VH1
Twenty-two years later, VH1 has filmed a follow-up to “A Diva’s Christmas Carol,” the popular 2000 holiday film starring Vanessa Williams. “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” premieres Wednesday, December 14 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on VH1.
If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the movie on FuboTV, DirecTV Stream or Philo TV, which all include VH1 and come with a free trial.
Those are the three best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of VH1 and 100-plus other TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch most shows on-demand within three days (and sometimes longer) of their conclusion, even if you don’t record them.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” VH1 is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
If you can’t watch live, DirecTV Stream also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Philo TV
You can watch a live stream of VH1 and 60-plus other TV channels on Philo TV, which comes with a seven-day free trial:
Once signed up for Philo, you can watch “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” live on the Philo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast (compatible on Android mobile), any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. You can also watch on your computer on the Philo website.
If you can’t watch live, Philo allows you to DVR programs and watch them up to 30 days later. And even if you forget to DVR something, Philo also comes with a 72-hour rewind feature, which lets you to watch most shows on-demand if they have aired in the last three days.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of VH1 and 30-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange + Lifestyle Extra” or “Sling Blue + Lifestyle Extra” package, which doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the second cheapest long-term streaming service (behind Philo) with VH1, and you can get your first month half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of VH1 and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. This option doesn’t include a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of VH1 and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV comes with both its extensive on-demand library (which includes most shows after they air) and 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
‘A New Diva’s Christmas Carol’ Preview
Starring Ashanti, Vivica A. Fox, Eva Macille, Robin Givens, Mckenzie Small and Spice Girl Mel B, “A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” is an updated version of both the 2000 film “A Diva’s Christmas Carol” starring Vanessa Williams and on the classic Charles Dickens story “A Christmas Carol.”
In this new version, a mean-spirited singer named Aphrodite (Ashanti) lands a job judging a reality singing competition show. She is later visited by three spirits who take her on a journey through her love life and Christmasses past, present and future to try and get her out of her holiday funk.
The official synopsis reads:
Aphrodite was made famous back in the day for performing THE timeless love song of the era. The song that everyone plays at their weddings, in every sappy commercial for diamonds or rings or puppies or soldiers coming home. It made her a ton of money, but Aphrodite HATES this song. She’s now the meanest judge on “Pop The Question,” but her life changes when Brianna becomes the breakthrough contestant, exuding love and purity. When Aphrodite reluctantly becomes her mentor, she does everything possible to steer her away from love and love anthems and so is visited by three spirits who take Aphrodite on a journey through love (and Christmas) past, present and future to try and shake her out of her funk and let love back in!
Idris Elba is an executive producer and he said in a statement, “Coming from the land of Charles Dickens we love a good Christmas Carol, so we’re delighted to partner with Paramount to bring you Aydrea Walden’s bang-up-to-date version with a stellar cast of Ashanti, Vivica A. Fox, Robin Givens, Eva Marcille and Mel B. From my family to yours, enjoy and happy holidays.”
In an interview with KPIX, star Fox previewed her role as one of the spirits, Bastia, saying, “It’s a wonderful adventure … Bastia to me was kind of like a combination of a lot of characters I’ve played. She’s got wiscom, she’s got strength, and she’s the backbone of the spirits.”
“A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” is part of six holiday films premiering across VH1, Comedy Central and the Paramount Network in 2022. HTe next one to premiere on VH1 is “Fuhgeddabout Christmas” starring Justina Valentine, DC Young Fly, Conceited, Vinny Guadagnino, Vincent Pastore, Renee Graziano, Perez Hilton, Teresa Giudice, Fetty Wap and Sway, with Nick Cannon. It premieres on Wednesday, December 21 at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on VH1.
“A New Diva’s Christmas Carol” premieres Wednesday, December 14 at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific times on VH1.