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While Omar Apollo might be known for stealing hearts through his songs, the singer says that his upcoming role in a new film saw him stealing a scene alongside a former 007. In a new story for Interview Magazine, Apollo interviewed Drew Starkey, his co-star in the upcoming Luca Guadagnino film Queer. At one point, […]
Rihanna is the new queen of Dior.
On Sunday (Sept. 1), the 36-year-old singer and entrepreneur was unveiled as the face of J’Adore Fragrance by Dior in a dazzling short film directed by Steven Klein. She replaces longtime spokeswoman Charlize Theron.
“Powerful, dazzling, and inspiring, Rihanna embodies the triumphant and free-spirited femininity of J’adore through the lens of Steven Klein,” Dior’s YouTube caption reads. “J’adore and Rihanna, a new golden dream begins.”
Set to the tune of RiRi’s 2016 hit “Love on the Brain,” the minute-long visual finds the superstar gracing the halls of the Palace of Versailles in France and donning a gorgeous sparkly golden gown before seemingly walking on water in heels.
“Your dreams, make them real,” Rihanna says into the camera at the end of the short film.
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Rihanna, who was announced as the face of J’Adore earlier this summer, has a long relationship with Dior. Apart from being spotted at several of the brand’s fashion shows, most recently during Paris Fashion Week earlier this year and during her first pregnancy, she became Dior’s first Black ambassador in 2015.
“For over two decades, the fragrance has been a brilliant and faithful companion for women the world over, the perfume of a strong, liberated and independent woman, resonating perfectly with Rihanna’s personal story,” LVMH, owner of Dior, said in a statement at the time.
“This scent, that I have known and loved for so long, means so much to women,” Rihanna said in the same press release. “It is more than a perfume, it is a companion and a reference. I am especially touched to join this adventure and to contribute to it through my world, my story, my roots, as well as my creativity and my own femininity.”
Dior’s marque women’s fragrance balances floral with fruity featuring fragrant notes of ylang-ylang, Turkish Damascus rose, jasmine grandiflorum and Indian jasmine sambac.
Watch Rihanna’s J’Adore campaign film on Instagram below.
Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge look smitten with one another in new photos from Venice, Italy, where the couple attended festivities together at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
Fresh off of the second U.S. leg of her Guts Tour, the “Obsessed” singer-songwriter spent the weekend publicly supporting Partridge at the premiere of his upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Disclaimer, an Alfonso Cuarón-directed psychological thriller starring Cate Blanchett.
As The Hollywood Reporter notes, the Venice Film Fest marked Rodrigo and Partridge’s debut as a couple at an “official” event.
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They didn’t do a typical red carpet launch at Palazzo del Cinema for Disclaimer‘s Venice premiere on Thursday (Aug. 30), but together they attended a cocktail reception at the Hotel Excelsior, as a well as a post-screening reception at Palazzina Grassi.
They posed together and were captured in candid moments in select photos that hit the wires from the Venice events, with the actor adorably kissing the top of Rodrigo’s head for one cute photo opp. At another point, Partridge was seen photographing Rodrigo with his own camera.
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THR reports Rodrigo was spotted taking a cell phone video of her beau while Disclaimer received a warm, standing ovation at Venice’s Sala Grande cinema. When Partridge took his seat among the show’s cast, he turned to look at Rodrigo; she mimed a sweet kiss in his direction.
Over the weekend Partridge also shared a romantic image from Venice of the couple hand-in-hand, and gazing at one another, via a temporary Instagram Story.
Rumors that Rodrigo and Partridge were dating began to swirl in October 2023, and two months later it seemed the romance was real, thanks to a PDA-filled moment at a gas station. In June, Rodrigo called the Enola Holmes actor “angel boy” in a sweet happy birthday message on Instagram.
Disclaimer, adapted for Apple Studios from the Renée Knight novel of the same name, has Partridge in the role of Jonathan Brigstocke in an ensemble cast featuring Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Lesley Manville, Leila George and Hoyeon. The first two episodes are set for an Oct. 11 release on Apple’s streaming service, followed by new episodes every Friday.
Rodrigo, currently on a short break from her world tour, returns to the Guts stage Sept. 15 in Bangkok.
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The 2024-2025 Premier Leagues season is off and running. The season started on Aug. 17 with the first of 31 soccer matches scheduled across on NBC, USA, Telemundo and Peacock.
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Keep reading for more details on ways to stream the new season from anywhere.
Where to Stream Premier League Games
Soccer lovers can stream Premier League games with a free trail from streaming platforms such as DirecTV, Fubo TV and Hulu + Live TV. All three platforms offer live, local and cable channels including NBC and USA Network.
Although most of the Premier League games are set to air on NBC and USA, some of them will also air on Telemundo. You can stream Premier League games live and on-demand with a subscription to DirecTV, Sling TV, Fubo, Peacock and Hulu + Live TV.
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If you’re on a budget, now’s a good time to find end-of-summer discounts on streaming platforms such as DirecTV Stream, which is discounted to $49.99/month for a limited time. DirecTV Stream features over 90 cable channels, plus DVR.
Fubo is also on sale for $49.99/month after a free trial for a week. Fubo Pro (reg. $79.99) lets you stream 194 channels with unlimited DVR and streaming on up to 10 screens.
Sling TV’s streaming plans start at $20/month for up 34 channels. Save $72 when you prepay for four months of Sling TV service.
How to Watch Premier League on Peacock
Peacock is another way to stream Premier League games from anywhere. Streaming plans start at $7.99/month for access to the Premium and $13.99/month for Peacock Premium Plus with live NBC.
Want more ways to watch? ExpressVPN allows you to stream Premier League matches from anywhere around the globe.
See below for a schedule of games taking place over Labor Day weekend and where to watch.
Premier League Schedule: Where to Watch
Saturday, Aug. 31
Arsenal vs. Brighton, USA/Universo
Everton vs. Bournemouth, USA/Universo
Brentford vs. Southampton, Peacock
Ipswich vs. Fulham, Peacock
Leicester vs. Aston Villa, Peacock
Nottm Forest vs. Wolves, Peacock
West Ham vs. Manchester City, Peacock/NBC/Universo
Sunday, Sept. 1
Newcastle vs. Spurs, USA/Telemundo
Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace, Peacock
Manchester United vs. Liverpool, Peacock
Puerto Rican reggaetón stars Anuel AA and Justin Quiles took the stage to support Donald Trump during a rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on Friday night (Aug. 30). Both reggaetón stars were called to the podium by Trump, who introduced them as “two amazing Puerto Rican musical legends,” and then added: “Every Puerto Rican is going to vote for Trump.”
Wearing Make America Great Again red baseball caps, Quiles and Anuel walked up to the podium and firmly shook Trump’s hand before Anuel took the mic and introduced himself to a crowd that clearly was not familiar with the two Latin artists and initially was subdued in its cheering.
“Thank you, Mr. President, for having us here,” said Anuel. “For me, it’s a real blessing to be here. I’m from Puerto Rico. Since Trump hasn’t been around, it’s not a secret, we’ve been going through a lot as a country. Biden always promised, promised. A lot of politicians promised through the years. All of us know … the best president the world has seen, this country has ever seen, his name is President Trump. So, all my Puerto Ricans, let’s stay united. Let’s vote for Trump. I personally spoke with him, he wants to help Puerto Rico grow and succeed as a country. He wants to keep helping Latinos in the U.S. Let’s keep doing things the right way and let’s make America great again,” said Anuel, this time to louder cheering.
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Then Quiles took the podium and added, reading from a sheet of paper: “I’ll also say a few words. Mr. President, I’m beyond honored. Mr. President, above all, I like you because, I’ve always said this, you’re not a puppet. I back you because I feel you’re the most honest president we ever had. That’s true!,” Quiles said, looking up at the now more energized crowd as Trump smiled behind him. “Saying things how they are, not what you think people want to hear, and that’s very important. A lot of Latinos, we stand strong next to President Trump. Thank you for sharing back there how important building Puerto Rico up again is, and not just Puerto Rico — let’s make America great again!”
Quiles and Anuel then shook Trump’s hand again and walked out to cheers, as Trump reclaimed the podium and said, “Wow, that’s great.”
Latin artists have been largely muted during the U.S. presidential campaign, and no major Latin artist had shown up at any rally until Friday night. Anuel and Quiles’ endorsement of Trump is the most prominent endorsement of the Republican candidate so far. Prior to the rally, Anuel and Quiles both posted videos to their respective Instagram stories of Trump’s campaign plane. Quiles also posted a photo of a white baseball cap emblazoned with the words “Make Puerto Rico great again.”
Watch Anuel and Quiles’ speeches at the rally below:
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Charli XCX has officially snagged another second major film role. The “Apple” superstar has been cast in director and writer Gregg Araki’s film, I Want Your Sex, per Variety. She joins the film’s lead actors Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman. Details of Charli’s character are currently unknown to the public. The Brat singer will also […]
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Usher is bringing Dave’s Hot Chicken to his hometown. The R&B star launched the restaurant’s first Georgia location in Conyers, a suburb of Atlanta, on Thursday (Aug. 30).
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Although Usher didn’t attend the grand opening (he’s currently on tour), the celebration included a drone show put together by Sky Elements. Usher owns the restaurant along with his franchise partners Lawrence Kourie and Andrew Feghali, two of the longest-tenured Dave’s Hot Chicken franchisees.
“Once I tried Dave’s Hot Chicken and spoke with the founders of the brand, I knew I wanted to be involved with the company,” Usher said in a statement. “I’m excited to open Atlanta’s first Dave’s Hot Chicken and look forward to everyone from my hometown trying it.”
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Dave’s Hot Chicken in Conyers.
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“Dave’s Hot Chicken continues to gain traction from coast-to-coast, from our passionate guests to international superstars,” added CEO Bill Phelps. “Our focus remains on making the most craveable, hottest and juiciest hot chicken on the planet, and we’re thrilled to partner with Usher to bring Dave’s to Georgia.”
The grand opening featured a live DJ and free food. Dave’s Hot Chicken’s menu includes Hot Chicken Sliders and Hot Chicken Tenders available in seven spice levels ranging from no spice to Reaper, the hottest level, in addition to Kale Slaw, creamy macaroni and cheese and crispy, seasoned crinkle fries. The brand also recently launched Dave’s Bites available in no spice, medium and hot.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is available for delivery on DoorDash, GrubHub and Uber Eats.
“The number one thing is the chicken is so good,” Dave’s Hot Chicken president Jim Bitticks told Billboard at the grand opening. “And the spice, it’s I don’t know how to describe it, other than to say that it’s really balanced. Sometimes you try something that’s spicy and there’s too much of this or not enough of that. [Dave’s Hot Chicken] it’s perfect, right in the middle.”
“The founders grew up eating a lot of In-N-Out Burger, so the inspiration for Dave’s is In-N-Out meets Howlin Rays [Hot Chicken],” Bitticks continued.
Dave’s co-founder Arman Oganesyan was also in attendance alongside Phelps and Conyers Store Owner Lawrence Kourie.
Meanwhile, it’s been a busy month for Usher who launched his Past, Present and Future tour in Washington D.C. last week. The tour stops in Philadelphia tonight and tomorrow, followed by two nights in Toronto, Canada starting on Sept. 2.
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It’s Barbie night in the WNBA! Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky will host the first-ever Barbie-themed game night against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever on Friday (Aug. 30).
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The game will be held at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena and will feature family-friendly activations, a Barbie photo booth, hair braiding stations complete with Barbie colors, and giveaways including a custom Barbie x Chicago Sky sherpa belt bag, which will be gifted to the first 2,000 fans. It also marks another matchup between WNBA rookies Reese (aka the Bayou Barbie) and Clark.
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A special halftime performer will also be announced.
“The Chicago Sky are thrilled to be the first WNBA team to partner with Barbie, the world’s most iconic and diverse doll brand that reminds girls they can be anything,” Tania Haladner, Chicago Sky’s Chief Marketing Officer said in a statement. “Barbie aligns perfectly with the Sky’s mission to empower girls and women to explore limitless possibilities, and we can’t wait to bring inspiring content to fans.”
Keep reading for ways to watch and stream live.
Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever: How to Stream Live Online
The Chicago Sky vs. Indiana Fever game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT/4:30 p.m. PT. The game will air live on Ion and WNBA League Pass and stream on Prime Video.
Basketball fans can watch the Sky vs. Fever game live on Ion, which is available on DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.
DirecTV’s streaming plans are currently on sale for a low as $49.99 (regularly $79.99) after a five-day free trial. Join today and receive instant access to 90+ channels including sports networks such as ESPN, Ion, NBA League Pass and Big 10 Network.
Want more ways to stream free? Fubo ($75/month) and Hulu + Live TV ($77/month) offer free trials and access to over 90 channels.
Although DirecTV Stream, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV don’t offer WNBA League Pass, fans can subscribe to League Pass through Prime Video. Or subscribe to WNBA League Pass online and stream on Roku. WNBA League pass is $12.99/month or $35/per season (use ExpressVPN to stream internationally).
How to Get Tickets to the Sky vs. Fever Game
Want to catch the game in person? There’s still time to score last-minute tickets to watch the Sky vs. Fever in what is already being called one of the most expensive WNBA games thus far, as ticket prices are skyrocketing for the highly anticipated game.
Currently, tickets to the game are available on sites such as StubHub, Seat Geek and GameTime for $150 and up.
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