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Fresh off the launch of his very own ice cream, Snoop Dogg is stepping into a new collaboration with Skechers. The Snoop Dogg x Skechers Collection is comprised of nostalgic “OG” and remixed designs with nods to the Uncle Snoop’s signature style and his name on every shoe.
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The collection, which dropped on Tuesday (Aug. 1), features slip-ins and lace-up sneakers priced from $100 to $125. Shoes in the collection range from sizes 3.5 up to 14.
“The excellent team at Skechers took my ideas and my flavor and we created this collection for all walks of life,” Snoop said in a statement. “Step yo’ shoe game up with my style and swag in every pair — with Skechers you’ll be comfortable wherever you go. Wear them with a suit to a wedding or on the court with shorts, you’ll look fly either way because these shoes are for everyone.”
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Snoop was hands on in the process working closely with Skechers’ design team to bring the collection to life.
“We were already working with Snoop on the co-branded collection prior to his incredible award-winning Skechers x Snoop Dogg Super Bowl commercial earlier this year,” noted Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Snoop combined his eye for style and laid-back sensibility with the signature comfort of Skechers, resulting in an authentic collaboration and partnership.”
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The sneaker drop coincides with hip-hop’s 50th birthday, which will be celebrated on Aug. 11. In celebration of hip-hop’s golden anniversary, Snoop, Run DMC and more are slated to headline the Hip-Hop 50 concert at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 11.
The Snoop Dogg x Skechers: The OG Capsule Collection is available at Skechers.com and Skechers retails stores.
Shop the collection below.
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Skechers Slip-Ins Snoop Dogg: Snoop One – Double OG $125
From the studio to the stage in style. The Snoop One DoubleG features a leather upper and allover print with stretch laces. The bandana-print, slip-in sneaker is available in black and blue.
Skechers Stamina – Snoop 91
This retro design reflects a “special era” in Snoop’s life. Skechers Stamina, the brand’s core style, first debuted in 2004, the same year as Snoop’s platinum-selling LP Rhythm and Gangsta: The Masterpiece. The Skechers Stamina – Snoop ’91 sneaker has a suede and mesh blended upper with a colored trim and its available in three colorways handpicked by Snoop: gray/orange, tan/navy and a white/multicolor design.
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Skechers Slip-Ins Snoop Dogg: Snoop One – OG $125
A “wear every day, wear everywhere” sneaker, the Snoop One OG is equipped with Snoop’s favorite feature: Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins technology. This leather bungee shoe also features the Skechers Exclusive Heel Pillow, which holds the foot securely, and in keeping true to Snoop’s style, a smoke printed graphic is featured on the heel. Like with all the shoes in the collection, the One OG features a “Snoop S” on the toe bumper.
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Snoop Dogg Go Runs Swirl Tech Dizzie $125
Get sporty in the Snoop Dogg x Skechers: Go Run Swirl Tech Dizzie. The shoe features Snoop Hyper Bursty Glide Step technology and Skechers advanced running technologies including Swirl Tech midsoles and Skechers Max Cushioning. The lace-up sneaker is available in orange and blue colorways.
Beginning Tuesday (Aug. 1), popular New York City restaurant Sei Less will launch its special menu in honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Paying homage to celebrated songs, albums and musicians in the culture, Sei Less created unique appetizers, entrees, desserts, and cocktails as a prix fixe meal for $50.
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“We’re incredibly grateful for the hip-hop community’s support of Sei Less, so we wanted to find a special way to express our appreciation and honor the hip-hop artists that have pushed the culture forward,” Sei Less founder Dara Mirjahangiry tells Billboard. “Since we’re a New York City restaurant, we intentionally wanted to pay homage to a multigenerational group of New York City hip-hop artists that have played an integral part in our success. But at the end of the day, we’re thankful for all the artists that have dined at our restaurant and we’re proud to celebrate such an iconic anniversary for hip-hop.”
Some of the meals consist of the “Unforgettable,” an ode to French Montana that is a crispy rock shrimp appetizer and a favorite of the Bronx rapper at the restaurant. Another dish is an entree, a nod to Cardi B’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “I Like It,” which is an order of Beijing chicken, a previous meal she had while dining at the establishment. On the dessert front, fans can devour the “I Know What You Want,” a double chocolate mousse with chocolate sauce honoring Busta Rhymes, or “The Last Temptation,” a vanilla creme brulee with raspberry and yuzu meringue saluting Ja Rule.
Fans can also enjoy two premium-shelf VIP cocktails named after prominent albums from Jay-Z and Diddy for $50, respectively. Dubbed The Blueprint and The Saga Continues, each drink caters to the artists’ liquor brands D’USSE and Deleon.
The extensive list of celebrities who have frequented the NYC hotspot ranges from Kanye West, Cardi B, Diddy, Kevin Hart, Mark Wahlberg, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, Future, Fat Joe and NBA superstar James Harden to French soccer star Kylian Mbappe.
Check out the HipHop50 menu below.
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Podcasts continue to thrive in the streaming world with everything from album release breakdowns, murder mysteries and even daily news updates being listened to every day. The phenomena has even been explored through TV shows like the Only Murders in the Building (which has a new trailer and season coming up) and the Peacock Original show Based on a True Story. With all that said, it’s not hard to create your very own podcast, you just need the right podcast equipment.
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If you’re ready to channel the podcaster within you and do deep dives into topics that you’re passionate about, you can pursue it with the right podcast equipment and mics. Just like the characters from the shows above, you need to make sure you have the proper tools to put on a successful podcast show.
From microphone stands to podcast mics, we did the research for you so you can skip scrolling Internet for the best deal and quality, and skip to making your hit show. No matter what topic you plan on covering make sure to stock up on these eight essential tools to help your recording session go as smoothly as possible.
Keep reading to shop our picks for podcast microphones and other equipment needed.
Amazon
TONOR USB Microphone
$31.99 $46.99 32% OFF
To start out, you’ll want to invest in a proper podcast mic like this TONOR USB model, which will help capture recordings with as little background interference as possible. It comes with a foldable three-legged stand that has a detachable shock absorber, and just needs to be plugged in to get connected and recording ready.
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MAONO Plug & Play Podcast Condenser Mic Kit
$54.99 $61.99 11% OFF
If you’d prefer a more adjustable podcast microphone, this MAONO version features a bendable stand that can be customized to your liking. It also comes with a condenser mic that’ll help provide crystal clear recordings, while the attach magnet ring will assist in isolating sound and deflecting background noise. If you plan on having guests on your show, it’ll help to have an extra microphone.
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M-Audio HDH40 – Over-Ear Studio Headphones
$39.00
Whether you’re recording audio or listening to playback, you need to make sure you and your podcast guests have a the best over-ear headphones. Our suggestion? These M-Audio headphones as they’re not only an Amazon Choice for recording headphones, but have a 4.7 rating and over 19,000 five star reviews with shoppers praising its “excellent sound quality.”
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Audio-Technica – ATH-M20x Monitor Headphones
$49.99
Another under $50 headphone pick are these Audio-Technica ones, which come with a side cable exit for minimal cable interference. The contoured ear padding add additional comfort while helping to isolate sound with less bleeding.
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BILIONE Adjustable Desk Mic Stand
$19.99 $25.99 23% OFF
Help your recordings pick up the clearest sound bites with a sturdy mic stand. If you’re short on space, try this BILIONE desk microphone stand, whit is adjustable and comes with a detachable shock absorber.
Cicano Microphone Stand
$45.99
Get that real in-studio feel with this adjustable boom mic stand, which includes a table mounting clamp, adjustable head and customizable angle setting, a pop filter and a podcast mic cover. Did we mention it’s also under $50?
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MAONO Audio Interface
$95.99 $159.99 40% OFF
This will be one of the more splurgey tools, but still essential as an audio interface will help with capturing the best audio possible. With it you can adjust microphone levels and comes with podcaster mixer technology to upload sound bites, clips and more with.
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Donner Podcast Bundle
$99.99 $119.99 17% off% OFF
One of the easiest ways to save on buying podcast equipment is by snagging a bundle like this Donner Podcast Bundle. The set comes with an audio interface for mixing your podcast and a podcast mic, which will capture your voice before you’re ready to take it to edits.
For product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best laptop deals, speakers for music lovers and celebrity headphones.
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Happy, Harry Potter Day! Wizards and muggles celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday every year on July 31.
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And for those of you who haven’t had a chance to play one of the biggest video games of the year, it’s time to explore Hogwarts Legacy. The bestselling game lets players star in their own wizarding world adventure as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts.
Hogwarts Legacy was released in February and sold 12 million copies in two weeks. Marking the biggest global launch ever for Warner Bros. Games, the video game went on to sell 15 million copies in two months, and has raked in $1 billion thus far.
“We are so thrilled and proud to see the player response to Hogwarts Legacy from gamers, fans who are new to gaming and reviewers around the world,” said David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. Games, said in a news release in February. “Our development team at Avalanche delivered an amazing, high-quality Wizarding World experience that truly fulfills the fan fantasy of life at Hogwarts and our publishing teams have executed a globally impactful launch campaign.”
The game, which was developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, is available on PlayStation, Xbox and PCs. Hogwarts Legacy was scheduled to drop on Nintendo Switch on July 25, but will now be released on Nov. 14.
Hogwarts Legacy Nintendo Switch Deluxe Edition (Pre-Order)
$69.99
While an apparent job listing posted by Avalanche Software has fans wondering if Hogwarts Legacy 2 could be on the way, Hogwarts Legacy standard and deluxe editions are on sale at select retailers. The standard edition retails for $69.99 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and $59.99 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
The deluxe edition is $69.99–$79.99 depending on the PlayStation or Xbox console, and $59.99 on Nintendo Switch. Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition includes the Dark Arts Pack, which unlocks access to an exclusive wardrobe, a flying Thestral Mount that players can ride, and access to the Dark Arts Battle Arena, where players can “test their mastery of the Dark Arts against waves of challenging enemies,” according to the game description.
Where can you find Hogwarts Legacy on sale? The game is discounted at Amazon and Game Stop. Purchase below.
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Hogwarts Legacy – Xbox Series X
$46.00 $69.99 34% OFF
Hogwarts Legacy for PS5
$69.99
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It just got a little easier to get your hands on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PlayStation 5 console. The highly anticipated, limited-edition console bundle went up for pre-order at Amazon, Best Buy and other retailers on Friday (July 28).
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The Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle ($599.99) includes a Spider-Man PS5 console, DualSense wireless controller, a base, HDMI cable, USB cable and the pre-installed game, Astro’s Playroom. The bundle also comes with a Marvel Spider-Man 2 voucher for a digital copy of the game, which will be redeemable on October 20, per Amazon.
Sony’s custom PS5 console is available in black instead of the standard white color. The design features symbiote tentacles inching closer to the Spider-Man icon.
The Spider-Man logo is also featured on the back of the console and on the controller.
PlayStation 5 Console – Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle
$599.99
“The design was inspired by the in-game symbiote that’s taking over the console and controller, but you can still see some of the underlying red under the tendrils. This represents the various ways players will experience the symbiote takeover in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,” Jacinda Chew, senior art director at Insomniac Games said in a statement on the Sony blog. “It’s a constant push and pull for dominance whether it’s internal or external and the outcome is not certain.”
Sony unveiled the Spider-Man PS5 console earlier in the month. You can pre-order the console at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop (in-store only) and direct.playstation.com.
Already have a PS5? Get a Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Console Cover ($64.99) and Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition DualSense Wireless Controller ($79.99) to channel the same look as the limited console and controller.
Sony launched its PS5 console during the pandemic in 2020. The company has sold over 40 million consoles since then. According to PlayStation fans, some of the top games include Astro’s Playroom, Bugsnax, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, Cult of the Lamb and Deep Space.
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Twisted Metal, a 10-episode series adaptation of the PlayStation video game franchise, premieres Thursday (July 27) on Peacock. Anthony Mackie stars in the series from the writers and producers of Deadpool and Zombieland.
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Mackie plays Joe, a “motormouthed outsider” who takes a job delivering a cryptic package that sets him off on an adventure for the ages. Set in a post-apocalyptic world, the comedy series also stars Stephanie Beatriz, Will Arnett, Samoa Joe, Chelle Ramos, Thomas Haden Church, Neve Campbell, Tahj Vaughans, Richard Cabral, Mike Mitchell, Lou Beatty Jr., Chloe Fineman and Jason Mantzoukas.
Twisted Metal is directed by Kitao Sakurai and executive produced by Mackie, Arnett, Marc Forman, Rhett Reese, Pal Wernick, Jason Spire, Peter Principato and Asad Qizilbash.
Read on for episode details and when and how to stream the entire series.
How to Stream ‘Twisted Metal’ on Peacock
Ready to get twisted? Peacock released all 10 episode of Twisted Metal on Thursday, which means you have the option of taking your time with the show or streaming the entire series in one setting. Each episode is 32 minutes long.
If you’re not already subscribed to Peacock, click the buy button below and follow the prompts to create an account and chose your subscription plan.
Peacock $5.99/month
Does Peacock offer a free trial? Unfortunately, Peacock no longer offers free trials and episodes.
Did Peacock go up in price? Yes, but not by much. Peacock Premium increased from $4.99/month to $5.99/month for the ad-supported package, while Peacock Premium Plus — the commercial-free subscription plan –- increased from $9.99 to $11.99 per month.
The annual plan also increased slightly to $59.99 for Peacock Premium and $119.99 for Premium Plus. Subscribing to an annual plan saves you 17% off what you would normally pay monthly and locks in your subscription fee for an entire year. Stream Peacock from anywhere with ExpressVPN.
How can you get free Peacock? Unfortunately, Peacock ended its streaming deal with Xfinity in June, but Spectrum customers may still be eligible for free Peacock.
What can you stream on Peacock? From TV shows and movies to daily news and sports, Peacock is packed with entertainment. Stream exclusives show like Twisted Metal, Poker Face, Based on a True Story, Bupkis, Bel-Air, Mrs. Davis, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Love Island USA, One of Us is Lying and Dr. Death. Peacock has original movies like Praise This and Honk for Jesus: Save Your Soul and theater movies (The Super Mario Bros. Movie drops next month on Peacock. You can also stream WWE, Premier League, MLB Sunday Lead Off, golf, soccer and other sports.
Watch the trailer for Twisted Metal below.
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Can’t pass up a good deal? This popular Ariana Grande perfume is on sale at select retailers.
If you’re a fan of the Grammy-winning singer’s perfumes, then you probably already know about Cloud (for those unfamiliar with Grande perfumes, Cloud is one of her popular scents). Fans have been head over heels for Cloud since it debuted in 2018 (the Sweetener era was something special).
The gorgeous fragrance features a dreamy blend of lavender blossom, juicy pear and bergamot; with notes of whipped crème de coconut, praline, vanilla orchid and sensual musk round. Cloud also doubles as a dupe for Baccarat Rouge, according to multiple TikTokers.
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Cloud has become so popular that it has its own sequel. The “Side to Side” singer dropped a follow-up fragrance, Cloud 2.0, in 2021.
Where can you buy Cloud on sale? Walmart has one of the deepest deals that we’ve seen at nearly half off the $45 retail price for a one-ounce bottle. Cloud is also available in a 1.7-ounce bottle, which retails for $55, and a 3.4 ounce bottle, which retails for $65.
Although Walmart has a great sale, you can score a smaller discount on Cloud and other fragrances at Ulta Beauty. Save 10% off select perfumes when you use the code: SUMMER23 (free shipping on $35+).
Grande is no stranger to the world of celebrity perfumes. She debuted her first scent, Ari Ea de Parfum, in 2015 and has gone on to release more than a dozen others including Moonlight, Thank You Next, God is a Woman, Sweet Like Candy, Ari Eau de Parfum and R.EM. MOD Blush and MOD Vanilla, released last year, are the latest additions to her scent collection.
Purchase Cloud on sale below.
Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum (1.0 oz.)
$26.20 $45 42% off% OFF
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Welcome to the flip side.
On Wednesday (July 26), Samsung tweeted photos of BTS’ Jimin, RM, J-Hope and Suga in ads for the latest iteration of Samsung’s foldable phones announced earlier in the day during Samsung Unlocked.
The new Galaxy Flip 5 and Fold 5 are equipped with a few upgrades. For example, Galaxy Z Flip 5 has a slimmer hinge design that makes it lie completely flat and enhanced camera capabilities including Flex mode, Flex Cam, Astro Photo and the ability to take hands-free photos.
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Galaxy Z Flip 5 ($999.99) is available in 256GB and 512GB and comes in four colors including graphite, cream, lavender and the mint green phone which happens to be J-Hope’s “favorite.”
Samsung Galaxy Flip 5 at Samsung (pre-order)
$999.99 + free storage upgrade $1,119.99 11% off% OFF
As Samsung’s “thinnest and lightest” phone to date, Galaxy Z Fold 5 ($1,799.99) has a massive 7.6-inch, multi-screen design and an option for a floating window page. It features an all-new Flex Hinge design, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and Armor Aluminum, and runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. The Z Fold 5 is available in icy blue, phantom black and cream.
Suga and RM are seen holding the Z Fold 5 in Samsung’s Twitter thread posted Wednesday. “Every moment is a great moment to wear his brightest smile and take the best selfies on the #GalaxyZFlip5,” reads one caption, while the other notes, “As the rapper and songwriter in BTS, it’s no wonder that SUGA loves multitasking features on #GalaxyZFold5 – great when he’s writing lyrics on the go!”
“Samsung is revolutionizing the mobile industry with foldables by setting the standard and continually refining the experience,” TM Roh, president and head of mobile experience business at Samsung Electronics said in a news release. “Every day, more people choose our foldables because they offer an experience people want that they can’t get on any other device. Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are the latest devices that prove our commitment to meeting the need of our customers through innovative technology.”
Also unveiled during Samsung Unlocked: the Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch6 Classic, Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra.
How to Get a Free Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
Want a free phone? Samsung and AT&T are offering trade-in deals that will knock the price of your new phone down to $0.
New and existing AT&T customers can receive a free Galaxy Flip 5 or up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 5 with a Galaxy phone trade in from any year, in any condition. AT&T is also offering twice the storage when you pre-order the phone by Aug. 10.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 at AT&T
$0 (with eligible trade-in) $999.99 100% off% OFF
The Z Flip5 is available at major retailers and phone carriers such as AT&T, Amazon and Verizon. Save up to $1,000 off the Flip 5 and Fold 5 with eligible trade-in at Samsung and receive 30% off Samsung Care+, with the purchase of a Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Additionally, select the 256GB versions of the Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Z Fold 5 will be automatically upgraded to the 512GB version when you pre-order at Samsung. Save up to $540 off when bundling Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Galaxy Fold 5 with Tab S9 series and Galaxy Watch6 series.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 will be released on Aug. 11.
