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I'll Be Playing Pentatonix's Catchy "12 Days of Christmas" Cover All Winter Long

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Pentatonix is back at it again with another brilliant holiday cover . On Monday, the a cappella group shared a music video for "12 Days of Christmas," which is featured on their latest holiday album We Need a Little Christmas . The colorful video shows Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Matt Sallee showing off their vocal range as they sing along to the catchy tune. While their soulful cover of "Amazing Grace" certainly made us shed a tear or two, this music video will fill you with so much joy. In fact, we'll be replaying this track on repeat all winter long. Watch the fun video above! from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/pentatonix-12-days-of-christmas-cover-music-video-48014075

Laverne Cox Details Harrowing Transphobic Attack in Instagram Video: "This Is My Life"

Fans on Twitter Are More Than Ready For the MCU to #SaveDaredevil

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It's been two years since Netflix canceled Daredevil, and fans are just as eager now for a revival as they were then. On Nov. 29, Netflix's movie and TV rights to the Marvel property expired , meaning that the character could now potentially make an appearance in the MCU. Fans weren't shy about making their feelings known on Twitter, starting the #SaveDaredevil campaign in the hopes that Disney and Marvel Studios would revive the current iteration of the character, played by Charlie Cox, with a season four. The main goal of the campaign, as stated on its website, is to "remind Disney and Marvel that the fans want to see OUR version of the Daredevil character return with Charlie Cox in the role, and the series revived with the same cast and mature rating." It's not an unreasonable idea that Disney and Marvel could continue the story started by Netflix; however, that version of Daredevil would likely find a home at Hulu versus Disney+ due to its mature nat...

There's a Brideshead Revisited Television Remake in the Works Courtesy of the BBC and HBO

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In can what can only be described as dream television news, it's been announced that a new adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited is in the works, with Luca Guadagnino at the helm as director and writer. The period drama will see the Call Me by Your Name filmmaker direct a star-studded cast that includes Andrew Garfield, Joe Alwyn, and Rooney Mara in what will be the third adaptation of Waugh's classic novel. The story was first adapted for TV back in 1981 as an 11-part series starring Jeremy Irons, and then again in 2008 as a feature film. The upcoming version, which will reportedly be a TV miniseries, will be a joint production between the BBC and HBO, as was I May Destroy You . According to Deadline , BBC drama controller Piers Wenger has been in conversation with Guadagnino about the adaptation for two years and flew to Italy earlier this month to discuss the project with him. Here's everything we know about the exciting production so far. Image Sour...

We Finally Know Who Killed Elena Alves on The Undoing - Are You Surprised?

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After weeks of being on the edge of our seats trying to figure out whodunit on HBO's The Undoing , we finally got our answer during Sunday's finale. Starring Nicole Kidman , Hugh Grant , and Matilda De Angelis, the six-part miniseries - based on Jean Hanff Korelitz's 2014 novel , You Should Have Known - follows a successful New York-based therapist named Grace Fraser, who suddenly finds herself engulfed in an investigation following the death of a young mother at her son's school named Elena Alves. In You Should Have Known , Grace's husband, Jonathan, ends up being the killer after he confesses to her in a letter, and it looks like The Undoing stuck to a similar storyline as the book. Even though we already know who the killer is, check out all the other theories we had during the show ahead. Related: Get to Know Matilda De Angelis, the Star of HBO's The Undoing, With These Quick Facts from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/who-i...

Kamala Harris Calls 14-Year-Old Artist Who Painted Gorgeous Portraits of Her and Joe Biden

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kamala Harris (@kamalaharris) While some of us (e.g. me) lack what you might call extreme artistic talent, there are people like 14-year-old painter Tyler Gordon who clearly have a knack for creating masterpieces. Case in point: his recent painting of Kamala Harris . On Nov. 22, the young talent - who lives in the Bay Area, where Kamala is from - posted a time-lapse Instagram video of him rendering a stunning portrait of the vice president-elect. The clip also features Mary J. Blige hit "Work That," which was Kamala's walkout song after the election win . "@kamalaharris My name is Tyler Gordon and I'm 14 years old and I live in the Bay Area! I painted this picture of you and I hope you like it!!!" he wrote. He then urged his supporters to help him get Kamala's attention: "Please tag her and her people so that she can see this. Please!!!" Three days...

Marvel Unveils Tribute to Chadwick Boseman on What Would Have Been His 44th Birthday

All the Celebrities We've Said Farewell to in 2020

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This year, we've sadly said goodbye to many notable celebrities. In January, we lost NBA star Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash alongside eight other people, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. In July, Glee stars and fans alike shared heartfelt tributes to Naya Rivera . More recently, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at age 87 , beloved Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman died at age 43, and Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died at age 80. Read ahead as we pay our respects to the stars who have passed away in 2020. from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/celebrities-who-died-in-2020-47084634

Saved by the Bell Producers Apologize to Selena Gomez After Drawing Backlash For Kidney Joke

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NBC streaming service Peacock has issued an apology after viewers lambasted the Saved by the Bell reboot for joking about Selena Gomez 's kidney transplant. On Nov. 28, the platform and the show's executive producers released a statement to Variety , saying, "We apologize. It was never our intention to make light of Selena's health. We have been in touch with her team and will be making a donation to her charity, The Selena Gomez Fund for Lupus Research at USC." The apology came hours after "Respect Selena Gomez" began trending on Twitter as fans slammed the series for making Gomez's surgery a punchline during the sixth episode. In one scene, a pair of Bayside students argue about the identity of Gomez's donor, unable to verify their claims because their phones have been taken away. "I know for a fact that Selena Gomez's kidney donor was Justin Bieber's mom. God, I wish that I had my phone so that I could prove it," one st...

Looks Like The Mandalorian Is Taking Us to Tython - Here's Why the Planet Is Important

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The Mandalorian has taken us to a handful of different planets , but we're about to explore perhaps one of the most important. During the Nov. 27 episode, titled "Chapter 13: The Jedi," Mando (Pedro Pascal) and The Child, whose real name is Grogu , find Ahsoka Tano ( Rosario Dawson ) on the Corvus orb. The duo hopes that Ahsoka - who was Anakin Skywalker's Padawan before he became Darth Vader - can instruct the Yoda kin. However, she senses a darkness in Grogu that's similar to Anakin and refuses to train him. She instead instructs Mando and Grogu to go to the planet Tython where they can attempt to contact other Jedi at a temple. So, where exactly is Tython, and why is it important? According to Star Wars Legends, Tython is located in the Deep Core region and shares an important history with the Jedi. Thousands of years before the events of Star Wars: A New Hope , the eight-pyramid starship Tho Yor brought species from different galaxies to the planet, which b...

The Mandalorian: Baby Yoda's Real Name and Backstory Are Finally Revealed in Key Episode

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Over the course of two seasons, The Child's backstory on The Mandalorian has remained well kept, save for a few details about his age, powers, and desired capture by Imperial forces. But during "Chapter 13: The Jedi," which premiered on Nov. 27, the series unloads a heap of crucial information about the foundling, including his name. While we maintain that The Child will forever be known as Baby Yoda among viewers, we learn that his actual name is Grogu (cue the moniker discourse ). We also gain a better understanding of where our favorite meme-able character came from, thanks to Ahsoka Tano ( Rosario Dawson ), who made her live-action debut. She explains that Baby Yoda - er, sorry, Grogu - used to live on Coruscant, where he was trained by several masters at the Jedi Temple. But when the Galactic Empire rose to power and seized the sacred sanctuary, Grogu was hidden and forced to keep his Force-fueled abilities a secret. Ahsoka senses a darkness in Grogu and notes...

10 Stevie and David Moments From Schitt's Creek That Have Our Warmest Regards

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From the moment David asked Stevie for towels with a scrunched-up nose - which ultimately translated into the best engagement gift ever (but more on that later) - I knew this was the beginning of a special type of relationship. David serves as the perfect counterpart to Stevie 's cynical and satirical demeanor, sharing the same attitude since his past life is laden with a long string of unhealthy friendships and relationships. Throughout the show, we get to see their journey of becoming best friends, from poking fun at each other and having heartfelt conversations to ultimately admitting they are indeed each other's best friends and pillars of emotional strength. In a show that's well known and celebrated for creating the best character arcs, these two have had one of the most precious camaraderies - and that speaks volumes. Though it was a tall order, I've rounded up the 10 best Stevie and David moments for you to revisit, so you can embark on yet another marathon o...

The Prom's Star-Studded Trailer Is So Fun and Extra, It Feels Like a Promposal

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What would you do if you had been told you couldn't take your date to prom? In Netflix's The Prom , high school student Emma Nolan barely has time to process the PTA banning her from attending with her girlfriend when four down-on-their-luck Broadway stars come to town in the hopes of turning things around. The group is initially there as a publicity stunt, but when it backfires, they rally around Emma to give her a night she won't forget. With a trailer full of all the glitz and glam you can expect from a Ryan Murphy adaptation, the film promises to tug at your heartstrings and bring you back to your own thrilling days of yesteryear as Emma and the gang work to make her one and only wish come true. Based on the Broadway musical of the same name , the Netflix adaptation stars Meryl Streep as Dee Dee Allen, James Corden as Barry Glickman, Nicole Kidman as Angie, Andrew Rannells as Trent, Jo Ellen Pellman as Emma Nolan, Ariana DeBose as Emma's girlfriend Alyssa, Ke...

Mariah Carey's Star-Studded Christmas Special Is More Than We Could Have Wished For

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The queen of Christmas is showing out in a big way this holiday season! On Nov. 27, Mariah Carey and Apple TV+ revealed the official trailer for the singer's festive extravaganza: Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special . But this isn't your average holiday musical special; no, Carey is giving us theater , honey! The special will follow the "All I Want For Christmas" singer as she helps her dear friend Santa put on a holiday spectacular when the latter is faced with a holiday-cheer crisis. With a star-studded list of guests, musical performances, dynamic dancing, and groundbreaking animation, the undisputed queen of Christmas jumps into action to make the whole world merry! Fans will be treated to appearances by a slew of superstars including Tiffany Haddish, Billy Eichner, Ariana Grande , Jennifer Hudson , Snoop Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Misty Copeland, and Mykal-Michelle Harris, with extra special appearances by Carey's twins, Moroccan and Monroe . If all...

The Masked Singer: Breaking Down All Our Theories About Who Are Behind the Masks

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The Masked Singer season four kicked off on Sept. 23, and the competition is super fierce this year. Not only does this season have some of the wackiest costumes , but there are a handful of really talented singers. Seriously, they have really outdone themselves this year. Of course, the best part of the show is trying to guess which celebrities and popular figures are behind the masks. While the judges always have some smart guesses, we also have a few theories of our own. Ahead, keep reading for a breakdown of our thoughts, as well as who has been unmasked so far. Related: A Guide to Who Has Been Unmasked on The Masked Singer Season 4 from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/who-is-on-the-masked-singer-season-4-47819005

15 Thought-Provoking Books That Have Won the Women's Prize For Fiction

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If you're a serious bookworm, sometimes it feels like you've devoured everything there is to read. Whether your reading list is looking a little empty or you're searching for your next favorite book, these titles, which have all won the Women's Prize For Fiction, are your next great read. Ahead, check out 15 of the best books to have ever won the honor (formerly the Orange Prize For Fiction). These novels are pushing the boundaries of modern literature and inventing new ways to tell intense, gripping stories. No matter what you're interested in, there's a prize-winning book for you. These authors are tackling art, politics, Shakespeare, and more, so settle in and get ready to discover old favorites, new favorites, and everything in between. from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/books-that-won-women-prize-for-fiction-47966789

Kiernan Shipka's Relationship History Includes Hollywood Royalty

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On Chilling Adventures of Sabrina , Kiernan Shipka is torn between two love interests , but we're sorry to say that the actress isn't dating either of those costars IRL. However, even though she doesn't count Gavin Leatherwood and Ross Lynch among her exes (or current love interests), Kiernan has been romantically linked to a few other lucky guys over the years. She may have told Seventeen during a November 2018 interview that she was too busy with work to date , but she's definitely made time for some romance along the way. Here's everything we know about Kiernan's short and sweet dating history (including her current boo). Related: These Eye-Opening Facts Will Make You Want to Rewatch Chilling Adventures of Sabrina from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/who-has-kiernan-shipka-dated-47993401

Debbie Allen Reflects on Creating "Something Beautiful" Through Artistic Inclusivity

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"Two, three, four, run, six seven, eight!" In the opening scene of Netflix's documentary Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker , legendary choreographer Debbie Allen claps and counts aloud as her young students dash across a stage during a crucial practice. The 70-year-old dance instructor is preparing to showcase her annual production of Hot Chocolate Nutcracker - a spin on the classic holiday tale The Nutcracker - and she expects nothing less than perfection. "The most meaningful part of creating the production is the students' level of accomplishment every year. The growth of the students is everything." The film, which dropped on Nov. 27, chronicles Allen's guidance from auditions to opening night, capturing the rigorous training that students at the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) undertake ahead of the big show. It also explores Allen's illustrious career and impact on the dance industry, as well as her trainees' personal aspira...

Congrats! Matthew Perry and Girlfriend Molly Hurwitz Are Engaged

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Congratulations are in order for Matthew Perry and Molly Hurwitz! On Thursday, it was announced that Perry proposed to his girlfriend of two years and she said YES! "I decided to get engaged," Perry told People . "Luckily, I happened to be dating the greatest woman on the face of the planet at this time." The couple began dating in 2018, but only went public with their relationship when Hurwitz, a talent manager, posted a sweet Valentine's Day message on Instagram back in February. "Second year being my valentine, but his first as an Instagram influencer," she wrote. Congrats again to the happy couple! Could we be more excited for them? from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/celebrity/matthew-perry-molly-hurwitz-engaged-48011724

Courteney Cox Gives Fans a Thanksgiving Treat by Dancing with Her Head Stuffed in a Turkey

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View this post on Instagram A post shared by Courteney Cox (@courteneycoxofficial) Friends is the sitcom that keeps on turning out the lols. As a special Thanksgiving treat, Courteney Cox took to Instagram to share wishes of gratitude, while recreating the iconic moment that Monica danced with a turkey on her head from Friends season 5, episode 8, "The One with All the Thanksgivings". In the tongue-in-cheek video shared to Cox's Instagram, the actor says "Happy Thanksgiving everybody! I'm feeling so thankful and also, if I get one more godd*mn gift with that turkey on my head dancing like a f*cking fool, I'm just going to snap. So, anyway, since I'm the symbol of thanksgiving, here you go, hope it makes you happy . . ." Afterwards, she gets into full Monica mode and the camera pans to Cox wearing a raw turkey wearing sunglasses on her head, while she does a goofy little shimmy dance to the intro of ...

12 Musical Moments From Schitt's Creek That Will Inspire Your Inner Jazzagal

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If you and your significant other are as different as Alexis Rose and Mutt Schitt , chances are you always have a hard time deciding on a Netflix show that you both want to watch. Enter Schitt's Creek . The sitcom has it all: humor, heart, and dramatic cliffhangers, all of which are punctuated by musical numbers seamlessly integrated into the storylines of every season, each one more iconic than the last . Ahead, you'll find yourself tearing up at Stevie's Cabaret performance, laughing at Moira's Jazzagals audition, and making heart eyes over Patrick's cover of "The Best." If you're not already invested in Schitt's Creek and its six seasons of nonstop hilarity , here are 10 quintessentially Schitty musical moments that'll have you hooked on the show. from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/best-musical-moments-on-schitt-creek-47988487

The TikTokers Who Cooked Up the Ratatouille Musical Talk Us Through Their Viral Moment

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"Remy the Ratatouille , the rat of all my dreams." That line has been stuck in my head for weeks as I've scrolled through my TikTok feed, increasingly stumbling upon clips of a Pixar-themed crowdsourced collaboration. Yes, Ratatouille, the Musical is very much a thing online right now (it was even acknowledged by Disney's official accounts) and I had the chance to chat with the two people who started it all. It all begins with Emily Jacobsen, a 26-year-old teacher with a talent for creating songs inspired by animated characters. She told POPSUGAR she was "deep into quarantine" in August when she read an article about the Ratatouille attraction coming to Walt Disney World . As a huge Disney fan, the news stuck with her and she found herself humming a song about Remy, the rat with a penchant for cooking. "I thought this [video] was pretty funny and pretty catchy," she said. "So I decided to make a TikTok about it with some crazy visual effe...

15 Books by Muslim American Authors That Need to Be on Your Radar

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It can be easy to seek out books that tell stories we're familiar with, but for some readers - particularly in the United States - finding a story that reflects their own can be difficult. To make things a little easier, we rounded up 15 books by Muslim American authors that are just as amazing whether you want to read something that tells your story , want to learn more about Islam, or are just looking for a good romance to curl up with. Representation in all media matters , and searching for stories that expand our worldview is equally important - we hope these books will help you do just that. Related: Why Iman Vellani's Casting as Ms. Marvel Is Groundbreaking For the Pakistani Community from POPSUGAR Celebrity https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/books-by-muslim-authors-47980143

Will Ted Lasso Score a Second Season? Here's What We Know

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I feel like we've scored a goal: Ted Lasso , the feel-good comedy on Apple TV+ starring Jason Sudeikis, will have a second season. The first season is full of positivity and fun as Sudekis's Ted, an American football coach, is hired to coach an English soccer team despite having no experience. However, he has many optimistic moments and quotable lines like, "When it comes to locker rooms, I like them just like my mother's bathing suit - I only want to see them in one piece." The humor will continue in season two, which will debut in 2021 and include 10 episodes . Apple renewed season two only a week after the first season premiered, and it also already confirmed season three ! As far as the plot of Ted Lasso season two, Brett Goldstein, who writes for the show and plays Roy, doesn't want to spill any spoilers . "We've already started to write season two. But I can't tell you anything. I don't want to spoil anything, because we have some ni...