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If you’ve ever heard even one note from Fantasia Barrino‘s mouth, you know that the American Idol season three winner and The Color Purple star is a force to be reckoned with. That explains why in her essay celebrating Fantasia for TIME magazine’s 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World Golden […]
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Coquette has become the latest it girl trend to take over social media, and LoveShackFancy and celeb-loved jewelry brand Kendra Scott are bringing an elevated yet elegant touch to the style. The collaboration dropped on Wednesday (April 17) at 10 a.m. ET, and it’s almost sold out online, but you can still pair your corsets and pleated skirts with the remaining pieces available.
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You can find a mix of gold bow-themed necklaces, earrings and charm bracelets available online or in select stores at LoveShackFancy and Kendra Scott.
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Jewelry pieces are flying out of stock, with only two jewelry styles remaining, which you can shop below now before it’s too late.
Kendra Scott X LoveShackFancy Gold Elisa Necklace
This gold necklace will add some subtle color to your neck with a floral pendant available in three shades. As an added bonus, the chain comes with a mini bow along the side for a more feminine touch.
Kendra Scott x LoveShackFancy Gold Statement Earrings
Bring a dainty touch to your ears with these gold double bow earrings. Each pair is topped with jewels and two shades to choose from: pink or a pearly white. In the center of the bows are crystals for some added shimmer.
Hollywood has been a longtime fan of Kendra Scott, including Taylor Swift, who has paired the Lee Gold Drop Earrings ($70) with some of her best outfits with the brand’s accessories. Other musicians who have sported the brand include Selena Gomez, who opted for double-hooped gold earrings ($180) as well as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Camila Cabello and Hailee Steinfeld.
Gomez has also embraced the coquette trend, and was spotted in a black dress with a bow neckline. Even Lana Del Rey showed off the delicate style when she was the face of SKIMS’ Valentine’s Day campaign.
And for those wondering what the coquette aesthetic is, it’s comprised of flirty and feminine shapes usually including bows, lace and pastel colors.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best toe rings, nameplate necklaces and belly chains.
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The single most sacred rule in MAGA world is to never go against “The King” so when Reacher star Alan Ritchson spit some hot facts about Cheeto Jesus, Trump’s cult 45 came right for him on social media.Earlier this month the man who’s been campaigning to be cast as the next Batman in James Gunn’s rebooted DCU made his feelings known about the current Republican nominee for President of The United States in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter calling him a “rapist and a con man” and wondered aloud how people of the Christian faith follow such an obvious charlatan saying “Christians today have become the most vitriolic tribe. It is so antithetical to what Jesus was calling us to be and to do,” he explains. It also upsets him that some Christians have so closely aligned with former President Donald Trump. “Trump is a rapist and a con man, and yet the entire Christian church seems to be treat him like he’s their poster child and it’s unreal. I don’t understand it.”
He’s not wrong. The man who faithfully follows his Christian beliefs is asking what we’ve all been asking these past few years: How do y’all follow a man who’s the literal embodiment of the seven deadly sins?? Didn’t the Bible say something about the antichrist pretending to be a man of God and fooling everyone into following him and committing an insurrection, etc.?
While many in MAGA nation didn’t take notice of the swipe that Ritchson took at both Donald Trump and his “Christian” followers, Trump sycophant, Sebastian Gorka addressed the issue during an interview on his radio show, America First and put a big orange target on his back. According to the Huffpost, listeners spread the word about Ritchson’s criticism and took to social media to air him out and call on their fellow Trumpians to join in on the campaign of hate against the Hollywood star but at the same time others have come to show support for his views and he might’ve made a few new fans along the way.
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During his five-minute-plus rant, Gorka told Ritchson to “shut your pie hole” when it comes to “political views” and “keep doing your play acting.”
Many conservatives seemed incensed by Ritchson’s remarks and vowed to boycott “Reacher,” which follows a brawny vagabond ex-Army police officer with a taste for vigilantism.
While the backlash from the MAGA sect was loud, there were also plenty of people who applauded the star for speaking his mind.
We want Alan Ritchson to be The Batman now. Just sayin.’
What do y’all think of Alan Rtichson calling out Donald Trump and his Christian followers? Let us know in the comments section below and peep reactions in the gallery.
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The 2024 Tribeca Festival is just around the corner and this year’s selections feature a number of anticipated documentaries about musical luminaries from the rock, pop, country and EDM worlds.
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The festivities will kick-off on June 5 with the world premiere of Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, a profile of the life of the fashion designer and cultural icon directed by Tribeca alum Trish Dalton and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
Over the course of nearly two weeks (June 5-16) the fest will feature screenings of a number of important music docs, including They All Came Out to Montreux, a look at the half century-old annual jazz festival in Switzerland featuring Prince, Carlos Santana, Sting, Aretha Franklin and the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards.
Attendees will also be able to check out Linda Perry: Let It Die Here, a look at the mega-successful former 4 Non Blondes singer-turned-songwriter-producer featuring Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile and Christina Aguilera, as well as a film about late EDM superstar Avicci, Avicii – I’m Tim, featuring Coldplay’s Chris Martin and David Guetta. In addition to screening the doc Satisfied about actress/singer Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton, Girls5eva), Goldsberry (and Perry) will perform after the world premieres of their respective films.
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Other music films will look at the careers of techno producer Carl Craig (Desire: The Carl Craig Story), civil rights activist/singer Harry Belafonte (Following Harry), Bruce Springsteen guitarist and actor “Little” Steven Van Zandt (Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple), performance artist/singer Genesis P-Orridge (S/He Is Still Her/e – The Official Genesis P-Orridge Doc) and 1990s alternative goddess Ani DiFranco (1-800-ON-HER-OWN), as well as a doc about the the new crop of country insurgents, Rebel Country, featuring Blanco Brown, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and BRELAND.
“Each year, the Tribeca Festival reflects our culture, capturing the essence of the present moment. We’re thrilled to showcase our 23rd edition, delving into captivating explorations of artificial intelligence with Demis Hassabis, thought-provoking discussions on the future of democracy, and so much more,” said Tribeca CEO/co-founder Jane Rosenthal in a statement. “Storytelling possesses a remarkable ability to bring us together, offering hope in these challenging times. We eagerly anticipate engaging with audiences on difficult yet timely subjects.”
Among the features on tap this year are a film about a young woman growing up on the Oglala Lakota reservation in South Dakota, Jazzy (Lily Gladstone), Daddio (Dakota Johnson, Sean Penn), the Brat Pack doc Brats (directed by Andrew McCarthy and featuring Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Rob Lowe, Molly Ringwald and Lea Thompson), Sacramento (Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart, Maya Erskine) and Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story featuring archival footage of Liza Minnelli.
Other films on tap include Group Therapy (Neil Patrick Harris, Mike Birbiglia, Tig Notaro), All That We Love (Margaret Cho, Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and a deep dive into the world of queer stand-up, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (Lily Tomlin, Wanda Sykes, Rosie O’Donnell, Hannah Gadsby and Joel Kim Booster).
According to a release, this year’s films “speak to today’s political moment and inform voters ahead of the upcoming election,” including the screening of Hacking Hate, a Simon Klose film that “questions the role of social media in amplifying hate speech and extremism.” Among the other politically charged films are McVeigh, an exploration of chilling modern implications of right-wing extremism directed by Mike Ott and America’s Burning, in which Michael Douglas narrates director David Smick’s look at the roots of hate and division.
The Cranes Call is a profile of war crimes investigators for the Clooney Foundation For Justice in which director Laura Warner gives a look at the brave staffers for the organization founded by George and Amal Clooney as they risk their lives traversing war-torn Ukraine to gather evidence for cases against Russian soldiers and commanders. There will also be a look into Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s deadly, repressive regime (Antidote) and a doc about the daring rescue of animals trapped behind enemy lines in Ukraine, Checkpoint Zoo.
This year’s sprawling program will include 103 features from 114 filmmakers from 48 countries — out of a record 13,016 submissions — including 86 world premieres, two international premieres, six North American premieres and eight New York premieres; in addition, half of the films in competition were directed by women and 35% (36) were directed by BIPOC filmmakers.
Check out a 2024 Tribeca sizzle reel below.
More than six decades into her storied career, Barbra Streisand is still finding ways to challenge herself. The legend has recorded a new song, “Love Will Survive,” for the upcoming Sky/Peacock original series The Tattooist of Auschwitz.
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The track recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra (conducted by William Ross) was composed by two-time Oscar-winner Hans Zimmer in collaboration with Emmy-nominee Kara Talve (Prehistoric Planet) and Grammy-winning producer/songwriter Walter Afanasieff (Mariah Carey); the song’s lyrics were penned by Grammy and Golden Globe nominee Charlie Midnight; Afanasieff and Peter Asher produced the track.
“Because of the rise in antisemitism around the world today, I wanted to sing ‘Love Will Survive’ in the context of this series, as a way of remembering the six-million souls who were lost less than 80 years ago,” Streisand said in a statement. “And also to say that even in the darkest of times, the power of love can triumph and endure.”
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The song, Streisand’s first-ever recording for a TV series, will be released by Columbia Records on April 25, a week before the series launches globally on streaming on May 2. Zimmer also composed the original score for the six-part limited series starring Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey, Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak and Jonas Nay.
The series tells the story of a Slovakian Jewish man, Lali (Hauer-King), who in 1942 was deported to the Nazi death camp where more than one million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. According to a summary, the drama series follows Lali as he is made one of the camp’s Tätowierer (tattooist), whose job it is to ink identification numbers on the arms of fellow prisoners. It then follows Lali as he falls for fellow prisoner, Gita (Próchniak), “leading to a love that defied the horrors around them.”
The story shifts 60 years into the future to find the now 80-something recently widowed Lali meeting an aspiring writer, Heather Morris (Lynskey) to whom he tells his improbable story of finding love in the “darkest of places.”
“Barbra Streisand is one of the most renowned artists in the world, and we are deeply honoured to be working with her,” Synchronicity Films executive producer Claire Mundell said in a statement. “Barbra and her team have crafted the most beautiful song, based on Hans’ and Kara’s main theme for the show, and it sums up the key message of the series – love will survive. Recording the song with Barbra’s iconic vocals and William Ross conducting the LSO at Abbey Road Studios was an unforgettable moment and a memory I will treasure forever. We are thrilled to be able to honour the memory of Lali and Gita in this way, with this beautiful original piece of music.”
The series will be available beginning May 2nd on Sky Atlantic and the NOW streaming service in the UK and Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as well as Peacock in the U.S. and Stan in Australia.
Kelly Clarkson got emotional on Monday (April 15) when talking to former First Lady Hillary Clinton about the challenges she faced during her two pregnancies and the shocking recent decision by Arizona’s Supreme Court to set the stage for a near-total abortion ban in the state based on a law from 1864.
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“Did you ever think in your lifetime we would see that happen?” Clarkson asked Clinton of the situation in Arizona that has drawn widespread criticism from abortion rights supporters for its lack of exceptions for rape and incest. “It’s just insane to me, the thinking that went on in 1864. It’s a very different world. We know a lot more now. We are going backwards.”
Former Sec. of State Clinton was on The Kelly Clarkson Show to promote her new Broadway musical about the woman’s suffrage movement, Suffs, which she co-produced. “It is horrifying. I feared it would happen but I hoped it wouldn’t happen,” Clinton said of the latest fall-out from the conservative majority Supreme Court’s striking down of Roe v. Wade two years ago. “Now here we are in the middle of this very difficult period for women in about half the states of our country, who cannot get the care that they need.”
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In the wake of the Roe decision, 21 states have enacted laws to either ban or severely restrict abortion earlier in a pregnancy than the standard set by the law that codified abortion protection in 1973.
Clinton noted that the Arizona law — which was codified before Arizona was even a state — has no exceptions for rape or incest and serves as a potential danger to women. “And the danger to women’s lives as well as to our right to make our own decisions about our bodies and ourselves is so profound,” said Clinton. “And there’s another element to it, which I find so troubling. I mean, there’s a kind of cruelty to it. No exceptions for rape, incest, really?”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Clarkson got emotional when talking about her two pregnancies, during which she said she was hospitalized and feared for her life. “I literally asked God, this is a real thing, to just take me and my son in the hospital for the second time, because I was like, ‘It’s the worst thing,’” Clarkson said, apologizing for being overcome with emotion while discussing the difficult births of daughter River Rose, 9, and son Remington Alexander, 7, who she shares with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
“It was my decision and I’m so glad I did it, I love my babies, but to make someone …” Clarkson added. “And you don’t realize how hard it is. The fact that you would take that away from someone, that can literally kill them. The fact that if they’re raped by their family member and they have to — it’s just like insane to me.”
Speaking to the former 2016 presidential candidate, Clarkson then encouraged her viewers to get involved in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, saying it’s sometimes uncomfortable to keep hammering away at the importance of voting, but fearing that things could dramatically escalate over subjects we should be able to agree on.
“It’s hard to preach at someone that you have to care about something but at the same time, I feel like we’re going to end up in some kind of — not to sound dramatic but — some kind of civil war over things that I feel like we shouldn’t be divided on,” Clarkson said. Clinton agreed and said “all you can do” is try to inform people and let them know that, for instance, the Arizona legislature had a vote to try and repeal the 1864 law.
“So that there could be a much more sensible approach. It lost. It matters who is representing you,” Clinton counseled, urging viewers that voting is “your superpower — and it may not seem like it but it really is.”
The conversation had some lighter moments as well, including Clinton talking about her early days dating husband former President Bill Clinton and why Clarkson would never, ever write a memoir.
Watch Clinton and Clarkson below.
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Before the bride in your life walks down the aisle, there are a few events that’ll take place prior to saying, “I do.” Along with a bridal shower, it’s typical for the bride and groom to separately have a last hoorah with their closest friends and family members (typically made up of their bridesmaids and groomsmen). Yes, this is a bachelor and bachelorette party.
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As someone who recently came back from a bachelorette party, showing up with a bachelorette gift will ensure the bride leaves with something she can look at and remember during and fater her pre-wedding getaway.
Planning a wedding can be a stressful time for your friend, which is where a thoughtful bachelorette gift comes in. Some of the best bachelorette gifts you can give include items or experiences she can use on her wedding day or some stress relieving tools. It also helps if you take into account her interests and hobbies to help tailor it specifically to the bride in your life.
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Keep reading to learn more about the best bachelorette gifts to buy online.
Do You Give a Gift At a Bachelorette Party?
It’s not mandatory to bring a bachelorette gift to the party, but it can be a heartfelt surprise for the bride-to-be to receive. If the bride didn’t throw a bridal shower, it’s also an opportunity to gift her something creative and make a DIY bachelorette gift. Or if she appreciates jokes, you can gift her something funny that’s not on the registry.
How Much Should I Gift for a Bachelorette Party?
Since it’s optional to bring a gift, this will determine on your own personal budget. It’s the thought that counts when it comes to gifting the bride, which means you don’t need to go outside your spending limits in order to surprise her with a memorable bachelorette gift.
What Are Some of the Best Bachelorette Gifts?
To help inspire you, Shop Billboard put together a list of the best bachelorette gifts, ranging from classy finds to presents she can sport on her honeymoon. Keep reading to shop our guide.
editor’s pick
Jonny Pajama Set
We’ve tested out this pajama set from Birdy Grey and think it’s not only a cozy sleepwear set for yourself, but the bride in your life as well. The material is lightweight and breathable to help you sleep without overheating and as an added bonus, you can get any pair personalized with embroidery to make it extra unique.
classy pick
Mariella White Pearl Tulle Bow
We can’t get over how delicate this tulle bow is — especially for a bride. Its simple construction uses a sheer white tulle decorated with pearls that she can wear during her rehearsal dinner and beyond. The back features a barrette design that’ll help keep it secure in her hair.
funny pick
Custom Bachelorette Candle Gift
$24
$30
20% off
If your bride loves a gag gift, then make sure to wrap up this funny candle for her. You can customize the name in the text as well as pick out what scent you want the candle to smell like and the main shade of the label.
last-minute pick
Kate Spade New York Bridal Insulated Tumbler
If you’re a Prime member you’re eligible for free one-day shipping that’ll quickly ship you a last-minute bachelorette gift like this unique tumber by Kate Spade. Included is a blue straw for that something blue, and a graphic with the word “miss” crossed out and “Mrs.” written in a flashy gold.Don’t have Amazon Prime? New users can score a 30 day free trial here.
cozy pick
Dearfoams I Do Slippers
$19
$38
50% off
Encourage some R&R with these irresistibly soft slippers that say “I Do” in gold. The faux fur is made from a 100% polyester material for cushioning and coziness, while the sole uses a rubber material for added grip. Plus, the bride can take them with her on her wedding day for getting ready and her travels.
DIY pick
Bachelorette Party Guest Book
$49.50
$66
25% off
Rather than just keep it to the memories, this bachelorette guest book is a must-have keepsake for when she’s feeling nostalgic. You can customize the cover with her name and the date as well as choose the cover color and font. The blank pages inside can be used for bridesmaids to share well wishes and write their own note.
honeymoon pick
SKIMS Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress
There’s a reason why this SKIMS maxi slip dress can’t stay in stock — it comes with a stretchy material that’s soft and forms to your body (and every body) for a flattering look. More than 3,000 reviewers have rated the dress, with most of them praising how versatile the design is commenting how you can “dress it up or down.”
fun pick
Date Night Box
$14.95
$26.95
45% off
Help the bride in your life and her partner mix up their date nights with these scratch off dates. Inside are 35 cards that the couple can scratch off together to discover what activity they’ll be doing together. Plus, you can score an extra $2 off right now when you click the on-site Amazon coupon checkbox before adding it to your cart.
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Alo Moves
For the active bride, Alo Moves will help her achieve all of her fitness goals through a wide library of on-demand classes. Whether she’s into yoga, pilates or strength training, the subscription will provide everything from relaxing stretches to sweat-inducing exercises. Before checkout, you’ll have the option between gifting a six month or 12-month subscription.
splurge-worthy pick
Millie Lattice Flat Sandal
These flat sandals aren’t just perfect for taking on her honeymoon, they also come with an elegant strappy design she’ll want to sport beyond her wedding celebrations. The open-toe design is ideal for showing off a fresh pedicure while the side straps can be adjusted to her liking.The brand also notes the shoes run small, so be sure to size up half a size.
For more product recommendations, check out our gift guide for music lovers, singers and dog lovers.
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Each year, approximately 250,000 music fans trek to the Coachella Valley Music Festival, and a number of this year’s attendees will be camping out.
If you plan on camping at Coachella or Stagecoach, but haven’t gotten a tent yet, there’s still time to purchase camping essentials before the big festival weekend kicks off. Weekend two of Coachella will be held from Friday, April 21 until Sunday, April 22.
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To help you get prepared, we searched online to find three, bestselling tents from Amazon, Walmart and REI.
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2 Person Tent – Rain Fly & Carrying Bag
If you’re looking for a cheaper option that’s easy to put together, Amazon has a large variety of tents and camping gear. This water resistant, two-person tent has a floor surface of 30 sq. feat, and measures 77 inches x 57 inches). The tent can be used for camping, hiking, fishing, festivals and other outdoor activities. And it weighs just 2.75 pounds when folded up, making it easy to carry around on a hiking trip or hiking through Coachella.
Wakeman Outdoor Tents are available in blue, orange, green, pink, red and yellow.
Walmart
Ozark Trial Dome Tent
$29.97
$34
12% off
The Ozark Trail Tent is designed for up to three people, and it’s large enough to fit a queen-sized air mattress, according to the product description. The tent boasts an oval shape for added headroom, built in storage pockets and a mesh roof to keep the air flowing, and for star gazing at night.
There’s also a mud mat at the entry, which you’ll probably need for Coachella (it gets muddy at times) and a removable rainfly tarp in the front. The 71 x 71-inch tent weighs 5.64 pounds.
REI
Zempire Trilogy Tent
$191.73
$429.95
55% off
The Zempire Trilogy Tent holds up to four people and it’s easy to set up, thanks to the two-pole “quick-clip” design, which basically means it won’t take too many steps to get it up. Based on the customer reviews though, shoppers are split between the tent being easy to set up and challenging to put together. This tent is on sale at REI.
If you’re interested in a cheaper option, the Alpine Mountain Gear Weekender Tent is on sale for $65. See more tents on sale at REI here.
Coachella Camping Rules: What You Need to Know
Coachella offers tent camping, car camping and preferred car camping. Car camping appears to be the most popular among the three, and one of the most affordable options, since you’re basically paying for the parking space.
For car camping, Coachella allows trucks and passenger vans, but no RVs, trailers, buses, or motorcycles. There’s no restriction on the number of people and tents allowed, however, only one vehicle is allowed in each camping site.
Basic car camping is first-come-first-serve, but preferred car camping is located at Lot 8 and you can arrive “at your leisure,” per Coachella.
Coachella’s car camping sites measure 30 x 10 feet, tent camping sites are 15 x 10 feet.
For preferred camping, you can choose between a two-person lodge, or four-person tent. The 8 x 12 x 8-foot lodge includes two GA or VIP passes to the music festival. The four-person tent measures 12 x 14, and it’s fully pitched, so need to worry about putting it together. It also comes with four sleeping cots, sleeping bags, pillows, chairs and a cooler.
Coachella covers camping essentials like sleeping bags and pillows for VIP campers. There’s also a 24-hour concierge, overnight parking, exclusive bathrooms and showers, cell phone charging stations and Wifi in select areas.
Camping passes start at $149 at Coachella.com, but you can also find them at Vivid Seats, and you might be able to score last-minute tickets at StubHub, although they were sold out at press time.
For more items to add to your Coachella pack list, read our recommendations for best footwear for festival season and a roundup of festival essentials to bring along.
Forget “The Power of Love,” the world is going to get an up-close behind-the-scenes look at the power of Céline Dion in her new documentary, which finally received an official release date. On Tuesday (April 16), via a joint Instagram post on the official pages for Dion and Prime Movies, Amazon MGM Studios announced that […]