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Post Malone has left his mark across music this year through viral collaborations including with Taylor Swift’s VMA-winning “Fortnight” and on Beyoncé’s country album Cowboy Carter. Now, he’s taking his personality to UGG as the face of the shoe brand’s new global campaign.

Posty has been a longtime fan of UGG, and now he’s taking his love to the next level by co-creating gender-neutral boots with his own twist. The bold new take on the footwear brands’ “iconic” collection includes a vibrant blue sole paired with UGG’s classic neutral brown providing a pop of color that’ll not only make a statement, but keep your feet comfortable no matter what the weather conditions are.

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The Post Malone x UGG collection dropped on Tuesday (Oct. 1) and includes two styles to shop from: a tall boot or ankle bootie. Prices range from $150 to $220 and include luxurious materials including a waterproof exterior that’ll have you easily replacing your rain boots.

Keep reading to shop the shoes below.

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All Gender Tasman Weather Hybrid

Keep your feet warm and dry in a pair of these ankle boots featuring a Post Malone-approved look you can sport day and night. The shoe comes with insulation that can keep your feet cozy in temps as low as -4 degrees. You’ll also be able to walk more confidently thanks to the increased traction on the bottom of the shoe that’ll help prevents any slips.


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All Gender Classic Short Weather Hybrid

Lengthen your look with these short boots that feature a calf length for added warmth and protection. Using a waterproof suede material, you can walk rain or shine without having to worry about damp feet. On the back, you’ll also find an adjustable tab to tighten the shoe’s opening to your liking.


For the “I Had Some Help” singer, this collaboration finally allowed to take his love for UGG to another level.

“I’ve been a UGG fan since high school and feel so good wearing the boots,” he said in a press statement. “I even had a custom camo pair made for me last year. That’s why I’m so excited to work with the brand and bring in my crew for this new campaign. Being comfortable to express myself has always been at my core, and that’s why this is such a killer partnership.”

See below to watch the official campaign video for Post Malone x UGG.

The Offspring is gearing up to release their 11th studio album, Supercharged, and to celebrate, frontman Dexter Holland discussed the making of the project with Billboard’s Rania Aniftos.

“We’ve done ten albums or something, so it’s like, what can you offer? You want to do something that you haven’t done before, but you don’t want to go so far out there that it feels strange to people who like the band,” Holland shared of the album’s inspiration. “It just felt like going kind of a little bit more direct was the right way to approach this record. I just wanted something that was energetic and really upbeat and just slamming in your face.”

He continued, “I think the idea is that you should always think for yourself, don’t take anything at face value, don’t do something just because someone says you should do it and go out and find your own path.”

The band is also celebrating 30 years since their seminal 1994 album, Smash, which featured enduring hits like “Come Out and Play,” “Gotta Get Away” and more. “We’re really proud of it. We feel very lucky. I mean, geez, lightning struck and somehow we were there,” Holland recalls. “The album was made very cheaply, we didn’t have the money. You’ve heard the term DIY, right? We did this ourselves, but it wasn’t a choice. We had to make our own t-shirts, we were gluing our own album covers. No label was going to do it. No one was going to sign us. No one was going to book our tours. We grew up that way and it was fun. It was all a big adventure. So when Smash came along and we did it ourselves, and it took off, it was just like, wow, what’s happening?”

Watch Billboard’s full interview with The Offspring’s Dexter Holland above.

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).

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.”

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.

On Monday (Sept. 30), five-time Grammy winner and Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee Michael McDonald was featured in intimate conversation with actor-comedian Paul Reiser in the inaugural episode of the new public television series Recorded Live at Analog, which airs on Public Television and YouTube.

The series, recorded at the Analog Club at downtown Nashville’s Hutton Hotel, will highlight conversations with an array of musicians, including upcoming episodes featuring “Sweet Dreams” hitmaker Koe Wetzel, reigning Americana Music Honors & Awards artist of the year Sierra Ferrell, Grammy-nominated duo The War & Treaty, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, Madison Ryann Ward and Jeff “Skunk” Baxter.

Throughout the series, artists spotlight the stories behind many of their biggest hits, share insights from their years of making music and touring the world, and give an insider’s look at the life of a world-class musician.

The initial episode highlights McDonald’s five decades of music, through his work as a solo artist and member of Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers. In addition to the discussion — which touches on his songwriting collaborations with Kenny Loggins such as “What a Fool Believes” and Carly Simon (“You Belong to Me”) — McDonald also performs during the event, including a collaboration with Reiser on keyboards. Reiser is known for his roles in the television series and films My Two Dads, Mad About You, Beverly Hills Cop and Stranger Things.

WNPT Nashville PBS is the presenting sponsor station for the series.

See the promo spot for McDonald’s episode of Recorded Live at Analog below:

The judge overseeing Young Thug’s sprawling Atlanta gang trial appears to have reached her wits’ end with the prosecutors trying the case — complaining of “poor lawyering, “baffling” decisions and steps to repeatedly “hide the ball.”

At a hearing on Monday (Sept. 30), Judge Paige Reese Whitaker sharply questioned Chief Deputy DA Adriane Love over her handling of the trial, which has already been going for nearly two years and is expected to run well into next year.

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“It is baffling to me that somebody with the number of years of experience that you have, time after time after time, continues to seemingly and purposefully hide the ball to the extent you possibly can, for as long as you possibly can,” Whitaker said to Love, appearing visibly frustrated.

“I really don’t want to believe that it is purposeful but honestly, after a certain number of times, you start to wonder how can it be anything but that, unless it is just that you are so unorganized that you are throwing this case together as you try it,” she added, saying that the “haphazard” approach was making the trial more difficult for everyone involved.

The reprimand for Love, over an issue with evidence that she tried to introduce without a witness, prompted Young Thug’s defense attorneys to move to a mistrial. Though the judge ultimately denied that request, she warned prosecutors that she was nearing her breaking point.

“I truly am struggling with whether all of this is purposeful, or this is just really poor lawyering on the part of members of the state’s team. Either way, it’s really unfortunate. If it’s something other than poor lawyering, it’s more than unfortunate,” the judge wrote. “I don’t know if I can stress any more than I already have how much the state’s lawyers need to make an effort to be upfront and forthright in the trial of this case.”

Thug (Jeffery Williams) and dozens of others were indicted in May 2022 over allegations that their YSL was not really a record label called Young Stoner Life but rather a violent Atlanta gang called Young Slime Life. Citing Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) law, prosecutors claim the group operated a criminal enterprise that committed murders, carjackings, armed robberies, drug dealing and other crimes over the course of a decade.

The trial kicked off in January 2023 but has faced repeated delays and disruptions, including an unprecedented 10-month jury selection, the stabbing of another defendant and a bizarre episode in which the presiding judge was removed from the case over a secret meeting with prosecutors. Whitaker took over the case in July.

While the slow-moving trial has dragged on, Thug has been sitting in jail for more than two years, repeatedly denied bond by both judges to handle the case over fears that he might intimidate witnesses. Prosecutors have only presented part of their vast list of potential witnesses, and the trial is expected to run well into 2025.

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Now that the 2024 MLB regular season is over and done with, it’s now time for the post-season to begin, with the top teams in the league competing to win the World Series.

For the opening playoffs Wild Card Series, there are four teams in the American League and four teams in the National League looking to advanced to the Championship Series in their respective leagues.

Who’s Playing During MLB Wild Card Series?

There are four series (best-of-three games) scheduled starting on Tuesday, Oct. 1. All of these post-season games broadcast across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.

Tuesday, Oct. 1:

  • Game 1 — Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros: 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT, ABC
  • Game 1 — Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles: 4:20 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT, ESPN2
  • Game 1 — New York Mets at  Milwaukee Brewers: 5:30 p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT, ESPN
  • Game 1 — Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres: 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, ESPN

Wednesday, Oct. 2:

  • Game 2 — Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros: 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT, ABC
  • Game 2 — Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles: 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, ESPN
  • Game 2 — New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers: 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, ESPN
  • Game 2 — Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres: 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, ESPN2

Thursday, Oct. 3:

  • Game 3 (if necessary) — Detroit Tigers at Houston Astros: 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT, ABC
  • Game 3 (if necessary) — Kansas City Royals at Baltimore Orioles: 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, ESPN
  • Game 3 (if necessary) — New York Mets at  Milwaukee Brewers: 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, ESPN
  • Game 3 (if necessary) — Atlanta Braves at San Diego Padres: 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT, ESPN2

Where to Watch MLB Wild Card Series for Free

For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch MLB Wild Card Series on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, if you don’t have cable. 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 games for free.

Keep reading for more details on how to watch MLB Wild Card Series with DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.

How to Watch MLB Wild Card Series with DirecTV Stream

A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 for MLB Wild Card Series baseball — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $69.99 per month. 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 MLB Wild Card Series with Hulu + Live TV

The MLB Wild Card Series on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 is watchable 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+ at no additional cost.

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 MLB Wild Card Series With Fubo

To watch MLB Wild Card Series on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, Fubo starts at $59.99 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.

Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, MLB Wild Card Series broadcast across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, while these post-season games are streamable with DirecTV Stream.

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With just over a month until Election Day, vice presidential candidates Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz will debate for the first time airing live on Tuesday (Oct. 1).

The debate will take place at CBS News studios in New York City.

Read on for details on where and when to watch, and stream from anywhere.

Vice Presidential Debate: Time, Where to Stream Without Cable

What time does the debate start? CBS will broadcast and stream live coverage of the vice presidential debate beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Debate coverage starts at 4 p.m. ET on CBS.

Additionally, the debate will stream live on Paramount+ and simulcast on ABC, NBC, Fox, Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, BBC News and C-SPAN, which you can access on DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and ExpressVPN to stream internationally.

DIRECTV Stream lets you stream ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox in addition to cable networks. Live TV streaming plans start at $80.  

Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer live, local channels along with several cable channels. And you can join either platform for free, however Fubo offers a free trial for a week and Hulu + Live TV’s free trial lasts for three days. Both streamers offer plans under $80 per month.

Join Sling TV and watch cable channels and local networks such as CBS and ABC in select regions. Sling’s streaming plans start at $20 for the first month.   

Even though Amazon offers same-day delivery on select items, you might not have enough time to purchase a digital antenna, but it’s a decent option for streaming live channels without subscribing to a streamer. The vice presidential debate will also stream live on Prime Video’s Freevee channel.

To watch CBS on Paramount+, you’ll need to subscribe to the Paramount+ with Showtime. Plans start at $7.99 for the basic package and $12.99 for Paramount+ with Showtime, CBS and more. Start your free trail here.

Debate Rules & Moderator Details

CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O’Donnell, will moderate the debate alongside Face the Nation moderator and chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan.

According to CBS News, each candidate will have two minutes to answer each question and one minute for rebuttal. Mics will not be muted while the other candidate speaks, but moderators can mute the candidates if needed.

The debate will include four commercial breaks.

Lizzo has spent her career inspiring fans to feel confident in their bodies, but she’s also not afraid of sharing her own low moments.

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The 36-year-old hitmaker proved as much Monday (Sept. 30) when she shared a vulnerable video on TikTok opening up about a recent rough patch. “I overate yesterday and im feeling really bad about it,” she wrote in text over a clip of herself showing off a striped outfit featuring denim bottom.

“im trying to remind myself that my body needed that nourishment,” Lizzo continued. “and if my body deserves comfort then my brain deserves comfort too.”

The “About Damn Time” musician added in her caption, “If you’re going through this ur not alone ❤️.”

Lizzo has been keeping fans updated on her fitness journey for the past few months, sharing videos of her workouts and encouraging fans to take care of themselves as well. Captioning one Instagram post showing off her day at the gym, the Grammy winner wrote, “I accept my body as it is today & I accept my body will change. I love my body through all its stages because acceptance is a form of self love.”

At one point, the star clapped back at critics who accused her of using weight-loss drugs, writing on Instagram, “When you finally get Ozempic allegations after 5 months of weight training and calorie deficit.”

In addition to prioritizing her wellness, Lizzo has also been working on new music and sharing updates with fans who’ve been waiting for her to drop a new album since 2022’s Special. On Sept. 19, the Yitty founder posted photos of herself posing in a music studio and wrote, “JUST A LIL ALBUM UPDATE 4 MY REAL LIZZBIANS: I’m making the BEST music of my life— this album (like all my other albums) is a BODY OF TWERK.”

“I want you to listen to the WHOLE THING/IN ORDER with a glass of ur favorite wet stuff and ur heart open,” she added at the time. “This is more than music to me… this is my soul poured out and bared to the world.”

Watch Lizzo’s TikTok below.

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The 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week is less than two weeks away, taking place from Oct. 14 to 18 at the Fillmore Miami Beach and coinciding with the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards set to air Sunday, Oct. 20, on Telemundo. 

This year, Latin Music Week celebrates its 35th anniversary, and confirmed speakers for the star-studded event are Feid, Pepe Aguilar, J Balvin, Alejandro Sanz, Gloria Estefan, Peso Pluma, Thalia, Young Miko, Fuerza Regida’s JOP, Maria Becerra, Eden Muñoz and Yandel, among others. 

Over the past 35 years, Latin Music Week has become the one, steady foundation of Latin music in this country, becoming the single most important — and biggest — gathering of Latin artists and industry executives in the world. Initially named Latin Music Seminar, sponsored by Billboard, the event traces back to 1990, where it kicked off as a one-day event in Miami featuring a two-artist showcase and awards show. Throughout the years, it has taken place in Miami, Las Vegas and Puerto Rico, returning to Miami Beach for a fourth consecutive year in 2024.

Some of the biggest names in Latin music history — including Celia Cruz, Selena Quintanilla, Ricky Martin, Chayanne, Tito Puente, Jenni Rivera and Emilio Estefan — have participated at Billboard Latin Music Week. Most recently, Shakira, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Karol G and Romeo Santos also joined the celebration.

In honor of the 2024 edition, Billboard curated the ultimate Latin Music Week playlist featuring more than 100 hits from this year’s panelists including Yandel & Feid’s “Yandel 150,” Gloria Estefan’s “Conga,” Alejandro Sanz’s “Corazón Partío,” and “Ella Baila Sola” by Eslabon Armado & Peso Pluma, to name a few.

Listen to the playlist below, and to register for this year’s event, go to Billboard Latin Music Week.

On Tuesday (Oct. 1), Billboard announced the launch of its latest editorial vertical, Billboard Family, a dedicated space for families seeking the best in music and entertainment.

The new hub, available at Billboard.com/family, will serve as a go-to resource for parents and children, featuring curated content designed to engage and entertain the whole family. This platform will showcase a fresh slate of editorial features, weekly roundups, chart tracking, talent-led video content and social moments.

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As part of Billboard’s new editorial vertical, Lincoln will serve as the Presenting Launch Sponsor of Billboard Family, amplifying the Lincoln Aviator launch campaign through the lens of parenthood, including three branded video episodes featuring seven-time Latin Grammy winner Fonseca and his family within the Billboard Family forum. This collaboration aims to resonate with parents navigating their ambitious lives while highlighting the unique confidence and revitalization that the Lincoln Aviator SUV provides.

The initiative will focus on how the Aviator enhances the journeys of parents, portraying a narrative that aligns with Lincoln’s brand promise of “revitalization” known as “The Power of Sanctuary.” The campaign emphasizes that experiencing the Aviator not only offers power, comfort and design, but also serves as a sanctuary for well-being and emotional uplifting.

For the Hispanic community, this concept of sanctuary transcends mere comfort; it embodies a space where individuals can be their true and best selves. Whether it’s a beautifully crafted interior to celebrate milestones with loved ones or a calm environment for making important decisions, the Aviator promises to be more than just a vehicle — it’s a personal refuge.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Lincoln on this innovative initiative,” said Mike Van, President, Billboard. “Our goal is to create content that speaks to the heart of family life, and offers audiences a glimpse into the family lives of the music community while showcasing how the Lincoln Aviator enhances those experiences with its powerful features and luxurious comfort.”

“With the new Aviator, technology takes an even larger role in helping create a relaxing, luxurious space for our clients and their families to enjoy,” said Megan McKenzie, Head of Marketing, Lincoln. “We look forward to working with Billboard and creating a unique sanctuary within the Billboard Family Forum for their audiences with our popular Lincoln Aviator.” 

As Lincoln and Billboard join forces to celebrate family and music, audiences can look forward to a compelling blend of entertainment and meaningful storytelling that elevates the message of the Aviator’s launch.

You can follow Billboard Family on Facebook and X, and find the Billboard Family landing page here.