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Mother’s Day is in two weeks, and you’re probably already panicking about what to get. No need to worry, though, gift giving is easier than you think.
If you’re looking for a thoughtful (and funny) Mother’s Day gift that wine-loving moms can get a lot of use out of, get a wine purse. And we’re not just talking about a purse that’s large enough to carry a bottle of wine; the Porto Vino Wine Tote Bag is akin to a wine flask and a purse rolled into one.
The tote bag holds up to two, 1.5-liter bottles of wine, which comes secured in a removable pouch, plus there’s a discrete drink dispenser on the purse complete with a hidden spout.
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The insulated handbag features a main compartment, two side pockets and durable straps. The bag is available in eight colors, including Aubergine, blue, burgundy, gray, pink, blue, black and striped.
Shopping for Mother’s Day deals? Save up to 50% off when you purchase the wine purse in select colors.
For Mother’s Day, birthdays, concerts, bachelorette parties and more, the Wine Purse makes a nice gift idea that won’t break break your budget. The purse can be used for picnics, parties, lunches and even Mother’s Day brunch.
Porto Vino’s wine purse has 4.7 stars at Amazon from over 1,800 customer ratings. The bag is also available at Walmart.
“I purchased this as a gift and had such remarkable feedback from it, I purchased it again!” an Amazon shopper wrote earlier this year. “It really does work, and is a perfect tote for every day, even if you don’t use it for your wine!”
Another satisfied customer bought the purse for their mother last year. “I got this for my mom for Mother’s Day. She loved it and thought it was so funny. We also do use it a bunch lol it looks just like the picture.”
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Searching for the perfect pair of jeans can be a challenge, but once you find them, you’ll never want to take them off. When shopping for jeans, I typically seek a form-fitting, high-rise style that offers comfort.
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This TikTok-approved Abercrombie & Fitch High Rise Ankle Straight Jeans has everything you’re looking for from fit to color — you can’t go wrong. They’re on sale now for just $39.99, saving you up to 56%.
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Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Ultra High Rise Ankle Straight Jean
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With its “all-day comfort stretch fabric,” these jeans provide both style and comfort. They’re made of 99% cotton and 1% Elastane. The stretchy material make them easy to put on and adjust to your body shape.
These jeans also accentuate your natural curves and provide a sophisticated aesthetic. With a stretchy material, comfort is guaranteed. According to one user, you can move around without the jeans feeling tight on your body. So if you are looking for snug and form-fitting jeans, this is the way to go.
Although these jeans are perfect for all shapes and sizes, the brand only currently has waist sizes 24, 25 and 26; check for restocks. For length, regular and long styles are available.
When it’s time to wash, the brand suggests machine washing in cold water. They also advise to turn the jeans inside out to avoid color transfer.
To ensure you get the right fit, make sure to check out the brand’s size guide to get the pair that’s best for you.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundup of celebrity-approved jeans, baggy jean alternatives and other great fashion deals you don’t want to miss out on.
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With so many games and gaming consoles out there, it may be tough to pick one to buy as a gift for a gamer — especially if you don’t know what games or consoles they might already own. However, there’s a solution to getting the best gift for a gamer; gift cards!
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Nowadays, gift cards from Amazon are specialized more than ever for just about any person, any retailer or hobby or activity — even gaming.
We rounded up the best gift cards from gaming companies — including Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Epic Gaming, Razer and others — at Amazon. In addition, most gift card denominations can be selected for as little as $5 and go all the way up to $500, or you can add your own monetary value in some cases. We say, give the gamer in your life a gift card and let them pick out the best game or console for themselves.
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And if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can order now and get physical gift cards delivered in less than two days thanks to Prime Delivery.
Not a member? Sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of all that Amazon Prime has to offer, including access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Music; fast free shipping in less than two days; in-store discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to exclusive shopping events — like Prime Day and Black Friday — and other perks.
Otherwise, gift card purchases at Amazon are delivered electronically to yourself or the gift recipient for free via email. Ahead, you’ll find the best gift cards to get for gamers.
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Nintendo eShop Gift Card
For Switch gamers, Nintendo gift cards — which come in increments between $5 to $99 and come with Nintendo characters printed on them — to the eShop is a must. It’s the gaming company’s online marketplace for games, additional content, and deals.
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Xbox Gift Card
From $10 to $100, Xbox Gift Cards are used to buy digital games, in-game currency, and media, like movies and TV shows from the Xbox Games Store. It can also be used for subscription services, like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for cloud gaming, game downloads, and online multiplayer.
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Sony PlayStation Gift Card
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The Sony PlayStation 5 is one of the most popular gaming consoles, so a PS Gift Card can go along way for gamers. It’s redeemable for just about everything at the PS Store, including games, add-ons, DLCs (downloadable content), subscriptions and more. Gift cards are available in $25, $50, $75 and $100 increments at Amazon.
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Razer Gold eGift Card
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Razer Gold is a digital wallet and rewards program that’s good for Xbox, Nintendo, PlayStation and PC platforms. Just add value to the digital wallet and buy games, apps, accessories and more to earn rewards, like discounts and bonuses. It’s ideal for gamers who have multiple consoles.
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Amazon.com Gift Card
Not only can you get any gaming console or game at Amazon, but you can also get accessories, merch, and memorabilia for your favorite games. Amazon.com Gift Cards come in $10, $20, $50 and $100 increments, but you can also get one for any denomination of money.
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Fortnite V-Bucks Gift Card
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Compatible with PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Nintendo Switch Online and PC, the Fortnite V-Bucks Gift Cards are only redeemable for Fortnite from Epic Games. It used for purchases of outfits, skins, pickaxes, wraps, emotes, Battle Passes and more in-game. About 10,886 V-Bucks is worth $1 USD.
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Best Buy Gift Card
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From $25 to $500, Best Buy Gift Cards are another great option for gamers because the retailer sells hardware, like gaming laptops — such as the powerful and blazing-fast Razer Blade 16 — as well as accessories and games for console and PCs, alike.
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GameStop eGift Card
While you can buy games and consoles with a GameStop eGift Card, you can also get pre-owned games — which the retailer sells at a fraction of the price of new games. This means your gaming dollar is going to go a lot further at GameStop. A real blessing for gamers!
Want more? For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Xbox deals, studio headphones and Nintendo Switch accessories.
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Monday night’s (April 29) live episode of American Idol will include a tribute to Mandisa, the season 5 finalist who died April 19 at age 47.
Melinda Doolittle (season 6), Danny Gokey (season 8) and Colton Dixon (season 11) — who were all personal friends and professional colleagues of the late Grammy-winning artist — will return to the Idol stage in Hollywood to honor the late singer with the song “Shackles (Praise You),” a 2000 top 10 hit by Mary Mary.
Doolittle and Mandisa became friends before either one competed on Idol. “I met Mandisa in the studio,” Doolittle told Billboard while waiting for her flight to Los Angeles to appear on the show. “We were both singing background for a project produced by our good friend Chance Scoggins. Mandisa was singing soprano, of course, and I was definitely singing alto, and we hit it off. She told me she was going to compete on American Idol and I said, ‘That couldn’t be me. You have a great time.’
“I remember watching Simon Cowell say some words to her that weren’t kind, but she was so resilient. She was willing to forgive him while I was thinking: ‘What kind of human being is he?’”
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The following week, Cowell made a rare on-air apology to the singer he insulted. “I’ve been learning from her ever since how to navigate life and treat people well,” says Doolittle. A year later, she told Mandisa she was going to audition for Idol after all.
“She immediately said, ‘What’s going to be hard is Hollywood Week. That almost broke me, so I made myself a Bible study and I’m going to give you that so every day you have something to read.’ She gave me this pink bedazzled folder of Bible studies to go through. Her other advice was, ‘Take snacks.’ Those were the two best things she could have told me about Hollywood Week.”
The two singers stayed in touch during Doolittle’s season. “She was the biggest cheerleader anyone could ever have. After my performances, she would message or call me and tell me everything that was good. If I brought up something that went wrong, she would say, ‘That’s not what we’re here to talk about.’ She remained a cheerleader for the rest of her life. She would buy front-row seats to my concerts and be the loudest audience member ever.”
Their friendship continued to grow as the years passed by. “We would go to dinner together. We both got mistaken for the other all the time. I would just say, ‘Thank you.’ And when I was by myself, people would come up to me and tell me how the song ‘Overcomer’ [which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart in 2013] changed their lives. I couldn’t wait to pass that along to her.”
With her flight delayed, Doolittle talked about returning to Idol 16 seasons after her run on the show. “I’m petrified every time. That stage holds such a beautiful pace for me and a scary place, all at the same time. I am so beyond grateful that they’ve chosen to honor Mandisa and to be a part of it with my buddies Danny and Colton. We’re good friends and we go to church together. I’m glad to have them with me. But I would be lying if I didn’t tell you I still get extremely nervous about that stage.”
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Billboard also reached out to Dixon, who was in Alabama on his final stop in a four-show tour, before flying to Los Angeles on Monday morning. Like Mandisa, Dixon was signed to Capitol, which led to his own very successful career in Contemporary Christian music.
“I remember when I met Mandisa the first time, discovering how much of a fan she was. She was so supportive of what I was doing. Not only did our industry lose a really big voice and a powerhouse of a person, but Christian music lost its No. 1 cheerleader. She was that for everyone.”
Asked about Mandisa’s hit single “Overcomer,” Dixon said, “It was a massive song with so much truth. Everyone needs to hear that. Buckle up, keep going, and you can do it. And that’s who she was too. I loved all of her songs. There’s so much joy in her music.”
Dixon recalled that he toured with Mandisa one time. “We were out with TobyMac. Mandisa and I were on a bus together. Every morning, I would beat her to the front lounge, and when she came up, I would sing her song ‘Good Morning’ to her. I’m pretty sure she hated that song by the end of the tour. But we had so much fun together. What I’m going to miss the most are those Mandisa talks, those hugs. I believe I’m going to get those again one day, but I’m going to miss it while I’m here.”
Billboard also asked Dixon about his thoughts on returning to Idol. “Anytime American Idol reaches out, it’s an honor for me to be a part of that stage. I wish it was under different circumstances. But as both a fan of the show and a friend and colleague of Mandisa, when I get there today, I’m going to say, ‘Thank you for paying tribute to her,’ because she was a big voice on the show and a big voice in our industry off the show. It means a lot to those close to her that they would recognize that. So I’m humbled and honored to be a part of that tribute.”
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On Sunday, Gokey was singing at an evening worship service on Maui to offer hope to the survivors of the devastating Lahaina fire of August 2023. He sent Billboard a written statement about participating in Idol’s tribute to Mandisa.
“Mandisa was not only a fellow Idol, but a true friend and a huge part of the CCM music community. I had the privilege of touring with her several times and it was always fun to sing together. Her joy was infectious and she encouraged people on and off stage! When I made my debut in Christian music, she was my greatest supporter. It wasn’t easy coming off a failed record deal after the show, but she was the one who welcomed me first and loudest and rallied everyone to support me. She loved to cheer people on, to help them see the God-given purpose they had in the world. It’s an honor to be the one cheering her on this time and highlighting the impact she had in so many people’s lives.”
Showrunner and executive producer Megan Michaels Wolflick, who has been with Idol since season 2, tells Billboard, “Mandisa was a bright light who brought joy to the millions who fell in love with her on American Idol back in 2006. She continued to have a storied career, always showing her dedication to her fans and her faith. She will be missed on an immense level. It is with a depth of gratitude that we are able to celebrate her life on our show.”
American Idol airs live Monday night at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC.
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Everyone loves a classic.
Dominic Fike is showing love to the iconic Dr. Martens 1460 boot by way of a new collaboration with the brand. As part of his partnership with Dr. Martens, Fike curated a selection of his favorites styles from the brand for fans to channel his rocker aesthetic.
Earlier this month, the 28-year-old Euphoria star took to Instagram to share a video of himself paying tribute to Dr. Martens while rocking a pair of 1460 boots. In addition to serenading his 3.2 million followers with his guitar, Fike also wrote a special poem for the Dr. Martens boot, which he included in the caption.
“I love these shoes,” the poem starts. “I’ve been known to fall in love with women who love these shoes. One time I was actually dumped in these shoes, it hurt less. Or maybe it hurt just the same and I walked it off. Either way, that’s a good shoe.”
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The Dr. Martens 1460 boot was introduced on April 1, 1960. The popular boot, which takes its name from its release date, became synonymous with punk-rock fashion.
Pete Townshend of The Who was one of the first rock stars to wear Dr. Martens 1460 boots on stage. Other rockers such as Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols, Billy Bragg and The Clash’s Joe Strummer were early fans of Dr. Martens.
Gwen Stefani, Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Selena Gomez, Lil Nas X and Miley Cyrus are some of the many celebrities who have slid into a pair of Dr. Martens. The brand carries boots, platforms, sandals and bags.
Fike’s Dr. Martens picks include the 1460 Smooth Leather Lace Up Boot ($170), the 1460 Waxed Full Grain Leather Boot ($170) and Polly Smooth Leather Mary Janes ($140).
Watch Fike’s ode to Dr. Martens boots below.
Ahead of Tiwa Savage‘s upcoming debut film Water & Garri, the Afrobeats superstar revealed the full tracklist for the official soundtrack on Monday (April 29).
The 10-track project features collaborations with Olamide and Mystro Sugar (“Commona”), Reekado Banks (“Reason”), Aṣa (“Emotions”), Zacardi Cortez (“I Need You”), Ayra Starr (“Gara”), Black Sherif and Young Jonn (“Kilimanjaro”) and Richard Bona and The Cavemen (“Water & Garri”).
The Water & Garri soundtrack is not to be confused with Savage’s 2021 EP of the same name, which featured collaborations with Nas and Rich King (“Work Fada”), Amaarae (“Tales By Moonlight”), Brandy (“Somebody’s Son”) and Tay Iwar (“Special Kinda”). Pharrell Williams hailed the project as “a classic.”
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Produced by Everything Savage and Unbound Studios, Water & Garri will premiere on Prime Video on May 10, with the soundtrack being released on the same day via EMPIRE.
Directed by Meji Alabi, Water & Garri tells the story of Aisha (played by Savage), an ambitious fashion designer who has spent the last 10 years in the U.S., and returns to her native country following a family bereavement. “At home, things have changed — violence has escalated and tensions have been high. As she reconnects with family, old friends, and her past love, she must learn to live with her scars and confront the guilt she left behind,” a press release accompanying the announcement said.
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Mike Afolarin (Far From Home), Andrew Bunting (Dynamite) and Jemima Osunde (New Money) will star alongside Savage in the new movie, which was filmed in Cape Coast, Ghana. Savage, Vannessa Amadi-Ogbonna, Jimi Adesanya and Meji Alabi are all executive producers. The Prime Video film will be available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
See the full Water & Garri soundtrack tracklist below.
“Eastside Intro”
“Lost Time”
“Commona” feat. Olamide & Mystro Sugar
“Reason” feat. Reekado Banks
“Love O”
“Emotions” feat. Aṣa
“I Need You” feat. Zacardi Cortez
“Gara” feat. Ayra Starr
“Kilimanjaro” feat. Black Sherif & Young Jonn
“Water & Garri” feat. Richard Bona & The Cavemen
Wrestling fans will be glued to their screens tonight as Logan Paul makes an appearance at Monday Night Raw, as the WWE Draft heads into its second night.
The 2024 WWE Draft actually kicked off Friday on SmackDown on FOX, but the drama continues tonight on Raw, which takes place at 8 p.m. on USA. Want to watch WWE Raw on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.
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How to Watch 2024 WWE Draft on Raw
Tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw airs live from from the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Last-minute tickets to watch Raw are still available on sites like Stubhub, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats. We spotted tickets from $50 on Stubhub.com.
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Want to watch the 2024 WWE Draft on TV? Monday Night Raw airs weekly on USA. You can watch Raw on TV with a basic cable package that includes the USA Network.
How to Watch 2024 WWE Draft on Raw Online Free
Want to watch Monday Night Raw online free without cable? Sign-up for a free trial to DirecTV Stream here. DirecTV Stream is a live TV streaming service that includes USA Network as part of its channel offerings. Use DirecTV Stream to watch the WWE Draft online for free. Cancel before your free trial is up to avoid being charged.
Another watch to livestream the 2024 WWE Draft online free is through Fubo. The streamer is offering a 7-day free trial here that you can use to stream WWE Raw online through your phone, laptop, tablet or smart TV. Fubo also includes free DVR so you can record tonight’s episode of Raw to watch back on-demand later.
Note: while you can watch most WWE matches online and on-demand through Peacock, the only watch to watch Monday Night Raw is through USA Network (or a streaming service that carries a live feed of it).
2024 WWE Draft on Monday Night Raw
Tonight’s episode of Raw features the second night of the 2024 WWE Draft, which decides which wrestlers will compete on Raw vs. SmackDown. Night 2 features six rounds, with Raw and SmackDown making two picks per round for a total of 24 picks in all. Current champs from each brand are protected, so Damian Priest, Becky Lynch, Awesome Truth and Sami Zayn will remain on Raw, while Cody Rhodes, Bayley, A-Town Down Under and Logan Paul will remain on SmackDown.
Still, Paul is expected to make an appearance on Monday Night Raw tonight, which is sure to stir things up. Tonight’s card also features The Judgment Day vs. Jey Uso, Ricochet and Andrade in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. And Becky Lynch and CM Punk are both also expected to appear on the show.
Watch Monday Night Raw tonight at 8 p.m. on USA or stream it online with a free trial to DirecTV Stream.
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