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With summer fast-approaching, why not fill up your warm-weather playlists with new songs 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 St. Vincent’s raucous new album to Anitta’s exhilarating funk-flavored new LP, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
St. Vincent, All Born Screaming
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To distill All Born Screaming down to one particular concept is to misinterpret it as a work of art. Throughout St. Vincent’s stunning, self-produced seventh studio album, Annie Clark flits in and out of genres, themes and ideas with ease, instead opting to create an album that is at all times changing its shape while maintaining the artistry it took to make it. Whether she’s waxing romantic via art-rock banger “Flea” or giving nihilism a disco-funk makeover on “Big Time Nothing,” St. Vincent has never been more immediately herself than on this thrilling new project.
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Anitta, Funk Generation
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After proving her dominance as the premiere Brazilian pop sensation, Anitta is ready to help introduce you to her culture. Funk Generation, the latest LP from the Grammy-nominated artist, is a love letter to Brazilian funk music, as she showcases a formative genre of her home for an international audience. The entire album plays as a well-crafted ode to the sounds of favelas, but “Ahi” in particular stands out, as Anitta and guest Sam Smith give audiences a crash course in how to get down.
Salute feat. Rina Sawayama, “Saving Flowers”
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Salute wants you to immediately fall into the sounds of summertime with their thrilling new song “Saving Flower.” An ecstatic electronic anthem featuring vocals from British pop star Rina Sawayama, “Saving Flowers” is a song that refuses to take its foot off the gas, maintaining its fervent pop sound for a blissful three and a half minutes. Pairing nicely with Sawayama’s airy voice, Salute’s new song comes just in time to become your new favorite song of the summer. c
Trixie Mattel, “Shadow” (Ashlee Simpson cover)
Drag superstar Trixie Mattel delivering a stirring acoustic rendition of a 20-year-old pop-rock track may not have been on your bingo card for 2024, but that only makes her new Spotify Single that much more interesting. Taking Ashlee Simpson’s “Shadow” and transforming it into a heartfelt ballad, Mattel flexes her crystal-clear baritone voice, adding in just enough folk-flavored twang to make the song definitively her own.
Christine and the Queens, “Rentrer Chez Moi”
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After experimenting with his sound, his look and his persona for the last few years, Christine and the Queens would like to come back home. On his moving new song “Rentrer Chez Moi,” Chris returns to the quiet, echoing music that defined much of his early career, singing entirely in his native French about a relationship that’s run its course. The simple-yet-elegant production (the artist produced the song himself) matches Chris’ vocal fragility on this stunning new single.
Isaac Dunbar, Beep Beep Repeat
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Step into Isaac Dunbar’s time machine and allow him to transport you back to the musical universe of 1970’s New York City. That’s the world Dunbar thrives in throughout his new EP Beep Beep Repeat — one populated by transient bass, four-on-the-floor drums and theatrical vocals. For six songs, Beep Beep Repeat invites you to disengage from our stark reality and simply revel in some good old-fashioned house parties (“Apartment A”), hangovers (“American High”) and heartpounding rhythms (“Photoshoot Tonight”).
Durand Bernarr, “Unknown”
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Durand Bernarr doesn’t have time to wait around for you to make up your mind. On “Unknown,” the latest slice of smooth R&B from the fast-rising artist, follows Bernarr as he narrates the story of a frustrating, lovesick missed connection, where two people who could have been together missed their moment. The slick, pared down production certainly gives the track a boost, but as with every other Durand Bernarr song, the true star is the singer’s unmatched vocals; Bernarr dives into his soulful baritone just as effortlessly as he flips into a sonorous falsetto, making “Unknown” the best kind of sensual vocal rollercoaster ride that you could ask for.
Trinity the Tuck feat. Jujubee, “‘Til Death Becomes Us”
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In the immortal (literally) words of Meryl Streep, “these are the moments that make life worth living.” With her new song “‘Til Death Becomes Us,” Drag Race star Trinity the Tuck aims for revenge in a thrilling homage to 1992’s Death Becomes Her. With fellow Drag Race alum Jujubee, the pair deliver a slick, early-2000’s dance-pop banger based solely on that deep, petty loathing you feel for that one person who just won’t get out of your life. Add in their hilarious, campy music video, and you’ve got the recipe for a winning new song from a pair of drag superstars.
Check out all of our picks on Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist below:
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UFC is back for UFC Fight Night after taking a week hiatus, and it’s shaping up to be a big event, with Matheus Nicolau and Alex Perez entering the ring for a chance to move one step closer to the flyweight title. The fight will take place live on Saturday (April 27) starting at 7 p.m. ET and you can livestream the event on ESPN+.
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Nicolau vs. Perez will take place in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex and you can score some travel deals and last-minute tickets through StubHub and Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200+ with the code BB2024).
If you can’t make it in person this time, you can watch UFC Fight Night online through affordable streaming options listed below.
How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez Online
While Nicolau vs. Perez isn’t a pay-per-view event, the main card bouts will be aired exclusively on ESPN+ and preliminaries will be livestreamed on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Current ESPN+ subscribers can watch UFC Fight Night for free when you log into your account.
Don’t have an ESPN+ subscription? The streaming platform doesn’t offer a free trial, but it does come budget-friendly plans starting at $10.99 a month or you can save 15% off with an annual subscription for $109.99 a year.
ESPN+ is considered the official streaming platform for ESPN and gives you access to live UFC fights, select PPV matches, more live sports games as well as original shows to stream on-demand, game recaps and analysis hosted by Peyton Manning, a shorter version of NFL Primetime and full replays of historic NFL matchups.
Looking for additional savings? You can also bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+ for a monthly price of just $14.99 for all three services.
Can You Watch UFC Fight Night Without ESPN+?
UFC Fight Night including the Nicolau vs. Perez fight will only be able to stream on ESPN+. You can you livestream UFC Fight Night on ESPN+ on supported devices including your TV, tablet and smartphone.
UFC Fight Night Vegas Card
While the main card event will feature Nicolau vs. Perez, the co-main event will feature Ryan Spann vs. Bogdan Guskov in a light heavyweight bout. Other matchups you can watch include Ariane Lipski vs. Karine Silva (women’s flyweight), Austen Lane vs. Jhonata Diniz (heavyweight), Jonathan Pearce vs. David Onama (featherweight), Tim Means vs. Uroš Medić (welterweight), Rani Yahya vs. Victor Henry (bantamweight), Austin Hubbard vs. Michael Figlak (lightweight), Don’Tale Mayes vs. Caio Machado (heavyweight), Marnic Mann vs. Ketlen Souza (women’s strawweight), James Llontop vs. Chris Padilla (lightweight), Ivana Petrovic vs. Liang Na (women’s flyweight) and Gabriel Benitez vs. Maheshante (lightweight).
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Another highly-anticipated boxing match will be taking place this weekend as Yoenis Tellez attempts to continue his no-loss streak when he enters the ring against Joesph Jackson (who holds a 19-0 record of his own, so far this season). The boxing match will take place tonight, Friday April 26 at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Fla. and last-minute tickets are still available on Ticketmaster.
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If you can’t watch Tellez vs. Jackson live in person, the match will be available to watch through DAZN starting at 8 p.m. ET.
The Garcia vs. Haney livestream last weekend drew in record crowds after a heated outburst took place in advance of the boxing match, but Tellez vs. Jackson may prove to be just as exciting. Part of the Most Valuable Promotions event, tonight’s event is being titled the Most Valuable Prospects VI. Along with the Tellez vs. Jackson match, you’ll also be able to livestream a major rematch featuring lightweights Aguilar vs. Rios.
Keep reading to learn all the affordable streaming options available.
How to Watch Tellez vs. Jackson Boxing Fight Online
Boxing fans can stream Tellez vs. Jackson on DAZN with the matches starting at 8 p.m. ET and the main event beginning at 11 p.m. ET. DAZN subscribers can watch the MVP boxing match for free when you log into your account.
Don’t have DAZN? The streaming platform provides users with access to more than 150 boxing matches and MMA fights a year. Along with live fighting events, the DAZN library includes replays, archived fights, documentaries on other sports and more live sporting events. Pricing starts at just $19.99 a month when you subscribe to a 12-month plan. Even better: DAZN offers a 30-day free trial to start so you can livestream Tellez vs. Jackson online free.
Prefer to go month to month? You can sign up for a monthly pass for $29.99 a month after a 30-day free trial. Extra savings: right now you can get your first month for just $10 (valid only on the monthly subscription).
Is Tellez vs. Jackson Fight Pay-Per-View?
Unlike some fights on DAZN, Tellez vs. Jackson is not a pay-per-view event, so you don’t need to purchase a separate PPV stream. Simply sign-up for DAZN here and you’ll have instant access to watch the Tellez vs. Jackson fight online from your phone, laptop, tablet or TV.
Tellez vs. Jackson Most Valuable Prospect Fight Card
Below you can see the full fight card for the Friday (April 26) matches.
Yoenis Tellez vs Joseph Jackson
Benigno Aguilar vs. Alexander Rios (rematch)
Jan Paul Rivera vs. Davis Perez
David Garcia vs. Henry Richard
Natalie Dove vs. Alyssia Lopez
Xavier Bocanegra vs. Carlos Andre Dos Santos Rocha
Ariel Perez vs. Stephen Motley
DeMichael Harris vs. Blas Caro
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It’s time to refresh your sneaker collection for spring. On Friday (April 26), Nike released the Air Jordan 3 Retro in a new colorway, and the sneaker is already out of stock in select sizes.
The Air Jordan Retro 3 ($200) — available in white with cement gray, cosmic clay and the classic “elephant print” crafted by designer Tinker Hatfield — boasts the classic silhouette with a leather upper, foam midsole and rubber outsole.
Most of the larger sizes are sold out at Nike.com, but the Air Jordan 3 is currently stocked in women’s sizes 5-10 and men’s sizes 3.5-10.5, while supplies last.
Air Jordan Retro 3 in Cosmic Clay
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Nike released the original Air Jordan 3 in 1988. It was Hatfield’s first collaboration with Nike, and launched a partnership between the shoe designer and sneaker brand that not only stretched decades, but helped solidify the Air Jordan legacy.
Hatfield discussed the creation of the Air Jordan 3 in an interview with Hypebeast in 2018. “We had some models made up and I put it on some apparel to go along with it,” he recalled of Jordan. “Michael was not in a great mood when we arrived. He said, ‘Show me what you got.’ I had the shoe there under a black cloth, like a shroud. You couldn’t really see very well what the design was like, but he had already seen some of the stuff in the two previous meetings.”
“When I picked the AJ3 up, Michael grabbed it from me and started looking at it. Within a few minutes he was smiling and asking all kinds of questions,” he continued. “Within 20 minutes, the meeting was pretty much over.”
Michael Jordan wore the Air Jordan Retro 3 in the 1988 Slam Dunk Contest, which he won against Dominique Wilkins.
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The Schomburg Center is buzzing as its annual Black Comic Book Festival takes place this weekend featuring some of the best of the industry.
Harlem is once again playing host to The Black Comic Book Festival this weekend, which will be held at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This year marks the 12th time that the festival that celebrates comics, anime, films, and more will be held at the venerable institution. The two-day festival which begins Friday (April 26) will feature panel discussions, workshops, a marketplace for attendees to purchase items from established and independent Black creators, and a cosplay showcase to close out the festival that’s held across two floors of the center.
“Our creators are telling remarkable stories you often don’t see on TV or get to read when you’re in the classroom,” said Kadiatou Tubman, the curator and executive producer of the event at the Schomburg. “The event is critical because it provides representation, it provides the liberation of imagination.” She also stressed that promoting literacy among the young is the key goal. “The event was really founded to encourage young people to read, to see themselves in the books and enjoy literature,” she said in an interview with Gothamist. “It’s a great entry point for young people and for all types of readers.”
The “SchomCom” panel discussions include a look at the upcoming IYANU animated series based on the “Iyanu: Child of Wonder” graphic novel series set in West Africa. The team behind the series will share details about it ahead of its upcoming premiere on Cartoon Network and Max. Another discussion will focus on Black women creators who are making strides in the resurgence of Black horror and fantasy. Attendance for the Black Comic Book Festival is free, but pre-registration is highly recommended – last year, the Schomburg reported that the festival had 8,000 in attendance. More details and registration can be found on their website.
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NBA All-Star center Joel Embiid revealed that he’s been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, which is the reason for his recent eye trouble.
On Thursday night (April 25), Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid finally cleared up the speculation concerning his eyesight at a post-game press conference, informing the media that he’s suffering from Bell’s palsy. Bell’s palsy is a form of facial paralysis that causes sudden muscular weakness on one side of the face, making the eye on that side hard to close. Embiid said that he’d started dealing with the effects before the Sixers’ play-in tournament game with the Miami Heat at the outset of this year’s playoffs.
“I think it started a day or two before the Miami game [in the play-in tournament], and I had bad migraines and thought it was nothing,” Embiid said after the Sixers’ win over the New York Knicks. “It’s pretty annoying, you know, with the left side of my face, my mouth and my eye. So yeah, it’s been tough. But I’m not a quitter, so gotta keep fighting. But yeah, it’s unfortunate. That’s the way I look at it. But it’s not an excuse. Gotta keep pushing.” He also said that he was informed that the condition could last weeks or months.
He also spoke about how the condition is yet another addition to the list of ailments that he’s endured throughout his playing career, including a knee injury he’s still recovering from after surgery in February. “It is unfortunate,” he began. “Every single year, you start asking yourself questions like, ‘Why?’ Every single year it’s … very annoying. Yeah. Maybe it’s just meant to be. Just gotta take it as it is. But the one thing I’m not going to do is give up no matter what happens.”
The news comes after Embiid put up a historical 50 points on fewer than 20 shot attempts, making 19 of 21 free throws and five three-pointers, all playoff records for the 30-year-old. The effort gained Philadelphia their first victory in the first-round series against the surging second-seeded Knicks, who they’ll play against at home on Sunday (April 29) as the Knicks hold a two games to one lead.
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Are you a Stanley cup fan? If you take your Stanley everywhere you go, you might want to consider accessorizing it and making the most out of it. There are different accessories you can pick up for yourself and as gifts (it’s a great time to shop for items that can double as Mother’s Day presents, including ones that elevate your Mother’s Day Collection Stanley cup). Stanley Cups go beyond just holding your water, and there are gadgets that can really up what you can do with your tumblers.
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Here are some ways fun items to help you accessorize your Stanley and get the most out of its versatile capabilities.
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Dabria Water Bottle Carrier Bag with Phone Pocket for Stanley 40/30 oz Tumbler
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To start off, we have this water-bottle carrier bag for your Stanley 40/30 oz tumbler with phone pocket. (According to Amazon, the large pocket fits most phones.) With its adjustable straps and zippered pockets, you can go completely hands-free. It is also machine washable, making it easy to throw in with the rest of your laundry. Along with these notable features, you’ll get bonus accessories such as a straw cap and a carabiner clip. With this Stanley carrier bag, you won’t even need an additional bag because it can carry all your essentials. Be sure to get an extra 20 percent off with Amazon’s instant coupon.
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Insefocc Stanley Cup 30 oz Snack Bowl
Why take two trips when you can make just one for both water and snacks? Consider this snack bowl for the top of your tumbler. Whether you’re snacking or watching a movie, you won’t have to get up for tasty little bites with this accessory, because it fits at the top of your water bottle. With its four different food compartments, you’ll have spots for all your various favorite snacks. Plus, it’s cute and super convenient.
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Set of 7 DIY Straw Covers
Personalize your Stanley cup with this set of seven DIY straw covers, which gives you the freedom to make it your own and switch things up to keep your Stanley cup fresh and new. According to Walmart, it’s dust-proof and prevents bacteria from getting into your drink. Major plus: It’s also BPA free, meaning it does not contain bisphenol A. (Bisphenol A may be linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other health issues, according to the Mayo Clinic.) So, stay on the safe side and get yourself this BPA-free accessory.
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Letter Charm for 30/40 oz Stanley Cup Handle
Add some pizzazz to your Stanley cup with this letter charm, which comes in gold and silver. It’s simple and stylish — all you need to do is order one with the initial you want. Plus, this charm works for all of your favorite items, from bags to cups. Why add big labels your essentials when you can just add this lightweight charm?
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Neoprene Insulator Sleeve for Stanley Quencher Adventure 40oz Tumbler
Who knew you could also dress up and style your Stanley? This water-bottle sleeve cover is perfect for your 40z tumbler, which will also help prevent your cup from getting dinged or scratched should it fall. Use this sleeve to take care of your water bottle with style.
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Watch Latin American Music Awards In another life, Janet Jackson is one of the O.G. members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But in this one, that honor belongs to Halle Berry. The “That’s the Way Love Goes” singer revealed in her Friday (April 26) appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show that she was almost cast […]
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Ahead of the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in theaters, a new six-episode spinoff TV series featuring Knuckles the Echidna is set to tide us over until the movie’s release on Dec. 20.
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Starring Idris Elba, Knuckles drops on Friday, April 26, on Paramount+. All episodes are available to stream for subscribers only.
How to Watch Knuckles Online for Free
If you’re not a Paramount+ subscriber, then you can take advantage of the streaming service’s seven-day free trial to watch Knuckles and other Paramount+ originals, including Halo, Star Trek Discovery, 1883, Lawmen: Bass Reeves and Frasier (2023). You can also watch live sports from the NFL, PGA, NWSL and UEFA Champions League, as well as live news from CBS News. After the free trial is over, you can either keep watching, or cancel altogether.
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Meanwhile, Paramount+ has two tiers for streaming plans. The first is the Paramount+ Essential plan, which is ad-supported and goes for $5.99 per month. It grants you access to everything the streamer has to offer, including and catalog titles — from hubs such as CBS, BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and The Smithsonian Channel — but with limited commercial breaks throughout movies, TV shows and live TV.
The other is Paramount+ with Showtime, which is ad-free and goes for $11.99 per month. This plan has all of Paramount+ originals and network hubs, as well as programming from Showtime with hits including Yellowjackets, Billions, The Curse, The Chi and Your Honor without any ad breaks.
How to Watch The Sonic the Hedgehog Movies Online for Free
Want to watch the Sonic the Hedgehog movies before you watch Knuckles? Both Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 are available to stream on Paramount+, along with the two animated series: Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic the Hedgehog — both from 1993.
Knuckles takes place between the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and follows Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba) teaching deputy sheriff Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) how to be a fierce Echidna warrior.
The new TV series also stars Cary Elwes, Edi Patterson, Stockard Channing, Julian Barratt, Rory McCann, Scott Mescudi, Ellie Taylor, Tika Sumpter, Ben Schwartz, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, Christopher Lloyd and others.
Knuckles is available to stream on Paramount+ starting on Friday, April 26. Watch a trailer for the new TV show below.
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