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The Liberty Moved One Win Away From The WNBA Finals With A Game 2 Victory Over The Aces

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The New York Liberty are one win away from avenging their loss in the 2023 WNBA Finals, and in turn, are on the verge of competing in the Finals this year. New York played host to the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night at the Barclays Center and picked up an 88-84 win to take a commanding, 2-0 series lead in their semifinal series.

Despite the fact that Kelsey Plum picked up a pair of fouls in the opening two minutes, the first quarter was a back-and-forth affair. With Plum on the bench and A’ja Wilson not getting going as a scorer, the trio of Alysha Clark, Chelsea Gray, and Jackie Young were able to shoulder the load on that end of the floor, and opened up a lead of as many as eight in the first.

But in the second, the Liberty were able to take control, in large part due to their ability to score inside. Twenty-eight of their 46 points in the first half came in the paint, whether it was off of turnovers by the Aces or their ability to get to the rim in the halfcourt. This helped them withstand a great half from behind the three-point line by Las Vegas, which went 7-for-14 from deep.

Between their interior scoring and a balanced effort that saw five players score seven or more points — Kayla Thornton came off the bench and led the way with nine — New York was able to head into the locker room with a 46-40 lead.

While New York opened the third quarter on a 7-2 run and opened its lead up to as many as 10 points, the team was unable to go on the sort of run that would completely put the Aces away. While Las Vegas couldn’t quite get within arm’s reach — the Liberty lead never got to be fewer than four points — Wilson was able to get going, as her six points in the third matched her total from the first half.

Still, New York showed off its remarkable balance and was able to remain in the driver’s seat, whether that was due to its shooting or its ability to get looks at the rim. By the time the quarter ended, the Liberty had narrowly extended the lead that they took into halftime, as they were up, 69-62.

Early on in the fourth, Las Vegas kept getting close, but New York always seemed to have an answer. When the Aces got the lead down to three at the very start of the period, the Liberty came right back and scored four points in a row. When the lead got down to two midway through the frame, New York were able to get the margin back up to five.

But the Aces kept chipping away and getting close, and with just over 90 seconds left, Tiffany Hayes found Clark in the corner for a triple to tie things up at 81.

On the ensuing possession, New York put the ball in Sabrina Ionescu’s hands and let her go to work, with that faith in her paying off when Ionescu hit a shot from midrange.

A pair of misses by Wilson and Ionescu gave the ball back to Vegas with a chance to tie it up, and while Wilson couldn’t convert a difficult layup, the ensuing scramble led to a jump ball. The Aces won it and Hayes drew a foul, but she split the free throws and opened the door for the Liberty to go up by three after Ionescu was fouled and sent to the charity stripe … only for Ionescu to split her free throws, as well.

Las Vegas advanced the ball into their half after this, but struggled to get the ball in. While Plum came to get it, Leonie Fiebich was able to disrupt the inbound enough, and as a result, the ball bounced off of Plum’s shoulder, went out of bounds, and gave possession back to New York, which got the ball into Ionescu’s hands and watched as she hit a pair of free throws to help ice the game.

Ionescu’s 24 points, nine rebounds, and five assists led the way for New York, while Breanna Stewart likewise stuffed the stat sheet with 15 points, right assists, and seven rebounds. Jonquel Jones didn’t quite record a double-double — which is usually a good sign for the Liberty’s chances of picking up a win — but she did go for 14 points and eight boards. As for the Aces, five players scored in double-figures, with Wilson unsurprisingly leading the way with 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.

While the Aces are now one loss away from elimination, they can take solace in knowing that the series is shifting to Las Vegas. Game 3 between the Aces and the Liberty will take place on Friday, Oct. 4 at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

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Selena Gomez Is ‘Really Honored’ To Be A Billionaire, But Thinks Discussing It Is ‘Distasteful’

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At the age of 32, Selena Gomez has had an illustrious career, in music, acting, and entrepreneur space. Along the way she’s picked up an Emmy nomination and could be close to securing an Oscar nod.

However, the most impressive accomplishment in many fans eyes is the “Love On” singer’s induction into the exclusive billionaires club. But Selena Gomez isn’t big on talking about it.

Yesterday (September 30), while attending the 2024 New York Film Festival premiere of Emilia Pérez, Selena Gomez addressed her newly announced financial status.

When asked by ET, Selena Gomez expressed her pride in her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, being the catalyst to her billionaire status. “I really am giving all the credit to people who buy the products,” she said. “They’re the ones that made this dream of mine come true, so I’m really, really honored and just happy.”

Selena then went on to admit that although she is proud of the accomplishment, she believes taking about money is “distasteful.”

Selena Gomez isn’t the only musician to join the billionaire club. Recently rock legends Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney, even certified pop star Taylor Swift have also become a billionaire. Other musician billionaire include Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Rihanna.

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What Time Is Sabrina Carpenter On Stage For ‘Short N’ Sweet Tour?’

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When Sabrina Carpenter’s music is not supposedly being used to take down elected officials. Fans stream Sabrina’s discography including songs like “Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” and “Nonsense” en masse.

Until mid-November, supporters have the chance to catch Sabrina Carpenter’s catchy tunes live as part of the Short N Sweet Tour. The tour’s setlist has been revealed, but what time does she actually hit the stage each night to performer? Continue below for more details.

What Time Is Sabrina Carpenter On Stage For ‘Short N’ Sweet Tour?’

According to ticket holders on Setlist.fm, Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N Sweet Tour headlining start time ranges between 8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. local time. During Sabrina’s Brooklyn show at Barclays Center, she kicked off her set at 8:50 p.m.

However, Sabrina’s New York City show at Madison Square Garden she started at 8:35 p.m. But in Detroit at the Little Caesars Arena, Sabrina’s set began at 9:05 p.m. View the remaining tour stops below.

Sabrina Carpenter 2024 Tour Dates: The Short N’ Sweet Tour

10/02 — Hartford, CT @ XL Center
10/03 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
10/05 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
10/08 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
10/11 — Montreal, QC @ Centre Ball
10/13 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/14 — Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
10/16 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
10/17 — Saint Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena
10/19 — Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
10/20 — Charlottesville, VA @ John Paul Jones Arena
10/22 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
10/24 — Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
10/25 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
10/28 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
10/30 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
11/01 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
11/02 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
11/04 — Vancouver, BC @ Pacific Coliseum
11/06 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
11/07 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
11/09 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
11/10 — San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena
11/13 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
11/15 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena

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What Time Is Billie Eilish On Stage For ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour?’

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On September 29, Billie Eilish kicked off her highly anticipated Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour. Until July 2025, the “Wildflower” singer will perform for fans around the globe.

Thanks to opening night attendees, supporters have an idea of Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour setlist. So, naturally the next question is what time does Billie Eilish actually belt out her first note? Continue below for more details.

What Time Is Billie Eilish On Stage For ‘Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour?’

To be clear, the North American leg of Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour will feature several openers along the way including Uproxx cover star Ashnikko, Nat & Alex Wolff, Towa Bird, The Marías, and Finneas. So, the times may fluctuate. However, according to Setlist.fm, concertgoers should expect Billie Eilish to take to the stage by 8:30 pm local time at 10:30 p.m. she ended the show.

During Hit Me Hard And Soft Tour‘s opening night in Quebec, Canada, Billie Eilish began her set at 8:40 pm. The venue’s doors officially opened at 5:30 pm. This leaves supporters with ample time to shop the merch stand.

View the remaining tour stops below.

Billie Eilish 2024 & 2025 Tour Dates: Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour

10/01/2024 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
10/02/2024 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
10/04/2024 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
10/05/2024 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
10/07/2024 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
10/09/2024 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
10/11/2024 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
10/13/2024 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
10/16/2024 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
10/17/2024 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
10/18/2024 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
11/02/2024 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
11/03/2024 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
11/06/2024 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
11/08/2024 — Cincinnati, OH @ Heritage Bank Center
11/10/2024 — Saint Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
11/01/2024 — Saint Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
11/13/2024 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
11/14/2024 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
11/16/2024 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
11/17/2024 — Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center Omaha
11/19/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
11/20/2024 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
12/03/2024 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
12/05/2024 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
12/06/2024 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
12/08/2024 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
12/10/2024 — San Jose, CA @ SAP Center at San Jose
12/11/2024 — San Jose, CA @ SAP Center at San Jose
12/13/2024 — Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena
12/15/2024 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
12/16/2024 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
12/17/2024 — Inglewood, CA @ Kia Forum
02/18/2025 — Brisbane, Australia @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
02/19/2025 — Brisbane, Australia @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
02/21/2025 — Brisbane, Australia @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
02/22/2025 — Brisbane, Australia @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
02/24/2025 — Sydney, Australia @ Qudos Bank Arena
02/25/2025 — Sydney, Australia @ Qudos Bank Arena
02/27/2025 — Sydney, Australia @ Qudos Bank Arena
02/28/2025 — Sydney, Australia @ Qudos Bank Arena
03/04/2025 — Melbourne, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena
03/05/2025 — Melbourne, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena
03/07/2025 — Melbourne, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena
03/08/2025 — Melbourne, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena
04/23/2025 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Avicii Arena
04/24/2025 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Avicii Arena
04/26/2025 — Oslo, Norway @ Telenor Arena
04/28/2025 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
04/29/2025 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena
05/02/2025 — Hannover, Germany @ ZAG Arena
05/04/2025 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
05/05/2025 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
05/07/2025 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome
05/09/2025 — Berlin, Germany @ Uber Arena
05/29/2025 — Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
05/30/2025 — Cologne, Germany @ Lanxess Arena
06/01/2025 — Prague, Czech Republic @ O2 Arena
06/03/2025 — Kraków, Poland @ Tauron Arena
06/04/2025 — Kraków, Poland @ Tauron Arena
06/06/2025 — Vienna, Austria @ Stadthalle
06/08/2025 — Bologna, Italy @ Unipol Arena
06/10/2025 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena
06/11/2025 — Paris, France @ Accor Arena
06/14/2025 — Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Sant Jordi
06/15/2025 — Barcelona, Spain @ Palau Sant Jordi
07/07/2025 — Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
07/08/2025 — Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
07/10/2025 — London, UK @ The O2
07/11/2025 — London, UK @ The O2
07/13/2025 — London, UK @ The O2
07/14/2025 — London, UK @ The O2
07/16/2025 — London, UK @ The O2
07/17/2025 — London, UK @ The O2
07/19/2025 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
07/20/2025 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
07/22/2025 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
07/23/2025 — Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
07/26/2025 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena
07/27/2025 — Dublin, Ireland @ 3Arena

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Who Will Be On Charli XCX’s ‘BRAT’ Remix Album?

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Early this week, Charli XCX fans began speculating about who she’s working with on a remixed version of her intensely viral summer hit album, Brat. The speculation began when Brat-themed billboards began popping up in major cities. Charli herself had previously teased some kind of additional release “in the bratosphere,” and while she previously denied the probability of a remix album, she also notoriously said, “Lying is so fun, so brat,” so anything she tells the press ought to be taken with a grain of salt.

With that being said, who all is rumored to be on the Brat remix album?

According to Rolling Stone, the names that have seemingly been confirmed for inclusion include: Bon Iver, whose billboard was seen in the rocker’s hometown, Minneapolis, and Tinashe. Meanwhile, Troye Sivan, with whom Charli already released a “Talk Talk” remix; Billie Eilish, who appears in the underwear-themed “Guess” video; and Lorde, who popped up on “Girl, So Confusing“; have already been released or confirmed, along with Addison Rae and EDM icon Robyn.

The new version of the album is a two-disc release, featuring Charli’s recent remixes and a second version of the tracklist of Brat And It’s The Same But There’s Three More Songs So It’s Not.

Brat And It’s Completely Different But Also Still Brat is out 10/11 via Atlantic. Find more information here.

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Jamie xx Will Set Sail On The ‘In Waves Tour’ In 2025

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Last month, Jamie xx relesed his new album, In Waves, his first full-length solo project in nearly ten years. The album, which features EDM legend Robyn (on “Life“), The Avalanches (on “All You Children“), and his The xx bandmates (on “Waited All Night“), has also generated a slew of new tour dates, beginning tomorrow (October 2) in Mexico City, and running through next March, wrapping up in Paris on the 20th.

You can find more info here and check out tour dates below.

Jamie xx 2024/2025 Tour Dates: In Waves Tour

10/02/2024 — Mexico City, MX @ Pepsi Center WTC
10/05/2024 — Arcosanti, AZ @ Form Festival
10/19/2024 — Miami, FL @ III Points
10/22/2024 — Buenos Aires, AR @ C Complejo Art Media
10/23/2024 — Santiago, CL @ Paraiso
10/25/2024 — Curitiba, BR @ Opera de Arame
10/26/2024 — São Paulo, BR @ Praça das Artes
11/16/2024 — Palm Springs, CA @ Desert Air
11/19/2024 — Manila, PH @ The Filinvest Tent
11/20/2024 — Taipei, TW @ Legacy Max
11/21/2024 — Bangkok, TH @ EmSphere
11/23/2024 — Singapore, SG @ 27 Pasir Pajang
11/27/2024 — Tokyo, JP @ Toyusu PIT
11/28/2024 — Seoul, KR @ YES24 Live Hall
11/29/2024 — Shanghai, CN @ BNSB-Dream Hall
12/01/2024 — Hong Kong, HK @ Clockenflap
12/04/2024 — Melbourne, AU @ PICA
12/05/2024 — Melbourne, AU @ PICA
12/07/2024 — Victoria, AU @ Meredith Festival
12/08/2024 — Sydney, AU @ Carriageworks
12/09/2024 — Sydney, AU @ Carriageworks
12/13/2024 — Brunswick Heads, AU @ Hotel Brunswick
12/28/2024 — Bali, ID @ Potato Head
01/09/2025 — New York, NY @ Park Avenue Armory
01/10/2025 — New York, NY @ Park Avenue Armory
01/11/2025 — New York, NY @ Park Avenue Armory
01/12/2025 — New York, NY @ Park Avenue Armory
01/14/2025 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
01/15/2025 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
01/17/2025 — Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
01/18/2025 — Minneapolis, MN @ Armory
01/20/2025 — Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
01/21/2025 — Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater
01/23/2025 — Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall
01/25/2025 — San Francisco, CA @ Cow Palace
01/27/2025 — Austin, TX @ The Concourse Project
01/28/2025 — Dallas, TX @ Factory
01/30/2025 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
01/31/2025 — Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
02/01/2025 — Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
03/09/2025 — Brussels, BE @ ING Arena (formerly Palais 12)
03/11/2025 — Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live
03/12/2025 — Hamburg, DE @ Sporthalle
03/13/2025 — Copenhagen, DK @ K.B Hallen
03/14/2025 — Berlin, DE @ Uber Eats Music Hall
03/15/2025 — Poznań, PL @ MTP 3A
03/17/2025 — Prague, CZ @ Forum Karlin
03/18/2025 — Offenbach, DE @ Stadthalle
03/19/2025 — Milan, IT @ Big Theatre – MIND
03/21/2025 — Paris, FR @ ADIDAS ARENA

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Finneas’ ‘For Cryin’ Out Loud!’: Everything To Know, Including The Release Date, Tracklist, And More

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In some circles of music fans, producer-songwriter Finneas is best known as pop superstar Billie Eilish’s older brother — and that is pretty much how he likes it. However, he’s also a pretty solid performer in his own right, and he’s got a new album coming out. For Cryin’ Out Loud! will be the 27-year-old’s second album and his first in a “classic studio/band environment” after “steering things away from the bedroom producer mentality.” In the process, he’s handed off some of his equipment to Billie, who he said is already a “very good” producer in her own right (although he’s still far enough ahead of her to hide parts of older songs in their collaborations without her knowing).

So, check out everything you need to know about Finneas’ new album, For Cryin’ Out Loud!, below.

Release Date:

For Cryin’ Out Loud! is out 10/4 via Interscope Records. Find more information here.

Tracklist:

1. “Starf*cker”

2. “What’s It Gonna Take To Break Your Heart?”
3. “Cleats”
4. “Little Window”

5. “2001”
6. “Same Old Story” 

7. “Sweet Cherries”
8. “For Cryin’ Out Loud!”
9. “Family Feud”
10. “Lotus Eater”

features:

Although there are no features listed on the tracklist, Finneas has said, “I’ve made a point to be hyper-collaborative. Fortunately, most of my friends are producers.”

Singles:

Three singles have been released ahead of the album: the title track; “Cleats“; and just ahead of this writing, “Lotus Eater.”

Artwork:

Courtesy of Finneas & Interscope Records

Tour:

Finneas hasn’t yet announced a tour.

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Aubrey Plaza Understands The Assignment In The Fascinating ‘Megalopolis’ Mess

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Here, presented in no particular order, are some things that happen in Francis Ford Coppola’s decades-in-the-making passion project Megalopolis:

– Adam Driver, playing an urban planner named Cesar Catilina, who can stop time and does very little with his mostly unexplained power.

– Cesar also possesses a magical substance (not The Substance) called Megalon that he uses to build a futuristic and poorly CGI’d utopia.

– There’s a Soviet satellite hurtling towards Earth, because why?

”Back to the cLuB.”

– Chloe Fineman flubs a line, and it’s left in the movie.

– Dustin Hoffman dies in a confusing flashback.

– I watched Megalopolis at an Alamo Drafthouse, so I had to keep quiet, but in an unregulated theater, I would have given a loud standing ovation to, “If the baby is a girl, we’ll name her Sunny Hope. and if it’s a boy, Francis.”

– A 16-year-old virgin pop star is sold to the highest bidder, except it turns out she’s not a virgin or underage; she’s 23 and part of a deep-fake scandal.

– A bedridden Jon Voight pretends to have an erection, only for him to pull back a blanket and reveal that it’s actually a bow, which he uses to shoot two people, including an alt-right Shia LaBeouf, with arrows.

Megalopolis is a crazy movie. But is it a good movie? A bad movie? A movie that’s so bad, it’s good? The answer to all three is: yes. If it sounds like I didn’t enjoy Megalopolis, but I swear that’s not the case. I had a blast, even if I didn’t know what was happening 70 percent of the time. If the guy who made The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, The Conversation, and Apocalypse Now wants to make a “what if ancient Rome was current New York City” epic that he personally financed through wine money, I’m there on opening weekend. More movies should be this unpredictable and weird. But even if you’re not a fan, there’s at least one undeniable performance: Aubrey Plaza as Wow Platinum.

Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Giancarlo Esposito all do fine work, but Plaza is the one who understands the assignment. As sexpot reporter Wow Platinum, the Emily the Criminal actress has the clearest understanding of Megalopolis by leaning into the camp where others play it straight. She tells Cesar that he’s “anal as hell,” but that’s fine because she’s “oral as hell.” She marries Voight’s Hamilton Crassus III in a scheme to get his riches, and perfectly emulates what it must be like being around Jon Voight in real life. She explains that she got the name Wow Platinum on the way to Penn Station, whatever that means. Never before has a fan cam been more necessary.

Plaza (who is also excellent in My Old Ass) told Deadline that once she finished filming Megalopolis, she could still feel Wow Platinum’s crackling presence. “She was wildly confident and not scared of anything. And I would say that there were days for sure where I felt empowered by the character, because I think my confidence lies mainly in my work,” she explained. “There were certain things that would normally take me down, or normally I’d have a hard time, and I felt that Wow was really fueling me, giving me strength.”

Wow Platinum is Aubrey Plaza’s Janet Snakehole, and she plays her with a just-right amount of dry wit and bravado. She’s funny in an often unintentionally hilarious movie, and effortlessly sexy in deeply unsexy scenes, like the one where she demands LaBeouf’s Clodio Pulcher call her “Auntie Wow” while he’s going down on her. It’s a true movie star performance.

Megalopolis has its issues, but Plaza isn’t one of them. Wow, indeed.

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Blackpink Star Rosé Announced Her Debut Solo Album, ‘Rosie’

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After eight years in K-pop mega-group Blackpink, Roseanne Park — better known as Rosé — has announced her first-ever solo album. Rosie is set for release on December 6 via Atlantic/The Black Label, two years after Rosé’s first solo double single release, R, which featured “Gone” and “On The Ground.”

On Instagram, the burgeoning star wrote: “I cannot believe I am finally announcing my first album release to you all. I remember last year, as our year-long tour ended, I found myself in a session out here in Los Angeles. That led on to a year of walking in and out of the studio, writing songs with songwriters and producers I’d met for the first time, trying to figure out the next chapter in my career. I fell asleep many nights feeling confused and lost. But with the support of my dear friends and family, my team, and of course my number ones, I am sat here today excited to announce the date of my album release. I have poured my blood and tears into this album. I cannot wait for you to listen to this little journal of mine. Rosie – is the name I allow my friends and family to call me. With this album, I hope you all feel that much closer to me. And yes, it’s a full length album.”

Rosie is due on 12/6 via Atlantic/The Black Label. You can find more information here.

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Line Shopping: Finding The Best NBA Awards Odds On The Betting Market

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The NBA season is just a few weeks away from beginning, as media days have commenced and training camp is now underway across the league. While there was one last minute blockbuster before camp got started — Karl-Anthony Towns was traded to the Knicks in a deal that hasn’t been finalized just yet — the rosters in camp should be the rosters we see on the floor when the season starts.

Many fans start to really lock in on the upcoming season and try to predict what is going to happen right around now. For the betting inclined, that means taking a look at win totals, conference and title futures, and awards odds. Here, we’re going to look at awards odds and, more specifically, find the best odds possible for each player (or coach) in the consensus top 10 in each category.

Legal sports betting has seen a lot of books pop up, and shopping lines across multiple books is the one way for bettors to take advantage of a marketplace that is designed to put you at a disadvantage. In this space, we looked at awards odds from four major sportsbooks — BetMGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, and ESPNBet — and highlighted the place with the best odds for you, the bettor.

Most Valuable Player

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Luka Doncic +370 (DraftKings)
Nikola Jokic +425 (BetMGM)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander +500 (FanDuel, DK)
Joel Embiid +725 (MGM)
Giannis Antetokounmpo +1000 (MGM)
Anthony Edwards +1300 (MGM)
Jalen Brunson +1800 (DK)
Victor Wembanyama +2300 (FD)
Jayson Tatum +2500 (MGM)
Ja Morant +4000 (DK)

At the top, there are very slim margins (Doncic, for example, is +350 to +370 everywhere) but down the board you can find some pretty big discrepancies. The biggest on the MVP odds sheet is Jalen Brunson’s DraftKings number (+1800), when he’s consensus +1000 at the other three.

Rookie of the Year

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Zach Edey +550 (DK, ESPNBet)
Reed Sheppard +750 (MGM)
Zaccharie Risacher +900 (FD)
Stephon Castle +1000 (DK, FD, ESPN)
Alex Sarr +1000 (MGM, DK, FD)
Matas Buzelis +1000 (MGM, DK, FD, ESPN)
Dalton Knecht +1300 (MGM, FD)
Bub Carrington +1500 (FD)
Donovan Clingan +2000 (FD, ESPN)
Rob Dillingham +2000 (FD)

The ROY odds feature the only consensus player across all of the awards odds in Matas Buzelis, of all players. The biggest edge on the board is at the bottom, where Wolves guard Rob Dillingham ranges from +1400 at ESPN to +2000 at FanDuel.

Defensive Player of the Year

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Victor Wembanyama -160 (FD)
Rudy Gobert +1300 (MGM, DK)
Chet Holmgren +1600 (DK)
Bam Adebayo +1700 (FD)
Evan Mobley +2200 (FD)
Jaren Jackson Jr +2500 (FD, ESPN)
Anthony Davis +2500 (MGM, FD, ESPN)
OG Anunoby +3000 (MGM, DK)
Giannis Antetokounmpo +4000 (MGM)
Joel Embiid +5000 (MGM, FD, ESPN)

The only award with a player that is an odds-on favorite is DPOY, where you are laying money to bet Victor Wembanyama. Even so, there are -250s out there trying to take your money, so shop it to the -160 number if you’re so inclined. Because of Wemby’s status as favorite, there are some value plays down the board, including Bam Adebayo, who is as low as +1200 at MGM and +1700 at FanDuel.

Sixth Man of the Year

Malik Monk +575 (MGM)
Naz Reid +1100 (MGM)
Caris LeVert +1400 (MGM, FD)
Jordan Clarkson +1600 (FD)
Norman Powell +1700 (MGM)
Buddy Hield +1800 (FD)
Donte DiVincenzo +1800 (ESPN)
Alex Caruso +2000 (MGM, DK)
Bobby Portis +2200 (FD)
Jaime Jaquez Jr. +2500 (DK)

Sixth Man and MIP have the most volatile odds sheet, and if you’re betting anyone for either award, you best take your time to shop. Malik Monk is a consensus favorite, but he’s +425 at DK and +575 at MGM, so there are still edges to be found there. You can also find huge discrepancies down the board, with Jaime Jaquez being +2500 at DK but +1200 at FD and ESPN, while Alex Caruso is +2000 at MGM and DK but is as short as +800 at FanDuel.

Most Improved Player

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Victor Wembanyama +750 (DK)
Jonathan Kuminga +1400 (DK)
Evan Mobley +1200 (FD, ESPN)
Jalen Johnson +1800 (DK)
Josh Giddey +1800 (MGM)
Jalen Williams +2000 (DK)
Brandin Podziemski +2500 (DK)
Immanuel Quickley +3000 (ESPN)
Scottie Barnes +3000 (MGM, ESPN)
Cade Cunningham +3400 (FD)
Jalen Green +3500 (DK)

MIP has a bit more of a consensus at the top with Wemby, Kuminga, and Mobley, but it also has some big swings down the board, where you can get Jalen Green at +3500 at DK when he’s +2000 at MGM.

Coach of the Year

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Ime Udoka +900 (ESPN)
Tom Thibodeau +1000 (DK)
Taylor Jenkins +1400 (DK)
Jamahl Mosley +1500 (FD)
Nick Nurse +1500 (DK)
Chris Finch +1500 (DK)
Joe Mazzulla +1600 (MGM)
Mark Daigneault +1600 (MGM)
Gregg Popovich +1800 (DK, ESPN)
Erik Spoelstra +2000 (FD, ESPN)

The COY odds are a bit more like the MVP numbers, where there’s a closer consensus throughout, but you can find a few edges, even with the favorites. Thibs’ odds are +700 across three of the books, but DK has him at +1000 as the second favorite to Udoka.