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Jung Kook is set to take the stage for an immersive, virtual reality concert that fans can experience in Meta’s Horizon Worlds on Monday (Dec. 11). Meta and iHeart Radio teamed for a series of concerts in Meta World Horizons featuring Jung Kook and other recording stars that you can watch live on the all-new Meta Quest 3.
BTS fans can watch iHeart Live with Jung Koook to see the K-Pop star perform songs from his album, Golden and more in Meta’s Music Valley on Monday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m PT.
The iHeart Radio Live VR concert series launched on Nov. 28 with Kid Laroi, followed by Victoria Monét on Dec. 4. Alex Benjamin, BLACKPINK and Jorja Smith are some of the other artists on the lineup.
Along with performing hits and new singles, artists will discuss upcoming music releases in never-before-heard interview segments.
All concerts will be available for one month after their debut.
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What is Music Valley?
Music Valley offers a new way to experience music — from the best seat in the house. The virtual music festival experience set in Meta’s Horizon Worlds features a 180-degree main stage screen and a line-up of recording artists from iHeartRadio and Red Rocks.
Fans can create a custom avatar (that you can dress in different outfits) and attend a virtual reality concert, travel to different worlds, plays games, sports and more. Fans can interact with fellow fans, dance, and sing along to performances from Jung Kook, BLACKPINK and more in Music Valley, which is available for free on the all-new Meta Quest 3 mixed reality headset and Meta Quest 2, which are available at major retailers such as Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and Meta.com.
After you enter Horizon World head over to Music Valley to watch live, VR performances. Music Valley also offers a full roster of performances available from artists like John Legend, Notorious B.I.G., Post Malone and Lucky Daye. Smith’s performance will premiere on Jan. 15, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
On Dec. 26, BLINKS can tune for BLACKPINK: A VR Encore. Produced by The Diamond Bros in partnership with Meta, BLACKPINK: A VR Encore was filmed during the final show of the sold-out Born Pink World Tour at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, South Korea. The 70-minute concert will feature some of the K-Pop group’s biggest hits including “How You Like That,” “You & Me” and “Pink Venom.”
Red Rocks Live in VR debuts on Dec. 18 and if you’ve been dreaming of joining 10,000 other superfans from Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, here’s your chance to do it in VR. Red Rock Live in VR: Alice Wonderland premieres on Dec. 18.
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MasterClass offers a vast library of classes taught by professionals in a variety of fields including cooking, music, business, design and more. Members will have the opportunity to take classes from professionals in the industry including Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, John Legend and even Metallica. Right now, the platform is offering a free gift membership with each plan, which means you can get two memberships for the price of one.The “Hope Is a Heartache” singer especially finds that supporting your loved one’s dreams is one of the best gifts you could give and MasterClass can help find them develop skills through online lessons they can take at their own pace.“One of the things that really came to mind was having people around you that makes you feel happy and safe,” she says. “I think going on your gut feeling and having people around you, you’re like, okay, this person is giving me energy, making me feel good and happy and safe and seen.”
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For serious gamers, a high-performance gaming headset is just as important as a pro-level controller, solid and speedy Internet and one powerful console (or maybe two).
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Available for pre-order for $379.99, the Logitech G Astro A5O X is a wireless dual-band gaming headset, which means it can connect and switch audio from console-to-console with just a tap of a button with Logitech G’s “PlaySync.” It’s ideal for those times when you want to finish up a game on your PlayStation 5 and then start a new game on your Xbox Series X.
It delivers exceptional gaming audio that’s clear, robust and completely immersive with deep and heart-thumping bass — thanks to Logitech G’s 40mm “Pro-G Graphene” audio drivers and 24-bit “Lightning Wireless” technology for a low latency wireless audio with virtually no lag.
Logitech G Astro A5O X Gaming Headset
Logitech G Astro A5O X Gaming Headset
“Over the last decade, the A50 has become an icon in gaming headsets due to its focus on gamer-centric design, premium sound, and superior comfort and durability,” said Ujesh Desai, general manager of Logitech G, in a press release. “Our new A50 X elevates this beloved headset with an unmatched level of performance by combining the A50’s award-winning design with several new features and advanced technologies that truly revolutionize gameplay.”
Meanwhile, the wireless gaming headset — which has comfortable padded earcups and omnidirectional microphones — comes with a base station that works as a go-between the headset itself and your 4K TV via HDMI 2.1 for better performance and audio. It also works as a charging station for the wireless headset with up to 24 hours of battery life per charge.
Compatible with Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 and most PC and Mac gaming sets, the Logitech G Astro A5O X Wireless Gaming Headset — which comes in black and white models — is set for release in early 2024. It’s available for pre-order for $379.99 at logitechg.com.
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The Los Angeles Lakers and Indiana Pacers are set to face off in the first annual NBA In-Season Tournament Championship at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday (Dec. 9). The championship will broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Click here and here to get tickets to the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament Championship. Read on for details on the championship, plus ways to watch and stream the game live from anywhere.
What is the NBA In-Season Tournament?
The NBA’s In-Season Tournament is a new annual competition for all 30 teams that runs concurrent with the NBA season. The NBA debuted the in-league tournament this season, but according to ESPN, commissioner Adam Silver has wanted to make it happen for years.
Eight teams made it to the quarterfinals, which were held on Dec. 4 and 5. The remaining four teams – Lakers, Pacers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Milwaukee Bucks — advanced to the semifinals on Dec. 7. The Pacers beat the Bucks 128-110 in the East semifinal and the Lakers won the West semifinal after beating the Pelicans 133-89.
This year’s In-Season Tournament winner will be presented with the NBA Cup directly after Saturday’s championship game.
How to Watch the 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament Championship
The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday. The championships will broadcast on ABC. Basketball fans who don’t have access to live television through cable, streaming or a digital antenna, can stream the In-Season Tournament live on DirecTV, Fubo, Sling TV Hulu + Live TV.
Can you watch NBA games live online for free? Yes! Streamers such as DirecTV and Fubo TV offer free trials for up to a week.
DirecTV Stream plans start at $69.99/month for 75+ channels including ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS along with ESPN, ESPN2, MTV, VH1, Bravo, TLC, WEtv, Food Network, BET, Big 10 Network, F1, F2 and other cable channels. NBA TV comes included with DirecTV Stream’s Choice, Ultimate and Premier plans.
Fubo Pro is $54.99/month (reg. $74.99/month) for 185 channels including ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox, ESPN, FS1, NFL Network, HGTV, FX, Telemundo, TLC and USA.
Join Sling TV and pay just $20 for the first month (reg. $40). The 50% off deals unlocks access to local and cable channels for one low price.
If you’re willing to pay more, Hulu + Live TV is one of the more expensive streamers but offers a wide selection of bingeable content in addition to 90+ live channels and access to Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for $76.99 per month. Click here to join.
Want to watch the NBA In-Season Tournament Championship internationally? Use ExpressVPN to access various streaming platforms from outside the U.S.
How to Watch NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart will host a new sports show, NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart premiering on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Harts stars on the show with his longtime friends and fellow comedians, Joey Wells, Will Horton and Na’im Lynn, known as the Plastic Cup Boyz.
NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart will feature special guest appearances from top athletes and celebrities. Seven episodes will premiere throughout the season.
In need of some new songs from your favorite queer artists? Billboard Pride has got you covered with 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 the introduction of Fletcher’s new era to Tokischa’s steamy new single, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Fletcher, “Eras of Us”
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After sending TikTok into a frenzy with a series of teasers over the last few weeks, pop darling Fletcher finally unveiled “Eras of Us,” her latest heartbreak anthem. Oscillating between dreamy synth-pop and driving rock, Fletcher conjures up that uncomfortable moment of running into your ex for the first time in a while, offering polite small talk like “how are you doing?” and “where have you been?” from the song’s outset. As the beat ratchets up, so do the star’s lyrics, as she lives vicariously through the memories of a relationship long passed and wonders what the future could look like. It’s Fletcher doing what she does best, which makes “Eras of Us” an instant winner.
Tokischa feat. Sexyy Red, “Daddy”
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Calling all sugar babies; Tokischa is here and ready to pamper you. On “Daddy,” the rising rapper gets fully into her paternal vibe as she declares that yes, she’s more than happy to be your daddy. With a delicious dembow and trap-pop melody underscoring her sensual lyrics, Tokischa lets featured guest Sexyy Red know exactly what she’s willing to provide (in both English and Spanish), while giving the audience a deliriously fun new dance track to boogie to all weekend long.
Channel Tres, “Walked in the Room”
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If you’re in need of an immediate vibe adjustment, Channel Tres is once again ready to give you just that. With his sleek new single “Walked in the Room,” Tres oozes nothing confidence and sexuality over a grooving disco house track that will properly wipe all your troubles away. Between killer lyrics like “Don’t doubt me, baby/ I kill the chaos with a smirk,” and a bass line that never lets up for the song’s 3 minute runtime, “Walked in the Room” demands your attention ASAP.
Zora, “Fastlane”
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Up-and-coming rapper Zora is ready to burn some rubber and talk some trash. On “Fastlane,” the 23-year-old artist gasses herself up and takes off into a kiss-off to any and all of her haters. Flexing bars about leaving her detrators in the dust while being boosted even further by a thundering hip-house beat, Zora blazes ahead on this uproariously fun new track.
Laura Jane Grace, “Cuffing Season”
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Stripping back her innate rock sensibility, Laura Jane Grace spends the majority of “Cuffing Season” focusing her energy inward. The melancholy new song sees the Against Me! leader ruminating on relationships, age, and the places where the two meet. Positing questions like “If what goes around is what comes around is what goes around again/ How you gonna move it,” Grace opens herself to the power of vulnerability — even if it just means getting hurt all over again.
Check out all of our picks on Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist below:
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Donald Glover and Maya Erskine (PEN15) step into some major shoes in the first trailer for Amazon Prime’s upcoming reboot of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The first look at the upcoming series adaptation of the spy vs. spy 2005 original starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as married assassins after the same target — and […]