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Salma Hayek helped Madonna bring her career-spanning Celebration Tour to a close in Mexico City, where the actress appeared on the Queen of Pop’s stage during her performance of “Vogue” at the Palacio De Los Deportes Friday night (April 26).
The number had Hayek, dressed in an ensemble inspired by Frida Kahlo, joining in to guest judge the tour dancers’ vogueing. (Hayek portrayed the iconic painter in the 2002 biopic Frida, for which she received an Oscar nomination for best actress.)
Hayek reacted to her experience with Madonna on Instagram in a post on Saturday, writing, “Thank you so much @madonna for letting me be a part of your iconic celebration tour. This unforgettable night goes in my bag of precious treasures.”
Madonna has just one show left on her current itinerary, a free concert on May 4 at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that Visit Rio officials said is forecast to bring in two million fans. Entrance to the show, sponsored by Itaú Bank, is on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event. Fans who can’t attend will be able to watch the show broadcast live on TV Globo.
Mexico City hosted Madonna for a series of five concerts at the Palacio De Los Deportes. Last weekend, on Saturday, April 20, the singer spoke of her love of Mexican culture and Kahlo, telling the audience how she discovered the painter’s art as a young girl.
“As you know, I have a great history, a long history with Mexico,” said Madonna, who reportedly met with the Kahlo family at their home in the city neighborhood of El Pedregal.
“When I was a girl,” she said, “I discovered Frida Kahlo. I went to the only museum that existed in Detroit, and there were Diego Rivera murals everywhere, but to be honest, I was more interested in a small picture in a corner, of a beautiful woman with her hair gathered in braids and intense eyes.”
The Celebration Tour kicked off in the fall, after a delayed start due to Madonna’s hospitalization for a serious bacterial infection over the summer.
See a clip of Hayek’s visit to Madonna’s “Vogue” set in Mexico City below.
California got a little bit more of Lana Del Rey this weekend, with her making an unannounced appearance at Stagecoach following two weekends of headlining Coachella. Paul Cauthen welcomed the Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd songstress to the stage for a stirring rendition of “Unchained Melody” on Friday (April 27).
Del Rey and Cauthen crooned the classic that became a hit recording for the Righteous Brothers in 1965 — and was also famously performed by Elvis Presley in 1977, just two months before his death — during Cauthen’s set at the first night of the Indio, California, festival.
“He decided he wanted me to do a nice slow one to finish it off,” Del Rey, who joined Cauthen at the end of his set, said to the crowd.
Stagecoach shared the video below of the pair’s performance Friday night.
And on Saturday, Del Rey uploaded a short video of their duet.
“Just lovin life with @paulcauthen,” she captioned the post. She also uploaded photos from their day.
Cauthen posted pictures and a clip from their performance on Instagram as well, writing, “Thank you @stagecoach! Y’all were electric this year. Thank you @honeymoon for sharing the stage with me for this special moment. Thank you to my team for your support through this whole process. Y’all, we are just getting started!”
Del Rey, who has a country album called Lasso in the works, sang “Unchained Melody” last year for Christmas at Graceland, NBC’s holiday special celebrating the legacy of Elvis Presley. Cauthen previously covered the classic with Orville Peck, with the pair performing as their act The Unrighteous Brothers.
See Lana hitting a heavenly note on the Stagecoach stage with Cauthen.
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The 2024 NBA playoffs are here, and one of the most anticipated matchups pits the Los Angeles Lakers against the Denver Nuggets. The Western Conference series has no shortage of star power, with Nikola Jokic and last season’s NBA champs Nuggets facing off against LeBron James and the always-powerful Lakers.
The Nuggets took game one 114-103 behind Jokic’s 32 points in the Western Conference playoff opener. They are currently up two games against the Lakers.
Want to watch game four of the Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.
L.A. Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets Playoff Games: Date, Time
The Lakers and Nuggets play their next game tonight, Saturday, April 27, at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT from Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.
Last-minute tickets to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets in person are still available on sites like Stubhub, Vivid Seats and SeatGeek. All three sites guarantee that your tickets will be delivered digitally in time for the game or your money back. BONUS: use promo code BILLBOARD10 to save $10 off your purchase at SeatGeek.com.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV
If you want to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets on TV, tonight’s game is airing live on ABC. You can watch the Western Conference playoff game on TV through your local affiliate.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets Online Free
Want to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets online without cable? Get this five-day free trial to DirecTV Stream, which includes a live feeds to ABC, ESPN, TNT and more as part of its channel offerings. DirecTV Stream is one of the best streaming services for live sports and one of the easiest ways to stream live TV without cable.
Another way to livestream games online free is through Max, which is streaming select NBA playoff games online. Max lets you watch playoffs games on TNT from your phone, tablet, laptop or TV.
Unlike DirecTV Stream, Max does not currently offer a free trial. Still, your $9.99 subscription fee gets you access to all of Max’s (formerly HBO Max’s) movies, TV shows, documentaries, specials and more.
Another way to watch the Lakers-Nuggets game online? You can sign up for NBA League Pass to stream out-of-market NBA playoff games as well as have 24/7 access to highlights, replays, live stats and more.
Lakers vs. Nuggets Odds, Predictions, Favorites
The Nuggets are looking to become back-to-back NBA champs after taking home the title last year, and Denver is the odds-on favorite to win the series over the Lakers. Denver also swept L.A. in the Western Conference finals last year.
The Lakers are facing elimination after losing 112-105 to the Nuggets in game three. Now, for the second consecutive year, the Lakers are once again facing elimination from the playoffs thanks to a 3-0 deficit.
Still, this is a resilient L.A. team that hopes to continue the Lakers dynasty. Aside from last year’s lopsided loss, the Lakers have won seven of the eight playoff series between them and Denver. Los Angeles also leads the all-time series 138-91.
Although no NBA team in history has ever rebounded from a 3-0 deficit, the Lakers are taking it “one game at a time at this point,” James said in a post-game interview alongside teammate Anthony Davis after back-to-back losses to the Nuggets.
“You lose, you go home, so you come with the mindset of let’s get one [and] force a Game 5 and go from there. As long as you still have life, then you always have belief,” he added. “You play until the wheels fall off. That’s what it’s always about for me as a mindset and I know [Davis] feels the same way.”
Livestream the Lakers vs. Nuggets online free on ABC through DirecTV Stream here.
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When it comes to online shipping, the weekend is good time to dig for discounts. According to a recent report, people tend to shop more on Saturdays and Sundays, which makes since because most people are at home on the weekends (and pay day usually falls on Fridays for most workers).
Before the clock winds down on your weekend, we searched through some of the biggest spring sales to find the best sales to shop before the weekend ends. The list includes clothing, gadgets, beauty, cleaning and other essentials starting at $5. If you haven’t started your Mother’s Day shopping yet, the list below can be used for gift ideas.
See below for a roundup of shoes, dresses, jeans, bedding, kitchen tools, earbuds and other must-shop items from retailers such as Nike, Nordstrom, REI, Revolve, Walmart, Amazon and other retailers.
A breezy, shorts set for spring. This 2-Piece lounge set is available in green, black and brown (sizes S-2XL).
Need a basic top? This one is an Amazon bestseller that comes in a size XXS to 3XL (apply the instant coupon to save 10% off). Shop more women’s tops here.
Cushionaire’s Comfort Bed Sandal comes in earth tones such as brown, stone, taupe as well as black, blue, white and rose.
Conair’s Velvet Touch Detangling Brush suitable for thick hair.
This 3-in-1 massager utilized LED lighting to help reduce puffiness and wrinkles on the neck.
Cooler weather means you’ll probably be outside more. Take your hydration on the go with this 26-ounce, stainless steel water bottle (with straw).
Amazon shoppers can’t stop buying this lotion. Eos Shea Better Body Lotion in vanilla cashmere promises 24-hours of hydration delivered in a non-greasy, lightweight formula.
What more can we say about Crocs? They’re cute, comfortable, and you can wear them with just about everything. Get a pair on sale at Walmart for $35.
It’s the perfect season to show a little décolletage. This ribbed, strapless dress comes in 25 different colors including blue, black, beige, white, green, pink and red (sizes XS-XL).
Nike’s Sportswear Tech Fleece Windrunner Zip-Hoodie is on sale in five colors including neutral olive, spring green/black, smoke grey/light crimson, polar/black and summit white/khaki (sizes range from XS to 4XL Tall).
‘Tis the season for jean shorts. If you’re looking for affordable festival season wear, Abercrombie’s Love High Rise Mom Shorts checks both boxes. The shorts are available in multiple sizes and washes including black and blue denim, but they’re only on sale in medium wash.
Hot deal! These $13 cargo pants are part of Walmart’s spring savings. The pants are available in pink and dusty olive and in sizes ranging from XS-XXXL.
For running or casual wear, Patagonia‘s Houdini Women’s Jacket at REI is a lightweight, weather-resistant jacket that shoppers can’t stop buying. It’s made from recycled ripstop nylon, a water-resistant material typically used to make things like sails for boats, sleeping bags and flags. Save up to 40% off Patagonia‘s Houdini Women’s Jacket at REI in select colors.
We can thank Beyoncé for making Levi’s jeans go viral and for boosting the company’s stock by 20 percent. Save $50 off Levi’s jeans when you spend $150+, $75 off $200+ and $100 off $250.
Speaking of denim deals, NYJD’s Marilyn Straight Jeans are comfy, versatile and currently 44% off in the color heyburn wash. This jean available in sizes ranging from 00 to 18.
We love a romper, but especially one that’s on sale. The design pictured above is a silk romper with an open-back silhouette (available in sizes XXS-XL). Check out Revolve’s sale page for more discounts.
Here’s a travel essential that doesn’t get enough recognition. This Pioneer Woman sewing kit is on sale for $9.99 at Walmart.
Save $42 on this Colo Sense Brushed Cotton Blend Sheet Set. The sheet set comes in 16 different colors including white, green, grey, aqua, blush and lavender.
For legs, feet and knees, this Air Compression Massager features dual heat levels and six message modes.
Bring the coffee house home. This bestselling milk frother can be used for coffee, cappuccino, lates, matcha and more.
TOZO’s bestselling T6 True Warless Earbuds are 50% off at Amazon. The water-resistant earbuds work for up to 10 hours per charge and up to 45 hours in the charging case.
Liphisy 64” Tripod for Cell Phone & Camera, Phone Tripod with Remote and Phone Holder
It’s not just for selfies and hands-free photos. A portable tripod can be used for vlogging, Facetime and other video calls.
The weekends are all about cleaning. And if you need a new vacuum, Eureka’s Cordless Sitck Vacuum runs for up to 40 minutes before it needs to be recharged. The vacuum scored 4 stars at Amazon from over 29,000 customer ratings. Apply the instant coupon to save an additional $10 off.
For more product recommendations, check out our lists of new beauty drops to shop for spring 2024 and the perfect footwear for festival season.
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs pushed back against a woman’s lawsuit that accused him of sexual assault, filing a motion on Friday (April 26) to dismiss some claims that were not under law when the alleged incident occurred.
The motion filed in a New York court claims Combs cannot be sued because certain laws didn’t exist when Joi Dickerson-Deal made the allegations against him in 1991.
The music mogul’s lawyers want certain statues from Dickerson-Deal’s claims such as revenge porn and human trafficking to be dismissed with prejudice.
In a filing last year, she said Combs “intentionally drugged” her then brought her home and sexually assaulted her after a date in Harlem when she was a 19-year-old college student.
Without her knowledge, Combs videotaped the assault and later shared it with several friends in the music industry, the suit alleges. He denied the allegations, accusing her of seeking to exploit the New York law that temporarily extended the statute of limitations.
Dickerson-Deal’s claim came nearly three decades after his alleged misconduct and the New York State Revenge Porn Law was not codified until 2019, Combs’ lawyers said.
His attorneys also pointed out a few others including the New York Services for Victims of Human Trafficking Law, which came into effect in 2007.
The Associated Press does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly, as Dickerson has done.
Last month, Combs’ properties in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal authorities in a sex trafficking investigation. The criminal investigation is a major escalation in the scrutiny of Combs, who has been the defendant in several recent sexual abuse lawsuits.
In a lawsuit Combs settled the day after it was filed in November, his former protege and girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie, sued him alleging years of sexual abuse, including rape. The lawsuit said he forced her to have sex with male prostitutes while he filmed them.
In February, a music producer filed a lawsuit alleging Combs coerced him to solicit prostitutes and pressured him to have sex with them.
Another of Combs’ accusers was a woman who said he raped her two decades ago when she was 17.
Combs and his attorneys have denied all of the allegations in the lawsuits.
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