Tom Turkey at The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2020.
Peter Kramer/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesThanksgiving Day is just around the corner, and with holiday travel a bit safer this year thanks to coronavirus vaccines and booster shots, there will be families and friends once again gathering around the country to celebrate.
There will also be plenty to watch — from the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to musical specials from Reba McEntire, Smokey Robinson, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett, and more.
Many specials this weekend will air on NBC, CBS, Hallmark channel or ABC. If you have cable (or a digital TV antenna like this one from Amazon), you can watch them all on TV through your local network affiliate.
If you’ve cut the cord, a variety of networks can also be streamed using SlingTV, fuboTV, or Hulu + Live TV. All of these services offer free trials, which will allow you to watch the Thanksgiving fun for free online without cable.
See below for Billboard‘s roundup of all the best music-related TV programming to watch all weekend long over plate after plate of leftovers.
Thursday (Nov. 25)
95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – 9 a.m. ET on NBC
CBS Thanksgiving Day Parade – 9 a.m. ET on CBS
Christmas at Dollywood — 8 a.m. ET on Hallmark Channel
Friday (Nov. 26)
Reba McEntire’s Christmas in Tune – 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime
A Nashville Christmas Carol — 6 a.m. ET on Hallmark Channel
Sunday (Nov. 28)
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration – 7 p.m. ET on ABC
Miracle in Motor City starring Smokey Robinson – 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime
One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga – 8 p.m. ET on CBS; streaming afterwards on Paramount+
Christmas in Tahoe — 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel
Streaming
The Beatles: Get Back — premiering in three parts on Thursday (Nov. 25), Friday (Nov. 26) and Saturday (Nov. 27) on Disney+
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – now on Apple TV+
8-Bit Christmas – starting Thursday (Nov. 25) on HBO Max
Jonas Brothers: Family Roast – now on Netflix
NEWS
NBA YoungBoy has faced several hardships in recent years. Along with serving time behind bars, the rapper has also dealt with mental health challenges linked to the painful experiences in his life.
His music has often given listeners insight into that pain. During a recent appearance with Funny Marco on Open Thoughts, YoungBoy opened up even further about what he has been going through.
During the conversation, YoungBoy revealed that he no longer plans to live in the United States. He confirmed that he currently resides in South Korea. Although he did not share why he chose that country, his comments suggest he is ready to leave his life in America behind.
Funny Marco asked YoungBoy whether he might ever move back to the United States. The rapper responded with “never in life,” though he admitted that he could return for a visit someday.
Before relocating, YoungBoy lived on a ranch in Utah, where local residents had gradually started becoming more comfortable with him. His new home in South Korea now places him in a completely different cultural environment.
Adjusting to such a major change may not be easy, but YoungBoy has shown his strength and appears confident about where he wants to live. After experiencing so much pain in the United States, he seemingly feels more comfortable keeping his distance.
The move also comes as he deals with serious health concerns involving his heart. The condition remains an ongoing concern, and we hope the artist receives the support he needs as he continues facing this difficult medical situation.
