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A sweetly scented holiday gift that won’t break the bank. Sabrina Carpenter’s bestselling Sweet Tooth Addiction Gift Set is stocked up at Walmart ahead of the holiday season.
The three-piece set includes a 30ml bottle of Carpenter’s debut fragrance, Sweet Tooth, along with a travel spray and lip gloss. Sweet Tooth is described as a coquettish scent that’s “just sweet enough to feel a bit naughty.” The fragrance features yummy scents like candied ginger, sparkling bergamot, chocolate, marshmallow, cashmere wood, Chantilly cream and sugared musk.
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The “Espresso” singer debuted her first fragrance with Scent Beauty in 2022. “Creating my own fragrance has always been a dream,” Carpenter said at the time. “Everyone knows that I have a serious sweet tooth, which was the inspiration for the scent. I can’t wait to share this fragrance with fans.”
Sweet Tooth is the first of three fragrances released by Carpenter, which includes Caramel Dream and Cherry Baby.
Caramel Dream blends notes of sandalwood, caramelized amber, patchouli, musk, sugared lemon, orange zest, orange blossom, almond milk, freesia, tiger orchid, dark chocolate bean and vanilla.
Cherry Baby is spicy a blend of cherries and chocolate with vanilla orchid, red poppy and peony.
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All three fragrances are available as gift sets at Walmart. Carpenter’s Scent Beauty perfumes are available at Walmart, Target, Amazon, JC Penny and Urban Outfitters.
The 25-year-old recording star secured partnerships with Redken and Prada Beauty earlier this year.
For more aromatic gift ideas, check out our list of the 12 classic celebrity fragrances Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Britney Spears, Usher and more.
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Cardi B is one of countless voters left devastated by the outcome of the 2024 presidential election Tuesday (Nov. 5), which ended with Donald Trump winning over Kamala Harris.
But in a message posted to Instagram the day after the election, the 32-year-old rapper – who was a staunch supporter of the VP’s White House bid this year – chose to share some positivity despite the race not going her way. “To Vice President Kamala, no matter what they’ve said to bring you down or belittle your run for presidency they can never say you didn’t run your race with honesty and with integrity!” Cardi wrote.
“You really put up a fight against all the odds that were already stacked against you!” she continued in her Notes app message. “You never accepted defeat as an option which says so much about your strength and about your heart.”
The rapper also shared the same note on X, but added a little more. “No need to nasty, y’all picked your winner…All we can do is be hopeful and wish the best,” she tweeted. “Before Kamala joined the race, we knew how this country is set up and what was probably going to happen but it was so inspiring how she fought and changed so many minds, including mine.”
Prior to her letter to Harris, the Grammy winner was one of the first musicians to react to Trump’s victory — “I hate y’all bad,” she wrote on Instagram Stories. Cardi had fiercely advocated for the former prosecutor for months prior to Election Day and made a speech at one of the Democratic candidate’s final campaign events Nov. 1 in Milwaukee, Wisc.
“Like Kamala Harris, I’ve been the underdog, underestimated, and had my success belittled,” she said at the podium. “I didn’t have faith in any candidates until she joined and spoke the words I wanted to hear about the future of this country … Kamala recognizes that this country is at risk, and that we need to strengthen our economy and address the rising cost of living.”
Much earlier in the election cycle, before Harris replaced President Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, Cardi made headlines for refusing to support a candidate in the 2024 race. “I feel like it was very selfish of Biden … to continue to run for president,” the rapper said on Instagram Live before he dropped out of the race over the summer. “They should’ve passed the torch to Kamala.”
In her post-election letter to Harris five months later, Cardi once again emphasized her admiration for the VP. “You really wanted better for ALL of us!” she wrote. “This may not mean much but I am so proud of you! No one has ever made me change my mind and you did! I never thought I would see the day that a woman of color would be running for the President of the United States, but you have shown me, shown my daughters and women across the country that anything is possible.”
See Cardi’s full message below:
No need to nasty, y’all picked your winner…All we can do is be hopeful and wish the best. Before Kamala joined the race, we knew how this country is set up and what was probably going to happen but it was so inspiring how she fought and changed so many minds, including mine. pic.twitter.com/pj05rnKY57— Cardi B (@iamcardib) November 6, 2024
Cynthia Erivo has said that she was definitely changed for the better after working with Ariana Grande on Wicked, and in a new interview, the Tony winner hinted that she wouldn’t have necessarily felt the same if anyone else had gotten the pop star’s role in the films.
When the two costars — who play Elphaba and Glinda in Jon M. Chu’s upcoming film adaptations of the Broadway musical, which was based on Gregory Maguire’s novel of the same name — were asked by The New York Times to share their initial reactions to each other’s casting in the project, Erivo was frank.
“Absolutely no surprise whatsoever,” the Harriet star recalled of learning Grande had nabbed the part of Glinda in the joint interview published Wednesday (Nov. 6). “Thank goodness, because it was not the two ladies that I was auditioning with.”
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In reaction to Erivo’s subtle shade, the “We Can’t Be Friends” musician replied, “Oh my God!”
Grande also shared her reaction to the “I Might Be in Love With You” artist landing Elphaba in the films, the first of which arrives Nov. 22. “I said, ‘Thank God,’” she revealed.
News that Erivo and the two-time Grammy winner had been cast in Wicked arrived in November 2021. At the time, the duo sent each other congratulatory flowers, with the Pinocchio star writing in a note to Grande, “Congratulations Miss A, The Part Was Made For You, I Look Forward To Sharing This Musical Journey With You.”
The leading ladies went on to work on the duology for two years in London alongside cast members Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang and Marissa Bode. A year after Wicked part one arrives at the end of the month, the second installment will hit theaters in November 2025.
Grande has previously been open about the intensive audition process for Wicked, for which she recently said she had to “erase” her public persona in a recent interview on the Sentimental Men podcast. “People sometimes say to me, ‘You had to audition?’ Of course, are you out of your gourd?” she continued on the Nov. 1 episode. “It’s Wicked! And it requires a totally different skill set than people know me for and have ever seen me do anything like.”
While speaking to NYT, Grande echoed those remarks. “Some members of my team at the time were like, ‘You shouldn’t even have to audition,’ and I was like, ‘You don’t understand, of course I have to. This is something that has to be earned,’” she told the paper. “I have so much to prove, and I threw myself at it in every way that I could.”
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Meta’s most budget friendly mixed-reality headset lives up to the hype. Last month, Meta introduced the Quest 3S headset — a smaller, lighter and more affordable version of the Meta Quest 3 with a few, internal and external upgrades.
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For starters, Meta Quest 3S retails for $299 — $200 cheaper than its predecessor. It’s also lighter and more comfortable than Meta Quest 3, and updated with new features such as dynamic spatial audio and increased resolution for Passthrough (which lets you mix your reality with VR).
Meta Quest 3S allows users to stream movies and more on a cinema-sized, VR screen, plus access games such as Beat Saber, Alo Moves XR, Just Dance VR, Wordle and Metro Awakenings along with streaming apps like Prime Video, Peacock, Netflix, Amazon Music, Twitch, YouTube, Xbox Cloud Gaming (available in BETA).
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The holidays are around the corner, and Meta’s latest VR headset is certainly giftworthy. With Meta Quest 3S users can explore Horizon Worlds’ Music Valley where music fans get a front-row seat to VR performances from Sabrina Carpenter, BLACKPINK, Doja Cat and other recording stars.
One of my main gripes with Meta Quest 3? The headset. It’s heavy and uncomfortable, but the Quest 3S offers a slight improvement on the weight issue along with other, notable upgrades such as adjustable Frensel lenses, a spacer for users who wear glasses and a rebuilt Meta Horizon OS interface with added support for social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Quest 3S is incredibly user friendly, especially if you’re already familiar with the Meta portal. Even if you’re unfamiliar, the device will walk you through steps to set things up.
The new 3S features Travel Mode, so you can use it on an airplane (Meta plans to expand it to be used on trains and other modes of travel) and hand tracking, which allows you to use your hands instead of the controllers.
The standard Quest 3S features 128GB of storage, but you can upgrade to the 256GB device for $399.99. Meta Quest 3S is available at major retailers such as Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy and Meta.com.
Get a complimentary copy of Batman: Arkham Shadow and three months of Meta Quest+ with the purchase of an all-new Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S through April 2025.
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Calling all boxing and music fans? If you’re looking for a fun way to work out while enjoying your favorite tunes—from Taylor Swift to Sabrina Carpenter, consider adding this music boxing machine to your fitness routine.
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This best-selling music boxing machine offers an array of features including, rhythmic synchronization, nine customizable modes and speeds, built-in counting functions and a clear screen display. With this boxing machine, your favorite music comes directly from the board itself. This boxing board uses beat-synchronized technology to align the light speed with the rhythm of the music. Whether you’re listening to music or streaming content, the technology adjusts to create a private experience—with its Smart Bluetooth it won’t disturb others in the same area. Plus, its compact design saves up space.
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It’s suitable on different wall surfaces, such as, Marble, Basalt, Tile and Boards. Plus, it comes with an adhesive backing, ensuring it stays securely in place without shifting. Featuring a velcro attachment on the back, it lets you effortlessly adjust the height for a customizable fit. One Amazon customer said, “Great for working out, sound quality is perfect, has many different modes, and set up is super easy!”
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Upgrade your gift and add this music boxing machine to your shopping list. This one of a kind bluetooth-friendly workout equipment is great for everyone, including, professional boxers, bodybuilders, dieters, children, teenagers and more.
This is a great tool to stay active while also enjoying quality family time together. Amazon customers love that they can listen to their own music of choice, allowing them to personalize their experience. This feature adds a level of customization, making it easy to synch their preferred playlists for a unique activity.
For more product recommendations, check out these top 10 musical instruments for kids, top 5 Bluetooth speakers under $100, best gaming headsets and Xbox console deals.
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Lainey Wilson, Luis Fonsi, Drew Barrymore and other stars are partnering with St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for the 21st anniversary of the Thanks and Giving campaign aimed at fighting childhood cancer.
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Sofia Vergara, John Hamm and Michael Strahan are also featured in the campaign released on Tuesday (Nov. 5). St. Jude’s annual Thanks and Giving campaign encourages shoppers to support St. Jude by purchasing limited-edition products from select retailers such as J. Crew, Kay Jewelers, AutoZone, JOANN, WilliamsSonoma and HomeGoods, or by making donations online and in-store.
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“Music moves my soul and so do the kids at St. Jude. I am honored to have spent time with them and their families and seen firsthand what supporting St. Jude truly means. From learning about the impact of music therapy at St. Jude to seeing artwork by kids throughout the research hospital, I continue to be inspired by St. Jude families,” Wilson said in a statement. “I’m proud to join my country music family to bring much needed awareness to the lifesaving mission of St. Jude, one that is sustained by generosity every day from people of all walks of life.”
“I consider St. Jude part of my family and find every chance I can to get involved with its lifesaving mission to help raise childhood cancer survival rates around the world,” added Fonsi. “My wish this holiday season is that everyone can unite with loved ones and find a way to support St. Jude.”
Williams-Sonoma customers can shop limited-edition holiday spatulas, dinnerware, candles, ornaments, gift cards and more with proceeds going to St. Jude.
Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared and Banter by Piercing Pagoda will donate proceeds from plush puppies and bears to St. Jude and J. Crew Factory customers can purchase co-branded products including T-shirts, socks, ornaments with proceeds going to St. Jude.
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Additionally, audiences can tune in to NBC’s Today Show daily starting on Monday, Nov. 25. to watch special segments featuring St. Jude patients.
When you’re just one member of a genre-defining pop band such as BTS, how do you make room for just yourself? That’s the question RM finds himself pondering in the newest trailer for his forthcoming documentary RM: Right People, Wrong Place released on Tuesday (Nov. 5). The new clip follows RM as he performs in […]
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