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Cassie’s lawyers have been masterful in their reactions to the release of footage of Diddy beating the singer, and his ex-girlfriend, back in 2016. After Diddy dropped an apology on Sunday (May 19), the now happily married singer’s legal team issued a statement slamming the mogul’s already derided mea culpa.
Taking to Instagram, Diddy posted a video apology that was widely criticized as insincere and never mentioned Cassie by name. “It’s so difficult to reflect on the darkest times in your life, but sometimes you gotta do that,” said Diddy. “I was f*cked up. I mean I hit rock bottom, but I make no excuses. My behavior on that video is inexcusable.”
He also added, “I went and I sought out professional help, going to therapy, going to rehab. I had to ask God for his mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I’m committed to be a better man each and every day.”
Cassie’s attorney wasn’t feeling Diddy’s words.
“Combs’ most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt,” said Meredith Firetog, of Wigdor LLP, which represented Cassie Ventura in her settlement, in a statement shortly after Combs released his apology.
“When Cassie and multiple other women came forward, he denied everything and suggested that his victims were looking for a payday,” continued Firetog.
The post that the attorney references is from late 2023, and is still up on Diddy’s Instagram account. “Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday,” he wrote on the post, dated December 6, 2023. “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”
Well, that clearly is not the case.
Firetog added, “That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.”
Cassie’s husband, Alex Fine, also brought the smoke. “Men who hit women aren’t men. Men who enable it and protect those people aren’t men. As men, violence against women shouldn’t be inevitable. Check your brothers, your friends, and your family. Our daughters, sisters, mothers, and wives should feel protected and loved. Hold the women in your life with the upmost regard,” said Fine in an Instagram post.
Also, Diddy’s old stomping grounds at Revolt—he resigned from his chairman position last year—washed its hands of him.
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It all comes down to this.
After a back-and-forth series between two of the NBA‘s most exciting teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets head to Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal.
Game 7 between the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets takes place tonight, Sunday, May 19 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT live from Ball Arena in Denver. Last-minute tickets to watch the Timberwolves and Nuggets Game 7 matchup are still available on sites like Stubhub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek, with instant digital delivery.
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How to Watch Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 7 on TV
Watch to watch the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves game on TV? The NBA playoff game is airing live on TNT, which you can access on any basic cable package.
How to Watch Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 7 Online
Don’t have cable? You can watch the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves online through Max (formerly HBO Max), which is carrying a live feed of the NBA playoff game that you can stream here. Max subscribers can livestream the Timberwolves-Nuggets game online for free, using their TV, phone, tablet or computer. Not a subscriber? Get Max for just $9.99 here.
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You can also watch the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets on TNT without cable through one of Sling TV‘s streaming packages, currently discounted to $30 (regularly $40 a month). There are three package plans to choose from: Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue with every option including the TNT channel .
How to Stream Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game 7 Online Free
Want to stream the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves game online for free? You can find a live TNT feed on DirecTV Stream, a streaming service that lets you watch live TV through the Internet. What’s more: DirecTV Stream has a 5-day free trial that you can use to watch Game 7 online free.
The Timberwolves forced a Game 7 after a decisive 45-point victory Thursday over the reigning NBA champ Nuggets (who beat LeBron James and Lakers in the previous round). The Wolves will be relying on star Anthony Edwards tonight in one last attempt to oust Nikola Jokic and Nuggets and advance to the Conference Finals.
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Earlier this week social media collectively clutched their pearls when former Good Burger star, Kel Mitchell went on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast and revealed that his ex-wife, Tyisha Hampton, was impregnated by multiple men before and during their 6-year marriage.
Now Hampton has decided to speak on the situation and according to TMZ is refuting Mitchell’s claim saying it’s all cap and he’s basically making things up to slander her good name. In said Club Shay Shay interview, Kel recalled how Hampton allegedly had an abortion before the two married in 1999 and after the procedure he was told by his pending wife that the baby wasn’t his. Unfortunately for him the supposed the cheating didn’t stop after the two took their vows and Hampton eventually ended up getting pregnant by another man and according to Kel, he didn’t find out until a doctor mentioned that Hampton lost a baby that he didn’t know about.
After days of social media weighing in on the situation and throwing in their own two cents on the matter, Hampton decided to speak up and defend herself saying Kel Mitchell’s account is inaccurate and went so far as to call him a “psycho” after she stopped accepting his personality traits. Saying he was “narcissistic” during their marriage, Hampton says he made up the abortions and that the first time she got pregnant was with her son who is currently alive and well.
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For her part, Hampton’s calling BS on all of it … saying when she stopped simply accepting Kel’s behavior he went off on her. Tyisha says Kel’s lying about the abortions, and calls her ex-husband narcissistic. So, each person seems intent on trashing the other here.
Tyisha and Kel share two children, and Kel’s got two more with his current wife Asia Leewhom he married back in 2012.
BTW … the interview takes another wild turn — ’cause Kel claims Tyisha put a hex on him, and he had a full-on exorcism performed while he prayed with demons’ names coming from his mouth.
In cases like this you really don’t know who to believe unless you’re familiar with both parties and have an idea of the type of people they are.
Check out Tyisha Hampton’s response to Kel Mitchell’s wild story and let us know who you think is capping in the comments section below.
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Weekends With Adele is off and running. After taking a break to recover from illness, Adele resumed her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday (May 17).
Weekends With Adele continues through June 15 and picks back up in October. Adele is also scheduled to perform a string of shows in Germany this summer.
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Keep reading for details on where to get tickets to see Adele live, and how much you can expect to pay for the most affordable (and most expensive) tickets.
Where to Get Adele Tickets
The final round of tickets to Adele’s Las Vegas residency sold out at Ticketmaster last year, but fans can find plenty of resale tickets on Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
How much do Adele tickets cost? Right now, tickets are in high demand, which means prices are skyrocketing. Most of the tickets for May and June range from approximately $570-$770, and up to $3,000 for the most expensive tickets.
If you want to see Adele perform over Memorial Day weekend, tickets are approximately $600 and up at StubHub and Vivid Seats, and prices are likely to get higher as the holiday weekend approaches. (Want a discount on tickets? Use code BB2024 to save $20 off $200 or more at Vivid Seats.)
Weekends With Adele runs from May 17 until June 15 and resumes in October through the end of November.
Adele’s Germany shows will take place between Aug. 2 and Aug. 31. Resale tickets are available on StubHub and Vivid Seats for around $100 to $150 for the cheapest tickets, but most of the seats are priced closer to the $300-$500 range, and over $1,000 for some shows.
The “Hello” singer will travel overseas for a round of summer shows at the Open Air Arena in Munich, Germany, Adele announced in January.
“So a few months ago I got a call about a summer run of shows,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “I’ve been content as anything with my shows in London’s Hyde Park and my residency in Vegas, so I hadn’t had any other plans. However, I was too curious not to follow up and indulge in the idea – a one off, bespoke pop-up stadium designed around whatever show I want to put on?”
See below for a full list of dates.
Weekends With Adele Dates:
May 18 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
May 24 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
May 25 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
May 26 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
May 31 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 1 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 7 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 8 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 14 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 15 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Oct. 25 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Oct. 26 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 1 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 2 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 8 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 9 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 15 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 16 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 22 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 23 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Adele’s Germany Concert Dates:
Aug. 2 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 3 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 9 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 10 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 14 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 16 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 23 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 24 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 30 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 31 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
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Challengers, the sports drama starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, is going viral on social media.
A clip from the movie, posted by the Men on Film Podcast on Friday (May 17), gives audiences a first-person perspective of an intense tennis match. “This shot in Challengers is probably the best thing [director] Luca Guadagnino has ever done,” reads the post.
“Just wait til you see how we did it!!! Behind the scenes releasing soon,” replied Brian Drewes, the visual effect supervisor on the film. The viral post has received over 24,000 likes and hundreds of replies.
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Challengers scored an early streaming release on May 17, arriving on VOD just under a month after debuting in theaters. The sports drama centers around a former tennis star who returns to the sport with help from his wife, also a former tennis player, and faces off against his former best friend/wife’s ex-boyfriend.
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“I think it’s not quite a tennis film,” Zendaya shared with Sports Illustrated when asked to categorize the film. “It’s not quite a sports film, but it has tennis in it. I wouldn’t say a romantic comedy, although there is romance and it’s funny. I wouldn’t say that it’s entirely a drama, but there are dramatic moments. So I think that’s the beauty of it — it really can’t be defined or categorized as any one thing. Just as I think the characters can’t be defined or categorized. It’s all just a complicated, beautiful mess.”
Read on for ways to stream Challengers online.
Where to Stream Challengers on VOD
Challengers is available to rent for $19.99. You can stream the film on platforms such as on Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu and Google Play. If you’re streaming internationally, use ExpressVPN for access to various streamers.
No subscription necessary to stream on Prime Video, but if you’re interested in joining Amazon Prime, the membership is free for the first month, and you’ll get access to Prime Video where you can stream from a huge selection of free TV shows and movies, and digital titles that you can buy or rent.
Click above to rent and stream Challengers. Prime Video gives you 30 days to start watching the film and 48 hours to finish.
Watch the trailer for Challengers below.
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The streaming giant gives users full access to the nostalgic Disney vault filled to the brim with films and series. With nearly 500 movies and 7,500 episodes to sort through, it all seems overwhelming at first — but don’t worry, Billboard has you covered.
From the Queen Rock Montreal documentary to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour film, see below for a full list of all the musical offerings on Disney+, so you can quickly find a way to jam to all your childhood favorite songs.
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MUSIC
Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 UHappier Than Ever: A Lover Letter to Los AngelesA Celebration of the Music From CocoBlack Is KingThe Disney Family SingalongThe Disney Family Singalong IIThe Disney Holiday SingalongHannah Montana/Meet Miley Cyrus Best of Both Worlds ConcertJonas Brothers Concert ExperienceTaylor Swift’s Folklore: The Long Pond Sessions
Queen Rock Montreal Concert FilmTaylor Swift’s The Eras Tour The Beatles, Let it BeEd Sheeran: The Sum of it AllIf these Walls Could SingBono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave LettermanSUGA: Road to D-DayThe Beach Boys (Streaming on May 24)BTS: Permission to DanceThe Beatles: Get Back
Summer of SoulDisney Howard The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story Idina Menzel: Which way to the stage?Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda ForeverMy Music Story: Yoshiki
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
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DISNEY+ ORIGINALS
Encore!High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
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DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIES & SERIES
Camp RockCamp Rock 2: The Final JamCheetah GirlsCheetah Girls 2Cheetah Girls: One WorldHannah MontanaHigh School MusicalHigh School Musical 2JonasLemonade Mouth
Den BrotherAvalon HighThe Suite Life MovieGeek CharmingGood Luck CharlieFrenemiesLet it ShineGirl vs. MonsterTeen Beach MovieCloud 9
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Princess Protection ProgramStarstruckSharpay’s Fabulous AdventureStar Struck
Hatching PeteDadnappedTwitches TooJohnny Kapahala Back on BoardJump inReturn to Halloween TownRead it and WeepWendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
ANIMATED
AnastasiaAladdinAladdin and the King of ThievesAlice in WonderlandThe AristocatsBeauty and the BeastBeauty and the Beast, The Enchanted ChristmasBeauty and the Beast, Belle’s Magical WorldCinderellaCinderella IICinderella IIICocoEncantoDumboFantasiaFantasia 2000
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The Fox & the HoundThe Fox & the Hound 2FrozenA Goofy MovieHerculesThe Hunchback of Notre DameThe Hunchback of Notre Dame IIThe Jungle BookThe Jungle Book 2Lady and the TrampLady and the Tramp II: Scamp’s AdventureLilo & StitchLilo & Stitch: Stitch Has a GlitchLion KingLion King 1 1/2Lion King II: Simba’s PrideThe Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid IIThe Little Mermaid: Ariel’s BeginningMelody TimeMickey’s Christmas CarolMickey’s Once Upon a ChristmasMickey’s Twice Upon a ChristmasMulanMulan IITim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas
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Peter PanPinocchioPocahontasPocahontas II: Journey to the New WorldThe Princess and the FrogRobin HoodSleeping BeautySoulTangledTangled: Before Ever AfterTarzanTarzan IIThe Three CaballerosUp
LIVE-ACTION FILMS
Beauty and the Beast (Live-Action)Cinderella (Live-Action)The Jungle Book (Live-Action)Lady and the Tramp (Live-Action)Dumbo (Live-Action)
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DISNEY+ FAVORITES
AnnieA Christmas CarolCloudsConfessions of a Teenage Drama QueenThe Greatest ShowmanHamiltonHannah Montana: The Movie
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Hello, Dolly!High School Musical 3Hocus PocusInto the WoodsThe Last SongLizzie McGuire MovieMary PoppinsMary Poppins ReturnsNewsiesThe Nutcracker and the Four RealmsPromRodgers & Hammerstein’s CinderellaSister ActSister Act 2: Back in the HeartSound of Music
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