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“George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle” by Philip Norman
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Though he himself felt like he played a minor role, the description for the biography goes on to spotlight some of his major successes like when “he composed such masterpieces as ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ and ‘Here Comes the Sun,’ and his solo debut album All Things Must Pass achieved enormous success, appearing on many lists of the 100 best rock albums ever.”Already, the book has garnered the label of a No. 1 new Kindle release on Amazon for the best Rock music, and it’s also available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle and Audible editions for you to customize to your preferences.
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Some battles end in tears, or stunned disbelief. When Eli Ward and Jason Arcilla went head-to-head Tuesday night (Oct. 31) on NBC’s The Voice, they wrapped it up with laughter, like two old buddies catching up, cracking open a few cold ones.
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The Team Gwen pair tackled Bread‘s “Make It With You,” bringing their own flair to the corny pop-rock number which led the Billboard Hot 100 for a single week in 1970.
“Gwen, what a song choice,” John Legend remarked. The performance was “so like fun and soulful” and “you got these handsome gentlemen to serenade you,” he quipped. The lads were smooth, Legend acknowledged. Arcilla had a “gentleness” of tone, he continued. And Ward, :I loved how confident and in command you felt the whole time.” If he had to choose, Legend would side with Ward.
“You guys sounded great together, you were having fun,” remarked fellow coach Reba McEntire. “I loved the little choreography moves.” If she had to pick, she’d go with Ward.
Niall Horan was impressed with Ward’s “’50s meets ‘70s” smoothness – and his biceps (the Waterloo, IL native is a Division I athlete at the University of Iowa with the cross-country track team). “Your tone is really pure and classic.” Arcilla, the 34-year-old who lives in Pukalani, Hawaii, has “an etherealness” to his voice. It’s a tough choice. If the Irishman had to make it, he would lean ever so slightly in the direction of Arcilla.
Stefani had to make the cut, and she wasn’t happy about it. “This is impossible right now,” she remarked. “I have zero, zero idea of what to do now.” After praising both singers, and remarking on their growth during the contest, she settled on a winner, someone who is “ready right right now.”
And that was Arcilla.
In the aftermath, the No Doubt singer explained her decision. “Jason has the kind of voice that has this breathy, airy, serene quality that I would actually listen to on a record. I think that he’s just really gifted.”
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Nickelodeon’s Nick at Nite is honoring the late Matthew Perry with a special tribute titled Matthew Perry: Thanks for Being a Friend. The 30-minute program is scheduled to air Sunday (Nov. 5) at 10 p.m. ET/PT and will be followed by “fan favorite” episodes of Friends with Perry as his hilariously sarcastic character Chandler Bing.
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Viewers will have the opportunity to watch never-before-seen interviews with Perry as well as behind-the-scenes footage from his time on Friends. The channel will also be running reruns of the hit sitcom leading up to the tribute special so you can revisit some of your favorite moments from the series.
You can tune into the live special through your cable provider — just go to the Nickelodeon channel, which you can find through your TV provider’s guide.
Don’t have cable? We recommend trying out DirecTV Stream, which has the Nick channel and offers a five-day free trial. Plus, right now you can take advantage of the platform’s $30 off promo that’ll take $10 off your plan for the first three months. Click here or the button below to start your free trial now.
HBO’s streaming platform Max also plans to put a tribute to the 54-year-old actor at the start of each episode of Friends that will read “In memory of Matthew Perry.”
Keep reading to learn the streaming options to watch the Nick at Nite tribute and rewatch Friends.
How to Watch Friends & Matthew Perry: Thanks for Being a Friend
If you don’t have cable, then an HD antenna like these ones here on Amazon might be able to stream Nick at Nite live. If not, then DirecTV Stream will give you a 5-day free trial to watch reruns of Friends and Matthew Perry: Thanks for Being a Friend without having to spend hundreds of dollars on cable.
Looking for more affordable options? FuboTV offers Nickelodeon as one of its channels as well as 7-day free trial, which means you can watch the special and more for free. After the trial is over, you’ll be charged the normal subscription price based on the plan you choose. Plans start at $74.99/month and offer a variety of live news, sports and entertainment channels, DVR storage and the ability to watch on at least 10 screens at a time.
Hulu + Live TV is the best option if you’re looking for the most programming for a fraction of the cost. Not only will you have a 30-day free trial, but you’ll also get access to the entire Hulu library and hundreds of live TV channels including Nickelodeon. If you’re a fan of bundling you can save even more money by adding ESPN+ and Disney+ to your plan for $81.99/month.
How to Watch Friends
The best way to rewatch episodes of Friends as well as the 2021 reunion special is through Max, HBO’s streaming service. Right now, you can take advantage of Prime Video‘s 7-day free-trial, which will give you access to all the content on Max as well as everything the Prime Video library has to offer. Once the free-trial is over you’ll be charged the normal subscription price of $15.99/month.
You’ll need to be a Prime member in order to get the 7-day free-trial. If you already have a subscription you just need to add the channel to your subscription under the Prime Video channel store.
Not subscribed? Amazon offers a 30-day free trial that’ll give you access to Prime Video as well as additional Prime member benefits like one-day free shipping, exclusive Prime member-only deals, grocery delivery, Prime Premiere and more. Click here to start your free trial now.
Prefer to own the series on DVD? Amazon is currently offering the complete series on sale for 41% off, which you can shop below.
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Friends: The Complete Series (25th Anniversary DVD)
Enjoy all 10 seasons of NBC’s award-winning sitcom series in a 25th anniversary collectors edition. Inside you’ll find 32 disc with every episode from the show, so you can rewatch and relive some of the most iconic episodes and scenes that still captivate audiences today.
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Gaming for hours doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck or back anymore — especially if you have a gaming chair.
We rounded up the best gaming chairs for anyone who’s looking for comfort, reliability, flexibility and more for long hours immersed in your favorite games. In fact, some of these gaming chairs can lay completely flat, if you want to take a quick nap between games.
In addition, these gaming chairs can even be used for working from home or doing some schoolwork — even if you have no intention of playing any video games.
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Ahead, you’ll find our recommendations for gaming chairs for just about anyone.
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Bstophkl Gaming Chair
On sale for $49 (regularly $65.99), the Bstophkl Gaming Chair has fantastic ergonomic support that’s very stable and relaxing to sit in. It’s also durable, thanks to its breathable polyurethane leather and alloy steel base design. The chair — which comes in seven different colors, such as white (pictured above), black, blue, camo and more — also has a 360-degree swivel and height-adjustable head mount up to 23 inches high. It’s great for long gaming sessions or long spurts of productivity as an office chair.
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N-Gen Gaming Chair
The N-Gen Gaming Chair is an “Amazon’s Choice” item, thanks to its positive 4.4 out of 5-star rating from more than 400 shoppers from the retail giant. It features thick cushioning for a more comfortable experience, durable design with high-quality multi-layered polyurethane leather that’s scratch- and stain-resistant and overall affordable price at $89.98, or $60 off its list price — that’s an impressive 40% savings. Meanwhile, the gaming chair comes in six colors, including black, pink, red, blue (pictured above) and more.
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Homall S-RacerGaming Chair
Marked down to $99.99, or $23.35 off, at Amazon, the Homall S-Racer Gaming Chair is a very popular pick with gamers. In fact, it’s Amazon’s No. 1 bestseller in “Computer Gaming Chairs” category. The gaming chair has an excellent ergonomic design and phenomenal angles, thanks to its locking multi-tilt mechanism that adjusts from 90-to-180-degrees with ease — which is great for posture and comfort.
It’s also very durable with premium polyurethane leather materials that stands up to everyday wear-and-tear. The chair comes with two support pillows for your head and lower back, while it’s easy to put together and lock into place. It comes in a wide range of color options too, including white (pictured above), blue, cyan, green and more.
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ReSpawn 110 Gaming Chair
The ReSpawn 110 Gaming Chair, which goes for $189.99, or $60 off, at Amazon, features lumbar support with a wide seat, while it’s very sturdy and comfortable with a 135-degree recline. It’s made from polyurethane plastic and faux-leather seats. The gaming chair is even height-adjustable up to 33 inches, as it’s ideal for people who are over six feet tall. It comes in six colors, such as blue, green, fabric gray, red (pictured above) and more.
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GTPlayer Gaming Chair
On sale for $129.99 (regularly $199.99) at Amazon, the GTPlayer Gaming Chair is comfortable, thanks to its retractable padded footrest, linkage armrests and memory foam head and lower back cushions that help prevent neck and back pain. It even comes with built-in dual Bluetooth 5.1 speakers with audio richness and clarity for an immersive surround sound gaming experience. The gaming chair comes in six colors: Green (pictured above), ivory, wine red and more.
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Dowinx Gaming Chair
If you’re looking for comfort, the Dowinx Gaming Chair — which is discounted down to $159.99, or $40 off its list price — is made with high quality breathable polyurethane leather that prevents you from getting overly sweaty. It also has a clever airflow ventilation design. In fact, the chair comes with a massaging USB-powered lumbar pillow for additional relaxation and comfort when gaming. It comes in four colors: Black, black & white (pictured above), brown and gray.
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Zeanus Gaming Chair
The Zeanus Gaming Chair — which is on sale for $159.99, or $50 off with the on-page coupon, at Amazon — has a race car-style design with comfort and customizability in mind. It’s made for all sorts of gamers from big and tall to small, while its high quality polyurethane leather materials are breathable and durable. It even comes with two cozy cushions for your neck and lower back, as well as a retractable footrest for full body recline and support. In fact, even its linkage soft armrests are adjustable, as they can move with you when the chair is completely flat.
The gaming chair comes in eight colors, such as black, blue, green (pictured above), gray and more.
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Apple is gearing up for the holidays with a fleet of Macbook Pro laptops to put on your wish list, including an all-new space black model. The tech giant unveiled the Macbook Pro M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max on Monday (Oct. 30).
The trio of laptops are designed to withstand heavy workflows and everyday tasks. The cheapest among the bunch, the MacBook Pro M3 retails for $1,599.
The MacBook Pro with M3 Pro chip starts at $1,999 and MacBook Pro M3 Max is $2,499. Both M3 Pro and M3 Max are available in the all-new space black finish while MacBook Pro with M3 is available in the usual silver and space gray.
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“There is nothing quite like MacBook Pro. With the remarkable power-efficient performance of Apple silicon, up to 22 hours of battery life, a stunning Liquid Retina XDR display, and advanced connectivity, MacBook Pro empowers users to do their life’s best work,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “With the next generation of M3 chips, we’re raising the bar yet again for what a pro laptop can do. We’re excited to bring MacBook Pro and its best-in-class capabilities to the broadest set of users yet, and for those upgrading from an Intel-based MacBook Pro, it’s a game-changing experience in every way.”
Besides the Liquid Retina XDR display, Macbook Pro features a built-in 1080p camera and six-speaker sound system.
According to Apple, the M3 MacBook Pro is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, video editors, creatives, students. The new MacBooks feature upgrades like faster CPU and GPU, enhanced camera and audio, and up to 128GB of memory — but no touch bar.
By comparison, the 14-inch Macbook Pro with the M3 chip works up to 60 percent faster than the 13-inch M1 chip and Core i7. Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Excel perform up to 40 percent faster with the M3 chip than the 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1 and Core i7).
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro are up to 40 percent faster on the M3 model and M3 Max is up to 11 times faster than Apple’s fastest Intel-based Macbook Pro.
The M3 Pro model is great for coders, creatives, researchers and other jobs that require “more demanding workflows,” according to Apple. The M3 Max is designed for jobs with “extreme workflows” such as 3D artists, programmers and video editors.
Macbook M3, M3 Pro and M3 Max are available for pre-order now at Amazon, Best Buy and Apple. The MacBooks will be released on Nov. 7.
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Want to hear Taylor Swift’s music under the gentle glow of candlelight? Nothing beats the Eras tour, but if you’re looking for a non-conventional way to experience the Grammy winner’s song catalog, then you might want to attend this candlelit musical tribute to the pop star launching in New York and Los Angeles next month.
Fever’s Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift will take place at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church in Brooklyn on Friday, Nov. 17. The event will feature the Highline String Quartet, with shows offered at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
“Shake It Off,” “Cardigan,” “Love Story,” “Blank Space,” “Enchanted,” “Wear Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “Invisible String,” “All Too Well,” “Wildest Dreams,” “Lover” “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “You Belong with Me” are included on the tentative performance list.
Tickets for Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift are selling out, so act fast to secure your spot. If you miss the chance to get tickets for Nov. 17, there’s another show planned for Jan. 12, 2024.
Prices range from $35-$65, although most of the cheaper tickets are sold out. Tickets are also available for concerts in Philadelphia, Connecticut and Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (there’s also a Broadway Sings Taylor Swift event in New York on Nov. 13 and Nov. 21. Get tickets here.)
West Coast Swifties can also buy tickets to the candlelight concert tribute taking place in Los Angeles next month. Candlelight Koreatown: A Tribute to Taylor Swift Los Angeles will be held at the historical Immanuel Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Nov. 18. Tickets are priced from $40-$70.
Fever’s Candelight Concerts series “brings the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations” that are usually not used for concerts.
Past and present candlelit concerts have featured tributes to Adele, Amy Winehouse,ABBA, BTS, Beyoncé, The Beatles, Coldplay and more.
Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (2021 Version)
Get all your streaming and web surfing needs met through the Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet currently being discounted for half-off. The multipurpose design makes it easy to use for work purposes as it can download Microsoft Office and Zoom, or keep it for personal use and scroll through social media and listen to your favorite songs and playlists using Amazon Music Unlimited, Spotify and more.Over 93,000 verified Amazon reviewers have given the device a five-star rating. One shopper even noted that its battery life “is crazy” saying they “left this thing playing a video when I fell asleep, and eight hours later it was still playing and only at 52% lol. Speakers are a little loud at the lowest volume, so night time listeners with partners will wanna pop the headphones in. Picture looks pretty good for the price! Really enjoy this little tablet!”
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Hip-hop history month begins in November and to commemorate the genre’s 50th anniversary, designer sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness created an NBA capsule collection with graffiti artists Tats Cru just in time for NBA season.
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Unlike traditional NBA merch, the apparel comes designed with graffiti designed by the artists with a basketball twist.
Pieces in the limited-edition line include sweatshirts, jerseys and T-shirts that infuse the style of Hip-Hop with basketball athletic wear. You can expect eight of the major metropolitan cities that helped play a role in the development of Hip-Hop music and culture to be on display such as New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Detroit, Los Angeles and Philadelphia.
Every team has their own T-shirt, sweatshirt and jersey, which we highlight below.
Keep reading to shop the different styles or view the entire collection here.
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M&N x Tats Cru City Tee Los Angeles Lakers
Whether it’s game-day or you’re headed to the grocery store, this T-shirt can act as a casual yet comfortable piece of apparel. It’ll show off your love for the team with a streetwear twist and comes in sizes S-3XL.
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M&N x NBA x Tats Cru Jersey New York Knicks
Go for a bold look in a redesigned jersey that comes with the team’s logo and graffiti art representative of the state they represent. Each jersey is exclusive to the brand and features a lightweight yet breathable material to keep you comfy.
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M&N x Tats Cru Brick Hoodie Chicago Bulls
Stay cozy while still repping your favorite team in this hoodie that comes with an exclusive design and soft cotton material.
For the sportswear brand this was a especially a monumental moment.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Tats Cru on this historic project,” said Eli Kumekpor the CEO of Mitchell & Ness in a press statement. “The 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop is a momentous occasion, and we wanted to celebrate it in a way that honors its influence on sports, art, and society. TATS Cru’s distinct artistic vision perfectly complements our dedication to craftsmanship and authenticity.”
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