Culture
Page: 89
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.
Ready for a Target haul? No need to spend an arm and a leg on new boots for fall and winter. If you’ve been looking for a sturdy, cute and affordable pair of boots to sport this season, you can find alternatives to the popular Givenchy Shark Boots at Target and other retailers such as Amazon.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
With the help of TikTok, Reddit and other social media forums, videos and a few online searches, we’ve put together a list of affordable alternatives to the $2,400 boots which retail have been spotted on the likes of Halsey, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Ice Spice, Dua Lipa, Nicki Minaj and other music stars.
Trending on Billboard
Saks Fifth Ave.
Givenchy Shark Lock Leather Boots with Wide Calf
The designer boots, made from calf skin leather feature a Givenchy metal clasp and padlock (the heel measures 4 inches).
Latto might be the only mainstream rapper to call for an end to Shark Boots (“You won’t catch me in no shark boots, ya’ll burnt ‘em out” she raps on her hit single, “Brokey”). But Shark Boots and other fold-over boots are as hot as ever, and Target has an alternative to Givenchy’s designer boots for just $50.
Below, find a list of dupes to Shark Boots from Target and other retailers.
Target
A New Day Women’s Tambra Fold Over Tall Boots
Hot buy! These Target boots are officially viral on TikTok.
A perfect pairing with a skirt, shorts and pants, the Tambra features a knee-high, fold-over design similar to Givenchy’s boots. The boots have a 3.5-inch heel and are available in black or white.
For a shorter option,Target’s Olivia Miller Boot brings a Country Western flare to the boot trend. The ankle boots, adorned with blue stars and silver studs, are on sale for $75.
Free People
Free People Felicity Foldover Boots
You won’t need much per-sueding to buy these lovely boots.
Free People’s Felicity Foldover Boots are available in five colors including black, sand, mauve, frappe and magenta.
Steve Madden
Steve Madden Smith Black Leather Boots
Steve Madden is known for making budget-friendly dupes of some of fashion’s hottest designs.
The Smith Black Leather Boots feature a 4-inch, stiletto heel and are available in black, red and white.
Searching for more boot dupes? According to TikTok, Target carries one of the better alternatives to the viral Fyre Campus Boots ($498) but we also found an alternative option at Steve Madden for half the price.
For more shopping recommendations, check out the best Ugg slipper dupes, best tote bags and best winter coats.
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. Taylor Swift’s style continues to be studied through fashion books while Swifties race to snag exact pieces worn by the 34-year-old. […]
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.
Lady Gaga isn’t just treating her Little Monsters to new music; the 38-year-old singer also showed her excitement over the release of her new single “Disease” in a moto leather jacket that’s on sale for nearly 50% off.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
The “Rain On Me” singer took to Instagram on Monday (Oct. 28) to share her joy over the positive response for her new song, showing off the fall fashion staple while smiling ear to ear.
Trending on Billboard
“I honestly am trying to find the right words to say–I have been so excited to release my new music and to see all the monsters come alive and dance and perform and smile and cry is such an insane joy,” the caption reads.
That’s not the only time she made an appearance in the jacket: She also sported it back in March paired with YSL studded black booties and Le Specs sunglasses, according to fashion blogger La Maison Gaga in a post on X.
Just like denim jackets, oversized leather jackets have been a fashion staple for years, as it gives outfits an instant edge. Musicians have long been fans of the layering piece, with stars including Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas and Pharrell Williams previously including the look into their outfit rotations.
Since leather jackets are a staple piece that never goes out of style, you’ll want to invest in one that will last you decades. Acne Studios Crinkled Leather Jacket is currently 48% off from SSENSE for a limited time and will give you the musician-worn look for a fraction of the cost.
Keep reading to shop the designer jacket below.
SSENSE
Acne Studios Black Crinkled Leather Jacket
$1,118
$2,150
48% off
This leather jacket will become your new staple layering piece as it not only adds a chic touch to your outfits, but will provide warmth when the temps cool down. Acne Studios’ style comes with a crinkled leather material for added texture as well as an adjustable belt to tighten to your liking. The oversized fit will also provide a more loose, relaxed vibe you can pair with maxi dresses or going out looks.
If you’re looking for something under $1,000, you can still channel Gaga’s style without having to splurge. To help inspire you, ShopBillboard found wallet-friendly alternatives to shop below.
Amazon
Levi’s Faux Leather Belted Motorcycle Jacket
$63.01
$89.99
30% off
Levi’s faux leather jacket embraces the moto style without using animal materials. Just like the classic design, you’ll find an adjustable belt on the bottom of the jacket in addition to silver studded buttons for added style and layering.
Wilson Leather
Brielle Oversized Moto Leather Jacket
$198
$495
60% off
Wilson Leather has a jaw-dropping deal of 60% off their oversized distressed leather jacket that’s the definition of designer look for less. Made with premium leather materials, the style features a worn-in look complete with adjustable cuffs and various front pockets for extra style and storage.
Amazon
Trendy Queen Oversized Faux Motorcycle Coat
$36.09
$42.99
16% off
For a faux leather moment, Trendy Queen has this simple black jacket for under $40. Instead of an adjustable belt on the bottom, the design features a stretchy elastic hem and comes with a zip closure to help keep you warm.
Madewell
Washed Leather Oversized Motorcycle Jacket
Madewell is ready to dress up your outfits with this sleek motorcycle jacket made from real leather materials. It’s not only a bestseller but comes with silver accents to make the look pop and a loose fit for a more causal vibe.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best shackets for women, sherpa jackets and cropped puffer jackets.
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.
Want to see the biggest rock tour of all time? Coldplay is coming to a city near you!
Earlier this month, the band extended the North American leg of its 2025 Music of the Spheres World Tour launching in Stanford, Calif., next May.
Boston, Nashville, Miami and Las Vegas are among the 17 U.S. cities on the tour before it travels to the U.K. next year for shows at Craven Park Hull and a mini-residency at London’s Wembley Stadium.
See below for details on how to get tickets to the sold-out tour.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
Coldplay Music of the Spheres Tour: Prices, How to Get Tickets
We’re several months out from the Music of the Spheres tour hitting the U.S., and tickets are relatively affordable. Where can you find them? Tickets are available on sites such as Vivid Seats, StubHub and TicketNetwork.
Trending on Billboard
The international leg of the Music of the Spheres tour continues in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday (Oct. 30). The band will perform in Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and South Korea before heading to the U.S. next spring.
For fans who want to attend shows overseas, tickets are available on Viagogo and other sites. Prices start at approximately $125 for Australia and $40-$200 for the most affordable tickets for shows in New Zealand, India, the UAE and South Korea.
Currently, Music of the Sphere tickets for the U.S. range from around $250 and up at Vivid Seats, StubHub, Seat Geek, TicketNetwork and Ticketmaster. If you’re flexible about which dates you’d like to attend, you might have a better chance to landing a good deal on tickets. But if you don’t want to risk rummaging through ticket sites for the cheapest offer, you can save up to $300 off $1,000 at TicketNetwork with code BILLBOARD300 (used code BILLBOARD150 to save $150 off $300).
Coldplay’s The Music of the Spheres World Tour launched more than two years ago and has grossed over $1 billion thus far.
Now that she’s had a few weeks to think it over, Cynthia Erivo says she kind of wishes she’d reached out to a few friends before posting her heated reaction to some viral fan edits of the poster for Wicked. The singer/actress made it very clear earlier this month that she was not cool with […]
French Montana‘s story is an “Unforgettable” one. Now, it’s getting the documentary treatment.
The French Montana Story: For Khadija is headed to Paramount+ on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and Billboard has the exclusive first look at the trailer for the new feature.
“I’m a real immigrant, fresh off the boat. No access to nothing to become this dream I always dreamed about,” the three-time Grammy-nominated rapper says in the trailer. “They sell you the dream, they don’t show you the nightmare. The power of music and art … the story for a lot of immigrants out there is sacrifice — to better themselves, to better their family.”
Featuring appearances from Drake, Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Max B, Rick Ross, Harry Fraud, Funkmaster Flex, CokeBoy Zack and Chinx, The French Montana Story surveys the rise of French Montana, a Moroccan-born rapper with billions of streams to his name. From the moment his father abandoned his family — leaving his mother to raise three young sons in the Bronx on her own — to his own unique immigrant journey that took him through the streets of New York to the Billboard charts, French Montana’s tenacity, verve and grit are on full display in his new documentary.
“This is the best project I’ve ever worked on in my life,” Montana said in a press release. “It’s the first blueprint of an immigrant’s music dream, proving that anything is possible and it’s not about the awards, it’s about what we learn from the losses and sacrifices.”
Trending on Billboard
French Montana
Courtesy Photo
The French Montana Story is directed by Mandon Lovett and executive produced by Karim “French Montana” Kharbouch for Montana Entertainment, alongside Live Nation Productions’ Michael Rapino and Ryan Kroft for MTV Entertainment Studios. Additional executive producers include Drake and Sean “Diddy” Combs. In 2023, the feature-length documentary had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
The new documentary isn’t Montana’s first major release in 2024. In February, he released his 23rd mixtape, Mac & Cheese 5, which reached No. 14 on the Billboard 200 and housed collaborations with countless hip-hop heavyweights, including Meek Mill, Westside Gunn, 41, JID, Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Lil Wayne and Ye (the artist formerly known as Kanye West).
French Montana has landed eight projects on the Billboard 200, including 2013’s Excuse My French (No. 4) and 2017’s Jungle Rules (No. 3). On the Billboard Hot 100, he has scored 18 career entries, including the top 10 hits “Unforgettable” (No. 3, with Swae Lee) and “Loyal” (No. 9, with Chris Brown & Lil Wayne).
Watch Billboard‘s exclusive first look at the trailer for The French Montana Story: For Khadija below:
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. It’s no secret that ’90s and Y2K fashion are considered the trends to be sporting right now. Both styles reemerged on […]
Every year on Oct. 29, the United States celebrates National Cat Day — but most cat owners are happy to honor their kitties any day, no matter what part of the world they’re in. That goes for A-list musicians, too. Some of the biggest names in pop, country and hip-hop have sassy, cuddly, playful, pointy-eared […]
HipHopWired Featured Video
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty
Social media giant TikTok announced a partnership deal with UnitedMasters to provide users with more access to numerous independent artists.
In a press release, the social media platform TikTok announced that they reached a deal on a partnership with UnitedMasters. The direct partnership will give TikTok access to UnitedMasters’ full catalog of independent music artists numbering over 2 million, which includes Brent Faiyaz, Tobe Nwigwe, and FloyyMenor among others in a multi-year collaboration. Artists with UnitedMasters will also have access to TikTok’s own Commercial Music Library.
“Our partnership with TikTok provides UnitedMasters artists unparalleled access to a vast global audience, while TikTok creators and users gain early exposure to some of the most impactful independent music today,” explained Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters in the press release. “TikTok recognizes the power of music and creativity, which is why we are excited to formalize this partnership.” According to Social Media Today, the move is inspired by TikTok users’ predilection to find and share new music within the app. An internal report from the social media platform stated that approximately 75% of its users learn about new artists while viewing clips in the app. The partnership also gives those artists with UnitedMasters more exposure to global brands with a presence on the platform, including Diageo, Bose, Walmart, ESPN, Coca-Cola, IKEA, and Dove.
“We want to make the world’s best music available to our global community of over a billion music fans,” said Ole Obermann, Head of Music Business Development at TikTok in the statement. “That’s why we are so excited to be entering into a direct deal with a prominent independent label like UnitedMasters, with its deep, diverse roster of independent artists. Together, we’re ready to amplify these voices and bring their music to a global stage, unlocking new opportunities for discovery.”
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.
You can finally glow like 16-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys with her skincare and makeup brand Keys Soulcare. As part of her mission to help inspire confidence and embrace one’s inner glow, the brand is releasing a brand-new Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum and Makeup Primer on Tuesday (Oct. 29).
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
Preorders have opened for the Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum in three different shades: Moonstone Aura, Bronze Aura and Gold Aura. Each shade represents a crystal that creates a different glow. Moonstone Aura has a cool glow for self-discovery, Bronze Aura gives off a warm bronze look for courage, and Gold Aura highlights a neutral golden light inspired by the Golden Healer Quartz for manifestation.
Trending on Billboard
The inspiration behind the launch came from the 43-year-old’s own beauty routine.
“Crystals are a big part of my self-care ritual,” she said in a press release. “I love how they make me feel.”
The illuminating serum is suitable for all skin types from oily to dry. Plus, it offers hydrating and skin-loving ingredients that can nourish your skin without causing irritation like: niacinimide, rose water, squalane and amethyst crystal.
Amazon
Let Me Glow Illuminating Serum & Makeup Primer
$24.70
$26
5% off
This grammy winner-approved serum can help brighten and plump your skin while providing a radiant, dewy highlight. If you’re unfamiliar with these skincare ingredients, here’s a glimpse into their distinctive properties. Niacinamide can help improve skin texture and enhance overall radiance while rose water can help “replenish dry and dull skin,” according to the brand. That’s not all: squalane can help hydrate the skin and amethyst crystal can help sooth inflammation and promote healing.
It’s also fragrance-free for those with sensitive skin — plus, it acts as both a serum and primer to help boost your skin’s inner glow without leaving it feeling weighed down.
For the “Girl On Fire” singer, ingredients play a key part in crafting a skincare product that’s both effective and safe on skin.
“The Keys Soulcare concept is about efficacious ingredients and learning how to connect to your inner self so the reflection on the outside is brilliant,” she said in a press release. “This is the secret to the glow that everyone asks me about.”
For more product recommendations, check out Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty Body Wash collection, this La Roche-Posay moisturizer and cleanser and these Starface’s Hydro-Star Pimple Patches to add to your skincare routine.