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Prime Day starts Tuesday (June 23) and goes until Friday (June 26). During the four-day shopping event, Amazon marks down nearly every category — including sound gear and home audio. Now is the best time to upgrade your home audio setup, or just grab a new pair of noise-canceling headphones for your daily commute for cheap.
With savings up to a whopping 75%, Billboard Shopping rounded up the best deals on all sorts of tech and home audio gear for Prime Day. There are deep discounts on top brands, like Bose, Google, Beats by Dre, Razer and others. Best of all? All deals found are $100 or less, at the time of publishing.
And because these deals are during Prime Day, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to activate the savings.
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day in June and Black Friday in November — and other perks. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here.
But act fast and shop now, these deals are only active for a limited time and expire by Friday (June 26) on Amazon.
Prime Day Headphone & Earbuds Deals
On sale for $34.99 (regularly $69.99) on Amazon, the JLab JBuds Sport ANC 4 True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds features more than 14 hours of wireless playback per charge.
The Beats by Dre Solo 4 Headphones come summer-ready in cloud pink, while they’re 50% off for Prime Day.
Marked down to 52% on Prime Day, the Skullcandy Crusher Evo Headphones feature 40 hour of playback, active noise-canceling features, rich and clear audio quality with deep bass and on-ear music controls.
Available in navy, the JLab JBuds Lux ANC Headphones has Dolby Atoms compatibility for premium audio quality at a low price, especially since they’re on sale for 60% off their list price.
Priced at $99.99 (regularly $149.99) on Amazon, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE Earbuds rival Apple AirPods with high-quality audio, comfortable fit and feel, strong noise-canceling features and long battery life of up to 8.5 hours per charge.
The SHOKZ OpenFit Air Headphones, which are on sale for 50% off their list price, are ideal for workouts, exercising and running, thanks to this pairs water-resistant design and earhooks for a secure fit.
Prime Day Home Audio Deals
Retailing for $28.49, 43% off of the original price, the Ortizan Portable Bluetooth Speaker features Bluetooth compatibility and 3D HD stereo sound with an enhanced base, thanks to 24W total output power.
The Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker comes in sunset peach and is on sale for $99, or $60 off, a 38% savings. It’s waterproof, which is ideal for lounging around the swimming pool, comes with high-quality audio, in which Bose is know and features up to 12 hours of battery life per charge.
On sale for $99.99 (regularly $159.99) on Amazon, the Aiwa Bluetooth Home Speaker System is best for filling up a room with premium audio, while it sync to your smartphone to stream Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Pandora and other music apps.
Forget the bar! Have your own karaoke party at home with the PWBSLAI Bluetooth Karaoke Speaker, which is on sale for 32% off its list price on Amazon. It comes with two wireless microphones, booming audio and colorful lights to make your party memorable and fun.
MEVOSTO Active Bookshelf Speakers are on sale for $85.48 (regularly $129.99) on Amazon, a 34% savings. You get two speakers with this set, a remote control and high-quality audio for less than $90.
For just $99.99 (regularly $149.99) on Amazon, the Victrola Eastwood II Record Player is a fantastic turntable for those new to listening to vinyl, thanks to its simple controls, ease of use and sturdy build quality.
Prime Day Gaming Deals
Bring home one of the best games for PS5 at a deep discount. Elden Ring is on sale for 60% off for Prime Day on Amazon.
On sale for nearly 40% off, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is a great option that’s compatible with most consoles including Xbox, PS5 and Switch along with PC and Mobile.
The official wireless gaming controller for Amazon’s cloud gaming platform, Luna, is on sale for nearly 45% off its list price — its all-time lowest price ever.
On sale for $35.61 (regularly $79.99) on Amazon, the Logitech G432 Wired Gaming Headset is fantastic for immersive and detail gaming audio, especially since it’s under $40.
Start building your wallet-friendly gaming PC with the Logitech G413 TKL SE Gaming Keyboard, which is on sale for 45% off its list price on Amazon. It’s wallet-friendly, clicky and precise, which are ideal for budget gaming.
Complete your PC gaming set up with the Logitech G502 X Wired Gaming Mouse, which is on sale for 37% off for Prime Day. The mouse is comfortable to use with grippiness and precision for online gaming.
Gaming on the go starts with the 8BitDo Lite 2 Bluetooth Gamepad, which is pocket-sized and comfortable to use. It’s compatible with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth. Now on sale for $20.59 (regularly $34.99) on Amazon.
For Nintendo Switch, the newest Metroid Prime game, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, is sale for 50% off its list price for Prime Day on Amazon. Nintendo rarely discounts their games, so this deal is a steal at only $29.99.
The latest Assassin’s Creed Shadows game is on sale for nearly half off for Prime Day. This is the Xbox Series X version and an Amazon Exclusive with included skins, weapons and add-ons.
Marked down to $24.99 (regularly $49.99) on Amazon, Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Tactical ED for PS5 is a great deal for Prime Day, especially since it’s the game’s all-time lowest price ever.
Prime Day Smart Home Deals
A sleek smart alarm clock with Alexa and big vibrant sound with clear vocals and deep bass. Just ask Alexa to play your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks in seconds.
Stop intruders in their tracks with this on sale bundle of 2 motion-activated LED spotlights. Each camera turns on when they detect motion, and sound the built-in security siren with just a few taps.
Set the ultimate mood lightning in your home with with dynamic light effects and millions of color options at your fingertips.
Marked down by a whopping 74%, the Carrera Smart Glasses are a pair of black frames with smart AI features, thanks to Alexa. The glasses also have speakers to listen to your favorite music and podcasts, while looking cool and stylish.
Add Google TV to your TV for enhanced streaming with Gemini AI built-in. For Prime Day, the Google TV Streamer 4K is on sale for $74.99 (regularly $99.99) on Amazon, a 25% savings.
For a digital projector on the cheap, go with the ClokoWe Mini Projector, which has built-in streaming and can project videos up to 200 inches high. It’s on sale for $56.99 (regularly $89.99) on Amazon.
Priced at just $89.99 (regularly $149.99), the INSIGNIA 40-Inch F40 Series LED Full HD Smart Fire TV is a very good TV for bedroom, guest room or kid’s room. It even has Fire TV built-in for streaming apps, like Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video and others.
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About the Author
Rudie Obias is a Commerce Editor at Penske Media Corporation, where he covers music, gaming, men’s fashion and lifestyle, travel, sports and entertainment, and tech shopping coverage for Billboard as commerce lead, as well as Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Rolling Stone, Women’s Wear Daily and Footwear News. He first joined PMC in 2023 as a commerce writer. He regularly reports on tech and home audio.
Previously, Obias worked in commerce and partnerships with Fandom, Red Ventures, Yahoo! and Mashable, while he also graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and philosophy. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Kylie Minogue is returning to acting, joining the cast of Jamie Adams’ new film Tangled Up In Blue alongside filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, as first reported by Variety.
The film — named after Bob Dylan‘s song of the same name from his 1975 album Blood on the Tracks — also stars Jason Isaacs, Allison Williams, Sofia Boutella and Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA. Filming reportedly began over the weekend, with Minogue and Tarantino spotted at a restaurant in the Welsh town of Porthcawl, where Adams grew up and lives.
Adams has gained a reputation for his prolific output of films named after famous songs, including Bittersweet Symphony (2019, after The Verve) and Love Spreads (2021, after The Stone Roses). His most recently released film, Only What We Carry, also features Tarantino and Boutella alongside Simon Pegg, Charlotte Gainsbourg and singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine.
Tarantino’s involvement comes while the director is based in the U.K. preparing his West End play The Popinjay Cavalier ahead of a planned 2027 launch.
Minogue began her career in Australian television — appearing on The Sullivans, The Henderson Kids and Neighbours, where she played Charlene Mitchell across nearly 350 episodes from 1986. She first hit the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988 with the No. 3-peaking “The Loco-Motion,” a cover of Little Eva’s 1962 hit.
She returned to the top 10 fourteen years later with “Can’t Get You Out of My Head” (No. 7), the lead single from her Grammy-winning album Fever, which reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 — her highest career peak on the chart.
She has landed 11 total titles on the Billboard 200, including 2010’s Aphrodite (No. 19), and logged seven Hot 100 entries with two top 10 hits. On Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart she has proven equally dominant, with 18 entries including top 10 hits “Dance Alone” with Sia (No. 8) and “Padam Padam” (No. 7) — the latter becoming the first song to win the newly created Grammy for Best Pop Dance Recording.
“Padam Padam” also peaked at No. 32 on Pop Airplay, her first appearance on that chart in nearly two decades. She won her first Grammy in 2004 when “Come Into My World” took home Best Dance Recording. She is also set to headline the AFL Grand Final in September.
Tangled Up In Blue is being produced by New York-based Visor Entertainment and does not yet have a release date.
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If you’re looking to upgrade your TV for something more advanced, modern and sleek, you’ll want to consider some of the latest premium TV models from Sony. Available at Best Buy now, the new Sony TVs are made for gaming, watching movies and TV shows, though they’re also fine-tuned to let you stream your favorite music playlist and experience live sports at home, with pristine audio and picture quality. For a limited time, you can save up to $300 on select models at BestBuy.com.
Our pick: The Sony 65-inch BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV is the company’s latest TV that offers more vivid and brighter colors in picture quality. While sharpness and detail are important in a 4K Ultra HD TV, Sony’s new model shines with brilliant and precise color volume, thanks to its True RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) LED display.
NEW FOR 2026
Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV
65-Inch
Release date: Monday, June 22
The Sony big screen TV is on sale right now for $2,299.99 (regularly $2,599.99) at Best Buy. But act fast and shop now, as these Sony TV deals end on Sunday (July 5).
With True RGB, picture quality is brighter and vibrant with deeper, richer and more accurate color contrast that pops. This is ideal for gaming, especially with a PlayStation 5 since Sony makes both the 4K TV and console. Watching live sports, meantime, gets more immersive, with active color and action shifts for high-paced motion.
The Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV is also great for rooms that get direct sunlight that would otherwise cut through picture quality and dull images. The contrasts on screen remain crisp and clear, even in daylight.
As far as audio, Sony’s newest 4K TV sounds as good as it looks with cinema-like audio, thanks to the company’s “Acoustic Multi-Audio+” feature that matches and balances picture with sound for a layered viewing experience.
It also has Sony’s “3D Surround Upscaling” settings for a wider range of audio that’s crisp, clear and detailed with advanced 3D audio. The TV also enhances dialogue and voices with its “Voice Zoom 3” feature, so you don’t have to turn up the volume to hear characters talking to each other in a movie or TV show. The Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV makes your experience more memorable.
Other features to note: the 4K TV runs built-in Google TV with Gemini AI for voice navigation, controls and recommendations. It features popular video and music streaming apps, including Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, Spotify and others.
Beginning on Monday, June 22, the Sony BRAVIA 7 II True RGB 4K TV is available with prices starting at $1,599.99 at Best Buy. It ranges from 50 inches to 98 inches in size (though we’re partial to the now-industry standard 65-inch model above). Learn more about Sony’s new 4K TV deals at BestBuy.com.
The Sony TV deals come on the heels of Best Buy’s “Tech Fest” savings event, which offer up to 50% off home theater products, gaming consoles and accessories, audio gear and more.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.
Toy Story still has a friend in moviegoers.
The fifth installment in the Pixar series debuted with $160 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday (June 21), easily setting a new franchise record and notching the biggest opening weekend of the year.
Launching 31 years after the original Toy Story first landed in theaters, Toy Story 5 far surpassed the previous series-best debut: $120 million for Toy Story 4 in 2019. Internationally, it was just as successful, with $152 million in opening-weekend sales, for a worldwide haul of $312 million.
The Toy Story franchise is one of the most profitable for The Walt Disney Co. Before Toy Story 5 launched, the movies had collectively grossed more than $3 billion, while also pulling in billions from merchandising.
Though the series seemed to reach a conclusion with 2010’s Toy Story 3, the decision to revive the franchise almost a decade later — while controversial — has been extremely lucrative. Toy Story 4 exceeded $1 billion in ticket sales, and Toy Story 5 is all but certain to as well.
Among animated films, only 2018’s Incredibles 2 had a bigger opening weekend ($182.7 million) than Toy Story 5.
Keeping the Toy Story movies going has gotten more expensive, though. The fifth movie cost $250 million to make, not including marketing. It returns a voice cast led by Tom Hanks (as Woody), Tim Allen (as Buzz Lightyear) and Joan Cusack (as Jessie).
In the sequel, the toys are pushed aside when Bonnie gets a new tablet. It’s directed by Andrew Stanton, the Pixar veteran who helmed Finding Nemo (2003) and WALL-E (2008). Toy Story 5 also features a new song by Taylor Swift, “I Knew It, I Knew You.”
Reviews have been very good and audiences gave Toy Story 5 an “A” CinemaScore, suggesting it should remain a force in theaters for weeks.
After its chart-topping debut, Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day slipped to second place with $17 million in its second weekend. That’s not the hold that Universal Pictures was hoping for. Dropping 61% from its first weekend suggests Disclosure Day might not find the legs Spielberg’s sci-fi thriller needs to break out this summer.
Still, the $115 million budgeted movie, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colman Domingo, has grossed $160.4 million globally in two weeks. Disclosure Day stands a good chance of remaining the top adult-oriented option in theaters in the coming weeks.
Toy Story 5 faced little competition from newcomers.
A24’s The Death of Robin Hood, a violent revisionist approach to the old legend, flopped with $2.6 million on 1,762 screens. The film, starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Michael Sarnoski, was modestly budgeted at $20 million. But after finding mixed reviews, audiences didn’t go for the movie, either. It earned a “C+” CinemaScore.
Neon’s Leviticus came out just ahead of The Death of Robin Hood, with $2.7 million from 1,076 theaters. Written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, the buzzy low-budget horror film is about two teen boys who meet at conversion therapy. It’s a fine start for an indie with a small budget of $3.5 million and good word-of-mouth. But Leviticus also faced unusually strong competition in the still-potent horror hits Obsession and Backrooms.
The top horror choice remained Obsession, the microbudget phenomenon by 26-year-old Curry Barker. In its sixth weekend, it nearly equaled its $17 million opening weekend from mid-May. The Focus Features release, which cost less than $1 million to make, added $14.2 million to bring its domestic total to $215.8 million and its global haul to $333.3 million.
With Toy Story 5 and Obsession driving sales, the summer box office is up 15% from the 2025 summer, according to Rentrak. More impressively, summer ticket sales are nearly equal to the 2019 summer at the same point, not accounting for inflation. The summer to date is just 1.9% down from that year.
Paul Dergarabedian, head of marketplace trends for Rentrak, expects that Hollywood is heading for its best summer since before the pandemic. And the success is coming from both expected and unexpected places.
“To me, this is a hybrid summer and this could be the new blueprint for how you build the perfect summer box-office beast,” Dergarabedian says. “You throw in a mix of very eclectic films and not just the usual suspects — the big franchise films, the known brands — but also films like Backrooms and Obsession and original films like Disclosure Day.”
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Bunnie Xo’s memoir has returned to the top of the charts, following the influencer’s recent split from husband, Jelly Roll.
Bunnie’s book, titled Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic, was released on Feb. 17, and quickly became a bestseller, thanks to its raw and revealing anecdotes, which touched on everything from her work in the sex industry to her at-times rocky marriage to Jelly Roll.
Now, Stripped Down has returned to number one on Amazon’s entertainment biographies chart, as fans seemingly scramble to seek clues into what led to the star’s much-publicized split.
BESTSELLER
‘Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic’
Amazon has the hardcover version of Bunnie’s book discounted to just $16 right now — a 46% discount. You can also listen to Stripped Down as an audiobook, narrated by Bunnie herself.
The book is branded as a “modern-day rags-to-riches story,” spinning a tale of triumph against all odds. “Stripped Down is the rawest reflection of who I am in every form. It felt only fitting to name my book after the way I’ve always lived life — raw, unfiltered and in my naked truth,” Bunnie said in an interview with People in regards to the memoir.
The memoir is witty and, at times, intense. That wittiness comes in handy to bring levity to otherwise dark topics. According to a synopsis from Amazon, the book is “cold, clear evidence that no one is irredeemable. With a heavy dose of humor and a refreshing sense of self-awareness, Bunnie pulls no punches as she shares her journey of redemption while offering some homespun wisdom to those who need a little saving themselves.”
The book’s cover is a reflection of Bunnie’s — born Alyssa DeFord — time in the sex-work industry. The star stands topless with her jeans unbuttoned, bearing her truth both physically and emotionally, through this memoir. According to Bunnie, her stint in the industry enabled her to “reclaim her power” following her struggle with addiction and the abuse she faced as a teen. Flash forward, and Bunnie has built an empire around Dumb Blonde Productions, creating a successful podcast with thousands of monthly listeners.
AUDIOBOOK VERSION
Stripped Down: Unfiltered and Unapologetic (Audiobook)
Listen to the audiobook version of the memoir with a new Amazon deal that gets you three months of access to audiobook streamer Audible for just $0.99 a month. Get the deal here.
Bunnie and Jelly met in Las Vegas while the musician was performing at the Las Vegas Country Saloon in 2015. The pair married a year later at Las Vegas’ Stained Glass Wedding Chapel in August 2016. They briefly split in 2018, but they rekindled their relationship. Since their whirlwind love story began, Jelly Roll has written songs dedicated to his wife, including “Hey Mama” from Beautifully Broken and “Kill a Man” from Whitsitt Chapel.
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Ahead of Prime Day starting on Tuesday (June 23), Amazon is dropping new deep discounts before the four-day shopping event.
Right now, you can get Apple TV as an add-on channel for Prime Video for only $5.99 per month for two months of service. The streamer is normally $12.99 per month, so this is a 54% savings. But act fast and sign up now, this Prime Day deal expires on Friday (June 26).
Since this deal is only valid as an add-on channel, you have to be a subscriber to Amazon Prime or Prime Video.
Not a subscriber? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Photos; fast free shipping in less than two days with Prime Delivery; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market; access to exclusive shopping events — such as Prime Day in June and Black Friday in November — and other perks.
PRIME DAY DEAL
Apple TV
Prime Video add-on channel
Expires on Friday, June 26
Afterward, Prime Video (as a standalone service) starts at $8.99 per month with an ad-supported plan, while Amazon Prime starts at $14.99 per month, or $139 per year. Learn more about Amazon Prime and its benefits here.
What’s Streaming on Apple TV?
Apple TV has a great selection of original movies and TV shows, including Widow’s Bay, Pluribus, Severance, Yo Gabba Gabbaland!, Your Friends and Neighbors, The Morning Show, Ted Lasso, The Studio, Long Way Up and Long Way Home, Killers of the Flower Moon, CODA, Fly Me to the Moon, Tetris and others.
In addition, the streaming service has music programming and concert series, like Watch the Sound With Mark Ronson, Soundbreaking, Behind the Music, 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything, Jennifer Lopez’s Apple Music Live Concert, The Beatles: A Complete Anthology, Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You and many others.
It has live sports too, with streaming access to all F1 Grand Prix races and MLS matches, as well as MLB Friday Night Baseball.
For Prime Day, you can get Apple TV as an add-on channel for Prime Video on sale for $5.99 per month (regularly $12.99 per month) for your first two months of service — a 54% savings.
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After a 53-year drought, the New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Finals defeating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, with Jalen Brunson named NBA Finals MVP. The feelings of excitement and joy are felt throughout New York City, especially for the first-ever championship parade for the team (there were no parades in 1970 or 1973).
On Thursday (June 18), the New York Knicks ticker-tape parade takes place on Lower Manhattan, as it travels north on Broadway through the “Canyon of Heroes.” It ends at New York City Hall with a ceremony, in which the team receives the keys to the city from Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
How to Watch 2026 NY Knicks Championship Parade Online, At a Glance:
- Date: Thursday (June 18) with a start time of 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT
- Broadcast Channels: NBC 4 New York, FOX 5 NY, ABC7NY, CBS 2 New York
- Streaming: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, ExpressVPN
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During 2026 NY Knicks Championship Parade?
It’s likely there may be a number of other celebrities and famous recording artists in attendance during the championship parade, such as NY Knicks fans Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, 50 Cent, Fat Joe, Ben Stiller, Busta Rhymes, Alicia Keys, Tracy Morgan, Ice Spice, Cardi B, Michael J. Fox, Mariska Hargitay, Anne Hathaway and others. Who knows? Maybe even Haim and Taylor Swift might make an appearance for the parade.
When Does 2026 NY Knicks Championship Parade Start?
The NY Knicks parade starts at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT and airs across local New York channels, including NBC 4 New York, FOX 5 NY, ABC7NY and CBS 2 New York. TV coverage begins at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT.
Where to Watch 2026 NY Knicks Championship Parade Online for Free
Cord-cutters have a few ways to watch the Knicks ticker-tape parade online, especially for free. Online streaming platforms, like DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV and others offer free trials.
You can livestream the Knicks parade on NBC 4 New York, FOX 5 NY, ABC7NY and CBS 2 New York with DirecTV’s “Entertainment” package, which is comprehensive with more than 90 channels. For a limited time, new subscribers can get DirecTV for just $59.99 for the first month of service (reg. $89.99 per month) with DirecTV’s current deals.
The streamer offers the “MyNews Genre Pack” with over 10 news channels, like NBC, FOX, ABC and CBS, as well as CNN, MS Now, FOX News and others. It goes for $39.99 per month.
You can stream up to three devices with a subscription to DirecTV, as well as get unlimited cloud DVR to record your favorite TV shows to watch back on demand. Sign up for a five-day free trial to start watching online.
Want to watch the Knicks parade outside of New York City? ExpressVPN is a virtual private network that allows you to watch different broadcasts from various cities.
For example: If you’re a New Yorker and Knicks fan, but you live in Los Angeles, then you can still watch the Knicks championship parade live on NBC 4 New York, FOX 5 NY, ABC7NY or CBS 2 New York — even if you’re in Southern California.
Just launch the ExpressVPN app on your smartphone, laptop, streaming device or web browser (via extension), set your location to New York, and then fire up one of the listed streaming services to start watching. You’ll be able to watch local New York TV channels even if you’re outside of the greater metro area with prices starting at $2.79 per month for 28 months. Learn more about ExpressVPN here.
A subscription to Sling Orange & Blue — which comes with NBC 4 New York, FOX 5 NY and ABC7NY, and goes for $60.99 per month — gets you access to more than 50 live TV, local and cable channels. The streaming service includes free cloud DVR with up to 50 hours of storage, compatibility with more than 20 of the top streaming services, like Apple TV, Fire TV, Google TV, Roku and others, and access to over 600 free additional channels.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depend on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
If you don’t already have a Hulu + Live TV subscription, the streamer offers a free trial that’ll get you your first three days free to access NBC 4 New York, FOX 5 NY, ABC7NY and CBS 2 New York. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee, which starts at $89.99 per month. For even more content, Hulu + Live TV bundles with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost to watch even more exclusive and original sporting events and programming.
In the meantime, 2026 New York Knicks Championship Parade is available to watch on NBC 4 New York, FOX 5 NY, ABC7NY and CBS 2 New York via DirecTV, on Thursday (June 18).
Isaac Atkins is one man whose job doesn’t define him.
The 23-year-old from Lewiston, Maine, speaks with a booming baritone voice, the kind that thumps your chest like a sound system built to handle bass. No doubt he uses that talent to some effect in his regular job, serving as a sergeant in the U.S. army.
On Tuesday night, June 16, Atkins got his chance to chase his dream when he stopped by America’s Got Talent during the Auditions phase.
At the top, Simon Cowell asked why Atkins was stood before him, and why now? Atkins, who is currently on leave (“I took a few days off to come here”), loves nothing more than to sing in the car. He’s been doing it since he was a kid, we learned, when his dad introduced him to the magic of Motown, and Sam Cooke.
Roughly 18 months ago, Atkins decided to share his gifts on social media with clips of himself singing songs by a slew of artists, from Elvis Presley to Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, sombr, Gucci Mane, Bell Biv DeVoe, The Smiths and others. His colleagues saw it, loved it. They were “the ones who kind of urged me to come here and sing. And realize my dream,” he recounts on the AGT stage. “So, I’m really happy to be here.”
Performing in front of a national — no, international — audience is no accident. “This is my dream,” he remarks.
Atkins didn’t waste his chance. He showcased his range and power with a cover of “Beggin’,” the soulful 1967 song by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons that enjoyed a second life when it was covered by Eurovision champions Måneskin in 2017.
“Isaac, let me tell you,” Mel B enthused. “You can sing.”
Sofía Vergara had similar thoughts. “What a voice. What a sexy voice you have,” she added.
Before Cowell or Howie Mandel had a chance to chime in, Mel B took matters into her hands. “Hold on a minute, before anyone else does this, I’m going to do it,” the Spice Girl said, as she reached for the Golden Buzzer. Cue gold confetti and good times.
Atkins, who has been in the army for six years and is stationed in Honolulu, now advances to the Live round of NBC’s AGT, which is currently in its 21st season.
Watch his Audition in full below.
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It is hot almost everywhere. Whether you’re reading this from California or Texas, we all feel the heat. Lucky for you, we’ve conjured up a way to keep cool with help from a piece of tech that will craft an icy treat that you can make in the comfort of your very own home.
The Ninja Slushi Professional Frozen Drink Maker whips up frozen goodies in as little as 15 minutes — and you don’t need ice to get the job done. Ninja’s Slushi, which retails for $298 (regularly $349.99) at Walmart, utilizes RapidChill Technology — a two-part system that spins 360 degrees and turns liquids into slushy goodness.
For a Frappe, the Ninja Slushi is your go-to. To bring you up to speed, a Frappe is an icy blended coffee drink made extremely popular by coffee chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks. You can find a ton of Ninja Slushi recipes for Frappes online, but this one comes directly from the test kitchen, so you know it’s good.
For two to three servings, you’ll want one cup of half & half, two cups of black coffee, one teaspoon of vanilla extract and third cup granulated sugar. To make it sweeter, you can swap out the granulated sugar with brown sugar. Mix this delish concoction up and pour it into the vessel.
You’ll then click the Frappe preset, which will start at the default and optimal temperature for ideal texture. However, you can adjust the temperature if the presetting is not cold enough. Once it’s frozen, you’ll wanna serve it up asap topped with whipped cream, caramel and mini-chips.
The Slushi features temperature controls to customize the thickness of your frozen concoctions and five settings: Slush, Spiked Slush, Frappé, Milkshake and Frozen Juice.
If you fancy slushies, margaritas, daiquiris, frappés, frosé or other frozen drinks, Ninja Slushi should be high on your list of must haves. It keeps drinks frozen for up to 12 hours, making it perfect for summertime parties, gatherings and get-togethers.
And if you’re a music fan, break out the Ninja Slushi for your next dance party, or watch parties for your favorite concert specials, music documentaries and award shows, and to pregame before attending a concert or music festival.
And since the Ninja Slushi is from Walmart, you’ll get it shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping, which this frozen drink maker is, so you’ll get the free shipping with or without Walmart+.
However, if you’re not a member, then you’re in luck: You can sign up for a trial for just $1 to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts, streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals; additional savings with early access deals and much more.
In addition, Walmart+ comes with access to SiriusXM for all sorts of talk radio and music — including popular channels like “The Coffee House” for stripped-down songs from Noah Kahan, Kacey Musgraves, The Lumineers, Phoebe Bridgers and others. Learn more about what Walmart+ can offer you here.
On sale for $298 (regularly $349.99), the Ninja Slushi is available at Walmart. The machine is also available for purchase at other retailers, including NinjaKitchen.com, Amazon, Target, Best Buy and Kohl’s.
The world champion New York Knicks will take over Monday night’s (June 15) episode of The Tonight Show two days after their comeback defeat of the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the NBA Finals on Saturday night in Texas. According to a press release announcing the special episode, host Jimmy Fallon will sit down with the 2026 NBA champs, including series MVP Jalen Brunson, as well as his teammates Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges.
Fallon called it “a booking 53 years in the making” in a statement, referring to the more than half-century since the team’s last NBA title in 1973. In addition to the rest of the Knicks teams, head coach Mike Brown, the Knicks City Dancers and other as-yet-unannounced guests, the night will feature a special performance from the Wu-Tang Clan.
The Staten Island legends hit the hardwood at Madison Square Garden last Wednesday (June 11) for a much-needed halftime boost during game four of the NBA Finals, where they unleashed a medley of hits including “Bring da Ruckus,” “Method Man” and “C.R.E.A.M.” at a point in the game when the home team were down 76-49 at the break. With a shot of Wu York Knicks energy to hype them up, Brunson and company mounted a historic comeback, beating back the biggest deficit in NBA playoffs history to notch a 107-106 win that put them one game away from the promised land.
Knicks superfan Fallon was on hand at MSG during the history-making game four comeback, losing his mind along with other celebrity fans including Taylor Swift, Este and Alana Haim — who wore home made punny Knicks shirts — as well as unofficial team mascot actor Timothée Chalamet, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Sydney Sweeney, OG megafan Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, Ben Stiller and many more.
According to NBC, in a tribute to the team’s super-loyal fanbase, the entire studio audience for Monday’s show will be made up of die-hard fans who were unable to attend the finals in person.




