{"id":317641,"date":"2026-05-15T19:08:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/317641\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T19:08:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:08:33","slug":"you-could-win-tickets-to-see-ice-cube-and-mike-epps-celebrating-the-30th-anniversary-of-friday-in-long-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/317641\/","title":{"rendered":"You could win tickets to see Ice Cube and Mike Epps celebrating the 30th anniversary of \u201cFriday\u201d in Long Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Text FRIDAY to 515151 for your chance to win two tickets to the \u201cEveryday\u2019s Friday\u201d 30th anniversary event with\u00a0Ice\u00a0Cube\u00a0and Mike Epps live in concert at the Long Beach amphitheater on Friday, July 17th. Message and data rates apply. Warren G and Scarface will also be joining the fun. It\u2019s going to be a great time \u2014 good luck!<\/p>\n

Or enter using the form below.
KTLA\u2019s \u2018short code\u2019 is 515151.<\/p>\n

Having trouble seeing or submitting the entry form? Click or tap here to load the entry form in a new window<\/a><\/p>\n

KTLA 5
\u201cEVERYDAY\u2019S FRIDAY\u201d SWEEPSTAKES
MAY 2026<\/p>\n

Official Rules<\/p>\n

1. Sponsor. This sweepstakes (\u201cSweepstakes\u201d) is sponsored by KTLA (\u201cStation\u201d), 5800 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028 and Live Nation, 9348 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (collectively, the \u201cSponsor(s)\u201d). This Sweepstakes is void where taxed, restricted, or prohibited and is subject to all local, state, and federal laws.\u00a0 By entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant accepts and agrees to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsors, which shall be final and not subject to appeal.<\/p>\n

APPLE IS NOT INVOLVED IN ANY WAY IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES\/CONTEST.\u00a0 THE SPONSORS IS\/ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THE PRIZE(S) LISTED HEREIN.\u00a0 THE PRIZE(S) WON ARE NOT APPLE PRODUCTS, NOR ARE THEY RELATED TO APPLE IN ANY WAY.\u00a0 THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ORGANIZING THIS SWEEPSTAKES AND DISTRIBUTING THE PRIZE(S) ARE THE SPONSORS\u2019 RESPONSIBILITIES. APPLE DOES NOT SPONSOR THIS SWEEPSTAKES\/ CONTEST IN ANY WAY.<\/p>\n

2. Eligibility. No purchase necessary to enter.\u00a0 The Sweepstakes is open to permanent legal U.S. residents who reside within KTLA\u2019s viewing area and who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry.\u00a0 KTLA\u2019s viewing area is defined as Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern and Inyo counties in California.\u00a0Current or former employees of KTLA, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the other television and radio stations and multichannel video programming distributors in KTLA\u2019s viewing area, their parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, advertising or promotional agencies (including anyone who prepares and\/or distributes Sweepstakes materials), and the immediate family members or persons living in the same household (whether related or not) of all the foregoing are not eligible to participate or win. \u00a0The term \u201cimmediate family members\u201d includes spouses, grandparents, parents, siblings, children and grandchildren.<\/p>\n

*NOTE:\u00a0 THE PRIZE IN THIS SWEEPSTAKES MAY ONLY BE REDEEMED VIA A SPONSOR DESIGNATED THIRD-PARTY MOBILE TICKETING APP.\u00a0 Consequently, the eligible entrant randomly selected as the winner must be willing and able to redeem the prize via an app-enabled mobile device capable of downloading and running a third-party mobile ticketing app (e.g., Ticketmaster, LiveNation, AXS, etc.). Such third-party application is readily available and free to download and operate.\u00a0 Nexstar is not associated with the third-party app and is not responsible for any third-party app matters, including but not limited to procurement, use, technical issues, administrative, legal or privacy related claims.<\/p>\n

Participants are eligible to win a KTLA contest or sweepstakes only once (1) every 60 days. Only one (1) winner per household is permitted in any contest or sweepstakes. Participants are eligible to win a prize valued at $600.00 or more only once (1) every six (6) months. Text, data, or messaging rates may apply.<\/p>\n

3. Entry. This Sweepstakes will accept entries beginning on May 14, 2026 at 6:00:01 a.m. PT and ending on May 17, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. PT.<\/p>\n

To enter the sweepstakes, there are two methods of entry.<\/p>\n

Entrants may use the text messaging feature on their cellular phone to send to a text message to 515151 with only the keyword FRIDAY in the body of the message. Text message entries should contain only one of the above-listed words, spelled correctly, with no other characters or spaces included. All entrants must have a text messaging two-way capable handset and digital service in order to enter the Contest using the text messaging method. Entrants will be sent a text message to confirm or reject entry into the Contest. Text-Message entries may be subject to fees under the terms of the entrant\u2019s cell-phone\/text messaging subscription plan (contact your carrier for pricing plans and details). Text messaging and wireless service are not available in all areas. If any dispute arises as to identity of any entrant, an entrant shall be considered the authorized account holder by the cellular provider. \u201cAuthorized Account Holder\u201d is defined as the natural person who is assigned a number by the cellular provider or as shown on the cellular provider\u2019s records or the natural person authorized to use the number by an entity that is shown on cellular provider\u2019s records for that number. Only entries to the designated number and containing the correct keyword shall be eligible. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any text message entry at any time which in Sponsor\u2019s opinion does not comply with these Official Rules.<\/p>\n

OR<\/p>\n

The alternative to entry by text message is to visit ktla.com\/contests, click the link for the Ice Cube \/ Mike Epps \/ \u201cEveryday\u2019s Friday\u201d sweepstakes, and complete and submit the entry form. Entrants must include KTLA\u2019s shortcode of 515151, their name, the keyword FRIDAY, and phone number in order to enter.<\/p>\n

Incomplete entries will not be considered. A maximum of one (1) entry per person will be accepted, regardless of method.<\/p>\n

Sponsors is\/are not responsible for technical or computer, telephone service outages, delays, equipment malfunctions, busy signals, hang-ups, errors or data loss of any kind, lost or unavailable connections, or late, lost, failed, illegible, incomplete, garbled or deleted entries, transmissions, or voicemails or other network or technological difficulties that may prevent an individual from completing his\/her telephone call or online entry, or for printing errors in any advertisement, entry form, or the rules.<\/p>\n

An entrant may use only one email address to submit entries during the Sweepstakes.\u00a0 If an entrant uses multiple email addresses to submit more than one entry, the entrant will be disqualified.\u00a0 For entries submitted online, entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. The authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to the e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization that is responsible for assigning the e-mail address or the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Any automated or computer-generated entries, fake or duplicate identities, spam, or improper techniques (as determined by the Sponsors) will be disqualified. Any questions regarding the validity, completeness, or number of entries submitted by an individual or the identity of the authorized account holder of an e-mail address, phone number, or social media profile shall be determined by Sponsors in its\/their sole discretion. The Sponsors reserve the right to disqualify any entrant who acts in a disruptive, harassing, vulgar, or unsportsmanlike manner, as determined by the Sponsors in its\/their sole discretion.<\/p>\n

Entry materials that have been tampered with or altered are void. If the Sponsors determine(s), in its\/their sole discretion, that there is any suspected or actual tampering with the Sweepstakes (electronic or otherwise) or if technical difficulties (e.g. infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Sponsors compromise the security, fairness, integrity or administration of the Sweepstakes, the Sponsors reserve(s) the right to void the entries at issue and\/or modify, suspend, cancel or terminate the Sweepstakes and conduct a random drawing to award the prize among all eligible entries received as of the termination date. If the Sweepstakes is terminated due to tampering or technical difficulties prior to its expiration date, notice will be posted online at ktla.com\/contests. Sponsors reserve(s) the right to disqualify any entrant that tampers with the operation of the Sweepstakes or website or violates the Official Rules of the Sweepstakes. Entries not conforming to announced entry specifications will not be acknowledged or returned.<\/p>\n

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE PROMOTION MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND\/OR CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVE THE RIGHT TO PROSECUTE OR SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.<\/p>\n

By entering this Sweepstakes online, participants agree to KTLA Terms of Use at ktla.com\/termsofuse and the Privacy Policy located at https:\/\/www.nexstar.tv\/privacy-policy\/. All entry information becomes the property of the Sponsors, and entrants grant the Station the right to distribute all of their entry information to the other Sponsors. By entering, entrants grant the Sponsors the right to broadcast and distribute their name, image, likeness, voice, entry materials, and biographical information in any media whatsoever, including on the air on the Station and on www.ktla.com, for any purpose whatsoever, worldwide, in perpetuity, without any further authorization from or compensation to the entrant. The Sponsor reserve the right to reject and disqualify any submissions that do not meet the terms and conditions of these Sweepstakes rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. Odds of Winning. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.<\/p>\n

5. Prize(s). There will be one (1) winner in this Sweepstakes.On May 18, 2026 at 12:00 a.m., the winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries. Winner will be informed that they won by phone or e-mail. The winner will receive a certificate redeemable for:<\/p>\n

An electronic voucher redeemable for two (2) tickets (each valid for one admission) for winner and guest to the \u201cEveryday\u2019s Friday\u201d performance event featuring Ice Cube and Mike Epps at the Long Beach Amphitheater, 1051 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA, 90802 on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. As detailed above, the winner must be willing and able to redeem this prize element via a third-party app.<\/p>\n

The approximate retail value (\u201cARV\u201d) of the prize is $299.00. Entrants can win only once.<\/p>\n

Winner will be contacted by a representative of the Sponsor and must reply within 72 hours to maintain eligibility.\u00a0 If a potential winner cannot be contacted within this time period or fails to respond to any attempted contact, such potential winner will be disqualified, his\/her entry will be declared null and void and the Sponsor reserve the right, in their sole and absolute discretion, to choose another potential winner by the process referred to above.<\/p>\n

All results are unofficial until winner(s) is\/are verified by the Sponsors. Prizes may not be exchanged, substituted, transferred or redeemed for other prizes by winner. Cash will not be awarded as a substitute for prize.\u00a0 Prizes are awarded \u2018as is\u2019 with no guarantees or warranties as to use, merchantability, or fitness for a specific purpose, and the Sponsors is\/are not responsible for defective prizes. Sponsors reserve(s) the right to substitute a prize in their sole discretion without an on-air or off-air announcement, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded.<\/p>\n

6. Conditions for Acceptance of the Prize(s). The winner must claim the prize certificate in-person at the Station, located at 5800 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028, during regular business hours (Monday \u2013 Friday from 9:00 AM PT \u2013 5:00 PM PT), except at Sponsors\u2019 discretion. The prize(s) must be claimed and all required paperwork and ID submissions must be completed by June 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.. Failure of the winner to fulfill these requirements will result in the forfeit of entire prize package. Winner will be required to provide a valid government issued photo identification card and to execute an affidavit of eligibility and publicity and liability release prior to receiving their prize(s). The Station may require the winner\u2019s guests, invitees, or travel companions to sign liability releases prior to receiving the prize. Once all above actions have been completed, the prize will be downloaded to the designated third-party mobile ticketing app in use by the winner as described herein. All unclaimed or rejected prizes will be forfeited. Failure by the winner(s) to respond to the Station\u2019s messages, calls, e-mails or other notification will lead to forfeiture of the prize(s). Failure to completely fill out and sign all waivers, releases, or forms requested by the Station will result in forfeiture of the prize(s). The Station then has the right, at its discretion, to award that prize to another winner using the method described above. A winner who forfeits any prize is not eligible to win another contest or sweepstakes conducted by the Station for thirty (30) days.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Payment of all federal, state and local taxes is the sole responsibility of the winner(s) and the winner(s) may receive an IRS 1099 Form or equivalent from the Sponsors. The Sponsors will report any individual winnings over $600 (in cash or fair market value of goods or services) in a one year period to the Internal Revenue Service.\u00a0 Winner(s) is\/are required to fill out any tax forms requested by the Sponsors in order to receive their prize(s).<\/p>\n

Prize certificate may not be altered in any way. Lost or stolen prize certificate will not be reissued. Prize certificate may not be sold, is not redeemable for cash, and neither cash nor credit will be issued for any unused portion of the prize. Prize may not be combined or redeemed in conjunction with any other offer, event, promotion or experience.<\/p>\n

By accepting the prize, winner agrees, on behalf of winner and on behalf of each guest of winner\u2019s party, to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the performance venue at the time of their stay, which may include, but not be limited to, wearing masks, providing proof of vaccination status and\/or providing proof of negative COVID-19 test.<\/p>\n

Winner(s) will be solely responsible for any and all license and registration fees, accommodations, transportation costs, gratuities and all other items of an incidental nature. Hotel accommodations may require the winner to present a credit card for pre-authorization of a set amount of funds put on hold to cover incidental costs and other fees not included in the prize. Entrants are encouraged to contact the hotel directly for more information about pre-authorized amounts required for incidental costs and fees. All expenses on receipt and use of prize(s) are the sole responsibility of the winner(s), the Sponsors are not responsible for any weather changes, pandemic, epidemic or extenuating circumstances relating to a prize received. The Sponsors are not responsible for replacing or reimbursing winner with any form of compensation for events that are delayed or canceled.\u00a0 All delays and cancellations are deemed beyond the control of the Sponsors. This includes, but is not limited to, event or concert cancellations, trip schedule changes, pandemic, stay at home orders, flight cancellations, changes in travel arrangements, travel delays of any form and duration, game cancellations and delays, as well as all acts of nature. The Sponsors is\/are not responsible for any expenses incurred by Sweepstakes winner as a result of such delays or cancellations. Sponsors will not be responsible for failure to supply the prize(s) by reason of any force majeure events, such as acts of God, war, terrorist attacks, pandemic, stay at home order, unusually severe weather, labor strikes, or other causes beyond the control of the Sponsors.<\/p>\n

By accepting the prize, the winner or winners agree to have their name, voice, likeness, biographical information, and entry materials used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this Sweepstakes, and in any media whatsoever, including the Station and on www.ktla.com, for any purpose whatsoever, worldwide, in perpetuity, without any further authorization or compensation to the winner(s).<\/p>\n

7. Social Media. For contests or sweepstakes promoted on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, iHeartRadio, or any other social media website (each a \u201cSocial Media Site\u201d and collectively the \u201cSocial Media Sites\u201d), the Sponsor reserve the right to void any entrant\u2019s entry in the Sweepstakes for failure to abide by the guidelines, policies, or procedures of the applicable Social Media Site, and to delete or remove any of entrant\u2019s related \u201cLikes,\u201d comments, posts, tweets, videos, photos, user generated content, or other electronic messages, communications, or submissions at their discretion. The Sponsor also reserve the right to block, ignore, report, and\/or completely prevent any entrant, account, user, or profile from accessing the Sweepstakes and\/or the Sponsor\u2019 profile(s), account(s), website(s), blog(s) or handle(s). This Sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with the Social Media Sites. By entering this Sweepstakes, entrants agree to release and hold the Social Media Sites harmless from any or all claims, liability, damages, judgments, fines, costs, expenses related to or associated with their participation in this Sweepstakes. Entrants understand that by logging-in to the applicable Social Media Site, that they agree to comply with the Social Media Site\u2019s Terms of Service, and that their personal information is subject to the Privacy Policies and information collection practices of the Social Media Site. Entrants agree that the Sponsor are not responsible for the collection, disclosure, transfer, or dissemination of their personal information, whether directly or indirectly, by third party advertisers, marketers, or any other transferees. For entries submitted through the Social Media Sites, the Sponsor may be limited to using the information in a manner set forth by the Social Media Sites and in no other way.<\/p>\n

8. Limitation on Liability. Sponsors disclaim(s) all liabilities to the winner(s) with respect to receipt and use of the prize(s). Winners and their guests or travel companions, by acceptance of their prize(s), agree to release and hold the Sponsors and its\/their affiliated companies, their \u00a0advertising, promotion and production agencies, and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, shareholders, directors, employees, agents and representatives harmless from any and all liability, claims, causes of actions, damages, fines, and costs of any kind whatsoever (including reasonable attorney\u2019s fees) which may be sustained directly or indirectly to persons or property in connection with the receipt, ownership or use of the prize or while preparing for, participating in, and\/or traveling to any Sweepstakes or prize-related activity.<\/p>\n

9. Reservation of Rights. Sponsors reserve(s) the right to make changes to these Official Rules in their sole discretion which will become effective upon announcement. Sponsors reserve(s) the right to cancel or terminate this Sweepstakes for any reason in the event that it cannot be run or administered as intended by the Sponsors. Any such changes or termination will be announced on KTLA and at ktla.com\/contests.<\/p>\n

10. Contact Information. For questions or more information about this Sweepstakes, please contact KTLA at www.ktla.com\/contact. For a copy of these rules, addendum, and\/or list of winners please go to ktla.com\/contests or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to KTLA-TV, KTLA 5 \u201cEVERYDAY\u2019S FRIDAY\u201d SWEEPSTAKES MAY 2026, 5800 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90028, within sixty (60) days of the end of this Sweepstakes.<\/p>\n

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