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With a brand new album out this week, pop singer Kim Petras is done being “Alone” and wants to celebrate with her fans. On Wednesday (June 21), the singer unveiled the details for her new Feed the Beast World Tour set to take place this fall. Produced by Live Nation and featuring a whopping 34 […]
Greta Van Fleet singer Josh Kiszka came out as a member of the LGBTQ community in a poignant Instagram post on Tuesday (June 20) in which the frontman described his decision in light of recent laws in his home state of Tennessee targeting the state’s LGBTQ citizens.
“Where I’ve settled a home in Tennessee, legislators are proposing bills that threaten the freedom of love. It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not only myself, but in hopes to change hearts, minds, and laws in Tennessee and beyond,” wrote Michigan-bred Kiszka in a post accompanied by a live photo of the singer on stage surrounded by rainbow-colored lights.
“These issues are especially close to my heart as I’ve been in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years. Those close to me are well aware, but it’s important to me to share publicly,” he continued. “Over the years, the outpouring of love for the LGBTQ+ community has been resounding, but there is still work to be done for LGBTQ+ rights in TN, the nation, and the world.”
Kiszka’s post comes in the wake of conservative Tennessee legislators passing a recent bill attempting to ban drag shows on public property where minors could be present, as well as another bill signed in March that bans gender-affirming healthcare for children. One June 2, a federal judge ruled that Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law restricting drag shows violated the First Amendment and was an “unconstitutional restriction of freedom of speech,” which sent the closely-watched legal battle to a federal appeals court.
While Kiszka did not specifically mention those two pieces of legislation, he said he wanted to share links to organizations doing good work to combat such policies, including: Human Rights Campaign Nashville, Inclusion Tennessee, Oasis Center Nashville, ACLU Tennessee, Nashville Pride, HRC, the Trevor Project and the ACLU.
“The LGBTQ+ community is a cultural pillar, constantly championing positivity and acceptance through art, music, literature, film, and most importantly, legislation,” Kiszka said. “The greatest mortal gift of all is our capacity to love and as we travel through time, may our greater understanding of the matter around and within us teach us to love ever deeper.”
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Dani Kerr’s dream briefly became a nightmare when she auditioned on America’s Got Talent, before her stint on stage finishing like a fairytale.
During Tuesday night’s (June 20) episode, the 23-year-old from Statesville, North Carolina explained that she’d had a lifelong fascination with music, throwing herself into creating songs just six years ago.
When asked by judge Simon Cowell her thoughts on singer-songwriters’ place in the contemporary music industry, her answer was well-considered. “I feel like a lot of people have gotten away from being real humans in music and I’m just here to do that. And let people know we’re still human, we’re still us, plus it’s not all robots doing it.”
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Kerr is very much human, with all the frailties that bother many of us. Over the years, she’s faced several challenges, including homelessness during the last couple years of high school, and crippling stage fright.
Clearly displaying nerves before NBC’s cameras, she admitted she’d come a long way. “When I was little, I never thought I would have the courage to sing in front of one person,” she explained. “It’s so crazy to be here. It’s a dream come true.”
Not so fast.
Before reaching the chorus of her original number, the country hopeful was stopped by Cowell, his hand raised in the air. “Did you bring another song with you?”
As it turns out, yes. Yes she did. She hit another original, “November.” As she reached the end, the tears flowed, as the crowded roared its approval.
“You’re amazing,” Howie Mandel enthused. “You remind me of, like, a Stevie Nicks.”
“I hear a little Dolly (Parton), a little Miley (Cyrus),” Heidi Klum chimed in. “Thank-you so much for being here. You’re wonderful,” added Mandel.
“I love your songs,” remarked Cowell. “I think you’re a great writer. Authentic and importantly your voice is so distinctive. Not only distinctive but you have a beautiful voice. You have one of my favorite voices this year. I really like you.”
It was yeses all the way down the judges table.
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When Terry Crews is feeling it, you can bet everyone feels it.
That happened during Tuesday night’s (June 20) edition of America’s Got Talent, when a collective from Los Angeles, going by the name of Freedom Singers, told their story and shared their talents.
The singers have lived in the impoverished side of Los Angeles, known as “Skid Row,” rubbing shoulders with the homeless and destitute. Performing together is just one way to lift the spirits.
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Its eight core members came together in the Arts and Culture department at the Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN), an organization that exists to help the needy.
“Skid Row is in the heart of downtown Los Angeles where five people per day die on the streets, houseless people,” explained one of the male singers. “So, for us, Freedom Singing brings us close together; it is that medium that we’ve always used to come together as America.
And with that as the background, the singers launched into a gospel rendition of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ early ’90s hit “Under The Bridge,” an apt song from the California act about sleeping rough.
The performance inspired the entire audience, and all four judges, to stand and applaud. There were tears in the room, and on stage.
“You have a powerful voice, powerful message, it was beautiful, it gave me goosebumps, it made me emotional,” Heidi Klum enthused. “This was a great audition.”
Homelessness, noted Howie Mandel, “you have given it a voice, you have given us a purpose, and it’s a message. This was more than just a song, more than an audition, it was needed. Thank you for informing, entertaining and blowing the roof off this place.”
Sofia Vergara noted, “I think you guys are going to go very far in this competition.”
The performance, concluded Simon Cowell, “was brilliant, it was raw, it was real, I loved the vocals, I loved your chemistry, your friendship. This was a really special audition, I loved it.”
So too did AGT host Crews who, as he thanked the singers backstage, shed some tears.
For the record, the performance earned four yeses.
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To celebrate the upcoming Barbie movie, Bloomingdale’s and Mattel have teamed up to debut a dreamy collaboration for Barbie lovers everywhere. The collection, which launched on Tuesday (June 20), features clothing and accessories now available online and in select stores starting July 13.
The exclusive collab includes a clothing collaboration between Barbie the movie and AQUA, Bloomingdale’s private label. An assortment of licensed apparel and accessories are featured in the collection, including Impala Skates seen in the film, licensed Barbie products from Mattel, Funboy, Little Words Project and other top brands.
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The 26-piece collection consists of designs available in women’s sizes (XS-XL) and girls sizes (S-XL) priced from $55-$118. Barbie fans can shop dresses, pants, pleated miniskirts, T-shirts, minidresses, tank tops, blazers and more including a sequin minidress, a striped mini dress and matching tweed sets, in a color palette of pinks and blues, inspired by the fashions worn in the film.
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Barbie the Movie x AQUA Fit-and-Flare Heart Button Dress
$98
Besides clothing, shoppers will find Barbie-inspired accessories such as heart-shaped crystal cross-body bags, shimmering evening bags, and bold earrings with pearls, fringe and crystals.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Mattel and Warner Bros. on what’s anticipated to be the most iconic pop-culture moment of the year,” Frank Berman, EVP, chief marketing officer at Bloomingdale’s, said in a statement. “As Barbie the movie continues to take center-stage, we’ll be rolling out some of the most exciting activations, nationwide events, and product collaborations to-date, starting with our exclusive AQUA collection. Our customers will be able to channel and experience Barbie through fashion and fun.”
Warner. Bros’ heavily anticipated Barbie movie arrives in theaters on July 21. Directed by Greta Gerwig, the fantasy comedy stars Margo Robbie, Ryan Gosling and a slew of other Barbies and Kens. Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” was the first lead single released from the project’s highly anticipated soundtrack.
Robbie recently gave Architectural Digest a peek inside the pink house from the film. Want to live your own Barbie dreams? Click here to get tickets to the World of Barbie Experience in Los Angeles.
The Bloomingdale’s x Barbie the Movie collaboration will feature window displays, events and fun activations like a Barbie Dream-House pop-up at select stores from July 13-Aug. 24; and transforming the store’s iconic windows into a Barbie-inspired creation with scenes inspired the movie. Bloomingdale’s stores at 59th Street in New York City and in Century City, Calif., will also host “Best Day Ever” activations and in-store events on July 22.
Shop items from the Bloomingdale’s x Barbie collection below.
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Barbie the Movie x AQUA Embellished Graphic Tee
$58
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Barbie the Movies x AQUA Checked Pleated Mini Skirt
$78
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Barbie Movie x AQUA Heart Button Crop Top
$68
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Barbie the Movie x AQUA Checkered Bustier Mini Dress & Cropped Blazer
$206
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Barbie the Movie x AQUA Sequined Mini Dress
$118
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Barbie Movie x AQUA Scalloped Tweed Jacket & Pants
$206
Dua Lipa has discovered her go-to 2023 “summer outfit until further notice”: the black-and-white polka-dot bikini with butterfly and ladybug print from her La Vacanza collection with Versace. “My summer outfit until further notice,” Lipa captioned two photos of herself wearing the string bikini on Instagram, along with a butterfly emoji. “The cutest @versace polka […]
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Sun, fun and travel. The summer is synonymous with many things but if you’re among the millions of people who plan to go on a trip this summer, you’ll need something to carry all of your belongings. To help you get prepared for your next getaway, we’ve collected a list of the seven best luggage deals from major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom Rack and more.
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Welcome the summer solstice with a collection of sales of up to 67% off luggage sets (find duffle bags on sale here). For more travel supples, read our roundups of travel essentials and best travel deals.
Below, find a list of the best luggage deals to shop for summer.
Walmart
American Tourister Fieldbrook 2 Piece Soft Luggage Set
$48.99 $59.99 18% off% OFF
First up, basic black! If you’re looking for a luggage set under $50, Walmart has one of the deepest deals that we’ve found online for a black, two-piece luggageset. The duo includes a boarding bag and a 21-inch upright, carry-on bag with in-line wheels.
Amazon
Travelers Club Chicago Hardside Expandable Spinner Luggages, Rose Gold, 3 Piece Set
$59.30
“Great for the price point,” according to one of dozens of positive reviews. The Travelers Club Chicago Hardside three-piece set gives you tons of variety at an affordable prices. The $60 set includes a 20-inch carry on luggage, 15-inch boarding tote, a 10-inch travel kit toiletry case, and you can get it in over six colors including coral, rose gold, apple butter, navy blue, teal and red.
Walmart
Rollmaster Lite 28-Inch Expandable Large Checked Hardside Spinner Luggage
$149.97 $460 67% off% OFF
Travel tip: A sliver bag will be easy to spot on the luggage conveyer belt. This Travel Pro hard-shell suitcase is 30 inches tall and 19.5 inches long and weighs 12.5 pounds. Inside, you’ll find an interior zip compartment, two mesh zip pockets; and a second compartment with double pocket divider and buckle strap.
Amazon
Coolife Luggage Expandable(only 28″) Suitcase 3 Piece Set with TSA Lock Spinner
$159.99 (with $20 instant coupon) $179.99 11% OFF
Save $20 on this three-piece, expandable Coolife luggage set which you can get in nine different colors including lake blue, grey, black and red. The set includes a 15.4-inch bag that expands to 22.4 inches; a 17.7-inch medium bag that expands to 26.4 inches and a large 20.9-inch bag that expands to 28 inches. For another affordable trio, try this three-piece set on sale for $109.99 at Walmart.
Nordstrom Rack
Geoffrey Beene Two-Piece Tote and Spinner Luggage Set
$179.97 $359.99 50% off% OFF
Chic and affordable. This petal-pink two-piece luggage duo comes with an expandable luggage and a 20-inch tote bag (with zipper closure). The wheeled suitcase has a lined interior with a push-button handle and it measures nearly 22-inches tall close to 16 inches wide.
Level 8 Textured Luggage 2-Piece Set
$359.99 $319.99 -13% off% OFF
Looking for a heavy-duty luggage set? You can get this Level 8 textured luggage set — in blue or black — in 24 or 28-inch suitcase with a 20-inch carry on.
Bloomingdale’s
Tumi 19-Degree International Expandable 4-Wheel Carry-On
$589.99 $750 21% off% OFF
Tumi’s 19-Degree Expandable Suitcase is made from a recycled polycarbonate shell and anti-microbial treated lining. The 19 Degree collection features lightweight, flexible and durable luggage, four recessed dual spinner wheels and an adjustable and three-stage telescoping handle. For a similar, budget-friendly alternative to Tumi, check out the Kenneth Cole Reaction 28-Inch Renegade Suitcase, which is on sale for $97.97 at Nordstrom Rack.
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Pride Month is in full swing with events and celebrations taking place throughout the month of June. LA’s Pride Parade kicked off the marches on June 11, but more are expected to take place in cities across the country including New York City, San Fransisco and Houston.
If you’re not able to snag a travel deal to any of the cities, you can still catch all the action through streaming services like Hulu.
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Houston will be the next city to take the celebration to the streets with their parade taking place Saturday (June 24). This year, the theme will be “All We Need Is Love” and will kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT on ABC 7 or on streaming services that get the channel.
NYC and San Fransisco will both occur on Sunday (June 25) with San Fransisco’s Pride March starting at 11 a.m. PT and NYC beginning at noon ET also on ABC 7 and other streaming options with ABC.
NYC attendees and viewers can expect an all-day celebration as after the parade comes the performances at Pride Island in Brooklyn Army Terminal. Christina Aguilera will headline the event, which begins at 2 p.m. ET.
If you plan on catching the West Coast’s celebration, you can expect a performance by Greenlight singer Hayley Kiyoko after the march along with more shows and events throughout the day.
Keep reading to learn how to all three Pride marches 2023 below.
How to Watch the Houston, NYC and San Fransisco Pride Marches 2023
Since all the marches are airing on network television, you may be able to watch it with an HD antenna if you’re local, but also through cable, satellite or a streaming subscription that offers ABC.
Plus, If you’ve been thinking to getting rid of cable but don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars a month, DirecTV Stream, Verizon Fios and Vidgo are just some of the affordable streaming options for cord cutters.
You can also catch the Pride marches by streaming it live on Hulu + Live TV. Not subscribed? Now’s your chance to enjoy a free 30-day trial where you’ll get 75+ channels, Disney+ and ESPN+ for less than $75 a month.
Hulu + Live TV
$69.99/month after 30 days free
Hulu subscribers can enjoy more than just watching the marches. You’ll be able to stream network TV shows a day after they premiere on television, in addition to tons of movies and Hulu exclusives such as Only Murders in the Building, White Men Can’t Jump, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, How I Met Your Father, The Handmaid’s Tale, Tiny Beautiful Things and The Kardashians.
Subscribers can add Starz and other channels to Hulu and Hulu + Live TV, create up to six profiles under one account and stream from up to two different screens at the same time.
The streamer offers a tiered plan with the most popular being an ad-supported one for $7.99/month (or $79.99/year). If you prefer watching your favorite shows and movies without any commercials, then you can get the ad-free premium version for $14.99/month.
Hulu also offers student discounts, annual plans and bundle deals with Disney+ and ESPN.
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Celeb-founded beauty brands are great — especially when we catch the stars sporting their own makeup products. Gwen Stefani got dolled up in GXVE Beauty during a trip to London on Monday (June 19).
After announcing her U.K. tour dates, the punk-pop singer has been promoting the tour and her new single “True Babe,” which is set to be released Friday (June 23).
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The “Just a Girl” singer made sure to keep fans updated on her London activities through a series of posts on social media, and we couldn’t help but notice her makeup choice. In a video Stefani posted on Instagram, she announced her arrival in London while cutting to various angles of her hair, outfit and, most importantly, blue eyeshadow from GXVE Beauty.
“So I heard true babe [sic] is trending on Twitter,” she captioned the post. “So excited [for you] to hear the full song this friday!!!”
Check out the full video below.
Rather than slather the liquid eyeshadow onto her entire lid, the singer decided to sport a sharp cat-eye look in the glittery neon blue shade (she may have also used the GXVE Beauty creamy gel eyeliner in metallic cobalt blue). You can currently shop the Paint It Up cream eyeshadow on Sephora and GXVE Beauty.
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Paint It Up Clean 24-Hour Cream Eyeshadow
$20
Grab a tube of the Paint It Up cream eyeshadow in one (or all) of the seven shades — including two matte colors. The formula is not only buildable but includes ingredients that aim to be crease-proof, smudge-proof and fade-resistant for up to 24 hours.
Now that nostalgic trends are in (think jelly shoes, bucket hats and even flip phones) sporting an ’80s-inspired blue lid is stylish again. Whether you choose to recreate Stefani’s look or want to come up with your own styles, this creamy eyeshadow features a lightweight formula that’s vegan, cruelty-free and gluten-free.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best refillable lipsticks, best powder foundation and makeup tools for beginners.
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It seems that soccer games are everywhere, but how can you stream them all? Although Premiere League and Major League Soccer are two of the more popular names in the sport, there are a ton of other leagues to follow including Serie A, Spanish LaLiga, Scottish Premiership, French League 1, NCAA Men’s Soccer and NCAA Women’s Soccer.
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Because there are so many ways to watch and stream soccer games online, we took the liberty of rounding up a starter list of some of the cheapest streaming options.
Read on for more ways to stream soccer games online including the Ecuador vs. Costa Rica match on Tuesday (June 20).
How to Watch Soccer Without Cable
Where are soccer games streaming? Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, so you probably won’t run out of ways to stream games live and on demand. You can watch soccer games on networks such as NBC, CBS and ESPN, which are accessible through streamers like Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, DirectTV Stream, YouTube TV and Vidgo. Soccer coverage is also available on Bein Sports and Fanatiz.
How do you stream Premiere League soccer games without cable? Watch Premiere League games on NBC and USA Network with a free trial from Fubo or DirectTV.
If you don’t mind paying for your subscription upfront, Peacock offers Premiere League as well. NBC and USA are also available through platform such as SlingTV, FuboTV and Hulu + Live TV.
Want to stream soccer games internationally? ExpressVPN will allow you to access most streaming platforms from outside of the U.S.
Coverage of tonight’s Ecuador vs. Costa Rica game will start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Those who won’t be making it out to Subaru Park to watch the match in person can catch all the action live on PPV.com for $24.99.
Ecuador vs. Costa Rica on PPV
$24.99
In addition to PPV.com, soccer fans order and stream the soccer match on Fite TV and Fanatiz.
Cheapest Ways to Stream Soccer Games Online
Streaming multiple soccer games can get costly, but Fubo offers one of the more affordable plans in that it combines live television, including local and cable channels, with lots of sports channels, plus you get a free trial for a week. Fubo plans start at $75/month for 170 channels, 1,000 hours of cloud DVR and streaming on up to 10 screens at once.
Fubo
$74.99/month after 7-day free trial
Which channels can you stream on FuboTV? The channel lineup includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, FS1, FS2, Fox, ABC, NBC, CBS, Bally Sports Social, Bein Sports, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Deportes and Fox Sports Network.
Fubo also offers an Elite package with 242 channels and 4K streaming for $85/month; and Fubo Premiere comes with 251 channels and free Showtime. Fubo Latin is $25/month but you’ll only get to watch 57 channels, 250 hours of cloud DVR and streaming on two screens at the same time.
How to Watch Soccer on Paramount+
Want to watch soccer on Paramount+? Although Paramount+ has a limited amount of soccer leagues in comparison to some of the other streamers, the platform has lots to offer — especially for just $4.99 a month.
Stream soccer matches live and on demand including English Premier League Soccer, UEFA Championship League Soccer, Concacaf, National Women’s League Soccer, Argentine Primera Division, Campeonato Brasileirao Série A and Scottish Professional Football League and more; in addition to post-game highlights, news, game-day scoreboards and more.
Paramount+
$4.99/month
If you missed the 2023 UEFA Nation’s League Finals on Sunday (June 18), stream the game on-demand via Paramount+. You’ll also find a ton of sports documentaries, movies and docuseries such as Destination European Nights, Formula E Unplugged, Destination Paris, Destination Porto: The Unimaginable Journey and The Only.
How to Watch MLS on Apple TV+
MLS Season Pass is a standalone service available on Apple TV+ for $12.99/month in addition to $6.99/month for Apple TV+ (free trial included). The streaming package lets you watch every in-season soccer match, and if you join today, you’ll get 50% off the season plan to watch remaining games in the 2022-2023 season including the playoffs, updates, highlights, recent and past matches, MLS Wrap-Up, Every Goal, Extratime, Game Changers and other featured series, along with bonus content on hot topics such as Lionel Messi’s move to MLS. And if you’re interested in soccers shows, all three seasons of Ted Lasso are currently streaming on Apple TV+.
How to Watch Soccer on Peacock
What soccer games can you watch on Peacock? Stream Premiere League and USA Soccer; in addition to United Stations Men’s National Team Soccer (USMNT) and United States Women’s National Team Soccer (USWNT) games live in Spanish.
Peacock
$4.99/month
Peacock subscribers can access more than 20 matches including National Team friendlies, highly anticipated U.S. matches against Mexico, the SheBelieves Cup and select Concacaf Nations League matches on Peacock. Subscribe now for $4.99/month for the ad-supported, Peacock Premium or $9.99/month for commercial-free streaming.
Besides soccer, Peacock offers WWE, IndyCar, NFL and other sports in addition to exclusive shows and movies and more.
Are Soccer Games Streaming on ESPN+?
ESPN+ is home to LaLiga’s clubs such as FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and all 380 matches this season available in English and Spanish. Get access to world-class soccer including college soccer, the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin and more for $9.99/month or bundle your subscription with Hulu and Disney+ for $12.99/month.