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It’s that time of the year again! Although the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers already played a pair of games during MLB World Tour 2025: Tokyo Series, the rest of the teams in Major League Baseball begin their play on the field starting on Thursday (Mar. 27).
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And to celebrate MLB Opening Day, HEYDUDE is offering a collab with Major League Baseball on the brand’s Wally Funk style. The “game day-ready” shoes feature some of the pro league’s most popular teams, including the L.A. Dodgers, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and others. Men’s and women’s styles and sizes are up for grabs, including shoes for walking around the ballpark and tailgating at stadium parking lots.
Shoes go for $74.99 per pair, and with steals like this, you can expect sizes to sell out quickly. Made with a textile upper with an easy-on lace system, the HEYDUDE x MLB Wally Funk shoes are lightweight and flexible with removable foam insoles in each shoe. A pair is also easy to clean and wash.
Below, ShopBillboard rounded up a mix of HEYDUDE x MLB shoes for men and women that’ll help you celebrate MLB Opening Day.
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In addition to providing you with stellar shoes, HEYDUDE has also garnered celebrity approval from the likes of Sydney Sweeney, Jelly Roll, Travis Hunter and others.
The footwear brand has debuted a mix of collaborations that received praise and admiration from fans of entertainment and sports. Some of the more recent collections include exclusive pairs of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collection and Houston Rodeo shoes, as well as college football styles and an official NASCAR collab. Learn more about HEYDUDE here.
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Billboard’s iconic live music series The Stage at SXSW returned to Austin, March 13 to 15, 2025. This year they highlighted some of the biggest movers and shakers in Country, Latin and EDM. Billboard and Bulleit teamed up to elevate the experience and extend the celebration with an exclusive after party featuring the hottest music and the coolest cocktails.
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Bulleit and KSHMR during the Billboard THE STAGE After Hours on March 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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As the Official Whiskey Partner of The Stage at SXSW, Bulleit curated a vibe that uplifted artists that not only push the boundaries of music but broaden their respective genres. Koe Wetzel and Grupo Frontera showed how they do it in Texas, repping their home state with electrifying headlining performances for Country and Latin nights. While John Summit, fresh off a globe-trotting series of shows, amped up the energy in the amphitheater with infectious beats and mind-blowing pyrotechnics.
The Bulleit bar during the Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW held at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on March 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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Billboard and SXSW deepened their connection this year thanks to Austin-native mixologist, Ryan Smith, who created custom cocktails with Bulleit to celebrate the creativity and innovation that can only be found at the festival. The Bulleit Bourbon Austin Calling enticed with notes of elderberry, while the Bulleit Rye Wildcard had the perfect balance of basil and strawberry. They perfectly captured the energy of the city and the culture it creates.
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Bulleit during the Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW held at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on March 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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At The Stage, guests cooled down in the Bulleit Lounge with whiskey drinks while basking in the beautiful orange neon lights. On the other side of the venue, Bulleit set up a stylish bar where you could sample Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye on the rocks or mixed in a Whiskey Sour or a Mule. Whether attendees were there to kick up their cowboy boots, celebrate Latin cultures, or dance to melodic beats, there was libation for every occasion.
Bulleit during the Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW held at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on March 13, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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John Summit may have closed out the stage, but the party continued downtown at the After Hours presented by Billboard and Bulleit. KSHMR, the producer and songwriter behind some of the biggest industry shifting hits, brought his one-of-a-kind sound to SXSW when he took to the stage, spinning high-energy tracks and pulse-pounding classics. Those lucky enough to make it to the after party before the venue reached capacity were treated to a performance from KSHMR and Izzy Bizu who performed an upcoming single live for the first time.
Izzy Bizu, KSHMR Bulleit during the Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW After Hours on March 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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KSHMR took a second to share a toast with everyone. With a Bulleit Cocktail in hand, he said “Thanks to Bulleit and Billboard for putting on this amazing party! I wanna put on a little toast… Austin, are we having a good time?” Which was met with thunderous cheers from the audience.
KSHMR Bulleit during the Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW After Hours on March 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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The evening offered the perfect amount of style and edge with genre blending tunes and classic cocktails like Bulleit Bourbon Whiskey Sours and Bulleit Rye Mules. Whether you’re into the tried and true or trying something new, Billboard and Bulleit created an intersection of music and spirits that could only by accomplished by this pairing.
Bulleit during the Billboard THE STAGE at SXSW held at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on March 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
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For even more coverage of Billboard The Stage at SXSW and Billboard and Bulleit Present The Stage After Hours, including exclusive photos and video coverage, check out Billboard.com and Billboard’s social channels.
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The first round of the Men’s NCAA March Madness is kicking off with the bottom-seeded teams taking on the top-seeded teams to see who will advance to the second round in the college basketball tournament.
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No. 16-ranked Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. No. 1-ranked Duke Blue Devils takes place at Lenovo Center (formerly PNC Arena) in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Friday (March 21). Although Duke is the heavy favorite in the game, Mount St. Mary’s University Mountaineers could give the Blue Devils some healthy competition in the tournament’s opening round.
When Does Mount St. Mary’s vs. Duke Start?
Mount St. Mary’s vs. Duke broadcasts live, with a start time of 2:50 p.m. ET/11:50 a.m. PT.
Where to Watch Mount St. Mary’s vs. Duke Online
The Mount St. Mary’s vs. Duke game airs on CBS. It will be available to livestream on Hulu + Live TV. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Mountaineers-Blue Devils game online with Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch Mount St. Mary’s vs. Duke with Hulu + Live TV
Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Duke Blue Devils on CBS is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost. Sign up for a 3-day free trial to try out the streaming service for yourself.
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 TNT, TBS, truTV and CBS Sports Network for more coverage of NCAA March Madness — as well as ESPN, Fox Sports, ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC and more.
Who Is Performing During Mount St. Mary’s vs. Duke Halftime Show?
The Mount St. Mary’s University Pep Band and the Duke University Marching Band are likely to perform at halftime during the first-round matchup.
Starting at 2:50 p.m. ET/11:50 a.m. PT, the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers vs. Duke Blue Devils airs on CBS on Friday (Mar. 21). The game is available to livestream with Hulu + Live TV.
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Cordae just stepped up to the NPR Tiny Desk stage, and this one hit different.
The Maryland rapper, reppin’ the whole DMV, performed right in his own backyard, and you could feel the hometown energy. He wasn’t shy about it either, shouting out his roots during the set: “This is a hometown show for me, so I’m expecting a biased amount of love from y’all!” And, of course, the crowd showed out, giving him that extra boost. The setlist was straight fire, showcasing Cordae’s growth as an artist while keeping it real with his fans.
He performed tracks like “Saturday Mornings,” “06 Dreamin’,” “C Carter,” “Have Mercy,” “Nothing’s Promised,” and “RNP,” giving us a mix of deep, thoughtful bars and high-energy bangers. Each song had the crowd vibing, and you could tell Cordae was feeding off that hometown love. Performing at NPR’s Tiny Desk is already a big moment for any artist, but for Cordae, it was something special.
You could see how much it meant to him to bring his talent to his hometown crowd. The energy was unmatched, and it was a full-circle moment for the rapper showing that no matter how far he goes, he’s always gonna rep where he’s from. The DMV was definitely in the building, and Cordae made sure the world knew it.
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Just a few months after the Arcane League of Legends Season 2 soundtrack debuted and peaked at No. 2 on Billboard‘s Soundtracks chart, the musical world of Arcane is once again expanding thanks to a brand-new music video from Belgian superstar Stromae and acclaimed French musician Pomme.
Animated and produced by Fortiche Production, the new music video serves as the visual accompaniment to “Ma Meilleure Ennemie,” a winning duet that became both artists’ first Billboard Hot 100 entry late last year. The video combines live-action rendering and express animation, bolstering the work of Arcane‘s season 2 executive music producer Alex Seaver, who co-produced the new clip. Tom Gouill, who won the 2025 Annie Award for best character animation — tv/media, directed the music video.
Always bringing it back to the source material, the “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” music video builds on the notable dance sequence between fan-favorite characters Jinx and Ekko that occurs in the seventh episode of the second season. That experience significantly impacts Ekko later in the season, spurring him to help Jinx and further explore their connection.
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“My first reaction when I saw the scene was, frankly, I found it quite poetic,” Stromae said in a video to fans. “I understood the vision that the directors and all the animators had of the series. They clearly knew what they wanted. … I thought the music and everything worked well together, especially since it’s a pretty crucial moment.”
To combine fiction and real life, Fortiche Productions incorporated subtle references to both Stromae’s and Pomme’s visual identities. The music video also includes nods to album artwork from both artists: at 0:40, the team animated a shot re-creating Pomme’s À peu près album cover, and at 0:31 they referenced Stromae’s Multitude album cover. Interestingly, the Pomme nod also doubles as a reference to the music video for Imagine Dragons‘ JID-assisted “Enemy,” where a firefly emerges from Powder’s mouth. “Enemy” served as the lead single from the first Arcane soundtrack and reached the top five on the Hot 100.
In April, Riot Games and Virgin Music Group will team up for a deluxe version of the Arcane League of Legends Season 2 soundtrack, adding to a roster that already includes heavyweights such as Stray Kids, Twenty One Pilots and Sheryl Lee Ralph. The extended version of the album proves that, although Arcane ends with season 2, the series’ impact lives on across mediums.
“Even to this day, it’s a song that continues to exist in people’s lives, and I think what happened is really magical … I actually understood the people’s reaction and enthusiasm because there was a kind of beauty, romanticism, and sweetness that is actually quite rare in the series,” said Pomme. “There was something special about that episode.”
Watch the official “Ma Meilleure Ennemie” music video below.
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Source: @ayria.jpg / @ayria.jpgLotto Savage, a real one from the Atlanta scene and close homie of 21 Savage, tragically passed away on March 19th, 2025.
The news hit hard when DJ Kutthroat, his manager and DJ, confirmed it with an emotional post on Instagram: “Dam Lotto #RIPLottoSavage.” The entire Atlanta hip-hop community froze, with fans and artists showing love and pouring one out for the G Block legend.
21 Savage, devastated by the loss, posted photos of them together on his Instagram story, showing just how deep their bond was. He finished it with a photo of another Slaughter Gang member, Tayman, and a caption that hit hard: “How y’all die the same day,” with broken heart emojis all over. You could feel the pain in his words.
Right now, there’s no word on what exactly happened to Lotto Savage, so fans are left waiting for more details. Lotto was a staple in the ATL rap game and made a name for himself. His passing leaves a huge hole in the scene, and it’s clear from all the tributes that he was loved and respected by many. As the story unfolds, the city feels the weight of this loss. The whole Slaughter Gang crew is mourning, and 21 Savage’s grief shows just how deep that friendship ran.
More updates are expected soon as we await more details on what went down.
Long Live Lotto Savage. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family & friends.