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Nike has become a source for not only athletes, but also anyone looking to add a sporty, athleisure aesthetic to their wardrobe. That includes major artists like Billie Eilish, who has been sporting the brand onstage throughout her Hit Me Hard & Soft Tour — and she’s not the only one. Sneakerheads like Justin Bieber and Drake have also been known to flock to Nike to pick up fashion-forward streetwear like the sportswear brand’s iconic Air Force 1s.
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It’s not uncommon to see K-pop artists like BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Jisoo turn to the sportswear brand’s shoes for a more elevated sporty vibe. The love for Nike spans across music genres, with artists across pop, hip-hop and Latin incorporating Nike into their outfit rotations — and you can see it through all the official collaborations the brand has done, including with Eilish, Rosalía and Travis Scott.
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So as you hunt for unique gifts for the music lover in your life, you don’t have to only turn to their favorite artist’s official shop. Nike offers apparel regularly worn by musicians that’ll help fans channel their most-loved singer’s style — and earn you the “best gift giver” title in the process.
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What Are the Best Nike Gifts?
ShopBillboard has put together a list of the best Nike gifts for the friends (or family) who love athleisure — and inspired by musicians’ top styles. Below, you can find exact or similar pieces worn by the likes of the “Birds of a Feather” singer, as well as Scott, Rosalía, Lisa, Jisoo, Olivia Rodrigo, Shawn Mendes and more.
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Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 World Series Champions Replica Jersey (Men’s)
Brad Paisley and Eilish are both fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers who recently won the 2024 World Series Championship. To celebrate the big win, Nike dropped exclusive gear including this Official Replica Men’s Jersey, which is just one piece of gear the “Happier Than Ever” singer has been spotted wearing at games. Paisley even performed the National Anthem for the Game 1, marking his fourth time performing for the sporting event.
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Nike Air Force 1 ’07
There is nothing more timeless than a pair of Nike Air Force 1s. One of the most-seen styles is the all-while version that comes complete with a ventilated upper for added breathability and a cushioned interior for even more comfort. The list of singers who’ve been spotted in the sneaker is long and includes Suki Waterhouse, Ciara, Fat Joe, Eilish, Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, Tinashe, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Madison Beer, Travis Scott and Drake (just to name a few).
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Nike Indy Padded V-Neck Sports Bra
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Addison Rae was once seen wearing this simple sports bra, which can also double as a sporty crop top. The built-in padding provides light support for low impact workouts and comes with adjustable straps to change to your liking. Unlike a plain design, the Indy version features front and side panels in a contrasting shade to elevate the look.
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Nike Essential Board Shorts
Even Rodrigo has joined the Nike trend having worn at some point these stretchy board shorts. Not only are they made with a quick-drying material, but the bottoms come with a longer inseam for fuller coverage.
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Nike Air Max Koko (Women’s)
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In the past, K-pop singer Jisoo has opted to pair her outfits with these exact chunky platform sandals. Take outfits to new heights with the lifted sole while the upper comes with an adjustable tie to tighten the sandals to your liking.
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Nike Challenger Shorts (Men’s)
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Rather than grab a basic pair of black athletic shorts, these Challenger bottoms will have your friend infusing Shawn Mendes’ style into their own. The singer has previously worn the style, which includes two layers of material including a slightly form-fitting interior that’ll move with you on the go.
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Nike Sportswear Easy Joggers (Women’s)
Expand their collection of loungewear with a pair of Nike joggers — a piece previously seen on Rosalía. Your loved one can kick back in total comfort with the help of the elastic waistband and ankle cuffs that’ll stretch and gently rest on skin.
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Nike Air Alpha Force 88 (Men’s)
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BLACKPINK’s Lisa has been known to sport Nike off stage including the Alpha Force style in the red, white and black colorway. You can exude a more basketball vibe in a pair of these thanks to the court construction and ’80s inspired shape.
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Nike Everyday Plus Cushioned Training Crew Socks (6 Pairs)
Socks will always be that one essential gift you can never get too much of — and now your loved one can show off the same socks as Harry Styles. The “Daylight” singer has been spotted wearing Nike’s crew socks in the classic white shade, which reviewers praise for the design’s comfort and “thick” construction.
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Nike Sportswear Velour Polo (Women’s)
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$90
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Camila Cabello is another artist who has been spotted wearing the brand — including a cropped polo back in January 2023, according to Instagram fashion blogger @camc.closet. While the original one isn’t available, this velour style shows off a more preppy side combined with comfort. Its exterior features a textured velvet material that’s soft to the touch while the sleeves and waist come with a stretchy cuffed fabric to help lock out chilly breezes.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s gift guide for aspiring singers, musicians and gender-neutral gifts.
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On Tuesday (Oct. 29), Apple unveiled a faster, more compact Mac mini designed for music production, video editing, writing and other creative tasks in addition to daily projects.
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Measuring at just 5 x 5 inches, Apple’s redesigned Mac mini offers 1.8 times faster CPU performance and two times faster GPU performance than the M1 chip, 16GB of memory, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU and connection ports on the front and back. The new Mac mini also connects to iPhone and offers mirroring abilities through macOS Sequoia.
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Apple’s first “carbon neutral Mac with an over 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its materials,” retails for $599 and will be released on Nov. 8. (Eligible teachers and students can save $100 off the new Mac mini at Apple.) Need more power? The M4 Pro ($1,399) features up to 14-core CPU and up to 20-core GPU.
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Apple 2024 Mac Mini Desktop Computer with M4 chip; 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage
By comparison, M4 Mac mini outpaces Intel Core i7 delivering better graphics, faster gaming performance (in World of Warcraft: The War Within) and faster audio effects in Logic Pro (nearly three times as fast as Mac Mini with M1).
Compared to the M1 chip, the new Mac mini transcribes up to two times faster when using AI speech-to-text in MacWhisper. Other tasks with M4 such as spreadsheet calculations are up to 1.7 times faster in Microsoft Excel.
“The new Mac mini delivers gigantic performance in an unbelievably small design thanks to the power efficiency of Apple silicon and an innovative new thermal architecture,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering. “Combined with the performance of M4 and the new M4 Pro chip, enhanced connectivity on both the front and back, and the arrival of Apple Intelligence, Mac mini is more capable and versatile than ever, and there is nothing else like it.”
The new Mac Mini is available for pre-order online at Amazon and Apple.com.
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Megan The Stallion is proving she’s not always savage in a new official documentary titled Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words. On stage, she may take on her Stallion persona, but off stage, she is Megan Pete, and on Thursday (Oct. 31), Hotties can meet the woman behind the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping music.
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Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the documentary gives fans an all-access pass into her life beyond the stage. The feature-length film spotlights her career achievements as well as her personal journey — including the death of her mother, who she regards to as her inspiration.
At the same time, the Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words will also touch on the 2020 shooting by Tory Lanez that the “WAP” shooter experienced. While Lanez was eventually convicted and sentenced to prison, the documentary explores on how Megan Thee Stallion’s mental health took a major blow as social media and even some rappers attempted ruin her reputation.
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How to Watch Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words Online for Free
You can only watch Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words through Prime Video, which means you’ll need a Prime membership in order to gain access. Since it’s an Amazon Original, current Prime members can instantly stream Megan Thee Stallion’s documentary when you log into your account and head to Prime Video.
Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new subscribers that’ll let you watch Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words for free and more exclusive Prime Video content. Once your free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $14.99/month or $139/year.
Bonus savings: Adults ages 18-24 and college students can get a six-month free trial and 50% off membership price when you sign up for Prime Student. If you’re a part of a qualifying government program, you could be eligible for the EBT/Medicaid membership that has a 30-day free trial and half-off subscription fee.
In addition to being able to stream Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words online for free, Prime members can look forward to watching Prime Video originals and exclusive content such as The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, My Lady Jane, Fallout, Jackpot!, The Idea of You, Reacher, Them, The Boys, Gen V and Invincible.
For even more programming, you can also add on premium channels like Max, Paramount+, Showtime, Apple TV+ and Starz through the Prime Channel storefront.
Check below to watch the trailer of Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words below.
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Music artists wanting out of their contracts is nothing new in the game and it seems like Ari Lennox is the latest in a long line of disgruntled rappers/singers to demand they be given their walking papers from the record label they feel is holding them hostage.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the “Pressure” singer went into detail as to why she no longer wants to be a part of Dreamville and Interscope saying they’ve been “playing” with her all month and “treating me like they’re sorry for me and like I’m the face of mental health.” Further expanding on her discontent with her situation, Ari explained where she was coming from in the situation.
“What I don’t like is being signed and lied to and manipulated. Not one person at those labels ever knew how to market or protect me. Y’all don’t know the half. Constant let down and neglect. This industry stuff will never be for me.”
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According to Rap-Up, Ari even explained how she had to come out of pocket to pay for Google ads after the label released her visuals to “Smoke” without her permission.
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The Shea Butter Baby creator hopped on Instagram Live to further air out her problems with Interscope. There, she revealed that the visuals for “Smoke” were released without her permission. “You cannot expect an artist to be anything without advertisement,” she said before mentioning that she’s been paying for the track’s Google Ads.
“I just want to be released, and it’s just that simple, and I’m tired of being nice,” the D.C. native explained. “I was trying to do everything the right way, but now I’m pissed. This was my final straw.”
Knowing what it’s like to be in a dire situation with a record label, T-Pain offered his services and took to the comments section to let Ari know that he’s there to help steer her through this situation as he’s been through the motions himself.
“Bb… … I need to talk to you. I wanna at least throw out some suggestions from experience on how I navigated from being supported by a label to fully independent. It’s fuckin tough as shit but you’re so talented and smart I knew if I gave you a littler perspective from my recent experience, I’ll at least spark something you can take and absolutely kill this shit on your own and be your own boss.”
Yeah, Ari Lennox is over it. Damn. pic.twitter.com/vwx35bshhN
— Write Life (@TheQueenMuse1) October 30, 2024
We hope she reached out to T-Pain to see what could be done to help her get out of her situation. Who knows, maybe her label will honor her wishes and just let her walk away, but if we’ve learned anything about the music industry over recent decades it’s that they rarely ever give the artists their freedom when asked to.
What do y’all think about Ari Lennox calling for her label to release her from her contract? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Ever wanted to listen to music from your favorite video games on the go? Nintendo announced a new mobile app called Nintendo Music, which features tracks from games such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong Country, Animal Crossing: New Horizons and much more.
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Available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, the Nintendo Music app is free to download for the Apple iPhone and Android smartphones starting on Thursday, Oct. 31. While the app itself is free to download, you have to be a Nintendo Switch Online member to access it.
Memberships are available for purchase at Target with prices starting at $7.99 for three months, which breaks down to about $2.66 per month. Nintendo Switch Online is available at Amazon and Walmart too.
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Nintendo Music features key musical moments across very popular Nintendo titles with background and offline play, while you can create your own playlists to mix and match tracks from various franchises. You can enjoy extended playback of specific tracks up to 60 minutes without interruption.
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Meanwhile, a membership to Nintendo Switch Online gets you access to, not only the Nintendo Music app, but also online multiplayer mode for select titles, backup cloud data storage and a curated library of playable NES, Super Nintendo and Game Boy games. Learn more about Nintendo Switch Online.
Check out a list of video game music available (not all tracks from each game are featured in the app):
Pikmin 4
Pokémon Scarlet
Pokémon Violet
Splatoon 3
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Kirby Star Allies
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Metroid Prime
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Donkey Kong Country
The Nintendo Music app is a free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. In the meantime, watch the announcement trailer, below:
Want more? For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.
EBONY getting ready to for its 2024 Power 100 Gala and has announced the performers and hosts.
Grammy Award-winner and actress Coco Jones and singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr will be hitting the stage to perform, while Michelle Buteau and Tone Bell — stars of Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest — will serve as the gala’s hosts.
“EBONY Power 100 is a dazzling celebration of Black excellence at its absolute peak!” EBONY CEO Eden Bridgeman said in a press release. “With the reveal of our dynamic hosts and electrifying performers, this year’s event promises to be the most unforgettable yet! EBONY Power 100 is a transformative force, shining a spotlight on Black achievement across every sector.”
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Adding, “We are thrilled to offer a platform that not only honors today’s trailblazers but also ignites the aspirations of the next generation of Black leaders and innovators. Get ready for an extraordinary night that will inspire and uplift!”
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The influential media outlet recently dropped the list of honorees for its prestigious 2024 EBONY Power 100 list, and they include:
Artists In Residence: Aja Monet, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Chloe Arnold, Gabriel Moses, Jeremy Pope, Kennedy Ryan, Kenny Leon, Maleah Joi Moon, Paul Tazewell and Trinity Joy
Business Disruptors: Andrea Nelson Meigs, Ayo Davis, D.J. Vaughn, Dionne Harmon, Eric Austin, Ingrid Best, Kevin Hart, Melissa Butler, Pat McGrath and Tracee Ellis Ross
Community Crusaders presented by Nationwide: Arian Simone, Aulston Taylor, Damon Hewitt, Gina Duncan, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Kelley Robinson, Stefanie Brown James, Wawa Gatheru and Maryland Governor Wes Moore
Entertainment Powerhouses: Cord Jefferson, Gayle King, Kenan Thompson, Kerry Washington, Maya Rudolph, Ryan Coogler, Snoop Dogg, Taraji P. Henson, Tasha Smith and Vince Staples
Generation Next presented by United Airlines: Angel Reese, Ayra Starr, Doechii, Gabby Shepard, Genesis Butler, Kai Cenat, Latto, Monet McMichael, Quincy Wilson, and Uncle Waffles
Influential Creators: Aurora James, Aaliyah Jay, Funny Marco, Jerald “Coop” Cooper, Kahlana Barfield Brown, Kamie Crawford, Keith Lee, Kwame Onwuachi, Micah McDonald, Sean Bankhead and Wayman Bannerman
Leaders In Sports: A’ja Wilson, Dawn Staley, Jalen Hurts, Jaylen Brown, Jordan Chiles, Kimberly Browne Davis, Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Stephen Curry and Tony Clark
Media Mavens: April Ryan, Jennifer Hudson, Joe Budden, Keke Palmer, Lindsay Peoples, Nina Parker, Shannon Sharpe, Sidney Madden, Tank and J. Valentine, and Tasha McCaskiel
Music Innovators: Charlie Wilson, Coco Jones, Connie Orlando, Jason “J” Carter, Maurice “Moetown” Lee, Steve Canal and Troy Brown, Jon Batiste, Metro Boomin, Rob Gibbs, Samara Joy, SZA and Tyler, the Creator
STEM Trailblazers: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Calcea Johnson and Ne’Kiya Jackson, Ciara Imani May, Dr. Ebony Brown, Heman Bekele, Jasmine Lawrence Campbell, Dr. Khalia Braswell, Professor Lesley Lokko, Dr. Melissa B. Davis and Dr. Tiara Moore
The 2024 EBONY Power 100 Gala will be held at Nya Studios West in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 17, and is supported in sponsorship by, Nationwide, Prime’s New Original Series: Cross, United Airlines and Baccarat.
Charli XCX is doing a full “360” on an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live, where the pop superstar will serve as both the host and the musical guest. On Thursday (Oct. 31), the long-running comedy show announced the host and musical guests for it’s next two episodes. Following John Mulaney and Chappell Roan’s pre-election […]
It’s “TGIF” indeed for Vice President Kamala Harris‘ rally and concert set for this Friday (Nov. 1). The Harris-Walz campaign announced on Thursday (Oct. 31) that rappers Cardi B and GloRilla will be on hand to support the Democratic ticket during the When We Vote We Win event in Milwaukee, Wisc. The Grammy-winning rapper is […]
When Gracie Abrams took the stage at a Kamala Harris rally at Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, on Wednesday night (Oct. 30), the 25-year-old singer/songwriter urged young voters to support the Harris/Walz campaign so there’s still a democracy left to “fix it when it is our turn.”
“I know everybody who has been onstage tonight and will be onstage tonight wouldn’t be anywhere else for anyone else except … for the next president of the United States: the amazing, compassionate and brilliant Kamala Harris,” Abrams said. “For many of us here onstage and in this crowd tonight, this is either the first or second time that we’ve had the privilege of voting in a presidential election. As we know, we’ve inherited a world that is struggling and it’s easy to feel disconnected and disillusioned. Between the advent of social media in our childhoods and COVID and relentlessly targeted disinformation, we’ve been through some things. It’s easy to be discouraged, but we know better. We know that unless we vote and keep our democracy intact, there is nothing we will be able to do to fix it when it is our turn.”
Abrams wrapped her speech by declaring of Harris: “She is the right leader at a very tricky time and we could not be luckier.”
.@gracieabrams: It’s easy to be discouraged, but we know better. We know that unless we vote for Kamala Harris and keep our democracy intact, there is nothing we will be able to do to fix it when it is our turn💙 pic.twitter.com/9YH77IhX1D— Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) October 31, 2024
In addition to her speech, Abrams and her band — who are currently opening up for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour on its final North American leg — also performed “I Love You, I’m Sorry” (which just peaked in the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 this month) and “Free Now”; both are from her most recent album, The Secret of Us, which debuted at No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart over the summer.
Mumford & Sons also performed at the rally, playing “Little Lion Man,” “Awake My Soul” and “I Will Wait” — their highest-charting hit, peaking at No. 12 on the Hot 100 in 2013. In 2021, the group’s guitarist-banjo player Winston Marshall left the band after a controversial social media post calling right-wing provocateur Andy Ngo a “brave man” for his book Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy.
Remi Wolf hit the stage too, performing “Cinderella” and saying in a speech that America should feel like “a place where we feel safe, accepted and free. That is why I’m here today to support our future president, Kamala Harris, in her efforts to create this safe space for us again. She understands that the right to make decisions about our own bodies is fundamental. She’s committed to tackling big issues like climate change and, like me, she’s a girl from the Bay Area who loves to laugh and have fun.”
Also at the music-heavy rally, Aaron Dessner and Matt Berninger from The National dedicated their song “I Need a Girl” to Harris.
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Move over Beyoncé and Solange, there’s another member of the Knowles family topping the charts. Tina Knowles’ forthcoming memoir is currently […]