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If rapping doesn’t work out for him, Vince Staples has a solid acting and screenwriting career in the work. On Thursday (May 30), Netflix revealed it had renewed The Vince Staples Show for a second season.
The Vince Staples Show received critical acclaim upon its release back in February. But like anything involving creators of color, fans were wary after there was no immediate announcement of a second season despite the praise the show received for it’s combination of wit, consciousness and comedy.
Well, now we need not worry.
“The Vince Staples Show is back! The people have spoken and the most riveting, captivating, and polarizing show on Netflix is returning for season 2. Get ready for hijinks that only a mother can love. Thank you, Netflix!,” said the “Norf Norf” rapper in a statement.
Recently, Staples dropped a new album, his last on Def Jam, called Dark Skies.
Hip-Hop Wired spoke to Vince Staples just before his show debuted. One of his favorite episodes is the 2nd, where a bank robbery goes down and he happens to know the guys pulling the jux—the wildly enteratining dissonance is a mark of the show.
“We definitely wanted to do that,” said Vince Staples. “It was intentional because that’s life, you never know what it’s going to throw your way and within these environments, sometimes it can get extremely crazy. But also, we’ve been taught to keep our composure. And if something is normal you don’t understand when it’s abnormal to the rest of the world.
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Two premiere lightweight fighters go head-to-head as the main event during UFC 302. Russian Islam Makhachev (25-1-0) defends his UFC Lightweight Championship against American fighter Dustin Poirier (30-8-0) in a title fight on Saturday, June 1.
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UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier happens at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., with a start time of 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC 302 online? This event is streaming on ESPN+ with pay-per-view access, which goes for $79.99, for subscribers only.
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Check out the full UFC 302 fight card below, and PPV livestream here.
Main Card, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Dustin Poirier (Lightweight) — Main Event
Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa (Middleweight)
Kevin Holland vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)
Jailton Almeida vs. Alexander Romanov (Heavyweight)
Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos (Welterweight)
Prelims Card, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
César Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov (Middleweight)
Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki (Lightweight)
Philip Rowe vs. Jake Matthews (Welterweight)
Niko Price vs. Alex Morono (Welterweight)
Early Prelims Card, 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT
Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez (Welterweight)
Ailín Pérez vs. Joselyne Edwards (Women’s Bantamweight)
Mitch Raposo vs. André Lima (Flyweight)
Meanwhile, subscribers to ESPN+ can livestream the early prelim and prelim portions of UFC 302 for free. The prelims air on the cable network ESPN2, so it’s available to stream on DirecTV Stream and Fubo. Both streaming services offer free trials — for five days and seven days, respectively — for new subscribers.
Moreover, Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV — which offers a three-day free trial — come with ESPN2 as well.
You can also get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting as low as $14.99 per month.
Want to attend UFC 302 in person? There are last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub and Ticketmaster. Prices vary depending on seats available at Prudential Center in New Jersey.
UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier is streamable on ESPN+ on Saturday, June 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, with the main card beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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The 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships launch on Thursday (May 30) with more than two dozen athletes competing for a spot in the upcoming Summer Olympics.
Olympic all-around gold medalists Simone Biles and Suni Lee are among the athletes competing in this year’s championship. Unfortunately, fellow Olympic gold medalists Gabby Douglas was forced to withdraw from the Championship on Wednesday due to injury. Douglas plans to try out for the 2028 Olympics.
Keep reading for ways to watch and stream the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Tryouts from anywhere.
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Where to Watch the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Tryouts
The 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships will broadcast on NBC and CNBC and stream on Peacock. The competition is scheduled to take place at Dickie’s Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, from May 30-June 20.
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A total of 26 athletes will compete in this year’s U.S. Championships ahead of the 2024 Olympics Team Trials next month. The team trials will take place from June 27-30 at Target Center in Minneapolis.
The U.S. Gymnastics Championships is scheduled to stream on Peacock from 8-10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday and 8-10 p.m. ET on Friday. The championship is scheduled for 8-10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and 7-9 p.m. ET on Sunday. CNBC will re-air Day 1 and Day 2 of the men’s and women’s sessions on Saturday at 12-2:30 p.m. ET and 2:30-5 p.m. ET.
For those who miss the first showing, the senior men Day 2 session will re-air on NBC on Sunday from 3-4 p.m. ET.
Coverage of the junior men, junior women and Session 1 of the senior women competition will stream on the U.S. Gymnastics YouTube channel.
U.S. Gymnastics Championships Schedule:
Day 1: Senior Men’s Session, Thursday, May 30 on Peacock
Day 2: Senior Women Session, Friday, May 31 on Peacock
Day 3: Senior Men Session, Saturday, June 1 on NBC, CNBC and Peacock
Day 4: Senior Women Session, Sunday, June 2 on NBC, CNBC and Peacock
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Step into style with Nike’s latest drops in sneakers, from innovative shoes to fresh apparel, you’ll indulge in ultimate comfort and style. With fresh kicks and apparel, you’ll find everything you need in one place.
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If you’re looking to get a head start on Father’s Day gifts, consider getting your dad these fresh Nike Low Retro Premium shoes. With its vintage style and low-cut collar, he’ll be able to pair it up with whichever outfit he likes.
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Nike Dunk Low Shimmer and Amber Brown
For those looking for a laid back look, consider these Nike Dunk Low Shimmer and Amber Brown. This is a great way to add a pop of color into your outfit while also feeling comfortable.
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Ivory Snake
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NikeCourt Slam Tennis Tank Top
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Vince Staples is returning to Netflix. The Long Beach rapper’s TV show — created by himself and Kenya Barris — has been renewed by the streaming service for a second season.
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In a statement given to Netflix’s TUDUM.com, Vince sounded excited, telling the outlet, “The Vince Staples Show is back! The people have spoken and the most riveting, captivating, and polarizing show on Netflix is returning for Season 2. Get ready for hijinks that only a mother can love. Thank you, Netflix!”
The five-episode first season premiered on Feb. 15 after being greenlit in 2022, and focuses on everyday life. Andrea Ellsworth, Vanessa Bell Calloway and Watts Homie Quan have recurring roles while Vince plays a fictionalized version of himself and features guest stars like Rick Ross and Bryan Greenberg.
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When the show premiered, Staples explained the premise to TUDUM, saying, “There are 365 days in a year, so we’re able to have 365 episodes of this thing because they’re all based on what it’s like to just exist day-to-day. Next for Vince is literally anything because anything could happen at any moment, that’s just how life works.”
The show’s official description backs him up: “Who’s Vince Staples? Well, that’s a tricky question. He’s kind of famous, but he’s not. He’s kind of rich, but he’s not. He’s also kind of a criminal. But he’s…not? Follow him on his daily adventures, where anything that can go wrong usually does.”
Vince has been a busy guy. Not only is he adding acting credits on his resume with the help of shows like Lazor Wulf, Abbott Elementary, and his own show; he just released a critically acclaimed album in Dark Times.
If you remember, back in 2019, Vince and director Calmatic produced their own version of The Vince Staples Show. You can check out the episode playlist here.
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Calling all footwear fashionistas! Sandal season is finally here.
One of the best parts about the summer is ditching your sneakers and boots, slipping into a comfy sandal and letting your toes get some sun. With the official start of summer just a few weeks away, we put together a list of the 6 best platform sandals to shop this season.
From new Crocs sandals to Rothy’s viral wedges and other stylish sandal options, see below for a collection of platform sandals to help you channel summer vibes.
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Crocs Brooklyn Low Wedge
The comfort of Classic Crocs transformed into a wear-anywhere sandal. The Brooklyn Wedge sandal features lightweight construction and an elegant silhouette with a 2-inch platform heel, comfortable upper straps, smooth foot straps that won’t dig into your skin and cushiony footbeds featuring LiteRide foam (think: walking on clouds). The Brooklyn Wedge is available in black and black/mushroom and sizes ranging from 4-11, but you’ll want to size up as the sandal runs small.
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Reef Water Vista Higher Sandal
Reef’s Water Vista Higher sandal is described as a water-friendly, “elevated platform” offering a light-weight feel, courtesy of the compression molded footbed and adjustable back straps. The sandal features a 2.5-inch platform and its available in various colors including black, cloud, black cognac, citron and vintage citron (sizes 5-11).
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Ugg Women’s Aubrey Ankle Sandal
If you’re already a fan of Ugg boots and slippers, here’s an alternative shoe from the footwear band. The Aubrey Ankle Sandal is made from suede and recycled fibers, with a dash of raffia and a sugarcane EVA outsole and a 2-inch platform heel. The sandal is available in black and tan (sizes 5-12).
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Crocs Getaway Platform Flip
The Crocs Getaway Collection Platform Flip is a perfect vacation sandal: flexible, functional, packable and most importantly, comfortable. As the top style from Crocs Getaway Collection, this popular sandal features a cushiony, soft cloud-like footbed suitable for all-day wear. The sandal features a 1.6-inch platform and it’s available in nine colors including plaster, sunkissed, stucco, espresso, black, atmosphere, latte, quartz and dreamscape.
The Crocs Getaway Collection features the all-new Free Feel Technology, dubbed as its “most seamless comfort innovation yet.” As one customer noted, “It is very soft, light, and thin. It seems like you don’t have shoes on!”
Other styles in the collection include the Crocs Getaway Platform H-Strap ($44.99).
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Nike Icon Classic Sandal
Strappy meets sporty with Nike’s Icon Classic Sandal. The Icon Classic has a 2-inch platform and plenty of adjustable straps to secure your feet. Interested in a sleeker Nike sandal? Try the Jordan Deja Sandals ($90).
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Rothy’s The Lightweight Wedge Sandal
Rothy’s Lightweight Wedge Sandal is an ultra-versatile shoe that pairs with a range of summery looks such as sundresses, shorts and other wardrobe staples. The LightWeight Wedge Sandal features a cushy footbed and stacked, EVA midsole and a 2.5-inch platform, plus the heel-strap has some stretch to it. The sandal is available in salt, pepper, cardamom and beach sand woven (sizes 5-13).
Now that you’re feet are ready for summer, it’s time to tackle the closet. Check out our selection of must-have jeans shorts, crop tops and summer tops under $20.