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The Best New TV Shows and Movies to Stream the Week of Sept. 11, 2023 on Netflix, Disney+, Paramount+ and More

With Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, Max (the upgraded HBO Max), Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+, Starz and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch in your free time. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.

Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this week, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites, and screen adaptations of classic novels. This week, MTV is celebrating this year’s best of the best music videos at the MTV Video Music Awards with performances from Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Demi Lovato, Doja Cat, Kelsea Ballerini, Olivia Rodrigo and more.

From the season premieres of hit shows like Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and Bravo’s Southern Charm to a documentary about NFL superstar Jason Kelce, we’ve got your content covered. Here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week.

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MTV Video Music Awards

Honoring the best music videos of the year, the MTV Video Music Awards is shaping up to be one of the most exciting nights in television this fall. Taylor Swift leads the nominations this year, with eight noms across categories. SZA, Sam Smith, Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and Nicki Minaj all received multiple MTV VMA nominations. Watch live to see who wins a coveted moon man trophy on Tuesday, September 12 live on MTV or stream via Hulu + Live TV.

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Kelce

Prime Video — the home of Thursday Night Football — is releasing a documentary on the NFL all-pro center Jason Kelce. The film showcases the road leading up to facing his brother, Travis Kelce, head-to-head in the 2022-2023 Super Bowl. Watch the movie on Prime Video beginning September 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

Southern Charm (Season 9)

While Kathryn Dennis won’t be returning for season 9 of Southern Charm, the rest of the gang is back on September 14. Based on the sneak peeks, Shep and Taylor reconnect while Madison and Austin continue their feud with shouting fights at group dinners. Episodes air on Bravo and stream on Peacock the following day.

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The Morning Show (Season 3)

Jon Hamm joins the ultra-talented cast of The Morning Show for season 3. The news network is on the brink of failing and, to make matters worse, a cyber attack puts everyone’s secrets in jeopardy. Season 3 will be filled with drama, heart, and award-worthy performances. The first two episodes of season 3 hit Apple TV+ on September 13.

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The Other Black Girl (Season 1)

Brought to you by executive producer and former Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones, The Other Black Girl is based on the best-selling novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris. In the series, editorial assistant Nella (Sinclair Daniel) is delighted when her company hires another black woman, Hazel (Ashleigh Murray). As their friendship blossoms, Nella suspects something sinister is happening at their company and everything around her begins to unravel. Watch the workplace thriller when it comes to Hulu on September 13.

The Wheel of Time (Season 2)

Rand believes he destroyed The Dark One in season 1 of The Wheel of Time, but new forces of evil are still troubling the world. How can the friends from Two Rivers continue their fight for good while their magical, life-saving guide is powerless? Find out by watching the second season that’s streaming now on Prime Video.

Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake (Season 1)

Drawing on the success of Cartoon Network’s cult favorite Adventure Time, Max is releasing Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake. Fans will remember Fionna and Cake from the Ice King’s stories in the original series. See all the characters you know and love by watching the new animated show streaming now on Max.

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Spellbound (Season 1A)

Sabrina the Teenage Witch meets Emily in Paris in this latest Hulu original series. Cece Parker Jones (Hailey Romain) moves to Paris to join a prestigious ballet school. But when she opens up a book of spells, she awakens powers she didn’t know she had. You can stream the first part of the season on Hulu now.

Power Book IV: Force (Season 2)

Tommy Egan (Joseph Sikora) is taking over the Chicago drug world while seeking vengeance for Liliana’s death in season 2 of Power Book IV: Force. How far will Egan go to become the kingpin of the Windy City? Find out by watching season 2 on Starz now.

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Love is Blind: After the Alter (Season 4)

The couples that met in the pods and fell in love sight unseen are reuniting a year later on season 4 of Love is Blind: After the Alter. Find out if your favorite couples are still together and catch up on their lives with this reunion now streaming on Netflix.

Vacation Friends 2

Two couples find themselves together again at an international beach-side resort. Starring Steve Buscemi, John Cena and Search Party‘s Meredith Hagner along with Get Out and Free Guy’s Lil Rel Howery and Insecure‘s Yvonne Orji, Vacation Friends 2 is now streaming on Hulu.

Star Wars: Ahsoka

A former Jedi, Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), must rejoin the fight when a new threat emerges in the galaxy. Building on previous Disney+ Star Wars series, including The Mandalorian, Andor and The Book of Boba Fett, this fast-paced, action-packed series promises lightsaber fights and help from the force. You can stream the first episodes on Disney+ now.

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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Navigating middle school and planning a Bat Mitzvah can be a tough time and, in this coming-of-age story, two best friends deal with the fallout of their relationship after a boy comes between them. This film starring — Adam Sandler and his real-life daughters Sunny and Sadie Sandler — is available to stream on Netflix now.

Thursday Night Football

NFL fans: Are you ready for some football? If not, you better get ready, because Prime Video is hosting most of the Thursday Night Football games this NFL season. While TNF kicks off on the streaming platform beginning September 14, Amazon wrapped up the NFL preseason by airing the Colts vs. Eagles game on Thursday, August 24.

Looking for where to watch all of the preseason games and prepare for the regular season? Check out our guide on how to stream NFL games.

Invasion (Season 2)

Humans had to quickly learn how to survive and adapt while the Earth was being plagued by an alien invasion in season 1 of Invasion. In the second season, which is now streaming on Apple TV+, the inhabitants of Earth must now try to make contact with this otherworldly species to figure out how to destroy them for good.

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Puppy Love

Nicole (Lucy Hale) and Max (Grant Gustin) never thought they’d see each other after their failed first date, but their dogs have other plans. Forced to be together for the sake of their pooches, they realize they might have judged each other too quickly. Brought to you by Amazon Freevee, anyone can watch this fun rom-com streaming now.

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Depp v. Heard (Limited Series)

Clips from the Depp v. Heard defamation case took social media by storm during the infamous trial. Looking at how social media affected the case between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Netflix’s Depp v. Heard lets viewers see the court proceedings in a new light. The provocative limited series is now streaming on Netflix.

Solar Opposites

Your favorite alien family is back for the fourth season. In season four of the Hulu Original, Dan Stevens, best known as Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey, will voice Korvo. All episodes of the new season are now streaming on Hulu.

Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie

Looking for a movie night the whole family can appreciate? Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie is a sweet film with an important message: You don’t need the spotlight to shine bright. Featuring all the Peanuts characters you know and love, the animated movie is now streaming on Apple TV+.

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Only Murders in the Building (Season 3)

Paul Rudd and Meryl Streep join the talented cast of Only Murders in the Building for season 3. This season the trio (Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez) venture outside of their shared apartment to investigate a murder that happens inside a Broadway theater. The Hulu Original series now has its first episodes streaming with new episodes dropping weekly.

Red, White & Royal Blue

What happens when the Prince of England and the First Son of the United States fall in love? You’ll find out in Prime Video’s lasted rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue which is streaming now. Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Casey McQuinston, the romantic comedy follows a complicated and unexpected journey from disdain to friendship to love.

Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop (Limited Series)

Women have had a huge impact on the world of Hip Hop. Netflix’s limited series Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop sits down with some of the biggest names in the industry, like Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Latto and more to discuss the culture of the industry and their influence. The series is now streaming.

Kim vs. Kanye: The Divorce

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were one of the biggest Hollywood power couples until their very public divorce in March 2022. The pair mostly kept their separation under wraps. Now, the legal teams from both sides give their perspective on what happened in this two-part documentary, now streaming on Max.

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The Challenge USA (Season 2)

Your favorite reality stars from the CBS Universe, including past Big Brother and Survivor contestants, battle it out in The Challenge USA. Which contestant will reign supreme? Find out when new episodes air on Thursdays on CBS or the next day on Paramount+.

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Here are the winners from the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

One of the few pop-culture extravaganzas undisturbed by the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, the MTV Video Music Awards has the distinction of depriving the night sky of actual stars for the evening. MTV won’t have a problem like the Emmys until the musicians squeezed out of residuals by Spotify and Apple Music join Snoop Dogg and demand they, too, get paid for their work. For those curious, the VMAs are under a different SAG-AFTRA contract, meaning members cannot attend but still cannot promote AMPTP projects. But that’s neither here nor there at the moment. Tonight is the one night the channel formerly known as Music Television devotes to its original mission: Promoting music videos.

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Now it might seem anathema for a network that fills its schedule with reruns of Ridiculousness to still do this song and dance—though MTV’s going to have to start paying those writers too. But it apparently means enough to Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo, and other massively popular and influential artists to show up. Still, we could go on and on about why MTV still does this, but at the end of the day, it’s an excuse to see Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, and Lil Wayne perform live on television. It’s also another opportunity for Taylor Swift to add another 11 awards to an already unprecedented year of success. Swift will have some stiff competition, though. SZA nabbed eight nominations while Doja Cat, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Blackpink, and Olivia Rodrigo earned six. Plus, there’s an Album Of The Year category, which makes no sense for a show about music videos, but whatever, neither does a music-based awards show on MTV.

We’ll be updating the list of winners tonight, so join along with us as we spend this magical night checking in with our old friend MTV.

Best Afrobeats

Ayra Starr – “Rush”
Burna Boy – “It’s Plenty”
Davido ft. Musa Keys – “UNAVAILABLE”
Fireboy DML & Asake – ”Bandana”
Libianca – “People”
Rema & Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”
Wizkid ft Ayra Starr– “2 Sugar”

Best Latin

Anitta – “Funk Rave”
Bad Bunny – “WHERE SHE GOES”
Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma – “Ella Baila Sola”
Parlay, Inc., Grupo Frontera, and Bad Bunny – “un x100to”
KAROL G and Shakira – “TQG”
ROSALÍA – “DESPECHÁ”
Shakira – “Acróstico”

Best R&B

Alicia Keys ft. Lucky Daye – “Stay”
Chlöe ft. Chris Brown – “How Does It Feel”
Metro Boomin with The Weeknd, 21 Savage, and Diddy – “Creepin’ (Remix)”
SZA – “Shirt”
Toosii – “Favorite Song”
Yung Bleu & Nicki Minaj – “Love In The Way”

Song Of The Year

Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
Rema & Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”
Sam Smith, Kim Petras – “Unholy”
Steve Lacy – “Bad Habit”
SZA – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”

Best K-Pop

aespa – “Girls”
BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom”
FIFTY FIFTY – “Cupid”
SEVENTEEN – “Super”
Stray Kids – “S-Class”
TOMORROW X TOGETHER – “Sugar Rush Ride”

Best Pop

Demi Lovato – “Swine”
Dua Lipa – “Dance The Night (From Barbie The Album)”
Ed Sheeran – “Eyes Closed”
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
P!NK – “TRUSTFALL”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”

Video For Good

Alicia Keys – “If I Ain’t Got You (Orchestral)“
Bad Bunny – “El Apagón – Aquí Vive Gente”
Demi Lovato – “Swine”
Dove Cameron – “Breakfast”
Imagine Dragons – “Crushed”
Maluma – “La Reina”

Push Performance Of The Year

August 2022: Saucy Santana – “Booty”
September 2022: Stephen Sanchez – “Until I Found You”
October 2022: JVKE – “golden hour”
November 2022: Flo Milli – “Conceited”
December 2022: Reneé Rapp – “Colorado”
January 2023: Sam Ryder – “All The Way Over”
February 2023: Armani White – “GOATED”
March 2023: FLETCHER – “Becky’s So Hot”
April 2023: TOMORROW X TOGETHER – “Sugar Rush Ride”
May 2023: Ice Spice – “Princess Diana”
June 2023: FLO – “Losing You”
July 2023: Lauren Spencer Smith

Video Of The Year

Doja Cat – “Attention”
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers”
Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”
Sam Smith, Kim Petras – “Unholy”
SZA – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”

Artist Of The Year

Beyoncé
Doja Cat
KAROL G
Nicki Minaj
Shakira
Taylor Swift

Best New Artist

GloRilla
Ice Spice
Kaliii
Peso Pluma
PinkPantheress
Reneé Rapp

Best Collaboration

David Guetta & Bebe Rexha – “I’m Good (Blue)”
Post Malone, Doja Cat – “I Like You (A Happier Song)”
Diddy ft. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti, Yung Miami – “Gotta Move On”
KAROL G, Shakira – “TQG”
Metro Boomin with The Weeknd, 21 Savage, and Diddy – “Creepin’ (Remix)”
Rema & Selena Gomez – “Calm Down”

Best Hip-Hop

Diddy ft. Bryson Tiller, Ashanti, Yung Miami – “Gotta Move On”
DJ Khaled ft. Drake & Lil Baby – “STAYING ALIVE”
GloRilla & Cardi B – “Tomorrow 2”
Lil Uzi Vert – “Just Wanna Rock”
Lil Wayne ft. Swizz Beatz & DMX – “Kant Nobody”
Metro Boomin ft Future – “Superhero (Heroes and Villains)”
Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl”

Best Alternative

blink-182 – “EDGING”
boygenius – “the film”
Fall Out Boy – “Hold Me Like A Grudge”
Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste – “Candy Necklace”
Paramore – “This Is Why”
Thirty Seconds To Mars – “Stuck”

Best Rock

Foo Fighters – “The Teacher”
Linkin Park – “Lost (Original Version)”
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Tippa My Tongue”
Måneskin – “THE LONELIEST”
Metallica – “Lux Æterna”
Muse – “You Make Me Feel Like It’s Halloween”

Best Direction

Doja Cat – “Attention” – Directed by Tanu Muiño
Drake – “Falling Back” – Director X (Julien Christian Lutz)
Kendrick Lamar – “Count Me Out” – Directed by Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion – “Her”– Directed by Colin Tilley
Sam Smith, Kim Petras – “Unholy” – Directed by Floria Sigismondi
SZA – “Kill Bill” – Directed by Christian Breslauer
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” — Directed by Taylor Swift

Best Cinematography

Adele – “I Drink Wine” – Cinematography by Adam Newport-Berra
Ed Sheeran – “Eyes Closed”– Cinematography by Natasha Baier
Janelle Monae – “Lipstick Lover” – Cinematography by Allison Anderson
Kendrick Lamar – “Count Me Out” – Cinematography by Adam Newport-Berra
Miley Cyrus – “Flowers” – Cinematography by Marcell Rev
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire”– Cinematography by Russ Fraser
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” – Cinematography by Rina Yang

Best Visual Effects

Fall Out Boy – “Love From The Other Side” — Visual Effects by Thomas Bailey and Josh Shaffner
Harry Styles – “Music For A Sushi Restaurant”– Visual Effects by Chelsea Delfino and Black Kite Studios
Melanie Martinez – “VOID” – Visual Effects by Carbon
Nicki Minaj – “Super Freaky Girl” — Visual Effects by Max Colt and Sergio Mashevskyi
Sam Smith, Kim Petras – “Unholy” – Visual Effects by Max Colt / FRENDER
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero”– Visual Effects by Parliament

Best Choreography

BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom” – Choreography by Kiel Tutin, Sienna Lalau, Lee Jung (YGX), Taryn Cheng (YGX)
Dua Lipa – “Dance The Night (From Barbie The Album)” — Choreography by Charm LaDonna
Jonas Brothers – “Waffle House” – Choreography by Jerry Reece
Megan Thee Stallion – “Her” – Choreography by Sean Bankhead
Panic! At The Disco – “Middle Of A Breakup” – Choreography by Monika Felice Smith
Sam Smith, Kim Petras – “Unholy” – Choreography by (LA)HORDE – Marine Brutti, Jonathan Debrouwer, Arthur Harel

Best Art Direction

boygenius – “the film” – Art Direction by Jen Dunlap
BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom” – Art Direction by Seo Hyun Seung (GIGANT)
Doja Cat – “Attention” – Art Direction by Spencer Graves
Lana Del Rey ft. Jon Batiste – “Candy Necklace” – Art Direction by Brandon Mendez
Megan Thee Stallion – “Her” – Art Direction by Niko Philipides
SZA – “Shirt” – Art Direction by Kate Bunch

Best Editing

BLACKPINK – “Pink Venom” – Editing by Seo Hyun Seung (GIGANT)
Kendrick Lamar – “Rich Spirit” – Edited by Grason Caldwell
Miley Cyrus – “River” Edited by Brandan Walter
Olivia Rodrigo – “vampire” Edited by Sofia Kerpan and David Checel
SZA – “Kill Bill” – Edited by Luis Caraza Peimbert
Taylor Swift – “Anti-Hero” – Edited by Chancler Haynes

Show Of The Summer

Beyoncé
Blackpink
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Karol G
Taylor Swift

Group Of The Year

Blackpink
Fifty Fifty
Flo
Jonas Brothers
Maneskin
NewJeans
Seventeen
Tomorrow X Together

Song Of The Summer

Beyoncé – “Cuff It”
Billie Eilish – “What Was I Made For?” (from the motion picture Barbie)
Doja Cat – “Paint the Town Red”
Doechii (featuring Kodak Black) – “What It Is (Block Boy)“
Dua Lipa – “Dance the Night” (from the motion picture Barbie)
Fifty Fifty – “Cupid”
Gunna – “Fukumean”
Jungkook (featuring Latto) – “Seven”
Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice with Aqua – “Barbie World” (from the motion picture Barbie)
Olivia Rodrigo – “Vampire”
SZA – “Kill Bill”
Taylor Swift (featuring Ice Spice) – “Karma”
Tomorrow X Together and Jonas Brothers – “Do It Like That”
Luke Combs – “Fast Car”
Troye Sivan – “Rush”
Yng Lvcas & Peso Pluma – “La Bebe” (remix)

Album Of The Year

Beyoncé – Renaissance
Drake and 21 Savage – Her Loss
Metro Boomin – Heroes & Villains
Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation
SZA – SOS
Taylor Swift – Midnights

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award

Shakira

Global Icon Award

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Shakira Performs Greatest Hits Medley & Accepts Video Vanguard Award – Deadline

Shakira was honored at the MTV VMAs 2023 with the Video Vanguard Award for her career in music. Ahead of accepting the special Moon Person trophy, the Colombian superstar performed a medley of her greatest hits.

“She Wolf” kicked things off and “Te Felicito” followed. Shakira had everyone up and dancing to her hits including Taylor Swift, Tiffany Haddish and Lil Nas X. Other songs that the singer-songwriter performed were “TQG,” “Objection,” “Ojos Así,” “Whenever, Wherever” and “Hips Don’t Lie.”

Shakira dominated the VMAs stage singing and belly dancing everywhere. The star would conclude her performance singing the diss track she wrote alongside BZRP. Shakira was carried across the audience up until a platform that would make her rise up in the middle of the venue where she ended the night.

Wyclef Jean had the honor of presenting Shakira with the Video Vanguard Award, her collab partner on “Hips Don’t Lie.”

“This is amazing. It’s amazing to receive this from my friend Wyclef Jean,” Shakira said as she took the stage.

Shakira would go on to thank MTV who gave her an opportunity at the age of 18. She was also grateful to “people who have played a key role in my visual history,” which included “very dear friends,” her music label, the women who work for her and her parents.

The mother of two also gave a shoutout to her kids Milan and Sasha “for cheering me up” as they watched their mother from the stands receive the special award.

“I want to share this award with my fans who always support me through thick and thin. Thank you so much for being my army and helping me fight all my battles,” Shakira said before saying in Spanish, “This is for you my people, my Latin American people inside and outside this country. Thank you for inspiring me and for injecting me with so much energy to keep moving forward.”

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Karol G Performs “Oki Doki” and “Tá OK (Remix)” at VMAs 2023: Watch

Karol G performed “Oki Doki” and “Tá OK (Remix)” at the 2023 VMAs. Joining her in neon pink and green lights were more than a dozen dancers on tiered steps. Karol G is also nominated for Artist of the Year, as well as Best Latin and Best Collaboration for “TQG,” her song with Shakira. The VMAs 2023 ceremony was broadcast live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Check it out below.

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Shakira Zooms Through Hits-Filled Set for Video Vanguard Honors at VMAs

Grammy-winning artist Shakira paid tribute to her decades-long globally successful career with a hits-filled, 10-minute performance for the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night.

Shakira kicked things off with “She Wolf,” incorporating the eye-popping choreography featured in the song’s iconic 2009 music video. She then rapidly transitioned into her and Rauw Alejandro’s “Te Felicito,” and followed up with her and Karol G’s “TQG.”

She also returned to her early roots by singing and belly dancing through “Objection,” “Whenever, Wherever,” and “Hips Don’t Lie.” While singing “BZRP Music Sessions #53,” Shakira crowd surfed through the audience where a fan was proudly holding a Colombian flag in her honor.

After wrapping up her performance, the singer returned to accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award from Wyclef Jean. Shakira thanked her family and creative partners and especially thanked her “army” of fans.

Shakira is the first South American artist to receive MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award which has previously been bestowed to artists including Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, LL Cool J, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Missy Elliott.

“Shakira is a true global force who continues to inspire & influence the masses with her unique, musical prowess. She’s a trailblazer for women around the world & one of the first artists to lead the globalization of Latin music,” Bruce Gillmer — president of music, music talent, programming and events, for Paramount — said in a previous statement. “Her massive impact across the musical landscape will be long-lasting as she continues to create and entertain at the highest level.”

This year has been a big one for Shakira who netted numerous a pair of chart-topping collaborations including “Monotonía” with Ozuna, “BZRP Music Sessions #53,” with Argentine product Bizarrap, “TGQ” with Karol and “Copa Vacía” with Manuel Turizo.

Shakira was nominated for four other awards at the ceremony on Tuesday: artist of the year, best collaboration for “TQG” with Karol, and well as best Latin video for both “TQG” and “Acróstico.”

Shakira won her first Moon Person in 2000 for international viewer’s choice (Latin America North) for the 1998 single “Ojos Así,” off her album “Dónde Están los Ladrones?” She won again in the same category in 2002 for “Whenever, Wherever/Suerte,” and also won best choreography in a video for “Hips Don’t Lie.”

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Man charged in mischief investigation involving Toronto bus driver: police – Toronto

A man has been charged in connection with a mischief investigation in Toronto, police say.

Toronto police said on Sept. 6, at around 10:45 a.m., a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus driver was operating a bus in the Drewry Avenue and Bathurst Street area.

Officers said the driver stopped and was attempting to reposition the bus before allowing passengers on.

“While the doors on the bus were still closed, a man ran across the intersection and started to punch the bus and began yelling and swearing at the driver to open the doors,” police said in a news release. “The driver did not open the bus doors due to the man’s aggressive behaviour.”

Police said the man then began to record the interaction and stood in front of the bus.

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According to police, the driver let some people leave the bus, and the suspect allegedly entered the bus and “continued his behaviour.”

Officers said the driver told the other passengers that the bus was no longer in service.

Eventually the suspect exited the bus, police said.

Officers said on Tuesday, a 38-year-old man from Toronto was arrested and charged with mischief, intimidation and causing a disturbance.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.

Union, TTC react

In a statement Monday, Marvin Alfred, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 president said he was aware of video footage “documenting racist, misogynistic abuse directed at a member” of the union.

“Our member was just doing her job when she was verbally assaulted and threatened by a member of the public,” Alfred said.

“This is profoundly unacceptable. Our members are on the frontlines and they are entitled to the same standard of safety and security as all workers.”

Alfred said the member indicated to the union that it was a “troubling and unfortunate incident for her.”

“She feels that no one should be subjected to this criminal and offensive behaviour,” Alfred said. “She has requested respect of her privacy as she tries to move forward with her work as an operator.”

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Alfred said “no resources” were made available to the operator at the scene of the incident, adding the union is “deeply troubled by the lack of support shown by TTC management” to the operator.

In a statement emailed to Global News earlier on Tuesday, TTC spokesperson Stuart Green said operators are in the field “performing a vital public service.”

“So to see one being subjected to this sort of vile abuse is appalling,” he said. “The safety of our employees and customers is our top priority at all times and we work closely with our Union partners to make sure employees are safe at all times while on the job.”

Green said after the incident, the TTC’s head of bus operations “was in direct contact with the operator as soon as he was made aware of the incident to express concern and support.”

According to Green, the operator has been offered “all available peer and counselling resources, if she wants or needs those.”

Green said there was another incident — an injury at Sheppard West Station — at the same time as the incident in North York, adding that “first response resources in the area deployed to that incident.”

“However, we continue to assess what we could have done differently to assist this operator during the incident,” he wrote.

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Selena Gomez Reacts to Olivia Rodrigo’s VMAs Performance: Video – Hollywood Life

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Everyone’s heart beat a little too fast during Olivia Rodrigo’s VMAs performance on Sept. 12. She totally fooled the crowd, including Selena Gomez, 31, with a faux stage malfunction. As Olivia, 20, continued singing “Vampire,” the pyrotechnics behind her looked like they were malfunctioning.

At one point, even Olivia appeared a little scared. The camera panned to the crowd, and Selena could be seen holding her hand to her ear. As she watched Olivia’s performance, her eyes appeared very worried.

La reacción de Selena mientras Olivia Rodrigo cantaba lmao pic.twitter.com/qBuddt9tse

— ruso ? (@dmpolop) September 13, 2023

Olivia was rushed off stage as the “malfunction” got worse, but it was all an act. The performance was a nod to Olivia’s “Vampire” music video where she is rushed off stage in a similar way. The HSMTMTS alum returned to the stage and sang her hit “Get Him Back.”

Selena was one of the stars who unexpectedly showed up on the VMAs carpet ahead of the show. The Only Murders in the Building star dazzled in a red floral gown. Taylor Swift, 33, Selena’s bestie, also made a surprise appearance and exuded Reputation vibes in her black Versace dress.

Olivia recently addressed rumors of bad blood between her and Taylor. Olivia notably had to give Taylor songwriting credits for two of her songs on her debut album, Sour, and therefore give up millions in royalties. In her recent Rolling Stone interview, Olivia said she does not have “beef with anyone.”

However, the singer said she was “caught off guard” by the whole situation. She added, “At the time, it was very confusing, and I was green and bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Is that the phrase?”

When asked if she would make an artist give her credit for a song if a situation like this happened in the future, Olivia responded, “I don’t think I would ever personally do that. But who’s to say where I’ll be in 20, 30 years. All that I can do is write my songs and focus on what I can control.”

Image Credit: Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock Everyone’s heart beat a

Tech

Selena Gomez Caught Sneering at Chris Brown VMAs 2023 Nomination

September 12, 2023 @ 6:29 PM

Not everyone was pleased with the nominations for Best R&B during the 2023 VMAs. As Chris Brown’s name was called, “Only Murders in the Building” star Selena Gomez was caught on camera visibly sneering.

It was a fleeting moment, but a pointed one. Brown was nominated for “How Does It Feel,” his collaboration with Chlöe. Right as Brown’s name was mentioned by the announcer, Gomez’s face shifted from a neutrally pleasant smile to the above look. The Moon Man award ultimately went to SZA for “Shirt.”

More to come…

September 12, 2023 @ 6:29 PM Not everyone

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Taylor Swift Fangirls at NSYNC VMAs 2023 Reunion : ‘I Had Your Dolls’

September 12, 2023 @ 5:54 PM

Taylor Swift fangirled at the NSYNC reunion happening during the 2023 VMAs as the iconic group presented the “Anti-Hero” singer with a moonperson for best pop song.

“I’m not doing well pivoting from this [watching the NSYNC reunion] to this [ accepting an award],” Swift said while accepting the award. “Like, I had your dolls!”

Witnessing the reunion happening in full force without an announced performance or album, Swift asked the group if they had any bigger plans for an official reunion, saying “Are you doing something? What’s gonna happen now?”

“There’s something they’re gonna do — they’re gonna do something and I need to know what it is!” the “Cruel Summer” singer continued. “You guys — you’re pop personified so to receive this from your golden pop hands really it’s too much.”

Swift also thanked NSYNC member Lance Bass for the friendship bracelet he handed her when she came on stage.

“I love making pop music — I love making pop music videos — I also loved making country. I love slinking around different genres,” Swift continued in her first acceptance speech of the night. “The only reason I’m allowed to do that is because you, the fans, gave me the opportunity to do that. It’s all just one big adventure and it’s so much fun to challenge myself to make music that’s different than what I made last and I just love you for it. But I really love making pop music so thank you so so so much.”

The “Midnights” singer first expressed her joy at the reunion when NSYNC took the stage at the start of the MTV-hosted awards ceremony, without announcing any impending performance, reunion tour or anything of the sort.

“A lot has changed over the last two decades, but one thing remains constant: a creative boundary pushing video leaves a lasting mark for decades,” Bass said during the awards. “Now we just wanted to say thank you MTV and especially all of you guys.”

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Entertaintment

Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion Had ‘Zero Fight’ at VMAs

It’s never the VMAs without drama, real, manufactured or imagined, and the first hour of Tuesday night’s show was no exception. Either before or after her performance with Cardi B of their new single “Bongos,” fan footage of Megan Thee Stallion apparently getting into an argument with Justin Timberlake, who took the stage with his (reunited?) bandmates in NSYNC early in the show.

In a crowded area backstage, Megan is seen getting glam while the members of NSYNC pass. Timberlake, smiling, is seen leaning in to say something to her. Megan responds, pointing her finger emphatically and then turns away, looking angry.

The group’s Joey Fatone then says something as well.

It looks like an argument, but a backstage source who witnessed the exchange tells Variety there was “zero fight.”

“He said, ‘It’s so nice to meet you,’ and she said ‘No, no this don’t count, this don’t count. We gotta meet proper.’

“It was very cute,” the source says. Variety will have more on the situation as it develops.

It’s never the VMAs without drama, real,

Movies

NSYNC Reunited At The VMAs To Present Taylor Swift With An Award, And They Had Such A Cute Interaction

“Taylor fangirling over *NSYNC that’s our millennial queen.”

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"Taylor fangirling over *NSYNC that’s our millennial

Erica Mena apologizes for racist slur on ‘Love & Hip Hop’

Erica Mena has apologized for calling one of her “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” castmates a racist slur that resulted in Mena getting fired from the reality TV show.

The “Assistant” and “Hush” actor released a statement Tuesday addressing the incident, in which she called Jamaican musician Spice a “monkey” multiple times and taunted her with monkey noises. Mena shouted the slur on camera repeatedly during a recent episode of the VH1 series documenting the lives of the stars of Atlanta’s hip-hop scene.

“I deeply regret my insensitive comment and want to humbly apologize to anybody I hurt or offended by my thoughtlessness,” Mena said in a statement provided to The Times.

“My choice of words was wrong, and I take full responsibility for what I said. I am committed to listening to the voices of those affected and will work toward making amends. As a woman of color and the mother of two black children, I want to make it clear that my use of that word was not in any way racially driven. That said, I do understand the gravity of what I said and want to use my platform to promote inclusivity and equality.”

Less than a week after the episode premiered and sparked a backlash due to Mena’s misconduct, a statement shared on the “Love & Hip Hop” Instagram page confirmed that the former model would “not appear in the next season” of the show, “effective immediately.”

“The Love & Hip-Hop franchise has never shied away from hard conversations in our community,” the statement read.

“Working hand-in-hand with our partners, viewers will see the impact of Erica Mena’s remarks play out in the final three episodes of the season.”

During the episode, Mena flipped a table, berated and lunged at Spice after the dancehall artist told the “Stepmother” star that her son doesn’t like her. Spice later responded to Mena’s insults in a video posted on social media.

“Because I said the son ‘doesn’t like you,’ it still does not deter from the fact that she made the racist comments … slurs that she did,” Spice said in the video.

“She said what she said. … If I say I triggered something in her to get angry — that’s why she made the racist slurs — so then it’s OK to experience racism as long as someone is triggered? Is that the new way now?”

A representative for Spice did not immediately respond Tuesday to The Times’ request for comment.

Erica Mena has apologized for calling

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MCU

Spider-Verse 2’s Online Viewership Revealed Ahead of Streaming Release

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse‘s online release pulled in massive viewership according to new data.

Spider-Verse 2‘s home release version has been available since August 8.

The digital release featured many curious tweaks from its theatrical version, such as Gwen Stacy’s introduction, Spider-Punk’s design, and removing one of Miles Morales’ lines.

Analyzing Spider-Verse 2’s Digital Release Viewership Numbers

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New data from television analytics firm Samba TV revealed that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse was viewed by 321k domestic households in its first six days on video-on-demand.

Here’s how Spider-Verse 2‘s online viewership compares to other recent popular movies:

When Will Spider-Verse 2 Start Streaming?

It’s possible that fans learned about Spider-Verse 2‘s altered digital version, leading to them accessing the film through online platforms. The numbers also prove that anticipation surrounding the Marvel sequel is still high even after its stellar box office run.

But the question remains: when will the sequel be available on streaming services?

Some have theorized that Spider-Verse 2 could premiere on Netflix sometime in October 2023, but it could be far later than that due to this latest report.

The substantial viewership numbers could mean that Sony Pictures wants to maximize the animated sequel’s digital sales first before eventually releasing it on Netflix.

If so, a safe bet for Spider-Verse 2‘s Netflix premiere could come around November 24 or even around the holidays on December 15.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is now available on major digital platforms.

Review: Superman & Lois 3x13 - "What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger" (Season Finale)

DCU

Review: Superman & Lois 3×13 – “What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger” (Season Finale)

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Review: Superman & Lois 3×13 – “What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger” (Season Finale)

[Editor’s note: This review may contain spoilers!]

Director: Gregory Smith

Writers: Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing

Starring: Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Michael Culditz, Sofia Hasmik, Chad L. Coleman, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Wolé Parks, Erik Valdez, Alex Garfin, Michael Bishop

Reviewed by: Steven Brown

Summary

Superman & Lois 3×13: All of Smallville comes together to view a meteor shower; Lex Luthor makes his move with a weapon that can rival Superman in raw power – and perhaps even kill him.

Positives

Thanks to the machinations of Bruno Mannheim, Lex Luthor finally has a weapon that may be capable of actually killing Superman. Finding the formally imprisoned Bizarro underground, Lex captures him and decides to experiment on and torture him. Being killed again and again, Bizarro resurrects more powerful than before. With each resurrection, Bizarro’s body becomes more and more twisted and disfigured, until Lex finally unleashes the creature upon the Man of Steel.

Negatives

I have no complaints about this episode. The action scenes were top notch, and the emotional impact was done really well. A particular scene between Lois and Superman during the battle with Doomsday stays in my mind, as Superman gives Lois a look, as if he knows he’s not going to return from battle this time.

If I had to complain about something, I hate that the next season is going to cut so much of the cast from the show. This episode saw some exciting new horizons for characters such as Chrissy and Kyle, and even Lana and John seemed to have found a potential relationship with each other. However, with the cuts being announced before the start of next season, I’m not sure what happens to these existing characters and their relationships with each other.

Verdict

Superman & Lois 3×13 was a great episode and an amazing conclusion to season three. It appears that the possible final season of the show will air in 2024 and I hope that the writers give it a proper send off for the fans it’s amassed over the years. There are so many vital parts to this show, between the villains, the action, and the entire family aspect of Clark’s life, and I hope they keep that same energy going into the final season.

Score: 5/5

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Comics

Do We Even Need PS5 Pro or Xbox Series X Pro?

-Foxtrot4h ago(Edited 4h ago)

I’m sorry but no

Developers can’t even take advantage of what we have at the minute and still feel they have a pinky finger wrapped around last gen

The options would be meaningless as they wouldn’t be able to take advantage of those either, especially having to think about the base Gen consoles

Also skipping a mid-gen console will allow people to be more taken back with next gen and how good it looks without the whole “preview show”

-Foxtrot4h ago(Edited 4h ago)I’m sorry but no

Festivals

NSYNC Reunite to Present VMA to Taylor Swift

As expected, 19 years after Justin Timberlake left the group and ten since their last performance together, the five members of NSYNC reunited again on Tuesday at the VMAs at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Their return was greeted with no small amount of enthusiasm by the crowd and especially Taylor Swift, who was seated up front next to Ice Spice.

The quintet, dressed in shades of blue, grey and white, began by recalling their VMA award-winning videos and then went straight to the Best Pop award, which not surprisingly was won by, as Timberlake put it, “the unstoppable Taylor Swift” for “Antihero.”

“I’m not doing well pivoting from this to this [from being an NSYNC fan to accepting an award],” she said. “Like, I had your dolls.”

Swift then continued the group’s ongoing reunion teasers by saying, “Are you guys gonna do something? I need to know what it is!” She gave a characteristically gracious speech, thanking her fans.

What might they be doing next? While there’s been no official word, the hints couldn’t be much less subtle.

For weeks the internet has been alight with reports that the group has recorded a new song, written by Timberlake, for “Trolls Band Together,” the upcoming third installment in DreamWorks’ animated franchise, which, judging by the trailers, has a boy band reunion storyline for Justin Timberlake’s character, Branch. The group’s other four members — JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick — and also expected to join Timberlake in the film.

The trailer shows the film’s boy band bears the awesome name BroZone, and there’s even a boy-band referencing bit of dialog:

“My brothers walked out on me!”

“Branch, we’re out of synch. We’ve gone from boys to men, and now there’s only one direction for us to go: The backstreets!”

The hints continued as posters bearing Nsync’s familiar logo — accompanied by an animated troll hairstyle — appeared around Los Angeles this week.

Along with stars Timberlake and Anna Kendrick, the film also features Camila Cabello, Troye Sivan, Kid Cudi, Daveed Diggs, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, RuPaul, Zosia Mamet, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Icona Pop duo Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt, Anderson .Paak, Ron Funches, Kunal Nayyar and Kenan Thompson.

As expected, 19 years after Justin Timberlake

Shakira Poses With Her Two Sons Milan and Sasha at the 2023 MTV VMAs

Shakira stole the spotlight at the MTV Video Music Awards as she posed on the pink carpet alongside her two adorable sons, Milan, 10, and Sasha, 8.

Shakira, known for her signature hip-shaking moves and chart-topping hits, turned heads at the VMAs in a stunning gold dress that accentuated her radiant beauty. In contrast, her sons rocked stylish black and gold tracksuits, showcasing their young and fashionable flair.

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Last month, MTV announced that Shakira will be the 2023 recipient of its coveted Video Vanguard Award at this year’s Video Music Awards, making her the first South American artist to earn the honor.

Shakira, a four-time VMAs winner, will accept the award and perform at this year’s ceremony, which will be her first time on an MTV stage in 17 years. She’s up for four Moon People this year: Best Collaboration, Best Latin (2x) and Artist of the Year.

In April, the Colombian songstress, who shares her sons with soccer sensation Gerard Piqué, asked for the media to respect her sons’ right to privacy amid her move from Barcelona. The “TGQ” singer took to social media to address friends and journalists in the media about the difficult year both she and her children have had amid her split from Piqué.

“At this moment of changes in my life as a public figure, it is understandable that there is a permanent curiosity from the press around me and my family. Yet my children, Milan and Sasha have lived a very difficult year, suffering an incessant siege and relentless pursuit by paparazzi and various media in Barcelona,” Shakira began. “As they begin a new phase in their lives, I urge the media on behalf of my children to please respect their right to privacy.”

In addition to asking for the media to respect her son’s privacy, the 46-year-old performer laid out a few ground rules to ensure a smooth transition for the kids as they settle into their new home, in Miami, Florida, where Shakira has lived previously.

“I ask you to refrain from following them to the exit or entrance of the school, wait for them at the door of our house, or chase them to their extracurricular activities, and games as it has happened every day in Barcelona in order to obtain photographs or better ratings,” she continued. “I trust that journalists and photographers are sensitive to the situation facing Milan and Sasha and can behave in the most humane way possible with them, given that this is the health and physical and emotional integrity of two under 8 and 10 years of just wishing they could go out on the street, and attend school feeling safe and having the peace of mind not being chased or subjected to constant surveillance of cameras.”

It’s something, Shakira added, she is asking for not just as an artist who has been in the public eye for two decades, but as a mother who wants to protect her children.

“I extend this petition no longer as an artist, but as a mother who wants to protect and care for the psychological and emotional well-being of her children so that they can live a healthy and happy life, as every child deserves,” Shakira said before ending the lengthy post.

Shakira’s call to the media came days after she announced that she and her children were moving away from Barcelona, where she had lived with Piqué and their two little ones, for over a decade.

“I settled in Barcelona to give my children a stability which we are now looking for in another corner of the world alongside family, friends and the sea,” Shakira wrote in an Instagram caption initially written in Spanish. “Today we begin a new chapter in pursuit of their happiness.”

Shakira thanked her fans for their support while she and her sons navigate the move. “Thank you to everyone who surfed alongside my many waves here in Barcelona, the city where I learned that friendship is definitely more lasting than love. Thank you to everyone who has been there to cheer me up, dried my tears, inspired me and made me grow.”

“Thank you to my Spanish fans who have always surrounded me with their love and loyalty,” she concluded. “For you, this is just a ‘See you later!’ and like my father said so many times, ‘See you around the curves! ❤️”

Shakira and Piqué first announced their split last summer, after Shakira allegedly discovered the soccer player cheating on her with the woman he is now dating publicly, Clara Chía.

In January, the singer’s new music seemingly referenced the scandal with the song lyric, “Las mujeres ya no lloran, las mujeres facturan,” which translates to, “Women don’t cry anymore, they send a bill.”

The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards is coming to you live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. Follow along at ETonline.com for full coverage from this year’s VMAs, including the complete list of the nominees and the night’s big winners.

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