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Fresh off of a cameo in Greta Gerwig’s record-obliterating Barbie movie, Dua Lipa continues to dabble in film with the sexy new trailer for the upcoming spy thriller Argylle. Released on Thursday (Sept. 28), the new trailer finds a blonde Lipa sauntering toward Henry Cavill, who plays Agent Argylle, before posing the question, “I certainly […]
In advance of Britney Spears coming back to the big screen in next month’s re-release of the singer’s movie debut in 2002’s coming-of-age road-trip dramedy Crossroads, a new trailer is getting fans hyped for the special event.
The 30-second trailer for the global fan event on Oct. 23 and 25 opens with Spears’ Lucy enthusiastically singing Madonna’s “Open Your Heart” into a spoon in her teenage bedroom, which just happens to have a poster of Madge’s debut album cover in plain view on the wall.
As Spears bounces around the room lost in music, she suddenly stops and hops under the bed when her dad (Dan Akroyd) yells from the other room. Cut to Lucy hopping in the car with her two estranged high school besties, Mimi (Taryn Manning) and Kit (Zoë Saldaña) for a cross-country road trip, where they’re joined by Mimi’s handsome friend, Ben (Anson Mount).
“So I’m going all the way to California,” Mimi says, as Spears’ Lucy counsels, “you can’t go by yourself with some guy.” We also see Akroyd berating Lucy for sneaking away in the middle of the night and ordering her to return right away. The clip ends with Spears crooning “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman,” one of the hits from the singer’s 2001 Britney album.
The two-night event from Trafalgar Releasing, Sony Music Entertainment and RCA Records will support Spears’ upcoming tell-all memoir, The Woman in Me (Oct. 24). The movie written by Shonda Rhimes (Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy) and directed by Tamra Davis (CB4, 13) will include bonus features never before seen in theaters — including a sing-along to two of Spears’ songs from the film.
“I recently rewatched Crossroads and was so enthralled with the time capsule of nostalgia that this incredible ensemble cast brings to the screen,” director Davis said in a statement when the re-release was announced last week. “Britney is absolutely breathtaking to watch, and Shonda is showing us her early expertise in writing complicated female characters.”
There will also be a new merch line featuring shirts, sweats, jackets and pieces inspired by the film’s wardrobe, as well as RCA Records’ Crossroads: Special Edition of the soundtrack, with three new Spears remixes: “Overprotected” (Richi Lopez Remix), “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” (Snakehips Remix) and “I Love Rock ‘N Roll” (Frank Walker Remix).
Watch the new Crossroads trailer below.
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Doja Cat is flipping the script on one of Skechers‘ classic designs for her premiere capsule collection with the shoe giant dropping on Thursday (Sept. 28). The sneakers offer a modern-but-rugged spin on the heritage trainer while paying homage to 2000s nostalgia.
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“It feels really cool to be able to create my own shoe with Skechers,” Doja said in a statement. “To design something inspired by the iconic sneaker my peers wore back in the day – Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera – I feel like I am a part of history.”
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As the brand’s first Artist-in-Residence, Doja worked closely with the Skechers design team to create the sneakers, which retail for $125 and are available in a variety of vibrant and neutral colorways.
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The “Paint the Town Red” rhymer “Doja-fyed” the sneakers by utilizing mixed materials such as premium leathers with hints of patent leather and mesh adding an eccentric touch that stays true to her style. The sneakers, which are available in black, white, off white, olive green and lavender, are outfitted with the signature Skechers x Doja Cat logo and feature Skechers’ Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole.
In addition to designing the collection, Doja put her creative stamp on the Skechers campaign. “For this campaign, I worked with Skechers to create visuals that were simplistic, art-forward, edgy…and all the while we explored different elements like fire, burnt textures, and the aftermath of the flames,” she explained.
Doja was first inspired to collaborate with Skechers when she sported a pair of the original D’Lites sneakers during her headlining set at Coachella in 2022.
The Skechers x Doja Cat collab is available at Skechers.com.
Shop the collection below.
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Doja Cat: Doja’Lite Shine (Off White)
$125
With its premium patent leather and sleek mesh upper and unique metallic marble lug bottom, the Doja’Lite Lace Up Sneaker was designed to shine! The sneaker is available in off white or black.
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Doja Cat: Doja’ Lite Pop (Lavender)
$125
Put your best foot forward in this show-stopping colorway. The lavender-hued Doja’Lite features snake embossed premium patent leather, a sleek mesh upper with a chunky outsole.
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Doja Cat: Doja’Lite Premium (Olive)
$125
Available in olive or white, this pair features premium leather with genuine suede, offset by a sleek mesh upper and metallic marble or translucent paralyzed lug bottom.
If every dog has its day, today very much belongs to Hurricane.
Hurricane, a Border Collie, and his human Adrian Stoica are the winners of the latest, 18th season of America’s Got Talent, their dog show capturing the hearts of the American public.
Magician Anna DeGuzman came second in the 2023 competition, announced Wednesday (Sept. 27), and dance troupe Murmuration came third.
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Indonesian singer Putri Ariani and acrobat duo the Ramadhani Brothers respectively round out the top 5.
The top ranked singer this year, Putri made a notable impression on the judges, particularly Simon Cowell, who gave the teen his Golden Buzzer. “Nobody can take away the fact that you are an amazing, amazing singer. And performer. And person,” Cowell told Ariani.
The judges also adored Stoica and Hurricane’s double-act, apparently as much as armchair voters.
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“I was on my feet then I sat down, then I was on my feet. It just shows you how tough it is,” Howie Mandel enthused earlier in the season, following an act to Smash Mouth’s “I’m a Believer.” “We didn’t know whether to stand, we didn’t know whether to sit. He’s a dog, he gets more cues than we do. That’s my favorite dog Act ever on AGT.”
Sofia Vergara though the dog-and-man show “was perfection” and Heidi Klum remarked, “it is mind blowing to me how you do this routine with him.”
Added Cowell earlier in the season: “I think in terms of stepping up from the audition to the Live Show, this is the best act we’ve seen tonight. This was live, and that was a tricky routine. She was amazing.”
Stoica and his canine buddy collect the $1 million prize and a coveted Las Vegas residency.
The two-hour finale on NBC featured special performances from 30 Seconds to Mars, Jason Derulo, Jon Batiste, Leona Lewis (in a duet with Putri) and Season 17 winners The Mayyas.
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You’re never too old to find love. Gerry Turner, a retired restaurateur, widower and grandfather, sets out to find love again on ABC’s The Golden Bachelor, premiering Thursday (Sept. 28) at 8 p.m. ET.
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Keep reading for details on how to watch and stream The Golden Bachelor, plus learn more about the 22 women vying for a shot at Turner’s heart.
How to Stream The Golden Bachelor from Anywhere
The Golden Bachelor premieres on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. You can watch and stream ABC and more via DirectTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo and other streamers that offer live television with local channels.
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The newest edition to the Bachelor franchise features contestants ranging from ages 60-75. Jesse Palmer returns to host the reality series.
New episodes of The Golden Bachelor will premiere on Thursdays on ABC and stream on Hulu the next day. The season premiere will re-air on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Viewers who already have ABC can watch live or on demand through cable, satellite or streaming (or with a HDTV antenna like this $25 digital antenna at Amazon). Viewers in Canada can stream bingeworthy shows like The Bachelor through CityTV+ on Prime Video (you must be a Prime member to access). If you’re streaming internationally, try ExpressVPN or NordVPN.
Who Are The Golden Bachelor Contestants?
The 22 women appearing in this season of The Golden Bachelor include a high school teacher, a former cheerleader, a wedding officiant, retired nutritionist, a dental hygienist and retired realtor.
See the list of contestants below.
Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit, N.J.April, 65, a therapist from Port St. Lucie, Fla.Christina, 73, a retired purchasing manager from Sierra Madre, Calif.Edith, 60, a retired realtor from Downey, Calif.Ellen, 71, a retired teacher from Delray Beach Fla.Faith, 60, a high school teacher from Benton City, Wash.Jeanie, 65, a retired project manager from Estill Springs, Tenn.Joan, 60, a private school administrator from Rockland, Md.Kathy, 70, a retired educational consultant from Austin, TexasLeslie, 64, a fitness instructor from Minneapolis, Minn.Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck, N.J.Marina, 60, an educator from Los Angeles, Calif.Nancy, 60, a retired interior designer from Alexandria, Va.Natascha, 60, a pro-aging coach and midlife speaker from New York City, N.Y.Pamela, 75, a retired salon owner from Aurora, Ill.Patty, 70, a retired real estate professional from Durham, N.C.Peggy, 69, a dental hygienist from East Haven, Conn.Renee, 67, a former Chicago Honey Bear Cheerleader from Middleton, Wis.Sandra, 75, a retired executive assistant from Doraville, Ga.Susan, 66, a wedding officiant from Aston, Penn.Sylvia, 64, a public affairs consultant from Los Angeles, Calif.Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury, N.J.
Watch the vide below for more on the ladies of The Golden Bachelor.
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Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has officially resurrected Western wear while inventing its own trend: Barbiecore fashion. Now, the iconic doll is continuing its takeover of our closets in a new collaboration with Wrangler — the original Western style brand. The two have put together a Barbie x Wrangler collection that will complete your Barbie Halloween costumes and fall rotation.
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Starting Wednesday (Sept. 27), you can shop a range of pink-themed, cowboy-inspired styles, but with a Barbie twist. Think hot pink, flared pants, exclusive graphic T-shirts and, our personal favorite, a fringe pink jacket (perfect for twirling in). It’s available in mix-and-matching styles for women and girls with styles reminiscent of the 1970s.
Keep reading to shop pieces from the collaboration or check out the full collection here.
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Zip-Front Denim Jacket $114.99
This denim jacket gets a Barbie makeover in the best way possible. It features the classic Wrangler denim with a pink patch that reads “Barbie” on the back in her timeless font. The back sides of the jacket are also adjustable to customize to your preferences.
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High-Rise Wrancher Pant $74.99
Ditch the classic denim shades and add a pop of hot pink to your jeans collection. These Wrancher Pants come in a high-rise fit with belt loops that have Barbie’s “B” embroidered on the front two. You can easily pair these with a casual T-shirt or dress it up with a blouse.
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Western Shirt Dress $89.99
If Taylor Swift has taught us anything it’s that denim dresses are in this season. This Western Shirt Dress is ready to be added into your rotation as the relaxed fit is versatile and can be cinched with a belt or kept as is for a more loose look.
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Relaxed Logo Sweatshirt $69.99
Get cozy with your gal Barbie in the form of this logo sweatshirt featuring the famous doll’s name written across the front in a chenille material. On the back, you can expect Wrangler written across in the same font and material.
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Wanderer High-Rise Flare Jean
Feeling groovy? These flared jeans will be a showstopper with its multi-colored striped pattern and high-rise waist you can tuck a top in and pair with a simple denim jacket.
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Western Sherpa Jacket $54.99
This sherpa jacket just oozes cozy vibes — but without sacrificing fashion. The fluffy material is decorated with Western graphics all on a pink background you can layer on chilly fall days.
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Fringe Wrancher Jacket $114.99
Mix up your fall jacket collection with a fun fringe jacket in Barbie’s classic pink shade. It comes with a fringe back and front and adjustable sides. As a bonus, the interior boasts a bandana patterned liner made from recycled polyester materials.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best couples Halloween costumes, Beyoncé disco cowboy hats and corset tops.
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Roll out the green carpet: Shrek’s Swamp House is on Airbnb!
Starting next month, fans of the green ogre will be able to rent his “moss-covered, murky-watered swamp” located in the hills of the Scottish Highlands, Airbnb and DreamWorks announced on Tuesday (Sept. 26).
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Donkey will host guests at Shrek’s cabin while he’s out of town. “Shrek’s Swamp is lovely. Just beautiful. The perfect place to entertain guests,” Donkey said in a statement. “You know what I like about it? Everything. The overgrown landscaping, the modest interiors, the nice boulders, all of it. I can’t wait for guests to experience this muddy slice of paradise for themselves.”
Booking starts Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. ET via Airbnb.com/shrek. Guests can request to book a two-night stay for up to three guests – free of charge.
Shrek’s Swamp House Booking Starts on Oct. 13
The stay will take place between Oct. 27-29 (just in time for Halloween). You’ll have to cover your own travel accommodations, but based on the photos, staying at Shrek’s house seems like a priceless experience. Plus, you can find flight deals through sites like Skyscanner, Expedia, Orbitz, Kayak and the Hopper travel app.
Like Shrek’s cottage in the movies, the Airbnb rental has a “Beware Ogre” sign planted in the front along with signs that read: “Danger” and “Stay Out”. There’s also lots of yard space and greenery all around, and the bathroom is a stand-alone facility located 65 feet from the cottage.
Inside the modest house, guests will find a wooden bed, two nightstands, a green chair and a modest dining area — with just enough room for Donkey to join you for dinner.
Shrek’s Swamp House is the latest movie-themed rental to hit Airbnb. Barbie’s DreamHouse landed on Airbnb in June (stream the Barbie movie here) and Gwyneth Paltrow listed her guesthouse on Airbnb last month.
See photos of Shrek’s house below.
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Victoria’s Secret wants to “Paint the Town Red” — or, in this case, pink — with the debut of Victoria’s Secret: The Tour ’23. The fashion special is headlined by Doja Cat and is now available to stream on Prime Video.
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After a four-year hiatus, the models are back again, and this time with a reimagined fashion show. Obsessed with Doja Cat’s new album? You can catch the artist performing her brand-new songs on the special. Aside from the fashion show, you can also catch behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with models Naomi Campbell, Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Winnie Harlow, Julia Fox, Lila Moss, Adwoa Aboah, Valentina Sampaio and more.
To coincide with the launch of the fashion show, Amazon and Victoria’s Secret released a special collection that includes exclusive bras, perfumes and more. Check out the entire collection here.
Keep reading to learn how to stream the fashion show online for free.
How to Watch Victoria’s Secret: The Tour ’23
The Victoria’s Secret fashion show is exclusively available on Prime Video and runs for 95 minutes. If you have a Prime membership, you can watch the special for no additional cost — just sign into your account and you can find it in the Prime Video library under new releases.
Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial, which means you can watch the fashion show for free. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the subscription fee of $14.99/month (or $139/year).
Students can take advantage of the student membership for 50% off as well as a six month free trial to start. EBT/Medicaid recipients also have access to a 50% off membership and a 30 day free trial.
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Along with the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, subscribers will have access to Prime Originals, series and movies such as Kendrick Lamar Live: The Big Steppers Tour, The Weeknd x The Dawn FM Experience, Justin Bieber: Our World, P!nk: All I Know So Far, Mary J. Blige’s: My Life, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, Citadel, The Horror of Dolores Roach, I’m a Virgo, Daisy Jones & The Six, M3gan, Armageddon Time, The Boys, The Grand Tour: Euro Crash, Nope, Jurassic World: Dominion, Air, The Peripheral, The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Shotgun Wedding, Good Omens and more.
You’ll also be able to add on premium channels to your Prime Video account including Max, Paramount+, Starz and Showtime, along with sporting events that are available to stream live and on demand. Members can stream sports on Prime Video, including MLB TV, NBA TV and Thursday Night Football.
Prime members also get exclusive perks such as Prime Premiere, deep discounts during and after Prime Day, free shipping on millions of items, grocery deliveries and more.
Check below to watch the official trailer.
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It’s almost time to lasso yourself onto your couch and tune into the very first People’s Choice Country Awards 2023. The inaugural event is set to occur on Thursday (Sept. 28) with a slew of performances by some of country music’s biggest names including Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, Dan + Shay and more.
The show will be aired on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. ET, which you means you have a few streaming options to choose from to tune into. Our suggestion? Peacock gives you instant access to NBC’s library of programming along with a slew of exclusive offerings such as live sports.
For two hours, country stars will gather together with Little Big Town as the host for the night.
Keep reading to learn how to watch the award show as well as what to expect when the big night arrives.
How to Watch the People’s Choice Country Awards 2023
The inaugural event will air on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday (Sept. 28). Cable users can tune in wherever NBC airs — just check with your cable provider to see what channel it’s on.
If you don’t have cable, Peacock is livestreaming the event, and subscribers can watch it by logging into their account for no additional cost.
Don’t have a subscription? Peacock offers a couple plans at an affordable cost starting with the Peacock Premium plan for $5.99/month, which includes some ads, access to the full Peacock library including NBC and Bravo shows, movies and originals. Live sports and events are also included as well as over 50 channels. The Premium Plus plan is $11.99/month and includes everything in the Premium plan with no ads, local 24/7 NBC channels and the ability to download content to watch offline.
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Besides the award show, you’ll have access to Peacock Originals in addition to sports, NBC and Bravo shows such as Based on a True Story, Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, Poker Face, Bel-Air, Poker Face, Yellowstone, The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, Vanderpump Rules, Queens Court, The Traitors, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Sick and more.
Looking for more ways to save? Live channel streamers may have access to promos and free trials that’ll save you money and give you access to the award show. Philo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV all have the NBC channel along with hundreds of other live TV offerings.
Artists Performing at the People’s Choice Country Awards
Pop some popcorn and get pumped for performances by Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd.
Judd is also set to be honored with the Country Champion Award for her decades-long music career and work in the community with organizations such as the Wounded Warrior Project and Habitat for Humanity.
Among other special honorees, Keith will be presented with the Country Icon Award followed by a speech from Shelton.
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Pack your bags! Southwest Airlines is having a 50% off sale, but you only have another 24 hours to score major savings on airline tickets.
Southwest launched the 48-hour ticket promo on Tuesday. The limited offer, which was announced during Southwest’s “Week of Wow” deals, ends on Thursday (Sept. 28) at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Travelers can enter the code: WOW50 to redeem the limited offer. The discount applies to the base fair of select flights scheduled between Oct. 24 and March 3, 2024.
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Additionally, Southwest customers can enjoy daily travel deals on cars, hotel, vacation packages and Rapid Rewards points including up to 30% off Budget car rentals until the end of the year.
Looking for more travel deals? Sites like Orbitz, Kayak, Cheap Tickets and Expedia offer travel discounts on airline tickets, hotels, rental cars and vacation packages. You can also go directly through airlines to snag discounts on vacation packages.
For example, United Airlines is currently offering up to $150 off trips to Mexico, Caribbean, Hawaii, Central America and Europe, when you book between Sept. 15-Oct. 26. Use promo code UVSAVE23 to redeem the special offer, which applies to travel between Sept. 15 through August 31, 2024. Minimum two-night’s stay to save $75 and three-nights for $150 in savings.
The holiday travel season will be here before you know it. If you’re looking for luggage deals, now is a great time to start searching. Amazon is offering a ton of sales including up to 70% off luggage and travel gear such as this Rockland luggage set which is on sale for $100 (regular $340); this FILA lightweight rolling duffel bag is $44.20 (regular $50) and 25% off this Piel leather duffel bag.
For more recommendations, see our roundup of the best travel deals and travel essentials necessities to buy before for your next trip.