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- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' documentary online from anywhere — release date, TV channels
Currently smashing records with his residency at New York's Madison Square Garden, Billy Joel takes time out to collaborate with filmmakers on a life-spanning 2- part retrospective documentary "Billy Joel: And So It Goes". It's four hours in total but then, now on his fourth wife, he has packed a substantial amount into his 76 years... Here's how you can watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" online around the world and from anywhere with a VPN "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" Part One premieres on HBO on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with Part Two a week later on Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. It will also be available to stream on Max. • U.S. — HBO/Max• CAN — HBO/Crave• AUS — HBO Max/Foxtel Now• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free And it's not all sanitized. There are plenty of warts in this "warts and all" documentary but that was always how a singer-songwriter famed for his honesty was going to have it. As the Emmy-winning filmmakers Susan Lacy and Jessica Levin have confirmed, "He just told us to tell the truth." That truth includes incredible success over decades with all-time classics such as "Piano Man", "Just The Way You Are" and "Always A Woman To Me" but also three divorces, a motorcycle accident that threatened to curtail his ability at the piano and the traumatising discovery of how the holocaust affected his family. So to find out how to catch the full story read on and discover how you can watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" online with all the streaming details you need below. "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" Part One premieres on HBO on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT with Part Two a week later on Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. It will also be available to stream on Max. If you don't have access to HBO, the best way to watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" online is via its Max platform. Max prices start at $9.99/month if you don't mind ads, going to $16.99/month for ad-free and $20.99/month if you want the option to watch content on up to four devices and in 4K. For even better value, you can pay for a whole year upfront and effectively get 12 months for the price of 10 on any of its tiers. HBO can also be added to OTT streaming services such as Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus. Traveling outside the States? You'll need to use a VPN to unblock Max when abroad. We recommend NordVPN. Max is no. 1 on our best streaming services list for its vast, high-quality library, including all of HBO's prestige series like "Game of Thrones", "The Last of Us" and "Succession", plus recent offerings among the best Max shows such as "House of the Dragon", "True Detective: Night Country" and "The White Lotus". If you're traveling overseas and "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are. We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds. You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee. NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock Max and watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 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 visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — so Max, for example — and watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" online from wherever you are in the world. You can watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" in Canada on HBO and the Crave streaming service. Part One goes out on Friday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET with Part Two a week later on Friday, July 25 at 8 p.m. ET. See our full episode guide at the bottom of this page for details. Crave subscriptions start at $9.99/month for its Basic plan (720p video, includes ads) all the way up to $22/month for Premium (ad-free, 4K, downloadable shows). Those on vacation away from Canada will need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use Crave as it will be geo-blocked when not at home. We recommend NordVPN. Unfortunately there is no release date for "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" in the U.K. but that is almost certain to change very soon and the most likely destinations are Sky Atlantic and NOW TV. Not a Sky subscriber? Plans currently start from £31/month. Alternatively, Sky Atlantic content is also available to watch with a flexible Now Entertainment Membership. Prices usually start from £9.99/month, though a special offer is currently allowing new subscribers to sign up for £6.99/month. Those on vacation away from the U.K. will need a good streaming VPN to log in back home to use Sky Go or Now as they will be geo-blocked when not at home. Aussies can watch "Billy Joel: And So It Goes" on HBO Max in Australia with Part One released on Saturday, 19 July and Part Two a week later on Saturday 26 July. HBO Max in Australia costs $9.99/month (Basic with Ads Plan, prepaid annually) or is available with a Foxtel Now subscription. For Aussies abroad who want to use their usual domestic streaming service we recommend using NordVPN. Susan Lacy (Director and producer): 'For those who think they know Joel's story, as well as those who are not as familiar, I believe this two-part film is both a revelation and a surprise. I was drawn to his story as someone who knew little at the outset, and was astounded at how autobiographical his songs are and how complex his story is. We are gratified that Bill trusted us with his story, which we have told as honestly as possible, diving into territory which has not been explored before.' 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.
The Star
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
A ‘pawfect' union: Poodles charm the internet with S$5k garden wedding
SINGAPORE: It was a wedding straight out of a fairytale - complete with intricate floral decorations, a two-tiered custom cake, a laced gown and veil for the bride, and a sleek black collar for the groom. Standing on a bright pink aisle was not your usual couple - but standard poodles Cupid and Tofu, both nearly four years old. The furry pair tied the knot in a picturesque garden cafe in Tanglin in front of 30 guests and 16 fellow canines on the afternoon of June 14, a date picked by a fengshui master. By 4pm, guests had taken their seats on the lawn, where they watched a video montage chronicling the dogs' first encounter and the playdates that followed. The bride - Tofu - made her way down the aisle to the tune of Bruno Mars' Just The Way You Are, alongside her beaming pawrent. As she arrived at the 'altar' where Cupid stood waiting, their owners gave speeches and exchanged heartfelt vows on their behalf. They then cut a custom cake for dogs and took photos with guests, before the garden rang out with three resounding toasts of 'yam seng' in honour of the couple's fur-ever love. The heartwarming ceremony was captured in a TikTok video, which has since racked up almost 500,000 views and 54,000 likes after it was posted on June 15. Pet weddings like Cupid and Tofu's are part of a growing trend in Asia, where falling birth and marriage rates have been met with a surge in pet ownership and a growing willingness to spend on these furry companions. From dog birthday parties to private jet holidays, Singaporean pet owners are going the extra mile to celebrate their pets' lives and milestones. Speaking to The Straits Times, Cupid and Tofu's owners said they spent under S$5,000 for the wedding held at pet-friendly cafe Venusology. The ceremony also celebrated the birth of the dogs' eight puppies in mid-May. 'When the poodles exchanged their vows, I was tearing up,' said Tofu's owner Christine Fan, 38, who works in the healthcare industry. 'My husband read the vows on behalf of the dogs, where they promised to share treats and toys forever, and to always be by each other's side.' Cupid's owner, Sara Lam, said that she was willing to splurge on the wedding as Cupid has been a steadfast companion, protecting not only her late dog but also her newborn baby. 'I told Cupid, 'You're now a father. Your job is to protect Tofu and your eight puppies.' I can see how anxiously he waits by the puppies, lying next to them and touching paws with Tofu,' said Lam, a 38-year-old veterinarian. They shared that Tofu first met Cupid at his first birthday party at the same cafe in 2023. At the time, Tofu was being chased playfully by several male poodles — including Cupid himself, who could not keep up. Despite her initial disinterest in Cupid, sparks flew during their subsequent playdates and Friday night strolls around Marina Bay Sands. Their friendship blossomed quickly and their pawrents decided to breed them. 'Tofu is like one of my children. She's my daughter's best friend and my son's protector. I felt reluctant to 'give her away' but was also happy for her,' said Fan, who has two children aged two and four. Cafe owner Venus Wang said that since starting her business in 2023, she has hosted 20 to 30 dog birthday parties annually, but this was her first time planning a pet wedding. Cupid's owner, Sara Lam and Tofu's owner Christine Fan (right). - LUVPAWMOMENTS 'I had less than two weeks to prepare for the dogs' big day and we wanted everything to be perfect. I took inspiration from pet weddings I had seen on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, where pet weddings are a big trend,' the 44-year-old said. In 2023, pet-related spending in China rose by 3.2 per cent to reach 279.3 billion yuan (S$52 billion), according to industry reports. A lavish wedding ceremony for two Alaskan Malamutes in Indonesia even sparked online controversy after it was revealed the event cost 200 million rupiah (S$17,700). Singapore, too, has seen its share of furry nuptials. In 2018, Chijmes hosted A Valentine's Fairytail, an event that offered themed wedding packages for pets. It included mock marriage certificates, bridal outfits, and professional photoshoots. A double ceremony involving four pets was priced at around S$180. At Cupid and Tofu's wedding, some guests presented hongbaos and gifts to the couple. Student Kedra Lee, 22, attended the party with her standard poodle Bacon, who is a childhood friend of Cupid. 'Bacon was jumping around Cupid like he was congratulating the groom,' she recalled. 'There were goodie bags, an elaborate ceremony and a beautiful venue decked out with decorations,' she said. 'You could really feel the love and patience the owners have for their dogs. Love was truly in the air.' The big celebration may be over but Fan and Lam said that some post-wedding activities for the newlyweds are in store. Cupid, Tofu and their eight puppies are slated for a family portrait session in two weeks, with plans for a staycation to follow. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
A ‘pawfect' union: Poodles charm the internet with $5k garden wedding
Standard poodles - Cupid and Tofu - tied the knot in a picturesque garden cafe in Tanglin in front of 30 guests and 16 fellow canines. PHOTO: LUVPAWMOMENTS SINGAPORE - It was a wedding straight out of a fairytale - complete with intricate floral decorations , a two-tiered custom cake, a laced gown and veil for the bride, and a sleek black collar for the groom. Standing on a bright pink aisle on June 14 was not your usual couple - but standard poodles Cupid and Tofu, both nearly 4 years old . The furry pair tied the knot in a picturesque garden cafe in Tanglin in front of 30 guests and 16 fellow canines on the afternoon of June 14 , a date picked by a fengshui master. By 4pm, guests had taken their seats on the lawn, where they watched a video montage chronicling the dogs' first encounter and the playdates that followed. The bride - Tofu - made her way down the aisle to the tune of Bruno Mars' Just The Way You Are, alongside her beaming pawrent. As she arrived at the 'altar' where Cupid stood waiting, their owners gave speeches and exchanged heartfelt vows on their behalf. They then cut a custom cake for dogs and took photos with guests, before the garden rang out with three resounding toasts of 'yam seng' in honour of the couple's fur-ever love. The heartwarming ceremony was captured in a TikTok video, which has since racked up almost 500,000 views and 54,000 likes after it was posted on June 15. Pet weddings like Cupid and Tofu's are part of a growing trend in Asia, where falling birth and marriage rates have been met with a surge in pet ownership and a growing willingness to spend on these furry companions. From dog birthday parties to private jet holidays, Singaporean pet owners are going the extra mile to celebrate their pets' lives and milestones. Cupid's owner, Ms Sara Lam and Tofu's owner Christine Fan (right). PHOTO: LUVPAWMOMENTS Speaking to The Straits Times, Cupid and Tofu's owners said they spent under $5,000 for the wedding held at pet-friendly cafe Venusology. The ceremony also celebrated the birth of the dogs' eight puppies in mid-May. 'When the poodles exchanged their vows, I was tearing up,' said Tofu's owner Christine Fan, 38, who works in the healthcare industry. 'My husband read the vows on behalf of the dogs, where they promised to share treats and toys forever, and to always be by each other's side.' Cupid's owner, Ms Sara Lam, said that she was willing to splurge on the wedding as Cupid has been a steadfast companion, protecting not only her late dog but also her newborn baby. 'I told Cupid, 'You're now a father. Your job is to protect Tofu and your eight puppies.' I can see how anxiously he waits by the puppies, lying next to them and touching paws with Tofu,' said Ms Lam, a 38-year-old veterinarian. They shared that Tofu first met Cupid at his first birthday party at the same cafe in 2023. At the time, Tofu was being chased playfully by several male poodles — including Cupid himself, who could not keep up. Despite her initial disinterest in Cupid, sparks flew during their subsequent playdates and Friday night strolls around Marina Bay Sands. Their friendship blossomed quickly and their pawrents decided to breed them. 'Tofu is like one of my children. She's my daughter's best friend and my son's protector. I felt reluctant to 'give her away' but was also happy for her,' said Ms Fan , who has two children aged two and four. Standard poodles - Cupid and Tofu - and their fellow furry friends at their wedding on June 14. PHOTO: LUVPAWMOMENTS Cafe owner Venus Wang said that since starting her business in 2023, she has hosted 20 to 30 dog birthday parties annually, but this was her first time planning a pet wedding. 'I had less than two weeks to prepare for the dogs' big day and we wanted everything to be perfect. I took inspiration from pet weddings I had seen on Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, where pet weddings are a big trend,' the 44-year-old said. In 2023, pet-related spending in China rose by 3.2 per cent to reach 279.3 billion yuan (S$52 billion), according to industry reports. A lavish wedding ceremony for two Alaskan Malamutes in Indonesia even sparked online controversy after it was revealed the event cost 200 million rupiah (S$17,700). Singapore, too, has seen its share of furry nuptials. In 2018, Chijmes hosted A Valentine's Fairytail, an event that offered themed wedding packages for pets. It included mock marriage certificates, bridal outfits, and professional photoshoots. A double ceremony involving four pets was priced at around $180. At Cupid and Tofu's wedding, some guests presented hongbaos and gifts to the couple. Nanyang Technological University student Kedra Lee, 22 , attended the party with her standard poodle Bacon, who is a childhood friend of Cupid. 'Bacon was jumping around Cupid like he was congratulating the groom,' she recalled. 'There were goodie bags, an elaborate ceremony and a beautiful venue decked out with decorations,' she said. 'You could really feel the love and patience the owners have for their dogs. Love was truly in the air.' The big celebration may be over but Ms Fan and Ms Lam said that some post-wedding activities for the newlyweds are in store. Cupid, Tofu and their eight puppies are slated for a family portrait session in two weeks, with plans for a staycation to follow. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Hindustan Times
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
BTS' Kim Seok-jin reveals the Hollywood celebrity he wants to collaborate with; ‘I've only met him in passing, but…'
With BTS gearing up for their long-awaited comeback, the excitement around the group is at an all-time high. And leading the charge on press duties is none other than Jin. Glowing with confidence, Jin recently appeared on BuzzFeed's The Puppy Interview, charming fans as he answered questions while being swarmed by a group of playful pups. In the episode, the BTS vocalist opened up about his solo career, musical inspirations, and hopes for future projects. When asked about a dream collaboration, Jin didn't hesitate. 'I've only met him in passing, but I'd love to collab with Bruno Mars one day. It'd be a lot of fun, I'm a huge fan of him,' he shared. Reflecting on his trainee days, Jin added, 'I often practised my vocals by singing Just The Way You Are before debut, it's one of my favourite songs.' Jin's heartfelt admiration for Mars quickly had fans buzzing, with many hoping this wishful team-up becomes reality in the group's new chapter. After nearly two years of individual military service, the band is reuniting. RM (Kim Namjoon) and V (Kim Taehyung) were discharged earlier this week and made their first public appearance post-service. Shortly after, Billboard Korea confirmed that Jimin (Park Jimin) and Jungkook (Jeon Jungkook) have also completed their mandatory service, marking a major moment for ARMYs worldwide. With Jin leading the conversation, fresh music in the pipeline, and all seven members finally back, BTS' new era is already off to a heart-thumping start.
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Billy Joel attempted suicide twice after affair with best friend's wife
In his new documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the iconic musician recounts a dark chapter of his early life marked by heartbreak, betrayal, and two suicide attempts Music legend Billy Joel has revealed he attempted suicide twice in his early twenties, following a turbulent affair with a friend's wife that left him in a coma. The revelations are featured in the new documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes , where the 76-year-old speaks candidly about the events that drove him to the brink. The affair began while Joel was living with his bandmate Jon Small, Jon's wife Elizabeth Weber, and their child. Joel and Weber grew close, with Elizabeth describing their relationship as a 'slow build.' She would later marry Joel, with the couple together from 1973 to 1982. Joel, who has recently been diagnosed with brain cancer, eventually confessed his feelings to Small. 'I was in love,' he said. The fallout was immediate and painful. 'I felt very, very guilty about it. They had a child. I felt like a homewrecker. I was just in love with a woman and I got punched in the nose which I deserved,' he admitted. 'Jon was very upset. I was very upset.' The confrontation ended their band, Attila , and destroyed the men's friendship. Weber left, and Joel's mental health deteriorated rapidly. 'I had no place to live. I was sleeping in laundromats and I was depressed I think to the point of almost being psychotic,' he said. 'So I figured, 'That's it. I don't want to live anymore.'' Joel's sister, Judy Molinari, who was working as a medical assistant at the time, had given him sleeping pills to help him rest. 'But Billy decided that he was going to take all of them… he was in a coma for days and days and days,' she recalled tearfully. 'I went to go see him in the hospital, and he was laying there white as a sheet. I thought that I'd killed him.' Even after recovering, Joel considered another attempt. He drank a bottle of lemon Pledge and was rushed to the hospital by Small. 'Even though our friendship was blowing up, Jon saved my life,' Joel reflected. Small later forgave him. 'The only practical answer I can give as to why Billy took it so hard was because he loved me that much and that it killed him to hurt me that much,' he said. Following his second suicide attempt, Joel checked himself into a psychiatric observation ward. The experience, he said, reshaped his life. 'I got out… and I thought to myself, you can utilise all those emotions to channel that stuff into music.' Joel would go on to become one of the best-selling artists of all time but his pain would ultimately become the source of his greatest art. His biggest hits include Piano Man, New York State of Mind, and Just The Way You Are. If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@ or visit their site to find your local branch.
