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Back like they never left, The Muppet Show is returning with a glitzy, star-studded special you won’t want to miss.

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all our favorite Muppets are returning to the stage on Feb. 4. The show’s return is thanks in part to Seth Rogen, who served as executive producer this time around. The actor and comedian is a self-proclaimed fan of the original show. The special will be available via ABC starting at 9 p.m. EST/PST and will stream on Disney+ at 12:00 a.m. PST / 3:00 a.m. EST.

Beyond our beloved puppet pals, Sabrina Carpenter is set to make an appearance along with comedian Maya Rudolph. Rogan will make a cameo in the special. Along with the rebirth of the show, fans will be treated to a 2026 version of The Muppet Show theme, which was created by Grammy and Emmy Award-winner Bill Sherman.

If you’re looking to tune in to The Muppet Show but don’t know where to start, ShopBillboard is breaking down how to watch without cable for free below. We’ll be showing you how you can watch the special the next day via Disney+. Keep reading to find out more.

How to Watch The Muppet Show For Free

As previously mentioned, The Muppet Show will air live on Feb. 4 via ABC at 9 p.m. EST/PST. Viewers will also be able to stream the show on Disney+ at 12:00 a.m. PST / 3:00 a.m. EST. Below you’ll find all the information you need to watch The Muppet Show online for free.

DIRECTV

If you’re looking to watch the show live, we implore you to consider DIRECTV. All of DIRECTV‘s packages include access to ABC as part of their base lineup, however we’d suggest the ENTERTAINMENT package.

This package is currently available for $89.99 a month and is perfect for those looking to tap into a slew of entertainment-based channels. If you’re unsure about committing to a new subscription, you can simply try the service out for free for five days, which will give you plenty of time to watch the two-hour special before canceling your subscription.

Disney+

If you don’t have time to catch The Muppet Show when it airs live, you can stream it with a subscription to Disney+. With ads, users will pay $11.99 a month while without ads, you’ll be paying $18.99 a month. This is a standalone plan that allows streaming on multiple devices at a time.

With this plan, you’ll be able to tune in to The Muppet Show, but you’ll gain access to a slew of classic Disney titles from animated flicks to music-themed watches like Folklore: The Long Pond Studio Sessions, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, Hamilton, Beyoncé’s Black Is King and so much more.

Sling Blue

Sling Blue is one of the easier ways to watch The Muppet Show special and costs $54.99 a month. Sling Blue includes 40+ channels including ABC, for The Muppet Show, along with CNN, TNT, NFL Network, Bravo, NBC and more. With your subscription, you’ll have access to the holiday special, along with all the live sports and news you could ever want. Unfortunately, Sling Blue does not have a free trial option.

Fubo

Another way to watch The Muppet Show special on ABC is via Fubo, which has a weeklong free trial available here. Fubo’s package includes a free DVR so you record the broadcast to watch the special back on-demand. Continue with one of Fubo’s streaming deals or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. The streaming service’s core plans, Pro, Elite and Delux, all have ABC. See details here.

Hulu + Live TV

Another option for our readers is a Hulu + Live TV subscription, given that ABC is included in the live TV channel lineup. The service’s live package includes major networks along with MTV, like CBS, NBC and more for all your live TV viewing needs.

A subscription to the service (with ads) will cost $89.99 per month, while the plan without ads goes for $99.99 per month. Both plans give you access to watch The Muppet Show live with ABC. You have access to stream The Muppet Show special thanks to both plan’s Disney+ inclusion. Your subscription gives you access to ESPN Select.

This subscription gives you access to the titles in Hulu’s library, along with live TV programs 24/7. This is one of the pricier plans on our list, however the bundle is well worth the price. This is thanks to the added Hulu titles, which include music-themed shows and movies like American Idol, The Voice, The Masked Singer, The Beatles: 8 Days a Week, Amy Winehouse: A Final Goodbye, Billie, Madonna and the Breakfast Club, Bad Rap, 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez and more.

Watch the Trailer for The Muppet Show Special Here

The original The Muppet Show, created by Jim Henson, ran from 1976 to 1981, which means it stopped airing nearly 45 years ago. It returned as Muppets Tonight from 1996-1998 on ABC. The show made a brief return in 2015, simply titled The Muppets, and ended in 2016. During its run, the series earned Emmy, Grammy, Peabody, BAFTA and numerous other awards. If you want to tune in to the OG show ahead of the 2026 special, all five seasons are available right now on Disney+.

Don Toliver’s ready to hit the gas pedal for another road trip. The Cactus Jack rapper announced Phase 1 of his Octane Tour on Tuesday (Feb. 3), which will hit arenas across North America this summer.

The trek will kick off with Toliver headlining night one of Rolling Loud in Orlando, Fla., on May 8. SahBabii, who made a guest appearance on Octane, Cactus Jack’s Sofaygo and DJ Chase B will be openers on the tour.

Toliver will be hitting plenty of markets throughout the U.S. and Canada, including stops in Houston, Atlanta, Philly, New York City, Boston, Baltimore, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, Chicago, Dallas, Milwaukee, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix and Las Vegas before wrapping up in Denver on July 5.

Pre-sale tickets will be available to Citi card members and open on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. local time, while the general public will have their chance on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. local. There are also VIP packages available.

Octane arrived on Jan. 30. The project boasts 18 tracks and is fueled by Don Toliver’s appreciation for all things cars, velocity and motors. Travis Scott, YEAT, SahBabii, Teezo Touchdown and Rema make appearances on Don’s fifth LP.

Toliver used the famed Mount Wilson Observatory in the mountains outside of Pasadena, Calif., as his landmark for the project, which fueled creative inspiration for the LP.

With North America shows representing Phase 1, Toliver may take the Octane Tour global later in 2026. See the Phase 1 tour dates below:

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At long last, Selena Gomez‘s Rare Beauty makeup line is finally on shelves at Ulta Beauty.

This move gives a wider audience a chance to try out the singer-backed brand in its entirety. That includes everything from her famed Soft Pinch blushes to bronzing sticks, highlighters and everything in between. If you’re new to the brand, Gomez’s makeup line is for our everyday beauties. Products are simplified and refined so that they can be used on-the-go by everyone.

Shade ranges are pretty wide, product application is intuitive and less artist-driven like the Haus Labs and About Faces of the world, a la Lady Gaga and Halsey, respectively. The packaging was created so people with disabilities have an easier time opening and closing the product with easier-grip lids. Even her line of perfume has a pump that you can press with your palm or forearm if needed. Packaging aside, formulas are lightweight and natural, giving you a wearable, everyday look. In short, this product line is not for those looking for colorful glam. It’s a line founded on inclusivity and creating looks for a day at the office or for a busy mom looking to even out her complexion.

To celebrate this launch at Ulta, ShopBillboard has compiled a list of our favorite products. You know we’re going to give you our honest opinion because we’ve actually used these products. We’ll talk about formulas, price points and applications. All of these products and so much more are available to shop now on Ulta’s website. Keep reading to shop Gomez’s makeup line.

Rare Beauty is well-known for their Soft Pinch line, but their Soft Pinch Luminous blushes don’t get enough love. The formula is a buildable powder that marries the pigment of Rare Beauty’s blushes with the luminosity of their highlighters. Many times, you’ll see these luminous blushes in a baked formula that can often come off dry with no color payoff. This formula is a true powder that creates an airbrushed look when applied to the skin. When using this blush, we’d recommend a light hand. These can pack a punch of pigment, so you’ll want to pick up a small amount of the brush and work into the apples of your cheeks, brushing upwards.

We can confidently say that the Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick is a favorite in our makeup kits because of how easy it is to use. Retailing for $30, this bronzing stick is a cream formula with a chubby head that distributes enough product to get a bronzy look going. The cream formula is easily blendable, melting into the skin, unlike some powder bronzers that sit on top of the skin, rather than blending in. Simply swipe on and blend out with a brush or, our favorite, a Beautyblender. Ulta features seven shades with a slew of undertones, great for those looking for a cool-toned contour or a warm, bronzy complexion.

Gomez’s Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel is for those looking to achieve a laminated, bushy brow effect. This brow gel is a water-based formula, which means it won’t feel waxy or heavy on the brows. Instead, this formula lifts and sculpts, setting every brow hair in place for up to 12 hours according to Ulta. The spoolie tip acts like a mascara wand, brushing through and distributing product evenly. We found that this brow gel doesn’t do that weird flaky thing some other gels do post-dry down. The formula is quite stiff and doesn’t feel tacky after applying.

There are two kinds of lip liners, in our book. You’ve got waxy pencils, like a MAC liner, that don’t budge, or a creamy formula like something from Glossier. Rare Beauty’s Kind Words Matte Lip Liner falls somewhere in between waxy and creamy strangely enough, combining the pros of both formulas to create something unique. These liners feature a sharp point for precision when drawing a shape. If your liner gets down to a nub, the pencil comes with a built-in sharpener to get you back to that precise sharp point. The formula is creamy, but has the staying power of a waxier pencil. According to Ulta, the pencil is waterproof, smudgeproof and stays all day.

We tend to gravitate towards liquid blushes, like the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, especially in our everyday life. This is because the pigment and application are easier to control than powder blushes. If you’re in a pinch, no pun intended, you can apply liquid blush with your fingers for a more natural finish. Fair warning with these blushes. They are highly pigmented, so you’ll want to use the product conservatively. A single dab will do you, but if you like a highly flushed look, we’d venture to say two dots on the cheeks at most.

Johnny Ramone’s widow has bought Joey Ramone’s brother out of the Ramones’ estate, ending a years-long legal battle between the two heirs to the iconic punk band’s legacy.

A Monday (Feb. 2) court filing from music manager Dave Frey, a former board member of Ramones Productions Inc. (RPI), discloses publicly for the first time that a settlement has been reached in the messy feud between Johnny’s wife Linda Cummings-Ramone and Joey’s brother Mickey Leigh (real name Mitchel Hyman).

“Ms. Ramone now has total control over RPI,” writes Frey’s attorney in the court filing, first obtained and reported by Billboard. “Mr. Mitchel Hyman, who was previously the other 50 percent owner of RPI, transferred his share to Ms. Ramone per a binding term sheet agreement of November 18, 2025. Ms. Ramone owns 100 percent of the shares of RPI and has free rein to fully control RPI.”

Lawyers for Cummings-Ramone and Leigh declined to comment on Tuesday (Feb. 3). There has not yet been any final settlement paperwork filed on the public docket.

Joey Ramone (born Jeffrey Hyman) and Johnny Ramone (John Cummings), who were not actual brothers, both died in the early 2000s. A 2005 shareholder agreement split the Ramones’ legacy exactly 50-50 between each family, an arrangement that spurred years of bitter infighting between Cummings-Ramone and Leigh.

The legal war started in 2018, when Leigh initiated arbitration alleging Cummings-Ramone was using the band’s intellectual property on social media without permission. Cummings-Ramone responded by accusing Leigh of mishandling the estate by making business decisions out of self-interest. In 2019, an arbitrator ordered the two to make peace and get each other’s approval for business moves.

Then in 2023, Cummings-Ramone initiated new legal proceedings seeking to remove Frey, who had been appointed to the estate’s board by Leigh. Cummings-Ramone alleged Frey had violated the shareholder agreement by developing a Ramones biopic without her permission and sharing confidential information with catalog fund Hipgnosis.

An arbitrator sided with Cummings-Ramone at the end of 2024 and kicked Frey off the board, ruling that he had engaged in “disruptive and negative conduct” with the biopic and other Ramones-related endeavors. The movie, a Netflix project that had attached Pete Davidson to play Joey Ramone, has since been put on hold.

A judge upheld that arbitration decision this past July and said both Frey and Leigh were liable for breaching their fiduciary duties, with the next step being a trial to determine possible financial damages. Frey continues to actively litigate against Cummings-Ramone – hence Monday’s court filing – but Leigh has opted instead to finally lay down his sword with a settlement to exit the Ramones estate.

Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Tuesday (Feb. 3) that Bruce Resnikoff has been promoted to chairman of the company’s global catalog division, Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). Stepping into his previous role of president & CEO is Jamie Krents, who will also continue serving as president & CEO of UMG’s Verve Label Group.

Resnikoff, who joined UMG in 1983 after being hired in a business and legal affairs role at MCA Records, will aim to expand UMe’s estate management while also focusing on acquiring name and likeness, recorded music and audiovisual rights of artists and catalogs. He will continue to work with and advise UMG artists “with whom he has deep and long term relationships at UMe,” according to a press release.

Resnikoff founded UMe in 1998 following the merger of Universal and PolyGram and also served as president & CEO of Verve Records from 2008 to 2011. In his role at UMe, he established UMG’s recent forays into estate management. He has also produced or executive produced documentaries about John Coltrane, Donna Summer, James Brown and A&M Records and was recently announced as a co-producer on a new CNN Original Series featuring Fred Armisen that will offer a look into the Universal Music Group vaults. He’s additionally a lead producer on Sinatra, The Musical, which is set to premiere on London’s West End in June.

In filling the president and CEO role vacated by Resnikoff, Krents will “accelerate the development of progressive campaigns using the latest advances in digital and direct-to-fan marketing,” the release adds. Like Resnikoff, Krents is a longtime UMG executive, having started at the company as a temp in 1998 before working his way up to Verve president and CEO in 2024. His purview includes all of Verve’s labels, including Impulse! Records, Verve Records, Verve Forecast, Decca Records US, and label partners Decca Classics, Deutsche Grammophon, Hyperion and ECM. He is now overseeing a year-long celebration of Verve Records’ 70th anniversary that encompasses reissues, merch and live events.

“Bruce is a brilliant executive who defined the modern catalog business, always evolving new ways of championing iconic recordings and the world’s most influential artists,” said UMG chairman & CEO Lucian Grainge in a statement. “He established UMe and built it into the industry’s most successful catalog division, so I’m delighted he’s taking on this new role to help us expand into exciting new areas. Bruce and Jamie already share a strong partnership, and Jamie’s inventiveness and artist-first approach make him an ideal leader to further strengthen UMe.”

Added Resnikoff, “UMe carries the responsibility of amplifying great artists, their culture-shaping stories, and a catalog of classic albums. I’m excited to continue pushing UMe forward, working alongside Jamie to develop fresh ways to grow our artists’ careers, fanbases, and legacies.”

“Both UMe and Verve share a deep commitment to artistry and originality,” said Krents. “I’m honored to take on this expanded role, working with Bruce and building on his leadership and vision, as we continue to invest in timeless talent, and develop new initiatives to help our artists deliver lasting cultural and commercial impact.”