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Black America Web
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap: Lewks, StudBudz, GloRilla, ‘Pay Us What You Owe Us' & An Epic Game Showdown
Source: Steph Chambers / Getty The stars were out as the WNBA All-Star game descended upon Indianapolis, from history-making on the court to fashion moments on the Orange carpet, we've got a recap of everything the girlies had up their leg sleeves. The action-packed festivities began on Thursday, July 17, with a catwalk as the players showed off their athletic bodies and incredible sense of style while walking the league's Orange Carpet presented by the dating app Bumble. The Chitown Barbie, Angel Reese, popped out in a head to toe leopard fit complete with dark sunnies, a high bun, and a cute merlot lippie. And our favorite M'VP, 7-time All-Star A'ja Wilson, paid homage to her classic in-game style—a long leg sleeve covering only one leg—with a wine-colored gown featuring a thigh-high split showing off her perfect gams. Before the players who comprised Team Clark (with Captain and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark) and Team Collier (with Captain and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier) faced off, other WNBA stars set the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on fire during the Starry 3-Pt Contest and Kia Skills Challenge on Friday night. New York Liberty guard, Sabrina Ionescu, took home her second three-point contest trophy while her teammate Natasha Cloud held it down in the skills challenge rising victorious in a stacked competition. The talk of the weekend quickly became the 72-hour livestream hosted by Lynx players Courtney Williams and Natisha Heideman—who affectionately go by the name 'Studbudz'—that featured moments like the WNBA's commissioner Cathy Engelbert dancing to 'Knuck If You Buck', Caitlin Clark finally having a little fun and 2025 No.1 pick, Paige Beuckers, belting out Keyshia Cole's 'Love'. Fans tuned in to the stream for all of the behind-the-scenes fun that ESPN would not have dared to air. It remains to be seen how the league will feel about all the footage once all the fun subsides, but WNBA lovers are demanding that the Studbudz become a permanent part of the All-Star Weekend. We're here for it! The weekend had so many standout moments that the game itself seemed to have less fanfare than the events leading up to it; nonetheless, the girls delivered. One of the most beloved parts of the WNBA All-Star is the 4-point shots that the players tend to rack up easily. Plus, as the league continues to exceed expectations, the celebrities in attendance have multiplied. Among the celebs in attendance were basketball legend Dawn Staley, rapper Plies, NBA players Bam Adebayo and Tyrese Haliburton as well as Hall of Famer Pau Gasol, WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, and Good Morning America's Robin Roberts. But it was ATT halftime performer GloRilla who had the girlies on their feet. Performing her hits 'Let Her Cook,' 'Typa,' and 'TGIF,' the Memphis native proved, yet again, that she knows how to put on a show. It wasn't all fun and games for the players as they took the media time and the increased eyes on their league to address the ongoing pay disparity in women's basketball by donning 'Pay Us What You Owe Us' t-shirts during warmups. As they near the next CBA, WNBA vets and newcomers alike are preparing to make a big push towards increases in salary, revenue sharing and percentages of what the league takes home from their talents. Currently, WNBA players only receive around nine percent of league revenue in comparison to NBA players who net between 49 and 51 percent. The whooping difference has long been a point of contention for women players. 'The biggest thing that's the holdup right now is we want more salary, we want bigger salary, and that type of thing, but we want to talk about the percentages and the revenue share,' said WNBPA President Breanna Stewart. 'Based on their most recent proposal, we just aren't able to get to a place where we're actually even talking about the same thing.' The weekend was capped off by an impressive 151-131 victory for Team Collier in which league veteran Skylar Diggins recorded the first triple-double in WNBA All-Star game history and Napheesa Collier notched 36 points to help lead her squad to a W. The post WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap: Lewks, StudBudz, GloRilla, 'Pay Us What You Owe Us' & An Epic Game Showdown appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO WNBA All-Star Weekend Recap: Lewks, StudBudz, GloRilla, 'Pay Us What You Owe Us' & An Epic Game Showdown was originally published on
Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Did Caitlin Clark have WNBA All-Star bet with Napheesa Collier? Shot for 4-point shots. That's 20
Elle Duncan mentioned a Studbudz bet at the end of the WNBA All-Star Game Countdown show before the game and convinced Courtney Williams of the Minnesota Lynx to reveal the bet in a postgame interview. Who was the best with? Caitlin Clark. What we know: Yes, Team Collier captain Napheesa Collier and Williams said the bet with Team Clark was with none other than captain Caitlin Clark herself. Clark agreed to drink a shot for every 4-point shot that was made in the game, according to Collier. That's 20 shots — 12 for Team Collier and 8 for Team Clark. It's unclear what kind of shots they would be. Needless to say, Collier and Williams have no intention of holding Clark to the bet. Kelsey Plum Tells Studbudz joke on ABC: Plum tells joke with Courtney Williams in interview. 'Best WNBA broadcast'
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Kelsey Plum tells StudBudz joke with Courtney Williams in ABC interview. 'Best WNBA broadcast'
Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks was doing a live interview during the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on ABC Saturday night when a joke about Studbudz and Courtney Williams of the Minnesota Lynx left X / Twitter users laughing hysterically. What we know: Kelsey Plum discussed the Studbudz during a third-quarter interview at the WNBA All-Star Game Saturday night on ABC. "I told my mom Studbudz is live streaming 72 hours straight," Plum said. "She said, 'When do they sleep?' I said, 'Mom, I don't think they do.' And I asked Courtney, 'Is that the straightest thing you've ever done?'" Not everyone was impressed with Kelsey Plum:
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
What is Stud Budz? All About the Twitch Stream Taking Over WNBA All-Star Weekend
One surprisingly hot talking point at 2025 WNBA All-Star weekend isn't about the players, per se. It's a Twitch stream. "Studbudz" is the name of a popular Twitch streaming channel that has been taking WNBA All-Star weekend by storm. Run by Minnesota Lynx players and close friends Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, the stream has nearly 60,000 followers and has arguably grown in popularity during its planned 72-hour All-Star weekend live stream. "Studbudz's" Twitch bio reads: "Just two Stud Budz who hoop and live our best life." The stream has given WNBA fans a rare glimpse into players' off-court lives, capturing moments that traditional news outlets wouldn't normally have access to-for example, the behind-the-scenes happenings going on during All-Star parties in Indy this weekend. So, if you hear ESPN mention the "Studbudz" stream during the All-Star game on Saturday night, know that it's run by players and created for fans. Enjoy! More WNBA on Sports Illustrated This article was originally published on as What is Stud Budz? All About the Twitch Stream Taking Over WNBA All-Star Weekend. Copyright ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Indianapolis Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
2025 WNBA All-Star weekend's top roster spot? Twitch Studbudz Courtney Williams, Natisha Hiedeman
WNBA All-Star weekend is off and running, and the newest way to take in all the action is through Twitch. Studbudz consists of two WNBA players livestreaming their day-to-day lives. But for the WNBA All-Star Game, the pair are hosting a 72-hour live stream. Here's what we know: Studbudz is Twitch streaming channel created by two WNBA teammates. It has more than 15,000 subscribers. Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman are the hosts of Studbudz Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman play for the Minnesota Lynx. Twitch is "an interactive livestreaming service for content spanning gaming, entertainment, sports, music, and more," according to the website. Yes, StudBudz is hosting a 2025 WNBA All-Star Twitch live stream for 72 hours. Watch the Studbudz 72-hour WNBA All-Star weekend live stream on Twitch here. The WNBA's 3-point contest and Skills Challenge are Friday, June 18, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The WNBA's 3-point contest and Skills Challenge are at 8 p.m. ET, Friday, June 18, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. WNBA 3-Point Contest live results: Who are WNBA 3-Point Contest, Skills Challenge participants tonight? Live updates The WNBA's 3-point contest and Skills Challenge will be aired on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET, Friday, June 18, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Catch the 2025 WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge action with Fubo The 2025 WNBA 3-point contest and WNBA All-Star Skills Challenge streaming option is ESPN+. Don't miss the 2025 WNBA 3-point Contest with Fubo free trial The WNBA All-Star Game is Saturday, June 19, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The WNBA All-Star Game is at 8:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, June 19, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The WNBA All-Star Game will be aired on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, June 19, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Catch all the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game action with Fubo The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game streaming option is ESPN+. Watch the 2025 WNBA Game with a free trial at Fubo The New York Liberty (15-6) lead the Eastern Conference and the Minnesota Lynx (20-4) are atop the Western Conference. Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever (12-11) are currently third in the Eastern Conference. Visit for the complete 2025 WNBA standings.
