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Get ready for Walmart‘s biggest savings event yet: Walmart Deals. Starting Monday, July 8, through Thursday, July 11, shoppers can enjoy discounts on thousands of items, including electronics, home goods, toys, travel necessities and back-to-school supplies.

And that’s not all: At 5 p.m. ET, exclusive online-only deals with discounts of up to 50% off will go live. All customers also have access to Walmart Deals on both Walmart.com and the Walmart app, simplifying the process of saving money and exploring new items.

From outdoor games, comfortable and stylish chairs, coolers, air purifiers, family-friendly games and more, Walmart is a go-to destination to help you enjoy a fun-filled summer season. With the retailer’s unbeatable deals, families can also seamlessly transition from enjoying an active summer to back-to-school shopping.

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You can now hear and see Sphere Las Vegas in person or at home. 

To commemorate one year since the Sphere’s exterior “Exosphere” — the largest LED screen in the world at 580,000 square feet with 1.2 million LED pucks — switched on, the landmark entertainment venue revealed three new features on Thursday (July 4): audio, a 24-hour livestream and a fleet of 500 drones.

Sphere launched the technology with Verizon during its Fourth of July Celebration this past week. The 24-hour livestream, known as the XO Stream, can be viewed on both YouTube and Sphere’s website. (XO plays on the term Exosphere, as the Sphere’s exterior surface is known.)

Sphere guests, hundreds of onlookers and thousands more online gathered to see the customized Exosphere show, themed “America in six acts.” The presentation featured both Independence Day content and a retrospective of visuals from Sphere’s first year, including an animated emoji face and U2, Dead & Company, and Phish concert graphics. For the first time, the visuals were synched to music, with Odesza’s “A Moment Apart” serving as the debut track. 

Sphere Studios, which produces multi-sensory live entertainment experiences for Sphere, created all of the content.

“People want to know what’s happening on Sphere,” says Jennifer Koester, president/COO of Sphere Las Vegas. “Inside the building, the multi-sensory experience blows people away. How do we bring that to the exterior? That’s why we are now introducing audio synched with the visuals.”

“The Sphere is a model of innovation and ingenuity,” adds Jim Dolan, executive chairman/CEO of Sphere Entertainment. “It was a year ago that we watched the Exosphere get turned on, and we didn’t know how the public would receive it. That night, all the traffic stopped, and we got the idea that the Exosphere would be important.”

Through the livestream, Sphere extends its canvas beyond Las Vegas, allowing people worldwide to experience its marvels. XO Audio features sound created by Sphere Studios or from outside artists, synched to the movement of the imagery on the Exosphere. Audio accompanies Exosphere visuals onsite and via the XO Stream. 

“There are speakers around the exterior designed to have the sound cover the campus,” says Koester, noting that they are not HOLOPLOT, which powers Sphere Immersive Sound inside the venue. 

XO Audio is specific to the Exosphere and will be separate from what is happening inside. However, Koester doesn’t rule out future extensions as innovations are forever evolving.

“During the NHL Draft in June, we were able to show on the Exosphere what was happening in the interior for the first time,” she says. Also for the first time, Sphere Studios led the design and creation of content for the interior display plane and the Exosphere. 

To further amplify the experience, a fleet of 500 drones is now available to synch to the Exosphere. During the launch, these drones took the shape of fireworks, stars and phrases like “Year of Sphere.”

“When an image appears [on the Exosphere], it will shoot right out of the Sphere in the form of drones,” Dolan says.

“Drones will be going into all of the toolkits that we bring to our artists and brands and will enhance that storytelling,” adds Koester.

The Exosphere is estimated to garner more than 300,000 in-person views per day and more than 4 million digital views thanks to XO Stream.

During the July 4 event, another XO show made its debut: the inaugural Sphere XO Student Design Challenge. Launched in March in partnership with Sphere, Clark County School District and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invited more than 100,000 students to enter a competition exploring the intersection between art and science.

Eight Clark County-based students from elementary to graduate school were ultimately chosen both by the general public (more than 75,000 votes were cast) and a panel of judges — including professional artists Refik Anadol and Michela Picchi, both of whom have previously designed for the Exosphere — to have their work appear on the Sphere on July 4. They were also awarded scholarships. This marked the first time members of the general public had their visual creations displayed on the venue’s exterior.

With a slew of year-one advancements now on view, what could be next? For one thing, Dolan hopes to turn the Sphere inside out. “One of the things that we’ve been working on which we haven’t been able to do yet is make the outside of Sphere disappear — make it transparent, so you can see into it [see what’s happening inside from the Exosphere],” he says.

He is also excited to see what the Eagles will bring to Sphere when they debut there in September. 

“They’re building on each other,” Dolan says of the musical acts who have had residencies at the venue, including U2, Phish and Dead & Company. “Each one pushes the medium further and learns from the one before. We show them the canvas. We have brushes and paints. Our people say, ‘Here’s how you use these brushes,’ but we don’t tell them what to put on the canvas.”

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A new bachelorette has entered the chat, and she’s making history: Jenn Tran is the first Asian American woman to lead The Bachelorette.

Season 21 of the dating competition series premieres on ABC on Monday (July 8).

Tran, a 26-year-old medical student who’s studying to be a physician and currently resides in Miami, previously competed on Joey Graziadei’s season of The Bachelor.

Who will get Trans’s final rose? It’s a little early for finale talk, but Tran opened up about what she looks for in a Good Morning America interview on Monday.

“For me it’s really all about personality,” explained Tran. “I’m such a thoughtful person when it comes to being in a relationship, so I was looking for someone who was thoughtful, emotionally intelligent, open and ready for love.”

“I was honestly so grateful to have the group of guys that I did,” she added. “They were so thoughtful and caring. They were just so open to everything, and I felt so lucky to be with them.”

Former Bachelor Jesse Palmer returns as host the new season.

Keep reading for details on how to watch the new season of The Bachelorette and earlier seasons.

How to Watch The Bachelorette Online for Free

Season 21 of The Bachelorette airs Mondays on ABC, and streams on Hulu the following day. The two-hour premiere will begin at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

If you have cable (or a digital antenna like this one from Amazon), you can watch The Bachelorette on TV through your local ABC affiliate.

For those without cable, ABC can be streamed online via ABC.com — but you’ll need a provider login to stream. Signing up for free trials through DirecTV Stream, fuboTV or SlingTV (and Express VPN or Pure VPN, if you’re outside of the U.S.) will give you access to ABC as well, to watch the latest Bachelorette season live on TV or stream from your laptop, tablet or phone.

Fubo and DirecTV Stream offer free trials for up to a week (plans start at $75-$85/month). DirecTV Stream’s most affordable plan, the Entertainment package, comes with 90+ channels including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, MTV, ESPN, BET, VH1, TLC, Wetv, Lifetime, HGTV and more.

Fans can also watch online, as The Bachelorette is available to stream free with a Hulu subscription. Not signed up for Hulu? The streaming service is currently offering a 30-day free trial which you can use to watch The Bachelorette online free as well as The Golden Bachelor premiering on Sept. 28 and Bachelor in Paradise arriving later this year.

Click the link above to launch your free trial to Hulu. You can watch episodes of The Bachelorette, The Bachelor and more with a subscription to Hulu+Live TV ($77) which includes, Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ in addition to 75+ channels.

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How to Watch Past Seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette

All seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette — including Charity Lawson, Zach Shallcross, Rachel Recchia/Gabby Windey, Clayton Echard, Michelle Young, Katie Thurston, Matt James, Peter Weber and Clare Crawley/Tayshia Adams’ seasons — are available to purchase on Prime Video here.

Episodes from the new season will be available on Prime Video for $2.99 each or $19.99 for the full season.

The Bachelorette 2024: Who Are the Contestants?

An aerospace engineer, real estate investor, sommelier, aesthetics consultant, day trader, pharmaceutical rep and various medical students are among the 25 men who compete for Tran’s heart this season.

The full list of contestants range from ages 24 to 35, and hail from all over the country.

Watch a sneak peak of The Bachelorette below.

Domelipa launched her music career in June with debut single “La Foto,” which will be followed by “Ese Vato,” her collaboration with Ozuna, Billboard can exclusively announce. 

The soon-to-be-released single, produced by Colombian hitmaker Ovy on the Drums, marks the first collaborative effort between the Mexican influencer-turned-singer and renowned Puerto Rican star. “Ese Vato” is a flirtatious, retro pop-rock tune that narrates the story of two people who really like each other but don’t want any titles. “I didn’t want anything, but you’re that guy I run to immediately when he calls,” goes the chorus. 

“This is an incredible opportunity that helps both of us — Ozuna on the influencer side because it’s very popular right now, and me on the music side,” Domelipa tells Billboard. “It was cool being able to meet him and talk to him. I admire him a lot, and these are things that a young Dome wouldn’t believe yet.”  

“Ese Vato” is accompanied by a summer-inspired music video showcasing both artists navigating the waters of Miami in a yacht. It also marks Dome’s sophomore single following the captivating urban-pop track “La Foto” — both released under Sony Music Latin, her new record company. 

“I’ve been creating music since two years ago, but this year just felt like the right timing to release it,” she explains. “Two years ago, I didn’t know how the music industry worked. I simply thought it was recording the music and uploading it on the internet, but it’s more complex than that. I needed a great team behind me and I’m happy that Sony supports me in my craziness.” 

“Her ability to connect with younger generations and her impressive social media presence make her a formidable force in the music industry,” Alex Gallardo, president of Sony Music US Latin, notes in a press statement. “With her talent and dedication, we are confident that her music career will be as successful as her reach on digital platforms.”

Born Dominik Elizabeth Reséndez Robledo in Monterrey, Mexico, Domelipa (a combination of her first name and Dua Lipa, whose music career she admires) has been building a solid fanbase on social media since her teen years; she currently boasts more than 75 million followers on TikTok and nearly 25 million on Instagram.  

Now, at 22 years old, she’s ready to demonstrate her talents that go beyond being a social media presence.

“[My team at] Sony always tells me not to worry about the process or the numbers, but to enjoy the moment,” she notes. “Coming from the influencer world, I’m very concerned about the numbers, but now I have to focus on the people who follow me, follow me for my content and my music.”

As she prepares to launch her single with Ozuna and continues to discover her sound alongside producers such as Ovy on the Drums, Domelipa — who’s managed by Westwood Entertainment’s Jorge Juárez, who currently also manages Carin León — has the vision of her new musical era clear.

“I’m not only doing music to do music,” she shares. “The music that I’m creating has a significance in my head. I know that how I feel, many people might feel the same way and don’t know how to express it. My plan is that people can identify with my lyrics.”