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29 Oct 2025

How to Watch the LAFC vs. Austin FC MLS Cup Playoff Game Online, Presented by K-Pop Giant HYBE

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LAFC is bringing K-pop energy to the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs thanks to a new partnership with HYBE, marking the first-ever collaboration between the entertainment giant and Major League Soccer. For soccer and music fans looking to tune in, we’ve compiled everything you need to know to watch the match online as well as how to shop Son Heung-Min LAFC merch.

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Tonight’s collaboration honors the deep connection between Los Angeles and South Korea and the Korean culture that plays a major part in the city’s identity. BMO Stadium, LAFC’s home, is no stranger to Korean culture, as the venue has quickly become a staple location of major K-pop tours. Most recently, SEVENTEEN played two shows at BMO as part of their “NEW_” world tour. As part of the sponsorship, fans can enjoy Korean-inspired eats while enjoying a choreographed light show set to HYBE artist tracks at today’s match.

“We’re honored to be chosen as HYBE’s first Major League Soccer partner. At LAFC, we know the power of passionate fan culture, and HYBE shares that same energy and commitment,” says LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman.

LAFC shared an announcement last week across social media with a video cut to BTS’ 2017 hit “MIC Drop,” a track that got the group their first track to reach the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Keep scrolling to learn how to stream the playoff match online as well as how to shop Son Heung-Min LAFC merch online.

How to Watch the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs

Kicking off on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 P.M. PT, the Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs matches can be streamed via the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV in the US. Earlier this month, Sports Business Journal revealed that MLS and Apple are offering the league’s playoff matches to Apple TV subscribers at no additional cost.

Apple TV+ and Apple TV offer a nice selection of live sports, including Major League Baseball’s Friday Night Baseball and Major League Soccer. The MLS Season Pass features every MLS match, including pre-season, the all-star match, post-season and MLS Cup, with no blackout dates. Please note that MLS Season Pass is on Apple TV and not Apple TV+. Learn more about MLS Season Pass here.

Also, last minute tickets to the game are also available on Ticketmaster and VividSeats.

How to Shop Son Heung-Min LAFC Merch Online

Since joining the MLS this past August, LAFC star player Son Heung-Min has become a fan favorite in his home of South Korea but also in the states. After scoring his first MLS goal earlier this season, fans have voted the special moment as the MLS Goal of the Year. With his rise in popularity, Heung-Min soccer kits have been flying off the shelves this season.

Finding his home kit may be hard to come by, but there are plenty of alternative merch, including pre game kits (with options both in English and Korean), graphic tees and more worth shopping ahead of the playoffs. See below.

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29 Oct 2025

Foo Fighters Up Next to Take the Stage for 2025 Amazon Music Live After Thursday Night Football – Stream Here

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What’s better than weekly ? A TNF football game followed by exclusive live music performances, this time, with the Foo Fighters.

Amazon Music Live is back for a fourth season and the performances are hot. First up we had a barn-busting Shaboozey performance Oct. 23. This week, legendary band Foo Fighters will take the stage on Oct. 30 9pm PST, while the livestream will be available for our east coast folks on Oct. 31 at 12am EST. From their greatest hits to latest tracks, this is your chance to gain a front-row seat to one of rock’s most electrifying bands all from the comfort of your home. You can watch the act perform live on Prime Video, along with the Amazon Music Twitch channel.

Foo Fighters will honor Amazon Music’s “Alternative Hits” playlist, delivering a smattering of the iconic songs that have made them one of the most-streamed rock artists on the service. The performance will also be a key moment for the band’s newest member, former Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin, who joined Foo Fighters after the devastating 2022 death of Taylor Hawkins. The band has had 10 songs hit Billboard’s charts, the highest of them being “Best Of You,” a 2005 track from their album In Your Honor.

To stream the show on Amazon Prime Video, you’ll need a Prime subscription. If you don’t have one already, a membership to the service will run you $14.99 per month, or $139 a year. With a subscription to Prime, you’ll have access to Amazon Music, which includes their livestreams, along with a slew of blockbuster TV and film titles via Prime Video. Of course, you’ll also have access to Prime perks, including savings on groceries and fast, free delivery on eligible items.

Followed by the Foo Fighters performance, Mexican-American band Fuerza Regida will grace the stage with a medley of their Billboard chart-topping hits across a slew of genres, all grounded by their signature approach to regional Mexican music.

Finally, Aespa will close out the season with a Nov. 13 finale featuring the tracks that have made them mainstays on the service’s “K-Pop Now” playlist. At the top of 2025, aespa earned group of the year honors at Billboard Women in Music, marking the second year in a row that a K-pop group took home that award.

“[Shaboozey, Foo Fighters, Fuerza Regida, and aespa are] crafting a unique, unforgettable set that showcases why live music remains such a powerful force,” notes global head of content at Amazon Music Kirdis Postelle. “By uniting sports and music after Thursday Night Football, we’re creating an experience that puts fans at the center of culture.”

Actress and entertainer Liza Koshy, who presented at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, is also set to reprise her role as the official Amazon Music Live social host, bringing fans exclusive behind-the-scenes content with each week’s performer.

Past Amazon Music Live seasons have included performances by Post Malone, A$AP Rocky, Ed Sheeran, GloRilla, Keith Urban, Feid, Machine Gun Kelly and Offset. Fans can catch the season four premiere via Prime Video and the Amazon Music Twitch channel, immediately following Thursday Night Football.

29 Oct 2025

Allen Iverson Recalls Being Embarrassed Over David Stern Reading His Rap Lyrics: ‘I Wanted to Crawl Up Under the Table’

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Once upon a time, NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson attempted to try his hand as a rapper in the early 2000s, but he eventually scrapped plans for his debut album amid backlash, and couldn’t help but feel embarrassed when looking back on his brief time rapping.

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AI joined Joe & Jada earlier this week, where he recalled feeling humiliated when meeting the late NBA commissioner David Stern, who read explicit lyrics aloud from Iverson’s “40 Bars” single.

“When I did that bulls—t-a— rap album,” he began. “I was so embarrassed when I hear that s—t now. But we don’t spend no time on that. The most embarrassing s—t was when I did the album, I had to come here to meet with [David Stern].”

For context, Iverson rapped under the alias Jewelz, and sparked controversy with his “40 Bars” single in 2000, which some believed contained sexist and homophobic lyrics.

The Philadelphia 76ers icon met with Stern to discuss his budding rap career and the backlash surrounding his upcoming Misunderstood album, which was originally titled Non-Fiction and was scrapped by late 2001.

“I’m sitting there looking like, ‘Yo, f—k is he doing?’ The man start reading the lyrics,” AI recounted. “Man, I wanted to crawl up under the table. I was so embarrassed, man. The curse words, everything. That s—t was so embarrassing.”

As if the weight of the 76ers franchise and city of Philly wasn’t enough, Iverson was often butting heads with Stern. The NBA even implemented an official dress code in 2005, which was seemingly instituted to put an end to Iverson’s streetwear style.

While his rap career is in the rear-view, Iverson has done plenty of reminiscing in October. The NBA legend released his Misunderstood memoir and Allen Iv3rson documentary on Amazon Prime Video earlier this month.

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28 Oct 2025

Travis Kelce Celebrates Historic Touchdown With Sweet Nod to Taylor Swift as She Cheers Him On

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Travis Kelce had a big reason to do a happy dance at the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Washington Commanders game on Monday (Oct. 27) — especially with Taylor Swift in the crowd.

After scoring his 100th career touchdown — and his 83rd regular-season touchdown, which tied him with Priest Holmes for the most in the Chiefs’ history — the tight end appeared to replicate his famous fiancée’s “The Fate of Ophelia” choreography in the end zone. Similar to Swift in the music video for the Billboard Hot 100-topping track, Kelce closed his hands into fists and waved his arms up and down in celebration, meanwhile the 14-time Grammy winner excitedly cheered for him from her box suite in the upper level of Arrowhead Stadium.

“He really gave us the whole dance (TD version) AND IM SO GRATEFUL,” one Swiftie wrote on X, sharing a clip of the triumphant moment.

“Omggg he even did the ‘I pledge allegiance’ part??” another fan pointed out, referencing the “Ophelia” lyric, “Pledge allegiance to your hands, your team, your vibes.”

The account for Travis and older brother Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast also shared a photo of the Grotesquerie star’s big catch and wrote, “Keep it [100] on the land, the sea, and the end zone,” another reference to Swift’s lyrics.

Travis’ milestone comes as the Eras Tour headliner’s new album, The Fate of Ophelia, is spending its third straight week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The project’s success is thanks in part to the virality of “The Fate of Ophelia,” which sparked a TikTok dance trend after Swift shared videos on the app of herself and her dancers doing the choreography.

Despite her busy album rollout, the pop star has been in attendance at her fiancé’s games throughout the season. At Monday’s match-up, she sported a red turtleneck, a matching leather skirt and heeled boots as she watched the game alongside Brittany Mahomes, who is married to quarterback Patrick Mahomes. At one point, Swift acted out swooning, possibly in response to something Travis did on the field.

Of scoring his record-tying touchdown — which also made him the fifth tight end in NFL history to ever reach three digits in TDs — Travis told press shortly after the game, “I just cherish these moments, man, being able to play at Arrowhead.”

“This place is special, man, and I love it here,” he added. “In terms of the historical stuff, I’m still looking at the next game and the next catch and trying to get better.”


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28 Oct 2025

Brad Paisley Extends His Tradition of Playing National Anthem Prior to World Series Games With Extra Innings

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Need an early indication that a World Series game at Dodger Stadium is going to extend late into the evening? Seeing Brad Paisley step up to perform the national anthem just might be a clue.

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The country artist performed the U.S. national anthem at Dodger Stadium preceding a matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night (Oct. 27), and the game ended in extra innings — marking the fourth time a World Series game with Paisley playing the national anthem went into extra innings, according to Major League Baseball. This time, during the 18th inning, the Dodgers pulled ahead for a 6-5 victory.

Paisley now has been the anthem singer prior to both of the World Series’ longest games, which each ending in 18 innings.

Each of the four times Paisley has played the national anthem prior to a World Series Game, the game has gone into extra innings. Paisley sang the anthem last year for Game 1 of the World Series, a matchup between the Dodgers and the New York Yankees that lasted 10 innings. In 2018, he performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 3 of the World Series, prior to a game between the Dodgers and the Boston Red Sox; that game lasted 18 innings. In 2017, he sang the national anthem for the first time at the World Series, in Game 2 before a match between the Dodgers and the Houston Astros, which went for 11 innings.

Though Paisley has yet to comment on his seeming penchant of playing before extended games, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, his wife and actress, chimed in on social media, commenting on a video of the country singer playing the anthem before the game, which also happened to take place the day before his 53rd birthday on Oct. 28.

“Is it your fault it went 18 innings again? Nice of the @dodgers to win for your birthday!” Williams-Paisley wrote.

Some of Williams-Paisley’s fellow Hallmark Channel actors also chimed in, including Kris Polaha, who commented with fire emojis, and Tyler Hynes, who wrote, “Knew he was a Jays fan.”

Paisley has just added a slate of European dates to his tour for 2026, including stops in Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. He is also set to release the holiday album, Snow Globe Town, on Nov. 7.


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27 Oct 2025

Shakira & The Weeknd Join FIFA Global Citizen Education Board Ahead of 2026 World Cup With Ivanka Trump, Serena Williams & More Also Onboard

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Shakira and The Weeknd are two of several big names joining the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund’s Advisory Board ahead of next year’s World Cup, it was announced Monday (Oct. 27).

The Latin music superstar and Canadian hitmaker will work with fellow board members Ivanka Trump, Hugh Jackman, Gianni Infantino, Hugh Evans and Serena Williams — as well as other “leading figures across entertainment, sports, and business,” according to a release — in overseeing the fund’s efforts to make education more accessible around the world. They’ll draw on their own personal experiences and careers to provide guidance and ensure that the fund “achieves maximum impact” ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer.

The goal is to raise $100 million for education efforts, with Global Citizen aiming to service 100,000 children across 200+ communities worldwide. The first round of grantees will be announced in early 2026; to apply, visit globalcitizen.org/education-fund-apply.

News of the board’s A-list membership comes months after the March announcement that Coldplay’s Chris Martin will curate FIFA’s first-ever Super Bowl-style halftime show for the 2026 World Cup, taking place at the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. “This will be a historic moment for the FIFA World Cup and a show befitting the biggest sporting event in the world,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino said at the time.

A multifaceted charity organization, Global Citizen works to address critical issues such as climate change, poverty and inequality through campaigns, conferences and other awareness-raising events. This weekend, Global Citizen Festival: Amazônia will take place in Brazil, marking the first Global Citizen Fest in Latin America, where Martin is set to perform along with Anitta, Charlie Puth, Seu Jorge and more. The festival’s goal is to amplify the voices of indigenous peoples and local communities in the Amazon rainforest and raise $1 billion to protect, restore and rewild the Amazon rainforest.

Global Citizen’s partnership with FIFA comes at a time when 350 million children worldwide are currently not in school, the organization reports.


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27 Oct 2025

Brad Paisley & Tinashe to Perform U.S. National Anthem at 2025 World Series Games 3 & 4

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After Pharrell Williams and the Jonas Brothers performed at the first two games of the 2025 World Series — the first time in 32 years Canada hosted the annual baseball championship — the MLB has unveiled its next slate of performers for games three and four in the matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.

On Oct. 28 at Dodger Stadium, Brad Paisley will sing the U.S. national anthem before the game starts. Earlier this year, Paisley ranked at No. 14 on Billboard‘s chart-based ranking of the Top Country Artists of the 21st Century. Although his last full-length studio album, Love And War, arrived in 2017, Paisley has new music on the way in the form of his second Christmas album. Titled Snow Globe Town, the 16-track set, which includes eight Paisley-penned originals, will arrive Nov. 7 via MCA Records.

Joining Paisley that day, Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter and Toronto native Jessie Reyez will sing the Canadian national anthem. Earlier this year, Reyez dropped her third studio album, Paid In Memories, which housed collaborations with Lil Wayne, Miguel and 6LACK. On Oct. 14, the “Figures” singer joined Billboard Book Club to chat about her new poetry collection, The People’s Purge: Words of a Goat Princess Volume I.

On Oct. 29, the Dodgers and the Blue Jays will return to Dodger Stadium for the World Series. R&B star Tinashe, who’s currently enjoying her first Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart-topper with her Disco Lines-assisted “No Broke Boys” (13 weeks), will perform the U.S. national anthem. Last year, the “2 On” singer’s Quantum Baby album spawned her first-ever solo Hot 100 entry in “Nasty” (No. 61).

Representing Toronto for game four is Grammy-nominated powerhouse vocalist Deborah Cox, who will perform the Canadian national anthem. At February’s Grammys, Cox earned her first career nod for best musical theater album thanks to her work on the 2024 Broadway cast recording of The Wiz.

First pitch for games three and four is slated for 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Wednesday.


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26 Oct 2025

Jonas Brothers’ 2025 World Series Performance Leaves Many MLB Fans Confused

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The Jonas Brothers’ performance at the 2025 World Series left some viewers scratching their heads.

On Saturday (Oct. 24), the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers faced off in game two of the World Series at Toronto’s Rogers Centre.

By the fifth inning, the score was tied 1–1 when the game paused for the annual Stand Up To Cancer tribute. Players left the field as the stadium’s giant screens lit up, and fans, athletes, and broadcasters held signs bearing the names of loved ones impacted by cancer.

Most viewers expected play to resume immediately after the emotional moment. But instead, some baseball fans were caught off guard when the Jonas Brothers appeared onstage to perform “I Can’t Lose,” from the New Jersey trio’s 2025 album, Greetings From Your Hometown.

“If the Jays lose it’s entirely on that weird Jonas Brothers performance in the middle of the game,” one person wrote on X. Another added, “I’m trying to watch the World Series and they doing a damn Jonas Brothers concert after the 5th inning.”

The social media commentary didn’t stop there. Many fans expressed frustration over what they viewed as an ill-timed interruption.

“A Jonas Brothers concert in the middle of a World Series pitcher’s duel??” one fan wrote. Another joked, “’Thank you for honoring those fighting cancer. Here’s the Jonas Brothers.’ was not on my bingo card for this World Series.”

Some even credited the brief break with shifting the game’s momentum, joking that it gave the Dodgers an edge as they went on to defeat the Blue Jays 5–1.

“Where were you when the Jonas Brothers saved the Dodgers’ season,” one commenter quipped.

Prior to Saturday’s game, the Jonas Brothers — who serve as Stand Up To Cancer ambassadors — shared their gratitude for being part of the event.

“We’re proud to celebrate our partnership with Mastercard in support of Stand Up to Cancer during such a meaningful moment at the World Series with a performance of ‘I Can’t Lose’ in tribute to this powerful campaign,” the siblings said in a statement. “As lifelong baseball fans, it’s special to be part of a moment where music and purpose come together.”

During the opening game of the 2025 World Series, MLB featured another musical moment, with Pharrell and the Voices of Fire choir performing a two-song set from their Ophaním album. Voices of Fire also delivered both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems before the first pitch.

Watch the Jonas’ Brothers 2025 World Series performance here.


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23 Oct 2025

Megan Thee Stallion Supports Boyfriend Klay Thompson at Dallas Mavericks Game & Gifts Him Sailor-Themed Chain

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Megan Thee Stallion is enjoying her WAG era. Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks kicked off the NBA season on Wednesday night (Oct. 22) against the San Antonio Spurs and Megan was courtside to cheer on her boo.

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The Houston Hottie also had a gift for Thompson, who’s entering his 15th season in the NBA, as she designed Klay a nautical-themed chain with an icy boat steering wheel pendant.

Unfortunately for Klay, the Mavericks fell short in their season debut against the San Antonio Spurs. Thompson’s 10 points weren’t enough as they lost 125-92 in the home opener.

Following the contest, Megan was spotted in the arena tunnels holding hands and comforting Thompson as he fulfilled his post-game duties. The rapper even posted a handful of photos to her Instagram on Thursday (Oct. 23) with Thompson and recapping her night at the American Airlines Center.

After going public with their relationship in July, Meg’s bringing her lover era to the studio, as she’s set to release her “Lover Girl” single on Friday (Oct. 24). It’s Megan’s first track since “Whenever,” which arrived in April.

Don’t be surprised to see Megan Thee Stallion courtside a ton this season, and her next opportunity comes when the Washington Wizards visit Dallas on Friday night (Oct. 24), as the team looks to notch its first win of the season.

Megan will be celebrating with fans this spooky season with the return of her Hottieween party, which is set to take over Humble, Texas, on Halloween, where costumes will be mandatory and those attending must be at least 21 years old.

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23 Oct 2025

Jonas Brothers & Pharrell Williams to Perform at 2025 World Series Games 1 & 2

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The World Series heads north of the border for the first time in 32 years, and the MLB has tapped Pharrell Williams alongside the Voices of Fire choir and the Jonas Brothers to perform at the first two games of the Fall Classic.

Before the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers take the field at Rogers Centre on Friday (Oct. 24), Pharrell and the Voices of Fire will perform a synthesized two-track set of cuts from the choir’s OPHANIM album. Voices of Fire is also set to perform the U.S. and Canadian national anthems ahead of game one.

The MLB will pass the bat to the Jonas Brothers for the second game. The band will perform “I Can’t Lose” from the New Jersey-bred group’s Greetings From Your Hometown on the diamond on Saturday night (Oct. 25).

“We’re proud to celebrate our partnership with Mastercard in support of Stand Up to Cancer during such a meaningful moment at the World Series with a performance of ‘I Can’t Lose’ in tribute to this powerful campaign,” said the Jonas Brothers in a statement. “As lifelong baseball fans, it’s special to be part of a moment where music and purpose come together.”

Before playoff baseball was in the air, the MLB recruited Pharrell and the Voices of Fire to star in the league’s “October Hits Different” campaign.

“Virginia taught me the power of music and community,” Pharrell said in a statement at the time. “Bringing Voices of Fire to the postseason stage shows how those same forces of unity can come alive through sport.”

It’s an intercountry battle with the Toronto Blue Jays facing off against the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Behind superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, the Dodgers will look to secure back-to-back championships, while the Jays are hoping to clinch their first World Series ring since 1993.

First pitch for games one and two is slated for 8 p.m. ET on Friday and Saturday.


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