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Taylor Swift must be accustomed by now to setting records on the Billboard charts. That never gets to be old hat – ask any artist – but she needs new worlds to conquer. And with the release of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concert film on Oct. 13, we can see how she does […]
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Selena Gomez doesn’t just have us dancing the night away to her newest single “Single Soon,” the Only Murders in the Building star has also been sporting some fashionable outfits that are not just aspirational, but affordable.
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Most recently, the singer stepped out in a pair of Aldo platform loafers paired with a LilySilk striped sweater, biker jacket and matching mini skirt for an interview at the SiriusXM Studios in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The style featured a lug-sole look with a chunky heel and platform height. Unlike a lot of celebrity ‘fits, though, these come with a wallet-friendly price tag of $100 — and they’re still in stock!
Tony Fly, Selena Gomez and Symon at the SiriusXM Studios in Los Angeles at SiriusXM Studios on August 30, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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The Rare Beauty founder joins a growing list of celebs, including Addison Rae, who have been spotted wearing Aldo — making them not just a trendy brand, but celebrity-approved.
This isn’t the first time Gomez has stepped out in a piece of affordable fashion; she previously dazzled us in a Revolve dress featured on the cover of her single and before that showed off a ’90s-approved denim maxi skirt from Zara. Overall, she’s proving that style doesn’t have to be outrageously expensive to be fashionable — and it makes it easier for us fans to incorporate her style into our own.
Keep reading to shop the exact shoe and some similar styles below.
Aldo
Baberiel Loafer
$90
Bring a touch of Gomez to your everyday style in her choice of loafers by Aldo. The patent leather upper is paired with a chunky lug sole that will elevate your looks — literally.
Lulus
Maysie Black Patent Flatform Loafers
$17.40 $39 55% off% OFF
For a total steal, you can snag these similar Lulu loafers, which come with a shiny patent leather material and flat buckle-like strap on top. It’s versatile enough to sport with a midi skirt, trousers or some slouchy jeans.
Amazon
Steve Madden Lando Loafer
$79.00
Consider these a golden pick as this Steve Madden loafer not only shows off a similar style to Gomez’s, but has a gold accent on top that’ll really make your feet pop.
Madewell
The Vernon Loafer
$95.55 $158 40% off% OFF
Want the look minus all the platform? This Madewell loafer comes with a shorter heel heighth while still boasting that sleek patent leather look and a penny strap for added style.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best NewJeans outfits, Taylor Swift outfits and Billie Eilish outfits.
Taylor Swift is continuing to dominate theaters after announcing that she’ll be releasing her Eras Tour film on October 13. On Friday (Sept. 1), production company Bleecker Street Films announced that its film What Happens Later, starring and directed by Meg Ryan, will be pushing back its original Oct. 13 release date.
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“So we’ll take our time…Are you ready for it?” the announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter) reads, in reference to Swift’s “…Ready For It?” off her 2017 album Reputation. “Meg Ryan ends her 14-year rom-com hiatus and the #Megaissance begins with #WhatHappensLater, now happening…later,” they added. “Coming only to theaters November 3!”
According to a press release from AMC Theatres, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour has broken all existing records for single-day advance ticket sales revenue in the chain’s 103-year history with $26 million in the first 24 hours of on-sale. The $26 million figure also crushes the previous record for one-day sales for a single title, blowing by 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which racked up $16.9 million in its first 24 hours; according to AMC, The Eras Tour movie bested the the Spider-Man numbers in its first three hours of on-sale on Thursday.
Beginning October 13, every U.S. AMC Theatre location will run the movie at least four times per day on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sundays, with tickets for priced at $19.89 plus tax for adults and $13.13 for children and seniors plus tax (except for AMC’s branded premium large-format screens.) The film will be available in AMC theaters in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, with tickets on sale now here and here.
Swift herself also posted a trailer for the film, writing, “The Eras Tour has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far and I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon. Starting Oct 13th you’ll be able to experience the concert film in theaters in North America! Tickets are on sale now at http://taylor.lnk.to/TSTheErasTourFilm…. Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged. 1, 2, 3 LGB!!!! (iykyk).”
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Labor Day weekend is here — and it’s time to shop! If you’re looking for a new laptop or notebook, major retailers such as Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart and Target are all offering Labor Day deals, some of which run concurrent with back-to-school and other end-of-summer sales, which means you could end up saving even more money over the holiday weekend.
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One of the hottest PC deals to grab for Labor Day is this 15-inch HP Chromebook laptop, which is 40% off at Best Buy. Regularly $799.99+, this discount shaves $320 off the retail price, and My BestBuy members can save an additional $30.
Looking for something larger or more portable? Amazon has a ton of 2-in-1 laptops on sale for less than $500. Target’s laptop deals include Acer, Microsoft and other brands on sale starting at around $150, and Best Buy is offering some of the up to $400 off HP laptops alongside sales on MacBook, Lenovo, and more.
Below, find sales on HP, Dell, MacBook and other last-minute Labor Day laptop deals to shop.
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HP Envy 2-in-1 15-Inch Full HD Touchscreen Laptop
$479.99 $799.99 40% off% OFF
HP is one of the most trusted and top-rated names in the laptop space, and this deal gets you one of the most intuitive and powerful laptops at a budget-friendly price. This touchscreen laptop has 8 GB of memory, 256 GB of storage, HP Dual Speakers, HP Audio Boost with tuning by Bang & Olufsen, an HP Wide Vision 5MP IR camera, backlit keyboard, and the battery lasts up to nine hours on a single charge (it take around 30 minutes to charge the battery halfway).
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Apple 2020 MacBook Air Laptop M1 Chip, 13″ Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage; Space Gray
$749.00 $999.00 25% OFF
This 2022 Macbook Air is 25% off at Amazon, which saves you $250. Apple’s thinnest notebook is super powered with an M2 chip. Features include a 13.3-inch retina display, lightning fast 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and the battery lasts up to 20 hours.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen. 4 Intel Laptop
$809.46 $1,499 46% off% OFF
Lenovo’s Labor Day doorbuster deals includes the ThinkBook 15 Gen. 4 laptop, which has a 12th generation IntelCore processors and optional dual-SSD storage (as big as 1TB), 16GB of memory, 512 GB of storage, a 15.6-inch display screen and an Intelligent Cooling feature so it “stays cool under pressure.”
Dell
Dell XPS 13 Laptop
$849 $1,099 23% off% OFF
If you’re a fan of Dell computers, you’ll love the XPS series. The XPS 13 laptop boasts a powerful, 12th Gen. Intel Core i5-1135G7 Quad-Core Processor, 512 GB SSD storage, 16 GB of memory; a 13.4-inch, anti-glare display screen, dual stereo speakers, dual-array microphones, a 720p camera and it weighs less than three pounds.
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Acer Preditor Helio Neo 16-Inch WUXGA 165Hz IPS Gaming Laptop
$899.99 $1,199.99 25% off% OFF
Save $300 on Acer’s Predator Helios Neo gaming laptop at Best Buy. The 16-inch gaming laptop is packed with features such as “superior” cooling technology, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 laptop graphics, a 13th Gen. Intel Core i5 processor, 16-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS panel, 165Hz Refresh, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC technology and 3ms overdrive response time.
Amazon
Samsung Galaxy 360
$749.99 $999.99 25% OFF
Samsung’s Galaxy Book3 just hit its lowest price in 30 days at Amazon. The ultra-portable laptop features a high-performance Core i7 intel processor, ultra-smooth Intel Iris Xe Graphics, an AMOLED display screen, backlit keyboard, long-lasting battery and premium sound (16 GB of storage, 512 GB of memory). The Galaxy Book3 is also on sale at Samsung along with the Galaxy Book3 Pro and Galaxy Book3 Pro 360.
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Calling all STAY! There’s no better way to show off your love for K-pop group the Stray Kids than with some stylish and fun merch. From friendship bracelets to share with other fans to travel necessities such as a backpack, the options are limitless when it comes to the type of Stray Kids merch you can show off.
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Since its 2018 debut, the K-pop group has become one of the most popular in the industry, even landing at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with album 5-STAR. To help you stock up on all the best Stray Kids merch, we put together a list of everything from dorm essentials to apparel you can rock year-round.
Keep reading to shop our picks below.
Amazon
Stray Kids Plushie
$13.99
To kick us off are these adorable Stray Kids plushies that are available in all eight SKZOO characters. Each one measures at around 9.8-inches and sports a black T-shirt with the group’s logo and colors.
Walmart
Mitutoyo Y2K Zip Up Hoodie Kpop Stray Kids Merch
$23.99
We dare you to try and resist zipping into this cozy Stray Kids hoodie, which is made with a soft cotton and polyester blend material. When the temps cool down, it’ll be perfect for throwing in your tote bag when you’re racing to class.
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Stray Kids Porcelain Keychain
$14.46
These gorgeous Stray Kids keychains will add a touch of elegance to most things you pair with it. From your car keys to luggage, you can flaunt your favorite members or snag one of each to decorate your travel gear.
Amazon
HAUTZADO 2-Pack K-pop Stray Kids Merch Bracelets
$14.99
Why have friendship bracelets when you and your bestie can sport these sleek K-pop-approved bracelets? This two-pack comes with silver and black bracelets you can share with a friend or keep for yourself.
Amazon
Stray Kids Micro Fleece Blanket
$28.99
Complete your bed with a blanket that declares who your favorite singers are — and this Stray Kids style will do just that. It’s made with a microfleece material that’ll lock in heat and keep you cozy on cool fall nights.
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5-STAR Tracklist Stray Kids Sweatshirt
$25.92 $34.56 25% off% OFF
Can’t decide what your favorite song is? Well, this sweatshirt will show off a mix of songs in a crewneck style. The back features graphics that fans will likely recognize, and it comes in a variety of colors.
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Stray Kids SKZOO-Inspired Apple & Samsung Galaxy Watch Band
$15
Regardless of whether you’ve scored an Apple Watch deal, this watch band will Stray Kids-ify your smartwatch. The band comes in various shades to choose from and feature engravings of the group’s SKZOO characters and logo.
Amazon
KPOPBP Stray Kids Photocards
$8.90
Decorate your room with these photo cards featuring solo and group shots of the members. Included in the set are 55 cards that you can hang on your wall, locker or just carry around for moments when you need to take a peek at your fave artists.
Amazon
WGEEEY K-pop Stray Kids Backpack
$29.99
From classes, commutes to work to weekend getaways, this backpack is ready to carry all of your essentials. The interior features a laptop sleeve, USB and audio cable ports, and side pockets for storing notebooks, pencils and more.
Amazon
SKZ Earrings
$13.89
You’ll most likely have heart eyes once you pair these SKZ earrings with jeans or a flowy dress. One earring says “Stay” while the other reads “Stray Kids” to make it clear which fandom you’re a part of.
Amazon
Stray Kids Maxident Gift Box
$19.99
Can’t decide what to get? A gift box filled with stickers, photo cards, a keychain and more will not only stock you up with fresh merch, but can make a nice surprise for the fan in your life as well.
Amazon
Xkpopfans K-pop Stray Kids Hoodie
$15.99
Pink looks good with practically everything, and this hoodie is no exception. It comes with the K-pop boy group’s name on each sleeve, anime graphics of each member on the back and a cute hood featuring ears on top.
Etsy
SKZOO Cookie Cutters
$From $7
Sweeten your merch collection with a set of SKZOO cookie cutters that’ll have you serving up Stray Kids goodness in the form of baked goods. Customize your order with just a single cookie cutter or snag the whole set.
Etsy
You Make SKZ Stay Ring
$23.99
Want something more subtle? This You Make SKZ Stay ring can easily blend with most outfits while showing off your dedication to the K-pop group. The exterior engraving roughly translates to “Stay,” while the interior engraving says “You Make SKZ Kids Stay.”
Amazon
AntaQuyaN K-pop Stray Kids Pendant Necklace
$11.99
Accessorize your outfits with this simple pendant necklace featuring the Stray Kids logo. It’s made from a stainless steel material that aims to be waterproof and anti-rust for added longevity.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best BTS merch, BLACKPINK merch and TWICE merch.
Lady Gaga‘s “Born This Way” continues to be relevant, especially with politicians repeatedly threatening the rights of the LGBTQ community in 2023. And at the opening night of her Las Vegas residency Thursday night (Aug. 31), the pop star made sure to remind everyone that she stands with her transgender fans by dedicating her 2011 smash to trans rights.
Looking stunning in Old Hollywood glam, Gaga sat at her piano to play an acoustic, jazzy renditon of “Born This Way” for fans in attendance at the Dolby Live at Park MGM. But before launching into song, she prefaced it by noting, “I’ve got something to say about trans rights in this country.”
“You got something to say, you gotta speak up, right?” she added before launching into her song’s poignant lyrics: “There’s nothing wrong with loving who you are, ’cause He made you perfect babe … I’m beautiful in my way/ God makes no mistakes.”
“And you know, sometimes you hear people say things like, ‘I don’t always know what to say,’” Gaga went on to say while taking a quick pause from the song. “Just listen. Don’t say nothin’. Listen to the stories of real people’s lives.”
Released as the lead single of Gaga’s blockbuster Born This Way album, the title track spent six weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100. The track features lyrics that directly show love to the LGBTQ community, which the 13-time Grammy winner sang extra passionately Thursday night: “No matter gay, straight, or bi, lesbian, transgender life/ I’m on the right track, baby, I was born to survive.”
The performance marks the first of many in store for Gaga’s Jazz & Piano residency, which will run in Sin City through Oct. 5. The singer-actress packed her set with covers of Great American Songbook standards as well as acoustic renderings of her own hits; sometimes, she’s joined by a big band, while other times she takes the stage alone. It serves as a continuation of the jazz/traditional pop direction she’s taken on in recent years, previously with late friend and collaborator Tony Bennett.
Watch Lady Gaga dedicate “Born This Way” to trans rights below:
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UFC Fight Night is going international this weekend with matches taking place in Paris on Saturday (Sept. 2). Entering the ring for the main card event will be heavyweights Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac as well as the co-main event Manon Fiorot vs. Rose Namajunas (flyweight). ESPN+ will be streaming the fights exclusively, but you have a few streaming options to make sure you don’t miss the action.
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Since UFC Paris will be taking place overseas, match times have been adjusted with the main card event taking place at 3 p.m. ET and preliminary matches will start at 12 p.m. ET.
Besides Gain vs. Serghei, you can also tune into Manon Fiorot vs. Rose Namajunas (flyweight), Benoit Saint Denis vs. Thiago Moises (lightweight), Volkan Oezdemir vs. Bogdan Guskov (light heavyweight), William Gomis vs. Lucas Almeida (featherweight), Yanis Ghemmouri vs. Caolan Loughran (bantamweight), Morgan Charriére vs. Manolo Zecchini (featherweight), Taylor Lapilus vs. Muin Gafurov (bantamweight), Nora Cornolle vs. Joselyne Edwards (bantamweight), Zarah Fairn vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti (bantamweight), Ange Loosa vs. Rhys McKee (welterweight) and Farid Basharat vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (bantamweight).
Keep reading to learn how to watch UFC Fight Night: Gain vs. Serghei.
How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Gain vs. Serghei
ESPN+ and any streamer with access to ESPN will be airing UFC Paris. For those with cable, just check with your provider to see what channel ESPN is on.
Already subscribed to ESPN+? Just log into your account and you’ll be able to watch the fights for no additional cost. If you don’t have a subscription you’ll need one in order to catch all the action. While the streamer doesn’t have a free-trial, it does offer a budget-friendly plan of $9.99/month, which gives you access to the streamers full library of content including exclusive coverage of sporting events and more.
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ESPN+ is home to exclusive live events, dozens of sports series, TV shows and groundbreaking originals from the top names in sports including The Captain, America’s Caddie, Man in the Arena With Tom Brady, More Than an Athlete With Michael Strahan, Our Time: Baylor Basketball, Al Davis vs. The NFL, Vick, Be Like Water, Breakaway, the entire 30 for 30 series and other original content like UFC fights, including the upcoming UFC Paris matches.
For additional savings, consider bundling ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney+ or you can check out Hulu + Live TV for access to hundreds of channels including ESPN, Starz, Showtime and more.
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Britney Spears’ estranged husband, Sam Asghari, was spotted walking the picket line on Thursday (Aug. 31) in Los Angeles in the midst of the ongoing WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes. TMZ posted footage of the actor/fitness instructor, who is a SAG-AFTRA member, marching with a sign that read “SAG-AFTRA on STRIKE!” near the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank […]
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Jabra just released two strong competitors to Apple’s bestselling AirPods. The Jabra Elite 8 Active and Jabra Elite 10, the brand’s most advanced earbuds yet, offer premium sound with military-grade durability.
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The cheaper among the two, the Elite 8 Active retails for $199, while the Elite 10 is priced at $249 at major retailer such as Amazon, Best Buy and Jabra.com.
Jabra Elite 8 come equipped with six-mic call technology, wind-noise protecting mesh, stable smartwatch connectivity, Google Assistant, Fast Pair, Swift Pair, Spotify Tap and up to eight hours of battery life (32 hours with a splashproof case).
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Jabra Elite 8 Active
$199
They hold up well in the gym or exercise environment, but they’re also suitable for work, and you can get them in four colors: navy, dark gray, caramel and black.
Jabra’s Elite earbuds feature spatial sound, Jabra Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, Dolby Atmos and HearThrough technology, and they’re incredibly durable and comfortable to wear for hours at a time due to Jabra’s ShakeGrip and ComfortFit technology.
The Elite 8 earbuds are IP68 waterproof rated and can be submerged in water up to 1.5 meters deep (nearly five feet). They can take on a rain, sweat, humidity, high temperatures and other elements, and have passed 11 full cycles of testing, according to a news release. The testing included two hours in 104-degree Fahrenheit temperatures with 93 percent humidity, a 15-minute splash test in salt water, and a 15 minute, 104-degree Fahrenheit heat drying test.
Having tested out both earbuds, the Elite 10 made me forget about my AirPods Pro, which doesn’t happen often, but the sound quality, fit and battery life earned high marks on my list. I also like how easily they pair with my iPhone, and they feel incredibly smooth to the touch, almost velvety.
They’re my favorite earbuds to use right now, and a personal frontrunner between the two Jabra earbuds and Jabra vs. AirPods (not getting rid of my AirPods anytime soon though). According to Jabra, the Elite 10 uses “infrasonic waves that measure the ear canal and algorithms which detect noise leakage and wind conditions” and auto adjusts ANC based on your surroundings.
Jabra’s Elite 10 are the brand’s first earbuds to support Dolby Head Tracking (the sound adjusts when you turn your head). And they’re “optimized for enjoying content in Dolby Atmos,” which basically means they sound amazing when you’re listening to music and even better when that music is recorded in Dolby Atmos.
Jabra 10 also utilizes six-mic call technology for crystal-clear calls, along with Bluetooth Multipoint connection and hands-free voice assistance, and the battery lasts for up to six hours (27 hours with case). The earbuds are available in cocoa, cream, black, matte black and titanium black.
Pre-order the Jabra Elite 10 below.
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Jabra Elite 10
$249
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