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Dua Lipa has proved she is fashion goals this summer as she’s showed off everything from slinky crochet bikinis and a sheer fishnet dress on the Barbie movie pink carpet to her latest ‘fit, which is one we’re deeming a travel necessity.
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On Sunday (July 23), the “Dance the Night Away” singer took to Instagram to praise her late-night gelato pick and show off a backless silky dress that not only showed off her ethereal aesthetic, but exuded a look of subtle luxury. She paired the outfit with a black patent leather handbag, gold wristwatch, bracelet and a mix of rings.
“The salted pistachio gelato lasted a good 30 secs,” Lipa captioned the post.
To help you channel your inner Lipa style, we found the exact dress and a few similar styles to add to your outfit rotation this summer and beyond.
You can shop the Bottega Veneta dress now, but sizes are quickly selling out. Don’t worry though, retailers including Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus also carry the style, but with how fast sizes are going we don’t expect the dress to stay in stock for long.
Keep reading to shop the dress and similar looks.
Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta Fluid Satin Dress
$2,950
If you’re willing to splurge, this Bottega Veneta dress is one to have on hand for vacations, dressy dinner parties, that work Christmas party or, in Lipa’s case, late night strolls for gelato in Italy. It’s versatile and trendy enough that you won’t want to wear it just once — especially once you get a feel of its silky material patterned with little crystals for added style.
ASOS
ASOS Design Satin Midi Slip Dress
$105
This satin midi slip dress features a more wallet-friendly price tag paired with a deep V-neckline and ethereal floral lace pattern. Just like the singer’s OG dress, it also comes with a backless design to help keep you cool during the summer.
Anaphe
Anaphe – Icon Silk Slip Dress
$241
Show some skin in this backless silk slip dress from Anaphe. It not only comes in four colors, but features a double-lined cowl neckline that can easily transition from day-to-night wear just by adding a unique-shaped bag or a denim jacket.
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H&M Flounced Satin Slip Dress
$19.99 $64.99 69% off% OFF
For almost 70% off you can snag H&M’s Flounced Satin Slip Dress, which comes with a v-neckline, adjustable straps and fun ruffles that’ll have you twirling on the dance floor — or to your dinner date.
Quince Silk Slip Dress
$79.90
Quince’s Silk Slip Dress is ideal if you want style for less than $100. The design features 100% washable silk for easier care and comes with subtle side stitching to add some texture to the look.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best corsets, pleated skirts and platform heels.
The fourth and final season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is hitting Disney+ next month, but the show isn’t saying goodbye without some of its OG Wildcats. In an exclusive clip of the opening number shared with Billboard on Tuesday (July 25), Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel and Kaycee Stroh take the […]
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The world of celebrity brands can be hit or miss, but Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty makeup brand continues to flourish in sales. The brand’s star product is a $23, liquid blush which has sold over 3.1 million units, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
According to the report, Rare Beauty has already sold $70 million in blush and expects to triple the company’s overall sales from last year. Additionally, Rare Beauty is the fastest-growing celebrity beauty brand on social media. The company gained 400,000 TikTok followers and more than 600,000 Instagram followers in February. Between Instagram and TikTok, Rare Beaty has reached a combined 9.2 million followers.
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Rare Beauty’s bestselling blush comes in matte and dewy finishes. The weightless, highly pigmented, long-lasting liquid blush is available in 13 colors including nude pink, nude mauve, beige pink, muted peach, terracotta and deep berry (we’ve personally tested the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and it lives up to the hype!).
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
$23
Gomez launched Rare Beauty during the pandemic in 2020. The burgeoning brand carries everything from blush and eyeliners to makeup brushes, mascara and other bestsellers such as Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil ($20), Positive Light Liquid Luminizer ($25) and Warm Wishes Bronzer Stick ($26).
Rare Beauty is available at Sephora, Kohl’s and Rarebeauty.com.
Gomez, who celebrated her 31st birthday on Saturday with a star-studded bash attended by Christina Aguilera, Karol G, Paris Hilton and other celebrities, thanked fans for supporting her Rare Impact Fund and shared a birthday wish with her 426 million Instagram followers.
“I’m thankful for so much in my life and one of the things I am most thankful for is the work we’ve been able to do with the Rare Impact Fund through @rarebeauty,” she captioned the birthday post. “Because of YOU we’ve been able to raise awareness and increase access to mental health services for young people. This is my true passion in life. People keep asking me what I want for my birthday, please donate to the Rare Impact Fund. If you have the means consider donating to help us make a difference. I LOVE YOU ALL,” she added along with a donation link.
Apart from a successful beauty company, the Only Murders in the Building star has a cookware collaboration with Our Place and hosts the cooking show, Selena + Chef, on Max.
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The pink wave was stronger than anticipated as Barbie raked in a massive $155 million during its opening weekend in North America.
The Greta Gerwig-directed film, starring Margo Robbie and Ryan Gosling, follows the beloved doll on a journey to the real world. Barbie secured the biggest opening of the year, sailing past The Super Mario Bros. Movie and making history as the biggest box office opening for a female director.
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Barbie mania even helped push Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer to a whopping $80 million debut due in part to moviegoers opting for the #Barbenheimer double feature.
When will the Barbie movie land on streaming platforms? Based off other Warner Bros. blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick, audiences might have to wait a few months before Barbie makes its digital debut.
Although Warner Bros. has not yet announced a digital release date for Barbie, you can pre-order the movie now, so that you can watch it online as soon as it drops. Barbie is available for pre-order on Prime Video ($24.99), iTunes and other streaming platforms.
‘Barbie’ Movie on Prime Video
$24.99 (preorder)
Want to watch Barbie on the big screen? This AMC ticket promo lets you buy a ticket to the Barbie movie at discount rated of $11.99, which isn’t bad, considering an AMC movie ticket for adults can cost as much as $15-$25.
‘Barbie’ Movie AMC Promo
$11.99
The AMC Black Ticket is valid for Barbie and any other 2D movie, at any participating AMC Theatres in Los Angeles on any day, at any time.
If you need more Barbie in your life, you won’t have to look very far because the Barbie takeover is officially here. Barbie lovers will find lots of movie merch to collect including Barbie the Movie Barbies, Funko Pops and nail polish. Not sure where to start? Check out our list of the cutest Barbie movie merch to shop.
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Snoop Dogg just dropped the perfect flavor collaboration for summer. The rap legend teamed with Happy Co. to release his very own ice cream launching in 3,500 Walmart stores on Monday (July 24).
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Dr. Bombay Ice Cream, named after Snoop’s NFT character, features seven flavors including Bonus Track Brownie, Cocoa Cream Cookie Dream and Iced Out Orange Cream. The ice cream retails for $4.98 at Walmart.
“Ice cream is more than just a snack to me; it’s a way to chill, relax, and get happy. That’s exactly what I want Dr. Bombay Ice Cream to do—bring a smile to your face and ease your mind,” Snoop said in a news release. “I’ve poured my heart and soul into perfecting these first seven flavors, and I can’t wait for my fans and the world to experience what I’ve created. Fans will also notice my sidekick Dr. Bombay is the name, face and persona of the brand. That’s because he’s like a son to me and you always wants your kids to be more successful than you are, that’s my goal in building a lifestyle brand — starting with ice cream.”
Additional flavor include Rollin’ In the Dough, S’more Vibes, Syrupy Waffle Sundaze and Tropical Sherbet Swizzle.
“As a company we’re always looking to develop products and partner with personalities and brands that embody authenticity,” said Happi Co. CEO Sam Rockwell. “When Snoop approached us with the idea of starting a new company with a focus on frozen treats, it became obvious that we share core values, which is a key ingredient for a strong partnership. As a fast and nimble CPG company, we have been working side by side with Snoop to create Dr. Bombay Ice Cream as true partners, using our experience in the frozen space to execute his vision. Snoop and Happi Co. share core values and brand vision and the products we’re creating fit perfectly within our expertise – it’s a recipe for success.”
Snoop spoke to Billboard about his dream of opening an ice cream shop during the opening of his Funko Pop! pop-up shop in January. While he might be a ways from opening an ice cream storefront, fans can scoop up a pint of Dr. Bombay Ice Cream at Walmart stores nationwide starting on Aug. 1.
Dr. Bombay will expand into to other retailers in the following months including Winn Dixie, ShopRite, Albertsons/Safeway and Gopuff.
“Barbenheimer” didn’t just work — it spun box office gold. The social media-fueled fusion of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer brought moviegoers back to the theaters in record numbers this weekend, vastly outperforming projections and giving a glimmer of hope to the lagging exhibition business, amid the sobering backdrop of strikes.
Warner Bros.’ Barbie claimed the top spot with a massive $155 million in ticket sales from North American theaters from 4,243 locations, surpassing The Super Mario Bros. Movie (as well as every Marvel movie this year) as the biggest opening of the year and breaking the first weekend record for a film directed by a woman. Universal’s Oppenheimer also soared past expectations, taking in $80.5 million from 3,610 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, marking Nolan’s biggest non-Batman debut and one of the best-ever starts for an R-rated biographical drama.
It’s also the first time that one movie opened to more than $100 million and another movie opened to more than $80 million in the same weekend. When all is settled, it will likely turn out to be the fourth biggest box office weekend of all time with over $300 million industrywide. And all this in a marketplace that increasingly curved towards intellectual property-driven winner takes all.
The “Barbenheimer” phenomenon may have started out as good-natured competition between two aesthetic opposites, but, as many hoped, both movies benefitted in the end. Internationally, Barbie earned $182 million from 69 territories, fueling a $337 million global weekend. Oppenheimer did $93.7 million from 78 territories, ranking above Barbie in India, for a $174.2 million global total.
The only real casualty was Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part I, which despite strong reviews and a healthy opening weekend fell 64% in weekend two. Overshadowed by the “Barbenheimer” glow as well as the blow of losing its IMAX screens to Oppenheimer, the Tom Cruise vehicle added $19.5 million, bringing its domestic total to $118.8 million.
“Barbenheimer” is not merely counterprogramming either. But while a certain section of enthusiastic moviegoers overlapped, in aggregate the audiences were distinct.
Women drove the historic Barbie opening, making up 65% of the audience, according to PostTrak, and 40% of ticket buyers were under the age of 25 for the PG-13 rated movie.
“It’s just a joyous time in the world. This is history in so many ways,” said Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros.’ president of domestic distribution. “I think this marketing campaign is one for the ages that people will be talking about forever.”
Oppenheimer audiences meanwhile were 62% male and 63% over the age of 25, with a somewhat surprising 32% that were between the ages of 18 and 24.
Both Barbie and Oppenheimer scored well with critics with 90% and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively, and audiences who gave both films an A CinemaScore. And social media has been awash with reactions and “takes” all weekend — good, bad, problematic and everywhere in between — the kind of organic, event cinema, watercooler debate that no marketing budget can buy.
“The ‘Barbenheimer’ thing was a real boost for both movies,” Goldstein said. “It is a crowning achievement for all of us.”
Oppenheimer had the vast majority (80%) of premium large format screens at its disposal. Some 25 theaters in North America boasted IMAX 70mm screenings (Nolan’s preferred format ), most of which were completely sold out all weekend — accounting for 2% of the total gross. Theaters even scrambled to add more to accommodate the demand including 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. screenings, which also sold out.
“Nolan’s films are truly cinematic events,” said Jim Orr, Universal’s president of domestic distribution.
IMAX showings alone made up 26% of the domestic gross (or $21.1 million) from only 411 screens and 20% of the global gross, and Oppenheimer will have at least a three-week run on those high-demand screens.
“This is a phenomenon beyond compare,” said Rich Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX, in a statement. “Around the world, we’ve seen sellouts at 4:00 a.m. shows and people travelling hours across borders to see Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm.”
This is the comeback weekend Hollywood has been dreaming of since the pandemic. There have been big openings and successes — Spider-Man: No Way Home, Top Gun: Maverick, Avatar: The Way of Water among them, but the fact that two movies are succeeding at the same time is notable.
“It was a truly historic weekend and continues the positive box office momentum of 2023,” said Michael O’Leary, President & CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. “People recognized that something special was happening and they wanted to be a part of it.”
And yet in the background looms disaster as Hollywood studios continue to squabble with striking actors and writers over a fair contract.
Barbie and Oppenheimer were the last films on the 2023 calendar to get a massive, global press tour. Both went right up to the 11th hour, squeezing in every last moment with their movie stars. Oppenheimer even pushed up its London premiere by an hour, knowing that Emily Blunt, Matt Damon and Cillian Murphy would have to leave to symbolically join the picket lines by the time the movie began.
Without movie stars to promote their films, studios have started pushing some falls releases, including the high-profile Zendaya tennis drama Challengers.
But for now, it’s simply a positive story that could even continue for weeks to come.
“There could be a sequel next weekend,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “The FOMO factor will rachet up because of this monumental box office event centered around the movie theater experience.”
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
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Zoe Saldaña leads a special forces unit in the thriller series, Special Ops: Lioness, which premiered on Paramount+ on Sunday (July 23).
Special Ops: Lioness follows Joe (Saldaña), a CIA operative whose boss (played by Nicole Kidman) pairs her with a young Marine (played by Laysla De Oliveira) for an anti-terrorism mission. The series, from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, is inspired by the Lioness program used by the U.S. Military.
The cast includes Michael Kelly, Morgan Freeman, Dave Annable, Jill Wagner, LaMonica Garrett, James Jordan, Austin Hébert, Jonah Wharton, Stephanie Nur and Hannah Love Lanie.
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Sheridan, Saldaña, David C. Glasser, Kidman, Wagner, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, David Hutkin, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Malone and John Hillcoat are executive producers.
Keep reading for ways to stream Special Ops: Lioness — free of charge.
How to Watch Special Ops: Lioness for Free
Special Ops: Lioness is now streaming exclusively on Paramount+. The first two episodes dropped on July 23.
Paramount+
$5.99/month after 7-day free trial
Want to stream the show for free? The first episode is streaming for free, but you can also enjoy a free trial for a week to stream episode two and additional episodes.
Paramount+ plans start at $5.99/month (or $59.99 a year) for the Essential plan and $11.99/month (or $199.99 a year) for the ad-free Premium plan with Showtime. Click here for more ways to land a free subscription.
How to Watch Paramount+ on Prime Video
Paramount+ is available on Prime Video along with other streaming channels such as Starz, AMC+ and Max.
Is Paramount+ free for Amazon Prime members? Unfortunately, Paramount+ does not come included in your Prime membership but you can still score a free trail for the first week.
Click the link below to launch your free trial. The Paramount+ on Prime Video subscription allows you to stream on Paramountplus.com and the Paramount+ app.
Paramount+ on Prime Video
$ $11.99/month after 7-day free trial
Looking for more ways to save on your streaming bill? Amazon offers student discounts on Paramount+ and other streaming channels when you subscribe to Prime Student. Paramount+ also offers a 25% discount for students. If you’re not a student, you can save on your bill by subscribing to an annual plan.
Whether its BET, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon or The Smithsonian Channel, Paramount+ has a wide variety of content including exclusive shows such as Fatal Attraction, The Family Stone, School Spirits, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Star Trek: Picard, 1923, 1883, Mayor of Kingstown, Seal Team, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Why Women Kill, Before I Forget and iCarly.
You can also stream movies like Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, Scream VI, 80 for Brady and Top Gun: Maverick, sporting events, live TV and more on Paramount+.
Watch the trailer for Special Ops: Lioness below.
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Attention, anime fans: ColourPop’s Naruto collection is here! But it might not be in stock for very long.
Inspired by the wildly popular manga series, the Naruto x ColourPop collection features gel eyeliners, eyeshadows and more available in glittering golds, neutrals and vibrant pops of color including metallic blue, yellow and pink inspired by the anime characters, Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno and Sasuke Uchiha.
The collection starts at $9-$12, for gel eyeliners, metallic eye shadows, glitter gel and Chakra Lux Lip Oil. The larger eyeshadow palettes are priced from $24-$32 and the full collection is $89.
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Naruto x ColourPop Shadow Palette
$24
The NARUTO x ColourPop Collection is currently available on ColourPop.com. The collection will be available at Ulta Beauty starting July 30th.
Naruto, the popular manga series created by Masashi Kishimoto in 1999, has sold over 250 million copies globally. The Naruto franchise became an animated series and film franchise and has expanded into video games, board games, clothes, shoes, backpacks and lots of other merchandise for anime fans to collect.
The manga was adapted into an animated series in 2002, which aired for five seasons. A sequel series, Naruto: Shippuden, debuted in 2007 and ended in 2017. If you’re interested in streaming Naruto, episodes are available on Crunchroll, Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video and Hulu.
Shop the Naruto x ColourPop full collection set below.
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Naruto x ColourPop Full Collection Set
$89
The full collection includes Naruto Pressed Powder, Super Shock Shadows, BFF Crème Gel Liners, Chakra Lux Lip Oil, and Gold Dust Gliterally Obsessed Body Glitter Gel. Another popular choice, the Ninja-in-Training Set ($32) includes the pressed powder palette and glitter gel.
Jamie Foxx surprised fans on Thursday (July 20) when he posted a picture from Las Vegas in which the actor posed on a Formula 1 race car while promising some exciting upcoming projects. Foxx, who has rarely been seen in public since his daughter, Corinne, announced on April 12 that her dad had been hospitalized for an undisclosed “medical complication“; to date neither Foxx nor his family have provided any additional information on the illness or the status of Foxx’s recovery.
Dressed in a sharp dark green suit, Foxx posed on top of a gold Formula 1 race car, his right foot resting on one of the vehicle’s front wheels, with a gold band black helmet resting next to him. “Thankful for my @BetMGM family and a great few nights in Vegas,” Foxx wrote in what appeared to be a product promotion post.
It was the next bit that got fans talking however, with Foxx promising, “We got BIG things coming soon,” followed by a fox emoji. Check out Foxx’s photo here. It was unknown at press time what project Foxx was teasing with the post.
According to E! News, daughter Corrine shared another picture from what appeared to be the same campaign shoot on her Instagram Story, writing, “Year 4 of @betMGM in the books.” The post also found the 29-year-old wearing a black t-shirt and denim shorts while seated next to her dad on the car. “So proud of you always Dad.”
It was Corrine who announced to the world three months ago that her dad had suffered a medical issue. “Luckily, due to quick action and great care, he is already on his way to recovery. We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers,” she wrote at the time. On May 12, the model provided an update, saying her dad had been discharged and was recovering at home. “In fact, he was playing pickleball yesterday!” she said at the time.
On May 3, Foxx broke his silence, thanking fans in a note for their support. “Appreciate all the love!!! Feeling blessed,” Foxx wrote. The next day, friend Nick Cannon also provided an update on Foxx’s progress. “I gotta tell you, there would be no Nick Cannon if it wasn’t for Jamie Foxx,” said Cannon, who stepped in for Foxx on the set of the Fox network game show Beat Shazam. “I love this brother and in a real family-type way, man. He looked out for me when I didn’t have a place to sleep as a teenager. This brother let me sleep on his couch…It was good times and those good times will continue ’cause I am expecting that my brother is gonna just recover fully.”
Last week Foxx was spotted waving from the deck of a boat cruising on the Chicago River, though he did not appear to stand up or speak in a short video of the ride. A day later it was announced that Foxx and Colin Firth will co-produce the first-ever official documentary on beloved late R&B singer Luther Vandross.
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Comic-Con is back! The annual convention kicked off in San Diego on Thursday (July 20).
Like in previous years, San Diego Comic-Con will feature panels, immersive activations and more for fans to enjoy along with screenings and announcements courtesy of Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock and other streamers.
However, things will look a bit different compared to last year, given the SAG-AFRTA and WGA strikes. Though fans won’t be able to see their favorite stars in person, SDCC 2023 will be packed with things to do. Keep reading for Comic-Con details and ways to buy last-minute tickets.
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When & Where is Comic-Con?
SDCC takes place at the San Diego Convention Center located in the city’s downtown district. The convention will be held from July 20 until July 23.
How Much are Comic-Con Tickets?
Comic-Con tickets typically range from roughly $360-$550 for a single-day ticket and approximately $700+ for four-day passes.
Are tickets to Comic-Con sold out? Technically, yes. But you can find tickets through resellers such as Stub Hub, Vivid Seats and Ticketsmarter, which means that the price will be higher and you might not be able to purchase certain kinds of passes.
How much can you expect to pay for tickets to Comic-Con? Prices can range from approximately $679 up to around $1,080 for single-day passes.
San Diego Comic-Con Single-Day Ticket
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Unfortunately, tickets for Thursday are sold out online, along with three-day and four-day passes. On the plus side, there are a select number of single-day passes still available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Despite the lack of star power, Comic-Con will be packed with foot traffic. Although major studios like Sony, Universal Pictures, Netflix, Marvel, HBO and Lucasfilms dropped out of Comic-Con, an estimated 135,000 people will attend this year, which is around the same number as last year.
