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Selena Gomez and David Henrie are officially back at Waverly Place. According to the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place description, the upcoming series follows “an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin […]

As Dolly Parton‘s goddaughter, Miley Cyrus was already part of the country legend’s family — but according to new research from Ancestry.com, the pair also share a family tree. The genealogy-tracking website revealed Monday (Sept. 23) that the 78-year-old country legend and 31-year-old pop star are distantly related, with the pair connected by a man […]

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. Elton John is taking his final trip down the yellow brick road in a new book by the 77-year-old. Titled Farewell […]

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. Reba McEntire is getting her very own Funko Pop! The country icon teamed with Funko to debut a limited-edition Pop! vinyl […]

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Two-time gold medalist Simone Biles partners with Athleta yet again!

Following her success with four medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics, she has reunited with Athleta to introduce an exciting new capsule collection, featuring versatile and comfortable athleisure wear. For those of you who don’t know, Biles has been sponsored by Athleta since 2021, marking a strong partnership focused on empowering athletes and women around the world. With the excitement surrounding her National Gold Over America Tour, which has captivated fans worldwide, this partnership encourages fans to embrace an active lifestyle.

On Tuesday (Sept. 17), Biles posted a video sharing the news on her Instagram account, captioning it, “LET’S 👏🏾 GET 👏🏾 HYPED 👏🏾 Y’ALL…My limited edition collection with @athleta is here — time to get moving 💪🏾🏃🏽‍♀️🤸🏾‍♀️ Tap to shop.”

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This dynamic collaboration includes a range of workout essentials, such as the transcend top, sateen bomber,puff belt bag, crop bra, and more.

To make it easier for you to get your hands on Biles-approved apparel, ShopBillboard has put together a short list of our favorite pieces from the limited-edition Athleta x Simone Biles collection.

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Athleta Transcend Top

If you are looking for a form-fitting top, this Athleta Transcend Top is a great options. You can use this top for your next Pilates or Yoga class. It’s available in five different colors: Cardinal, Bone, Black, Simone Navy, and Lotus.

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Athleta Sateen Bomber

Take on the cold weather with this Altheta Sateen Bomber. You’ll be sure to stay warm while also level up your bomber collection looking like a fashionable gold-winning gymnast.

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Athleta All About Shine Puff Large Belt Bag

Keep all your essentials in one place with this Athleta All About Shine Puff Large Belt Bag. Whether you’re running errands or simply want a pouch that’s completely hands-free, you can’t go wrong with this one.

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Athleta Purpose Shine Crop Bra

Looking for a comfortable and stylish crop top? Consider adding this form-fitting crop top to your next workout. With its shiny and sleek design, you’ll feel ready to take on your day. You can get it in five different colors: Simone Navy, Berry, Black, Spiced Cabernet, and Bright White.

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Athleta Girl All Day Half Zip Hoodie

Stay cozy this fall season with this Athleta Girl All Day Half Zip Hoodie. Whether you’re are heading out for a casual event or lounging with friends, you can add this half zip hoodie and layer it up any way you like.

If you are looking for pieces to mix and match this fall season, make sure to stock up on this exciting limed-edition collection. From snug, form-fitting items to a stylish bomber jacket ideal for the chilly season, you’ll find a variety of options to upgrade your activewear and while staying fashionable.

What are you waiting for? Channel your inner Olympic gold-medalist style and add one or more of these items to your fitness collection.

For more product recommendations, check out Suni Lee’s TikTok-Viral Lip Combo, Suni Lee’s ‘Americana’ Collab With LoveShackFancy, these top eight gym bags, and this bestselling workout set to add to your closet.

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Disney and Harry Styles’ Pleasing brand are partnering for a limited collection celebrating Fantasia. The collection, announced on Monday (Sept. 23) via Women’s Wear Daily, will feature three nail polish sets and 15 apparel pieces including hoodies, crewnecks, button-down shirts, T-shirts and sweatpants priced from $25 to $289.

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The collection will also include Pleasing’s Big Lip HA Moisture Balm in a new Buttercream flavor, in addition to skincare products, 15 tote bags, towels, journals, socks and other accessories branded with characters from the Disney movie.

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“From very early on, Fantasia was always in the front of our minds at Pleasing,” Harry Lambert, Pleasing’s creative director told WWD. “The aesthetics, the mood, the bold illustrations, the colors and, ultimately, the epic world that Disney has created, were very much a world that resonated with Pleasing. Fantasia feels very similar in terms of its overall aesthetic and musical influence — it just felt right for us.”

Disney’s Fantasia x Pleasing collection launches Oct. 4 at Pleasing.com and DisneyStore.com. 

Disney lovers will get a chance to shop the drop early at Disney stores in Houston, New York City and Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Sept. 28 and on Sept. 29 in the U.K.

“Our 30-piece collection is available starting Saturday, September 28th, at two Pleasing pop-up experiences in Disney Springs and Houston, Texas,” reads a message on the brand’s Instagram account on Monday. “Plus, find a curated assortment at select Disney Stores around the world. On Friday, October 4th, shop the collection wherever you are on Pleasing.com and Disneystore.com.”

Fantasia is one of 100 classic, animated films featured in Disney’s Legacy Animated Film blu-ray box set released last year.

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Sweater weather is here! If you’re looking for something new to refresh your collection, consider adding this Lululemon Scuba Oversized Funnel Neck Half Zip sweatshirt. With the chilly weather setting in, finding a go-to stylish and comfortable piece for all occasions is a must. Whether you are looking for cozy layers to stay warm or heading out for a causal outing, this pull-on oversized top is for you.

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The brand describes this half-zip as lightweight, breathable and soft. Its high-neck style is sure to keep you warm, providing an extra layer of insulation against the chilly weather. You can easily pair these with the leggings or jeans of your choice. One Lululemon customer said it’s “soft” and “easy to put on.”

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You can get this Lululemon Scuba Oversized Funnel in two different colors: Pow Pink Tone and Heathered Bone. If you get yours in pink, it’s available in sizes XS to XXL. For those looking to add this funnel sweatshirt in the color heathered bone, it’s currently available only in medium or large — so hurry before it sells out.

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With fall season in full swing, this is a great piece for layering, ensuring you stay warm and stylish all season long. Another Lululemon customer said, “A very cozy and comfortable top, perfect for fall.”

Overall, Lululemon customers love its soft and cozy design, making it the ultimate go-to for chilly days. Plus, it also features a Kangaroo pocket to keep your hands warm or carry small items.

For more product recommendations, check out these Long-Sleeved Shirts Under $20, these 5 Fall Bags Under $30, and these top 10 QVC fall fashion finds to add to your shopping list.

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Gracie Abrams is off and running on The Secret of Us Tour. The “Close to You” singer, whose 18-city North American tour launched earlier in the month, will take the stage at Uptown Theater in Kansas City on Tuesday (Sept. 24).

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Abrams, who will be opening on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour next month, embarked on her first headlining tour last year. Now, fans have a chance to see the Grammy-nominated singer live once again, on stages around the globe.

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Keep reading for ways to buy tickets to her sold-out tour, The Secret of Us Tour.

Where to Get Tickets

Tickets for The Secret of Us Tour went on sale in early June, a couple of weeks before Abrams’ highly anticipated sophomore LP of the same name landed Abrams her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart.

It takes a bit of digging to find tickets to any sold-out tour, but if you act fast, you can secure tickets to see Abrams live — without spending a fortune.

Where can you get tickets to The Secret of Us Tour? A small number of resale tickets are available at Ticketmaster.

Tickets are also available on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and TicketNetwork (use code: Billboard150 to save $150 off $300 at TicketNetwork and BILLBOARD300 to save $300 off $1,000).

How much do tickets costs? Most of the ticket that we’ve found are priced at around $300 and up, depending on the date of the concert.

Abrams kicked off the tour, which features Role Model, in Portland on Sept. 5. The tour has already made stops in Seattle, Los Angeles and Berkley, Calif., and will hit Minneapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Nashville and more before wrapping up in Portland, Maine on Oct. 10.

After her solo run, Abrams will hit the road for the second installment of Swift’s Era’s tour in Miami on Oct. 18.

Next year, Abrams’ solo tour begins its international run with shows in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

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Janet Jackson questioned Kamala Harris’ race in an interview published by The Guardian on Saturday (Sept. 21).
The interview touched upon the singer’s Together Again Tour, how she’s recorded “a lot of music that’s just sitting on the shelf,” and being a parent. It also shifted to the topic of the upcoming U.S. election, with the reporter noting Americans could elect their first Black, female president: democratic nominee Harris.

“Well, you know what they supposedly said?” Jackson chimed in. “She’s not Black — that’s what I heard, that she’s Indian.”

Added Jackson, “Her father’s white, that’s what I was told. I mean, I haven’t watched the news in a few days. I was told that they discovered her father was white.”

She didn’t elaborate on where she’d heard this information, which is false.

Harris is both Black and Indian. Her father, Donald J. Harris, came to the U.S. from Jamaica. Her mother, the late Shyamala Gopalan, came to the U.S. from India. They both moved to the U.S. to study at the University of California, Berkeley, which is where they met in 1962.

The Guardian approached the topic again with Jackson, asking if she thinks America is ready for a president who is a woman of color.

“I don’t know,” Jackson said. “Honestly, I don’t want to answer that because I really truthfully don’t know. I think either way it goes is going to be mayhem.”

The singer’s quotes about Harris trended on social media, where many fans expressed disappointment in one of their idols repeating misinformation.

“You had the chance to stand with a Black woman loud and proud and you didn’t. This is hard for a lifelong fan,” says a top comment on Jackson’s most recent Instagram post, which was taken over with reactions to what Jackson said about Harris.

On X, formerly Twitter, a post read, “Janet Jackson is one of the most influential people in music history. It was simply irresponsible of her to repeat something she ‘heard’ regarding the very thing that they use against Kamala! Her own race. We are less than 50 days away from the election. We gotta talk smarter!”

Over the summer, Donald Trump brought up Harris’ racial identity at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Chicago, where he claimed, “I didn’t know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black and now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don’t know, is she Indian or is she Black?”

At the Sept. 10 presidential debate, Trump said, “All I can say is I read where she was not Black … And then I read that she was Black, and that’s OK. Either one was OK with me. That’s up to her.”

Harris later responded, “Honestly, I think it’s a tragedy that we have someone who wants to be president, who has consistently, over the course of his career, attempted to use race to divide the American people.”

Jackson, according to the reporter behind the The Guardian article, was not feeling well on the day of the interview. She had a cold.