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Happy Mean Girls Day! Although Mean Girls premiered in theaters on April 30, 2004, fans celebrate the cult favorite on Oct. 3rd — the day that Aaron (Jonathan Bennett) asked Cady (Lindsay Lohan) what day it was and she replied, “It’s October 3rd.”
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To celebrate, Mean Girls Day, Paramount uploaded the entire film to TikTok — in 23 parts. If you don’t feel like watching clip by clip, you can stream the film for free on Paramount+ and other platforms.
Coffee Mate also announced a Mean Girls-inspired, pink creamer on Tuesday (Oct. 3), but it doesn’t drop until next year.
For those unfamiliar with the plot, Mean Girls centers around a high schooler named Cady who moves back to the states after being home-schooled abroad and has trouble fitting in. At North Shore High, Cady gets a crash course in high school hierarchies and other shenanigans when the popular clique — a.k.a. the Plastics — invite her to sit with them.
Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Lizzy Caplan and Bennett star in the film written by Tina Fey and inspired by the novel Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman.
In honor of “Mean Girl’s Day,” we rounded up all the ways you can watch and stream the movie, plus Halloween costumes inspired by the film.
‘Mean Girls’: Where to Watch & Stream
There are a few ways to watch Mean Girls online. If you have cable, or access to cable channels through streaming providers such as Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream and YouTube TV, E! will be airing Mean Girls back to back on Tuesday, beginning at 7 p.m ET/4 p.m. PT.
Unfortunately, Mean Girls is no longer on Netflix, but it is streaming free to Paramount+ subscribers. Not subscribed? Plans start at $5.99/month after a free trial for a week.
For those who don’t mind paying for a digital rental, you can rent Mean Girls for around $4 on Prime Video, Vudu, Redbox and Apple TV or stream free on Prime Video with a Paramount+ subscription.
Fans who want to own a physical copy, can purchase Mean Girls Blu-ray or DVD here and the 15th Anniversary Burn Book Edition here. There’s also a Mean Girls Burn Book party game.
Thinking of channeling your inner Regina George (or another character from the film) this Halloween? DIY costumes are an easy way to go, although it may be easier to buy a ready-made costume. You can purchase Mean Girls-inspired costumes, like the bunny and Christmas getups worn in the film below and click here to buy the Mean Girls “Burn Book” costume.
Rubie’s womens Mean Girls Regina George Halloween Outfit Adult Sized Costumes, As Shown, Small US
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Mean Girls Christmas Costume X-Small
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Nixon dropped a limited-edition watch collection inspired by iconic rapper star Tupac Shakur. The Nixon x 2Pac collection includes five custom-designed gold, black and silver watches priced from $175 to $600.
The collection, released on Tuesday (Oct. 3) via Nixon.com, draws inspiration from the late rap icon’s “legacy and timeless style,” according to a press release. The designs pay homage to Shakur’s aesthetic and poetry with unique design elements such as roses and gold bezels and special iconography.
Nixon’s watch collection coincides with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and the 27th anniversary of Shakur’s death in September 1996.
In the year prior to his death, Shakur’s style gradually shifted from oversized shirts, hockey jerseys and jeans to dress shirts, vests and three-piece suits accessorized with mounds of diamond and gold jewelry. From chains to watches and rings, the late rapper appreciated expensive jewelry pieces, and didn’t mind stacking them up.
Some items from Shakur’s jewelry collection have since been auctioned off including a gold, ruby and diamond crown ring that sold for $1 million in July and a diamond pendant that sold for $125,000 in 2016.
Shop timepieces from the Nixon x 2Pac collection below.
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Nixon x 2Pac Time Teller Watch $175 Buy Now
The Time Teller translates Pac’s fashion style (his black turtleneck and gold chain from the Vibe magazine’s 1996 Death Row cover comes to mind) into a black and gold watch with a custom bandana pattern, gold chain bezel with a rose in the center. The watch is available in black and gold.
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Nixon x 2Pac Corporal Watch $275 Buy Now
Dripped in gold. The Corporal features a gold band and custom etched bezel with a Celtic cross and rose on the watch hand. Also featured in the collection: The Sentra is inspired by “elements of art and street culture.” The watch features a custom gold crown, raised gold bezel, a stainless steel and gold bracelet and a custom printed Celtic cross in the center.
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Nixon x 2Pac 51-30 Watch $600 Buy Now
Introducing, the OG. The original 2Pac 51-30 oversized, water resistant watch features three gold roses on a custom black dial, black raised Roman numerals, custom-colored black and gold pushers and a uni-lateral rotating bezel. Featured above the bezel and crown are the words, “Long Live the Rose” from Shakur’s poem “The Rose That Grew from Concrete.”
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Geri Halliwell-Horner — a.k.a. Ginger Spice — is back to try and unify the world, but this time instead of picking up a mic, she’s doing it through the pages of a new children’s book. Titled Rosie Frost & the Falcon Queen, the book was officially released on Tuesday (Oct. 3) on Amazon, Walmart, Barnes & Noble and Target.
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Her latest book follows a young girl as she navigates being suddenly orphaned and at a new school for extraordinary teens. Now, she’s faced with bullies and a “menacing” deputy headmaster, but with the help of her friends and a little girl power, she’ll be able to take on these new challenges while uncovering dark secrets.
The “Wannabe” singer celebrated the book’s release day — which just so happened to coincide with Mean Girls Day — with a post to her Instagram encouraging followers to grab a copy. “It’s October 3rd,” she wrote in the caption. “Happy release day to @rosiefrostfalconqueen! Available wherever books are sold.”
Each copy also comes with a QR code giving you access to original songs written by Horner, which you can purchase here or through the buy button below.
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Right from its release, the book has gained a No. 1 ranking in new releases on Amazon under children’s books and women’s issues. It’s also on sale for 5% off, which means you can get it for less than $20.
This isn’t the first book that the singer and author has written either — she also wrote a telling story about her life growing up with an eating disorder in Geri: Just For the Record, which fans of female musician memoirs won’t want to miss.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best music books, Taylor Swift recommended books and books about jazz.
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Gift-giving season can seem never-ending with birthdays and holidays being a year-round constant. This can make finding unique and thoughtful gifts a challenge as you try to outdo the previous year’s pick. The good news? If you have a music lover in your life, then your gifting options are practically endless.
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Your first thought may be to check out AirPod deals or Bose headphones sales, but before you click “add to cart,” dig a little deeper and consider what genre of music they listen to. You’ll be able to tailor the gift exactly to their music interests rather than to music as a whole, while earning their appreciation in the process. To help inspire you, we’ve put together a list of the best gifts for music lovers broken down by genre. Whether they’re a pop enthusiast or country music fan, we’ve got something for everyone.
Keep reading to see our picks for all budgets and interests. If you’re lucky, you may even get a playlist named after you as a thanks.
Best Tech Gifts for Music Lovers
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For the friend always asking to go to karaoke, bring the sing-along to them with their very own karaoke machine. This model comes with two wireless microphones — perfect for duets — and features a little slot to hold your phone. It’s also Bluetooth compatible to connect to your smart devices.
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What better gift to give a music lover than music itself? Amazon Music Unlimited is currently offering a promo of three months free when you sign up, which means your friend can have access to on-demand music and podcasts that are ad-free and comes with unlimited skip — and did we mention it’s free?
Once the free trial is over, the subscription price is $10.99/month.
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Are they a fan of all things retro and vintage? Splurge and get them a record player created in collaboration with Bob Marley’s family — so you know it’s good. The model features anti-skid technology and can play 33 or 45 RPM records. Plus, the USB port and included cable can convert records into a digital format.
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The host in your life will most likely appreciate a Bluetooth speaker that’s not only sleek in look, but comes with features such as up to 30 hours of non-stop play on a full battery and 360 degrees of sound.
Best Pop Music Gifts
Test their knowledge of lyrics with a game of Misunderstood Songs. To play, just pull a card and try to identify the song based on incorrect lyrics from popular music.
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Whether they’re looking for work-from-home items or just love collecting candles, this Harry Styles-inspired candle will help set a cozy mood each time it’s lit. The handmade materials use natural soy and plant-based materials, and has a burn time of up to 45 hours.
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Most pop fans will appreciate an Olivia Rodrigo tote to fill with books, notebooks, lip gloss and more. The images features the singer underneath the title of her latest album, Guts, which will pair nicely with all of their other Rodrigo merch, or course.
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A member of the BeyHive won’t be able to resist swaddling themselves in this pullover. It features a billboard image of her on a shimmering horse and wearing her classic disco cowboy hat.
Best Hip-Hop Music Gifts
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The creative in your life can have fun filling out this do-it-yourself journal that’ll have them reflecting on the songs and artists that have shaped their life so far.
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Bring some unique decor to their space in the form of a 3D headphone light. When lit, it appears as though there are floating headphones in their space and can act as a lamp if they prefer a more stylish piece of lighting. It does require three AAA batteries, which are not included.
Sketchers
Refresh their sneaker collection with a pair of Sketchers by Doja Cat. The new style features an elevated sole and four different shades to choose from, as well as a cushioned interior to help swaddle feet in support and comfort.
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If your loved one is known for losing their headphones, then gift them a handy headphone stand they can place the accessory on when they’re not listening to music. The design also comes with three charging ports to juice up their smart devices.
Best Rock Music Gifts
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Let them rock out while also embracing their crafty side with the help of this guitar pick puncher. It comes in a simple compact design, and is able to punch everything from plastic, paper and more into the shape of a guitar pick.
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No matter how skilled your family member is at drumming, they can now practice whenever they want — without waking up the entire house. This electric drum set comes with 10 play-along songs and 40 free virtual lessons from Melodics to get them on their rock-star path.
MasterClass
Looking for an MVP-worthy gift? Masterclass offers a range of professional online classes that musicians of all skill levels can take advantage of. Whether they want to learn how to sing, play the guitar or even learn the piano, celebrities such as Usher, Alicia Keys and more will be there to help them along the way.
Free People
You can’t go wrong with a classic band T-shirt — especially of classics such as Metallica. This style comes in three colors and features a graphic of two skulls below the band’s logo.
Best Country Music Gifts
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Dolly Parton’s Funko Pop! commemorates her pink-themed Backwoods Barbie album; the figurine is set to be released on Nov. 1 (plenty of time before Christmas!). You can preorder it before then to make sure it’s there in time to be added to your loved one’s Parton merch collection.
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Lainey Wilson isn’t just a chart-making country singer, the star has also teamed up with Wrangler to release an everyday capsule. This denim button-down is a staple that can be worn with jeans, skirts and even over dresses — and it’s les than $50.
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They’ll want to immediately lasso on these trendy cowboy boots, and at less than $40, this gift is both stylish and budget-friendly. The boots come in a two-tone shade with contrast stitching.
Best Latin Music Gifts
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Let them relive when Bad Bunny was a WWE fighter with the official merch from the event. This T-shirt comes with the singer’s bunny graphic and is made from a cotton material for comfort.
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Help keep their phone protected in style with a Karol G fan-made phone case. It comes with the mermaid graphic and is available in a variety of sizes to customize to their phone.
Rare Beauty
If they’re a beauty lover, make sure to stock them up on Selena Gomez’s makeup and skincare brand — especially this four-pack of the viral liquid blush and highlighter that will have them glowing with excitement.
Best K-Pop Music Gifts
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Collectors won’t be able to hide their joy when they unwrap this photo card binder. Not only does it come with a clear cover, but the included packs of stickers is perfect for personalizing and decorating each one.
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This adorable heart-hand neon sign will make the perfect piece of decor in any K-pop fan’s room. It emits a golden and pink hue, and can be mounted to their wall. It doesn’t require any batteries.
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If they’re a BLACKPINK fan, this bucket hat will allow them to show off their love for the K-pop group while staying on trend. It comes in a cotton material with the K-pop group’s logo and pink crown on the front.
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Bring BTS into their home in the form of this exclusive Lego set of the K-pop group. It’s inspired by their hit song “Dynamite,” and comes with figurines that represent each member of the group. Your ARMY pal can put it on display or keep it in the box if they’re a collector.
Best Miscellaneous Music Gifts
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Your loved one can admire their favorite song anytime they like with this glowing song plaque. You can make it even more special by customizing it with a favorite photo of the two of you, so you’ll always be on their mind when they look at it.
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Avid concertgoers will be thanking you for these cushy heel pads — especially if they tend to only wear Doc Martens. These come in a pack of four, and you can choose between black or different colors to help them blend into their shoes more.
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The Yuan Dian’s Light-Up Vinyl Record Stand will not only give your friend a place to store their vinyl, but to do so in style. It’s also versatile, with the ability to be mounted to the wall, and lights up to highlight the tunes they’re spinning for the day.
Whether they love writing poetry or are in a band of their own, surprise the songwriter in your life with a special book they can write it all down in. It comes with 110 pages and has a minimalist cover to blend into most spaces.
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Plant lovers can dress up their air plants in one of these speaker-shaped planters. It’s available in two shades and is made from a biodegradable plastic for sustainability. You can even choose to include an air plant in your order to help grow their plant collection.
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You friends can relive all their concerts in a ticket stub diary that also acts as a precious keepsake. Inside are blank pages and special slips to put their tickets in that’ll keep them preserved while allowing your loved one to show off their extensive concert history.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of gender-neutral gifts, coffee-lover gifts and gifts for dog lovers.
Priscilla Presley lived out every Elvis Presley fan’s dream when she and the rock star began dating in 1959, but the new trailer for Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla starring Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi, released on Tuesday (Oct. 3), shows the darker side of their storied romance.
The trailer begins with a young Priscilla at a diner drinking a soda. A member of the army comes up to her and asks, “Hi, what’s your name?” to which she replies, “Priscilla Beaulieu.” The man then asks her if she enjoys Elvis’ music, and Priscilla’s answer was a simple one. “Of course. Who doesn’t?”
The trailer then cuts to brief moments from Elvis’ courtship of Priscilla, from them flirting with each other at a party and going to the movies, to eventually meeting the parents in between army deployments. “Just what is the intent here, Mr. Presley? You’ve got women throwing themselves at you. Why my daughter?” Priscilla’s stepfather, Paul Beaulieu, asks offscreen. “Well, sir, I happen to be very fond of your daughter. She’s much more mature than her age. You don’t have to worry about her,” the rock star politely responds.
Priscilla’s youth shows in various moments throughout the trailer, with her accidentally calling out 21 during a game of blackjack (her cards totaled 22), and looking fearful when telling Elvis she’s unsure if she likes a song of his. The deterioration of pair’s relationship is shown in the trailer as she speculates about his potential affairs, consumes pills to cope with stress, and deals with abuse from Elvis, who throws a chair at her. The teaser concludes with Priscilla preparing to drive away from the Graceland estate, saying, “I want a life of my own.”
Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi play Priscilla and Elvis in Coppola’s new film, which the actual Priscilla Presley believes did an accurate job at representing her life and emotions during her time with the King of Rock n’ Roll.
“It’s very difficult to sit and watch a film about you, about your life, about your love,” she stated during the Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 5. “Sofia did an amazing job. She did her homework, we spoke a couple of times and I really put everything out for her that I could.”
Priscilla arrives in theaters on Nov. 3. Watch the trailer above.
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There will be more murders in the building. Hulu announced on Tuesday (Oct. 3) that it has renewed its fan-favorite comedy series Only Murders in the Building. The latest pick-up for the show co-starring Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short came on the same day that the streamer dropped the season three finale. The […]
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Snoop Dogg is embracing the holiday spirit earlier this year, and is the second major artist to join The Children’s Place‘s “Iconic Holiday” campaign (followed by *NSYNC and other boy banders). This marks the second of a three-part series that the kids’ apparel brand is rolling out, featuring matching holiday pajamas and outfits that are perfect for pictures.
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The new collection dropped on Tuesday (Oct. 3) and is titled the “Iconic Green Swag Collection.” You can expect a mix of green flannel, sweaters and velvet dresses to mix and match with your loved ones, all available on The Children’s Place.
Each part of the series features a star among their family, which the “Bad Decisions” rapper especially enjoyed.
“Having [wife] Shante, my kids and my grandbabies part of this holiday campaign is nothing short of incredible,” said Snoop Dogg in a press statement. “Not gonna lie, the shoot got me feelin’ festive and fly. The Children’s Place matching family styles and pajamas be for everyone who want to be drippin’ in swag. Ya’ll know the Broadus family will be matching all season long with The Children’s Place.”
To celebrate the release, the clothing brand took to Instagram on Oct. 3 to debut the latest campaign video.
“Bow wow WOW… Look who’s HERE to kick off part 2 with his crew for our 2023 holiday campaign… the one, the only, the iconic @snoopdogg (!!!) 🤩🤩🤩” the brand captioned the clip.
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Layer up with a classic flannel that’s not only 25% off, but is worn by Snoop Dogg himself. The style comes designed with a cotton material made from a sustainable farm and has a pointed collar for a more put-together feel.
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Nothing says “holiday spirit” like a pair of Santa Claus-themed pajamas! As an added bonus, these ones are on sale. The top and bottoms come patterned with jolly Santa heads, while the cuffed legs and sleeves help keep you extra comfy.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best shackets for women, oversized white puffers and puffer and parka coats.
Blake Shelton left The Voice after 23 seasons on the show, but his presence can still be felt by his wife, Gwen Stefani, and Niall Horan, who are both coaching the new season. The country star left such an impact on the former One Direction member that Horan can do a pretty accurate impression of […]
Like the NFL and its broadcast partners, late night show hosts could not resist going all-in on everything Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce related when the returned from a five-month strike-related lay-off on Monday night (Oct. 2). Chief among them was Stephen Colbert, who celebrated the reboot of The Late Show with a cold open bit in which he played a bearded Earnest Hemingway-esque sea captain crooning Jimmy Buffett’s “Son of a Son of a Sailor” while getting the latest news from a dolphin.
“Really? She’s dating Travis Kelce?” Colbert said in response to a series of squeaks breaking the celeb love affair news to him. “I think this is the one.” And while Colbert knows a lot of things, at this point neither Swift nor Kelce have publicly commented on or confirmed the rampant speculation that they are dating. The loud whispers, of course, have been stoked by Swift’s appearance at the last two Kansas City Chiefs games, where network cameras have cut to her dozens of times cheering on two-time Super Bowl champion tight end Kelce.
The proper monologue opened with Colbert hinting that a “major world leader” had come to New York the night before… of course he meant Swift being in town to watch Kelce. “At the game, Taylor drank some dranks, hung out with Blake Lively, while injured Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers sat alone in the Sadness Box,” Colbert said over footage of Swift living it up and injured Jets QB Rodgers glumly texting while watching his new team keep it close in what was an eventual loss to the Super Bowl champs.
If nothing else, Colbert said it’s all great publicity for the NFL. “Mere rumors that Tay-Tay might be at last night’s game-game sent ticket prices surging more than 40 percent,” Colbert joked. “It used to be that you couldn’t afford to watch Taylor Swift. Now you can’t afford to watch Taylor Swift watch something. The Swift Lift is not limited to tickets,” he added, noting that “maybe-boyfriend” Kelce’s jersey saw a 400% sales spike over the past week, while the denim shorts she wore to the game have sold out everywhere.
“Everything she touches is instantly revitalized,” Colbert said while getting an idea for another possible Swift target. “Taylor: If this relationship doesn’t work out, is there any way you can start dating one of our nation’s crumbling bridges?” And because every celeb couple needs a clever portmanteau, he suggested “Traylor Swelce.”
Colbert and fellow late nighters Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers all played a bit of catch-up on Monday, hitting the high (and low) points they missed over the summer, from former president Donald Trump’s quartet of indictments to Rep. Lauren Boebert’s viral Bettlejuice musical hand jive and jokes about the The Golden Bachelor, as well as heartfelt thanks to their returning writing staffs after a long, hot strike summer. Plus, Traylor jokes, of course.
Fallon also performed a tiny song recapping the strike summer that opened with him singing, “First things first, there’s Taylor Swift. Wonder if she’ll write a song about meeting… Travis Kelce’s mom.”
Watch Colbert’s bits below.
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