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While it’s never gotten quite the same recognition as the U.S. electronic strongholds of New York, Chicago, Detroit and Los Angeles, San Francisco has long been a dance music center of gravity. Think warehouse raves, sunrise parties on the beach, machine-made music colliding with the early internet and the first iterations of Burning Man. Explore […]
As he works to enter his vice president era, Tim Walz is invoking the power of Taylor Swift.
At the VP debate Tuesday night (Oct. 1), Kamala Harris’ running mate gave the pop superstar a big shout-out and wore Eras Tour-inspired friendship bracelets while facing off against JD Vance, Donald Trump’s pick for his second-in-command. After 90 minutes of back-and-forth — during which strings of beads occasionally peaked out from Walz’s shirt sleeves — the Minnesota governor ended his performance by marveling at the vast array of people supporting the Democratic ticket in 2024.
“I’m as surprised as anybody of this coalition that Kamala Harris has built, from Bernie Sanders to Dick Cheney to Taylor Swift,” Walz said, staring into the camera to directly address the American people. “They don’t all agree on everything, but they are truly optimistic people. They believe in a positive future of this country, and one where our politics can be better than it is.”
The 60-year-old politician was standing too far away from the camera to give a clear shot of his bracelets, but it’s very possible he was sporting an official Harris-Walz accessory on his wrist. The duo’s campaign began selling the beaded pieces in September, almost immediately after Swift endorsed their cause with a lengthy post on Instagram signed “Childless Cat Lady.”
“I think [Harris] is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” the 14-time Grammy winner wrote in her message, which went live moments after the presidential debate concluded Sept. 10. “I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
Though her support has arguably been the most impactful, Swift is just one of dozens of celebrities who’ve endorsed Harris and Walz ahead of election day on Nov. 5. Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Jon, Bon Iver, John Legend and Pink have all performed at campaign events this summer, while Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Carole King, Katy Perry, Kesha, Barbra Streisand and more have all spoken out in the Democrats’ favor.
Watch Walz give Swift a shout-out at the VP debate below.
Olivia Rodrigo has spilled her guts all over the world this year — and now, she’s getting ready to do the same in your living room. On Wednesday (Oct. 2), the 21-year-old pop star announced that an Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour concert film is headed to Netflix at the end of the month, featuring […]
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The Billboard Family Hits of the Week compiles what’s new and worth your family’s time in music, movies, TV, books, games and more. Forget the mind-numbing scrolling and searching “what to watch for family movie night” … again. The best in family entertainment each week is all in one place, in this handy guide. Isn’t it satisfying to cross something off your list?
Dear readers, it’s October! Before your living room is lost in a Hocus Pocus–Halloweentown loop, catch up with what your family might have missed over the weekend — and get the scoop on some new releases sure to keep almost everyone entertained.
Whether you’ve got one fan in your family, or a full house of ’em (as some of us do), Taylor Swift lovers will be curious to flip through the soon-to-be released Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras, a new book full of fashion photos and details on the pop icon’s looks over the years. It’s been a long time coming from the creator of @taylorswiftstyled, a go-to source on the internet for identifying the pop icon’s clothing, shoes and accessories on the double.
Before getting your hands on that, have a family movie night. Movie theater-goers will find a solid pick in DreamWorks Animation’s The Wild Robot. For those in the parenting era where you’d rather not pay for tickets to see a movie you can’t pause for popcorn refills and restroom breaks, stream new animated special The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist at home on Netflix this week.
Make it through your to-do list this week while listening to Lady Gaga‘s surprise Harlequin album. Here’s the family-friendly thing about Harlequin: You don’t really need to know anything about the Joker sequel it’s a companion to, or know the name of a single Gaga song, to vibe to the revived standards on this collection. But play it on repeat and you, or someone close to you, just might turn into a Little Monster.
Speaking of new tunes, there’s a single dropping later this week that’ll satisfy the K-pop fan of the fam and those of us who lived and breathed ’90s pop radio.
Find more about this week’s top picks in the Billboard Family Hits of the Week below:
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Shaboozey debuted in his first fragrance campaign for YSL Beauty’s MYSLF Le Parfum on Monday (Sept. 30). He stars in the campaign along with fellow recording artists Lil Nas X, Peso Pluma, The Kid LAROI and Vinnie Hacker, a model and social media influencer.
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The 29-year-old country music star took to Instagram to share a photo from the campaign captioned, “Got here by being MYSLF.”
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Lil Nas X, LAROI, Hacker and Peso Pluma also shared photos on social media with Pluma calling the YSL Beauty collaboration “a dream come true.”
Led by YSL Beauty Global Ambassador Austin Butler, the creative series celebrates modern masculinity and self-acceptance and incorporates social media capsules and video content shot and directed by Zoey Grossman.
MYSLF Le Parfum has a spicy, vanilla bourbon scent with notes of rich, orange blossom and spicy black pepper. The men’s cologne retails for $39-$180. YSL Beauty’s newest men’s fragrance joins MYSLF Eau de Parfum, which is described as the luxury brand’s first “woody floral fragrance.”
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MYSLF Le Parfum, 3.3 oz.
“Lil Nas X, Peso Pluma, Shaboozey, The Kid LAROI and Vinnie Hacker each bring a distinct and powerful voice that resonates perfectly with the ethos of MYSLF LE PARFUM,” said Juliette Ferret, general manager YSL Beauty US. “These artists, with their unique backgrounds and talents, embody individuality while staying true to themselves. This authenticity has fueled their success and enabled them to leave a lasting impact on US culture. MYSLF LE PARFUM is a celebration of modern masculinity, shaped by the personal journeys of these remarkable men.”
The YSL Beauty campaign comes just as Shaboozey celebrates his hit single, “A Bar Song (Tips),” topping the Billboard Hot 100 for a record 12 weeks. The DMV native has been busy on the road for his first, headlining tour launching in Minneapolis last month. The Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Tour wraps in Los Angeles on Oct. 14.
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Are you tired of removing fuzz, lint, pilling, or bobbles from a variety of different fabrics? If so, there is a solution for this. You can get this easy-to-use Beautral Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover to ensure your items look fresh and new in no time. This TikTok-favorite tool features three shaving heights, two speeds, and three shaving hole sizes. You can adjust your selections based on the type of fabric and bobble sizes.
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If you’re trying to remove “hard-to-reach pills,” the brand recommends “removing the spacer on the shaver foil.” You can use this tool for sweaters, skirts, blankets, bed sheets, sofas, and more. One Amazon customer said, “It’s super easy to use and it made my sweater look brand new again. I love it!”
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This Beautural Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover is available in four different colors and styles: Aqua, Grey, Tufts Blue, and Ultra. You can find it on Amazon and Walmart.
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Beautural Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover, Sweater Defuzzer with 2-Speeds, 2 Replaceable Stainless Steel Blades, Battery Operated, Remove Clothes Fuzz, Lint Balls, Pills, Bobbles Gray
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Make your favorite items appear brand new again with this efficient fabric shaver and lint remover. This tool works on all different types of fabrics from cotton to wool.
If you are new to this tool, make sure to read the instructions and recommendations before use. For fabrics like cotton, the brand recommends turning the cover off. To keep your items safe, the brand recommends to keep the cover on for wool sweaters or any sort of delicate fabric. Another Amazon customer said, “Having something like this to keep those fabric balls off your clothes really helps keeping things look like new. The device comes with multiple heads…and does a really good job!”
Overall, Amazon customers love how using this tool transforms their items from looking used up to brand new in just seconds. This versatile tool offers a 2-in-1 solution, shaving off bobbles from pillows and blankets while also removing lint from your clothing.
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Sony and Olivia Rodrigo are expanding their partnership and adding a fresh lineup of earbuds to the LinkBuds collection. On Tuesday (Oct. 1), Sony unveiled the LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open earbuds in a range of colors, including Rodrigo’s signature violet colorway.
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Rodrigo stars in a new ad for Sony, which features the track “Obsessed” from her deluxe Guts album. In the video, Rodrigo sits on the subway jamming away to music until she notices a woman drop her earbuds and runs to get them back to her. The Grammy winner posted the commercial on Instagram on Tuesday with the caption, ”Linkbuds Fit x Olivia Rodrigo. I’m obsessed.”
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The LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open feature newly designed Air Fitting Supporters and upgraded earbud tips for a comfortable fit. They’re lightweight and suitable for activities such as working out, commuting and more. Both retail for $199.99 and are available in black, green, white, violet and customizable colorways. Along with new earbuds, Sony updated its smartphone app to ensure “seamless compatibility across devices,” according to the company.
The battery on LinkBuds Fit lasts up to 5.5 hours outside of the case and 15.5 inside the case. For LinkBuds Open, the battery last for eight hours without the case and 14 hours with it (22 hours in total).
Also announced Tuesday, the LinkBuds Speaker ($179.99). The speaker features Auto Switch that allows you to play music between LinkBuds Fit, LinkBuds Open and LinkBuds S.
Rodrigo and Sony first teamed last year for a special edition of the LinkBuds S earbuds featuring custom, EQ settings and an EQ user interface chosen by Rodrigo and her producer Dan Nigro. Sony debuted the LinkBuds series in 2022. The tech brand teamed with K-Pop group Le SERRAFIM to debut the WH-100XM5 headphones in pink last month.
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LinkBuds Fit Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds | Violet
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LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbuds | Violet