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Anitta Reveals NSFW Item Thrown at Her Onstage & Talks Hottest Man in Music on ‘WWHL’

Several musicians’ concerts have made news after fans threw items at them, with cell phones and the ashes of a loved one being some of the objects. But when it comes to Anitta, the one of the oddest items thrown at her also happens to be NSFW.

The Brazilian star appeared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Monday (July 10), where the television personality asked her a series of probing questions that got her occasionally squirming in the hot seat.

“People throw things at people all the time on stage. What’s the wildest item that’s been thrown at you?” Cohen inquired, to which Anitta replied, “I think a toy or lube.”

Cohen also probed about male artists who the “Envolver” singer finds attractive, which made her play coy. “Anitta, who to you is the hottest male pop star in the game right now?” he asked.

“Let me try to pick someone single so maybe in the future something happens. Just ask the people to throw some single names,” she responded. After Cohen suggested John Mayer, Anitta was in agreement, “Oh, that’s amazing. That’s a good name.”

Elsewhere during her appearance, Anitta was asked who the most famous person in her cell phone is (one of the defining pop stars of the ’80s), if she has ever engaged in threesomes (multiple) and whether she had ever singled out attractive concertgoers of hers to bring backstage (yes, often with the assistance of her friends).

Watch a clip from Anitta’s appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen above.

Renee Rapp to Depart ‘Sex Lives of College Girls’

One of The Sex Lives of College Girls suitemates is leaving the nest. Renee Rapp will be leaving the Max comedy series during the upcoming third season, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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However, Rapp’s departure won’t be a sudden one, as her character Leighton Murray will appear as a recurring guest star as she gears up to leave Essex College. During the second season, Leighton came out to her father and quit her sorority.

Following news that she’ll be leaving the show, the 23-year-old musician took to social media to reflect on how the show changed her life and career. “College Girls moved me out to LA and introduced me to some of my favorite people,” she wrote in a statement. “2 and a half years later — it’s given me y’all and this community.”

She continued, “A lot of queer work gets belittled — but playing Leighton has changed my life. I love who I am 10x more than I did before knowing her. I hope she gave y’all a little bit of that too. She’s such a tiny part of representation but even the tiny parts count. I wouldn’t be half the person I am without her and y’all. I love that b—- more than you know.”

It’s been an exciting few years for Rapp, who signed to Interscope Records in 2022 and has since released a debut EP, Everything to Everyone. She’s gearing up to release her first full-length LP, Snow Angel, on August 18. Rapp also played Regina George in the Broadway adaptation of Mean Girls, and she’ll reprise the role in the upcoming film version.

See Rapp’s statement on her Sex Lives of College Girls departure below.

Apple’s MacBook Air Is Currently 25% Off: Shop the Prime Day Early Deal Now

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Early Prime Day deals are giving us just a taste of what we can expect Tuesday (July 11) and Wednesday (July 12) when Prime Day officially hits Amazon. While the big shopping event will offer a slew of sales on hot ticketed items, the days leading up to Prime Day also include heavily slashed prices on tech items, home finds, fashion favorites and even TikTok beauty alternatives. One of the major discounted deals so far? An Apple Macbook Air, which is currently 25% off.

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Normally, the MacBook Air is priced at $999, but the deal slashes the price by $250, leaving it at a more wallet-friendly $750. If you’ve been dreaming of owning your own MacBook, are headed to college in the fall or have an out-of-date laptop, this sale is definitely worth jumping on.

It’s not just reserved for the space gray version either; you can snag 25% off the other two shades it comes in, including gold and silver.

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Apple 2020 MacBook Air Laptop

$749.99 $999.00 25% OFF

Apple’s 2020 MacBook Air isn’t just a sleek-looking piece of tech, but features a 13.3-inch screen with retina display and 8 GB of ram memory for storing photos, documents and more. The slim and lightweight design makes it easy to transport from place to place making it one of your travel necessities. It’s been rated 4.8 stars on Amazon with over 17,500 shoppers giving it five stars. One person even described it as “everything you could ask for in a laptop”; it’s that good.

Not only can you surf the Web, but you’ll be able to binge watch shows on streamers including Apple TV+, Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+ and more. If you’re in the mood for jamming out to your latest playlist, the crisp speakers will provide a clear listening experience.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Apple Airpod deals, TV deals and portable chargers.

Sam Smith Is Bursting With Kenergy About Their Upcoming Song on the ‘Barbie’ Soundtrack

Barbie-mania may seem like it’s already reached a fever pitch, but pop superstar Sam Smith is ready to give you one more reason to ramp up your excitement for Greta Gerwig’s forthcoming film.

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On Monday (July 10), Smith took to their Instagram to share that they are the final celebrity guest set to join the already star-studded Barbie soundtrack. “Man I Am,” Smith’s take on a Barbie-related anthem, is set to debut on Friday, July 21, alongside the film and soundtrack.

“I cannot begin to express how incredibly excited I am to be a part of the soundtrack to this already iconic film,” Smith wrote on their Instagram before sharing just a little bit of what fans can expect from their new song. “I was invited by the incredible @iammarkronson and Greta Gerwig to write a song from the perspective of Ken for one of the scenes and we honestly had so much fun with this. I cannot wait for you to hear what we’ve created together.”

Smith joins a bevy of stars on the upcoming album — Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, FIFTY FIFTY, Karol G and Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice have already released their contributions to the album, while further songs are still set to debut, including ones from Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Haim, Dominic Fike, PinkPanthress and many more.

The news comes amid a busy time for Smith. Along with continuing their Gloria world tour, the singer released their hotly anticipated single with Madonna, “Vulgar,” in earlky June. “Man I Am” also doesn’t mark the last fans will be hearing from Smith in the near future — the star teased an upcoming single with Calvin Harris titled “Desire,” while they are also set to appear on a “lusty duet” with Anitta on her upcoming new album.

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Ryan Gosling Laments Being ‘Always No. 2’ in ‘Barbie’ Song ‘I’m Just Ken’: Watch

He’s just Ken, and he has a song to share with the world. In the latest preview for the highly anticipated Barbie movie, Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling belts out his character’s de facto theme song, “I’m Just Ken.”

In the Great Gerwig-helmed film, Gosling plays Ken to Margot Robbie’s Barbie, as the two dolls grapple with the existential adventures of the real world. “I’m just Ken/ Anywhere else, I’d be a 10/ Is it my destiny to live and die / a life of blond fragility,” Gosling croons, lamenting about how he’s “always No. 2.” The new song soundtracks a teaser in which a legion of Kens, including some portrayed by Simu Liu and Ncuti Gatwa, follow Gosling’s Ken as he performs the power ballad.

“I’m Just Ken” is just the latest example of how music is an intrinsic part of the upcoming Barbie film. Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night,” which has thus far peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, soundtracks a massive dance party scene, and the film’s soundtrack has already spawned a top 10 hit on the Hot 100 with Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice and AQUA’s “Barbie World.”

Executive produced by Mark Ronson, Barbie The Album is also set to feature songs from Lizzo, Fifty Fifty, Kaliii, Ava Max, Haim, Tame Impala, The Kid Laroi, Khalid, Gayle and more. On Thursday (July 6), Oscar and Grammy winner Billie Eilish revealed that she was one of the surprise artists on the soundtrack. Co-written with her older brother and go-to collaborator FINNEAS, her contribution to the album is titled “What Was I Made For?

Barbie is not the first time Gosling has blended music and acting. In the early ’90s, the Barbie star was a child actor on Disney Channel’s Mickey Mouse Club alongside fellow child performers Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Justin Timberlake. In 2017, he earned his second career Academy Award nomination for best actor in a leading role for his acclaimed performance in Damien Chazelle’s movie musical La La Land.

Watch Gosling sing “I’m Just Ken” above.

Here’s When ‘Rap Sh!t’ Season 2 Premieres

Max’s original series Rap Sh!t will premiere its second season on Thursday, Aug. 10, the streaming service announced Monday (July 10).

It was first revealed that Rap Sh!t would be renewed for a second season last September. “We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of Rap Sh!t. With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure to bring even more seducing and scheming,” Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at Max, said in a statement at the time.

The first two episodes of season two will premiere on Aug. 10, while the remainder of the eight-episode season will continue releasing episodes weekly. The finale will air on Thursday, Sept. 21.

Season two follows Shawna (played by Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) and their rise to fame as Miami’s hottest new rap duo, but the two “find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career as they are forced to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry,” according to a press release.

Jonica Booth, RJ Cyler and Daniel Augustin are also part of the season two cast.

Rap Sh!t is executive produced by Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, as well as Montrel McKay for Hoorae, Jonathan Berry, and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment, and Jim Kleverweis. City Girls‘ Yung Miami and JT, Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas for Quality Control Films and Sara Rastogi and Jax Clark for Hoorae also serve as co-executive producers. Rae’s audio content company Raedio handles music supervision for the series.

Watch the teaser for Rap Sh!t season two below.


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‘Barbie’ Movie x Crocs: How to Shop the Pink-Themed Shoes

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It really is a Barbie world this summer as more and more of the doll-themed merch hits the shelves. The latest in major collaborations is between the Barbie movie and Crocs. The comfy shoes are getting a pink doll-themed makeover, which is being released on Tuesday (July 11) — and will be the perfect addition to your movie-going outfit once the highly anticipated film drops July 21.

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The two brands teamed up to create a new Barbie-inspired pair of cozy clogs, which will officially drop Tuesday (July 11), but for now you can sign up for text notifications here or check the countdown clock on Footlocker.com. If it’s anything like previous Crocs collaborations, you can expect these to sell out fast. But resale retailers such as StockX and Ebay will most likely have pairs up for grabs if that’s the case.

Crocs took to Instagram on Friday (July 7) to announce the new release and tease the new collaboration.

In the video, you see a pair of platform hot-pink Crocs featuring a glitter sole, light pink upper with the Barbie logo and Barbie-themed Jibbitz charms, including a shimmery pink disco ball. And of course, it sits in front of the iconic Barbie Dreamhouse.

These are expected to sell for $60-$75, and also come in a black and pink platform style, and a white and pink unisex Clog. If you’re antsy to get your hands on some Barbie merch in the meantime, you can check out the Bloomingdale’s Barbie collab or the OPI Barbie nail polish collection that’ll have you thinking pink all summer long.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups on Lizzo’s Yitty Barbie-inspired line, Barbie: The Movie dolls and the best artist-owned beauty brands.

Early Prime Day 2023: Score 54% Off Amazon’s Echo Show 8 — It’s Lowest Price Yet!

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Prime Day may be happening Tuesday (July 11) and Wednesday (July 12), but hot-ticketed items are already being majorly discounted. Among some of the best early Prime Day deals we discovered is the Amazon Echo Show 8, which is regularly $130, but is currently being offered for just $60 — meaning it’s more than half off!

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Whether you know what want or you’re still building your list of most wanted items, make sure this tech item is at the top of your must-haves. Not only does it act as a source for checking the time, day and weather, but you can also stream music, TV shows and movies just by asking Alexa.

The sleek and compact design features rounded edges you can easily display on your counter, storage cabinet, nightstand or even in your college dorm. The screen comes with an HD display and stereo for watching and listening to music. It’s also compatible with Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu and more — just download your desired apps in the app store (or ask Alexa). Music streamers including Amazon Music, Spotify and Apple Music are also available, so you can listen to Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) however you prefer.

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Echo Show 8

$59.99 $129.99 54% OFF

The Echo Show 8 currently has a rating of 4.7 stars — and that’s with more than 57,000 people giving it five stars. You can choose between two shades: charcoal gray or glacier white, which will give it a framed style. Shoppers can’t stop praising the sound quality, user-friendly setup and its ability to monitor your home when you’re out. One reviewer loves it so much they wrote, “We have one in just about every room of the house.”

You can also sleep soundly with its security features, including its ability to connect to Ring Doorbells and option to look through its camera to see live activity in your home.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best cookware deals, robot vacuum deals and mattress sales.

This $30 Smart Water Bottle Lights Up When It’s Time For You to Take a Drink

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You already know about the benefits of drinking water, with most experts recommending at least eight glasses of water a day to help you stay hydrated. But it can be difficult to remember to drink water, let alone track how much you’re actually drinking. That’s why we’re big fans of the Hidrate Smart Water Bottle.

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Available for just $30 on Amazon, the Hidrate Spark TAP Smart Water Bottle uses a clever LED base that lights up to remind you to drink up. Pair your phone to the bottle’s NFC Smart Tag and start tracking how much water you’ve had, using the handy Hidrate app. You can set a personal goal for how much water you want to drink and the bottle will light up to remind you to keep drinking until you hit it.

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Hidrate Spark TAP Smart Water Bottle

$29.99

The daily recommended water intake is 6-8, eight-ounce glasses of water, and the Hidrate Spark is great for tracking consumption. It lights up 12 times a day when it’s time to drink water, though you can also turn off the automatic alerts. The smart water bottle holds up to 20 ounces of liquid; a built-in smart sensor will track how many ounces of water you’ve consumed, and send the alerts to your phone.

We like the vacuum-insulated, stainless steel design of this water bottle, which helps to keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours. The lid features a built-in straw for easy sipping.

Users say the bottle is great for everyday use, whether at the gym, on a hike, or for a commute. Available on Amazon for $29.99, this is one of the best prices we’ve seen online for a smart water bottle. See full details here.

The 30 Best Prime Day Alternatives to Shop Right Now: Walmart, Nordstrom, Best Buy & More

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Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online sales of the year, but there are plenty of other alternative sales to shop as well. Although Prime Day 2023 starts July 11, several retailers are offering competing sales, some of which run throughout the month.

For bargain hunters who have been waiting all year to score deep discounts on essentials  — and maybe even a few items worth splurging on — we’ve collected a list of some of the better Prime Day alternatives floating online. We’ll be updating this story throughout next week, so be sure to check back for additional deals and promos as they become available.

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Prime Day 2023: These Are the Best Tech Deals to Shop Right Now

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Target:  From 7/9-7/15, customers can shop Target Deal Days it’s biggest sale of the season. Enjoy nearly a week of deals on thousands of items, including electronics, beauty, home, apparel, toys, food and beverage, plus BOGO deals and discounts on furniture, fashion, bedding and more.

Nordstrom: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale doesn’t start until July 17, but previews launched July 3 and select shoppers can shop the sale starting on July 13. The sale will feature hundreds of deals on top brands like Adidas, Nike, Dyson, Coach, Ugg, Le Creuset, Birkenstock, Herschel Supply Co., Dagne Dover and more.

Walmart: Happy Walmart+ week! The retail giant will be launching tons of new rollbacks on thousands of items next week, which includes deals that you can shop now such as 50% off the Walmart+ annual membership and tech deals like this Samsung’s Galaxy 4 watch, which is 47% off. Walmart+ members get early access to Walmart+ Week deals starting July 10. Shop additional deals here.

Kohl’s: Mix, match and save with this epic deal for up to 70% off clearance items, up to 60% off in store and online and an additional 20% with code: YOUR20 (offer ends 7/9).

Best Buy: Looking for deals on electronics and appliances? Find them on sale at Best Buy! From now until July 12, shoppers can save up to 40% off appliances like this GE 4.5 Cu. Ft. Top Load Washer ($549.99/reg. $719.99). Shop additional appliance deals here and electronics such as TVs, speaker and more here.

Coach Outlet: Up to 70% off clearance items while supplies last. Over at Coach, shoppers can save 50% on sale items. No promo code needed.

Dell: Black Friday in July! Save up to $500 off top-selling Inspirion, XPS, Vostro and Alienware PCs and accessories.

Nasty Gal: Up to 60% off everything, save an extra 25% on the app and 25% off swimwear with code: DIVE20. 

Neiman Marcus: Up to 50% off shoes, handbags, men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories and beauty products starting at $3.  

Macy’s: Save up to 70% off Black Friday in July specials and 25% off select clearance items (use code: JULY, offer ends 7/12). Some of the deals included: 40%-50% off shoes and sandals, 60% off swimwear, 50% off menswear from I.N,C. and Club Room, 50% off dresses (online only). Plus, 30%-50% off beauty and fragrances and 65% off jewelry.

Farfetch: Save up to 60% off select sale items.

Sephora: Shop and save on must-have beauty items including up to 50% off top skincare products (offers ends 7/18). Save $100 on the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer (offer ends 7/8), and enjoy free gifts with purchase (on select items) and free shipping for Beauty Insiders.

Ulta: Buy one get one 50% off on hundreds of items during the Big Summer Beauty Sale which ends July 15. Enjoy 30% off select skincare, weekly deals up to 40% off, buy one get one 50% off deals and more. Shop the sale here.

NYX: Up to 20% off sitewide + two free gifts with purchase of $45+.

Saks 5th Avenue: Designer deals up to 70% off luxury brands such as MCM, Tory Burch, Rhude, Carolina Herrera, Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabanna, Off-White, Burberry, Givenchy, Zimmerman, Alice + Olivia, Versace, and more.  

GlassesUSA: Buy one get one free sunglasses and eyeglasses + free shipping with code: BOGO.

Huckberry: Save up to 35% off swimwear. Shoppers will find shoes, shorts, shirts, hats and other sale items starting as low as $7.

Gap: Save up to 75% off select styles. You’ll also find up to 75% off at Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.

Kate Spade Surprise: Get an extra 15% off when you shop clearance items (use code: EXTRA15).

Everlane: Save up to 60% off summer markdowns.

Wayfair: Save up to 60% and shop 24-hour flash deals.

4Moms: Save 10% off when you spend $199 or more with code: 4MOMS10 (exclusions apply). Fid more details here.  

Nike: Up to 40% off sale items.

REI: Up to 50% off camping gear, clothing, bikes and more.

Le Creuset: Up to 35% off stainless and nonstick cookware. Offer ends 7/15.

ASOS: Up to an extra 30% off already discounted outlet items with code: MYSTERY.

New Balance: Get up to 30% off during the end of season event.

J. Crew: Up to 60% off sale styles; up to 40% off cashmere.

H&M: Take 25% off + free shipping (offer ends 7/7 at 9 p.m. ET).

Home Depot: Save up 50% off select items including up to $125 off select tools.

Looking for more deals? We dug up some of the deepest discounts available at some of the retailers listed above. Below, find a list of home deals on small appliances, kitchenware, furniture and other items to shop on sale.

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Noblewell 21-in-1 Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven

$76.14 $127.20 40% off% OFF

An air fryer that does it all. With 21 different capabilities, the Noblewell convection air fryer will help you whip up breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

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Vevor Outdoor Pizza Oven

$55.99 $75.99 26% off% OFF

Make it an outdoor pizza night! The summer is all about pool parties and BBQs, which means that this stainless steel pizza should have a place near your outdoor grill. The oven is equipped with a 12-inch and measures 16.5 x 14.6 x 7.5 inches.

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Cuisinart Professional Series 13-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set

$250 $690 64% off% OFF

Looking for cookware? This Cuisinart 13-piece set has sauce pans, saute pans, stock pots and other pots and pans for your kitchen.

$230 $315 27% off% OFF

If you’re a fan of Le Creuset, the Toughened Nonstick Pro 3-Piece Cookware set is on sale for a limited time. Included in the set: 10-inch Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan and 4-quart saute pan with a glass lid.

Home Depot

Magic Chef Retro Mini Fridge

$179 $279 36% off% OFF

We found a nice deal on Magic Chef’s retro mini fridge at Home Depot. The popular fridge is available in five colors including black, white, red and mint green.

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute Vacuum

$599.99 $799.99 25% off% OFF

Dyson products can cost a pretty penny, so it nice to find a sale. Save up to $200 on the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute cordless vacuum (offer ends July 8). If your’e interested in a Dyson vacuum dupe, the Wyze cordless stick vacuum scored a 4.0 customer rating and it’s on sale for $97 at Walmart (regular $200).

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NewAir 300 CFM 18-Inch Fan

$60.99 $75 19% off% OFF

It’s getting hot out there! Getting relief from the heat with this NewAir floor fan. According to shoppers, the NewAir 300 is a “powerful” fan that’s easy to assemble and move around the room.

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DHP Cooper Loveseat 2 Seater

$158.40 $249 36% off% OFF

Shopping for a two-seater? A plush loveseat will liven up your space and this one has a 4.6 customer review rating.

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Polifurniture Linden Modern Vanity Desk

$164 $229 28% off% OFF

Get glam while seated at an adorable vanity desk! The desk includes a mirror and ample storage space for all your go-to beauty products, hair tools and more.