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Before the first day of school or college, there are certain back-to-school supplies and dorm essentials you’ll need in order to feel prepared. The most important is a backpack that’s sturdy, roomy and shows off a bit of your personality.
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Fjällräven Kånken’s unisex backpack has been a top-rated pick since its debut in 1978, with Amazon reviewers even claiming it as their “forever backpack.” Normally, Fjallraven’s backpack is priced at $90, but for a limited time you can score a back-to-school deal for up to 44% off, dropping the bag to under $50.
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The design comes with a luxurious build featuring a Vinylon fabric that’s rip-resistant and comes with a unique foam back panel that can also double as a seat cushion. In addition to providing your shoulders with comfort, the backpack comes built with various handles, allowing you to seamlessly switch how you carry it.
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Fjallraven Kanken Unisex Backpack
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$90
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This simple backpack comes with a sturdy construction that’ll carry your journals, pencils, laptop and more without weighing you down. There are two different ways you can carry the bag, including the traditional backpack, or you can use the top straps to carry the backpack like a handbag. You can choose from 40 shades depending on your style preferences.
More than 1,000 of the Fjallraven backpacks have been purchased this month on Amazon and the style has even earned a 4.6-star rating. Reviewers have been blown away with how many things they can pack inside the backpack. One Amazon shopper even claimed they could fit their 13-inch MacBook, iPad, a compression packing cube with up to four outfits, a rain jacket, a pair of sandals, a portable charger, a book, large wallet, water bottle and any accessories they needed easy access to.
Plus, it’s “super comfortable when carrying heavy items since the straps are made to support the back,” another shopper added.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best vinyl record player accessories, tablet deals and spring break travel gear.
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If you’re looking to improve your sleep routine, you might want to invest in eyemasks. Whether you’re traveling or seeking a more restful and deeper sleep, this Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Eyemask is a great choice.
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Its ultra-soft and smooth mask gently glides over your skin, providing comfort while blocking out light. It’s also made out of 100 percent mulberry silk, making it soft, smooth, and durable. With its breathable fabric, you’ll be able to add an effective accessory to your nighttime routine.
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With its mulberry silk fabric, you’ll not only stay cool, but it also protects your skin and hair. Mulberry silk is also hypoallergenic, meaning it’s less likely to cause allergic reactions or irritate sensitive skin. According to the brand, “it prevents creases around the eyes” and “protects skin and hair from friction damage.” On the skin, friction damage can lead to skin irritation. For hair, it can result in split ends or breakage. Using soft materials, like silk, helps minimize friction and reduces this risk.
You can get this silk mask in four different colors: Ivory, Carbon, Blush, and Celestial. The mask also comes in seasonal colors, including Oyster in Ivory, Starflower Stripe (out of stock), and Camel Stripe (out of stock).
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Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Eyemask
$24.65
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If you’re still on the fence on whether or not to add this one to your cart, you might want to check out the reviews.
One Brooklinen customer said, “They are incredibly soft and they fit comfortably. For me, they are essential because I use skin and hair products at night and these eye masks are made to be gentle on skin and hair.”
Another Brooklinen customer described it as a “travel must-have.”
For more product recommendations, check out this lightweight CalPak Stevyn Duffel Bag, best travel-friendly beauty products, and this 2-in-1 La Roche-Posay skincare bundle.
The last few weeks of political news has felt like a decade — so, Randy Rainbow is summing it all up in one convenient, five-minute video.
For his latest parody, Rainbow took on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical Oklahoma! with his own rendition of Act II opener “The Farmer and the Cowman.” In order to frame up the current state of political affairs, Rainbow decided to change the title to reflect the contenders in the 2024 election, calling it “The Lawyer and the Conman.”
Kicking off the track in full cowboy regalia, Rainbow welcomes the audience by pointing out the constant deluge of political news in recent days. “I reckon the last few weeks alone have been enough to fill 10 chapters in the history books, and frankly I can’t keep up!” he offers with a Southern twang. “I’ve had to re-write this damn song six times … we need a Rodgers and Hammerstein B-side just to keep things straight.”
Starting the song back in early July, when Democrats expressed unease over President Joe Biden’s slipping poll numbers against former president Donald Trump, Rainbow sings the story of “the conman” (Trump) and “the old guy” (Biden) vying for the highest office in the land. Quickly covering the assassination attempt on Trump and Biden’s disastrous debate performance, Rainbow explained their respective issues as candidates early on in his song: “One was crooked and unfit/ The other couldn’t run for s–t/ But just the same they damn sure ran for prez.”
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But once Biden announced his decision to drop out of the 2024 race, Rainbow re-framed the presumptive Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris as “the lawyer” coming after Trump’s “conman” on the campaign trail. “One’s a felon and a crock/ The other’s ’bout to clean his clock/ And now it’s up to us who will be prez,” he sang.
What ensued was Rainbow’s classic brand of roasting-via-musical-number, where he described Trump and his campaign as wanting to “block our rights,” claiming that he has his “head up Putin’s a–” and very simply describing him as a “whiny little putz.”
But right near the end of the song, Rainbow slowed things down to deliver a full-throated endorsement of Harris, and asking his viewers to keep paying attention until the election in November. “I know we’ll choose the light and this all will turn out right,” he sang. “Or maybe not, girl what the f–k do I know?”
Watch Rainbow’s full parody video of “The Lawyer and the Conman” above.
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Fun in the sun, live music and libations. Festival season is a time to let loose, and Hennessy is shaking things up with its “Made for More” campaign.
Teyana Taylor and Snowfall actor Damson Idris star in the campaign, which has been making the rounds for festival season. After debuting at Dreamville Festival in April, Hennessy brought “Made for More” to Lollapalooza earlier in the month. Music lovers were able to drop by the Henny Highline house where they enjoyed giveaways, live DJs and cocktails such as the Henny-Rita, Hennessy Summer, and Hennessy V.S.O.P Paloma.
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“Hennessy is well known everywhere but people don’t always know about how versatile it is – how it brings more flavor, depth and complexity to all kinds of cocktails,” Julie Nollet, Hennessy’s global chief marketing officer said in a newsreleaseannouncing the campaign in April. “Our new ‘Made for More’ campaign is bringing to life this notion of 1+1 = 3, showcasing the unlimited possibilities and introducing another side of the brand with beauty, fun and open mindedness. It shakes up the brand perceptions and builds on its legacy for a new generation.”
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“I’m super excited to embark on a journey with my favorite cognac, Hennessy,” Taylor noted of working with the brand. “Destination: fresh, bright, and invigorating, like any good cocktail should be.”
Added Idris, “The chance to work with such an iconic brand was one I just couldn’t say no to. When I think of Hennessy I think of my three older brothers, I think of amazing memories. The visuals are stylish, the films are fun, it’s magic. It’s cinema.”
Want to channel that festival feeling wherever you go? We rounded up the Henny-Rita recipe, so you can make the refreshing cocktail all year long.
Henny-Rita Recipe:
1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
0.75 oz Fresh lime juice
0.5 oz Orange Liqueur
0.25 oz Agave syrup
1 lime wedge
1 optional: salt (or Tajin) on the rim.
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add ice and shake until chilled. After that, strain the drink into salt-rimmed rocks glass with ice, and don’t forget to garnish with a lime or an orange wedge.
Want to turn your Henny-Rita into a frozen drink? Get the Ninja SLUHSI maker. The viral slushy machine takes just 15 minutes to work and it doesn’t use ice.
For more festival finds, check out the best shoes for festival season and venue-approved bags for concerts and more.
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Are you a fan of Universal horror movies and Care Bears? Get ready for spooky season with this crossover featuring Care Bear Grumpy as Frankenstein‘s Monster. This huggable plushy is set to release on Thursday (Aug. 15). To get a head start, you can pre-order now on Amazon and add it to your collection. This Grumpy Bear and Frankenstein mashup features the iconic Frankenstein’s Monster with stitched details, a grumpy expression, and a flat-top angular head with bolts.
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Whether you’re searching for a birthday gift or looking to expand your Care Bear collection, this Grumpy Bear Plush is a great choice. With this limited-edition spooky and sweet plush toy, you’ll be ready to make someone’s day. The Care Bear x Monster collection not only includes Grumpy Bear as Frankenstein’s Monster, but also Cheer Bear as the Bride of Frankenstein and Tenderheart Bear as Dracula.
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If you’re shopping on Amazon, consider taking advantage of all Amazon Prime has to offer and sign up for a 30-day free trial, which also comes with access to Prime Video, Prime Gaming and Amazon Music. And to help make sure you get your purchases quickly, being a Prime member means you get fast, free shipping in two days or less with Prime Delivery.
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Care Bears Universal Monsters 9″ Fun Size Plush – Grumpy as Frankenstein
If you are looking for a gift for kids ages 4 and up, this little monster is sure to be a hit. You can also take this Care Bear wherever you go. Whether you’re going on a road trip, visiting relatives, or just heading to the park, this plush toy is the ideal size to take with you on any adventure. If that’s not enough, it easily fits into backpacks and strollers. The brand describes this plush toy as “soft” and “snuggly.”
For more product recommendations, check out the best merch inspired by Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2, this Baggu x Peanuts Collection, and these Harry Potter inspired squishmallows to add to your collection.
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Robin Allen, best known by her rap moniker “The Lady of Rage,” portrays self-proclaimed psychic Miss Cleo in a new Lifetime movie premiering on Saturday (Aug. 10).
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Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall follows the highs and lows of Miss Cleo, whose birth name was Youree Dell Harris. The Los Angeles native became a popular fixture during the late ’90s and early 2000s through her work with Psychic Friends Network, but her stardom came crashing down after the network was accused of scamming customers.
Shane Johnson, Daphne Maxwell Reid, Cocoa Brown, Dwayne Boyd, Towanda Braxton, Jaida Standberry, Marley Taylor, Amelia Young, Stevie Baggs Jr. and Leslie Black star in Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall, which is directed by Tim Reid and written by Camara Davis.
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The movie is produced by Hillionaire Productions for Lifetime along with Jami McCoy-Lankford, Samone Norsworthy and Anthony Standberry. William J. Cone is a consulting producer, Ahmed Hussain and McCoy-Lankford serve as executive producers.
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Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall premieres at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Lifetime. To watch without cable, join DirecTV Stream or Philo for instant access to Lifetime and other cable channels, and a free trial when you sign up.
Philo is the most affordable streaming option among the two. Plans start at $28/month after a free trial for one week.
The streaming service features 80+ channels (Lifetime, MTV, BET, TLC, VH1, CMT, WEtv, A&E, ID, Travel Channel, OWN, AMC, Comedy Central, etc.) that you can watch live or stream on-demand. A subscription to Philo includes cloud DVR that can be stored for up to a year.
DIRECTV Stream starts at $49.99 per month for a limited time. Stream 90+ live channels, including cable networks such as Lifetime, E!, Bravo, HGTV and MTV, as well as local channels like ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox.
For a limited time, new subscribers can save up $39 per month over three months with select DirecTV streaming plans.
Want more ways to watch? Miss Cleo: Her Rise and Fall will be available to stream on Prime Video a day after it airs on Lifetime.
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If you’ve been scrolling on TikTok, you might have seen the buzz about the life-sized Polly Pocket 1994 dollhouse, which is set to make its Airbnb debut on Wednesday (Aug. 21), in Westford, Massachusetts.
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Originally created by Bluebird Toys in the late 1980s, Polly Pocket began as a line of small, portable dolls and playsets. The brand was later acquired by Mattel. Polly Pockets are best known for its compact designs and detailed environments. These toys encourage imaginative play in various themes from Unicorn Tea Parties to Otter Aquariums. Now, you can step into a larger-than-life version of this iconic toy, complete with interactive features and nostalgic details.
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For those who are longtime Polly Pocket fans, you can celebrate Polly Pocket’s 35th anniversary by booking your stay at this life-size Polly Pocket house featuring five beds, one bedroom, and a private half-bath. According to Airbnb, you’ll be able to camp out under the stars, play dress-up, craft your own bracelets at the Friendship bracelet station, enjoy a 90’s inspired kitchen.
All you need to do is simply download the Airbnb App and be prepared to book your stay as soon as it becomes available on August 21.
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Airbnb Polly Pocket Compact 1994 Dollhouse
If you are looking to expand your Polly Pocket collection before your visit, consider browsing Amazon and select your favorite Polly Pocket Compacts. For Harry Potter enthusiasts, there’s also a Polly Pocket playset that features five main characters from the franchise, including, Harry Potter, Ron, Hermione, Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall.
For more product recommendations, check out this list of alternative Airbnb immersive spaces. You can also book your stay with Airbnb at the house featured in the rom-com, The Idea of You.
Britney Spears is reportedly the latest star to document her life via biopic. According to Variety, Universal Pictures landed the rights to the pop princess’ best-selling memoir The Woman in Me. The book chronicles Spears’ rise to fame, her relationship with fellow child star Justin Timberlake — which included her getting pregnant and having an abortion during their time together — […]