An ABBA book and Benson Boone's new album round out our picks for the weekend of June 20.
Must List collage of Alexander The Great in King of Drag; Chandi in America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders; Christina Hendricks and Kristine Froseth in The Buccaneers
Alexander The Great of 'King of Drag'; Chandi on 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders'; Christina Hendricks and Kristine Froseth on 'The Buccaneers'.
I'm super late to the boat — over a decade left at the dock — but this week I've been binging the John Wick movies ahead of finally seeingBallerina. Everyone told me how good these action films are, and yet they still exceeded expectations. The fight sequences are incredible, but the seemingly effortless world building is what has me truly in awe of this franchise. Meet me on the boat, bring your dog. —Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief
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'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders'.
Courtesy of Netflix
America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Another year, another group of talented dancers hoping to join the hardest-working pep squad in show business. In the binge-worthy second season of Greg Whiteley’s Netflix docuseries, viewers meet a new class of hopefuls and reconnect with fan-favorite veterans — some of whom hope the show's popularity will aid them in getting a much-needed pay raise. And Kelli Finglass, DCC’s disarmingly blunt director, pledges to be a bit kinder and gentler to the hopefuls this time around: "I'm trying…to give them productive, motivational feedback." Remember, y'all, she said "trying."—Kristen Baldwin, TV Critic
Meet the cast of America's Sweethearts season 2.
Benson Boone at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, California
Benson Boone at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, California
Benson Boone's American Heart
On his flipping fantastic sophomore album, Benson Boone sips from the Bowie/Mercury cocktail perfected by Harry Styles. But with a dash of R&B on the groovy "Reminds Me of You" and a tinge of Springsteen on "Mr Electric Blue," he's also got a recipe all his own. ("Momma Song," instant tears.) — Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief
Christina Hendricks and Kristine Frøseth in "The Buccaneers," premiering June 18, 2025 on Apple TV+
Christina Hendricks and Kristine Frøseth in "The Buccaneers," premiering June 18, 2025 on Apple TV+
The Buccaneers
This soapy Apple TV+ period drama levels up in season 2 with secret love affairs, divorce drama, feminist crusades, and eye-popping beautiful gowns. It's Bridgerton meets The Gilded Age, drawing straight from the pages of Edith Wharton to render an addictively consuming series. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Senior Writer
Leighton Meester talks the unexpected twist of her The Buccaneers character.
The 'King of Drag' cast.
Maxwell Poth for Revry
King of Drag
Kings in the White House? Hell no. Kings on TV? All hail! This Revry series, hosted by comedian and drag legend Murray Hill (Somebody Somewhere), brings drag kings to the center of reality competition for the first time. We can't wait to see them rule. —Jillian Sederholm, News Director
Meet the cast of King of Drag.
Cover of 'The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover' by Jan Gradvall.
St. Martin's Press
The Story of ABBA: Melancholy Undercover
Since 2013, music journalist Jan Gradvall has been granted unique access to this iconic (and perennially popular) band, gathering exclusive interviews that he weaves into this comprehensive story of ABBA. Even the most obsessive dancing queen will find fresh storytelling and breadth in these pages. —M.L.L.