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Celebrities swarmed Milan Fashion Week on the last big day of runway shows on Saturday (Sept. 21), sending crowds of adoring fans from venue to venue. Designers previewed mostly womenswear for next spring and summer. Madonna sat in a front-row seat at Dolce & Gabbana, along with Naomi Campbell and Victoria De Angelis of Maneskin. […]
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Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will go round for round in an IBF heavyweight championship fight airing live from London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday (Sept. 21).
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“I look at myself as a gladiator and I’m going to step into the arena tomorrow to perform for the people,” Joshua said a press conference on Friday, per the BBC.
The 34-year-old boxer’s record stands at 28-3 with 25 knockouts while Dubois, 27, has a 21-2 record with 20 knockouts.
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“I’m ready to fight, just time to get in the ring and fight,” Dubois said according to ESPN. “I’m ready to go. A lot of work going into this, a lot of training. I win by any means necessary.”
The British boxers are expected to take the ring in front of a sold-out crowd of 96,000 fans.
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Where to Watch Joshua vs. Dubois Live from the U.S.
The Joshua vs. Dubois fight will be available to stream on PPV.com and DAZN for $19.99.
Live coverage starts at 11 a.m. ET for viewers in the U.S., but if you feel like sleeping in, the main event is scheduled to start at around 2 p.m. ET on Saturday. Ring walks will start at around 5 p.m. ET.
Besides the marquee fight, there are several other boxing matches on the undercard including Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson for the interim WBO light heavyweight title.
The fight card also features Tyler Denny vs. Hamzah Sheeraz in a bout for the European middleweight title, Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington for the super featherweight title, Josh Kelly vs. Ishmael Davis in a middleweight fight and Josh Padley vs. Mark Chamberlain in a lightweight fight.
Kathryn Crosby, who appeared in such movies as The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Anatomy of a Murder, and Operation Mad Ball before marrying famed singer and Oscar-winning actor Bing Crosby, has died. She was 90.
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She died of natural causes Friday (Sept. 20) night at her home in the Northern California city of Hillsborough, a family spokesperson said Saturday.
Appearing under her stage name of Kathryn Grant, she appeared opposite Tony Curtis in Mister Cory in 1957 and Victor Mature in The Big Circus in 1959. She made five movies with film noir director Phil Karlson, including Tight Spot and The Phenix City Story, both in 1955.
Her other leading men included Jack Lemmon in Operation Mad Ball, James Darren in The Brothers Rico, and James Stewart in Anatomy of a Murder, directed by Otto Preminger.
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Born Olive Kathryn Grandstaff on Nov. 25, 1933, in West Columbia, Texas, she graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in fine arts. She came to Hollywood and began her movie career in 1953.
She met Bing Crosby while doing interviews for a column she wrote about Hollywood for her hometown newspaper. They were married in 1957, when she was 23 and he was 54.
She curtailed her acting career after the wedding, although she appeared often with Crosby and their three children on his Christmas television specials and in Minute Maid orange juice commercials. She became a registered nurse in 1963.
In the 1970s, she hosted a morning talk show on KPIX-TV in Northern California.
After Crosby’s death at age 74 in 1977, from a heart attack after golfing in Spain, she appeared in stage productions of Same Time, Next Year and Charley’s Aunt. She co-starred with John Davidson and Andrea McArdle in the 1996 Broadway revival of State Fair.
For 16 years ending in 2001, she hosted the Crosby National golf tournament in Bermuda Run, North Carolina.
She is survived by children Harry, Mary, an actor best known for the TV show Dallas, and Nathaniel, a successful amateur golfer. She was married to Maurice Sullivan for 10 years before he was killed in a 2010 car accident that seriously injured Crosby.
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An alleged Kim Porter memoir, comprised of reported diary entries, has landed on Amazon amid Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest. Kim’s Lost Words: A Journey for Justice from the Other Side… was released on the retail site on Sept. 6, around a week before Combs was indicted on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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According to Daily Mail, the 60-page book was published by Chris Todd, a Los Angeles producer who alleges that the book contains details Porter saved on a flash drive and gave to friends prior to her sudden death almost six years ago. Todd released the unauthorized memoir under the name “Jamal T. Millwood,” per Daily Mail. He’s listed as co-writer along with Porter.
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The book is currently No. 1 on Amazon’s bestsellers list in the category of Western U.S. Biographies.
Todd provided no evidence to prove disturbing allegations in the book, which includes multiple claims of physical abuse.
“I was lucky enough to meet someone that purported to have Kim Porter’s flash drive,” he told the media outlet. “I know the celebrity source pretty well. I know how close they were to Kim and Diddy, and all the people in the hip-hop community. This was supposedly for Kim Porter from the grave, to come forward and tell her story.”
Todd added, “This is a dangerous situation, and I didn’t want to claim ownership of Kim’s words. But now I’m willing to come forward because of the recent arrest of Sean Combs. Now [that] the federal government has finally acted, I feel safer to come forward.”
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Federal authorities arrested Combs in New York City on Monday. The next day, authorities released a 14-page indictment stating in part, “For decades, Sean Combs … abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct.”
The 54-year-old rap mogul, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, was twice denied bail and currently remains at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His release date is listed as unknown.
As previously reported, Combs has been placed on suicide watch as a procedural measure for high-profile inmates. In a statement to Billboard, Combs’ spokesperson noted, “Mr. Combs is strong, healthy and focused on his defense. He is committed to fighting this case and has full confidence in both his legal team and the truth.”
Porter, a mother of four who shared three children with Combs — son Christian and twin daughters Jessie and D’Lilah – and an elder son, Quincy, with R&B singer Al B. Sure, died from pneumonia in November 2018.
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With the regular season officially over, the 2024 WNBA Playoffs are now locked in with the top eight teams in the league, including New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and others
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The WNBA Playoffs 2024 start on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
When Does the WNBA Playoffs Start?
The WNBA Playoffs broadcasts live starting on Sunday, Sept. 22 with a triple header tip-off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. The women’s basketball post-season games air across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. The playoffs end with the WNBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, Oct. 10.
In addition, the WNBA Playoffs are streamable on WNBA League Pass via Prime Video.
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Where to Watch the WNBA Playoffs for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the WNBA Playoffs if you don’t have cable — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV and Fubo — also offer free trials, so you can watch ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the WNBA Playoffs with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 for the WNBA Playoffs — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $59.99 per month (with the streamer’s current deals). 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, CBS and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
The WNBA Playoffs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $76.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for free.
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 CBS, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on Fubo
To watch the WNBA Playoffs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, Fubo starts at $49.99 per month (the streamer’s current deal) with nearly 200 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a seven-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, Fox and CBS, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.
What Teams Are In the WNBA Playoffs?
The top eight teams of the WNBA qualify for the playoffs, including the New York Liberty, Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, Indiana Fever and others. The first round is a best-of-three series, while the semi-finals and finals are best-of-five. Scroll down for matchups for the first round, below:
New York Liberty (1) vs. Atlanta Dream (8)
Game 1: Atlanta at New York, Sunday, Sept. 22 (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, ESPN)
Game 2: Atlanta at New York, Tuesday, Sept. 24 (7:30 p.m/4:30 p.m. PT, ESPN)
Minnesota Lynx (2) vs. Phoenix Mercury (7)
Game 1: Phoenix at Minnesota, Sunday, Sept. 22 (5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, ESPN)
Game 2: Phoenix at Minnesota, Wednesday, Sept. 25 (9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT, ESPN)
Connecticut Sun (3) vs. Indiana Fever (6)
Game 1: Indiana at Connecticut, Sunday, Sept. 22 (3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT, ABC)
Game 2: Indiana at Connecticut, Wednesday, Sept. 25 (7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m., ESPN)
Las Vegas Aces (4) vs. Seattle Storm (5)
Game 1: Seattle at Las Vegas, Sunday, Sept. 22 (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, ESPN)
Game 2: Seattle at Las Vegas, Tuesday, Sept. 24 (9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT, ESPN)
How to Buy WNBA Playoffs Tickets Online
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WNBA Playoffs 2024 broadcast on across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, while it’s also available to livestream with DirecTV Stream starting on Sunday, Sept. 22.
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Is somebody gonna match her freak? Powered by the viral success of “Nasty,” Tinashe took the stage for the final stop on Urban Outfitters’ UO Live Concert Series in Tucson, Ariz. on Wednesday (Sept. 18).
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Besides “Nasty,” the mini-concert included her 2014 hit, “2 On,” and a dance session with fans. “It’s really fun to be a part of this series because you get the chance to touch the fans, talk to the people, get really up close and that’s always great,” Tinashe told Billboard ahead of her performance to a packed house at the Urban Outfitters University of Arizona campus store in Tucson.
“I love Urban Outfitters because I feel like they just really support my individuality, and I love the fact that I can continuously evolve who I am with Urban Outfitters. They have just so many different aesthetics that you can lean into and different things that you can play with, and I just love that.”
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From wide-leg jeans to oversized jackets, belly-baring crop tops, tiny shorts, thigh-high boots and plunging necklines, when it comes to style, Tinashe doesn’t mind mixing it up. “I feel like [my style is] constantly changing in the same way that I’m changing as a person and as an artist. My fashion is always reflective of an era that I’m in currently, and I love to be able to constantly evolve and explore that. Urban Outfitters is a great place to be able to find so many different [clothes] and it inspires you to try [something new].”
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And if there’s one song dominating Tinashe’s current era, it’s “Nasty.” The hit single off her Quantum Baby LP, has earned over 400 million streams and jumped to No. 69 on Billboard’s Hot 100 before peaking at No. 61. The track also peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs and No. 2 on the Top 50 TikTok Charts.
“I feel like it’s an empowering sentiment with that song, because to me, someone matching your freak is just meeting you where you’re at, matching your energy, accepting you for who you are and being able to be yourself. That’s the energy [of] ‘Nasty,’ owning who you are and being about that.”
The UO LIVE On Campus tour made stops in four cities including Athens, Ga., Washington D.C., New York City and Tucson. “UO is a platform for fandom — a place where artists can connect with their fans in a really unique way due to our stores and our ability to bring unique product to market,” Dimitri Siegel, Urban Outfitters’ chief creative officer said in a statement to Billboard.
Next month, Tinashe will hit the road for the Match My Freak World Tour. Following the viral success of “Nasty,” Tinashe wanted to give DJs a chance to join her on stage, so she teamed with SoundCloud to launch a contest to find guest DJs for the tour. Contestants can visit her SoundCloud page and complete a submission form for a chance to open one of the dates of the tour.
“When ‘Nasty’ came out, there were a lot of people remixing it and making it their own. Making their own mashups and putting their own spin on it, so I felt like [I wanted to do that] in that same energy of allowing the people who are really out there mixing it — playing it at clubs, parties, wherever — to be able to give them a spotlight. To go to every city and maybe shine the light on someone else locally who’s been doing cool shit and [is] a cool DJ. I think that’s a fun thing to do.”
The 23-date tour, making stops in Los Angeles, Brooklyn, Atlanta and Nashville, launches in Anaheim, Calif. on Oct. 14. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, Live Nation, StubHub and Seat Geek.
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Taylor Swift is the celebrity endorsement of Kamala Harris‘ wildest dreams.
In a WIRED video posted 10 days after the pop star broke her silence on the 2024 presidential election, emphatically backing the Democratic politician’s campaign against Donald Trump, Harris reacted to Swift’s endorsement. “I am very proud to have the support of Taylor Swift,” she said in the autocomplete interview.
“She’s an incredible artist,” the VP continued. “I really respect the courage that she has had in her career to stand up for what she believes is right.”
There is, however, one cause on which Harris says she disagrees with the 14-time Grammy winner. “We were on different sides of the Super Bowl last year,” she said with a smile, referring to Swift’s support of boyfriend Travis Kelce’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, who won against Harris’ home team, the San Francisco 49ers, in February. “But who’s mad at anyone for being loyal to their team?”
Swift is one of many musicians who has given Harris their seal of approval this election, with Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and more speaking out in support of the Democratic ticket over the past few months. The “Anti-Hero” singer’s endorsement, however, has objectively been the most talked about, with her Sept. 10 post calling the former prosecutor a “steady-handed, gifted leader” earning praise from Hillary Clinton, Stevie Nicks, George Clooney and more while sparking backlash from conservatives such as Trump’s running mate JD Vance, Megyn Kelly and Lil Pump.
Trump himself weighed in shortly after Swift said her piece, telling Fox & Friends that the singer would “probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.” Later, he posted on Truth Social, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT.”
Watch Harris react to Swift’s endorsement above.
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Looking to watch a film inspired by a bestselling book? If you don’t already know, the film It Ends With Us is the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s wildly popular novel. This movie has taken the world by storm, earning over $309 million at the global box office. The film premiered in theaters in August. Although there isn’t a DVD and digital release date yet, you can pre-order it on Prime Video for $24.99.
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The film follows Lily Bloom (played by Blake Lively), a young woman who navigates a complicated relationship with her first love. As she gets older, she falls for a charismatic neurosurgeon, Ryle Kincaid (played by Justin Baldoni). While dealing with love, trauma and making tough choices, Lily learns the importance of breaking abusive relationship cycles. According to a review from Collider, the movie showcased an “emotional and effective depiction of domestic violence and how to find the strength to overcome it.”
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Director and executive producer Justin Baldoni shared in an interview with Today on what it was like directing a movie told in a female lens. “The last thing I wanted to do was have a male gaze penetrate these very important moments that need to be told in a truthful way, to represent all of the women that experience them every day,” he said.
It Ends With Us is directed and executive produced by Justin Baldoni. This film was also produced by Alex Saks, Jamey Heath, Blake Lively, and Christy Hall. The cast includes Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate, and Hasan Minhaj.
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How to Watch It Ends With Us Online
Viewers can pre-order the movie today on Amazon at just $24.99. You can now pre-order It Ends With Us in two formats: DVD for $26.99 and Blu-ray for $24.99.
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