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19 Dec 2023

‘Percy Jackson & the Olympians’: Here’s How to Stream the Highly Anticipated Series on Disney+

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the highly anticipated series adaptation of the popular fantasy novels premieres on Disney+ on Wednesday (Dec. 20).

The eight-episode series is about a 12-year-old boy who finds out that he’s the son of the Greek god Zeus and sets out on a mission to find his father’s missing lightning bolt to “restore order in Mount Olympus and save the world.”

Walker Scobell stars as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri portray his friends Annabeth and Grover.

Keep reading for details on how to stream the series online.  

How to Watch Percy Jackson & the Olympians

Percy Jackson and the Olympians consists of eight episodes. Disney+ subscribers can begin streaming the first two episode on Wednesday, Dec. 20. New releases usually drop at midnight and are featured on the Disney+ homepage.

The remaining six episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will premiere weekly on Disney+.

If you’re not subscribed, join Disney+ basic for just $7.99/month or Disney Premium for $13.99/month. Disney+ also offers annual plans, and bundles with Hulu and ESPN+ starting at $9.99/month.

Unfortunately, Disney+ doesn’t offer a free trial, but you might be able to find one through a third party such as Verizon and credit card companies that offer Disney+ credits such as Capital One and American Express.

The Disney+ streaming library features a bunch of original series and must-watch movies such as Loki, The Santa Clauses, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Elemental, Home Alone, Doctor Who, What If…?, Ahsoka, The Little Mermaid, The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian and upcoming releases like BTS Monuments.

Watch the trailer to Percy Jackson and the Olympians below.


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19 Dec 2023

‘BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star’: How to Watch the Docuseries Online

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BTS is treating the ARMY to an epic delve into their 10-year journey as a K-pop group with an eight part docuseries titled BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star. The new limited-series will premiere the first two episodes on Wednesday (Dec. 20) exclusively on Disney+.

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In case the BTS biography and Funko Pops! weren’t enough, each part of the docuseries will focus on defining moments in the group’s career including from before their start, how BTS was formed, their solo projects and moments ahead to their anticipated reunion in 2025. ARMY can also get excited for never-before-seen interviews, performances and behind-the-scenes moments with RM, Jin, SUGA, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook.

Other pivotal points that will be highlighted include their preparation for their debut, their struggles during the “Danger” period, discussing their first concerts, their debut at the American Music Awards and the Billboard Music Awards, what it was like becoming stars in America, speaking at the UN as well as personal moments like what it was like for them to meet each other for the first time, J-Hope’s surprise birthday party, Jung Kook’s high school graduation ceremony and more, according to Disney+.

You can expect two episodes to drop every Wednesday starting Dec. 20 until Jan. 10 for a total of episodes.

Keep reading to learn your streaming options.

How to Watch BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star

Starting Wednesday (Dec. 20), you can indulge in the first two episodes of BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star with two episodes dropping every following Wednesday. The docuseries will be airing exclusively on Disney+, which means you’ll need a subscription in order to watch the limited-series. If you have a subscription to Disney+ already, then you’ll be able to watch every episode for no additional cost. All you need to do is log into your account on Wednesday and it’ll be under new releases.

Don’t have a Disney+ account? The streaming platform doesn’t offer a free trial, but it is one of the most affordable streaming options out there with plans starting at $7.99/month. Click here or the button below to start your membership.

There are various plans you can choose from depending on what your budget is. The most basic plan is ad-supported and is just $7.99/month (or $79.99/year) with ads. You can also save additional money with Disney+ bundle, which includes ESPN+ and Hulu from $13/month. You’ll gain access to the entire Disney+ library including original series, movies and content from affiliates like National Geographic, Marvel and more.

For even more content offerings, you can also add Hulu + Live TV that’ll offer you the entire Hulu library including hundreds of live TV channels.

Another money-saving option is to join Disney+ through Verizon. Right now, Verizon customers can get the Disney+ Bundle for $10/month with Verizon’s MyPlan, which can help save up to $4.99/month. It’s also customizable, which means you can toggle off the perks that you don’t want.

Content you can look forward to watching includes Peter Pan & Wendy, Muppets Mayhem, Ed Sheeran: The Sum of It All, J-Hope in the Box, SUGA Road to D-Day, The Prouder Family: Louder & Prouder, WandaVision, The Mandalorian, Loki, The Book of Boba Fett, The Beatles Get Back, The Simpsons, Welcome to Earth and Called to the Wild and more.

Check out the trailer for BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star below.

19 Dec 2023

Which ‘The Voice’ Finalist Should Win Season 24? Watch the Finale Performances & Vote

Season 24 of The Voice is officially down to its final hours, as the live finale airs on Tuesday (Dec. 19). The first part of the finale aired on NBC on Monday, and features the remaining five contestants battling it out for the title of this season’s champion.

Coach Gwen Stefani is out of the running for winning the crown this season, as Lila Forde (Team Legend), Huntley (Team Niall), Ruby Leigh (Team Reba), Mara Justine (Team Niall) and
Jacquie Roar (Team Reba) have made it all the way to the final episode of the competition, leaving the No Doubt frontwoman without a singer in the finals. The final group gives former One Direction member not one, but two chances at taking home the win.

The remaining five each sang two songs on Monday night to try to turn the odds in their favor: Forde gave her take on bands of yesteryear with renditions on The Band’s “The Weight and The Beatles’ “Across the Universe,” while Mara Justine gave her all in powerhouse covers of Janis Joplin’s “Piece of My Heart” and Adele’s heartbreaking “Turning Tables.”

Roar also delivered solid rendition of throwback tracks “More Than a Feeling” by Boston and “Nights in White Satin” by The Moody Blues, while Huntley went the rock and indie route with renditions of Creed’s “Higher” and Tom Odell’s “Another Love.” Leigh used her final chance to breathe new life into Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and the Eagles’ “Desperado.”

The Voice season 24 finale airs Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, with coaches Niall Horan, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani will perform “Let It Snow” ahead of the holidays. Jelly Roll, Tyla, Earth, Wind & Fire, AJR, Keith Urban and season 25 coaches Dan + Shay will also perform during the finale event.

Who do you think should win season 24 of The Voice? Watch last night’s performances and cast your vote in the poll below.


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18 Dec 2023

Best ‘Wonka’ Movie Merch: 10 Must-Haves That Are Still in Stock for the Holidays

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Wonka made a sweet debut at the box office over the weekend. The prequel to the classic tale of Willy Wonka debuted at No. 1 at the box office, earning $39 million domestically and $150 million worldwide.

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Timothée Chalamet takes on the role of the eccentric inventor, magician and chocolatier, but unlike Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder, Wonka centers around the character’s early years.

Hugh Grant, Calah Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Sally Hawkins and Rowan Atkinson are among the cast. The movie is directed by Paul King.

In honor of the new movie, we’ve collected a list of Wonka merch that you can still shop before Christmas. If you’re looking for a sweet stocking stuffer or a last-minute holiday gift, this list has something for you.

Below, find a collection of the top 10 Wonka movie merch items that are still in stock, plus a couple nostalgic options inspired by the 1971 film.

A delicious set of Wonka-inspired merch! The Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory x Fossil Collection includes the limited-edition Wonka Bar Carraway ($195), a “likable wallpaper” version of the Raquel watch ($195), a Golden Ticket Key Fob ($45), chocolate bar clutch purse ($275) and hand-beaded fruit bag ($295). The collection, which was released on Dec. 4, is mostly sold out but you the bracelet, earrings, necklaces and limited-edition clutch ($295) still in stock.

Put something sweet under the tree! The Wonka x Kurt Geiger London Purse features a candy-like, allover print, gold chain strap, magnetic flap closure and interior pocket. The crossbody bag measures 7.7-inches wide x 5.1-inches high (2.75-inches in depth).

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It’s not too late to give an advent calendar as a Christmas gift! This Wonka x Revolution Beauty Advent Calendar houses a collection of shimmering gold shadow, chocolate cream bronzer, blueberry blush, chocolate-scented lip gloss and other goodies encased in a colorful collectable box.

The Wonka x Happy Socks Gift Set includes three pairs of cozy, crew socks in magical designs inspired by the movie.

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The Chuck Taylor All Star Swirl pays homage to Wonka’s candy empire and one of the only items still available from the Converse x Wonka Collection. The full collection includes Oompa Lumpa Chuck Taylor ($120), Chocolate Swirl Chuck Taylors (available at Stockx) Converse x Wonka All Star BB Trilliant CX Golden Ticket sneaker (available at StockX), a crewneck sweater shirt (sold out), French terry joggers $75), a bucket hat and T-shirts.

Bloomingdale’s dropped Wonka collection, which includes this Wonka x Junkfood Top Hat Tee. It’s available in (girl’s) sizes XS-XL and features the message, “Never let them steal your dreams.”

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Warner Bros. unveiled a collection of Wonka movie Funko Pop! vinyls including Mr. Wonka himself. The Wonka Funko Pop! measures 4.9 inches tall and comes packaged in a plastic display box. This particular design won’t arrive by Christmas but you can find pre-order it at Amazon and have it delivered in time for the new year.

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Inspired by Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, this Wonka novel introduces readers to a young Wonka who is “determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time.”

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For the nostalgia lovers, Willy Wonka’s The Golden Ticket Game lets you play as the original characters from the first movie: Charlie, Veruca, Violet, Mike and Agustus. The object of the game is to collect as many Wonka Bars as possible. At the end of the game, you unwrap the Wonka bars to see which player earned the most golden tickets.

Want more golden tickets? This Wonka Bar candy wrapper will be a hit at your next candy-inspired party.

18 Dec 2023

Renee Rapp & Megan Thee Stallion’s Pink Fuzzy Bucket Hats Are the Bold Accessories Your Outerwear Needs

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Reneé Rapp and Megan Thee Stallion are more than just the iconic duo we never knew we needed; the artists also gave their stamp of approval for the popular oversized fuzzy bucket hat trend while promoting their new single for the upcoming Mean Girls: The Musical movie.

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As the weather cools down, you trade your oversize leather jackets and shackets for parkas and puffer coats. Beanies may be your go-to for keeping your head warm during the cold weather season, but the latest hat trend taking over social media may have you putting them back into storage. Oversized fuzzy hats not only are a statement piece and conversation starter, but the accessory will help top off all your outerwear looks in a chic way whether you’re commuting to the office or meeting friends for drinks.

They’re not the only ones who have shown off the accessory either, stars including Rihanna and Dua Lipa have also been seen wearing the winter essential. Just like in Mean Girls fashion though, Rapp and Stallion opted for pink fuzzy bucket hats, which the “Tummy Hurts” singer made sure to show off on Instagram on Friday (Dec. 15), the day of the single’s release.

“not my fault out nooooooooow @theestallion,” the caption reads.

Prepare to tell your credit card “Not My Fault” once you slip on your new pink fuzzy bucket hat as we found basically identical versions of the style worn by the celebs.

No matter your budget or aesthetic, keep reading to shop the style.

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Rulala Faux Fur Bucket Hat

For $20 you can sport the soft yet stylish fuzzy bucket hat in a soft pink shade. It’s designed with a faux rabbit fur that’ll help keep your head comfortable yet warm. One size also fits most adult heads.

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Jocelyn Oversized Faux Fur Bucket Hat

Looking to splurge? Revolve’s fuzzy bucket hat option is practically the definition of fluffy with an oversized feel that’ll swaddle your head in comfort without sacrificing your trendy style.

Shop Renee Rapp & Megan Thee Stallion Pink Fuzzy Bucket Hats

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Etsy’s fuzzy bucket hat option features a hypnotically soft material made from polyester faux fur that won’t leave your head itching to take it off. There are also eight color options to personalize to your liking.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best earmuffs and ear warmers, oversized white puffers and teddy coats.

18 Dec 2023

Taylor Swift Kept Warm in a Comfy Kansas City Chiefs Beanie: Here’s Where You Can Snag One

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Taylor Swift indulged in some Sunday Night Football to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as he and the Kansas City Chiefs took on the New England Patriots on Sunday (Dec. 17). The “Cruel Summer” singer has been showing off some of her best outfits in the stands, from vintage pullovers to her latest handmade knit beanie.

Swift has been taking a break from her massive Eras tour (which you can get last-minute tickets to here) to celebrate her star-studded birthday as well as spend time with those close to her. Her most recent outing included her dad, Brittany Mahomes and Alana Haim as they supported the Chiefs.

Many fans have been clamoring to get their hands on exact styles worn by the “Bejeweled” singer. This time around, Swift traded her trendy Aupen purse and Free People skort for a vintage Chiefs pullover and arguably one of the best beanies made by small business Kut the Knit.

The brand took to Instagram in excitement to share the news as well as photos of the Grammy-winning singer wearing the beanie.

“TAYLOR SWIFT IS WEARING THE HAT I MADE HER BRB PASSING AWAY RN,” the caption reads.

The beanie is currently out of stock, but we found similar version of the hat that’ll keep you cozy and trendy, whether you’re cheering for the Chiefs or headed outside for your midday walk.

Kansas City Chiefs Beanies

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Kansas City Chiefs Huddle Cuffed Knit Hat With Pom

Get an official Kansas City Chiefs beanie featuring the team’s logo on the front and decorated with a pom-pom on top. The acrylic material will help insulate you while allowing you to show off your love for the football team.

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The Chiefs NFL Beanie With Yarn Pom-Pom

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Slip on this handmade, officially licensed beanie featuring the Chiefs’ team colors and a customizable pom-pom. Each hat is made with 100% merino wool that’ll keep you warm and comfy during the winter and beyond.

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Kansas City Chiefs-Inspired Crochet Hat

Support small businesses with this Kansas City Chiefs-inspired hat that’s handmade with red, yellow and white yarn, and features a pom-pom and the football team’s letters. Once you slip this on, it’ll be clear whose team you support — whether they’re on the field or not.

For more product recommendations, check out out roundups of the best teddy coats, friendship bracelets and the best parkas and puffer coats.

18 Dec 2023

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Debuts Body Care Products: How to Shop the Find Comfort Collection

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Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty makeup line is expanding into the world of body products. The Find Comfort Body Collection, featuring hand cream, body lotion and fragrance mist priced at $18-$28, will be available beginning on Monday (Dec. 18).  

“It’s all about emphasizing well-being,” Gomez explained of the new collection in an interview with People. “We spent a lot of time making sure the collection truly represents our brand, focusing on soothing packaging colors, light textures, and calming aromas. Our goal was to create an experience that helps people feel comfortable in their own skin and take a moment to find comfort. ”

Read on for more details on how to shop the collection online and when it will be available in stores.

Rare Beauty Find Comfort Collection: Where to Shop the Collection

Want to be first to get your hands on Rare Beauty bodycare collection? The collection launches on the Sephora app on Dec. 18. Sephora Beauty Insiders can shop the new collection on the Sephora app before it launches online on Tuesday, Dec. 19 and in stores on Dec. 26.

Sephora’s app gives you exclusive access to new releases, exclusive products, personalized beauty recommendations, order tracking and more. The app is available in the Google Play store and App Store.

Fans can also visit the Rare Beaty website to join the waitlist to shop the collection.

The Find Comfort Body Collection infuses notes of sparkling lemon zest, soft jasmine, and smooth cashmere wood for a blend of calming and uplifting scents. The collection includes hair and body fragrance mist ($28), hand cream ($18), body lotion ($28), an aromatherapy pen ($20) and a tinted pouch ($15).

The “lightweight, fast-absorbing” hand cream hydrates for up to 16 hours while nourishing and softening the skin without the greasy residue. The hand cream is packaged in a triangle-shaped, spill proof bottle that opens and closes in one twist.

The Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion offers up to 24 hours of hydration while the aromatherapy pen has soothing peppermint and lavender scents to help you relax and refresh in seconds.

Rare Beauty’s product lineup includes concealer, foundation, lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, bronzer and its star player: Soft Pinch Liquid Blush.

18 Dec 2023

Tyler, the Creator’s Golf Le Fleur Cozies Up With GoldToe for New Collaboration: Shop It Here

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Tyler, the Creator is all about getting cozy this winter season in his latest drop through his fashion label, Golf le Fleur. The luxury fashion brand teamed up with sock company GoldToe to create a trio of knit socks that fuse together the style and boldness of the rapper’s fashion with the comfort and quality of GoldToe, resulting in the perfect stocking stuffer or update to your sock collection.

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Each trio comes with three colors: black, white and the fashion brand’s signature baby blue to pair with everything from your sneakers and Mary Janes to platform boots. The collaboration is already selling out of styles, which means you won’t want to wait too long if you’re thinking about picking up a pack for yourself or for a fan of the “Earfquake” rapper in your life.

If you’ve been cycling through the same five pairs of socks — or have a number of pairs filled with holes — this is your sign to treat your feet to some new styles for winter and beyond. Unlike most sock brands, GoldToe prides itself on crafting durable yet comfy looks that’ll “stand the test of time,” according to the brand. By partnering with Golf le Fleur, the brand received a contemporary twist that fuses both luxury with quality, and is topped off with the iconic Fleur logo.

Keep reading to shop the new drop before it sells out.

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Cable-Knit Socks

Stock up on these cable-knit socks that’ll give your feet a comfy yet stylish escape from the cold. Each pair comes with a cable-knit design that’s made from a soft viscose-blend material, and arrives in a box decorated with the classic Fleur logo, which you may just want to keep on display.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best shoes for travel, Ugg slipper dupes and celebrity sneaker collaborations.

18 Dec 2023

‘Wonka’ Has Sweet $39 Million U.S. Opening Weekend

Timothée Chalamet charmed audiences into theaters over the weekend with his Willy Wonka origin story Wonka to the tune of $39 million in U.s. box office receipts. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the pre-Christmas weekend haul for the film beat expectations and was a good sign for the film’s prospects over the holiday.

The movie also brought in $53.6 million in 77 overseas markets and including early opening screenings in Australia, England and a few other markets the movies total global take of $92.6 million added up to combined receipts of $151.4 million to date for the updated musical take on the beloved 1964 Roald Dahl novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The film directed by Paddington‘s Paul King stars Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka, with a supporting cast including Hugh Grant, Olivia Colman, Keegan-Michael Key, Calah Lane, Paterson Joseph, Matt Lucas, Sally Hawkins, Rowan Atkinson and Natasha Rothwell, among others.

Leaning into the lyrical aspect of the story, director King said in September that he was determined not to make the movie a “musical where people are singing dialogue to each other for no discernible reason. I felt like it was more like a movie with songs than a musical.” He also said at the time that Chalamet has a “beautiful singing voice” and that the 27-year-old actor’s vocal skills reminded him of beloved singer Bing Crosby. “There’s quite a range, because it does go from a couple of bigger, showstopper-y sort of things, to moments of real, pure emotion and he can do it all… I’m going to sound like a crazed fan,” King promised.

18 Dec 2023

Marc Anthony Launches New Electric Powerboating Team

To Marc Anthony’s list of sports-related highlights — minority owner of NFL team the Miami Dolphins and owner of Magnus Media, which represents artists and athletes — you can now add owner of the new E1 electric race boat championship Team Miami.

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Anthony joins a star-studded line-up of E1 team owners that includes Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, Steve Aoki, Sergio Perez, Didier Drogba and Virat Kohli. Their respective teams will compete in the first-ever E1 event next February 2-3 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. E1 is the first electric raceboat championship sanctioned by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the world governing body of powerboating, and promotes a racing series powered solely by electric, and based on clean technologies to protect our waters and coastal areas.

In addition to owning the new team, Anthony and Magnus will also host E1 in the U.S. in a 2025 Miami event that will include races, the Acceleration Festival fan village and a star-studded live concert.

“It is going to be a couple of days of culture, entertainment, style, sexiness, just the right amount of danger,” says Anthony in a video released on Monday (December 18). “It’s a blank canvas. I’m making every phone call. I’m starting now for what’s going to happen in 2025.”

While Anthony is first and foremost a music star, he has stakes in many ventures, including a minority ownership in the NFL’s Dolphins. That experience in particular has helped him understand the intricacies of running a team and provided him with the macro view of launching a championship and making the experience as “exhilarating” as possible, he says.

“It wasn’t only just owning the Miami Dolphins,” he says in the announcement video. “It was the stadium and the 300 acres around it. I see it the same way. I’m interested in finding a way that the race experience […]is as eventful as possible and quality and hair-raising.”

Felipe Pimiento, COO of Magnus added: “This is a very exciting venture for us at Magnus. It continues to solidify our footprint in the sports world at various levels.” Anthony joins a list of hugely influential owners that E1’s founders hope will help amplify E1 presence and awareness.

“E1’s list of owners exemplifies how our championship’s strategy is leading the way in sport marketing, and we are thrilled to have Marc join our roster of global icons,” says Rodi Basso, CEO and co-founder of E1.

“It’s a great sign for the future of E1 that we are already speaking about our season 2 destinations, and with Marc bringing our championship to Miami, I could think of no finer place for E1 to make its United States debut,” adds Alejandro Agag, Chairman and co-founder of E1.