Hello, friends! I’m Kelsey, your guide to all things pop culture for Yahoo Entertainment, and this is the It List, our weekly rundown of what’s new and notable. In it, I recommend a slew of upcoming releases to watch, stream, listen to, read and binge. I’ll walk you through my favorites.
What to watch
A still from The Monkey. (Neon/Courtesy Everett Collection)
🎥 The Monkey gets gory
When: The Monkey is in theaters Feb. 21.
What to know: Twin brothers are stalked for decades by a murderous wind-up toy monkey that kills their family members. Gruesome and creative deaths abound. [Deadline]
Why I recommend it: The film is based on a Stephen King short story, but its writer-director, Osgood Perkins, told me he made it personal by sprinkling in references to his own personal trauma. He’s proud to have a sense of humor about it. [Entertainment Weekly]
📺 Suits LA is on the case
When: Suits LA premieres Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
What to know: This Suits spin-off keeps the same legal drama, but adds entertainment law and a host of new characters. Its star Lex Scott Davis assured me you don’t have to watch the original series to love the new one, although you should, because it’s great. [Entertainment Weekly]
Why I recommend it: I enjoyed the fast-paced intensity of the first few episodes, and the promise of familiar faces appearing soon is enough to keep me hooked. [People]
📺 The Baldwins reintroduce themselves
When: The Baldwins premieres Feb. 23 at 10 p.m. ET on TLC.
Why I’ll be watching: TLC loves to spotlight big, unconventional families, and the Baldwins’ party of nine fits the bill. They’re a little more high-profile than the network’s typical subjects, though, so I’m eager to find out more. [E! News]
What to listen to
Tate McRae performs onstage. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
🎧 Tate McRae approaches main pop girl status
When: Tate McRae’s album So Close to What is out Feb. 21.
What to know: A week after being randomly name-dropped on Drake’s new album, Tate McRae is back with a full album that includes bangers like “Sports Car” and “2 hands.” [USA Today]
Why I’ll be listening: The up-and-coming pop star is a dancer first, and her new songs always get me on the dance floor. I get the comparisons to Britney Spears! [Variety]
What to binge
Gabby Petito. (Courtesy of Netflix)
▶️ Gabby Petito docuseries sheds new light on her case
When: All three episodes of American Murder: Gabby Petito are now streaming on Netflix.
What to know: The aspiring “van life” content creator Gabby Petito was killed by her fiancé in 2021, sparking a widespread online investigation. Netflix’s new docuseries reexamines what really happened. [Entertainment Weekly]
Why I recommend it: I remember so vividly how internet sleuths dominated the initial coverage of Petito’s death, but through new interviews and text messages, this show paints a fuller picture of her life. [Yahoo Entertainment]
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