The Fourth in America (CNN): This six-hour (!!!) special will feature musical performances from Alanis Morissette, The All-American Rejects, Darius Rucker, Demi Lovato, Duran Duran, Flo Rida, Leon Bridges, Post Malone, Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth, Zac Brown Band, The Plain White T’s, and more. Coast-to-coast firework shows will take place in cities across the country, including Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Jacksonville, Nashville, Niagara Falls, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Diego, Seward (Alaska), and Washington, DC. The special will also include an ensemble performance by the United States Air Force Band. 7 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks (NBC/Peacock): Fireworks over New York City, and musical performances and appearances by special guests are all on the schedule for tonight. Rutledge Wood and Zuri Hall cohost, with appearances by Ashanti, Bebe Rexha, Ja Rule, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and LL Cool J, featuring DJ Z-Trip & the Roots. 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT
The Flaky Biscuit (podcast): Shondaland Audio has a brand-new podcast in partnership with iHeart hosted by master baker Bryan Ford. Today's guest is Jenna Fischer (The Office), who will be talking about her love of St. Louis and specifically Imo's Pizza.
Thursday, July 6
And Just Like That… (Max): Episode four—titled “Alive!”—is written by Julie Rottenberg and Elisa Zuritsky, and directed by Michael Patrick King. Here's what we know: Carrie gets an offer to write a column for seniors. Candice Bergen returns as her former Vogue editor. Charlotte and Lisa celebrate the start of summer camp, and Miranda navigates life back in New York City. Streaming
Friday, July 7
Joy Ride (Lionsgate): Adele Lim’s raunchy comedy stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu in an explicit story of identity and self-discovery. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia doesn't go as planned (to put it lightly), she enlists the help of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. In theaters only
