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29 Jul 2024

The Kendrick Lamar Effect? : Drake Booed At Limp Bizkit Concert In Toronto

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Drake found out that not everyone loves him the 6.

Could this be the after-effects of his battle and loss to Kendrick Lamar?

Spotted on TMZ Hip Hop, Drizzy did not get a hometown greeting by locals attending a Limp Bizkit concert in his hometown of Toronto.

The proud Canadian was showered with boos when Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst announced to the crowd that the OVO General was in the building.

Per TMZ Hip Hop:

Limp Bizkit was performing in Toronto Thursday night — prodding their local audience with the mere mention of Drizzy’s name as a guest in attendance … and it didn’t get over well at all, as the crowd booed the hell of him.

The video never shows Drake appear onstage … but they definitely weren’t happy to hear he was in the building — which left Fred Durst absolutely speechless.

He questioned the hate, saying … “I thought Drake was your homie? What? No? Drake’s my homie.”

The celebrity gossip site reports the boos got even more aggressive, and f-bombs could be heard as Durst continued talking about Drake before going into his next song, “Take a Look Around,” which he dedicated to the 6 God.

To his credit, Drake has been taking his L in stride.

He is still showing up places, dropping new music, and posting on social media at his regular rate.

So if he’s hurting on the inside, he isn’t showing it at all, but we would have to imagine being booed in your hometown stings a lot.

Welp.

We are sure Kendrick Lamar is somewhere laughing at Drake’s current misfortunes.

At least Drake can count on DJ Akademiks to be on his side when it’s all said and done.

29 Jul 2024

Team USA Women’s Gymnastics: How to Watch Simone Biles, Suni Lee & More at the Summer Olympics

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Simone Biles and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team made a blazing debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday (July 28). Biles and Suni Lee advanced to the all-around women’s artistic gymnastics final competition scheduled for later this week while teammates Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles advanced to the apparatus final.

Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Tom Cruise were some of the celebrities in the stands on Sunday.

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Biles and Lee will make history as the first Olympics all-around champions to go up against each other in the artistic gymnastics’ final competition. The USA women’s gymnastics team leads the scoreboard going into the final ahead of Italy, China, Brazil, Japan, Canada, Great Britian and Romania.

And it’s not just the women making waves. The men’s gymnastics team took home its first team medal in 16 years on Monday. The team won the bronze medal behind China (silver) and Japan (gold).

See below for ways to watch and stream Olympics gymnastics.

2024 Paris Olympics: How to Watch Women’s Gymnastics for Free

Where can you watch coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics? NBC and Peacock.

The women’s gymnastics competitions will be available to watch live and stream on-demand.

You can access NBC and other local and cable channels with a free trial from DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV or Fubo. All three streaming platforms offer free trials, over 90 live channels, cloud DVR and more.

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Viewers who want to stream the Olympics internationally can use ExpressVPN to access several streaming platforms.

Can you stream women’s gymnastics on Peacock? Yes, and you don’t need the ad-free plan to watch! Peacock starts at $7.99/month for the basic plan, which includes coverage of the Olympics. The Premium Plus plan ($13.99/month) comes with live NBC.

Peacock isn’t offering a limited deal right now, but you can landa discount by subscribing to the annual plan and lock in your rate for a year. Peacock also provides discounts for students and teachers starting at just $1.99/month.

You can also save on Peacock with Xfinity and other third parties. Subscribe to Xfinity’s StreamSaver + Internet plan and enjoy Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ for $35/month. Xfinity Diamond and Platinum rewards customers can get free Peacock through rewards points.

Team USA Women’s Gymnastics Final

The USA women’s gymnastics team consist of Biles, Carey, Lee, Hezly Rivera and Chiles. However, Rivera did not qualify for the final which means only four members will compete. The women’s gymnastics team final is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30.

See the schedule below.

July 30 — Women’s team final (12:15 p.m. ET/9:15 a.m. PT)

Aug. 1 – Women’s all-around final (12:15 p.m. ET/9:15 a.m. PT)

Aug. 3 – Women’s vault final (10:20 a.m. ET/7:20 a.m. PT)

Aug. 4 – Women’s uneven bars final (9:40 a.m. ET/6:40 a.m. PT)  

Aug. 5 – Women’s balance beam final (6:38 a.m. E.T./3:38 a.m. PT)

Aug. 5 – Women’s floor exercise final (8:23 a.m. ET/5:23 a.m.)

29 Jul 2024

Tyreek Hill Becomes First Member of ‘Madden NFL 25’s 99 Club, X Users React To Other WR Ratings

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Next to the release of the NFL schedule, learning who will join Madden NFL’s exclusive 99 club and the ratings of star players in the league have become yearly significant events. Like last year, a receiver is the first player to land in the prestigious club.

The first name announced joining Madden NFL 25’s 99 Club is none other than the Cheetah, Miami Dolphins’ speedy wideout Tyreek Hill.

With the announcement, Hill became the first Dolphins player ever to earn the honor.

Last year, Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson got the 99 Club party started this year, so it was only right that Hill got the honor.

Jefferson’s rating took a 1-point hit this year; he is 98, still pretty high, but we are sure he feels he also believes he should still be in the 99 Club.

The Madden NFL official X account shared a video of Hill receiving a briefcase featuring his custom gold chain and custom Xbox Elite controller and a video from Eli Manning welcoming him to the 99 Club.

Also, just like the previous year, EA Sports has launched an official website where you can check the ratings as they are released.

They also revealed the top receivers and safeties in the game.

Wide Receivers                                                                                    Safeties                            

  1. Tyreek Hill (99 OVR)                                                 1. Jessie Bates III (97 OVR)
  2. Justin Jefferson (98 OVR)                                         2. Antoine Winfield Jr.  (94 OVR)
  3. Ceedee Lamb (96 OVR)                                           3. Minkah Fitzpatrick (93 OVR)
  4. A.J. Brown (95 OVR)                                                4. Derwin James Jr. (91 OVR)
  5. Amon-Ra St. Brown (95 OVR)                                 5. Tyrann Mathieu (91 OVR)
  6. Davante Adams (94 OVR)                                       6. Budda Baker (90 OVR)
  7. Ja’Marr Chase (93 OVR)                                         7. Kevin Byard III (89 OVR)
  8. Stefon Diggs (92 OVR)                                            8. Kyle Hamilton (89 OVR)
  9. Brandon Aiyuk (91 OVR)                                          9. Talanoa Hufanga (88 OVR)
  10. Mike Evans (91 OVR)                                              10. Jevon Holland (88 OVR)

EA Sports will team with ESPN to roll out 99 Club members throughout the week and will share that news with you as its announced.

Once Again, It’s Arguing Time

Of course, like every year, there are reactions to these ratings. Some are stunned that Hill is the first Dolphins player to make it in the club.

“First ever is wild seeing that Marino, Jason Taylor, and Zach Thomas,” one person on X, formerly Twitter, wrote. 

Another user wrote, “Stefon Diggs rated too high (based on age and canyon of a drop off last year), Jamar Chase rated too low. Jefferson probably deserves 99 based on how he dominated consistently even after missing a big chunk of the season last year.”

We only expect the discourse to get louder when other positions are revealed.

If we had to guess who would be in there, we think Patrick Mahomes will end up in the 99 Club.



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29 Jul 2024

Amazon’s $9 Detangling Brush Eliminates Painful ‘Yanking’ and Has More Than 55,000 Five-Star Reviews

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Smooth and shiny strands is a recipe for a confident hair day and while hot tools can help you achieve salon-worthy hairstyles, without a detangling brush you can end up with frizzy, knotted hair. TikTokers have been claiming the UNbrush as the ultimate brush for detangling hair, but now Amazon shoppers are claiming a $9 hairbrush is the true defender against painful “yanking.”

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The Original Wet Brush has gathered more than 55,000 verified five-star reviews from the online retailer and even some love on TikTok with influencers showing off how the brush seamlessly glides through hair. User @katie.org even compared the cheap hairbrush to the luxe $150 Mason Pearson hairbrush, which has gathered more than 3 million views.

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“I do not see a difference,” the caption for the video reads.

While the UNbrush has received consistent praise on social media, its reviews are not up to par with the OG Wet Brush, which has scored a 4.7-star rating out of five compared to its competitor’s 4.5 stars. Not to mention it’s also more affordable at $9 making it one of the best beauty deals available right now.

Keep reading to shop the detangling hair brush.

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Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush

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Featuring 19 colors and patterns to choose from (including an Amazon-exclusive Aqua), the Wet Brush is ready to help smooth knotted strands with its flexible bristles. ShopBillboard has even tested the hairbrush and love how lightweight and comfortable the hair tool is to hold. Its unique bristles allows for the brush to move through hair more easily with less snags, creating a pain-free experience.

Since the brush is so lightweight and compact, it’s also easy to pack away in your luggage making it a travel necessity for keeping your hair smooth during your adventures.

Reviewers have also gushed over how the detangling brush has “revolutionized” their hair care routine describing the experience as “love at first brush.” It’s also curly hair-approved, with one shopper saying “This brush gets through it with ease. I’m also super tender-headed and it doesn’t hurt when I brush. I even bring it with me to the salon and request my stylist use it for detangling.”

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best flat irons, grooming products and travel-friendly beauty products.

29 Jul 2024

ENHYPEN on ‘ROMANCE:UNTOLD’ Success, LA Pop-Up & More At KCON LA 2024 | All Access | Billboard News

ENHYPEN share their ‘ROMANCE:UNTOLD’ success, what you could find at their LA pop-up, their ‘UNTOLD Concept Cinema’ and more at KCON LA 2024!

Tetris Kelly:

It was an amazing KCON weekend for ENHYPEN, and we talked to them about their LA pop-up, brand-new charting album and epic concept film. We take you there in Billboard All Access.

‘ROMANCE:UNTOLD,’ your biggest debut yet. No. 2 on the Billboard 200. You did better than Taylor Swift! So like, how’s it feel to have your biggest success yet with your album?

ENHYPEN:

I just want to say thank you to all our fans out there. We put so much effort in this ‘ROMANCE:UNTOLD’ album, and I think all the love and support that our fans are showing is really paying off and all that hard work paying off so thank you very much! Love you guys.

Tetris Kelly:

And also, you guys have a pop-up in LA, so tell me how it is to have all your fans be able to come and show love for the album. 

ENHYPEN:

Well first, you can check out the T-shirt Tetris is wearing at the pop-up. It’s actually our first time hosting a pop-up in the States. So it’s a great experience for us, and seeing ENGENEs have fun there makes us even happier. 

Tetris Kelly:

And ENGENEs lined up all around the Fonda in LA to check out the exclusive pop-up. There were photo moments galore for fans to take advantage of. 

Keep watching for more!

29 Jul 2024

Lea Michele Reveals She Had ‘Back-to-Back’ Miscarriages Before Conceiving Baby No. 2

Lea Michele is currently pregnant with her second child with her husband, Zandy Reich, and she recently opened up about how the road to her pregnancy wasn’t an easy one.

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The Funny Girl actress recently appeared on Katherine Schwarzenegger’s podcast BDA Baby, where she shared that the process of conception was “completely not what [they] expected” and that she had “two back-to-back very early failed pregnancies.”

She continued, “I had never had a miscarriage before. The first one, I was like, ‘That was weird.’ When it happened again right away, I was like, ‘Wait a second. Something is wrong.’”

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Michele then explained that she and her husband stopped trying to conceive while she was starring in Funny Girl on Broadway. “It wasn’t until a little bit later [that] I had another [loss]. I was working at the time. It was super challenging to…process what we were experiencing at the same time, which was very painful,” she shared, before noting that she ultimately received an endometriosis diagnosis. She took “so many drugs and medications and [got] one thousand shots,” and ultimately got pregnant.

The Glee actress revealed that she is pregnant back in March with a sweet Instagram post. In the pictures, Michele — who is already Mom to 3-year-old son Ever Leo — posed with a silky white shawl draped over her shoulders, cradling her baby bump as it peeks through the fabric.

“Mommy, Daddy and Ever are overjoyed,” she captioned the post. Michele and Reich tied the knot in 2019. The couple became first-time parents the next year, welcoming Ever in August 2020.

29 Jul 2024

KATSEYE’s Debut Performance at KCON LA 2024 | All Access | Billboard News

KATSEYE had their first debut performance at KCON LA 2024, and we have the inside scoop. Keep watching for more, and keep an eye out for their full interview!

KATSEYE:

We’re going to perform for the first time very soon, we’re working really hard. 

Tetris Kelly:

And that’s what you call a debut of a global girl group. As KATSEYE took the stage for the first time at KCON LA. We even got to see their brand new single. 

KATSEYE:

“Touch” is the favorite. I think it’s everyone’s. 

Tetris Kelly:

We take you there in Billboard All Access. So tell me, how exciting is that going to be wto perform at KCON.

KATSEYE:

We’ve been working and training so hard for KCON and like everything. So yea we are so excited to perform together and meet the Icons for the very first time.

Tetris Kelly:

And meet the icons they did as they rocked the convention floor before taking the stage at Crypto.com Arena.

KATSEYE:

So this next song is “Touch,” and this is our second single. She’s fire. 

Tetris Kelly:

KATSEYE previewed their brand new song “Touch” for us ahead of the release of their new EP. And the video by the global girl group has fans talking. 

KATSEYE:

I think “Touch,” filming the whole music video too, was such an amazing experience and recording as well. But it is ethereal, like I said, our softer side, but we can tap into our fierceness and our self confidence too.

Tetris Kelly:

Find all that fierceness and more in our full interview with KATSEYE, coming soon.  

29 Jul 2024

Ron E & Fabolous “Worst Way,” Mustard ft. Young Thug & Lil Durk “Ghetto” & More | Daily Visuals 7.29.24

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After a lengthy hiatus Fabolous has been making his presence be known for the past few months having dropped off new work and making guest appearances and the Brooklyn rapper continues to make the rounds with some more bars to remind everyone he’s still got the skills to pay the bills.

Linking up with Ron E for his new visuals to “Worst Way,” Fab and Ron take it back to the block where they woo some young women off their feet and show them what life can be like if they get involved with some big name music stars. Well, Fab is famous. Ron still got a little ways to go (no shots).

Back in the Left Coast, DJ Mustard keeps Young Thug’s name ringing bells and in his Thug and Lil Durk assisted clip to “Ghetto,” Mustard gives viewers a ride through his city where the community shows how much love and culture they embody and express on a daily basis. Dope sh*t.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from J.I., B.G. and Birdman, and more.

RON E & FABOLOUS – “WORST WAY”



MUSTARD FT. YOUNG THUG & LIL DURK – “GHETTO”



GLORILLA FT. MONEYBAGG YO – “ALL DERE”



J.I. – “NEW YORK”



B.G. & BIRDMAN – “BAK N THA FIELD”



SADA BABY & LIL BENO – “HOMEWORK”



WICKDADON – “MIAMI FREESTYLE”



DONDRIA – “LET IT BE”



SUKIHANA – “SUKI SUKI”



29 Jul 2024

Yeah Boyee: Flava Flav Supports & Cheers On The USA Water Polo Teams At The Summer Olympics

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Flava Flav has lived a life that spans decades marked with extreme highs and some requisite lows but life is certainly sweet for who is arguably Hip-Hop’s best hype man. The founding member of the famed Public Enemy collective is in Paris to support the USA Water Polo teams, sparked by his passion for being a girl dad and wanting to elevate women in sports.

As reported by the Associated Press, Flava Flav, 65, is enjoying his first time experiencing the Olympics in person after years of watching the games on television. His enthusiasm and million-dollar smile have been hard to avoid for anyone observing the USA Water Polo teams, most specifically the women’s group.

From the AP:

Flav, a founding member of the hip-hop group Public Enemy, is in Paris as part of his duties as the official hype man for USA Water Polo — a partnership that came together after he connected with U.S. captain Maggie Steffens on Instagram in May.

The 65-year-old Flav is embracing his new responsibilities with his usual brand of seemingly boundless enthusiasm.

“I’m so ready, man. … I’m so hype right now about this sport,” said Flav, wearing a custom USA Water Polo clock around his neck. “I wish I was playing it. I’m hyping myself up right now to ask them to let me on the team.”

The outlet goes on to add that Flava Flav reached out to Maggie Steffens on social media after learning about how the team has struggled financially. Flav offered to sponsor the team, sparking the partnership. As seen in the report, Flav will work with USA Water Polo for five years while using his fame to bring visibility to the sport. It should be noted that the women’s water polo team has brought home the gold medal in the past three Summer Olympics.

Adding to this, Flav’s work with the team is bringing the sport into the homes of Black families as they learn about the little-known sport. One member of the team, Ashleigh Johnson, who is the first Black member of the water polo Olympics team, added that Flav’s work is spreading to those communities and beyond.

In sad news, Steffens is currently mourning the loss of her sister-in-law and artist Lulu Conner, the sister of her husband, Bobby Conner. Ms. Conner designed the custom clock that Flava Flav has been wearing for the games, as reported by PEOPLE.

Details are scant but Steffens confirmed it was a medical emergency.

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29 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga Rocks Team USA Fleece Sweatshirt at the Paris Olympics: Here’s Where to Buy It

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The Paris Olympics are here, and fans worldwide are showing their support for Team USA. Among them, the ever-stylish Lady Gaga made a statement on Sunday (July 28) by rocking a cozy yet chic fleece sweatshirt with the iconic Team USA colors red, white, and blue. Gaga stepped out combining comfort and styler, demonstrating you can look stylish while staying warm and cozy. Her look was completed with casual jeans and sporty sneakers, giving a relaxed fit to cheer on her favorite athletes.

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You too can replicate this simple yet stylish look. A fleece sweatshirt is a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down, making it an essential addition to any wardrobe. Whether you’re heading to an Olympics viewing party, a casual outing with friends, or just lounging at home, this piece is your go-to. Pair it with your favorite jeans or joggers for a laid-back vibe, or add some edge with a leather skirt and boots for a more daring look.

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Shop similar fleece sweatshirts like the one Lady Gaga wore in Paris at Ralph Lauren and Bloomingdale’s. For those looking for a more affordable alternative, you might want to add this American Flag Graphic Crew Sweater from Hollister. Originally priced at $49.95, you can now snag it for just $32.99.

Lady Gaga Rocks Team USA Fleece Sweatshirt at the Paris Olympics

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Ralph Lauren Team USA Fleece Quarter-Zip

With the spirit of the Olympics in the air, now is the perfect time to embrace this look and show your support for Team USA. Celebrate the games in style and comfort, just like Lady Gaga. Get inspired by her effortless vibe and grab your own Team USA fleece sweatshirt to cheer on our incredible athletes.

For more product recommendations, check out these alternative Team USA merch, Olympic Champ Suni Lee’s collaboration with LoveShackFancy, and Beyoncé Sports Team USA Jacket.