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BetMGM Big Game BashLuke Combs to headline.The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Level 3, Las Vegas
The Maxim Casino Royale ExperienceResorts World Las Vegas, 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas10 p.m.
Sports Illustrated The PartyThe Chainsmokers and Kygo performing.XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas10 p.m.
Gronk BeachPerformers to be announced.
Michelob ULTRA Country ClubPerformances by Lil Wayne and T-Pain & [Alesso; Dan Marino and Alex Morgan host — this part embargoed until 10 a.m. Jan 12]. An all-star celebrity golf shoot-out for the ages.Topgolf Las Vegas in MGM Grand, 4627 Koval Lane, Las Vegas7 p.m.-12:30 a.m.Tickets: https://www.michelobultra.com/ultracountryclub
Taste of the NFLCurated by celebrity chefs Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry and Mark Bucher. Benefiting GENYOUth’s End Student Hunger Fund.Keep Memory Alive Event Center, 888 W Bonneville Ave., Las Vegas3-7 p.m.
Nelly at Marquee Nightclub3708 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas10:30 p.m.
Zedd at OMNIA Nightclub3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas10:30 p.m.
DJ Pauly D at JEWEL Nightclub3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas10:30 p.m.
Mustard at TAO Nightclub3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas10:30 p.m.
Eminem, a longtime Detroit Lions fan, has a message for Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford: “You owe me.”
In a promo clip on X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the Lions’ playoff game against the Rams on Sunday (Jan. 14), the iconic rapper made a desperate plea to the former Lions QB.
“Stafford, what’d I say? You owe me this favor, bro,” Em said in a video during Saturday’s Chiefs-Dolphins game. “I was there for you when you won it. I was there for you. I was right there. I rapped for you Stafford. Bro, I rapped for you!”
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The “Lose Yourself” rapper, who in the clip wears a No. 20 custom Barry Sanders hoodie, is referencing his 2022 Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium near L.A., where the Rams took home a victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. The memorable performance also featured an all-star hip-hop lineup of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent.
Stafford spent 12 years with the Lions before being traded to the Rams in 2021. During that time, the QB lost three playoff games in the first round. Stafford was traded to the Rams for the Lions’ current quarterback Jared Goff.
The Lions — who haven’t won a playoff game since 1992 — will face off agains the Rams at Detroit’s Ford Field on Sunday (Jan. 14). The highly anticipated match-up marks the Lions’ first home playoff game in 30 years and the NFL team’s first-ever at Ford Field.
In a separate clip shared through his Instagram, Eminem also shared his hopes for the coming year. “My New Year’s resolution was for the Lions to win the Super Bowl,” he says. “So, what’s up?”
Watch Eminem’s request to Stafford on X, along with the rapper’s New Year’s resolution on Instagram, below.
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One Fight Night just couldn’t stay away from your streaming platforms and is already kicking off 2024 with its first MMA fight of the season. Friday (Jan. 12) will see fourth-ranked featherweight MMA contender Shamil Gasanov take on the league’s described “dangerous finisher” Oh Ho Taek of South Korea at the Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand starting at 8 p.m. ET.
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If you weren’t able to score travel deals to watch the fight live this time around, Prime Video is livestreaming Gasanov vs. Oh, so you can catch all the action without having to leave the comfort of your home. Along with the main card event, One Fight Night 18 will feature bantamweight MMA stars such as fourth-ranked Kwon Won Il, fifth-ranked Artem Belakh and Mongolian sensations Shinechagtga Zoltsetseg and Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu, according to an official press release. Muay Thai standouts will also be joining the lineup, including the U.K.’s Liam Nolan and Thai knockout artist Suablack.
Keep reading to learn how to watch the MMA matchup online.
How to Watch Gasanov vs. Oh
Prime Video will be the exclusive streamer of the first matchup of the season in the U.S. and Canada. The event will be livestreamed at 8 p.m. ET and if you have a Prime membership, you can stream it for free. Just log into your account and you’ll have instant access to the Gasanov vs. Oh fight.
You’ll need a Prime membership in order to watch the fight, but Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up, which means you can stream the fight and more for no cost. Once your free trial is up, you’ll be charged the regular membership fee of $14.99/month or $139/year. Click here or the button below to start your free trial.
Looking for more money-saving options? Students can take advantage of a student membership, which comes with a six month free trial as well as a half off membership. Qualifying government programs can earn you a 30-day free trial and 50% off membership through an EBT/Medicaid membership.
A Prime membership won’t just allow you to watch Gasanov vs. Oh for free, but will give you access to the entire Prime Video library including exclusive content and original TV shows and movies like Saltburn, Gen V, Medellin, Foe, Invincible, Candy Cane Lane, Red, White and Royal Blue, Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, Reacher, Swarm, Kelce, Harlem, The Boys, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Wheel of Time and more.
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Alesso‘s caught a gig. The Swedish DJ and music producer is set to perform at Michelob Ultra’s Super Bowl party on Jan. 10 in Las Vegas, Billboard can exclusively report. The “Words” artist joins previously announced headliners Lil Wayne and T-Pain.
“I’m so excited to be a part of this legendary lineup of performers with Lil Wayne and T-Pain at the Michelob ULTRA Country Club in Las Vegas next month,” Alesso tells Billboard. “Michelob ULTRA always throws one of the biggest Super Bowl parties every year, so you won’t want to miss it.”
Billboard can also announce that the event will be hosted by soccer player Alex Morgan and former NFL quarterback Dan Marino. The shindig — called the Michelob Ultra Country Club — will be held at the Topgolf in Sin City, and goes from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
The party will combine — what else! — golf, entertainment, and food and drinks. In addition to live performances by Alesso, Lil Wayne and T-Pain across two stages, the Country Club will feature an “all-star celebrity golf shoot-out,” giveaways and appearances by celebrities and athletes.
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“We’re thrilled to bring the much-anticipated Michelob ULTRA Country Club to Topgolf Las Vegas during the biggest weekend of the year,” Ricardo Marques, Michelob ULTRA’s VP of marketing, previously said in a statement. “By combining the perfect setting with an incredible line-up of artists, hosts and special guest appearances, we’ll create what will truly be a unique experience that seamlessly blends being active with enjoyment, which is something only Michelob ULTRA could deliver.”
All-inclusive “Early Birdie” tickets to the event — which include food and beverages — are on sale now for $269 via Michelob Ultra’s website. Advance and regular tickets will go on sale “soon,” according to the website. VIP table service tickets are also available now, with prices ranging from $7,500 to $15,000.
While the teams for Super Bowl 2024 have not yet been determined, the halftime show performer has been set. Usher will headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show presented by Apple Music on Jan. 11 from Allegiant Stadium in Vegas.
“When I got the call, I was like, ‘Man, I’ve been working really hard my entire career,’” he told Extra in November of his upcoming gig for the big game. “The preparation didn’t start within the last two years of performing in Las Vegas. It really started 30 years ago, and my commitment to it and the journey that I’ve taken musically is why I think I’m given that moment.”
Stephen A. Smith isn’t playing when it comes to Taylor Swift. The sports analyst recently hit back at certain NFL fans who’ve complained about the pop star’s attendance at Travis Kelce‘s Kansas City Chiefs games, insisting that her presence may even have a “positive impact” on the tight end’s playing.
“I have to take a moment to come to the defense of Taylor Swift,” a fired-up Smith said on ESPN’s First Take on Wednesday (Jan. 10). “Everybody’s sitting up there and acting like she’s some kind of impediment — excuse me, she did her job! That Eras Tour? Off the chain. Generated billions.”
“She’s going to support her dude,” he continued. “To show up at a game and the cameras are on her — that ain’t her fault! And excuse me, by the way, she went to the games after the concerts. It’s not like she used the games to bump up the concerts. Oh no! Those kids were going to her concerts whether the NFL was promoting her or not!”
Smith’s defense of Swift comes amid speculation that the “Anti-Hero” singer’s much-publicized visits to Arrowhead Stadium have been too distracting, be it for Kelce, his teammates or football fans. Earlier on in her relationship with Kelce, the NFL’s zoomed-in coverage of the star was a complaint among some viewers, and it was even the subject of a bombed joke from host Jo Koy at the Golden Globes Sunday (Jan. 7).
“The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? At the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift,” the comedian quipped as cameras cut to Swift, who reacted with a cold stare.
It’s something that the 12-time Grammy winner herself addressed in her December Person of the Year cover story. “I’m just there to support Travis … I have no awareness of if I’m being shown too much and pissing off a few dads, Brads and Chads,” she told the publication.
And for all intents and purposes, it seems like Smith agrees. “Taylor Swift is that girl,” he added. “Let’s show some respect. She probably is gonna have a positive impact on Travis Kelce’s performance, OK? I’m not trying to disrespect Taylor Swift.”
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📹| @stephenasmith defends @taylorswift13 against the criticisms of her attending Chiefs games.”I have to take a moment to come to the defense of Taylor Swift. Everybody’s sitting up there and acting like she’s some kind of impediment and, excuse me, she did her job! That Eras… pic.twitter.com/CujqQ6sM7H— Taylor Swift Updates 🩵 (@swifferupdates) January 10, 2024
He’ll be the prince and she’ll be the princess! The Kansas City Chiefs made a reference to one of Taylor Swift’s most popular songs in a postseason recap shared to Instagram on Tuesday (Jan. 9), as the NFL team heads into the playoffs. “Valentine’s Day is jealous of the ‘love story’ we have / Who […]
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The 2024 European Figure Skating Championships launch at the Zalgiris Arena in Kaunas, Lithuania, on Wednesday (Jan. 10), featuring 167 figure skaters from around the globe.
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More than 30 hours of live coverage will broadcast and stream live accross NBC, E! and Peacock.
Defending champions and 2022 Olympians Adam Siao Him Fa and Anastasia Gubanova will compete in the men’s and women’s singles. Two-time Olympian and reigning world bronze medalist Loena Hendrickx is expected to compete in the women’s singles division. Olympians Charlène Guignard and Marco Fabbri will compete for their second, consecutive European title.
Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski, three-time U.S. champion Jonny Weir and sportscaster Terry Gannon will provide a live play-by-play of the 2024 ISU European Figure Skating Championships, which take place Jan. 10-14.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch and stream.
ISU European Figure Skating Championships: Schedule, Best Ways to Watch
The 2024 European Figure Skating Championships will include the men’s singles, women’s singles, pair skating and ice dance. Live coverage will be available to stream on Peacock as well as E! and NBC for select competitions.
Fans who don’t have access to cable or local channels can stream the competition on Peacock or a platform that offers live television such as Sling TV, DirecTV and Fubo.
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Aside from sports, Peacock features exclusive TV series and must-watch movies such as Poker Face, Dr. Death, The Holdovers, Extended Family, Ted and Love Island: Love Games along with Bravo favorites such as The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City and Vanderpump Rules.
Want a streaming plan with live TV? Peacock’s Premium Plus Plan offers live access to NBC, but if you’re interested in more channels, DirecTV offers a free trial for five days and you’re not tied to a contract, so you can cancel anytime.
DirecTV’s streaming packages come with 75-plus channels including NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, E!, Bravo, CNN, ESPN, A&E, AMC, BET, MTV, VH1, Food Network, FS1, FS2, Lifetime, Logo, Nickelodeon and Paramount Network. Save $25 for the first two months when you subscribe to Choice plan. The streaming package is discounted to $89.99/month (reg. $108.99/month) for a limited time.
Sling TV is another affordable choice, plans start at just $20 per month for a limited time.
If you’re streaming internationally, ExpressVPN lets you access several streaming platforms. Coverage of the figure skating competition will be available on Eurosport for viewers in Europe and SBS on Demand in Australia.
Day one of the ISU European Figure Skating Championships kicked off Wednesday with the pairs’ short program, which streamed on Peacock at 6 a.m. ET, followed by the men’s short program at 10:15 a.m.
The men’s short program will air on the E! network and stream on Peacock at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
The women’s short program leads the list of programming for Thursday. The competition will stream live on Peacock at 6:15 a.m. An encore presentation of the event will air on E! at 11 a.m.
Thursday’s pairs’ free skate program is slated for noon and 1 p.m. on Peacock and will broadcast on E! at 1 p.m.
Rhythm dancing leads the pack for Friday, but you’ll have to get up early to catch the action. Coverage will begin streaming at 5 a.m. on Peacock. The men’s free program is slated for Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Peacock. The program will air on E! at 1 p.m.
Saturday’s schedule will include the women’s free program, which will stream on Peacock at 6 a.m., followed by the free dance at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Peacock (the free dance will broadcast on E! at 1 p.m.). If you miss the women’s free program, NBC will air an encore presentation on Sunday at noon.
The exhibition gala will stream on Peacock on Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
See the full schedule below.
Wednesday, Jan. 10
Pairs’ short program – 6 a.m. ET on Peacock
Men’s short program – 10:15 a.m. ET on Peacock
Men’s short program – 1 p.m. ET on E!, Peacock
Thursday, Jan. 11
Women’s short program – 6:15 a.m. ET on Peacock
Women’s short program – 11 a.m. ET on E! (encore presentation)
Pairs’ free program – 12 p.m. ET on Peacock
Pairs’ free program – 1 p.m. ET on E!, Peacock
Friday, Jan. 12
Rhythm dance – 5 a.m. ET on Peacock
Men’s free program – 11 a.m. on Peacock
Men’s free program – 1 p.m. on E!, Peacock
Saturday, Jan. 13
Women’s free program – 6 a.m. ET on Peacock
Free dance program – 11:30 a.m. ET on Peacock
Free dance program – 1 p.m. ET on E!, Peacock
Sunday, Jan. 14
Exhibition gala – 8:30 a.m. on Peacock
Women’s free program – 12 p.m. ET on NBC (encore presentation)
Millions of Taylor Swift fans and the entirety of Chiefs Kingdom pretty much know exactly who the most famous person in Travis Kelce‘s contact list is. Even so, the tight end laughed off a question about the biggest celebrity in his phone and revealed which person — besides his superstar girlfriend — fits the bill.
In a video posted to the Kansas City Chiefs’ TikTok on Monday (Jan. 8), Kelce and a few of his teammates were asked to name the numbers of the most A-list stars they have saved on their phones. “You guys know the easy answer,” the Ohio native responded, heavily alluding to Swift.
Kelce went on to reveal that, second to the “Anti-Hero” singer, the biggest star in his contacts is “JT, Justin Timberlake.”
But in regards to whether the *NSYNC boy bander would pick up the phone if Kelce were to call right that second, the star said, “Not a chance.” “I appreciate you, Justin,” added the New Heights podcast host. “But he’s a busy man.”
As famous as Timberlake is, it’s hard to compare with Swift’s current celebrity status, which, if anything, has only been elevated since she started dating Kelce. The pair struck up a romance over the summer, and the 12-time Grammy winner addressed their relationship for the first time in her December TIME Person of the Year cover story.
“When you say a relationship is public, that means I’m going to see him do what he loves, we’re showing up for each other, other people are there and we don’t care,” she said in the interview. “The opposite of that is you have to go to an extreme amount of effort to make sure no one knows that you’re seeing someone. And we’re just proud of each other.”
Kelce and the Chiefs are fresh off a very close victory (13-12) against the Los Angeles Chargers following Sunday’s (Jan. 7) game. That night, Swift attended the Golden Globes alongside her good friend Keleigh Sperry.
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Super Bowl weekend 2024 needs something just like this! The Chainsmokers and Kygo are set to headline Sports Illustrated‘s SI The Party on Feb. 10 at the Wynn Las Vegas’ XS Nightclub. “Sports Illustrated hosts an amazing event for Big Game weekend every year. I remember playing their Super Bowl event with them a few […]
New Year’s Eve was a fairy tale for Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end opened up briefly about how nice the last day of 2023 was for him in the Wednesday (Jan. 3) episode of New Heights, the podcast he cohosts with brother Jason Kelce. While discussing the Chiefs’ big New Year’s Eve […]