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08 Oct 2024

Halsey, J Balvin & Big Sean to Perform After ‘Thursday Night Football’ for ‘Amazon Music Live’

Amazon Music is continuing the Amazon Music Live fun with three new episodes announced on Tuesday (Oct. 8). The livestreamed music series will now also feature performances from Big Sean, Halsey and J Balvin.

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The show takes place after Thursday Night  on Prime Video, and this seven-episode season will kick off on Oct. 17 with a performance from Jelly Roll. Big Sean will then take the stage on Oct. 24 ahead of the release of his Better Me Than You deluxe edition. In celebration of homecoming games at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Big Sean will also be performing alongside North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Blue and Gold Marching Machine and Fellowship Gospel Choir.

Halsey will perform during the Halloween episode on Oct. 31, just days after releasing her fifth studio album, The Great Impersonator. J Balvin will perform the following week, on Nov. 7.

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Each episode will stream live from Los Angeles and air exclusively on Thursdays via Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 9 p.m. PT. Leading up to the episodes will be the one hour Amazon Music Tonight! pre-show on Twitch, which will feature interactive mini-games, trivia and challenges tied to each night’s performer.

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08 Oct 2024

NHL Opening Night: How to Watch & Stream Tonight’s Tripleheader for Free

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It’s opening night for the NHL! The 2024-25 season launches on Tuesday (Oct. 8) with a tripleheader broadcasting live on ESPN and streaming on ESPN+.

The 2024 Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will take the ice against the Boston Bruins in one of three games on the roster. Will any stars be in attendance? Ariana Grande hit up the Stanley Cup Final, while DJ Khaled and Kid LAROI headlined the Stanley Cup concert series, but we’ll have to wait to see which recording stars will attend opening night games.

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Tonight’s NHL schedule includes the Seattle Kraken vs. St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks vs. Utah Hockey Club.

No cable? No problem! All three games will be available to stream on DirecTV, Fubo and Sling TV.

Read on for more details.

NHL Opening Night Schedule: When and Where to Watch

Tonight’s NHL games will air live on ESPN and stream on ESPN+, starting with St. Louis vs. Seattle at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

Boston will face Florida in the second game of the night, which takes place at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. Closing out the night, Chicago vs. Boston at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. on ESPN and ESPN+.

Hockey fans can stream ESPN, ESPN 2, NHL Network and more for free on DirecTV and Fubo. Both streamers offer a free trial for up to a week and monthly plans priced below $80. Sling TV’s streaming plans start as low as $20 per month.

Wants to catch most of the games scheduled for NHL opening week? Subscribe to ESPN+.

More than 25 NHL games are scheduled to stream live on ESPN+ between now and Oct. 14.

Streaming plans currently start at $10.99 per month or $109 for the annual plan (ESPN+ plans will go up $1 starting on Oct. 17).

Looking for a streaming deal? You can bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+ starting at $14.99 ($16.99 starting Oct. 17). Or, join Hulu + Live TV ($77/month) to stream over 90 live channels, alongside access to ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+.

08 Oct 2024

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Share PDA-Filled Moment After Kansas City Chiefs’ Victory: Watch

Karma is the guy on the Chiefs, coming straight over to Taylor Swift‘s box suite to celebrate after lasting yet another week undefeated in the NFL.

Moments after Kansas City won 26-13 against the New Orleans Saints Monday (Oct. 7), Travis Kelce joined his superstar girlfriend in her viewing area at Arrowhead Stadium for a sweet PDA-filled moment captured by fans. In one video, Swift hangs onto the tight end’s arm as he chats with a person who appears to be his father, Ed Kelce, before pulling Travis’ face toward hers for a kiss.

The New Heights host then wraps the 14-time Grammy winner in a tight hug, the pair swaying back and forth.

Swift was on hand to watch the Chiefs game Monday from her usual perch in the upper levels of Arrowhead. Sporting a red plaid dress and platform boots, the musician also made a statement by sporting sparkly faux freckles on her cheeks.

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After the game, Swift also celebrated the victory in a video posted by Chariah Gordon — who is engaged to Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. — and joked about “photobombing” herself upon realizing that they were standing in front of an Eras Tour poster.

Much like last season, the “Karma” artist has been a mainstay at Chiefs’ home games this fall. She’s currently on a break from her global Eras Tour — on which Travis has accompanied her along several stops across the world — and will resume performances later this month.

Watch Swift and Kelce’s sweet post-game moment and more clips of the pop star at the game below.

07 Oct 2024

Taylor Swift Pairs Plaid Dress With Knee-High Boots (And Glitter Freckles!) at Chiefs vs. Saints Monday Night Football Game

Forget the red carpet. Taylor Swift‘s new runway is the red-walled tunnels of Arrowhead Stadium.

On Monday night (Oct. 7), Swift made a fashionable entrance to watch Travis Kelce‘s Kansas City Chiefs take on the New Orleans Saints for Monday Night Football, pairing a plaid, off-the-shoulder minidress with black knee-high platform boots. But the most striking touch of her ensemble was a series of glitter freckles strategically placed across her nose and cheeks. Some football fans paint their faces in the team colors, and some sprinkle on some sparkly freckles.

This isn’t the first time Swift has rocked sky-high boots at a Chiefs game. Last month, Swift wore blood-red over-the-knee boots with a denim corset and jean shorts as Kansas City played Baltimore for the first Thursday Night Football game of the season.

Swift has also been on a plaid streak lately. In August, when she took her Eras Tour staff for a night out in London before her return to Wembley Stadium, she wore a Vivienne Westwood plaid jacket and miniskirt set with a white ruffled blouse. Then, at September’s MTV Video Music Awards, Swift channeled Cher from Clueless with a yellow plaid Dior corset dress and black hot pants. Is she trying to tell the Swifties something with the plaid kick?

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In addition to her game day fashion, fans are always curious about who is sitting in the suite with her. This time, she was joined by the dads: her own father Scott Swift and Travis’ father Ed Kelce.

Travis Kelce celebrated his 35th birthday on Saturday, so a Chiefs win on Monday night could turn into quite the birthday party in Kansas City.

See Swift making her entrance at the game below:

06 Oct 2024

Cowboys vs. Steelers Sunday Night Football Game: How to Watch & Stream Live Online

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The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers lead this week’s Sunday Night Football schedule. The game will air live on Sunday (Oct. 6) on NBC and stream on Peacock.

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Heading into the matchup against Pittsburgh, the Cowboys have a 2-2 record for the season compared to the Steelers’ 3-1 record.

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Cowboys vs. Steelers: Where to Watch

The Steelers will host the Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Oct. 6. Game coverage starts at 8:20 p.m./5:20 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

The game will be available to stream on DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV.

To watch the game for free, subscribe to a streamer that offers a free trial such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV.

DirecTV Stream’s Entertainment + Sports package is on sale for $87 per month (reg. $102). The streaming plan lets you access to 90+ channels including NBC, CBS, Fox and ABC. For sports lovers, DirecTV offers a ton of cable channels including ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes, FS1, FS2 and ACCN.

Peacock starts at $7.99 per month for the Premium plan, but if you want live access to NBC, subscribe to the Premium Plus for $13.99 per month.

Sunday’s football schedule is packed with games airing across NBC, CBS, Fox and NFL Network. The schedule includes the New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers vs. Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns vs. Washington Commanders, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos, and New York Giants vs. Seattle Seahawks.

What other ways can you stream football games? Join NFL+ and stream every game during the season.

03 Oct 2024

Shaboozey to Headline Utah Hockey Club’s Inaugural Season Opening Night Concert  

Current Billboard cover star Shaboozey, known for his 12-week Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 smash “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” is set to help the Utah Hockey Club launch its inaugural season opening night concert, with a free headlining set outside the Delta Center in downtown Salt Lake City on Tuesday (Oct. 8) prior to the team’s face-off against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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The concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. MT, prior to the Delta Center doors opening to ticketed guests at 6:30 p.m. MT for the game. Shaboozey’s performance will be part of the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural game celebration, with other activities and attractions happening throughout the day.

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ESPN will be covering the event live from the Delta Center Plaza in Salt Lake City, for its triple-header coverage of the North American Opening Night for the 2024-2025 NHL season, which starts at 2 p.m. MT. ESPN’s broadcast will capture the NHL’s newest franchise throughout all three games, including St. Louis Blues-Seattle Kraken at 4:30 p.m. ET, followed by Boston Bruins-Florida Panthers at 7 p.m. ET, and concluding with Chicago-Utah at 10 p.m. ET. Portions of Shaboozey’s performance will also be featured during the broadcast. The concert is produced by NHL Entertainment.

In addition to garnering a multi-week chart-topping song in 2024, Shaboozey also released the album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, which rose to No. 5 on the all-genre Billboard 200, and reached No. 2 on the Top Country Albums chart. At last week’s People’s Choice Country Awards, Shaboozey picked up the win for the new artist of 2024, and new artist song of 2024 (for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”).

01 Oct 2024

Zion Williamson Walks Out of Press Conference After Being Asked Why Kendrick Lamar Isn’t On His Playlist

The NBA hosted its annual Media Day around the league on Monday (Sept. 30) to set the 2024-2025 season in motion. Players are peppered with a range of questions including one being about their summer workout playlists. New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson, an avid rap fan, was asked about his playlist, which boasts a wide range of artists from Nas to Larry June and hometown hero Curren$y.

“[The] Notorious B.I.G. Ready to Die, that’s always in the mix,” he said. “Nas, Illmatic. Gotta throw Larry June up there. A lot of Curren$y. When I started training, I feel like Curren$y was heavy in the mix.”

One reporter took exception to Zion’s playlist and wondered why he didn’t have any of Kendrick Lamar’s Drake disses in rotation this summer. “I just feel like you have two good songs you could’ve been playing in the gym,” he said before the 24-year-old hooper asked which he was referring to. The reporter continued, “‘Euphoria’ and ‘Not Like Us.’ Where was the greatness of the summer in your tracklist?”

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Williamson was taken aback by the reporter’s persistence, but explained that while he doesn’t have anything against Kendrick Lamar, Zion also doesn’t feel the need to amplify his greatness with a legacy secured as one of the genre’s titans.

“I hear you. But you know, you’re entitled to your opinion. I’m entitled to mine, but saying that c’mon, it’s Kendrick Lamar,” the former Duke Blue Devil fired back. “Like, I really gotta sit up here and talk about how good of an artist he is?”

Zion didn’t want to engage in any further banter and eventually just left the podium altogether to bring his presser to an early close.

Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has remained in the Billboard Hot 100‘s top 10 since its release where it sits at No. 10 on the latest chart. As for “Euphoria,” the Drake diss peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100.

Watch the exchange between Zion and the reporter below.

01 Oct 2024

NBA Star Damian Lillard Clears the Air Regarding GloRilla Relationship

Damian Lillard was caught off guard when asked about GloRilla shooting her shot with him earlier this year while at Milwaukee Bucks’ media day on Monday (Sept. 30).

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Lillard played it cool and let the reporter know that while there’s mutual respect as artists — Dame raps under the alias Dame D.O.L.L.A. — there isn’t much more to their relationship.

“I’m weak. That is hilarious. Nah, I keep my personal life personal, you know? And I let it be that. I respect her as an artist,” he replied. “We know each other, she’s an artist, I’m an artist. But as far as anything else, it ain’t nothing going on. That’s what I can tell you.”

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Lillard and GloRilla linked up earlier this year during NBA All-Star Weekend in February. After taking a photo together, Glo let her feelings be known with a couple of since-deleted tweets about her interest in Dame.

“Who n–a dis is? Cause I want him #GetEmGlo,” she wrote before adding, “Whoever she is can’t whoop me so I really dgaf.”

The 34-year-old filed for divorce from his estranged wife Kay’la Lillard last fall. The former couple shares three children together — Damian Jr. and twins Kalii and Kali. He’s kept his relationships out of the spotlight since being shipped from Portland to the Milwaukee Bucks prior to the start of last season.

GloRilla pulled up on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay in April, where the NFL legend seemingly pressed her about shooting her shot with Lillard. “That half-court shot? At the end of the day, the day gon’ end,” she cryptically said.

It’s a busy fourth quarter for Glo, who’s delivering her Glorious debut album later in October.

Watch the press conference below with the GloRilla question coming around 19:25.

30 Sep 2024

Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58, Xitter Salutes The Legend

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Dikembe Mutombo, the shot-blocking NBA legend and member of its Hall of Fame, has passed away. He was only 58.

NBA analyst Shams Charania reported that Mutombo passed away from brain cancer. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement announcing the eight-time NBA All-Star and philanthropist’s death.

“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life. On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA,” said Silver. “Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others.”

OG NBA fans remember Mount Mutombo blocking shots and famously waving his finger at anyone who tried him when he was protecting the rim.

Even before his playing days were over, Mutombo began helping the people of his native Democratic Republic of the Congo, a passion that saw him open a school and hospital via his charity. He also served as a Global Ambassador for the NBA.

As soon as news of his passing broke, Xitter began going up for Mutombo, saluting for his exploits on the court and a life well played. Rest in powerful peace Dikembe Mutombo.

27 Sep 2024

Travis Kelce’s Mom Says Athlete Is Handling Fame Well & ‘Having His Best Life Right Now’

Donna Kelce isn’t worried about her son, Travis Kelce, at all amid his skyrocketing star status.

In a new interview with Newsweek, Donna gushed over the athlete’s success. “It just seems like his life is on a trajectory that just is rising every single day, and every time I turn around I’m seeing him doing something different — whether it’s on the golf course or at a concert or whatever, he’s just having his best life right now,” she said.

She continued, “He’s always been one to be in the limelight. He loves attention. I mean it, he’s always dancing, always joking around, always having fun… he just loves life. He has a zest for life and he’s one of those individuals that wants to make sure everybody’s laughing and having a good time.”

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Donna isn’t wrong. Travis has been killing the entertainment world on and off the Kansas City Chiefs’ field.  Prime Video confirmed earlier this year that Kelce is slated to host its upcoming game show Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, a spin-off of Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? The series will feature contestants using celebrities to help with 11 elementary-school-level questions as they compete to win $100,000. Additionally, he appears in Ryan Murphy’s FX and Hulu series, Grotesquerie.

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Of course, he’s also often seen out with his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift. Beyond enjoying dates together and Swift cheering the tight end on at Arrowhead Stadium, Travis made his Eras Tour stage debut at the start of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart.” The Kansas City Chiefs star carried an exhausted Swift to the couch on set in the over-the-top final act of her Tortured Poets extravaganza.