearances from Future, Young Thug and Rylo Rodriguez.
Watch the full Lil Baby Popcast interview below.
In the summer of 2020, the historic Florida Theatre in Jacksonville, Fla., used the COVID-induced halt in touring to take care of some much-needed renovations. The former movie palace — which is now owned by the City of Jacksonville and the non-profit Florida Theatre Performing Arts Center — underwent capital improvements including new lighting, sound and video systems, as well as new seats — save for a pair in the balcony that were restored rather than replaced in honor of the theater’s ghostly friend, “J.”
According to multiple employees who spoke with Billboard, the grand, 1,900-seat movie palace — which took over a corner of Forsyth and Newman Streets that was formerly the site of a police station and jail — has hosted several paranormal specialists who claim to have witnessed ghostly activity in Section 500, Row E, Seat 2. This includes a figure seen sitting in the seat on video and sightings of what several have called an orb hovering over it. The alleged ghost haunting this spot got its name after a psychic consultant to a WJCT Public Television production said the apparition called himself J (either for Jay or Joy, an emotion the psychic said J felt for the theater). The psychic also noted that J was there to protect rather than harm.
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“A lot of times when I’m in the theater, there’s only one seat that’s ever up, and it’s always the ghost seat,” says the theater’s marketing director Sarah Kraynik.
“There’s not a big sign [that] says ‘Ghost’ or ‘Beware of Ghost.’ It’s just, if you know, you know,” says Florida Theatre president Kevin Stone.
While the chairs look like all the others in the building, the theater gets calls from people throughout the year specifically asking to book the ghost seats, Stone says. The theater even sells a bumper sticker that reads, “I sat with the ghosts at the Florida Theatre.”
“There’s a little bit of a premium to those chairs,” says Stone. “It doesn’t hurt that the ghost seat is in the first row of the middle balcony, so there’s nobody in front of you.”
J may not be the only presence hanging around the ornate Mediterranean Revival building. Stone says construction workers have reported paint cans flying through the air and that multiple people have heard an electrical hum coming from unplugged items. Other strange occurrences, he says, include doors closing on their own and reports from theater staff of an unknown figure appearing in the projection booth.
“I can’t confirm or deny truth in that, but every now and then you get somebody who has a little feeling that there might be somebody there,” says Stone. “I haven’t encountered anything, but when I walk through the theater alone, I do acknowledge [out loud] that I come in peace.”
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Of course, The Florida Theatre hasn’t survived nearly a century on lore alone. When it opened in 1927, the Jacksonville centerpiece was the largest movie palace in the state and sat on bustling Forsyth Street alongside five other movie houses. (The Florida Theatre is the only one of the six still standing.) The building incorporated French, Spanish and Italian motifs and furnishings; built in what is sometimes known as Spanish Eclectic Style, the theater features terrazzo and tile floors, decorative moldings, coffered ceilings and terra cotta ornamentation on the exterior.
Notably, the theater once boasted a Wurlitzer organ that was the second-largest Wurlitzer anywhere, according to the theater’s website, which also claims it was the first theater in the city with central air conditioning. Publix Theaters, the now-defunct arm of Paramount Pictures that constructed theaters, was the original owner of the building and had the foresight to add a stage big enough to accommodate live performances like Vaudeville acts.
The Florida Theatre did not become famous for live acts until 1956, when the King entered the building. The revue-style Elvis Presley Show was set to close out a seven-city tour on Aug. 10 and 11 at The Florida Theatre — the only venue in town that could host the 10,000 fans expected across both days of the show — with the iconic Hatch Show print hailing, “Hear him sing ‘Heartbreak Hotel,’ ‘Hound Dog’ and his other great recording hits.” The revue-style show — which included sets from The Jordanaires, Phil Maraquin, Frankie Connors and Blue Moon Boys — was scheduled to perform six shows over the two days. But the local Jacksonville government was concerned about the musician’s lewd on-stage behavior.
According to Stone, the legend goes that juvenile court judge Marion Gooding had arrest warrants ready for Presley — for “impairing the morals of minors” — if he shook those hips. “There’s a whole thing about [Presley] having to meet with the judge and promise that he wouldn’t have any of those lewd movements, and the lore is that’s what started his little smirk, his traditional Elvis smirk,” says Stone.
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Black-and-white photos of the event show a row of police officers sitting in the orchestra pit facing a 21-year-old Presley instead of the crowd, largely made up of young women. “Traditionally, the officers are there to face outwards towards the crowd and [prevent] the crowd from working towards the stage, but it’s a line of police officers watching him,” says Stone, adding that Judge Gooding came and sat in an aisle seat in the back row to watch the show. Later, Judge Gooding’s son reportedly said his father actually allowed his daughters to attend the show despite his alleged reservations. “Elvis and [Judge Gooding] became friends, “ adds Stone. “Anytime Elvis came and played Jacksonville, he would get together with the judge.”
Following Presley’s shows, The Florida Theatre focused more on film. However, as multiplexes rose in popularity, the venue began losing money to the modern movie theaters and became run down, ultimately closing its doors in 1980. At the time, Jacksonville mayor Jake Godbold set out on a mission to reimagine the theater, which was then the last remaining movie palace in northeast Florida, according to the theater’s website. Along with a coalition of local agencies and non-profits, the city purchased the building for $1 million in 1981, setting off a $4 million renovation funded by the Arts Assembly of Jacksonville.
The Florida Theatre marquee in Jacksonville, Fla.
Courtesy The Florida Theatre
The renovation included sectioning off the lobby from the theater and restoring balcony seats (only 803 of the theater’s more than 1,900 seats were still functional when it closed in 1980). In 1982, the Florida Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The following year, it reopened. In the time since, the venue has focused on live entertainment, with shows by acts including Fleetwood Mac, John Prine, Bon Jovi, Roger Daltrey, Katt Williams and Chris Cornell. On average, the Florida Theatre hosts more than 200 shows per year. One highlight for the venue took place in 2015, when Jacksonville natives Lynyrd Skynyrd played the band’s first two albums in their entirety at the theater for AXS TV.
The theater continues to host special movie screenings — often with stars of the films in attendance — though it stopped screening movies in 35mm film around 2015. “We were still doing 35-millimeter movies on occasion, which was tough because the quality of the film was not good and people’s expectations are high-quality video, high-quality sound, and ours are crackling,” says Stone. “Then we had a Rocky Horror [Picture Show] incident where the projectionist missed a reel, and if you know Rocky Horror, you can’t skip over the “Time Warp.” The theater went fully digital after that.
When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down mass gatherings in 2020 and 2021, the Florida Theatre experienced an unexpected boom. Because Florida reopened events much earlier than other states, the theater’s “phone was ringing off the hook,” Stone says, “because we were one of very few [venues] willing to do shows.”
The theater hosted five shows in its first week of reopening in December 2020, with acts Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, .38 Special, comedian Brian Regan and Travis Tritt playing to limited-capacity crowds. Because of Florida’s laxer COVID-19 policies, acts who played there could make small runs throughout the state, from Jacksonville to Tampa to Orlando, to make the economics work.
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“Don’t get me wrong, there were many people who didn’t want to perform or patrons who didn’t want to show up, and that was totally fine,” says Stone. “Nobody’s forcing you to do anything. But for the artists that wanted to perform and the people who wanted to see them, we were able to.”
Those shows helped keep the theater afloat during the pandemic, since the non-profit ownership was responsible for keeping up the interior of the building and staff paychecks. (The city was responsible for the building’s exterior.)
In 2026, the theater received no financial support from the state of Florida due to budget cuts, leading the theater to push local residents to attend shows and sign up for its membership program to help keep it afloat. “When needed, the community steps up for The Florida Theatre because the thought of this place not being here is not one that the community is willing to handle,” says Stone, who adds that the goal is to push the membership program — which offers show pre-sales, concierge ticketing services, access to the newly built PNC Lounge and discounted rates on events — and “become a financially self-sufficient organization, so we’re not reliant on these entities that, with a swipe of a pen, are like, ‘You’re out this year.’”
Next year, the Florida Theatre’s 100th anniversary celebration will focus on gaining more members and reminding residents of the venue’s cultural importance. “You’re not going to be able to drive through Jacksonville without seeing something that acknowledges that it’s the Florida Theatre’s birthday,” says Stone of the celebration, which will include special events for the community and perks for members. “We’re just trying to set the stage for the next 100 years.”