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Farm Aid 40 to Move Forward in Minneapolis Following Labor Strike Agreement

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September 13, 2025

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Organizers of Farm Aid 40 have confirmed that this year’s festival will proceed as planned at the University of Minnesota, following a resolution between the university’s administration and striking workers.

On Saturday (Sept. 13), Farm Aid organizers announced on social media that the annual event will be held at Minneapolis’ Huntington Bank Stadium on Sept. 20, after the university and Teamsters Local 320 reached a labor agreement.

“Farm Aid is grateful that the University of Minnesota and Teamsters Local 320 have reached an agreement,” organizers wrote on Instagram. “We are thrilled to confirm that Farm Aid 40 will go forward in Minneapolis as planned.”

They continued, “For four decades, Farm Aid has stood with farmers and workers. Today’s agreement is a reminder of what can be achieved when people come together in the spirit of fairness and solidarity.”

The 2025 edition of Farm Aid — marking the festival’s 40th anniversary — will feature headliners Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Kenny Chesney, Margo Price and Billy Strings, among others. The event is expected to draw a crowd of approximately 50,000 fans.

“We look forward to celebrating that spirit on September 20 — alongside farmers, workers, advocates, artists and fans — in a day of music and community that honors this shared history,” the statement concluded.

The labor dispute had cast uncertainty over the event in recent weeks. On Friday (Sept. 12), Farm Aid revealed that Nelson, the festival’s co-founder and president, had personally spoken with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in an effort to help resolve the situation.

“I spoke with @mngovernor, and I’m grateful that he understands what’s at stake for farmers and Farm Aid,” Nelson said in a statement on Instagram. “His involvement is very appreciated. We both know that, ultimately, it’s up to the University to do the right thing, and soon, so that Farm Aid 40 can go forward.”

Farm Aid first announced the location for its 40th anniversary concert in May, naming the University of Minnesota as host. But on Sept. 4, members of Teamsters Local 320 — which represents public sector employees including custodial, maintenance, food service and sanitation staff — voted to reject a proposed contract extension. The union went on strike days later.

Crews were set to begin building the festival infrastructure on Sept. 12. Prior to the agreement, organizers acknowledged the difficulty of relocating the event at such a late stage.

“It is critical to understand that if Farm Aid 40 is forced to move or cancel, the financial impact could be devastating,” organizers said in a previous statement to Billboard. “The expenses already incurred to bring this historic event to Minnesota may well threaten the survival of our organization after four decades of service to family farmers.”

“We urge the University of Minnesota to settle this contract quickly so that Farm Aid 40 can proceed as intended — to celebrate four decades of farmers, music, and solidarity. The world is watching, and together we can make sure this anniversary is remembered for unity, not division.”

Since being founded in 1985, Farm Aid has raised more than $85 million “to promote a strong and resilient family farm system of agriculture,” according to its website.

See Farm Aid’s statement about moving forward in Minneapolis on Instagram below.

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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles: How to Watch 2025 Super Bowl Rematch Online

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September 13, 2025

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If week 1 of the 2025 NFL season wasn’t exciting enough, football fans will continue to eat good with an exciting Super Bowl LIX rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

After being decimated by the Eagles on the biggest stage, the Chiefs look to bounce back as they host the now reigning and defending champs in Kansas City for their season opener. The Birds are looking continue their momentum after their season opener win over the Dallas Cowboys, while Chiefs Kingdom is searching for the first victory of the year. It feels like a safe bet that Taylor Swift will be in attendance for the big game — the Chiefs’ home opener at Arrowhead Stadium.

With major injuries and suspensions already plaguing the Kansas City offense, Eagle fans should be coming into this game with a lot of confidence for Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the boys in green to bring home another victory.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Chiefs vs Eagles game, including how to watch online for free and a guide to scoring last-minute tickets.

When Does the Chiefs vs. Eagles Game Start?

The Kansas City vs. Philadelphia game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT. The game airs on FOX and livestreams on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV.

Here’s How to Watch the Chiefs vs. Eagles Game Online

With the NFL game airing on FOX, there are a variety of options for fans to stream the game online. If you don’t have cable, the Kansas City vs Philadelphia game be available to watch live on DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV. Here’s how to sign up for each platform.

DirecTV

Catch the Chiefs vs. Eagles game on DirecTV. A subscription to the platform includes FOX as well as granting you you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month of service and $84.99 per month after that. For those who don’t want to fully commit just yet, the service offers a five-day free trial to watch for the NFL game for free if you sign up now.

With DirecTV, you can watch local networks such as FOX, ABC, CBS and PBS, while you can watch many of the best sports networks, including ESPN, FS1, CNBC, NBA TV, NHL Network, Big Ten Network, TNT Sports, The Golf Channel and many others.

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Fubo

Fubo is also great streaming destination to watch the NFL game. Subscriptions starts at $54.99 for the first month, $84.99 per month afterwards (the streamer’s current deal) with more than 240 channels — including local and cable — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.

The service even gets you live access to local broadcast networks including FOX, NBC, CBS and ABC, while it has dozens of cable networks, such as ESPN, Bravo, CMT, ID, TV Land, VH1, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, FX, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network and much more.

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Hulu + Live TV

NFL can also catch the Super Bowl rematch on Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost.

Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.

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Sling TV

Although Sling TV doesn’t offer a free trial, new subscribers can join for as low as $4.99 for a Sling Day Pass to access Sling Orange. However, to watch most of NFL season online, Sling Orange + Blue lets you access more than 50 channels including ESPN, Fox, NBC, ABC and NFL Network and others (DVR storage included). Please note: Sling TV’s pricing and channel availability varies from location to location.

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How to Buy Chiefs vs. Eagles Tickets Online

Want to attend the Chiefs vs. Eagles game in person? There are still last-minute tickets to the NFL season opening game available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB2024), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.

Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.

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mgk a Style Icon? Fashion Media Awards Say So

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September 13, 2025

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mgk won the Style Icon award at 12th annual Fashion Media Awards (FMAs), hosted by The Daily Front Row. The ceremony was held at the Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center in New York on Friday (Sept. 12). The award was presented by former SNL star Pete Davidson.

mgk, 35, has reached the top five on the Billboard 200 with six albums to date, topping the chart with two of them, Mainstream Sellout and Tickets to My Downfall. Mainstream Sellout also received a Grammy nod for best rock album. His highest-charting single to date is “Bad Things,” a collab with Camila Cabello which reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2017.

Iman, 70, the actress and supermodel, received a Fashion Legend Award. Iman appeared in two music videos, playing Jermaine Jackson’s love interest in “Do What You Do” in 1984 and playing Queen Nefertiti in Michael Jackson’s “Remember the Time” in 1992. Iman was married to David Bowie from 1992 until his death in 2016.

This year’s Fashion Media Awards ceremony was hosted by Bronwyn Newport, fashion historian and cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Busta Rhymes, who received the inaugural Rock the Bells award at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, was in attendance here, along with Tiffany Hadish, Pete Davidson, Amelia Gray, Amy Sherald, Anok Yai, Ashwin Gane, Brooks Nader, Christy Turlington, Dee Hilfiger, Drew Taggart, Fernanda Giménez, Joe Manganiello, Ishaan Khattar, Laura Kim, Law Roach, Nicky Hilton, Tina Craig and Tommy Hilfiger.

Here’s a complete list of honorees at the 12th Annual Fashion Media Awards:

Style Icon: mgk, presented by Pete Davidson

Fashion Legend: Iman, presented by Anok Yai

Creatives of the Year: Laura Kim & Fernando Garcia, Oscar de la Renta & Monse, presented by Law Roach

Magazine of the Year: Cultured Magazine, accepted by Sarah Harrelson, Editor-in-Chief, presented by Amy Sherald

Lifetime Achievement Award: Pamela Hanson, presented by Christy Turlington

Emerging Artist: Ashwin Gane, presented by Busta Rhymes

Fashion Innovator: Zac Posen, presented by Brooks Nader

Campaign of the Year: Trey Laird for Hugo Boss, presented by Amelia Gray

Impact Innovation Award: Mary Alice Stephenson, GLAM4GOOD, presented by Dee Hilfiger

Breakthrough Beauty Brand: Marianne Fonseca, Gente Beauty, presented by Fernanda Giménez

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Akon’s Wife Files for Divorce After 29 Years of Marriage

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September 13, 2025

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Akon‘s wife Tomeka Thiam has filed for divorce, just shy of the couple’s 29th wedding anniversary.

Thiam cites irreconcilable differences as the reason behind the divorce, in documents obtained by Billboard. (TMZ first reported the news.)

Of Akon’s nine children, according to the documents, the couple share one minor child — a 17-year-old daughter named Journey — and Thiam is seeking joint legal custody and sole physical custody of the teen. She’s also seeking spousal support and is trying to get the court to block Akon from receiving any from her.

According to the filing, Akon (legal name: Aliaune Badara Thiam) and Tomeka Thiam have been married since Sept. 15, 1996 — meaning the filing comes just days ahead of their 29th wedding anniversary.

Billboard has reached out to Akon’s team for further commentAkon’s wife Tomeka Thiam has filed for divorce, just shy of the couple’s 29th wedding anniversary.

A couple of years ago, while sitting down with DJ Vlad, the subject of how many wives and children Akon has was brought up, but the Senegalese artist only confirmed that he had nine children.

“I have seven boys and two girls,” he told Vlad before joking that he enjoys the public’s curiosity around his love life. “I’mma let it stay a rumor. I like this. I like the fact that people are guessing now, I love it. I’m not confirming nor denying. You go online, you may see nine, you might see seven, you might see four. I love it, though.”

In other Akon news, he said earlier this year that he’s planning to remix his entire catalog into country songs. “I’m actually redoing my whole catalog in country,” Akon told TMZ. “I’m not even joking… This has been an idea for years like forever. The project has been in motion for the last five years. But starting next month, y’all gonna start seeing all the releases.”

He added: “They’re country artists featuring me. They’re the ones performing them.”

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