HNGN's Week Ahead in Entertainment is jam-packed with festive Christmas specials to keep you in the holiday spirit all week long! Between the third season of "The Great Christmas Light Fight," the fifth annual celebration of Michael Bublé's celebrity-packed "Christmas in Hollywood" and the "84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade," the magic of Christmas will be everywhere you turn.
"The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" also airs this week, and VS brought on several new, gorgeous Angels. All of your favorite models will also be making their returns, and with performances from Selena Gomez, The Weeknd and Ellie Goulding, it'll be an entertaining and fun-filled night that you won't want to miss
Friday will be a big day as r&b singers R. Kelly and T-Pain both have new albums coming out, while highly anticipated films "In The Heart of the Sea" and "The Big Short" will finally hit theaters.
Check out what else is in store in HNGN's Week Ahead in Entertainment...
In Theaters (Dec. 11)
"In The Heart Of The Sea"
Chris Hemsworth stars in this film, which is based on the incredible true story about the sinking of the American whaling ship Essex from 1820 that inspired the tale of "Moby-Dick." During its voyage, the crew is shipwrecked at sea for 90 days after its boat is split in half by a large and enraged bull sperm whale. The crew members are eventually forced to resort to cannibalism.
"The Big Short"
Steve Carell, Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling and Christian Bale are four outsiders in the world of high finance who predicted what the big banks, media and governments refused to see: the global collapse of the economy. So they came up with an idea. Their idea, which is called The Big Short, leads them into the dark world of modern banking, where they must question everyone and everything.
"American Hero"
This anti-superhero dramedy stars Stephen Dorff and examines the psychological cost of bearing the burden of having super powers. It follows Dorff's character, who is a man with superpowers who has spent years using his powers to get drugs, alcohol and women, and pretty much failed at everything in life, including being a father. But after coming close to death, he vows to set his life straight and fights crime to clean up the streets of New Orleans with his best friend, who is played by Eddie Griffin.
TV Must Watch
"The Great Christmas Light Fight" (Monday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. on ABC)
This will be ABC's third season of its hit holiday decorating competition where families and neighborhoods from all across America come and decorate their homes to the extreme to see who has the most holiday spirit. There will be $50,000 given away to the best in each episode for a total of $300,000 in prizes. Celebrity judges include HGTV's Carter Oosterhouse and Food Network's Taniya Nayak.
"Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" (Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 10 p.m. on CBS)
This is the most highly anticipated fashion show of the year. With some of the world's top and hottest models like Alessandra Ambrosia, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Adriana Lima, Lily Aldridge and so many more walking the runway in the sexiest lingerie, it truly is a glamorous night. There's also performances this year from Selena Gomez, The Weeknd and Ellie Gouldling, so it's going to be an exciting show to watch.
"Michael Bublé's Christmas in Hollywood" (Thursday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. on NBC)
Celine Dion, Tori Kelly and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings will be joining Michael Bublé for special performances at his fifth annual fun-filled special while special guests like Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner, Jay Leno, Eva Longoria, William Shatner and Blake Shelton will also be joining the festivities. The night will feature music, comedy and celebration for Bublé's favorite holiday.
"84th Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade" (Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. on The CW)
This annual Christmas special, which is sponsored by Toys for Tots, takes place in the city of Los Angeles on Hollywood Boulevard and will feature many celebrities including Olympian boxer Oscar De La Hoya, the "Jane The Virgin" cast, the "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" cast, Grumpy Cat, Holly Madison, and of course, Santa Claus!
DVD Releases (Dec. 8)
"Ant-Man"
"Minions"
"The Transporter Refueled"
"Knock Knock"
Album Releases (Dec. 11)
"The Buffet" by R. Kelly
This is the 13th studio album for r&b singer R. Kelly. The album has guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Jhene Aiko, Ty Dolla $ign, Jeremiha, Juicy J and Tinashe.
"This Thing Called Life" by August Alsina
This is the second studio album for r&b and hip-hop artist. Alsina's debut album was "Testimony," which was released on April 15, 2014.
"Stoicville: The Phoenix" by T-Pain
This will be the fifth studio album for r&b singer, songwriter, producer and rapper T-Pain. His first album was released on Dec. 6, 2005.
Book Releases
"The Absolution" by Jonathan Holt (Tuesday, Dec. 8)
The final book of the Carnivia Trilogy, which follows "The Abomination" and "The Abduction." Venetian police captain Kat Tapo and U.S. Army intelligence analyst Holly Boland embark on their most dangerous and disturbing journey yet.
"Ashley Bell: A Novel" by Dean Koontz (Tuesday, Dec. 8)
A story about a girl who said "no" to death. A completely unpredictable, suspenseful and intense story about a girl suffering from an inoperable brain tumor that cannot be operated on, and then something amazing happens, leaving everyone around her shocked.
"Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet" by Kellyann Petrucci (Tuesday, Dec. 8)
This cookbook, which is already on Amazon's number one best sellers list in soup and stew cooking, makes the promise that you will lose up to 15 pounds, four inches and your wrinkles in just 21 days!
