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Punk’d is back. Rebranded as Punk You, producer Sophie Watts and entrepreneur Joe White have brought back the legendary prank show with the help of Punk’d co-creator Jason Goldberg, and their latest victim is Sexyy Red. The eight-minute video on the Punk You YouTube channel shows the St. Louis rapper and a group of family and […]

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Bose is synonymous with great audio and the company continues to lead the pack when it comes to making headphones and earbuds for listening to music. If you’re looking for a great pair of wireless earbuds right now, Bose has put its Ultra Open Earbuds on sale for $249 at select retailers and Bose.com.

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It’s the first time these earbuds have been discounted and one of the best Bose earbuds deals online right now. The earbuds are on sale at Amazon, Walmart, QVC, Target and Best Buy for $249. Regularly $299, the new Bose deal drops $50 off the price of these best-selling buds.

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Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Immersive Audio Open Ear Earbuds

$249.98

$299

16% off

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are on sale in black, moonstone, white smoke. The sale does not include the 60th anniversary earbuds.

Unlike traditional earbuds, which are totally wireless, the Bose Ultra Open Wireless Earbuds feature two buds that clip onto your ears, for a more comfortable listening experience. No more worrying about loose buds falling out, or losing your earbuds in your bag again.

Bose always delivers a high-end listening experience, and these earbuds boast big bass and loud sound thanks to Bose adjustable, EQ technology. A single charge gets you up to 7.5 hours of battery life — enough for a long run or a cross-country flight (plus, up to 19.5 hours in the charging cases).

These Bose earbuds are great for working out too, with a sweat-proof, water and debris-resistant design, that lets you take it out on a run or to the gym without worry and an OpenAudio feature so you can hear your surroundings.

Everything pairs easily over Bluetooth with your phone or laptop, making Ultra Open Earbuds great for work calls too. These Bose earbuds have a 4.1-star rating (out of five) from more than 1,300 reviews online. Normally $299+, this Bose discount brings the price down to just $249. See the full deal offer here.

Between October Prime Day, QVC’s Great Big Holiday Kickoff, Walmart’s Holiday Deals event and Target Circle Week, tech lovers can find great deals on earbuds, speakers and other electronics.

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Sum 41‘s frontman is holding nothing back in a new memoir detailing the highs and lows of Deryck Whibley’s career.

Released on Tuesday (Oct. 8), Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell is the lead singer’s first-ever autobiography detailing his rise to fame, the success of Sum 41 as well as the struggles he endured — including alleged sexual abuse by the band’s former manager.

Whibley’s memoir starts from the beginning detailing his life before fame, being raised by a single mom in Canada and forming a friend group that would eventually evolve into an internationally famous punk rock band. While the band has since announced their split, fans can relive the group’s most memorable moments straight from the 44-year-old’s perspective.

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Since its release, the book has skyrocketed to the top of Amazon’s bestselling chart, earning the No. 1 spot for punk musician biographies. And, for a limited time, you can buy Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell online for 21% off.

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Keep reading to learn more and shop Whibley’s memoir.

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“Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell” by Deryck Whibley

$22.81

$28.99

21% off

$26.96

$28.99

7% off

$28.99

Readers can expect to delve into more than just the singer’s upbringings in Walking Disaster, as he details Sum 41’s rise to fame. Throughout the start of Whibley music career, he kept hidden alleged sexual misconduct from the band’s first manager, Greig Nori, who groomed him as well as sexually and verbally abused him, according to reporting from Rolling Stone.

Reviewers can’t get enough of the memoir with one Amazon shopper saying it “tells some incredible stories, but it also includes some great life lessons about resilience, redemptions, and suffering.

In addition to the lows, the punk rockstar experienced unforgettable moments like “winning at the MTV Video Music Awards and being nominated for a Grammy,” the official description states. Plus, he’ll revisit some of his high-profile relationships including with Paris Hilton and Avril Lavigne.

Audiobook fans can even listen to the memoir narrated by Whibley himself through Audible. Bonus savings: new Audible users can get three months for $3 when you sign up here.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best country music books, books about jazz and female musician memoirs.

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Sabrina Carpenter has made the list of Google’s most popular Halloween costumes of 2024. The Google Freightgeist list revealed on Tuesday (Oct. 8), ranks Carpenter at No. 9 on the roster of sought-after costumes.

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According to Google, Carpenter’s “heart corset is being searched more than ever,” and she’s “the top person searched with it.”

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The “Espresso” singer’s custom, Frolov corsets with a bedazzled heart cutout in the center, went viral on TikTok and Reddit, with fans DIY-ing dupes — but not just for Halloween. Fans have also been wearing them to her Short n’ Sweet Tour. (Carpenter’s tour wardrobe includes a dazzling corsets.)

Want to channel the pop star for Halloween? There are several ways to capture Carpenter’s vibe, from corsets and chunky platform boots to baby-doll dresses and her dewy, cream blush.

For fans who don’t feel making a heart corset at home, Etsy is filled with shops that sell replicas such as this Carpenter-inspired rhinestone cutout corset ($70) and heart cutout corset dress ($150).

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Black Heart Corset

Made from stretch mesh, this corset top features a rhinestone cutout and lace tie in the back (sizes S-L).

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Heart Cutout Corset Dress

This corset dress is available in black, white, red, lavender, pastel pink, yellow, pastel blue and mint green (sizes range from small to 2X).

Elsewhere on Google’s roundup, Beeltejuice scored two entries in the top 10: Shrunken Head Bob topped the list, and Delores landed in fourth place.

Red from Descendants also made the list, along with Wolverine, Minions, Dune, Shadow the Hedgehog, Lady Deadpool, Soulja Boy and characters from Inside Out 2, including Envy, Anger, Disgust, Anxiety and Joy.

See the full list of Google’s most popular Halloween costumes below.

1. Shrunken Head Bob (from Beetlejuice)

2. Raygun

3. Catnap

4. Delores (from Beetlejuice)

5. Pomni

6. Envy (from Inside Out 2)

7. Red (from Descendants)

8. Dr. Doom

9. Sabrina Carpenter

10. Lady Deadpool

11. Chipotle Burrito

12. Anger (from Inside Out 2)

13. Disgust (from Inside Out 2)

14. Wolverine

15. Anxiety (from Inside Out 2)

16. Delia Deetz

17. Gambit

18. Dune

19. Minion

20. Shadow the Hedgehog

21. Joy (from Inside Out 2)

22. Peely (from Fortnite)

23. Lydia Deetz

24. Soulja Boy

25. Godzilla

For more spooky season recommendations, see our picks for the best musician-inspired Halloween costumes and decorations, and how to watch Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween.

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Taylor Swift is giving a whole new meaning to the fake freckle trend as she switched the traditional freckle pen for a glitter patch. Paired with her classic red lip, the 34-year-old showed off glitter freckles while making an appearance at the Kansas City Chiefs game against New Orleans Saints on Monday (Oct. 7) to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

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The source behind the $16 glitter freckles is Fazit, a female-founded small business run by Nina LaBruna and Swiftie Aliett Buttelman, who has gone viral for her heartwarming response to the “Fortnight” singer wearing her fake freckles. In a TikTok that has gained more than 6 million views, Buttelman can be seen crying after discovering that the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper was wearing her beauty product.

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Taylor Swift arrives prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 7, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Coupled with the newfound viral fame, the small business’ sales have skyrocketed as fans clamor to get their hands on the exact glitter freckles worn by Swift. According to another TikTok from Buttelman, sales for Fazit’s glitter freckles grew 2,500% in 13 hours after the “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” singer sported the makeup — and they’re still in stock (for now).

“Grateful to @Taylor Swift amplifying small female founded businesses and the @Fazit team 🫶✨” the caption reads.

Keep reading to shop the glitter freckles before they sell out.

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Fazit Makeup Patches

Unsurprisingly, the popularity thanks to Swift has resulted in Fazit’s Makeup Patches to become a No. 1 bestseller on Amazon for body glitters. More than 9,000 Amazon shoppers have purchased the product in the past month — and the number is only expected to continue rising. While the artist was seen wearing the gold version, there are seven shades and style to choose from, including a strawberry design.

Applying the fake freckles is similar to how you would put on a temporary tattoo: Peel the backing off the glitter freckles then place the sticky side onto your face. You’ll want to take a damp towel and apply slight pressure for at least 60 seconds, then peel off the strip and you’re done.

Once on, they’re water- and sweatproof, and can easily be taken off with makeup remover, according to the brand.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best celebrity brands on Amazon, celebrity fragrances and Taylor Swift outfits.

Selena Gomez‘s Only Murders in the Building is always full of clues for murder-mystery lovers, but in a new episode, the show may have also had an Easter egg for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce fans.
Viewers were quick to spot a possible reference to the “Anti-Hero” singer in the Tuesday (Oct. 8) episode of the Emmy-winning Hulu show, which finds the Rare Beauty founder and costars Martin Short and Steve Martin visiting an eclectic doll-filled house owned by guest star Melissa McCarthy, who plays the sister of Martin’s character. At one point, Gomez’s Mabel sits down next to a life-size doll that bears a striking resemblance to Swift, complete with blonde hair and trim bangs.

Plus, the doll in question sports a jersey with the digits “87” on it, which also happens to be the “Karma” artist’s boyfriend’s Kansas City Chiefs number. Swift herself has also sported a number of “87” accessories in real life, too, with the 14-time Grammy winner often representing Kelce’s call sign on jackets, hats and cups when attending games at Arrowhead Stadium.

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“wait guys taylor cameo in the new ep of only murders in the building??? and she’s wearing an 87 shirt omg help 😭😭” one fan wrote on X after the episode aired, sharing a clip of the scene.

Another viewer tweeted alongside a snapshot of the scene, “i was watching the new episode of only murders in the building and..IS THAT SUPPOSED TO BE TAYLOR?😭”

The new episode comes a little over a month after Gomez addressed the possibility of a Swift cameo in Only Murders in an interview with E! News, during which the “Calm Down” artist said of her longtime bestie, “She’s a little busy, you guys.”

When the reporter suggested that Swift simply walk by on the street in an episode, Gomez said, “I love that.”

“Here’s how I unite Taylor Swift and Selena,” Martin jumped in at the time. “Taylor Swift handles everything perfectly and so does Selena. In the situations I’ve seen — politically, trolls, everything — she just seems to have a wisdom about how to do something quietly, effortlessly. And I know that you have to think about these things.”

See some of the fan reactions to the possible Swift-Kelce tribute in Only Murders below.

this @OnlyMurdersHulu scene with Selena Gomez sitting next to a doll looking like Taylor Swift wearing an 87 jersey is hilarious- this whole series is so good.— profeyessi (@_yess321) October 10, 2024

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The end is near. October Prime Day comes to an official end on Wednesday (Oct. 9) at 11:59 p.m. PT, giving you just a few more hours of discounts shopping.

Every second counts when you’re scoping out the best deals, which is why we perused through Amazon’s deals page for you, and collected a list of the 12 best, last-minute deals to shop before October Prime Day ends.  

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But first, a quick review of Prime Big Deal Days. Amazon’s annual, fall sale offers discounts on electronics, premium skincare and other beauty finds, must-shop toys, fall fashions and footwear, fitness gear, décor items and more from brands such as YETI, Igloo, Nike, Hydro Flask, NordicTrack, ASUS, Samsung, Sonos, Apple, Bissell, Breville, Bose, Shark, Dyson, Levoit, PuroAir, HP, Garmin, Roku, Epson, Philips Sonicare, Ninja, Laneige and Nutrafol. How much can you save during October Prime Day? Some of the deals include up to 35% off TVs and phone accessories, up to 35% off footwear, up to 25% off furniture, up to 50% off coats and other cozy wear.

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Over in the tech department, Amazon knocked back prices on TVs, speakers, laptops, tablets, soundbars, microphones and other electronics. Additionally, Prime members can save on Prime Video channels, Audible and Amazon Music.

If you’re not a Prime member, there’s still time to join for free, so you don’t miss out on Prime Day.

What makes October Prime Day worth it? Think of Prime Big Deal Days as a precursor to the official holiday shopping season. The sale serves up some of the best Amazon deals ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  

Ready to shop? See below for a dozen, lightening deals that are worth shopping before the clock strikes midnight (on the West Coast).

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Picun B8 Bluetooth Headphones, 120H Playtime

$21.99

$29.99

27% off

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BothLin Wireless Car Charger, Fast Charging Phone Holder 3 in 1 Phone Mount

$23.97

$119.99

80% off

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Champion Men’s Everyday Open Hem Cotton Pants, 32.5″ Inseam, Cotton Knit Pants Left Hip “C” Logo, Open Hem Jersey Pants

$11.89

$30.00

60% off

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Trendy Queen Womens Long Sleeve Shirt

$9.99

$14.99

33% off

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GLOBALWIN Women’s Fur Lined Boots Fashion Combat Ankle Riding Boots

$19.99

$69.99

71% off

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adidas Unisex Defender 4 Small Duffel Bag, Black/White, One Size

$33.75

$40.00

16% off

MAYBESTA Professional Wireless Lavalier Lapel Microphone for iPhone, iPad –

$19.79

$27.69

29% off

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Karaoke Machine for Kids Adults, Portable Bluetooth Mini Karaoke

$20.88

$39.99

48% off

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Beast 40 oz Tumbler Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Coffee Ice Cup Double Wall Travel Flask (Rainbow)

$21.60

$40.00

46% off

Amazon

Litfun Fuzzy House Slippers for Women Fluffy Memory Foam Suede Slippers with Faux Fur Collar Indoor/Outdoor

$15.99

$35.99

56% off

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Lenovo V15 Laptop, 15.6″ FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Hexa-core Processor (Beat Intel i7-1065G7), 40GB RAM, 1TB SSD

$511.20

$639.00

20% off

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NEW Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker, Large Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, Up to 20 Hours of Battery Life, USB-C, Built-in 3.5mm AUX Input, Black

$299.00

$399.00

25% off

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. The quest for the best deals takes some deep diving. After scouring Amazon’s October Prime Day, Walmart’s Holiday Deals event and […]

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