New albums by ‘Michael,’ Olivia Rodrigo, and Keith Urban featured at Bonnaroo Music Festival
This week’s streaming entertainment lineup includes the debut of the movie “Michael,” along with new music from Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban, among other offerings. “Michael,” the biopic about Michael Jackson starring Jaafar Jackson, is out in theaters but also available for at-home viewing for $24.99 on platforms like Apple TV, Prime Video, and YouTube. The film, sanctioned by Jackson’s estate, attempts to present the pop star’s legacy through a conventional biopic lens, despite his controversial past. Kate Hudson’s performance in “Song Sung Blue” hits Netflix on June 13, portraying one half of a Neil Diamond tribute act, while Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s “It Ends With Us” is now available for streaming following a production dispute. Additionally, Abbas Kiarostami’s “Where is the Friend’s House” will be on Kanopy starting June 12.
In the music realm, Olivia Rodrigo has pivoted from her previous albums to unveil “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,” showcasing her emotional depth and ’80s guitar pop influences. As festival season kicks off, music lovers can watch highlights from the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on Disney+ and Hulu, or dive into Keith Urban’s yacht rock-inspired album “Flow State,” which features collaborations with artists like John Mayer and Little Big Town. Rapper Rick Ross also makes a return with his album “Set in Stone,” offering listeners a glimpse of tracks like “Minks in Miami” featuring French Montana and Max B.
On the TV front, Prime Video continues to cater to the YA romance genre with “Every Year After,” based on a novel by Carley Fortune. The eight-episode series delves into the rekindling of lost romance between characters Percy and Sam. Meanwhile, “Sweet Magnolias” makes its return, following friends navigating life’s challenges in a small South Carolina town. Finally, in the gaming world, the survival game “Solarpunk” from Cyberwave tasks players with designing a new culture using renewable energy sources while floating on an island in the sky. For a more action-packed experience, “NBA The Run” offers arcade-style street basketball gameplay on consoles and PC, featuring top NBA players and global courts.