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There is never any reason why you should be paying full price for a new smartphone. There’s always a deal to be had, whether it involves buying the device out-right or making monthly payments on it. Take the latest Samsung Galaxy S10 deal at Verizon for example. You can score $600 off any of the S10 models when you buy another S10 at regular price with monthly device payments and add a line to any Unlimited plan. That would bring the cost down to just $50 for the standard Samsung Galaxy S10, and this deal gets even better if you’re a new customer at Verizon.

New customers at Verizon can score a $150 Verizon e-Gift card for each device when switching to an Unlimited plan. You must port-in your old number as well. After purchasing the Galaxy S10 with monthly payments, visit Verizon’s Digital Rebates Center and enter promo code SPRINGTIME along with the requested information to complete the offer. Your gift card should arrive within 8 weeks. Verizon is offering a free Verizon Stream TV…

Seniors may have missed out on the last several weeks of classes and a traditional graduation ceremony, but the upcoming virtual commencement special Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class Of 2020 is here instead to recognize this year’s graduates and share some positive words in celebration of their achievements by a number of special guests.

Though students won’t be walking down the aisle during the special, they will be treated to a collection of musical performances, inspirational vignettes, and other commencement messages from special guests and celebrities, including former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. While it’s not the ceremony students expected, it’s certainly one to be remembered.

The Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class Of 2020 is hosted by the LeBron James Family Foundation in collaboration with the XQ Institute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation Partner. Along with Lebron himself, other special gues…

Keeping the kids entertained while schools are closed and the world focuses on social distancing hasn’t been easy. Luckily, the Disney Family Singalong is back with a whole new slate of stars and performances for little ones to look forward to, along with host Ryan Seacrest.

The first Disney Family Singalong aired on April 16 and featured stars like Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Demi Lovato, and Christina Aguilera singing covers of classic and modern Disney tunes, from The Lion King’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” to Frozen’s “Let It Go”. Volume II comes just three weeks later and is scheduled to feature performances by Halsey, Shakira, Idina Menzel, Miguel, Keke Palmer, and Donald Glover, among others.

If you haven’t seen the first Disney Family Singalong, you’ll want to catch up on that now!

The Disney Family Singalong: When & where

The second Disney Family Singalong premiered on Mother’s Day and was hosted by Ryan Seacrest. It’s now available on both Disne…

Humble Bundle is holding an insane sale on The Walking Dead comic series this week. There are several tiers you can choose from, though the best catches you up on the entire series (volumes 1 through 32 specifically) for only $18. The bundle also includes a handful of bonuses to keep you busy reading over the summer. In total, you’ll be scoring over $450 worth of comics for less than $20, and there’s no telling how long it will be before we see a deal this good on the series again — if ever.

This is an insane offer if you’ve been wanting to read The Walking Dead series. As a fan of the show, waiting for the next season to come out is always brutal – yet I didn’t want to pay over $10 per volume to catch up on the comic series either. This deal is a no-brainer for those who’ve almost bought previously, plus it’s all digital so you don’t have to find space in your room for a large collection of heavy books. You’ll thank yourself later during your next move to a new home.

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Just because live events are cancelled for the time being doesn’t mean you’re out of luck when it comes to seeing your favorite artists perform this year. Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms have been taken over with live and pre-recorded performances from some of the world’s most talented performers, and now one of the biggest shows to date is about to hit ABC: Taylor Swift’s City of Lover concert.

Recorded back in September of last year, the show took place in Paris at the L’Olympia Theater where Swift performed 16 songs from various albums, including live performance debuts of Lover tracks like “Death by a Thousand Cuts”, “Cornelia Street”, and “The Man” as well as radio hits like “I Knew You Were Trouble”, “Love Story”, and “Shake It Off”. While there’s no word on whether the televised performance will include every song, the show is sure to bring some relief to Swifties upset by Taylor’s upcoming Lover Fest dates being rescheduled from this summer to 2021.

Taylor Swift’s…

Comission-free investing site RobinHood is partnering with iHeartMedia for a live virtual telethon event in support of New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19. Hosted by Tina Fey, the hour-long event is set to feature appearances by some of New York’s biggest actors, musicians, chefs, and more.

During the telethon, donations will be raised for Robin Hood’s relief and recovery efforts that help to serve those most heavily affected by the current crisis. Along with Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio, the telethon will also feature special celebrity guests like Bon Jovi, Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon, Lin Manuel Miranda, Barbara Streisand, Jennifer Lopez, and Chris Rock, among others.

Rise Up New York! telethon: When & where

The Rise Up New York! is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. EST. on Monday, May 11 and will last for one hour. There are a number of radio stations airing the show’s audio broadcast live, while TV channels like ABC News Live, CNN, and MTV will air the live televi…

With schools across the world closed due to social distancing measures, ensuring your child continues to receive a good education at home is crucial. Luckily, there are a number of sites that make learning fun for kids and help to keep them occupied while their usual school routine is on hiatus.

ABCMouse and Adventure Academy are two great examples that mix a carefully designed curriculum for children of various ages with online games and puzzles, and right now you can score a one-year membership to either service for only $45 when you sign up before May 15. Both of these services usually cost $10 per month, but today’s offer brings the monthly cost down to just $3.75 each.

ABCMouse is perfect for kids from as young as just two years old up through kids in the 2nd grade. Meanwhile, Adventure Academy is a better resource for your older children and intended for those in 3rd grade through 8th grade. There’s also the sister site Reading IQ which supports reading levels from preschool …

Tello is making cellular service affordable for everyone with a range of plans to meet various budgets, and thanks to the company’s latest deal for new and existing subscribers, you’ll score double the data and twice the amount of minutes on the plan you choose through May 29! Tello’s plans are already competitively priced compared to other service providers, and today’s offer really helps blow the others out of the competition. New members will even receive a $15 account credit when signing up by May 19! That can be used towards the future purchase of a phone or put towards your monthly bill.

There’s no need to stay locked into paying for an expensive service provider anymore while companies like Tello Mobile exist. Tello is an affordable, prepaid service which uses Sprint’s network and has a variety of plans for less than $20 monthly. The best part is that you’re never locked into a contract and there are no fees to worry about; you only pay the cost of the plan you choose.

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Food Network is mixing comedy and cooking with its latest show Amy Schumer Learns to Cook. Comedian and actress Amy Schumer is bringing audiences inside her kitchen as she and her husband Chris Fischer prepare various dishes and cocktails. Fischer happens to be a professional chef, so while Amy might be making snide comments with cocktail in hand throughout each episode, there will still be some great tips to bring into your own kitchen.

With weekly episodes focused on meal ideas like ‘breakfast time and late-night eats”, “lunch break and pasta night”, and “brunch and taco night”, the series is sure to feature plenty of great eats and how-to tips. Our guide below will take you through everything you need to know if you want to stream the show as it airs live.

Amy Schumer Learns to Cook: When & where

Amy Schumer Learns to Cook premieres on Food Network on Monday, May 11 at 10 p.m. EST. New episodes will air on the following Mondays at the same time.

How to watch Amy Schumer Le…

Keeping the kids entertained while schools are closed and the world focuses on social distancing hasn’t been easy. Luckily, the Disney Family Singalong returns this weekend with a whole new slate of stars and performances for little ones to look forward to, along with host Ryan Seacrest.

The first Disney Family Singalong aired on April 16 and featured stars like Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, Josh Groban, Demi Lovato, and Christina Aguilera singing covers of classic and modern Disney tunes, from The Lion King’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” to Frozen’s “Let It Go”. Volume II comes just three weeks later and is scheduled to feature performances by Halsey, Shakira, Idina Menzel, Miguel, Keke Palmer, and Donald Glover, among others.

The Disney Family Singalong: When & where

The second Disney Family Singalong premieres on Mother’s Day this weekend. Join host Ryan Seacrest at 7p.m. EST this Sunday, May 10 on ABC as the next batch of stars sing their renditions of beloved Disney …