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It was a graveyard smash on Halloween this year, as musicians did the monster mash nationwide while showing off their creative and elaborate costume ideas. As usual, Heidi Klum hosted her annual Halloween Party, this year presented by Butterfinger, Mattel, and Prime Video at New York City’s The Venue on Music Row. Known for her […]
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Westside Gunn is staying true to tradition of releasing a new project every Halloween. The MC says 11 is his most personal project ever.
It seems the Buffalo, N.Y., native is looking to close out 2024 strong. Every year his fans expect him to release something new on the spooky unofficial holiday, and he did not disappoint. 11 features five new tracks all produced by Denny Laflare. With no guest appearances from other rappers, this effort is all Gunn as he prepares this loyal fanbase for the release of his new album Still Praying, which is scheduled to drop Friday (Nov. 1). According to the press release, FLYGOD deems this project as his most personal yet. “11 is the most personal project I ever made, it’s dedicated to my brother who was killed in April, but narrated by my brother who has life in prison fighting to come home,” Gunn explains. “This is the reality for Westside Gunn.”
“Stone” opens things up with a drop from late great DJ Kay Slay and transitions to a slow but grim instrumental. Here Gunn catches up with his friend Donald “Sly” Green, who is serving four life sentences. From there we get a return to the classic Griselda sound with “Unkle Howdy” and “Cain Tejada.” Additionally, we get a verse from Griselda’s in-house poet Keisha Plum on “BIG DUMP BALLAD.” You can purchase and stream Westside Gunn’s 11 here.
Oops, Paris Hilton did it again! The “Stars Are Blind” star took to Instagram on Halloween (Oct. 31) to show off her costume this year, and she channeled her pal Britney Spears. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Rocking braids, bangs and a school girl uniform, Hilton nailed […]
This is Halloween! This is Halloween — and today’s biggest stars weren’t afraid to go all out for their costumes this spooky season. Couples costumes were strong this year, with Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco kicking things off in whimsical Alice in Wonderland-inspired costumes. The Rare Beauty founder rocked a blonde wig and light blue dress […]
When Janelle Monáe sang that she was “an alien from outer space” on 2008’s “Violet Stars Happy Hunting,” she meant it — she so committed to the bit, in fact, that her lyric is paying off 16 years later. On Wednesday (Oct. 30), Monáe showed off her photo-realistic costume for Halloween 2024, where she dressed […]
Megan Thee Stallion loves her some DC Comics, and she kicked off Halloween week — aka Hottieween — with her Starfire costume. Starfire Thee Stallion graced Instagram with her photo shoot on Tuesday, and Meg’s costume even got the attention of DC Studios CEO James Gunn. “STARFIRE THEE STALLION #hottieween24,” she captioned the customized comic-book […]
Halloween is upon us and the night full of fun and frights will be celebrated by more than those who decide to don a costume for the day. For the grownups out there looking to bring a boost to their night, we have our new 2024 Halloween cannabis gift guide to help.As I always do when I put together these guides, I need to stress that cannabis is meant for users over 21 years of age. I don’t encourage overindulgence nor do I think anyone should take the use of THC or CBD products lightly. For those of us with cultivated tastes, how we choose to approach the plant is a personal choice and we should sensibly imbibe just as we would with alcohol.Now that I’ve got that out of the way, I wasn’t much into Halloween as a kid and much less so as an adult. That doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy a good horror film or a haunted hay ride. Now well into my adulthood, cannabis figures prominently in my life and I will be taking part in some of my favorite treats of years past.In some ways, this guide is just as vital for me as it is for the reader as I plan on enjoying my favorite cannabis brands and products through Halloween and the coming weekend.Below, you’ll see some familiar brands and some new entries as well. Again, I say to those who choose to partake, please do so responsibly. We’ve got some more holidays to spend together.Happy Halloween to all.NOTE: This post will be updated through Halloween.
1. 22Red
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22Red comes from the mind of musician Shavo Odadjian and covers all your cannabis delivery methods via flower, prerolls, vapes, and more. There is also a merch line and other goodies. Only available in Arizona and Nevada for now.
Learn more here.
2. Alien Labs Dark Web
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Alien Labs produces an array of their exclusive high-potency flower strains and the brand’s latest drop for the spooky season is their Dark Web drop. Only available in Arizona, California, and Florida.
Learn more here.
3. Autumn Brands
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Autumn Brands stands out in a crowded field due to its wellness segment. but they also feature pre-rolls, elixirs, and more. We like that Autumn Brands has infused salves for those who want to get topical with their cannabis needs. There is a little something for everyone.
Learn more here.
4. Betty’s Eddies
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I’ve sung the praises of Betty’s Eddies several times in these guides and I’m doing so again. Without a hint of hyperbole, these are the best-tasting edibles I’ve ever had.
5. Blazy Susan Aluminum Grinder
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We’ve featured Blazy Susan products quite a bit in our guides over the years and I can vouch for the quality of their accessories, most especially their pink rolling papers. They also have a beautiful grinder that will shine in your collection. Learn more here.
6. CBDistillery
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CBDistillery specializes in CBD, the portion of cannabis that does not cause intoxication but has several purported benefits. What is great about the company is that they truly vet their products with top experts in the field, and they also have THC items.
7. CQ
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Some readers may be aware that I cover adult beverages too and sometimes, I want to sip something that isn’t booze. A brand like CQ would be perfect for those who want to sip their cannabis or take a break from alcohol. I also appreciate they have both a high and low-dose offering and are rolling out their new 2oz shots. The high-dose option is only available in select states so check the website. Learn more here.
8. DaVinci IQ3
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DaVinci was founded in 2011 by Cortney Smith, inspired by the great inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. I’ve used the brand’s IQC dry herb vaporizer and I loved the flavor and consistent hits it delivered. The IQ3 is an improvement from the previous model and seems to take all of the learning curves of the IQ series first established in 2016 while updating the experience.
Learn more here.
9. Embarc Devil’s Lettuce Second Season
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Embarc is a cannabis brand that makes me wish I lived in California because I love their approach to cannabis. For the second year in a row, Embarc dropped its Devil’s Lettuce lineup aimed at slamming the stigma of cannabis consumption and thumbing its nose at the whole “reefer madness” craze of the 20th Century.
10. Fable
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The booze-free life isn’t one I’m living just yet but if I do, I’ll be drinking a lot more cannabis. Fable is another brand that’s entering the sippable cannabis space and doing so while bringing something new to the non-alcoholic drinking space. The brand has a new seasonal flavor, cran-blood orange, and it’s very fire. Available for shipping nationwide. Learn more here.
11. GALYNA
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The intersection of skincare and cannabis hasn’t been something I’ve examined much in my coverage but GALYNA certainly piqued my interest. The topical application of CBD isn’t new, but the brand is serious about providing benefits using well-researched data and science to bring their product to market.
Learn more here.
12. G Pen
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G Pen gets a lot of love around these parts and their selection of both dry herb and concentrates vaporizers are affordable, versatile, and portable. They also have dope collaborations with Mike Tyson, B-Real of Cypress Hill fame, Cookies, and The Grateful Dead.
Learn more here.
13. Hippy Feet
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Hippy Feet is a frequent feature in our gift guides because of their work with unhoused youth and other community activities. Half of the profits earned by Hippy Feet go towards those organizations aimed at giving back to organizations that do good work on the ground. Check out their Cannabis Crews socks. We’ve got the set and we love them.
14. Hometown Hero
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Founded in 2015 by friends Lukas Gilkey and Lewis Hamer, Hometown Hero offers both THC and CBD products, along with HHC, kava, and more. Right now, they’re promoting their new limited-release Tiger’s Blood Midnight live rosin gummies.
Learn more here.
15. Jaunty
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Based in New York, Jaunty is a developing brand that specializes in gummies and vape oil, using only the highest quality products for their products. Jaunty is excited to roll out their new solventless live rosin gummies, which is certainly something I do enjoy in edibles. For now, Jaunty is only available in New York.
Learn more here.
16. Made in Xiaolin Chalice
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Made in Xiaolin, a brand established in New York, has a series of new arrivals, including its Chalice vaporizer. The device can handle dry herbs and oils, providing big, sippable vapor which means you can indulge at your pass and, ahem, pass the chalice when you want the vibes to continue. They also have a selection of flower strains that piqued our interest.
Learn more here.
17. Muha Meds
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Muha Meds specializes in high-potency infused prerolls, vape cartridges, gummies, and concentrates. What I thought was dope was the brand’s verification system because you need to know what you’re ingesting out here. Only available in California and Michigan.
Learn more here.
18. Puffco Pivot
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I didn’t get a Halloween pitch from my friends at Puffco but there isn’t any beef. I’m such a fan of the brand that I did my due diligence and discovered they have a new portable dab pen, the Pivot. I haven’t used it but if it’s anything like the company’s other high-tech offerings, I already know it’s going to be a big seller.
He knows how to ball, she knows Aristotle! Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are celebrating Halloween on their daytime talkshow series, Live With Kelly & Mark, this Thursday (Oct. 31) by dressing up as another famous couple. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In a photo first […]
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are going down the rabbit hole this Halloween.
On Saturday (Oct. 26), the “Single Soon” singer took to social media to show off photos of her and boyfriend Blanco’s whimsical Alice in Wonderland-inspired costumes.
“Curiouser and curiouser..,” the Only Murders in the Building star captioned the gallery on Instagram.
In the snapshots, the Rare Beauty founder, 32, appears in a blonde wig and light blue dress as Alice and the music producer and songwriter, 36, is decked out in full makeup as Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter from Tim Burton’s 2010 movie adaptation of the book.
“my prosthetics r giving handsome squidward meets longlegs,” Blanco wrote in the comments section of Gomez’s post.
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The couple also shared more snapshots of their impressive fantasy outfits on their Instagram Stories. Gomez posted a clip from Disney’s 1951 animated film version of Alice in Wonderland, which closely resembled her Halloween outfit. And Blanco shared short videos from what appeared to be a Halloween party.
One of his Instagram Story posts show a video of Gomez seated at a table while the two are eating dinner. “It’s a video,” he says to Gomez, who seemingly thinks she’s posing for a photo. “Why do you always do that to me?” she replies with a smile.
The couple has been dating for more than a year now, with Gomez announcing their relationship in December and revealing that they’d been dating for six months at that point. Before upgrading to her necklace, the pop star often wore a letter “B” ring on her finger.
Before they got together, Blanco and Gomez were friends and collaborators. In 2019, they teamed up with Tainy and J Balvin for the song “I Can’t Get Enough” — as referenced in the producer’s adorable birthday post for his girlfriend this year — and Blanco worked on the pop star’s 2023 hit “Single Soon.”
“It’s crazy how your partner could just be sitting there the whole time, right in front of your eyes, and you don’t even notice,” Blanco marveled to the Wall Street Journal earlier this year. “And then you have that Clueless moment where you’re like, ‘Wait, I’m in love.’”
See Gomez and Blanco’s Alice in Wonderland Halloween costumes on Instagram below.
Lizzo is officially kicking off Halloween 2024 with a creative new costume.
On Saturday (Oct. 25), the pop-rap sensation took to Instagram to showcase her self-described “LizzOzempic” outfit, inspired by a recent episode of South Park.
“Ok Halloween… you can start now,” Lizzo captioned a faux advertisement featuring herself alongside a mock prescription box for a weight loss drug.
The South Park episode, titled “The End of Obesity,” aired in May and comically critiqued the Ozempic trend, using Lizzo as an alternative to the popular medication. In the episode, Eric Cartman visits his doctor seeking Ozempic for weight loss. When he learns he can’t afford it, the doctor prescribes an unconventional solution: “I’m going to write you a prescription for Lizzo. She’s a really good singer who talks about body positivity,” he says. “I want you to listen to Lizzo five times a day and watch her videos before bed. I’m afraid you’ll have to be on Lizzo for the rest of your life.”
In another post showing off the Halloween getup, Lizzo clapped back at South Park by dancing to the show’s jingle and flipping off the camera. “Oh OH oh… it’s Lizzo b—,” she captioned the clip, which also included a Cartman cut out in the background.
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The “About Damn Time” hitmaker also shared a clip of herself dancing next to someone wearing an inflatable Cartman costume. “It’s that time of year where I feed y’all so ridiculously, and you’re so very welcome, baby,” she captioned the video, soundtracked by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars’ “APT.”
When the South Park episode originally aired, Lizzo reacted on TikTok, expressing her surprise. “That’s crazy. I just feel like, damn, I’m really that b—-,” she said. “I showed the world how to love yourself, and now these men in Colorado know who the f— I am and put it in their cartoon that’s been around for 25 years.”
Lizzo has donned numerous imaginative Halloween costumes over the years, including outfits based on Tina Turner, Marge Simpson and Baby Yoda, among others.
Check out Lizzo’s “LizzOzempic” Halloween costume on Instagram below.