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In a preview of an upcoming primetime special, Jada Pinkett Smith reveals that she and husband Will Smith have been separated since 2016 after the couple became “exhausted with trying” to keep their marriage together. The interview with Hoda Kotb, “Jada’s Story — An NBC News Special” will air on Friday (Oct. 13) at 8 p.m ET on NBC.
Pinkett Smith is doing press to promote her upcoming memoir, Worthy (out Oct. 17), in which she describes the couple’s split for the first time, writing that they have been living “completely separate lives” for more than seven years. Jada told Kotb that it was not a divorce “on paper,” but it was definitely a divorce in their minds, even as the couple continued to present a united public front.
The actress how said she considers herself a “straight talker,” told Kotb that the couple were just “not ready yet” to share their secret. “Still trying to figure out between the two of us how to be in partnership,” she said in an excerpt of the interview released by NBC. “In regards to how do we present that to people? We hadn’t figured that out.”
Walking through her Baltimore home town, Pinkett Smith said the relationship broke down for a lot of reasons. “I think by the time we got to 2016, we were just exhausted with trying,” she said. “I think we were both kind of just still stuck in our fantasy of what we thought the other person should be.” Though Pinkett Smith said she considered a legal divorce, she could never go through with it because she made a promise that there would never be a reason for the couple to split.
“‘We will work through whatever,’” she told herself. “And I just haven’t been able to break that promise.”
Jada and Will were married in 1997, with son Jaden born a year later, followed by daughter Willow in 2000. Pinkett Smith said they are still living apart and at present do not plan on getting divorced.
The couple has been dogged by rumors for years, including a persistent one that they were in an “open marriage,” a topic Pinkett Smith addressed in 2013 during a HuffPo Live event when she said, “I’ve always told Will, ‘You can do whatever you want as long as you can look at yourself in the mirror and be okay.’ Because at the end of the day, Will is his own man. I’m here as his partner, but he is his own man. He has to decide who he wants to be and that’s not for me to do for him. Or vice versa.”
After backlash, Pinkett Smith responded in a Facebook post in which she said, “Will and I BOTH can do WHATEVER we want, because we TRUST each other to do so. This does NOT mean we have an open relationship… this means we have a GROWN one.” Those persistent rumors popped up again in 2020 when Pinkett Smith, 52, invited singer and family friend August Alsina on to her “Red Table Talk” show to discuss what she dubbed as a romantic “entanglement” that occurred while she and Smith were briefly separated.
The shocking revelation of the Smith’s separation has added heft in light of her Oscar-winning estranged husband storming the stage at the 2022 Oscars and violently smacking Chris Rock across the face after the comedian made a joke about Pinkett Smith’s bald hairstyle; the actress suffers from alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss.
Smith famously yelled “keep my wife’s name out your f–in’ mouth!” during an incident that got the star banned from all Academy events for 10 years after he collected a best actor Oscar later in the night for his work in King Richard.
In a People magazine interview promoting the book, Pinkett Smith said she hasn’t talked to Rock since the March 27, 2022 incident. “[Do I have] any desire to talk to Chris? Here’s my desire: I just hope that all the misunderstanding around this can be cleared up and that there can be peace,” she told the magazine.
“I talk about this in the book, I think that there might be some misunderstanding between Chris and I as far as the 2016 Oscars,” she said of Jada’s support for the 2016 #OscarsSoWhite protest that called for a boycott of the show over the lack of Black representation in its nominations that year; Pinkett Smith lent her support after Will was not nominated for his role in the football drama Concussion. “I that he might’ve taken offense, which I meant no harm in offending. That wasn’t my intention. But I do think that there’s a big misunderstanding there.”
Host Rock made some jokes about Pinkett Smith in his monologue that year and in his Selective Outrage stand-up special earlier this year he said that she had suggested back then that he should give up the hosting slot out of solidarity with the movement. She now says she may not have recognized the “level of pressure [Chris] might’ve been under” back then and that she should have called him to see how he was feeling.
Pinkett Smith said Rock later called her to apologize, which allowed her to say she was sorry to him as well. “So I actually thought that we were good, that the hatchet was buried between us. And we hadn’t talked since then, until 2022 came,” she said, revealing that right after the slap Rock came down to the front of the stage during a pause in the broadcast and tried to apologize to her. Pinkett Smith also told People that at first she thought the stage slap was “a skit” before realizing that the violence was real.
“He said, ‘I didn’t mean you any harm.’ I said, ‘I can’t talk about this now, Chris. This is some old s—,’” she recalled of what Rock said to her after the attack. “I thought this was [about] the Oscar 2016 and … their stuff that they had before I even came into the picture in the late ‘80s. I’ve got to leave that to Will and Chris to talk about, but they got their stuff for sure.”
From where Pinkett Smith was sitting, she said she couldn’t tell if 6’2″ Smith had struck the comedian, “because, number one, I’d seen Will in the boxing ring with pro fighters — Will’s a heavy-hitter. So when Chris moved, it looked like he ducked or he missed the shot. And when he continued to stand, and then when he continued to walk down to the end of the stage, I was like, ‘There’s no way. There’s no way that Will hit him.’”
It wasn’t until later, she said, that she realized the smack was real. “I was in as much of a fog as anybody else in that room that night,” she said.
Adding even more drama to the story, Pinkett Smith dropped yet another bombshell, saying that Rock once asked her out on a date during a period when there were reports that she and Will were getting divorced.
“And this particular summer, Chris, he thought that we were getting a divorce,” she said of the nearly annual reports of trouble in the Smith marriage. “So he called me and basically he was like, ‘I’d love to take you out.’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Well, aren’t you and Will getting a divorce?’ I was like, ‘No. Chris, those are just rumors.’ He was appalled. And he profusely apologized and that was that.”
Jason Mraz bagged some of the highest scores this season on Dancing With the Stars, as Motown came to the dancefloor.
The two-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter had one of the stand-out performances of Tuesday’s (Oct. 10) “Motown Night,” as he and his dance partner Daniella Karagach cut loose with a jive to “Do You Love Me” by The Contours.
The judges loved it, as Mraz and Karagach landed the first nines of the season – two of them. With their effort, the pair scored a total of 34 of a possible 40, the equal best result of the night.
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At the bottom end of leaderboard, it was a bummer of a night for supermodel Tyson Beckford and his dance partner Jenna Johnson, who scraped to 20 points from a possible 40 with their foxtrot to “Master Blaster (Jammin’)” by Stevie Wonder. It was bye-bye for Beckford, who joins the growing count of eliminated contestants, which includes last week’s outgoing pair Jamie Lynn Spears and Alan Bersten.
Mraz has sparkled in his DWTS run, and based on his scorecards, he’s improving as the season moves on. Last week, the judges awarded the pair 24 out of 30, equaling the night’s (and season’s) best, and before that, they nabbed a hattrick of sevens (good for equal second, just one point from the top of the early leaderboard).
Earlier in this 32nd season of DWTS, Mraz addressed the secrets to his dancing powers; he claims to have an extra vertebra in his spine.Mraz has landed two top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100, and five top 10s on the Billboard 200, including two No. 2s — for 2012’s Love Is a Four Letter Word and 2014’s Yes. A No. 1 has so-far eluded him.
Dancing with the Stars is live Tuesdays on ABC and Disney+, and is available for streaming on Hulu. Next week is Disney 100 night.
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Well, that was quick.
When Caleb Sasser stopped by NBC’s The Voice to deliver a Blind Audition, the feedback was swift.
Sasser, who hails from Goldsboro, North Carolina, hadn’t even finished the first line in his cover of Toni Braxton’s “Another Sad Love Song” when he’d landed the one-two punch of Niall Horan and Gwen Stefani turns.
And when he unleashed a run of delicate high notes, Reba McEntire had heard enough. John Legend pushed the red button last to complete a four-chair turn.
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Sasser has his finger on R&B, jazz, soul. The good stuff. “That was magical,” remarked Legend. “I was hearing Toni and I was hearing a lot of Anita Baker in your voice, too.” Both are influences, the contestant told the coach, as are Jazmine Sullivan and Legend himself. At that point, a sigh came over the other three coaches, and a keen understanding of which team the singer would choose.
Regardless, Stefani entered her sales pitch. “I’m really good at stage presence, personality, getting out of your shell, trying to get people to know you as a person through your voice.”
Horan chimed in: “The ease at which you sing, is just so beautiful and the most humble, down-to-earth, smiley way that you could possibly do it.”
McEntire spoke last. “Calab,” she enthused, “your voice made me feel such peace inside. I did a duet album many years ago. And I promise you if I’d have heard your voice, I would have begged you to please come sing a duet with me.”
In the end, there could be only one. There were no more surprises; Sasser chose Team Legend.
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One of the many song-and-dance numbers set to appear in the upcoming film adaptation of The Color Purple musical is from Taraji P. Henson, who performs “Push Da Button” as blues singer Shug Avery in the latest trailer for the movie, released Tuesday (Oct. 10). The trailer kicks off with Avery and Celie (Fantasia Barrino) […]
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Swifties have a lot to look forward to in October — not only is the Eras Tour movie mere days away from its Friday (Oct. 13) premiere, but Oct. 27 will bring the re-release of her album 1989 (Taylor’s Version). To help get you geared up in the best Swift outfits, StockX has curated a Taylor Swift shop featuring exact styles the Midnights star has worn along with pieces to complete your Eras Tour movie outfits.
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Whether you’re channeling Red, Folklore, Evermore or even Fearless styles, the shop has a variety of sneaker styles that are not only Swift-approved, but can be worn past the film’s premiere. It even includes that iconic red, black and white New Balance sneakers the “Cruel Summer” singer wore to the Kansas City Chiefs game.
To sweeten the deal, the resale retailer is offering the first 1,989 customers a Folklore-themed discount of $7 off their purchase when you enter the code CRM6TSX at checkout. Plus, you can also receive Xpress Ship on eligible purchases, which will ship your shoes to you in as little as three days — just in time for the movie premiere (look for the rocket symbol to see if the shoes qualify).
Keep reading to shop some of the Swift styles available or view the entire shop here.
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For a less than $100 pick, make sure you snag the New Balance sneakers the 33-year-old was spotted wearing as she watch Chiefs tightend Travis Kelce. It comes in the football team’s colors and as a lifted sole for added height.
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The singer-songwriter was most recently spotted pairing these New Balance sneakers with a Shania Twain oversized graphic T-shirt (sadly sold-out) and biker shorts making them lounge and gym-approved.
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Looking to splurge? These Gucci Ace Bee Sneakers are a pair of shoes Swift and more celebrities are often showing off with their most casual, everyday looks. You can pair it with everything from jeans, trousers and even skirts and dresses.
Don’t forget to accessorize your looks either with a Swiftie necklace and bedazzled sunglasses that’ll “make the whole place shimmer”
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Eras Tour wardrobe, shackets for women and platform boots.
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Beats by Dre is no stranger to the audio game, as the company has been pioneering top-rated headphones, earbuds and speakers for over 15 years. Now, one of the company’s newest products is getting a mark down as part of Amazon Prime Big Deals Day sale.
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Looking for tech deals? Save up to 50% off Beats Studio Pro and Beats Solo3 headphones from Oct. 10-11.
The all-new Beats Studio Pro headphones are on sale for $179.99 (reg. $349.99), Beats Solo3 start at just $94.05 (reg. $199.95).
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Beats Solo3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
Beats Solo3 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones came out in 2021, and are one of the best-reviewed headphones online, with up to 22 hours of playtime, big, booming sound, and the latest Bluetooth technology, which means better connectivity and fewer drops. Solo3 are available in black, silver, citrus red and rose gold (you can also find them on sale for $99 at Walmart and $129.99 at Best Buy).
The noise-cancelling headphones feature pure adaptive noise canceling technology (pure ANC), which works to actively block out external noises like traffic, birds and conversation. Get a quieter, more immersive listening experience when you turn the ANC feature on.
Regularly, $199.95, Amazon’s Prime Day deal has the Solo3 headphones on sale for $95 — a whopping $105 off. Beats Studio Pro headphones are $170 off — this is the cheapest price we’re seeing online and the perfect chance to cop a pair of $350 headphones for under $200.
The Studio Pro headphones are available in four colors: black, brown, navy and sandstone.
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Beats Studio Pro Wireless Noise–Cancelling Headphones
Music-wise, Beats has always been known for dynamic, wide-ranging sound, and these headphones deliver, with a well-balanced mix of highs and mids, and full, pulsating bass. The Studio Pro feature up to 40 hours of battery life.
Beats headphones are equipped with real-time audio calibration, which constantly works to adjust the track so it’s at its most pristine quality.
A single charge gets up to 22 hours of playtime with Beats Solo3. A quick 10-minute charge gets you up to three hours of play. Beats’ totally wireless headphones are great for commuting, for the office, or for travel. With noise-cancelling, they’re great when you want to put on some music and tune out your roommates or family members too.
This set includes Beats Studio3 or Studio Pro Wireless Headphones, a carrying case, 3.5mm RemoteTalk cable, Universal USB charging cable and quick start guide.
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Upon the release of his new album Javelin, singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens wrote a heartfelt tribute to his late partner.
On Friday (Oct. 6), Stevens shared a rare message about his personal life in a post to his Instagram account. The singer dedicated his new album to his late partner, Evans Richardson IV, whom he described as “the light of my life, my beloved partner and best friend.” Richardson passed away in April.
“He was an absolute gem of a person, full of life, love, laughter, curiosity, integrity, and joy,” Stevens wrote in his post. “He was one of those rare and beautiful ones you find only once in a lifetime — precious, impeccable, and absolutely exceptional in every way.”
Richardson served as the chief of staff at the Studio Museum in Harlem, and as the chair of the American Alliance of Museums’ Accreditation Commission. While Stevens did not directly address his partner’s death in April, one of his close collaborators Nico Muhly shared a memorial post on his Instagram in May, saying, “There are no words to express adequately the depth of our loss and our gratitude for his life.”
Continuing his post, Stevens urged his followers to chase the kind of relationship he and Richardson shared during their time together. “I know relationships can be very difficult sometimes, but it’s always worth it to put in the hard work and care for the ones you love, especially the beautiful ones, who are few and far between,” he wrote. “If you happen to find that kind of love, hold it close, hold it tight, savor it, tend to it, and give it everything you’ve got, especially in times of trouble. Be kind, be strong, be patient, be forgiving, be vigorous, be wise, and be yourself.”
Stevens closed out his post by quoting the oft-cited Bible verse Psalm 118:24: “This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Since the outset of his career, Stevens has been notoriously tight-lipped about his personal life, only sharing occasional glimpses into his relationships. Over the last year, though, the singer opened up to his fans about being diagnosed with Guillian-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder in which “your body’s immune system attacks your nerves,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Unplugging from your phone can be a challenge — especially if you’re prone to FOMO, but Kim Petras has found an easy yet stylish way to disconnect (and it doesn’t require shutting off your phone). The Motorola razr has become one of the “Alone” singer’s favorite accessories, as it not only features the retro flip phone look, but has been modernized with a touchscreen giving you the ability to go on social media, create content and now, use new the Moto Unplugged feature.
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If you ever feel like taking a break from technology, the new feature allows you to customize your experience for specific situations, whether it’s going to the gym or just needing some time to focus on music lessons or school work. Petras especially has taken advantage of the new feature to focus her time and energy on other activities such as yoga.
“I get a lot of messages and calls all the time, so it’s really nice to be able to set your time and be doing yoga, or practicing meditation or putting down lyrics and just have no one bother you,” she tells Billboard. “And I love social media, I love my fans, but there’s definitely times where I just need to be focused on songwriting, need to be focused on details with the show — so it really helps to be able to just set yourself a time and a window [that] you’re not available.”
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The new Motorola razr doesn’t just feature Moto Unplugged, but comes in a variety of vibrant shades including a Summer Lilac and Sage Green. Its foldable design and Flex View capabilities allow you to customize your user experience, and it also has a camera-mirroring ability where people can see themselves while you snap a picture of them — or take a selfie.
And if you want additional savings, you can snag the Motoroloa razr+ in hot pink (Petras’ favorite shade) for 20% off on Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days.
Besides learning about the 33-year-old’s love for the brand, Billboard also had a chance to learn what she does in her off time, her Feed the Beast world tour and any must-have touring essentials.
What drew you to Motorola?
Well, I used to have the iconic pink Motorola razr, so I love the feeling of hanging up on people and just slapping it — it’s my favorite feeling in the entire world. But I just love this revamp, and when I saw that they had come out with the iconic pink color again, I was really into it. You know, I’m a ’90s baby, and I grew up with 2000s phones, and I love that you can use it as an accessory and clip it to your bag and clip it to things. I don’t necessarily always carry big bags, so like I clip it to my jeans or my T-shirt or things like that, which is really great because usually all I need is my phone and my cards,and that’s it.
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Any other favorite Motorola razr features?
I personally really love the outside camera that you can take pictures [of people with], and they can see themselves. I very often have to take so many pictures of people because, you know, it’s like back and forth, like they’re going to check if the pictures are good and all of that. It just makes it so much easier for me to find a pose, and find a good angle and find the lighting immediately when I can see myself on the camera on the outside of the phone.
How do you like to unplug from your phone?
I try to meditate — I love meditation. I think it’s kind of necessary if you have a job that’s really intense at times and really, really busy at times. I definitely listen to a lot of music, I make music, I write down little song ideas. That’s usually what relaxes me and keeps me unplugged from everything.
I have three dogs, so I make sure I get outside with them every day, which really helps. I love nature, I love planning trips with my friends and just being in nature, and around mountains, and beautiful things and I think that really kind of reminds me how kind of small my problems are and you know that I’m a person and not just a work machine, but I really, truly enjoy my work.
Looking at your Feed the Beast tour, what can we expect, and any song you’re looking forward to performing the most?
I’m very excited to sing songs from the newest project [Problématique]. I’m excited for honestly all the songs. I always have different kind of sections in my shows because I have many, you know, EPs and different projects that are very specific, different versions of myself — like “Turn Off the Light” is a very dark version of myself and then “Slut Pop,” which is a very over-sexualized version of myself, and I love kind of switching it up during the show.
I’m most excited honestly for people to see the stage. I worked really hard on the stage and it has kind of its own character and movement, and the technology on this tour is really, really sick. There’s a lot of surprises and the stage just kind of can transform and has a mind of its own, which is really cool and kind of makes everything a little eerie and haunted mansion feeling.
That’s perfect, just in time for spooky season.
Yes, totally, and spooky season is definitely my favorite. I’m such a fall person — I dread summer, to be honest. I’m so excited that I’m getting to go tour during this time because it’s beautiful everywhere during this time and I love being on a bus, I love looking out into the world and seeing different places.
Do you have any must-haves that you take on tour?
My Motorola razr, of course. I need a humidifier, that’s really, really important — the air is so dry traveling a lot [and] it’s just for my voice. Then I just like to bring cards. I like to play with my friends, my dancers with the crew. I play video games in my kind of little room on the bus and invite my friends to do the same thing and watch movies. My little teddy bear, his name is Teddy, who I take everywhere because I won’t have my dogs on tour — I’ve had him since birth and I take him everywhere with me, helps me sleep. And of course speakers, music all the time — there’s so many things, It’s very unfortunate. But, yeah, I just need to make my little room my own, hang up some pictures of my dogs, bring some things that remind me of them.
And are there any upcoming projects you can hint or tease?
My fans are always asking for more, they’re never satisfied, which I love about them — they keep me on my toes. I have an exciting collaboration coming up that I’m super excited about, which might be happening pretty soon. I have some pretty cool performances at some pretty cool televised things that I’m excited about, but mostly I’m just focused on this tour. I’m working on whatever’s next. Right after tour I’m going back to the studio — I’m writing on the tour, which I hope I come back from this tour with my next album, you know.
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Sometimes, even a young artist can carry the weight of time, of life lived, in their vocals. Lila Forde showed the world those talents when she stopped by NBC‘s The Voice on Monday night (Oct. 9) for her Blind Audition. Performing at the keys, Forde has a vintage voice. It’s fused at the hip with soul and soil and a touch of country, the type we’ve all heard speaking to us from the radio over the years, wondering where on earth that came from. For the younger generation, think Florence Welch and Freya Ridings. And some of us older fogies, Joni Mitchell and Carole King.Like a hawk, Gwen Stefani swooped fast on that buzzer. John Legend turned next, then Reba McEntire and Niall Horan finished fourth, smacking that thing with his fist.Following her performance of Blind Faith’s “Can’t Find My Way Home,” and her four-chair turn, Forde gave a wide smile. For a moment, it looked as though emotion had sucked the wind from her sails.“That song could not have been more perfect if you tried,” Niall Horan remarked. “You looked so comfortable up there at the piano. Your tone has so many parts to it.”It was a performance “that reminded me of everything I love about music.” And then, yes, the first sales pitch. Stefani stepped up her game by taking off her shoes, walking towards the contestant, and delivering her own pitch. “What the world needs, we want a singer-songwriter with a true point of view, that’s original, unique, that’s not trying to be anyone else,” she enthused. “And the way you performed it, the confidence, it’s everything I love. It was so good, so beautiful.”The cover “was magical,” reckoned Legend, “what I heard was wisdom, you understood everything you were saying, every nuance…everything felt completely under your control.”Speaking last, McEntire remarked, “you are an old soul. You’re mature beyond your years.”Hailing from Seattle, the daughter of a musical mom, Forde plies her trade on the Los Angeles gig circuit. With four Voice judges beckoning her, begging for her, the choice was all Forde’s to make. And she selected Team Legend. Watch below.
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Prime Day is now upon us, which means deep discounts on just about everything at Amazon — including TVs, smart home devices, beauty products, stylish threads and even gaming gear.
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From Oct. 10-11, you can save up to a whopping 88% on video games, headsets, gaming laptops, pc accessories and much more from the retail giant. If you’re looking to stock up a hit titles for PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and more, then we have you covered.
And if you have Amazon Prime, you can get free two-day shipping (and sometimes even one-day free shipping) on all of these deals. Not a member? No problem. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of Prime Day and other perks, such as discounts at Whole Foods Market, access to Prime Video and Prime Gaming, early access to deals, and much more.
Ahead, you’ll find the best gaming deals during Prime Day. Scroll down and shop, below:
Dying Light 2 Stay Human
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Set in an post-apocalyptic world, Dying Light 2 Stay Human — which is on sale for $25, or 60% off, at Amazon — is an open-world game where you must fight off and kill hordes of zombies. Explore the city during the day, but watch out for ghouls at night.
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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, $29.99 (regularly $49.99)
NBA 2K22, $16.39 (regularly $69.99)
Elden Ring, $44.95 (regularly $59.99)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, $49.99 (regularly $69.99)
Sniper: Ghost Warrior – Contracts 2, $24.92 (regularly $29.99)
Riders Republic, $14.18 (regularly $59.99)
The Last of Us, Part I, $57.99 (regularly $69.99)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, $4.37 (regularly $39.99)
Jumanji: The Video Game, $19.28 (regularly $29.99)
Sonic Frontiers, $29.99 (regularly $59.99)
Marvel’s Midnight Suns: Enhanced Edition, $22.49 (regularly $39.99)
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
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On sale for $29.82, or half off, at Amazon, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is the wild and madcap sequel to Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle for the Nintendo Switch. It features all-new bosses and enemies with a bizarre mashup of everyone’s favorite plumber with everyone’s favorite wild rabbit-like creatures.
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Back 4 Blood
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Priced at a whopping 88% off at Amazon, Back 4 Blood for Xbox Series X is a thrilling co-op first-person shooter where you’re in the middle of a war against the Ridden, once-human host that are hellbent on consuming all of society.
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Asus Vivobook Go 15
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Equipped with a 15.6-inch Full HD Display and Intel Celeron N4020 Processor, Asus Vivobook Go 15 is an affordable laptop that’s ideal for work, school and even some lite gaming. It’s even paired with 4GB of memory and 64GB of on-board storage with Windows 11 built-in. It’s on sale for just $189.99, or nearly 25% off, its list price at Amazon. This is its all-time lowest price ever!
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Asus Chromebook C424, $199.99 (regularly $249.99)
Asus ROG Strix G16 Gaming Laptop (2023), $1,699.99 (regularly $1,999.99)
Asus Vivobook 14 Laptop (2023), $399.99 (regularly $479.99)
Asus Vivobook 16X Laptop (2023), $1,149.99 (regularly $1,299.99)
Asus Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip, $589.99 (regularly $699.99)
Asus Zen AiO 24 Monitor, $899.99 (regularly $1,149.99)
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 Gaming Laptop, $1,499.99 (regularly $2,049.99)
Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse
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Looking for precision and accuracy? The Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse offers fast speed with accurate triggering in a sleek and premium device. It features auto-calibration, Chroma RGB lighting and up to a whopping 70 hours of battery life per charge. Oh yeah, it’s also on sale for $64.99, or half off, at Amazon during Prime Day.
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HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset
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On sale for 60% off during Prime Day at Amazon, the HyperX Cloud Stinger Gaming Headset is lightweight for long sessions with an over-the-ear design for deep immersions when gaming. It’s compatible with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and more. Not bad for just $19.88, or $30.11 of its list price.
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