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USA Today
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What's in your cart? T-Pain shares his streaming and gaming must-haves
What's in your cart? T-Pain shares his streaming and gaming must-haves Plus, find out what the "Buy You A Drank" artist's late-night munchie order is. Big news: T-Pain is fresh off Coachella and Stagecoach festival performances and heading back to Wiscansin. T-Pain's iconic hits like "Buy You A Drank" and "I'm Sprung" were not only the soundtrack of the mid-2000s, but they are still on replay in my house and we're gonna pretend that it hasn't been almost 20 years since those dropped because that makes me feel old. Despite his list of bangers and being crowned the king of autotune, T-Pain's inaugural Coachella performance wasn't until 2025, when he absolutely rocked it. Sure, T-Pain's catchy club hits are classics but over the years, he's also made it clear that he is incredibly talented. Like, have you ever heard him sing sans-autotune? He won the first season of 'The Masked Singer' on NBC and he's racked up nearly four million subscribers across his Nappy Boy Entertainment, gaming and T-Pain channels on YouTube, five million on Instagram and nearly five million on TikTok. As part of USA TODAY Shopping's "What's in your cart?" franchise, we connected with T-Pain to discuss his streaming must-haves and new Munchie Meal at Jack in the Box. T-Pain's streaming and gaming must-haves 'I travel...a lot and so I'm not always streaming from one of my home set ups," T-Pain said. "The Hollyland wireless mics make it easy to still have that clean sound when I'm moving around and on the road. I won't leave home without it.' 1. Hollyland Lark M2 Duo 2-Person Wireless Combo Microphone System More: What's in your cart? Shop Blake Griffin's favorite furniture, shoes and more 2. Rode PodMic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone 3. Red Solo Party Plastic Disposable Cups In probably the most on-brand promotion I've ever seen, T-Pain said he uses at least three red solo cups stacked together. "Never know what is going to be in the solo cups, but you always need three stacked minimum," T-Pain said. "Insulation, you know? Keeps the drink inside cold." Tips from an expert. 4. Meta Quest 3 VR Headset with the Soapbox App "They are doing some really unique stuff in the VR space when it comes to artists and music - something to check out for sure! Also, you can hang out with me from your living room so there is that.' - T-Pain 5. My Jack In The Box Munchie Meal 'When I pull some long streams, I don't have time to necessarily go up to my kitchen and cook something so Jack In The Box is always my go to," T-Pain said. The fast-food chain and the artist recently paired for T-Pain's Munchie Meal. "My munchie meal is basically a gift from the food gods…or at least from Jack. Got everything you could want in just one box. Makes it easy to actually eat while I'm on stream.' What to know about T-Pain's Munchie Meal at Jack in the Box? T-Pain is gearing up for his next big stage: his very own Jack in the Box Munchie Meal. Launching on Monday, June 2, T-Pain will be the latest artist to curate Jack in the Box's Munchie Meal. T-Pain joins a lineup of beloved Munchie Meal collabs from years past, including fellow artists Ice Cube and Snoop Dogg. Here are the options for T-Pain's Munchie Meal: Get sprung with your choice of a Burg-R-Tater Melt or Chick-N-Tater Melt, taco, regular curly fries, stuffed cookie, & regular drank. Comes with a T-Pain air freshener you'll be N Luv with. 🍔 Burg-R-Tater Melt: A warm buttery croissant with 100% seasoned beef, hickory smoked bacon, a hash brown, Swiss and cheddar cheese, cheese sauce and Buttermilk Ranch. 🍗 Chick-N-Tater Melt: A buttery croissant with a chicken patty, hickory smoked bacon, hash brown, Swiss and cheddar cheese, cheese sauce and Buttermilk Ranch. That's not all! As part of their summer partnership, Jack Box, Jack in the Box's CEO, and T-Pain will land in a joint Fortnite map, live from T-Pain's home gaming studio to face off in the ultimate battle royale, with chances for fans to game alongside the two legends. More: What's in your cart? 'Real Housewives' star Bethenny Frankel's top summer beauty buys Get tickets to see T-Pain Grab your Munchie Meal, your red Solo cups and watch T-Pain's latest stream. Or you could see the legend himself perform IRL at his Back to Wiscansin Fest on Saturday, June 14 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Get 'Back to Wiscansin' tickets
Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Supplements taken by millions linked to deadly liver disease as victims share warning to others
A New Jersey father-of-five is warning people not to take herbal supplements after he was left fighting for his life due to a liver injury that he believes was caused by the remedy. Robert Grafton, 54, had been taking multiple natural supplements in an effort to improve his health, including one with turmeric in it. In early March, the former radiology technologist added something new to his regimen - a turmeric-based liquid supplement. He had seen it advertised for improving liver health on social media. However, a week later, Grafton noticed his urine had turned dark, he felt nauseous, lost his appetite and was constantly itchy. Believing his deteriorating health was tied to the supplements, he stopped consuming them and went to the hospital out of fear that he was suffering from liver failure. Testing revealed he had a drug-induced liver injury, or DILI, which caused damage to his liver due because of his excessive turmeric consumption. A DILI is often caused by any kind of medication or supplement that claims to promote muscle growth or reduce stress. These types of supplements often contain similar ingredients that can harm the liver when consumed in excess. Grafton told NBC: 'My liver enzymes were super elevated, my bilirubin (a yellowish pigment produced after red blood cell breakdown) was really high - all the signs of liver failure. 'I pretty much broke down, my wife as well. I was, at that point, thinking it was liver cancer, pancreatic cancer or something. 'It turns out I had something called a drug-induced liver injury, which came from my supplements.' The liver is responsible for numerous bodily functions, including filtering blood, processing nutrients and detoxifying the body of harmful substances, such as alcohol and drugs. It is also responsible for providing support to the immune system, clotting blood and producing bile, a fluid that helps digest fats and absorb nutrients. However, sometimes an excessive consumption of ultra-concentrated supplements, whether they are of natural ingredients or those chemically made, can cause an injury if the liver isn't able to effectively filter them out of the body, causing them to build up in toxic amounts. Dr Dina Halegoua-De Marzio, a hepatologist who treated Grafton told NBC: 'I think people assume these things are safe. 'The Number one reason we see people taking these are for good health or to supplement their health and so I don't think that they realize that there is a real risk here.' She noted that even though Grafton had stopped taking supplements after noticing he was sick, a turmeric overload had already occurred in his body and caused an injury. Grafton was taking turmeric pills that contained 2,250 milligrams of curcumin, a substance that comes from the root of the turmeric plant and black pepper extract. While it remains unclear which turmeric-filled supplement Grafton took, an average turmeric and curcumin supplement tablet brought at common convenience stores contains 500mgs of the spice. Experts claim a daily consumption of less than 2,000mgs of turmeric through supplements is considered safe. Dr Halegoua-De Marzio said: 'When you cook with turmeric, that could be really safe. But some of the supplements now are 2,000mgs plus, which is a very high dose of turmeric. 'Coupled with black pepper, the liver now has to break down that supplement and it can't. It could make it really sick.' Numerous studies have shown turmeric can improve liver health by decreasing inflammation, reducing the accumulation of fat and detoxifying the organ. However, other studies suggest natural supplements made with turmeric can also cause serious liver injury. A 2010 peer-reviewed study showed over 40,000 Americans report liver damage due to medications and supplements annually - out of which over 2,000 end up dying because of the severity of their condition. But despite scientific evidence, herbal supplements continue to become more popular. A 2024 JAMA Network study found that turmeric is the most commonly consumed supplement in the US, followed by green tea extract, ashwagandha, Garcinia cambogia, red yeast rice and black cohosh. The researchers found 15.6million Americans take supplements containing at least one of these six botanicals - mostly without a doctor's advice. The Food and Drug Administration considers herbal supplements as dietary supplements and does not regulate, oversee or approve them. Therefore, it is impossible for consumers to know whether they re actually consuming what is advertised or if it is safe. Grafton is not the only person to suffer from DILI or serious liver damage due to a supplement. In April 2025, Jenny Ramirez, experienced liver failure due to a typically innocuous ingredient called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), which is in common over-the-counter vitamins that claim to improve hair, skin and nail health. Research has found MSM to be generally benign and even protective against liver damage. Some scientists have said, however, that MSM could exacerbate liver damage in people with pre-existing liver disease, though research and data are limited. Still, Ramirez became jaundiced, with yellowing skin and eyes. She also had to undergo surgery to remove her gallbladder because of hard deposits that had built up there, blocking the flow of bile through the liver and gallbladder. And in 2023, a 45-year-old woman was found to be suffering from herbal supplement-induced liver injury after she complained of gastric pain and nausea from consuming an herbal tea for three days to improve immunity. Responding doctors noted she showed no signs of jaundice, had a non-tender abdomen and showed signs of liver infection such as Hepatitis A. But after a series of tests and exams, they found that the presence of reishi mushroom, aloe vera and Siberian ginseng - all natural herbs - had caused her pain. As for Grafton, after finding out he had a liver injury, Grafton said his blood work had returned to normal within weeks of ceasing the supplements. Additional testing revealed no permanent damage to his liver. He said: 'The whole push with that is that you're getting a super-high, concentrated dose of turmeric and dandelion root and milk thistle, which I have always known from my medical past is good for liver health. 'It all sounded good, I thought I did enough digging.'
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Week of May 19 Morning News Ratings: All 3 Morning Shows Head Into Memorial Day on a Positive Note
All three morning shows approached Memorial Day weekend with positive momentum, posting week-to-week gains in total viewers and the adults 25-54 demo for the week of May 19. It was a nice rebound, considering that all three programs were down in both of those measured categories the week prior. NOTE: Today and CBS Mornings were retitled on Friday (05/23/25) to Today-TS and CBS Morn, respectively. These retitled telecasts are excluded from the weekly and season averages. NBC and CBS' weekly averages are based on four days (Monday – Thursday). According to live-plus-same-day data from Nielsen, GMA averaged 2.653 million total viewers and 451,000 A25-54 viewers. Compared to the previous week, ABC News' flagship morning show was up +3% in total viewers and +6% in the demo. Looking at its performance alongside the same week in 2024 (the week of May 20), GMA was down -6% in the former category and -10% in the latter. Today was the No. 2 morning show in total viewers, but remained No. 1 in the demo with 2.575 million and 601,000 viewers, respectively. NBC News' morning show was up +3% in total viewers and +4% in the demo compared to the previous week. Year-to-year, Today was down -6% in the former category and -3% in the latter. CBS Mornings had 2.014 million total viewers and 314,000 A25-54 viewers. Week-to-week, CBS News' morning show grew +6% in the former category and +1% in the latter. Compared to 2024, the show declined -9% in total viewers and -30% in the demo-the steepest drop in the demo among the three morning broadcasts. ABC NBC CBS • Total Viewers: 2,653,000 2,575,000 2,014,000 • A25-54: 451,000 601,000 314,000 Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD Current Week (w/o 5/19/25), Previous Week (w/o 5/12/25) and Year-Ago Week (w/o 5/20/24). Most Current Data Stream: 2024-2025 Season (9/23/24 – 5/25/25) and 2023-2024 Season (9/25/23 – 5/26/24). Nielsen ratings for ABC, NBC and CBS include additional airings in select markets. Beginning 8/31/20, national ratings also include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Averages based on regular telecasts.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's concerning diagnosis influenced her exit from 'Today'
Hoda Kotb, longtime host of NBC's "The Today Show," is speaking out about the deeper reasons she decided to leave her post. Kotb returned as a guest on Wednesday for the first time since her departure from "Today" in January. During the appearance, she revealed that her younger daughter, Hope, 6, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Weight Loss, Diabetes Drugs Can Cause Mood Changes: What To Know About Behavioral Side Effects Kotb, 60, noted that spending more time with both her daughters, including Haley, 8, was one of her motivations for leaving. She told that Hope's condition "definitely weighed in." Read On The Fox News App "As anyone with a child who has type 1, especially a little kid, you're constantly watching, you're constantly monitoring, you're constantly checking, which is what I did all the time when I was [at 'Today']," she said. "You're distracted." "You just get a priority check in your life," Kotb expressed to co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin during the segment. "I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief." Kotb stressed that she tries not to "put her worry" on Hope, adding that her daughter is "fine for most of the day." Diabetes 'Rewires' The Brain In Surprising Way, Study Finds "There are just moments where you have to watch her," Kotb said. "I was totaling it up — five minutes at breakfast, five minutes at lunch, five minutes at dinner, sometimes overnight." "Add that up, that's a half-hour. So, for 23 ½ hours, she's every other kid. So, I try to remember that." The Cleveland Clinic defines type 1 diabetes as a chronic autoimmune disease that prevents the pancreas from producing insulin. This requires daily management with insulin injections and blood sugar monitoring. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system "mistakenly attacks and destroys cells" in the pancreas, which can happen over months or years, the above source stated. Symptoms of type 1 diabetes can include excessive thirst and hunger, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision and slow healing of cuts and sores. In comparison, type 2 diabetes involves insulin resistance. This can cause the pancreas to not produce enough insulin and the body to not use the insulin as it should. For more Health articles, visit Obesity and lack of exercise, among other lifestyle and genetic factors, can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes, according to experts. Type 2 diabetes is more common than type 1 and is more likely to occur in older adults, while type 1 is most prevalent in children and young adults. Kotb shared with that Hope's early symptoms mimicked the flu and were so severe that she had to be "raced" to the hospital. Now that Kotb knows how to handle Hope's condition, she's offering her space to be a regular kid, she said. "Don't put your worry on your kid," she advised fellow parents. "Watch them, but don't put your worry on them. Let them be kids and give them what they need when they need it."Original article source: Hoda Kotb reveals daughter's concerning diagnosis influenced her exit from 'Today'
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Charles Schwab Challenge 2025: TV Schedule Today, How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. In-form Texan Scottie Scheffler will look to build on his PGA Championship victory with another win on familiar ground, as a stacked field heads to the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth for this weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge. Keep reading to find out the best live TV streaming services you can use to watch each day of the tournament live wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if they're not available where you are. Advertisement A mainstay of the Tour since 1946, the Charles Schwab Challenge offers a hefty $9.5 million purse, with this weekend's winner set to take home a cool $1.71 million. Davis Riley returns as the defending champion, having shot a final-round 70 to finish at 14 under par and claim his first individual PGA Tour title at last year's event. Meanwhile, Jordan Spieth and Daniel Berger are among the bookmakers' favorites to challenge Scheffler in this year's tournament. Davis Riley won his first solo PGA Tour title at last year's Charles Schwab Challenge. What is the US TV schedule for the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025? Linear TV coverage of the Charles Schwab Challenge in the US is on The Golf Channel and NBC. Advertisement That means you'll also be able to livestream both networks' feeds via NBC's online service Peacock. For more comprehensive coverage, streaming service ESPN Plus offers extended PGA Tour Live access, offering marquee groups, featured groups, featured holes and the main action feeds. Here's the full TV schedule (all times ET): Thursday and Friday Golf Channel: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ESPN Plus: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday Golf Channel, Peacock: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. NBC, Peacock: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ESPN Plus: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday Golf Channel, Peacock: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. NBC, Peacock: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. ESPN Plus: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. How to watch the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 online from anywhere using a VPN If you're traveling abroad and want to watch this tournament, a VPN can enhance your privacy and security while streaming. By encrypting your internet traffic, a VPN prevents your provider from throttling your connection and adds protection when using public Wi-Fi, keeping your devices and login credentials secure. Advertisement VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and are commonly used for online privacy and security. However, some streaming platforms may restrict VPN usage for accessing region-specific content. Before using one, review the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's setup instructions carefully to maintain a secure connection. Be aware that some streaming services may detect and block VPN traffic, so confirming whether your subscription permits VPN use is advisable. ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Advertisement Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. See at ExpressVPN Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great VPN deals taking place right now. Livestream the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 in the US Linear TV coverage in the US is on The Golf Channel and NBC, while streaming service Peacock also boasts NBC's coverage of the entire tournament. For more comprehensive coverage, PGA Tour Live streaming coverage takes place Thursday through to Sunday on ESPN Plus, offering main action feeds, marquee groups, featured groups and featured hole coverage. ESPN Plus ESPN's standalone streaming service costs $12 a month or $120 for an annual subscription. Read our ESPN Plus review. Advertisement See at ESPN Peacock Peacock offers two Premium plans, and after the recent price increases, the ad-supported Premium plan costs $8 a month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $14 a month. See at Peacock Four of the major live TV streaming services offer the Golf Channel. YouTube TV YouTube TV costs $83 a month and includes the Golf Channel. See at YouTube TV Hulu with Live TV Hulu with Live TV costs $83 a month and includes the Golf Channel. Click the "View channels in your area" link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code. See at Hulu with Live TV Fubo Fubo's Essential plan now costs $85 a month and includes the Golf Channel. Click here to see which local channels you get. Advertisement See at Fubo DirecTV Stream DirecTV Stream's new MySports package is priced at $85 a month and includes the Golf Channel alongside an ESPN Plus subscription. See at DirecTV Stream Livestream the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 in the UK Golf fans in the UK can watch the tournament live on Sky Sports. The tournament will be broadcast across its Sky Sports Golf and Main Events channels, with further coverage on its Red Button service. Now Viewers in the UK will be able to watch the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 on Sky Sports Golf, with extensive coverage of each day's play. Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app. Sky subsidiary Now (formerly Now TV) offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15 (perhaps just for the final round) or sign up for a monthly plan from £35 a month to watch all four days of the tournament. Advertisement See at Now Livestream the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 in Australia The Charles Schwab Challenge can be watched Down Under on Fox Sports via Foxtel. If you're not a Fox subscriber, your best option is to sign up for streaming service Kayo Sports. Kayo Sports A Kayo Sports subscription starts at AU$25 a month and lets you stream on one screen, while its Premium tier costs AU$40 a month for simultaneous viewing on up to three devices. The service gives you access to a wide range of sports, including F1, NRL, NFL, NHL and MLB, and there are no lock-in contracts. Better still, if you're a new customer, you can take advantage of a one-week Kayo Sports free trial. Advertisement See at Kayo Sports Stream the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 in Canada Live coverage of the weekend's action at the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge will be available to watch in Canada via TSN Plus, with coverage starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. TSN Plus TSN Plus boasts exclusive coverage of NFL games, F1, Nascar and Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Ideal for cord-cutters, the service is priced at CA$20 a month or CA$200 a year. See at TSN Quick tips for streaming the Charles Schwab Challenge 2025 using a VPN
