Olivia Rodrigo Hints at Lana Del Rey Collab, New Music From ATEEZ, Doja Cat & More | Billboard News

It’s Friday, June 16th, and we’ve got a ton of new music! ATEEZ’s new EP is here, Doja Cat is back, Leigh-Anne makes her solo debut and more! Olivia Rodrigo is officially moving into her next era, but will Lana Del Rey be coming with her? ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 15 winner Sasha Colby talks about her start in drag, defies drag misconceptions, and more for our Billboard Pride Cover with Maren Morris. And more!

Tetris Kelly:
New Music from Doja Cat and more. We take you to Janet Jackson. Are Olivia and Lana collabing? We hang with Sasha Colby and learn more about Nate Smith. Welcome back to Billboard News. It’s Friday, June 16th. And I’m back after a birthday bender. We got a lot of new music to get through so let’s jump into our Friday music guide. Everyone’s been wondering what Doja Cat’s new sound would be and she’s back with ‘Attention.’

Tetris Kelly:
Not only does Doja croon on the track, she brings the rap game per usual. We’ll have more from our Friday music guide throughout the show. But for now, our top story Olivia Rodrigo posted a somewhat cryptic message on IG and now fans think she’s got a collab with Lana Del Rey on the way.

Tetris Kelly:
Olivia Rodrigo got fans in a frenzy with her latest IG post. The pop star posted a seemingly innocent mirror selfie posing next to a bright-red lipstick kiss print on the glass in front of her captioning the post “Bang bang kiss kiss,” lyrics from Lana Del Rey’s ‘Venice B*tch.’ Now fans are convinced Olivia and Lana have a collab together. It could be because the two are fans of each other. Or it could be because this is the first post from Olivia after announcing her new single ‘Vampire’ drops June 30th, the first release since her blockbuster debut ‘Sour’ in 2021. Only time will tell, but we love the idea of these two together on a project. Leigh-Anne of Little Mix has made her solo debut with ‘Don’t Say Love’. The mom of two even celebrated the release of her first song with her Little Mix bandmate Jade.

Watch the full video above!

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Weekend Rumble: How to Watch ‘UFC Fight Night’ Marvin Vettori vs. Jared Cannonier

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Get ready to rumble this weekend! Saturday (June 17) will see Marvin Vettori attempt to climb the rankings from No. 3 to No. 2 during UFC Fight Night Presented by Modelo: Vettori vs. Cannonier. The UFC 75 event will stream exclusively on ESPN+ with other fights and more taking place beforehand.

The main event will see Vettori go up against No. 4-ranked fighter Jared Cannonier with both seeking to claim the title of victor. Prior to the main event, viewers can tune in to the co-main event featuring a lightweight match between No. 8 contender Arman Tsarukyan and Joaquim Silva. This will be a turning point for Tsarukyan as he returns to prove his top-contender worth in the lightweight division while Silva uses the opportunity to try breaking into the rankings for the first time.

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For those antsy to catch some of the action before the main event, viewers can see the pre-show presented by DraftKings on Friday (June 16) at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Keep reading to learn how to watch the big fight.

UFC Vegas 75: Vettori vs. Cannonier — Ways to Stream

ESPN+ will exclusively be streaming the big night with preliminary events occurring at 7 p.m. ET and the main event taking place at 10 p.m. ET. You’ll be able to catch the action on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ and SiriusXM Fight Nation.

You can catch the fight through any streaming service or cable network that offers ESPN.

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ESPN+ is home to exclusive live events, dozens of sports series, TV shows and groundbreaking originals from the top names in sports including The Captain, America’s Caddie, Man in the Arena With Tom Brady, More Than an Athlete With Michael Strahan, Our Time: Baylor Basketball, Al Davis vs. The NFL, Vick, Be Like Water, Breakaway, the entire 30 for 30 series and other original content like UFC fights, including the upcoming Vettori vs. Cannonier bout.

For additional savings, consider bundling ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+ or you can check out Hulu + Live TV for access to hundreds of channels including ESPN, Starz, Showtime and more.

Looking for other streaming options? You can tune in through Philo, Vidgo, DirectTV Stream and Sling TV for live and on-demand streaming, including ESPN and other sports channels, in addition to DVR recording. If you’re streaming outside the U.S. then make sure to use ExpressVPN.

Tune into the main event June 17 at 10 p.m. ET.

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2023 U.S. Open: Where to Stream the Golf Championship for Free Without Cable

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The 123rd U.S. Open golf championship teed off Thursday (June 15) live from the Los Angeles Country Club. This year’s U.S. Open championship will be held from June 15-18 with 156 players landing a spot in the field.

Tony Finau, Jordan Spieth, Patrick Cantlay, are among the featured players. All four rounds of the U.S. Open will stream live on Peacock but that’s not the only way to catch the action.

Read on for details on how to watch and stream the 2023 U.S. Open from anywhere, and click here to purchase tickets.

How to Watch the U.S. Open Golf Championship From Anywhere

Coverage of the 2023 U.S. Open championship starts on Thursday and extends through the weekend. The championship will broadcast live on NBC and the USA Network in addition to live streaming on Peacock.

Day one coverage of the championship starts Thursday at 9:40 a.m. ET/6:40 a.m. PT on Peacock; 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on USA and 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC and Peacock. Coverage will resume on Friday at 9:40 a.m. ET on Peacock and 1 p.m. ET on USA. Friday’s evening round is slated for 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Saturday’s coverage starts at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on NBC and Peacock. The final round launches Sunday at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT on Peacock and 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on NBC.

Ready to join Peacock? You can stream the 2023 U.S. Open Golf Tournament with a subscription to Peacock Premium ($4.99/month). Subscribe to Premium Plus plan ($9.99/month) to enjoy Peacock without commercials. Peacock also offers annual plans starting at $49.99 for ad-supported streaming and $99.99 for ad-free streaming.

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Apart from sporting events like the U.S. Open, WWE and Indy500, Peacock features a ton of must-watch movies and TV shows including Peacock Originals such as Based on a True Story, Shooting Stars, Bel-Air, Praise This, Bupkis, Mrs. Davis and Poker Face.

For those who don’t want to join Peacock, FuboTV and DirectTV Stream offer free trials at sign up, which means you can join today and stream U.S. Open coverage, without paying anything up front.

DirectTV Stream starts at $74.99/month after a free trial for five days. Fubo is $74.99/month as well, but you get to stream for free for the first week.

Streaming internationally? ExpressVPN allows you to watch most streaming platforms along with several cable channels and TV networks.

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French Montana on His Film ‘For Khadija,’ Why He’s Not a Fan of Reality TV & More | Billboard News

French Montana stopped by Billboard News to talk about the creation of his new film, For Khadija, the rise of Afrobeats, his thoughts on reality TV and more!

French Montana:
Never follow people that got all the answers. Follow people that got all the questions. What up? What up? It’s your boy, French Montana, and you’re watching Billboard News!

Rania Aniftos:
Hey, everybody! It’s Rania Aniftos with Billboard News, and I’m here with Grammy-nominated rapper and Billboard chart-topper French Montana. So we’re here to talk about such an incredible project that you’ve been working on and it’s finally going to see the light of day, For Khadija. An incredible documentary! Why was now the right time to tell such an intimate story?

French Montana:
I’m about to put you on the story. See, I’m really from Africa. You know going through everything I went through in my career, I feel like it finally makes sense. It’s a story, beginning to end of a chapter. It was a chapter when my mother came here, sacrificed for us, and went back after 25 years. And it felt like that was like the closure of us coming, me struggling in the Bronx, not knowing English, being culture shock about the whole move that we made, my father and my mother, him leaving, us getting on welfare and struggling, then for me to be French Montana. My mother didn’t see her family for, like, 25 years.

Rania Aniftos:
And it’s true. I mean, spotlighting immigrant voices in that way is so unique, especially when people might see you and they’re like, “Oh, he’s French Montana. What struggles could he have had?” But you have this whole incredible story leading up to this point.

French Montana:
Exactly. It’s showing people all the hurdles and taking all the wounds. You know? One thing about the wounds, that’s where the light enters, showing people if you only work on sunny days, you’ll never reach your destination.

Watch the full video above to hear him speak on the rise of Afrobeats, why he’s not a fan of reality TV and more!

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Amazon Calls This the World’s ‘Smallest Bluetooth Speaker’ & It’s On Sale for Just $10

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Taking your music on the go has never been this easy — or this portable — thanks to this mini Bluetooth speaker from Amazon. Measuring less than 1.2 inches tall and just 1 inch in diameter (or about the size of a quarter), the tiny speaker slips easily into your pockets so that you’re never too far from your tunes.

The mini speaker pairs easily to your device via Bluetooth, with a range of up to 36 feet. While you won’t get the same big audio as regular speakers, the tiny speaker delivers decent sound for its size (up to 90 decibels to be exact, which is comparable to the sound generated by a lawnmower or power tools).

A single charge gets you up to three hours of playtime. You can also leave it plugged in via the included micro-USB port to keep the music going.

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This mini portable speaker is perfect for parties, beach days, camping trips and park hangs alike. We also like having it on our desk to play music at the office without disturbing coworkers in the room next to us. Pair the speaker with your phone and use it to take calls hands-free as well.

Everything is controlled via a simple on/off button at the top of the speaker. The button doubles as a remote shutter to take pictures when paired with your camera phone.

With its tiny size and weighing under 60 grams, Amazon calls this the world’s “smallest Bluetooth speaker.” Reviewers love the small size and ease of use, and the speaker currently has a solid 4-star review (out of five) from dozens of shoppers online.

Even better: Amazon’s smallest Bluetooth speaker is currently on sale for a tiny price too — just $9.99 as part of a current offer online. That’s a 12% discount off the regular price. It’s an easy pickup for yourself and it makes a great gift idea too. Get the pocket-sized portable speaker here.

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French Montana Shares How His Mother’s Journey Moved Him to Create ‘For Khadija’ Documentary

French Montana stepped into the world of filmmaking at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival, where he premiered his touching documentary about the unbreakable bond he shares with his single mother. To celebrate, the rapper sat down with Billboard‘s Rania Aniftos to discuss the doc, titled For Khadija.

“Going through everything that I went through in my career, it felt like it finally made sense,” the Morocco-born artist reveals as to why he decided to make the documentary. “It’s a story from the beginning to the end of a chapter. It’s a chapter where my mother, sacrificed for us and then went back after 25 years. I feel like that was the closure of us coming, me struggling in the Bronx, not knowing English, being culture shocked by the whole move that we made.”

He continued, “One thing about the wounds, that’s where the light enters. It’s showing people that if you only work on sunny days, you’ll never reach your destination.”

He also opened up about navigating a private life amid being in the spotlight, especially back during his 2013 relationship with Khloe Kardashian. “I just go with my groove. I also don’t like nothing that have to do with reality TV. I don’t like nothing that have to do with anything besides my music to be publicized. When you broadcast that, it just takes away for why I’m really here.”

Watch Billboard‘s full interview with French Montana above.

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