SOURCE SPORTS: Reebok Partners with WNBA as Official Footwear Supplier

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Reebok, the iconic sportswear brand, has announced a multi-year partnership with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), becoming an authorized footwear supplier for the league. The collaboration will highlight the league’s rising stars, including Reebok athletes Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky and Lexie Brown of the Los Angeles Sparks. Together, Reebok and WNBA players will create content to bring fans closer to the game.

“It’s an exciting time for Reebok, the WNBA, and the game of basketball overall,” said Shaquille O’Neal, President of Reebok Basketball. “Reebok has always been committed to supporting the growth of the sport, and now with a strong plan, the right resources, and the welcoming arms of the WNBA, we’re ready to dive in headfirst with everything from product to players and more.”

This partnership aligns with Reebok’s renewed focus on reclaiming its place in sports culture. In recent years, the brand has named legends Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson to leadership roles in its basketball division and signed rising talent Angel Reese, who debuted her “Reebok by Angel” collection earlier this year. Reese also helped launch the “Engine A,” Reebok’s new performance basketball shoe. The partnership extension between Reebok and Reese includes a signature sneaker release in 2026, making her only the second WNBA player to achieve this milestone with the brand.

“Reebok has been such an amazing partner and advocate for women in sport,” said Angel Reese. “As strong female athletes, we can use our platform to set an example for young players coming up in the sport. I’m happy to see the WNBA and Reebok supporting one another because I know that together we’re so much stronger and our reach is so much further.

Reebok has a long history in women’s basketball, producing performance shoes since the 1980s and sponsoring iconic collegiate teams throughout the ’90s. The brand gave Rebecca Lobo her own signature shoe in 1997 and supported leagues like the ABL, NBA, and WNBA during the late ’90s and early 2000s.

This latest partnership reinforces Reebok’s commitment to women’s basketball, building on its legacy with the WNBA and extending support to leagues worldwide. Fans can expect innovative collaborations and continued investment in the sport.

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Beyoncé Goes Certified Diamond Twice in One Day

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Beyoncé is so cold she goes diamond twice in one day. Mrs. Carter pulled in 58 Recording Industry Association of America certifications in one day. The two diamond achievements were for “Halo” and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).”

The I Am… Sasha Fierce album was marked 7x platinum this week, along with her Dangerously in Love debut while Renaissance has hit 2x.

You can see a full run of Beyoncé’s latest achievements here.

Beyoncé will headline Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday this Christmas with a special live performance during the second of the platform’s two marquee games. The Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET on December 25, setting the stage for a hometown performance by the global icon.

The event, produced by Parkwood Entertainment and Jesse Collins Entertainment, will feature the first live renditions of songs from Beyoncé’s groundbreaking and record-breaking album, COWBOY CARTER. Recently earning 11 Grammy nominations, the album is now the most-nominated project by a female artist in Grammy history.

Beyoncé’s NFL appearances are already legendary, including her 2013 Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, where she reunited with Destiny’s Child in a performance that became the second-most-watched halftime show of its time. She returned in 2016 for Super Bowl 50, joining Coldplay and Bruno Mars in a show watched by 115.5 million viewers.

The Netflix Christmas Gameday begins a new holiday tradition, with the streaming platform announcing NFL games for 2025 and 2026. The first game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET, followed by the Texans-Ravens matchup.

While details of Beyoncé’s performance remain secret, fans can expect appearances from special guests featured on COWBOY CARTER. The event will be available to stream globally on Netflix, while local broadcasts and NFL+ will carry the games in the competing team cities.

With Netflix, the NFL, and Beyoncé joining forces, this Christmas promises an unforgettable blend of sports and entertainment.

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WATCH: Rubi Rose Stuns Usher with Sizzling Cherry Moment at Miami Tour Stop

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Usher did not know what Rubi Rose was capable of. Rose was on hand at Usher’s Miami show, and when it was cherry time, Rose was ready, pulling in her bestie for an NSFW moment that left the singer dumbfounded.

“When u shy but a real eater,” Rose wrote online.

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Mariah Carey to Shine in NFL Christmas Gameday Show Open on Netflix

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Mariah Carey, the Queen of Christmas and best-selling female artist of all time, will bring her holiday magic to the NFL Christmas Gameday Show Open on Netflix this December 25th. Following her record-breaking Christmas tour, Carey will dazzle fans with a taped performance of her iconic holiday hit, “All I Want For Christmas Is You.”

Netflix will host the NFL’s marquee Christmas Day matchups: the Kansas City Chiefs face the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET, followed by the Baltimore Ravens versus the Houston Texans at 4:30 PM ET. Broadcasts will air locally in team cities and stream on U.S. mobile devices via NFL+.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Merry Christmas, Carey’s anthem “All I Want For Christmas Is You” recently hit 16x Platinum, the highest RIAA certification for a female artist’s single. The timeless track also reclaimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and Holiday 100, reaffirming Mariah’s holiday reign.

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Victoria Monét Unveils ‘A Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements’

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Three-time GRAMMY-winning artist Victoria Monét surprises fans with releasing A Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements, now available via Lovett Music/RCA Records.

This enchanting album transforms fan favorites like “On My Mama” and “I’m The One” into lush orchestral masterpieces, blending them seamlessly with timeless holiday classics. Tracks such as “Smoke” and “Hollywood” marry festive standards like “Let It Snow” and “Carol of the Bells” with Jaguar II’s soulful instrumentals, showcasing Monét’s unique ability to reimagine her music through a holiday lens.

Building on the tradition from 2020’s A Jaguar Christmas, Monét invites listeners to celebrate with her signature elegance and soul. Collaborating with renowned composer Maurice “Pirahnahead” Herd, Monét presents a purely instrumental, family-friendly album that blends live orchestration with her distinctive sound, creating a rich, celebratory soundtrack for the season. A Jaguar II Christmas marks a bold evolution in the Jaguar Era, embracing the holiday season with genre-defying artistry.

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WATCH: SZA Teases ‘Lana’ Album in New Trailer

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As we approach SZA’s new album, the TDE superstar has released a trailer. In the video, SZA takes a bathroom break in a forest and sings over a track featuring The Isley Brothers’ “Voyage to Atlantis.” You can see the Lana trailer below.

Speaking with British Vogue, she previewed the Lana album.

“I think I am making music from a more beautiful place,” SZA said. “From a more possible place versus a more angsty place. I’m not identifying with my brokenness. It’s not my identity. It’s s**t that happened to me. Yeah, I experienced cruelty. I have to put it down at some point. Piece by piece, my music is shifting because of that, the lighter I get.”

So that’s what Punch meant by this:

You can read the full feature below.

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Summer Walker Launches ‘Over It’ Radio Ahead of New Album Release

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Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Summer Walker has unveiled Over It Radio, a six-episode series airing exclusively on Apple Music’s global live-streaming platform. The show precedes her much-anticipated third studio album, Finally Over It, and follows her Billboard Hot 100 hit, “Heart of a Woman.”

On Over It Radio, Summer will explore themes like relationships, motherhood, friendship, and music—both her own and current favorites. The premiere episode, airing Friday, December 13 at 11 a.m. PT, features a candid conversation with collaborator and friend Sexyy Red. The duo will reflect on past projects, share relatable advice for fans, and reveal what they’re officially “over.”

“My vision for ‘Over It Radio’ is to create a safe space where I can own my own narrative and provide a platform for the women I admire in the entertainment industry to do the same. We discuss the topics that matter to them, without any hidden agendas,” Walker tells Apple Music. “Listeners can look forward to hearing powerful, accomplished women celebrating their successes, sharing their frustrations about what they’re ready to move on from and keeping it real about the challenges they face as women, mothers and entrepreneurs.”

New episodes will air weekly on Thursdays, with a brief holiday pause. Apple Music subscribers can catch replays on Apple Music and Apple Podcasts at apple.co/overitradio.

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Mary J. Blige Expands ‘The For My Fans Tour’ with Nine Additional Dates

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Grammy and Emmy award-winning icon Mary J. Blige has added nine more dates to her highly anticipated The For My Fans Tour, now a 36-city celebration of her gratitude and love for life, family, and fans. Special guests NE-YO and Mario will join her on this Live Nation-produced tour.

The tour begins January 30 at Greensboro Coliseum in North Carolina. It includes stops in major cities like Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York before concluding on April 17 at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center.

Blige’s latest album, Gratitude, released November 15 via her Beautiful Life Productions and 300 Entertainment, features the hit single “Breathing” with Fabolous. The album and tour emphasize the themes of love and appreciation Blige holds for her supporters.

VIP packages will elevate the concert experience, offering premium tickets, exclusive merchandise, and access to VIP lounges. Details are available at VIPNation.com.

Tickets go on sale starting with a Citi presale on December 10 at 10 a.m. local time, running until December 12 at 11:59 p.m. General sales begin December 13 at 10 a.m. on LiveNation.com. For Citi presale details, visit CitiEntertainment.com.

Prepare for an unforgettable celebration of Mary J. Blige’s music and message of gratitude.

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MARY J. BLIGE – THE FOR MY FANS TOUR 2025 DATES:

Thu Jan 30 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

Fri Jan 31 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center

Sun Feb 02 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum – ADDED SHOW

Mon Feb 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

Wed Feb 05 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena – ADDED SHOW

Thu Feb 06 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

Sat Feb 08 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

Tue Feb 11 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

Fri Feb 14 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

Sat Feb 15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena – ADDED SHOW

Mon Feb 17 – Austin, TX – Moody Center – ADDED SHOW

Tue Feb 18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

Fri Feb 21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Dickies Arena

Tue Feb 25 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena

Fri Feb 28 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena – ADDED SHOW

Sat Mar 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome

Mon Mar 03 – San Bernardino, CA – Yaamava’ Theater – ADDED SHOW*

Fri Mar 07 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center

Sat Mar 08 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center

Wed Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

Fri Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center

Sun Mar 16 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center

Wed Mar 19 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

Sat Mar 22 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center

Mon Mar 24 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Wed Mar 26 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena

Fri Mar 28 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall

Tue Apr 01 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse – ADDED SHOW

Wed Apr 02 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena

Fri Apr 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

Sun Apr 06 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

Tue Apr 08 – Hartford, CT – XL Center – ADDED SHOW

Thu Apr 10 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Fri Apr 11 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena

Mon Apr 14 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Thu Apr 17 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center – ADDED SHOW

*Without NE-YO and Mario

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SEE IT: Cardi B Slams “Broke” Rumors Posting ‘Receipts’ After Shein Collab

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Social media wannabe Forbes analysts really needs to chill and Cardi B has no patience for the chatter surrounding her finances.

Okay, after teaming up with Shein for a sponsored post promoting affordable faux fur coats priced under $200, the rapper faced criticism from some fans who questioned why a star known for flaunting luxury brands like Hermès and Chanel would partner with a budget-friendly retailer.

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Full stop. The thought anyone would have that partnering with a brand that caters to NORMAL human beings is somehow indicative of the influential brand partner having financial problems is asinine at best.

For the record it’s estimated that Shein generated an annual revenue of 22.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2022.

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Like we said, asinine to think that Cardi B is hurting. She’s actually WINNING partnering with Shein.

Anyways, one user commented, “Girl, you wear Hermès and Chanel, not Shein,” while another quipped, “This is like someone who only flies private advertising a sale on Spirit Airlines.”

SMH.

So Cardi clapped back by not letting the rumors slide.

“People say I’m surviving off Shein deals and brand deals — wait, hold on,” she began. “I want to let y’all know I could wake up tomorrow, sign a contract, and have half of $65 million — or half of $70 million — in my bank.”

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And to add to it all, she flexed revealing she spends about $3 million a month and backed up her claims with receipts. She referenced a screenshot she shared in September, showing a text thread about a potential tour deal worth $65 million, with $1 million per show.

“That was from September of this year, not old sh*t,” she clarified, emphasizing that the messages were from her “off year.”

Get this, Cardi also explained that she’s holding off on signing tour deals until she’s ready to announce her next album. “When I announce my album, I know they’re going to up it,” she said. “You have to move smart. You can’t act hungry when you’re not.”

Many fans came to Cardi’s defense, highlighting her history of embracing affordable fashion.

“Y’all must’ve forgot when Cardi was rocking Fashion Nova. Let’s not act brand new,” one supporter pointed out. Another added, “Cardi’s ALWAYS been about beauty on a budget. This is nothing new!”

Cardi is not here for the silliness. But go cop that Shein drip, ya’ll.

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Uncle Waffles Releases Surprise EP ‘4 Da Ho’s’

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Amapiano sensation Uncle Waffles has capped off her remarkable 2024 with the release of her surprise three-track EP, 4 Da Ho’s, available now. Dropping as a gift to fans who fueled her year of achievements and international acclaim, the EP highlights her signature sound and undeniable artistry.

4 Da Ho’s features three tracks: “BAPHI” (with Uncool MC, CowBoii, and Mark Khoza), “ZENZELE,” and “UYAH!” Each track showcases the dynamic blend of Amapiano and Bacardi that has defined Uncle Waffles’ rise and contributed to the genres’ explosive growth this year.

As one of the most prominent faces of Amapiano, Uncle Waffles continues to deliver music that resonates globally, solidifying her status as a trailblazer and fan favorite.

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