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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is prepping to kick off the first-ever season as co-founder of the United Football League. The American minor football league was formerly separated into the XFL and USFL until the two merged at the end of 2023. The UFL will commence its 2024 spring season on Saturday (March 30) and there are a few streaming options that will let you livestream the game at home without cable.
While the NFL season may be over, the next 10 weeks will provide football fans with more content. Eight teams will face off against one another until the Conference Championship games on June 6-June 9 that will determine the two teams headed to the 2024 UFL Championship on June 16.
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If you’d prefer to watch the UFL games in person, tickets are still available through Ticketmaster and StubHub.
Keep reading to learn more about UFL 2024 and how to watch the games at home.
What Teams Are In the 2024 UFL?
Competing in the 2024 season will be eight teams: the Birmingham Stallions, Arlington Renegades, St. Louis Battlehawks, Michigan Panthers, D.C. Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas, Memphis Showboats and Houston Roughnecks.
Each game will be broadcast on either Fox, FS1, ABC, ESPN or ESPN2.
How to Watch UFL 2024 Games Without Cable
Cable viewers can watch the games live for no additional cost on any channel that has Fox, FS1, ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. If you don’t have cable you might be able to livestream the UFL 2024 games through an HD antenna like one here from Amazon.
Don’t have cable? Cord cutters can take advantage of free trials and promos through live TV streaming platforms such as DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV to stream UFL 2024 games online.
Right now you can take advantage of DirecTV Stream’s Sports Pack that can save you up to $30 for the first three months. To redeem, you’ll need to combine the Sports Pack with one of the channel packages the platform offers, which starts at $80/month. What’s notable about DirecTV Stream’s plans is the amount of local channels you receive including Fox, ESPN, ESPN2 and ABC. You’ll also receive a five day free trial when you first sign-up giving you free access to live UFL games.
Another affordable option on the market is Sling TV, which will give you access to channels like ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and Fox. Plus, the platform is offering a $10 off deal for the first month knocking the price down from $40 to $30. You can choose between the Orange or Blue plan or combine the two for the most channel options.
Fubo is giving a seven day free trial to new subscribers as well as a $20 off promo for all the platform’s plans. You’ll receive over 100 channels, DVR storage and the ability to watch content on up to 10 devices.
New users who sign up for Hulu + Live TV will receive a 30-day free trial as well as hundreds of live TV channel options on top of access to the Hulu library. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $77/month. For even more content, you can also bundle your plan with Disney+ and ESPN+.
What Is the UFL 2024 Schedule?
Leading up to the 2024 UFL Conference Champions, there will be four games a week starting March 30 at 1 p.m. ET. Check below for the upcoming schedule or click here for the full season schedule.
Week 1, Saturday (March 30): Birmingham Stallions vs. Arlington Renegades at 1 p.m. ET on Fox, St. Lous Battlehawks vs. Michigan Panthers at 4 p.m. ET on Fox.
Week 1, Sunday (March 31): D.C. Defenders vs. San Antonio Brahmas at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN, Memphis Showboats vs. Houston Roughnecks at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Week 2, Saturday (April 6): San Antonio Brahmas vs. Memphis Showboats at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN, Arlington Renegades vs. St. Louis Battlehawks at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Week 2, Sunday (April 7): Birmingham Stallions vs. Michigan Panthers at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN, Houston Roughnecks vs. D.C. Defenders at 4 p.m. ET on Fox.
Week 3, Saturday (April 13): D.C. Defenders vs. Arlington Renegades at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, Memphis Showboats vs. Birmingham Stallions at 7 p.m. ET on Fox.
Week 3, Sunday (April 14): Houston Roughnecks vs. Michigan Panthers at 12 p.m. ET on ABC, St. Louis Battlehawks vs. San Antonio Brahmas at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Gwen Stefani wants to make sure you’re ready for Coachella. The pop star’s GXVE Beauty released a makeup bundle filled with festival must-haves on Wednesday (March 27).
The makeup bundle is valued at $113, but you can get it for just $50, while supplies last. The bundle features four products packed in a hot-pink makeup bag: Line It Up 24-Hour Gel Eyeliner in the shade bathwater, Eye See in Sparkle glitter eyeshadow in the shade twinkle, a travel-size Can’t Stop Staring Mascara, and I’m Still Here Liquid Lipstick in Stefani’s signature fire-engine red.
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Use the code: FESTIVAL or COACHELLA to redeem the discount. The limited-edition bundle includes a red bandana, which will come in handy if you’re hitting up outdoor music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach.
GXVE’s Festival Bundle will be available from March 27 until April 21, or while supplies last.
Stefani is slated to take the stage for Coachella 2024 for a reunion performance with her No Doubt bandmates Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young.
“It just happened so fast, and that’s my favorite kind of thing to happen. We haven’t really figured out the next steps of how we’re going to do this, but we’re just all so excited,“ Stefani told People in January of reuniting with the band. “And I think really just watching the internet blow up [with] how excited that the fans are? It’s inspiring us.”
The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival returns to Indio, Calif., on April 12-14 and April 19-21.
Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat and No Doubt are set to headline the annual music festival, which will also feature performances from Peso Pluma, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, Tinashe, Skepta, J Balvin, Jhené Aiko, Justice, Victoria Monét, Sabrina Carpenter, Coi Leray, Reneé Rapp, Bebe Rexha, Tems, Bizarrap, LE SSERAFIM, Deftones, ATEEZ, Young Miko, Grimes, Jon Batiste, Carin León, John Summit, DJ Snake, LUDMILLA and other acts.
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J-Hope is ready to dance. The BTS singer’s heavily anticipated docuseries, Hope on the Street, premieres on Prime Video on Wednesday (March 27).
The six-part series highlights the K-pop star’s love of dance and explores the art form in different cities around the globe, including New York, Paris, Osaka, Seoul and J-Hope’s hometown of Gwangju, South Korea.
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“I used to love dancing so much, but I had forgotten all about it,” J-Hope says in the docuseries filmed before he started mandatory military service last year.
“I’m about to start my military service, so it was a chance for me to look back on my life,” he explains. “What did I like in the past? What was my mindset when I debuted? And what is it that made me who I am today? I kept asking myself those questions and in the end the answer was ‘dance.’”
The docuseries comes ahead of J-Hope’s upcoming mini-album Hope on the Street Vol. 1 due on March 29 at midnight ET. The six-track EP, described as a “diverse array of sounds and moods” showcasing his “musical prowess and depth,” will feature guest appearances from Jung Kook, Benny Blanco and Nile Rodgers.
Read on for details on how to stream the Hope on the Street docuseries from anywhere.
How to Watch J-Hope’s Prime Video Documentary
The first episode of Hope on the Street is now streaming on Prime Video. The episode debuted on the streaming platforms at 11 a.m. ET. New episodes will arrive weekly, and each episode is tied to a song from J-Hope’s forthcoming album.
The docuseries streams free to Prime members and Prime Video subscribers. Not subscribed? You can get a 30-day free trial to stream Hope on the Street and other programs.
Prime Video has a huge library of films, movies, and TV shows that are available to stream free of charge (you can also rent and buy digital releases on Prime Video).
The massive collection of Prime Originals includes movies and shows such as Road House, Ricky Stanicky, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Saltburn, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, Expats, Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Swarm, Harlem, Invincible, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Fleabag, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Wheel of Time, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Legend of Vox Machina.
Prime members get free access to Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Gaming and Prime Reading in addition to free same-day, one-day or two-day delivery on millions of items, exclusive deals, groceries, savings on prescriptions and more.
After the free trial ends, your Amazon Prime membership will renew at $14.99 a month (or $139 a year) unless you cancel. Prime members get access to Prime Music, Prime Gaming, free same-day, one-day or two-day delivery on millions of items, exclusive deals, groceries and more. Amazon also provides 50% Prime memberships for qualifying students and EBT/Medicaid recipients. Click below to join Prime Student to get a six month free trial.
Prime Video lets subscribers add Paramount+, Max, Starz, BET+, AMC+ and other channels which gives you the opportunity to stream everything from one platform.
Watch the trailer for J-Hope’s Hope on the Street below.
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The Beach Boys are preparing to make wave for fans with the release of their first-ever and only official book titled The Beach Boys. This comes in anticipation of an upcoming documentary about the rock band that is set to air on Disney+ in May, according to Variety, but for those eager to delve into The Beach Boys’ history, you can now read about them from their perspective.
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Band members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine and Bruce Johnston come together to chronicle their journey to fame and the success that followed in an autobiography that the title claims is “in their own words.” The Beach Boys by The Beach Boys will officially be released on Tuesday (April 2), but Amazon has opened preorders for fans and those looking for gifts for music lovers to ensure you get your hands on a copy the moment the book is released.
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“The Beach Boys” by The Beach Boys
Featuring 408 pages, The Beach Boys will include a detailed history about the band through their unique perspective providing a more intimate look at the band’s history. The official description also says that the text will be accompanied with “iconic images, never-before-seen negatives and rare ephemera.”
Plus, if you preorder the book, you’ll also be guaranteed the preorder price and for Prime members, you’ll be given free shipping once the book is released. Don’t have a Prime membership? You can start a 30-day free trial here.
To help build out The Beach Boys, a lineup of famous musicians and those close to the band were tapped to contribute to the book including Peter Blake, Lindsey Buckingham, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Ray Davies, Bob Dylan, Def Leppard, the Flaming Lips, Bobby Gillespie, David Lee Roth, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Jim Kerr, Roger McGuinn, Graham Nash, Jimmy Page, Carly Simon, Pete Townshend, Rufus Wainwright and Thom Yorke.
“There’s love in the music and people can relate to the love, regardless of whether you’re two years old or 92 years old,” Wilson said in the official Amazon description. “For me, music is about love. Love is the message I want to share. I hope people feel that in my music. That makes the hard work worth it.”
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Kacey Musgraves is proving she’s more of a giver than a taker by surprising fans with a limited-edition collection of handmade charms inspired by her new album Deeper Well. The “Sway” singer teamed up with Etsy to launch the exclusive store Charmed by Kacey, which includes a mix of ceramic charms with graphics inspired by songs from the album.
Only a limited amount of charms were made and are already selling out, which means if you’re looking for gifts for music lovers or want to expand your Musgraves merch collection, you’ll want to add these to your cart fast.
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Similar to the “Cardinal” singer’s Boy Smells collaboration, Etsy’s jewelry collection was designed in partnership with the Grammy winner and Emilia Ceramics (a superfan and Etsy seller) to provide an interactive layer to her album through bringing to life songs and references to the folksy album that you can wear with your Western apparel or to the singer’s tour (which you can still score tickets to through Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats and Seat Geek).
There’s even a shoppable mood board featuring clothing and accessories that embody the vibes of the album as a whole.
Check below to shop the charm collection or view everything that’s available here.
Kacey Musgraves Saturn Charm
Inspired by the lyrics “my Saturn has returned” this planet charm uses a ceramic material with a Saturn planet design that you can pair with a gold necklace chain or just receive the charm. It’s also available to pair with multiple charms if you want to bundle your order.
Kacey Musgraves Folky Heart Charm
Wear your heart on your chest with this whimsical charm that’s both handcrafted and trendy. The heart charm can be shipped by itself or you can have it put on a silver or gold bracelet or necklace charm.
Kacey Musgraves Complete Charm Set
Collect all the Musgraves-inspired charms with this bundled set that includes all five charms. You’ll receive the heart pattern, Saturn design, cardinal artwork, star pattern and even a Musgraves-shaped charm.
Kacey Musgraves Deeper Well Star Charm
For a look that embodies Deeper Well the singer released this star charm featuring a green and white geometric pattern you can dress up or down. You can add it to a chain you already own or have it come with its own chain.
Kacey Musgraves “Kacey” Charm
Take the country star with you in the form of this “Kacey” charm that was created to look like the musician. It comes hand painted with details reminiscent of the outfit Musgraves wears in her album photos.
The “Golden Hour” singer was excited to launch the shop as she felt the jewelry collection unlocked her own nostalgia.
“I’ve been a charm collector for a long time, adding charms to my own bracelet to mark special milestones or memories,” she said in a press statement. “There’s something magical about every little charm telling its own unique tale, and when worn together, weaving this deeply personal story.”
If you can’t get enough merch, Amazon also has a selection of apparel from the artist’s official store you can stock up on below.
Kacey Musgraves My Saturn Has Returned Sweatshirt
Get cozy without sacrificing style in this pullover sweatshirt that features the singer’s name across the front and the lyrics “my Saturn has returned” printed on the back. It even comes in green or cream to pick from.
Deeper Well Album Tee
Not only can you listen to her album on repeat, but this album T-shirt allows you to show off her music through your outfit. It features a white background to make the album cover pop while the lightweight, cotton material aims to keep you comfortable all day long.
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Happy Air Max Day 2024! Nike is celebrating with the Air Max Dn out Tuesday (March 26).
The next-generation Air Max introduces a new, dual-chamber with a “four-tubed Nike Air unit designed for unreal comfort, a smooth stride and max bounce,” according to Nike.
Apart from an updated design, the Air Max Dn is available in a range of new colorways including black/dark smoke grey with anthracite and light crimson, black/cool grey with pure platinum and white, white with racer blue and volt glow with sequoia/black.
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Nike Air Max Dn (Black/Dark Smoke Grey/Anthracite/Light Crimson)
The Air Max Dn features a dual pressure air unit comprised of two pressurized chambers, each equipped with two, higher pressure tubes in the back and lower pressure in the front.
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The shoe retails for $160 for adults and $130 for kids.
“When I think about keeping an Air Max model fresh, color is actually the first thing I think of,” Juliana Sagat Lead Footwear Designer for Nike Lifestyle said in a press release. “You usually think about the visible Air unit carrying the emotion, but we see color as a holistic tool to bring more emotion to a silhouette. The Dn was designed so that color works precisely and in unison with the Dynamic Air platform, the upper, and the general profile of the shoe. When you can do that, your form of self-expression is limitless.”
Nike Air Max: A Brief History
The Air Max has been around for nearly 40 years. Nike debuted the innovative sneaker, designed by Tinker Hatfield, on March 26, 1987.
Paris’ the Centre Pompidou inspired the design for the original Air Max. As the story goes, Nike sent Hatfield to Paris for inspiration, which he found in the Centre Pompidou’s deconstructed design – the building is essentially flipped “inside out” with all of its mechanics featured on the outside. Hatfield channeled that concept into the Air Max’s exposed air bubble.
The Air Max also features groundbreaking, cushioning technology for a more comfortable step. The shoe remains one of Nike’s bestsellers along with the Nike Dunk, and retro favorites such as the Air Jordan 3 and Air Force 1.
Nike has been celebrating Air Max Day since 2014, which it usually commemorates with the release of a new design. In addition to the Air Max Dn, Nike also unveiled the Air Max 1 ’86 Premium in a new colorways.
The Nike Air Max Dn is available at nike.com, although some colorways are already sold out in select sizes. You can also find the Nike Air Max Dn in stores and on the SNKRS app.
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale includes a can’t miss deal on Samsung TV’s. The retailer launched a two-for-one deal that gets you two TVs for the price of one, plus a discount on the entire bundle.
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For a limited time, Amazon shoppers who pre-order a 2024 Samsung OLED, Neo OLED and other new TVs can receive a free 65-inch Samsung TU690T TV, while supplies last. The promo, which launched on March 21 and ends on April 11, applies to qualifying 2024 Samsung OLED, Neo OLED, Neo QLED and The Frame TVs ranging from sizes 50-inch up to 85-inches.
According to Amazon, the TV must be added to your cart as a “pre-built bundle” to redeem the special offer. The free TV is non-transferable and bundle deals are discounted up to 24% off (limit one free TV per customer). You can also redeem the two-for-one deal, but you won’t get a discount on the bundle.
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Samsung revealed its 2024 lineup of TVs at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. The new collection features enhanced capabilities such as better picture quality, brighter OLED’s, AI-enabled technology.
“In today’s hyperconnected era, it’s no longer just about delivering quality visual experiences when it comes to home entertainment. Displays should enhance our lives both on and off the screen,” said SW Yong, president and head of visual display business at Samsung Electronics. “Samsung’s AI screens, powered by on-device AI technology, are designed to be the centerpiece of users’ homes, connecting all compatible devices to offer users a more flexible and diverse lifestyle.”
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale offers savings of up to 50% electronics, apparel, beauty products, cleaning supplies, games, toys and more. The sale ends tonight, but the Samsung deal extends into next month. Join Amazon Prime for free for the 30 days to get access to member-only deals, free shipping, Prime Video and other benefits.
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DJ Khaled isn’t just working on a new album, the music producer also announced a campaign with DJEEP lighters, which officially debuted on Thursday (March 21). Titled “Ignite Your Passions” the campaign wants to encourage you to be your most authentic self through stylish lighters that’ll help seamlessly light your scented candles and more.
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DJEEP decided to tap DJ Khaled as the face of the campaign since he’s not only a fan of the lighters, but fearlessly shares his passions with the world.
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“I’ve been blessed for things that I love and that comes organic to me,” Khaled says while wearing his favorite Nike Air Jordan 3 “Green Glow” sneakers in an interview with Billboard. “When I got this opportunity, I always had a lighter in my hand because I love making great music. When I’m in the studio, when I hear something hot that we’re making, I always [light up a lighter]. But when I was growing up, DJ in the clubs and all that, any time a hot song would come on, we would [light a lighter].”
DJEEP Pocket Lighters
The brand’s lighters boast high quality performance with the ability to hold up to 3,500 lights per lighter. There are four collections that will help show off your style and personality including metallic hues, marble prints and a simple wood texture. Amazon offers a four-pack of lighters with a variety of shades from each collection to stock up on.
Some of his favorite things he likes to light up with his DJEEP lighters? Cigars and a Diptyque candle in the scent Baies, which he also makes sure is lit when he hosts artists in the studio.
Diptyque Candle: Baies
Diptyque’s Baies candle comes with up to 60 hours of burn time and emits a berry-inspired scent that’ll help create a comfy ambiance. You’ll want to make sure you trim your wick after each use for the best care, according to the brand.
The “I’m The One” artist also makes sure his studio is stocked with DJEEP lighters, water and snacks like gummy bears. And, for some inspiration, he keeps a giant framed picture hung that he changes twice a year.
“Right now, it’s a picture of me and Drake, and I’m holding a sign saying ‘I got two Drakes,’ he says. “I love that. It’s going to be on my new album.”
And in terms of artists on his collaboration wishlist, DJ Khaled actually hopes to work with an artist he’s already collaborated with.
“I want to work again with Rihanna,” he says. “I’ve worked with her and we made a big hit record called ‘Wild Thoughts’ — I want to make another record with her. That’s my wishlist.”
Sneaker collectors or fans of the artist can also buy a pair of his favorite Air Jordans online, which are still in stock.
Air Jordan 3 Retro “Green Glow”
The Air Jordan 3 Retro sneakers are one of the artist’s favorite pairs to sport now. They feature a black and gray textured print with glowing vibrant green accents. To keep his sneaker collection pristine, DJ Khaled prefers to stock up on his most-loved styles.“I would buy five pairs of each one because I don’t like when they get creased up, I need a fresh pair all the time,” he tells.
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