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Trending on Billboard Saturday Night Live is breaking in a pair of first-timers this weekend, with musical guest Olivia Dean and host Glen Powell both making their debuts. And cast members Bowen Yang and Marcello Hernandez aren’t making things easy for them. “Well, well, well,” Yang says, glaring. “If it isn’t a couple of first-timers,” […]
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If there’s one thing Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are great at, it’s giving advice.
On their podcast, Las Culturistas, the pair utilize humor to get at life’s burning questions, digging deep into the mundane and unearthing gold. In that vein, the pair are a trusted source for many when it comes to the “what’s what” of culture. With their proclivity for taste and a sharp wit in tow, Yang and Rogers embarked on a journey with Marshalls, creating a gift guide that helps shoppers navigate the holiday season, whether for yourself or that ultra picky family member you love but can never figure out.
“I think in this day and age of online shopping, people are like, ‘if I need something, I’ll just go online and I’ll get it right away,’” Rogers says. “So, something I try to do, which is very similar to the way that we’ve created this gift guide, is we create characters. For example, ‘best gifts for the host who insists you bring nothing, but nothing is code for ‘bring something good or else.’”
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Sand and Fog 31oz Winter White Scented Candle With Vase
A wintery scented candle.
Reformation Made In Brazil Patent Leather Willa Pumps
Patent leather wedge heels.
The guide, titled “It’s Giving Gifts!,” gives superlatives to a slew of Marshalls products that could cater to a specific person, including the “Best gift for the mom whose idea of a sensible walking shoe is a stiletto” or the “Best gifts for the person who loves to tell you ‘the book was better than the movie.’” Yang and Rogers have done the heavy lifting with these ultra-specific guides, giving shoppers the tools they need to choose gifts that best suit that particular person without hassle.
“We all know this person, and so once you read a category, you can kind of see that person in your mind’s eye and just be creative with it. What is that person wearing? What are they doing?,” Rogers added. Yang spoke of his love of candles and the anti-gift card wave, noting that, if all else fails, Marshalls has a “fabulous” gift card that is just as meaningful.
On the topic of gift cards, the pair got to chatting about former Las Culturistas guests, namely Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga. They spoke about what gifts they’d give both artists if given the chance. For Gaga, Yang went specific, saying, “I would give Gaga a silk pajama set. I think her category in this gift guide would be ‘best gifts for the girl who thinks punctuality is like whatever.’”
Yang’s gift for Grande? An on-theme holiday piece or something from Marshalls’ extensive beauty aisle. “I think she wants the holidays. We’d get her something for Christmas. I think I’d get her fragrances as well, which Marshalls has in spades.”
Dolce & Gabbana 1.7oz The One Eau De Parfum
A 1.7 oz designer fragrance.
For Rogers, Gaga and Grande’s potential gifts were all about winding down. “I think that they both need some relaxation. I think they would both appreciate that. So maybe some sort of Theragun moment … I think a silk pajama set is really wonderful. Maybe some slippers or some cozy sweats.
Yang and Rogers got going about gifting faux-pas, taking an “I Don’t Think So, Honey!” approach to the topic, a segment on the duo’s podcast. The lesson? If all else fails, regifting is a great option. “Earlier, someone was asking me, ‘How do you cope when you know that you’ve given a bad gift?’ Just re-gift it,” Yang said. “We were also saying earlier, re-gifting is quite sustainable as a practice. It’s circular. So just the whole notion of, ‘You did a bad job giving me this gift. Go fix it.’ I’m like, ‘That’s not on me anymore!’”
Born 2pc Velour Notch Collar Pajama Set
A deep green pajama set.
Minnetonka Suede Cafe Scuff Slippers
Cozy black slippers.
You can shop Yang and Rogers’ gift guide on Marshalls’ website now. We’ve scouted a few of our favorites from the duo’s picks that you can browse below.
Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Holiday Gifting Picks from Marshalls
Innovibe 11in Modern Rechargeable Metal Table Lamp
A red decorative lamp.
Martha The Cookbook Leather Bound Edition
Martha Stewart’s cookbook.
Barbour Laith Classic Tartan Pajama Set
A tartan pajama set for men.
Salvatore Ferragamo Made In Italy Calfskin Leather Card Holder
A brown calfskin card holder.
Touch Beauty 3 In 1 Led Light Therapy And Microcurrent Device
A red light therapy and microcurrent massager.
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With the playoff race getting tighter, the Seahawks and the Rams out of the NFC West are just about equally matched going into Week 11. However, only one team can win the division to secure a playoff spot, so any advantage, like a winning record in the division, would be helpful on the road to Super Bowl XL in San Fransisco.
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On Sunday, Nov. 16, the Seattle Seahawks (7-2) take on the Los Angeles Rams (7-2) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
When Does Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams Game Start?
Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams game broadcasts live, with kickoff at 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT.
Where to Watch Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams Online
Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams game broadcasts on Fox, while it livestreams on Sling Blue too. Keep reading for more details on how cord-cutters can watch the Seahawks-Rams game online with Sling TV.
How to Watch Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams With Sling TV
A subscription to Sling Blue, which comes with Fox, gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels.
You can watch local networks such as ABC and NBC (in select markets), while you can watch many cable networks, including Bravo, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, E!, Fox Sports, FX, Fox News, MSNBC, National Geographic, SYFY, TLC, USA Network, A&E, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, Fuse, HGTV, History Channel, IFC, Lifetime, Nick Jr., QVC, TBS, TNT, Travel Channel, Vice and many others.
Please note: Prices and channel availability depends on your local TV market. You can learn more about Sling TV here.
Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During Seahawks vs. Rams?
It’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and recording artists in attendance during the game — such as Seattle Seahawks fans Macklemore, Chris Pratt, Joel McHale, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and others; as well as L.A. Rams fans Snoop Dogg, YG, Alyssa Milano, Magic Johnson, Kendrick Lamar and others. Tune in to Sling TV to find out who’s at the NFL game.
Starting at 4:05 p.m. ET/1:05 p.m. PT, Seattle Seahawks vs. L.A. Rams broadcast on Fox, while it’s also available to livestream on Sling TV on Sunday, Nov. 16.
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Alice + Olivia is going psychedelic with their latest collaboration with the legendary band Grateful Dead.
The collaboration is one well worth celebrating, given that both parties are iconic institutions. The collab seems rather obvious, given the Grateful Dead’s proclivity for wacky colors and memorable iconography, like their dancing bear motif, seen in multicolored fashion throughout the collection. In fact, it is basically the focal point of the collab. The designer brand’s Grateful Dead offerings include everything from grungy leather jackets to free-flowing maxi skirts and even a few band tees, all paying homage to the hallowed rock band. Every piece can be shopped on the Alice + Olivia website now.
If you didn’t know, the dancing bear is meant to represent the band’s sound engineer and counterculture figure, Owsley “Bear” Stanley, who was nicknamed “bear” for his hairy chest. The cheerful and psychedelic dancing bear motif was first featured on the back cover of the band’s 1973 live album titled History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear’s Choice) and was created by artist Bob Thomas, paying homage to Stanley’s nickname. The bear motif has become synonymous with the Grateful Dead, following the band even after the group disbanded in 1995.
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In celebration of the collection dropping, ShopBillboard is sharing our favorite five pieces that we think you need to add to cart ASAP. We’ll breakdown pricing, sizing and styling, everything you need to know to make the best shopping decisions before checking out. Shop the Alice + Olivia x Grateful Dead collaboration below.
Alice + Olivia X Grateful Dead Cody Vegan Moto Jacket
A Grateful Dead vegan leather moto jacket.
Leather jackets are a wardrobe staple for many, but none have been done like this. The Cody Vegan Moto Jacket currently retails for $1,495, standing as an investment piece that is a win for both form and function. Sizing ranges from XS to XL. As we get into the colder months, you’ll want a cozy and, most importantly, fashionable option in your closet that you can reach for again and again.
This jacket has our vote for the coolest outerwear that hits all the marks. It’s certainly stylish, what with all the colorful Grateful Dead-inspired patches throughout and the asymmetric zipper closure. The jacket is also cropped and fitted, adding even more style points. The jacket is also ethically made since it’s constructed of vegan leather, offering prospective buyers an animal-friendly alternative that they won’t feel guilty wearing.
Alice + Olivia X Grateful Dead Micah Muscle Tank
A Grateful Dead muscle tank.
Typical rocker wardrobes usually include a sick muscle tee somewhere in there. Thankfully, Alice + Olivia is here to deliver a good one. The brand’s Micah Muscle Tank currently retails for $275 and comes in sizes XS/S to M/L. The style is one of the more affordable pieces in the collection and comes in a sky-blue colorway with glittering sequin Grateful Dead graphics on the front.
The tee is stylishly cropped and sleeveless, hence the muscle tee aspect. This piece is extremely versatile. It’s one of those clothing items you’ll be wearing over and over again. To style, we’d layer this tee under the Cody Vegan Moto Jacket mentioned earlier, along with classic high-waisted denim. Add some moto boots in black and you’re ready to mosh with the best of ‘em.
Alice + Olivia X Grateful Dead Dimitra Button Down
A white Grateful Dead button down shirt.
Another extremely versatile and fun basic is the Dimitra Button Down for $465. Don’t be fooled by the word “basic” because this top is anything but. The crisp button-down style comes in sizes XS to XL and features that ever-iconic dancing bear motif in psychedelic hues lining the shoulders, across the collar and down the sleeves. The print adds a touch of contrast, giving the piece loads of visual interest. A button-down is another basic that you can wear a million ways; however, we’d style this top tucked into a black slip skirt with knee-high boots or simply with your favorite jeans and sneakers for a classic and effortless look.
Alice + Olivia X Grateful Dead Katz Maxi Skirt
A colorful Grateful Dead skirt.
One of the more statement-making pieces in this collection is the Katz Maxi Skirt for $695. If you’re into color and texture, this piece has both in spades. The maximalist style comes in sizes 0 through 14 and is made of a lightweight, free-flowing printed satin with pleats and an asymmetrical handkerchief hem. The waistband is a bright green stripe, mirroring the green trim at the hem.
Once again, the colorful dancing bears make an appearance, this time making up the entirety of the skirt set on a black background, so they pop. With a dramatic skirt like this, we’d recommend styling this with a simple top, something black and slim like a bodysuit to draw the focus to the skirt. Black boots would go nicely, or a platform sneaker if you’re feeling bold.
Alice + Olivia X Grateful Dead Amazing Jean
Grateful Dead-inspired denim.
Finally, we have the Amazing Jean for $895, and boy, is it amazing. Sizing for these pants ranges from 24 to 32. The denim is chock full of dancing bear motifs in rainbow hues running down the pant legs. The wash is black, letting the print pop. This piece is a classic high-waisted style that sits somewhere above the navel, giving the wearer extra support. The pant legs are roomy and wide, giving the denim a slouchy, relaxed fit that mirrors that rocker attitude. The colorful disposition of these pants makes it a maximalist item, one we’d wear with basics like a crisp white tee and sneakers or a Chelsea boot and slouchy sweater for cozier fall vibes.
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Tyler the Creator has just dropped yet another collaboration with Converse, but instead of sneakers, he’s launched a line of boots.
The collaborative 1908 Bronco boot is a unisex vintage-inspired utilitarian style with tons of personality, much like Tyler’s other collaborative silhouettes. The ankle-length style retails for $150 and comes in four colorways: Green, Black, Brown and Pear. You can shop the collection right now at Converse.com or on Tyler’s GOLF le FLEUR* website. The new entry in Tyler’s Converse universe comes just in time, given it is the season for cozy puddle stomping snow-trudging footwear a la a boot.
The 1908 Bronco boot features textural suede uppers that transition into sturdy rubber toe overlays and glistening brass eyelets. The boot also has welted lug outsoles, a non-slip detail that gives the wearer more control with each step. Every pair comes with an interchangeable set of laces, one solid and one two-toned, so you can change up the boot’s look depending on your mood. Every model is also accented by a cursive logo and Le Fleur* branded lace jewels. Even the soles feature Converse x GOLF le FLEUR* branding, an instantly recognizable touch.
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Converse x Tyler the Creator 1908 Bronco Boot in Green
Converse x Tyler the Creator boot.
Converse x Tyler the Creator 1908 Bronco Boot in Brown
Converse x Tyler the Creator boot.
We’d recommend snagging up this silhouette while you can. Most, if not all, of Tyler’s collaborations with Converse have sold out within the day, if not the week. The colors of these boots alone drew us in, given there’s really nothing like this on the market. You’ve got basics like brown and black for the less-adventurous and a forest green and yellow-ish cream tone that caters to the trendsetters. The shoe is, as we mentioned, great for winter weather thanks to the sturdy rubber soles.
If you’re wondering, which you probably are, the 1908 in the style’s name makes reference to the year Converse’s was founded. The collection celebrates the timeless Converse legacy, which now includes a multitude of collaborative endeavors with Tyler. The “New Magic Wand” rapper’s collaboration began with the brand following his long standing collaboration with Vans ended.
Converse x Tyler the Creator 1908 Bronco Boot in Black
Converse x Tyler the Creator boot.
Converse x Tyler the Creator 1908 Bronco Boot in Pear
Converse x Tyler the Creator boot.
He moved on to Converse in 2017 with the launch of his Converse One Star “Scum F*ck Flower Boy” model, in reference to his 2017 album Flower Boy. The One Star model was a major hit, leading to a slew of other collaborative models like his Golf le Fleur x Converse One Star and One Star “Mono Collection.” The rapper even launched a collaborative high-top for Pride Month back in 2019, featuring rainbow soles. Tyler’s footwear is inventive and playful, serving as an extension of himself and his music. It’s clear to see why the rapper keeps getting tapped for fashionable endeavors, given his personal style has always been a stand-out.
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With a week left until Wicked: For Good hits theaters, Cynthia Erivo is setting the record straight on why some think her performances are political statements.
Appearing on the cover of GQ‘s Men of the Year issue, Erivo said that her performances in Wicked, The Color Purple and every other project she works on are inherently political simply because she is a Black, queer woman, not necessarily because she chooses political roles.
“I think inevitably, because I’m in this body with this skin, in this time, everything I do will be political,” she says. “I’ve been told so many times that I pick controversial roles, and I’m like, ‘Why? Why are the roles I pick controversial?’ I just pick a thing that I feel like I want. If I was a different person, in a different body, in a different skin, it wouldn’t be controversial.”
The near-EGOT did point out, however, that she is interested in “f–king with the narrative” of audience expectations, especially when it comes to her sexuality and gender. “I’m fascinated with the interplay between masculinity and femininity, and where we place it and how we use it,” she said. “Because I truly believe we all have both in us — and I think it’s so sexy when we can access both.”
Erivo received a wave of backlash earlier this year when she was cast as Jesus Christ in a Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar, with some on the religious right calling her casting “blasphemy.” In an interview with Billboard in June, Erivo laughed off the criticism, saying, “you can’t please everyone.”
Elsewhere in her new interview, Erivo got real when speaking about the anti-LGBTQ+ political environment of 2025, saying that “who I love and who you love” have “nothing to do with each other,” and she doesn’t understand why people feel a need to “be involved in people’s business.”
“It is about love. If people really, actually allow themselves to love, actually love, this wouldn’t be happening,” she explained. “We would want everyone to have it, wherever they could get it. Because you’d actually know what it feels like. And so when you know what it feels like, you’d want it for anyone else. Get it however you can get it, please.”
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Grab Pandy’s hand and hold on tight, because it’s almost time to jump into a new season of Gabby’s Dollhouse.
For season 12, hitting Netflix on Monday, Gabby’s stuffy BFF Pandy Paws (Logan Bailey) is singing a new song that reminds us why “It’s Good to Be a Gabby Cat,” and Billboard Family is exclusively premiering the tune and video below.
It’s the latest track from series composer and songwriter P.T. Walkley, the man behind the DreamWorks Animation show’s “Hey Gabby” theme song and countless other musical contributions (“Between all the songs and ditties, there must be at least 200 or more,” Walkley tells Billboard Family). So where did “It’s Good to Be a Gabby Cat” — which hits streaming on Friday — come from?
“The assignment on this Gabby tune was to look back through all their magical moments together that make it so ‘good, good, good’ to be a Gabby Cat,” Walkley tells Billboard. “The chorus hook came to me first, then the question was, ‘Well what makes it so good-good-good?’ So I thought back to moments of cruising through the ocean, riding horses through the old west, blasting through outer space, island hopping, playing games together, cooking together, and got as many of those memories as I could into a catchy little tune.”
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Pandy’s new song is featured in “Good to be a Gabby Cat Game Show!,” episode 5 of the five-episode new season. What makes this episode special is that the animated Gabby Cats join real-life Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner) in her bedroom instead of the Dollhouse for a Hollywood Squares-style game show.
It’s been a busy year for Gabby’s Dollhouse, with the six-episode season 11 premiering on Netflix back in February, followed by the Gabby’s Dollhouse Live! U.S. tour and Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie both arriving in September, as well as an immersive Gabby’s Dollhouse x CAMP experience that took fans inside the Dollhouse at CAMP stores in Los Angeles and Charlotte, North Carolina.
All five episodes of season 12 arrive Monday on Netflix.
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Megan Thee Stallion goes big on big every time she pops out.
From dropping new music to hard-launching a relationship, Megan Thee Stallion has been on a roll. Now, she’s setting her sights on one of the biggest goals in music, performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. The Houston Hottie spoke with US Weekly, putting it out into the universe that she wants to hit that stage one day, saying, “I’m manifesting a Super Bowl halftime performance for myself in the future.”
One thing about Meg, she loves a good challenge, and this one’s no different. She went in-depth about how she’s willing to do whatever it takes to put on a memorable show, saying, “Honestly, I would really love the opportunity if it presented itself, and I would embrace the challenge. The Hotties know I would love to put on a show, so I’d want to turn the halftime show into a big party, come with some surprises, and put on for my city.”
With Jay-Z playing a major role in planning each Super Bowl halftime show and Megan still having ties to Roc Nation, this seems like a no-brainer. Especially since Thee Stallion has built an impressive catalog in such a short time. Everyone (of age, of course) would be driving the boat while Thee Hot Girl did her big one on stage.
Megan hasn’t let her foot off the gas in the music department. With her new boo, Klay Thompson, starting up the NBA season, she made it clear she’s got a little more time on her hands. With that newfound time came some new heat. The H-Town rapper dropped “LOVER GIRL.” where she openly admitted the song was inspired by her new man, Klay.
The song has been all over social media, with users showing love to their significant others while it plays in the background.
