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When you’re finished listening to Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets Department, why not dive into some new tunes from your favorite queer artists? Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
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From Joy Oladokun’s reflective new song to Lava La Rue’s rallying cry against oppression, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Joy Oladokun, “Questions, Chaos & Faith”
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For anyone dealing with the problem of existentialism, Joy Oladokun doesn’t have any answers for you — but she does hope you’re not alone in feeling lost. On her stunning new single “Questions, Chaos & Faith,” the singer-songwriter wrestles with the big questions of life, death, God, endings and all of the intermediate things between. With a set of stacked vocals and an acoustic guitar strumming behind her, Oladokun aims away from certainty, knowing that she can’t provide it over some chords and a pleasing melody. Yet when she delivers the chorus’ opening line, “Nothing is certain, everything changes,” there is no sadness in her voice; just a soft, beautiful acceptance of all those things she cannot change.
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Lava La Rue, “Humanity”
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In the opening moments of her new music video, Lava La Rue delivers a message directly to her audience: “Be very skeptical of anyone who promotes the narrative that in order to care about the humanitarian right of one group of people, that means you don’t care about another group.” It’s a simple, and extremely effective thesis for the song that follows. “Humanity” tracks La Rue’s own difficult relationship with the concept of collective conscientiousness, wondering why, exactly, we seem to have lost the plot on caring about the people around us. Mixed with her signature groove and pared down for an intimate listening experience, the song poses a question that will ring in your ears: “So many humans, and where’s the humanity?”
Debby Friday, “To the Dancefloor”
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If you’re ready to unplug and just feel yourself for a minute, electronic star Debby Friday’s got you covered. “To the Dancefloor” brings a superbly-produced dance track designed to get you out of your feelings and into your body. The scintillating beat and echoing vocal production brings about a thrilling vibe, while Friday’s commanding-but-casual voice draws you even further into her sonic world. You heard what she said — get to the dancefloor, already!
Wafia, “Background”
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Indie pop darling Wafia is back, and she’s ready to stand firmly at center stage. With her latest single “Background,” the singer-songwriter sings to a lover who wants to share the limelight with her whenever she can. Through softy-strummed guitars and some delicate synths, Wafia communicates that she’s more than happy to share, and even take a backseat in order to help them feel the warmth of the sun. “if you need me now,” she sings, “I’ll be in the background.”
Pillow Queens, Name Your Sorrow
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Packing as much thematic content as they could into their latest album, Pillow Queens are ready to have a frank conversation about the emotinal ebbs and flows of living today. Name Your Sorrow follows through on the promise of its title, with the group diving headfirst into complicated, aching songs about heartbreak, grief, loss, and ulitmately elation, all encompased in cozy, occasionally haunting indie-rock stylings. But don’t let the title fool you, either — Name Your Sorrow may deal in hardship, but it’s a joy to listen to.
Check out all of our picks on Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist below:
“Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album That Defined the ’70s” by Alan Paul
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A 352-page hardcover, Brothers and Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band delves into history of one of the rock band’s most celebrated albums: Brothers and Sisters. The book also offers insight into the band’s rise and the influence that historic events had on them, including former President Jimmy Carter’s presidential campaign, Gregg Allman’s marriage to Cher, and the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. The book is based on never-before-heard interviews with those close to the band — and Betts and Allman themselves — conducted by Allman Brothers Band archivist, photographer, and “Tour Mystic” Kirk West, according to the book’s official description.
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Makeup can be very expensive! If you’re looking to get high-quality beauty products for less, your time is now. Don’t miss out on the Walmart beauty glow-up event happening now through April 28!
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For those who love beauty products, this is your time to snag the best deals. All items are up to 20 percent off, and you’ll have access to top-notch cosmetics.
Here are some beauty must-haves to pamper your mom for Mother’s Day, featuring high-quality products for skincare, beauty, and haircare needs. With these thoughtful gifts, you’ll be sure to put a smile on her face.
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Fenair Hollywood Vanity Makeup Mirror with Lights Bluetooth Wireless Charging Tabletop Metal White
As a makeup lover, owning a vanity mirror is a must. This Fenair Hollywood Vanity Makeup Mirror allows you to connect your phone to it using Bluetooth. If you love listening to music while doing your makeup or hair, this vanity is a great option! You can also adjust the brightness from dim to bright.
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Ryan Garcia returns to the ring against rival Devin Haney in a heavily anticipated match for the WBC super-lightweight title at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Saturday (April 20).
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Garcia, 25, was trending on X on Thursday following a heated outburst during a pre-fight press conference with Haney, also 25, at Barclays.
Garcia’s last fight was against Oscar Duarte in December. Haney also took the ring that month against Regis Prograis.
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Garcia vs. Haney: Schedule, Undercard & Where to Stream
The Garcia vs. Haney fight will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Saturday night. Boxing fans can stream the fight live on Dazn and PPV.com.
The main card event is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Garcia and Haney’s ring walk is scheduled for 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.
The undercard includes a co-headlining match between Arnold Barboza Jr. and Sean McComb, along with Jon Ramirez vs. David Jimenez and Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Pierre Dibombe.
How to Watch Boxing on DAZN
Not familiar with DAZN? The platform allows subscribers to stream more than 150 fights a year, including boxing and MMA. Besides live matches, DAZN features sports documentaries, replays and archived fights and other sporting events. It’s free for the first 30 days when you subscribe to a 12-month plan, or you can subscribe to a monthly pass for $29.99 per month and get your first month for $10.
Haney vs. Garcia costs $69.99 to stream live on DAZN. The fight will be available to stream in English and Spanish.
How to Watch Boxing on PPV
PPV is home to boxing matches, concerts and other live events.
No subscription is needed to watch the fight on PPV.com. It’s $79.99 to stream live on PPV and coverage starts at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
If you’re streaming from outside of the U.S., ExpressVPN gives you access to boxing matches and more.
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Lana Del Rey took over the first weekend of Coachella — even reuniting with Billie Eilish for an unforgettable duet of “Ocean Eyes” and “Video Games” — and she’s back for Weekend 2. The singer’s performance at one of the biggest festivals and tours of the year seems to have left fans clamoring for more from the artist — so much so, that her book of poems, Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass, has returned to the bestsellers charts, earning a No. 3 spot as of this writing on Amazon’s rock books chart (just behind the new Beatles book).
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Right now, you can score the “Summertime Sadness” singer’s poetry book on sale for up to 29% off for a limited time (dropping the price down to less than $20). You can currently find the book on Amazon, Walmart, Target and Barnes & Noble in paperback, hardcover and audiobook versions. Fans who choose the audiobook edition will be treated to 14 selected poems read by Del Rey herself, with music created by Jack Antonoff.
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Within Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass, you can expect more than 30 poems penned by the artist and printed on her classic typewritten manuscript pages. Alongside the text will also be original photography taken by the star. The book of poems were originally released in 2020 and was nominated as a Goodreads Choice nominee. Amazon reviewers have even given the book a 4.8 star rating (out of five) with more than 10,000 reviews.
“Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many,” Rey says, in the official description for the poetry book. “Some of which came to me in their entirety, which I dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously picking apart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and honest and not trying to be anything other than what they are and for that reason I’m proud of them, especially because the spirit in which they were written was very authentic.”
Is Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass Age Appropriate?
A note: The poetry book deals with themes of love, fame, trust and the American dream, with areas of melancholy touched on as well. Target recommends the book for people ages 22 and older, but according to Goodreads readers, the book would be okay for readers as young as high school age.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best female musician memoirs, music books and musician cookbooks.
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ESPN is just one option for watching baseball, basketball and more — sports fans can watch exclusive games live including for the NBA and NHL on TNT. Unless you have cable though, your viewing options are limited. Cord cutters don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars on a cable package in order to get access to basketball games and other TNT content, there are affordable streaming options like live TV streamers that’ll give you instant access and for a fraction of the price.
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With current free trials and promos going on, you can livestream the NBA playoffs for free or for less than $100 a month. You’ll also get access to hundreds of other live TV channels that’ll expand your program options, so you can watch sports, reality TV and the latest dramas live and in real time.
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And, if you’re interested in catching NBA playoff games, TNT will be airing select matchups that are also going to be simulcasted on TruTV.
Keep reading to learn more about the current offers available.
How to Watch TNT Online for Free
You can get access to TNT and TruTV through live TV streamers such as DirecTV Stream, Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. All options are currently offering either a free trial or promos that’ll reduce the cost of the platform and give you access to the NBA playoffs.
Below are all the ways to watch TNT online, including ways to stream TNT online for free.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is offering new users a five-day free trial when you sign up for one its four packages offered. All of the packages include TNT and TruTV so you can stream the channels online.
Plus, right now you can save $30 when you combine any streaming package with a “Sports Pack.” Currently, the Entertainment + Sports Pack is dropped down to $85 (reg. $95) for the first three months and comes with TNT and TruTV for simulcasted NBA playoff games. Once the three months are up you’ll be charged the subscription price based on what package you choose at checkout.
In addition to unlimited DVR storage, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on as many devices as you want.
Sling TV
You can take advantage of $10 off the first month of all of Sling TV‘s streaming packages, dropping the price down to $30 (reg. $40 a month). There are three package plans to choose from: Orange, Blue and Orange + Blue with every option including the TNT channel — only the Blue and Orange + Blue packages also include TruTV. After your first month is up you’ll be charged the regular subscription price based on the package you pick.
The Orange Package comes with 32 channels and can be streamed on just one device at a time. Included in the Blue Package is 40 channels including TNT and TruTV as well as FS1 and the NFL Network. Can’t choose? You can combine both packages and get all 68 channels and the ability to stream on up to three devices at once — and just for $45 for the first month (reg. $55).
Hulu + Live TV
For the most content offerings, you can sign up for Hulu + Live TV and get access to the Hulu library in addition to more then 95 live TV channels (including TNT and TruTV), and all for $77 a month.
And, for even more programming, Hulu + Live TV now comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, which will give you everything within the Hulu library in addition to exclusive content on the two other streamers.
Is TNT Free On Amazon Prime?
The TNT channel is not available on Prime Video, but Amazon does offer access to some of the TNT’s most popular programs like The Closer, The Librarians, Perception, The Alienist and The Last Ship. Prime members can watch the TV shows for free and get instant access to the programs through the Prime Video library.
Don’t have a Prime membership? New users are eligible for a 30-day free trial that you can sign up for here.
Can You Watch TNT On Hulu?
With Hulu + Live TV, you get access to 95+ channels of live TV channels including TNT and TruTV, so you can watch select NBA playoff games live and right from your couch. It doesn’t include a free trial, but once you sign up, you’ll get instant access to the channels — no add-ons required.
2024 NBA Playoffs Schedule
See below for the upcoming games or click here to see the full schedule.
Saturday (April 20)
Cavaliers vs. Magic at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN
Timberwolves vs. Suns at 3:30 ET on ESPN
Knicks vs. TBD at 6 p.m. on ESPN
Nuggets vs. Lakers at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Sunday (April 21)
Celtics vs. TBD at 1 p.m. ET on ABC
Clippers vs. Mavericks at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Bucks vs. Pacers at 7 p.m. ET on TNT
Thunder vs. West No. 8 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Monday (April 22)
Cavaliers vs. Magic at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Knicks vs. TBD at 7:30 p.m. on TNT
Nuggets vs. Lakers at 10 p.m. on TNT
Tuesday (April 23)
Timberwolves vs. Suns at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Bucks vs. Pacers at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV
Clippers vs. Mavericks at 10 p.m. ET on TNT
Wednesday (April 24)
Celtics vs. TBD at 7 p.m. ET on TNT
Thunder vs. TBD at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Thursday (April 25)
Magic vs. Cavaliers at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV
TBD vs. Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT
Lakers vs. Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET on TNT
Friday (April 26)
Pacers vs. Bucks at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Mavericks vs. Clippers at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
Suns vs. Timberwolves at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
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Billy Joel fans will get another chance to watch the Piano Man’s Madison Square Garden special, which will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Friday (April 19).
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Citing a “network programming timing error,” CBS apologized for cutting the concert special short during its first airing on April 14 and announced that the special would re-air later this week.
“A network programming timing error ended last night’s Billy Joel special approximately two minutes early in the eastern and central time zones,” reads the statement, which Joel posted on X on Monday. “We apologize to Mr. Joel, his fans, our affiliated stations, and our audience whose viewing experience was interrupted during the last song. Due to the overwhelming demand from his legion of fans, BILLY JOEL: THE 100TH – LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN will be rebroadcast in its entirety on CBS on April 19th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.”
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How to Watch Billy Joel’s Madison Square Garden Special
Billy Joel: The 100th — Live at Madison Square Garden premieres Friday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. The two-hour special, celebrating Joel’s 100th show at the famed venue, will also stream live on Paramount+.
No cable? You can watch CBS and other networks on DirecTV, Sling TV, and Fubo TV. Additionally, Paramount+ with Showtime includes live access to CBS.
DirecTV and Fubo offer free trials – a nice option if you don’t want to pay out of pocket. Plans start at $69.99 for DirecTV Stream and $79.99 for Fubo. Both platforms include DVR recording and over 75 live channels, including sports and entertainment channels.
Sling TV’s streaming plans start at $20 for the first month to stream over 30 channels. Sling TV offers CBS in select regions.
Another free option: Paramount+ with Showtime is free for the first month and $11.99 per month, after the trial period ends. The platform combines Paramount+ and Showtime – which means double the streaming possibilities — and you have the option of streaming Paramount+ on Prime Video.
Joel resumed his Madison Square Garden residency in January. The final show is scheduled for July 25. Get tickets here.
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Nothing says 4/20 like Snoop Dogg. The California rapper turned high-style icon has new colorways available for his sneaker collection with Skechers.
Priced at $100, the Skechers Snoop One – OG slip-on sneakers offer style and comfort with smoke graphics on its heel and a pot leaf on its overlays for the high holiday. The sneakers now come in new neutral colorways, including olive, tan (AKA “peanut butter”) and black & white.
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Snoop One – OG: Premium Leather Slip-ins
The unisex Premium Leather Slip-ins Snoop One, OG features air-cooled memory foam, cushy heels for support and smoky graphic on its heel. The shoes are made with a leather upper and a trimmed midsole too. In fact, these are Snoop’s favorite sneakers in his collaboration with Skechers.
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“My favorite piece from the most recent collection would be them shoes,” said Snoop Dogg to Complex Sneakers via Instagram. “Yeah, some peanut butter shoes with black smoke on the back.”
In the meantime, check out other sneaker styles from the Snoop Dogg x Skechers collection:
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Snoop Dogg: SKX Resagrip – Boss Treatment
The Snoop Dogg: SKX Resagrip, Boss Treatment sneakers are made with a lace-up mesh upper and a hotmelt overlay for stability. They also have enhanced indoor traction and “Hyper Burst” midsole cushioning for responsiveness and comfort.
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Snoop Dogg: Uno – Dr. Bombay
The Skechers Snoop Dogg: Uno Dr. Bombay sneakers features the rapper’s NFT character Dr. Bombay on its side, while the shoe has Skecher’s “Skech-Air” visible airbag midsole with leopard print detail on the inside.
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Snoop One – Boss Life Canvas
The Skechers Slip-ins: Snoop One, Boss Life Canvas sneakers are unisex slip-on sneakers. They are made with a monochromatic canvas upper with stretch laces, while Skechers’ air-cooled memory foam line the insole for comfort and support.
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