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Ultimate Guide to NBA Games by Effective Digital Help

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a little note: i was planning to share it next week, but i got a sudden burst of motivation and decided to share it today. even though i couldn’t find any fan art of soccer player nanami, i found this art by @chachachia0 on X. i imagined it as the pose he gave for the "Sexiest Man Alive 2021" issue lol. enjoy reading! up next we have nfl's dirty player!toji :)

.ᐟ more about nanami's best friends (mlb player!gojo┊nba star!geto)

.ᐟ Champions League Masterlist

uefa champion!nanami who is not only a UEFA champion but also a FIFA World Cup winner.

uefa champion!nanami who has won the “Player of the Year” award at the Globe Soccer Awards five times in a row, becoming the only player to achieve this.

uefa champion!nanami who always gives his jersey to a young fan after every match, as there is nothing that makes him happier than seeing children smile.

uefa champion!nanami who was named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2021.

uefa champion!nanami who battled depression for a long time due to the immense responsibilities expected of him as one of the greatest football players in the world.

uefa champion!nanami who became an alcoholic during his depressive period.

uefa champion!nanami who divorced the wife he loved more than anything because of the hardships he faced. Even though he didn’t want to.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who, despite living far from the media, was on the front pages for a long time due to the news of his divorce.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who was granted a one-season leave by his club to get himself together after showing up drunk to training (and even some matches).

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who, when on the verge of losing it completely, decided to change for the sake of you and your son. He promised himself he’d do whatever it took to get better.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who has been going to therapy regularly since deciding to recover.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who now spends more time with his son. Although he doesn’t believe he’s the best father in the world, his son will always think of him as the best.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who, despite being divorced from you, still texts you “Good morning, my love” every day and asks if you need anything, only for you to reject him each time.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who would give up everything just to sit at the dinner table with you and your son as a family again.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who understands that you still worry about him, even though he’s better now. Even a small “How are you?” or “How is therapy going?” from you means the world to him.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who has never taken off his wedding ring despite your divorce. When you asked him why he didn’t remove it, saying it no longer mattered, he froze and replied, “After our son, this is the most important thing to me.”

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who thinks you never wear your ring, unaware that you carry it on a chain around your neck every single day.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who returned to the field the next season to a sold-out stadium. (The tickets for the match sold out in 50 seconds, setting a record for the fastest ticket sales in history.)

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who wishes you and your son could come to all of his matches like before. Though devastated when he finds out you can’t make it, he’s determined to never pressure you while trying to win you back.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who wears his wedding ring on a chain during training and matches and kisses it before every game.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who, with the help of his friends (Geto and Gojo) and his sister, has truly healed and refuses to ever return to his old self.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who secretly hates his best friend, NBA star Geto, because his sister is dating him. Even though it bothers him, he knows there’s no better choice for his “little princess.”

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who convinces you and your son to attend the New Year’s dinner hosted by his other close friend, famous baseball player Gojo, even though you initially object. He knows you miss them too (especially his sister).

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who is incredibly happy during the dinner. Being with his family and closest friends again is all he has wanted for a long time.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who sees a notification on your phone during the dinner, realizing you’re seeing someone new. Overwhelmed with anger and heartbreak, he doesn’t know what to do.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who refrains from drinking alcohol even though he desperately wants to, upon seeing that person's message.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who stops talking to you much when he picks up your son from your house. He still wants to win you back but accepts that he needs to let go now that there’s someone else in your life.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who secretly feels happy when he finds out your son doesn’t like your new partner. (Like father, like son.)

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who, when dropping your son off at your house and seeing your new partner, wants to punch him but holds back. After saying, “See you next week,” to your son, he turns around when he hears you call out to him as he walks to his car.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami whose heart breaks into pieces when you ask why he’s been acting cold, and he says, “Because you deserve better than me,” as he notices the tears forming in your eyes.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who goes on a few dates to forget you but leaves after 5 minutes each time.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who cries for the second time in his life when his sister facetimes him from Italy at midnight to tell him that Geto proposed to her. (He also wants a front-row seat to see Gojo’s meltdown upon learning that Geto will marry before him.)

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who tells you the good news about his sister and, seeing you cry tears of joy, can no longer hold back and kisses you. Even more shocking is when you kiss him back.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who stops kissing you when you start sobbing uncontrollably. While you were crying and confessed that you never stopped loving him, he gently caressed your cheeks and murmured, “I know I’m not the best husband or father in the world, but I’m trying to be the best for you and our son. Until death do us part, you’re my wife. Hell, not even death could part us.” As he placed a soft kiss on your forehead, he took in your scent completely.

uefa champion!ex-husband!nanami who, when your son sees you close again, says, "Come here," and as he hugs both of you, he feels like everything has finally gone back to the way it used to be.

uefa champion!ex-huband(?)!nanami who proposes to you again 12 hours after reconciling. When he realizes you’ve been carrying your old wedding ring around your neck, he tosses the new ring aside, lifts you into his arms, and carries you to your room to be inside again. (Yes, he already moved your and your son’s belongings back to your “real home” after reconciling, and yes, he’s thrilled to finally be inside you again. Don’t worry—your son was at Uncle Gojo’s house that day…)

uefa champion!husband!nanami who marries you again in an intimate ceremony with only close friends and family. (Of course, Gojo sobbed uncontrollably and spent the night drunk, clinging to both of you.)

uefa champion!husband!nanami who can now sleep peacefully every night, knowing he gets to come home to you and your son.

uefa champion!husband!nanami who scores five goals in the season’s most important match, knowing you and your son are watching him.

uefa champion!husband!nanami who cries for the third time in his life when he finds out on his birthday that he’s going to be a father again.

uefa champion!husband!nanami who watches Geto and his sister dance at their wedding, with one hand resting on your swollen belly where your daughter grows, and the other gently stroking the hair of your son sleeping in his lap.

uefa champion!husband!nanami who has never gone a single day without striving to be the best for his family.

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LeBron could break the NBA scoring record on Tuesday. We found reasonably cheap tickets

Vivid Seats is the official ticketing partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Only 36 points left. That’s all it takes for NBA legend LeBron James to break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s record. In all likelihood, the 38-year-old Los Angeles Lakers small forward will pull off the once-considered impossible feat…

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NBA All Star Game 2023 tickets: How much to see LeBron vs. Giannis?

Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing companion. We might obtain income from this partnership for sharing this content material and/or once you make a purchase order. From Friday, Feb. 17, by Sunday, Feb. 19, Salt Lake City’s Vivint Smart Home Arena shall be house to hoops heaven, aka NBA All-Star weekend. Of course, the principle attraction is Sunday evening’s NBA All-Star Game,…

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Do y’all remember when there were rumors that Taylor would be performing at the Super Bowl half time show like last year and tree basically said Taylor is way too big to do the Super Bowl she doesn’t need to do that. I feel like the NFL begged her to do the halftime show and when that didn’t work they tried to drop hints that she would to get her fans to encourage her to do it. And Taylor was like “nah fam but here’s a way for us to be mutually beneficial to each other. I’ll get your viewership and merch/ticket sales up and you keep talking about me while I’m on break from tour and promoting my re-recordings and tour movie and whatever else.”

Mention Taylor swift get more clicks.

This is a little out there but I feel like she came up with this plan while watching The Last Dance docuseries (The Chicago Bulls MJ doc) during the pandemic. (If you recall she said she watched it during the long pond studio sessions. Particular when she heard how they talked about Dennis Rodman and Madonna dating back then getting the NBA a whole new level of viewership.

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There's been a lot of discourse and blame about the clusterfuck with Teeth of God tour presale, people not getting codes, dynamic pricing and the uncertainty around what will happen with 3rd party resale. But tickets selling out almost entirely within a day of the general on-sale (except Laval, SMH, get it together Quebec!) I feel like we need to assign some of the blame to either Spinefarm or whoever the US booking agent is.

It pains me to admit it because I am so excited to see them at an incredible venue like Massey Hall and I respect them wanting to play smaller, more intimate venues, but they really have no business still playing theatres. They're too big for those. They need to be playing arenas at this point. I'm most familiar with the Toronto market so that'll be my example but there were 17k people ahead of me in the presale queue, and I heard it went as high as 27 or 30k. We've got an outdoor amphitheatre venue here that seats 16k people and an NHL/NBA arena that seats just under 20k. One night at either of those is 3-4 times the number of people who will be able to see them at the two shows they have here.

I am still in disbelief that I did get tickets for Massey but for the love of Sleep they need to be in larger venues.

Anyway I spent too long last night reading comments on the band's Instagram post about the tour selling out and cancelling bot purchases. I also work in event ticketing and have been going to shows/buying tickets since 1998 so lmk if you want to hear my full rant on the whole ticketing fiasco, what I currently understand to be the situation with resale, what people are getting wrong and right, and how to protect yourself from resale scams.

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Nile Archer's Blog: Marketing Insights

Is streamlining fan user data the most effective way to generate effective marketing campaigns for Sports?

The NBA has entered into a multi-year, league-wide partnership with the fan engagement platform StellarAlgo, according to a press release. The league has also taken an equity stake in the company, which was founded in 2016. 

In 2017, the LA Kings (AEG) partnered with StellarAlgo a customer data platform (CDP) that helps organizations in the sports and entertainment industry improve their fan engagement strategies. It uses data analytics and machine learning algorithms to identify and target high-value fans, personalize marketing messages, and optimize ticket sales and revenue. The platform also provides insights on fan behavior, preferences, and demographics, which can help organizations make data-driven decisions to enhance the fan experience and increase fan loyalty. StellarAlgo's clients include professional sports teams, college athletics programs, and live entertainment venues.

Approximately, 72% of consumers only engage with marketing messages that are personalized to their interests according to ProemSports.com

Personalized messages feel more relevant, valuable, and tailored to their specific needs and preferences. Personalization allows marketers to create more targeted and relevant messages that are tailored to each individual's interests, behaviors, and preferences. When consumers receive messages that are personalized to their needs, they are more likely to pay attention and engage with the message, leading to higher response rates, conversions, and sales.

Furthermore, personalized messages help to build stronger relationships between consumers and brands. When consumers feel that a brand understands their needs and preferences, I feel like they are more likely to trust and be loyal to that brand over time.

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Saturday Night's Main Event heading to San Antonio Jan. 25 in primetime on NBC

The next Saturday Night’s Main Event primetime special will air live on Saturday, Jan. 25, at 8/7 C on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. The special will be held at Frost Bank Center – home of the NBA’s San Antonio Spurs – in San Antonio, Texas.    Tickets will go on sale Friday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster.com. Presale for Saturday Night’s Main Event tickets will begin…

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Esports Market: A Comprehensive Analysis and Growth Trends

The esports market has transformed from a niche community into a global phenomenon, attracting millions of players, spectators, and investors. With rapid advancements in technology and widespread digital connectivity, esports has become a lucrative industry, driving significant economic impact across the globe.

What Is the Esports Market?

Esports, or electronic sports, refers to competitive video gaming where players or teams compete in organized tournaments, often for substantial prizes. Popular game titles such as League of Legends, Dota 2, and Counter-Strike have created massive global audiences, making esports a mainstream form of entertainment.

The market encompasses:

Game Publishers: The companies that develop and publish video games.

Teams and Players: Professional gamers who compete at regional, national, and international levels.

Streaming Platforms: Services like Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming that enable fans to watch live gameplay.

Sponsorships and Advertising: Brands collaborating with teams, tournaments, and content creators to reach engaged audiences.

Market Growth Drivers

Several factors contribute to the exponential growth of the esports market:

Digital Transformation Esports thrives on online connectivity. Faster internet speeds, cloud gaming, and high-performance gaming platforms have facilitated competitive gaming on a global scale.

Rising Popularity of Streaming Platforms Platforms like Twitch and YouTube have created vibrant communities where gamers and fans connect. These platforms are pivotal in driving viewer engagement and boosting esports�� visibility.

Investment and Sponsorships Major companies, including Coca-Cola, Intel, and Nike, are heavily investing in esports, recognizing its potential for advertising and brand engagement. Sponsorships provide a significant revenue stream for esports organizations.

Audience Growth The global esports audience surpassed 500 million viewers in 2023, with projections indicating further growth. Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe lead in viewership, driven by local tournaments and international championships.

Integration with Traditional Sports Esports tournaments are now hosted in iconic sports venues, and many traditional sports organizations are entering the esports market. For example, NBA teams have formed esports divisions, bridging the gap between digital and physical sports.

Key Market Segments

The esports industry is segmented based on revenue streams:

Media Rights: Deals allowing broadcasters to stream tournaments and games.

Sponsorships and Advertising: The largest revenue contributor, with brands targeting esports’ youthful demographic.

Ticket Sales and Merchandise: Revenue from live event attendance and branded products.

Game Publisher Fees: Income generated by publishers through licensing and hosting tournaments.

Regional Insights

Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific dominates the esports market, with countries like China, South Korea, and Japan at the forefront. Government support, extensive infrastructure, and a large gaming community drive growth in this region.

North America

The U.S. is a key player in the esports market, with professional leagues such as the Overwatch League and Call of Duty League. Major universities are also offering esports scholarships, further legitimizing the industry.

Europe

European countries like Germany, the UK, and Sweden are rapidly expanding their esports ecosystems. High-speed internet and government incentives contribute to the sector's growth.

Rest of the World

Emerging markets in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America are witnessing a surge in esports activity due to rising smartphone penetration and affordable internet access.

Challenges in the Esports Market

While the esports market is booming, it faces challenges such as:

Sustainability of Revenue Models: Reliance on sponsorships and advertising may limit long-term stability.

Player Burnout: The intense competition and frequent tournaments can lead to physical and mental health issues for professional players.

Regulatory Uncertainty: Different countries have varying regulations regarding gaming and esports, impacting growth and operations.

Future Trends

Integration of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) As VR and AR technologies improve, they could enhance gameplay experiences, creating new opportunities in esports.

Blockchain and NFTs in Gaming Blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) may revolutionize in-game assets, ownership, and monetization strategies.

Expansion into Mobile Esports Mobile gaming is becoming a dominant force, especially in emerging markets. Titles like PUBG Mobile and Free Fire are leading the charge.

Increased Female Participation With inclusivity on the rise, more female gamers and teams are entering the competitive scene, broadening the market’s appeal.

Development of Esports Infrastructure Purpose-built esports arenas and training facilities are being developed to support the growing industry.

View sample report for additional insights on the esports market size projections, download a free sample

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Understanding NFTs: The Digital Revolution in Ownership and Art

Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have become a buzzword in the digital and financial worlds, transforming the way we think about ownership, art, and digital assets. But what exactly are NFTs, and why are they so significant? In this post, we'll delve into the world of NFTs, exploring their origins, applications, and future potential.

What Are NFTs?

NFTs are unique digital assets verified using blockchain technology. Unlike cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, which are fungible and can be exchanged on a one-to-one basis, NFTs are one-of-a-kind. Each NFT contains distinct information, making it unique and non-interchangeable. This uniqueness is what makes NFTs valuable and interesting.

The Technology Behind NFTs

NFTs are typically built on blockchain platforms like Ethereum. A blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across many computers in a way that ensures the data cannot be altered retroactively. This decentralized nature of blockchain provides the security and authenticity that NFTs need.

Each NFT is stored as a cryptographic token on the blockchain, ensuring that the ownership and transaction history of the token is transparent and immutable. This technology guarantees that each NFT is unique and verifiable, providing a level of trust and security that is crucial for digital assets.

The Rise of NFTs

The concept of NFTs has been around for several years, but they gained mainstream attention in 2021. The sale of digital artwork, "Everydays: The First 5000 Days" by the artist Beeple, for $69.3 million at a Christie’s auction, catapulted NFTs into the spotlight. This landmark sale demonstrated the potential of NFTs to revolutionize the art market and beyond.

Applications of NFTs

NFTs have a wide range of applications, far beyond just digital art. Here are some of the most prominent uses:

1. Digital Art

NFTs allow artists to tokenize their work, providing proof of authenticity and ownership. This has opened up new revenue streams for artists, who can now sell their work directly to collectors without intermediaries.

2. Collectibles

Digital collectibles, such as CryptoKitties and NBA Top Shot, have become extremely popular. These NFTs represent unique items that can be collected, traded, and sold, similar to physical collectibles like trading cards.

3. Gaming

In the gaming world, NFTs can represent in-game assets such as weapons, skins, or virtual land. These assets can be bought, sold, and traded outside the game’s ecosystem, providing players with true ownership of their digital items.

4. Virtual Real Estate

Virtual worlds like Decentraland and The Sandbox allow users to purchase, develop, and sell virtual land and properties using NFTs. This virtual real estate can be used for various purposes, from hosting events to building digital businesses.

5. Music and Entertainment

Musicians and entertainers are also leveraging NFTs to create unique experiences and monetize their work. Artists can sell exclusive content, concert tickets, or even entire albums as NFTs, giving fans a way to support their favorite creators directly.

The Future of NFTs

The potential for NFTs extends far beyond their current applications. Here are some future possibilities:

1. Real-World Asset Tokenization

NFTs could be used to represent ownership of real-world assets, such as real estate, art, or even shares in a company. This would allow for fractional ownership, making it easier for individuals to invest in high-value assets.

2. Digital Identity and Credentials

NFTs could be used to represent digital identities, providing secure and verifiable proof of identity, qualifications, or achievements. This could streamline processes like job applications, academic credentialing, and identity verification.

3. Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

In the DeFi space, NFTs could be used as collateral for loans, or to represent ownership of financial instruments. This would add a new dimension to the decentralized financial ecosystem, providing more options for investors and borrowers.

Challenges and Criticisms

Despite their potential, NFTs are not without challenges and criticisms. Environmental concerns have been raised due to the energy consumption of blockchain networks like Ethereum. Additionally, the market for NFTs can be highly speculative, with prices for some assets fluctuating wildly.

There are also issues of intellectual property and copyright, as the digital nature of NFTs makes it easy to copy and distribute the underlying content. Ensuring that the original creator is fairly compensated and that the ownership rights are respected is a complex challenge.

Conclusion

NFTs represent a groundbreaking shift in how we perceive and manage digital ownership. From art and collectibles to gaming and beyond, NFTs are unlocking new possibilities and creating new markets. As technology evolves and matures, we can expect to see even more innovative applications and solutions emerge, cementing NFTs as a cornerstone of the digital economy.

Whether you’re an artist, collector, gamer, or investor, understanding NFTs and their potential is crucial as we move further into the digital age. The world of NFTs is still in its infancy, and the journey ahead promises to be as exciting as it is unpredictable.

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https://mediamonarchy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240607_MorningMonarchy.mp3 Download MP3 Baldwin reality shows, huge record deals and trim season + this day in history w/surf’s up for Jack O’Neill and our song of the day by The The on your #MorningMonarchy for June 7, 2024. Notes/Links: Right-Wingers Claim Biden Pooped Himself at D-Day Ceremony Because Everything’s So Dumb https://www.thedailybeast.com/this-video-shows-joe-biden-did-notin-factpoop-himself-at-d-day-event Hunter Biden trial: Highlights from today’s testimony _ Day 4 https://apnews.com/live/hunter-biden-trial-live-updates-day-4 Trump’s gun license to be revoked following conviction https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jun/05/donald-trump-gun-license-revoked-felony-conviction Convicted ‘Rust’ Armorer Recorded Saying She Wants Alec Baldwin ‘In Jail’: Court Documents; Both prosecutors and defense attorneys have requested Hannah Gutierrez-Reed’s testimony during the actor’s trial on involuntary manslaughter. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rust-armorer-recorded-wanting-alec-baldwin-in-jail-court-documents_n_66608164e4b06a0c0d1f7014 Alec Baldwin To Host Exciting New Game Show ‘Is It Loaded?’ https://babylonbee.com/news/alec-baldwin-to-host-exciting-new-game-show-is-it-loaded/ Baldwin announces reality show while awaiting trial https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nn5zze5m0o Video: Alec and Hilaria Baldwin announce their new TLC reality show (Audio) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxjws64P4yM Glenn Frey – “The Heat Is On” (Vinyl // Audio) https://www.discogs.com/release/254099-Various-Beverly-Hills-Cop-Music-From-The-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZD8HKVKneI Why some major artists are suddenly canceling shows, and in some cases entire tours; There are several reasons to point to, including that consumers are simply having to make some tough choices about how to spend their money right now. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/concert-ticket-sales-why-are-artists-canceling-shows-tours-prices-rcna154558 Jennifer Lopez Cancels Summer Tour https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/31/arts/music/jennifer-lopez-tour-canceled.html Jennifer Lopez enjoys Sunday outing in LA with gender-neutral teen Emme… after canceling summer tour to spend time with family amid divorce rumors https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13486703/Jennifer-Lopez-gender-neutral-teen-Emme-LA-farmers-market.html GUS VAN SANT…GETTING HIS CREEP ON By Don R. Lewis (Apr. 14, 2008) https://filmthreat.com/uncategorized/gus-va-santgetting-his-creep-on/ King Charles accepted award from Nazi veteran https://www.declassifieduk.org/king-charles-accepted-award-from-nazi-veteran-peter-savaryn/ Biden showing signs of decline as pols, aides detail 81-year-old’s slipping cognitive fitness: ‘Not the same person’ https://nypost.com/2024/06/04/us-news/biden-showing-signs-of-decline-as-pols-aides-detail-81-year-olds-slipping-cognitive-fitness/ THEN YESTERDAY MORNING BEFORE THE GNAR SHOW I SEE “POOP” “POOPED” “POOPED HIS PANTS AGAIN” AS THE ONLY THINGS TRENDING ON TWITTER https://x.com/search?q=Pooped&src=trend_click&vertical=trends Report: NBA nearing TV deal that would put significant amount of games on streaming https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/report_nba_nearing_tv_deal_that_would_put_significant_amount_of_games_on_streaming/s1_13132_40452153 Vanna White sends tearful farewell to Pat Sajak on ‘Wheel of Fortune’: ‘I love you, Pat!’ https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/vanna-white-sends-tearful-farewell-to-pat-sajak-on-wheel-of-fortune-i-love-you-pat/ar-BB1nL6vj Sajak, who hosted the hit game show for 43 years, will conclude his run in a farewell episode on Friday https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/wheel-of-fortune-host-pat-sajak-game-show-allowed-him-better-father Theresa May: The Accidental Prime Minister, review: even as she departs, May remains tight-lipped https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/0/theresa-may-the-accidental-prime-minister-itv1-review/ Video: Theresa May The accide...

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Spotify’s The Ringer Announces Summer Ringer Residency In LA

Before COVID, podcasts were generating significant interest in live events. For example, Slate had its Slate Day in Manhattan a few years ago with multiple podcasts being recorded with a live audience, as have other networks. There is On Air Fest in multiple locations. Live podcasting events are good for the industry as a whole. To continue that trend, Spotify’s The Ringer has announced that tickets are now on sale for a “Ringer Residency” taking place this summer at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, from Tuesday, June 18th through Tuesday, July 30th. A variety of Ringer shows will be featured for live podcast recordings, including The Ringer NBA Show (June 18th), Talk the Thrones (June 25th), The Big Picture (July 9th), The Ringer-Verse (July 17th), Wrighty’s House (July 26th) and The Ringer Fantasy Football Show(July 30th).

“We're thrilled to bring our shows to live audiences in L.A. this summer," said Sean Fennessey, Head of Content for The Ringer and host of The Big Picture, "to continue the great work of turning all the parasocial relationships listeners have formed with our hosts into real-world social relationships."

For more information, please visit theringer.com/events.

Here is a description of each show’s individual programming are as follows:

The Ringer NBA Show: The Ringer NBA squad provides insight and analysis every NBA fan needs. Come kick off the Ringer Residency on June 18thwith Group Chat hosts Justin Verrier, Wosny Lambre, Rob Mahoney, and special guests to hear their thoughts on the NBA Finals, the upcoming draft, and much more. General admission. Fully seated. All ages.

Talk the Thrones: Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson and Chris Ryan head back to Westeros to bring you Talk the Thrones live. Join our trio of dragon riders as they discuss “House of the Dragon” Season 2. General admission. Fully seated. All ages.

The Big Picture: Join The Ringer's Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins for a live recording of their podcast, The Big Picture, as they discuss movies you need to see, alongside special guest and Ringer colleague Chris Ryan. General admission. Fully seated. All ages.

The Ringer-Verse: Join The Ringer-Verse crew for a night of all things nerd culture and fandom. The Ringer's expert superfans will hit the stage to converse about your favorite shows and movies happening this summer. General admission. Fully seated. All ages.

Wrighty's House: Join former Arsenal and England National Team striker Ian Wright for a live edition of his Ringer podcast, Wrighty's House, where he discusses the latest football headlines, as well as his cultural passions. General admission. Fully seated. 18+ only.

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show: Join The Ringer's fantasy football experts Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly and Craig Horlbeck for a live recording of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show. The guys will talk training camp, fantasy football drafts and sleepers. Plus, they’ll read some emails and probably have dumb arguments after Heifetz inevitably mispronounces a word live on stage. General admission. Fully seated. All ages.

The Ringer, launched by Bill Simmons in 2016 and acquired by Spotify in 2020, is a website, podcast network and video production house creating a blend of sports, pop culture, politics and tech content.

One of the most popular sportswriters on ESPN, Simmons at times had tense and public battles with ESPN about creative freedom and censorship during his time there.

Simmons has also been the subject of a New York Times investigation in 2021 that published accusations about The Ringer′s workplace culture. It included accusations that Simmons had tried to marginalize The Ringer′s newly formed union, through tactics such as bringing in contract workers and unfollowing writers on Twitter who had expressed support for the union.

Simmons has also been embroiled in various controversies, ranging from cursing an NBA player to a recent mini-feud with ESPN host Pat McAfee over...who the hell knows...wounded male egos.

The Ringer Podcast Network includes over 50 podcasts, featuring The Bill Simmons Podcast, and The Rewatchables, among many others. Ringer Films, launched in 2018, produces long and short-form non-scripted programming, including critically acclaimed HBO documentaries André the Giant, Showbiz Kids, and Music Box, a collection of documentary films that explore pivotal moments in the music world.

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Week 2: The Work of Representation/Interpreting Media

How a sign can be interpreted differently in media

Signs are not a part of a fixed system; they are not defined universally. Everyone can interpret a sign or a gesture differently. Usually, this difference is constructed as cultures, language and norms vary. A pattern we will see is how social and cultural backgrounds shape the interpretation of an event and why the role of the viewer is so critical. A recent example of this is the double standard surrounding Iowa's Caitlin Clark and LSU's Angel Reese. During this year’s March Madness, these two players went viral for using the gesture “You can’t see me.” Caitlin Clark initially made this gesture after she made her sixth three-pointer of the night against Louisville (Henderson). Overall, the gesture was well-received, and she even got a congratulations from John Cena (the originator of the gesture) after the game.

The narrative began to shift as Angel Reese recreated this gesture during the women’s NCAA tournament. Although the gesture was the same, the media interpreted it much differently. Angel Reese got criticized for “taunting” Caitlin Clark and being “classless.” Many viewers felt that Reese displayed “ugly sportsmanship” and this was a reflection of LSU’s head coach, Kim Mulkey (Salvador). The narrative quickly received Clark as a hero and Reese as a villain. However, some viewers noticed the double standard being formed and encouraged people to see the bias behind it. What were people’s reaction saying about their individual backgrounds? Meg Linehan says, “If you celebrated Clark for doing this but not Angel Reese you got to take a long, long look in the mirror.” Linehan is referring to the racial bias that is being revealed through people’s reaction and the common stereotype of black women as “aggressive” or “angry.” Angel Reese shares “I don’t fit in the box that you all want me to be in. I’m too hood, I’m too ghetto. You told me that all year. But when other people do it, y’all don’t say nothing.” Reese herself criticizes the narrative that has been surrounding her. Overall, signs can be interpreted in many ways. In this case, the gesture was interpreted as “competitive” or “classless.” Many have pinpointed this difference as a reflection of racial bias and individual background. 

PART 2:

How the NCAA's Women's basketball tournaments created a discourse that reconditioned our regimes of truth

Growing up, I watched a lot of basketball. More specifically, I watched a lot of march madness. In my house, it was the busiest month of the year. My dad worked for the NBA draft and year after year I sat on the couch with him watching these pivotal games. I never once watched a women’s basketball game. 

Men’s basketball was dominant and in the world of basketball, women were often discredited. Forbes reports that in 2020, the average NBA player made five million dollars, whereas the average WNBA player made 120k. This pays difference reflects the lower ticket sales, lower attendance, and lower viewership in the WBNA. It was the reality and “regime of truth” that the NBA was more successful and entertaining. 

This was until this year’s March Madness and the discourse surrounding it. For the first time, the Women’s title game received more viewers than the men’s (Porter). The women’s tournaments more than doubled its viewership. Many credit this to Caitlin Clark and her rise to super star status. The media coverage on her has been outstanding and she has taken over popularity on all platforms. Even if people started watching because of their interest in her, they learn more about the game and the other dominant players that are leading women’s basketball right now. Caitlin Clark has announced that she is declaring for the WNBA draft. This is monumental and means so many great things to come for the sport. She has left a lasting legacy and a promising future for the NCAA tournaments, but is going to bring her determination and skill into the WNBA which will hopefully cut some of these disparities. Men’s basketball may have sustained their dominance, but the future is promising, and change is on the way. For most, that change is Caitlin Clark. 

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The Bacardi brand Signed a 2 year contract with Camila cabello, making it the biggest investment ever made by the brand in a celebrity. In addition to appearances at shows, festivals & billboards around the world, the campaign's commercials will begin airing today at NBA basketball games. Her song “I luv it” will appear in every commercial across tv and according to people magazine who was on set with her while she filmed the commercial she’s apparently gearing up for a world tour…now how is world tour supposed to work when she could barely sell tickets during her romance era and then didn’t even tour her familia era because of album sales?? Her comeback single for this new era barely charted at #81 on billboard and the label hasn’t sent it to radio.

Now that interview with people magazine was done like a month or two before her single came out but wasn’t posted until today because Bacardi just announced their partnership with her so I’m guessing when they did the interview they were anticipating her single to do a lot better than what it did which is why they mentioned her touring 

So much invested in this damn song. They couldn’t get Ryan Tedder to write for her instead!!?!? I don’t get it!!!!!!!!!

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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Tickets Soar To Astronomical Prices, Being Sold For…

A match between India and Pakistan is always a huge event for cricket fans all around the world and considering the fact that both teams do not play any bilateral series between them due to political tensions, the encounters are quite few and far between. The only places where the traditional rivals come face-to-face are at international events and the fanfare around the tickets for these games are almost next to none. The T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York on June 9 is no exception and according to media reports, prices have already reached astronomical figures in the resale markets.

The official sale had the match tickets priced at $6 (Rs 497) with the most expensive ticket for premium seats during the India vs Pakistan encounter was $400 (Rs 33148) without taxes.

However, on platforms like StubHub and SeatGeek, the prices are substantially higher.

The tickets, which were priced at $400, is available for $40,000 (around Rs 33 Lakh) on resale sites and if we add platform fees, the amount goes up to $50,000 (around Rs 41 Lakh).

According to a report by USA Today, the average ticket for Super Bowl 58 went for $9000 on the secondary market while courtside seats for NBA finals were as high as $24,000.

On the platform SeatGeek, the prices have reached astronomical figures as the costliest ticket for the India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2024 was listed for $175,000 (around Rs 1.4 crore). Add platform charges and additional fees to that, the figures balloons up to around Rs 1.86 crore.