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Ex-NBA All-Star Unmasked on ‘The Masked Singer’

The Masked Singer was balling on Wednesday night (Nov. 15), when one of the NBA’s most recognizable athleted of the 2000s was unmasked.

The celebrities got their helmets and sang their heart for Trolls night, a pop night. Cuddle Monster performed “You Got It (The Right Stuff)” by New Kids on the Block, Anteater hit “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys and Donut sang “I Do (Cherish You) by 98 Degrees.

Donut had it licked as Cuddle Monster and Anteater accumulated the least number of votes, and entered the smackdown with a performance of Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling.”

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For Cuddle Monster, an early retirement.

Under the fluffy mask was Metta World Peace, the controversial former NBA star who is remembered as much for his role in the infamous “Malice at the Palace” brawl in 2004 (when he was known by his birthname, Ron Artest), as he is for a superb pro career, during which he won an NBA championship with the Los Angles Lakers (in 2010), and earned a string of league honors, including All-NBA, All Star and defensive player of the year.

“It was an amazing experience,” he told host Nick Cannon. “I love the character and the chakra, I was asking to make I more zenful. We’re from the hood. But you know, we like a zen too.”

Under the costume, “I was trying to make it fun,” he added. “I can’t wait for my grandbaby to see this.”

The former NBA star isn’t afraid of holding a mic. He’s released a string of hip-hop records, both as Metta World Peace and Ron Artest.

Metta World Peace departs the 10th season of Fox’s wacky singing competition, joining the likes of Luann De Lesseps as Hibiscus departs the competition, joining the likes of Posey as Hawk, Billie Jean King as Royal Hen, Michael Rapaport as Pickle, Tom Sandoval as Diver, Anthony Anderson as Rubber Ducky and Demi Lovato as Anonymouse as this season’s unmasked celebrities.

Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Ken Jeong and Jenny McCarthy return as judges for the latest season, which airs Wednesdays on Fox at 8 p.m.



‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’: How to Watch & Stream Online for Free

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Gather your friends and family around the television as it’s almost time to watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! This holiday season marks a particularly major milestone for the beloved special, as the Peanuts movie is celebrating its 50th anniversary. To help you get in the holiday spirit, Apple TV+ has the movie available on its library to watch and stream as much as you’d like.

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The movie sees Peppermint Patty inviting the gang to Charlie Brown’s home for Thanksgiving, but too bad Brown is going to his godmother’s for the food-filled holiday. Snoopy, on the other hand, has decided to cook up his own Thanksgiving meal with the help of Woodstock and the rest of their pals.

Fans and collectors will want to ensure they view the classic special in their best Snoopy gear, which you can stock up on from Aeropostale’s capsule collection beforehand.

Keep reading to learn the streaming options available.

How to Watch & Stream A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

The holiday special is available to watch and stream on Apple TV+ exclusively. If you have an Apple TV+ subscription, then you can watch it for no additional cost — just log into your account and find it on the main page or search for it. You can also click here or the button below to be brought straight to the special.

Don’t have a subscription? Apple TV+ has a 7-day free trial, which means you can watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving for free. Once the free trial is over you’ll be charged the normal $9.99/month subscription fee. Click here or the button below to start your free trial now.

Along with A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, you’ll have access to the entire Apple TV+ library including original and exclusive content, sports and the ability to rent and buy movies. Content you can look forward to watching include The Afterparty, The Crowded RoomTed LassoPlatonic, The Last Thing He Told Me, Silo, Severance, High Desert, Shrinking, The Big Door Prize, Bad Sisters, Schmigadoon!The Problem with John Stewart, The Morning Show, GhostedStillTetris, Palmer, Only Murders in the BuildingSnoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie and more.

You’ll also be able to watch Apple TV+ through the Apple TV app, your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and popular smart TVs including Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, Toshiba and others, along with Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV. The streamer is available on PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles as well.

Prefer to take the movie on the go? You can grab the Blu-ray edition on Amazon.

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‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’

$9.99

$19.98

50% off

Celebrate the holidays with the Blu-ray edition of the beloved movie. Not only does it include the fill holiday special, but you’ll also get to indulge in bonus content. Plus, it’s 50% off — what could be better?

Check below to watch the trailer for the holiday special.


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Amazon’s Friendsgiving Game Brings ‘Pure Enjoyment’ for Less Than $25

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The holidays connect us with our friends and family, but there’s only so much food and conversation to fill the night. Rather than gather around the TV to watch a movie or some Thursday Night Footboall, a board game for adults can keep the conversation and entertainment flowing.

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This year, instead of reaching for Uno or Sorry, pick up Amazon’s Friendsgiving: A Thanksgiving Game for Adults. You won’t need to study instructions too long, as reviewers praise the game for its ability to be taught quickly. The board game has reached a 4.4 star rating with shoppers claiming “It added a ton of laughter and fun to our holiday party. The cards are clever, the challenges are a riot, and it’s perfect for friends and family. No prep needed, just pure enjoyment. Highly recommend.”

Plus, it’s only $24.99, which means you won’t need to break the bank.

Keep reading to shop the board game.

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Friendsgiving: A Thanksgiving Game for Adults

Get the party started with Friendsgiving: A Thanksgiving Game for Adults. It requires at least four players to play and is recommended for people ages 15 and older. To play each person will fill out the blank space under a prompt put all the cards face down in a pile, then guess who wrote what.

Whether you love board games or know someone who is a collector, this is practically a must-have to bring laughter while offering a fun way to get to know your friends and family more.

Off Topic is also the creator of the board game, which is a part of Amazon Handmade — a storefront for local and small businesses.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best music trivia games, tarot cards and mermaid tail blankets.

McDonald’s Crocs Are Here! Shop the Limited Collection Featuring Grimace & Friends

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McDonald’s is adding something new to their menu, but instead of tasty Happy Meals and collectible toys, the fast food retailer has teamed up with Crocs for their first-ever comfy shoe collection. The limited-edition collaboration dropped on Tuesday (Nov. 14) and features styles inspired by McDonald’s characters — and yes, that includes Grimace.

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Fans and collectors can stock up on their favorite characters or rock a pair of McDonald’s-themed Crocs. Each pair comes with their own exclusive Jibbitz charms and you can also grab a separate five-piece set to decorate your other Crocs — including from any sold-out celebrity collaborations.

Already, select styles are running low on stock, which means you’ll want to a pair or two while they’re still hot. If your size or style is out of stock, you may be able to find the collaboration on resale retailers like StockX and Ebay.

Keep reading to shop the collaboration or view the entire collection here.

Crocs

Grimace Cozzzy Sandal

You can now take Grimace with you everywhere with these soft sandals. Each pair comes with a purple fuzzy interior and Jibbitz charms you can use to add some boldness to your feet.

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McDonald’s Classic Crocs Clogs

You can now sport your favorite meal with these Crocs Clogs designed with the brand’s iconic shades and most popular menu items. The sole even comes made with a french fries graphic so cute you won’t ever want to take them off your feet.

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Hamburglar Classic Clogs

Keep these in your sights as one look will have your friends itching to grab a pair of their own Hamburglar Crocs. The style comes in the classic clog design made with black and white stripes and Jibbitz charms inspired by the sneaky character.

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Birdie Classic Clog

Fly on over to these Birdie Classic Clogs featuring the character’s classic yellow shade with a mix of Jibbitz charms that include her face and favorite McDonald’s meal.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Ugg boots, jelly shoes and Doc Martens deals.

Snoop on the Stoop Is a Must-Have Holiday Decoration: Where to Buy the Christmas Elf Doll

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Elf on a Shelf season is upon us, but the cute little Christmas Elf doll is facing some friendly competition in the form of Snoop on the Stoop.

The 12-inch Snoop Dogg plush is back in stock for the holidays, although there’s no telling how long it’ll be around. The officially licensed Snoop on the Stoop Christmas Elf ($49.99) is available at Amazon and it’s already gaining steam with over 4,000 purchases in the last month. The doll could go out of stock as we get closer to Christmas.

Walmart also sells a Snoop Dogg Christmas Elf Doll ($24.98) that has been flying off the shelves. Over 1,000 Walmart shoppers purchased the Snoop Dogg Christmas Elf on Tuesday (Nov. 14).

Snoop Dogg Snoop on a Stoop Christmas Elf Doll

When it comes to the holidays, early bird shopping puts you first in line for to score holiday goodies like Christmas decorations, stocking stuffers, White Elephant gifts, and holiday gifts at a discount. You also don’t have to worry about things going out of stock when you shop early. And Snoop on the Stoop makes a good gift option or stocking stuff (fun for all ages).

The Christmas collectible is outfitted in festive gear, but with a Snoop Dogg twist. The doll rocks an elf hat, a gold chain, dark sunglasses and a Snoop Dogg T-shirt.

In related news, Funko announced a new Snoop Dogg Pop! vinyl will be available on Nov. 17 exclusively at The Dogg House, Snoop’s store in Inglewood, Calif.

Purchase the Snoop on the Stoop Christmas Elf Doll here.

Jason Mraz Says Going Through a Divorce Helped Him Find ‘New Acceptance’ for His Sexuality

The coming out process is different for everyone — and for singer-songwriter Jason Mraz, part of that process meant reconciling with his past partners.

In a new interview with GLAAD, Mraz spoke about how his journey to accepting his own bisexuality was made even more complicated by his divorce from Christina Carano, which he announced earlier this year. “I had to play out a lot of other scenarios before I arrived here,” he said. “It’s both hard to do those and hard to unravel those, and what I’m basically describing is a divorce, you know? And that’s very hard.”

The 46-year-old singer, who is competing on the current season of Dancing With the Stars with pro dance partner Daniella Karagach, said that experiencing the emotional ebb of his divorce has forced him to come to terms with his own identity. “You carry a lot of shame, guilt. You want to heal as many relationships of the past as possible, and at the same time, step into this new acceptance and new identity or whatever I’m claiming, and that’s also hard.”

Mraz came out publicly as bisexual in a 2018 interview with Billboard, saying that Carano was the one who’d helped him understand his sexual identity. “She calls it ‘two spirit,’ which is what the Native Americans call someone who can love both man and woman,” he said in the interview. “I really like that.”

Elsewhere in his interview with GLAAD, Mraz celebrated the upcoming Taylor Swift Night on DWTS by remembering his performance with her during her Speak Now world tour in 2011, and praising her work as an ally to the LGBTQ community. “It’s beautiful,” he said of Swift’s allyship. “If you want your music to be popular, you’re going to hopefully have it be heard by all ears. Therefore, you’re representing all ears, and you should be inclusive of all ears.”

Check out Jason Mraz’s full interview with GLAAD below:



‘The Voice’ Contestant Alexa Wildish Puts a Country Spin on Cher’s ‘Believe’ for Knockout Rounds: Watch

The Voice is finally beginning to whittle down the competition, with the Tuesday (Nov. 14) episode featuring the remaining contestants participating in the knockout rounds. Alexa Wildish stepped up to the plate to deliver an impressive take on Cher‘s hit single “Believe” for her chance to advance to the next rounds of the competition.

Wildish went country for her take on the pop icon’s classic track, using her acoustic guitar, swooping high notes and lush vocal runs to differentiate it from the original, euro dance-inspired track.

“Do you believe in life after love?/ I can feel something inside me say/ I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no/ Do you believe in life after love?/ I can feel something inside me say/ I really don’t think you’re strong enough, no,” she sang on the chorus.

The Team Niall contestant garnered a full applause from the audience and her coach, as well as a standing ovation from John Legend and Reba McEntire.

Wildish’s cover of “Believe” comes on the heels of Cher’s Believe (Deluxe Edition), the 25th anniversary re-release of the album on Nov. 3. The track, which has been hailed for its use of a vocoder machine (now referred to as Auto-Tune), spent four weeks at No. 1 and a total of 31 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track is Cher’s most successful on the chart to date.

Watch Wildish put a country spin on “Believe” above.

20 Unique Christmas Ornaments You’ll Want to Admire Year-Round

From classic tree ornaments to bold styles, you won’t want to stop looking at your tree even after the holidays are over.

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Crafting the perfect Christmas playlist isn’t the only way you can get into the holiday spirit. Decorating your tree with ornaments will help spread the cheer all day every day. Whether you have a real or artificial tree, applying decorations will help add your personality and style to your holiday decor, while creating a conversation piece friends and family will talk about even beyond their visit.

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Plus, if you’re looking for stocking stuffers for adults, adding in a unique Christmas ornament is an easy way to personalize it to your friend or family member, and will have them thinking of you every time they admire it.

Now that early Black Friday deals are happening, you can replace those broken ornaments or just give your collection a nice refresh while reaping in some savings. Whether you’re looking for classic bulbs or an ornament that shows off your interests, there’s an endless amount to choose from.

To help inspire your Christmas decor journey, we found a mix of some of the best ornaments that’ll leave your tree blushing with delight.

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“All I Want for Christmas Is You” Classic Tree Ornament

Sprinkle some Mariah Carey energy into your tree with this fan-made ornament inspired by the singer and her hit song “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

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Cody Foster Disco Cowboy Hat Ornament

$18.55

$26.50

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Calling the Beyhive! Madewell’s disco cowboy hat ornament boasts Beyoncé energy while adding some shimmer to your Christmas tree.

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Personalized Instrument Ornament

This guitar ornament is perfect for rockstars and aspiring guitarists as it’s not only customizable, but comes in nine different styles. Just make sure to click “Customize Now” before adding it to your cart.

Etsy

Surprise Song Piano Ornament

Swifties can bring The Eras Tour to their Christmas tree with a fan-made ornament designed to look like the piano Taylor Swift plays for some of her surprise songs. It’s made from a wood material and features hand-painted flowers.

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Terrain Miniature Glass Bulb Ornaments (Set of 100)

For less than $50, you can get 100 mini glass ornaments. Each set comes in a variety of bright colors to bring the colors of the rainbow to your tree — and it can work on regular-sized trees or mini Christmas trees.

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Hallmark Buddy The Elf Funko POP! Christmas Ornament

$5.38

$10.99

51% off

As Buddy would say, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud to hear” — and by hanging this mini Funko Pop! version of the beloved character.

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Multicolor Crystal Glass Christmas Ornaments

$14.99

$18.99

21% off

For less than $15, you can sprinkle this 12-pack of crystal glass ornaments onto your tree. It comes in a variety of colors that, when the light hits them just right, will provide a prismlike glimmer in your home.

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Video Game Controller Christmas Tree Ornament (2-Piece Set)

Gamers won’t be able to resist incorporating their favorite accessory onto the tree. This two-pack comes with black and white gaming controllers you can add onto your mini or large tree.

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Slip Mayfair Ornament Pure Silk Scrunchie Set

This Slip ornament will redefine how you decorate your tree as it brings a multipurpose component not all ornaments have. Inside you’ll find four silk scrunchies in varying shades of blue patterns.

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Grateful Dead Dancing Bear Ornament

Deadheads, this one is for you! These bear ornaments can dance across the branches of your tree while bringing bold colors you won’t want to take your eyes off. And did we mention each one is less than $10?

Urban Outfitters

Instax 2023 Frame Ornament

Nothing beats personalized ornaments, and Instax has a frame version you’ll want front and center. It’s able to fit a polaroid picture of your choice, whether it’s a self-portrait, group photo or picture of you and your partner. It’s made with a clear material decorated with glitter and marked with the year, so you’ll always know when the picture was taken.

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Hallmark Disney ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Mini Ornaments

Ring in the holidays with Jack, Sally and the gang with this collection of mini ornaments inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas characters. Each one is made from a claylike, shatter-proof material for added longevity.

Amazon

Christmas Tree Crystal Ornaments (18-Pieces)

At less than $20, you can add this 18-pack of icicle-inspired ornaments. Each one comes with a different design that’ll add style — without worry of them melting.

Target

Wondershop Lit Retro Christmas Tree Ornament

$3.50

$5

30% off

Target’s tree ornament is currently on sale for a budget-friendly under $5 price, and comes in three shades that you can stock up on or customize to your liking.

Sephora

Lip Gloss Ornament Ball

Chapped lips won’t be a problem once you hang Sephora’s lip balm ornament on your tree. Now you won’t have to search and hunt for your chapstick, as it’ll just be hanging on your Christmas tree.

Bloomingdale’s

Glass Yoga Santa Ornament

$21

$30

30% off

Start your day off with a meditation with Santa as he does a yoga pose. This zen-inspired ornament was made from a hand-blown glass material, which means it’s extra fragile.

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Lulu Home Clear Christmas Ball Ornaments

Ditch the plain ornaments and snag this pack of glittery orbs. Each one comes with a unique and trendy pattern you won’t want to put in the back. Each set comes with 30 ornaments to ensure you can fill every side of your Christmas tree. It also comes in seven different patterns and colors to choose from.

West Elm

Glass Empire State Building Ornament

Bring an “Empire State of Mind” vibe to your Christmas tree with this silver Empire State Building ornament. The shiny silver shade is made from glass blown material that’ll be front branch-worthy so that it’s the first one everyone sees.

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Old World Christmas Ranch Dressing Christmas Tree Ornament

$17.99

$19.99

10% off

Ranch lovers won’t be able to resist hanging their favorite condiment on the Christmas tree. The Ranch-inspired ornament is made from a glass-blown material and is painted to look just like your go-to dipping sauce.

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Papa Leo’s Pasta Christmas Ornaments (6-Pieces)

It’s almost im-pasta-ble not to fall for these pasta ornaments. It comes in a set of six different-shaped noodles painted white with gold accents for added elegance.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best matching holiday pajamas, gifts for music lovers and gender-neutral gifts.

Sony Releases PlayStation Portal: Here’s Where to Buy the New Remote Player Online

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Although Sony just released the newly designed PlayStation 5 Slim, the tech and entertainment company has another gaming device up its sleeve with the PlayStation Portal, which comes out on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

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Retailing for $199.99 at Amazon and Target, the new PlayStation Portal is a handheld remote player for the PS5. While it may look like a Nintendo Switch or a SteamDeck, it’s not an independent gaming console. It’s a remote player that pairs with your PS5 and mirrors its games so you can play anywhere on the PS Portal when you’re on the same Wi-Fi network as your PS5. The PlayStation Portal comes in handy if, for example, you want to play the new Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III in the bedroom while someone else is watching TV in the living room.

Please note: You need to own a PlayStation 5 to use the PlayStation Portal.

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Sony PlayStation Portal

The new Sony handheld supports 60fps (Frames Per Second) at 1080p HD resolution gaming, while it has a sharp 8-inch LCD touchscreen display and DualSense wireless controller features, like haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. In fact, it looks and feels exactly like the DualSense wireless controller that comes with the PS5 proper, only it’s split into two with a tabletlike display placed in the middle.

It comes with a USB-C port for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired headphones. Unfortunately, there is no built-in Bluetooth. If you want to go wireless with a pair of headphones and earbuds or a gaming headset, you’d have to use the upcoming Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds (drops on Dec. 6 for $199.99) or Pulse Elite Headset (releases on Feb. 21, 2024, for $149.99) via Sony’s proprietary PlayStation Link connectivity standard.

The Sony PlayStation Portal comes out on Wednesday, Nov. 15. It’s available for $199.99 at Amazon and Target. In the meantime, watch a trailer for the new handheld, below.


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You Can Get Ugg Slipper Dupes at Amazon for Under $50

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From boots to booties and slippers, Uggs are insanely cute (and comfortable), but they might be a little too expensive for some shoppers. If you’re on a budget, you can find Ugg dupes for less than $50 at Amazon.

For example, this best-selling women’s slipper is a knockoff of the Ugg Tazz Slipper ($130). It looks nearly identical to the Tazz — at a fraction of the price.

The “comfy clog” as one shopper called it, is available in brown, beige and black, and you can wear it inside or outside. Similar to the Tazz, the slipper features a braided rib design, a tumbled leather upper- and a 1.5-inch platform sole.

INPAKSA Women’s Platform Slippers

$49.98

$69.98

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The faux-fur slipper is lined with cozy material to keep your feet warm, dry, and comfortable in the cold weather. It’s available in sizes 5-10 but some of the customer reviews suggest sizing up for the better fit.

“Very comfortable for both indoor and outdoor,” reads one customer review. “They have similar quality but less expensive than famous brands. It will be perfect if they can arrive earlier.”

Another shopper wrote, “This platform slipper exceeded my expectations! Super soft and warm inside and definitely cute enough to wear out of the house!”

Amazon has a decent selection of Ugg slipper dupes, such as these $50 booties, which are similar to the Ugg Tasman Clipper ($109.95). The dupe is available in chestnut, beige and black.

Metricfalcon Women’s Slippers Short Ankle Boot

Looking for a fuzzy alternative to the Ugg Scuffette II ($95)? Dearform’s Fireside Slipper is $49.95 at Amazon but if you’re looking for a cheaper option, the fuzzy slippers below are on sale for $19.99 (reg. $35.99). And you can get them in 10 different colors, including the chestnut, apricot, black, coffee, wine, grey, leopard, and two shades of pink.

Litfun Women’s Fuzzy Memory Foam Slippers Fluffy Winter House Shoes Indoor and Outdoor,

$19.99

$35.99

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