U2 releases 'Carnaval De Luz' as Randy Travis drops new acoustic album

A new wave of streaming content arrives this week, featuring long-awaited music from U2 and Randy Travis. The releases join a slate of films and series hitting digital platforms between November 9 and 15. Fans can access the new titles on major streaming services starting Monday.

U2 has released its first full-length album since 2017. The record is titled 'Carnaval De Luz,' which translates to 'Carnival of Light' in Spanish and Portuguese. Jacknife Lee produced the project, marking a continuation of his work with the band that began in 2004. The album closes with a track called 'Torn.' This song features a duet with Dolly Parton. It is her last recorded vocal performance.

Randy Travis also releases a new project on Friday. The album is named 'Same Old Way.' It contains original music that Travis has not released in more than 18 years. The collection features previously unreleased tracks. The recording does not use artificial intelligence to restore his voice. This stands in contrast to his 2024 single 'Where That Came From,' which utilized AI assistance.

Travis faced severe health challenges after being hospitalized in July 2013. He was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy and later suffered a stroke. He spent years relearning how to walk, read, and spell. A condition called aphasia now limits his ability to speak. The new album marks a return to original songwriting for the Country Music Hall of Famer.

The hyperpop artist 2hollis releases 'Pirouette' on Friday. The album contains 16 tracks of dance music that draw from electronic dance music traditions. The release appeals to dedicated fans of the artist's previous work. It offers a discordant sound that fits the post-internet music scene.

New films join the streaming rotation this week as well. Netflix adds 'Misty Green' on November 9. Chris Rock directs and wrote this character study. Rosalind Eleazar stars as a Los Angeles actor whose career is fading. AP critic Mark Kennedy called the film one of Rock's best projects. He praised Eleazar's performance in the lead role.

Apple TV releases 'Being Heumann' on November 13. Siân Heder directs this film about disability rights pioneer Judy Heumann. The story focuses on the 1977 San Francisco sit-in that helped make federal spaces accessible. Ruth Madeley plays Heumann, with Mark Ruffalo in a supporting role. The film depicts the 28-day demonstration in detail.

Netflix also adds the documentary 'Avedon' on November 11. Ron Howard directs the film, which explores the life of photographer Richard Avedon. The project uses access to Avedon's personal archives. It examines how his work shaped imagery in the 20th century.

Several new series and seasons debut this week. Fox Nation starts 'Chris Harrison's The Vow' on Wednesday. The dating show features Jace Cates, 30, courting ten women. It emphasizes faith and shared values. Hulu releases the second half of 'Rivals' Season 2 on Wednesday. Three episodes drop at once, followed by weekly releases. David Tennant and Aidan Turner star in the drama about a British TV feud.

Peacock releases the limited series 'The Good Daughter' on Thursday. All six episodes become available at once. Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy star as sisters dealing with a past crime. Karin Slaughter wrote all the episodes based on her 2017 novel. Prime Video begins 'The Chosen' Season 6 on Sunday. The first three episodes focus on Jesus' last day. Jonathan Roumie returns to the role. The season finale is scheduled for a theatrical release next spring.

Disney+ adds 'A Proud Family Wizmas' on Saturday. The stop-motion musical centers on Penny Proud. Her rant about Christmas commercialization causes Santa to quit. She must then deliver presents herself. Video game releases include 'Hope in the City' and 'Ashes of the Singularity II.' Both titles launch on PC and Xbox platforms on Tuesday.