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Thanks to VPNs, it’s getting easier than ever to safely stream your favorite TV series, movies and other programs from anywhere around the world.
What is a VPN? Think of it as a digital cloak that allows you to stream everything from must-watch TV shows to movies and sporting events, whenever and wherever you want.
Traveling abroad? VPNs will keep you connected while you’re away. But they’re not just for streaming your favorite programs internationally and accessing websites that may be inaccessible from outside of the U.S. You can use a VPNs at home, or at work, to keep your personal information secure as most VPNs offer private streaming and malware protection to keep your devices safe from viruses, hackers, phishing and other digital scams.
To get technical, a VPN, or “virtual private network,” encrypts your connection to hide your IP address, which allows you to stream from just about anywhere around the world. Although some platforms restrict VPN use, you can access VPNs on certain streaming platforms such as DirecTV, Peacock, Philo and Max.
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Most VPN services have monthly and annual plans, but if you’re not so familiar with the process, you might not want to lock yourself into an extended plan just yet. It’s better to start with a monthly package, or free trial where available (some VPNs offer a 30-day, money-back guarantee.)
To help you get started, we’ve collected a list of the five best VPNs for streaming, web surfing, gaming and more that are compatible with iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, FireTV, Chrome, Firefox and other platforms.
See below for a short rundown of plans, pricing and other details you need to know.
NordVPN
NordVPN is a favorite of ours, due to its convenience, ease of use and speed. It works on multiple streaming platforms, allowing you to stay connected to your favorite programs, no matter how far you travel. It’s incredibly user-friendly, with easy access on up to 10 devices.
$3.69/month $8.29/month 55% off nordvpn
NordVPN has a strong connection to multiple servers in 111 countries around the world, but you’ll receive a notification to choose a new server if the current one is going offline or unavailable. Other features include malware protection, Data Breach Scanners, along with ad-blocking and tracking, which stops sites from tracking your online activity.
And right now, you can join for up to 71% off, plus three months free.
ExpressVPN
With servers in more than 150 countries, the ability to connect on up to eight devices simultaneously and a 30-day, money-back guarantee, ExpressVPN is one of the Web’s most popular VPN services (just Google “VPNs” and see what pops up first).
ExpressVPN offers one of the best options for international streaming at rapid speed (there’s a reason why it’s called “express” VPN) along with encrypted files, safe browsing and added protection to keep your personal information secure. You can join ExpressVPN for $6.67/month (49% off) for the first three months.
Surfshark
For a budget option, consider Surfshark. It’s a decent, budget VPN, according to TikTok reviews.
$2.19/month with 2-year plan $15.45/month 86% off surfshark
The VPN protects your personal info: search history, passwords and IP address. And you won’t have to worry about pop-ups, cookies and ads. There’s also antivirus protection that blocks access to your device’s camera.
Private Internet Access
Billed as the most “transparent” VPN option among its competitors, Private Internet Access offers fast streaming, advanced split tunneling that lets you customize settings for different apps and websites, and a “Kill Switch” to keep your data safe from leaks if the connection drops.
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Like many of the other choices on the list, PIA has ad-blocking, 24/7 customer assistance and monthly, annual and three-year plans, the latter being the cheapest at $2.19 for three years and three months. Monthly plans cost $11.99 and the year plan is $3.33/month (billed annually).
More Budget VPNs
Other budget VPN options include CyberGhost ($2.19 per month) and PureVPN for $3.46/month (regularly $19.95). There’s also Pure VPN, which features a comprehensive, user-friendly dashboard, “cutting-edge encryption” for secure and private browsing, and a social media checker that scans your privacy settings.
Reviews are mixed on PureVPN, as multiple Reddit users noted slower speeds and lagging. Keeping that in mind, PureVPN offers monthly plans for $19.95, or $4.96 for the annual plan. The Max plan is $3.46/month (reg. $19.95) for a two-year subscription, plus 83% off for four months.
For more streaming recommendations, see our roundups of the best digital antennas for access to local channels and best internet for rural areas.
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It’s almost time for the NBA Finals! The Boston Celtics will host the Indiana Pacers for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals airing live Tuesday (May 21) on ESPN.
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Where to Stream the Pacers vs. Celtics Game Online
The Celtics vs. Pacers game will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The game is scheduled to be simulcast on ESPN and ESPN2.
Can you livestream the Celtics vs. Pacers game for free? Yes! Subscribe to DirecTV Stream and enjoy a free trial for five days, plus save $30 per month over three months.
DirecTV is currently offering a major price cut on streaming plans starting at $49.99/month (reg. $79.99/month). The package lets you stream 90+ live channels including ESPN, ESPN 2, TNT, TBS, ABC, FS1, Bally Sports, NBC, CBS, Fox, FX, Bravo, Lifetime, BET, AMC, VH1 and MTV.
New subscribers can save up to $30 off for three months. But you don’t have much time to score a discount, DirecTV the limited offer ends on tomorrow.
Fubo also offers a free trial for a week and streaming plans under $80/month for more than 100 channels including ESPN, TNT and TBS and local channels.
Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, but NBA fans will find streaming plans for as low as $20/month (re. $40/month). Sling TV gives you access to channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, TNT, TBS, FS1, NFL Network, NFL Redzone and more. Click below to join Sling for $20.
For NBA fans outside of the U.S., VPNs such as ExpressVPN offer international access to multiple platforms to watch live TV and more.
Game 1 coverage starts with NBA Countdown airing at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN on Tuesday. NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart will air at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
Which team is predicated to win the Eastern Conference finals? The conference finals could go either way, but the Celtics are predicted to win over the Pacers and advance to the NBA Finals.
The Pacers shook up the NBA Playoffs beating the New York Knicks in Game 7 on Sunday. The victory landed them in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2014. The Celtics return to the finals for a sixth time in the last eight years.
Meanwhile, Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves will air live on TNT on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.
See the NBA Conference finals schedule below.
Eastern Conference Finals Schedule
Game 1: Pacers vs. Celtics, Tuesday, May 21 on ESPN
Game 2: Pacers vs. Celtics, Thursday, May 23 on ESPN
Game 3: Celtics vs. Pacers, Saturday, May 25 on ABC
Game 4: Celtics vs. Pacer, Monday, May 27 on ESPN
(Possible) Game 5: Pacers vs. Celtics, Wednesday, May 29 on ESPN
(Possible) Game 6: Celtics vs. Pacers, Friday, May 31 on ESPN
(Possible) Game 7: Pacers vs. Celtics, Sunday, June 2 on ESPN
Western Conference Finals Schedule
Game 1: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Wednesday, May 22 on TNT
Game 2: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Friday, May 24 on TNT
Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Sunday, May 26 on TNT
Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Tuesday, May 28 on TNT
(Possible) Game 5: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30 on TNT
(Possible) Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Saturday, June 1 on TNT
(Possible) Game 7: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Monday, June 3 on TNT.
A little over a year after getting engaged, Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade is now married. Congrats are in order for the 28-year-old, who revealed she tied the knot over the weekend with Evan McClintock. “Waking up a wife this week,” she emotionally began in an Instagram post on Monday (May 20). ”We couldn’t have asked […]
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TREASURE is releasing its very first clothing collaboration for fans to shop in celebration of the K-pop band’s upcoming single “King Kong” out later this month.
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The Find Your Treasure UT Collection, the first between the K-pop group and the clothing brand, launches on Monday (May 20).
Available at Uniqlo.com and in stores, the limited collection of graphic T-shirts features designs inspired by music videos and characters from six TREASURE songs: “Boy,” “I Love You,” “Jikjin,” “Darari,” “Hello” and “Bona Bona.” The T-shirts retail for $24.99 and are available in a range of colors, including black, white, tan, navy blue and sky blue, the band’s official color.
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The collaboration comes on the heels of YG Entertainment announcing TREASURE’s new single, “King Kong.” The single will be released on May 28 at 6 p.m. KST.
According to YG, the title “evokes images of the fearless film character who would do anything for his loved ones.” The new single features lyrics by CHOI HYUN SUK and YOSHI along with Ludwig Lindell, Daniel Caesar, Sandra Wikstrom, Jared Lee, AiRPLAY, YOSHI, Sonny, CHOICE37 and Lil G.
The K-pop group includes 10 members: Choi Hyun-suk, Jihoon, Yoshi, Junkyu, Yoon Jae-hyuk, Asahi, Doyoung, Haruto, Park Jeong-woo and So Jung-hwan.
“The members have maximized their unique energetic vibe with intense charisma,” YG said in a news release. “The track will feature a trendy and distinctive sound, offering a fresh experience different from TREASURE’s previous music.”
The band is currently embarking the 2024 Treasure Relay Tour [Reboot]. The group’s second tour of Asia spans five cities with nine shows in Manila, Philippines, Hong Kong, China, Bangkok, Thailand, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Jakarta, Indonesia. In July, TREASURE will kick off a fan meet-and-great tour in Japan.
Shop the TREASURE X Uniqlo collection below.
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Find Your TREASURE UT (Short-Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt)
The “Boy” T-shirt is named after the group’s debut single and showcases the phrase “Find Your Treasure” featured in the song’s music video. The CD credits are featured on the back of the shirt.
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Find Your TREASURE UT DARARI Graphic T-Shirt
The “Darari” T-shirt is named after the track from TREASURE’s first mini album, and features a wavelike design in the front and printed graphics in the back.
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Find Your TREASURE UT Hello Graphic T-Shirt
Say “hello” to this cute tee from the Find Your Treasure UT collection. The phrase “hello” is featured on the shirt in different languages on the front of the shirt, and the lyrics “Where You’ve Been All My Life” on the back.
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Find Your TREASURE UT I Love You Graphic T-Shirt
This T-shirt takes its design from the cover art to “I Love You,” from the group’s second single album, The First Step: Chapter Two. The design includes a pink heart motif on the front and beach vibes on the back.
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DirecTV is slashing prices in celebration of National Streaming Day. Starting on Monday (May 20), new subscribers can join DirecTV Stream for just $49.99/month for the first three months – its biggest discount ever.
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The flash deal applies to DirecTV’s Entertainment package, regularly $79.99 per month after a free trial for five days. DirecTV’s most popular streaming plan includes 90+ channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, CNN, Fox, Bravo, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, TLC, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HLN, ID Network, IFC, Paramount Network, Syfy, TBS, TNT, E!, BET, MTV, VH1, OWN, WEtv, FX, AMC, Food Network, C-Span, NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox.
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Additionally, new customers can save $30 per month for three months, on any of the streaming packages offered by DirecTV — but there’s one catch: DirecTV’s limited offer ends on Tuesday, May 21.
“There’s no better way for DirecTV Stream to celebrate National Streaming Day than to reward streamers from coast to coast with the lowest ever price for DirecTV Stream,” Vikash Sharma, General Manager, DirecTV Stream said in news release. “We celebrate streamers everywhere and make it our mission to bring them the best of live sports, local news, and thousands of movies and TV shows on DirecTV Stream.”
If you’re a sports fan, DirecTV allows you to stream the WNBA, NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs and other games and major sporting events.
DirecTV is a solid choice for live television, especially when you consider everything the streamers offers and the convenience of watching live TV without cable cords.
DirecTV Stream offers a handful streaming plans, the most affordable being the Entertainment package featuring over 90 channels. The Choice plan is on sale for $69.99 (reg. 108.99) comes with 125+ channels including sports channels like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, SEC Network and regional sports networks. DirecTV’s also has an Óptimo Más streaming plan for Spanish-speakers and it’s on sale for $49.99 (regularly $79.99).
The Ultimate plan, currently $89.99 (regularly $119) adds even more sports and entertainment to the plate offering over 160 channels including NHL Network, CBS Network, Starz, Discovery Family, FX Movie Channel and Encore.
DirecTV’s Premier plan, discounted to $134.99 (regularly $164.99), features 185+ channels and it comes with everything in the cheaper streaming plans, in addition to Max, Paramount with Showtime, Starz and Cinemax.
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Weekends With Adele is off and running. After taking a break to recover from illness, Adele resumed her Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday (May 17).
Weekends With Adele continues through June 15 and picks back up in October. Adele is also scheduled to perform a string of shows in Germany this summer.
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Keep reading for details on where to get tickets to see Adele live, and how much you can expect to pay for the most affordable (and most expensive) tickets.
Where to Get Adele Tickets
The final round of tickets to Adele’s Las Vegas residency sold out at Ticketmaster last year, but fans can find plenty of resale tickets on Vivid Seats, StubHub and SeatGeek.
How much do Adele tickets cost? Right now, tickets are in high demand, which means prices are skyrocketing. Most of the tickets for May and June range from approximately $570-$770, and up to $3,000 for the most expensive tickets.
If you want to see Adele perform over Memorial Day weekend, tickets are approximately $600 and up at StubHub and Vivid Seats, and prices are likely to get higher as the holiday weekend approaches. (Want a discount on tickets? Use code BB2024 to save $20 off $200 or more at Vivid Seats.)
Weekends With Adele runs from May 17 until June 15 and resumes in October through the end of November.
Adele’s Germany shows will take place between Aug. 2 and Aug. 31. Resale tickets are available on StubHub and Vivid Seats for around $100 to $150 for the cheapest tickets, but most of the seats are priced closer to the $300-$500 range, and over $1,000 for some shows.
The “Hello” singer will travel overseas for a round of summer shows at the Open Air Arena in Munich, Germany, Adele announced in January.
“So a few months ago I got a call about a summer run of shows,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. “I’ve been content as anything with my shows in London’s Hyde Park and my residency in Vegas, so I hadn’t had any other plans. However, I was too curious not to follow up and indulge in the idea – a one off, bespoke pop-up stadium designed around whatever show I want to put on?”
See below for a full list of dates.
Weekends With Adele Dates:
May 18 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
May 24 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
May 25 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
May 26 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
May 31 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 1 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 7 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 8 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 14 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
June 15 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Oct. 25 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Oct. 26 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 1 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 2 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 8 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 9 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 15 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 16 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 22 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Nov. 23 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Adele’s Germany Concert Dates:
Aug. 2 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 3 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 9 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 10 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 14 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 16 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 23 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 24 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 30 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
Aug. 31 – Open Air Arena in Munich Germany
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Challengers, the sports drama starring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist, is going viral on social media.
A clip from the movie, posted by the Men on Film Podcast on Friday (May 17), gives audiences a first-person perspective of an intense tennis match. “This shot in Challengers is probably the best thing [director] Luca Guadagnino has ever done,” reads the post.
“Just wait til you see how we did it!!! Behind the scenes releasing soon,” replied Brian Drewes, the visual effect supervisor on the film. The viral post has received over 24,000 likes and hundreds of replies.
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Challengers scored an early streaming release on May 17, arriving on VOD just under a month after debuting in theaters. The sports drama centers around a former tennis star who returns to the sport with help from his wife, also a former tennis player, and faces off against his former best friend/wife’s ex-boyfriend.
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“I think it’s not quite a tennis film,” Zendaya shared with Sports Illustrated when asked to categorize the film. “It’s not quite a sports film, but it has tennis in it. I wouldn’t say a romantic comedy, although there is romance and it’s funny. I wouldn’t say that it’s entirely a drama, but there are dramatic moments. So I think that’s the beauty of it — it really can’t be defined or categorized as any one thing. Just as I think the characters can’t be defined or categorized. It’s all just a complicated, beautiful mess.”
Read on for ways to stream Challengers online.
Where to Stream Challengers on VOD
Challengers is available to rent for $19.99. You can stream the film on platforms such as on Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu and Google Play. If you’re streaming internationally, use ExpressVPN for access to various streamers.
No subscription necessary to stream on Prime Video, but if you’re interested in joining Amazon Prime, the membership is free for the first month, and you’ll get access to Prime Video where you can stream from a huge selection of free TV shows and movies, and digital titles that you can buy or rent.
Click above to rent and stream Challengers. Prime Video gives you 30 days to start watching the film and 48 hours to finish.
Watch the trailer for Challengers below.
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The Big Cigar, a limited series centered around Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton, premieres on Apple TV+ on Friday (May 17).
According to the series description, Apple TV+ details a “wild caper of Black Panther founder Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan — involving a fake movie production — that goes wrong every way it possibly can.”
The cast includes André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca Dalton, Olli Haaskivi, Jordane Christie and Glynn Turman. Don Cheadle directs the first two episodes of the series, which is set in the year 1974 and based on a 2012 Playboy article of the same name.
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How to Stream The Big Cigar on Apple TV+
The first two episodes of The Big Cigar premiere Friday on Apple TV+. If you’re not subscribed to Apple TV+, you can stream the episodes with a free trial.
Apple TV+ is free for the first week, and just $6.99/month after that. Want to extend your free trial? Apple customers can get three months free with the purchase of an eligible Apple device, or a free month trial when you sign up for Apple One to bundle Apple TV+ with up to five other services.
What can you watch on Apple TV+? The streamer offers one of the best collections of exclusive contact including movies, sports and bingeworthy TV series such as Loot, Sugar, Palm Royale, Acapulco, Blade Runner 2049, Franklin, High Desert, Silo, Shrinking, The Big Door Prize, Hollywood Con Queen, Manhunt, Masters of Air, Bad Sisters, Ted Lasso, Severance, Schmigadoon!, The Morning Show and Dark Matter.
You can access Apple TV+ on an iPhone, iPad, MacBook and smart TVs such as Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and Toshiba, along with Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices and Chromecast with Google TV. Apple TV+ is also available on PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles.
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Things are all good in the (Neighbour)hood when it comes to Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford. The 22-year-old pop star has confirmed that she’s still friends with her rocker ex-boyfriend, whom she dated for about seven months in 2022 and 2023.
“That’s my guy, truly one of my favorite people in the world,” she said of The Neighbourhood frontman in a previously unpublished snippet from her April Rolling Stone cover story, posted by the publication for the first time Friday (May 17).
The “What Was I Made For?” singer went on to say that she doesn’t see herself romancing anyone else in the near future. “I plan on never dating again,” she joked. “That’s not true, obviously. But no, I don’t see myself being serious with anyone until I find someone that really feels right to me, and that is not interesting to me right now.”
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Eilish and Rutherford, who is 32, first sparked dating rumors in October 2022. They went Instagram official later that month, showing off their couple’s Halloween costume that seemingly poked fun at their age gap. (The two-time Oscar winner went as a baby, while the “Sweater Weather” singer dressed as an old man.)
In May 2023, a rep for Eilish confirmed that the couple had broken up in a statement to Page Six. “We can confirm Billie and Jesse did split amicably and remain good friends,” it read. A rep for Rutherford later confirmed to Billboard, noting, “All cheating rumors are false. Both are currently single.”
The newly published interview snippets come on the same day Eilish released her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, a 10-track set produced by the star’s older brother and longtime collaborator, Finneas. The “Lunch” singer also told the publication that she almost called her LP Patheticville — based on a quote from Mindy Kaling’s character in The Office — before the sibling duo settled on a title inspired by the name of a synth instrument in Logic Pro.
“I just thought that was awesome, and we laughed and we wrote it down,” said Eilish, who previously sampled a piece of dialogue from the Steve Carrell-led show in her 2019 track “My Strange Addiction.” “Then there’s a couple more that we thought of and nothing was really sticking, but I knew it would come. It always comes.”