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Urban Outfitters is bringing its live concert series to five college campuses, featuring performances by Quavo and Towa Bird. The event will kick off on Tuesday, Aug. 13, offering an unforgettable experience for students. As part of the tour, the concert series will visit five big college towns, including, Athens, Ga; Georgetown, D.C.; Tucson, Ariz., and others.
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Urban Outfitters took to Instagram on Thursday (Aug. 8), saying, “Rewinding through some of our favorite #UOLIVE moments of the past while getting ready for the college era! UO LIVE is coming to YOUR CAMPUS and bringing you the best one-night-only homecoming shows across the country! First stop is Athens, GA with a special performance by @quavohuncho.”
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With back-to-school season in full swing, it’s time to take advantage of these limited-time collections offering items from fashion to dorm decor. These special collections will be sold in 20 stores near campuses. Each location will feature its local school colors, so get ready to rep your alma mater in true Gen Z style. Plus, while you’re there, don’t miss Urban Outfitters’ limited-time sale: buy one, get 50 percent off on tees, hoodies, accessories and bedding. Partners include Urban Outfitters’ exclusive Birkenstock styles, limited-edition drops from Baggu, water bottles from Owala to keep you hydrated, back-to-school pieces from Champion and looks from Urban Outfitters’ denim label BDG.
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Flavor Flav’s support of Team USA water polo will go down as one of the best moments of the 2024 Summer Olympics, and Funko is teaming with the hip-hop legend to show love to the sport.
After testing the waters on Aug. 6, Funko officially announced the limited-edition Flavor Flav Team USA Pop! collectible on Friday (Aug. 9). The patriotic Pop! vinyl is decked out in red, white and blue – including a basketball jersey, white pants and sneakers, blue sunglasses and a USA Water Polo swim cap.
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The Flavor Flav Funko Pop! measures four inches tall, and there’s a gift box available for an additional $3.50. It retails for $20.
Funko will make a donation to Team USA Water Polo in collaboration with the limited release.
Fans will only have a week to pre-order the Team USA USAWP Flavor Flav collectible before its gone for good. The Pop! vinyl will be available for pre-order starting on Friday, Aug. 9, at 9:30 a.m. PT until Friday, Aug. 16, at 9:30 a.m. PT.
The Flavor Flav Funko Pop has an estimated ship date of Dec. 12, but Funko has other music-related Pop! vinyls on the way, such as the Ice Spice Funko, a Michael Jackson “Billie Jean” Funko, a BLACKPINK Born Pink World Tour Funko set and a Snoop on the Stoop holiday Pop! vinyl.
Flavor Flav has been in Paris supporting the U.S. women’s water polo team over the last two weeks. Unfortunately, the team lost to Australia on Thursday, ending its bid for a fourth straight title. Flav reacted with a post on X admitting that he wanted to cry, but was trying to hold back. “[I’m] so proud of this team,” he tweeted. “We still in this.”
I wanna cry,,, but imma trying not to. Imma SO PROUD of this team. We still in this.— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) August 8, 2024
Earlier this week, the 65-year-old rapper spoke to NPR about why he chose to sponsor the U.S. Women’s Water Polo Team.
“A a young lady on the water polo team – her name is Maggie Steffens, she put a story out, and my manager read the story and turned me on to the story,” he explained. “When the women aren’t in the water playing water polo they’re home, working active jobs – one, two and three jobs. These girls are out here busting their butt to make the United States look good. So when they’re out here playing and practicing, it takes them away from their work. So I said to myself, why not step in and try to help these girls out?”
Watch the 2024 Olympics live on NBC and Peacock. The games will come to a close on Sunday.
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After taking an inside look at the New York Giants’ off-season, Hard Knocks returns with a new season following the Chicago Bears’ training camp into the pre-season.
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The reality series Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears is available to watch on HBO or stream on-demand on Max.
When Does Hard Knocks Air?
The first episode is streamable now, with new episodes of Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears broadcasting every Tuesday until Sept. 10m with a start time of 9 p.m. ET/PT.
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How to Watch Hard Knocks on Max
Max is the best way to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears online. The streaming service goes for $10.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, $16.99 per month for the ad-free plan and $19.99 per month for the ad-free 4K Ultra HD plan.
The streaming service is the home of hit originals such as Hacks, Station Eleven and Search Party; all things HBO, including Succession, House of the Dragon, Veep and Industry; popular movies, including Dune, Barbie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Wonka; live sports from the NBA, NHL, NCAA, MLB and other leagues, live news from CNN and much more.
Unfortunately, Max doesn’t offer a free trial, but you can get 12 months of service for 50% off with the service’s student discount, with the ad-supported plan going for $4.99 per month. Learn more about Max’s student discount here.
Where to Watch Hard Knocks for Free
If you’re a cord-cutter, then the best ways to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears for free without cable is with DirecTV Stream, which has a five-day free trial. This is a good way to watch HBO without spending money up front.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch Hard Knocks on HBO with DirecTV Stream.
How to Watch Hard Knocks on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream’s Premier plan gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including HBO to watch Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears when it airs. Plans start at $149.99 per month for the first 24 months of service ($159.99 per month afterwards), while the service offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox and PBS, while you can also watch cable networks, including FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, E!, Cartoon Network, ESPN, FS1, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, CNBC, BET, MTV, Paramount Network and many others.
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Viewers who want to stream Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears internationally can use ExpressVPN, NordVPN and PureVPN to access several streaming platforms.
Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Chicago Bears broadcasts on HBO and drops on Max every Tuesday until Sept. 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Max and DirecTV Stream are the best ways to watch the reality series.
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Track and field is nearing the final lap of the 2024 Olympics, but it’s not over yet. If you’re tired of watching highlights on social media and want to catch all the action before the Olympics end, we’ve rounded up ways to watch and stream the men’s 200 final and other track and field competitions.
On Thursday (Aug. 8), Team USA’s Noah Lyles won a bronze medal in the 200m men’s final behind fellow Team USA sprinter Kenny Bednarek and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, who took home the African country’s first gold medal. Lyles, who contracted COVID earlier this week, wore a mask during the race and received medical attention afterwards.
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Also on the Thursday’s roster, Olympic medalists Sha’Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas helped Team USA win the women’s 4 x 100m relay race and Sydney McLuaghlin-Levrone defended her gold medal in the 400m hurdles becoming the first woman in history to win back-to-back gold medals in Olympic track and field competitions.
The track and field schedule includes the women’s 400m hurdles final, men’s 110m hurdles final, men’s 800m repechage, women’s 1500m semi-final and women’s long jumps final.
See below for ways to watch the 2024 Olympic track and field competitions.
Where to Watch
Because the Olympics are in Paris, live coverage starts early in the U.S. If you can’t make the early bird schedule, NBC airs primetime coverage of track and field and other Olympic events from 8p.m.-11 p.m.
Peacock also offers live and on-demand coverage of the 2024 Olympics. Certain games will also broadcast on USA, E! and Telemundo.
What’s the best way to stream the Olympics? If you don’t have cable or an HD antenna to access NBC and other channels, subscribe to DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, or Hulu+ Live TV to watch live channels.
Not interested in cable? Peacock is the best way to stream the 2024 Olympics live and on-demand. Streaming on Peacock gives you access to exclusive programming, interviews, recaps and more.
Peacock starts at $7.99/month for the base plan and $13.99/month for Peacock Premium Plus, an ad-free plan that comes with live access to NBC. Peacock also offers a student discount plan for $1.99/month and teacher’s discounts plan starting at $2.99/month.
If you want to stream everything in one place, DIRECTV Stream lets you enjoy local channels such as NBC, ABC, Fox and CBS in addition to cable networks such as ESPN, USA, E!, Telemundo, HGTV, Lifetime, Bravo and MTV. Click below to launch your free trail.
What other ways can you stream live channels without blowing the bank? Sling TV is one of the most budget-friendly streamers for cable and local channels (in select regions). Plans start at $20 for the first month.
Beyond track and field, the Olympics schedule is stacked with must-watch competitions, including men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball, artistic gymnastics, water polo and swimming. Check below for a condensed version of the track and field schedule (available on NBC and Peacock).
See the full schedule here.
Thursday
Women’s 100m Hurdles Repechage Round
Men’s 110m Hurdles Semifinal
Men’s 200m Final
Women’s 4 x 100m Relay, Round 1
Men’s 4 x 100m Relay, Round 1
Women’s 1500m Semifinal
Men’s 400m Hurdles Semifinal
Women’s 400m Semifinal
Men’s 200m Semifinal
Men’s 400m Final
Men’s Triple Jump Qualifications
Friday
Women’s 4 x 400m Relay, Round 1
Men’s 4 x 400m Relay, Round 1
Men’s 800m Semifinal
Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final
Men’s 4 x 100m Relay Final
Women’s 400m Final
Saturday
Men’s High Jump Final
Men’s 800m Final
Women’s Javelin Throw Final
Women’s 100m Hurdles Final
Women’s 1500m Final
Men’s 4 x 400m Relay Final
Women’s 4 x 400m Relay Final
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The 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs) will air live on MTV on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. P.T/ 8 p.m. E.T. Along with the VMAs, MTV offers a lineup of popular reality shows, including Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta, Teen Mom, Jersey Shore, RuPaul’s Drag Race and many more. Whether you’re into drama, competition or following the lives of your favorite personalities, MTV has something for everyone.
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No cable? Don’t worry: You can stream the VMAs and all your favorite MTV shows through affordable streaming platforms, often at little to no cost.
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Below, Billboard breaks down the current deals and offers available to watch MTV online without cable.
How to Watch MTV Online Without Cable For Free
If you don’t have cable, you can watch the VMAs and other MTV shows online for free or at a lower price with different streaming services such as DIRECTV Stream, Philo, Fubo, Paramount+ and Sling TV. Direct Stream and Philo both offer free trials for up to a week, allowing you to sign up without any initial cost. Scroll down and check out the options below to find the one that works best for you.
Looking for a free option? You can start your five-day free trial with DIRECTV Stream for instant access to more than 90 live channels. Streaming plans include network television channels such as NBC, CBS, Fox and ABC, along with MTV, BET, VH1, TLC, Bravo, WEtv, HGTV, Fx, ESPN, Trvl, TV One, Tru TV, ID, TNT, TV Land, USA and other cable channels.
For those in search of an alternative streaming platform, consider adding Philo. Philo offers 70+ cable channels including MTV, BET, VH1, Lifetime, WEtv, ID, Trvl Channel, OWN, AMC, Comedy Central for $28/month after a 7-day free trial.
You can also stream all your favorite shows on Sling TV. With Sling Orange, you can stream MTV and other channels for $20 for your first month (regularly $40/month). It includes 34 channels with seven exclusive sports and family channels. Sling Blue is $22.50 for your first month (regularly $45/month), and it includes a total of 46 channels.
Want more ways to stream the 2024 MTV awards and other MTV shows? Watch as soon as it premieres or stream on-demand on platforms like Hulu + Live TV, DirectTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV and Sling TV. If you’re streaming from outside of the U.S., use Express VPN.
If you’re already a subscriber to Paramount+, you can watch shows such as Awk-ward, Beavis and Butt-Head, Couples Retreat, Jersey Shore and more at no extra charge. Not subscribed? Paramount+ is currently offering a seven-day free trial when you sign up for either of its plans: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ with Showtime, which means you can watch MTV’s Rupaul’s Drag Race for free.
For those seeking budget-friendly options, the most cost-effective option would be Paramount+ with Showtime. This subscription not only grants access to Paramount+’s extensive library of shows and movies, but also allows streaming of Showtime’s entire catalog for just $11.99 per month after the free trial period ends.
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Gru and his hilarious yellow minions are back for another crime-fighting adventure in the fourth installment of the hit franchise. The movie premiered in theaters on July 3 and features a new song from Pharrell Williams. From its release, the film was a smash hit, earning $88 million and topping the international charts. It also made history as the first animated franchise to generate $5 billion at the box office, according to Variety.
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Now, you can watch Despicable Me 4 online in addition to every other movie in the series, as the fourth installment has finally dropped on streaming and video-on-demand.
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How to Watch Despicable Me 4 Online At Home
Steve Carell returns as Gru in Despicable Me 4 as he welcomes a new member to his growing family: Gru Jr. (Tara Strong). His comfortable and peaceful life comes to a halt when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell) escapes from prison and vows to get his revenge on Gru. Now, he and his minions must work together to put a stop to the supervillain before he enacts his evil plans.
You can watch Despicable Me 4 online through VOD on Prime Video and Apple TV to stream whenever you want. Prime Video will let you rent the movie for $20, or you can buy Despicable Me 4 on digital for $30. A Prime membership is not required in order to rent or buy the movie through Prime Video — just make your purchase and the movie will automatically be downloaded to your video library. Rentals are available for 30 days after purchasing and 48 hours once you start streaming the movie.
Another way you can watch Despicable Me 4 is through Apple TV on VOD. You can rent Despicable Me 4 online for $25, or you can purchase the movie for $30. Apple TV doesn’t require an Apple TV+ subscription to watch the movie — you just need access to the Apple TV app or you can purchase Despicable Me 4 through the official Apple TV website. Once purchased, the movie will automatically be downloaded into your video library to stream at your leisure. Just like Prime Video, rentals are available for 30 days after buying, and for 48 hours after you start watching the movie.
Will Despicable Me 4 Be On Streaming?
A streaming date has yet to be announced for the fourth movie, but since Despicable Me 4 is distributed by Universal Pictures, the film will eventually land on Peacock. For now, you can watch Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2 on Peacock while you wait.
There is no free trial for Peacock, but the streaming platform has a variety of packages to choose from based on your needs, starting a $7.99 a month. You can save additional money when you sign up for an annual plan, which costs the equivalent of 10 months rather than 12. Students can take advantage of the student membership that’s only $1.99 a month for the ad-supported plan.
Besides being able to stream Despicable Me movies, Peacock has a library filled with thousands of hours of content, from original Peacock content to NBC and Bravo programs. Content you can look forward to streaming include the 2024 Paris Olympics, Abigail, Bel-Air, Poker Face, The Traitors, The Office, Vanderpump Rules, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kung Fu Panda, Chucky, Parks & Recreation, 30 Rock, Based On a True Story, Love Island USA and Apples Never Fall.
How to Watch All Despicable Me Movies Online
You can find all the Despicable Me movies including Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Despicable Me 3, Minions and Minions: The Rise of Gru on Prime Video. You can rent each one for as low as $3.79 or purchase the films starting at $14.99.
Collectors can also pre-order a four-movie Blu-ray collection that includes all of Despicable Me movies to own.
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The four-movie collection includes all four Despicable Me films, including the latest, Despicable Me 4. Right now, the Blu-ray edition is on sale for up to 20% off and also comes with a digital code to download it onto your smart devices.
In addition to Carell and Ferrell, the star-studded cast also includes Joey King, Sofía Vergara, Miranda Cosgrove, Kirsten Wiig, Chloe Fineman, Pierre Coffin, Steve Coogan, Will Arnett and Stephen Colbert.
BTS shared their love for the new movie by partnering with Illumination to release Minion Funko Pops! inspired by the K-pop group.
Watch the trailer for Despicable Me 4 below:
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