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A$AP Rocky Joined by Pregnant Rihanna on Rainy Red Carpet for ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Cannes Premiere

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky had to break out their trusty umbrella at Monday night’s (May 19) rainy Highest 2 Lowest world premiere at France’s Cannes Film Festival.

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Rocky wore a black suit, black Ray-Bans and a full set of grillz to the premiere of the Spike Lee-directed film — in which he co-stars opposite Denzel Washington — while Rihanna showed off her growing baby bump in an electric-blue dress with strategic cutouts and a scarf tie at the neck. The expectant couple posed together on the carpet under their umbrella as raindrops fell all around them, and Rocky posed elsewhere on the carpet cradling Rihanna’s belly with his chin resting on her shoulder.

A$AP Rocky, Rihanna at the "Highest 2 Lowest" Premiere during The 78th Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)
A$AP Rocky, Rihanna at the “Highest 2 Lowest” Premiere during The 78th Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 19, 2025 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

It was the second time this month that fans have gotten to see the couple at a red-carpet event, following Rihanna’s baby-bump reveal at the Met Gala in New York City on May 5 when fans learned the couple is expecting baby No. 3. Rocky talked to reporters on the Met Gala carpet and celebrated letting their big news out into the world. “It feels amazing, you know?” he said in an Associated Press video. “We were tired of holding that, and it was time to show the people what we was cooking up. I’m glad everybody’s happy for us, because we’re definitely happy.”

The crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest reunites Lee and Washington for a fifth time, with A$AP Rocky co-starring as Washington’s son, Yung Felon. The project also serves as Ice Spice’s feature film debut.

The film is set for a U.S. theatrical release on Aug. 22.

Rihanna last walked a Cannes Film Festival red carpet in 2017, for a screening of the film Okja, wearing a white strapless dress with a matching robe and sunglasses.

After Reported ICE Raids at His Nashville Bar, Kid Rock Says He Supports Deportations ‘No Matter Where They Are’

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After reports last week of ICE raids at Kid Rock‘s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse in Nashville, the rocker took to social media to respond to the story and double down on his support for President Trump’s deportation of undocumented immigrants.

Responding to a Daily Mail US post on X about how his Nashville bar was the “next target for Trump’s sweeping ICE raids,” Rock started by taking issue with the story using his name for “click bait.”

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“Clearly I do not have anything to do with day to day operations at my Honky Tonk – but it’s good click bait, I get it,” Rock wrote on X. “That being said I 100% support getting illegal criminals out of our country no matter where they are. I also like President Trump want to speed up the process of getting GREAT immigrants into our country – LEGALLY! It’s that simple folks. But the below is not a juicy enough headline to get clicks and views.. in this day and age the truth often is not.”

Last week, The Tennessean reported that the New Orleans field office for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) had announced a weeklong operation that resulted in the arrest of nearly 200 immigrants in Nashville. On May 14, The Nashville Scene reported that the kitchens at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk and other bars co-owned by Nashville businessman Steve Smith had closed early to avoid ICE raids.

Kid Rock has been one of Trump’s most vocal supporters over both of his terms as U.S. president, most recently joining him in the Oval Office on March 31 for the signing of an executive order that aims to crack down on scalpers who illegally obtain high-priced concert tickets for resale. During the signing, Rock thanked the president for the order, adding that it’s a first step in stopping bots that “get all the good tickets for your favorite shows they want to go to, and they relist them, sometimes for a 400 to 500% markup.”

Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N’ Roll Steakhouse opened on Broadway in Nashville back in October 2018.

‘American Idol’: How to Watch Season 23 Finale Online

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Another American Idol finale is almost here. Season 23 premiered on March 2 with hundreds of auditions, and now, just three artists are left. The finale will not only feature performances from the top three singers — Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix and John Foster — but will also have a wide range of special guests that will take the stage on Sunday including: Jelly Roll, Jessica Simpson, Salt-N-Pepa, Goo Goo Dolls, Josh Groban, Patti LaBelle and more.

In addition, the three Idol judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie will perform together. To make sure you don’t miss a moment of this jam-packed finale, we’ve gathered all the information you need to tune in to American Idol this weekend.

When Is the American Idol Season 23 Finale?

The American Idol season finale airs live coast to coast this Sunday, May 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. It’s a three-hour event, so that means the winner won’t be announced until around 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.

Who Are the Top 3 Contestants?

The top 3 artists looking to become the next American Idol are Jamal Roberts, Breanna Nix and John Foster. Who will take home the coveted title?

How to Watch the American Idol Season Finale

The season 23 finale of American Idol airs Sunday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. Because the show is on network television, you can watch with an indoor HD antenna, and through cable, satellite or a streaming subscription that has ABC.

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If you’ve been itching to getting rid of cable, but don’t want to end up spending hundreds of dollars a month, there are a few ways to watch American Idol online without needing cable.

We like DirecTV, which offers access to 90+ channels, including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, ESPN, HGTV, MTV, AMC, A&E, TLC, ID, OWN, CNN, Univision and more, plus thousands of movies and shows on-demand. The subscription is free trial for five days, so you can stream American Idol and other shows for free for a limited time.

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You can also watch American Idol online through a streaming service like Fubo and SlingTV, which both offer a live feed of ABC as part of its channel lineup. Fubo has a seven-day free trial that you can use to livestream American Idol online free.

How to Watch American Idol on Hulu

Those who miss Sunday’s episodes can stream it on Hulu the next day. Not subscribed? Hulu’s most popular plan is currently $9.99 per month after a free trial. Hulu also offers ad-free streaming for $18.99 per month, plus student discounts and bundle deals with Disney+ and ESPN+.

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Looking for live channels? Hulu + Live TV gets you 90+ channels, along with access to Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for less than $90 a month. You can watch American Idol on Hulu with a live ABC feed.

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The winner of American Idol typically receives a cash prize and gets offered a record deal, though the exact details of this year’s prize has yet to be announced. Watch American Idol online with a free trial to Fubo here.

How to Watch All the ‘Final Destination’ Movies In Order Online

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Death may be inevitable but so too are new Final Destination movies, with the horror film franchise spawning a sixth movie, titled Final Destination Bloodlines, in theaters now.

Bloodlines, a.k.a. Final Destination 6, arrives 25 years since the first film in the franchise was released in 2000. Though it debuted at number three at the box office, Final Destination became a word-of-mouth hit, and eventually earned more than $100 million, against its $23 million budget. Five subsequent films followed, each following characters who attempt to cheat death, only to — not-really a spoiler alert — meet their impending doom through a series of freak accidents, natural disasters, human interactions or combination of the above (seriously, I still can’t drive behind a truck full of logs).

Want to watch the Final Destination movies? Here’s what to know about each film, how to watch it in order and where to find them streaming online.

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How to Watch Final Destination Movies Online

Want to watch Final Destination online? All of the horror films are streaming on HBO Max (formerly Max). HBO Max subscribers can watch Final Destination on-demand online and stream the movies on their phone, tablet, computer or smart TV (via the Max app). Don’t have an HBO Max subscription?

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Your best bet is to grab a current bundle deal, which gets you access to HBO Max plus Disney+ and Hulu all for just $16.99/month. That’s a savings of 43% off.

Can You Watch Final Destination Movies on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes, you can also rent or download all the Final Destination movies on Amazon through Prime Video. Downloaded films get you a digital copy that is yours to keep, so you can watch it on-demand whenever you want. Rentals are good for 30 days; you have 48 hours to finish the film once you start it.

Here’s a list of all the Final Destination films in order as well as options to rent or buy the movies online.

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“Death makes a bloody date with a group of unlucky teens who escaped a fatal roller-coaster crash in this harrowing horror sequel.”

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How to Watch Final Destination Movies Online Free

There are a few ways to stream the Final Destination movies online for free. One way is to watch the films as they air live on TV (HBO is re-running the films all month along, for example). You can use a live TV streaming service like DirecTV, which includes a live HBO feed as part of select plans. Get a free trial to DirecTV here to watch Final Destination online without cable.

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You can also find a deal to get HBO Max for free, like this Cricket Wireless plan, which includes a Max subscription for no additional charge. Cricket Wireless customers can log into their account to claim the free HBO Max deal and start streaming Final Destination movies online free.

It’s worth noting that Hulu has a 30-day free trial that you can grab here, but the Final Destination films are only available on the Max on Hulu plan, which requires a $9.99 add-on fee.

Jessica Simpson, Salt-N-Pepa, Jelly Roll & More to Perform on ‘American Idol’ Finale

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A wide range of guest performers will hit the American Idol stage Sunday alongside this year’s top 14 contestants ahead of the live crowning of the 2025 winner during the three-hour finale, Ryan Seacrest announced on Monday’s (May 12) live episode.

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Sunday’s performers include: Brandon Lake, Goo Goo Dolls, Good Charlotte, Jennifer Holliday, Jessica Simpson, Josh Groban, Kirk Franklin, Myles Smith, Patti LaBelle and Salt-N-Pepa. In addition, Idol judges Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie will perform together, while artist in residence Jelly Roll will also hit the stage for a performance.

There’s no word yet on what songs the guests will perform or with which of the season 23 finalists. The list of guest performers truly ranges genres and generations, including pop (Simpson and Smith), rock (Good Charlotte and Goo Goo Dolls), Christian and gospel (Lake and Franklin), adult contemporary (Groban), R&B (LaBelle), rap (Salt-N-Pepa) and Broadway (original Dreamgirls star Holliday). And of course country is well-represented on the judging panel by Underwood and Bryan, not to mention artist-in-residence Jelly Roll.

Five contestants remain this season — Thunderstorm Artis, John Foster, Slater Nalley, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts — with two set to be eliminated on Monday’s episode, leaving only a top three to compete for Sunday’s crown. They’ll give their final performances during Sunday’s jam-packed finale.

The three-hour American Idol finale will air live Sunday coast-to-coast, starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The show is available to stream the next day on Hulu.

D4vd & ZHU Entertain Fans & Competitors at Fortnite Pro-Am Tournament & Billboard After Party: See Photos

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Twenty of Fortnite’s top professional players teamed up with 20 of the biggest content creators for a six-round tournament at the Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) Pro-Am on Saturday in Los Angeles. The 20 duos squared off for a share of $500,000 up for grabs. An average of more than 480,000 fans watched as pro player Peterbot and content creator Aussie Antics rose to victory, taking home the FNCS Pro-Am trophy and $25,000 each.

Hitmaker and Fortnite superfan D4vd was on site to help hype up the crowd in the Galen Center at the University of Southern California. He made a surprise appearance at the announcer’s desk during the event’s halftime. The singer/songwriter even livestreamed the tournament from his official Twitch channel.

After the 40 competitors greeted some lucky fans in attendance, they headed to the official Fortnite After Party powered by Billboard. Guests enjoyed pizza while sipping on cocktails inspired by Fortnite. They could choose from a bourbon-based Victory Crown or Slurp Juice, which celebrated Fortnite’s latest reload map, Slurp Rush! made with tequila.

It wouldn’t be a Billboard party if it didn’t feature some unforgettable music. Sarah Benyo got the party started with a set that spanned multiple genres of dance music. She set the tone of the evening before Top Dance Albums chart-topper ZHU took over the decks with an exclusive set filled with hit after hit featuring live vocals.

Check out highlights from the Fortnite Championship Pro-Am and Fortnite and Billboard’s Official After Party in the photos below.

Trump Administration Fires Top Copyright Official Days After Firing Librarian of Congress

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The Trump administration has fired the nation’s top copyright official, Shira Perlmutter, days after abruptly terminating the head of the Library of Congress, which oversees the U.S. Copyright Office.

The office said in a statement Sunday (May 11) that Perlmutter received an email from the White House a day earlier with the notification that “your position as the Register of Copyrights and Director at the U.S. Copyright Office is terminated effective immediately.”

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On Thursday (May 8), President Donald Trump fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to be librarian of Congress, as part of the administration’s ongoing purge of government officials perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.

Hayden named Perlmutter to lead the Copyright Office in October 2020.

Perlmutter’s office recently released a report examining whether artificial intelligence companies can use copyrighted materials to “train” their AI systems. The report, the third part of a lengthy AI study, follows a review that began in 2023 with opinions from thousands of people including AI developers, actors and country singers.

In January, the office clarified its approach as one based on the “centrality of human creativity” in authoring a work that warrants copyright protections. The office receives about half a million copyright applications per year covering millions of creative works.

“Where that creativity is expressed through the use of AI systems, it continues to enjoy protection,” Perlmutter said in January. “Extending protection to material whose expressive elements are determined by a machine … would undermine rather than further the constitutional goals of copyright.”

The White House didn’t return a message seeking comment Sunday.

Democrats were quick to blast Perlmutter’s firing.

“Donald Trump’s termination of Register of Copyrights, Shira Perlmutter, is a brazen, unprecedented power grab with no legal basis,” said Rep. Joe Morelle of New York, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee.

Perlmutter, who holds a law degree, was previously a policy director at the Patent and Trademark Office and worked on copyright and other areas of intellectual property. She also previously also worked at the Copyright Office in the late 1990s. She did not return messages left Sunday.

Nearly a Dozen Performers Planning to Skip ‘Les Misérables’ Kennedy Center Performance on Night Donald Trump Attending

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When Donald Trump finally visits the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center next month to attend his first-ever show at the beloved Washington, D.C. cultural institution he will be treated to a performance of the musical Les Misérables that will be missing a number of key players. According to CNN, at least 10-12 of the show’s performers are expected to skip the June 11 performance Trump will reportedly attend on the same night as a high-dollar fundraiser at the Center.

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CNN reported that the cast was given the option to not be on stage the night Trump is in the house, with both unnamed “major cast members and members of the ensemble” opting to take a night off in the midst of the Trump administration’s aggressive makeover of the venue. As part of his government-wide slash-and-burn effort to remake Washington his image, Trump installed himself as the chairman of the Kennedy Center with the help of a rebooted board made up entirely of his hand-picked appointees at the institution that has traditionally had a bipartisan mix of board members.

The Les Miz performance will coincide with the fundraiser featuring sponsorship levels selling for as much as $2 million according to ABC News, with the invitation noting that Trump will appear that night as “a special guest and friend of the Kennedy Center”; at press time it was not clear what the funds were being raised for as Trump is constitutionally barred from running for a third term. Trump played songs from the musical about the plight of the impoverished underclass during the French Revolution on stops of his 2016 presidential campaign, upsetting the co-creators of the stage musical, who requested that he stop blasting “Do You Hear the People Sing?” at his rallies.

In a statement to EW, Trump confidant and the Center’s new director, Richard Grenell, said of the reported boycott, “We haven’t heard this rumor. But the Kennedy Center will no longer fund intolerance. Any performer who isn’t professional enough to perform for patrons of all backgrounds, regardless of political affiliation, won’t be welcomed. In fact, we think it would be important to out those vapid and intolerant artists to ensure producers know who they shouldn’t hire — and that the public knows which shows have political litmus tests to sit in the audience.”

The cast boycott is the latest in an unfolding culture war between the Trump administration and some artists who were slated to perform at the Kennedy Center, a number of whom canceled shows in the wake of the Trump takeover. Among those who pulled gigs or resigned from their leadership roles at the Kennedy Center in protest were: Ben Folds, Renee Fleming, Shonda Rhimes, Low Cut Connie, Rhiannon Giddens, Issa Rae, as well as a performance of the Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning Hamilton, the lauded show Trump subsequently criticized, saying “I never liked Hamilton very much.”

Trump raged against the programming at the Center in February in a Truth Social post in which he wrote, “No more drag show, or other anti-American propaganda — Only the best.” In another post, Trump said he wanted to make sure the Kennedy Center “runs properly. We don’t need woke at the Kennedy Center. Some of the shows were terrible. They were a disgrace that they were even put on.”