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Animal lovers Miranda Lambert, Mickey Guyton and actor-vocalist Kristin Chenoweth will be in on the four-legged fun when they each make special appearances for the first Stanley Pup program, a one-hour special launched by the National Hockey League (NHL) and nonprofit organization Petco Love. The special will celebrate the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs by holding a friendly competition featuring adoptable rescue dogs.
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Each of the National Hockey League’s 32 teams will be represented by a four-legged friend, with 16 dogs representing teams that qualified for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs facing off in a friendly competition to showcase their canine skills.
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In addition to appearances from Lambert, Guyton and Chenoweth, the program will feature commentary by Akbar Gbajabiamila (American Ninja Warrior and The Talk) and Mark Shunock (Top Rank Boxing) with Alexa Landestoy (NHL Network) reporting rinkside.
The Stanley Pup will broadcast in the United States on the NHL Network and on ESPN+ on Friday, June 7, at 8 p.m. ET and on Sportsnet for fans in Canada on Saturday, June 8, at 6:30 p.m. ET. (Airdates and times are subject to change based on the schedule for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.)
Producer and animal advocate Michael Levitt, who has worked on rescue-themed projects including American Rescue Dog Show and All-Star Dog Rescue Celebration, will produce the show alongside NHL Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer and NHL Vice President of production and creative development Matt Nicholson for NHL Productions, while Aimee Brillhart and Mark Shunock will executive produce. National nonprofit Petco Love will provide dogs for the competition through their shelter partners around the country.
“At the NHL, we love supporting great causes and the opportunity to produce a program that finds homes for rescue dogs is so fulfilling,” Mayer said in a statement. “The show promises to be great fun and we can’t wait for our participating puppies Nathan McKibble, Joe Pawvelski, Alexander O-fetch-kin and many more to hit our Stanley Pup rink.”
“I’m so proud to launch this canine sporting spectacular with the NHL, and so grateful for their passion in supporting adoption. The show is sure to be the biggest night of the year for dog-loving hockey fans,” Levitt added. “The cuteness overload is going to be off the charts! I can’t wait to show viewers how special rescue dogs are and how profoundly they enhance our lives when we welcome them into our families.”
The canine talent in the game showcases the variety of dogs available for adoption around the country. “We are honored that the NHL will spotlight these all-star pups,” Petco Love President Susanne Kogut added. “Everyone can be a champion in the life of a pet. When you adopt a pet from your local shelter, everyone wins!”
Lambert is well-known for her love and advocacy for animals through her work launching the MuttNation Foundation, which she and her mother, Bev, launched in 2009. The donation-supported 501c(3) nonprofit organization has raised nearly $10 million to support its mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets. Lambert also launched the MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert pet line of toys and supplies, which is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company and benefits the foundation. Chenoweth has also been an official spokesperson with the organization Remember Me Thursday, which advocates for pet adoption.
Jelly Roll delivered a powerful message on the season finale of The Voice Tuesday (May 21), debuting a vulnerable new song titled “I Am Not OK” from his upcoming album. Shrouded in fog, the country star took center stage to give the unreleased ballad its world premiere on the singing competition series’ final episode of […]
Asher HaVon is the champion of The Voice 2024. The Selma, Alabama native emerges at the very top of his class in this 25th season of NBC’s singing contest, winning Tuesday night’s (May 21) all-star finale. Team Reba’s singer impressed through the season with his powerful, honey-laced vocals, flair and big-game instincts. Explore Explore See […]
Polish composer Jan A.P. Kaczmarek, who won a 2005 Oscar for the musical score of Finding Neverland, died on Tuesday (May 21). He was 71. Kaczmarek’s death was announced by Poland’s Music Foundation, which had been informed of his passing by the composer’s wife. Kaczmarek had suffered from MSA, a rare degenerative neurological disorder. He […]
Tyler Hubbard, Flo Rida, The War And Treaty, Brandon Lake and Maverick City Music are among those slated for the upcoming Fox & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series, which launches May 24 with a performance from Flo Rida. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 16th annual installment […]
August Moon is a global sensation in the new Prime Video rom-com The Idea of You. And now, the group is officially a Billboard-charting act. The film centers around Solène Marchand, played by Anne Hathaway, a 40-year-old single mother who has a meet-cute at Coachella with Hayes Campbell, a member of the boy band August […]
Tems is set to make 2024 her most dominant year in music yet. The Nigerian singer-songwriter pulled up to The Tonight Show on Monday (May 20), where she performed a two-track medley as the musical guest for the night. Wearing a glossy vanilla-white bodysuit hugging her curves, Tems shined bright in front of the amber […]
Cam’ron can turn any interview into a viral moment — just ask Bill O’Reilly. The Dipset rapper appeared on CNN on Monday night (May 20), but claimed he didn’t know he was being booked to talk about Sean “Diddy” Combs and the assault allegations made against him.
The interview quickly went left when host Abby Phillip asked Cam about recognizing Diddy in the video of the “I’ll Be Missing You” artist physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016 that CNN obtained last week.
“I don’t know him like that. What do you mean did I recognize him? I seen him,” Cam said. “What do you mean my experiences? I seen him and I thought it was disgusting, I didn’t do a zoom in to see if it was really him or nothing, but he admitted it was him so yeah, it was him.”
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Phillip’s facial expression seemingly gave away she knew the interview was headed down a disastrous path, but she continued to attempt to get Cam’ron’s thoughts on Diddy’s apology video, in which Combs called his actions “inexcusable.”
“The apology ain’t for me, it’s for Cassie,” Cam replied. “He ain’t do nothing for me. What I think about it don’t matter. You need to ask Cassie if she accepts the apology. I said what I said.”
While CNN replayed a heartfelt clip from It Is What It Is about Cam’ron asking Ma$e why he had him sign with The Notorious B.I.G. instead of Diddy, Cam took the chance to promote his Pink Horse Power libido supplement.
He slugged back a cup of the intimacy juice. “Sorry, I’m going to get some cheeks after this Horse Power joint,” Cam said, admitting he was headed to see a woman after the interview.
After one final attempt to pry information and give Cam a chance to speak on Diddy, the “Oh Boy” rapper snapped and asked who booked him to appear on CNN before wrapping up the three-minute segment.
“Who’s the talent agent for this joint? You think I be sitting around watching what Diddy do? I didn’t know this was a Diddy joint that y’all invited me to,” he fired back. “Who booked me for this joint?”
Cam’ron addressed the viral interview on Tuesday’s episode of It Is What It Is and explained he wasn’t appreciative of how CNN didn’t ask him about any of the positive things he’s doing in the community and insisted to harp on the allegations of abuse made against Diddy.
“I just felt you tried to use me, pause,” he said. “I don’t know why they ain’t watch 60 Minutes. They ain’t watch Bill O’Reilly? That’s what I do on them joints… You call me on CNN for the bulls–t, I’ma give you the bulls–t.”
Billboard has reached out to CNN for comment.
Watch Cam’ron’s CNN appearance and his response on It Is What It Is below.
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DirecTV is slashing prices in celebration of National Streaming Day. Starting on Monday (May 20), new subscribers can join DirecTV Stream for just $49.99/month for the first three months – its biggest discount ever.
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The flash deal applies to DirecTV’s Entertainment package, regularly $79.99 per month after a free trial for five days. DirecTV’s most popular streaming plan includes 90+ channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, CNN, Fox, Bravo, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, TLC, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, HLN, ID Network, IFC, Paramount Network, Syfy, TBS, TNT, E!, BET, MTV, VH1, OWN, WEtv, FX, AMC, Food Network, C-Span, NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox.
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Additionally, new customers can save $30 per month for three months, on any of the streaming packages offered by DirecTV — but there’s one catch: DirecTV’s limited offer ends on Tuesday, May 21.
“There’s no better way for DirecTV Stream to celebrate National Streaming Day than to reward streamers from coast to coast with the lowest ever price for DirecTV Stream,” Vikash Sharma, General Manager, DirecTV Stream said in news release. “We celebrate streamers everywhere and make it our mission to bring them the best of live sports, local news, and thousands of movies and TV shows on DirecTV Stream.”
If you’re a sports fan, DirecTV allows you to stream the WNBA, NBA Playoffs, Stanley Cup Playoffs and other games and major sporting events.
DirecTV is a solid choice for live television, especially when you consider everything the streamers offers and the convenience of watching live TV without cable cords.
DirecTV Stream offers a handful streaming plans, the most affordable being the Entertainment package featuring over 90 channels. The Choice plan is on sale for $69.99 (reg. 108.99) comes with 125+ channels including sports channels like ACC Network, Big Ten Network, MLB Network, NBA TV, SEC Network and regional sports networks. DirecTV’s also has an Óptimo Más streaming plan for Spanish-speakers and it’s on sale for $49.99 (regularly $79.99).
The Ultimate plan, currently $89.99 (regularly $119) adds even more sports and entertainment to the plate offering over 160 channels including NHL Network, CBS Network, Starz, Discovery Family, FX Movie Channel and Encore.
DirecTV’s Premier plan, discounted to $134.99 (regularly $164.99), features 185+ channels and it comes with everything in the cheaper streaming plans, in addition to Max, Paramount with Showtime, Starz and Cinemax.
