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Valentine’s Day is in three weeks!
For those who haven’t formulated a list yet, we rounded up a collection of gifts that are outside the typical heart-shaped box of candies, jewelry or flower bouquets. From apparel to electronics, the items on our list are perfect for that special someone in your life – even if that someone happens to be you.
See below for a roundup of the 25 best Valentine’s Day gifts for every budget.
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Best Fashion & Beauty Valentine’s Day Gifts
Converse
Chuck Taylor All-Star Move Platform With Hearts
$80
These Chuck Taylors platforms will make a cute gift idea for a stylish Converse fan. Customized with a special Valentine’s Day-inspired Chuck Taylor ankle patch with gold-foil embroidery, the hi-tops feature a durable canvas upper with a comfortable platform heel.
Urban Outfitters
Urban Renewal Remade Heart Tie-Dye Crew Neck Sweatshirt
$59
Give someone a heart this V-Day. This oversized tie-die crew neck sweatshirt is an upcycled, crew neck shirt from Urban Renewal and features a relaxed crew neck with long sleeves and rib-knit banding at the neck, cuffs and hem. The shirt is available in pink, purple and black.
Nike
Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Joggers
$55
The Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Joggers combine a classic look with the soft comfort of fleece for a comfortable outfit for Valentine’s Day and beyond. Complete the look with a Nike Sportswear Club Fleece Mens’ Full Zip Hoodie.
Gap
Heart Print Boxers
$14.95
These heart print cotton boxers from Gap will cost you less than $15. The cotton boxers (available in XS-XXL) have received dozens of positive customer reviews for their comfortable fit and affordable price. Click here to shop men’s boxers and boxer briefs up to 7XL.
Savage x Fenty
Live in the Clouds Iridescent Lace Caged Demi Bra
$2 for $29 (VIP offer)
Feeling savage? Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty is one of the hottest brands for “heartbreakers season.” The lace caged demi bra pictured above is available in band sizes 32-46 and cup sizes from A up to H. The matching panties are available in sizes XS to 3X. The bra and panties are available in rose violet pink and blackened gray pearl. Click here to visit the Savage x Fenty V-Day shop.
Kate Spade
Kate Spade Sam Icon Intarsia Heart Faux Shearling Small Tote
$398
Special delivery! Meet, the Intarsia Heart Faux Shearling Mini Tote by Kate Spade. This adorable purse features a magnetic snap closure with an interior zip pocket and slip pocket and an adjustable crossbody strap. Want more V-Day options? Check out Kate Spade’s 3D Heart Coin Purse ($110), Heart of Heart Ring ($128) and Embellished Overlapping Hearts Tea ($98).
Ted Baker London
Ted Baker London Brittes Hat and Gloves Set
$66 $95 31% off% OFF
Spring hasn’t sprung just yet, so if you know someone who could use a cozy gift for Valentine’s Day, gift them with a hat and gloves set from Ted Baker London. The wool-blend set is available in red or blue.
ColourPop
ColourPop Cheeky Duo
$22
Looking for a cheeky gift? ColourPop dropped a Valentine’s Day-edition of its cheek duo in heart-shaped compacts. The set contains Hot 2 Touch pressed powder in a bright, cool-toned shade and Love Struck pressed powder highlighter in silver/baby pink. Shop the collection here.
Macy’s
Dior Savauge Eau de Toilette Spray
$199
You can’t miss with a fragrance gift. Dior Savauge Eau de Parfum Spray blends woodsy and sweet notes of radiant Calabrian bergamot, pepper and Amberwood. Find additional men’s fragrances here and be sure to see our list of the best fragrances gifts sets.
Amazon
Tame the Wild Premium Beard Straightener Kit
$40.99 $43.99 7% OFF
Grooming gifts are great for Valentine’s Day. This kit includes a heat protectant, bear soap, beard balm, a wooden brush and storage case.
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Uncommon Goods
Long Distance Touch Bracelet
$from $12.99
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, but it’s also great to stay connected. This waterproof bracelet lets you connect with loved ones without the need for social media or video calls. Simply download the app to connect the Long Distance Love Bracelet and set and tap your bracelet to send a Bond Touch to someone you love
Amazon
Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Suitcase Record Player with Built-in Speakers
$69.40 $89.99 23% OFF
Perfect for a living room, office or bedroom, this Victrola suitcase record player features upgraded premium sound quality with three RPM speeds (33 1/3, 45 and 78) and sits on sound isolating feet to prevent vibration. The record player also has Bluetooth and wired connection options to play music from a desired device or CD player.
Amazon
1 BY ONE Belt Drive Turntable with Bluetooth Connectivity
$159.97 $199.99 20% OFF
If you prefer something free-standing for less than $200, the 1 By One belt drive turntable is crafted from an aluminum die-cast platter and a polished stainless-steel spindle. This Bluetooth turntable has a high-torque DC motor durable rubber belt to help produce uniform inertial mass (for exceptional stability and rotation). It also has an Audio-Technical Moving Magnet-type cartridge with stylus to produce rich, warm audio and outstanding sound clarity. For a pricier option, Victrola’s Stream Onxy Turntable is officially available for pre-order. The $600 turntable works with Sonos speakers and features an Audio Technica AT-VM95E cartridge for high-fidelity sound.
Amazon
Apple Watch Series 8 [GPS + Cellular 41mm] Smart watch
$489.00
The Series 8 is the most up-to-date timepiece in Apple’s watch series. It’s equipped with an always-on retina display, optical heart sensor, sleep monitor, blood oxygen sensor, 32 GB of storage, Bluetooth 5.0 and the battery lasts for up to 18 hours on a single charge. Apple Watch Series 8 is available in a range of different colors including, red, black, white and blue.
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Beats Fit Pro – True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds –
$199.95
The Beats Fit Pro Earbuds have a trio of soft, silicone ear tip options for the ultimate comfort. The earbuds are designed with a flexible wing tip so that they stay secure in your ear while providing high-quality acoustics. Special audio with headtracking deliver a truly immersive listening experience and distinct listening modes: Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency Mode. The battery in Beats Fit Pro Earbuds lasts up to 26 hours with charging case. Looking for a cheaper option? Try JLab Go Air Pop Bluetooth Earbuds ($24.88).
Harman Kardon
Harmon Kardon Onxy Studio 4 Speaker
$99
The Onxy Studio 4 Speaker offers dual device connections, eight hours of playtime, and built-in voice logic, echo and noise cancellation. The speaker can connect to other speakers via Harman Kardon connect+ app, plus it has a cool shape.
Boozy Presents for Valentine’s Day: Best Alcohol Gifts for Cocktail Lovers, Wine Drinkers & More
Boozy drinks are an easy way to check off your Valentine’s Day list. And for those who don’t drink there are a lot of great non-alcoholic options and cocktail-inspired candies.
Choosing the best boozy gift isn’t always easy, namely because there are so many options. If you can’t decide on what to get, a bottle of wine or champagne is always a safe choice.
For whisky and bourbon lovers, Woodford Reserve Barrel Select ($54.99) and Glenmorangie ($146.99) are a two great options that won’t break the bank. Click here to shop best-selling vodkas.
And then there’s tequila. Founded in 1870, Tequila Herradura offers a range of different tequilas, including silver and reposado, but the Legend stands alone.
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Tequila Herradura Legend
$131.99
This unique, añejo tequila is made from the finest agave and aged in new, heavily charred and grooved American White Oak barrels.
Ethel M Chocolates
Ethel M Chocolates Cherry Cordial Collection 12-Piece Premium Chocolate Assortment Box
Not your average candy! These boozy candies are spiked with Paul Mason VSOP Brandy and topped with a dark chocolate coating.
Tipx
Pinaq Rose
$36.99
More points for originality! Pinaq rosé is a pre-mixed tropical liqueur made with French VSOP Cognac, Premium Dutch Vodka with raspberry and apple flavors and a splash of rosé wine in a beautiful, pineapple-style bottle. Pinaq is available at retailers such as Total Wine, Tipx and on Drizzly.
Thoughtful Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show your love — whether your’e shopping for a significant other, friend or family member. Keeping that in mind, we rounded up a few, thoughtful and useful gifts for the kitchen, bedroom and the close.
Urban Outfitters
Heart-Shaped Mini Waffle Maker
$16 $18 11% off% OFF
Small but mighty, this mini waffle maker makes a great gift for a breakfast-obsessed foodie. The waffle maker includes nonstick coating and an ultra-compact design for easy storage.
Le Creuset
Le Creuset L’Amour Collection Soup Pot
$275
This cookware might steal your heart! Le Creuset’s L’ Amour Soup Pot is covered in pink and red hearts and perfect for cooking soups and stews.
Uncommon Goods
Kissing Mugs
$65
Smooches! These Kissing Mugs hold up to 11 ounces of liquid and are available in red and tan (pictured) and blue and gray.
Amazon
Infmetry Capsule Letters
$12.99
More proof that you can find a thoughtful gift at any price! Each capsule has a blank piece of paper to write whatever you like. The bottles are available in small, 25-piece capsule and larger, 90-piece capsules.
Uncommon Goods
The Wellness Deck
$19
Shopping for co-workers? Get a Work Wellness Deck. Each of the 60 cards features an actionable way to bring more balance to your work life, whether it’s mental health, physical well-being or co-worker relationships.
Amazon
KingZiYu Love Sign Set of 4 Ceramic Small Flower Vases
$49.99
This vase set will bring a little love in the room. The ceramic vases measure just six inches, making them small enough to fit on a mantel, window seal, bookshelf, dinning room table and more.
Janelle Monáe offered fans a sneak peek at her new single “Float” via social media on Wednesday (Jan. 25).
“No I’m not the same/ I think I done changed/ See, somethin’ not the same/ I used to walk into the room head down/ I don’t walk, now I float/ Float all of my/ Float all of this/ Float,” they sing in the 30-second clip posted to her Twitter account.
Monáe previously teased the themes of “Float” on her 35th birthday in December with a separate tweet from the recording studio that read, “Best way to describe how I’m feeling on this birthday. It’s float season for me baby. Floating in gratitude…feeling much lighter. F—ed around and got more FREE. I’m not the same n—a. I just … Float…Love you.”
Though Monáe didn’t share an official release date for the track along with the snippet, “Float” will mark the R&B star’s first new song since starring in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery alongside Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Madelyn Cline and more. Earlier this week, the Netflix murder mystery sequel earned an Academy Award nomination for best adapted screenplay.
While the Screen Actors Guild Award winner’s most recent studio set remains 2018’s Dirty Computer, they released two singles in 2021: “Stronger” (from Netflix’s We the People) and protest anthem “Say Her Name (Hell You Talmbout).” Next, the nonbinary star will appear on Friday’s (Jan. 27) episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she’ll guest judge the season 15 queens on the runway in a fashion design challenge.
Hear a preview of Monáe’s “Float” below.
Don’t go sneaking up behind Michael B. Jordan. There may still be a few days left until the 35-year-old actor is set to make his Saturday Night Live hosting debut this weekend, but there’s already been some collateral damage behind the scenes, as captured in a hilarious new teaser video posted Wednesday (Jan. 25).
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In the video, Jordan — who plays heavyweight boxing champion Adonis Creed in the Creed films — is shown admiring the SNL stage he’ll conquer this Saturday (Jan. 28). When featured player Michael Longfellow walks up behind him and takes the actor by surprise, Jordan swiftly turns around and punches the comedian in the face not once, but twice.
“Jesus B. Christ!” shouts Longfellow, clutching his nose.
Jordan, apologizing profusely, explains that the punches are “muscle memory” from his role in the Rocky spin-offs.
“I can’t have a broken nose,” Longfellow says. “I was hired for my looks, not my talent.”
“I know how that feels,” Jordan earnestly replies.
It was first announced that the star would host the sketch show Jan. 28 at the beginning of the month, along with news that Lil Baby will serve as the night’s musical performer. “New year, new shows!!” tweeted SNL‘s official account Jan. 5
Last weekend, it was Sam Smith and surprise guest Kim Petras who took on the stage, performing their Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 smash duet “Unholy,” with Aubrey Plaza serving as host.
Watch Michael B. Jordan get a little too ramped up for his upcoming hosting duties in the new SNL teaser above.
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After scaring up more than $124 million at the box office, M3GAN is setting her sites on VOD. The horror film about a lifelike doll who goes rogue was released to Prime Video and other digital platforms on Tuesday (Jan. 24).
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The plot centers around a Gemma (Allison Williams) a tech professional who becomes caretaker to her 8-year-old niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), after the girl’s parents die in a car accident. Gemma has trouble juggling her newfound parenting role and busy job, so she gifts Cady with an artificially intelligent doll (created by her job) to keep her company.
The doll, voiced by Jenna Davis, starts out nice enough, but things start to backfire when she rebels against Gemma, goes on a rampage and kills several people — including the neighbor’s dog.
Ronny Chieng, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Lori Dungey and Stephane Garneau-Monton star in the film from Universal Pictures/Blumhouse.
M3GAN is directed by Gerard Johnstone, from a screenplay written by Akela Cooper and based on a story by Cooper and James Wan. The film is produced by Wan and Jason Blum.
Williams, Mark Katchur, Ryan Turek, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath are executive producers.
‘M3GAN’: How to Stream Online
M3GAN is available to rent for $19.99 and $24.99 to buy. The movie is streaming on Prime Video along with other digital platforms such as VUDU, Google Play and iTunes.
‘M3GAN’ on Prime Video
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Prime Video gives you up to 30 days to start watching digital purchases and 48 hours to finish once you start. Besides paid releases, Prime Video has a ton of free content, including exclusive movies and TV shows.
Watch the trailer for M3GAN below.
Blake Shelton is leaving The Voice, but that doesn’t mean that he’s going to be soft on his fellow coaches. On Wednesday (Jan. 25), NBC released the first season 23 promo of The Voice, which sees the country star reflecting on it being his last on the show, and competing with his fellow coaches, both new and old.
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The trailer kicks off with Shelton telling a contestant, “This is my last season as a coach on The Voice after 23 seasons.” Kelly Clarkson, who is making her return to the show, chimes in and adds for the country singer, “He’s so tired.” Shelton points to his fellow coaches, which now includes first timers Chance the Rapper and former One Direction member Niall Horan, and adds, “I am tired of this.”
Shelton also recognized Horan as a formidable force this season, telling the audience and contestants that “Niall is already stealing my incredible artistic expression.”
In a separate clip, the “Heartbreak Weather” singer cheekily tells the nine-time Grammy nominee, “I feel like a young you.” Shelton’s response? “I can see it now.”
Before the promo concludes, the country singer let the audience and coaches know one crucial thing: “I just want everyone to know that there is one king of The Voice. Only one.”
And he’s not wrong — season 22 of The Voice saw Shelton earn his ninth overall win after Bryce Leatherwood was crowned champion.
Season 23 of The Voice is scheduled to premiere on NBC March 6. Watch the promo for the new season above.
Super Bowl LVII is taking over Glendale, Ariz., on Feb. 12, 2023, and as usual for the iconic football event, the happenings leading up to the big game are just as fun as the match itself.
Super Bowl 2023 will be held at the State Farm Stadium with kickoff set for 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. Rihanna is lined up to perform at the halftime show.
Leading up to the game, countless music stars will be attending and performing at incredible events and parties, many of which are open to the public or have tickets available.
See below for every Super Bowl party and event this year.
Chrissy Teigen posted the first close-up look at her and John Legend‘s newborn daughter, Esti, on Tuesday (Jan. 24), and, as you might expect, it was freakin’ adorable. In the snap, baby Esti Maxine Stephens is sleeping with her eyes shut tight, with her right hand folded under her chin and left hand resting against the side of her head.
“Look at u out here lookin’ like a baby,” Teigen captioned the snap in which Esti lays in her arms, while husband Legend added, “My little Esti.” The couple recently welcomed Esti to their brood, joining daughter Luna Simone, 6 and son Miles Theodore, 4; in an earlier snap, the two older siblings took their turn holding the baby and staring at her face with sweet smiles.
Legend and Teigen’s famous friends couldn’t resist weighing in on the Insta-perfect moment, with Kaley Cuoco commenting, “Oh em gee what a beaut!!!!!,” Olivia Munn writing, “Welcome earthside little one” and Kris Jenner adding, “Soooo beautiful just like her mama.” They also got hearts, blessings and love from Jesse Tyler, Mandy Moore, Camila McConaughey, Gabrielle Union-Wade, Andy Cohen, Garcelle Beauvais and Jenna Dewan, among others.
Earlier this month, the couple shared the news of the baby’s birth, with Teigen announcing in an Instagram post, “The house is bustling and our family could not be happier 💕. Daddy sheds nightly tears of joy seeing Luna and Miles so full of love, and I am learning you still need diapers with a c section!? We are in bliss. Thank you for all the love and well wishes – we feel it all! X”
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SiriusXM is celebrating Music’s Biggest Night with a special channel spotlighting the artists, songs and albums nominated for the 2023 Grammy Awards.
The Grammys channel, channel 105, launched on Tuesday (Jan. 24) and features music from Beyoncé, Adele, Brandi Carlile, Jack Harlow, Miranda Lambert, Lizzo, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift, The Black Keys and other nominees, in addition to music from Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees like Nile Rodgers and Nirvana and exclusive, behind-the-scenes interviews from the awards show helmed by SiriusXM hosts and Recording Academy CEO, Harvey Mason Jr.
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The 65th annual Grammy Awards will broadcast from Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The ceremony will air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+.
Listeners will also be able to revisit some of the biggest Grammy moments on the SiriusXM channel, which will be available from Jan. 24 through Feb. 7.
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But it’s not just music. SiriusXM has thousands of channels across multiple genres. From Howard Stern to NFL, NBA and NHL network channels, along with other talk, entertainment and news channels, SiriusXM is packed with hours of entertainment.
Need a laugh? Listen to comedy channels on SiriusXM, such as Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Radio, Netflix Is A Joke Radio, Comedy Greats and She’s So Funny.
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A new season of How I Met Your Father is now streaming on Hulu.
Season 2 of the comedy series starring Hilary Duff premiered Tuesday (Jan. 24) on Hulu. The sequel to How I Met Your Mother flips the narrative of its predecessor by focusing on a woman telling her son the story of how she met his father.
Duff stars as Sophie, a hopeless romantic navigating love and friendship in present-day New York City. Chris Lowell, Francia Raisa, Tom Ainsley, Suraj Sharma and Tien Tran play Sophie’s close-knit group of friends.
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Kim Cattrall portrays the future version of Sophie who shares the story with her son in the year 2050.
“We know these characters, we feel a little bit more comfortable,” Duff told reporters at this year’s Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour, per ABC News. “We just get more room to play and experience and find these little human bits in the roles. It feels easier to find and a little more secure this time around.”
Unlike the original — where Bob Saget simply narrated but never made an appearance — audiences get to see and hear Cattrall in How I Met Your Father. The series pilot opens with Cattrall calling her son on video chat and sharing the dating stories that led up to her meeting his dad.
“It’s a sequel, so there’s some Easter eggs for the hardcore fans but it’s a new show with new characters that are going on their own adventure,” Duff told Good Morning America last year. “It’s tackling the topics of what it’s like to figure out your life at 30 [and] navigate the world of dating where everything is online.”
How I Met Your Father is streaming exclusively on Hulu, but if you’re not subscribed, you can join today, and watch the series and any other content on the platform for free (for the first month). New episodes premiere weekly.
Hulu’s cheapest, and most popular, subscription plan starts at $7.99 a month after a free 30-day trial. The ad-supported plan gets you instant access to thousands of movies and TV shows including a variety of content from ABC, NBC, Fox, FX and other networks, in addition to Hulu Originals like Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid’s Tale, Dollface, The Dropout, Candy, Back in the Groove, Darby and the Dead, The Mighty Ones, Welcome to Chippendales, Nine Perfect Strangers, Pen15, Sex Appeal, Motherhood, Dead Asleep and The Kardashians.
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Watch the trailer for How I Met Your Father season 2 below.
The highly anticipated Madonna biopic directed by the icon herself is on pause at Universal Pictures, Billboard can confirm.
Madonna’s reps revealed that the superstar is focusing on her newly announced global tour this year, and is still planning on making a movie on her life at some point. The massive Celebration Tour will honor her four decades of hits, and will span from July 15 all the way through Dec. 1.
The film, initially announced in 2020, was set to delve into the life and career of the beloved musician, and Inventing Anna actress Julia Garner was rumored to have been offered the role of portraying the pop superstar. According to reports at the time, Garner took part in a long process to snag the role, which included choreography sessions with the singer’s choreographer, as well as choreography, singing and reading sessions with Madonna herself. Other actresses who auditioned for the coveted role include Florence Pugh, Odessa Young and Alexa Demie.
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Madonna was set to direct the biopic herself with Amy Pascal as the producer for the film, which was co-written by Secretary writer Erin Cressida Wilson.
“The reason I’m doing it is because a bunch of people have tried to write movies about me, but they’re always men,” Madonna said of the biopic in October during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. As for why she decided to make the biopic and lead the charge, she told Variety in July, “I’ve had an extraordinary life, I must make an extraordinary film.”