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Brad Paisley is set to headline the NFL Draft Concert Series presented by Bud Light on April 26, closing out three days of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Paisley will perform at the Draft Theater near Lambeau Field, offering a free concert to conclude Round 7 of the NFL Draft. “There’s nothing […]
Tennis great Serena Williams had the honor of being named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025 and was asked about her viral cameo during Kendrick Lamar‘s Super Bowl halftime show.
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She told Time that she and fellow Compton native Lamar have been “trying to do something together for ages,” but when he first reached out to ask if she would crip walk during his performance of “Not Like Us,” just as she did after winning Wimbledon for the fifth time in 2012, Williams admitted to being a bit confused.
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“I’m like, ‘Wait, what, you’re asking me?’” she admitted. “I’m not Taylor Swift, let’s be honest. I would have a better chance to be quarterback at the Super Bowl than dance.”
However, she didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to represent for their shared hometown, even if it meant dancing while a diss aimed at her ex-boyfriend Drake was playing. “Who would have thought that a tennis player from Compton would be regarded as one of the best tennis players of all time?” she asked. “It was just putting an exclamation on it.”
Williams is still not sure if she regrets it, though, telling the outlet, “I don’t know if I regret it or not. I don’t know the answer to that.” She also doesn’t feel like she was dissing the Toronto rapper. “Absolutely not. I would never do that,” the 23-time singles champ asserted. “And that was sad, that anyone would ever think that. I respect how they could. Obviously, I can see how someone would think that. But absolutely not.”
She added: “I have never had negative feelings towards him. We’ve known him for so many years.”
Back in 2022, on the song “Middle of the Ocean” from his joint album Her Loss with 21 Savage, Drake called Williams’ husband, Reddit co-founder Alex Ohanian, “a groupie,” which prompted Ohanian to respond on X. “The reason I stay winning is because I’m relentless about being the absolute best at whatever I do — including being the best groupie for my wife & daughter,” Ohanian wrote at the time.
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Golf may not be thee most popular sport in the culture, but regardless the good folks over at Jordan Brand are doing what they can to help golfers take their game to the next level. The house that Air Jordan built has introduced their latest footwear tech to give players a new advantage out on the green whenever swinging that 9-iron.
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On Monday (April 14) Nike unveiled their Jordan Brand Air Rev silhouette, which was made specifically for the golfers of the world. It boasts their innovative Flight Lock technology, which promises to help players take their game to another level. Will it turn the average man into Happy Gilmore overnight? Of course not, but if you’re already familiar with the sport and know your way around the Front Nine, you may appreciate what Nike and Jordan Brand have to offer next time you hop out that golf cart and get things popping.
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Designed to promote efficiency and consistency for a full day on the course, the Air Rev’s Flight Lock technology debuts a moveable Air Zoom unit that pairs with an interchangeable Formula23 foam insert, dial lacing system and leno weave strap to help golfers go the distance like never before.
The Air Zoom unit is intended to be inserted into a pouch in the sidewall of the golfer’s trail (back) foot, providing appropriate pressure with every swing, while the Formula23 foam is to be used on the lead (front) foot, delivering cushioned stability. This customizable system allows both left- and right-handed golfers to use the same model of shoe, swapping the Air Zoom unit and Formula23 foam to meet their needs.
Sounds like a helluva unit, but unfortunately we don’t know much about golfing so we may never find out how amazing these joints are to wear on the golf course.
Still, the NBA GOAT is excited about his brand’s latest product, and if he’s excited, his fellow golf buddies should be too.
“The future of golf isn’t tied to its past,” says Michael Jordan. “For the next generation, it’s bolder and more modern. Jordan Brand Golf blends performance, innovation and iconic style, building a future where the players, not the past, define what’s next.”
Might have to cop a pair just to walk around a park and see what the fuss is all about.
Will you be copping the Jordan Air Rev on May 14 to help you up your game next time you hit the golf course? Maybe even miniature golfing? Let us know in the comments section below.
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The UFC goes to Miami for UFC 314. Two premier fighters face off against each other as the main event. Australian fighter Alexander Volkanovski (26-4-0) takes on Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes (26-6-0) for the vacant UFC Featherweight Championship belt on Saturday (April 12).
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UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes takes place at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, with a start time of 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC 314 online? This event is streaming on ESPN+ with pay-per-view access, which goes for $79.99 for subscribers only.
If you’re not a subscriber, you can get PPV access and an ESPN+ monthly subscription — which is $11.99 per month — for $91.98 in total, or pick up an ESPN+ annual subscription for $134.98. The annual subscription bundle is the best deal because it saves you more than 30% overall instead of going month-to-month.
Subscribers to ESPN+ and Disney+ can livestream the early prelim and prelim portions of UFC 314 for free. In fact, the prelims card airs on the cable networks ESPN, so it’s streamable on Fubo, as well as Hulu + Live TV — which comes with Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+.
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting as low as $16.99 per month.
What Is Volkanovski and Lopes’ Walkout Music for UFC 314
Although the UFC has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for UFC 314, the pair usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Volkanovski walks out to “Down Under” by Men at Work, while Diego Lopes prefers to walk out to “Devastated” by Joey Bada$$.
Check out the full UFC 314 fight card below, and PPV livestream here.
Main Card, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes (Light Heavyweight) — Title Fight, Main Event
Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)
Yair Rodríguez vs. Patrício Pitbull (Featherweight)
Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva (Featherweight)
Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes (Light Heavyweight)
Prelims Card, 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Dan Ige vs. Sean Woodson (Featherweight)
Yan Xiaonan vs. Virna Jandiroba (Women’s Strawweight)
Jim Miller vs. Chase Hooper (Lightweight)
Darren Elkins vs. Julian Erosa (Featherweight)
Early Prelims Card, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT
Sedriques Dumas vs. Michał Oleksiejczuk (Middleweight)
Su Mudaerji vs. Mitch Raposo (Flyweight)
Tresean Gore vs. Marco Tulio (Middleweight)
Nora Cornolle vs. Hailey Cowan (Women’s Bantamweight)
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes is streamable on ESPN+ with PPV on Saturday, April 12, starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT, with the main card beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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FanDuel’s Kentucky Derby Party is returning to Louisville this year with Shaboozey headlining the event, Billboard can exclusively reveal. The exclusive, invite-only event is set to take place May 2 at Paristown Arts and Entertainment District in Louisville, Kentucky. “I’m hyped to be part of the Derby this year,” Shaboozey said in a statement. “It’s […]
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Luka Dončić is returning to Dallas for the first time since the shocking blockbuster trade between the Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers on February 1.
Tipping off at American Airline Center in Dallas on April 9, the injured Mavs team — led by former Laker Anthony Davis — will look to hold their own against a red-hot LA squad with Dončić and LeBron James. Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, don’t miss this potential NBA Playoff matchup airing live on ESPN and streaming on Fubo, Sling TV and ESPN+.
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So far this season, the purple and gold have received the better end of the trade, with Dončić and James leading the Lakers to the current third seed in the NBA Western Conference, and are now favorites to make it to the finals. On the other hand, Dallas has been struggling with devastating injuries since the trade. After acquiring Davis, he suffered a left adductor strain in his debut game in February. Then, All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving suffered a torn ACL injury leaving him out for the remainder of the season.
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With AD finally back, can the Mavericks take down his former team and teammate, LeBron James? Here’s how you can tune into the the Lakers vs. Mavericks game below.
When and Where Is the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks game?
The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks will square off on Wednesday, April 9, at American Airline Center in Dallas at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game will broadcast live on ESPN and available to stream on Fubo, Sling TV and ESPN+.
How to Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks Game
To watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks game online, Fubo TV offers a seven-day free trial to new users. With the streaming service, subscribers can stream hundreds of cable, network and sports channels with Fubo’s Pro package, which is $84.99 a month for 145 channels such as CBS, ABC, Fox, NBC, FX, TLC, AMC, MSNBC, ESPN, FS1 and Nickelodeon. But you don’t have to sign up right away: Try it out with a weeklong free trial with no commitment to livestream the NBA game online free.
Sling Orange is another affordable streaming choice, especially for sports fans. Watch TNT, ESPN and other sports, news and entertainment channels for just $23 for the first month ($45.99/month afterward). You can also watch local networks such as ABC and NBC, as well as many cable networks, including Lifetime AMC, A&E, BET, Cartoon Network, Fuse, CNN, Food Network and many others.
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The San Francisco Giants have paid homage to their hometown’s vibrant music scene with a kaleidoscopic new jersey, melding orange and violet in celebration of the Bay Area’s diverse culture. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Tuesday (April 8), the Giants announced a new partnership with EMPIRE […]
Deshonne Redeaux just made his college commitment official — and he did it with the kind of hometown love story only Los Angeles can write.
The four-star running back from Carson, California, known for his speed, field vision and unshakable confidence, announced his commitment to the University of Southern California in a full-circle moment that brought two L.A. icons into the spotlight: Snoop Dogg and JuJu Watkins.
“It means a lot to have Snoop Dogg support me at one of my biggest moments,” Redeaux tells Billboard. “I played in his Snoop Youth Football League, and it pathed the way for me to reach my goal of getting a Division 1 college scholarship.”
Also featured in the announcement video (seen in the Instagram post above) was JuJu Watkins, USC’s breakout basketball star and a longtime friend. “JuJu supporting me at this time means so much to me because we grew up together and she has inspired me watching her make history in the city that raised her,” he says. “Can’t wait to share a campus with her, impact the community, and bring national championships back to the city!”
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Redeaux says staying home and playing for USC was about more than football. “I choose USC because nothing is more powerful than impacting the hometown community and being the light in my own backyard,” he says. “Some of the determining factors were the amazing USC tradition and legacy — specifically at the running back position — and being a difference maker to bring the winning culture back to USC football and to the city of Los Angeles.”
To mark the occasion, Redeaux shared his ultimate game day hype playlist exclusively with Billboard, highlighting the music that keeps him focused and fired up before he hits the field.
“Drake featuring Rick Ross, ‘Lord Knows’ — the message behind the song is all about motivation and reflection,” he says. “And with the Lord’s guidance, you can accomplish anything. It really gets me in my mode!”
When it’s tunnel time, he turns to NBA YoungBoy’s “Head Blown.” “It puts me into dog mentality to be a lock in the field,” he says.
Other key tracks include J. Cole’s “Love Yourz,” Ginuwine’s “Same Ol G” and Nipsey Hussle’s “Dedication.”
“I’m most excited about strapping it up for the first time at the Coliseum — that will be a dream come true,” he says. “I want to give back to the youth and always show up for the next generation.”
Check out Deshonne Redeaux’s full Game Day Hype Playlist below, featuring Playboi Carti, EBK Jayboo, SWV, Lil Durk, Icewear Vezzo, BlueBucksClan and more.
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There’s a big fight in Australia! For Premier Boxing Champions, Australian Tim “The Soul Taker” Tszyu (24-2-0) battles American Joey “Small Town Soldier” Spencer (19-1-0) in the ring on Saturday (April 5).
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Read on for details on how to livestream the fight online.
Tszyu vs. Spencer: Schedule, Undercard & Where to Stream
The Tszyu vs. Spencer takes place at Newcastle Entertainment Centre in Newcastle, Australia. Boxing fans can livestream the event on Prime Video — for subscribers only. The main card event is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tszyu and Spencer’s ring walks are scheduled around 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT.
The event includes nine of the following bouts:
Tim Tszyu vs. Joey Spencer (Super Welterweight) — Main Event
Brandon Grach vs. Liam Talivaa (Heavyweight)
Endry Saavedra vs. Mikkel Neilsen (Middleweight)
Koen Mazoudier vs. Dan Hill (Super Welterweight)
Callum Peters vs. William Lenehan (Catchweight)
Brent Walton vs. Isaias Sette (Welterweight)
Andrei Mikhailovich vs. Blake Wells (Middleweight)
Cody Beekin vs. Ryan Daye (Middleweight)
Cooper O’Connell vs. Benjamin Amos (Super Lightweight)
How to Watch Premier Boxing Champions on Prime Video
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, then PBC: Tszyu vs. Spencer is streamable on Prime Video for free.
However, if you’re not an Amazon Prime member, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that the subscription service has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day and Black Friday — and much more. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here.
Although PBC has yet to announce each boxer’s walkout music for the main event, they usually go out to the ring to the same songs during their matches. Tszyu typically walks out to “Hypnotize” by The Notorious B.I.G., so this song will likely make an appearance during the boxing event. Meanwhile, Joey Spencer’s ring walk music is usually “Another In The Fire” by Hillsong UNITED.
Livestream PBC: Tszyu vs. Spencer starting at 8 p.m. ET/5p.m. PT on Saturday (April 5) on Prime Video. Additionally, the boxing event is available to stream in English and Spanish.
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UFC goes back home to “Sin City” for their latest fight. Two top-tier featherweights are set to match in the octagon as the main event for UFC Fight Night. Josh Emmett (19-4-0) faces off against Lerone Murphy (15-0-1) in a match on Saturday (April 5).
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UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy takes place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a start time of 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
If you want to watch UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy (also known as UFC on ESPN 65) online, the MMA event livestreams on ESPN+ for subscribers only.
Not a subscriber? A monthly subscription to ESPN+ goes for $11.99 per month. However, you can go with an ESPN+ annual subscription for $119.99. This saves you 15% compared to the month-to-month subscription price.
While subscribers to ESPN+ can livestream the entire UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy for free, the main and prelims cards air on ESPN, so it’s streamable on Fubo. The cable network is also available with Hulu + Live TV, which comes with Hulu, ESPN+ and Disney+.
Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy fight card below:
Main Card, 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT — ESPN+
Josh Emmett vs. Lerone Murphy (Featherweight) — Main Event
Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito (Featherweight)
Cortavious Romious vs. Lee Chang-ho (Bantamweight)
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Martin Buday (Heavyweight)
Brad Tavares vs. Gerald Meerschaert (Middleweight)
Torrez Finney vs. Robert Valentin (Middleweight)
Prelims Card, 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT — ESPN+
Ode’ Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule (Flyweight)
Davey Grant vs. Daniel Santos (Bantamweight)
Diana Belbiţă vs. Dione Barbosa (Women’s Flyweight)
Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza (Welterweight)
Loma Lookboonmee vs. Istela Nunes (Women’s Strawweight)
Victor Henry vs. Pedro Falcão (Bantamweight)
Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Talita Alencar (Women’s Strawweight)
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting at just $16.99 per month for both services in one package.
What Is Emmett vs. Murphy Walkout Music for UFC Fight Night?
While UFC has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for the main event of UFC Fight Night, the fighters usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Josh Emmett typically walks out to “Sky’s the Limit” by Rebelution, while Lerone Murphy prefers to walk out to “Ambitionz Az a Ridah” by 2Pac. So these songs will likely make an appearance during the MMA event.
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy is streaming on ESPN+ on Saturday (April 5), starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT. The main card begins around at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on ESPN+.
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