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Elle
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Taylor Zakhar Perez Spills on 'Red, White & Royal Blue' Sequel
Justin French Coat, shirt, Balmain. For decades, families with talented children have come together to jam out, whether on the global stage, like the Jackson 5 or Haim, or in a more humble manner, like Taylor Zakhar Perez's family of 10. Surrounded by the barn cats that roamed the family's property, Zakhar Perez and his siblings would put on sing-alongs, playing classic tracks from movies or sketch comedy shows. He would play the piano, his sister the violin, and his brother the guitar. With this, Zakhar Perez says, his hunger to perform began: 'It was something I couldn't shake off.' While Zakhar Perez's parents encouraged his artistic bent, he took his own route to Hollywood. His parents ran an auto body shop, while his mother took acting classes on the side. He didn't have any connections in the industry or a breakout childhood role; he had to build his résumé brick by brick. 'Hollywood loves to put people in a box,' he says. 'If you do one thing successfully, then they want you just to do it over, and over, and over again. And so I've been really conscious with my team of making choices that keep me evolving rather than getting typecast.' Zakhar Perez's fight to make it began when he turned down a swimming scholarship at Fordham University to attend UCLA. An excellent swimmer in high school, he took a risk in coming to Los Angeles, pivoting from what had long seemed to be his plan. 'It's an industry where people are always looking for validation, and I think I just had to say, 'I believe in myself, and I can do this, and I'm going to do this,'' he says. 'I just had complete and utter belief.' After starring in smaller 'hot guy' roles in television shows, he earned his first big gig in The Kissing Booth 2 on Netflix, costarring with Jacob Elordi and Joey King. He reappeared in the franchise's third film, and then the HBO series Minx . But the cosmos shifted and his career reached a whole other level when he landed the role of Alex Claremont-Diaz in the Prime Video adaptation of Casey McQuiston's novel Red, White & Royal Blue . Zakhar Perez starred as the son of the president of the United States, who falls in love with a prince of England, played by Nicholas Galitzine. Justin French Sweater, shirt, Gucci. The steamy novel is beloved as one of the first big breakout queer romantic comedies, and gained a rabid community on BookTok. 'I read the book when I had the first meeting...I had no idea what it was,' he says. 'People were like, 'This is huge on TikTok. People are talking about this,' and I said, 'Okay, I'm not on there.' I mean, I have videos, but I haven't posted in so long, because it's just this endless pit of entertainment.' 'I want a career that I'm proud of, not one that just checks all the right boxes.' The frenzy began well before the movie premiered; after Zakhar Perez was cast as Alex, fans began stitching together clips of his and Galitzine's past roles to form a love story. 'I travel around the world quite I have never been stopped more than I was for that film,' he says. 'People lined up outside of a hotel in Paris to get a picture, because they loved Alex Claremont-Diaz so much. That speaks volumes about what these two characters mean to those who watch it.' He notes that the story was especially impactful among the Latin and queer communities. 'I'm very particular about projects I do, because I want to do films and TV that have something [to say]. Being able to do a romantic comedy that fit that bill was really special,' he says. 'People in their 60s and 70s tell wish they had this kind of movie when they were younger. So this isn't a project I take for granted.' Justin French Coat, shirt, Balmain. Trousers, Dsquared2. Watch, Cartier. Socks, Falke. Loafers, Ferragamo. Red, White & Royal Blue was released on Prime without the planned press tour, because of the SAG-AFTRA strike, but it nevertheless shot to number one and stayed there for three weeks. According to Amazon, it is still one of their top three most-viewed romantic comedies. Now, two years later, a sequel is on the horizon. Both Zakhar Perez and Galitzine are set to return, but by design, he knows next to nothing about the project so far. 'I purposefully said, 'Please do not share with me anything until we are ready to prep it, because I want plausible deniability,'' Zakhar Perez jokes. 'I have not read a script, but I hear it's very good.' Meanwhile, he's also been dipping a toe in the fashion world, sitting in the front row during fashion weeks and recently starring in a viral Lacoste underwear campaign (for those wondering, he spends about an hour in the gym a day, seldom drinks, and thinks twice about the food he puts in his body). Moving forward in his career, he plans on being selective with his projects, hopes to experiment in other film genres, and has plans to foray behind the camera. 'I just got the life rights to somebody that I'm very excited about. I'm flexing a different muscle,' he says. 'I want a career that I'm proud of, not one that just checks all the right boxes.' Hair by Sami Knight for Rehab ; makeup by Alexandra French at Forward Artists; manicure by Jolene Brodeur at the Wall Group; produced by Anthony Federici at Petty Cash Production; photographed at Malibu Creek Ranch. A version of this story appears in the Summer 2025 issue of ELLE. Related Stories
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Best Streaming Service Deals: Stream More for Less and Enjoy Your Favorite Content
Whether you want to watch the new season of The Last of Us or rewatch some of the best movies, tons of streaming services are available. Picking and sticking to one isn't really realistic for many folks, especially when favorite shows are spread across many platforms. However, the cost of even two or three subscriptions can start to rack up a big bill every month. That's why we researched potential deals or bundles that can help you save while keeping you entertained. With more than five years of experience covering services and tech, Eli Blumenthal is one of CNET's resident streaming experts. Along with members of CNET's dedicated deals team, he's searched the web to bring you the best offers out there and help you make the most of your streaming budget. The bargains below include monthly discounts, bundle offers and price cuts for students. We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so be sure to check back often. Ultimately, the best streaming service deal will depend on the content you want. The Trio Basic subscription -- which bundles Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus -- is an excellent value. Combining three services for as little as $17 a month, you're getting a wide variety of shows, movies and sports and saving $14 a month compared with the cost of subscribing to each service separately. New and returning customers who sign up for Starz right now will get their first three months for just $5 a month. A subscription is usually $11 a month, which means you're getting a temporary 55% discount. Stream shows like Outlander, Minx or Power Book II: Ghost, as well as hit movies like Jordan Peele's Nope. You can also prepay for a six-month subscription at $18 upfront, which reduces the price to just $3 per month for half a year. See at Starz Even with the price hike, YouTube TV is still one of the best live TV streaming services, thanks to its wide selection of channels. If you're looking to try it out, you can get signed up for less right now. New subscribers can get 10 days for free, and then the first two months for just $60 for two months, which saves you $23 a month. See at YouTube TV Sling TV is one of our favorite live TV streaming services, and now you can get signed up for less. Sling offers two subscriptions, which typically cost $46 a month. Orange is focused on sports and family channels, whereas Blue is oriented toward news and entertainment. You can prepay for three months at $100. You can also try out add-on subscriptions free for one month, including services like AMC Plus, Paramount Plus With Showtime, Starz and MGM Plus. After the first month, your add-on subscriptions will be billed at their usual prices. See at Sling Fubo is another live TV streaming service, and though our reviewers found it to be a little lacking in the entertainment department, it is a pretty great value for sports fans. A few plans are available, with its main memberships usually starting at $85 per month for the Essential plan. But when you sign up now, you can save as much as $30 on your first month, dropping the price to $55. You can also get a free trial when you sign up for a plan. See at Fubo Disney now offers two bundles that can save you money monthly if you're paying separately for Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu subscriptions. The $17-a-month Trio Basic subscription provides access to the ad-supported versions of all three streaming services and saves you $14 a month compared to subscribing separately. The Trio Premium plan costs $27 a month and gets you ESPN Plus with ads and ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu, which saves you $20 compared to separate subscriptions. Sign up on the Disney+ website. If you've already got a Hulu or ESPN account, you must combine your accounts on your desktop. See at Disney Plus If you prefer fantasy over football, there is also a three-service Disney Plus and Hulu bundle that includes a Max subscription instead of ESPN Plus. There are two versions of this bundle, starting at $17 a month for the ad-supported subscriptions, which saves you $13 a month compared to subscribing separately. If you want the ad-free experience, the price increases to $30 a month, a $22 monthly discount. See at Disney Plus Paramount Plus offers two subscriptions. The basic Paramount Plus Essential plan is ad-supported, gives you access to NFL games on CBS and costs $8 a month. There's also the ad-free Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription, which allows you to stream CBS live, download shows and movies and get access to the Showtime library for $13 a month. You can save $3 a month on both plans when you opt for an annual subscription, which costs $60 for the Essential plan and $120 for the Showtime bundle. You'll also get a 25% discount on the monthly plan if you're a student, which drops the Essential subscription to just $6 a month. Also, note that the option to prepay for a year and save isn't exclusive to Paramount Plus -- streaming services such as Max and Hulu also offer discounts if you pay annually. See at Paramount Plus MagellanTV has a huge collection of documentaries, featuring more than 3,000 curated titles ready for your next movie marathon. Sign up through StackSocial and you can score a two-year subscription for just $60 or a three-year subscription for $72, which saves you up to 59% and drops the cost down to as little as $2 a month. You can also ditch the annual fees and opt for the $200 lifetime subscription instead. See at StackSocial Inquisitive minds will get a lot from a lifetime subscription to Curiosity Stream. The documentary streaming service costs just $200 for a lifetime subscription at StackSocial. That's 50% off its regular price of $400. See at StackSocial Students will want to check out Spotify's Premium Student offer, which combines a $12 monthly Spotify Premium membership with Hulu's $10 a month ad-supported plan. At just $6 a month, this bundle would save $16 each month, and it comes with a one-month free trial. You need to be a student above the age of 18 who is enrolled at a US Title IV-accredited college or university to qualify, and Spotify works with a third party called SheerID to verify that you're eligible. You can even get the first month for free. You will need to verify eligibility every 12 months, with the offer available for a total of four years. Full details can be found on Spotify's site. See at Spotify Peacock offers two subscription tiers. The ad-supported Premium plan is $8 per month, and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 per month. But when you sign up for a one-year membership, you'll save around 17% compared with paying monthly. That saves you $16 on a Premium membership and $28 on a Premium Plus membership. You can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just $4 per month if you're a teacher, which is a 50% monthly discount. And if you're a student, you can score the subscription for $3 per month for the first year. See at Peacock College students who don't want the Spotify bundle can get ad-supported Hulu for $2 a month. Hulu similarly uses SheerID to verify eligibility, with more details available on Hulu's site. See at Hulu A Basic-tier Disney Plus subscription is available at no additional cost for Spectrum customers with select Spectrum TV packages. To qualify for this perk, you'll need to subscribe to a TV Select package or higher. More details can be found at Spectrum's site. See at Spectrum Comcast, which owns Peacock and its parent NBCUniversal, includes a free two-year Peacock Premium subscription for all Xfinity internet customers who subscribe to gigabit or higher speed service. This offer is also open to Diamond- and Platinum-tier Xfinity Rewards members and those with a Now TV subscription. More details can be found on Xfinity's site. Peacock is also now available to Instacart Plus members. Users in the US can receive a free Peacock Premium subscription as a membership perk. Instacart Plus costs $10 a month -- or $100 a year -- and grants members unlimited fast, free delivery on orders over $35. Sign up for Peacock via the Instacart app. See at Peacock This list features several straightforward streaming deals that include temporary discounts for new or returning subscribers. These offers aren't the only way to score some savings. We've also included plenty of other ways to stretch your streaming budget, including discounted student subscriptions, annual plan savings and bundle offers that combine multiple services. Some of these offers may not technically qualify as a "deal," but they're among the most consistent ways to get a streaming subscription for less.
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Best Streaming Service Deals: Watch Any TV Show or Movie on Hulu, Disney Plus, YouTube TV and More for Less
There are many different streaming services to choose from these days, which makes it tough to access all your favorite shows and movies without spending a fortune. Some of them are more traditional in the sense that they have a range of shows and movies for you to watch on demand, while others differentiate themselves by including live TV or focusing on a specific category, like documentaries. You'll probably want more than one streaming service, which is why it's a good idea to take advantage of savings any chance you can. Straightforward deals aren't exactly common, but there are plenty of ways to save if you get a little creative. To help you take advantage of these discounts, we've rounded up some of the best bargains available below. With over five years of experience covering services and tech, Eli Blumenthal is one of CNET's resident streaming experts. Along with members of CNET's dedicated deals team, he's combed the web to bring you the best offers out there and help you make the most of your streaming budget. Below, we've rounded up the best bargains, including monthly discounts, bundle offers and price cuts for students. We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so be sure to check back often. Ultimately, the best streaming service deal will depend on the content you want. The Trio Basic subscription -- which bundles Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus -- is an excellent value. Combining three services for as little as $17 a month, you're getting a wide variety of shows, movies and sports and saving $14 a month compared with the cost of subscribing to each service separately. Both new and returning customers who sign up for Starz right now will get their first three months for just $3 a month. A subscription is usually $11 a month, which means you're getting a temporary 73% discount. Stream shows like Outlander, Minx or Power Book II: Ghost, as well as hit movies like Jordan Peele's Nope. You can also prepay for a six-month subscription at $18 upfront, which also drops the price down to just $3 per month for half a year. See at Starz Even with the price hike, YouTube TV is still one of the best live TV streaming services thanks to its wide selection of channels. If you're looking to try it out, you can get signed up for less right now. New subscribers can get their first six months for just $70 a month, which saves you $13 a month or $78 total. See at YouTube TV Sling TV is one of our favorite live TV streaming services of 2025, and right now you can get signed up for less. Sling offers two subscriptions, which typically cost $46 a month. Orange is focused on sports and family channels, whereas Blue is more news and entertainment oriented. When you sign up right now, you can save 50% on your first month, which drops the price down to just $23. Or you can can try both for just $31, which is also a 50% discount. You can also prepay for three months at $115, which drops the price down to $38 per month. You can also try out add-on subscriptions free for one month, including services like AMC Plus, Paramount Plus with Showtime, Starz and MGM Plus. After the first month, your add-on subscriptions will be billed at their usual price. See at Sling Fubo is another live TV streaming service, and though our reviewers found it to be a little lacking in the entertainment department, it does offer a pretty great value for sports fans. There are a few different plans available, with its main memberships usually starting at $85 per month for the Essential plan. But when you sign up right now, you can save as much as $20 on your first month, dropping the price down to $65. You can also get a free trial when you sign up for a plan. See at Fubo Disney now offers two bundles that can save you up to $20 or more a month if you're paying for separate Disney Plus, ESPN Plus and Hulu subscriptions. The $17 a month Trio Basic subscription gives you access to the ad-supported versions of all three streaming services and saves you $14 a month compared to subscribing separately. The Trio Premium plan costs $27 a month and gets you ESPN Plus with ads, and ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu, which saves you $20 compared to separate subscriptions. Sign up on the Disney Plus website. If you've already got a Hulu or ESPN account, you'll need to combine your accounts on your desktop. See at Disney Plus If prefer fantasy over football, there is also a three-service Disney Plus and Hulu bundle that includes a Max subscription instead of ESPN Plus. There are two versions of this bundle, starting at $17 a month for the ad-supported subscriptions, which saves you $13 a month compared to subscribing separately. If you want the ad-free experience, the price jumps up to $30 a month, which is a $22 monthly discount. See at Disney Plus Paramount Plus offers two different subscriptions. The basic Paramount Plus Essential plan is ad-supported, gives you access to NFL games on CBS and costs $8 a month. There's also the ad-free Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription, which allows you to stream CBS live, download shows and movies and get access to the Showtime library for $13 a month. You can save $3 a month on both plans when you opt for an annual subscription, which costs $60 for the Essential plan and $120 for the Showtime bundle. You'll also get a 25% discount on the monthly plan if you're a student, which drops the Essential subscription to just $6 a month. Also, note that the option to prepay for a year and save isn't exclusive to Paramount Plus -- streaming services such as Max and Hulu also offer discounts if you pay annually. See at Paramount Plus MagellanTV has a huge collection of documentaries featuring more than 3,000 curated titles ready for your next movie marathon. Sign up through StackSocial and you can score a two-year subscription for just $60, or a three-year subscription for $72, which saves you up to 59% and drops the cost down to as little as $2 a month. You can also ditch the annual fees and opt for the $200 lifetime subscription instead. See at StackSocial Inquisitive minds will get a lot from a lifetime subscription to Curiosity Stream. The documentary streaming service costs just $200 for a lifetime subscription at StackSocial. That's 50% off its regular price of $400. See at StackSocial Students will want to check out Spotify's Premium Student offer, which combines a $12 monthly Spotify Premium membership with Hulu's $10 a month ad-supported plan. At just $6 a month, this bundle would save $16 each month, and it comes with a one-month free trial. You need to be a student above the age of 18 who is enrolled at a US Title IV-accredited college or university to qualify, and Spotify works with a third party called SheerID to verify that you're eligible. You can even get the first month for free. You will need to verify eligibility every 12 months, with the offer available for a total of four years. Full details can be found on Spotify's site. See at Spotify Peacock offers two subscription tiers. The ad-supported Premium plan is $8 per month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 per month. But when you sign up for a one-year membership, you'll save around 17% compared to paying monthly. That saves you $16 on a Premium membership and $28 on a Premium Plus membership. It's worth noting that you can get a Peacock Premium subscription for just $4 per month if you're a teacher, which is a 50% monthly discount. And if you're a student, you can score the subscription for $3 per month for the first year. See at Peacock College students who don't want the Spotify bundle can get ad-supported Hulu for $2 a month. Hulu similarly uses SheerID to verify eligibility, with more details available on Hulu's site. See at Hulu A Basic-tier Disney Plus subscription is available at no additional cost for Spectrum customers with select Spectrum TV packages. To qualify for this perk, you'll need to subscribe to a TV Select package or higher. More details can be found at Spectrum's site. See at Spectrum Comcast, which owns Peacock and its parent NBCUniversal, includes a free two-year Peacock Premium subscription for all Xfinity internet customers who subscribe to gigabit or higher speed service. This offer is also open to Diamond- and Platinum-tier Xfinity Rewards members, and those who have a Now TV subscription. More details can be found on Xfinity's site. Peacock is also now available to Instacart Plus members. Users in the US can receive a free Peacock Premium subscription as a membership perk. Instacart Plus costs $10 a month -- or $100 a year -- and grants members unlimited fast, free delivery on orders over $35. Sign up for Peacock via the Instacart app. See at Peacock This list features several straightforward streaming deals that include temporary discounts for new or returning subscribers. These offers aren't the only way to score some savings. We've also included plenty of other ways to stretch your streaming budget, including discounted student subscriptions, annual plan savings and bundle offers that combine multiple services. Some of these offers may not technically qualify as a "deal," but they're among the most consistent ways to get a streaming subscription for less. Check out Yahoo's latest streaming advice, based on hands-on testing. Best streaming services | Best live TV streaming services Disney Plus review | Hulu review | Hulu + Live TV review | Paramount Plus review | Peacock Review | Sling TV review
