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07 Aug 2024

BTS’ Jin Becomes Gucci’s Newest Global Ambassador

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BTS’ Jin is adding a new title to his resume: Gucci global ambassador. The K-Pop star was named global ambassador for the luxury fashion brand on Wednesday (Aug. 7).

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“I’m very excited to welcome Jin as global brand ambassador,” Gucci’s creative director Sabato De Sarna said a statement according to Women’s Wear Daily, which first reported the news.

“His warm and kind personality is truly magnetic, and his style is simply unique. He is a generous and extraordinary artist who is able to move people with his music, which makes us even more honored to share this journey with him,” added De Sarna.

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In honor of the new partnership, Gucci released a photo campaign featuring Jin wearing pieces from the Italian fashion house’s spring/summer 2025 menswear collection.

The Gucci announcement comes on the heels of Jin’s trip to Paris where he carried the torch for South Korea during the 2024 Summer Olympics. The 31-year-old K-Pop idol, who is the eldest member of BTS, was released from an 18-month mandatory military service in June.

Rumors of a possible partnership began swirling online after Gucci reportedly sent gifts to Jin following his military release.

Now that it’s official with Gucci, Jin joins the rest of BTS in securing partnerships in the world of luxury fashion. Fellow BTS member Jimin is a global ambassador for Dior, V is an ambassador for Celine, Junkgook landed an ambassadorship with Calvin Klein, RM was named global ambassador of Bottega Veneta, Suga is an ambassador for Valentino, and J-Hope became a Louis Vuitton ambassador.

07 Aug 2024

Katie Ledecky’s Memoir Is Making a Splash: Here’s Where to Buy the Olympian’s Book

Katie Ledecky has been a standout athlete during the 2024 Paris Olympics, only solidifying her legacy as one of the best swimmers in the world. The American swimmer hasn’t just made headlines for showing off her Team USA gear while cheering on fellow teammates and scoring multiple gold medals during the summer Olympics; the 31-year-old athlete has also landed herself at the top of the book charts with her memoir Just Add Water: My Life Swimming topping Amazon’s bestsellers list for Olympic Games.

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Fans can dive into the athlete’s life as she grew up in Bethesda, Maryland, where she discovered her love for the pool and, with it, swimming. The memoir retells her life straight through Ledecky herself, including all the trials and tribulations she encounters to make her to becoming an Olympic gold medalist.

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The book was originally published June 11 and includes her perspective of almost all the Olympics she’s competed in, including in London, Rio and Tokyo.

Keep reading to learn where to find Katie Ledecky’s book online.

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For up to 33% off, you can discover everything you could want to know about the swimming star through her words. Just Add Water: My Swimming Life is available for under $20 and comes with 256 pages of Ledecky’s point of view.

The cover art features a photo of the athlete in her favorite place: the pool, which will make a display-worthy collectible for fans of the swimmer.

Ledecky completed her final 2024 summer Olympics trial with the 800m freestyle final, where she won gold. The next time you can see her is when she attends the Closing Ceremony for the Paris Olympics.

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07 Aug 2024

Keke Palmer Drops ‘Vivid Remix’ Collection With Zenni Eyewear: Shop Her Colorful New Collab

Eyewear doesn’t have to be boring. Keke Palmer dropped a colorful new collection with Zenni eyewear featuring bold and vibrant shades made to pair with your everyday look.

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Released on Monday (Aug. 5), the “Vivid Remix” collection is a mix of round, square, oval and cat-eye frames. The collection channels Palmer’s “playful attitude, elegance and unbreakable confidence” according to a news release sent to Billboard.

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Included in the eyewear roundup are perfect-for-any season picks such as the Tortoiseshelle Square G lasses ($12.95), Lilac Cat-Eye Sunglasses ($25.95) and other designs like the geometric frames ($27.95) and round glasses ($32.95) featured below.

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The “Vivid Remix” collection is the latest in Palmer’s ongoing partnership with Zenni, an eyewear brand that offers a range of frames at an affordable price. Palmer’s previous collections with Zenni include Board Certified and Cool Glam.

The 30-year-old mom, actress and singer has another release on the way — one that will pair nicely with any of the glasses from her Zenni collab. Fans can shop the eyewear collection and pre-order her upcoming memoir, Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling the Narrative. The book hits shelves in November.

“This book means growth to me,” the Chicago native shared with People in April. “It signifies the next chapter of my life. It imparts the wisdom I’ve learned with the earnesty of knowing that I’m still changing.”

In addition to a new eyewear collection, a successful podcast and forthcoming memoir, Palmer hosts the game show Password, airing on Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and streaming the next day on Peacock.

07 Aug 2024

Busta Rhymes Visits Tom Hardy on Set & Tells Fans to ‘Stay Tuned’ For Potential Collab

Busta Rhymes visited Tom Hardy on a movie set Tuesday (Aug. 6) and teased a potentail collaboration with the actor.

Posting a picture with the actor and a video of them embracing on his Instagram, Rhymes wrote about how grateful he was to meet Hardy. “I keep telling y’all that blessings don’t, so we won’t ever stop, ever,” he wrote. “The incredible Tom Hardy and the Dragon, stay tuned.”

Hardy has been filming the third installment of his blockbuster Marvel franchise, titled Venom: The Last Dance. That fact has fans guessing the rapper will be making a cameo in the upcoming movie. The Oscar-nominated actor previously told BBC Radio 1 that for Venom’s voice, he drew inspiration from the Brooklyn rapper, among others. “I mix a little bit of Busta Rhymes, a little bit of Method and Redman, a little bit of James Brown, and ever so slightly an element of Richard Burton,” he said.

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The British actor is also a rapper on the side, where he goes by the name Frankie Pulitzer. He’s been featured on a handful of Czarface tracks over the years and some of the group’s songs from their Good Guys, Bad Guys EP were played during scenes of Venom: Let There Be Carnage. He also had his 1999 mixtape resurface on Bandcamp a few years back.

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In regards to said EP, Hardy is featured on the tracks “Today’s Special” and “Klyntar Czar. Frankie Pulitzer, who also goes by the alias Face Puller, opens the latter with the lines “Place your faith in my anger and aggression/Me and CZARFACE’ll make a dangerous connection/I suggest you get your money to pay for your protection/I’m stepping in the party with a saber as a weapon.”

Who knew Tom Hardy had bars like that?

Hopefully Busta bartered a cameo in the new Venom movie for a Face Puller guest verse on his upcoming album Blockbusta, which is slated to drop Nov. 24.

Check out Rhymes’ Instgram post here.

07 Aug 2024

Top 5 Trendy Wardrobe Staples For Back-to-School Season: Shop Now

Back-to-school season is in full swing! Whether you’re kicking off your shopping or still hunting for those must-have casual pieces, we’ve created a short list of five essentials for you to hunt this season.

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From versatile button-down shirts to trendy cargo pants, you’ll be heading to school in both style and comfort. Sprinkled into the mix, you’ll also find the crew neck sweatshirt worn by Ariana Grande, adding a touch of celebrity flair to your everyday look.

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Scroll down and make the most of this back-to-school season with these top five must-have items. If you’re shopping on Amazon, consider taking advantage of all Amazon Prime has to offer and sign up for a 30-day free trial, which also comes with access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Music. And to help make sure you get your purchases quickly, being a Prime member means you get fast, free shipping in two days or less with Prime Delivery.

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For those looking for trendy jean options, you might want to add this Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Wide Leg Crop Jeans. These TikTok favorite jeans offer a relaxed fit while also providing comfort and a “put together” appearance. Add them to your cart now and get up to 54 percent off!

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If you don’t already own a pullover sweatshirt, you might want to add this one. This essential back-to-school piece offers both comfort and style in seconds. You can pair this up with jeans, shorts, or leggings.

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If you are aiming to channel celebrity style into your back-to-school wardrobe, a classic sweatshirt is a great choice. On July 1, Ariana Grande was spotted rocking this Skims Cotton Fleece Classic Sweatshirt in light grey heather, embodying a relaxed, off-day vibe. This is a great option for laid-back campus days.

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Another trendy addition to your back-to-school shopping list are cargo pants. These celebrity-approved, stylish trousers offer roomy pockets and a relaxed fit. With their multiple pockets and casual vibe, cargo pants are ideal for blending comfort and practicality in your daily wardrobe.

For more product recommendations, check out these top cargo pants styles for both men and women, these FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty ‘In Session’ Sneakers, and these back-to-school deals.

07 Aug 2024

This QVC Air Innovations Fan Converts Instantly From Tabletop to Stand: Get Yours Now for Just $38

If you’re looking to stay cool this back-to-school season, you might want to consider QVC’s 3-in-1 Fold Carry Telescopic Fan. This versatile fan is great for dorm rooms, study spaces, outdoor areas or your living room. Its compact design and convenient carrying handle make it easy to take with you wherever you go. Plus, the telescopic feature lets you adjust the height from a tabletop to a standing fan.

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The fan’s sleek and modern design also fits with any decor, making it a practical and stylish addition to your back-to-school essentials. If that’s not enough, this fan is foldable and includes a USB charger. With its 180-degree tilt and four speed settings (low, medium, high and ocean breeze), you can easily adjust the airflow to your preference.

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You can get this portable fan in four different colors: white, blush, platinum and black.

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Another QVC customer said, “They are small enough to fit in small spaces and big enough to actually deliver a nice breeze. I love that I can charge them and they will stay running for a good while before I have to charge them again. Super quiet as well.”

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07 Aug 2024

Walmart Celebrates Emily Henry Adapter Yulin Kuang’s Spicy Debut Novel With Limited-Edition Hot Sauce

Summer this year has proven to be a extra warm one thanks to a heatwave that has impacted most of the U.S. Book lovers especially have been turning up the temps even more with romance novels known for spicy scenes — including the BookTok-loved author Emily Henry who has not one, but numerous bestselling novels being turned into movies, according to Deadline. Screenwriter Yulin Kuang has stepped up to adapt two of Henry’s books (People We Meet On Vacation and Beach Read), but not before she released her own steamy book, and Walmart is helping her celebrate.

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The online retailer surprised the debut author with their exclusive hot sauce collection with Melinda’s Hot Sauce inspired by spicy romance books. The set comes with five different spice levels including mild, medium, hot, flaming and burning, complete with labels that give a Bridgerton-esque vibe. Kuang took the package as an opportunity to have a photoshoot with the hot sauces and her book, How to End a Love Story, which she posted on Instagram Aug. 1.

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“@walmart sent me some hot sauce so I gave my summer intern @shots_by_sophia a photo assignment and told her to come up with a concept. grid-worthy. ??️??” the caption reads.

Below you can shop the hot sauce while it’s still in stock, as well as discover where to find copies of her book How to End a Love Story in addition to the novels she’s bringing to screen.

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Melinda’s Spicy Books Hot Sauce Variety Set

Inspired by the hot and romance-filled books you know and love, this hot sauce collection will bring the spice off your pages to heat up more than the connection of your latest book’s characters. You’ll have five different heat levels to choose from, depending on your preferences. Each sauce is made from locally sourced fruits and vegetables as well as chili peppers for some extra kick.

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Kuang goes from screenwriter to author in her first-ever book that follows bestselling author Helen Zhang, who has scored a spot in the writer’s room for the TV adaptation of her popular young adult novels. What she doesn’t expect though, is to see Grant Shepherd, a man who she hasn’t encountered in more than 13 years, after a tragic accident occurs. Now, the two must work together closely while reckoning with the past. As they grow closer, secrets come to light and the two realize their love story won’t be like any other.

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In People We Meet on Vacation, two best friends Alex and Poppy have been taking the same week-long vacation together every year for more than a decade. Until two years ago when they ruined everything and haven’t spoken since. In an attempt to go back to a time when she felt really happy, Poppy convinces Alex to take one last vacation with her. Now, she must use that week to try and mend what was broken so long ago.

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Beach Read follows two authors: Augustus Everett, an acclaimed author of literary fiction, and January Andrews a romance book writer. The two have very little in common besides the fact that they both will be sharing neighboring beach houses for the next three months as they battle writer’s block. That is until one evening when the two decide to strike up a deal — he’ll spend the summer trying to write something more happy and she’ll attempt to write the next great American novel. As the two push each other out of their comfort zones, they begin to realize that maybe opposites really do attract.

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07 Aug 2024

New Balance Has a Collaboration With Roland: Here’s Where to Get a Pair of TR-808 Sneakers Online

Japanese electronics company Roland manufactured the TR-808 Rhythm Composer drum machine — aka the 808 — in 1980. This iconic rhythm machine was instrumental (no pun intended) in the development of hip-hop, R&B, rock and dance music throughout the decade and beyond, including on hit songs such as “It’s Tricky” by Run DMC, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston, “Psycho Killer” by Talking Heads, “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child and others.

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And now, nearly 45 years after its release, Roland is collaborating with sports footwear and apparel company New Balance and Brazilian pro skater Tiago Lemos on the new NB Numeric Lemos 808 sneakers — which retail for $119.99 and drop on 808 Day, which is on Thursday, Aug. 8 at, 12 a.m. ET/9 p.m. PT (Wednesday, Aug. 7).

Made from suede, mesh and synthetic pigskin, the NB Numeric Tiago Lemos 808 sneakers feature the company’s “REVlite” midsole for cushioning and bounce, with round white laces for stability and security.

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Meanwhile, New Balance took inspiration from skateboarding sneakers from the late ’90s and early 2000s for style, with a black upper and pops of orange, red and white — like the 808 itself. In fact, the sneakers even come with a little 808 charm for additional flair.

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NB Numeric Tiago Lemos 808

“Hip-hop has been the soundtrack for my skating, and at the heart of many classics was the 808. To have a collaboration with the legendary Roland 808 on my shoe is an honor,” said Tiago Lemos in a press release.

Available on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 12 a.m. ET, the NB Numeric Tiago Lemos 808 sneakers come in various unisex sizes in black; a pair goes for $119.99 at New Balance.

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07 Aug 2024

‘Deadpool’ Director Calls Taylor Swift Cameo Rumors ‘Slightly Baffling’: ‘It Was Never a Conversation’

In spite of a few assurances to the contrary, rumors that Taylor Swift would appear in the latest Deadpool movie have persisted for years — all the way up until the new film premiered last month, revealing that she wasn’t involved after all. But in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly published Monday (Aug. 5), director Shawn Levy revealed that there was never any chance of the pop star joining the franchise to begin with, no matter how much fans may have hoped for it.

“It was so very loud,” Levy told the outlet of the internet buzz from Swifties hoping for a cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine, which hit theaters July 26. “I definitely had moments where I was worried I would disappoint people when they realized Taylor as Dazzler was not in the movie, but there’s no controlling the internet and rumors spread like wildfire.”

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Many of the rumors stemmed from the 14-time Grammy winner’s close friendships with the movie’s star, Ryan Reynolds, and his wife, actress Blake Lively. Levy is also pals with Swift, having appeared in her “All Too Well” short film in 2021, but according to him, “it was never a conversation” that the “Anti-Hero” singer might pop up in the Marvel film.

“It was never even a seed of a discussion,” he added. “Obviously, Ryan and Blake, and myself — to a far lesser extent — have our own relationships in real life with Taylor. But yeah, those rumors were loud and slightly baffling, but nothing I said or did was going to make them quiet down until this movie came out.”

Before their hopes were shot, fans had been wanting to see Swift in a Deadpool film since as far back as 2016, when the star borrowed Reynolds’ actual superhero suit for her Halloween costume. Rumors that the crossover might actually happen only continued to fester when the Free Guy star sported a T-shirt with Swift’s cats, Meredith and Olivia, printed on it in 2018’s Deadpool 2, and again when he appeared to re-create the Evermore album in costume earlier this year.

Reynolds, however, shut down the rumors — or attempted to, at least — in a July appearance on The Tonight Show. “I wish,” he said when host Jimmy Fallon asked him point-blank whether Swift was in Deadpool & Wolverine.

“If I ever stop, she’d make a good Deadpool,” he added at the time. “She’s funny, funny, funny!”

06 Aug 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Disney’s D23 Expo: A Guide to the Ultimate Fan Event

Let the magic begin! Disney’s D23 Expo returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif., from Aug. 9-11.

The annual event, presented by Visa, will feature 55 panels spread over five stages. Disney fans will be able to attend panels, presentations, interactive experiences, surprise reunions and exclusive showcases from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Disney+, Hulu, Lucasfilm and more.

Keep reading for a rundown of the D23 2024 schedule, ticketing and live streaming.

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D23 Schedule

This year’s expo, the largest to date, will kick off with D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on Thursday (Aug. 8). Two of the weekend’s major events include the Disney Entertainment Showcase on Friday at 7 p.m. PT and Disney Experiences Showcase on Saturday at 7 p.m. PT.

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D23 concludes on Sunday with the Disney Legends Award honoring Miley Cyrus, Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Colleen Atwood, Steve Ditko, Harrison Ford, Frank Oz, Kelly Ripa, John Williams and other Disney legends. The ceremony, scheduled for 5 p.m. PT at the Honda Center, will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

“To be named a Disney Legend is the highest honor our company can bestow on anyone, reserved for those whose talent and achievements have earned them an enduring place in our history,” said Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company. “The fourteen individuals to be honored as Disney Legends this year have each made extraordinary creative contributions across the worlds of Disney and we look forward to celebrating them at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.”

The weekend of panels, meet and greets and more includes the Disney 23 Masquerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest, Disney Princess – The Concert, Disney Character Voices: Inside the Studio, which will offer live recording sessions with fan-favorite Disney characters.

Additionally, fans will get an exclusive sneak peek of new series, and Q&A’s with the cast and creative teams behind beloved series and movies. Other events slated for the weekend include 30 Years of Toy Story, Disney Princess: Creating Tiana’s World, Exploring New Parts of the Mind: Behind the Design of Inside Out 2 + a Dreamy Surprise, Grey’s Anatomy: 20th Celebration, Abbott Elementary: Class Is in Session, Donald Duck’s 90th Quaktacular, Marvel Comics: Celebrating 50 Years of Wolverine, and a Marvel Animation sneak peek featuring special guests and first looks at Disney+ series such as X-Men ’97, Eyes of Wakanda and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spiderman. Find more information here.

Where to Get Tickets

The ticket process for D23 looks different this year. For starters, tickets went on sale in March, and you had to sign up to become a D23 Member to purchase them. D23 Gold Members and D23 Members with Visa cards got access to pre-sale tickets ahead of everyone else. Single-day and three-day passes ranged from $79 to $259 and more than $1,000 for the Ultimate Preferred Fan 3-Day Pass.

Although tickets to the Ultimate Fan Event and other events are sold out, you might be able to find a small assortment of passes on sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats.

Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ will also be showcasing an epic streaming lineup of live and on-demand content, along with immersive experiences, appearances from talent, photo opportunities at The Disney Bundle Pavilion, special perks for Disney+ subscribers and live demos of the latest features on Disney+.

Can’t make it in person? Unfortunately, D23 will not be live streamed this year but you can follow updates on the D23.com and on the D23 YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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