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Christmas is over, but winter sales are in full swing. Right now, bargain shoppers can save up to 90% off select items, including clothing, coats, boots, exercise equipment, speakers, headphones, furniture, beauty products, jewelry and other must-haves to start your new year off right.
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Below, find a list of the 33 best after-Christmas and winter sales that you can shop now and into the new year.
The 33 Best After-Christmas & Winter Sales to Shop Right Now:
Abercrombie & Fitch – Up to 50% off, plus an extra 20% off almost everything.
Adidas – Up to 60% off thousands of styles while supplies last.
Anthropologie – Save an extra 40% off sale styles.
Amazon — Save up to 70% off tens of thousands of items, plus Prime Video channels for $1.99 and other discounts at Amazon.
Best Buy — Shop discounted appliances, electronics and more from Apple, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony LG and other brands, including up to $800 off select big screen TVs and up to 60% off laptop accessories.
Bloomingdale’s — Save up to 65% off, plus an additional 30% on items labeled “EXTRA 30% OFF Discount Applied in Bag.” Sale ends 1/2/23.
CalPAK – Up to 45% off select luggage, backpacks and other travel necessities.
Casper – Save up to $600 on select mattresses, plus 30% off sitewide.
Coco & Eve – Get up to 50% off select items while supplies last.
Dick’s Sporting Goods – Up to 65% off during the winter clearance clear-out event (online and in-stores).
Footlocker — Save up to 40% off winter must-haves during Footlocker’s end of the season sale.
Harry & David – Up to 50% off select items during the winter sale.
HP – Save up to 66% off during HP’s red tag sale, plus free shipping.
The Home Depot – Up to 45% off select tools, plus free two-day delivery and up to 50% off holiday décor.
Lululemon – Shop end-of-the-year finds starting at $9.
Macy’s – Up to 60% off during the post-Christmas sale.
Mattress Firm – Up to 60% off select mattresses.
Nastygal – Up to 90% off everything.
Nike — Save 20% on select sale styles (use code: CHEERS for an additional 20% off select items). Offer ends 1/3/23.
Nordstrom – Save up to 60% off from now until 1/2/23; plus an extra 25% off select clearance items (offer ends 12/29).
Old Navy – Up to 75% off; styles from $2.99 and up.
Purple Mattresses – Take 10% off select mattresses, plus 25% off sleep accessories.
Revolve – Up to 70% off during Revolve’s “last chance” sale.
Saks 5th Ave — Up to 80% off designer labels.
Sephora – Beauty Insiders save an extra 20% off select items (code: EXTRA20OFF). Offer ends 1/2/23.
Soundcore – Save on best sellers and other must-have electronics including the Liberty 4 earbuds and Life Q30 headphones.
Target – Up to 50% off clothing, toys, beauty items and more (save 50% off an annual membership to Shipt for fast delivery).
Uncommon Goods – Up to 75% off hundreds of items.
Under Armour – Up to 50% off during the semi-annual event. Offer ends 1/25/23.
Urban Outfitters – Take an extra 40% off all sale styles.
Wayfair – Up to 65% off during the end-of-the-year clear-out sale.
Walmart – Save up to 50% on clothing, seasonal décor, toys and home essentials.
Zappos – Winter clearance sale on boots, sneakers, heels, apparel and more. Sale items start at $7.35.
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Waited until the last minute to finish your holiday shopping? With just two days before Christmas, last-minute shoppers plan to hit the streets in droves but procrastination isn’t the only thing driving this seasonal shopping ritual, ” target=”_blank” >inflation has a lot do with why many people waited until the last minute.
If you’re a last-minute shopper, we rounded up a list of more than a dozen retailers that offer in-store and curbside pickup, plus their store hours on Christmas Eve. However, some stores close early on Christmas Eve, so you might need to reach out directly for more information.
What’s open on Christmas Day? CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Kroger and most grocery stores will be open along with movie theaters and certain restaurants.
See below for a roster of retailers that offer in-store and curbside pickup.
13 Retailers That Offer BOPIN (Buy Online Pickup in Stores):
Best Buy – From earbuds to appliances, Best Buy has huge selection of gift-worthy items that you can order online and pick up in stores. To do so, place and order and click “store pickup” at checkout, select the store of your choice and you’ll be contacted when the order is ready. Best Buy’s last-minute holiday sale ends on Christmas Eve (the store will be open from 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.).
Bloomingdale’s – Spend while you save at Bloomingdale’s. Shoppers will get $25 off for every $100 spent during the Great Gift Mas Sale (ends Dec. 24). The store offers same-day delivery (on orders placed an by noon) and in-store and curbside pickup within about two hours of placing your order. Bloomingdale’s will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve at select locations.
Target – Place your order online and pick up in store, curbside pickup (via the Target app), or have your items delivered through the Shipt app. Target’s Christmas Eve hours are from 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Walmart – Get last-minute gifts and holiday savings at Walmart (Christmas Eve store hours: 6 a.m-6 p.m.). To BOPIS, place your order online, choose a time slot and an associate will grab your items and beg them up. Walmart will send a “ready for pickup” email when the order is ready.
Kohl’s – Order last-minute gifts by 1 p.m. and pick them up by 6 p.m. at Kohl’s. Save an extra 20% off (in-store and online) with code: ENJOY20. Kohl’s will be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Macy’s – Save up to 60% off select items during Macy’s Last-Minute Gift Sale and in-store pickup within two hours of placing your order. Christmas Eve store hours: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Nordstrom – From stocking stuffers to gift options, Nordstrom has enough variety for anyone on your list. To order online and pick up in store, click the product details and select “free pickup,” followed by same-day or next-day pickup. Once your order is ready, you’ll receive an email with further directions to pick it up. Nordstrom’s Christmas Eve store hours: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Finish Line – Place an order at Finish Line.com or on the app, click the “shop by store” feature, chose your location and checkout like normal. After the order is placed, you’ll receive an email confirming the purchase and another letting you know when to pick it up. Be sure to bring your confirmation email and an ID to pick up your purchase. Finish Lines usually closes at 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. depending on the location. Customer Care hours are 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Nike – Shop Nike.com or use the Nike app to place your holiday order and save up to 50% off select items for a limited time. Tap “delivery” and “pickup” to see if your item is available for pickup at a local store. If so, your order will be ready within two hours (you’ll receive an email code when it’s time to pick up). Visit the pickup desk to retrieve your item in store or choose the option for curbside pickup. Nike’s Christmas Eve hours are from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. at select locations.
Dick’s Sporting Goods – DSG offers one-hour curbside, or in-store pickup (you can also add another person to your pickup order at checkout). Right now, shoppers can save 50%-60% off thousands of items, including Nike, Adidas and more. DSG stores close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Urban Outfitters – To order online and pick up in stores, simply click the “pickup” option at checkout, choose the most convenient location and the store will let you know when the order will be available. And if you purchase a $50 gift card, Urban Outfitters will give you $10 off your next purchase of $50+.
Clothing retailers such as Gap, Old Navy, H&M, JCPenny, Carter’s, Free People, Sephora, Ulta Beauty and Express also offer in-store and curbside pickup.
Costco – Costco has a huge warehouse of perfectly giftable products that you can order online and pickup in store. Click here for more details. Costco will be open from 8 a.m-5 p.m. on Christmas Even (6 p.m. in select locations).
The Home Depot – Save up to 45% off select tools, plus free two-day delivery at Home Depot. Most in-store pickup orders are ready within a few hours (click here for more details). Home Depot closes at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
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If you’ve been looking to sign up for Paramount+, AMC+, Showtime, BET+, or Starz, Amazon launched a streaming deal on Friday (Dec. 23) that you’ll want to snag.
PrimeVideo Channels are $1.99 per month for up to two months with Amazon’s limited promo. The discounted streaming services usually cost up to $10.99 a month on their own, so this deal essentially gets you up to a $10 discount on a monthly subscription, or two full months of service for less than $2.
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Use the limited deal to get Showtime, where you can watch George & Tammy, The Chi, Billions, The Man Who Fell From Earth, I Love That For You, Yellowjackets, American Gigolo, Ziwe, Dexter and more. Or use it to get Paramount+ to stream live TV and Paramount+ Originals such as 1923, Tulsa King, Ink Master, The Offer, Halo, Evil, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, The Good Wife, Star Trek: Discovery and network shows including Big Brother, and Starz hits including Outlander, The Serpent Queen, Becoming Elizabeth, P-Valley, Gaslit and the entire Power franchise.
Other channels included in the Amazon streaming deal include AMC+, Discovery+, Epix, Lifetime Movie Club, Cinemax, ACORN TV, AllBlk, Hallmark Movies Now, Noggin and PBS Kids.
Prime Video Channels Deal: Paramount+, Starz and More $0.99/month for up to 2 months
This deal ends Jan. 1, 2023, so you’ll want to act fast to save big. Keep in mind, you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to score the $1.99 streaming deal. Not a Prime member? Click here to start your free 30-day free trial. That’ll give you instant access to shop this Prime Channels deal along with holiday sales and more.
Amazon is also offering deals on Audible and Amazon Music Unlimited. Right now, you can get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free for a limited time only. An Amazon Music Unlimited plan costs just $8.99/month after the free trial ends. See full details here.
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It’s time to get grounded! The arrival of Capricorn season means that your home and work life could probably use some attention.
Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, a generational planet considered in Roman mythology to be a fatherly figure to the planet Jupiter (which rules Sagittarius, the sign before Capricorn) and although September happens to be the busiest birthday month, “goat season” is special because it takes us from the holidays into the new year.
With the sun in Capricorn, a new moon in Sagittarius and Mercury heading back into retrograde on Dec. 29, we figured now would be a great time to round up a collection of astrology-inspired gift ideas for every zodiac sign.
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You’ve probably noticed that astrology is more popular than ever. Gone are the days of zodiac items being restricted to crystal shops and Etsy. Nowadays, astrology gifts are available just about everywhere — including major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Nordstrom.
Whether you’re a water sign, earth sign, air sign, fire sign, or somewhere on the cusp, this list has something for everybody.
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The Birthdate Book
$95 $100 5% off% OFF
Know someone who has a birthday coming up? Birth charts provide a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you. The Birthdate Book is a customizable, made-to-order book illustrating your birth chart with over 70 pages of detailed, astrological analysis.
Capricorn Crystal Birthday Gift Set
$19.99 $26.99 26% off% OFF
Think inside the box! Astrology lovers will like this crystal box set, which comes complete with healing stones. The Capricorn collection pictured above includes six natural stones: Tiger’s Eye, Garnet, Red Jasper, Clear Quartz, Black Obsidian, and Green Fluorite.
Uncommon Goods
Crystal-Infused Zodiac Nail Polish
$18
Nail art meets astrology! This adorable set features crystal-infused, vegan nail polish for all the signs.
Glow in the Dark Constellation Blanket
$24.95 $35 29% off% OFF
Cozy up in constellations with this luminous blanket featuring all 12 star signs: Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn.
Uncommon Goods
Zodiac Star Sign Socks
$12
While you’re cozying up in a blanket, throw on a pair of zodiac socks! The socks are made from a breathable, soft bamboo blend, and available in women’s sizes 6-9.
Amazon
Wax & Wit Capricorn Candle – 9oz
$24.95
You light up my life! This funny candle is perfect for the earth sign with a sense of humor. Find more Zodiac candles here.
ASOS Mix-and-Match Astrology Pajamas
$21 $26 19% off% OFF
This stellar pajama set features an allover celestial print and a relaxed fit perfect for lounging around the house. ASOS Mix-and-Match Astrology Pajamas are only available in select sizes, but you can mix and match them with shorts or pants. If there’s more room in your budget, check out the Karen Mabon Zodiac Short Pajamas ($180).
Sephora
Sephora Astrology Lip Stories Lipstick
$5.50 $9 39% off% OFF
A vegan lipstick with an astrological flare. This Sephora lipstick is available in multiple shades for each zodiac sign in satin, matte or a metallic finish. You can also find this lipstick on Amazon.
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Rellery Scorpio Zodiac Necklace
$155
No matter your zodiac sign, jewelry is always a good gift idea! Rellery’s Zodiac Necklace is made from gold-plated sterling silver and it’s available for all 12 zodiac signs including the Scorpio design pictured above. The pendant measures just under 3/4 inches and the adjustable chain measures 16-18 inches. Looking for a cheaper astro necklace? Click here.
Greenline Goods Aries Stemless Wine Glass
$17.98
A perfectly affordable gift for fire signs, water signs and other wine lovers, this astrology wine glass holds 15 ounces of liquid and prominently features the Aries constellation on the front and bottom of the glass and stars all over. If you rotate the glass, you’ll notice the other 11 constellations are featured as well. This adorable wine glass is available in any of the 12 zodiac signs.
Amazon
18K Gold Plated Zodiac Stud Earrings 12 Constellation Astrology Card-Sagittarius
$5.69
The only way is up for Sagittarius! This fiery, mutable sign reminds us to chase our dreams and face life with carefree confidence. These 18K, gold-plated stud earrings are available in all 12 zodiac designs.
The Astrology Deck: Your Guide to the Meanings and Myths of the Cosmos
$11.67 $18.95 38% OFF
Capricorn season is a time to dig a little deeper. This astrology deck is great for astrology novices and pros, star gazers and anyone fascinated by the zodiac. Created by a professional astrologer, the set include 70 cards, an interactive birth chart and instructional booklet.
Papier
Virgo 2023 Planner
$32
There’s a good reason why Virgo is ruled by the plant Mercury. For one, Virgo is a stable earth sign skilled in verbal and non-verbal communication, and they like to keep things organized. With 2023 right around the corner, you’d be remiss not to have a planner on deck.
Revolve
Gemini Long Sleeve Band Tee
$60
Calling all Geminis: here’s a shirt that puts your astrological sign on display! This long-sleeve band tee is available at Revolve in sizes XS-L, click here for more zodiac shirts.
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Pisces iPhone Case
$88
A gift for the sensitive but intuitive pisces. This Casetfy phone case is available for iPhone and Android in multiple colors including peri purple, matte black, clear black, kiwi and bubble gum.
Glow in the Dark Zodiac Art
$35
Zodiac glow! This dazzling wall art (measuring 5 x 5 inches) celebrates the uniqueness and beauty of each zodiac sign. The collection pictured includes Taurus, Libra and Cancer.
Amazon
Astrology Meditation Ottoman (Cover Only)
$17.99
A celestial gift for a meditating Virgo or Gemini, and anyone else prioritizing mindfulness and relaxation. This boho cushion cover can be used for a meditation ottoman, a large pillow and other comfy decor pieces.
Urban Outfitters
Ark Made Zodiac Crystal Aroma Therapy Spray
$12
The Zodiac Aroma Therapy Spray is designed for every zodiac sign with special blends of essential oils and crystals to benefit your moon, sun or rising sign.
Amazon
3D Constellation Crystal Ball with Silver LED (Aquarius Zodiac Sign)
$19.99 $25.99 23% OFF
Aquarians are multifaceted and filled with light, just like this crystal ball. The 3D Constellation Crystal Ball showcasing the water bearer sits above a 3.15-inch, silver LED base. The crystal ball is available in any of the 12 zodiac signs.
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What’s Your Sign?
$17.99 $19.99 10% off% OFF
What’s your sign? Players compete to create the funniest horoscope by matching the included Ending cards with Horoscope cards while a rotating judge choses the winner. The card game is designed for three to 20 players ages 17+.
Hilary Duff has three children 10 years and younger under her roof, so you can be all but certain that her Christmas won’t be a “Silent Night.” In a hilarious Wednesday (Dec. 21) Instagram post, the 35-year-old singer-actress shared her holiday card with her husband, musician Matthew Koma, and their family, featuring an adorably chaotic group photo.
The How I Met Your Father actress and Koma (born Matthew Bair) appear to be held hostage as they sit back-to-back in separate chairs in the photo. Tied together by a string of Christmas lights held by 10-year-old son Luca — whom Duff shares with ex-husband Mike Comrie — she and Koma exchange worried looks, their mouths covered by duct tape.
On the floor sits the couple’s two daughters, 4-year-old Banks and 1-year-old Mae, who’s enjoying a tray of cupcakes with reckless abandon.
“A Duff some Bairs and a Comrie,” the envelope reads, while the card itself notes, “Happy holidays. All is not calm.”
Just a few hours prior, the Lizzie McGuire star had posted a sweet third anniversary tribute to Koma, whom she married Dec. 21, 2019. Sharing photos from their wedding and various adventures over the years, Duff wrote, “I don’t know if you knew what you were getting into or that you weren’t going to sleep or sit down for the next 5-10 years but I think for the most part you’re pretty happy about it.”
“Our life is so full and I’m over the top grateful for the guy that I got to do all this madness with,” she added.
See Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma’s family Christmas card below:
Chrissy Teigen is proving that being a swimsuit model and being pregnant aren’t mutually exclusive. In a new Instagram photo from her and John Legend‘s beachside holiday getaway, the former Sports Illustrated covergirl showed off her baby bump in a black bikini — a shot she hilariously dubbed “Storks Illustrated.”
In the a photo shared Wednesday (Dec. 21), Teigen stands on a sandy shore with her feet in the water, looking on as her son, 4-year-old Miles, runs from an approaching wave. Facing slightly away from the camera, the Cravings founder’s belly is on full display in her two-piece, which she revealed in a followup post is from the brand Monday Swimwear.
“storks illustrated? I don’t know,” she jokingly captioned the post.
Teigen is currently expecting her third child with Legend, with whom she shares two children (before Miles came daughter Luna, who is 6). As revealed by the “All of Me” singer in an Instagram post of his own, the whole family is spending the holidays on the coast, somewhere sunny and sandy.
“’Storks Illustrated’ is some of your best work,” Legend commented on his wife’s post.
“A pregnant woman is a true athlete!” added one of Teigen’s followers. “This should be the cover of Sports illustrated!”
A couple days before her beachside photo, the cookbook author posted a different swimsuit snap with one of her trademark responses — this time aimed at commenters who’ve been bugging her with remarks that she’s been “pregnant forever.”
“‘omg I feel like she’s been pregnant foreverrrrrr,’” she captioned the Monday (Dec. 19) post, referencing the comments. “how do you think I feel thank u.”
See Chrissy Teigen’s “Storks Illustrated” photo below:
Billie Eilish turned 21 on Dec. 18, and some of music’s biggest stars showed out to help her celebrate. In photos shared by the “Happier Than Ever” pop star on Instagram early Thursday (Dec. 22), Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber and The Neighbourhood‘s Jesse Rutherford — whom she’s currently dating — were all present at her birthday bash.
Born shortly before Christmas, it was only fitting that Eilish ring in her birthday wearing a red and white off-the-shoulder Santa-inspired dress, long gloves and candy cane earrings. She showed off her festive outfit in a carousel of Instagram photos from the occasion, which also included a snap of her and Rutherford, all smiles, locking eyes in front of a “Happy 21st Birthday” balloon arrangement.
In another photo, the “Bad Guy” singer, the Biebers and Rutherford squeeze into a photo booth. Justin rests his cheek on Hailey’s forehead, while Eilish kisses the 31-year-old “Sweater Weather” singer — whose face is mostly cut off in the carousel — on the cheek.
The seven-time Grammy winner simply captioned her post with a string of emojis: ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🎁🎁
The celebration comes a few days after Eilish’s trio of end-of-year hometown shows at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, at each of which she invited a handful of guest artists to share the spotlight with her. On night one (Dec. 13), she sang “I’ve Never Felt So Alone” from the Euphoria soundtrack with Labrinth; night two (Dec. 15) saw her perform a Taylor Hawkins tribute with Dave Grohl and duet with Phoebe Bridgers.
Finally, on night three (Dec. 16), she sang “Redbone” with Childish Gambino — who wished her a happy birthday onstage — and brought out Khalid to sing their 2018 smash hit duet “Lovely.”
Keith Richards and his wife, Patti Hansen, are still very much in love, and and there are pictures to prove it. On Monday (Dec. 19), their daughter Theodora Richards shared a sweet throwback photo from her parents’ 1983 wedding alongside photo taken in the present day in which they recreated a kiss from their nuptials.
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“A jubilee happened yesterday,” Theodora captioned the photos. “My parents had a party where we celebrated my dad being another year older and that my parents have been married for 39 years (really it’s 43yrs of togetherness but we’ll go off the legitimacy of their 1983 Cabo wedding) I am so proud of this family. We’ve been through a lot but the love is so strong and powerful that it carries us forever forward on a cloud of compassion and courage. I love you mom and dad. You guys are my inspiration. And HAPPIEST BIRTHDAY dear Daddio.”
In the snap recreating the smooch from their wedding day, Hansen is wearing a silky white gown that appears to be the same one she wore in photos from the couple’s big day.
Richards also took to Instagram to share a photo from his wedding to Hansen, which featured him serenading her with a guitar while she was in her gown. “Happy Anniversary, Patricia. Love, Keith. @pattihansen,” the rock star captioned the sweet black-and-white picture.
The Rolling Stones co-founder celebrated his 79th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 18. Richards and Hansen met in 1979 and tied the knot on his 40th birthday in 1983; they welcomed daughters Theodora and Alexandra Nicole in 1985 and 1986, respectively.
See Theodora and Keith’s posts here and here.
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The Bangtan Boys dropped a new collaboration for beauty-loving members of the BTS Army!
BTS and the South Korean beauty giant Laneige teamed up for a special edition of the brand’s lip sleeping mask set. The Laneige BTS x Amorepacific Lip Sleeping Mask Lip & Pop Edition Set features three delicious scents inspired by the BTS singles “Butter,” “Permission to Dance” and “Dynamite.”
Available at Sephora.com and Laneige.com, the $35 set includes an exclusive “Butter” flavor (that smells like buttered popcorn) along with a couple of fan-favorite scents: Peach Iced Tea and Sweet Candy.
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Fans will also find other nods to BTS in the packaging, which features a mini turntable and colorful mini-jars inspired by the group’s album art.
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Laneige BTS x Amorepacific Lip Sleeping Mask Lip & Pop Edition Set
$35
Laneige lip masks are rich in antioxidants and hydrating ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil, murumuru butter and vitamin C. Some of the brand’s top sellers and newly released products include the Lip Glowy Balm ($17), the Water Sleeping Mask ($24) and the Besties Kit ($35).
This latest partnership between BTS and Amorepacific, the South Korean beauty and cosmetics company behind more than 30 brands including Laneige, Mamonde, Etude and Innisfree, follows a successful limited-edition release last year.
BTS is currently on hiatus to fulfill their military duties, but the BTS Army will get to see the group take the big screen in BTS Yet to Come in Cinema. The concert film will hit more than 110 theaters worldwide on Feb. 1, 2023.
Shopping for more BTS gear? Click here for the best gifts for BTS fans.
Trouble is brewing for JoJo Siwa and ex-girlfriend Avery Cyrus. The former Dance Moms star recently claimed that she had been “used” for internet fame by someone she thought she was “in love” with, harsh words presumably aimed at Cyrus, who revealed only days prior that she and Siwa had broken up after dating briefly.
On Monday (Dec. 19), JoJo’s mom Jessalynn Siwa posted a video to her own Instagram Stories of her daughter talking heatedly. In the video, the “Boomerang” singer paces back and forth as Jessalynn asks, “Why are you mad?”
“Because I got used!” JoJo responds.
When asked by her mom what exactly she was used for for, JoJo keeps going. “For views and for clout,” she continues, still pacing, though never naming Cyrus. “I got tricked into being told I was loved and I got f–king played.”
The next day, Cyrus addressed JoJo’s claims in a Tuesday (Dec. 20) statement to E! News. “From my perspective, me and JoJo left on great terms and are still friends,” she said. “The relationship was very real, and I have nothing but love for JoJo and her family.”
“I’m still very hurt that JoJo broke up with me,” added the influencer, who boasts 8.4 million followers on TikTok. “And I’m saddened and confused by the situation.”
This most recent breakup update isn’t the first time Cyrus has spoken about their split. After it was confirmed that the two had parted ways, she explained in a TikTok comment: “We decided that we are better off as friends! We are both so young and still just trying to figure our stuff out!”
Siwa initially confirmed her romance with Cyrus back in September with a video of her posing with Cyrus in a photo booth, the two smiling before leaning in for a kiss. “Happiest girl,” the dancer had captioned the post.