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Livestream WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark in action, as the Indiana Fever take on the Washington Mystics. The Fever-Mystics game takes place at CFG Bank Arena (formerly known as Royal Farms Arena) in Baltimore, Maryland, on Wednesday (May 28).
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When Does Fever vs. Mystics Start?
Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics broadcasts live, with a start time of 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.
Where to Watch Fever vs. Mystics Online
Fever vs. Mystics airs on NBA TV. The game is available to livestream on Sling Orange + Sports Extra. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Indiana-Washington game online with Sling.
How to Watch Fever vs. Mystics with Sling TV
A subscription to Sling Orange + Sports Extra — which comes with NBA TV — gets you access to live TV from local and cable channels, starting at $34 for the first month of service and $56.99 per month afterwards. Here’s how it breaks down: Sling Orange goes for $23 for the first month and $45.99 per month afterwards, while Sling Sports Extra for NBA TV goes for an addition $11 per month.
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With Sling Orange, you can watch networks that carry WNBA games like ESPN, ESPN3 and ION Television, while you can also watch many cable networks, including ESPN2, FreeForm, Lifetime, AMC, A&E, BET, Fuse, CNN, Food Network and many others.
In addition, you can get a free month of AMC+ upon sign up. AMC+ is the home to original programming, like Gangs of London, Interview with the Vampire, Deadstream and more.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Fever vs. Mystics Game?
It’s likely there may be a number of celebrities and famous recording artists in attendance during Fever vs. Mystics, such as Caitlin Clark fans Jason Sudeikis, Travis Scott, Tim McGraw, Mila Kunis and others. Tune in to the games to find out who’s sitting courtsideon celebrity row.
Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, the Indiana Fever vs. Washington Mystics airs on NBA TV on Wednesday (May 28). The WNBA game is available to livestream with Sling TV.
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Kenan Thompson is teasing the possibility of casting changes for the next season of Saturday Night Live. Following the conclusion of the iconic sketch comedy show’s 50th season on May 17 — hosted by Scarlett Johansson with musical guest Bad Bunny — the 47-year-old comedian and longtime SNL cast member called the season’s end “bittersweet” […]
Virtual star Ironmouse, along with a host of other VTuber virtual talent, will perform at an IRL event in Los Angeles in July.
Fantastic Reality will feature a performance from Ironmouse, a massive virtual streaming and Twitch star, along with performances from virtual talent including Japanese virtual singer KAF and Jakarta’s virtual pop artist JKT48v. Together, these acts have a combined global following of almost 10 million.
But while the talent is virtual, the event will be very real. Fantastic Reality happens at The Vermont Hollywood on July 3 beginning at 7 p.m. For several of the performances, VTuber composer Daryl Vanessa Barnes will direct a live band, with performer and event co-producer Mariya serving as MC for the night, which will also feature music from both virtual and non-virtual DJs.
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Fantastic Reality is part of the VTuber (or “virtual YouTuber”) phenomenon happening in online spaces and featuring virtual artists of all shapes and sounds. These performers, who are not AI, create often anonymous content using real-time motion capture technology. The field typically fuses aesthetics of anime, video games, animation and the internet.
To wit, South Korean virtual boy band PLAVE, whose members’ real-life identities are hidden behind digital avatars but whose commercial performance and ambitions rival K-pop’s biggest human acts, recently became the first entirely virtual Korean act to surpass 1 million units sold, according to Circle Chart.
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Fantastic Reality is pushing the boundaries even further by bringing such virtual acts into an IRL space. The event is being presented by VTuber streaming app IRIAM, with co-producers Kou Mariya, Daryl Vanessa Barnes, ETC, Bulldog DM and Rust.
“Fantastic Reality is doing something that has always been impossible,” Mariya says in a statement. “We’re uniting our community in an intimate IRL space with a cutting-edge live show featuring international luminaries Ironmouse, KAF, JKT48v and more with a live band.”
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Jennifer Lopez is set to host the 2025 American Music Awards, kicking off on Memorial Day, May 26. The show will feature a star-studded list of performers, including Benson Boone, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani and more.
Taking place at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, here’s everything you need to know about the annual fan-voted awards show, including how to stream, who’s performing, and where to buy last-minute tickets. Keeping scrolling for more info.
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When Are the 2025 AMAs?
The American Music Awards will air live starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Monday, May 26, on CBS. You can stream the event live on Paramount+ With Showtime, DirecTV or fuboTV.
How to Watch the AMAs
The annual music awards show will be airing on CBS. Don’t have cable? There are plenty of streaming options to catch the show, including Paramount+ With Showtime. The current service plan costs $12.99/month or $119.99/year, while the Paramount+ Essential Plan currently costs $7.99/month or $59.99/year. However, the awards show will only be available to watch live with Paramount+ With Showtime. The streaming service does offer a seven-day free trial, which new users can activate once signing up.
Want to watch the AMAs online for free? FuboTV offers a seven-day free trial when you sign up for one of its plans. You’ll gain access to more than 200 live TV channels, so you can watch the AMAs live for free. After your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the subscription price based on the plan you choose or you can cancel at any time.
DirecTV also offers a five-day free trial and the live TV streaming service also includes CBS as part of its channel lineup. Use the free trial to stream the AMAs online free from your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV.
Who’s Performing at the AMAs?
Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award and deliver her first live TV performance in seven years. Rod Stewart will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award and perform on the AMAs stage for the first time in over two decades. Other performers include: Jennifer Lopez, Gloria Estefan, Benson Boone, Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, Reneé Rapp and more. See more of this year’s performers here.
How to Get Tickets to the American Music Awards
Want to attend the AMAs this year? You’re in luck. Fans can still score last-minute 2025 American Music Awards tickets through a variety of ticket sites, including Ticketmaster, StubHub and Vivid Seats, ahead of Monday night’s ceremony. It’s not too late to spend the long weekend in Vegas.
The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.
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Sacha Jenkins, a writer, director, producer and co-founder of the beloved Hip-Hop magazine ego trip, has passed away.
For Generation X and Millennial-aged Hip-Hop fans—and particularly Hip-Hop journalists—Jenkins was a titan. Born in Philadelphia, but raised in Queens, he was a co-founder of ego trip magazine along with fellow rap journalist Elliott Wilson in 1994. Although it only published 13 issues in four years, it spawned an influential brand that would feature books, ego trip’s Book of Rap Lists, and even a TV show, ego trip’s The White Rapper Show, on VH1.
As a journalist, his byline hit all the magazines of importance (XXL, The Source, Rolling Stone, Spin, et. al), interviewing a who’s who of subjects (he co-wrote Eminem’s biography, The Way I Am (2009)). Jenkins would go on to hold down a plethora of gigs that included Music Editor of Vibe magazine and creative director of Mass Appeal. A former graffiti writer, he launched the Piecebook series of titles that highlight graf from worldwide.
If you’ve watched many Hip-Hop documentaries, you inevitably would see his name pop up in the credits. He directed the doc series Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men, (2019) which ran on Showtime (as did his Biz Markie doc All Up in the Biz), as well as Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues (2022) and Fresh Dressed (2015). And that’s only a small sampling of an indelible, culturally important body of work that Jenkins managed to leave behind before his untimely death.
Jenkins is survived by his wife, Raquel Cepeda, and their two children. A cause of death has not been shared at this time and the family asks for privacy.
As soon as word of Jenkins’ passing became public, many Hip-Hop figures (including some iconic graf artists) took to social media to pay homage to the legend. We’ve compiled some below.
Hip-Hop Wired sends its deepest condolences to Sascha Jenkins’ family and friends. Rest powerfully in peace.
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Forget twinks, bears and otters — are you a Nickelodeon gay or a Disney gay?
Thankfully, Miley Cyrus stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday night (May 22) to break down the age-old queer tribal descriptors.
The topic came up when host Jimmy Kimmel asked the superstar about the last time she’d watched an episode of her iconic Disney Channel series Hannah Montana, which ran for four seasons from 2006 to 2011.
“I’m surrounded by gays,” Cyrus quipped. “And there’s a big difference in…there’s Nickelodeon gays and Disney gays.”
As Kimmel pressed her for the contrast between the two types, the singer continued, “Nickelodeon gays and Nickelodeon, no offense, but in general, they do like boogers and, you know, bro jokes. And Disney, I would like to think is a little bit more fabulous, especially if it’s about a teenage pop star wearing a wig, like being the most famous drag queen for kids ever.”
However, it seems that some of the unnamed gays in Miley’s orbit these days somehow weren’t familiar enough with her “Best of Both Worlds”-belting alter ego that first made her a household name. “I’m like, you’re gay and you don’t live for Hannah Montana? What’s wrong with you?” she joked. “So I introduced them to Hannah, and obviously they were gagged. They were obsessed with her. I was offended.”
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Throughout the 2000s, blossoming Disney gays were also blessed with plenty of other small-screen idols to look up to, including High School Musical‘s Sharpay Evans, London Tipton from The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and, of course, Zac Efron as iconic heartthrob Troy Bolton — all of whom hit the Disney Channel in roughly the same era as Hannah Montana.
And speaking of eras, Cyrus is ready to usher in her latest musical one with the release of her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful, which is set for May 30 via Columbia Records. To promote the LP, the pop star also debuted her new ballad “More to Lose” live for the first time during her Kimmel appearance and spilled some rather stomach-turning tea from the set of the cinematic visual album.
Watch Miley explain the Nickelodeon gays vs. Disney gays conundrum below.
Before you head off on your three day weekend, take a moment to add some new tracks to your playlista from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ+ artists.
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From Renee Rapp’s cheeky return to St. Vincent’s Spanish-language reimagination, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:
Reneé Rapp, “Leave Me Alone”
For every fan of Reneé Rapp’s that’s been asking, ad nauseum, “where’s the single,” the singer has a definitive answer — “leave me alone, b—h, I wanna have fun.” On this rollicking, tongue-in-cheek meta-commentary, Rapp gives her fans everything they could have asked for with her return. The lyrics are just as unhinged and provocative as the singer herself, the production adds some rock vibes to her established pop’n’b sound, and the vibes are simply, immaculate. We don’t predict anyone will be leaving
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St. Vincent & Mon Laferte, “Tiempos Violentos”
While St. Vincent has already shared a Spanish-language version of her standout track “Violent Times” from All Born Screaming, the singer-songwriter certainly hasn’t done so with rising singer-songwriter Mon Laferte. Now, “Tiempos Violentos” is given a new edge, as the pair trade lines in English and Spanish, while expanding the jazzy, dark track to a new, broader world of sound that fits both artists like a glove.
Cerrone & Christine and the Queens, “Catching Feelings”
It turns out when you take disco legend Cerrone and pace him with avant-pop chameleon Christine and the Queens, you get one of the most immediately enjoyable tracks of the year. On “Catching Feelings,” the pair lean into their strengths and create a guitar & drum-driven disco-pop track that will have you grooving along within moments.
Allison Goldfrapp, “Reverberotic”
Goldfrapp fans, wake up! We got a new banger from Allison herself! “Reverberotic,” the latest off the singer’s forthcoming new album Flux, sees Goldfrapp embracing synth-pop, trance and a touch of soul to make for one of her most unique-sounding tracks to date. “Reverberotic, wanna feel that again/ Vibrating light, a supernatural ascent,” she croons on the undulating chorus. “Reverberotic, all your dreams in the cloud/ Your sweet elixir is a part of me now.”
PINKNOISE, “Bittersweet”
It’s been a good week for rising heavy metal rocker PINKNOISE. Not only did the fast-rising artist (known off-stage as Kacey Foxx) sign with Nettwerk Music Group, but they decided to celebrate that fact with a new track. On “Bittersweet,” Foxx delivers the full range of their artistry, starting the song from a cool, quiet space before blowing up the premise and delivering a hard rock ballad that feels like it’s being powered by jet fuel. If you haven’t listened to PINKNOISE before today, let this be your official notice to go press play now.
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Get excited. Joe Jonas is back with his latest album Music for People Who Believe in Love.
The “Sucker” singer dropped his new album today and fans are teeming with excitement. The album features 14 tracks, including previously released tracks “Work It Out,” “What This Could Be” and “Heart by Heart.” Why not celebrate this monumental occasion with new Jonas-inspired merch? From t-shirts to blankets and stickers, we’ve compiled a list of cute merch items from Amazon and Walmart that are perfect for celebrating the album release in style.
“I Love Joe” Heart T-Shirt
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A black t-shirt with white lettering and a red heart on the front.
Rep your fave Jonas Brothers member with this comfy black tee. Retailing for $16.14, this piece comes in a variety of colorways, not just black, including “Blue,” “Lemon Yellow” and “Grass Green,” among others. We like the black because it’s extremely versatile, pairing well with anything and everything you style it with.
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The shirt is made of 100% cotton for a breathable feel and features the words “I Heart Joe” in white on the front with a red heart, aptly showing off your allegiance to the singer. Styled with classic baggy jeans and white sneakers, we can envision this tee being a great addition to your next Jonas Brothers concert look.
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Joe Jonas Banana Sticker
A vinyl sticker depicting Joe Jonas in a banana costume.
Looking for something fun and silly to subtly show your love for Jonas? This Jonas Banana sticker is for you. The vinyl decal is 5 inches and depicts Jonas wearing black shades in a funky banana costume. Perfect for the Jonas Brothers fan in your life, this sticker can be slapped onto laptops, phones, car bumpers and iPads, offering your tech extra pizazz. You could also decorate your notebooks with this cute sticker. The banana sticker is also waterproof, a nice touch if you want to put this decorative piece on a water bottle. The possibilities are limitless.
Joe Jonas Journal Notebook
A Joe Jonas inspired notebook with 110 pages.
For the Jonas-obsessed person in your life, this steamy notebook is for them. Retailing for $6.99, this notebook features 110 lined pages and a photo of Jonas shirtless on the front. Perfect for journaling, creative writing or jotting down your deepest darkest secrets, this notebook makes the perfect gift no matter the occasion. Warning. Gifting this drool-worthy item will likely have the Jonas lover fangirling just a smidge.
Joe Jonas Unisex Varsity Baseball Jacket
A black baseball jacket with white trim and graphics on the back.
This baseball jacket is sporty and fun, and it’s only $23.99. This unisex piece is a subtle way to represent your love for Jonas while looking fashionable too. The outerwear piece is made of stretchy and soft 100% polyester in black accompanied by contrasting decorative white trim, white buttons and a graphic in white on the back reading, “If Lost Return To Joe.” “Joe Jonas” can be seen written on the front in white cursive.
This baseball jacket makes for a great layering option over your favorite graphic tees. We can envision this jacket paired with equally sporty items like basketball shorts and colorful sneakers or jorts and a baseball cap.
Joe Jonas (Blue Hair) Big Head
A Big Head wall sticker depicting Joe Jonas’ face.
Stickers are great and all, but what if you had one big one that you could stick onto your wall? Walmart’s Jonas Big Head will hopefully fill the void, offering a cheeky way to impress the Jonas Brothers fan in your life. This laughable decal depicts Jonas’ face with blue hair.
The stick-on item is made of sturdy cardboard and is approximately 16.9 inches. The decal can be stuck to the wall with wall-hanging attachments sold separately. This could make a great gag gift. It’s surely a gift the recipient will never forget.
Joe Jonas Throw Blanket
A Joe Jonas-themed blanket sized 80″”x60″”.
Who doesn’t want to be wrapped up in a cozy Joe Jonas-themed blanket? This plush throw blanket is Jonas mania to the max, equipped with colorful pictures of the musician in a collage fashion along with his name in bold white lettering. The blanket is made of durable microfiber flannel fabric and is sized 80″ x60″. This piece would look great as an accent on a bed or couch, worn on those comfy nights at home.
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“Drivers, start your engines.” The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Ind., on Sunday (May 25).
In 2025, the Indianapolis 500 airs on Fox and Fox Sports. It features the best and brightest drivers in motorsports, such as Pato O’Ward, Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, Robert Shwartzman, Takuma Sato and others
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When Does Indianapolis 500 Start?
Indy 500 airs starting on Sunday (May 25) at 12:45 p.m. ET/9:45 a.m. ET. The motorsport event broadcasts live on Fox and Fox Sports.
Who Is Performing During Indianapolis 500?
There’s a few of performances throughout the Indy 500 motorsport event. Race weekend starts with Carb Day, the last day of final practice before the main race.
This year, Carb Day is on Friday, May 23, with two concert co-headliners. The first performance is Bret Michaels from the ’80s metal band Poison, while the second act is early 2000s pop rock band The All-American Rejects, who went viral on TikTok for their backyard performances.
Want to attend the concert? Last-minute tickets are still available at Vivid Seats, Gametime and Ticket Network.
Where to Watch Indianapolis 500 for Free
Cord-cutters have a few ways to watch Indy 500 online, especially if you want to watch for free. Fubo and Hulu + Live TV both have free trials, so you can watch Fox and Fox Sports for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the TV special with Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and other streamers.
How to Watch Indianapolis 500 With Fubo
To watch Indy 500 on Fox and Fox Sports, Fubo starts at $64.99 for the first month, $84.99 per month afterwards (the streamer’s current deal) with nearly 230 channel — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.
The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, CBS and ABC, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as ESPN, Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.
How to Watch Indianapolis 500 With Hulu + Live TV
Indy 500 on Fox and Fox Sports is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 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 bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC and more.
How to Watch Indianapolis 500 With DirecTV
A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with Fox and Fox Sports for Indy 500 — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, at $69.99 per month for the “MySports” genre pack.
You can watch local networks such as CBS, ABC and NBC, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, NBA TV, MLB Network and many others.
Indianapolis 500 is available to watch on Fox and Fox Sports via Fubo or Hulu + Live TV, on Sunday (May 25) with a start time of 12:45 p.m. ET/9:45 a.m. PT.
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