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Cardi B put her characteristically sultry twist on a classic black gown at The Hollywood Reporter and Instagram’s Power Stylists dinner at Sunset Tower in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (March 27), celebrating the year’s 25 best celebrity stylists.
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Joining her stylist Kollin Carter — whom she’s been working with since 2017 — at the event, the “Enough (Miami)” rapper was photographed wearing a sleek black midi-dress with a high slit, complete with an off-the-shoulder neckline and cut-outs and straps along the bodice. The look was completed with a classic updo, sheer tights, black heels, silver accessories and a sparkling clutch.
“There are so many obstacles against us,” Cardi told THR of her struggles within the fashion industry. “For example, this body is not meant for a size 2.… It was not easy, but we make it look easy. Our door was closed many times, but we’re here because we do it well.”
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Carter added, “We’ve given look after look, year after year, we’ve reached into archives that are impossible to reach into. We caused a cultural shift. I don’t think there were many women like Cardi who existed in the fashion space. Now there are a ton of other rap females who aspire to be in that space because they see what’s possible. We set trends.”
Andrew Mukamal, Brad Goreski, Danyul Brown, Dara, Enrique Melendez, Erica Cloud, Erin Walsh, Jamie Mizrahi, Jessica Paster, Samantha McMillen, Shiona Turini, Warren Alfie Baker and Wayman & Micah were all also in attendance at the event as spotlight stylists. The celebrity attendees at the intimate dinner included Aja Naomi King, Awkwafina, Cardi B, Demi Moore, Glen Powell, Hunter Schafer, Lisa Rinna and more.
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Two super welterweights clash at the top of the Premier Boxing Champions fight card on Saturday (March 30). Australian boxer Tim “The Wonder from Down Under” Tszyu (24-0) dukes it out with American Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora (20-1-1) in a dual title bout for the WBO (World Boxing Organization) and WBC (World Boxing Council) Super Welterweight titles.
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Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a start time of 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. However, the main event starts at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Want to watch the Tszyu vs. Fundora bout online? This is a pay-per-view event that is streaming exclusively on Prime Video, so the only way to watch it is to purchase the PPV feed here.
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The Tszyu vs. Fundora PPV price is $69.95 on Prime Video. Although you don’t need to be a Prime member to access the PPV livestream, the streaming service offers hit originals — such as Road House, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Saltburn, Invincible and others — for Prime members.
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Check out the full fight card below, and livestream Tszyu vs. Fundora on pay-per-view here.
Fight Card, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora (Super Welterweight) — Main Event, WBO and WBC titles fight
Rolando Romero vs. Isaac Cruz (Super Lightweight) — Co-Main Event, WBA (World Boxing Association) title fight
Erislandy Lara vs. Michael Zerafa (Middleweight) — WBA title
Julio Cesar Martinez vs. Angelino Cordova (Flyweight) — WBC title
Elijah Garcia vs. Kyrone Davis (Middleweight)
Serhii Bohachuk vs. Brian Mendoza (Super Welterweight) — interim WBC title
Tszyu vs. Fundora is available to stream on Prime Video on Saturday, March 30, at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT with the main event at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. In the meantime, watch the trailer for the bout, below:
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Sir Lion, it turns out, wasn’t king of the weird jungle that is The Masked Singer.
TV songs was the theme for Wednesday night’s (March 27) episode of Fox’s celebrity singing contest, which saw Clock (“Good Times”), Lizard (“Scooby Doo, Where Are You?”), Poodle Moth (“Unwritten” from The Hills), and the big cat ( “Love and Marriage” from Married With Children) belt out the small screen hits.
Lizard, for the second consecutive week, and Sir Lion accumulated the lowest votes on the night, and faced off for their future on the show.
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The pair tangled with “Who Are You” by the Who, the theme for The Masked Singer.
The Lizard lives on, the Bridgerton-channeling Sir Lion is out. Under the feline mask was Billy Bush, the radio and TV personality, host of Fox’s Extra, who became the subject of international news when, during the 2016 presidential campaign, video resurfaced of him and Donald Trump engaged in a crude conversation.
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“I am not a great singer,” he said during his exit interview with The Masked Singer host Nick Cannon. “If you can’t get them with the lips, get them with the hips. I like to distract a little bit.”
For viewers back home, Bush had some advice: Tackle your fears (The Masked Singer being his). “If you’ve ever done something that’s a little on the scary side — like, this is scary. I’m shaking back there — say ‘yes’. Do it. I had a ball.”
Bush as Sir Lion follows the exit of Joe Bastianich (as Spaghetti & Meatballs), Savannah Chrisley (as Afghan Hound) and Kevin Hart (as Book) in this 11th season of Fox’s quirky singing competition.
Cannon returns as host of The Masked Singer, which features the returning judges Robin Thicke, McCarthy-Wahlberg, Ken Jeong and newbie Rita Ora, who is filling in for Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger, who had a stint on London West End performing in Sunset Boulevard.
Watch Sir Lion’s unmasking below.
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Igmar Thomas exists in a musical ecosystem that engages every part of his human experience, allowing him to express the kaleidoscopic span of creative expression. In a recent chat with Hip-Hop Wired, Igmar Thomas shared a bit about his upbringing in California, encountering fellow leaders of the jazz scene, and his excitement about the inaugural Hip Hop &… festival at the Kennedy Center.
With a reserved vocal tone befitting of a band leader, Igmar Thomas’ breezy nature translated well in our brief chat with him. We opened up the talk by asking Thomas how growing up in San Diego, which isn’t known for its jazz scene, and how he came to encounter his love of music overall.
“Growing up in San Diego, it’s not New Orleans or New York, it’s more of a slice of franchise America,” Thomas began. “I wasn’t exposed to juke joints and things like that at a young age but my father’s love of music and his record collection was diverse. He loved all types of music.”
Thomas continued, “I heard everything growing up and discovering music via radio and television. My friends and family also got me into a lot of different genres. So my musical vocation at a young age isn’t like say, a cat from New Orleans.”
Thomas then explained that he began his formal training with music at age 11, joining the school band playing in a structured format, and learning the trumpet. He added that the public school system was key in getting him into playing music.
The West Coast jazz scene, much like the Los Angeles underground beat scene, is packed with talent. Thomas has worked alongside the likes of Ron Bruner, Stephen “Thundercat” Bruner, Kamasi Washington, and others during their respective journeys in music. We asked about the early days of those connections.
“It all came together towards the end of high school and it was pretty organic [how we all met],” Thomas says of his early encounters with Washington. “I can’t recall everything but I think I saw Kamasi playing at the UCLA Jazz Fest, or he could’ve been with Christian McBride. Growing up where I did, it was amazing to see him play in the same lane I wanted to be in and killing it at that.”
Thomas adds, “Kamasi was playing better than I could. I actually got to meet Kamasi and his folks via Ray Hargrove, who was my big brother in music. So I was at Catalina’s a lot and met Kamasi and Ron [Bruner] there. I met Kamasi’s whole band eventually, which includes Brandon Coleman, Ron, and his brother Stephen, who everyone knows is Thundercat.”
In the chat, Thomas remarked on how Ron Bruner had more of an eclectic style of dress back then, which Thomas says may have been informed by his working with Sa-Ra Creative Partners at the time while Thundercat was conservative in comparison. These days, Thundercat is viewed as a style icon, something Thomas mentioned with a laugh. He respectfully referred to the bassist as his generation’s Bootsy Collins.
We then switched our conversation to the Revive Big Band and Thomas’ aims with the outfit from its early days to now. With a knowing nod to how his journey played out, Thomas shared that he’s hoping that his band can be an extension of creativity from him and those who make up the band.
“I felt like when we first came out, we were trying to prove something but now, I don’t feel that way anymore,” Thomas explains. “Our message is consistent and what I mean is we’re all one family. They used to box us in by styles, and genres. But our debut album will show our true family tree. That includes Hip-Hop, R&B, funk, rock, and jazz. When you see us play, you see we’re more aligned musically than the award shows would have you believe.”
Thomas added, “I came up in the jazz tradition which does have rules but also, in that same breath, some breaking of the rules. We’ve always mixed things up. Bird [Charlie Parker] did it. Miles [Davis] did it. It’s just history repeating itself and that’s what the band represents. We play within a space of invisible boundaries and sometimes cross them.”
We asked Thomas to share his thoughts on the upcoming Hip Hop &… festival at the Kennedy Center, where Revive Big Band has two evening shows lined up. Having played at the Kennedy Center previously, Thomas says he’s excited to share what his band is doing and is thankful for the hard work of Simone Eccleston, the director of Hip Hop Culture & Contemporary Music at the Kennedy Center.
“I love what they’re doing at the Kennedy Center, they’re doing a tremendous job,” Thomas said. “Seeing it from the outside looking in, I love every bit of it. The festival idea is amazing and I hope it’s a trend that spreads. I am a big fan of both Hip-Hop and jazz and I rock Hip-Hop ahead of my jazz gigs and vice versa. That same synergy I seek in life, we hope to give the fans in attendance via the Revive Big Band experience.”
Thomas continued, “I want to be sure to add that the Hip Hop &… festival is dedicated to the memory of Meghan Stabile, who started the Revive Music Group. Our work with Revive Music informed our interpretation of jazz and Hip-Hop. This is the result of Revive Music Group and all of the work Simone Eccleston has put in to make this happen. It’s all coming full circle because Meghan got us booked at the Kennedy Center in 2014 and now Simone is making all these wonderful things happen.”
Learn more about Igmar Thomas and the Revive Big Band here.
To obtain information on any of the ongoing Hip Hop &… festival happenings, featuring Robert Glasper, De La Soul, Rakim, and more, click here.
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Adam Sandler has garnered a collection of feel good comedies, but there’s one classic that’s rumored to be getting a sequel. Happy Gilmore developed a cult following after its premiere in 1996 and it continues to be labelled a classic. Now, according to Deadline, a script has been written for a follow-up movie.
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To celebrate the news, there are a variety of streaming options that will let you watch Happy Gilmore online at home and relive every laugh-out-loud moment.
If you need a refresher, Happy Gilmore follows Happy (Sandler) who attempts to pursue a career as a professional hockey player. To his devastation, his dream is squashed but when his grandmother’s home is threatened, he decides to join a golf tournament to win the prize money and save her home. With a natural talent with a driver, he catches the eyes of well-mannered golf pros who are anything but happy to welcome him to the golf scene.
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Other cast members include Carl Weathers, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Richard Kiel, Bob Barker and Frances Bay.
How to Watch Happy Gilmore On Prime Video
Prime members can watch Happy Gilmore online when you add Starz to your subscription. Right now there is a promo going on where you can get the premium channel for $1.99/month for the first three months. After the three months are over, you’ll be charged the regular channel fee of $9.99/month on top of your Prime subscription. The promo is only going on until April 1 and will save you $24.
Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up. After the free trial is over, you’ll be charged $14.99/month or $139/year. If you’re looking to save additional money, you can snag a 50% off student membership that also comes with a six month free trial or those a part of a qualifying government program can receive a 30-day free trial and half-off membership.
You don’t need a Prime membership to watch Happy Gilmore on Prime Video. The platform also lets you rent the movie for $4 or you can buy Happy Gilmore for 53% off, dropping the price from $15 to a wallet-friendly $7. Once you make your purchase, the movie will automatically be downloaded to your video library. Rentals are available for 30 days after buying and for 48 hours once you start streaming the movie.
How to Watch Happy Gilmore On Hulu
Hulu subscribers can watch Happy Gilmore online when you add Starz to your subscription for an extra $9.99/month. With it, you’ll get access to the entire Hulu library in addition to all the original and exclusive content on Starz.
Don’t have Hulu? New users will get a 30-day free trial when you sign up. You’ll have to add Starz to your membership through the premium channel options once you sign up in order to stream Happy Gilmore at home.
How to Watch Happy Gilmore At Home
Collectors won’t want to miss out on snagging a Blu-ray copy of Happy Gilmore that you can put on display next to the rest of your Sandler movies.
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In addition to the fill Happy Gilmore movie, the Blu-ray edition also comes with special features that will give you an even deeper look into the making of the movie. Deleted scenes are also included so you can see moments not shown in the film.
Check below to watch the trailer for Happy Gilmore.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is prepping to kick off the first-ever season as co-founder of the United Football League. The American minor football league was formerly separated into the XFL and USFL until the two merged at the end of 2023. The UFL will commence its 2024 spring season on Saturday (March 30) and there are a few streaming options that will let you livestream the game at home without cable.
While the NFL season may be over, the next 10 weeks will provide football fans with more content. Eight teams will face off against one another until the Conference Championship games on June 6-June 9 that will determine the two teams headed to the 2024 UFL Championship on June 16.
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If you’d prefer to watch the UFL games in person, tickets are still available through Ticketmaster and StubHub.
Keep reading to learn more about UFL 2024 and how to watch the games at home.
What Teams Are In the 2024 UFL?
Competing in the 2024 season will be eight teams: the Birmingham Stallions, Arlington Renegades, St. Louis Battlehawks, Michigan Panthers, D.C. Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas, Memphis Showboats and Houston Roughnecks.
Each game will be broadcast on either Fox, FS1, ABC, ESPN or ESPN2.
How to Watch UFL 2024 Games Without Cable
Cable viewers can watch the games live for no additional cost on any channel that has Fox, FS1, ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. If you don’t have cable you might be able to livestream the UFL 2024 games through an HD antenna like one here from Amazon.
Don’t have cable? Cord cutters can take advantage of free trials and promos through live TV streaming platforms such as DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV to stream UFL 2024 games online.
Right now you can take advantage of DirecTV Stream’s Sports Pack that can save you up to $30 for the first three months. To redeem, you’ll need to combine the Sports Pack with one of the channel packages the platform offers, which starts at $80/month. What’s notable about DirecTV Stream’s plans is the amount of local channels you receive including Fox, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. You’ll also receive a five day free trial when you first sign-up giving you free access to live UFL games.
Another affordable option on the market is Sling TV, which will give you access to channels like ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and Fox. Plus, the platform is offering a $10 off deal for the first month knocking the price down from $40 to $30. You can choose between the Orange or Blue plan or combine the two for the most channel options.
Fubo is giving a seven day free trial to new subscribers as well as a $20 off promo for all the platform’s plans. You’ll receive over 100 channels, DVR storage and the ability to watch content on up to 10 devices.
New users who sign up for Hulu + Live TV will receive a 30-day free trial as well as hundreds of live TV channel options on top of access to the Hulu library. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $77/month. For even more content, you can also bundle your plan with Disney+ and ESPN+.
What Is the UFL 2024 Schedule?
Leading up to the 2024 UFL Conference Champions, there will be four games a week starting March 30 at 1 p.m. ET. Check below for the upcoming schedule or click here for the full season schedule.
Week 1, Saturday (March 30): Birmingham Stallions vs. Arlington Renegades at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, St. Lous Battlehawks vs. Michigan Panthers at 4 p.m. ET on Fox.
Week 1, Sunday (March 31): D.C. Defenders vs. San Antonio Brahmas at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN, Memphis Showboats vs. Houston Roughnecks at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Week 2, Saturday (April 6): San Antonio Brahmas vs. Memphis Showboats at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN, Arlington Renegades vs. St. Louis Battlehawks at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Week 2, Sunday (April 7): Birmingham Stallions vs. Michigan Panthers at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN, Houston Roughnecks vs. D.C. Defenders at 4 p.m. ET on Fox.
Week 3, Saturday (April 13): D.C. Defenders vs. Arlington Renegades at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, Memphis Showboats vs. Birmingham Stallions at 7 p.m. ET on Fox.
Week 3, Sunday (April 14): Houston Roughnecks vs. Michigan Panthers at 12 p.m. ET on ABC, St. Louis Battlehawks vs. San Antonio Brahmas at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Gwen Stefani wants to make sure you’re ready for Coachella. The pop star’s GXVE Beauty released a makeup bundle filled with festival must-haves on Wednesday (March 27).
The makeup bundle is valued at $113, but you can get it for just $50, while supplies last. The bundle features four products packed in a hot-pink makeup bag: Line It Up 24-Hour Gel Eyeliner in the shade bathwater, Eye See in Sparkle glitter eyeshadow in the shade twinkle, a travel-size Can’t Stop Staring Mascara, and I’m Still Here Liquid Lipstick in Stefani’s signature fire-engine red.
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Use the code: FESTIVAL or COACHELLA to redeem the discount. The limited-edition bundle includes a red bandana, which will come in handy if you’re hitting up outdoor music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach.
GXVE’s Festival Bundle will be available from March 27 until April 21, or while supplies last.
Stefani is slated to take the stage for Coachella 2024 for a reunion performance with her No Doubt bandmates Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young.
“It just happened so fast, and that’s my favorite kind of thing to happen. We haven’t really figured out the next steps of how we’re going to do this, but we’re just all so excited,“ Stefani told People in January of reuniting with the band. “And I think really just watching the internet blow up [with] how excited that the fans are? It’s inspiring us.”
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival returns to Indio, Calif., on April 12-14 and April 19-21.
Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and No Doubt are set to headline the annual music festival, which will also feature performances from Peso Pluma, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, Tinashe, Skepta, J Balvin, Jhené Aiko, Justice, Victoria Monét, Sabrina Carpenter, Coi Leray, Reneé Rapp, Bebe Rexha, Tems, Bizarrap, LE SSERAFIM, Deftones, ATEEZ, Young Miko, Grimes, Jon Batiste, Carin León, John Summit, DJ Snake, LUDMILLA and other acts.