In brief: Apple TV+ announces free promotion weekend and more

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The streaming service Apple TV+ will be available to use for free during a special promotion in January, Apple has announced. During the first weekend of January, from the 3rd to the 5th, Apple TV+ will be free on any device where it is available, to any person who has an Apple ID. The free promotion of the service, which usually costs $9.99 a month, will coincide with the ongoing season 2 of their sci-fi series Silo, as well as the recent season 2 finales of shows Bad Sisters and Shrinking

Wicked is defying gravity to fly all the way into homes for the new year. The film is now available to purchase or rent on all major digital platforms, and is filled with three hours of bonus content and commentaries. Among the exclusive bonus features in the digital release of Wicked: Part One are the sing-along version of the film, deleted and extended scenes, a behind-the-scenes look of the making of the film, and commentaries from director Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The Kardashians are coming back to Hulu this February. The teaser trailer for the sixth season of the reality show has arrived, showing off what’s been happening in the lives of the famous family. Season 6 arrives on Feb. 6, where “the Kardashian-Jenners return with a year full of challenges, milestones and new adventures,” according the season’s official logline. “With uncertain futures and their past returning to haunt them, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, Kylie and Kris will have to rely on each other as they navigate their roles as moms and businesswomen, to overcome the obstacles that come with their increasingly complicated lives.” … 
 

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O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw & Lisa Loeb

Join us at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for an unforgettable evening featuring O.A.R., Gavin DeGraw’s soulful melodies, and Lisa Loeb’s heartfelt tunes, all in the beautiful outdoor setting of Bend, Oregon. Don’t

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HDCM Concert Series: TEKALLI DUO

High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, concludes with the Tekalli Duo. This dynamic sibling violin and piano duo captivates audiences by their technical mastery as well as

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HDCM Celebrity Recitals: PETER WILEY & ANNA POLONSKY

Frequent recital partners, Wiley and Polonsky are two charismatic virtuosos who captivate audiences wherever they perform. The Chamber Music Society of Utica raved “These performers exceeded all expectations as a dynamic duo. The selected repertoire…showed their heartfelt