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Chappell Roan has two devoted fans in Kelly Clarkson and Miranda Lambert.
During an outdoor episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show Tuesday (Sept. 24), the talk-show host and country star gushed about their love of the 26-year-old pop singer shortly before covering Roan’s Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit “Good Luck, Babe!” “This last album specifically is what turned me on to her,” Clarkson raved of Roan’s The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, which recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. “It’s so good.”
“My brother and his husband were like, ‘You have to hear this,’” Lambert shared. “They turned me on to her music and I was obsessed.”
The “Bluebird” singer went on to say that she’d hoped to meet Roan at the 2024 VMAs — where the Missouri native won best new artist — but she didn’t get the chance. “I just want to tell her she’s so brave,” Lambert continued. “I love anything that’s authentic.”
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“Her voice is insane,” Clarkson added. “Her range, how she goes from head voice to chest voice.”
The two Texas-born vocalists then joined forces on a stripped-back version of “Good Luck, Babe!,” both of them adding a country twang as they sang over an acoustic guitar. While the former Voice coach took on Roan’s tricky high notes, Lambert added texture with a lower harmony.
“I love that song! It’s such a good song!” Clarkson cheered afterward, throwing her hands in the air.
The episode with Lambert marks the second installment of The Kelly Clarkson Show‘s sixth season, which the “Stronger” artist has been filming on the rooftop of the program’s 30 Rock headquarters in New York City. Shortly ahead of the season’s kickoff Monday (Sept. 23), the show announced some of its upcoming musical guests: Michael Bublé, Jelly Roll, Adam Lambert, Miranda Lambert, Teddy Swims, Keith Urban, Questlove, Wicked‘s Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, and more.
Watch Lambert and Clarkson gush about Chappell Roan and sing “Good Luck, Babe!” below.
Lady Gaga is continuing to send fans spiraling with cryptic messages on Instagram — and no, she doesn’t care to elaborate. The superstar has been posting one new message every day since she first piqued people’s interest on Sept. 20 by sharing a note reading “I’m ready for my interview,” meaning there’s two more to […]
Nick Cannon, the Wild ‘N Out community and the city of Atlanta are all looking out for the family of Rich Homie Quan following the 33-year-old rapper’s death Sept. 5.
During the hip-hop comedy show’s recent tour stop through the Georgia capital Thursday (Sept. 19), the Masked Singer host brought a few of Quan’s family members on stage and presented them with $25,000, according to local news network WSB-TV. Fans of Wild ‘N Out, Cannon explained, had raised the first $10,000, which he then personally matched in full. The night’s venue, State Farm Arena, provided the final $5,000.
“That’s how much I love that dude,” Cannon said of the late Atlanta musician, who was born Dequantes Lamar. “We’ve got to support one another, because this is what community looks like.”
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Earlier in the night, the Drumline alum and his Wild ‘N Out castmates honored Lamar by performing a handful of Rich Homie Quan songs. The show came exactly two weeks after the “Flex” artist’s death sent the hip-hop world reeling, with Quavo, Playboi Carti, Jacquees and more artists posting condolences online following Lamar’s passing.
The cause of Lamar’s death has not yet been revealed. A memorial service was held for him Sept. 17 in South Fulton, Ga., near his hometown of Atlanta, where hundreds of people — including friends, family and industry peers such as Killer Mike and D.C. Young Fly — gathered to mourn the Rich Gang alum.
At one point, his father, Corey Lamar — who was also in attendance at Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out show two days later — shared some emotional remarks. “From the day I met Quan and I held him, my life changed,” he said. “I knew failure was not an option. But little did Quan know, he pushed me to be a dad, a role model and to be an example as what a man should be. Built upon integrity, morals and values.”
Watch Cannon present Rich Homie Quan’s family with $25,000 and honor the late rapper below.
Kathryn Crosby, who appeared in such movies as The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Anatomy of a Murder, and Operation Mad Ball before marrying famed singer and Oscar-winning actor Bing Crosby, has died. She was 90.
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She died of natural causes Friday (Sept. 20) night at her home in the Northern California city of Hillsborough, a family spokesperson said Saturday.
Appearing under her stage name of Kathryn Grant, she appeared opposite Tony Curtis in Mister Cory in 1957 and Victor Mature in The Big Circus in 1959. She made five movies with film noir director Phil Karlson, including Tight Spot and The Phenix City Story, both in 1955.
Her other leading men included Jack Lemmon in Operation Mad Ball, James Darren in The Brothers Rico, and James Stewart in Anatomy of a Murder, directed by Otto Preminger.
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Born Olive Kathryn Grandstaff on Nov. 25, 1933, in West Columbia, Texas, she graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in fine arts. She came to Hollywood and began her movie career in 1953.
She met Bing Crosby while doing interviews for a column she wrote about Hollywood for her hometown newspaper. They were married in 1957, when she was 23 and he was 54.
She curtailed her acting career after the wedding, although she appeared often with Crosby and their three children on his Christmas television specials and in Minute Maid orange juice commercials. She became a registered nurse in 1963.
In the 1970s, she hosted a morning talk show on KPIX-TV in Northern California.
After Crosby’s death at age 74 in 1977, from a heart attack after golfing in Spain, she appeared in stage productions of Same Time, Next Year and Charley’s Aunt. She co-starred with John Davidson and Andrea McArdle in the 1996 Broadway revival of State Fair.
For 16 years ending in 2001, she hosted the Crosby National golf tournament in Bermuda Run, North Carolina.
She is survived by children Harry, Mary, an actor best known for the TV show Dallas, and Nathaniel, a successful amateur golfer. She was married to Maurice Sullivan for 10 years before he was killed in a 2010 car accident that seriously injured Crosby.
Questlove has revealed that he will direct an upcoming documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire.
The Roots drummer, whose also been working on a Sly Stone doc, fittingly made the announcement on Saturday (Sept. 21) through his Instagram account, noting that the EWF project is slated for 2025 and will be the “definitive story” of the iconic R&B band.
“The story of how a band led by a genius from Chicago changed our way of thinking, our minds and our hearts,” Questlove wrote alongside a teaser clip. “Having been baptized in the afrocentric joy river of this powerhouse unit, I’ve learned about them, I’ve learned about us & more importantly I’ve learned about and rediscovered myself in the process.”
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The Grammy- and Oscar-winning filmmaker added, “I’m so excited to be directing a documentary preserving their positive but VERY vulnerable and real story of Soul, Self & Struggle. This is the story of joy, persistence, love, pain, magic and self discovery. This is Earth, Wind & Fire.”
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Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire doc will also include exclusive access to the group’s archives of visual, audio and written material, along with the approval of the estate of Maurice White and the band, according to a press release (per The Hollywood Reporter).
Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson said in a joint statement, “We look forward to this in-depth journey of our band, and are so excited to have Questlove directing the documentary.”
With classics including “Shining Star,” “Let’s Groove,” “Reasons” and “September,” the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have topped Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart eight times, earned seven top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and sold more than 90 million albums around the globe.
Questlove took home an Oscar for best documentary feature in 2022 for Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), which he directed and executive produced.
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With the regular season officially over, the 2024 WNBA Playoffs are now locked in with the top eight teams in the league, including New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, Vegas Aces, Indiana Fever and others
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The WNBA Playoffs 2024 start on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
When Does the WNBA Playoffs Start?
The WNBA Playoffs broadcasts live starting on Sunday, Sept. 22 with a triple header tip-off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. The women’s basketball post-season games air across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. The playoffs end with the WNBA Finals, which begin on Thursday, Oct. 10.
In addition, the WNBA Playoffs are streamable on WNBA League Pass via Prime Video.
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Where to Watch the WNBA Playoffs for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch the WNBA Playoffs if you don’t have cable — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV and Fubo — also offer free trials, so you can watch ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 for free.
Keep reading for more details on how to watch the WNBA Playoffs with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 for the WNBA Playoffs — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $59.99 per month (with the streamer’s current deals). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, CBS and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
The WNBA Playoffs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $76.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ for free.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including CBS, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
How to Watch the WNBA Playoffs on Fubo
To watch the WNBA Playoffs on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, Fubo starts at $49.99 per month (the streamer’s current deal) with nearly 200 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a seven-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, Fox and CBS, while it also has dozens of cable networks, such as Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.
What Teams Are In the WNBA Playoffs?
The top eight teams of the WNBA qualify for the playoffs, including the New York Liberty, Vegas Aces, Minnesota Lynx, Indiana Fever and others. The first round is a best-of-three series, while the semi-finals and finals are best-of-five. Scroll down for matchups for the first round, below:
New York Liberty (1) vs. Atlanta Dream (8)
Game 1: Atlanta at New York, Sunday, Sept. 22 (1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, ESPN)
Game 2: Atlanta at New York, Tuesday, Sept. 24 (7:30 p.m/4:30 p.m. PT, ESPN)
Minnesota Lynx (2) vs. Phoenix Mercury (7)
Game 1: Phoenix at Minnesota, Sunday, Sept. 22 (5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, ESPN)
Game 2: Phoenix at Minnesota, Wednesday, Sept. 25 (9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT, ESPN)
Connecticut Sun (3) vs. Indiana Fever (6)
Game 1: Indiana at Connecticut, Sunday, Sept. 22 (3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT, ABC)
Game 2: Indiana at Connecticut, Wednesday, Sept. 25 (7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m., ESPN)
Las Vegas Aces (4) vs. Seattle Storm (5)
Game 1: Seattle at Las Vegas, Sunday, Sept. 22 (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, ESPN)
Game 2: Seattle at Las Vegas, Tuesday, Sept. 24 (9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT, ESPN)
How to Buy WNBA Playoffs Tickets Online
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Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.
WNBA Playoffs 2024 broadcast on across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, while it’s also available to livestream with DirecTV Stream starting on Sunday, Sept. 22.
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Deadline reports that Queen Latifah will be making a movie about her life and career. The New Jersey native was one of the first rap stars to cross over into mainstream pop culture as hip-hop began its rise to prominence in everyday American life during the late ’80s and early ’90s. Her Flavor Unit Entertainment […]
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Two heavyweight boxers go head-to-head in “The Big Smoke” on Saturday (Sept. 21): Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-3-0) battles Brit English boxer Daniel “Dynamite Triple D” Dubois (21-2-0) in a highly anticipated match. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds with the winner earning the IBF heavyweight title.
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Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois takes place at Wembley Stadium in London, starting at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT, with the main event beginning around 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT.
Want to watch the Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois online? This is a pay-per-view event that is streaming on PPV.com for $19.99, so the only way to watch it is to purchase the PPV feed here.
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Meanwhile, the Joshua vs. Dubois PPV price is also streamable for $19.99 for DAZN subscribers. Not a subscriber? You can get access to the PPV livestream with a 7-day free trial (afterward, it’s $29.99 per month). In addition, if you’d like to go for an annual subscription, you can still get the first month for free ($19.99 per month afterwards) for $239.88 per year in total with the service’s 12-month contract.
With DAZN, you get access to more than 100 live fights every year, along with fight replays, highlights, documentaries and much more.
Fight Card, 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois (champion), IBF Heavyweight — Main Event, Title Fight
Tyler Denny (champion) vs. Hamzah Sheeraz, European Middleweight — Title Fight
Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington, Super Featherweight
Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson, Light Heavyweight
Mark Chamberlain vs. Josh Padely, Super Lightweight
Josh Kelly vs. Ishmael Davis, Middleweight
Anthony Joshua vs. Daniel Dubois PPV is streamable on PPV.com and DAZN on Saturday, Sept. 21, starting at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT.
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KJ Apa will soon be doin’ time on the set of an upcoming Sublime biopic. As announced Thursday (Sept. 19), the Riverdale star has been cast to portray the late Bradley Nowell in Justin Chon’s film about the Long Beach band. With a screenplay written by Chon and Bobby Hundreds — based on an original […]
Fat Joe is taking his charismatic storytelling to cable TV. The Bronx MC’s weekly interview series Fat Joe Talks with STARZ is set to premiere Friday, Oct. 4 and his first guest will be fellow rap legend Method Man. They’ll be talking about the Staten Island rapper’s storied rap career and his successful transition into […]