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The wait is almost over! The 2024 NFL season officially returns on Thursday (Sept. 5).
Kicking things off: The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens game airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
The Chiefs will host the Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Thursday, and Taylor Swift isn’t the only music star gearing up for the season: Megan Thee Stallion is joining in the NFL celebration. The Houston rapper debuted a Pepsi commercial with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on Thursday to mark the season kickoff.
Keep reading for a roundup of ways to watch and stream tonight’s Chiefs vs. Ravens and other games for NFL kickoff weekend.
Where to Stream the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens Game for Free
The Chiefs vs. Ravens game will broadcast live on NBC and stream on Peacock on Thursday. Coverage starts at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT.
If you don’t have live TV or enough time to buy a digital antenna, you can stream the Chiefs vs. Ravens game on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Peacock and NFL+.
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To livestream the game for free, subscribe to Fubo or Hulu + Live TV. These are just a couple of the streamers that offer free trials and discounts in most cases.
For example, Fubo’s streaming plans are $30 off just in time for the NFL season. The plan includes 201 channels, DVR and streaming from multiple screens for $49.99/month after a free week trial.
DirecTV customers no longer have access to ABC and ESPN, but the streamer still carries NBC and other local networks. And there’s a free trial for five days. Plans start at $49.99/month for a limited time.
Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, but you can join at a discount and maximize your gameday binge session. With Sling Orange + Sports Extra, you can watch every ESPN channel, including SEC Network and ACC Network, plus simulcast games on ABC (through ESPN3).
Want more sports channels? Subscribe to Sling Blue with Sports Extra to add channels such as NFL Network, FS1, Big Ten Network and NFL RedZone, along with local NBC and Fox affiliates in select markets. Join with Sling’s new Season Pass offer and save $92 when you prepay for four months in advance.
Spanish speakers can watch or stream the Chiefs vs. Ravens game live on Telemundo and Peacock. For international streaming, use ExpressVPN to access several platforms from anywhere around the globe.
How to Watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Raven on Peacock
Peacock offers everything from sports to reality TV, and must-watch NBC programs. Thursday’s Ravens vs. Chiefs game will stream live on Peacock along with Friday’s Green Bay Packers vs. Philadelphia Eagles and a Sunday Night Football matchup between the Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions.
If you’re looking for a Peacock promo code, we’ve found a limited deal online. There’s not much time left, but if you hurry, you can score a major discount on Peacock: $4.99/month for four months. Use code TGIF to save 30% off Peacock. The promo ends on Friday. Without the discount code, Peacock’s monthly plans start at $7.99 for the basic package and $13.99 for live access to NBC.
Shopping for game day gear? This NFL-branded apparel collection is perfect for football lovers, and for Swifties, NFL friendship bracelets are back in stock.
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The limited eight-episode drama series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, starring Kevin Hart, is making its debut on Peacock on Thursday (Sept. 5).
The series is set in Atlanta and is based on true events that took place on Oct. 26, 1970, the night Muhammad Ali made his famous return to the ring against Jerry Quarry. According to People, the fight was not only a significant event in both sports and culture, but also a place where celebrities and notable figures would come together from all over the world.
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The cast includes Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, and Terrence Howard. With guest stars including Chloe Bailey, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Dexter Darden, Lori Harvey, and Sinqua Walls. This series is Executive Produced by Kevin Hart, Will Packer, Sabrina Wind, Bryan Smiley, Mike Stein, Conal Byrne, Carrie Lieberman, Jeff Keating, Lars Jacobson, Erika L. Johnson, and Mike Daniels. Episodes 101, 102, 107 and 108 were directed and executive produced by Craig Brewer.
Shaye Ogbonna, known for The Chi and God’s Country, serves as the creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer.
In a recent interview on the Today show, Chloe Bailey and Lori Harvey shared their excitement about being a part of this series. Bailey plays the role of ‘Lena Mosley,’ a girl who is a part of the heist. “I had to pinch myself every time I was going to set and it was just really remarkable sharing the screen… I can’t wait for everyone to see such a great story being brought to live with such a great cast,” she said. Harvey is making her acting debut as ‘Lola Falana’ in the series, a popstar who is drawn into the chaos. “It’s very surreal,” she said.
Keep scrolling for ways to stream Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist on Peacock.
How to Watch Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist on Peacock
Peacock will debut the first three episodes of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist exclusively on Peacock starting today (Sept. 5). The remaining five episodes will be released one at a time every Thursday.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is now streaming on Peacock starting at $7.99/month. You can get it for just $4/99 for 4 months with the CODE: TGIF. The offer ends on Friday, Sept. 6.
Are you subscribed? If you’re not subscribed, plans start at $7.99 for Peacock Premium and $13.99 for the commercial-free Peacock Premium Plus.
Peacock offers a student discount which drops the price down to just $1.99/month. Click here for more Peacock streaming deals.
Peacock also gives you access to a ton of original shows, movies and more. Some of the exclusives offered include Bel-Air, Love Undercover, In the Know, Apple Never Falls, The Traitors, Ted, Wolf Like Me, Twisted Metaland Poker Face. If you’re a Bravo fan, Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck, Summer House, The Real Housewives and other Bravo hits are streaming on Peacock, along with movies such as Kung Fu Panda 4, Back to Black, Oppenheimer, Lisa Frankenstein, Migration, Five Nights at Freddy’s and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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Looking for a hands-free experience for your next trip, school day, or work commute? The Alo Yoga Explorer Fanny is a great companion. Whether you’re heading out for a run or tackling errands, this fanny pack lets you carry all your essentials in one go. The pouch features an adjustable clip-on waist strap, two exterior zip pockets, one interior zip pocket, and a rubber patch Alo logo. With its adjustable strap you can also wear it as a crossbody bad making it stylish and convenient for everyday use.
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If you’re after a trendy option, this pouch has the TikTok stamp of approval. One TikTok user raved about how “cute” it is, noting that she can fit “literally everything” inside. She also pointed out it’s perfect for baseball games, describing it as a “baseball stadium-approved bag.”
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With its sleek design, spacious compartments, and multiple pockets, you’ll be able to fit all your essentials including, keys, phone, wallet, and so much more. Plus, its adjustable strap ensures a comfortable fit for all-day wear. Another Alo Yoga customer said, “Amazing! Very easy to hold and its also very light to carry.”
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Before she was the Wicked Witch of the West, she was just Elphaba — and Ariana Grande is here to tell her story. In the second full-length trailer for the upcoming Wicked film, the pop star steps into her role as Glinda while recounting the untold tale of her green-skinned former frenemy to the citizens […]
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Kindergarten is a big life step for any kid. For many, it’s their first time away from home and their parents, it’s when they learn the alphabet and it’s when they get to experience making friends for the first time.
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That’s why the formative year was the inspiration behind Disney‘s freshly released series, Kindergarten: The Musical, which follows the story of 5-year-old Berti and her new friends as they navigate life at school. “We were all kids once,” one of the show’s creators and executive producers, Michelle Lewis, tells Billboard.
Her fellow series creator and executive producer, Charlton Pettus, agrees. “We’re both parents. Real kids are so much more interesting than most people. We’re telling super fun stories about people we know extraordinarily well, having raised bunches of them.”
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Charlton Pettus, Kay Hanley, Dan Petty, Michelle Lewis and Tom Warburton.
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Lewis and Pettus are longtime co-creatives, as they worked as producers, songwriters and musicians for decades. Lewis is a two-time Emmy Award winner who has written for Cher, Amy Grant, Little Mix and more. She’s also worked on a number of animated children’s shows, including Doc McStuffins, Vampirina and Bubble Guppies.
Since 2000, Pettus has been a touring guitarist, producer and cowriter for Tears for Fears, and has also worked with artists including Hilary Duff, Lindsay Lohan and Selena Gomez. However, Kindergarten: The Musical marks his first time working on a television show. “It’s so much better,” he says of working in television. “In the darkest days of pop songwriting, [Lewis and I] were in that period where the mission was to write songs that sounded like they were about something, but assiduously avoided ever actually being about something. So, I think we got a little burnt on the chase.”
He noted that “TV and film seemed much more fun, so we started dabbling in that,” before adding, “We had a couple shows we were trying to pitch. Kindergarten came up as a back pocket pitch. We thought it was clever and kind of fun. As as we went out in the world and talked to people, this was the one that that people reacted to.”
However, music is hardly left on the back burner on Kindergarten: The Musical, as the name suggests. Lewis calls the series a “love letter to music” and its unifying nature. “We have a song called ‘I Want to Go Home’ in the show,” she says as an example. “It’s about being in school and they miss home, they miss their dog, whatever. What would seem like a tiny moment, for a little kid is actually a big moment, and big enough for them to sing. I hope that the show makes kids feel seen and heard, celebrated and comfortable with expressing those things, those fears and anxieties and joys and all that stuff through music.”
Pettus concludes, “Why do songs make us cry? Because we recognize ourselves. It resonates. I think we just want to do the same thing with kids. We want them to recognize themselves, see themselves, and see that it works out, that it’s all okay.”
Kindergarten: The Musical is available to watch on Disney Jr. and Disney+. Check out a clip of the song, “First Day,” exclusively via Billboard below.
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Looking for a new laptop for school or work? Check out the Lenovo Ideapad 15.6-inch Laptop, now on sale for $299, down from $339 at Walmart. This budget-friendly option features a ‘thin and compact’ design, according to the brand. This makes it easy to take with you whenever you go. It also includes Dolby Audio speakers, lasting battery life, and rapid charge for added convenience.
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This laptop is great for video calls and it also has a privacy shutter to keep your screen safe. Plus, it also includes noise cancelling capabilities to block out background noise. One Walmart customer said, “I am very impressed. Here are the highlights: long battery life… perfect for on-the-go use… the laptop operates smoothly with no lag, making multitasking easy.”
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Another Walmart customer described it as one of “the best laptops” they have ever owned.
This laptop is available at various retailers: Walmart has it for $299, Target offers it at $209.99, Amazon lists it for $304.99, and you can find it at Lenovo.com for $249.99.
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Finding a laptop can be challenging, but once you find a reliable option you’re all set to take on your day. One Amazon customer said, “The build quality is excellent, with a sleek, durable design that feels both premium and sturdy. The keyboard is one of my favorite features – it’s comfortable, responsive, and perfect for long typing sessions. The backlit keys are a great touch, making it easy to work in low-light conditions.”
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There’s a new villain in town.
Joker: Folie à Deux premiered at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival this week, with stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga as well as director Todd Phillips in attendance to celebrate the film, which officially hits theaters on Oct. 4.
Unlike the first Joker film, for which Phoenix won an Oscar for best actor and Hildur Guðnadóttir won for best original score, Joker: Folie à Deux follows Phoenix’s return as Arthur Fleck, a.k.a the Joker, who is now confined in Arkham Asylum. There, he meets Gaga’s Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, and they form a powerfully chaotic bond with the goal of causing mayhem across Gotham City. Unlike the first Joker film, the sequel includes a series of musical numbers, which is where fans see Gaga in her element.
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While critics generally applauded Gaga’s subtle yet conniving Lee, many were actually hoping to see her more in the music-filled film, deeming her “underused.” See what critics had to say about Gaga’s performance in Joker: Folie à Deux below.
“Gaga is smartly low-key, not the Harley Quinn we associate with Margot Robbie, but her own person, dressed down and believably showing affection and connection with Joker and, more important, the man behind the makeup.” – Deadline
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“The casting of Lady Gaga certainly sounded promising, because she’s a great actor, and was put on earth (among other things) to make musicals. But Gaga, who has a lovely unforced presence in Folie à Deux, is drastically underused. Her Lee never quite takes wing.” – Variety
“Lady Gaga brings a sly and manipulative malice to her role: Harley is secretive, smart and genuinely disturbed in a way that Arthur/Joker perhaps isn’t. Is she to be the Lady Macbeth of DC supervillainy?” – The Guardian
“Gaga is a compelling live-wire presence, splitting the difference between affinity and obsession, while endearingly giving Arthur a shot of joy and hope that has him singing ‘When You’re Smiling’ on his way to court.” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Gaga looks as if she’s a Manson girl who’s wandered off the set of Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, and plays Harleen with an appealingly feline cruelty.” – The Independent UK
“Phillips’ decision to cast a generational superstar in a role that seems designed to maximize both her supreme talents as a singer and her all-consuming screen presence as an actress just so he can sit her in the background of a courtroom whenever he’s not cutting her musical numbers off at the knees… well, it’s a lot more criminal than anything Arthur Fleck ever does in this movie.” – IndieWire
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