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Celebrate the Y2K era in style with this must-have Lizzie McGuire purse.
In partnership with Loungefly, a lifestyle brand owned by Funko, the famed Disney series releases a fun crossbody bag for fans. Made of vegan leather with adjustable shoulder straps, appliqué details, and metal zipper enclosures, the bag is riddled with nods to the show, including a cartoon rendering of Hilary Duff‘s popular character.
The fan-favorite animated alter ego of Lizzie McGuire, representing the character’s inner voice and thoughts throughout the series, has become a pop culture symbol for early 2000s fashion. Dressed in a classic pink tank, cut-off jeans and orange platform thong sandals, nothing screams zany Y2K chic more. The bag complements that style, featuring a similar vibrant color palette with a glitter finish. Selling exclusively on Amazon, the bag can be yours for $80.
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We may not be getting a Lizzie McGuire reboot anytime soon, but this release at least scratches the nostalgic itch we’ve been yearning for. Shop the bag below.
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After shopping the latest purse, it’s only right to binge the entire Lizzie McGuire series again, right? If you’re looking dive back into the popular early 2000 sitcom, here’s how you can stream the Disney series online now.
It being a Disney show, the best place to watch is on Disney+. The streaming platform offers a variety of subscription options starting at just $9.99/month, which grants you access to the entire Disney+ library, including many iconic sitcoms including That’s So Raven, Hannah Montana, and the Suite Life of Zack and Cody. There’s also many original and exclusive content from Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar to watch as well.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter featured a number of reverent tributes to the nation’s 39th commander-in-chief. But one of the most touching moments during Thursday morning’s (Jan. 9) event came when country couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed a moving cover of John Lennon’s 1971 homage to peace, “Imagine.”
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Brooks played the song’s iconic melody on an acoustic guitar, singing, “Imagine there’s no heaven/ It’s easy if you try/ No hell below us/ Above us, only sky,” his voice echoing through the majestic 188-year-old Washington National Cathedral, which has hosted the funeral and memorial services for almost all of the 21 Presidents who’ve died since Congress approved its charter in 1893.
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The deliberate pace of the performance — and the addition of a piano accompaniment — appeared to move many of the dignitaries on hand, which included all the former living Presidents. Soon-to-be-ex-President Joe Biden bowed his head at one point as his successor, former President Donald Trump seemed to close his eyes briefly during the performance.
“You may say I’m a dreamer/ But I’m not the only one,” Brooks sang as wife Yearwood joined in, matching his vocals on the lines, “I hope someday you’ll join us/ And the world will live as one.” That final line was delivered as the couple looked into each other’s eyes and held the moment for a beat, with Brooks leaning in to give Yearwood a kiss on the cheek.
The choice of the song — which was one of three-time Grammy winner Carter’s favorites — was an interesting one, given the late 39th President’s deep faith. Carter taught Sunday school in his native Plains, GA nearly every weekend after leaving the White House in 1981 and often spoke of the importance of religion in his life. In contrast, Lennon’s song features the lines “Imagine there’s no countries/ It isn’t hard to do/ Nothing to kill or die for/ And no religion, too.”
The song’s messages of peace, unity and “no need for greed or hunger,” and the dream of a “brotherhood of man,” however, more closely mirror Carter’s humanitarian post-White House efforts, which included building houses with Habitat for Humanity, and a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote human rights around the world.
The performance was one of the first public appearances by Brooks and Yearwood — who often joined Carter on his Habitat For Humanity efforts — since an anonymous woman filed sexual assault charges against Brooks in October, accusing him of sexual battery, assault and battery; Brooks has adamantly denied the claims.
Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at age 100, was the longest-lived President in U.S. history and the first to live to the century mark. In addition to Biden and Trump — as well as their wives, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Melania Trump — the funeral was attended by former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and George W. and Laura Bush, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff; CNN reported that former First Lady Michelle Obama was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict.
In addition to the Brooks/Yearwood performance and a number of other moving tributes from Carter’s family, the funeral included a eulogy by Biden, who is less than two weeks away from the end of his term, after which he will be replaced by twice-impeached former President Trump.
The President repeatedly hailed Carter’s deep faith and strong moral outlook, noting that he was likely the first Senator to endorse Carter’s long-shot 1976 candidacy, “based on what I believe is Jimmy Carter’s enduring attribute: character, character, character.” Biden added, “Jimmy Carter’s friendship taught me, and through his life, taught me, that strength of character is more than title or the power we hold. It’s the strength to understand that everyone should be treated with dignity, respect, that everyone, and I mean everyone, deserves an even shot.”
After the funeral, Carter’s body will be flown back to Georgia for a private family funeral before he is buried on the grounds of his home in Plains next to his late wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter.
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Lily Allen just gave fans another update on her mental health, shutting down rumors that she’s been using drugs.
On the latest episode of her Miss Me? podcast posted Thursday (Jan. 9), the 39-year-old singer told co-host Miquita Oliver that she’s “really not in a good place” lately. “I know I’ve been talking about it for months, but I’ve been spiraling and spiraling and spiraling and it’s got out of control,” she continued.
Noting that she’s having trouble feeling “interested in anything,” Allen detailed how panic attacks have forced her to leave events and hangouts with friends early. “I just can’t concentrate on anything except the pain that I’m going through,” she added.
That said, the “Smile” singer revealed that she’ll be taking an extended break from the podcast — but not for any other reason that might be gleaned from the “vicious rumors” Allen said she’s seen about herself in recent weeks. “I do want to reassure people, because there will be speculation … I’ve not relapsed,” she told listeners.
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Allen has been open in the past about her struggles with addiction. She got sober in 2019 and, the following year, married her husband, Stranger Things star David Harbour.
And despite what might be circulating online, Allen affirmed that she still hasn’t looked back since. “I know there’s been some horrible blind items on the internet about me being found by my husband in a crack den being surrounded by men,” Allen said on Miss Me? as Oliver laughed in disbelief. “I don’t know who’s spreading these vicious rumors, but that’s not true.”
Allen’s latest update comes a few weeks after she said on a December episode of the podcast that she’d been “going through a tough time over the last few months” as her eating had “become a real issue.” The English singer-songwriter has also previously opened up about being diagnosed with ADHD in 2023 and struggling with PTSD after delivering a stillborn son named George in 2010.
The podcaster is also Mom to daughters Ethel and Marnie, whom she shares with ex-husband Sam Cooper. On the latest episode, she also touched on how she’s been leaning on her family unit during her difficult period, telling Oliver, “We are a support network for each other and encourage each other to talk about our feelings, but I think the main thing is telling them we’re going to get through it and be fine.”
If you or anyone you know is struggling with mental health or substance abuse disorders, reach out to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration‘s national helpline 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for confidential treatment referrals and information. If you or someone you know is struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder, you can contact the ANAD helpline at 1 (888) 375-7767 or the National Alliance for Eating Disorders at 1 (866) 662-1235.
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Devastating wildfires have ravaged thousands of acres in and around Los Angeles over the past few days, burning homes and businesses and devastating communities including Pacific Palisades, Pasadena and Altadena. The wildfires also claimed a home in Pacific Palisades that at one time belonged to country singer Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley. […]
Travis Scott, SZA and Future are facing a copyright lawsuit over allegations that they stole key elements of their 2023 hit “Telekinesis” from an earlier track.
In a complaint filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, Victory Boyd (a singer signed to Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation record label) says the stars copied lyrics and other elements from her 2019 song “Like The Way It Sounds” and used them in “Telekinesis,” which spent 11 weeks on the Hot 100.
“Scott, Sza, Future and all defendants intentionally and willfully copied plaintiffs’ original work, specifically plaintiff’s lyrics, when they commercially released the infringing work,” write Boyd’s lawyers.
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Boyd claims that she initially shared “Like The Way” with Kanye West, who then recorded it as a track called “Ultrasounds.” West (who is not named in the lawsuit) then allegedly shared the song with Scott, who then shared it with SZA and Future.
“Scott gained access to the studio plaintiff left the original work in and began creating the infringing work,” Boyd’s lawyers write. “In May of 2023, Scott, SZA and Future agreed to create the infringing work by copying plaintiff’s original work.”
Notably, the lawsuit say the stars have essentially admitted to using her song. When “Telekinesis” was first uploaded to streaming platforms, Boyd’s lawyers say she was credited as a co-writer in the metadata. More recently, they say she’s been offered an 8 percent songwriting credit to resolve the dispute.
But Boyd appears focused on the fact that she “never granted permission” for her song to be used in the first place – saying the track had been taken without her “authorization, knowledge or consent.”
Also named as a defendant in the lawsuit is Audemars Piguet, a Swiss watchmaker that has partnered with Scott’s Cactus Jack brand for a collaborative line of watches. Boyd says the company used “Telekinesis” in advertising videos even after she and her publisher expressly refused their request for a license.
“The defendants and AP partnered to publish and commercially release an advertising campaign broadcasting the infringing work over the plaintiff’s objection,” her lawyers write.
The connection between “Telekinesis” and Boyd is hardly a secret. On the crowd-sourced lyrics database Genius, fans have noted that the song was “originally written by Victory Boyd as a gospel song” for West, then was “passed around many artists” before it “eventually ended up being a Travis song.”
Reps for Scott, SZA and Future did not immediately return requests for comment.
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Kodak Black recently found himself at the center of rumors claiming he had converted to Islam after a picture of him praying in a Muslim-like position surfaced online. The image quickly spread, sparking speculation about his religious beliefs. However, the Florida rapper was quick to set the record straight.
He took to social media to clarify the situation, expressing his frustration with the misinformation. In his post, he stated, “NO DISRESPECT TO THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY BUT IAM HEBREW ISRAELITE I FEEL VERY DISRESPECTED BY THE BLOG AND @bollywoodsaif FOR ALLOWING THEM TO RUN WITH A NARRATIVE THAT I’VE CONVERTED TO ISLAM!!!”
Kodak explained that the photo was taken when the person who posted it, @bollywoodsaif, asked him to take a picture on a prayer rug. Making it clear that the image was not an indication of any religious conversion but simply a photo op. Yak, who identifies as a Hebrew Israelite, emphasized that his beliefs were being misrepresented. His response was aimed at both correcting the public’s perception and addressing the blog’s role in spreading the rumor. Despite the controversy, Kodak stood firm in his identity and rejected the false narrative surrounding his faith.
Fans have been worried about Black lately, especially after tweakin’ off on Kai Cenat’s stream. He’s been open about his past with drugs, and it looks like things might be getting worse. Then, he randomly showed up in Baltimore for a Ravens game to support his boy Lamar Jackson. When fans saw him, they were shocked because his eyes were wide open, and he kept screaming, “I live in Baltimore!” It had people worried because he didn’t seem like himself, and fans were scared he might be going through some tough times.
The U.K. inquest into the cause of death for Liam Payne has concluded that the former One Direction singer and solo star died of “polytrauma” after his fall from a third-story hotel balcony in Argentina on Oct. 16. According to BBC News, the Buckinghamshire Coroner’s Court was told at the hearing held on Dec. 17 that it could take “some time” to establish the cause of death for the 31-year-old star.
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Polytrauma refers to multiple traumatic injuries to a person’s body and organs. The U.K. inquest’s findings mirror those of Argentinian officials, who said in November that Payne’s death was caused by “multiple trauma” and “internal and external hemorrhage,” as a result of the fall.
The U.K. inquest also heard that after being flown back to England for his funeral, Payne’s body was identified with the “assistance of the funeral director in Buckinghamshire.” During the hearing, the BBC reported that Senior Coroner Crispin Butler, said, “Whilst there are ongoing investigations in Argentina into the circumstances of Liam’s death, over which I have no legal jurisdiction, it is anticipated that procuring the relevant information to address particularly how Liam came by his death may take some time through the formal channel of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.”
To date, five people have been charged in Payne’s death, including the arrest last week of Braian Piaz, one of two men accused of supplying drugs to the singer. The others charged to date include CasaSur Palermo Hotel manager Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi and Payne’s friend Roger Nores, all of whom are facing manslaughter charges; hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra has also been charged with supplying drugs to the singer.
The final autopsy report from Argentinian’s authorities attributed Payne’s death to multiple traumas and hemorrhages he suffered from the fall, with a toxicology report noting the presence of alcohol, cocaine and prescription antidepressants in his system at the time of death. Before the fall, the head receptionist at the hotel made two emergency calls requesting medical services — the first of which reported that a guest was “trashing the entire room,” with the second expressing a concern that the guest “may be in danger.”
Payne was laid to rest in November in his native U.K. at a funeral attended by his former 1D bandmates, his girlfriend Katie Cassidy and ex-partner Cheryl Cole, with whom he shared a son, Bear.
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The Orange Bowl, which is also the Playoff (CFP) semifinal, features two NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision powerhouses looking to advance to the big CFP National Championship game. But first, the Fighting Irish and the Nittany Lions battle each other for a chance to win it all.
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The No. 7-ranked Notre Dame (13-1) take on the No. 6-ranked Penn State (13-2) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 9.
When Does Notre Dame vs. Penn State Start?
The Notre Dame vs. Penn State game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The game airs on ESPN.
Where to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State for Free
For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions — especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV Stream has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services — such as Hulu + Live TV — also offer a free trial so you can watch ESPN for free.
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Keep reading for more details on how to watch the Notre Dame-Penn State game with DirecTV Stream and Hulu + Live TV.
How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State With DirecTV Stream
A subscription to DirecTV Stream — which comes with ESPN for Notre Dame vs. Penn State — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $74.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC, Fox, and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, Lifetime, FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, BET, MTV, Paramount Network, Cartoon Network, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, CNBC and many others.
How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Penn State With Hulu + Live TV
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game on ESPN is available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.
Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.
Who Is Performing During Notre Dame vs. Penn State Halftime Show?
While the Band of the Fighting Irish and the Penn State Blue Band marching bands are in attendance at the Orange Bowl, Academy of Country Music Award-winner Nate Smith is set to headline the 2025 Capital One Halftime Show. Additionally, recording artists Lauren Alaina, Fitz and The Tantrums, Walker Hayes, Gavin DeGraw, Flo Rida and Andy Grammer are also scheduled to perform.
How to Buy Notre Dame vs. Penn State Tickets Online
Want to attend the Notre Dame-Penn State game in person? There are still last-minute tickets to the Orange Bowl 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.
Starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, Orange Bowl 2025: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions broadcasts on ESPN. It’s also available to livestream on DirecTV Stream for free on Thursday, Jan. 9.
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As Billboard publishes its 137th volume throughout 2025, stay in the know on the magazine’s print schedule for the year, along with each issue’s corresponding theme. This is an updating post, so be sure to check back for any changes.
Issue Date: Jan. 11, 2025Theme: Managers to Watch/Quarter-Century Charts
Issue Date: Jan. 25, 2025Theme: The Billboard Power 100
Issue Date: Feb. 8, 2025Theme: Sports*This issue will include Top Music Venues
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Issue Date: March 22, 2025Theme: Women in Music
Issue Date: April 19, 2025Theme: TBD*This issue will include Top Music Lawyers
Issue Date: May 10, 2025Theme: AAPI Heritage Month/40 Under 40*This issue will include International Power Players
Issue Date: May 31, 2025Theme: Country Power Players
Issue Date: June 7, 2025Theme: Indie
Issue Date: June 21, 2025Theme: Pride
Issue Date: July 19, 2025Theme: Fashion
Issue Date: Aug. 16, 2025Theme: Fall Music Preview
Issue Date: Aug. 30, 2025Theme: R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players
Issue Date: Sept. 27, 2025Theme: Latin Power Players
Issue Date: Oct. 4, 2025 (Double Issue)Theme: Grammy Preview/Producers
Issue Date: Oct. 25, 2025Theme: Touring*This issue will include Top Music Business Schools
Issue Date: Nov. 15, 2025Theme: BBMAs*This issue will include Top Business Managers
Issue Date: Dec. 6, 2025Theme: Grammy Voter Guide
Issue Date: Dec. 13, 2025Theme: No. 1s/Year in Music
“The kicky, 23-year-old British singer released her second album, the break-up requiem 21, in February, but it wasn’t just heartbreak that made her popular,” Billboard wrote in December 2011. “In contemporary music, Adele is one of a kind, a woman who thrives off no bells and whistles, just pure personality and talent (and the ability to make the toughest curmudgeon cry).”
Following the set’s arrival, it launched at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and ran up 24 nonconsecutive weeks at the summit through June 2012 – the most of any album on the chart over the first quarter of the century. Along the way, 21 spun off three enduring No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 – “Rolling in the Deep,” “Someone Like You” and “Set Fire to the Rain” – and won the Grammy for album of the year.
“It’s been the most erratic year,” Adele reflected late in her dominant 2011. “It’s been f–king brilliant and exciting and emotional. Professionally, it’s been a year that will define my life forever.” Still, Adele – who revealed last August the she and super-agent Rich Paul are getting married after dating since 2021 – added, “Not having someone to share all this with made me miserable at times, to be honest. I wanted nothing more than to be in love and be loved back. That was until I remembered I was sharing it with millions and millions and millions of people!”
Below, run down the albums (including others that turned heartbreak into hits) with the most weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart over the first 25 years of the 21st century.
Plus, browse highlights of Billboard’s Top Artists of the 21st Century chart and the entire 100-position ranking in Billboard’s charts menu, as well as the leading titles on Billboard’s Top Billboard 200 Albums of the 21st Century chart and Then, check back tomorrow (Jan. 10) for the premiere of Billboard’s Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century chart.
Billboard’s Top Artists, Top Billboard 200 Albums and Top Hot 100 Songs of the 21st Century recaps reflect performance on weekly charts dated Jan. 1, 2000, through Dec. 28, 2024. The Top Artists category ranks the best-performing acts in that span based on activity on the Billboard 200 and Hot 100. (Titles released prior to mid-1999 are excluded, although such entries that appeared on the Billboard 200 or Hot 100 in that span contribute to the calculation of the Top Artists chart.)
21, Adele