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In the lead-up to the brand’s 40th anniversary in 2025, Nike has been re-releasing a number of Air Jordan sneakers. So if you ever wanted to pick up a new pair of Jordans, now is the best time to shop — especially since drops come in new styles and colorways.
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Priced at $230, the Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” sneakers — which were originally released in 1995 and are the shoes Michael Jordan wore when his Chicago Bulls won 72 games in one season — are made for playing basketball and for everyday casual use, thanks to their strong lines and classic silhouette.
The Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” drop on Saturday (Dec. 14) at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT at nike.com
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The uppers of the sneakers are made from a blend of genuine and synthetic leather for shape and toughness, while they even have a strip of premium white leather running around their toe caps to round out the style of the shoes.
In addition, the sneakers feature the iconic “Jumpman” logo on the back of each heel with a “hidden” No. 23 placed just above the logos. The design and silhouette are iconic, while the style of the sneakers are mid-’90s basketball — one of Michael Jordan’s most poplar shoes. These sneakers come in a black, white, and legend blue colorway.
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Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro ‘Legend Blue’
Release date: Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT
Meanwhile, if you want more from Nike, the sports and fashion apparel company also dropped new Travis Scott x Jordan Jumpman Jack “Dark Mocha” sneakers, as well as a new Nike Solo Swoosh Varsity Jacket.
The Nike Air Jordan 11 Retro “Legend Blue” sneakers are come in men’s and women’s sizes for $230, while the sports apparel company has the sneakers in big kids’ sizes for $185 and little kids’ sizes for $100 at nike.com.
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Snoop Dogg is headed into space for a starring role in an upcoming sci-fi movie from director Luc Besson (The Fifth Element). The rapper will not only top-line The Last Man, but according to Variety, he will also co-produce the post-apocalyptic tale whose plot is being kept quiet for now.
The magazine reported that The Last Man is believed to be inspired by Planet of the Apes and have a connection to Snoop’s 2009 track “Last Man Standing.” Besson’s eclectic, four-decade-plus filmography has included a number of science fiction films, among them 1997’s The Fifth Element with Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich, the trippy Lucy with Scarlett Johansson in 2014 and the big-budget Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets in 2017, which featured Clive Owen, Cara Delevingne, Rihanna and Ethan Hawke.
Besson is also writing the script for the upcoming film, which Variety speculated would be in the same wheelhouse as The Fifth Element, mixing sci-fi with comedy and action. The project will be a reunion for the director and rapper, who worked together in 2006 on the live action/animated fantasy movie Arthur and the Invisibles, in which The Voice coach starred as Koolamassai leader Max alongside an all-star cast that also included Madonna, Robert DeNiro, David Bowie, Freddie Highmore, Mia Farrow and Chazz Palminteri.
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“Ever since I’ve seen The Professional, I’ve always wanted [Luc] to direct a whole movie for me. Now we finally get the opportunity for him to write and direct me in a Luc Besson movie,” Snoop said.
Besson returned the admiration, adding, “I’ve been a big fan of Snoop Dogg’s music ever since ‘Who Am I.’ We first met 20 years ago, and we’ve always wanted to work together again. We just needed the right project that would excite us both — and this is it, with Snoop in the lead role. I can’t wait to get started!”
Snoop’s Death Row Pictures is co-producing the movie along with Besson and wife Virginie Besson-Silla for EuropaCorp, with filming slated to begin next year.
The rapper’s acting resume is nearly as long as his rapping sheet, dating back to early appearances in Half Baked and Caught Up in the mid-1990s, as well as co-starring roles in a variety of dramas, comedies and genre films, including Baby Boy, Training Day, Bones, The Wash, Starsky & Hutch and Dolemite Is My Name, among many others.
In the meantime, Snoop is gearing up to release his Missionary album on Friday (Dec. 13), which represents his first full-length LP made in collaboration with mentor Dr. Dre since Snoop’s 1993 debut, Doggystyle.
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You better believe Nick Cannon knows all about the magic of Christmas. The host of The Voice was, after all, married to the Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, for six years. Plus, with a dozen children on his nice list, shopping for holiday gifts is probably a part-time job for the always-hustling radio/TV star. He […]
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Disney Animation’s Tangled is about to get a live-action adaptation, Deadline first reported on Wednesday (Dec. 11). The screenplay is generally expected to follow the one Disney fans already know and love, Deadline says, though plot specifics remain confidential at press time. Casting details also haven’t been shared, but The Greatest Showman director Michael Gracey […]
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Music’s big night is finally here. Hosted by Michelle Buteau, the 2024 Billboard Music Awards are airing live Thursday (Dec. 12) at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX and Fire TV Channels.
Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen and Sabrina Carpenter are the leading finalists for the BBMAs, with Bryan sitting atop the pack with 18 nods. Swift follows with 16, Wallen is close behind with 15, and first-time finalist Carpenter has nine. Other first-time finalists to keep an eye on include Tyla and Teddy Swims tied at eight nods, Benson Boone and Shaboozey locked in at six each, and Chappell Roan with two. See the full list of finalists here.
Don’t want to miss a moment? We’ve compiled everything you need to know to watch the BBMAs on TV and online from the comfort of your home. Check out all the streaming options available below.
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How to Watch & Stream the 2024 Billboard Awards
The awards show presented by Marriott Bonvoy will broadcast live on FOX and Fire TV channels on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/PT and on-demand on Paramount+, with performances also rolling out across Billboard.com and via @BBMAs and @Billboard social channels.
No cable? No problem. You can stream the Billboard Music Awards live on DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV or Fubo TV, all of which offer a live feed of FOX. DirecTV is currently running a five-day free trial, as well as a limited-time $15 discount on your first two months. Use it to livestream the Billboard Music Awards online for free. You can cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged.
Hulu + Live TV streaming plans start at $82.99/month for access to 90+ live channels, plus Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+.
Another great way to watch the awards show online for free is through Fubo. The service is offering a seven-day free trial here that you can use to stream the 2024 BBMAs online free through your phone, laptop, tablet or smart TV.
Paramount+ streaming plans start at $7.99/month after a one-week free trial. To stream with with no ads, upgrade to Paramount+ with Showtime for access to CBS live, Showtime original programming, and download features to watch your favorite shows and movies offline.
2024 Billboard Music Awards Performers
The 2024 BBMAs will feature many must-see acts, including Tyla bringing the party to a London pub, an electric showing from Linkin Park, and a special Shaboozey performance from W Hollywood.
Other performances include rock band Coldplay; country stars Jelly Roll and Megan Moroney; K-pop stars SEVENTEEN and Stray Kids; blue-eyed soul singer Teddy Swims; and regional Mexican band Fuerza Regida.
Swift and Drake are leading candidates in many categories, and there’s one historic record that either could break during the 2024 show. The artists are currently tied for the most wins in BBMAs history with 39 each. With a combined 24 nods at the 2024 show, including the Top Artist award, their tie could be broken this year.
Watch the 2024 Billboard Music Awards live online for free with a free trial to DirecTV Stream here.
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Jamie Foxx, Gladys Knight, Andra Day and JoJo are just a few of the performers taking the stage tonight for NBC’s 2024 A Motown Christmas special.
Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey host tonight’s concert event, which airs at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Want to watch A Motown Christmas? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Watch A Motown Christmas Online
A Motown Christmas airs this year on NBC, and you can watch the special on TV through your local NBC affiliate. Want to watch A Motown Christmas online without cable? Livestream the show online using DirecTV Stream, which includes a live NBC feed as part of its channel lineup.
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DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial that you can use to watch the live airing of A Motown Christmas online for free. Continue on with one of their streaming packages or cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged. See full details here.
Want to watch A Motown Christmas on-demand? You can stream the TV special beginning Thursday, December 12 on Peacock. The NBCUniversal streaming service will have the full show and all the performances available to stream online for subscribers. Not a subscriber? Sign up for Peacock starting at just $7.99/month here.
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Who Is Performing on A Motown Christmas 2024?
In addition to Knight, Foxx, Day and JoJo, this year’s list of performers on A Motown Christmas includes Ashanti, BeBe Winans, October London, Machine Gun Kelly, Pentatonix, Jordin Sparks and the cast of the Broadway show, MJ The Musical. Hosts Robinson and Bailey will also take the stage, alongside performances from Motown legends Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, and The Temptations.
The artists will pay tribute to Motown stars like Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Four Tops, while also offering festive holiday hits.
In a new interview with Billboard, Robinson promises fans a “great night featuring legendary Motown artists and contemporary artists singing music and having a good time together.”
Watch A Motown Christmas tonight at 9 p.m. on NBC or stream it live online with DirecTV Stream here.
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With only a few weeks until the holidays, it’s now crunch time to get something under the tree for your friends and family. But don’t worry, there’s still time to shop, especially for the tech savvy person in your life.
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We rounded up the best last-minute tech gadgets and gear from across the internet. We looked high and low for tech gifts — like laptops, action cameras, digital projectors, smartphones, noise-canceling wireless headphones and more — from top retailers, like Walmart, Amazon, AT&T and Target, as well as from top brands, such as Google, Sony, Dyson, Nintendo, ASUS and others.
We even found some great tech accessories, like laptop sleeves, tech backpacks and smartphone slings, from brands, like Coach, Lululemon and Nike.
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If you’re looking for something for the computer geek, home theater audiophile, travel tech gearhead, then we found useful gifts that would surely please tech enthusiasts.
Ahead, shop our picks for the best last-minute tech gifts, below:
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$8.34/month
$36.12/month
77% off
reMarkable
reMarkable Paper Pro
Coach
Coach Zip Around Laptop Case In Signature Canvas
Sony
Sony BRAVIA Theater Quad Home Audio
Lululemon
Lululemon Everywhere Backpack 22L Tech Canvas
ASUS
ASUS ProArt PX13
Nike
Nike Tech Phone Crossbody Bag
Dyson
Dyson OnTrac Noise-Canceling Headphones
Insta360
Insta360 GO 3 Action Camera
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
$199
$229
13% off
Netvue
Netvue Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder
$199.99
$399.99
50% off
TCL
TCL Tab 10s Tablet
Amazon
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite: Signature Edition
Ray Ban
Ray-Ban x Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1,499
$1,799
17% off
XGIMI
XGIMI MoGo 3 Pro
Includes the XGIMI PowerBase Stand
Hisense
Hisense 58-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV
$248
$298
17% off
Panasonic
Panasonic Lumix G Digital Camera
$497.99
$699
29% off
Mirrorless, DMC-G7K
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Lite: Hyrule Edition
Includes Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack (12 months)
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Ring
Belkin
Belkin Stage Auto-Tracking Stand Pro
Meanwhile, last-minute shopping can be frustrating for the holidays, but it helps to have a plan in place. When shopping online, you’ll want to factor in shipping deadlines so that your gift gets delivered in time. The holidays fall on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25, so it’s best to get your gifts shipped as soon as possible, or at least by Dec. 18-19, which is the delivery deadline for most online retailers — like Walmart, Amazon and Target.
Want more? Shop more last-minute tech gifts from Amazon, below:
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Fans just got their first taste of what a Cowboy Carter Christmas will be like, with Beyoncé dropping a new teaser for her upcoming NFL Halftime Show performance Wednesday (Dec. 11). In the 30-second clip, Bey — dressed in an all-white outfit of cowboy hat, furry jacket and boots — steps into a snowy landscape […]