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Musicians and Converse make for a perfect pairing. From Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani and Olivia Rodrigo to Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg, recording stars have been faithfully wearing Chuck Taylors for years.
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Charli XCX is another fan of Converse, and the latest musician to join forces with the shoe brand. “I wear my Chucks so much they have holes in them, so I was really excited to work with Converse so I could get a new pair. They’re iconic,” Charli said in a statement announcing the partnership on Friday (Oct. 25).
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Charli joins Converse alongside fellow recording artists such as Tyler, The Creator, Billie Eilish and Lamar’s pgLang. Over the years, Converse has released music-based collabs including Blondie, Curt Cobain and AC/DC and Metallica Chuck Taylors. Converse’s family of creators also includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alexis Sablone, Rick Owens and Isabel Marant.
Kicking off her new collaboration, Charli stars in Converse’s 2024 holiday campaign which showcases her love for the shoes. Shot by photographer Sharna Osborne, the campaign features the “360” singer surrounded by Chuck Taylors. More details about Charli’s Converse partnership will be unveiled in the coming months.
In other Charli news, the U.K. singer released her Brat remix album on Oct. 11 featuring appearances form Ariana Grande, Eilish, Troy Sivan, Addison Rae, Lorde and more. On Monday, she wrapped up the Sweet tour with Sivan at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena. Next, Charli heads back home to the U.K. and later to Australia for the international leg of her global tour. Get tickets here.
The UFC goes to the UAE for UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway. Two premier featherweight fighters face off against each other as the main event. Georgian fighter Ilia Topuria (15-0-0) defends his UFC Featherweight Championship belt against American Max Holloway (26-7-0) in a title bout on Saturday (Oct. 26).
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UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway happens at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with a start time of 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. The main card is expected to begin at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
Want to watch UFC 308 online? This event is streaming on ESPN+ with pay-per-view access, which goes for $79.99 for subscribers only.
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If you’re not a subscriber, you can get PPV access and an ESPN+ monthly subscription — which is $11.99 per month — for $91.98 in total, or pick up an ESPN+ annual subscription for $134.98. The annual subscription bundle is the best deal because it saves you more than 30% overall instead of going month-to-month.
Check out the full UFC 308 fight card below, and PPV livestream here.
Main Card, 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT — PPV
Ilia Topuria (Champion) vs. Max Holloway (Featherweight) — Title Fight, Main Event
Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev (Middleweight)
Magomed Ankalaev vs. Aleksandar Rakic (Light Heavyweight)
Lerone Murphy vs. Dan Ige (Featherweight)
Shara Magomedov vs. Armen Petrosyan (Middleweight)
Prelims Card, 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT — ESPN+
Ibo Aslan vs. Rafael Cerqueira (Light Heavyweight)
Geoff Neal vs. Rafael Dos Anjos (Welterweight)
Mateusz Rębecki vs. Myktybek Orolbai (Lightweight)
Abus Magomedov vs. Brunno Ferreira (Middleweight)
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Chris Barnett (Heavyweight)
Farid Basharat vs. Victor Hugo (Bantamweight)
Ismail Naurdiev vs. Bruno Silva (Middleweight)
Rinat Fakhretdinov vs. Carlos Leal (Welterweight)
In addition, you can get the Disney Trio — which comes with ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ — starting as low as $16.99 per month.
What Is Topuria and Holloway’s Walkout Music for UFC 308
Although the UFC has yet to announce each fighter’s walkout music for UFC 308, the pair usually go out to the octagon to the same songs during their matches. Ilia Topuria walks out to “Canción del mariachi” by Antonio Banderas and Los Lobos from the movie Desperado, while Max Holloway prefers to walk out to “Hawaiian Kickboxer” by Moke Boy, which celebrates his Hawaiian heritage.
UFC 308: Topuria vs. Holloway is streamable on ESPN+ with PPV on Saturday, Oct. 26, starting at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT, with the main card beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT.
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It’s easy to get lost in the music when you’re wearing comfortable headphones and jamming away to your favorite songs, but your brain could be suffering from burnout.
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Luxury audio brand Master & Dynamic partnered with Neurable, a neurotechnology company specializing in developing AI-powered tools, to introduce an innovation in smart headphones.
The MW75 Neuro headphones measure your brain activity to help boost productivity and avoid burning out by integrating Neurable’s brain-computer interface (BCI) and AI technology. Electroencephalography (EEG) sensors in the ear pads of the headphones track and analyze brain signals and translates them into “detailed brainwave data that offers valuable insights into focus levels and more,” according to a news release.
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Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro Smart EEG ANC Headphones
Available in onyx and grey, MW75 Neuro headphones are up for pre-order and will be released on Oct. 31. They feature memory foam pads, an anodized aluminum headset, tempered glass and lambskin leather.
On the technical front, the hi-fidelity headphones are powered with 40mm beryllium metal drivers, Bluetooth 5.2, adaptive technology that connects to hi-res Bluetooth audio up to 100 feet and a 22-hour battery.
With the Neurable app, you can access your brainwave data and focus score, track your progress, find tips to enhance productivity and enact the Brain Break feature, which prompts you to pause and refocus.
“The brain serves as the core of our health and well-being, yet we have only scratched the surface of what is possible by understanding and harnessing its power,” said Dr. Ramses Alcaide, co-founder and CEO of Neurable. “In partnership with Master & Dynamic, we are eager to bring the future of neurotechnology to the world with the debut of our groundbreaking MW75 Neuro smart headphones. These headphones mark the beginning of BCI-enabled technology for all, with the development of future use cases already underway.”
Master & Dynamic’s product lineup includes the MW75 ANC Noise–Canceling Headphones ($599), MH40 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones ($399) and the MW09 Wireless Earbuds ($349).
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Recording songs is just one step in the music-making process. Next, emerging artists need to distribute their album, EP or singles on music streaming platforms in order to reach listeners.
Sources like YouTube and TikTok have become a popular method for exposure, but if you’re looking to reach a wider audience, DistroKid can instantly get your music on Spotify — and for as little as $2 a month.
What differentiates the platform from the rest isn’t just its simplicity, but its artist-first mind-set and ability to eliminate having to count tracks and pay royalty fees. In three easy steps, you can get your music quickly released on Spotify in addition to a slew of other benefits. You’ll need to sign up for DistroKid in order to take advantage of everything the service has to offer, but the platform offers a variety of affordable plans to choose from, starting at $1.92 a month (billed annually at $22.99).
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Make the most of your DistroKid access when you pick from the Musician, Musician Plus or Ultimate plan. The Musician plan is the base package for one artist that’s $22.99 a year and includes unlimited song uploads, your lyrics in Google, a Spotify verified checkmark, the ability to create royalty splits and access to the mobile app.
For more creative freedom, you can get Musician Plus for $39.99 a year ($3.33 a month) and utilize it for up to two artists while receiving everything in the Musician plan in addition to synced lyrics in Apple Music and daily streaming stats. You can flex your creativity further when you take advantage of the customizable features for a label name, release date, preorder date and iTunes pricing.
To save up to 40% off, you can go for the Ultimate subscription that’s $89.99 a year and includes everything in the Musician Plus plan in addition to 1 TB of storage, contact info for thousands of playlists and free iPhone app access.
Beyond receiving verification on Spotify, a DistroKid subscription gives you control over your artist profile, allowing you to update your photo, bio and links. You can help your music reach more listeners by pitching songs directly to Spotify playlist curators and even track streaming statistics, including number of streams, saves and engagements. The deep insight into your audience can assist in developing marketing plans — especially since DistroKid lets you view Spotify’s streaming charts.
In terms of getting paid, the platform handles all of that for you with payments distributed twice a week — and you get to keep 100% of the royalties.
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BTS fans can travel through Jung Kook’s Golden moments in a pop-up exhibition opening in Los Angeles next month. Jung Kook Exhibition ‘Golden: The Moments’ offers an immersive, deep dive into Golden, the K-Pop star’s debut solo album.
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Golden: The Moments launches at Ace Mission Studios in Los Angeles on Nov. 1. According to the description, the exhibition takes fans on a visual and audible journey sharing the story behind Jung Kook’s solo debut and “capturing key moments that shaped his musical world.”
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Tickets for Golden: The Moments are priced at $26.86 for general admission, plus an additional $2 for parking and another $2.58 in fees. Tickets are selling fast, but a select number of passes are available for opening weekend, in addition to Nov. 6-10 and Nov. 13-17. The exhibit lasts for 60-90 minutes and opens from 11:40 a.m. until 6:40 p.m.
Jung Kook Exhibition ‘Golden: The Moments’
Golden: The Moments opened in Seoul, South Korea in late August. The traveling exhibit, which features Samsung Frame speakers with photos of Jung Kook, lands in Los Angeles ahead of the first anniversary of Golden, released on Nov. 3, 2023.
The BTS Army can learn more about Golden in Jung Kook: I Am Still – Party Edition, an updated edition of his documentary releasing in select theaters on Oct. 11.
Jung Kook’s solo effort, featuring the Latto-assisted, hit single “Seven,” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Charts and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
Although Jung Kook, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, RM and J-Hope, have been focused on their respective solo projects and completing mandatory military service, the Bangtan Boys will be back together soon. BTS is scheduled to reunite in 2025.
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Seeing your favorite artist live can be a euphoric experience, but it also comes with high noise levels that are damaging to your ears. Exposure to loud environments can cause temporary to permanent ear damage, like tinnitus — even if it’s just a one time occurrence. Rather than succumb to prolonged ringing in your ears, concert earplugs brand Loop has released a sleek and luxurious pair of adjustable earplugs that let you control exactly how much noise reduction you want.
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Hearing is measured in decibels (dB) with anything above 85dB being the point of ear damage range, according to Chicago Hearing Services. Most concerts tend to range from 90dB to more than 120 dB the site reports, which means whether or not you regularly attend festivals and tours, your ears (if unprotected) can become overwhelmed and suffer some major damage.
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Loop’s Switch 2 lets you adjust the volume level between three settings depending on your desired noise level or type of environment you’re in. There are four metallic shades to choose from — black, green, gold or silver — offering an elevated take on the classic foam earplugs you have to twist and finagle into your ears. Plus, they’re reusable, meaning you don’t have to constantly invest in a new pack of concert earplugs, which will save you money over time.
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With a pair of Switch 2, all that you need to do is take each earplug out of the included compact carrying case, choose what size earbud you need and place them in your ears. There are three modes you can pick from, including Engage for chatting with friends while reducing background noise; Experience, which will protect ears during concerts and gigs without sacrificing sound quality; and Quiet mode, which offers the most noise reduction for a more calming environment whether you’re commuting or sleeping.
Even professional DJs have given Loop their stamp of approval, with DJs Nostalgix and Oguz having used the brand at Tomorrowland 2024. ShopBillboard had the opportunity to review Loop’s Experience earplugs for the brand’s Tomorrowland collaboration and can attest that they’re not only effective at blocking out noise while maintaining crisp sound quality, but are also comfy for long time wear.
Reviewers also can’t stop raving over the Switch 2 claiming they’re “the most comfortable earplugs I’ve worn.” Having the ability to switch volume levels have been a game changer for shoppers who say, “I love being able to adjust the sound quality and volume for different circumstances without having to keep taking out and putting in earplugs constantly.”
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Get ready to expand your streaming options: Apple TV+ is joining the Prime Video lineup. Starting later in October, the streaming service will be available as a premium channel add-on through Prime Video, according to Amazon.
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All users who subscribe to Prime Video will be eligible to add Apple TV+ to their account. Prime members who choose to subscribe to Apple TV+ can look forward to an array of entertainment selections from drama series like The Morning Show and Palm Royale to sporting events like Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball.
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Although there is no set release date yet, you can start to plan ahead on the next steps to get started. You’ll need a Prime membership in order to add Apple TV+ to your channel lineup. If you’re already a Prime member, all you’ll need to do is log into your account and go to the Prime Channel storefront to add Apple TV+ to your subscription. Since the streaming platform offers new users a seven day free trial, you may be eligible to receive one through Prime Video, too.
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Don’t have a Prime membership? Amazon is offering a 30-day free trial for new users who sign up, which will let you watch Apple TV+ Originals in addition to spooky movies and TV shows exclusively available on Prime Video. Once the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee of $14.99 a month or $139 a year.
To add Apple TV+ to your Prime video subscription, you can visit the Apple TV+ landing page to begin your seven day free trial. After the free trial is over, you’ll be charged the subscription price of $9.99 per month, in addition to your Prime Membership fee.
When adding Apple+ to your subscription, you can watch all the original shows and movies directly in the Prime Video app or on the website.
In addition to Prime Video original programs like Marlon Wayans: Good Grief, The Idea of You, Fallout, Them 2, Space Cadet, Invincible, The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Boys (to name a few) you can look forward to binge-watching Apple TV+ exclusive TV shows and movies like Loot, Sugar, Palm Royale, Acapulco, Blade Runner 2049, Franklin, High Desert, Silo, Shrinking, The Big Door Prize, Hollywood Con Queen, Manhunt, Masters of Air, Bad Sisters, Ted Lasso, Severance, Schmigadoon!, The Morning Show and Dark Matter.
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