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Jennifer Lopez is showing off casual khaki looks — and her wedding ring — in a new ad for Coach. The “Can’t Get Enough” singer shared photos of the Coach campaign on Instagram on Monday (June 30) with the caption, “Classic for a reason.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest […]
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Over the past few years inflation has caused grocery prices to rise and everyday necessities to take a big bite out of our pockets, but at least our beloved AriZona Iced Tea continues to remain at a single $1.
Why you ask? Well according to Today the founder of Arizona Iced Tea feels that the company doesn’t need to resort to raising the price of a single 23-ounce can of iced tea ((he said the same TWO years ago). While many companies are taking advantage of price hikes and following suit even if they don’t have to, Arizona Beverages’ chairman and co-founder Don Vultaggio says that business is still booming and they aren’t looking to make life harder on their customers by digging in their pockets for a few more cents.
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“We’re successful. We’re debt-free. We own everything. Why? Why have people who are having a hard time paying their rent have to pay more for our drink?” he told Sellers. “Maybe it’s my little way to give back.
When asked whether he ever intends to raise prices, he responded, “Not in the foreseeable future. We’re gonna fight as hard as we can for consumers.”
Thank you, sir!
Again we all know how money hungry business brains work and tend to follow whatever trend they feel can bring in more revenue. So when they see prices rising amidst a global inflation, many will follow suit and raise the prices on their products even if it’s not necessary.
Vultaggio on the other hand isn’t trying to exploit any situation just for the sake of money and it’s a mindset that he’s had for quite some time.
“To me, the worst day as a salesman is to go to a retailer and say, ‘Hey, by the way, I’m raising the price on that can today,” Vultaggio told TODAY.com in 2022. For him, such changes have negative trickle-down effects, which he’s made a point to avoid.
“What you want to do is have a customer come in and get a fair value on a can of tea or juice and then buy other things in your store to offset those costs,” he explained.
If only more business people kept it this real.
That being said we have seen a few spots where a can of Arizona Iced Tea was selling for $1.25. Now we know that wasn’t a price set by the company itself, but the owner of the bodega we happened to step into.
Bastards.
Throughout her career, R&B star Kehlani has spoken up about her identity time and time again. But in a new set of videos posted to her TikTok on Sunday (June 30), the “After Hours” singer shut down anyone who still hasn’t gotten the memo.
In the first clip, the singer spoke about the importance of prioritizing female voices in their life in order to find happiness. “I was bisexual my entire life, and then I came out as a lesbian almost four years ago now,” they said. “But when I realized, recently actually, all of the f–king elevation in my life that has come from de-centering men in every f–king area of it … when I prioritized women and also just centered myself and women? When all the bad b—hes decide what planet we’re going to after we f–k this one, invite me, because I will thrive.”
While most fans in the comments section were supportive, a few began questioning the star’s sincerity, saying that she’d been in multiple relationships with men. So Kehlani made a second video responding to the claims, clapping back at those attempting to invalidate their sexuality.
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“Bringing up the fact that I had a child, or bringing up ex-boyfriends from four years ago or before, bringing up situations from when I was 20? I’m 29. I will be 30 next year,” she said. “I don’t know why there’s this inability to fathom that I’m a raging lesbian.”
She continued, adding that her identity as a lesbian naturally bleeds into her artistry. “And yes, my music is gay! Who I perform to and for is the gays,” she said. “And if you’re stuck in the past, it’s between you and your god. If you’re a man still bringing up my ex-boyfriends, just say you want to f–k ’em.”
In a since-deleted TikTok from April 2021, Kehlani let their fans know that they identified as “gay, gay, gay, gay, gay,” adding that it seemed everyone in their life seemed to know already. “When I want to have these heart-to-hearts with my family and my friends, and I’m like, ‘Guys, I finally know that I’m like gay gay,’ and they’re like, ‘We know, duh,’” they said. “I want you to fall on the floor and be like, ‘Congratulations, we had no idea!’”
Kehlani recently debuted her fourth studio album Crash, which officially debuts at No. 25 on the Billboard 200 dated July 6. The album’s lead single “After Hours,” meanwhile, reaches a new high of No. 72 on this week’s Hot 100, just two slots under Jordan Adetunji’s viral single titled “Kehlani.”
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It’s been more than a year since Jamie Foxx was hospitalized due to what has so far been an described as a “medical complication.” Though he spent nearly a month in the hospital, the Oscar-winning star has not revealed any details of what crisis he suffered to date.
But in an impromptu scrum outside a hotel in Phoenix recently, Foxx gave a group of fans a few details about how he ended up in the ER. In a clip posted to TikTok by motivational speaker Dr. Brenda Combs, Foxx revealed that he has almost no memory of that time.
“Look, April 11 last year — bad headache. I asked my boy for an Advil,” Foxx said, pausing and then snapping his fingers. “I was gone for 20 days. I don’t remember anything.” He explains that his sister, Diedra Dixon and daughter, Corinne Foxx, took him to a doctor’s office in Atlanta, where he got a cortisone shot. Pointing to his head, Foxx said the doctor told him, “There’s something going on up there.”
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Foxx then paused again and said cryptically, “I won’t say what on camera… I don’t want to say it on camera.”
In March, Foxx, 56, said he was getting ready to open up about the health crisis. “Everybody wants to know what happened, and I’m going to tell you what happened. But I’ve gotta do it in my way,” Foxx said at the time. “I’m gonna do it in a funny way. We’re gonna be on the stage. We’re gonna get back to the standup sort of roots.” Foxx teased that the show would be called “What Had Happened Was” and that it will feature “all the things that happened, especially on our side of our community.”
Last July, Foxx posted an emotional video update on his recovery. “I went through something that I thought I would never, ever go through. I know a lot of people were waiting or wanting to hear updates, but to be honest with you, I just didn’t want you to see me like that,” Foxx said. “I want you to see me laughing, having a good time partying, cracking a joke, doing a movie, television show. I didn’t want you to see me with tubes running out of me and trying to figure out if I was gonna make it through.”
Last April, daughter Corinne Foxx announced that her dad had been hospitalized for an undisclosed “medical complication” while filming the Netflix movie Back in Action in Atlanta with Cameron Diaz.
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Heat waves have become more frequent over the years, with hot seasons lasting 46 days longer now than they did in the 1960s, according to data collected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Sizzling temperatures may be great for travel, but the sun also makes it easier for your smartphone to overheat, which can lead to damage down the road, like your phone automatically shutting down or, worse, ceasing to work entirely.
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Heat dissipation phone cases can help minimize the problem by regulating your smartphone’s temperature — and ShopBillboard has found a popular choice for just $10 on Amazon. More than 1,000 verified shoppers have left five-star reviews for the case, praising the “very slim profile” and ability to keep your phone “cool as a cucumber.”
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Mixneer Heat Dissipation Phone Case
The unique holes and perforated texture on this cooling phone case provides a breathable environment for your iPhone to prevent overheating. Rather than using stuffy plastic or leather, this cooling phone case is made from a TPU material (known for its heat dissipating qualities) that’s also lightweight and slim to prevent added bulk to your pocket. The case is compatible with iPhone models 7-XR (we found an iPhone 15 heat dissipating case below).
Below, we also found a few more styles for other phone models and needs.
What Are the Best Heat Dissipation Phone Cases?
To help you discover some of the top-rated cooling cases on the market, we rounded up a list of heat dissipating designs you can shop now.
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GentsStride All-Inclusive Hollow Magnetic Phone Case
iPhone 15 users can pick up this heat dissipating phone case, which is compatible with wireless chargers and has a honeycomb design for maximum airflow. On the sides, you’ll find metal buttons to quickly adjust the volume, lock screen and power your device on and off.
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Paradigm Pro Heat Regulating Case
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$59.95
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For less than $50, the Paradigm Pro Heat Regulating Case uses a cooling gel interior to prevent your smartphone from overheating. The durable construction protects your phone from up to 18-foot drops while the built-in magnetic charging makes it compatible with most wireless chargers. The cooling phone case is compatible with iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
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PHOOZY Thermal Phone Case
For those who don’t want to part with their current phone case, this thermal pouch will provide cooling effects without have to snap off your statement-making cover. What’s notable about the design is its spacesuit-inspire material, which can reflect more than 90% of the heat from the sun away from your device, according to the official product description. There are two sizes to choose from: medium or large, and it’s compatible with both iPhones and Samsung devices for added versatility.
Does a Heat Dissipation Phone Case Work?
While the phone case won’t fully prevent your phone from overheating, the cooling materials (from silicone and Thermoplastic Polyurethane-made cases) will help regulate your device’s temperature and help prevent it from reaching concerning heat levels. The main purpose of a heat dissipation phone case is to regulate the heat by providing airflow and heat-wicking materials to decrease the temperature of your phone.
In addition to providing a layer of protection to your phone, you can also prevent overheating by not leaving your phone out in direct sunlight or in your car on a hot day. Apple warns that smart devices that go over 95 degrees can be at risk for damage.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best tablet stands, charging stations and cord organizers.
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Offset and Busta Rhymes joined Ray-Ban Meta for a special “hands-free” experience at 99 Scott in Brooklyn on Friday (June 28). The event, held in celebration of the latest collection of smart glasses, offered concertgoers the chance to test out the new collection via immersive mirror and graffiti instillations and Meta AI.
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Hands Free Brooklyn,” inspired by Busta Rhymes 1997 track “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See,” also featured performances from Coi Leray and Busta Rhymes’ son, Trillian, and music from DJ Saige. The event was held collaboration with independent creative company, Translation, and coincided with the release of a social campaign featuring Offset and U.K. rapper/singer Little Simz.
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Offset teased the Ray-Ban collaboration on Instagram last week posting a clip from the campaign with the cryptic caption, “Got something on the way for y’all.” He followed-up with a video of the new campaign. “I got to get loose before every show, no matter what. This time I got a little help from @raybanmeta 🙌🏾😎#raybanmeta.”
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are now available in two new colors, shiny/chalky gray with cinnamon pink lenses ($299) and shiny black with clear/cerulean blue transitional lenses ($379).
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Ray-Ban Meta Skyler Smart Glasses
The smart glasses allow you to record, snap photos, make phone calls, ask Meta AI questions and more using voice control and touch control functions. As 9 to 5 Google reports, Meta recently extended the video recording limit from 60 seconds to three minutes.
The glasses feature a 12 MP camera, five-microphones, and are available in over 100 color combinations including personalized designs that you can create yourself.
Ray-Ban Meta has worked with other recording stars such as Maluma and Erkyah Badu.
We’ll be heading to Oz sooner than we thought! Universal Pictures announced on Monday (July 1) that the first part of director Jon M. Chu‘s Wicked film adaptation will hit theaters Nov. 22, five days earlier than its original Nov. 27 release date. It will now arrive on the same date as Gladiator II. Based on the […]
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Swiss sportswear brand On Running has teamed with Zendaya for a multi-year creative partnership focusing on movement and well-being. The Zendaya Edit offers versatile, comfortable, ready-to-wear pieces designed for every occasion. Whether you’re running errands, working out, taking a dance class, or simply chilling with friends, these high-quality active wear pieces will upgrade your wardrobe in just minutes.
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“It’s no secret that I’ve been a big fan of On for a long time. I’m always wearing them on set, or when I’m traveling, rehearsing or running around with my dog. So it’s a full-circle moment to make this partnership official,” Zendaya shared with On Running.
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Zendaya is not the only one excited about this new partnership. On Running’s Co-Founder, David Allemann, said, “We’ve been massive admirers of Zendaya’s ability to inspire a generation and dream big. We can’t think of a better partner to help us grow, evolve and connect with people around the world than Zendaya.”
If you’re on the hunt for activewear, these five fashion-forward pieces will help you achieve ultimate comfort while also channeling your inner Zendaya this summer.
Keep scrolling down and shop your favorites from the Zendaya x On Running collaboration.
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The Zendaya Edit x On: Movement Tights Long
If you are looking for comfortable leggings, consider adding these On Movement Tights to your wardrobe. You can pair these versatile pair with any top and shoes of your choice. The brand describes the leggings as lightweight, soft, and sweat-wicking. This means you’ll be able to stay dry and comfortable, so you can focus on your workout without feeling sticky. Hurry, this one is running out fast. You can still get it in sizes Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Extra Large.
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The Zendaya Edit: Cloudtilt Shoes
For those looking for ultimate comfort from head to toe, consider adding these Cloudtilt Shoes. The brand describes it as your “lightweight, ultra cushioned hero.” The Cloudtilt’s one of a kind sock construction makes it simple to slip on and off. It also features a “speed lacing system” for quick and easy adjustments, allowing for fast tightening when needed. Step in and get going with zero hassle. You can get this pair in Black/Ivory, Lime/Ivory, and Quartz/Pearl.
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The Zendaya Edit: Movement Long-T Crop Top
Replicate Zendaya’s fit and get yourself this moisture-wicking and breathable Movement Long-T Crop Top. You can pair this up with any outfit of your choice. With its versatile long-sleeved crop and form-fitting look, you can wear this to your next workout session or pair it with a more casual fit. It’s available in Black, Light Blue, White, and Pink. Zendaya pairs this crop top with On’s Movement Joggers from her collection. To change up the style, you can also get yourself different colored short sleeve crop tops from the Zendaya Edit.
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The Zendaya Edit: Club Pants
For those who live in sweats all day long, you might want to add these Club Pants from the Zendaya Edit. Hurry though, these are running out fast. It includes two side pockets and a back pocket. According to the brand it “feels like wearing nothing.”
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The Zendaya Edit: All-Day 1/2 Zip Jacket
If you don’t already have a jacket in your closet, you might want to add this All-Day Zip Jacket. According to the brand, it is lightweight and water-repellant. It features a pull-on half zip design, two zipped pockets, and adjustable bungee cords. You can pair this up with shorts or leggings of your choice.
For more product recommendations, check out TikTok’s favorite Halara Active Dress, gym bags for traveling and working out, and celebrity-inspired skorts for the summer.
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Logic is kicking off the summer with a Crunchyroll collaboration for anime lovers. The Maryland native announced a Cowboy Bebop apparel collection on Monday (July 1).
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“Anime was there for me when I was growing up in a drug and violence-ridden childhood and household. I discovered anime through Cowboy Bebop, and would later go on to befriend the voice of Spike Spiegel, Steve Blum, and collaborate with him on various albums, which is a dream come true,” Logic said in a statement. “Without Cowboy Bebop, there is no Logic. I just hope that collabing with Cowboy Bebopand Crunchyroll will allow me to introduce a lot more of my fans who might not be hip to Cowboy Bebop, and vice versa, and hope that a bunch of people out there who love Cowboy Bebop will realize I’m making fun anime nerd albums.”
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Logic x Crunchyroll ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Collection
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Crunchyroll x Logic x Cowboy Bebop
Designed by Cowboy Bebop character designer and animation director Toshihiro Kawamoto, the 11-piece collection is comprised of T-shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, a beanie, a hoodie, a corduroy hat, varsity jacket and skateboard inspired by the futuristic anime series, which follows a group of space-traveling bounty hunters.
Logic x Crunchyroll ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Collection
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“Logic’s mission is to inspire people to be themselves and this new Crunchyroll x Logic x Cowboy Bebop collection will ignite bounty hunters from across the galaxy to live and breathe this beloved fandom,” added Terry Li, Crunchyroll’s executive vice president, emerging business.
Crunchyroll x Logic x Cowboy Bebop Varsity Jacket
The collection is available for pre-order at the Crunchyroll Store and will be released on July 8. A select number of pieces from the collab will be available at the Anime Expo taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center this week, from July 4-7.
Cowboy Bebop is available to stream on Crunchyroll, Hulu and Prime Video.
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Are you a fan of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line and lip glosses? The bestselling Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer from Fenty Beauty is now available in a limited-edition shade: Roblox Major Flex. For those looking for a shimmering gloss that provides a radiant shine, this is a must-have addition to your makeup bag. If you have been scrolling on TikTok, you’ll see Fenty Beauty fans trying out the gloss for themselves, raving about this cyberspace-inspired lip glaze.
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This Rihanna-approved gloss is the ultimate finishing touch for any makeup look, giving your pout a radiant glow. The brand describes this lip luminizer as a “shimmering multicolored smoky black” gloss. It’s completely cruelty-free and non-sticky, with a peach-vanilla scent that also aims to give you fuller, more luscious lips, according to the brand.
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You can find this limited-edition shade on Fentybeauty.com and Sephora. Keep scrolling to learn more about this new lip-gloss staple, co-created by the Fenty team and Rihanna.
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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer
With its universal shimmer, this unique gloss is a great choice for all skin types. One Sephora customer said, “Looks great alone and over a variety of colors of lipstick. Love the multicolored sparkles.”
Another Sephora customer shared, “I love this shade! This would look so beautiful at night. My skin tone is neutral. I wasn’t sure how’d this color would look on me, and it looked stunning. This gives me walking under the stars’ vibes and the moon hitting the lipgloss showing off the glitter… Fenty gloss bombs are all I ever wear. I’m happy to add this to my collection.”
The brand recommends wearing the gloss alone or layering it over lipstick. If you want to take it a step further, you can layer it over your favorite lip color to add dimension, according to the brand.
For more product recommendations, check out Rihanna’s Fenty Haircare products, Dior Addict Lip Oil, and Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Puffy Makeup Bag.