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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video is a one-stop shop for the best video streaming subscriptions
Streaming video on demand has revolutionized the way we consume movies and TV shows, allowing us to binge-watch our favorite shows on repeat or stretch out a new season for a slow burn. The problem, however, is that nearly every hit movie or show is tied to a different app subscription. When I just want to sit down and relax, juggling multiple apps just to find a show can be a vibe killer. Thankfully, Prime Video offers a unique solution that allows us to manage multiple subscriptions and view content in one handy app. When I hear the name Prime Video, I immediately think about what the subscription streamer has to offer in the way of original content. Hit shows like Fallout and The Boys spring to mind, as well as quick access to new movies that I can rent or buy and then watch at my own leisure. Prime Video has so much more to offer, though. My friends keep telling me I should check out Yellowjackets, available on Showtime. With the Prime Video app, I can search for the series and watch teasers for the show or even an entire episode for free. If I want to keep watching, I can simply subscribe to Paramount+ within the Prime Video app and continue my binge-watching spree — all without ever needing to download and launch another app or visit a second website. I might even get lucky and find a 7-day free trial waiting for me. If Yellowjackets isn't scratching the itch, I can decide instead to check out the wholesome Emmy-winning series Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. I can subscribe to Apple TV+ right inside Prime Video (and get a good deal with a 2-month trial run at $4.99 a month, then just $9.99 a month after that.) Prime Video subscriptions provide a unique opportunity to mix and match your content to your specific tastes. Maybe you're looking for your comfort anime and just want to binge Fruits Basket on Crunchyroll (available for just 99 cents the first two months, then $11.99 a month thereafter) or maybe you want to expand your options with a blast from the past like Vampire Hunter D on HiDive. Sometimes chilling out with a PBS Documentary or BBC Select documentary can help you wind down for the night, or you can spice up your evenings with a new romance from Passionflix or Hallmark+. Regardless of where your entertainment interests lie, you can add your subscription (or subscriptions, we don't judge!) of choice to your Prime Video viewing lineup and have even more access to the best movies and shows streaming has to offer. Subscriptions on Prime Video prove you really can have it all in today's digital entertainment and streaming landscape. A simple search in the Prime Video app brings up a near-endless supply of new and classic movies, documentaries, reality TV, and award-winning series that I can't wait to tell all my friends to watch next. It's all available in one neat little hub that is easy to manage, allowing me to subscribe and unsubscribe as my tastes and viewing preferences change. The Prime Video hub makes it easy to keep track of how much I'm spending on my subscriptions so that I'm not surprised by unexpected renewals. With all these great deals on add-on subscriptions, I can feel free to try out new series and movies without any obligation for a long-term subscription. If you're tired of downloading and juggling a new app for every show you want to watch, give Prime Video subscriptions a try.
SoraNews24
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Visiting Shohei Ohtani's official manhole lid in his hometown and more
Always judge a manhole by its cover. As we reported earlier, Major League Baseball Japan decided to honor the current crop of top Japanese talent in the MLB in the most Japanese way possible: decorative utility hole covers! A total of 12 currently active players were immortalized in brightly colored discs of cast iron and installed at various locations across the country, usually the player's hometown or other city of significance to their lives or careers. Interestingly, a quarter of these lids can be found in Iwate Prefecture, home of MLB's biggest Japanese stars, Yusei Kikuchi, Roki Sasaki, and Showtime himself, Shohei Ohtani. Of course, all of them are huge talents, but our writer Saya Togashi decided to head out to the singular superstar Ohtani's first while it was still in a pristine, unweathered condition. Iwate is a relatively rural prefecture in the Tohoku region, but it was still just as blazing hot as Tokyo on that day. Ohtani's hometown is Oshu City, a fairly modest city of just over 100,000 people. The two-way player's manhole was treated with a great deal of respect here and the city even set up a free parking area nearby solely for people who came to see the lid. It was installed just outside Mizusawa-Esashi Station, a major station where the Shinkansen even makes a stop and not to be confused with nearby Mizusawa Station and its total lack of commemorative manhole covers. Saya arrived a little before evening and there was a crowd of people around the manhole. Since it was just a utility cover, no one was there to manage the crowd, but everyone took it upon themselves to line up in an orderly fashion anyway, taking turns to appreciate and photograph the lid. Everyone was even careful not to cast any shadows on the lid that would ruin others' photos. They were also respectful enough to not take too much time with the cover so it only took about five minutes for Saya to reach the front of the line. She gazed in awe at the Ohtani manhole. Each of the 12 lids was designed by a different artist, and this one was illustrated by Kirika Kosuzu, whose brightly colored works often fuse elements of American animation and retro Japanese styles. Those styles can be seen in the drawing of Ohtani's faces where he's both hitting and pitching as various boxes highlighting his virtues such as 'control,' 'pitching variety,' '160-kilometer-per-hour throws,' and even 'luck' fly out at us. Like all of the 12 manholes, there is a small plaque with a QR code beside it. By scanning it with your smartphone, you can unlock a short AR 'Hero's Journey' video that follows the player's rise to Major League Baseball. Saya tried to access it, but after scanning the code she had to give her browser all kinds of permissions and then scan the manhole for the AR to start. Meanwhile, every second began to feel like an hour and she could sense growing impatience of everyone in line behind her, so she gave up and walked away. She thought it would have been nice if the video could work in a way that you didn't have to be near the manhole and blocking other people's appreciation of it to watch, but otherwise, the whole experience was very nice. Our writer spent the night in Iwate and the next day decided to head over to Yusei Kikuchi's lid in Morioka City. As the capital of Iwate Prefecture, Morioka was a little more of a bustling place, and this lid was installed on the sidewalk just outside Tonan Library. There were people coming and going to see this cover as well, but not enough to make an impromptu line for it. The reason for this location became apparent once she saw the lid itself. Illustrated by Morioka-born artist Mori Masaru, it shows Kikuchi standing on an open book while pitching as he's surrounded by flames and wild plants of the area. It's titled A Bookworm who Throws . This in reference to his love of books beyond that of most professional baseball players and the fact that he often visited Tonan Library growing up. The library itself even has a dedicated Yusei Kikuchi section and fans can enjoy wandering down the very same aisles that he did. Saya really liked the way this manhole cover perfectly tied in Kikuchi to his hometown and could feel her interest in both grow. Unfortunately, she didn't have enough time to visit the third utility hole cover in Iwate Prefecture in honor of Roki Sasaki. It's in the coastal city of Rikuzentakata which was farther out from the main lines of transportation and harder to get to. But it's good that these lids are all so spread out across the country so many different people can get a chance to see at least one for themselves and others can find new travel destinations. Images: PR Times, Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Lakers jersey history No. 1 — Wes Matthews
Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary. As the Lakers approach their 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years. This article takes a look at Wes Matthews, a guard who played for the Lakers during the Showtime era. Matthews played three years of college basketball at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and was taken with the No. 14 pick in the 1980 NBA Draft by the Washington Bullets. As a rookie, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks and averaged 12.4 points and 5.2 assists a game. He ended up bouncing around the league, mostly as a reserve, over the next several years. In October 1986, the Lakers, needing some backcourt depth, signed Matthews as a free agent. The Lakers already had Hall of Famer Michael Cooper, who played both guard spots and small forward, but they also needed some added insurance at the point guard spot. Matthews didn't play much, but he averaged 4.9 points and 2.4 assists in 12.3 minutes a game during two seasons with the team. He was very lucky with his timing, as Los Angeles won the NBA championship during both of those seasons. Matthews moved on to the now-defunct Continental Basketball Association, where he won a league championship with the Tulsa Fast Breakers during the 1988-89 campaign. In the fourth and final game of the championship series, he hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Tulsa the title. That meant Matthews had won championships in three straight seasons of pro basketball. Meanwhile, the Lakers went after a third straight title that same year, only to get swept by the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals after Byron Scott and Magic Johnson injured their hamstrings. Matthews would appear in one game with the Hawks during the 1989-90 season to close out his NBA career. His son Wesley would play 15 seasons in the league, including one with the Lakers.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beloved Showtime Co-Stars Share Sweet Reunion Years After the Show Ended
Beloved Showtime Co-Stars Share Sweet Reunion Years After the Show Ended originally appeared on Parade. Jeremy Allen White reunited with a former Shameless co-star in a heartfelt moment that has fans missing the hit Showtime series. White, 34, met up with actor and musician Ethan Cutkosky at the Happy Gilmore 2 World Premiere in New York City on July 21, per Paper Magazine. The publication shared an Instagram post of the onscreen brothers posing for a photo at the event, along with the caption, "The only reunion that matters BTW 💙." Fans were quick to react to the nostalgia-inducing link-up, with one writing, "The boyssss <3." "I miss watching you guys 🥺," another fan commented. "Beautiful support of each other," a third said. "The duo we love," another fan expressed. Even Subway took to the comments section with three Star-Struck emojis. Cutkosky, 25, is set to appear in the upcoming film, which premieres on July 25. He and White both starred in Shameless throughout its 11-season run, which spanned the course of a decade. Acclaimed actor White played the role of Lip Gallagher, while Cutkosky portrayed one of his younger brothers, Carl Gallagher. The TV pair also shared brother Ian Gallagher, played by Cameron Monaghan, and half-brother Liam Gallagher, played by Christian Isaiah. Emmy Rossum and Emma Kenney starred as their sisters, Fiona and Debbie Gallagher. The drama series follows the Gallagher siblings as they navigate life with their semi-absent single father, Frank Gallagher (played by William H. Macy). Shameless, which is based on a British series of the same name, premiered in 2011 and concluded in 2021. It built a strong fan base throughout its run and is still a highly popular show, even four years after its final episode aired. All 11 seasons are available for streaming on Netflix. The drama's Netflix description states, "This dramedy based on a British series centers on siblings in a dysfunctional Chicago family who struggle while coping with their alcoholic father." Beloved Showtime Co-Stars Share Sweet Reunion Years After the Show Ended first appeared on Parade on Jul 22, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 22, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
Business Upturn
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
The Chi Season 8: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
If you've been riding with The Chi this long, you already know—it's not just a show, it's a whole vibe. After everything that went down in Season 7, from major power plays to emotional goodbyes, fans are buzzing about what's coming next. And yes, Season 8 is officially happening. When is The Chi Season 8 dropping? As of July 2025, Showtime and Paramount+ have confirmed Season 8 is a go, thanks to the crazy success of Season 7's premiere (over two million views—that's wild). There's no release date just yet, but if we go by the usual schedule, there's a good chance we'll see it sometime around May to July 2026. The Chi usually takes about a year to go from filming to premiere. Since Season 7 wrapped filming in October 2024 and aired in May 2025, we can probably expect a similar timeline. And don't be surprised if they split the season again—one half mid-year, the other later in 2026. Of course, that all depends on behind-the-scenes stuff, so keep an eye out for updates. Who's coming back in The Chi Season 8? They haven't dropped an official cast list yet, but let's be real—most of the main crew from Season 7 will likely be back. You've got Jacob Latimore as Emmett still figuring out how to be a good man and dad, Yolonda Ross as Jada holding it down with that quiet strength, and Lynn Whitfield absolutely owning the screen as Alicia, who had a major revenge arc last season. Then there's fan-favorites like Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.), Jake (Michael V. Epps), Kiesha (Birgundi Baker), and Victor aka Trig (Luke James), all with stories that definitely aren't done yet. Season 7 also introduced new faces like Rotimi as Charles, who had ties to the church. We might see him again, depending on where they take that storyline. As for guest stars like Phylicia Rashad, Kyla Pratt, or Karrueche Tran—they could pop back in, but that's still up in the air. And yeah, some characters like Douda and Zay were killed off, so unless there's a twist (and with this show, you never know), they're probably out. But Reg showing up again after being presumed dead? Anything's possible. What could The Chi Season 8 be about? Season 7 really leaned into power, revenge, and what it means to take control of your life. Alicia stepped into a major role after Rob's murder, and things got intense with rivalries and shifting alliances. Season 8 will probably pick right up from there. There's a lot still hanging in the air—like Emmett and Kiesha's next chapter, especially with a baby on the way. Will they make it work? Can Emmett actually stay grounded this time? Victor's double life is another one to watch. He's trying to be a voice for the community while also walking a darker path at night. That inner conflict is bound to blow up sooner or later. And now that Douda's gone, there's a big power vacuum. Will Nuck try to run things? Or will someone new show up and shake everything up? Oh, and Reg is back. That opens up a whole can of worms with Jake and Victor, especially if they're not all on the same page. At the heart of it all, The Chi has always been about more than just drama—it's about family, survival, loyalty, and love. Lena Waithe and her team know how to dig deep and keep it real, so you can expect Season 8 to hit just as hard as the ones before it. Maybe even harder. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
