Gallery by Olivia King | 10/19/25 The New England Revolution hosted Chicago Fire FC at home on October 18, 2025, for their final game of the season. They ended in a 2-2 tie, earning one point each. These photos are owned by HAZZE MEDIA, LLC and may not be redistributed, sold, or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

Photography By Maegan Grendell | Oct. 12, 2025 Noah Kahan Photographed by HAZZE Creative Team Photographer, Maegan Grendell @maegangrendellphoto Noah Kahan took the stage as one of the most anticipated Headliners at RedWest Fest  on Oct. 12th, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Noah Kahan Photographed by HAZZE Creative Team Photographer, Maegan Grendell @maegangrendellphoto Noah Kahan Photographed by HAZZE Creative Team Photographer, Maegan Grendell @maegangrendellphoto Noah Kahan Photographed by HAZZE Creative Team Photographer, Maegan Grendell @maegangrendellphoto

Photography By Maegan Grendell | Oct. 12, 2025 Photos by HAZZE Creative Team Photographer, Maegan Grendell @maegangrendellphoto Jonah Kagen took the stage at RedWest Fest  on Oct. 12th, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photos by HAZZE Creative Team Photographer, Maegan Grendell @maegangrendellphoto

Photography By Maegan Grendell | Oct. 12, 2025 Avery Anna  took the stage at RedWest Fest  on Oct. 12th, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Photos by HAZZE Creative Team Photographer, Maegan Grendell @maegangrendellphoto Photos by HAZZE Creative Team Photographer, Maegan Grendell @maegangrendellphoto

by Brylea Smith | 10/16/25 Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The National Basketball Association (NBA) is back in action, with opening day set for Oct. 21. The reigning champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder (OKC), will receive their championship rings before tipoff. One special person will be in the audience, former OKC star Kevin Durant , on his new team, the Houston Rockets.  Durant was selected No. 2 overall by the Seattle Supersonics  in the 2007 NBA draft. The franchise would move to Oklahoma City the following year. In his final season with the Thunder, Durant took the team to the Western Conference Finals against the Golden State Warriors. OKC ultimately blew a 3-1 series lead and lost in seven games. July 4, 2016, was a day that changed Oklahoma City. Durant announced in a letter through The Players’ Tribune  that he was joining the Golden State Warriors, just two months after the organization's loss to the same team. The reaction from fans was overwhelmingly negative, with many burning his jersey, as shown on ESPN . The move shook the league, as reflected in the public’s reaction. The move paid off, with the Warriors winning back-to-back NBA Championships  in 2017 and 2018. Durant earned Finals Most Valuable Player titles both years. While the Thunder brought him his NBA MVP, the Warriors gave him the chance to experience what it felt like to be the best team in the league. Looking back, Durant’s move can be seen as a professional decision to seek a new environment that offered a better chance at success. While Durant’s journey took him elsewhere, Oklahoma City had to rebuild. Nearly a decade later, the Thunder won their first NBA title in 2025 since moving to Oklahoma City, after topping the Indiana Pacers 4-3. The Thunder were led by guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander , who joined Oklahoma City in 2019 as part of the trade  that sent Paul George  to the Clippers. Since then, he has become the franchise’s cornerstone, joining an elite group with Michael Jordan , Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal  after earning league MVP, the scoring title and Finals MVP in the same season, according to the NBA .  This was the Thunder's first trip to the NBA Finals since 2012. The former OKC Big Three  of Durant, Russell Westbrook  and James Harden  led them to the top. The team’s momentum started to fade, with standout Harden being traded to the Rockets in October that same year. That was just the start of the intertwined history between the two teams. Westbrook and Durant eventually all played for the Rockets at some point in their careers. Other notable players who have donned both jerseys  include Steven Adams , Carmelo Anthony , Chris Paul  and Isaiah Hartenstein . Led by a new Big Three of Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren  and Jalen Williams , the Thunder’s dominance doesn’t appear to be slowing down. The team’s depth fueled last season’s success, leading the Thunder to make only  one trade  this offseason. The move created roster space for their two draft picks, No. 18 overall Thomas Sorber  and No. 44 overall Brooks Barnhizer , signaling the organization’s focus on developing young talent alongside its veteran core. The Thunder continues its franchise record of wins in the regular season, with a franchise-record 68 wins.  Durant made headlines again in July when he joined the Houston Rockets in a historic seven-team trade . This trade brought Durant back to the state of Texas, where he played for the University of Texas for the 2006-07 season before getting drafted. As a freshman, Durant swept nearly every major national award. He became the first freshman in NCAA history to win the Consensus National Player of the Year, according to the  University of Texas at Austin Athletics . His honors also included the Wooden Award, the Naismith Trophy and the Adolph Rupp Trophy. A month later, the NBA announced the opening-night games across the league. Fans quickly realized that Durant was opening the season on his new team against a franchise he helped shape. It’s a full-circle, bittersweet moment for fans: the former face of the program to be in the room while the new generation gets recognized for their historic season. Durant acknowledged the storyline on X , poking fun at fans who were amping up the drama and rivalry online.  Both Gilgeous-Alexander and Durant have had milestone careers so far, with each earning league MVP and finals MVP their championship seasons. Opening night promises to be a tough competition as two star players from different Thunder eras clash. At the end of last year's season, the Thunder and the Rockets sat at one and two in the Western Conference , respectively. The Thunder’s veteran core and the Rockets’ addition of Kevin Durant make this one of the most anticipated matchups of the NBA season. Can the Rockets overcome the roaring atmosphere of Paycom Center after the Thunder’s championship celebration? Or will Oklahoma City fall to the man who helped build its legacy? Disclaimer: The views, analysis, and opinions expressed in this op-ed are of the writer. All information is for commentary and informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, professional, or investment advice. References to third-party sources and public figures are made for illustrative purposes and do not imply endorsement or verification by HAZZE MEDIA.

by Ariana Ottrando | 10/12/25 PROVIDENCE — 9,093 fans packed Amica Mutual Pavilion  Sunday afternoon for the Providence Bruins ’ home opener versus the Charlotte Checkers , the American Hockey League (AHL)’s affiliate of the Florida Panthers. Thanks to a first career hat trick for Fabian Lysell , the Bruins “jumped all over” the Checkers and secured their first home victory of the season with a 6-3 final. Both the Bruins and Checkers came into the contest with a 1-0-0 record, with the Bruins’ 3-2 overtime win against Bridgeport and Charlotte’s 4-3 win over Springfield on Saturday. Aside from home ice advantage for Providence, the matchup was a clean slate with no standout up or downsides for either bench this early into the season. First Period Providence came out the gates firing to start regulation, notching its first goal just 74 seconds into the game. For the second shot on goal (SOG), Lysell — a 2021 first-round draft pick — buried the puck for an early Bruins lead, assisted by linemates Matthew Poitras  and Alex Steeves . Charlotte, on the other hand, didn’t get a puck on net until 5:41 into the opening period — including its first power play opportunity. However, the Checkers continued to test the Bruins and shift the momentum in their favor to score two unanswered goals, put up eight shots to Providence’s seven and take a 2-1 lead into first intermission. Wilmer Skoog  got on the board for Charlotte first, scoring from the low slot at 16:15 with help from Jack Studnicka  and Gracyn Sawchyn . Closing out the period, Riese Gaber  capitalized on a rebound opportunity in front with assists by Michael Benning  and Brett Chorske . Second Period When asked how the Bruins reset mentally coming into the second period chasing by a goal, Lysell said, “We talked about being more structured in the d[efensive] zone and to trust our system. Our chances are going to come.” It didn’t take long for Providence to find (what could’ve been) the equalizer, sending the puck over the red line just 2:29 into period two. But the net was off and the Bruins remained at a one-goal deficit. Momentum stayed on Providence’s side with a delay of game penalty on Charlotte at 6:48 and the Bruins capitalized on their first man advantage. Matej Blumel  fired from the middle of the dots to tie up at two, and Steeves and Georgii Merkulov  were credited with the assists. Providence fell to a power play goal (PPG) by Charlotte at 13:37, but responded on its own 5-on-4 chance roughly two minutes later in the same manner: both PPGs scored off the teams’ first shot per opportunity. Checkers’ Ben Steeves  — yes, Alex Steeves’ brother — tallied for Charlotte, and Providence captain Patrick Brown  scored for the Bruins. After a very back-and-forth period, the teams headed for the locker rooms tied at three through forty minutes. Third Period What set up to be a close third period changed in a blink when tension took over and Charlotte’s Trevor Carrick  took a cross-checking minor after 17 seconds. While Providence didn’t score on the man advantage, its momentum propelled the offense and it was lights out from there. Off a hard slapshot by defenseman Jonathan Aspirot , Lysell deflected in his second goal, giving the Bruins their first lead since period one at 4:55. The go-ahead goal was also assisted by Poitras. Providence returned to the penalty kill (PK), handing Charlotte a third opportunity to get back in the game, but killed it off and protected its lead. In the final minutes of regulation, the Bruins shut the door on any possibility of a comeback for the Checkers. With his third goal of the game and on the season, Lysell lit the lamp for a hat trick and two-goal deficit. Steeves — who had 62 points (36G, 26A) in 59 GP last year with the Toronto Marlies — scored the empty netter (ENG), and Poitras had assists on both — making four assists and a career-high tie with four points on the night. Providence goaltender Michael DiPietro  held down the fort for the Bruins in his first start of the season, stopping 34 out of 37 shots faced. In 40 GP for 2024-25, the Ontario native held a 2.05 GAA and 0.927 SV%. The obvious difference-maker in this match was Providence’s Fabian Lysell with his first professional career hat trick and an assist (3G, 1A). Bruins head coach Ryan Mougenel discussed how Lysell not only produces, as shown by the box score, but practices habits that he wants for his team as the season progresses — especially for the development of the young players on the roster. “It’s in the wall play, it’s stick detail — those are the things that give you protection and longevity in the NHL, and those are the habits we’re trying to build in a lot of our young players like [Lysell],” said Mougenel. “My favorite goal was his second goal that he went to the net — that’s what happens when you go to the net, and he got rewarded.” In addition to Lysell’s performance and reliable goaltending, Providence also clinched the win due to its special teams. The Bruins went 2-for-3 on both the power play and penalty kill, setting themselves up for success in the big moments.

by Olivia King | 10/12/25 The Providence Bruins beat the Charlotte Checkers last night, October 12th, at their home opener at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. They won 6-3, with their Forward Fabian Lysell scoring half the goals, including a Hat Trick. These photos are owned by HAZZE MEDIA, LLC and may not be redistributed, sold, or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

By Christina Winnegar | 10/11/2025 The New Jersey Devils jumped out to an early lead with three first-period goals and held off a late push to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–3 on Saturday night at Benchmark International Arena. Tampa Bay cut the deficit to one with two goals in the second period, but New Jersey responded with a pair in the third to regain control. The Lightning added one late, but the Devils’ balanced scoring and quick transition play proved decisive in the matchup. These photos are owned by HAZZE MEDIA, LLC and the National Hockey League (NHL). They may not be redistributed, sold, or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

by Olivia King | 10/11/25 Rhode Island FC defeated the Tampa Bay Rowdies in their final home game of the 2025 season on October 11 2025. They shut out the Rowdies 5-0, scoring three goals in the first half and adding two more in the second to seal an emphatic victory. These photos are owned by HAZZE MEDIA, LLC and may not be redistributed, sold, or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

by Ariana Ottrando | October 10, 2025 BOS — College hockey is officially back. Army West Point and Northeastern faced off Friday in a tight matchup for their 25th meeting in the books, the first time since 1998. Army came out on top with a 2-1 victory in the historic Matthews Arena — its first win of the 2025-26 season and first for head coach Zach McKelvie. The most prominent change on Northeastern’s bench is junior netminder Lawton Zacher , a transfer from Brown, starting in the crease for his second game. The Huskies sported their pink jerseys for their annual “Skating Strides” game in support of the Ellie Fund  and its breast cancer awareness program. First Period While the Huskies came into the contest with a home win under their belt from the season opener, they couldn’t sustain the pressure of Army’s offense consistently getting pucks to the net fast and early. Although the Black Knights were scoreless on the only power play of the period — just over five minutes into regulation — the top lines generated some momentum following the one-man advantage to put the puck over the red line first. Rewarded for its efforts, Army got on the board at 13:48. The tally was credited to freshman forward Billy Batten  off a skate deflection for his first collegiate goal, assisted by defenders Jude Brower  and Owen Nolan . Army Hockey took the 1-0 lead and double the shots on goal (SOG), 14 to Northeastern’s 7, into the first intermission. Second Period After a sluggish first, Northeastern took over in the second period, dominating puck possession, tempo, and even surpassing Army in SOG. The Huskies answered just over the midway point at 10:46 with a one-timer by senior defenseman Austen May . The equalizer, May’s first goal of the season, was assisted by forwards Giacomo Martino  and Jacob Mathieu . With minimal stoppage and no special teams in the middle period, Army couldn’t take back control or spark any offense. The Huskies tallied more than triple the SOG than the Black Knights at 16 to 5, respectively, for a total of 23-19 and a tied game at one-apiece after forty minutes. Third Period Northeastern may’ve won that battle, but Army won the war, tilting the ice back in its favor for the third. The Huskies put up five shots on the early man-advantage, just 2:17 into the last frame, and the Black Knights killed it off with two blocked shots and a crucial save by sophomore goaltender JJ Cataldo . Both benches played a tight game until Army’s Jack Ivey  found the net off an odd-man rush with 9:25 left on the clock. The sophomore’s game-winning goal (GWG), his first goal of the season, was scored with help from junior captain Barron Woodring  to give Army the one-goal edge. In a game completely determined by even-strength play, Army secured the win by capitalizing on its chances up front. Playing a 60-minute, 200-foot game is the key to coming out on top of close games — something that Northeastern head coach Jerry Keefe stressed as a focus point for his Hockey East team as the season progresses and league matches get underway. “We probably had four or five of our best chances tonight that we didn’t even get a shot off,” said Keefe. “We have to find a way to bear down our chances.”

By Holly Arend | 10/10/2025 Northeastern and Army West Point went head-to-head in a gritty matchup under the lights at Matthews Arena. The energy never dipped as both teams traded chances before Army pulled ahead late to secure the 2–1 win . The game also served as Northeastern’s annual Skating for Stides night, raising awareness and support for cancer research. From big saves to high-speed plays, relive the best moments and behind-the-glass intensity. These photos are owned by HAZZE MEDIA, LLC and may not be redistributed, sold, or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

By Allison Cho | 10/03/2025 The University of California, Los Angeles Swim and Dive team's Gold squad topped Blue in the annual Intrasquad Meet Saturday at Spieker Aquatics Center. The Bruins opened their season with the traditional Blue vs. Gold swim meet, with Gold securing the victory. These photos are owned by HAZZE MEDIA, LLC and may not be redistributed, sold, or used for commercial purposes without explicit permission.

Photo and Review By Seth Brown | October 2, 2025 – Detroit, MI There is something special about a Noah Cyrus show. It’s not just the music. It’s the way she pulls you into her world and makes the whole room feel like you’re sitting around a living room, listening to stories from someone you have known forever. That’s exactly what happened last night at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit, where Cyrus delivered a raw, emotional, and deeply personal performance. A Quiet, Soulful Beginning  The lights went down. A warm, golden glow and fog filled the stage. Then came the opening notes of “ Noah (Stand Still) .” It was simple and stripped back, just her voice. The truth in her lyrics, and how it set the tone for the night ahead.  Right from the start, you could feel the intimacy in the room. Cyrus wasn’t trying to put on a flashy pop spectacle. Instead, she let the songs do the heavy lifting, leaning into the vulnerability that makes her music so powerful.  A Setlist That Felt Like a Heart-to-Heart  Over the course of 12 songs, Cyrus took the audience on a journey through heartbreak, healing, and everything in between. Tracks like “ Unfinished ” and “ The Best of You / The Worst of You ” hit with a raw honesty that left the crowd hanging onto every word.  She shifted gears with “ I Saw the Mountains ” and “ New Country ,” tapping into her Americana roots and filling the theatre with nostalgic, earthy tones. When she played “ What’s It All For ” and “ You Belong to Somebody Else ,” the whole crowd seemed to lean in closer, connecting with the weight of those words. The Emotional Peak  Every great show has a moment that sticks with you, and this one had a few. One of them came during “ I Got So High That I Saw Jesus .” The room went still as her voice soared, soulful, searching, and beautifully human. It was part gospel, part confession, and completely unforgettable.  From there, she led the audience into a crowd-favorite: “ July .” Voices filled the theatre, and it felt less like a performance and more like a shared experience. By the time she reached the closer, “ The End of Everything ,” there was a bittersweet hush over the room. It was the kind of ending that lingers long after the final note fades.  The Setlist – Detroit, MI – October 2, 2025  1. Noah (Stand Still)  2. Unfinished  3. The Best of You / The Worst of You  4. Every Beginning Ends  5. Don’t Put It All on Me  6. I Saw the Mountains  7. New Country  8. What’s It All For  9. You Belong to Somebody Else  10. I Got So High That I Saw Jesus  11. July  12. The End of Everything  Noah Cyrus didn’t just play a show in Detroit. She told a story . And for the fans packed into the Majestic, it was one they’ll carry with them for a long time.  Show Rating:  Rating Breakdown by Seth Brown   Sound: 10/10  Setlist 9/10  Crowd Involvement: 10/10  Artist Performance: 10/10  Overall Score: 10/10

Interview by Ezzah Rafique | July 23, 2025, Last Updated October 1, 2025 Photo Courtesy: Shaw Jones You’ve played agents, convicts, dads, and aliens but Robert in Wounded feels like your most raw, stripped-back role to date. What made you say, “Yeah, this is the one I need to do live, no cuts, no retakes”?   Jones: I've always been intrigued [by] a character that is broken or is, at heart, a good person but has done bad things. I've had a lot of instances in my life that have been difficult, and I find that it has prepared me to dig into a character or go levels deeper than other people. And so, I feel like I can find a lot of similarities in roles where others might be afraid to go or can't go.   HAZZE is all about the human behind the highlight reel. What personal truths did you tap into while building Robert, someone living with addiction, grief, and a messy past?   Jones: I think having to face my own shortcomings was how I prepared for Robert. I’m not immune to the idea of addiction. That's one way I've been able to identify with him and was able to passionately play a part, because I've lived it.    From the set of Star Trek to the stage at SoHo Playhouse, what’s the biggest shift in how you approach performance when it’s Off-Broadway and in your face every night?   Jones: I think that I have to rely heavily on trust in myself and honest confidence. Because if you're doing a TV show, it's three-minute bursts for your shots or scenes. It's quick. But stepping on stage is a completely different beast because you have to truly trust yourself and your instincts.   "Wounded" started as a one-act play and evolved into a full-length production that won the SoHo Playhouse Fringe Encore Series Award. What was it like watching this story grow from the ground up?   Jones: It was a lesson in just doing what's in front of you and not worrying about the outcome. Don't worry about the results. Just focus and work hard, because with all the things that happened with it, it just kept growing. I mean, it won two awards at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, and won an ultimate award to then go to New York. And then, after doing it in New York, it won again to come back to New York. But I never looked at it for results. I just continued to put all the work into the character, and good things came from it. It just kept surprising us. It just kept growing and winning. Each time we were like, “Oh my God.” It was so exciting because we didn't plan on it. We didn't go into it thinking, “I'm going to win a Tony on this one.” I just went into it and said, “I need to be present and in the moment in each moment of this play.”   You’ve had guest spots on NCIS, Criminal Minds, Snowfall, The Upshaws, and more—but Wounded puts you front and center. How does that spotlight feel different when it’s not just a scene but it’s your story?   Jones: I was taught that the lead actor isn't the one with the most lines. He [plays] a major role, but he's the lead actor because he needs to lead the set. He needs to be a leader on set. So, I find that when I'm the lead, I've got a little bit bigger burden in the sense that I have to do my role, but I also have to create an environment that is healthy and positive and with a strong work ethic.   There’s a line in "Wounded" that stuck with us — 'We all got ghosts, some just scream louder.' How did you learn to sit in the silence of a character who’s haunted?   Jones: In life, we all have things that we need to get out of us or talk about. And unfortunately, we don't talk about them. There [are] a lot of things we want to say in life, and we hold [them] back because we're scared, or we're scared we're going to be judged, or we don't want to open the dam. But I think I was able to actually sit with those feelings and just have them alive and brewing inside me. I was able to let them come out from the dark attic they were in and sort of open the door and come out, but not leave the house. And then I was able to push him back in. But I had to have them come out to be able to be seen.   HAZZE always asks the vibe check. What was the energy like backstage at SoHo? Any rituals, superstitions, or moments that grounded you before stepping into Robert’s shoes each night?   Jones: I did a few things. I came in on the second act so I didn't need to be there until an hour in. But I always enjoyed sitting backstage and listening to the first act, because I was engaged in the story, and it helped me to realize that my character was alive. I liked being in the theater, in the experience. So, every show I was there. I was never in my dressing room. It sort of prepped me to get ready and warmed up to go on stage. I would close my eyes and thank the people [who] made me who I am. I thanked my mom and dad, who've passed. I would be thankful [for] all the great things I have in my life, and the things I've been through that I was ashamed of. I would think about it all, and I would be grateful for all of it, good or bad, because it got me to that point and had prepared me to undertake such a dark, layered role.   You’ve won Best Actor twice for Blue and got Rolling Stone praise for Proximity, but where does "Wounded" rank in your personal highlight reel and why?   Jones: Those awards are great, and I'm deeply appreciative, and I don't take anything for granted. But I think the reward I got from Wounded was the nightly face-to-face award I would get in speaking to the audience afterwards. I could immediately see how I’d affected people emotionally, which was always so satisfying for me.   So what’s next? From dark comedy to sci-fi to heartfelt indie films, what’s one story the world hasn’t seen you in yet, but you’re dying to tell?   Jones: I'm dying to tell the story of a fish out of water. A kid that’s put into a hard world of boxing that he doesn't come from, and how—through his coach and fights—it helps get him back on track and give[s] him [the] tools to be able to make it through the journey of life. About Wounded Shaw Jones IMDb

Photography by Josue Cambara | Sept 23, 2025 Anaheim, CA