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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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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.
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.
Keep reading for details on how to watch It Ends With Us online.
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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Prime Video provides an extensive array of exclusive TV series, movies and other must-watch programs, and you can add Prime Channels such as Paramount+, Max, Starz and Showtime, BET+ and AMC+.
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month after the free trial (students and EBT/SNAP recipients can join for 50% off). Prime members get access to Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming and Prime Reading, in addition to free same-day, one-day or two-day delivery and exclusive discounts.
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Over the course of the last week, one drag queen’s performance of Chappell Roan‘s “Red Wine Supernova” has ignited the Internet in a debate about misogyny and drag culture. Now, the artist behind the clip is speaking up.
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On Thursday (Sept. 19), Drag Race Philippines star Brigiding took to social media to speak up about her controversial performance to Roan’s song. “My recent performance of ‘Red Wine Supernova’ has stirred up a lot of differing opinions,” she wrote on X. “Some have accused me of being misogynistic and disrespectful, while others saw it as campy and true to the essence of drag.”
The clip in question saw Brigiding standing on a table during a drag brunch lip-syncing to the track off The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. As she reaches the song’s chorus, Brigiding lifts up her skirt and opens a spout attached to her undergarments, letting a stream of red wine flow out into a wine glass being held by a fan.
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The performance quickly went viral as fans and critics alike began debating whether the performance was appropriate. Some commenters claimed the performance was openly mocking the concept of menstruation, while others quickly came to Brigiding’s defense, saying the performance was not mocking women or periods, but was simply a fun drag performance of a hit pop song.
In her statement, Brigiding did not apologize for her performance, instead opting to celebrate the artist who made it possible in the first place. “As a drag artist, I look up to artists who fearlessly create spaces for us, the queer community, and right now, @chappellroan is one amazing champion,” she wrote. “[Chappell’s] music speaks to the freedom and creativity that I try my best to bring into my performances as an artist. I intended to celebrate her influence and impact, not to offend anyone, especially women.”
She added in the closing line of her post that the point of drag is “breaking gender stereotypes” and giving people a place to celebrate “freedom to artistic self expression.” Nodding to the “Pink Pony Club” singer’s own lyrics, she captioned her post with a wink: “I’m gonna keep on dancing.”
Read Brigiding’s full statement below:
https://twitter.com/brigiding/status/1836644429836489087
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