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The Kansas City Chiefs are hosting the Houston Texans this weekend for an AFC divisional round showdown at Arrowhead stadium. Kicking off Saturday, Jan. 18, tune in to watch the defending Super Bowl champs — including Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce — take on a young and motivated C.J. Stroud streaming live on DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
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The two teams have already faced off this season, with the Chiefs coming out on top with a close 27-19 victory. With Kansas City having home field advantage, as well as Mahomes being undefeated in the divisional round throughout his career, the Texans will have a tough matchup on their hands. However, with Stroud, Nico Collins and a superb defense, Houston could achieve the biggest upset of the playoffs so far.
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If the Chiefs didn’t already have enough momentum going into this game, Kelce hinted on a recent Pat McAfee Show episode that Taylor Swift will be in attendance, which many fans have speculated has become a good-luck charm for the team. In the 20 games the pop star has attended, Kansas City’s record is 17-3 — a 0.85 winning percentage. If you’re a Chiefs fan, you’d happily take those odds.
To see if the “Taylor Swift effect” will help the Chiefs conquer the Texans, here’s every way to watch the game this Saturday.
Here’s How to Watch the Chiefs vs. Texans AFC Divisional Round Game
The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans game will kick off this Saturday, Jan. 18, at 4:30PM ET live on Direct TV, Fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. 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 NFL 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+ where the game will be aired.
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 playoff game online free through your phone, laptop, tablet or smart TV.
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With 2025 officially under way, it’s time to get some new music from your favorite queer artists playing, pronto. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.
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From Lucy Dacus’ excellent new solo track to Perfume Genius’ ode to anxiety, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Lucy Dacus, “Ankles”
Leave it Lucy Dacus, phenomenal modern singer-songwriter and one third of alt-rock trio Boygenius, to craft a stunning song steeped in queer intimacy. “Ankles” is unlike much of Dacus’ previous work — guitars are swapped for string sections, sonic spareness for grandiosity — but still retains the core tenet of her artistry: writing singular experiences into practically universal songs. From beginning to end, “Ankles” is a career-best showing for Dacus, and a testament to her enduring talent today.
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Perfume Genius, “It’s a Mirror”
In a time where anxiety seems to be more and more the norm, Perfume Genius is here with a definitive track to capture just that feeling. “It’s a Mirror” bathes itself in themes of isolation and loneliness, while letting the musicality carry out bigger and bolder sounds for the artist born Mike Hadreas, as he waxes poetic on the seemingly unbreakable cycle of paralyzing angst. “It’s a diamond, my whole life is/ Open just outside the door,” he croons.
Chloe Moriondo, “Shoreline”
Chloe Moriondo has made a name for herself in the music business as a purveyor of big, messy thoughts through wild, often hilarious songwriting. So it’s jarring when she never goes for the joke on “Shoreline,” their stunningly spare new single. Instead, Moriondo aims for earnestness, landing bolts of truth directly into your heart as she reels from the “first big breakup” of her life through effortless metaphor, simple production and a gorgeous vocal performance.
Zora, Belladonna
Belladonna, at its core, is a horror story told from the oft-neglected perspective of a black trans woman fighting for her life. But don’t let that fool you into thinking that Zora, the talented Minnesota singer/rapper/producer behind it’s creation, is a victim. No, Belladonna makes it clear from the jump that Zora is instead taking firm control of the narrative, spinning tales of desire (“Sick Sex”), secrecy (“Hush”) and revenge (“Bodies in My Room”).
Jasmine.4.t, You Are the Morning
Meet your new obsession Jasmine.4.t, the first British addition to Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records and a rising alt-rock star in her own right. With her stunning new album You Are the Morning, Jasmine tells her own transition story on her exact terms, examining sex (“Skin on Skin”), queer friendships (“You Are the Morning”), trauma (“Guy Fawkes Tesco Dissociation”) and navigating the complexities of finding your truest self (“New Shoes”). Keep your eye on Jasmine.4.t — if Morning is any indication, than she’s only at the start of a long, fruitful career of incredible alt-rock stardom.
Check out all of our picks on Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist below:
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It’s finally here! The Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T has been weeks in the making and features two NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision high-level teams looking to hoist to the CFP National Championship trophy on field at the end of the season.
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The No. 8-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2) take on the No. 7-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, Jan. 20.
When Does Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Start?
The Ohio State vs. Notre Dame game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game airs on ESPN.
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Where to Watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish — 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 — also offer a free trial so you can watch ESPN for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the Ohio State-Notre Dame game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame With DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 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, Fox, 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 Ohio State vs. Notre Dame With Hulu + Live TV
The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish game on ESPN 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.
Who Is Performing During Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Halftime Show?
While the Ohio State University Marching Band and the Band of the Fighting Irish marching bands are scheduled to perform at halftime during the CFP National Championship, Grammy Award-winning R&B star Coco Jones is set to perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” before kickoff.
How to Buy Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Tickets Online
Want to attend the Ohio State-Notre Dame game in person? There are still last-minute tickets to the CFP National Championship game available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), 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.
AT&T Deals
For 2025, AT&T is sponsoring the game (including the AT&T Playoff Playlist Live concert series with performance by Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Camila Cabello and others in the lead up to game day), so if you’re looking to pick up a new smartphone, earbuds or phone plan, now if the best time to save big. We rounded up the best deals on AT&T.com, below:
Get $200 off per line when you order online, AT&T
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, $5.56/mo. (reg. $33.34/mo.), AT&T
Apple iPhone 15, $ 5.99/mo. (reg. $20.28/mo.), AT&T
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, $8.34/mo. (reg. $36.12/mo.), AT&T
Google Pixel 9 Pro, $0.00/mo. (reg. $29.17/mo.), AT&T
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Wireless Earbuds, $75 (reg. $149.99), AT&T
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Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, College Football Playoff National Championship 2025: Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish broadcasts on ESPN. It’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Monday, Jan. 20.
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On a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, Kelly Clarkson‘s star power exploded as she covered Chappell Roan‘s “Red Wine Supernova.” In lieu of a miniskirt and go-go boots, the vocalist looked chic in a black blazer while standing on stage with her band Thursday (Jan. 16), immediately bringing energy to the Rise and […]
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Time to embrace the Faces of Music. Sephora and Hulu announced Friday (Jan. 18) that they are teaming up for an inspiring new docuseries that will celebrate the connection between beauty and music.
The three-episode Faces of Music limited series will feature in-depth conversations with three major music stars — Chappell Roan, Victoria Monét and Becky G — as they share how they “use beauty to shape their image, amplify their music, and communicate their identity,” per the series description. The show will also explore how these artists created their instantly recognizable beauty looks.
In a new trailer shared exclusively via Billboard, the three stars get ready to go onstage while sitting at a vanity. “Chappell is a version of myself that’s so bold and confident and hot,” Roan (born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz) says in the one-minute clip.
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Becky G chimes in, adding, “I feel my most sexy when I’m leaning into what is on the inside,” while Monét concludes, “It’s not about right or wrong; it’s about your truth.”
All three musicians have had a groundbreaking few years. Monét released her album Jaguar II on Aug. 25, 2023, and the 11-track project reached No. 22 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and No. 60 on the Billboard 200. The LP won two Grammys this year for best R&B album and best engineered album, non-classical, while the R&B singer-songwriter also took home the coveted Big Four trophy for best new artist at the 2024 ceremony.
Roan dropped her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess in 2023. After a series of headline-making performances — including at Coachella and Gov Ball 2024 — the 14-track project earned a new peak of No. 2 on the Billboard 200. At the 2025 Grammys, she’s nominated for six awards, including all the Big Four categories.
Becky G embarked on her first headlining run, the Mi Casa, Tu Casa tour, and dropped her third studio album, Esquinas, in 2023. She hosted the Latin American Music Awards in 2024 and embarked on her second headlining tour, titled the Casa Gomez: Otro Capítulo tour. Most recently, she dropped another album, Encuentros, in October 2024.
Faces of Music launches exclusively on Hulu on Jan. 22. Watch the trailer via Billboard below.
Dave Chappelle is set to host Saturday Night Live for the fourth time this weekend (Jan. 18), with GloRilla making her musical guest debut.
In a promotional clip for the upcoming episode posted on Thursday (Jan. 16), SNL fan-favorite cast member Marcello Hernández says, “Man, what a chaotic time in the world. I’m so glad that you’re here to bring us together and remind us of what makes us human.”
When Chappelle goes to thank him, Hernández hilariously clarifies, “I was actually talking to GloRilla.” An immediately flattered Glo then tells the comedian, “Thanks, BB!”
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Elsewhere in the promo, Hernández tells GloRilla how much he loves her 2024 hit, “Yeah, Glo!,” explaining to the rapper that “if it was in Spanish, it would be like ‘Si, Glo!’”
“Oh, I like that. You gonna keep going?” Glo asks, wondering if he’ll deliver the expletive-filled hook in Spanish as well. “I don’t know, I gotta translate,” a flustered Hernández replies with a laugh.
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GloRilla’s SNL debut comes three months after the release of the Memphis rapper’s debut solo album, Glorious, which reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200. The project spawned the single “TGIF,” which peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, Glo’s highest-reaching unaccompanied entry on the chart.
Watch the promo below, and catch the full episode of Saturday Night Live on Jan. 18 at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC, before it begins streaming on Peacock.