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Get ready for another round of big reveals! Season 10 of The Masked Singer premieres on Wednesday (Sept. 27) at 8 p.m. ET on Fox.

The singing competition series, hosted by Nick Cannon, will feature an all-new fleet of contestants cleverly disguised in extravagant costumes including a Gazelle, Husky, Cow, Royal Hen, S’More, Diver, Tiki, Hawk, Hibiscus and Anteater.

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Nicole Scherzinger, Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy will be returning as judges for the new season, which audiences got a sneak peek of during the Season 10 kickoff episode on Sept. 10.

Read on for ways to watch and stream new and older seasons of The Masked Singer.

How to Watch The Masked Singer for Free

No cable necessary! The Masked Singer airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on Fox, which means that you don’t need a cable (or satellite) subscription to watch — but if you already have one, check your local listings for channel information or stream the show on Fox.com when it returns on Sept. 27.

DirecTV Free Trial

Viewers who don’t have access to live television can stream The Masked Singer with an HD antenna or join a streamer like DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV or FuboTV to stream for free (Fox is available on Vidgo and Sling TV in select areas).

On a budget? Most streamers such as DirecTV and Fubo offer a free trial for up to a week, or a discounted rate when you join. And if you who want to stream The Masked Singer internationally, try ExpressVPN or NordVPN.

Not interested in streaming The Masked Singer live? Stream the season premiere for free on Hulu a day after it airs on Fox. New episodes will drop on the streaming platform the day after they premiere. Seasons 1-9 are available to stream on Hulu now, as well as the Season 10 kickoff episode, which drew a combined 10 million viewers across Fox and Hulu last week, Deadline reports.

Hulu starts at $7.99/month after a 30-day free trial and you’ll get access to tons of shows and movies including exclusive programs. Additionally, Hulu has a bundle option with Disney+ and ESPN+ and a student discount that drops the base price down to just $1.99 per month. If you’re interested in joining Hulu + Live TV, it’s currently $50/month (regular $70/month).

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Season 10’s Masked Singer kickoff featured guest appearances from past contestants like Joey Fatone, Bow Wow, Michelle Williams and Rumer Willis. A costumed Demi Lovato also performed as the character Anonymouse.

What else is in store for Season 10? Expect to see more of *NYSYNC, but not the entire group. Lance Bass will and Kate Flannery (The Office) will be clue gives this season, according to The Wrap. The season will also include unmasked performances from previous contestants such as Bret Michaels, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Hunter Hayes and Jewel.

Next season will look a bit different as Rita Ora will fill in for Scherzinger who will star as Norma Desmond in Andre Llyod Webber’s Sunset Boulevard playing in London’s West End.

“I had to actually choose between The Masked Singer season 11 and Sunset Boulevard,” Scherzinger said in an interview with People. “I chose Sunset Boulevard. This is where my talents truly lie. I’m still proving myself.”

The production launched at the Savoy Theatre on Sept. 21 and runs until January 6, 2024. Click here for tickets.

Watch a sneak peek of The Masked Singer Season 10 below.

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When Usher was announced as the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show headliner over the weekend, the conversation on social media was a mixture of excitement and surprise — with some questioning whether it’s been too long since the R&B/pop superstar had a hit.

While his last Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit was more than a decade ago (“Scream” peaked at No. 9 in 2012), it’s impossible to argue with the man’s overall legacy. He’s racked up nine No. 1s on the Hot 100 and 18 top 10s; he’s scored eight Grammys from 23 nominations; and in the years since that last top 10 hit, he’s been a frequent visitor to Billboard‘s R&B charts and has mounted two beloved Las Vegas residencies.

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On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about all the reasons the R&B/pop superstar makes total sense for next year’s big game — from his precise choreography to his overall showmanship to his undeniable nearly 30 years of hits.

Also on the show, we’ve got chart news on how Drake lands his 12th No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Slime You Out,” his new collaboration with SZA. Plus, Rod Wave becomes only the second artist with a new No. 1 album in each of the last three years on the Billboard 200, as Nostalgia debuts atop the list. And finally, music icon Willie Nelson adds a new chart accolade to his very deep list of achievements, as he notches his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart. You might be surprised by how many other genre charts Nelson has visited over the years — tune in for our full recap.

The Billboard Pop Shop Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things pop on Billboard‘s weekly charts. You can always count on a lively discussion about the latest pop news, fun chart stats and stories, new music, and guest interviews with music stars and folks from the world of pop. Casual pop fans and chart junkies can hear Billboard‘s executive digital director, West Coast, Katie Atkinson and Billboard’s managing director, charts and data operations, Keith Caulfield every week on the podcast, which can be streamed on Billboard.com or downloaded in Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast provider. (Click here to listen to the previous edition of the show on Billboard.com.)

Darius Rucker talks about his first new album in six years, Carolyn’s Boy, why he wanted to name the album after his mom, the success of Hootie and the Blowfish, working with Ed Sheeran, the recent popularity of country music on the Billboard charts and more!

Darius Rucker:
You’ll sing a line and he’ll sing it back and he’s singing it different and he’s saying different words, but they’re just better. Hey, I’m Darius Rucker, and this is Billboard News.

Tetris Kelly:
Hey, it’s Tetris Kelly with Billboard News hanging out with Darius Rucker. How’s it going?

Darius Rucker:
Oh, good. I cannot complain.

Tetris Kelly:
We’ve got to talk about this new music. So Carolyn’s Boy is out on Oct. 6, six years since your last release. So why now? What has taken six years?

Darius Rucker:
When the pandemic hit and everything, it slowed everything down. But it also made it to where, you know, there was no rush for the record, so I took my time. I think it’s time for it to come out.

Tetris Kelly:
And then of course, Carolyn’s Boy, obviously, referencing your mom. So what was it like to name the album after her?

Darius Rucker:
You know, it was during the pandemic, and everything over writing the record, and I was having a bad day. And I just remember, I just said to myself, “You know, at the end of the day, I’m just my mama’s boy.” And so I decided I was gonna name it Carolyn’s Boy after that, but … it was just, she’s been, she was such a big influence on me. And she was so important in my life. And, you know, it was time for me to do something special with that.

Watch our interview with Darius Rucker above!

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‘Tis the season for spooky decorations! From the 12-foot skeleton to the Stranger Things house that became its own phenomenon last year, Halloween decorations are all over TikTok.

Unfortunately, the $300 giant skeleton that keeps going viral on TikTok, is out of stock at Home Depot. Click here to get notified when it’s back in stock. If your heart’s set on a 12-foot skeleton, you can find one at Amazon, provided that you don’t mind paying a higher price.

Need more options? We found some alternatives that will scare unsuspecting trick-or-treaters and other passersby without draining your bank account. Below, find a collection of giant skeletons to buy for Halloween. Click here to shop lights, sticky bats fog machines, spider webs and other must-have Halloween decorations.

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It’s not quite 12 feet tall, but this towering skeleton will be a huge hit during spooky season. The 8-foot skeleton features animated LCD eyes, a moving jaw and posable arms, and it’s suitable for indoor and outdoor use. The skeleton is available at HalloweenCostumes.com while supplies last.

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Meet Crazy Bonez, this giant skeleton will make your Halloween decor even spookier and it might even stop people in their tracks. The 6-foot skeleton is made from high density plastic and features posable limbs with knees that lock in place. The Crazy Bonez Pose-N-Stay Skeleton comes in multiple sizes with different functions including a glow-in-the dark skeleton, a metallic gold skeleton and a talking skeleton with blinking eyes.

For more spooky content, check out the most popular Halloween costumes of 2023 (including Barbie costumes), best couples costumes and where to shop the Hocus Pocus Lego set.

Darius Rucker is opening up about his career and his latest album, Carolyn’s Boy, which releases Oct. 6.

In an interview with Tetris Kelly for Billboard News, the nine-time Country Airplay chart-topping artist discussed how he decided on the title of the new project, which honors Rucker’s late mother.

“It was during the pandemic and we were writing the record, and I was having a bad day,” Rucker recalls. “I just said to myself, ‘At the end of the day, I’m just my mama’s boy,’ so I decided I was going to name it Carolyn’s Boy after that. She was such a big influence on me and she was so important in my life. It was time for me to do something special like that.”

Rucker also recalled some of the career moments he wishes his late mother had been there to see, including when Hootie & The Blowfish won their first Grammys in 1995, for best new artist, as well as best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal for “Let Her Cry.”

“I wish to God she could have seen me win my first Grammy,” Rucker said, adding, “We used to watch the Grammys as a family when I was a kid, and that was a moment that really hit me. … Just thinking, ‘God, I wish my mom was here to see this.’”

On Carolyn’s Boy, which marks Rucker’s first solo project in six years, Rucker co-wrote the song “Sara” with pop singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran.

“That kid is such an amazing songwriter and such a good guy,” Rucker said of Sheeran, adding, “You’ll sing a line and he’ll sing it back, and he’s singing it differently and singing different words … but it’s just better so you just go with that. I hope I get to write with Ed again; he’s awesome.”

Rucker also spoke about country music’s moment of holding the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 just weeks ago, saying, “Country music is taking over. For me, I think it’s great to see. To have the top three spots in the Hot 100 and all the touring everyone is doing and doing well out there, it’s great to see. Country is not rock’s little sister anymore; country’s standing up for itself and on its own. I love being a part of it. You see a lot of great things happening in country music, from those guys doing that, and then you see all these African-American artists getting record deals and stuff like that, country seems to be moving on up.”

The Grammy winner also reflected on his own experiences as a Black artist launching a career in country music.

“It’s been awesome and crazy. When I first came to Nashville, I didn’t even think I’d get a record deal,” Rucker said. “Then we did and we go on a radio tour. There were people saying they didn’t think their audience would ever accept a Black country singer. We proved them all wrong and my success turned into Kane [Brown] and all those other guys getting a shot and blowing it up. I love it, I love watching it. Chapel Hart and all these great groups that are coming out right now.”

Rucker also spoke of transitioning from creating rock music to country music, saying, “It was different because the genres are so different, but country music, especially the artists, are just so welcoming. Rock ‘n’ roll and pop, a lot of times … a lot of people, they make it a competition. It seems like, for me, in country music, everybody thinks there’s room for all of us, if you’re good.”

Next year, Rucker will take his music overseas, with a slate of tour dates in the U.K. and Ireland.

Watch his full interview above.

Michael Bibi is temporarily out of the hospital amid his ongoing cancer treatment, the British producer announced Tuesday (Sept. 26) on social media.

“When I first came into hospital I was barely able to walk,” Bibi wrote on Instagram along with a photo of himself standing outside the hospital smiling. “Today I walk out with a smile having completed my main treatment. Tired but happy…My fight against cancer is not over…but for now a break & some extra time to enjoy life.”

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In June, Bibi’s management agency announced that the producer was undergoing treatment for CNS Lymphoma, a rare form of cancer, and that he wouldn’t be playing any shows for the “foreseeable future.” At the time, he’d been in the midst of his Solid Grooves residency at Ibiza’s DC10, with a flurry of other European festival dates on his schedule.

In the months since announcing his cancer diagnosis, Bibi has given intermittent updates on his treatment progress. In June, he posted that his first round of treatment was complete and his tumor size was reduced by 40%. On July 18, he wrote that “after 10 weeks in a hospital bed, I’ve been released for a short break as my treatment is continuing to go well. Thank you for all of your love, it really has given me strength. I have good days & I have bad days…Today is a good day.” A post from Aug. 30 states “Fk you cancer, you picked the wrong one.”

Bibi’s latest update has received a wave of support in the comments section from fellow DJs/producers including Felix Da Housecat, Fatboy Slim, Amelie Lens, The Martinez Brothers, Mochakk, Fisher, Black Coffee, Carlita, Gordo and many more. The profile section of Bibi’s Instagram page provides an email, cancersupport@michaelbibi.com, for those that might “have info that can help Michael’s situation.” 

According to Cancer.gov, primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma is “a disease in which malignant [cancer] cells form in the lymph tissue of the brain and/or spinal cord.” The lymph system is part of the immune system, which is made up of lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, the spleen, thymus, tonsils and bone marrow.”

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