Entertainment Extravaganza: New Releases in Music, Movies, and TV Shows for This Week
This week brings a variety of new entertainment options for streaming, including the debut of the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" and new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban. The streaming lineup also includes the new season of "Sweet Magnolias," a YA series "Every Year After," and the survival game "Solarpunk."
Starting June 9, the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" will be available to watch at home for $24.99 on major platforms like Apple TV, Prime Video, and YouTube. Kate Hudson's Oscar-nominated performance in "Song Sung Blue" will hit Netflix on June 13, while the romantic drama "It Ends With Us" will be streaming on Hulu on June 9. Additionally, Abbas Kiarostami's "Where is the Friend's House" will be available on Kanopy on June 12.
In the music realm, Olivia Rodrigo's third album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," promises to be her best yet, with emotional depth and '80s guitar pop influences. Keith Urban's new album, "Flow State," features yacht rock covers and an original track with Michael McDonald. Rapper Rick Ross also makes a return with the release of "Set in Stone" on Friday.
For TV enthusiasts, Prime Video's "Every Year After" and Netflix's "Sweet Magnolias" offer new series to binge-watch. "Every Year After" follows the romantic journey of childhood friends Percy and Sam, while "Sweet Magnolias" returns for its fifth season, exploring the lives of lifelong friends in a small town in South Carolina.
Gamers can look forward to the release of "Solarpunk," a survival game focused on creating a pollution-free paradise using renewable energy sources. Additionally, "NBA The Run" offers a 3-on-3 street basketball experience with arcade-style gameplay and a roster of 32 pros, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox X/S, and PC.
With a diverse range of entertainment options hitting streaming platforms this week, there's something for everyone to enjoy from the comfort of their own home.