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Gamers rejoice! After almost two years since its debut, Halo Season 2 premiered on Paramount+ on Thursday (Feb. 8).
The series, based on the iconic Xbox franchise, takes place in the same fictional universe that debuted in the very first Halo video game. The series chronicles a 26th-century conflict between humanity and an alien threat known as the Covenant.
In the second season, Master Chief John-117 (Pablo Schreiber) “leads his team of elite Spartans against the alien threat known as the Covenant,” according to Paramount.
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The series stars Pablo Schreiber, Natascha McElhone, Jen Taylor, Bokeem Woodbine, Shabana Azmi, Natasha Culzac, Olive Gray, Yerin Ha, Bentley Kalu, Kate Kennedy, Charlie Murphy and Danny Sapani.
Halo is one of the most successful gaming franchises in history with over $6 billion in revenue and more than 82 million copies sold worldwide. The TV series, produced by Showtime in association with 343 Industries and Amblin Television.
Steven Kane and Steven Spielberg are executive producers on the series alongside Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey for Amblin Television in partnership with 343 Industries. Kiki Wolfkill serves as executive producer for 343 Industries, with Otto Bathurst and Toby Leslie of One Big Picture.
Keep reading to find out all the ways to stream the show for free.
How to Watch Halo Season 2 Online
The Halo series is streaming exclusively on Paramount+ at no additional charge to subscribers. The first two episodes from Season 2 dropped on Thursday.
Sign up for Paramount+ and receive a free 7-day trial to watch Halo and other programming in the streaming library. Want a longer free trial? Use the code “JUNE” to receive a 30-day free trial.
Plans start at $5.99 a month for the Essential plan which lets you stream thousands of TV episodes and tons of movies with commercials. For commercial-free streaming, choose Paramount+ with Showtime for $11.99 a month. You also get access to your local CBS station to watch the 2024 Super Bowl and other sporting events.
Want to save on your monthly bill? The annual plan save your around 16% off the monthly price. Paramount+ offers student discounts as well.
Amazon Prime members can add Paramount+ to Prime Video and stream the Halo series and more from one platform.
Want more ways to stream? Paramount+ with Showtime is also available on DirecTV, Sling TV and Fubo TV (use ExpressVPN to stream internationally).
From movies and acclaimed originals to live sports, Paramount+ features a mountain of entertainment. Paramount+ members get access to exclusive shows and must-watch movies such as Special Ops: Lioness, 1883, Frasier, The Good Fight, Mayor of Kingstown, Star Trek: Picard, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Why Women Kill, Good Burger 2, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Dungeons & Dragons and Transformers Rise of the Beast.
Watch the trailer for Halo Season 2 below.
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Streaming platform Veeps has introduced a new way to watch artists hit the stage no matter where you are in the world through the new premium subscription service Veeps All Access. The platform is filled with a catalog of on-demand concerts, live music and comedy specials from a wide range of major bands and artists. All Access gives you unlimited virtual entry to all of it for a small monthly (or yearly) price. I had the opportunity to check it out first-hand – here’s what I thought.
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Normally, if I can’t attend a concert in person, I attempt to find live coverage of my favorite artists on tour through TikTok videos, Instagram or clips posted to other social media channels, which ends up being time-consuming and the video and sound quality is never guaranteed. Veeps All Access changes that, and after watching The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie’s Phoenix concert for the Give Up & Transatlanticism 20th Anniversary Tour, I can attest that it’s like having your own private concert movie experience.
One of the major benefits of the streamer, for me, is the option to sit on my couch in comfort, rather than scour the venue for an optimal viewpoint. It also avoids having to stand for long periods of time or squint at a video screen from the nosebleeds. Plus, if I wanted to get up and dance, I didn’t have to worry about annoyed glances that usually come with dancing in packed concert crowds.
The camerawork was incredible, providing top-tier views of the stage and band with close-ups and views I normally would never see standing in the crowd.
I was also unexpectedly able to easily grab merch! No long lines or trying to determine the right moment to commit to standing in line. The virtual merch booth is located in a convenient sidebar within the app — I just clicked on the “Merch” button and was presented with all the available options to purchase right then and there as the show goes on.
When it comes to connecting with other fans like you might at a concert, there’s an optional chat box. When it’s open, a live thread appears with fans commenting and sending emojis. I was watching an on-demand show, but could still send messages or go back and see what everyone had said when it initially aired.
This was my first time seeing the Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie perform on this tour, but if you already hit one of the many sold-out tour stops, streaming the show on Veeps All Access is a great way to relive an amazing concert experience on-demand and catch all the moments you might have missed while grabbing a drink or hitting the bathroom.
The platform requires a subscription to access both on-demand and live performances, but it’s completely worth it. A ticket to the show I watched cost $17.99 on its own, so the best deal is to sign up for a monthly Veeps All Access subscription at $11.99/month, which gets you into all the content on the platform for one low price. You can also opt for an annual subscription for $120/year, which saves you $20. Subscribe here or click the button below to start streaming today.
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Whether you’re on a budget, the show’s sold out, or you just want to stay home but don’t want to miss your favorite singer perform onstage, Veeps is making it easier than ever to keep seeing live music.
How to Watch Concerts With Veeps All Access
You can livestream or rewatch performances from most Internet-connected devices, like a smartphone, tablet, laptop and TV. The streaming platform has its own dedicated app on Apple TV and Roku and mobile (iOS and Android).
If you’re watching it through your TV, make sure to download the app, or you can use Chromecast or Airplay from your computer or mobile device.
Want to gift a concert or unlimited concerts to a music-loving friend, family member or colleague? You can purchase a gift ticket to any of the shows on Veeps to send to whomever you want, which will be securely sent through email. You can also choose to gift a six or 12 month subscription for them to enjoy that show and many, many more.
Since the dawn of the dotcom bubble, countless promising tech companies have flamed out shortly after starting up, often dragging investors down with them.
Billboard asked three prominent music tech advocates to identify the red flags that investors need to watch for and applied them to three sectors once touted as the future but since consigned to the past.
NFTs
One of the most-hyped tech innovations in recent years, non-fungible tokens generated $25 billion in total sales in 2021, according to market tracker DappRadar. The digital collectibles that are bought and sold using digital currencies drew big-name investors such as Jack Dorsey, Mark Cuban and Guy Oseary and generated millions from successful NFT sales by artists like Diplo, Grimes and The Weeknd. But today, the chat rooms where NFT investors gather are “just such a sad place,” Diplo told Billboard in August. “It was such a mountain of hype.”
The once-popular Bored Ape Yacht Club collection, which Oseary represented and celebrities including Jimmy Fallon, Madonna and Justin Bieber promoted, has seen its floor price — a minimum dollar amount that indicates market demand — decline by 88% from its peak in April 2022. (Two money-losing Bored Ape NFT holders subsequently sued those celebrities, alleging they failed to disclose their financial stake in the company they were promoting.) The lesson? Raised in Space music/tech investment fund founder and managing partner Shara Senderoff says it’s crucial to remain “unfazed by the allure of potential brand partnerships, inflated market-size potential or endorsements from other investors. What truly matters is a focus on revenue generation and the scalability of the business model.”
Livestreaming
In the first year of the pandemic, over two dozen livestreaming companies launched — including Sessions, Bulldog DM and Dreamstage — offering fans the ability to stream concerts at home. Among the investors in the reportedly $1 billion industry were Sony Music Entertainment, Scooter Braun, Deezer and Superfly founder Rick Farman, drawn in by the industry veterans leading the companies and high lockdown demand. Over 113 million U.S. internet users viewed livestreams in the second quarter of 2020, according to market research and analysis company MusicWatch.
Ultimately, fans were overwhelmed. Bandsintown aggregated more than 44,000 global livestream events from late March 2020 to August 2021 — and once in-person events resumed, demand dwindled. After a wave of consolidation, only a few companies like Veeps, which Live Nation acquired in January 2021, claim to remain popular. Artist Partner Group/Artist Publishing Group head Mike Caren says he always looks for businesses that offer “a clear road map for their future development,” which in this case ought to have factored in the resumption of in-person live events.
Social Audio
Another area of music tech that flourished during the pandemic, social audio startups from Spotify, Amazon, X (formerly Twitter) and Clubhouse have all shut down or changed strategy in recent months. At its height, Amazon’s Amp, which the company closed in October, let users host their own shows by streaming music and drew high-profile acts like Lil Yachty, Nicki Minaj and Travis Barker for hosting gigs. While one such platform, Stationhead, remains popular, Raine Group partner Joe Puthenveetil is among investors who say it is usually wise to avoid “companies that rely on buzzwords” over time-tested business metrics.
Additional reporting by Kristin Robinson.
This story will appear in the Oct. 21, 2023, issue of Billboard.
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The MTV VMAs are back with a star-studded lineup of presenters, performers and honorees. The ceremony will air live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center on MTV on Tuesday (Sept. 12).
Nicki Minaj will reprise her role as emcee in addition to performing on the show.
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Taylor Swift leads this year’s nominees race with 11 nods, followed by SZA with eight nods. BLACKPINK, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Miley Cyurs and Minaj are tied at six nominations each.
Beyoncé landed a coveted artist of the year nomination at the 2023 VMAs. Shakira will receive the Video Vanguard Award during the ceremony, while Diddy will be honored with the Global Icon Award.
See below for everything you need to know about the 2023 VMAs, including broadcast information, how to watch online, performers and more.
When Are the 2023 MTV VMAs?
The VMAs returns to the Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 12, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.
The show will also be simulcast on CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, BET, BET Her, MTV2, VH1, Nickelodeon, and Paramount Network.
How to Watch the 2023 MTV VMAs on Paramount+
If you don’t have access to MTV through cable, satellite or a streaming service, you can watch the 2023 VMAs for free on Paramount+. The streamer offers a free trial for the first week, plus a 50% discount on its annual plans. The limited deal means you can subscribe to the Essential plan for just $30, or $60 for Paramount+ with Showtime.
Paramount+ Annual Plans 50% Off
Paramount+ offers monthly subscriptions starting at $6 a month for ad-supported streaming and $12 a month to access Paramount+ and Showtime (commercial free), plus you get a free trial for the first week. But you’ll save more with the annual plan because the 50% off promo slices that monthly price down to $2.50-$5 per month.
You can also subscribe to Paramount+ through Prime Video.
Paramount+ features exclusive TV series, movies, CBS shows, live news, NFL games and more.
Read on for other ways to watch the VMAs from anywhere.
How to Watch the MTV VMAs on Philo, DirecTV & More:
Music lovers can also stream MTV on Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV and Hulu + Live TV. The streaming platforms offer free trials and discounted pricing, and instant access to MTV, so you can watch the 2023 VMAs live or on-demand from your TV or stream the VMAs from your laptop, tablet or phone. If you’ve been waiting for a streaming deal, there are a bunch of discounts to take advantage of. For example, you can join Hulu + Live TV for $49.99/month (regular 69.99/month) for three months (offer ends on Oct. 10).
DirecTV Stream is discounted $30 over three months (packages start at $65/month) and Sling TV starts at $20/month for a limited time only.
If you’re streaming from outside of the U.S., use ExpressVPN or NordVPN to watch the VMAs internationally.
Who Is Performing and Presenting at the 2023 MTV VMAs?
Stray Kids, Anitta, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Demi Lovato, Måneskin, Karol G, Fall Out Boy, Diddy, Shakira, Lil Wayne, Kelsea Ballerini and Metro Boomin (featuring Future, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Swae Lee & NAV) are all set to perform at the VMAs.
The list presenters for the 2023 VMAs include Bebe Rexha, Ice Spice, GloRilla, Charlie D’Amelio, Sabrina Carpenter, Coco Jones, Rita Ora and French Montana.
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Football is back! The season-opening game between the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions will be held at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday (Sept. 7).
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Grammy-nominated recording artist Natalie Grant will sing the national anthem.
Football fans can celebrate the return of the NFL season by picking up football jerseys and other gear at the NFL Shop and retailers like Fanatics, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Amazon.
If you want to catch tonight’s action in person, lower-priced tickets are available for around $75-$150 and up at StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats.
For those who plan to watch from home or remotely, read on for details on when and where to stream tonight’s NFL kickoff game.
How to Stream the NFL Kickoff Game From Anywhere
The 2023 NFL kickoff game between the Chiefs and Lions will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock. If you don’t have access to NBC, you can try a TV antenna (Amazon Prime members get same-day delivery on select items), or subscribe to Peacock.
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Streaming subscriptions start at $6/month, but you’ll need Peacock Premium Plus to stream NBC live. The streaming platform also offers student discounts and annual plans.
A subscription to Peacock gets you instant access to the NFL kickoff and other football games, in addition to thousands of hours of movies and TV shows, including Peacock Originals such as Twisted Metal, Killing It, Poker Face, Hart to Hart, Based on a True Story, Bel-Air and more.
Besides sports, exclusive shows and fan-favorite movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Peacock features pop culture content, kid’s shows and movies, Spanish-language series and lots more.
For those streaming from outside the U.S., ExpressVPN lets you access Peacock and other networks internationally.
Tonight’s opening game of the 2023-24 NFL season will kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT. Subsequent games throughout the season will be spread out across NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX, as well as Paramount+, Peacock and Prime Video. Select games, such as the Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets, available on ESPN and ESPN+.
Although this year’s NFL kickoff will stream on Peacock (the game will also be available on NFL+) tonight, in addition to airing on NBC, Thursday Night Football games will stream exclusively on Prime Video beginning next Thursday, Sept. 14.
Below, find more details on how to watch the rest of the 2023-24 NFL season games on TV or online.
If you have a cable package (from Verizon, Cox, Xfinity, etc.), you’ll be able to watch all the NFL games on TV from home or on any compatible device. Charter and Spectrum customers who need access to ABC, ESPN and other Disney channels can join subscribe to a streaming platform as an alternative (more options below).
Another way to watch NFL games: purchase a digital antenna (we like this one from Amazon), which will pick up NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX and all your local channels within a 250-mile range. This Gesobyte digital TV antenna is on sale for $24 at Amazon; it has a 4.3-star (out of five) review from more than 37,000 reviewers online. Get it now on Amazon and have it in time for the weekend to watch the NFL on TV.
Looking for more ways to stream the NFL kickoff and games throughout the season? Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, SlingTV and DirecTV Stream are some of the better options that offer price discounts and free trials in some cases. Keep reading for additional details.
How to Stream NFL Games for Free
Want to watch games for free? To stream all the NFL games online, you’ll need a live TV streaming service that gets you CBS, NBC, FOX and ABC, as well as the NFL Network and ESPN. To make things easer, we rounded up pricing for a few streaming options below.
1. Watch Football on Hulu + Live TV
One of the better live streaming service for football is Hulu + Live TV, which lets you stream NFL games on NBC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, and NFL Network. With a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, you can watch NFL football games live, or use the DVR function to record the games to watch later.
2. Watch Football on fuboTV
Another great way to watch the NFL online is through fuboTV. Fubo gets you all the major cable networks, plus the NFL Network and ESPN. Your fuboTV deal also includes NBCSN and FOX Sports for post-game analysis.
A subscription to fuboTV also gets you 500+ hours of Cloud DVR Plus, to record any games or shows you want to re-watch. Fubo currently has a 7-day free trial offer that you can use to stream the NFL online for free. Plans start at $75/month after that, and includes more than 100 other channels for sports, news and entertainment. See more at fubo.tv.
3. Watch Football on DirecTV Stream
Curious about DirecTV Stream? The streamer offers an affordable way to watch NFL games and more, you’ll get free Max, Starz and other channels with select streaming packages. Currently, DirecTV Stream starts at $65/ month (reg. $75/month) for the first three months. Click here for more details.
4. Watch Football on NFL+
Stream live local, primetime regular and postseason games, along with live game audio, NFL films and more with NFL+. You’ll get a free trial for the first week and plans start at just $6.99/month for the basic subscription or $14.99/month for NFL+ Premium, which includes NFL Redzone. With NFL+, you can stream games from your phone, tablet, TV, computer and other devices. Find more details here.
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Ready for Wimbledon? The tournament is heating up with Atlanta native, Christopher Eubanks, who became the first American male to reach the quarterfinals in more than a decade.
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Tennis star and five-time Wimbledon champion, Venus Williams, lost the first round last week while another big name in the sport, Novak Djokovic, returns to the court Tuesday (July 11). Djokovic, 36, is slated to face off against Andrey Rublev, 25. Other matches scheduled for Tuesday include Jannik Sinner vs. Roman Safiullin and Jessica Pegula vs. Marketa Vondrousova.
See the full Wimbledon schedule here.
Wimbledon’s grand slam takes place from July 3-16. Like last year, fourth round singles matches are spread across two days, while the Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ singles matches will be mixed through the quarterfinals.
Read on for ways to watch Wimbledon without cable.
How to Stream Wimbledon Matches Without Cable
Wimbledon is held in London, but if you’re in the U.S., matches usually start at 6:00 a.m. ET. Click here for additional scheduling details.
Cord cutters can stream Wimbledon on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes via platforms that carry live television such as Direct TV, Sling TV, Fubo, Vidgo, and Hulu + Live TV. ABC will broadcast coverage of certain matches. You can also stream Wimbledon coverage on ESPN+ in addition to documentaries and more.
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If you’re interested in a nice streaming deal, Sling is discounted as low as $15 for the first month, down from $40 a month.
DirectTV Stream starts at $74.99/month for access to 75+ cable and local channels. Watch all your favorite sports championships, games and more for one low price, plus a few extra benefits.
Not only can you stream for free for the first five days, but you can get Max, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax for free for the first three months when you subscribe to the Ultimate Plan ($109.99). But if you want those channels included free, subscribe to the Premier Plan ($154.99/month). And for viewers streaming from outside of the U.S., ExpressVPN works with several platforms.
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Direct TV’s Choice streaming plan comes with over 105 channels including ESPN, Nickelodeon, HGTV, MTV, BET, VH1, MLB Network, college sports networks and more. The Ultimate plan includes over 140 channels, the Premier package has over 150 channels and the cheapest streaming packages: Entertainment and Optimo Más (which includes English and Spanish channels) costs $75 a month for 75+ channels.
Need more streaming options? Hulu + Live TV is another solid and affordable choice, but you won’t get a free trial or discount when you join. That said, subscriptions start at $74.99 a month to stream over 75 channels, plus you’ll get access to ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+.
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The 76th annual Tony Awards will take place at the United Palace Theater in New York City on Sunday (June 11), and will again air live from coast to coast on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
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Tony-nominated actress Ariana DeBose returns to host for the second year in a row, which airs at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The show will be unscripted due to the writer’s strike.
If you want to catch the pre-show action, The Tony Awards: Act One will kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT with exclusive content streaming for free on Pluto TV. The pre-show will be co-hosted by Emmy Award winner Julianne Hough and So Help Me Todd star Skylar Astin.
“CBS has been home to the Tony Awards for more than 40 years,” said Jack Sussman, executive vice president of specials, music, live events and alternative programming at CBS. “We are proud to once again celebrate the best of theater this season, and continue our support for Broadway, the broader theater community and all the incredible artistic talents both on stage and behind the scenes who bring the shows to life.”
The show will feature performances from the casts of Tony-nominated best musicals and revivals such as Camelot, Into The Woods, & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, New York, New York, Parade, Shucked, Some Like It Hot and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
Additional performers include Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango and the cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, the cast of Funny Girl and a special performance honoring the 2023 Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients, Joel Grey and John Kander.
Where to Stream the 76th Annual Tony Awards for Free
The 2023 Tony Awards will air live on CBS and live and on-demand via Paramount+. If you don’t already have a Paramount+ subscription, join today and enjoy a free trial for a week.
Paramount+ starts at $4.99 a month (or $49.99 a year) for the ad-supported Essential plan and $9.99 a month (or $99.99 a year) for the Premium plan which includes live/local CBS stations. With Paramount+, you’ll get access to a vast selection of TV shows and movies, NFL on CBS, soccer, local CBS stations, and 24-hour news with CBSN. Paramount+ is also available on Prime Video.
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Want to watch more for less? Bundle Paramount+ with Showtime and pay just $11.99 a month for both subscriptions. Verizon has a bundle deal with Paramount+, Showtime and Netflix for $26 a month. Paramount+ offers student discounts as well.
From movies and acclaimed originals to live sports, stream exclusives from BET to MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, The Smithsonian Channel and more on Paramount+. Some of the must-watch programs on the platform are Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, Fatal Attraction, Rabbit Hole, The Offer, Seal Team, Ink Master, The Family Stone, The Game, 1923, 1883, The Good Fight, Ru-Paul’s Drag Race All Stars, Mayor of Kingstown, Star Trek: Picard, Are You the One?, iCarly, Criminal Minds: Evolution, Evil and The Challenge: All Stars. Subscribers can stream CBS shows such as Survivor, So Help Me Todd and Blue Bloods.
Love the theater? Paramount+ has a bunch of music programs, documentaries, specials including From the Cradle to the Stage, Family Legacy, Queens of the Universe and Behind the Music.
Aside from original series, musicals and reality TV, Paramount+ subscribers can stream Dungeons & Dragons, Scream VI, Top Gun: Maverick and 80 for Brady.
Need more ways to watch the 2023 Tony Awards? Local CBS stations can be accessed through cable providers such as Xfinity and Cox Cable (a TV antenna might also work). Other streaming platforms that provide CBS and other live channels include DirectTV Stream and Fubo which offer free trials; Hulu + Live TV, Sling and Express VPN, if you’re streaming outside of the U.S.
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It’s game time! The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat will face off in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball Arena in Denver on Thursday (June 1). The game will broadcast live at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
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The Heat advanced to the finals after beating the Boston Celtics 103-84 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference on Sunday.
If you don’t want to miss all the NBA Finals actions, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of ways to watch and stream games from your TV, laptop, desktop, tablet and any other compatible device along with links to buy tickets to games.
How to Stream the 2023 NBA Finals Online for Free
The 2023 NBA Finals kicks off on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT on ABC. Those who already have cable or local channels through a TV antenna, can check local listings for additional channel information.
Basketball fans can also watch the NBA finals live on ABC.com in addition to ESPN outlets such as ESPN+, ESPN2, ESPN Radio and ESPN Deportes.
No cable? No worries! You can stream the 2023 NBA Finals games live and with a free trial from DirectTV Stream, YouTube TV (the official sponsor of the NBA Finals), Fubo and Express VPN — if you’re streaming outside of the U.S.
Shopping for the best streaming deals? DirectTV Stream is discounted $30 over three months, plus a free trial for five days. DirectTV Stream’s cheapest plan — the Entertainment package — is $64.99 (regular $69.99) for 75+ channels including ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, ESPN, TNT, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, VH1, TLC and HGTV; access to on-demand content and DVR storage.
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DirectTV Stream also offers free Max, Starz and other channels with higher-priced plans, which range from $89.99-$99.99.
Although Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, new subscribers can join at a discounted rate starting at $30 for the first month. Sling Blue lets you access dozens of channels including ABC, Fox, NBC, ESPN, ESPN2, A&E, AMC, MTV, BET, E!, VH1 and Bravo (DVR storage included).
Can you watch the NBA Finals on NBA League Pass? Finals games will not be available to watch live but subscribers can listen live on ESPN Radio and watch on NBA League Pass three hours after the game airs.
Elsewhere on the roster of affordable streamers, Fubo TV’s Pro package is $74.99/month after a free trial for a week. You’ll get access to 160 channels (100+ sporting events), cloud DVR and streaming on up to 10 screens.
Hulu + Live TV starts at $69.99 to stream 75+ live and on-demand channels — including ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN News, ESPN U, FS1, FS2, Fx, MTV, TruTV, BET, Food Network, Lifetime, Paramount Network, ID and TLC — along with everything on Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+. Another similarly priced streaming option, Vidgo starts at $69.99/month for 110+ live channels, on-demand and DVR.
Want to watch the NBA Finals live and in person? As you’ve probably guessed, tickets are pretty steep but passes for Game 1 start at around $530-$700 for general seating and upwards of $10,000 for courtside, VIP seating. Find tickets via StubHub, Vivid Seats, Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
Want to show your team spirit? Visit NBA.com and Fanatics.com for official NBA gear and gifts for Father’s Day. Save up to 70% off clearance items at Fanatics and enjoy free shipping on orders over $24 at the NBA store.
2023 NBA Finals Schedule: Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat
Game 1: Thursday, June 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 2: Sunday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 3: Wednesday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Game 4: Friday, June 9 at 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
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The Kardashian are back. Kim, Kourtney and Khloé Kardashian, along with younger sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner and momager Kris, return for a third season of The Kardashians, premiering Thursday (May 25) on Hulu.
In the documentary-style reality series, the Kardashian-Jenner gang reveal truths behind the headlines, while offering a behind-the-scenes peek into their private lives. From relationship ups and downs to navigating “motherhood, coparenting and building their own empires,” audiences will get a candid look at what the Kardashians have been up to since the second season dropped last year.
Since the show’s premiere season, Kylie and Travis Scott welcomed a new baby, Kourtney and Travis Barker tied the knot, Khloe welcomed a baby boy via surrogate and Kim ended her relationship with Pete Davidson.
In episode one, Kim opens up to her mom about her divorce from Kanye West and the rapper’s public tirades against her. “I have to sit here and not say anything ever because I know one day my kids will appreciate that, and I know that is the best thing for them,” says the mom of four, who admitted to blasting West’s music in the car and pretending everything is fine in front of their kids. “I will be his biggest cheerleader forever and one day, [the kids] see for themselves.”
“The one that was supposed to protect me, and still does interviews saying they will be my ‘forever protector,’ is the one that is hurting me the most,” she continues. “He was the one that started a rumor that said I was hooking up with Drake, having an affair our whole marriage. He accused me of that publicly … I really can’t wrap my head around how he thinks he is a protector.”
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Several months after shutting down his SiriusXM station, Garth Brooks has found a new radio home.
Starting this summer, Brooks will launch SEVENS Radio Network through TuneIn, the free livestreaming audio platform with more than 75 million monthly active users and distribution across 200 platforms and connected devices.
SEVENS Radio will include multiple stations dedicated to country music and more, all curated and conceived by Brooks. “I’m excited about the future of TuneIn and feel lucky to announce a partnership with them,” said Brooks in a statement. “The thought of a global network of stations uniting all music fans is something I want to be a part of. The possibilities are bigger than I can dream.”
TuneIn already boasts more than 100,000 stations, accessible by downloading the TuneIn app for Android or iOS, via tunein.com or through smart speakers. Ad-supported content is available for free; listeners can also choose a commercial-free premium service.
“Garth Brooks is a tireless entrepreneur and one of the most recognizable stars in the world. When he shared his vision for SEVENS Radio, we knew TuneIn should be his home,” said TuneIn CEO Rich Stern. “At TuneIn, we believe in the power of radio and those artists who are passionate about it. Garth and the entire SEVENS team are creating something we believe fans will love and we’re so proud to have them on TuneIn.”
Brooks, the top-selling solo artist in the United States with more than 156 million domestic albums sold, according to the RIAA, comes to TuneIn after six years spent helming the 24/7 Garth Channel on SiriusXM, which ceased airing on September 30.
SEVENS will fill and expand the void left by the end of the Garth Channel, which had served as a community hub for Brooks and his fans since its launch in 2016. The singer frequently appeared on the channel, sharing his experiences with the artists the outlet played, while the station offered fun bits of Brooks trivia. The Garth Channel featured Brooks’ music roughly 25% of the time, with the rest of the airplay dedicated to artists he liked, including acts he grew up on, his contemporaries and newer performers.
