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27 Oct 2023

Samsung Celebrates Taylor Swift ‘1989’ Re-Release With TV & Soundbar Bundle for… $1,989

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Samsung is looking to make your “Wildest Dreams” come true with a major TV deal to celebrate Taylor Swift‘s 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Swifties and anyone looking to upgrade their home tech can take advantage of 43% off a Samsung QLED 4K TV and soundbar bundle, which brings the total cost down to $1,989 (reg. $3,499.98).

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No promo code is necessary; all you have to do is add the TV to your cart and Samsung will automatically include the soundbar and discount. All you need to do is click checkout — it’s that easy.

The deal is going on from now until Sunday (Oct. 29), which means you’ll want to act fast to ensure you can get the deal — or risk getting a “sold-out” message and have to watch all your streaming options on an outdated TV.

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Samsung

Samsung 85” Class QE1C QLED 4K & HW-Q700C Soundbar

$1,989

$3,499.98

43% off

Samsung’s QLED 4K TV upgrades your watching pleasure with Quantum Dot technology for a high quality color resolution and picture. It’s also built with Object Tracking Sound Lite for a 3D sound experience that tracks sounds as the picture moves across your screen. Included is also a solar remote that uses solar energy to power.

This deal also includes the HW-Q700C Soundbar, which syncs up with the TV and your smart home devices. It’s also made with technology that reacts to your space and can sense the space around it to deliver sound accordingly.

The Midnights singer has had a big month. Besides finally re-releasing her 2014 pop album, she also celebrated the premiere of her Eras Tour movie (which you can still get tickets to here) along with her 2019 song “Cruel Summer” topping the Billboard Hot 100 last week. To commemorate the No. 1 spot, she took to Instagram to celebrate with video and photo gallery of her in a Reformation outfit next to Jack Antonoff — and the outfit is still in stock.

“IT’S COOL,” the caption says. Keep scrolling to also shop the look.

Reformation

Jadey Oversized V-Neck Sweater

While more of a splurge, this Jadey Oversized V-Neck Sweater comes with a soft material made from regeneratively grown cotton, recycled cashmere and traceable wool. The neutral brown shade can be paired with everything from jeans, trouser and skirts, and you can stock up on the three other shades it comes in: Cherry, Gossamer and Husky.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Taylor Swift outfits, Eras Tour movie outfits and easy Taylor Swift costume ideas.

27 Oct 2023

BravoCon 2023: Here’s How Fans Can Watch from Home & Buy Last-Minute Tickets

Your favorite Bravolebrities are taking over Las Vegas! More than 160 stars from Bravo’s The Real Housewives, Southern Charm, Summer House, Winter House, Vanderpump Rules and other shows will be live at BravoCon 2023.

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Bravo’s fan convention will take place at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas from Nov. 3-5.

Keep reading for ways to watch BravoCon online and how to score last-minute tickets.

How to Watch BravoCon From Home

Bravoholics will be able to stream select panels, interviews and other BravoCon content on Peacock. According to Variety, the programming will include interviews with Bravolebs, five episodes of BravoCon Live With Andy Cohen! and other behind-the-scenes content, which will be available starting on Nov. 3. New content will be added through Nov. 10.

Subscribe to Peacock for $5.99/month to watch BravoCon and other programs available on the streamer. Peacock has a huge selection of Bravo shows including the entire Real Housewives franchise (with uncensored reunions) along with dozens of other shows in the Bravo Hub and Peacock Originals such as Twisted Metal, Poker Face, Based on a True Story and Killing It. Subscribers can also stream movies like Five Night’s at Freddie’s and sports.

Where to Get Last-Minute Tickets to BravoCon

Three-day admission tickets sold out on the official BravoCon website. Resale tickets are available at Vivid Seats and Stub Hub.

General admission and VIP tickets are available online. Because tickets went on sale in July (and sold out in a day), you’ll probably end up spending more for resale prices – but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank.

If you’re looking to save money, single-day passes might be a cheaper option. For example, tickets for Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5. will be cheaper than passes for Friday, Nov. 3.

At Vivid Seats, three-day general admission passes start at $1,250 while single day passes are available for around $670. Three-day passes are slightly cheaper at StubHub ($900 and up). Single day passes start at around $400 at StubHub.

If you want to see Bravo Live! With Andy Cohen, tickets are available at the Bravo Con website as well as Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats and Stub Hub.

What’s on the schedule for BravoCon? The three-day event will be packed with photo-ops and fan events such as “Ask Andy,” “Housewife2Housewife: Comeback Queens,” “The Way We OC It,” “Sur’ving Up the Latest With ‘Vanderpump Rules’: Presented by Lay’s,” “Oh Captain, Our Captains,” “Magic Men of Jersey,” “Bravopalooza Bring Receipts Room” and “Bravopalooza Spill the Tea Room.”

27 Oct 2023

Best Buy Early Access Black Friday Sale: Score $450 Off the HP Omen Laptop

Black Friday isn’t just happening in November this year — Best Buy is bringing customers major savings on everything from TVs, laptops, home appliances, Bluetooth earbuds and more right now. Discounts are available exclusively for My Best Buy members, providing you with the opportunity to stock up on upgraded tech before anyone else. It’s only going on until Sunday (Oct. 29) though, which means these savings are going to expire fast.

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Deals include $450 off the HP Omen gaming laptop — and if you’re a Best Buy Plus and Total member, you’ll receive an additional $50 off during October when you spend $500+, which will bring your total savings on the laptop to $500 off.

How do you become a My Best Buy member? There are three memberships you can choose from: My Best Buy, My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total. A My Best Buy membership is free and gives you access to the deals as well as free standard shipping.

For more perks, you can get a Plus membership, which is $49.99/month and comes with everything included in the basic subscription as well as free 2-day shipping, member prices on thousands of items, access to exclusive sales, events and products and a 60-day return window on eligible items. Total members cost $179.99/month and come with everything included in the Plus membership in addition to protection plans (including AppleCare+), 24/7 tech support, VIP member support and 20% off repairs.

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HP Omen Gaming Laptop (16-Inches)

$1,399.99

$1,849.99

24% off

HP’s Omen gaming laptop features a 16-inch wide screen built with 16 GB of memory that has gained a 4.7 star rating on Best Buy. It aims to bring desktop power in a compact design that’ll allow you to play the latest game without worry of storage quickly being taken up or slow load times. Each model comes with Windows 11 already installed onto the device as well as the ability to charge from 0% to 50% battery in as little as 30 minutes.

Reviewers are loving how fast and sleek the design is with one shopper even stating how it’s “an absolute powerhouse that has left me in awe since the moment I laid my hands on it. With its cutting-edge hardware and sleek design, this laptop has truly taken my gaming experience to the next level.”

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Apple AirPod deals, commuter gadgets and digital antennas.

27 Oct 2023

Queer Jams of the Week: New Music From Ashnikko, Serpentwithfeet & More

Happy Halloweekend! Help prep for your spooky festivities this Halloween season with some new tracks from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is proud to present the latest edition of Queer Jams of the Week, our roundup of some of the best new music releases from LGBTQ artists.

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From Ashnikko’s annual Halloween single to Serpentwithfeet’s excellent new track, check out just a few of our favorite releases from this week below:

Ashnikko, “Halloweenie V: The Moss King”

For the last five years, Ashnikko has blessed our eardrums with a ghoulish new single around Halloween — and 2023 is certainly no exception. Replete with raging guitars and eerie synths, “Halloweenie V: The Moss King” conjures up a new creature from Ashnikko’s vivid imagination. With her typical industrial breakdowns and flaming hot lyrics, the alt-pop star makes The Moss King your newest nightmare, and ensures you’ll keep the haunting going by replaying her song over and over again.

Serpentwithfeet feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Yanga YaYa, “Damn Gloves”

Don’t threaten Serpentwithfeet with a good time — let him show you just how good a time you can have. With his latest single “Damn Gloves,” the rising electro-R&B star gives in to his deepest, dance-fueled desires, letting his lover know all the various ways he could pleasure them. His crisp, clean vocals drift over a pounding dance beat, while hip-hop superstar Ty Dolla $ign joins him for a sexed-up verse of his own, and rising South African soul artist Yanga YaYa joins for a short-but-sweet bridge. It’s a steamy, thrilling new track that demands your attention.

Baby Queen, “I Can’t Get My S–t Together”

We’ve all been in that headspace where it feels like everything you’re doing is just absolutely incorrect — so Baby Queen wrote you a whole song about it. On “I Can’t Get My S–t” together, the up-and-coming alt-pop star gives voice to chaotic thoughts that insist she’s screwing things up. While that might sound dire, don’t worry — Baby Queen’s tongue rests firmly in her cheek as she crafts this effervescent pop tune, ensuring whimsy and delight alongside the song’s impending mental breakdown.

Blondshell, “If It Makes You Happy” (Sheryl Crow cover)

What happens when you combine an exciting new alternative band with the classic songwriting of Sheryl Crow? You get magic, as Blondshell prove with their incredible cover of the rock icon’s “If It Makes You Happy” for Amazon Music. Keeping the spirit of Crow’s original intact, while adding their own distinct layer of grungy angst, Blondshell encapsulate the song’s raw power with this fiery, boastful rendition of an all-time great song.

Brandy Clark, “My Favorite Christmas”

If you’re already looking forward to the winter holiday season, then Brandy Clark has you covered this Halloweekend. On “My Favorite Christmas,” the country icon embodies the holiday spirit with a moody, wistful new song. Listing out all of the things that she expects from the holiday season, Clark comes to the gorgeously-sung conclusion on the song’s effortless chorus, as she declares that “My favorite Christmas was you.”

Check out all of our picks below in Billboard’s Queer Jams of the Week playlist:

27 Oct 2023

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’: How to Watch the Video Game-Turned-Movie Adaptation Online

Five Nights at Freddy’s popularity as a video game franchise has earned it a movie adaptation, which is premiering in theaters and on streaming on Friday (Oct. 27). You can still get tickets to see it on the big screen through Cinemark and Fandango. If you prefer to watch the horror movie with the lights on, Peacock has it available to stream online.

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The film stars Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) as Mike, a security guard who begins working at the children’s pizza restaurant Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria. During the day, the cute animatronics seem harmless, but as Mike spends his first night on duty, he begins to realize more sinister things are at play.

Five Nights at Freddy’s comes from Blumhouse Productions and also stars Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Mary Stuart Masterson and Matthew Lillard. The animatronic characters were created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop

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How to Watch Five Nights At Freddy’s

Five Nights at Freddy’s is a Peacock original film that can be seen in theaters or exclusively on the Peacock platform. If you already have a Peacock subscription, then you can watch the new movie for no additional cost — just log into your account and find it under new releases.

Don’t have a subscription? Peacock may not have a free-trial, but it is one of the more affordable streaming platforms on the market with plans starting at $5.99/month. Click here or the button below to sign-up now.

Peacock has two subscription plans to choose from: Premium or Premium Plus. The Premium plan is $59.99/month and is the ad-supported subscription that includes over 80,000 hours of sports, TV and movies along with new, exclusive and original content, live sports and events, access to current NBC and Bravo shows and over 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is $11.99/month and comes with everything in the Premium plan without ads, the ability to download and watch content offline and your local NBC channel live 24/7.

Looking for additional savings? If you sign-up for an annual plan you’ll save money by paying for the cost of 10 months instead of 12.

Besides Five Nights at Freddy’s, Peacock gives you access to library filled with hundreds of titles, live events and exclusives such as 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, Based on a True Story, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and other Peacock Originals in addition to NBC and Bravo shows, sports and more.

Anyone new to the game can try it out for themselves through a complete set of the video game series for only $26.

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Enjoy playing games 1-4 and delve into the lore of the original Five Nights at Freddy’s video games. You’ll be the main character this time as you fight to survive a night alone on guard. It’s available in three editions: Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One.

Check below to watch the trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s.

27 Oct 2023

‘DreamWorks Trolls Remix Rescue’ Is Available on Nintendo Switch, PS5 & More: Here’s How to Buy It Online

Although Trolls Band Together doesn’t come out in theaters until Nov. 17 (you can stream the film’s official soundtrack featuring *NSYNC, Camila Cabello, Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Kid Cudi and more right now), there’s a new Trolls video game that’s available in-stores and from online retailers Friday (Oct. 27).

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Priced at $49.99 on Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target, Dreamworks Trolls Remix Rescue is a local multiplayer co-op (up to four players) 3D adventure platform game where you play as one of your favorite Trolls — such as Poppy, Branch, Guy Diamond and more — exploring the Troll Kingdom in a noble quest to save the world.

It’s playable on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X and PS4.

In addition, Dreamworks Trolls Remix Rescue — which is from GameMill Entertainment and developed by Petit Fabrik — features fun mechanics and “Hair-Jitsu” attacks to defeat enemies, including whipping your hair; using your hair to smash, grab, push, pull and throw; hair helicopter twirling and more. Think of it like Sega’s Ristar, but with hair instead of flexible arms.

Meanwhile, you can even create and stylize your own Troll character with different hairstyles, facial expressions and features, outfits and more with thousands of combinations. There are loads of rhythm-based mini-games and puzzles to solve to unlock special items, new abilities, customizable traits for your Troll and much more.

Dreamworks Trolls Remix Rescue for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 and Xbox Series X is available for $49.99.

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27 Oct 2023

Elton John Praises Madonna for Her ‘Advocacy & Compassion’ With Celebration Tour AIDS Tribute

As Madonna continues her monthslong journey across the globe and back through her career with her Celebration Tour, pop icon Sir Elton John is ready to give the “Ray of Light” singer her flowers.

In a post to his Instagram on Thursday (Oct. 26), John shared a photo from Madonna’s tour, showing the singer standing in a floating rectangle as the faces of thousands of people who died throughout the HIV/AIDS crisis swirled around the stage. John took a moment to praise his peer for bringing visibility to an ongoing issue.

“We’re deeply moved by the heartfelt tribute from @madonna during her Celebration Tour performance of ‘Live to Tell’, honouring the 40.4 million people we’ve lost to AIDS,” John wrote in the caption. “Thank you, Madonna, for your advocacy and compassion, and for raising important awareness of the ongoing mission to end AIDS. With 39 million people living with HIV today, 9.4 million of whom are not currently on life-saving treatment, we must keep using our voices and platforms to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live full and healthy lives.”

Both John and Madonna have been vocal advocates for people living with HIV/AIDS over the years. John started the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1992 as a means of raising money for research into a cure for the retrovirus. Madonna, meanwhile, has spoken out as a vocal advocate for HIV/AIDS research since the 1980s, when she was one of the first celebrities to lend her support to patients living through the outset of the epidemic.

27 Oct 2023

Dave Grohl Will Totally Allow a ‘Boo Fighters’ Halloween Joke in ‘SNL’ Promo

Honestly, it’s the most obvious joke out there, so someone had to make it. In a new promo for this weekend’s Saturday Night Live stand-up comedian and first-time host Nate Bargatze is just trying to get through his introduction of himself and musical guest Foo Fighters when break-out featured player Marcello Hernández steps in to spice things up.

“Or should we say ‘Boo Fighters?’” adds Hernández, who had a killer moment during last week’s episode with double-threat Bad Bunny, in which he played a man trying to introduce his lady love to his overprotective Tia (Bunny) and mother (guest star Pedro Pascal).

“What?!” incredulous Foo Fighters singer/guitarist Dave Grohl screeches at the suggestion. “Because it’s Halloween, you know, like ‘Boo Fighters?,” Hernández responds sheepishly while trying to save the bit. “You know what man?…,” Grohl says, “That’s the best idea I’ve ever heard! as his bandmates smile in agreement.

In one of the other fresh promos, Hernández gets a bit ahead of himself by delivering excited comments in Spanish about being emotional during a week of multiculturalism where the cast can speak as much Spanish as English. “Sorry man, that was last week,” Bargatze, 44, breaks it to him. Things don’t get any better in the third video, where Hernández praises Bargatze’s stand-up prowess, but gets no love in return.

While Bargatze’s run-up to his first hosting gig has leaned into big “who is this guy?” energy, the Grammy-nominated veteran Nashville comic has five comedy albums to his name, as well as a number of streaming specials, including 2019’s The Tennessee Kid, 2021’s The Greatest Average and this year’s acclaimed Hello World. He’s also about to launch his “Be Funny” U.S. tour, which will hit theaters and arenas across the country from Nov. 1 through June 2024.

Watch the SNL promos below.

27 Oct 2023

Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ Hailed by Usher, Mary J. Blige, Mark Ronson & More in 40th-Anniversary Doc: Trailer Premiere

More than four decades after the release of Michael Jackson‘s Thriller, the new Thriller 40 documentary will salute the landmark album — and Billboard is premiering the trailer below.

Usher, Mary J. Blige, will.i.am, Mark Ronson, Misty Copeland, Maxwell, “Thriller” video director John Landis and more are all interviewed for Thriller 40, which includes never-before-seen footage behind the making of the classic.

Released Nov. 30, 1982, Thriller — Jackson’s sixth studio album — spawned seven top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 including two No. 1s: “Beat It” and “Billie Jean.” In addition to winning eight Grammys, the album has been RIAA-certified at 34-times platinum and amassed more than 100 million in sales worldwide, making it the biggest-selling album globally of all time.

Thriller 40 debuts Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. ET on Showtime and will stream on Paramount+ (for Paramount+ With Showtime subscribers). The film will debut internationally on Paramount+ and MTV the same day. The film was directed by Nelson George and produced by Optimum Productions and Company Name. Colin Hanks, Sean Stuart and Jackson estate co-executors John Branca and John McClain serve as producers.

“There are two things in the music business: before Thriller and after Thriller,” journalist Steven Ivory says to kick off the trailer, premiering below.

The trailer navigates the album’s production process, the music videos, the Moonwalk (which Jackson debuted at 1983’s Motown 25 special) and the eventual world domination of the project and its musical mastermind.

“It’s the ultimate blueprint to modern pop music,” Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am says in the trailer. “If Thriller came out today, it would still be the greatest album ever made.”

Watch the trailer below, and check out the premiere Dec. 2 on Showtime and Paramount+.

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26 Oct 2023

Snag Up to 37% Off Rare Beauty Sets Ahead of Sephora’s Fall Sale Event: Shop Here

Sephora is giving you the ultimate excuse to treat yourself with its upcoming Fall Sale Event kicking off on Friday (Oct. 27). While it hasn’t officially started yet, there are some early beauty deals you can jump on now — including on makeup sets from Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez.

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Rather than wait until Sephora’s sale begins, you can grab early savings now on some makeup duos that are being discounted up to 37% off. This includes the highly popular liquid blushes, which the “Single Soon” singer’s brand has already sold $70 million worth — it’s that beloved. It’s not uncommon for the brand’s makeup and skincare products to sell out quickly, which means you won’t want to debate too long over whether or not to hop on the sale.

Plus, these sets can also double as affordable gifts for beauty lovers as they can include up to four products from eye essentials to the bestselling blush and glow set.

Ready to start checking things off your makeup wishlist? Check below to shop the Rare Beauty blush and lip set deals and starting Friday, check out all of the discounted Rare Beauty makeup here.

Sephora

Mini Blush & Glow 4-Piece Set

$34

$54

37% off

Stock up on the viral liquid blush and highlighter for less than $40 with this four-piece set that includes two blushes and two highlighters. The formulas provide medium coverage and are made with vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.

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Everyday Rose Lip Oil & Liner Duo

$25

$35

29% off

Complete your beauty looks with a lip oil and lip liner duo in a rose brown. The neutral shade is perfect for topping off your fall and winter makeup. Each lip product is full-sized and made from vegan and cruelty-free ingredients that aim to hydrate your lips while providing a natural finish.

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Samsung Celebrates Taylor Swift ‘1989’ Re-Release With TV & Soundbar Bundle for… $1,989