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LISA and Arc are here to upgrade your phone case game with their latest collaboration.
BLINKs, rejoice! The mobile accessory brand is celebrating the renowned K-pop act’s latest album, Alter Ego, which was released back in February, with this exclusive drop. The collection includes two unique phone cases with minimalistic designs that feature nods to the Thai singer and her solo work throughout, channeling LISA’s unapologetic style. Both cases are available for purchase now and retail for $149.99. With these cases, you’ll be snapping the perfect selfie in no time.
Arc Plus LISA Red Edition
A durable collaborative phone case with red accents.
Available colorways include LISA Black Edition and LISA Red Edition. “Alter Ego” and “LISA” is at the base of the black and red cases, respectively, stylishly repping the album with clean lines and sharp, contrasting graphics. Each case is crafted with durable aerospace-grade aluminum that provides users with a unique tactile experience while protecting your tech from risky drops. Think of these tech accessories as jewelry for your phone.
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Each case is made with Arc Pulse architecture, known for its slide-on fit. The two-piece construction protects your phone’s vulnerable areas while leaving the back and screen exposed for an elegant finish that merges form and function seamlessly.
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Arc Plus Lisa Black Edition
A durable collaborative phone case with black accents.
The unique outer metal shell works as a safeguard, distributing impact, while the custom inner layer absorbs shocks. Pretty neat, huh? These limited-edition cases are available for iPhone models 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, 15 Pro Max and 15 Pro. You’ll want to snag these sooner rather than later, given the collaboration is in extremely limited in quantity. Knowing BLINKs, the cases will be gone before you know it.
“LISA’s global influence in music, fashion, and pop culture made her the perfect creative partner,” said Niclas Bertelsen, co-founder of Arc, in a statement. “Together, we’ve created something that reflects both her edge and our obsession with sleek, purposeful design.”
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VACRONA is giving you the chance to rep your favorite musician’s zodiac signs for just $10 on Amazon.
The jewelry brand’s Gold Lock 14k gold-plated chain and pendant necklaces are too good to pass up. The price alone is extremely attractive. For those of us who are zodiac sign obsessed, the pendants feature intricate motifs that represent each sign, from Taurus and Aries to Aquarius and Cancer and beyond. We’ve made shopping the style even more enticing by matching a few signs up to musicians we know you love. You can finally rep your sign, and your fave musician’s, in style with these glitzy picks.
VACRONA Yellow Gold Aquarius Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Aquarius symbol on the front.
Lucky you, Aquarius. You’ve got talents such as The Weeknd, Bob Marley, Anderson .Paak, Shakira, Alicia Keys and Ed Sheeran are behind you. This piece, like all of the necklaces in this collection, is attached to a chain and affixed with a pendant all made of 14k gold plated materials. Aquarius’ are humanitarians and creative. As such, this would be a great gift for birthdays or that friend who’s just a little too obsessed with star signs and astrology. We know who you are.
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VACRONA Yellow Gold Taurus Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Taurus symbol on the front.
Good old stubborn Taurus. Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Kehlani, Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson and Stevie Wonder are all Taurus musicians. Obviously, the sign is more than just stubborn. Tauruses are patient, honest and very loyal.
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All this to say, Tauruses don’t really need an ego boost, given they’re really their own cheerleader in every way. They’re good to have around when you need a good pep talk. This Taurus-inspired piece features the sign’s signature motif, a bull with curling horns. Tauruses are also very money-conscious. Thankfully, this necklace will run you only $9.99.
VACRONA Yellow Gold Scorpio Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Scoripo symbol on the front.
Scorpio musicians include Willow Smith, SZA, Katy Perry, Lorde, Frank Ocean and Jeff Buckley. They’re ambitious, brave, passionate and very complex. On the flip side, they can be jealous, just like your friends will be when they see you repping this necklace.
This style is equipped with a scorpion motif surrounded by simple etchings and the Scorpio sign carved just below the scorpion’s curled tail. This piece, and all of the other sign necklaces in this collection, would look best paired with other gold pieces. Stack this with more maximal pieces for a boho-inspired look.
VACRONA Yellow Gold Cancer Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Cancer symbol on the front.
Cancer musicians are pretty stacked. You’ve got Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Tate McRae, Benson Boone, Lana Del Rey and Kali Uchis. Cancers are sensitive and can often be labeled as crybabies.
Good thing these necklaces are nickel-free, ensuring comfortable wear for those Cancers with sensitive skin. The Cancer necklace features a pendant affixed with a cute little crab motif accompanied by the sign placed beside its claw. On its own, this necklace is dainty and simple, adding a touch of sparkle to any ensemble.
VACRONA Yellow Gold Aries Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Aries symbol on the front.
Aries are assertive and competitive. They can also be energetic and confident like artists Lady Gaga, Halle Bailey, Selena Quintanilla, Mariah Carey, PinkPantheress and Céline Dion. For our impulsive Aries friends looking to upgrade their jewelry game, you’ll probably add this necklace to cart immediately.
The Aries necklace depicts a strong horned ram along with the sign’s symbol. These necklaces are much like Aries in that they’re durable and tarnish-resistant. To maintain the necklace’s shine and longevity, we recommend avoiding exposure to cosmetics. To clean, gently wipe down with a soft cloth.
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Summer’s heating up, and so is the talent coming out of the gate hot. This June, Hip-Hop Wired spotlights three rising artists making serious waves in the game.
First up is Big YBA, the Durham, North Carolina native who refuses to let up. After breaking through with his soulful street anthem “Miss It” in 2024, he kept the momentum going with the seductive and melodic “Sex Me.” Now, he’s back with a brand-new EP, Way 2 Playa—a slick, Southern-smooth project that shows off his versatility and raw authenticity. YBA’s blend of gritty storytelling and catchy flows makes him a name to remember this summer.
Next is ATL’s own Anya Dessalines, an R&B artist redefining nostalgic vibes. Her new single, “In The Sun,” is like a time capsule—think vintage OutKast production fused with the ethereal vocals of Aaliyah. The track feels like cruising through Atlanta in the ’90s, windows down, and emotions up. If you’re a fan of golden-era soul with a modern twist, Dessalines delivers.
Lastly, the streets are buzzing with AMG Twinz, the newest signees under Future’s wing. Their track “Can’t Judge Her” is already setting summer party playlists on fire. With gritty lyrics and a high-energy delivery, these twins bring the kind of raw, unfiltered energy that ATL Hip-Hop is known for.
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Renée Victor, the veteran movie and TV actress who charmed audiences around the world as the voice of wise and protective Abuelita Elena in Pixar’s 2017 Day of the Dead musical comedy Coco has died at 86. Victor died at her home in Sherman Oaks, CA on Friday night due to lymphoma, a representative confirmed to the New York Times.
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Though her long career stretched back to 1980s, when she scored the first of a series of small roles in TV shows including Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Matlock, and picked up in the 1990s with appearances in films including The Apostle, The Prophecy II and My Brother the Pig, it was her role as the strong-willed Abuelita (grandmother) in Coco that made her an international superstar late in life. The colorful story of a a 12-year-old boy in Mexico who is magically transported to the land of the dead grossed more than $800 million across the world and had Victor sharing billing with stars including Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Edward James Olmos and Alanna Ubach.
Coco‘s studio, Pixar, paid tribute in an Instagram post that read, “We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Renée Victor, the voice Abuelita in Coco and an incredible part of the Pixar family. We will always remember you.”
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Victor was born in San Antonio, TX on July 25, 1938 and made her acting debut at 10 in a San Antonio production of the opera Carmen, according to her IMDb bio. She later moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s, performed alongside musicians Xavier Cugat and Perez Prado and fronted a popular musical duo with her husband, Ray Victor, “Ray and Renée,” from 1963-1973.
She worked as a singer/dancer at the Stardust Hotel and also performed on the stage in Europe, Latin America and Australia before taking on hosting duties in the early 1970s on KTLA Los Angeles’ talk show Pacesetters, which focused on the Chicago movement.
In addition to her acting gigs, Victor also served as a translator-interpreter for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, translated the Nutcracker Suite into Spanish for the BBC and narrated La Ofrenda — The Day of the Dead for an entry in the Los Angeles Film Festival, as well as recording jingles for RC Cola and Twin Dragon Chinese Cookies.
She first broke into acting in the mid-1980s with brief roles in Hotel, Masquerade and the George Burns Comedy Week, continuing her run on the small screen into the 1990s with spots on The Parent ‘Hood, The Tony Danza Show and Team Knight Rider, among many other credits. After a six-episode run on ER in 2004, Victor landed her longest TV run as housekeeper Lupita in Weeds, which ran from 2005-2012. She also had long runs on the action series Snowpiercer and With Love, most recently appearing as Inez in the ABC family drama A Million Little Things.
Her film career continued apace in the 2000s as well, with appearances in A Night in Old Mexico and Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, before scoring her breakout role as the firm, but loving grandmother in the Oscar-winner Coco, which featured an all-Latin cast.
In a tribute post, her daughter Margot wrote, “She was dignity and beauty till the end. I am shattered, but I celebrate the end of her elegant and defiant battle with illness these last couple of years. She would never allow anything to keep her down. All my life she’s been a force of nature, a world of fun, sharp wit with boundless talents and energy. hroughout her long life, her ability to reach any goal against odds was formidable. She was and will forever remain my hero and inspiration. She was my closest friend who’s awe and support of my endeavors was madness, but I know she is happy where she is now, while still by my side.”
Victor was excited in March about the news that a Coco sequel was set to hit theaters in 2029. “It was my great pleasure and experience working with the incredibly talented [director] Lee Unkrich and [co-director] Adrian Molina! We get to do it again!” she wrote on Instagram. “This is what we’ve all been waiting for! I’m so excited! Coco shared a Mexican tradition that is now celebrated around the world in unity. An amazing amount of work and talent goes into the creation of this unique film.”
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The NHL Stanley Cup Final is set! For the second year in a row, the Florida Panthers take on the Edmonton Oilers for Lord Stanley’s Cup. In 2024, the Panthers beat the Oilers 4-3 in a best-of-seven series to win the championship. However, the Oilers are looking to even the score in 2025.
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Keep reading to learn the other streaming options to watch Game 1: Florida vs. Edmonton online without cable.
When Does the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final Start?
Panthers vs. Oilers series begins on Wednesday, June 4, and broadcasts live on TNT. The series is split between Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., and Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
The NHL Stanley Cup games are available to livestream on Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV.
Game 1: Florida at Edmonton, Wednesday, June 4, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Game 2: Florida at Edmonton, Friday, June 6, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Game 3: Edmonton at Florida, Monday, June 9, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Game 4: Edmonton at Florida, Thursday, June 12, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Game 5: Florida at Edmonton, Saturday, June 14, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Game 6*: Edmonton at Florida, Tuesday, June 17, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Game 7*: Florida at Edmonton, Friday, June 20, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
*If necessary
How to Watch the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final With Sling TV
To watch the Panthers vs. Oilers on TNT, Sling TV Orange starts at $23 for the first month, $45.99 per month afterward (the streamer’s current deal), with nearly 35 channels that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.
The service even gets you live access to broadcast and cable networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, FreeForm and more. Please note that channel availability and price depends on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.
How to Watch the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final With Hulu + Live TV
The Panthers vs. Oilers series on TNT is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final With DirecTV
A subscription to DirecTV’s new “MySports” genre package — which comes with TNT for Panthers vs. Oilers — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $69.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC and Fox, while you can also watch many cable networks, including NHL Network, FS1, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network and others.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances at the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final?
It’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and famous recording artists in attendance during the Panthers vs. Oilers, such as Panthers fans Ariana Grande, Josh Gad and Vanilla Ice; Oilers fans Brett Kissel, Chad Kroeger (Nickelback) and Daron Malakian (System of a Down); and others. Tune in to the games to find out who’s going to be there for all of the ice hockey action.
How to Buy 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final Tickets Online
Want to attend the Panthers vs. Oilers series in person? There are still last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB30), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.
Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers begins on Wednesday (June 4) starting at at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT broadcasts on TNT. Games are also available to livestream on Sling TV.
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Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Tamar Braxton hosts a new spinoff of the very popular reality TV series Caught in the Act.
Premiering on Tuesday (June 3), Caught in the Act: Double Life uncovers the secret lives of relationships, while the series leads up to an explosive confrontation in each episode. It broadcasts on cable network MTV. It’s available to access with a subscription to Philo, which is free to watch with a seven-day free trial.
When Does ‘Caught in the Act: Double Life’ Start?
Caught in the Act: Double Life broadcasts starting on Tuesday (June 3) with a start time of 9 p.m. ET/PT. Each episode is 45 minutes long in running time.
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Where to Watch ‘Caught in the Act: Double Life’ Online
Caught in the Act: Double Life airs on MTV. It’s also available to stream on Philo. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the new spinoff series of reality TV online with Philo.
How to Watch ‘Caught in the Act: Double Life’ with Philo
A subscription to Philo — which comes with MTV — gets you access to live TV from cable channels for just $28 per month.
In fact, you can watch more than 70 cable networks, such as AMC, A&E, Animal Planet, BBC America, BET, Cartoon Network, CMT, Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, EarthX, Food Network, Game Show Network, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, History Channel, Investigation Discovery, IFC, Lifetime, Logo, MotorTrends, Nickelodeon, OWN, Paramount Network, Pop TV, Revolt, Smithsonian Channel, Sundance TV, TLC, UPtv, VH1, Vice, We TV and many others.
In addition, AMC+ is available on Philo. The premium streaming service comes with Philo Core for free, so you can get even more movies and TV shows to watch with signup. AMC+ is the home to programming, like Better Call Saul, Gangs of London, Interview with the Vampire, Show Me More, Deadstream and more.
Starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT, Caught in the Act: Double Life airs premieres on Tuesday (June 3) on MTV. The reality TV series is available to stream on Philo with the service’s seven-day free trial. In the meantime, watch a sneak peek below:
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As Pride Month kicks off, former Little Mix member Jade Thirlwall is saying avada kedavra to transphobia, courtesy of her latest words against J.K. Rowling. During her set at London’s Mighty Hoopla festival on Saturday (May 31), the “Angel of My Dreams” singer led her crowd in a call-and-response chant during her song “FUFN” (that’s […]
Eminem and Post Malone have appeared in cameos in the full trailer for Happy Gilmore 2, which dropped over the weekend ahead of the film’s July 25 release on Netflix.
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The sequel follows Adam Sandler’s iconic character returning to the green nearly 30 years after the original to raise $300,000 for his daughter’s ballet tuition.
Sandler previously announced the Detroit rapper’s inclusion in the highly anticipated sequel during a recent appearance on The Dan Patrick Show.
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“Eminem was cool, he came by, he was great,” Sandler raved of Em, adding, “I’ve known Eminem for a long time, he’s a great guy and he came in and was funny as hell,” he said. “I think we just hung out a day with Eminem and he just shot and shot and he was insane. [He] said a million things we can use and a million that we’re glad we have him on tape.”
The cameo-filled trailer features a slew of other big names, including Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Eric André, Margaret Qualley, and Martin Herlihy.
Bad Bunny plays Gilmore’s chaotic new caddie, while Ben Stiller, Julie Bowen, and Christopher McDonald reprise their roles from the 1996 classic. The movie also stars Sandler’s real-life daughter, Sunny Sandler, who plays Gilmore’s daughter.
Back in August, Sandler also discussed Travis Kelce’s cameo in the comedy flick. During a Tonight Show appearance, the comedian shared of the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, “He’s a very nice guy. You guys would love him in real life. What a big, handsome guy. Funny and cool as hell. He’s a stud and he’s so funny.”
Directed by Kyle Newacheck and co-written by Sandler and longtime collaborator Tim Herlihy, the film blends nostalgia with a new twist, bringing back fan-favorite characters while introducing fresh faces. Of course, Gilmore’s fiery temper and unconventional golf skills are on full display once again.
Eminem’s appearance comes during a prolific era for the rapper. His 2024 album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, moving 281,000 equivalent album units in its first week and marking his 11th No. 1 album.
The album’s lead single, “Houdini,” debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Eminem his 23rd career top 10 single and his highest chart debut since “The Monster,” featuring Rihanna, which logged four weeks at No. 1 in December 2013-January 2014.
Menawhile, Post Malone is co-headlining the Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll, which kicked off in April 2025 and runs through July in North America, before heading to Europe in August and September. The tour supports Post Malone’s country-inspired album F-1 Trillion, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Happy Gilmore 2 swings onto Netflix July 25. Watch the film’s latest trailer below.
Netflix has confirmed Lady Gaga will appear in season two of Wednesday, the hit series starring Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams. Gaga will be “playing the mysterious and enigmatic Rosaline Rotwood, a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday,” according to a company release on Netflix.com. The streaming service first announced the news of […]
Alf Clausen, the Emmy-winning composer whose music provided essential accompaniment for the animated antics of The Simpsons for 27 years, has died.
His daughter Kaarin Clausen told The Associated Press that Alf Clausen died Thursday (May 29) at his home in Los Angeles after struggling with Parkinson’s disease for about a decade. He was 84.
Clausen, who also scored TV series including Moonlighting and Alf (“no relation,” he used to joke) was nominated for 30 Emmy Awards, 21 of them for The Simpsons, winning twice.
Al Jean, an early Simpsons writer who was one of the key creative figures on the show in the 1990s, said in a post on X Friday that “Clausen was an incredibly talented man who did so much for The Simpsons.”
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While Danny Elfman wrote the show’s theme song, Clausen joined the Fox animated series created by Matt Groening in 1990 and provided essentially all of its music until 2017, composing nearly 600 scores and conducting the 35-piece orchestra that played it in the studio.
His colleagues said his music was a key component of the show’s comedy, but Clausen believed the best way to back up the gags of Homer, Marge Bart and Lisa was by making the music as straight as possible.
“This is a dream job for a composer,” Clausen told Variety, which first reported his death, in 1998. “Matt Groening said to me very early on, ‘We’re not a cartoon. We’re a drama where the characters are drawn. I want you to score it like a drama.’ I score the emotions of the characters as opposed to specific action hits on the screen.”Groening, in a 1996 interview, called him “one of the unacknowledged treasures of the show.”Clausen was born in Minneapolis and raised in Jamestown, North Dakota. He graduated from the Berklee College of Music in 1966, and moved to Los Angeles seeking a career in music.In the 1970s he was a musical director on several TV variety shows including Donny & Marie.
Clausen worked as an orchestrator for composer Lee Holdridge in his scores for 1980s films including Splash and The Beastmaster.
It was Holdridge who first got the composing job on Moonlighting, the late-’80s ABC rom-com detective series starring Bruce Willis and Cybil Shepherd, but he handed the gig off to Clausen, who would get six Emmy nominations for his music on it.
Clausen won his Emmys for The Simpsons in 1997 and 1998 and also won five Annie Awards, which honor work in animation in film and television.
He was fired from The Simpsons in a cost-cutting move in 2017, to the outrage of his collaborators and fans. He sued over his dismissal.
Clausen is survived by his wife, Sally; children Kaarin, Scott and Kyle; stepchildren Josh and Emily, and 11 grandchildren.
