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As Barbie celebrates its 1-year anniversary of winning three Grammys and 11 nominations for Barbie the Album, the brand is continuing its celebration in the world of music by unveiling the 2025 Career of the Year: Women in Music collection, with special honors for multi-Grammy award winning artist, Alicia Keys.
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The “Girl On Fire” singer is being celebrated with her very own “She Is the Music” Barbie doll. Alongside the announcement, the doll brand is also dropping a duo set inspired by women within the music industry, specifically a female music star and a tour manager Barbie.
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According to Mattel, “The 2025 Barbie Women in Music: Career of the Year set features two distinct industry roles – Musical Artist and Tour Manager – designed to inspire the next generation to explore careers in music, both on stage and behind the scenes.” While most girls are more than aware of their favorite music artists, Barbie wants to highlight the role of tour manager, a career in the music industry where women are often underrepresented.
For the musical artist doll, Barbie recognizes that “only 22% of artists across music charts are female, the Barbie Musical Artist doll celebrates the women leaving their hearts on the stage by performing and singing their own music across genres.” In the same vein, the tour manager doll honors the 31% of tour managers worldwide who are women and encourages girls to explore the limitless careers in music, on and off the stage.
Bringing the dolls to life are Keys and her recording and mix engineer, Ann Mincieli. For those unfamiliar, Mincieli is a four-time Grammy award-winning engineer and producer, most known for engineering Alicia’s second studio album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, as well as, Keys’ Girl On Fire. Their one-of-a-kind dolls feature a matching “She is the Music” t-shirt, with Alicia repping a sharp, dark denim suit in black heels and Ann sporting a blue jacket with ripped jeans and high-top sneakers.
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The Alicia and Ann one-of-a-kind dolls will be auctioned off via Bidding for Good, with proceeds benefitting, She Is The Music. The auction opens on February 27th and closes on March 2nd.
Recently, the brand dropped an Aaliyah Barbie doll as part of Mattel‘s growing Music Collector series, which has been flying off the shelf. So, act fast to grab the new “Women in Music” set featuring a music star and tour manager Barbie doll, available now on Amazon.
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All that glitters is gold when it comes to Dreamworks’ new film announcement, with the animation studio revealing Thursday (Feb. 27) that a fifth Shrek movie is in the works featuring Zendaya as the beloved ogre’s daughter. In a teaser clip shared on YouTube, the Spiderman star (who has landed six songs on the Billboard […]
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Countdown to the 2025 Oscars begins! The 97th Academy Awards is the biggest night in movies, but with performances from Wicked co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, LISA of BLACKPINK, Doja Cat and others, this will be a must-see event for music fans as well. It will also be a big night for musicals, as Wicked and Emilia Pérez are both nominated for best picture. It marks the first time two musicals have been up for the coveted award in the same year since 1968 with Oliver! and Funny Girl.
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The show airs on ABC and is streaming live for the first time on Fubo TV and Hulu this Sunday, March 2. Here’s our guide to watching the 2025 Oscars online.
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When Are the 2025 Oscars?
The 97th annual Academy Awards will air Sunday, March 2 starting at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on ABC. The ceremony will take place at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles.
Who’s Performing at the 2025 Oscars?
In a break from tradition, the ceremony will not include live performances of the best original song nominees, and instead, will spotlight songwriters through personal reflections. However, there will still be many must-see musical performances throughout Oscar night, starting with Wicked co-darlings Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande gracing the stage to open up the award show. The two are both 2025 Oscar nominees, with Erivo up for best actress and Grande for best supporting actress.
LISA of BLACKPINK, who just had her acting debut in the recent season of White Lotus, is expecting to perform alongside Oscar nominated Queen Latifah, Doja Cat and Raye for a “performance celebrating the filmmaking community and some of its legends.”
Who’s Hosting the 2025 Oscars?
Conan O’Brien is set to host the 97th Academy Awards for the first time. The Emmy-winning comedian known for Late Night With Conan O’Brien and Conan O’Brien Must Go is no stranger to hosting big awards shows, having done so for the Primetime Emmys in 2002 and 2006, as well as the MTV Movie Awards in 2014.
How Can You Watch and Stream the 2025 Oscars Online?
The Oscars will air live on ABC, and for the first time ever, the award ceremony will be available to watch live on select streaming services, including Fubo TV and Hulu.
With Fubo, subscribers can stream hundreds of cable, network and sports channels with Fubo’s Pro package which is $84.99 a month for 145 channels such as CBS, ABC, Fox, NBC, FX, TLC, AMC, MSNBC, ESPN, FS1 and Nickelodeon. Try it out with a week-long free trial with no commitment.
For the first time, fans can stream the 2025 Oscars live on Hulu without the addition of the live service bundle. For new subscribers, try out the 30-day free trial to browse hit series and movies including the Oscar nominated A Real Pain, alongside binge-worthy TV shows such as Shogun and Paradise for free.
If you have Hulu + Live TV, you’ll also have access to stream the 97th Academy Awards live in addition to more than 90 live channels, including ABC, Max and loads of on-demand content that you can stream at home or on the go for $82 a month. With the subscription, you’ll also gain access to Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+.
DirectTV Stream is a great option to stream the Oscars this Sunday. It’s not very expensive and you can enjoy perks such as free Max, Starz and other premium channels with select plans and a free trial for five days. Streaming plans start at $86.99/month after your free trial is up.
Who’s Presenting at the 2025 Oscars?
The Academy has announced that Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Stiller, Sterling K. Brown, Willem Dafoe, Ana de Armas, Lily-Rose Depp, Goldie Hawn, Connie Nielsen, Joe Alwyn, Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Elle Fanning, Whoopi Goldberg, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, June Squibb, Bowen Yang, Dave Bautista, Harrison Ford, Gal Gadot, Andrew Garfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Margaret Qualley, Alba Rohrwacher, Zoe Saldaña, Rachel Zegler and last year’s winners Robert Downey Jr., Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Stone will take part in presenting this year.
Who’s Nominated for Oscars This Year?
Films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar include Brady Corbet’s The Brutalist, Jon M. Chu’s Wicked, Sean Baker’s Anora, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two, Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance, Edward Berger’s Conclave, James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown, Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, Walter Salles’ I’m Still Here and RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys.
Emilia Pérez leads the pack with the most nominations of the night with 13, setting a record for a non-English movie. Tied for second, is A24’s The Brutalist and Wicked with 11 nods; A Complete Unknown and Conclave came in third with eight mentions each.
How to Watch Every 2025 Oscar Best Picture Nominated Film
If you’re looking to beef up your Letterboxd reviews, check out our guide on how you can watch and stream every best picture nominated film online right now, including A Complete Unknown, Wicked, The Brutalist, Anora and others.
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Two teenagers were tragically killed in Atlanta, and the police are pointing fingers at rapper Lil Baby for filming a music video on a rival gang’s turf.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, the violent incident was triggered by Lil Baby’s decision to shoot his video in a neighborhood where tensions were already high. The cops believe this move led directly to the senseless deaths of Lamont Freeman, just 13 years old, and another victim. They claim Lamont was only allowed to be a kid for 27 minutes before gang violence took his life.
While the police haven’t directly named Lil Baby in their statement, his connection to the video shoot has been widely reported. The Atlanta Police Department is making it clear that the violence was fueled by grown adults and gang members, with Baby’s presence in the area sparking the deadly chain of events. The police called it a cowardly act, blaming the rapper for putting himself and others in a place he knew he shouldn’t have been.
This situation is shining a light on the way rappers, especially those with massive influence, interact with the communities they film in. While Lil Baby hasn’t publicly responded to the allegations, the incident is raising serious questions about the responsibility of artists when it comes to the neighborhoods they represent in their work. The investigation is still ongoing, and more details will be coming out as the story develops.
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Ever since the Clippers moved to Los Angeles from San Diego in 1984, there has been a bitter rivalry between the Clips and Lakers, an NBA team that has called L.A. home since 1960. Although the Lakers have historically been the better team, the Clippers are making smarter and more aggressive moves to claim the crown in “The City of Angels.”
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And on Friday, Feb. 28, the No. 6-seed Clippers take on the No. 4-seed Lakers at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California in an NBA rivalry game. If you’re looking to catch all of the hoops action — with James Harden and Kawhi Leonard on the Clippers, and LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the Lakers — Sling TV is the best place to stream the game online.
When Does Clippers vs. Lakers Game Start?
The Clippers vs. Lakers game broadcasts live, with tip-off at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The NBA game broadcasts on ESPN, which is available on Sling TV.
Where to Watch Clippers vs. Lakers Online
Since the L.A. Clippers vs. L.A. Lakers game broadcasts on ESPN, it also livestreams on Sling Orange. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Clippers-Lakers game online with Sling.
How to Watch Clippers vs. Lakers with Sling TV
A subscription to Sling Orange — which comes with ESPN — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $23 for the first month of service and $45.99 per month afterwards.
You can watch cable networks, including Disney Channel, ESPN2, Lifetime, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, Cartoon Network, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, HGTV, IFC, TNT, TBS, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Clippers vs. Lakers?
Since the game is at Crypto.com Arena, the home of the L.A. Lakers, it’s likely there would be a number of celebrities and recording artists — such as Ice Cube, Dr. Dre, Adele, Flea, Anthony Kiedis, Quavo and others — in attendance during a Friday night game. Tune in to Sling TV to find out who’s sitting courtside on celebrity row.
Starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, the L.A. Clippers vs. L.A. Lakers game airs on ESPN, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Friday, Feb. 28.
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Shane Gillis is pumped to host Saturday Night Live for the second time this weekend, but the cast members are still in recovery. In a new promo for the upcoming episode, Gillis walks backstage at Studio 8H with cast member Ashley Padilla, who asks how the comedian is feeling about his upcoming hosting gig. “I’m […]
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Tobe Nwigwe is no stranger to making statements. Whether through his music, his visuals, or his unmistakable aesthetic, the Houston-based artist has built a movement rooted in authenticity, culture and empowerment. Known for his socially conscious lyrics, intricate wordplay and powerful storytelling, Nwigwe has created a lane that seamlessly fuses hip-hop, African rhythms and spoken-word poetry. Now, he’s taking that same approach to fashion with his first-ever sneaker and apparel collaboration: “Reebok x Chukwu.”Since breaking onto the scene in the mid-2010s, Nwigwe has captivated audiences with his unique sound and bold visuals. His 2020 breakout moment, fueled by viral hits and a distinct creative vision, solidified his place as an artist who refuses to conform. Everything he does carries deeper meaning—from the messages in his songs to the mint green color that has become synonymous with his brand. His music isn’t just about beats and rhymes; it’s a movement that celebrates identity, heritage, and purpose.
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That same energy translates directly into “Reebok x Chukwu.” The collection dropped February 21st and is a tribute to his Nigerian roots, blending archival sportswear aesthetics with modern design. At the center of it all is the Chukwu OTU, a reimagined version of the classic Reebok Preseason Turf Trainer. The name “OTU” means “One” in Igbo, symbolizing unity and greatness—core themes in Nwigwe’s music and personal journey. With a mix of hairy suede, nubuck leather, and textile overlays, the sneaker merges past and present, honoring tradition while pushing the boundaries of style.
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But this isn’t just about footwear. The Chukwu collection also includes a lineup of apparel inspired by sport and culture. The standout piece? A football jersey featuring the number 88 — a tribute to his wife, Fat, and their five children, who are his biggest inspirations. There’s also a heavyweight graphic hoodie, a mock-neck tee and a pair of zip-off pants designed for versatility and so much more products. All executed in Nwigwe’s signature mint green and black. Every detail is intentional, every stitch tells a story.
For me, this collection is an absolute Flex. I need just about everything in it, from the jersey to the OTU sneakers. The design, the storytelling, and the deeper cultural meaning make it more than just another sneaker collab — it’s a true reflection of Tobe’s artistry. If you’re like me, you’ll be online trying to grab every piece before they continue to sell out. The question is: Where do you stand? Is this collection a Flex, a Trade or a Fade?
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Legendary rapper MC Lyte recently blessed Hip-Hop Wired with an exclusive performance, spitting her iconic verse from Brandy’s 1994 hit ‘I Wanna Be Down.’
Fans got a throwback moment as Lyte delivered her verse with the same fire that made it unforgettable. Her bars on the track are still a standout, perfectly matching Brandy’s smooth vocals, and seeing her perform it live brought that same vibe back. MC Lyte’s career is straight legendary. From the jump, she made her mark as one of the first female rappers to break through in a male-dominated industry. Her debut album Lyte as a Rock (1988) put her on the map, and she kept climbing with albums like Eyes on This (1989) and Act Like You Know (1991).
Lyte’s lyrics have always been sharp, and she’s known for empowering messages that paved the way for female MCs in hip-hop. It’s not just her music that makes Lyte a boss—she’s been a pioneer in business and activism too.
She’s stayed relevant throughout the years, using her platform to uplift others and speak on important issues. Her performance on Hip-Hop Wired was a reminder of why she’s been a force in the game for decades. MC Lyte’s legacy is timeless, and she continues to influence the culture, proving she’s still got it.
Check out MC Lyte’s full performance to her verse on ‘I Wanna Be Down Remix’ on Hip-Hop Wired: