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Taylor Swift’s favorite football accessory is trending online — and we’re not talking about a Super Bowl ring.
The pop star was spotted wearing Mejuri’s Heirloom Ring during the AFC Championship game in January and as Variety pointed out, the “Fortnight” singer wore it almost every time she attended a Kansas City Chiefs game last season.
The dainty, $638 ring, features a semiprecious stone set atop a 14k band. Swift’s garnet ring is selling fast, according to the brand’s website, but the stone is also available honey quartz and sky-blue topaz, and re-stocked in London blue topaz while supplies last.
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Mejuri Heirloom Ring Garnet
Mejuri is a celeb-loved, affordable jewelry brand, and the Heirloom Ring is one of its brand’s bestsellers. The ring earned 4.8 stars on the company’s website from hundreds of customer reviews raving about the “stunning” and “elegant” design.
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“The most beautiful everyday staple piece,” wrote on customer. “No regrets with this purchase at all!”
And of course, Swifties love it too. “I don’t have anything garnet so I treated myself,” reads a review from a self-proclaimed Swiftie. “It’s great. It fits so well. The stone is cut nicely and seated well. I like the design. Wear it all the time.”
Another shopper had been eyeing the ring for a while and finally decided to splurge, “I’m so glad I got it because it’s now a staple. Obsessed!!”
The Heirloom Ring is available exclusively at Mejuri’s website, but if you’re looking for a cheaper alternatives, try this Gemolio 14k ring is $299.99 at T.J. Maxx or this lovely garnet ring on sale for $210 at Etsy.
With football season starting soon, Swift’s ring could be headed to a suite at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs’ home arena. While it’s unclear if (or when) Swift will attend a game to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, the Chiefs will face the Chicago Bears in a preseason game on Thursday. Swift, meanwhile, just wrapped up the European leg of the Eras Tour.
The second leg of the North American Eras tour starts in October. Get tickets here.
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As Labor Day approaches (Monday, Sept. 2), it’s a great time to refresh your fall wardrobe. It’s not too early to start to taking advantage of all the incredible deals at Target. Whether you’re looking to stay cozy this fall or in search of staple fashion pieces to embrace this upcoming season, Target has everything you need to upgrade your wardrobe, from versatile sweaters to stylish dresses and on-trend outerwear.
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Although summer may be coming to an end, you can still snag some incredible deals to transition your wardrobe seamlessly into fall, with must-have pieces that blend style, comfort, and ease. From jumpsuits to long midi dresses with pockets, you’ll find pieces that simplify your daily outfit choices, making getting dressed a breeze.
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To make your shopping easier, we’ve put together a list of the top 10 fashion items on sale to kick off your fall wardrobe refresh. Shop trendy outfits from top brands such as West K, Kona Sol, White Mark, August Sky, Cupshe, Jockey, Allegra K, and Catalonia.
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West K Jana Short Sleeve Knit Jumpsuit With Pockets
$43.20
$58
26% off
This West K Jana Short Sleeve Jumpsuit comes in a variety of colors and patterns from Navy Daisy to Golden Yellow. If that’s not enough, it also includes pockets. With its pullover style, you’ll be ready to go in just seconds.
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Kona Sol High Neck Tankini Top
$18
$30
40% off
For those looking for a piece you can easily dress up or down, consider adding this Kona Sol High Neck Top. Its haltered neck style is sure to add variety into your wardrobe.
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White Mark Flared Midi Skirt With Pockets
$29.99
$42.99
30% off
This long midi skirt is almost out of stock! If you are looking for an easy way to elevate your outfit this fall, you might want to add this flared mini skirt with pockets. It’s currently only available in the colors Olive and Grey. Hurry, add this one to your cart before it runs out.
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August Sky Smoked Ruffle Sleeve Tiered Midi Dress
$24
$36.99
35% off
If you are looking to add a versatile piece to your wardrobe, consider this August Sky Smoked Ruffle Sleeve Midi Dress. Its flattering and flowy design works for both day and night. You can get it in five different colors: Light Olive, Light Taupe, Dusty Blue, Pink, and White.
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Cupshe Argyle Drop Sleeve Sweater
$26.59
$37.99
30% off
Looking for a cozy sweater? Consider adding this Cupshe Argyle Drop Sleeve Sweater to your cart. You can pair it with your favorite jeans or leggings for an easy, go-to outfit.
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Jockey French Terry Shorts
$16.99
$34
50% off
These Jockey French Terry Shorts offer a comfortable, casual fit with breathable fabric that’s great for lounging or running errands. You can get it in four different colors: Earth Rose, Timeless Dusk Stripe, Military Green, and Black (out of stock).
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Cupshe Star Print Longline Cardigan
$27.29
$38.99
30% off
If you’re in search of a trendy piece, consider adding this Cupshe Star Print Longline Cardigan. With its TikTok favorite star print design, you’ll never go out of style.
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Allegra K High Waist Bow Tie Paper Bag Shorts
$32.99
$43.99
25% off
Change up your style with these Allegra K High Waist Bow Shorts. With its high-rise and one of a kind bow tie detail, you’ll add a chic touch to any outfit.
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Catalonia Pullover Sweatshirt Crop Top
$10.99
$15.99
31% off
For those who don’t already own a pullover crop top, consider adding this Catalonia Pullover Sweatshirt. This is a great way to blend warmth and comfort with a trendy cropped design. Plus, you can layer it or wear it on its own.
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Allegra K Casual Crochet Knit Button Up Sweater
$34.99
$46.69
25% off
If you’re are looking to put together a relaxed and stylish outfit, consider adding this Allegra K Casual Crochet Knit Button Up Sweater. It comes in four different colors: White, Apricot, Blue, and Black.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best celebrity-inspired style and fashion picks, the best wristlets for concerts, and these five must-have skorts.
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The Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears launch Week 3 of the NFL preseason leading one of two games scheduled for Thursday (Aug. 22).
Chicago kicked off the NFL preseason against the Houston Texans earlier in the month. The team has won all of its preseason games thus far.
The Chiefs will host the Bears at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
Read on for details on how to stream tonight’s Bears vs. Chiefs game live from anywhere.
How to Watch
The Chiefs vs. Bears game airs live on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT. The game will broadcast on the NFL Network, which is available on DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Sling TV (use ExpressVPN to access streaming platforms internationally).
For local viewers, the Bears vs. Chiefs game will broadcast on Fox 32 in Chicago and 38 the Spot in Kansas City.
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The game will also be available to stream on DAZN.
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How to Stream Free
Football fans can stream the Bears vs. Chiefs game with a free trial from DirecTV and Fubo. Both streamers offer over 90 live channels, plus a free trial. If you’re on a budget, DirecTV Stream is discounted to $49.99 per month (regularly $79.99) for a limited time.
NFL Network is available on DirecTV stream, but it also comes included in the Sports Pack along with NFL RedZone, NBA TV & NHL Network.
Fubo’s streaming plans start at $79.99 per month for access to 155 channels, unlimited DVR and a free trial for a week.
What other NFL teams play on Thursday? The Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals face each other at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The game will stream live on Prime Video.
Plans for the weekend? The NFL Preseason wraps up on Sunday, so if you feel like binging sports all weekend, there will be plenty to watch. The remaining games will broadcast on the NFL Network and local affiliates.
See the schedule below.
Friday, Aug. 23
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons — 7 p.m. ET
San Francisco 49ers vs. Las Vegas Raiders — 10 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 24
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions — 1 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Dallas Cowboys — 4 p.m. ET
New York Giants vs. New York Jets — 7:30 p.m. ET
Cleveland Browns vs. Seattle Seahawks — 10 p.m. ET
Sunday, Aug. 25
Tennessee Titans vs. New Orleans Saints — 2 p.m. ET
When Maren Morris sang that “the more that you come closer, want you to push me over,” she really wasn’t kidding.
In a new video interview with Cosmopolitan, in which Morris has to decide whether to answer a question or take a shot of alcohol, Morris revealed which celebrity she would like to “push over” (aka hook up with). After taking a moment to think about it and saying that she didn’t want to “put her on the spot,” the singer revealed her celebrity crush.
“Phoebe Bridgers,” she said, bashfully. “I feel like most people would say that. So, that’s not even controversial. She’s just beloved and very hot and amazingly talented. Also, we’ve only met once. So sorry, Phoebe.”
The reference to being pushed over comes from Morris’ bisexual anthem “Push Me Over,” which she recently told Billboard was inspired by figuring out the dynamics of queer dating. “I remember I had been on a date with this girl, and the date went amazing, but I had so many questions for [co-writers] MUNA the next day,” she said. “I truly felt like a student and I was with, like, the Professors of Gay.”
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Elsewhere in the clip, Morris revealed that as she’s gotten back into the dating scene, she had one encounter with an unnamed celebrity on Raya that did not go particularly well.
“I don’t want to name the person because, they weren’t an a–hole, but they were like, really love-bomby,” she said. “I went on two dates with them, and it was just not fun. I [felt] like I’m talking to, like, my mother or something, like, ‘Why don’t you text me back?’ I was like, ‘Because I’ve been on two dates with you, and I’m on tour. I’m working.’”
Check out Morris’ full interview above.
The Chicks are set to perform the national anthem at this year’s Democratic National Convention Thursday (Aug. 22), as originally reported by CNN and confirmed by Billboard. In support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s 2024 White House bid, the country trio will take the stage at Chicago’s United Center on the final day of […]
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This should be a good one in Sin City! Two tough middleweight fighters are set to go at each other in the octagon as the main event for UFC Fight Night. American Jared “The Killa Gorilla” Cannonier (17-7-0) faces off against Brazilian fighter Caio “The Natural” Borralho (16-1-0) on Saturday, Aug. 24.
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UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho takes place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas with a start time of 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho online? The MMA event is livestreaming on ESPN+ for subscribers only.
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If you’re not a subscriber, a monthly subscription to ESPN+ goes for $10.99 per month. However, you can go with an ESPN+ annual subscription for $109.99, which saves you 15% compared to the month-to-month subscription price.
Check out the complete UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho fight card below:
Main Card, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Jared Cannonier vs. Caio Borralho (Middleweight) — Main Event
Angela Hill vs. Tabatha Ricci (Women’s Strawweight)
Robert Valentin vs. Ryan Loder (Middleweight)
Kaan Ofli vs. Mairon Santos (Featherweight)
Neil Magny vs. Michael Morales (Welterweight)
Edmen Shahbazyan vs. Gerald Meerschaert (Middleweight)
Prelims Card, 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT
Dennis Buzukja vs. Francis Marshall (Lightweight)
Zachary Reese vs. Jose Medina (Middleweight)
Viacheslav Borshchev vs. James Llontop (Lightweight)
Jacqueline Cavalcanti vs. Josiane Nunes (Women’s Bantamweight)
Zygimantas Ramaska vs. Nathan Fletcher (Featherweight)
Wang Cong vs. Victoria Leonardo (Women’s Flyweight)
Additionally, the main card broadcasts live on ESPN, so half of the event is available to stream on DirecTV Stream and Fubo, too. In fact, both streaming services also offer free trials for new subscribers.
Both Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV come with ESPN. However, Hulu + Live TV comes a three-day free trial, while Sling doesn’t have a free trial available at all. You can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting at just $14.99 per month for both services in one package.
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Borralho is streaming on ESPN+ on Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The main card begins around at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on ESPN+ and ESPN.
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Mindy Kaling, known best for her roles in The Office and The Mindy Project, brought her signature wit to the 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC) on Aug. 21.
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Addressing the crowd at Chicago’s United Center, Kaling couldn’t resist throwing in a light-hearted jab at fellow Massachusetts native Ben Affleck, who is currently navigating a highly publicized divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
“I love you, Massachusetts!” Kaling shouted, drawing cheers from the crowd. “Everyone is always hating on us. But they just don’t get it. Go Sox! Go Jason Tatum! Ben Affleck, hang in there!”
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She then quipped, “Dunkin’ Donuts is the best coffee in the world!”—a playful nod to Affleck’s well-known love for the brand, where he serves as an official ambassador.
Kaling’s connection to Affleck goes beyond their shared Massachusetts roots.
Early in her career, she co-wrote and starred in the off-Broadway play Matt and Ben, a satirical take on how Affleck and Matt Damon wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting.
The play, which she co-wrote with her college friend Brenda Withers, helped establish Kaling as a major comedic force in the entertainment industry.
The timing of Kaling’s remarks was particularly pointed, coming just one day after J.Lo filed for divorce from Affleck on Aug. 20. The divorce, which ended their two-year marriage, has been making headlines since the filing, with Lopez listing their separation date as April 26, 2024—just a few months before their wedding anniversary.
The Bennifer saga has been a rollercoaster for fans. The couple originally began dating in 2002 after meeting on the set of Gigli. Their relationship was a hot topic in the early 2000s, with their first engagement making headlines.
Though they called off their planned 2003 wedding and eventually broke up in 2004, they rekindled their relationship nearly two decades later. After tying the knot in Las Vegas in 2022, they celebrated their union with a grand ceremony in Georgia, surrounded by family and friends.
Kaling’s shoutout to Affleck was just one of the many highlights of the DNC’s third night—she also shared a light-hearted yet meaningful moment about her connection with Vice President Kamala Harris.
“I am an incredibly famous Gen Z actress who you might recognize from The Office, The Mindy Project, or as the woman who courageously outed Kamala Harris as Indian in an Instagram cooking video,” Kaling quipped.
Reflecting on their shared heritage, Kaling recalled, “We immediately hit it off. We talked about the love that we have for our moms, who had both passed away from cancer.” She continued, “Both of our mothers were immigrants from India who came to America and committed their lives to serving others.”
Kaling also couldn’t resist a bit of humor regarding Harris’s cooking abilities, adding, “But the thing I remember the most about the vice president is that Kamala Harris can cook. Guys, she was so much better than me. But she also knew that my family was watching, so as she gently corrected my sloppy dosa making, she was complimenting me every step of the way.”
The evening, themed “A Fight for Our Freedoms,” also featured performances by music stars like Maren Morris and Stevie Wonder. Morris took to the stage with her protest anthem “Better Than We Found It,” while Wonder delivered a powerful rendition of “Higher Ground.”
“This is a moment to tell your children where you were and what you did,” Wonder told the crowd. “When we stand between history’s pain and tomorrow’s promises we must choose courage over complacency.”
The DNC has seen a star-studded lineup as it gears up for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential nomination acceptance on Thursday night, with performances by artists like P!nk scheduled for the final night.
Watch Mindy Kaling’s speech at the DNC below.
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On Wednesday, August 21, word got out that Oprah Winfrey would be speaking at the Democratic National Convention. While it’s safe to say most people saw that as a positive, there is a loud minority of social media users who had issues with her appearance.
While to say Oprah is media icon is still an understatement, there is no denying that her co-sign is majority responsible for the rise of Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz. In recent years, both media personalities have come under fire. Dr. Phil has been accused multiple times of professional misconduct and suspect ethics, while Dr. Oz also has been likened to a “snake oil salesman” and his run for office failed in a heap of struggle.
So whether deserved or not, Oprah is getting the blame. We’d be remiss if we didn’t point out that once again a Black women is getting scapegoated for the ethical failings of grown-ass men, but that’s another discussion.
Nevertheless, Oprah still took to the stage at United Center and delivered a dynamic speech. “When we stand together, it is impossible to concur us,” she said. Her speech was powerful, and she had smoke for JD Vance, too. And Oprah, who is an independent, doesn’t just endorse anybody.
Peep the variety of reactions in the gallery.