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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Hip Hop Was Born Here' documentary online — stream from anywhere
LL Cool J, rapper and co-creator of 5-part docuseries "Hip Hop Was Born Here", is all about where the musical and cultural phenomenon came from, where it went and where it still wants to go. It begins in the Bronx, of course. "Hip Hop Was Born Here" premieres exclusively on Paramount Plus in the U.S. and internationally — viewers can watch it from anywhere with a VPN. "Hip Hop was Born Here" premieres in the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, July 22 on Paramount Plus with Showtime and internationally the following day, Wednesday, July 23.• U.S. — Paramount Plus• Global — Paramount Plus• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free The five pillars of Hip Hop are often said to be DJing, MCing (or rapping), breakdancing, graffiti art, and knowledge so, as co-creator and former NFL legend Peyton Manning has put it, "The story of hip hop, especially in New York City, is an important one to tell, and there's no one better than Todd (LL Cool J) to tell it." LL Cool J pays homage to the park in the Bronx where DJ Kool Herc threw his first parties and pays tribute to the other neighborhoods and OG's who gave birth to the genre. Method Man, Big Daddy Kane, Cheryl 'Salt' James, Doug E. Fresh, Roxanne Shanté and Grandmaster Caz (and many more) all rally to the cause. Here's our guide to how to watch "Hip Hop Was Born Here" online and from anywhere in the world. In the U.S., "Hip Hop Was Born Here" premieres on Paramount Plus with Showtime at 12 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 22. Paramount Plus (7-day FREE trial) plans start from $7.99/month (or $59.99 per year). If you are traveling outside the U.S. right now and can't access Paramount Plus, try NordVPN to unlock your usual service as if you were at home. Paramount Plus with Showtime has your local CBS station's live feed. Its deep library includes "Survivor" and "Big Brother" episodes, as well as originals like "1923" and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds". The Showtime plan also comes with the network's shows, like "Billions" and "Yellowjackets". Away from home at the moment and blocked from accessing your subscription? You can still watch "Hip Hop Was Born Here" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal when you're away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market – find out why in our NordVPN review. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110 countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple, just follow these steps. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view an American service, you'd select U.S. from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Paramount Plus and stream new episodes of "Hip Hop Was Born Here" online. In Canada, "Hip Hop Was Born Here" premieres on Paramount Plus with Showtime at 12 a.m. ET on Tuesday, July 22. To access this plan you will have to fork out CA$11.99/month. Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your usual streaming service when you're overseas. In Australia, "Hip Hop Was Born Here" premieres on Paramount Plus on Wednesday, July 23. Plans start at AU$6.99/month. Not in Australia at the moment? Use one of the best VPN services to access your usual streaming service. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features. As with Australia, "Hip Hop Was Born Here" premieres on Paramount Plus on Wednesday, July 23 in the U.K.. Plans start at £4.99/month. Abroad? Don't panic. You can use one of the best streaming VPN services to access your usual domestic streaming service with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN thanks to its speed, reliability and trusted security features. Season 01 Episode 01: "Spread the Word" - LL Cool J explores Hip Hop's early means of distribution. S01 E02: "Beyond the Mic" - LL Cool J and his peers discuss how Hip Hop influences culture beyond music. S01 E03: "Hip Hop & the Streets" - LL Cool J examines how the streets of NYC have influenced Hip Hop. S01 E04: "Queens of the Mic" - LL Cool J reflects on women's rise to the top of the genre. S01 E05: "Behind the Curtain" - LL Cool J celebrates the importance of Hip Hop Producers. "Music is far from my area of expertise,' Manning has said. "[But] sports and music have a lot of similarities. Both require hard work and commitment, and at their best, both bring people together." He's also a close friend of LL Cool J. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Boston Globe
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Sterling K. Brown in ‘Washington Black,' LL Cool J hosts a docuseries, and the return of ‘Happy Gilmore'
Advertisement From left: Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman in "The Hunting Wives." Kent Smith 'The Hunting Wives,' Monday on Netflix: The wave of female-driven psychological thrillers a la ' 'Hip Hop Was Born Here,' Tuesday on Paramount+: 'NCIS: Los Angeles' cast member, rapper, and Grammy-winner LL Cool J hosts the original five-part docuseries about hip-hop's history, its music, and culture. The New Yorker, born James Todd Smith, sets the genre's birthplace squarely in New York City. After joining Def Jam Records, he got his bona fides by creating 10 consecutive platinum-selling albums. Interviewing legends Method Man, Big Daddy Kane, Remy Ma, and Jadakiss, among many others, the host uses an anecdotal approach to access the roots of the multi-generational movement. Advertisement 'Match Game,' Tuesday on ABC at 9 p.m. then streaming on Hulu: The game show reboot and resurgence continues with can't-stop-won't-stop 'Only Murders in the Building' star Martin Short as host. Not much has changed except that the purse is larger, and the boundaries of acceptable TV speech have been expanded. 'Match Game,' which first aired in 1962 with Gene Rayburn as host and Johnny Olson as announcer, premiered in black and white. Short will lead a gaudier weekly version. At stake is $25,000 as four contestants battle to 'match' the answers of six celebrities with fill-in-the-blank questions straight off a naughty SAT cheat sheet. 'Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time,' Friday on National Geographic: With raging storms and flash floods in Texas, North Carolina, and New Jersey, the lessons of Louisiana's 2005 Hurricane Katrina still resonate. Armed with two decades of hindsight, the docuseries, directed by Oscar nominee Traci A. Curry, delivers a play-by-play of that catastrophic event, debunking myths, examining political and social repercussions, and offering insights to fuel future preparedness. Advertisement Thelma Adams is a cultural critic and the author of the best-selling historical novel 'The Last Woman Standing,' about Josephine Marcus, the Jewish wife of Wyatt Earp.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
WWE takes fans behind the scenes in their new docu-series titled Unreal, watch
Ever since WWE started its journey with Netflix, the company has been more open about their storylines, characters, and overall workings. WWE wrestlers have started participating in more interviews to talk about how the business works and what all goes into putting together such a prolific show. Now to take things further, the company has just dropped the trailer for their new docu-series Unreal, where for the first time ever, WWE will lay it bare for the world to see exactly what goes on behind the curtains. As a kid, you want to believe that WWE and all the gripping storylines it comes with are real, but the fact of the matter is that it is a scripted show. People point that out quite often, but what they fail to realise is the level of genius that it takes to write, produce and perform a show that has been running for more than 50 years. This is what the makers wish to convey through Unreal: to take the criticism directed at the company and its employees for being 'scripted,' and show just how challenging it is to bring everything together behind the scenes. ALSO READ: WWE Raw Highlights: Former world champion returns to save Jey Uso and CM Punk, as Paul Heyman gasps in horror We see the CCO (Chief Content Officer) of the company Triple-H, who himself is a 14-time world champion, explain the intentions behind Unreal. He says, 'This is for the people that think, 'Isn't that just a bunch of guys pretending to fight?'' When you see the behind the scenes, I don't know how you can't fall in love with the business.' All the interviews and the backstage footage shown in the trailer seem to point towards a Drive to Survive-coded show, which will use all the drama present in that ring and office to give the audience an immersive experience. We see superstars like CM Punk and John Cena talk about their journey with the company, and it looks like we are also going to understand exactly what happened with Cena and his unprecedented 'heel turn'. Directed by Chris Weaver, Unreal will feature five episodes, with each episode running 50 minutes. The stars confirmed to appear in the docu-series are Triple H, Cody Rhodes, John Cena, Rhea Ripley, CM Punk, Jey Uso, Bianca Belair, Chelsea Green, Charlotte Flair, and Xavier Woods. The long list of executive producers includes NFL legend Peyton Manning, who has another documentary in the pipeline titled Hip Hop Was Born Here, releasing on July 22. WWE Unreal will be available for streaming from July 29.
UPI
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
LL Cool J to host hip-hop docuseries for Paramount+
1 of 3 | LL Cool J is slated to host a new hip-hop docuseries for the Paramount + streaming service. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 27 (UPI) -- Paramount+ announced Friday that LL Cool J is soon to helm a fresh music docuseries for its platform that will provide a deep dive into everything hip-hop. LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, is an MC and performer with two Grammy Awards under his belt. He is also a Kennedy Center honoree and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, among other achievements. For Paramount's Hip Hop Was Born Here five-episode series, LL Cool J will take on the role of host, and chat with other hip-hop notables and icons. Intended to show how hip-hop was born, grew and continues to evolve both as a musical genre and a culture, LL Cool J is slated to chat with fellow classic rap stars such as Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Grandmaster Caz, Marley Marl, Rev Run, Roxanne Shante and Method Man. He'll also spend time with newer artists, such as Crystal Caines and Lady London, among others. LL Cool J is also a co-executive producer of the series, a responsibility he shares with a group that also includes NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning. Hip Hop Was Born Here will premiere on Paramount+ on July 22 in the United States, Canada, Brazil and across Latin America before showing up on the streaming service across Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Australia the next day. The program's trailer is available to view via the Paramount+ YouTube channel.
