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A few things are fundamentally true about the world: The sky is blue, grass is green and Lil Nas X is an expert troll. Now, the “Call Me By Your Name” singer is catching the ire of Twitch streamer Kai Cenat over the rapper’s latest string of posts.
In a stream on Thursday, Cenat went on a screaming rant about the rapper following the artist’s latest string of promotions for his new single. “No, f–k that! Yo, Lil Nas X, you could eat my whole d–,” he yelled, cutting himself off before finishing the last word. “I hate that n—a, bro. Now that’s just popping in my head, bro … God is going to handle you in the right way. I don’t even want to talk about that yet, bro. But, look — God is going to handle you, bro.”
When a friend on the stream asked Cenat to explain what he was upset about, Cenat refused to get specific, instead saying to “go to his page, bro. He disrespected God himself … he disrespected the whole culture, mocking it, making fun.”
Billboard has reached out to Lil Nas X’s reps for comment.
Over the last week, Lil Nas X posted across his social media, promoting his new single “J CHRIST,” dedicating his new track to Jesus Christ, “THE MAN WHO HAD THE GREATEST COMEBACK OF ALL TIME.” Along with sharing teasers for the new song and video, the singer announced that he was entering his “Christian era,” joked that he’d release his gospel music independently and even shared a fake acceptance letter to conservative Christian college Liberty University, prompting the school to clarify that he had not actually been admitted.
But amid his persistent trolling, Lil Nas X also got real with his fans, explaining that the backlash to his use of religious themes throughout his music reeked of hypocrisy. When commenters lambasted the cover art of his new single — which features him being hoisted up on a black cross — as disrespectful to Christians, the rapper clapped back quickly. “the crazy thing is nowhere in the picture is a mockery of jesus,” he wrote. “Jesus’s image is used throughout history in people’s art all over the world. I’m not making fun of s–t. yall just gotta stop trying to gatekeep a religion that was here before any of us were even born. stfu.”
In another post, Lil Nas addressed claims that he trolls Christians too often. “y’all judge everything at face value. i’ve never released a visual without an underlying meaning and y’all know that. but since i’m a troll y’all discount my art as just ‘pissing ppl off,’” he wrote.
In a later post, he elaborated further, saying he didn’t appreciate the comparisons he received to artists such as Madonna and Lady Gaga, who also used Christian iconography in their art. “the problem with a lot of yall gays is yall think im trying to be like gaga or madonna when in reality with all due respect idgaf what they did and im doing what i want with my career.”
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As Lil Nas X ascends into his Christian era, one Christian organization is making it clear that it has nothing to do with the superstar — and that’s Liberty University. In a post to his Instagram on Tuesday (Jan. 9), the “Industry Baby” rapper claimed that he had been accepted into the Christian school founded […]
The first trailer for director Sam Taylor-Johnson’s upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic, Back to Black, dropped on Thursday morning (Jan. 11), in which Industry co-star Marisa Abela fully embodies the brightly burning, troubled British R&B singer who died in 2011 at 27 of an accidental alcohol overdose after years of substance use struggles.
The 70-second trailer is cued to the title track from Winehouse’s second, and final, studio album, playing out over the beloved song co-written by the singer and album producer Mark Ronson. “I don’t write songs to be famous, I wrote songs because I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t,” Abela says in an interview as Winehouse in the opening shot of the preview in which the up-and-coming actress perfectly captures the Grammy-winning star’s distinctive London accent.
As a crowd shouts “Amy, Amy, Amy!,” the camera focuses in on a shot of Winehouse from backstage — with the singer’s distinctive, towering beehive hairdo, glittering short dress and cat-eye makeup on full display — before cutting to a shot of a pre-fame Winehouse strutting confidently down a Camden street smoking a cigarette and listening to music.
The clip then turns to Winehouse beginning to assemble her iconic stage look — including her many tattoos — and spotting future ex-husband and partner in debauchery Blake Fielder-Civil (Jack O’Connell) in an audience as the singer begins her ascent. “You gotta remember, I ain’t no Spice Girl,” Winehouse says as the chronicle of her meteoric rise to fame becomes increasingly hectic.
The Studio Canal film written by Matt Greenhalgh (Nowhere Boy) was made with the support of the Winehouse estate, Universal Music Group and Sony Music Publishing and will feature a number of the singer’s most beloved hits.
The trailer’s description promises that the movie will be a “celebration of the most iconic – and much missed – homegrown star of the 21st century… painting a vivid, vibrant picture of the Camden streets she called home and capturing the struggles of global fame… [and honoring] Amy’s artistry, wit, and honesty, as well as trying to understand her demons. An unflinching look at the modern celebrity machine and a powerful tribute to a once-in-a-generation talent.”
Back to Black will open in the U.S. on May 10.
Watch the Back to Black trailer below.
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Live cable isn’t the only streaming option you have anymore when it comes to watching NFL playoffs, college football, NBA games and more. Cable cutters can also watch ESPN Deportes online through a variety of platforms, including the sports broadcaster’s own streaming platform: ESPN+.
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The Spanish-language channel not only provides commentary, but you can catch the latest match-ups, scores and analysis to keep you up to date on the latest stats and major moments. The channel also provides a lot of the same coverage you would get from English-speaking ESPN channels, which is ideal for anyone who prefers watching content in Spanish.
When soccer season kicks off, you can expect ESPN Deportes to provide coverage of live events and tournaments like MLS, USL Championship, Copa MX as well as European competitions like La Liga and Copa del Rey. Plus, when the FIFA World Cup comes around, you can also expect coverage.
Keep reading to learn how to stream the channel online.
How to Watch ESPN Deportes
Since ESPN Deportes is a part of the ESPN family, you can watch it on any channel that offers ESPN for free. You’ll just need to turn to the ESPN Deportes channel, which you can find within your cable provider’s channel guide. Don’t have cable? You may be able to get the channel through an HD antenna like one here from Amazon.
You can also tune into the channel through ESPN’s official streaming platform ESPN+. If you’re already subscribed, just log into your account and you’ll have access to the channel for no extra cost. For those who aren’t subscribed, the streaming platform doesn’t offer a free trial, but it does offer affordable pricing with a monthly plan for $10.99/month or you can save more than 15% off for $109.99/year.
Click here or the button below to start your subscription.
Outside of ESPN Deportes, you’ll be able to watch everything within the ESPN+ library, including live games in other sports and exclusive on-demand videos, as well as access to content from what was formerly known as ESPN Insider. In addition to games, ESPN+ has original shows to stream on-demand, including game recaps and analyses hosted by Peyton Manning, a shorter version of NFL Primetime and full replays of historic NFL games.
To expand your savings and content offerings, you can also bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+.
More Ways to Watch ESPN Deportes
Looking for more money-saving options? Live channel streaming platforms offer free trials and promos, so you can watch ESPN Deportes for free. Rather than shell out hundreds of dollars a month, DirecTV Stream and Fubo offer up to seven day free trials and plans starting as low as $25/month. SlingTV also offers ESPN with your first month for half off.
For even more content offerings, Hulu + Live TV comes with a 30 day free trial and access to the entire Hulu streaming library as well as a variety of live TV channels.
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It’s so easy to see Selena Gomez in her next role. The singer/actress is set to portray Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic, according to the website of Great Eastern Music, a music publisher founded by John Boylan, the “Blue Bayou” singer’s manager.
“The long-rumored Linda Ronstadt biopic is now up-and-running. Selena Gomez is attached to play Linda,” reads the announcement on the website’s “Projects” page. “The two recently spent a few hours at Linda’s home discussing the project and getting to know each other.”
According to Great Eastern Music, the film will be produced by James Keach (who also produced the Oscar-winning Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line and the Grammy-winning Ronstadt documentary The Sound of My Voice) along with Boylan. A title for the film was not revealed.
The “You’re No Good” singer also appeared to confirm the news on her Instagram account, sharing screenshots of Variety and Rolling Stone‘s reports that Gomez will be portraying her to her Stories. On her verified Facebook page, she also shared one of those reports, captioning it, “It all started with a simple dream.”
Billboard hadn’t heard back from reps for Boylan or Gomez at press time.
Fan speculation about Gomez’s new role kicked off Tuesday (Jan. 9) after the “Single Soon” singer shared a photo of Ronstadt’s book Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir to her Instagram Stories. An hour later, the Only Murders in the Building star announced on the same platform that she was going to take a little break from social media to focus on “what really matters,” with the message written over an image of boyfriend Benny Blanco.
It’s not hard to see why Gomez would be a good fit for the role. According to the star herself, she bears a resemblance to the 11-time Grammy winner. “I always used to get told that I look like her,” Gomez previously shared during a 2015 appearance on On Air With Ryan Seacrest. “And I started listening to her music because of that.”
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Ronstadt announced her retirement in 2011, citing her Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, but later sharing that she actually has a brain disorder called progressive supranuclear palsy, which resembles Parkinson’s. She was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 and received a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2016. During her decades-long career, she earned 10 top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits, with “You’re No Good” reaching the summit in February 1975. Other top five hits include “Don’t Know Much” (featuring Aaron Neville, No. 2), “Somewhere Out There” (with James Ingram, No. 2), “When Will I Be Loved” (No. 2), “Blue Bayou” (No. 3), “It’s So Easy” (No. 5) and “Heat Wave/Love Is a Rose” (No. 5).
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The 2024 European Figure Skating Championships launch at the Zalgiris Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, on Wednesday (Jan. 10), featuring 167 figure skaters from around the globe.
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More than 30 hours of live coverage will broadcast and stream live accross NBC, E! and Peacock.
Defending champions and 2022 Olympians Adam Siao Him Fa and Anastasia Gubanova will compete in the men’s and women’s singles. Two-time Olympian and reigning world bronze medalist Loena Hendrickx is expected to compete in the women’s singles division. Olympians Charlène Guignard and Marco Fabbri will compete for their second, consecutive European title.
Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski, three-time U.S. champion Jonny Weir and sportscaster Terry Gannon will provide a live play-by-play of the 2024 ISU European Figure Skating Championships, which take place Jan. 10-14.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch and stream.
ISU European Figure Skating Championships: Schedule, Best Ways to Watch
The 2024 European Figure Skating Championships will include the men’s singles, women’s singles, pair skating and ice dance. Live coverage will be available to stream on Peacock as well as E! and NBC for select competitions.
Fans who don’t have access to cable or local channels can stream the competition on Peacock or a platform that offers live television such as Sling TV, DirecTV and Fubo.
Peacock is $5.99/month for the Premium plan and $11.99/month for the commercial-free, Premium Plus plan.
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Aside from sports, Peacock features exclusive TV series and must-watch movies such as Poker Face, Dr. Death, The Holdovers, Extended Family, Ted and Love Island: Love Games along with Bravo favorites such as The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Vanderpump Rules.
Want a streaming plan with live TV? Peacock’s Premium Plus Plan offers live access to NBC, but if you’re interested in more channels, DirecTV offers a free trial for five days and you’re not tied to a contract, so you can cancel anytime.
DirecTV’s streaming packages come with 75-plus channels including NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, E!, Bravo, CNN, ESPN, A&E, AMC, BET, MTV, VH1, Food Network, FS1, FS2, Lifetime, Logo, Nickelodeon and Paramount Network. Save $25 for the first two months when you subscribe to Choice plan. The streaming package is discounted to $89.99/month (reg. $108.99/month) for a limited time.
Sling TV is another affordable choice, plans start at just $20 per month for a limited time.
If you’re streaming internationally, ExpressVPN lets you access several streaming platforms. Coverage of the figure skating competition will be available on Eurosport for viewers in Europe and SBS on Demand in Australia.
Day one of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships kicked off Wednesday with the pairs’ short program, which streamed on Peacock at 6 a.m. ET, followed by the men’s short program at 10:15 a.m.
The men’s short program will air on the E! network and stream on Peacock at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
The women’s short program leads the list of programming for Thursday. The competition will stream live on Peacock at 6:15 a.m. An encore presentation of the event will air on E! at 11 a.m.
Thursday’s pairs’ free skate program is slated for noon and 1 p.m. on Peacock and will broadcast on E! at 1 p.m.
Rhythm dancing leads the pack for Friday, but you’ll have to get up early to catch the action. Coverage will begin streaming at 5 a.m. on Peacock. The men’s free program is slated for Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Peacock. The program will air on E! at 1 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule will include the women’s free program, which will stream on Peacock at 6 a.m., followed by the free dance at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Peacock (the free dance will broadcast on E! at 1 p.m.). If you miss the women’s free program, NBC will air an encore presentation on Sunday at noon.
The exhibition gala will stream on Peacock on Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
See the full schedule below.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Pairs’ short program – 6 a.m. ET on Peacock
Men’s short program – 10:15 a.m. ET on Peacock
Men’s short program – 1 p.m. ET on E!, Peacock
Thursday, Jan. 11
Women’s short program – 6:15 a.m. ET on Peacock
Women’s short program – 11 a.m. ET on E! (encore presentation)
Pairs’ free program – 12 p.m. ET on Peacock
Pairs’ free program – 1 p.m. ET on E!, Peacock
Friday, Jan. 12
Rhythm dance – 5 a.m. ET on Peacock
Men’s free program – 11 a.m. on Peacock
Men’s free program – 1 p.m. on E!, Peacock
Saturday, Jan. 13
Women’s free program – 6 a.m. ET on Peacock
Free dance program – 11:30 a.m. ET on Peacock
Free dance program – 1 p.m. ET on E!, Peacock
Sunday, Jan. 14
Exhibition gala – 8:30 a.m. on Peacock
Women’s free program – 12 p.m. ET on NBC (encore presentation)
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Madewell wants you to embrace the “new year, new me” mantra with a fresh wardrobe of cozy-yet-elevated styles for up to 70% off. The clothing brand’s End of Year Sale has officially kicked off, slashing prices of practically all wardrobe staples and basics including jeans, platform boots and even shackets. Plus, you can’t forget to accessorize with the various jewelry pieces, hats and socks that are being discounted as well.
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This Madewell sale is giving off major treat-yourself energy, which is why you shouldn’t waste a moment debating whether to participate. A majority of the eligible styles are already being discounted, but you can get an additional 40% off when you use the code NEWYEAR at checkout. Sizes of some of the best-selling pieces are already flying out of stock and the last thing you want is for those chic wide-leg jeans you’ve been eyeing to have the heart-wrenching “sold-out” messaging.
Plus, if you’re on the lookout for star-studded brands, Taylor Swift has been spotted in a Madewell leather blazer and other artists, including Selena Gomez, Addison Rae, Suki Waterhouse, Gwen Stefani, Justin Bieber and more, have also previously worn the clothing brand.
Whether you’re looking to stock up on a sleek new pair of trousers or need a new rotation of basic T-shirts, this sale quite literally has it all, so you can stay trendy in high-quality clothes — without breaking the bank.
Keep reading to shop our favorites from the sale of see everything available here.
Best of Madewell Sale
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(Re)sourced Cashmere Cable-Knit Crop Sweater
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Every winter wardrobe needs a cashmere sweater and Madewell’s aims to be stylish as well as sustainable featuring a cropped length and recycled materials for a more eco-friendly look. It’s also available in a variety of colors you can stock up on for less than $100 each.
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Quilted Oversized Bomber Jacket
$74.99
$248
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Stay warm this cold weather season without feeling like the definition of a marshmallow with Madewell’s quilted bomber jacket. It comes with a textured quilt-like exterior for added comfort and trendiness while the cuffed sleeves help prevent the chilly wind from escaping up your arm.
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The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean: Seam Edition
$53.99
$128
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Don’t forget to incorporate a pair of statement jeans into your rotation like these wide-leg seamed jeans. The pair comes in two washes including dark denim and black as well as a low-rise and contrast stitching.
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Darted Button-Up Shirt in Satin
$38.99
$88
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We’re in awe over this satin button-up shirt that looks silky enough to want to rub your face all over the material. It features cuffed sleeves with built-in buttons to adjust to your liking and a collar for wearing alone or layering under your latest vest.
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Square-Neck Midi Dress
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$118
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Embrace your inner cottagecore fantasy with this midi dress that comes with a square neckline and ruched chest. The capped sleeves will pair nicely with your homemade flower crown or a shoulder purse if you’re going out for drinks.
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Curvy Skinny Flare Jeans in Alvord Wash: Instacozy Edition
$68.99
$138
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Add a bit of flare to your outfit with these skinny flared jeans — and yes, the pun was intended. This design uses Madewell’s Curvy fit, which leaves extra room in the thigh material without resulting in gapping around the waist. And did we mention they’re 50% off?
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The Rosedale Blazer in Plaid
$89.99
$188
52% off
Yes, every capsule wardrobe should have a blazer in it, but who says it can’t come in a sophisticated and modern print? For less than $100, you can score this plaid blazer in a deep navy blue with subtle accents of green for added trendiness. The front includes four buttons and two pockets for throwing your lip gloss, wallet, ID and other small objects inside.
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Satin Maxi Slip Skirt
$44.39
$88
50% off
We dare you to try and not ooze elegance in this satin maxi slip skirt. Not only does it feature a silk-like material, but it’s designed with a side zip closure and mid-length slit on the other side for total chicness you’ll want to show off day and night.
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The Leather Carabiner Mini Crossbody Bag
$66.30
$118
44% off
Take all your small essentials on the go without having to sacrifice your fashion sense. This crossbody bag comes with an adjustable strap you can change to fit your needs and was designed with a roomy main pocket to fit everything from your phone, wallet, extra socks and even a mini eyeshadow palette if you wanted.
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Chunky Large Hoop Earrings
$17.10
$32
47% off
Every jewelry collection should have at least one pair of gold hoop earrings. Madewell’s chunky pair are a classic choice for the smooth edges and ability to pair with date night, casual or even office looks.
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The Drumgold Boot in Extended Calf
$137.99
$298
54% off
Knee-high boots are having a resurgence and you can hop on the trend for less than $150 with these Drumgold Boots. They exterior features a smooth leather material a side zipper and rounded toe, while the interior is cushioned to help provide comfort and support so you’re not aching to take the off immediately when you slip them on.
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