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Cody Simpson has proven to be a man of many talents, earning a Billboard 200 top 10 album with Surfers Paradise in 2013, in addition to launching his own eco-friendly fashion brand and qualifying for the Australian national swimming team back in 2022.
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In an attempt to make it to the 2024 Paris Olympics, the 27-year-old had to make sacrifices, including putting his music career on hold for five years. In the end, he fell short in both the 100-meter men’s freestyle and 100-meter butterfly during the 2024 Australian Swimming Trials, failing to earn a spot on the relay team for Paris.
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Rather than hold on to the disappointment, Simpson is already throwing on his Olympics merch and looking ahead, including going back into music. For fans anticipating his music comeback, the star already teased a lot of “exciting projects” lined up, according to a press statement. While you wait, though, the “Free” singer shifted his creativity to writing and has published his first-ever kid’s book, titled The Sea In Me, which you can buy online now from Amazon.
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“The Sea in Me” by Cody Simpson
Simpson’s children’s book isn’t just the first time the singer has published a story for kids, but it’s the first story he’s ever written. There are 32 pages total with illustrations done by Amandine Thomas, while the storyline dives into how Simpson uses swimming to escape the chaos of life outside the water.
While there are many music books to choose from, the pop singer’s children’s book looks to inspire the younger generation while focusing on an activity other than singing or playing an instrument. While it’s not a musician memoir, it does give a more in-depth look into another of the artist’s passions, allowing fans to gain insight into how special swimming is to Simpson, even after he was unable to make it to the 2024 Olympics.
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During an appearance on Candace Owens’ podcast, Amber Rose claimed that her ex-husband Wiz Khalifa encouraged her to endorse former president Donald Trump.
Around the 28:55 mark, the subject of Rose’s infamous photo with Trump and his wife Melania came up, and Owens asked when the model decided to make her political affiliation public. “My ex-husband actually told me to do it — Wiz,” Amber responded. “He told me to do it, yeah. Although, he’s not political at all and he’s not voting — he doesn’t want to be in that world whatsoever. He’s really one of my best friends, I love him so much, still to this day. He’s just such a great person.”
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She continued, “But I went to him and I was just like, ‘I feel like I’m living a lie.’ And it’s so much more than Trump, but just me as a person. I was just like, ‘I’m so unhappy. I’m starting to hate everyone,’ and I was never like that. I was always full of love. I just wanna be me and I don’t know how to be me.”
Rose added: “I told him I wanted to post the picture. He’s like, ‘Amber, post that sh–.’ … I’m like, ‘For real? I should?’ He’s like, ‘Do it. Who cares? You’re voting for Trump, is that what you wanna do?’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m kind of really into it.’ … He put a battery in my back and I was like, ‘All right, I’m gonna do it.’”
Since posting that picture on her Instagram back in May, Rose has become an ardent supporter of Trump’s campaign. She gave a speech at the Republican National Convention earlier this month, where she claimed that the media lied about Trump and his supporters being racists and bigots.
“[I] care about the truth, and the truth is that the media has lied to us about Donald Trump. I know this because for a long time I believed those lies,” she said, later adding, “I realized Donald Trump and his supporters don’t care if you’re Black, white, gay or straight. It’s all love. And that’s when it hit me: These are my people. This is where I belong.”
You can watch the full podcast episode below.
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Athleisure’s popularity has only been warming up over the years, with some of the trendiest clothing brands clamoring to hop on the sporty-yet-cozy trend. It’s predicted that athleisure isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, with the trend estimated to rise to more than $450 billion by 2028, according to market research from Statista.
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To help you stock up on all the essentials, Amazon is offering a major deal on popular “tummy control” leggings that’ll help give you a smooth appearance without feeling like a constrictive pair of shapewear.
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More than 12,000 Amazon shoppers are gushing over The Gym People’s $25 leggings, even claiming they “rival Lululemon,” making the pair an affordable dupe to the luxe brand. The material not only comes with slight compression, but features a high-rise waist and a capri length to help keep you cool, whether you’re hitting the treadmill or racing to get to the grocery store.
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The Gym People Capris Leggings
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Featuring 18 colors and patterns to choose from, you’ll be tempted to stock up in every style of these leggings after one wear. The material is made from a polyamide and spandex mixed fabric for added stretchiness and softness while the high waist will help create a smoother appearance. You can also choose from sizes XS-3XL.
Verified Amazon shoppers have rated the capri leggings 4.3 out of 5 stars and praised their “buttery, silky smooth” material. The capri leggings also come with a built-in side pocket that can hold your phone, water bottle or wallet. Reviewers are also blown away by how thick the material is, yet it won’t leave you hot.
Some leggings can end up slipping down after you put them on, but these “stay put like they were glued on,” reviewers state, which means you’ll no longer have to do any “awkward adjusting.”
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Kanye West, Jason Aldean and Kid Rock are just some of the stars backing the convicted felon.
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While he’s leading Team USA men’s basketball to win gold during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, NBA superstar LeBron James and The SpringHill Company’s Maverick Carter launched their own men’s grooming line called The Shop this year.
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From face wash to lotion and shaving to beard creams, The Shop men’s grooming line cleanses, refreshes, exfoliates and hydrates all skin and hair types without feeling harsh and tough. All items are exclusive to Walmart and go for $9.97 each. That’s less than $10 for premium men’s personal care products.
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And because its from Walmart, you’ll get any of these men’s grooming products from The Shop shipped to your home for free, if you’re a Walmart+ member.
If you’re not a member, then you can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts’ streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals such as Halo, Evil, 1883 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds; additional savings with early access deals and much more. Learn more about Walmart+ here.
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Check out men’s grooming items from The Shop, which is also the name of his barbershop-set talk show on HBO and YouTube, at Walmart here. In the meantime, watch LeBron James open up about The Shop and his own personal skincare journey, below:
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Simone Biles and the U.S. women’s gymnastics team made a blazing debut at the 2024 Summer Olympics on Sunday (July 28). Biles and Suni Lee advanced to the all-around women’s artistic gymnastics final competition scheduled for later this week while teammates Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles advanced to the apparatus final.
Lady Gaga, Snoop Dogg, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Tom Cruise were some of the celebrities in the stands on Sunday.
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Biles and Lee will make history as the first Olympics all-around champions to go up against each other in the artistic gymnastics’ final competition. The USA women’s gymnastics team leads the scoreboard going into the final ahead of Italy, China, Brazil, Japan, Canada, Great Britian and Romania.
And it’s not just the women making waves. The men’s gymnastics team took home its first team medal in 16 years on Monday. The team won the bronze medal behind China (silver) and Japan (gold).
See below for ways to watch and stream Olympics gymnastics.
2024 Paris Olympics: How to Watch Women’s Gymnastics for Free
Where can you watch coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics? NBC and Peacock.
The women’s gymnastics competitions will be available to watch live and stream on-demand.
You can access NBC and other local and cable channels with a free trial from DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV or Fubo. All three streaming platforms offer free trials, over 90 live channels, cloud DVR and more.
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Viewers who want to stream the Olympics internationally can use ExpressVPN to access several streaming platforms.
Can you stream women’s gymnastics on Peacock? Yes, and you don’t need the ad-free plan to watch! Peacock starts at $7.99/month for the basic plan, which includes coverage of the Olympics. The Premium Plus plan ($13.99/month) comes with live NBC.
Peacock isn’t offering a limited deal right now, but you can landa discount by subscribing to the annual plan and lock in your rate for a year. Peacock also provides discounts for students and teachers starting at just $1.99/month.
You can also save on Peacock with Xfinity and other third parties. Subscribe to Xfinity’s StreamSaver + Internet plan and enjoy Peacock, Netflix and Apple TV+ for $35/month. Xfinity Diamond and Platinum rewards customers can get free Peacock through rewards points.
Team USA Women’s Gymnastics Final
The USA women’s gymnastics team consist of Biles, Carey, Lee, Hezly Rivera and Chiles. However, Rivera did not qualify for the final which means only four members will compete. The women’s gymnastics team final is scheduled for Tuesday, July 30.
See the schedule below.
July 30 — Women’s team final (12:15 p.m. ET/9:15 a.m. PT)
Aug. 1 – Women’s all-around final (12:15 p.m. ET/9:15 a.m. PT)
Aug. 3 – Women’s vault final (10:20 a.m. ET/7:20 a.m. PT)
Aug. 4 – Women’s uneven bars final (9:40 a.m. ET/6:40 a.m. PT)
Aug. 5 – Women’s balance beam final (6:38 a.m. E.T./3:38 a.m. PT)
Aug. 5 – Women’s floor exercise final (8:23 a.m. ET/5:23 a.m.)
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Smooth and shiny strands is a recipe for a confident hair day and while hot tools can help you achieve salon-worthy hairstyles, without a detangling brush you can end up with frizzy, knotted hair. TikTokers have been claiming the UNbrush as the ultimate brush for detangling hair, but now Amazon shoppers are claiming a $9 hairbrush is the true defender against painful “yanking.”
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The Original Wet Brush has gathered more than 55,000 verified five-star reviews from the online retailer and even some love on TikTok with influencers showing off how the brush seamlessly glides through hair. User @katie.org even compared the cheap hairbrush to the luxe $150 Mason Pearson hairbrush, which has gathered more than 3 million views.
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“I do not see a difference,” the caption for the video reads.
While the UNbrush has received consistent praise on social media, its reviews are not up to par with the OG Wet Brush, which has scored a 4.7-star rating out of five compared to its competitor’s 4.5 stars. Not to mention it’s also more affordable at $9 making it one of the best beauty deals available right now.
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Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush
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Featuring 19 colors and patterns to choose from (including an Amazon-exclusive Aqua), the Wet Brush is ready to help smooth knotted strands with its flexible bristles. ShopBillboard has even tested the hairbrush and love how lightweight and comfortable the hair tool is to hold. Its unique bristles allows for the brush to move through hair more easily with less snags, creating a pain-free experience.
Since the brush is so lightweight and compact, it’s also easy to pack away in your luggage making it a travel necessity for keeping your hair smooth during your adventures.
Reviewers have also gushed over how the detangling brush has “revolutionized” their hair care routine describing the experience as “love at first brush.” It’s also curly hair-approved, with one shopper saying “This brush gets through it with ease. I’m also super tender-headed and it doesn’t hurt when I brush. I even bring it with me to the salon and request my stylist use it for detangling.”
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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. The Paris Olympics are here, and fans worldwide are showing their support for Team USA. Among them, the ever-stylish Lady Gaga […]
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Go behind the scenes with country music’s rising star Megan Moroney as she preps to hit the Sofi Stadium stage for the Sun Goes Down Tour with Kenny Chesney.
American singer and songwriter, Megan Moroney, talks about wearing her signature purple dress to all her Kenny shows. She continued to share that she usually does her own hair and makeup in two and a half hours. However, for this special occasion, she brought along her glam team: hairstylist Brooke Euvino and makeup artist Alexis Oakley.
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To achieve her glam look, Moroney uses a combination of products including Makeup Forever HD Foundation, Tarte Concealer, Huda Beauty Cherry Blossom Powder, Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Powder, and Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation. In the interview with Billboard, Moroney shares a tip for long-lasting makeup: “When I’m sweating a lot, I put Estée Lauder’s Double Wear on top of the flawless filter,” she said.
For those looking for long-lasting results make sure to add Moroney’s two must-have makeup products to your cart: the Charlotte Tilbury’s Flawless Filter and the Estée Lauder’s Double Wear Foundation. If you’re a beauty enthusiast, you know a lip combo can help accentuate your natural features. For lips, she uses the Mac Lip Pencil, Makeup by Mario Lipstick, and Fenty Gloss Balm. Moroney also highlights her favorite hair products, including IGK Good Behavior and Color WOW. These products help her achieve a polished and flawless look, perfect for the stage.
Beyond her beauty routine, Moroney recently celebrated the release of her sophomore album, Am I Okay, on July 12. Reflecting on the experience, she shared, “The Sun Goes Down Tour has been the best tour I have ever been on,” expressing her joy and excitement for this incredible journey.
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Fans can now collect Brandy’s Cinderella and other dolls from Descendants: The Rise of Red. Mattel’s Rise of Red collection was released in early July and includes Cinderella and her daughter, Princess Chloe; Bridget, the young Queen of Hearts; Uliana, the younger sister of Ursula and Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts.
Each doll features 11 bendable joints and mini costume-recreations from the film. The dolls are available at Amazon, Walmart and Target, although some are out of stock at select certain retailers.
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Disney Descendants: The Rise of Red — Queen Cinderella Fashion Doll
Queen Cinderella rules her kingdom with “kindness and grace.” Disney‘s Descendants: The Rise of Red deluxe doll looks regal in a powder blue gown, blue hair, a robust crown and glass slippers.
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Disney Descendants: The Rise of Red — Queen of Heart Fashion Doll
The prickly Queen of Heart rules with a “thorn in her heart,” per the product description. The doll dons a royal rose gown layered in petals along with a red crown, gloves and heels.
Descendants: The Rise of Red premiered on Disney+ on July 12 and will broadcast on Disney Channel on Aug. 9. The story follows Red and Chloe as they team up and travel back in time to save Auradon. The hit film broke Disney+ viewership records scoring 6.7 million views in its first three days of release.
Shop the other dolls in the collection below.
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Mattel Disney Descendants: The Rise of Red Doll – Daughter of Queen of Hearts
Heartbreaker! The Red doll has on her signature top with red and black tights, a cropped jacket and a pocket watch (for time travel). Click here to shop the musical Red doll that sings “Seeing Red.”
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Mattel Disney Descendants: The Rise of Red Fashion Doll & Accessory – Uliana, Younger Sister of Ursula with Movie-Inspired Clothes & Necklace
Ursula’s baby sister, Uliana features long colorful braids and an eye-catching outfit complete with purple platform boots.
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Mattel Disney Descendants: The Rise of Red Fashion Doll & Accessory – Princess Chloe Charming, Daughter of Cinderella with Movie-Inspired Clothes & Sword
Chloe Charming rocks electric blue hair, just like her mother, Cinderella. The doll is dressed in a shimmery top and bottom with gloves, a belt, choker necklace and sword.
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Mattel Disney Descendants: The Rise of Red Fashion Doll & Accessory – Bridget, Young Queen of Hearts with Movie-Inspired Clothes & Cupcake
The Young Queen of Hearts is dolled up in a pink blazer, a heart-printed skirt and stockings.
For additional merch to shop, check out the Descendants Cookbook: The Rise of Red Sorcerer Cookbook (doll included) and the full Descendants: The Rise of Red Collection available at Walmart.