The It List is Yahoo’s weekly showcase of the best in pop culture, including movies, music, TV, streaming, games, books, podcasts and more. Our picks from January 2-8 are the best deals you can find for each. (Yahoo Entertainment may receive a share from purchases made through links on this page.) .)
Look: Jamie Lynn Spears, Kate Gosselin, Mel B and more, see what they’re made of. Special Forces: The World’s Toughest Test
this is not amazing lace or survivorNo, this is essentially a boot camp run by ex-military operatives with faces familiar with actual military training. Former reality stars, including Kenya Moore Real Housewives of Atlanta, Olympic gymnast Nastya Liukin and other athletes make up a cast of 16 who rely solely on physical prowess to walk tall wires, jump off water towers, and perform other terrifying challenges while being yelled at. is. boss. “For me, this is about taking my power back,” former Spice Girl Melanie “Mel B” Brown says early on. Other competitors include former NFL player Danny Amendola. bachelorette Alum Hannah Brown. Food Network star Tyler Florence. NBA veteran Dwight Howard. “This Is How We Do It” singer Montell Jordan. Former Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy. Carly Lloyd, retired Olympic soccer star. Actress Beverly Mitchell. Former MLB catcher Mike Piazza. Television Documentation Everywhere Dr. Drew Pinsky. Anthony Scaramucci, the controversial Trump supporter-turned-critic. It should be interesting, to say the least. — Raechal Shewfelt
Special Forces: The World’s Toughest Test It premieres Wednesday, January 4th at 8pm on Fox.
Look: Excuse me, Chucky — M3GAN The internet’s new favorite horror doll
The beginning of 2023 with a real doll.Since the first trailer produced by James Wan M3GAN Dropped last fall, the title character — a bewilderingly big-eyed android toy — has become a meme-generating machine on the internet.now M3GAN Break into movie theaters while waiting to see if the movie will be the next one. play house… or the following Dolly DearestWith horror experts like Wan in the mix, we’re guessing it will be the former. Get outwith Allison Williams in front of the camera malignant Screenwriter Akela Cooper hints further behind it M3GAN We have collectibles that will delight and scare moviegoers in the New Year. — Ethan Alter
M3GAN Premieres in theaters on Friday, January 6th.
Streaming: Cozy up for 2023 with all the soft rock hype
Have you ever felt mellow? All right, here’s your chance. Paramount+ 3-episode documentary series sometimes when we touch It makes for a very soothing post-holiday viewing, as it tells the untold story of a once-maligned music genre, soft rock, in the midst of a sudden comeback.. The series features interviews with some of rock’s softest legends, including Air Supply, Ambrosia, Christopher Cross, Dan Hill, Rupert Holmes, Kenny Loggins, Richard Marx, Toni Tennille and more. Plus, her Lyndsey Parker, music editor at Yahoo Entertainment, explores how video briefly killed her radio star of Mellow Gold in her early MTV days. Pour yourself a tall pina colada and escape to this simple, soft time. — Lindsey Parker
sometimes when we touch Premieres Tuesday, January 3rd Paramount+.
Streaming: Classic Nature Franchise wild kingdom Roars again with new streaming series
60 Years Ago, Omaha Mutual wild kingdom The series has brought a large natural world into the living room for children and parents to enjoy.Now the series is back in the streaming age Wild Kingdom: Wildlife Conservationis a 10-episode series that focuses on the conservation actions needed to protect America’s natural lands and wildlife.long time host wild kingdom Starring Peter Gross, the show traverses the continent and explores the reintroduction of two rescued Asian black bear cubs into the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest and the declining sea otter population in Monterey Bay. It tells a variety of wild stories, including how they are surviving in the face of climate change.This exclusive clip from wild protection We tease what the season has in store and showcase some of the series’ stunning nature photos. — EA
Wild Kingdom: Wildlife Conservation Premiered on RFD-TV on Monday, January 2nd, WildKingdom.com.
Streaming: From Vampires Witch of MayfairAMC expands the world of Anne Rice
heats up quickly interview with the vampirethe advent of Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches — AMC’s second series based on one of the late author’s masterpieces.rice original witch The trilogy was published between 1990 and 1994 and follows a New Orleans-based family of witches who owe their wealth and power to centuries-old spirits. masters of sex Creators Michelle Ashford and Esther Spalding, stars of the series white lotus Veteran Alexandra Daddario is Mayfair’s newest heir, and Harry Hamlin is her father. witch was referenced during the execution of vampiredon’t be surprised to hear about Lestat and Louis’ exploits on the new show. EAs
Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches It premieres on Sunday, January 8th at 9pm on AMC and AMC+.
Streaming: trigun stampede Bringing back an anime classic
A promising reboot of the late ’90s animated series Trigun (which itself is based on the manga by Yasuhiro Naito) tries to piece together the mystery of Bash the Stampede (a quirky, hasty outlaw who prefers pacifism to gunfights) and his evil twin brother. , following disgruntled investigative reporters Meryl Stryfe and Roberto De Niro, Knife Millions.channeling element sand dunes, Star Wars And Clint Eastwood’s spaghetti, this kinetic, comical sci-fi western is poised to captivate a new generation of fans. — Marcus Jericho
trigun stampede Premieres Saturday, January 7th on Crunchyroll.
Watch: America Has All-Star Talent
Since 2006, with talent The franchise launched the acting careers of many singers, dancers, puppeteers, comedians, daredevils, magicians, animals – and in the new spin-off series America’s Got Talent: All-Star60 champions, finalists and fan favorites from various international editions compete in the ultimate competition. AGTMore Showdown.A notable contestant is Vegas ventriloquist and Season 2 winner Terry Fator (possibly AGTMore History), singer/pianist and Season 14 winner Cody Lee, spoken word artist and Season 15 winner Brandon Leake, adorable comedian Josh Blue, teenage aerialist Aidan Bryant, saxophonist Avery Dixon… and , the mischievous Seth Ward, much to the chagrin of main judge Simon Cowell. Apparently the “more parmesan” guy couldn’t make it. LPs
America’s Got Talent: All-Star It premieres on NBC on Monday, January 2nd at 8pm.
Watch: Get ready for the next star-studded round Celebrity Jeopardy!
Host Mayim Bialik isn’t the only prime-time star of this quiz show. saturday night live Versions include Michael Cera, Tory DeVito, Zoe Chao, Kali Champion, Patton Oswalt and more for charity. All of them will face actor Will his Wheaton in the finals of the tournament on February 2nd (assist me, Star Trek: The Next Generation) and Ike Balinholtz (mindy project, Suicide Squad), both of which earned spots early in the season.Everyone wants to take their winnings home and, in this case, give them away, but the celebrity version of Danger! It’s a little more laid back than what’s broadcast on weekdays. —RS
Celebrity Jeopardy! It airs Thursday, January 5th at 8pm on ABC.
Listen: Iggy Pop Wins at Life
Punk godfather Iggy Pop’s new album title all losers, but it sounds like a winning combination to us! Issued on current super-producer Andrew Watt’s new Gold Tooth Records label, the all-star LP features Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKay. Gunn, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam, Dave Navarro and Eric Avery of Jane’s Addiction, and Travis Barker of Blink-182. “The players are people I’ve known since I was a kid. The music beats you,” Pop boasted in an excited statement, before Watt added: * icon. true original. … I still can’t believe he let me make a record with him. I’m honored. It doesn’t get cooler. This album was created to be played at maximum stereo volume. … Raise it and wait. — LP
all losers Iggy Pop’s creations will be available for download/streaming on Friday, January 6th. .
Look: Everyone Says Love! RuPaul’s Drag Race Came back
RuPaul, the shape-shifting queen of all media and six-time Emmy Award-winning reality host of excellence, returns with a culture-changing talent show. And this time, the queen of pop and ponytails, Ariana Grande, is joining her for her premiere. Other guests such as Lizzo, Lady Gaga, Christina her Aguilera, Miley her Cyrus are following in her divas high heels footsteps. The series is now moving to MTV. This star-studded 15th season also features Ali Wong, Hayley Kiyoko, Julia Garner, Janelle Monae, Maren Morris, Orville Her Peck, and former guest judge Ts Madison joining the panel full-time. Hallelu! — LP
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 15 will premiere on MTV on Friday, January 6 at 9:30 pm.
