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Angel Reese Sets the Record Straight on WNBA Boycott Buzz
Angel Reese recently spoke out to address some misunderstandings about her comments regarding the WNBA, specifically about future negotiations. Reese, who plays for the Chicago Sky, wanted to clarify that she and other players are not calling for a boycott of the league, as some rumors suggested. In a recent episode of her podcast, Unapologetically Angel, Reese chatted with her fellow player, Dijonai Carrington, about the upcoming discussions surrounding the league’s contract negotiations for 2026. During their conversation, Reese mentioned hearing discussions among players about holding out if their requests aren’t met.
Unfortunately, this led to a lot of misinterpretation online, with many believing she was outright demanding a strike or higher salaries akin to those in the NBA. To set the record straight, Reese took to Twitter to explain her point. She said, “I love how y’all have selective hearing. I said ‘I’m hearing if they don’t give us what we want, we sitting out.’ And that’s the truth, I never said anything about the NBA.” She emphasized that she and her teammates are fully committed to negotiating for better pay, resources, and respect. To help people understand her message better, she even shared a link to the full podcast episode so fans could listen to the entire conversation rather than just snippets that may have been taken out of context.
The conversation around pay in the WNBA is an ongoing issue, and Reese’s comments reflect a broader movement among players advocating for their rights. While some may twist her words for sensational stories, Angel Reese passionately works for a brighter future for women’s basketball, not stepping back from it. As the WNBA approaches its next major contract discussions, expect athletes like Reese to continue pushing for changes and making their voices heard.
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Blake offers a dreamlike sound set in a timeless forest with latest release “Blake”
Esma enters a symbolic, emotionally charged world with the latest release, “Blake,” that feels more like a psychological ritual than a song. Inspired by William Blake’s poetic universe, the haunting line, “My specter around me night and day / Like a wild beast guards my way,” creates a sense of unease and mystery. From here, listeners enter a dark world of identity, fear, and truth.
“Blake” is a dreamlike art film set in a barren, timeless forest, rendered in ancestral black-and-white imagery. The song’s visual and emotional story follows Esma and a masked female figure, the “specter,” the hidden self most people try to hide. It becomes a struggle between social masks and buried truths, light and darkness, survival and emotional surrender.
“BLAKE is the name we give to everything we can’t say in public.” Esma’s description of the song is perfect. The release’s emotional heartbeat is that idea. “Blake” invites listeners to accept their hidden truths and silenced parts.
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Mark Moule delivers “Only Love,” an EP born from dreams and growth
Mark Moule’s new EP, “Only Love,” is a 4-track rock release inspired by ideas that have been bubbling in Moule’s mind for years. The title track was written over 15 years ago, and the 1st verse came from a dream.
The themes are even more relevant now than when they were first written. Recording with McManus was a learning experience for all, informing the final sound. The EP opens with “Coming Down,” which has a release of sorts as pressure gives way to reflection. It sets the tone of authenticity and openness, the unfiltered vibe of the project.
At its center is “Only Love,” the EP’s emotional heart. The song has a long creative history, with ideas conceived over 15 years ago. The first verse came to mind, giving its message a surreal quality. It is about unity and emotional truth and feels even more relevant today.
“Where’s The Money Gone” becomes a question and a social reflection. It delves into the uncertainty, value, and frustration of modern life. The rock sound is straightforward and searching. “Killer” brings the EP to a close with darker rock energy. It builds tension and emotion, plus it has a powerful ending. This is a cohesive EP forged by time, growth, and reflection.
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