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2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships: How to Watch & Stream the Tournament Without Cable

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The 2024 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships launch on Thursday (May 30) with more than two dozen athletes competing for a spot in the upcoming Summer Olympics.

Olympic all-around gold medalists Simone Biles and Suni Lee are among the athletes competing in this year’s championship. Unfortunately, fellow Olympic gold medalists Gabby Douglas was forced to withdraw from the Championship on Wednesday due to injury. Douglas plans to try out for the 2028 Olympics.

Keep reading for ways to watch and stream the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Tryouts from anywhere.

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Where to Watch the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Tryouts

The 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships will broadcast on NBC and CNBC and stream on Peacock. The competition is scheduled to take place at Dickie’s Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, from May 30-June 20.

Want to stream the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on Peacock? You’re in luck! New subscribers can join Peacock Premium for $19.99 (reg. $59.99). Use code STREAMTHEDEAL to save $40 off the annual plan.

Peacock offers a large selection of must-watch entertainment — from movies to sports and Peacock Originals such as The Traitors, Ted, We Are Lady Parts, Love Undercover, Bel-Air, Love Island USA, and Poker Face.

Peacock also features WWE, Premier League, MLB Sunday Lead Off, U.S. Open Golf, IndyCar, FIFA and other sports.

Viewers who don’t have access to NBC can stream local and cable channels (including MSNBC) on DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV.

DirecTV Stream lets you watch free live TV for five days. Besides a free trial, the streamer offers plans for under $80/month to stream 90+ channels, no hidden fees and you can cancel anytime. The channel lineup includes NBC, MSNBC, ESPN, CBS, ABC, Fox, CNN, HGTV, Disney Channel, A&E, BET, MTV, VH1, BIG Network, Bounce TV, Lifetime, E!, Bravo, TLC, TNT, WEtv, TBS and OWN.

Fubo’s streaming plans start at $79.99/month for 189 channels (MSNBC, NBC, Fox, FX, ESPN, Nickelodeon, FS1, NFL Network) and the first week free.

 Sling TV also offers MSNBC, ESPN, CNN, and other cable channels along with ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS in select regions. Click below to join Sling TV and save $10 off your first month.

A total of 26 athletes will compete in this year’s U.S. Championships ahead of the 2024 Olympics Team Trials next month. The team trials will take place from June 27-30 at Target Center in Minneapolis.

The U.S. Gymnastics Championships is scheduled to stream on Peacock from 8-10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday and 8-10 p.m. ET on Friday. The championship is scheduled for 8-10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and 7-9 p.m. ET on Sunday. CNBC will re-air Day 1 and Day 2 of the men’s and women’s sessions on Saturday at 12-2:30 p.m. ET and 2:30-5 p.m. ET.

For those who miss the first showing, the senior men Day 2 session will re-air on NBC on Sunday from 3-4 p.m. ET.

Coverage of the junior men, junior women and Session 1 of the senior women competition will stream on the U.S. Gymnastics YouTube channel.

U.S. Gymnastics Championships Schedule:

Day 1: Senior Men’s Session, Thursday, May 30 on Peacock

Day 2: Senior Women Session, Friday, May 31 on Peacock

Day 3: Senior Men Session, Saturday, June 1 on NBC, CNBC and Peacock

Day 4: Senior Women Session, Sunday, June 2 on NBC, CNBC and Peacock

New Nike Drops You Should Now About: Keep It Fresh & Go Get Them

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Step into style with Nike’s latest drops in sneakers, from innovative shoes to fresh apparel, you’ll indulge in ultimate comfort and style. With fresh kicks and apparel, you’ll find everything you need in one place.

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Whether you are hitting the streets or the gym, these kicks and tanks are sure to turn heads and take your style to the next level.

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Scroll down and shop your favorite pair of sneakers and pair them with stylish tanks, available in every color, ensuring you never run out of options.

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Nike Dunk Low Retro Premium

If you’re looking to get a head start on Father’s Day gifts, consider getting your dad these fresh Nike Low Retro Premium shoes. With its vintage style and low-cut collar, he’ll be able to pair it up with whichever outfit he likes.

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Nike White and Metallic Platinum

For those looking for a sleek and fresh design, consider these Nike White and Metallic Platinum shoes. According to Nike, it’s designed with four compressive columns that lift the heel. With its distinctive support, it also offers a “stable structure” and “bona fide bounce.” Hurry, go get it in your size, before it runs out.

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Nike Dunk Low Shimmer and Amber Brown

For those looking for a laid back look, consider these Nike Dunk Low Shimmer and Amber Brown. This is a great way to add a pop of color into your outfit while also feeling comfortable.

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Ivory Snake

This “Ivory Snake” is a stylish iteration of the classic Air Force 1. This pair stands out with its clean white leather contrasted by faux snakeskin hits. You’ll be sure to elevate your casual style in seconds with this one.

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NikeCourt Slam Tennis Tank Top

If you are looking for a comfortable tank top to workout in, consider this NikeCourt Slam Tank. With its one of a kind lightweight, breathable, sweat-wicking fabric, you’ll be able to knock out your workouts in style.

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Nike Sportswear Chill Knit

For those looking for a crop top alternative, consider this Nike Sportswear Chill Knit Tank. You can get it in different colors from teal blue to light green. Whether you are running errands or hitting the gym, this versatile stretchy top is perfect for everyday wear.

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Nike Naomi Osaka Cropped Tank Top

Make a statement with this chic Nike Naomi Osaka Cropped Tank Top. With its distinctive doubled mock neck and color-blocked layers, you’ll add a fresh new piece to your wardrobe while elevating your look.

Nike ACG Dri-Fit ADV “Goat Rocks”

For those in search of a looser fit, consider this Nike Sleeveless Tank. This is a great option if you are looking to achieve a relaxed look. Plus, it comes in three different colors: Light Green, Purple, and Black.

For more product recommendations, check out these Next Generation Air Max sneakers, top eight gym bags, and the bestselling workout set to add to your closet.

Introducing NOW: A Simple, New Way to Get Internet, Mobile & TV: Here’s Everything You Should Know

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The streaming age can do a number on your budget. If you’re looking for an affordable way to enjoy live TV, internet, and mobile service, NOW is the solution.

Typically, saving money means cutting back on your favorite services, but with NOW, customers will get just what they want and nothing they don’t. How does it work? NOW offers simple internet, unlimited mobile, the shows, sports, and movies you love. At all-in monthly prices.

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What to Know About NOW: Internet, Mobile & TV

What is NOW? NOW delivers simple internet, mobile and TV, backed by the Xfinity network. NOW Internet offers two speed tiers. 100Mbps for $30/mo or 200Mbps for $45/mo.

NOW offers all-in monthly pricing, no contracts, hidden fees, or credit checks, and customers can pay in advance for internet and mobile service. 

NOW Mobile includes unlimited talk, text, and data, plus 5G for $25/month per line. 

What is NOW TV? It’s one of the most affordable ways to stream live channels. Enjoy your favorite shows, movies, and sports for $20/month when you buy an Xfinity internet plan of 150 Mbps or more.   

NOW TV offers 40+ live and On-Demand channels, that you can stream on up to three devices simultaneously. The service includes access to Peacock Premium at no additional cost, and if you miss something live, NOW TV has DVR, so you can enjoy must-watch TV series, movies, and sporting events. 

What channels can you stream on NOW TV? The channel lineup includes A&E, AMC, Animal Planet, Aspire, BBC America, BBC News, Comedy.TV, Cooking Channel, Discovery Channel, Food Network, FYI, GetTV, Great American Family, Great American Living, GSN, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, HGTV, History Channel, ID, IFC, Justice Central TV, Lifetime, LMN, Magnolia Network, OWN, Sundance Channel, TLC, Uptv, Vice, and WETV.  

NOW TV is available through the Xfinity Stream app, which you can access on a TV, phone, computer or on the Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity – included with NOW TV. 

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Jill Biden Spotlights the White House Cat in Upcoming Children’s Book: Here’s Where to Buy a Copy Online

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First lady Jill Biden is bringing a new perspective of the White House to young readers with her upcoming children’s book Willow the White House Cat. Rather than hear from her, the book explores the Bidens’ big move from their family cat’s point of view alongside illustrations by Kate Berube. Whether you’re looking for an adorable coffee table book or gifts for expecting parents, you can officially preorder the storybook online now for $20.

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Readers will follow the tabby cat as she transitions from her barn life in Pennsylvania to the big White House in Washington, D.C. Along the way, she’ll meet new people while exploring the rooms of her home as she adjusts to a different lifestyle. While her family may be busier in their new roles, the official description says “each of them always seems to have time to say hello and make her feel at home.”

Biden’s book will publish Tuesday (June 4), but Target, Amazon and Walmart have opened preorders that will help ensure you get a copy of the children’s story by the day it’s released.

Keep reading to buy Willow the White House Cat online below.

“Willow the White House Cat” by Jill Biden

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Willow the White House Cat won’t be published until June 4, but the kid’s book is already topping the charts landing itself a No. 1 bestseller title on Amazon for children’s pet books. While flipping through the pages, you’ll discover where and when Willow was adopted into the Biden family and her journey with them to D.C.

The upcoming children’s book is not the first lady’s first dip into authorship, she previously released two other books for kids, including one about President Joe Biden.

Check below to see where to shop Biden’s other illustrated books online.

“Joey: The Story of Joe Biden”

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Hear about the president’s upbringing and path to politics from his wife’s perspective as she details who Biden was before he became president. The story also features illustrations by Amy June Bates that you can show off to your kids or give as a gift.

“Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops”

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One of Biden’s first children’s book includes Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops, which is currently on sale for less than $20. The book follows Natalie, a young girl whose father is sent away to war, which leads her to seek out coping mechanisms while also finding ways to support the troops overseas.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best country music books, female musician memoirs and Taylor Swift books.

Treat Your Feet: The 6 Best Platform Sandals to Buy for Summer

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Calling all footwear fashionistas! Sandal season is finally here.

One of the best parts about the summer is ditching your sneakers and boots, slipping into a comfy sandal and letting your toes get some sun. With the official start of summer just a few weeks away, we put together a list of the 6 best platform sandals to shop this season.

From new Crocs sandals to Rothy’s viral wedges and other stylish sandal options, see below for a collection of platform sandals to help you channel summer vibes.

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Crocs Brooklyn Low Wedge

The comfort of Classic Crocs transformed into a wear-anywhere sandal. The Brooklyn Wedge sandal features lightweight construction and an elegant silhouette with a 2-inch platform heel, comfortable upper straps, smooth foot straps that won’t dig into your skin and cushiony footbeds featuring LiteRide foam (think: walking on clouds). The Brooklyn Wedge is available in black and black/mushroom and sizes ranging from 4-11, but you’ll want to size up as the sandal runs small.

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Reef Water Vista Higher Sandal

Reef’s Water Vista Higher sandal is described as a water-friendly, “elevated platform” offering a light-weight feel, courtesy of the compression molded footbed and adjustable back straps. The sandal features a 2.5-inch platform and its available in various colors including black, cloud, black cognac, citron and vintage citron (sizes 5-11).

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Ugg Women’s Aubrey Ankle Sandal

If you’re already a fan of Ugg boots and slippers, here’s an alternative shoe from the footwear band. The Aubrey Ankle Sandal is made from suede and recycled fibers, with a dash of raffia and a sugarcane EVA outsole and a 2-inch platform heel. The sandal is available in black and tan (sizes 5-12).

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Crocs Getaway Platform Flip

The Crocs Getaway Collection Platform Flip is a perfect vacation sandal: flexible, functional, packable and most importantly, comfortable. As the top style from Crocs Getaway Collection, this popular sandal features a cushiony, soft cloud-like footbed suitable for all-day wear. The sandal features a 1.6-inch platform and it’s available in nine colors including plaster, sunkissed, stucco, espresso, black, atmosphere, latte, quartz and dreamscape.

The Crocs Getaway Collection features the all-new Free Feel Technology, dubbed as its “most seamless comfort innovation yet.” As one customer noted, “It is very soft, light, and thin. It seems like you don’t have shoes on!”

Other styles in the collection include the Crocs Getaway Platform H-Strap ($44.99).

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Nike Icon Classic Sandal

Strappy meets sporty with Nike’s Icon Classic Sandal. The Icon Classic has a 2-inch platform and plenty of adjustable straps to secure your feet. Interested in a sleeker Nike sandal? Try the Jordan Deja Sandals ($90).

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Rothy’s The Lightweight Wedge Sandal

Rothy’s Lightweight Wedge Sandal is an ultra-versatile shoe that pairs with a range of summery looks such as sundresses, shorts and other wardrobe staples. The LightWeight Wedge Sandal features a cushy footbed and stacked, EVA midsole and a 2.5-inch platform, plus the heel-strap has some stretch to it. The sandal is available in salt, pepper, cardamom and beach sand woven (sizes 5-13).

Now that you’re feet are ready for summer, it’s time to tackle the closet. Check out our selection of must-have jeans shorts, crop tops and summer tops under $20.

Kate Spade’s Surprise Leather Satchel Is on Sale for $95 – Save Up 75% Off While Supplies Last 

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If you are in search of a stylish purse but are having a hard time finding one at an affordable price, you are in the right place. Kate Spade’s chic and versatile Madison Saffiano Leather Satchel is on sale now for $119, but you can save an extra 20% off with the code EXTRA20 auto-applied in cart, making it an affordable $95.20.

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This leather satchel comes in a five different colors: Conch Pink, Black, Blossom Pink, Butter and Blue Glow. According to the brand, this purse includes an exterior front slip pocket and an interior back zip and front slip pocket. It also features a top zip closure and the iconic Kate Spade New York metal pinmount logo.

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Kate Spade Outlet: Madison Saffiano Leather Small Satchel

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With its crossbody strap, you’ll be able to keep your hands free by carrying all your essentials in style wherever you go anytime, anywhere.

If you are still unsure about making this purchase, take a look at the reviews. A Kate Spade Outlet customer stated, “I absolutely love KS bags and this one is no exception. The color and size are perfect.”

Another shared, “This is the cutest bag for Spring. I love small purses and this one is the perfect size! I love the Saffiano leather texture-it’s so unique and adds an extra layer of style! The quality of this bag is impeccable which is what makes Kate Spade products so worth it!”

Level up your spring and summer fashion with this one essential accessory. Plus, you can get it in all your favorite colors to match with your outfits.

For more product recommendations, check out this Steve Madden crossbody bag, crossbody phone bags, and viral Lululemon purse.

Kim Petras ‘Serves’ As the New Face of MAC’s Viva Glam Campaign: Where to Shop the Collection

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Kim Petras rarely shies away from showing off a bold lipstick — and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. She debuted a mix of ’90s-inspired costumes and dark red lips during her Feed the Beast World Tour, which wrapped up in March, and now, MAC Cosmetics has chosen the 31-year-old along with Latin singer Danna Paola to be the faces of the brand’s Viva Glam Lipstick 30th anniversary campaign.

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Viva Glam lipstick has developed a reputation for not only its long-lasting formula, but its life-changing impact. Each year, the beauty brand gives 100% of its proceeds back to the community to help those in need, with this year’s profits going to support AIDs research in addition to local organizations for gender, racial and environmental equality.

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With 2024 being its 30th birthday, MAC went big and refreshed the formula as well as the shade range, offering four new colors with names aiming to inspire change: Viva Equality, Viva Planet, Viva Heart and Viva Empowered. Each shade is priced at $25 and comes in a range of neutral and bold colors including deep red, pink and even brown. You can purchase the lipsticks from Ulta, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and MACCosmetics.com.

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M·A·CXIMAL Silky Matte Viva Glam Lipstick

The updated formula looks to leave behind a silky matte texture that will last up to 12 hours while also providing a max of eight hours of moisture. The lipsticks have gathered a 4.9 rating on Ulta, with shoppers raving over its “creamy” application as well as its ability to blend with other products. One reviewer says they can “top it with other shades and lip gloss,” making it a versatile lip product.

Petras has been a longtime fan of the beauty brand, having showed off a red shade when she won her 2023 Grammy alongside Sam Smith. Being a part of the campaign has been an exciting yet surreal experience for the “Unholy” singer, who still finds it hard to believe she’s the face of MAC.

“Serving as the face of MAC Viva Glam has always been a rite of passage for the most legendary artists in the world,” she said in a press release. “I have to pinch myself every time I remember it’s now my turn to represent the campaign. I am honored to be part of Viva Glam’s long legacy of lifting up people who haven’t always felt seen or represented, and look forward to inspiring the next generation to join us in making the world a more equal place.”

MAC also took to social media to share news of the campaign with a video of Petras explaining the benefits of the lip products in a video showing how the Grammy-winner “serves.”

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best blue eyeshadows, celebrity fragrances and setting spray.

Darius Rucker’s First Memoir & More Country Music Books to Add to Your Reading List

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Darius Rucker can now call himself an author with the release of his first-ever memoir, Life’s Too Short. The book arrived on Tuesday (May 28), and fans are already clamoring to get their hands on a copy, which has earned itself the title of a No. 1 Amazon bestseller in country & folk composer biographies.

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The “Wagon Wheel” singer’s memoir joins the growing list of music books out there, but for country music fans, you can now get an inside look into the artist’s life straight from his perspective. If that doesn’t satiate your appetite for country music books, there is a multitude of musician memoirs and history books you can dive into that’ll provide further insight in the history of the beloved music genre, as well as dive into your favorite artist’s climb to fame.

Whether you’re looking for gifts for music lovers or want to update your merch collection with a sleek hardcover worthy of being placed on the top of your coffee table books, country music tomes will offer display-worthy cover art as well as information that’ll help you feel closer to your favorite artist.

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Keep reading to learn where to buy country music books online — including Rucker’s memoir and history-focused books.

What Are the Best Country Music Artist Books?

Clear some space on your bookshelf, because we’ve rounded up some of the best country music books published (so far) to help you stock up on must-read stories about the genre.

‘Life’s Too Short’ by Darius Rucker

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From his life growing up in South Carolina with his single mother to the founding of his band Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker’s memoir will take you through it all — including some of his most memorable stories while on the road. You’ll also discover some of the songs that shaped him along the way, including ones by artists and bands such as KISS, Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Lou Reed, Billy Joel and Nanci Griffith.

‘Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones’ by Dolly Parton

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Dolly Parton has been a longtime influence within the country music community — including with her fashion choice. The “Jolene” singer takes you behind each iconic look through Behind the Seams, as well as how she developed her own unique fashion for artists and fans to look up to.

‘My Black Country’ by Alice Randall

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Alice Randall spotlights her own history as the first Black woman to co-write an No. 1 country hit, while also weaving in the history of Black artists within country music and the moments that helped shape and put them in the spotlight. Not only will this book touch on Randall’s own accounts, but will pull from moments from before her time, as well as look to what the future holds for her community’s influence in country music.

‘Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs’ by Willie Nelson

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Willie Nelson bares it all in this honest book that breaks down the stories behind some of his greatest hits and the lesser known songs that mean the most to him. You can also expect stories about his family, the artists he’s collaborated with and even about his guitar, Trigger.

‘Not That Fancy’ by Reba McEntire

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If you want to live your life the Reba way, then pick up a copy of Not That Fancy, which features tips, tricks and even recipes that the country artist swears by. Within its pages are photos of the singer as well as tidbits and stories of her own personal experiences that have helped shape and inspire her today.

‘Johnny Cash: The Life’ by Robert Hilburn

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Robert Hilburn aims to break down Johnny Cash’s life in this detailed biography that maps out the legendary singer’s path to fame. As a music journalist, Hilburn followed the successes and trials that Cash encountered while also including never-before-seen material taken from the late singer’s inner circle, according to the official description.

‘Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics’ by Dolly Parton & Robert K. Oermann

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Dolly Parton strips down the lyrics to 175 of her songs in this honest book about the music she’s shared with fans. Alongside the “9 to 5” singer’s words are pages of unseen photographs captured throughout her decades of work within the music industry. This is considered a must-have for any fan of the country music icon.

‘Me & Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust’ by Loretta Lynn

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Loretta Lynn goes back in time within her book as she gives fans a deeper look into her close relationship with Patsy Cline. You’ll hear straight from Lynn as she recounts moments from their friendship and success through music together up until Clines untimely death and the impact it continues to have.

‘Hank Williams: The Biography’ by William Macewen, George Merritt & Colin Escott

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Fans can learn more about the man behind the hit “Your Cheatin’ Heart” through this biography featuring never-before-seen photographs and a breakdown of his song catalog, from hits to lesser known titles. Outside of his music career, the authors analyze his tumultuous personal life including his struggles with addiction and how it impacted his career.

‘Waylon : An Autobiography’ by Waylon Jennings

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Read about Waylon Jenning’s life before becoming a hit musician and the love that pushed him to be the success he’s known for today in his only autobiography. Readers will hear from Jennings himself as he details his struggles growing up, becoming Buddy Holly’s protege through his drug abuse, three failed marriages and meeting his wife Jessi Colter.

‘Tammy Wynette: Tragic Country Queen’ by Jimmy McDonough

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Queen of country Tammy Wynette left behind a legacy that transcends time, and now fans can connect further with the artist through this biography. You’ll learn more about her struggle with not only making it in a fast-changing Nashville, but her high-profile marriage that ended in divorce, the impact of her hit songs on the country music landscape and her battle with addiction and illness.

‘Forever and Ever, Amen’ by Randy Travis

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Randy Travis breaks down his own life in this riveting memoir. The country singer goes through three important decades starting with going back to his roots, describing working class life in North Carolina to his club singing life in Nashville. You’ll also hear from him about his overnight success from the release of the 1986 album Storms of Life, which kicked off a neotraditional movement within the country music genre.

What Are the Best Country Music History Books?

Discover the origins of country music through books that go beyond a single artist and focus on the events and people that have shaped the genre.

Shop some of the best country music history books below.

‘Country Music USA: 50th Anniversary Edition’ by Bill C. Malone & Tracey E. W. Laird

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Consider this book the ultimate history guide on country music, with more than 700 pages detailing the “stories of the people who made country music into such an integral part of our nation’s culture,” according to the official description. You’ll go back in time to the origins of the genre, discovering the people and events that helped build and shape what you know and listen to today.

‘Her Country’ by Marissa R. Moss

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Marissa R. Moss uses her book to examine women within the country music landscape and their rise within a traditionally male-dominant genre. Using artists such as Kacey Musgraves and Shania Twain (among others), Moss maps out their careers while putting a shining a light on the continued fight female artists within the genre have to face in order to be heard.

‘The Encyclopedia of Country Music’ by Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum

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The official Country Music Hall of Fame released its second edition of their in-depth encyclopedia, which covers nine decades of history and artistry. As you flip through, you’ll be met with photo essays on album covers as well as informative sections on some of the most influential bands and singers of the genre including Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift before she turned pop.

‘Dreaming Out Loud’ by Bruce Feiler

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Author Bruce Feiler takes readers behind-the-scenes of Nashville’s country music world during a time when the genre was under heavy scrutiny. The history book chooses to follow legends Garth Brooks, Wynonna Judd and Wade Hayes as they help revolutionize country music and push its evolution forward into a less ridiculed and more celebrated genre.

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Lego Releases a New Retro Radio Set: Here’s Where to Pick One Up Online

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If you’re a Lego and music lover, the Danish construction toy company has a vintage radio model that intersects with two of your passions.

Exclusive to Lego.com, the Lego Retro Radio (item No. 10334) is a replica of a 1970s transistor radio. It’s priced at $99.99 and drops on Saturday, June 1.

The set comes with 906 Lego pieces that make up the retro radio. It features a clicky on-off switch, rotating dial and side-to-side sliders, a folding handle and adjustable antenna.

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Although it might look like a vintage radio, it actually doesn’t play music or work like a transistor radio. However, it does mimic the sound effects of crackling, static and Lego weather reports and call letters with a special Sound Brick (batteries included). Just turn it “on” and spin the dial to find a radio station to play random catchphrases.

Lego Retro Radio

It also has a smartphone holder built in at its rear, so you can listen to your favorite songs and podcasts via your go-to streaming app, including Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and others. Unfortunately, the speakers in this set are non-working.

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Meanwhile, if you’re looking for additional Lego sets for Father’s Day, we can recommend the Pac-Man arcade and Atari 2600 sets — both are great for retro dads.

Available on Saturday, June 1, the Lego Retro Radio — which is ideal for builders ages 18 and up — goes for $99.99 and comes in an aqua ice, soft mint, comfy tan and cuddle colorway.

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How to Watch & Stream ‘Civil War’ From Home

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If you’re an action-movie enthusiast, consider adding Civil War to your watch list. Characterized as a dystopian thriller set in a near-future America, the A24 film features Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura as war correspondents, as well as actor Nick Offerman as an authoritarian president who initiates airstrikes on civilians.

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Directed and written by Alex Garland, Civil War is currently receiving top honors on the video-on-demand charts, leading as #1 on iTunes. This project was produced by Gregory Goodman, Allan Reich, and Andrew Macdonald.

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Keep reading for details on how to watch and stream from anywhere.

Where to Watch Civil War Online

Available as of May 24, Civil War can be streamed on Prime Video, Apple TV+, Google Play and Fandango.

Apple TV+ is free for the first seven days and just $9.99/month after your free trial. Want to extend your trial? Apple customers can get three months free with an eligible purchase, or a one-month free trial by signing up for Apple One, bundling Apple TV+ with up to five other services. 

Roughly six weeks after its release in theaters on April 12, Civil War is now accessible for home viewing through video-on-demand platforms such as Prime Video and Apple iTunes for $19.99 to rent, and $24.99 to buy and stream from anywhere.

For those who choose to watch it on demand via Prime Video, keep in mind “rentals include 30 days to start watching this movie and 48 hours to finish once started.”

When Will Civil War Be Available on Max?

The release date for Civil War on HBO Max has not been announced yet. According to Decider, they predict it could come out on Max around late August or early September 2024. If you’d like to plan ahead and see all your favorites, from reality shows to drama and action series, you can access Max on Prime VideoHulu and Verizon Fios.

Get a glimpse of all your entertainment favorites with a mix of options from movies, TV shows and exclusive series streaming on Max including, but not limited to House of the DragonHacksPretty Little Liars: Summer SchoolThe Last of UsAnd Just Like ThatTrue Detective: Night CountrySuccessionSelena + RestaurantDune: Part 2 and Ironclaw.

Watch the trailer for Civil War below.