It List: Drake is changing the narrative with new album, Sabrina Carpenter gives 'Short n' Sweet' a boost, 'White Lotus' checks in
"The White Lotus" and "Yellowjackets" are returning to small screens, while Drake and Sabrina Carpenter battle for our ears.
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Hello, friends! Iām Kelsey, your guide to all things pop culture for Yahoo Entertainment, and this is the It List, our weekly rundown of whatās new and notable. In it, I recommend a slew of upcoming releases to watch, stream, listen to, read and binge. Iāll walk you through my favorites.
What to watch
Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World. (Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/Courtesy of Everett Collection)
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When: Captain America: Brave New World is in theaters Feb. 14.
What to know: Anthony Mackie formally takes over for Chris Evans as Captain America. Heās at odds with the president, played by Harrison Ford, who also happens to be the Red Hulk. [Rolling Stone]
Why Iāll be watching: Mackie told Deadline all about Fordās remarkably chill attitude on set, where they bonded over woodworking. Iām starting to think Marvelās new era is in the coolest possible hands. [Deadline]
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When: The White Lotus Season 3 premieres Feb. 16 on HBO and Max.
What to know: The Thailand-set season of the anthology series follows a new batch of guests at a luxury resort ā this time, itās a May-December couple, a trio of lifelong besties facing friction and a wealthy family on the verge of losing it all. [Decider]
Why Iāll be watching: Creator Mike White said past seasons were just a ārehearsalā for this one, which is ālonger, bigger [and] crazier.ā Itās always packed with sex, lies and murder, so I canāt wait to see how these new episodes go off the rails. [IndieWire/Entertainment Weekly]
What to listen to
Drake performs onstage in 2022. (Prince Williams/Wireimage)
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When: Some Sexy Songs 4 U by Drake and PartyNextDoor is out Feb. 14.
Why Iāll be listening: After Kendrick Lamar called him out by name during the Super Bowl halftime show while performing his Grammy-winning diss track, itās not clear if Drake will hit back or not ā especially since he filed a lawsuit against their shared record label. Either way, itās his move now, and heās got my attention. [Yahoo Entertainment]
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When: Short n' Sweet (Deluxe) by Sabrina Carpenter is out Feb. 14.
What to know: After winning two Grammys, Carpenter announced a deluxe version of her latest album with four new songs, including a remix of āPlease Please Pleaseā featuring the incomparable Dolly Parton. [E! News]
Why Iāll be listening: After grinding away in the industry for several years, Carpenter finally had her breakout moment with Short nā Sweet. Sheās rightfully claiming her place among the main pop girls whose every release has me on my toes. [Yahoo Entertainment]
What to binge
The cast of Yellowjackets Season 3. (Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with Showtime)
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When: The first two episodes of Yellowjackets Season 3 start streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime on Feb. 14. It then premieres on Showtime Feb. 16.
What to know: The cult favorite series about a group of high school soccer players who survive a plane crash in the wilderness is finally back and, if the trailer is to be believed, bloodier than ever. [Billboard]
Why Iāll be bingeing: Itās best to go into this show with absolutely no information and let your world be rocked, but Iām really looking forward to seeing how guest stars Hilary Swank and Joel McHale fit into the psychological drama. [People]
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