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Pharrell Williams and Evian are teaming up to release limited-edition “Fountain of Youth” water bottles in collaboration with Humanrace, the Virginia native’s lifestyle and product company.
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The Evian x Humanrace glass bottles, designed by Williams and available in blue and green in still and sparkling options, feature “This Is the Fountain of Youth” inscribed on the front of each bottle.
“Staying hydrated is fundamental,” Williams said in a statement announcing the collaboration on Wednesday (Nov. 13). “These bottles represent more than just water — they’re a reminder that self-care can be joyful. My collaboration with Evian and Humanrace will hopefully inspire people to embrace the small moments that contribute to our overall well-being. The ‘Fountain of Youth’ phrase on the bottle is designed to start conversations at the dinner table and reminds us of the fundamental role water plays in our wellness.”
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“We are excited to continue our collaboration with Pharrell and Humanrace through these limited-edition bottles, which celebrate the intersection of wellness, creativity, and community—values that are central to both Evian and Pharrell,” said Leeni Hämäläinen, marketing director, waters at Danone, Evian’s parent company. “We pride ourselves on partnering with cutting-edge collaborators, and Pharrell is the perfect creative partner to bring our shared vision to life. He embodies Evian ‘Live Young’ ethos, and we hope this partnership encourages people to embrace their own youthful spirit.”
The limited-edition bottles will be available at select retailers and restaurants in the U.S. starting in December. Williams’ water collaboration arrives on the heels of his GQ Men of the Year cover, also released on Wednesday. The publication crowned Williams, head of menswear at Louis Vuitton, designer of the year.
Working with Evian is the latest partnership between Williams and a legacy brand. Williams’ released an Over the Moon Lego builder’s set was released in September ahead of his Lego biopic, Piece by Piece.
Fans just got their longest tastes yet of two highly anticipated Wicked performances from stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, with the film sharing extended looks at the former’s “Popular” and the latter’s “The Wizard & I” Wednesday (Nov. 13).
Accompanied by a visual lyric display, the “Popular” video finds the pop star as Glinda, frenziedly dressing up the Pinocchio actress’ perplexed Elphaba in pink accessories. “Don’t be offended by my frank analysis/ Think of it as personality dialysis,” she sings on the signature track, originally performed by Kristin Chenoweth on Broadway. “Now that I’ve chosen to become a pal/ A sister and adviser, there’s nobody wiser/ Not when it comes to popular.”
In the “Wizard & I” video, Erivo roams the campus of Shiz University and explores the Ozian outdoors while belting out the hopeful ballad, adding her own custom riffs. (Sorry, Wicked superfans, it looks like you’ll have to wait for the full movie to hear her take on the track’s famous final high note.)
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“When I meet the Wizard/ Once I prove my worth/ And then I meet the Wizard/ What I’ve waited for since, since birth,” she sings, making the Idina Menzel-originated song her own. “He’ll say to me I see who you truly are/ A girl on whom I can rely/ And that’s how we’ll begin/ The Wizard and I.”
The new videos come just nine days ahead of the premiere of Wicked Part 1, which hits theaters Nov. 22. Part 2 will arrive one year later. Leading up to the movie’s theatrical release worldwide, the two stars — and the rest of the Wicked cast — have been traveling to various premieres, most recently greeting fans on the red carpet in Mexico City Monday (Nov. 11).
As sampled in the newly released performance videos, both Grande and Erivo sang live vocals on the set of Wicked. “When we were shooting it, those girls were like, ‘F–k the pre-records,” Chu recalled in a March Vanity Fair interview. “We’re going live.’”
Watch Grande sing “Popular” above, and see Erivo perform “The Wizard and I” below.
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The Eagles aren’t ready to say farewell quite yet. After a global trek around the world for their Long Goodbye tour, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers have decided not to take it easy, and instead, are moving their stay at the “Hotel California” to take up residency at the Las Vegas Sphere.
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Demand to see the Eagles surpassed the amount of dates initially announced back in June, which led the rock band to extend its Sphere stay to mid March 2025 (marking a total of five date extensions) — especially after the rave night-one review.
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With a long list of Las Vegas residencies to choose from, the Sphere offers a visual experience unlike any other stage can offer giving a multi-sensory performance that promises to bring the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper’s music to life. Plus, last-minute tickets to the Eagles live at the Sphere are still available.
Ticketmaster is the official ticketing platform to buy Eagles tickets online, with options starting at $303 at the time of this writing, but if the desired date or number of tickets you’re looking for isn’t available, there are additional cheap tickets sites including resale platforms you can check out.
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Below, ShopBillboard put together a list of affordable Eagles Sphere ticket options, including exclusive discount codes that can save you up to $500.
StubHub
You can find Eagles Sphere tickets on StubHub from $247 and take advantage of the site’s filters to find the best tickets available. Choose from the number of tickets needed, price and even have estimated fees included in the cost, so there are no hidden surprises. Plus, each purchase is protected by StubHub’s FanProtect, which you can learn more about here.
Vivid Seats
Vivid Seats has Eagles Sphere tickets from $234 and help you determine the best offers available by labeling what dates have deals. You can even save $20 off orders of $200+ when you use the code BB2024 at checkout. When sifting through tickets, you can sort by the price as well as if the offer is from a site SuperSeller (sellers who are highly-rated and experienced) as well as the seat(s) are in the front of your desired section.
Your purchase will also be covered by the Vivid Seats Buyer Guarantee, which can you read more about here.
Seat Geek
Seat Geek is another affordable option to find cheap Eagles Sphere tickets with options as low as $233. The resale ticketing site uses a ranking system with a scale of 1-10 to show which options are the best deal. Tickets marked a one are considered the worst deal whereas options rated a 10 are considered the best deals. Bonus offer: First purchases are eligible to receive $10 off orders of $250+ when you use the code BILLBOARD10 at checkout.
Gametime
Gametime promises to be the go-to destination for the cheapest last-minute tickets to the Eagles Sphere residency and more live events. Right now, you can find options for as low as $232, and score an extra $20 off purchases of $150+ when you enter the code SAVE20 at checkout. Found cheaper options on another site? The Gametime Price Guarantee will give you 110% of the difference back when you show proof to the resale site.
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You can find cheaps Eagles Sphere tickets on Ticketnetwork starting at $312. You can also get $150 off purchases of $500+ when you use the code BILLBOARD150 at checkout or $300 off orders of $1,000+ when you use the promo code BILLBOARD300. To help find the best options, the site provides an interactive map that lets you see how many tickets are left in each section in addition to being able to pick exactly where you want to sit and sort options based on price per ticket.
Check below to see the remaining Eagles Sphere dates for 2024-25.
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Jan.: 17, 18, 24 and 25
Feb: 14, 15, 21 and 22
March: 7, 8, 14 and 15
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When fans of The Voice tuned in to the show on Monday night (Nov. 11) to check out the start of the Knockout rounds, there was one singer who was conspicuously absent. According to EW, host Carson Daly noted at the top of the episode that country singer Tanner Frick had dropped out of the competition after notching a four-chair turn earlier in season 26.
At press time, Frick had not commented on his absence and the show did not provide any additional information about why he left the series. But on Tuesday (Nov. 12), the Manchester, TN native who used to work at the city’s water & sewer department posted another snippet of a new song on Instagram featuring seemingly prescient lyrics.
“These whiskey nights and neon lights they all fade away/ But this lonesome road keeps calling me to stay,” he sings in his gravely country drawl over acoustic guitar. “So I’m back here, I’m on my own/ I can’t seem to leave this life alone/ I guess I’m a lone wolf and a stray/ Ain’t nobody want me anyway.” Frick did not comment on the song or his departure in the post, with the caption to the clip re-iterating the song’s refrain.
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Commenters were confused and had a lot of questions, with one asking “What happened???,” while another added, “Ugh I hate that you left the Voice. I had you as my top #1 artist! So sad to see you go but I hope everything is okay! You have an amazing voice and you have such talent. Keep pushing forward and good luck with your future.” One of his fans lamented that Frick could have “won it all.”
On Nov. 3 Frick seemed to preview his leave-taking in a TikTok video featuring the same song — which he said was titled “Lonesome Road” — while reminding fans to tune in to the show to see him perform.
Frick made a name for himself during the blind auditions round in early October with a cover of Morgan Wallen’s “Thought You Should Know,” which earned him chair turns from all four coaches, with both Snoop Dogg and Reba McEntire bonding instantly with the singer over their shared family roots in Mississippi. “While ya’ll still had your backs turned I was into this!” Snoop reminded fellow judges Michael Bublé and Gwen Stefani about his early adopter status on the country crooner.
Stefani said all the judges were won over when Frick sang with his “full voice,” which allowed his uniqueness to shine through, correctly predicting that the singer would go with country icon McEntire as his coach. Last week, Frick impressed again in a Battle Round duel with Tate Renner on Jelly Roll’s “I Need a Favor.” After he failed to advance in that round, Bublé snagged him for his team, calling the pick-up a “huge win for me” and dubbing the country singer a “piece of the puzzle” that he didn’t have.
EW reported that on Monday’s show Daly told fans at home that Frick, 26, had “left the competition after rehearsals,” with no additional information available at press time on the reason for his departure.
The Voice airs on NBC on Mondays and Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET before streaming on Peacock the next day.
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‘Tis the season to buy a new bag. From clutch to crossbody, hobo, satchel, tote and quilted carryalls, securing the perfect bag can transform your outfit and simultaneously put you in a better mood and with the holidays right around the corner, it’s a good time to start formulating your list (and checking it twice).
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If you’re a looking for a new bag and need some style inspiration, we put together a list of gift-worthy list of bags beloved by Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and other recording stars with great style.
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Whether you’re shopping for a holiday gift or need a new bag for yourself, keep reading for a roundup of designer bags to shop for the holidays and beyond.
Aupen
We can thank the pop girlies for putting Aupen in the spotlight. Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez have been spotted wearing Aupen but the brand shot to fame last year after Swift was photographed carrying the now viral Nirvana bag on date night with her boyfriend Travis Kelce.
Olivia Rodrigo wore an unreleased Nirvana Croc Buckle Bag from theLVMH Métiers d’Art collaboration last month and Charli XCX wore a Nirvana bag while leaving Bowery Hotel in New York City on Tuesday (Nov. 12).
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Aupen Nirvana Bag
The Nirvana is a versatile, “minimalist” bag made from calfskin leather that can carry on your shoulder or tuck under your arm. The asymmetrical bag features a gold buckle closure, interior pocket and braided handle (the bag measures 10.3 x 4.5 x 2.7 inches in depth).
Coach
In the land of luxury bags, Coach needs its own area code. GloRilla, Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez, Kelsie Ballerini, Normani, Coco Jones, Swift, Dove Cameron and a bunch of other celebs are fans of Coach bags and clothing.
What the best Coach bag? Too many to name but the Tabby bag lands high on the list. The beloved bag is available in smooth leather and quieted leather — in a variety of sizes and colors including classic black, merlot, maple and dark stone.
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Coach Tabby
Need a bigger Coach bag? The Brooklyn Shoulder Bag has a slouchy, hobo design with the same Coach quality.
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Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 39
Made from natural grain leather, the trendy bag comes in three sizes — the smallest being the Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 23, which measures just 7.25 inches. Bag 28 is a medium-sized bag and Bag 39 is the larger among the three at 17 inches (big enough to fit a 15-inch laptop). Model Bella Hadid was seen wearing the Brooklyn Shoulder Bag in July. The bag features a magnetic closure with an interior snap pocket to store smaller essentials.
Bottega Venetta
Bottega Venetta’s Mini Jodie Leather Hobo Bag need its own fan club. The woven design became extremely popular over the last couple years, but it’s also one of the more moderately priced bags from Bottega.
The Mini Jodie is available nearly a dozen colors including black, white, caramel, almond and two shades of green. If you’re looking for cheaper alternatives, consider Anthropologie’s The Brigitte Satchel ($180) or Quince’s Handwoven Shoulder Bag ($129).
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Bottega Veneta Mini Jodie Bag
Bottega has a range of small, medium, large and gigantic bags beloved by the likes of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. Over Halloween, Rihanna stepped out in a Savage x Fenty leopard print onesie paired with a huge Bottega Veneta Women’s Maxi Luaren 1980 Bag while A$AP Rocky showed off a huge, pink Bottega Venetta Duffle during his birthday last year and in September, the Harlem rapper debuted a snakeskin Mini Bottega Sardine Bag at Milan Fashion week.
Burberry
Raincoats, scarves, bucket hats and boots. Certain things come to mind when you think of Burberry’s checkered print. Burrberry’s Check bowling bag captures the brand’s sophisticated designs in the form of a purse – and its pop star-approved. Grande was seen carrying a Burrberry Check bag (while wearing Burberry heels, of course) in early November.
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Burberry Bowling Bag
Constructed from faux leather with calf leather trim and a fabric interior, the Check bowling bag features a leathery padlock and gold key, zipper closure, removeable strap and measures 7.3 x 4.3 x 4.7 inches, making it roomy enough to store your wallet, keys, lip gloss, cell phone and other daily essentials.
Dior
Saddle up! We’re traveling back to the Y2K. The Saddle Bag, designed by John Galiano, debuted on Dior’s Spring/Summer 2000 runway.
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Dior Saddle Bag
Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton were some of the stars spotted with Dior back then and after more than 24 years, the Saddle Bag has become an iconic accessory for fashion lovers like Swift who sported a Dior Saddle Bag more than once (most recently during a date night with Kelce).
Gucci
From the runway to the silver screen, Gucci has a long been affiliated with the stars. The brand has collaborated with Miley Cyrus, Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny among others and after more than 80 years after the first Gucci store opened its doors, the luxury brand has transcended fashion and become one with the music mainstream.
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Gucci Ophidia Mini Bag
When it comes to bag, Gucci has a lot of them. And they’re pricey – anywhere from below $1,000 to well over $4,000. The Ophidia Mini falls on the cheaper end of the price list at $800 and it’s a cute gift option.
Loewe
From the Super Bowl to the Met Gala, Loewe is becoming a favorite among some of music’s biggest names: Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson to name a few.
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LOEWE Mini Flamenco Purs Bag
In the bag department, Loewe offers a visually alluring selection of designs such as the Squeeze Bag, which Hilary Duff was spotted carrying in New York City, the Puzzle bag, Puzzle tote, Flamenco bag and Pebble bucket bag –- all available in mini, medium and large.
Louis Vuitton
A luxury bag with a price tag to match. After partnering with several recording artists over the years, Louis Vuitton finally hired one: Pharrell Williams was named men’s creative director in 2023.
The fashion house has collaborated with artists such as Rihanna, J-Hope and Tyler, the Creator, and dressed plenty of stars including Beyoncé, Swift, Gomez, Shawn Mendez and Usher.
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Louis Vuitton Metis Pochette Purse
With so many bags on the roster, it’s tough to narrow down the best Louis Vuitton bag, but if you’re interested in a satchel-style, everyday bag turn to the Louis Vuitton Mettis Pochette. The 9.8-inch bag has a top handle, adjustable strap, three internal compartments and an S-lock closure.
For those feeling fashionable retro, the Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Alma Bag is back in style. BLACKPINK’s LISA rocked a Stephen Sprouse bowling bag earlier this year and we’re still thinking about Rihanna’s tiny Louis Vuitton Nano Speedy Monogram Bag.
Osoi
K-pop lovers might be familiar with Osoi. The Korean bag brand worn by Hyein of NewJeans carries a range of styles and textures — leather, suede and other materials.
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OSOI Black Mini Toni Bag
The Black Mini Tote from Osoi is a modern spin on the classic hobo, shoulder bag. Made from buffed leather, the leather bag features an adjustable sliding handle, two-zipper closures, an interior pocket and it’s lined with faux suede.
Prada
Prada girlies, unite! Lots of celebrities wear Prada — sunglasses, fragrances, clothing, footwear and of course, Prada bags. Prada’s Arqué seems to the latest celeb-loved bag from the brand.
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Prada Arqué Leather Mini Shoulder Bag
The moon-shaped, leather bag comes in black and white and it’s just a bit more expensive than the popular Re-Nylon Mini Bag. Offering a new spin on a vintage look, the Re-Edition 2000 Mini Bag ($1,250) is made of “Re-Nylon,” which comes from recycled, purified plastic trash collected in the ocean, fishing nets, and textile waste fibers” according to Prada. The Re-Edition mini shoulder bag features a zipper closure, woven tape handle and the Prada triangle logo centered in the front.
Versace
Versace has worked with everyone from Madonna to Jungkook and continues to find new ways to connect with fans of different generations.
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Versace Kleio Quilted Mini Bag
Earlier this month, Aepsa’s Ningning debuted in the Versace 2024 Holiday Campaign showcasing the new Kleio bag. The quilted, lambskin leather shoulder bag has an adjustable, double chain strap with gold hardware and it’s perfectly giftable for the holidays.
YSL
As a brand ambassador for St. Laurent, BLACKPINK’s Rosé gets dibs on the hottest YSL bags that she can wear on the red carpet or while traveling the globe.
YSL Textured Leather Shoulder Bag
YSL’s gorgeously-designed bags include the Voltaire Embellished Leather Tote ($3,000), the Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag ($1,700) and the YSL Bucket Bag ($2,100). The textured leather bag pictured above is more of a “night out” bag that you can wear to holiday parties and other formal events.
For more musician-inspired gift ideas, see our list of K-Pop star-approved Lululemon gifts and 50 unique gifts for music lovers.
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