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  • Sabrina Carpenter Apologizes for Mistaking Cultural Chant as Yodeling During Coachella Set

    Sabrina Carpenter Apologizes for Mistaking Cultural Chant as Yodeling During Coachella Set

    Sabrina Carpenter has issued an apology for mistaking Zaghrouta, a celebratory Arabic chant, for yodeling during her 2026 headlining Coachella set.

    “my apologies i didn’t see this person with my eyes and couldn’t hear clearly. my reaction was pure confusion, sarcasm and not ill intended. could have handled it better! now i know what a Zaghrouta is!” Carpenter wrote on X Saturday. “I welcome all cheers and yodels from here on out.”

    In a viral clip from the “House Tour” singer’s performance at the music festival on Friday night, an audience member can be heard voicing a Zaghrouta chant. “I think I heard someone yodel. Is that what you’re doing? I don’t like it,” Carpenter said onstage while she sat behind a piano.

    The attendee responded by telling the Grammy winner, “It’s my culture.” Carpenter responded, “That’s your culture, is yodeling?” The audience member added, “It’s a call of celebration.”

    “Is this Burning Man? What’s going on? This is weird,” Carpenter replied. The interaction sparked backlash for Carpenter, who directly replied to an X post that wrote, “sabrina saying that she doesn’t like a cultural arabic cheer… this is so insensitive and islamophobic. i am very disappointed in her.”

    Carpenter took the Coachella main stage on Friday night, where she served as the first headliner of the 2026 festival. Justin Bieber and Karol G also serve as this year’s headliners, and they will close out the first weekend of music on Saturday and Sunday night, respectively.

    During Friday night’s set, the “Espresso” singer had a star-studded slate of cameos, including features from Sam Elliott, Susan Sarandon and Will Ferrell, while she also notably performed a few of her own tracks for the first time (including “We Almost Broke Up Last Night” and “When Did You Get Hot?” from her most recent record Man’s Best Friend).

    Next week, Carpenter will deliver her second Coachella headlining performance on Friday, April 17.

  • Zac Brown Band Will Headline UFC Event on D.C.’s Ellipse Ahead of White House Bout (Exclusive)

    Zac Brown Band Will Headline UFC Event on D.C.’s Ellipse Ahead of White House Bout (Exclusive)

    The UFC is adding some serious star power to its upcoming mega event, which will be held in Washington, D.C., in June and culminate with the White House event on June 14.

    The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the Zac Brown Band will headline what the MMA promotion is calling the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on Saturday, June 13. The Fan Fest will be held on The Ellipse in Washington, D.C., just south of the White House on both the 13th and 14th.

    Zac Brown Band has been on a tear in recent months, coming off an eight-night run at the Sphere in Las Vegas and the release of their Love & Fear album in December. The country rock group was also among the headliners at a March Madness music festival last month, which also sat at the intersection of music and sports.

    In addition to live music, the free event (interested attendees can register to try and get tickets) will feature ceremonial weigh-ins, meet and greets, on-stage entertainment, interactive experiences, and appearances from UFC athletes and other celebrities. On Sunday, it will also include a live watch party of the fights being held on the South Lawn of the White House nearby.

    President Trump first revealed plans to host a UFC fight at the White House last summer, though the specific details have taken months to iron out. UFC parent company TKO Group Holdings is footing the bill for the event, and told investors in February that it may lose $30 million on it, even after offsetting costs through sponsorships (the fan fest, for example, is “fueled by Monster Energy”)

    “I wanna be clear about something: We will not profit from the White House event independently. We will not be making money on America’s 250th anniversary,” TKO president and COO Mark Shapiro said at the time. “This is an investment for the long term. This is about earned media.

    “This is about sampling, new fans, casual viewers, a spectacle on a stage that will ultimately expand our audience, our viewership, and our success on Paramount+,” he added. “We see this once-in-a-lifetime stage as a strategic investment to drive subscriber acquisition at Paramount+, massive audience sampling for the UFC overall, and Super Bowl-like earned media across the globe.”

    UFC CEO Dana White is close to President Trump, and last month the mixed martial arts promotion signed on to train FBI agents at an event held in Quantico.

  • ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Star Caleb Ellsworth-Clark Feared Fans Would Be ‘Disappointed’ He Was Taking Over Dewey Role: ‘Didn’t Want to F— That Up’

    ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Revival Star Caleb Ellsworth-Clark Feared Fans Would Be ‘Disappointed’ He Was Taking Over Dewey Role: ‘Didn’t Want to F— That Up’

    Caleb Ellsworth-Clark knew stepping into the role of Dewey in the “Malcolm in the Middle” revival came with pressure — especially for a character so closely associated with Erik Per Sullivan.

    In the Hulu revival, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” Ellsworth-Clark joins a returning ensemble that includes Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, alongside Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield. But taking on Dewey — one of the original series’ most beloved characters — came with a distinct sense of responsibility.

    “I grew up watching the show,” Ellsworth-Clark told People. “I know that Dewey was a fan favorite, but he was also a personal favorite. And I think I was aware that maybe people might be disappointed Erik wasn’t gonna come back and do the show. I guess I didn’t want to fuck that up.”

    The actor said he felt immediate nerves heading into production, admitting he was “really, really nervous showing up” to set. Still, those concerns quickly eased thanks to the returning cast. “They were so warm and welcoming,” he said. “I was really scared to show up but they all took such great care of me and made me feel like I belong. So I am really grateful to all of them,” he added in the same interview.

    Ellsworth-Clark also revisited episodes of the original series to prepare, noting his affection for classic Dewey storylines — including one involving a purse filled with bricks — as he worked to capture the character’s offbeat charm.

    Sullivan ultimately declined to return for the revival, with Cranston previously sharing that the former actor has shifted his focus to academics. The new installment picks up years later, with Malcolm now an adult and a father who has kept his distance from his chaotic family — until Hal and Lois pull him back in for a milestone anniversary celebration.

    All episodes of “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair” are now streaming on Hulu.

  • The List of the Most Popular Altcoins Among Users Over the Past Week Has Been Revealed – Here Are the Top 10

    The List of the Most Popular Altcoins Among Users Over the Past Week Has Been Revealed – Here Are the Top 10

    In the cryptocurrency market, weekly active user data remains one of the most important metrics revealing the true level of usage of blockchain networks.

    According to recently released data, competition is intensifying, particularly between Layer-1 and Layer-2 ecosystems, while some networks continue to attract millions of users.

    At the top of the list was $BNB Chain, which stands out with its extensive ecosystem and low transaction costs. The network maintained its leadership by reaching 17 million weekly active users, registering a 4.5% growth in the last 30 days. In second place is Solana, known for its high transaction speed. Solana’s weekly active user count reached 9.9 million, although a recent 3.5% decrease was noted.

    Taking third place, TRON reached 6.9 million active users, showing a growth of 3.8%. The high volume of stablecoin transfers, in particular, continues to support TRON’s user base.

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    The projects included in the complete list are ranked as follows:

    1. $BNB Chain ($BNB) – 17 million (4.5%)
    2. Solana (SOL) – 9.9 million (3.5%)
    3. Tron (TRX) – 6.9 million (3.8%)
    4. Aptos (APT) – 4.6 million (8.1%)
    5. Sei Network (SEI) – 3.7 million (-32.7%)
    6. Polygon (POL) – 3.3 million (23.9%)
    7. Ethereum (ETH) – 3.2 million (-17.0%)
    8. World Mobile Chain (WMTX) – 2.9 million (3.7%)
    9. Base – 2.5 million (18.8%)
    10. Bitcoin (BTC) – 2.4 million (-3.6%)
    11. Avalanche (AVAX) – 1.3 million (3.6%)
    12. PancakeSwap (CAKE) – 1.3 million (-8.2%)
    13. Litecoin (LTC) – 1.3 million (-0.4%)
    14. Arbitrum One (ARB) – 1.2 million (44.7%)

    *This is not investment advice.

  • Labrinth Says Why His Music Won’t Be in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: “I Don’t Let People Treat Me Like Sh**”

    Labrinth Says Why His Music Won’t Be in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3: “I Don’t Let People Treat Me Like Sh**”

    A day before Euphoria‘s third season premiere on HBO, Labrinth is continuing to speak out about his fallout with the Emmy-winning drama.

    On Saturday, Labrinth took to his Instagram Story to share additional comments about the series, seemingly in response to creator Sam Levinson‘s recent interview with Rolling Stone, in which he called Labrinth an “incredible collaborator” and said, “I don’t know” why he left after working on the show’s first two seasons.

    “People will comfortably lie in this industry and still call themselves honest people. So no cap, I decided to remove whatever music I had in it,” the musician wrote. “I spoke to HBO, as far as I know, we are cool. I left because, last truth, when I work for someone, their vision is paramount to me, but I don’t let people treat me like shit.”

    Last month, Labrinth also expressed his frustration with his record label, Columbia, and the entertainment industry in a since-deleted Instagram post: “I’m done with this industry. Fuck Columbia [Records]. Double fuck Euphoria. I’m out. Thank you and good night x.”

    Labrinth created much of the show’s score and soundtrack, including songs like “All for Us,” “Formula,” “Mount Everest” and “Never Felt So Alone,” the latter featuring vocals from Billie Eilish and earning a Grammy nomination. “All for Us,” a collaboration with series star Zendaya, won him an Emmy Award in 2020. Hans Zimmer scored season three.

    Euphoria season three debuts Sunday on HBO. The premiere is also expected to screen on-site for Coachella attendees, where Labrinth is a confirmed performer at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

    Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Alexa Demie, Hunter Schafer, Maude Apatow, the late Eric Dane, Natasha Lyonne, Rosalía, Sharon Stone, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Marshawn Lynch and Trisha Paytas round out the cast for the new season.

  • ‘Big Mistakes’ Creator Dan Levy on That Shocking Finale [SPOILER] and a Darker Season 2: ‘There’s No Way Out Now’

    ‘Big Mistakes’ Creator Dan Levy on That Shocking Finale [SPOILER] and a Darker Season 2: ‘There’s No Way Out Now’

    SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from Season 1 of “Big Mistakes,” now streaming on Netflix.

    Dan Levy knows exactly what keeps him up at night, as the possibility of being blackmailed into committing crimes has haunted him for years. So naturally, he made a TV show about it.

    Six years after “Schitt’s Creek” wrapped, Levy has returned to television with “Big Mistakes,” a darkly comic crime thriller he co-created with Rachel Sennott. The show follows Nicky (Levy) and Morgan Dardano (Taylor Ortega), a pastor-and-teacher sibling duo from New Jersey who stumble into organized crime after Morgan steals a necklace from a postal store to bury with their dying grandmother. What follows is a season-long descent into grave robbing, drug running and enough accessory-to-murder charges to keep the Dardano family lawyer very busy. However, the deeper they sink, the better they get. “The worse they were, the better they got at their jobs,” Levy tells Variety. “And the more they were needed.”

    Dan Levy, Boran Kuzum and Taylor Ortega

    Courtesy of Spencer Pazer/Netflix © 2025

    The chaos is matched only by the cast assembled to deliver it. Laurie Metcalf plays Linda, the siblings’ mother and accidental mayoral candidate, whose parallel bid for local office manages to feel just as high-stakes as the organized crime subplot. Abby Quinn rounds out the family as Natalie, the well-behaved sister who got the good genes — and Elizabeth Perkins delivers a season-ending shocker as Annette, whose reveal as the crime boss orchestrating everything is the kind of twist that sends viewers immediately back to Episode 1 to uncover what they missed.

    Levy spoke with Variety about building his follow-up to “Schitt’s Creek,” the very pre-planned criminal path ahead and what a potential second season might look like for two siblings who are now, definitively, in too deep.

    You’ve spoken about taking a real break after “Schitt’s Creek” before developing this. What was the creative kernel that got you moving?

    You really have to sit with the question of what excites you. We were lucky enough to get 80 episodes of “Schitt’s Creek,” and I knew how much I loved working on it — I wanted that same love for whatever I did next. I never go into something assuming it’s just going to be one season, so I needed to find an idea that would excite me enough to keep telling the story. I just kept thinking about being blackmailed into crime. It scares the shit out of me; I would not do well if I ever found myself in that situation. And at its core, a random person finding themselves blackmailed into crime is just endlessly entertaining. I wanted a buddy comedy, a brother-sister dynamic, a whole new family story — and I knew I wanted a female perspective on Morgan. I called up Rachel Sennott, who I just assumed would also not fare very well in the face of organized crime. She said yes, we spent six, eight months figuring out the show, brought it into Netflix, and they loved it. And that was it.

    You’re clearly a fan of Rachel Sennott’s. Any chance we’d ever see you on her show “I Love L.A.”?

    I don’t even know what I would play on that show.

    Anything — anything would be believable. 

    If she ever wants to write me in, just say the word. I’ll do it.

    Why was the family dynamic so important to carry over from “Schitt’s Creek”?

    I just think family dynamics are the funniest. Families in times of insane crisis — that can be the funniest times. I’m often laughing in times of insane crisis, so I’m endlessly fascinated by it. I think it’s also just a really excellent way of revealing character. So I knew I wanted to make another family show. And that’s also why I wanted to involve Rachel, because I love her comedy, I admire her comedy, but it’s a little bit different than mine. Our voices overlap, but they’re also very different. So I wanted to really push the possibility of what the tone of this show could be. Between the two of us, we found this really nice place of chaos and comedy and suspense. I do think there has to be some comedic thread to the way that I write. I just love dialogue.

    Courtesy of Spencer Pazer/Netflix © 2025

    The show balances the crime world against something as comparatively mundane as a local mayoral race — and somehow both feel equally high-stakes. How did you connect that?

    This is a family that has inherited anxiety from their mother’s mother. You see Nona pass away in the first episode — that’s sort of where it all stemmed from. She was nuts, and it’s all trickled down through the family tree. A lot of this show is an examination of what we inherit from our family, from our parents, from their parents. We are a byproduct of our family tree. So anxiety runs rampant in this family. Not handling stress runs rampant in this family. Linda running for mayor, and Natalie helping her — that is the be-all, end-all for them. There is nothing more important, and the stakes are high. And I just found there to be a lot of comedy in that as well. The more seriously people take things, the funnier it is.

    Nicky and Morgan keep failing upward — the worse they are, the more indispensable they become. Was that dynamic intentional?

    As much as they wanted to get out, it’s like an undertow. The more you swim towards shore, the more you’re pulled out. The worse they were, the better they got at their jobs, and the more they were needed. And then by the end, they are fully in.

    Courtesy of Netflix © 2026

    You mentioned you already know how the entire series ends. How mapped out is this world?

    There is a very pre-planned criminal path that has already been laid out. We just need the opportunity to get there.

    You’ve talked about circumstance shaping character — how does the crime world change Nicky and Morgan specifically?

    I love the idea that circumstance makes people better. On “Schitt’s Creek,” moving to a small town made that family a better family. In the same way, I hope that parts of this world will make Morgan and Nicky more fully realized versions of themselves. For Morgan, she’s always been a rebellious person. She’s always wanted the spotlight, always wanted attention — and I think she’s getting it in this world. There’s a part of her that really enjoys it and gets thrills out of it. For Nicky, he’s not there yet. But my hope is that at some point it’ll force him out of his shell a little more, give him more confidence, make him feel a little more accomplished.

    The season-ending reveal — Annette as the crime boss — is a big swing. When did you and Rachel decide that was where the story was going?

    Rachel and I knew from the start of developing this season.

    I didn’t see that coming. Were there signs that I missed?

    I think if you were to go back and watch knowing how it ends, there are signs. Annette is a very savvy businesswoman, and when you operate in organized crime, you need to get your fingers in a lot of political pots. As soon as the tide turned on the election, she knew exactly who was going to be at the forefront of that race, and that’s when certain things shifted and she came on board. My hope is always that if someone chose to rewatch, there would be a lot there for them — we did weave in a lot of little hints. But I mean — your in-laws being a huge crime boss.

    What does Season 2 for Morgan and Nicky look like then?

    A Season 2 would just be: There’s no way out now.

    Laurie Metcalf, Elizabeth Perkins and Jack Innanen

    Courtesy of Netflix © 2026

    That kind of negates my point that Nicky and Morgan kept succeeding due to their own charisma. In actuality they survive because Annette says so, and because of Morgan’s relationship to her son. Does Max know any of this?

    She needs to keep him happy. Morgan and their dynamic, their relationship, is a great way of keeping her son happy. She can’t mess that up. And also — Nicky and Morgan know too much now. So even if they wanted to leave, they have a lot to answer for.

    So Max has no idea.

    [Levy shrugs]

    This interview has been edited and condensed.

  • Bitcoin signals potential seller exhaustion as realized losses decline

    Bitcoin signals potential seller exhaustion as realized losses decline

    Bitcoin may be entering a phase of seller exhaustion. After bottoming near $60,000 on Feb. 5, the asset has spent more than two months consolidating, gradually grinding higher toward the $70,000 level. This came alongside macro uncertainty with the Middle East conflict pushing oil prices well above $100 a barrel.

    Data from CheckonChain suggests that selling pressure is beginning to ease. Realized losses are currently around $400 million per day, still elevated compared to previous years, but trending lower in recent weeks.
    Realized losses had spiked to as much as $2 billion on Nov. 21 and Feb. 5, reaching levels not seen in several years and surpassing those seen during the 2022 bear market, according to the data.

    “Spot markets are shifting from aggressive selling to net buy side pressure, realized profits and losses are both declining,” said CheckonChain.

    Glassnode data reinforces this trend. On a seven-day moving average, realized profits are around $300 million per day, near twelve-month lows. This suggests that investors who accumulated bitcoin at $60,000 are now marginally in profit and beginning to take some gains.

    Meanwhile, the realized profit-to-loss ratio has risen to 1.4, its highest level since January, according to Glassnode data. This metric, which compares the value of coins moved at a profit to those moved at a loss, shows that realized profits now outweigh losses.

    These indicators point toward a market where selling pressure is fading, raising the likelihood that bitcoin is approaching a phase of seller exhaustion.

  • Starting 5: Hawks clinch, Ant locks down Rockets, Wemby’s 40, East top-4 set

    Starting 5: Hawks clinch, Ant locks down Rockets, Wemby’s 40, East top-4 set

    Jonathan Kuminga and the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cavaliers to move into the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference Friday.

    A high-flying Friday decided four more postseason seeds.

    Coming up Sunday?

    A regular season finale stacked with suspense, with 15 games tipping off — 2 on ESPN — and 10 seeds still up for grabs.

    5 STORIES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀

    April 11, 2026

    Sunday’s Stakes: A breakdown of what Friday’s 15 games decided, and what’s still at stake for the finale

    Stars Settle West: Wemby’s 40, Ant & KD’s duel locks 5th, LeBron keeps Lakers in hunt for 3rd

    East Playoff: Hawks clinch top-6 seed, Celtics, Knicks & Cavs lock in seeds 2-4

    East Play-In: Raptors’ loss sets up final day 3-team melee for 6-seed with Magic & Sixers

    Friday Roundup: Blazers pass Clips in West Play-In seeding while Warriors tune up, history for Bucks & Jazz

    1. PLAYOFF PICTURE: FRIDAY’S IMPACTS & WHAT’S STILL AT STAKE SUNDAY

    Friday's scores

    What we learned from Friday’s 15-game slate:

    • The 5th-place Hawks clinched a Playoff spot, with a 1 game lead over the 6th-place Raptors
    • The Raptors dropped from 5th to 6th, holding the East’s final Playoff spot via tiebreaker over the 7th-place Magic, and stayed 1 game up on the 8th-place Sixers
    • The Hornets remained in 9th and are locked into the SoFi NBA Play-in Tournament, a game up on the 10-seed Heat
    • The East’s top-4 is now set, with the Celtics clinching the 2nd seed, and the Knicks and Cavaliers slotting behind
    • The Nuggets earned their 11th straight win to remain in 3rd place, a game up on the victorious 4th-place Lakers
    • The Rockets’ eight-game win streak ended, locking them into the West’s 5-seed
    • The Blazers’ win moved them above the Clippers for 8th via a better conference record, as both teams are 41-40 and split their season series 2-2

    Standings

    Eastern Conference Snapshot:

    • Playoff Seeds Set: (1) Pistons, (2) Celtics, (3) Knicks, (4) Cavaliers
    • Playoff Teams: Hawks
    • Play-In Teams: Hornets, Heat
    • To Be Determined: Raptors, Magic, Sixers
    • Postseason Seeds Open: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

    Western Conference Snapshot:

    • Postseason Seeds Set: (1) Thunder, (2) Spurs, (5) Rockets, (6) Wolves, (7) Suns, (10) Warriors
    • Playoff Teams: Nuggets, Lakers
    • Play-In Teams: Blazers, Clippers
    • Postseason Seeds Open: 3, 4, 8, 9

    Sunday's schedule

    What’s at stake Sunday in the regular-season finale after today’s off-day:

    • 3 Teams, 1 Spot: The Raptors, Magic and Sixers all have a shot at the East’s final Playoff spot:
      • Raptors: Win and in, it’s that simple. Toronto can also move up to 5th with help
      • Magic: Can clinch 6th with a win and a Raptors loss
      • Sixers: Can clinch 6th with a win and losses from the Raptors and Magic
    • A Hornets win would secure home court vs. the Heat in the 9/10 Play-In game. A Heat win and a Hornets loss would give Miami the 9-seed and home court
    • A Hawks win clinches the 5-seed and a date with the Cavs in the First Round. A Hawks loss and a Raptors win would move Atlanta to 6th, facing the Knicks
    • If the Nuggets close the season on a 12-game winning streak, they’d secure 3rd
    • If the Lakers win and the Nuggets lose, L.A. claims the 3-seed via tiebreaker, while Denver drops to 4th
    • If the Blazers win, they’ll finish 8th and visit the Suns in the SoFi NBA Play-in Tournament
    • The Clippers need a win and a Blazers loss to jump back into 8th. Otherwise, they’ll host the Warriors in the West’s 9/10 game

    Playoffs Picture

    In tomorrow’s Starting 5, we’ll break down every potential scenario for Sunday’s 15-game slate to close out the regular season.

    Up Next: The SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament tips off on Tuesday.

    • Tuesday: No. 7 vs. No. 8 in each conference with the winner earning the No. 7 seed in the Playoffs and the loser living to play on Friday
    • Wednesday: No. 9 vs. No. 10 in each conference with the winner still alive and loser eliminated
    • Friday: 7/8 Loser vs. 9/10 Winner in each conference face off – the winner earning the No. 8 seed in the Playoffs
    • One Week Away: The 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google tip off on Saturday, April 18

    2. SUPERSTARS SHINE AS WEST PLAYOFF SEEDING TAKES SHAPE

    Anthony Edwards

    As the last team to have beaten the Rockets, Minnesota bookended Houston’s eight-game win streak Friday with another clutch takedown.

    Wolves 136, Rockets 132: Terrence Shannon Jr. (23 pts, 5 3s) led Minnesota scorers for a second straight game, this time pacing seven Wolves in double figures, overcoming a career-high 41 from Amen Thompson (9 reb, 7 ast) and 33 more from Kevin Durant. | Recap

    • Anthony Edwards (22 pts) and KD dueled back-and-forth in the 3rd, each netting 12 points, with Houston building a 10-point lead and Minnesota erasing it in under 3 minutes with a 15-4 run
    • The Wolves ran again in the 4th, taking their own 10-point lead with a 27-12 flurry. And with that edge cut to 4 with under a minute to play, Ant’s triple sealed the win

    “I was kinda cold, but it felt good to hit that one at the end,” Ant said after pleading his case for a jersey swap with KD, who had another noteworthy outing.

    • Durant surpassed 2,000 points in a season for the 8th time, tied for 5th-most 2K+ point seasons ever. This is the first in NBA history for a player age 37 or older
    • More History In Houston: Thompson logged the Rockets’ first-ever 40+/5+/5+ game with 75+% shooting, going 17-for-22 (77.3 FG%) from the floor
    • Amen & The Dream: He also joined Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players in franchise history to score 40+ points on at least 75% shooting before age 24

    The 6-seed Wolves’ win, paired with wins by Denver and L.A., locked the Rockets into the West’s 5th seed.

    On the second night of a back-to-back, with seeding on the line, LeBron James set the tone early.

    L.A. reaped the benefits, securing a top-4 seed for home court advantage in the Western Conference’s first round of the playoffs.

    Lakers 101, Suns 73: LeBron (28 pts, 6 reb, 12 ast, 4 stl) scored or assisted on nine of the Lakers’ first 10 field goals on the way to a 14-point 1st quarter and 16-point lead, as L.A. held Phoenix to season-lows with a 25-point 2nd half and 73-point total. | Recap

    • King’s Streak: James tallied 54 points on 63.6% shooting (21-33) in back-to-back wins, and is the first player age 40 or older to log three straight games with 25+ points and 10+ assists
    • “I had to tap back into a role that I’ve been accustomed to in the past,” James said postgame. “I’m just trying to feed off my teammates.”
    • Feeding History: Among the opening flurry was the 12,000th assist of LeBron’s career, becoming just the fourth player ever to reach that milestone

    Denver win streak

    Denver showcased its depth to stay ahead a game up on the Lakers in 3rd.

    Nuggets 127, Thunder 107: Jonas Valančiūnas (17 reb) and Branden Carlson (12 reb) each scored season-highs of 23 points to lead their squads, with Denver’s 21-5 start to a 37-22 4th quarter making the difference to clinch home court advantage in its 11th straight win. | Recap

    • Driver’s Seat: A 12th straight win Sunday in San Antonio to finish the regular season would clinch the 3-seed for Denver and lock the Lakers into 4th

    Victor Wembanyama (ribs) was strong in his return Friday, dropping 40 on fellow top-pick Cooper Flagg’s Mavs for the second time this season.

    Spurs 139, Mavericks 120: Wemby (40 pts, 13 reb, 5 ast) and Flagg (33 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast) dueled early, with 16 points in the 1st quarter and 24 in the half for Wemby, and 16 in the 2nd and 25 before halftime for Coop.

    De’Aaron Fox (18 pts, 10 ast) then took over with 14 points in a 40-point Spurs 3rd that decided the game. | Recap

    • Alongside The Admiral: Wemby joined David Robinson as the only Spurs players with multiple 40+/10+/5+ games in franchise history
    • Coop, Melo & LBJ: Flagg passed Carmelo Anthony with his 11th 30+ point game as a teenager, 2nd-most ever behind only LeBron (20)

    3. EAST PLAYOFF TEAMS LOCK IN SPOTS AND SEEDS 

    Hawks clinch

    Following four straight seasons in the Play-In tournament, Atlanta has earned a top 6 Eastern Conference seed and a First Round series.

    Hawks 124, Cavaliers 102: After CJ McCollum drained six 1st-half triples and piled up 25 of his 29 points by halftime, Atlanta took off with a 35-17 3rd quarter to avenge Wednesday’s loss in Cleveland. | Recap

    • TD For DD: Dyson Daniels (13 pts, 10 reb, 12 ast) collected his 2nd-career triple-double, both coming this season
    • The Land Will Host: James Harden (20 pts, 5 ast) led the way for Cleveland without Donovan Mitchell (ankle), as the Cavs lock into the East’s 4th seed
    Jalen Duren, LaMelo Ball

    Brock Williams-Smith/NBAE via Getty Images

    With the league’s 3-point leaders needing a win to stay in the mix for a Playoff seed, the East’s top rated defense (108.9) flexed its top-seed strength.

    Pistons 118, Hornets 100: Leading by 3 to start the 4th quarter, Detroit’s 18-2 run broke the game open, as the defense held Charlotte to its lowest-scoring quarter (10 pts) of the season. Jalen Duren (20 pts, 9 reb) and Duncan Robinson (19 pts) led the way. | Recap

    • One Hot Hornet: LaMelo Ball scored 20 of his game-high 27 points in the 1st half, and sank six of Charlotte’s 13 triples (27.7 3P%)
    • Historic Hive: Brandon Miller (22 pts) hit two triples to cross the 200 mark, making Charlotte the fourth team in NBA history to have three players make 200+ 3s each in a season (Kon Knueppel: 268, Ball: 261)
    • Handling Business: Top-seed Detroit goes for a 60th win Sunday in Indy, and could see Charlotte again soon, as the loss locks the Hornets into the Play-In tournament
    Jaylen Brown, Jalen Brunson

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    Rebounding from Thursday’s loss in New York that kept the door open for the Knicks, Boston put an end to its battle for the 2-seed Friday.

    Celtics 144, Pelicans 118: Jaylen Brown (23 pts) returned with a 10-point 1st quarter, matching Payton Pritchard (21 pts, 10 ast, 5 3s) as Boston dropped 44 in the first frame and 100 the rest of the way, powered by an NBA record-tying 29 made 3s, to clinch the East 2-seed. | Recap

    • Fears Joins Flagg: Jeremiah Fears followed up Tuesday’s franchise rookie record 40-point outing with 36 in Boston, joining Cooper Flagg as the only rookies since 2020 to total 76+ points over a two-game span

    With Boston clinching 2nd, New York locked in the 3-seed by dealing out the only loss to a top-6 East team Friday.

    Knicks 112, Raptors 95: New York started the 2nd quarter with a 10-0 run and won the period 29-15 to stay ahead for good for a 5th consecutive win and 13th straight over Toronto. Jalen Brunson (29 pts) and Karl-Anthony Towns (22 pts, 10 reb, 5 ast) fueled the W. | Recap

    • Brandon Ingram was held to 16 points after his season-high 38 Thursday, as the Raptors’ loss sets up a three-team battle Sunday for the East’s final Playoff spot

    4. THREE-FOR-ONE: EAST PLAY-IN COMES DOWN TO FINAL DAY

    Franz Wagner, Tyrese Maxey, Simone Fontecchio

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    A fifth straight win kept Orlando’s Playoff series hopes alive.

    Magic 127, Bulls 103: Franz Wagner (25 pts) led all scorers and Jalen Suggs hit four triples for all 12 of his points in a decisive 3rd quarter that boosted Orlando’s lead from 11 points to 20, as the 7th-place Magic pulled even (45-36) with the tiebreaker-owning Raptors in 6th. | Recap

    Philly kept pace in the 3-team race with a win in Indy.

    Sixers 105, Pacers 94: Not even the buzzer could stop Tyrese Maxey (8 reb, 5 ast), who led the way with 32 points, with Paul George adding 21 more to stay ahead of Jarace Walker (17 pts) and the Pacers, as 8th-place Philly stays within reach of the 6th seed. | Recap

    10-seed Miami gained a game on 9th-place Charlotte and could still swap places with a win and some help Sunday.

    Heat 140, Wizards 117: All eight Miami scorers logged double figures, with Simone Fontecchio (24) tying his career-high for 3s in a game (6), as the Heat never trailed by more than 2 points. | Recap

    • 91 Combined: Fontecchio was one of four 20+ point scorers for the Heat, joining Bam Adebayo (20 pts, 11 reb, 8 ast) and reserves Jaime Jaquez Jr. (23 pts, 8 ast) and Pelle Larsson (24 pts)
    • Record Heat: Miami surged to 140+ points for the 11th time this season, tying the 2023-24 Pacers for the most in a single season by any team in NBA history

    5. WEST PLAY-IN TUNES UP, RECORDS FOR JAZZ & BUCKS

    Deni Avdija

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    Portland earned an edge in the West’s other remaining seeding battle.

    Blazers 116, Clippers 97: With an 86-84 lead entering the final quarter, Portland limited LA to its lowest-scoring 4th since 2021, taking the period 30-13. Deni Avdija scored 15 of his game-high 35 there, outdueling Kawhi Leonard (24 pts, 8 reb, 5 ast). | Recap

    • “Sky’s the limit. I know we’ve had some downs, we’ve had some ups. We have the talent, we have the players,” Avdija said. “Hopefully we’ll do a lot of great things.”
    • West Play-In Seeding: The win splits the season series between the Blazers and Clips 2-2. With identical 41-40 records, Portland moves up to 8th via conference record (28-23) with one deciding game left

    Portland or LA will host a 10-seed Warriors team that’s getting healthy at the right time.

    Kings 124, Warriors 118: Devin Carter (29 pts, 9 reb, 6 3s) led four 20+ point Kings scorers to spoil Brandin Podziemski’s career-high 30 points, as Steph Curry and Kristaps Porziņģis added 11 apiece in their second game together, tuning up for the Play-In tournament. | Recap

    • Kings’ Core: Maxime Raynaud (23 pts, 9 reb), Nique Clifford (20 pts, 6 reb, 6 ast) and Daeqwon Plowden (20 pts, 9 reb) combined with Carter for 92 points
    • Curry’s Climb: Steph Curry (26,497 points) passed Tim Duncan to move into 19th place on the all-time scoring list

    Steph Curry

    Jazz 148, Grizzlies 101: In a contest full of career-highs, Bez Mbeng (27 pts, 11 reb, 11 ast) and John Konchar (11 pts, 11 reb, 10 ast) became the first Utah teammates to record triple-doubles in the same game, overpowering a third from Memphis’ Jahmai Mashack (13 pts, 15 reb, 14 ast). | Recap

    Bucks 125, Nets 108: AJ Green hit a Bucks-record 11 3-pointers and notched a career-high 35 points, complimenting a career-high 28 from Cormac Ryan as Milwaukee took its home finale over Tyson Etienne (career-high 23 pts) and Brooklyn. | Recap

  • Coachella’s “Golden” Moment: EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna Join KATSEYE for Surprise Performance

    Coachella’s “Golden” Moment: EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna Join KATSEYE for Surprise Performance

    KATSEYE and the ladies of Huntrix, EJAE, Rei Ami and Audrey Nuna worked to seal the Honmoon during night one of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

    The six-member girl group, currently performing as a five-member group, as member Manon is on hiatus, made their Coachella debut on Friday. The group took over the Shara stage during the 8 p.m. slot.

    In a surprise move, KATSEYE brought out the ladies of Huntrix, the fictional girl group from KPop Demon Hunters, comprised of singers EJAE, Ami and Nuna. The newly formed supergroup performed Demon Hunters’ award-winning anthem “Golden” during KATSEYE’s set, making for a touching moment among all the women.

    KATSEYE’s Coachella debut comes just a day after the release of their latest single, “Pinky Up.” The girl group, comprising members Daniela, Lara, Manon, Megan, Sophia and Yoonchae, had a whirlwind 2025, ending the year with two Grammy nominations, including a best new artist nod.

    Both KATSEYE and “Golden” were honored at music’s biggest night. The Demon Hunters’ song picked up a Grammy win, a first for the genre of K-pop, and KATSEYE performed during the best new artist mashup at the award show’s broadcast ceremony.

    KATSEYE’s mainstream profile exploded last year, largely in part due to the group’s viral single, “Gnarly,” which took social media by storm after videos of the group’s energetic and eye-catching performances were shared online. Their follow-up single, “Gabriela,” which scored them their second Grammy nomination, solidified their success. The songs also landed the group their first entries on the Billboard Hot 100. “Gabriela” spent 28 weeks on the chart.

  • How to Watch ‘Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever,’ New Investigative Series on the Longevity Industry

    How to Watch ‘Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever,’ New Investigative Series on the Longevity Industry

    If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.

    Kara Swisher is investigating the booming longevity industry in a new six-parter, separating fact from fad as she dissects everything from anti-aging treatments and the biohacking buzz to how wealth, access to healthcare and social connection shape who benefits from these breakthroughs. The series premieres on April 11, at 9 p.m. PT/ET, and airs for six consecutive Saturdays on CNN, meaning cord-cutters can watch live on any streamer that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

    At a Glance: How to Watch Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever

    • Premiere: Saturday, April 11, 9 p.m. PT/ET
    • Episode release schedule: Weekly on Saturdays until May 16 finale
    • Channel: CNN
    • Stream online: DirecTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV

    Throughout the series, Swisher tests a variety of biotech breakthroughs and wellness trends for herself (think ketamine, red light and sound therapy). She also sits down with some of the biggest names in the longevity game: Bryan Johnson, Sam Altman and Scott Galloway, to name a few.

    Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch the latest episodes of Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.

    Where to Watch Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever: Air Date and Time, Stream Free Online

    The six-partner premieres on Saturday, April 11, at 9 p.m. PT/ET, with new episodes airing weekly during the same time slot until the docuseries’ May 16 finale. Since Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever is broadcast on CNN, cord-cutters can watch new episodes on any live TV streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. While the easiest way to watch CNN online at no cost is through DirecTV’s free trial period, The Hollywood Reporter is further outlining each streaming option ahead.

    Where to Watch 'Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever' Online Free Stream

    DirecTV

    Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month

    CNN is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch the performance at no cost.

    Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

    Where to Watch 'Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever' Online Free Stream

    Sling

    Half off first month for select plans

    CNN is included in both Sling’s Blue Plan (40+ channels) and Sling’s Orange Plan (30+ channels), each starting at $45.99 per month.

    For the best bang for your buck, opt for Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, which gives subscribers access to everything both the Blue and Orange plans have to offer, and starts at $60.99 per month. Visit Sling.com for the full channel breakdown of each package.

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    Hulu + Live TV

    Three-day free trial; packages from $89.99 per month

    Watch CNN for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and starts at $89.99 per month.