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25 Apr 2024

This Vegan Eye Cream Promises to Reduce Puffiness & Dark Circles for Under $20

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Taking proper care of your skin goes beyond applying the best sunscreens and creams to your face — some areas, including your under eyes, require some extra love. Incorporating an eye cream into your skincare routine will help target puffiness and dark circles that regular moisturizers can’t always achieve. Rather than drop $50+ on a small designer tube, Makari’s eye cream aims to waken your eyes for just $20.

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Plenty of luxury eye creams promise to deliver instant results including bestsellers like Filorga’s Time-Filler and Murad’s Retinal ReSculpt Eye Lift Treatment, but you can stock up on four tubes of Makari’s eye cream for the cost of just one of those. Plus, you can save an additional 10% off when you subscribe to monthly deliveries, dropping the cost down to only $18.

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Retinol Control Line Smoothing Eye Cream

Give your under eyes a boost of nourishment with Makari’s eye treatment. The formula is cruelty-free (I.e. it’s not tested on animals) and boasts all vegan ingredients including soybeen seed oil, which aims to brighten eyes, reduce redness and help boost collagen production.

Rice water, retinol and vitamin E were also incorporated to provide skin with amino acids, antioxidants and minerals as well as use anti-inflammatory properties to minimize UV damage. To use the product, just apply a small amount to your ring finger and lightly tap the formula onto your under eye area.

You can use the product in the morning and before bed on your upper and under eye areas, and it’ll help refresh your skincare routine by acting as a stress relieving tool that nourishes and soothes skin too. And, if you want the eye cream to really be absorbed into your skin, a jade roller or Solawave Wand will apply a light pressure that’ll help get the product deep into your under eyes for even better results. See full product details here.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best refillable lipsticks, setting spray and dark circle concealer.

25 Apr 2024

Kid Cudi Cancels Tour After Breaking Foot During Coachella Set

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Over the weekend a video of Kid Cudi jumping off stage at Coachella and breaking his foot began to make the rounds and now it seems like that injury will keep Cudi off the road for the foreseeable future.

On Wednesday (April 24), the Man On The Moon artist took to his Instagram page to let his fans know the extent of his injury saying that he has a broken calcaneus and not only will it require surgery, but unfortunately it also means that he’ll have to cancel his tour as he recovers from the injury.

“The injury is much more serious than I thought. Anyone who bought tickets will get a full refund, you’ll get an email soon. We will be back with new tour dates as soon as possible, and I can’t wait to get back out there with you guys and turn up how we do. I’m so sorry fam and I love you all so much, thanks for the endless love and support.”

We’re sure fans are disappointed with the news but the man needs time to heal. We doubt many people want to see him performing from a wheelchair. Well, some might. You never know.

As we said the injury happened while Cudi was doing his set at Coachella this past weekend and though the jump from the stage to the ground wasn’t a big one, it seemed like Cudi landed wrong and that was enough to cause some serious damage.

Check out the video of the incident below and wish Kid Cudi a speedy recovery, y’all.

25 Apr 2024

Elliott Wilson Named Editorial Director At HipHopDX, UPROXX & Dime Mag

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Elliott Wilson aka YN is back leading a Hip-Hop media outlet. The longtime Hip-Hop music journalist and media executive has been named the Editorial Director of HipHopDX, UPROXX and Dime magazine.

On Wednesday (April 24), UPROXX founder and CEO Jarret Myer and Rich Antoniello, a founder and former CEO of Complex Networks along with will.i.am of Black Eyed Peas fame announced they had formed a company called UPROXX Studios, after its purchase of HipHopDX, UPROXX and Dime magazine, and other entities from Warner Music Group.

Music Business Worldwide reports that Antoniello will serve as a Partner and Executive Chairman and will.i.am will serve as a Partner/Investor.

“We’re pleased to return Uproxx to a team led by the brand’s founder Jarret Myer, along with other vibrant brands including HipHopDX,” said Maria Weaver, President of Warner Music Group, in a statement.

For keen Hip-Hop heads, the name Jarrett Myer should be familiar since he is one of the founders of Rawkus Records, the initially independent record label that in the 1990’s helped spark the careers of rappers including Talib Kweli, Company Flow and Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def.

As for Wilson, Billboard reports the Queens, NY native has been named editorial director of Hip-Hop journalism for UPROXX Studios. Some of Wilson’s past notable Hip-Hop mag gigs include holding down the Music Editor position at The Source magazine before becoming Editor In Cheif of XXL magazine in 1999—enjoying an influential tenure before his departure in early 2008. Soon after leaving XXL he formed Rap Radar with Eminem’s manager Paul Rosenberg. Most recently, Wilson was at TIdal and he will continue to host the Rap Radar podcast with Brian “B. Dot” Miller.

“I’m thrilled for this new chapter of my illustrious career and to work with proven winners like Jarret, Rich and will,” Wilson told Billboard. “My focus is on elevating the three rising brands — UPROXX, HipHopDX and Dime — to greater heights and to help shape the future of media and culture. The fun begins.”

25 Apr 2024

Saweetie, Cynthia Erivo, Lucy Liu, Hello Kitty to Honored at 2024 Gold Gala Event

The third annual Gold Gala event will take place at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on May 11 and feature appearances from Saweetie, Lucy Liu, Cynthia Erivo, Padma Lakshmi and the cast of Beef.

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The definitive annual gathering of top Asian Pacific and multicultural leaders will bring together more than 600 guests to celebrate the 2024 A100 list — which will be announced on May 1 — which counts down the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific changemakers in culture and society over the past year.

With 2024’s theme of A Gold New World, the event will imagine “a tomorrow for all, built by all,” according to a release announcing the event’s details, with award-winning fashion designer Prabal Gurung bringing the theme to life as the event’s first-ever creative director. Guests will dine on a Michelin-level three-course dinner from OpenTable, with a menu designed by Lakshmi and Gold Gala executive chief Vijay Kumar and his team from the Michelin-starred New York restaurant Semma.

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The night will close out with a performance from 2023 A100 honoree Saweetie, who will receive the first-ever Billboard Gold Music Honor recognizing her boundary-pushing musical accomplishments at the event. In addition, the cast and creators of Emmy-winning Beef will receive the Gold Icon Honor for their groundbreaking representation of the Asian American experience, while Wicked star Erivo will be given the Gold Ally Honor for her work to advance inclusive representation in front of and behind the camera.

“Gold House and Gold Gala have become a beacon for the Asian Pacific community to unite, invest in, and celebrate our inventiveness and impact. This year, I’ve focused on making Gold Gala look truly global while feeling local, balancing the breadth of our expansive diaspora with its bold, unified heart,” said Gurung in a statement. “From the organic and towering arboreal growths to our centerpiece spheres that shape us — the sun, the moon, our Earth — we envisage a new, more holistic, more centered world that enables all of us to bloom.”

HYBE founder and chairman bang Si-Hyuk will be bestowed with the lifetime achievement Gold Legend Honor and Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary will be celebrated with the Gold Generation Award.

The Gold Gala will be followed by the inaugural Billboard x Gold House Founders Party, which will feature a headlining set from producer/DJ Steve Aoki, as well as a special performance from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 16 winner Nymphia Wind, a karaoke room presented by Rakuten Viki and an additional set from DJ Hu Dat.

25 Apr 2024

Singing Star Unmasked on ‘The Masked Singer’

Miss Cleocatra is a one top cat with class and style but, it turns out, she doesn’t have nine lives.

The feline got ousted during episode 8 of The Masked Singer’s 11th season, which aired Wednesday, April 24.

The theme was “Girl Group Night,” and the celebrity contestants – and judges – got into the swing of things. Gumball sang “Wide Open Spaces” by the Chicks, Seal performed “Hold On” by Wilson Phillips, the Beets hit “I’m So Excited” by the Pointer Sisters, and Miss Cleocatra performed “Free Your Mind” by En Vogue.

The two contestants with the lowest scored entered a smackdown, Miss Cleocatra and Seal. Each performed their own rendition of “Waterfalls” by TLC, after which only one could stay. Cleocatra had to go.

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Under the Pharaoh-styled Cleocatra helmet was Jenifer Lewis, the veteran singer and star of Black-ish. Ken Jeong guessed right.

She’s graced the Broadway, the big screen, and small. Why do The Masked Singer? Lewis used her stint on Fox’s quirky singing competition to get back into the saddle after a shocking injury from a fall in the Serengeti back in November 2022.

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Last month, Lewis told all in a sit-down interview with Robin Roberts that aired on Good Morning America, sharing the grim details of a 10-feel fall from her hotel balcony, which left her unable to move and thinking she might die.

After recovering from her injuries, Lewis was able to appear in NBC’s Night Court revival and Jennifer Lopez’s musical movie This Is Me … Now: A Love Story.

The Masked Singer enabled her to get back to what she loves. “Listen guys, I took a long break,” she told the audience after the big reveal. “And when they called I said I haven’t been on stage singing for a long time. So I said c’mon, let’s go. And it was fun, I had a blast.”

Addressing viewers at home, Lewis remarked, “do me a favor, you’re so young and you’re so beautiful. Take care of yourselves. And be loving to one another, you hear me. That’s what I want for you.”

Lewis’ unmasking as Miss Cleocatra follows one week after The Masked Singer‘s “Queen Night” episode, which saw the unmasking of Ugly Sweater, aka Charlie Wilson, and Starfish, The Office‘s Kate Flannery.

Past season 11 contestants whose identities have been revealed include Kevin Hart (Book); restauranteur Joe Bastianich (Spaghetti & Meatballs); TV personalities Savannah Chrisley (Afghan Hound), Billy Bush (Sir Lion) and Colton Underwood (Lovebird); NFL hall of famer DeMarcus Ware (Koala); and singer Sisqó (Lizard).

Watch Miss Cleocatra’s performance and unmasking below.


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24 Apr 2024

Victoria Beckham’s Collaboration With Mango Is Already Selling Out: Here’s What’s Still in Stock

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Victoria Beckham is expanding her fashion résumé. The former Spice Girl released her first collection with Mango on Tuesday (April 23), and it’s already selling out.

From formal wear to business wear to casual chic, the Victoria Beckham x Mango collection channels the “essence” of Beckham’s fashion brand and reflects the “modern woman’s eclectic identity,” according to the brand’s website.

The capsule collection features dresses, skirts, tops, pants, blazers, shirts, shoes and other wardrobe staples to welcome in the cooler weather, priced from $80 to $500 and available in sizes XS-L (2-10).

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The collaboration between Beckham and Mango commemorates the Spanish fashion brand’s 40th anniversary and marks the latest in a series of collaborations with other “brands, artists and talents,” according to a press release.

Beckham, who celebrated her 50th birthday with a star-studded bash in London and an impromptu Spice Girls reunion, shared photos from the Victoria Beckham x Mango launch party on Instagram on Tuesday (April 24) wearing a suit from the collection.

“Such an amazing night celebrating #VictoriaBeckhamxMango! I’m wearing the tailored white suit from the new collection. Kisses @mango xx,” she captioned the photos.

Fans are snatching up pieces from the collection, but it’s not gone just yet. Some of the items that are out of stock, or almost sold out, include the Triple Chain Belt ($140), the Godets dress ($300), the flared suit pants ($190) and the draped halter bodysuit and polo neck sweater.

Shop the collection below.  

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Victoria Beckham x Mango Flared Suit Pants

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Victoria Beckham x Mango Godets Dress with Decorative Stitching

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Victoria Beckham x Mango Polo-neck Crochet Sweater

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Vicotoria Beckham x Mango Satin Handbag

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Victoria Beckham x Mango Draped Halter Bodysuit

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Victoria Beckham x Mango Silk Blend Button-Down Shirt

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Victoria Beckham x Mango Leather Sandal

24 Apr 2024

Walmart’s Popular Lap Desk That Offers ‘Plenty of Space’ for Work Is Now Just $22

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Space is a luxury and for some of us that means we have to sacrifice adding a desk to our work from home area. Walmart wants to make it easier for to work from anywhere with a new deal, that gets you 63% off its popular lap desk.

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Instead of resting your laptop on your legs (potentially burning yourself if the computer gets to hot) or balancing it on the nearest throw pillow (potentially tipping the laptop over), the PHANCIR lap desk will provide a flat surface to work from your bed or couch on. Walmart is no stranger to offering home and tech deals, and this lap desk is no exception dropping down to $22 (reg. $60). Everything about the mini desk was made to be compact and portable, which is especially helpful for apartment dwellers.

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The surface comes with a built-in cup holder and slot for tablets to be propped up without needing a tablet stand. Its also garnered a 4.3 star rating with more than 2,000 shoppers rating the tool.

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PHANCIR Foldable Lap Desk

Work from wherever you want using this lap desk that comes with a foldable design to make it easy to carry from place-to-place and store away when not in use.

Unlike some lap desks, which sit directly on your lap and thighs, this desk folds out to sit over your lap. The side of the tray comes with a small drawer where you can store pens, pencils and other office accessories. Each leg also comes with aluminum alloy tubes for sturdier construction.

Plus, the surface uses an anti-slip material to prevent your laptop, mouse or book from falling off. You don’t just have to use it for work either, for those dreaming of a mess-free breakfast-in-bed experience, this tray can double as a mini table to eat food on.

Reviewers are also raving over how there’s “plenty of space” thanks to its wide design. Once shopper even went as far as to praise how it’s even “easy to set up with just one hand.” At 63% off it’s a total steal.

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24 Apr 2024

You Can Re-Create Sabrina Carpenter’s Manicure From Her ‘Espresso’ Music Video for Just $8

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Sabrina Carpenter has been keeping busy after making her SKIMS campaign debut. Along with performing for the first-time at Coachella, the “Feather” singer dropped the new single “Espresso” paired with a flirty music video that featured Carpenter showing off some summer-ready nails.

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Within the music video, the Billboard Hot 100 chart-maker is seen on the beach showing off ’60s mod-inspired outfits (similar to those seen within Anthropologie’s Palm Royale collaboration) paired with a baby pink manicure. The light pink color is ideal for spring and summertime as it boasts a more pastel shade you can pair with everything from denim dresses to even trendy Western-inspired outfits.

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Rather than spend $50+ on a manicure from the salon, you can get almost the exact look for just $8 with Olive & June’s Brave Blush press-on nails.

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Brave Blush Tab Press-Ons

Olive & June’s press-ons come with 32 nails you can size and fit onto your nails. Instead of using glue, the kit comes with sticky tabs that’ll help prevent damaging your nails while making a more mess-free application. After putting on your nail set, the press-ons can last up to seven days.

One reviewer loves the set so much they commented saying, “I can’t believe how well these stay on and don’t damage my nails. They are perfect. I’ll never paint my nails again!”

The nail brand has garnered attention for their Mani Systems — a full manicure kit that looks to bring the salon straight to your home as well as viral collaborations including one with the bestselling author Colleen Hoover.

And, if you’re looking for more beauty recommendations from Carpenter, you can check out the exact makeup she used while opening up for the Eras tour.

The celeb also celebrated another milestone with her new single making its way into the top 10 of the Hot 100 — the highest she’s achieved yet.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best blue eyeshadows, freckle pens and beauty deals.

24 Apr 2024

Best Bluetooth Speakers for Travel & More: 5 Options Under $100

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If you love listening to music and want to be hands-free while enjoying the outdoors, a Bluetooth speaker is a necessity. With a Bluetooth speaker, you can enjoy your favorite music or podcast on the go, whether you’re lounging by the pool, traveling, or going on a road trip. 

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A portable Bluetooth speaker is a must-have when it comes to going on adventures or simply chilling outdoors. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to enjoy your travel adventures and dog walks with our list of five best Bluetooth speakers that are available at Amazon and Walmart.

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JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth Speaker

$39.99

$49.95

20% off

This waterproof, durable, and portable Bluetooth speaker is a great hands-free option that carries around a “big sound,” with its built-in microphone. Unlike other Bluetooth speakers, this one has a metal carabiner clip design, where you’ll be able to attach this speaker to anything you’d like from backpacks to bike handles. Its wireless feature and compact size make it a perfect choice for on-the-go trips. 

Anker Soundcore Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker 

$21.99

$29.99

27% off

If you are looking for an affordable option, this Anker Soundcore Portable Wireless Bluetooth speaker is the one for you. It has great sound, fast connection, and you won’t have to worry about it running out of battery with its 24-hour-long battery life. This one is easy to use and carry around with you and it’s available in three different colors: black, blue, and red.

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Marshall Willen Portable Bluetooth Speaker

$110.05

$119.99

8% off

Get ready to listen to music and sing in the shower with this Marshall Willen portable speaker. With its versatile strap you can hang it up anywhere you’d like. You can’t go wrong with this long-lasting and durable speaker. There is no complicated set-up, all you need to do is click play. 

Amazon

Erkei Sehn Portable Bluetooth Speaker

$37.98

$59.98

37% off

With this waterproof-wireless Bluetooth portable you are unstoppable. This one comes with not one, but two speakers. Its Bluetooth range goes up to 100 feet. According to Amazon, you can also turn the multicolored lights on and off, as well as the two hidden speaker lights when clicking on the light button—this can help conserve battery life. If you want a colorful light show, make sure to click on the asterisk icon to active it. 

Veatool Bluetooth Speaker, 8H Playtime Portable Home Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Speaker with Stereo Bass

$32.99

$69.99

53% off

This alternative waterproof option has a 5.3 Bluetooth connection, which allows you to quickly connect to devices “up to 66 feet away.” Walmart describes it as a great gift for anyone looking for “crystal clear music” and “colorful flashing lights.” Its rounded triangular prism shape makes it easy to carry around.

For more product recommendations, check out these pocket-size bluetooth speakers, best sustainable tech to shop for Earth Week and a selection of wired and Bluetooth speakers perfect for elevating your sound systems.

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24 Apr 2024

RuPaul’s Drag Race Live: How to Get Tickets to the Las Vegas Shows

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The Main Stage has landed in Las Vegas with RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! If you couldn’t get enough of the comedy, drama and fashion while watching the latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, you can find some travel deals and score tickets to the live Drag Race show to watch some of the most-loved drag queens perform in Sin City.

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Directed by RuPaul and Emmy-nominated choreographer Jamal Sims, RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! aims to bring an interactive experience to Vegas audiences, with plenty of dancing and lip syncs of course. Shows take place throughout the week at the Flamingo Showroom at Flamingo Las Vegas on the Strip. You can choose from between two times: 7:30 p.m. PT or 9 p.m. PT with tickets starting as low as $59 on Ticketmaster (the official ticket distributer for the variety show).

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In case you can’t find the section or amount of tickets you want, there are some cheap ticket options from resale sites you can learn more about below.

How to Get Tickets to RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! Las Vegas Online

Besides Ticketmaster, you can also find RuPaul Live tickets from resale sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats, Seat Geek and Gametime, which you can shop below.

StubHub

StubHub offers tickets for as low as $81 with the site offering an interactive map that’ll allow you to sort options by date, price and seating section. Each purchase comes with the FanProtect Guarantee, which you can read more about here.

Vivid Seats

You can also find affordable options through Vivid Seats, which currently has options from $133+. You can pick out tickets through the interactive map as well as sort options based on cost or seating section. Plus, your purchased will be covered by Vivid Seat’s 100% Buyer Guarantee. You can save an additional $20 off orders of $200+ when you use the code BB2024 at checkout.

Seat Geek

Seat Geek offers tickets to RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! for as low as $90+ with ticket options rated on a scale of 1-10 based on how good of a deal it is. Tickets rated a 10 are considered the best deal and options give a one rating are the worst deal. First-time purchases can get $10 off your order when you use the code BILLBOARD10 at checkout.

Gametime

Gametime is a worthy option if you’re looking for cheap tickets day-of or last-minute with options starting at $62+. The site includes a breakdown of the dates and the lowest prices offered. Once you pick your date, you can choose based on what the site recommends as the best deal, seating section or cost.

RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! Las Vegas Cast

The cast for RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! is subject to change, but current drag queens include Aquaria, Asia O’Hara, Derrick Barry, Eureka, Jaida Essence Hall and Jorgeous.

In the past, queens like Yvie Oddly Coco Montrese, India Ferrah, Kahanna Montrese, Kameron Michaels, Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and Shannel have all appeared on the Vegas stage.

Find tickets to RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! here and check out more of the latest Las Vegas residencies that are playing now.