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Taylor Swift has yet to make a cameo on bestie Selena Gomez‘s star-studded Hulu series Only Murders in the Building, but it’s never too late for the pop star to bring a little “No Body, No Crime” energy to the show. In an interview with E! News on Tuesday (Aug. 27), Gomez reacted to the […]
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Country’s biggest stars gathered together to pay tribute to the late Toby Keith at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and now you can watch Toby Keith: An American Icon at home. The tribute show will air Wednesday (Aug. 27) on NBC at 9 p.m. ET/PT and can be streamed the next day on Peacock.
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Luke Bryan, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll and Darius Rucker were just a few of the major artists who took to the stage back in July to honor the Country Hall of Famer in front of a sold-out audience. Throughout the two-hour special, you’ll be able to hear heartwarming performances of songs by Keith that honor his life and legacy as well as a special performance by his daughter Krystal Keith.
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Keep reading to learn the streaming options available to watch Toby Keith: An American Icon online.
How to Watch Toby Keith: An American Icon At Home for Free
The easiest way to watch Toby Keith: An American Icon is through cable, but if you don’t want to splurge on a TV package, you can still watch NBC without cable. Live TV streamers are offering free trials or promos that’ll score you NBC in addition to hundreds of other live channels for as low as $0.
Below, ShopBillboard broke down the best options to stream Toby Keith: An American Icon online for free.
DirecTV Stream
You can watch NBC on DirecTV Stream, which also includes your local NBC station and more than 90 other live channels. New users who sign up can score a five day free trial through DirecTV Stream when you sign up for one of its four packages. All of the offered streaming package include NBC, CNBC and MSNBC. Bonus offer: you can get $30 off the first three months after your free trial ends, which will drop the price to as low as $49.99 a month (reg. $79.99 a month).
In addition to being able to watch your local channels, you’ll also receive unlimited DVR storage and the ability to stream on as many smart devices as you want.
Sling TV
Sling TV’s newest promo will get you 50% off the first month when you sign up for one of its three streaming packages. For access to NBC, you’ll need to sign up for the Blue package that includes the live channel as well as sports, news and entertainment channels as well as 50 hours of DVR storage for only $22.50 (reg. $45 a month).
If you want even more channel options, you can combine the Orange + Blue Package for just $30 (reg. $60), which will get you all 48 channels and can be streamed on up to three devices at once.
FuboTV
You can also watch Toby Keith: An American Icon on FuboTV, which has the NBC channel as part of all of its streaming packages. Even better: the live TV platform is offering a seven day free trial that’ll let you watch the Toby Keith tribute show and 199+ channels for no cost.
Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged at least $79.99 a month for the Fubo Pro Plan that’s the cheapest option and includes 199 channels, 1,000 hours of DVR storage and can be streamed on up to 10 devices at once. Or, for more channel options, you can upgrade to Fubo’s Premier plan for $99.99 a month and get everything in the Elite plan in addition to Showtime and 275 channels.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is one of the best streaming deals on the list as it comes with the most options. Right now, the streamer is offering a rare three day free trial, which will let you watch Toby Keith: An American Icon for free, and more. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $77 a month.
Not only will you get access to NBC, but more than 94 other channels to flip through. You’ll also have access to the entire Hulu library to stream exclusive and original content. Signing up for Hulu + Live TV will even grant you instant access to ESPN+ and Disney+ for no additional cost.
How to Watch Toby Keith: An American Icon at Home
Peacock is considered the official streaming platform for NBC and other channels owned by the platform including USA Network and Bravo. Toby Keith: An American Icon will be available to stream the day after it airs on NBC or you can sign up for the Premium Plus plan for $13.99 a month and get access to your local NBC channel.
While there is no free trial, the streamer has a couple of affordable streaming plans to choose from for as low as $7.99 a month or you can choose an annual plan starting at $79.99 a year (that’ll get you 12 months of streaming for the price of 10).
Besides Toby Keith: An American Icon, you can look forward to streaming includes Apple Never Falls, Poker Face, Ted, The Traitors, Couple to Throuple, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Bel-Air, Love Island, Love Island Games, One of Us Is Lying, Dr. Death, Yellowstone, Suits, The Office, Modern Family and Parks & Recreation. Bravo fans can also tune into content like Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck, The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard.
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Nick Offerman makes his stance on the 2024 presidential election pretty clear in a new musical parody video, which the Parks and Recreation star dropped Tuesday (Aug. 27) to declare his support for Kamala Harris while raking Donald Trump over the coals.
The clip opens with Offerman plainly endorsing the Democratic nominee’s White House bid, telling the camera, “I’m very enthusiastic to be supporting the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz.”
“For obvious reasons, there are a lot of Republicans that are very Kamala-curious,” he continues, wearing a T-shirt with a bald eagle on it. “Let me offer you a song that’s from the point of view of one of these Republicans, one of these good citizens, who formerly was blinded by misinformation and has now found a way to see clear to decency.”
The Civil War actor goes on to sing his own original lyrics set to the tune of Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA,” which reached No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001. “I’m proud to be a Kamala man, who’s quit the GOP/ I just can’t stick with the man convicted of 34 felonies,” he belts over unflattering clips of Trump. “It’s time to stand up and face the facts after all the scams and tricks. He’s a half-a–ed Putin wannabe, yes, Trump’s a f—ing di–.”
Sharing the video on social media, Offerman also encouraged followers to donate to the cause. “Join me in goosing the joy and positivity of the Harris-Walz campaign with any filthy lucre you can spare,” he wrote, including a link to the Democrats’ website.
Offerman is just the latest star to endorse Harris, who took over the Democratic ticket after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. At this month’s Democratic National Convention alone, Pink, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and Lil Jon all delivered performances in support of the former attorney, while Ariana Grande, Barbra Streisand, Carole King, Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion and dozens more have also spoken up in Harris’ favor.
Watch Offerman’s original “Proud to Be a Kamala Man” song above.
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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga introduced a liquid eyeliner whose design was inspired by a calligraphy pen, and beauty lovers are already “obsessed” with it. Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner earned a 4.9-star rating on the Haus Labs website from more than 170 customer reviews raving over the quality of the product, including its deep pigment, easy application and “one-swipe wing precision,” as one shopper wrote.
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The $26 liquid eyeliner — which delivers a long-lasting, waterproof, matte finish with no smudging — debuted on Tuesday (Aug. 26) via Haus Labs and Sephora.
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Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner is designed for all eye shapes, suitable for beginners and novices, and it’s only available in one shade: Black Onyx. Inspired by the design of Japanese calligraphy brushes, the eyeliner brush was constructed with more than 300 vegan fibers in different lengths and engineered in Korea.
Gaga teased the eyeliner on Instagram early in the month. “Say hello to Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner: Haus Labs’ unique take on a highly-usable precision eyeliner. We’re really proud of this one. We’ve spent the last two years developing an ultra-black matte pigment that’s long wearing and won’t transfer or smudge with water or sweat,” Gaga shared with her 57 million followers. “And unlike most liquid liners, it is clean and completely free of carbon black. The brush is amazing. We were inspired by Japanese calligraphy and our design includes over 300 vegan fibers of varying lengths, resulting in effortless tug-free comfort and better control around the eye than anything else you’ll find. Whether you’re into fine lines or bold designs, I think you’ll love it and I can’t wait to see you use it very soon.”
Keeping with its commitment to clean beauty, Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner features a vegan formula fueled by the brand’s charcoal powder and herbal flower complex and free from carbon black, a known carcinogen, that has been used to pigment eye makeup.
“Our new Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner is two years in the making, labs across three countries and more than 20 iterations to land the right formulation,” said Gloria Ryu, chief product officer for Haus Labs. “In addition to being HausTech Powered with our custom Charcoal Powder Complex, the eyeliner is also formulated with an herbal flower complex, which boosts longwear performance while protecting the skin, and panthenol, rich in Vitamin B5 and supports skin barrier function for comfort and a smooth application. I am incredibly proud of how we were able to push innovation in this competitive category.”
Clear Cut Liquid Eyeliner is available online at Sephora.com and Hauslab.com. It hits Sephora stores on Sept. 5.
In other Haus Labs news, Gaga’s popular beauty line has expanded into Kohl’s.
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With August slipping away into a moment in time, as Taylor Swift would say, the time is coming for you to pack away your jean shorts and start breaking out your layering pieces. An oversized sweater has become the definition of cozy season, but one particular style has caught the attention of TikTok for its loose, baggy look that’ll keep you comfortable while giving off a vintage aesthetic — and it just got restocked.
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Grey Bandit’s Cool Vibe sweater has gone viral on the social media platform for its retro-inspired design that features the highly sought out “dad” pattern. At first glance, the geometric pattern will transport you to a wood cabin, cozied up in front of a fireplace with a mug of hot chocolate. Reviewers are also calling the design “perfect for the holidays,” as it can easily be paired with jeans or a classic pair of leggings.
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According to the brand, the sweater was released back in 2023, and after going viral, quickly sold out. Now, it’s been restocked just in time for the new fall season.
Keep reading to learn more and buy the sweater online.
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When you throw on Grey Bandit’s Cool Vibes Sweater, you’ll be met with a soft polyester, wool and spandex material to keep you warm and comfy. The style is more oversized, which means you’ll want to size down if you don’t want a baggier fit. Reviewers also mention that drying the sweater will shrink it.
TikToker @bri.belanger posted a video showing off the oversized fall sweater, which has earned more than 16,000 views on the platform. Commenters were quick to gush over the Grey Bandit sweater, even claiming it gives off Rory Gilmore vibes from Gilmore Girls.
“I will not be taking this sweater off until next spring, thank you,” the caption for the video reads.
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Selena Gomez says that Wizards of Waverly Place is just as magical as it was when she left. In a recent sit-down interview with People, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter opened up about the process of bringing her breakout Disney Channel series back to life via a reboot slated to arrive this fall. “It was like a […]
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Finneas is treating fans to more than just new music — the “Cryin Out Loud” singer has also released his first-ever collection of guitars in collaboration with Fender. While the “Only a Lifetime” artist has been helping promote his sister Billie Eilish’s album Hit Me Hard & Soft, along with appearing on Amazon Music’s Songline, Finneas took some time to create his own instrument that was built with all the features he could want.
The collection debuted on Aug. 22 and has two signature styles to choose from: the Finneas Acoustasonic Player Telecaster, which features a Cappuccino fade design and is priced at $1,400, and the limited-edition Finneas American Acoustasonic Telecaster that comes in a crisp white shade with splurge-worthy features and a $2,500 price tag.
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Just like the 27-year-old, the Acoustasonic guitars were designed to be versatile, whether you’re looking for electric sounds or a more acoustic noise. You can plug them into a guitar amp or gift one to the aspiring musician in your life for a pro-approved design they can experiment with their sound with.
What makes these guitars especially notable is how the producer curated the sounds that come included with the guitar. Not only will you be able to make music with Finneas-approved notes, but the guitars are also constructed with and onboard chorus effect selected by the artist that you won’t find in any other guitar.
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Finneas Acoustasonic Player Telecaster
Showing off a natural yet smooth design is Finneas’ Acoustasonic Player Telecaster, which features a solid spruce top, mahogany body and neck as well as a bridge and fingerboard constructed from rosewood. Included with the guitar is the singer’s signature on the back and a padded gig bag for added protection.
While the Oscar-winner’s limited-edition guitar isn’t available to purchase quite yet, you can still sign up to be notified when it does go on sale, and learn more about the instrument below.
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Limited-Edition Finneas American Acoustasonic Telecaster
Choose from 10 voices on the limited-edition guitar and take advantage of the luxurious features put into the design such as a three pickup system. When you want to travel with the instrument, it comes with a deluxe molded hardshell case for extra security and portability.
For Finneas, the most important quality when it came to crafting the perfect guitar was having a multipurpose design.
“The most important thing to me about a guitar is versatility,” he said in a press release. “I was first introduced to the Acoustasonic guitar in 2019 when I was on tour with Billie, and I played it at every show that year. When we started conversations about my signature model, I knew this guitar was great in a live setting, and I wanted to find w ays to take it into the studio and make it a versatile, expressive studio instrument. This is the result of that.”
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Although it’s been nearly a month since the Summer Olympics 2024 concluded with its Closing Ceremony, the 2024 Paralympic Games is set to begin, with more than 4,400 athletes from all around the world gathering in Paris.
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The Paralympic Games’ Opening Ceremony takes place at the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysées. Check out a complete schedule of the events here.
When Do the Paralympic Games Start?
The Paralympic Games start on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. It ends on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, or during NBC’s primetime coverage at 9 p.m. ET/PT, daily.
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Men’s and women’s Paralympic events are available to watch live and stream on-demand. The events broadcast across NBC, USA Network and CNBC, as well as streaming on the streaming service Peacock.
How to Watch Paralympic Games on Peacock
Can you stream the Paralympic Games on Peacock? Yes, Peacock goes for $7.99 per month for the Premium plan and $13.99 per month for the Premium Plus plan — both plans include coverage of all events.
Unfortunately, Peacock isn’t offering any deals at the moment, but you can get a discount if you subscribe to the annual plan starting at $79.99 per year (12 months for the price of 10). The streaming service also has discounts for students and teachers with prices starting at $1.99 per month.
Where to Watch the Paralympic Games for Free
If you’re a cord-cutter, then there are a number of ways to watch the Paralympics without cable — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while others such as Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials too. This is a good way to watch E! and NBC without spending money up front.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch Paralympic Games on NBC, USA Network and CNBC with DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and others.
How to Watch Paralympic Games on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 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, ABC, CBS, Fox and PBS, while you can also watch cable networks including E!, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, Cartoon Network, ESPN, FS1, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, CNBC, BET, MTV, Paramount Network and many others.
How to Watch Paralympic Games on Fubo
Fubo starts at $79.99 per month 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 services gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as E!, FX, Bravo, TLC, ESPN, FS1, MTV, CMT, ID, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network, TV Land, VH1 and much more.
How to Watch Paralympic Games on Hulu + Live TV
The networks NBC, USA Network and CNBC 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+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package. It also features many other networks, like E!, CBS, ABC, Fox, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, ESPN, Hallmark Channel and more.
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Viewers who want to stream the Paralympics internationally can use ExpressVPN, NordVPN and PureVPN to access several streaming platforms.
Meanwhile, if you’re an Xfinity subscriber, you can also save on Peacock. Subscribers to Xfinity’s StreamSaver and Internet plan and watch Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ bundled together for $35 per month. In addition, Xfinity Diamond and Platinum rewards members can get Peacock free of charge via rewards points.
Paralympic Games broadcasts on NBC, USA Network, and CNBC starting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Peacock and DirecTV Stream are the best ways to watch the event.
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With the U.S. Presidential election now just 69 days away, the electronic music community is more forcefully entering the conversation with a new initiative from Rave The Vote and Headcount.
As part of a new initiative, a lineup’s worth of dance artists will help provide a free bundle of music to people who check their voter registration status via the non-partisan voter registration organization Head Count.
Participants will receive the downloadable bundle by checking their voter registration status via this link and opting in to text reminders about voting. Participants will receive the treasure trove of dance music in late September.
The batch of tracks and mixes includes work by artists including Tokimonsta, Carl Craig, Seth Troxler, Ardalan, Walker & Royce, Rochelle Jordan, Mary Droppinz, Life On Planets, Baby Weight, DJ E-Clyps and Hercules & Love Affair.
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“Dance music in America is bigger than ever, it’s crucial that our community gets out and votes, and ensures its voice is heard,” Rave the Vote organizers say in a statement. “There is a lot at stake in this election, and we need dance music fans to show up and vote for values that are synonymous with our culture; peace, love, unity and respect.”
“Partnering with Rave the Vote is a fantastic opportunity to connect the vibrant energy of dance music with the power of voting,” adds Lucille Wenegieme, Executive Director of HeadCount. “We’re thrilled to join forces in this effort to engage fans and inspire them to make their voices heard at the polls. Music and democracy go hand in hand, and with the support of these incredible artists, we’re confident that we’ll see a strong turnout and a real impact in this year’s elections.”
Launched in 2020, Rave the Vote is a collaborative project headed by Infamous PR. Since 2004, HeadCount has registered over 1.2 million voters through work with artists including Harry Styles, Lizzo, Dead & Company, Billie Eilish and more.
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SirDavis is expanding into retail ahead of its release on Sept. 4. Last week, Beyoncé unveiled her whisky brand named after her great grandfather, Davis Houge.
The award-winning whisky, a collaboration between Beyoncé and Moët Hennessy, offers notes of tangy Seville oranges with soft “sun-kissed raisins” and “sizzling spices” of clove, cinnamon and ginger alongside notes of Demerara sugar and toffee. The bottle boasts a unique design paying homage to Queen Bey’s Texas roots, while the spelling of “whisky” is a nod to the Scottish and Japanese stylization of the word.
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Beyoncé mother, Tina Knowles, celebrated the launch with an Instagram post explaining the singer’s roots in spirits. With its headquarters in Bey’s hometown of Houston, SirDavis is Moët Hennessy’s first spirits brand to be fully developed in the U.S.
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“It’s been in the making for years,” she explained. “I’m not much of a drinker but this whiskey is the smoothest most delicious whiskey I’ve ever tasted! Beyoncé comes from a line of whiskey drinkers and whiskey makers!!! Her Great Grandaddy was a moonshine man. He insisted that everyone addressed him as Sir.. yes Davis Houge was her daddy’s grandpa.”
According to the description, SirDavis offers a “rich & buttery toffee” flavor blended with spices, citrusy top notes, hints of honey and a “lingering finish reminiscent of plump sultanas and ripe cherries.”
Beyoncé teamed with master distillers to create the liquor, which has earned several accolades including a best in class honor from the 2023 Spirits International Prestige Awards. SirDavis also earned high marks from the 2023 Ultimate Spirits Challenge and 2023 New York International Spirits Competition.
“I’ve always been drawn to the power and confidence I feel when drinking quality whisky and wanted to invite more people to experience that feeling,” Beyoncé said in a statement last week. “When I discovered that my great-grandfather had been a moonshine man, it felt like my love for whisky was fated. SirDavis is a way for me to pay homage to him, uniting us through a new shared legacy. In partnering with Moët Hennessy, we have crafted a delicious American whisky that respects tradition but also empowers people to experience something new and unique in the category. You can taste it better than I could ever tell you — welcome, SirDavis.”
SirDavis is up for pre-order at ReserveBar and SirDavis.com and will be released on Sept. 4.
The liquor brand will be available in retailers across the U.S., London, Paris and Tokyo and in select airports including Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport.
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