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17 Oct 2023

Small But ‘Mighty’: This Acne Patch Tackles Pimples, Blemishes & More — Where to Buy It for $11

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Getting rid of blemishes, dark spots, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and other gunk can be annoying, but there’s help out there. Enter Mighty Patch, the viral blemish patch with over 133,000 ratings on Amazon and thousands of rave reviews.

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The clinically tested blemish patch is a “game-changer for clear skin,” as described by one of the many positive Amazon reviews. “These patches are responsible for saving my skin when I am in a quick bind and are a game-changer for anyone battling pesky zits and blemishes,” the shopper wrote. “The effectiveness of these spot stickers is unparalleled – SERIOUSLY. They cover up imperfections while actively drawing out impurities, leaving your skin noticeably clearer overnight.”

Created by Hero Cosmetics founder Ju Rhyu, Mighty Patch is a “hydrocolloid sticker that improves the look of pimples overnight without the popping,” per the product description. Mighty Patch protects the skin from scarring and scabs that can show up when you pop a pimple (we’ve all been there).  

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Mighty Patch videos have snagged over 574 million TikTok views while the product itself has a 4.6 Google rating (from over 10,000 reviews).

“It really does work for pimples,” noted an Amazon review. “For stubborn ones I do need to use it for another night or day or two depending if it’s a really bad one but it works! Highly recommend!!!!!”

Another customer review titled, “It was a miracle” gave a detailed (maybe a little too detailed) play-by-play of how the acne patch got rid of a blackhead. One Amazon customer declared Mighty Patch “nothing short of miraculous” while others agreed that the patch works well.

According to the product description, Mighty Patch takes around 6-8 hours to work. Each box contains 36 dots separated on perforated paper.

For more TikTok favorites, see our roundups on the $5 mascara shoppers can’t stop buying, viral peel-off lips stain and a 50% off sale on this cult-favorite turtleneck.

17 Oct 2023

Britney Spears’ New Book Excerpt, Cardi B for Skims, Offset Working With Cardi B & More | Billboard News

Excerpts from Britney Spears’ highly anticipated memoir ‘The Women in Me’ have been released, detailing the time she shaved her head, her first kiss with Justin Timberlake and more. Billboard’s Carl Lamarre interviewed Offset about his new album ‘SET IT OFF,’ potential tour and working with wife Cardi B. Cardi B stars in Skims’ new campaign for their Cotton Collection. And more!

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Britney Spears teases what’s to come in her memoir. Cardi B takes it off for Kim Kardashian. Offset sits down with Billboard’s Carl Lamarre. Manuel Turizo graces the cover of Billboard Español. And we learned five things about Carin León.

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Hi Guys, it’s Tetris Kelly for Billboard News. It’s Tuesday, October 17th. And what do we got? First, it’s Britney’s book. Britney is on the cover of People and sharing her story for the first time on her own terms, Britney’s new book arrives next Tuesday, but she talked to People ahead of the release, explaining what inspired her to write ‘The Woman in Me.’ She said, “Over the past 15 years or even at the start of my career, I sat back while people spoke about me and told my story for me. After getting out of my conservatorship, I was finally free to tell my story without consequences from the people in charge of my life.”

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She even shared excerpts from the memoir, like when she shaved her head: “Shaving my head and acting out were my ways of pushing back. But under the conservatorship I was made to understand that those days were now over. I had to grow my hair out and get back into shape. I had to go to bed early and take whatever medication they told me to take.” How the conservatorship made her feel about performing: “As far as my passion for singing and dancing. It was almost a joke at that point.”

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And even shared that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake because he didn’t want to be a father, writing: “Justin definitely wasn’t happy about the pregnancy. He said we weren’t ready to have a baby in our lives that we were way too young.” People reached out to a rep for Justin but did not receive an immediate response. Britney will tell her story on her own terms when ‘The Woman In Me’ comes out on October 24.

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17 Oct 2023

The Eagles’ Joe Walsh Signs Publishing Deal With Reservoir

Reservoir Media has signed Joe Walsh to a global publishing agreement. The deal encompasses both hits from his catalog — including those he wrote for his solo project as well as the Eagles and James Gang — and future works. It does not include the administration of his back catalog aside from select songs, including “A Life of Illusion,” “In The City,” “Life In The Fastlane” and “Life’s Been Good.”

The Kansas-born frontman, songwriter and guitarist first made his mark on the music industry as part of the band James Gang. Acting as its singer and one of its songwriters, Walsh’s first three albums with the group all charted on the Billboard 200 in the late ’60s and early ’70s. James Gang hits co-written by the musician include “Funk #49” and “Walk Away.”

Walsh rocketed to superstardom when he joined the Eagles in 1975, just as the band was writing and recording its blockbuster album, Hotel California. Since then, Walsh has made an indelible mark on the band’s sound with his trademark guitar style and songwriting contributions. Among other songs, he played a key role in writing “Life in the Fastlane” and “In The City.”

Walsh has also released eleven solo albums to date, including The Smoker You Drunk, The Player You Get and But Seriously Folks. Hit songs from his solo catalog include “Rocky Mountain Way,” “Life’s Been Good” and “A Life of Illusion.”

Walsh was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 alongside his Eagles bandmates.

“It is such a pleasure to be partnered with a team who are hands on and personal and who have shown their passion for and dedication to my work,” said Walsh in a statement. “I look forward to a great partnership and future with Reservoir.”

Reservoir executive vp/global creative director Donna Caseine added, “As a member of one of the most influential and best-selling bands of all time and as front man and hitmaker of the critically acclaimed James Gang, Joe’s expansive catalog is one that will continue to connect with listeners for a long time to come. It is an honor to partner with Joe and we look forward to supporting him in all his future endeavors.”

17 Oct 2023

Liam Payne Banned From Driving for 6 Months in UK After Speeding Conviction

Liam Payne is not allowed to drive in England for the next six months, a ban that stems from a February speeding incident, BBC News reports.

The former One Direction member was hit with a speeding citation on Feb. 24 after driving 43 mph in a 30 mph zone. The 30-year-old was driving in a Ford Ranger pickup truck on the A40 Westway flyover in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, at the time of the incident.

Per BBC, the “Strip That Down” singer was fined £293 ($357 USD) and was additionally ordered to pay a surcharge of £117 ($142 USD) and £90 ($109 USD) in costs.

Billboard has reached out to Payne’s representatives for comment.

On Oct. 3, a spokesperson for the Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court confirmed to The Evening Standard that Payne had pleaded guilty to the offense ahead of his sentencing on Oct. 9.

Payne wrote a letter to the court apologizing for his actions and stated intent to pay the fines associated with his citation. “I did not realize the speed limit and apologize for speeding,” he wrote, later adding that he “will pay any fine imposed within 14 days.”

Payne’s driving ban comes less than two months after postponing his tour of South America in August due to a kidney infection. “It’s with a heavy heart I have to tell you that we have no other choice but to postpone my upcoming tour of South America,” the singer wrote at the time. “Over the past week I’ve been in hospital with a serious kidney infection, it’s something I wouldn’t wish on anyone, and doctors orders are that I now need to rest and recover.” Payne promised to reschedule the tour and refund tickets.

In Sept. 19, Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, confirmed that he was out of the hospital. “I just want to let everybody know that he’s doing so much better. He’s out of the hospital and he’s in good hands,” she shared via TikTok.

17 Oct 2023

Here’s Every Time Taylor Swift Has Appeared on ‘Saturday Night Live’

From musical guest to host to surprise appearances, the pop superstar has done it all on SNL.

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Taylor Swift performs on Saturday Night Live on Oct. 5, 2019.

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Surprise cameo, musical guest, host … Taylor Swift knows all of those roles all too well on Saturday Night Live. Since first making her debut as a musical guest while still in her teens, the now pop superstar has dazzled Studio 8H’s midnights on numerous occasions.

Who can forget her most recent appearance, when she turned up unexpectedly to announce “Karma” collaborator Ice Spice’s second song of the evening during season 49’s premiere hosted by Pete Davidson on Oct. 14? (During that same episode, new beau Travis Kelce also made a surprise cameo in a sketch poking fun at the NFL’s new obsession with the 12-time Grammy winner, who had shown up to several games to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. Then post show, the pair — who had previously not confirmed rumors of their romance — attended SNL‘s afterparty hand in hand.)

Then there was that time in 2021, when Billboard‘s Woman of the Decade honoree was the musical guest and performed all 10 minutes of “All Too Well” to promote her then newly re-recorded Red (Taylor’s Version). But the ever-versatile star didn’t just show up that night to perform her lengthy Billboard Hot 100 hit. No, she also found time to appear in a sketch. Swift joined then SNL star Davidson in a Please Don’t Destroy video to roast Ben Marshall, John Higgins and Martin Herlihy, sharing her lyrical expertise to poke fun at the “three sad virgins.”

These are just some of the more recent appearances by Swift on NBC’s long-running late-night sketch show. While 13 may be Swift’s favorite number, the pop superstar is not quite there yet as far as appearances on SNL go, but there are still plenty to enjoy … and opportunities to add to the list.

Revisit all the times she’s appeared on Saturday Night Live below.

17 Oct 2023

The Heat Is On: Snag 55% Off Amazon’s ‘Small But Mighty’ Portable Electric Space Heater

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Colder weather calls for layering up, but we can’t always bring our favorite mermaid tail blanket with us — especially when we have to go to the office. Investing in a portable space heater will provide you with a mini fireplace that you can take with you. Don’t want to drop major cash on a new space heater? Amazon is making it easier to save on a compact version by offering 55% off GiveBest’s Electric Space Heater.

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For less than $30, you can have this small space heater delivered straight to you (and with one-day free shipping if you have a Prime membership). As winter storms in, you’ll be praising its quick ability to warm up to 200 square feet — and might just consider it one of your best work from home items. The attached handle will make carrying it from one place to the next easier and safer. As an added bonus, using one of these could help lower your heat bill, depending on how much space you need to warm.

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Over 55,000 verified Amazon reviewers (and counting!) have given the portable space heater a five-star rating for its easy use, heat output and temperature control. Some have even described it as “small but mighty.” It’s versatile enough to use in the winter and summer thanks to its two heat levels: 1500W or 750W and cool air fan option. You can also use a thermostat setting that’ll automatically turn the device off once it senses a room has reached the desired temp, then it’ll turn back on when a room dips below.

There are multiple safety features within the device as well, including being made with flame-retardant material, an automatic safety shutoff system for when the device overheats, and it will automatically shut off if it’s tipped over, then turn back on when put back upright.

One shopper couldn’t help but note their surprise over how effective the design is.

“I was shocked at how safe, lightweight and extremely powerful this little heater is. My bedroom is hot within 10 minutes. I am so glad I purchased this heater. Highly recommend,” the reviewer said.

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best air purifiers, camping gear and travel necessities.

17 Oct 2023

Dutch Festival DGTL to Make Its U.S. Debut in December With New York City & L.A. Shows

Dutch dance festival DGTL will produce its first U.S. editions this December.

DGTL launches in the States with back-to-back days happening on opposite ends of the country. On Friday, Dec. 1, the festival will go down in New York City with a lineup that includes a live set from Danish trio WhoMadeWho, techno titan Ida Engberg, amapiano artist AMÉMÉ, German deep house producer Henrik Schwarz, Irish mainstay Mano Le Tough and South Korean producer Shubostar.

The next day, a similar version of this show will happen 3,000 miles away in Los Angeles, with DGTL’s Dec. 2 lineup also featuring WhoMadeWho, Mano Le Tough, Henrik Schwarz and Shubostar, along with French duo Parallelle.

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Venues for these events have not yet been announced.

Both shows will be put on in partnership with the longstanding New York City-based electronic producer Teksupport, with the Los Angeles show also produced in partnership with Stranger Than. Both companies have established themselves by producing dance events in non-traditional locations in their respective regions.

Originating in Amsterdam, DGTL has also done festivals in Barcelona, Madrid, Tel Aviv, Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Santiago, São Paulo and Guadalajara.

Since its launch in The Netherlands in 2013, the festival has become known for its immersive, cutting-edge stage designs. It’s also a leader in sustainable live events, with initiatives including plant-based food options on site, extensive recycling programs and elimination of single-use plastics and residual waste.

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17 Oct 2023

Green Day & Latto Join ‘Thursday Night Football’ Programming as Headliners for ‘Amazon Music Live’ Season 2

Amazon Music Live is continuing its Thursday Night Football programming throughout the fall, and Amazon Music revealed its upcoming string of star-studded headliners.

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Hosted by 2 Chainz, Amazon Music’s weekly livestreamed concert series after Thursday Night Football will feature Peso Pluma as the performer on Oct. 19 and Green Day on Oct. 26, before Latto headlines on Nov. 2.

“We created Amazon Music Live to bring sports and music fans together on Thursday nights for a brand-new, can’t-miss event celebrating new music after the biggest game of the week,” Ryan Redington, GM of Amazon Music, previously said in a press statement. “Available to fans around the world on Prime Video and Twitch, AML became a massive new stage for artists to share their culture-defining new music after Thursday Night Football, and this year we’re going even bigger.”

The latest season of Amazon Music Live has already featured A-list stars like Ed Sheeran, Lil Durk, Feid and more. The performances are broadcast live from Los Angeles and air on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 9 p.m. PST on Thursdays.

For even more content, fans can tune into the Amazon Music Live pre show hosted by journalist Gia Peppers, pop culture host Natasha Alexis Martinez and NBA personality Christian Crosby. The preshow broadcast features interviews, special guests, and other surprises, and will air on the Amazon Music channel on Twitch starting at 8 p.m. PST.

17 Oct 2023

Kourtney Kardashian Details Emergency Ultrasound That ‘Saved’ Her & Travis Barker’s Baby

Kourtney Kardashian is more than grateful for the ultrasound that saved the life of her and Travis Barker‘s forthcoming baby. The Kardashians star opened up about the ultrasound in a Tuesday (Oct. 17) interview with Vogue and said it “saved my baby’s life.”

In the interview, the Poosh founder revealed that her current pregnancy — which is classed as geriatric — has come with more restrictions than her previous ones, restrictions that are, in part, due to the urgent fetal surgery she underwent in September. At the time, Barker flew home from Blink-182’s tour that was scheduled to make stops in Ireland and Scotland “due to an urgent family matter,” the group said at the time.

“That experience opened my eyes to a whole new world of pregnancy that I didn’t know about in the past,” Kardashian recalled of the incident. “It was terrifying. After, I learned that insurance typically only covers two ultrasounds when you’re pregnant, I had no idea. I’ve always been lucky enough to do more than what insurance covers, and it’s one of those ultrasounds that saved my baby’s life.” 

Now, the reality star is trying to embrace joy in the remaining months of her pregnancy. “I’ve finally been able to let go of the fear and worry that everybody else put in us because of this pregnancy,” she said. “I’m ready to go in, have the baby, and have the experience we’re meant to have.” 

Kardashian — who is pregnant with a baby boy — is also mom to Mason, Penelope and Reign, whom she shared with ex-boyfriend Scott Disick; Barker is dad to Landon and Alabama and stepdad to Atiana, whom he shares with ex-wife Shanna Moakler.

17 Oct 2023

SEVENTEEN Continues ‘SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN’ Rollout With Album Highlight Medley: Listen

CARATs, there’s just five more days to go until SEVENTEEN releases its 11th mini album, SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN.

The K-pop group — which includes S.Coups, Jeonghan, Joshua, Jun, Hoshi, Wonwoo, Woozi, DK, Mingyu, The8, Seungkwan, Vernon and Dino — shared a highlight medley that contained each track from the album on Tuesday (Oct. 17), to further drum up anticipation for the project’s release.

Fans hoping for poppy tracks on the album are in luck, as several songs on SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN contain upbeat production. “SOS (Prod. Marshmello)” kicks off the highlight medley video, and sees the K-pop stars dabbling in Jersey club and rock music. Lead single “God of Music” contains funk-infused, bright melodies and instrumentation, fit for the album’s festival theme. “Diamond Days” and “Headliner” touches on the group’s relationship with their fans, while the performance unit shines on “Back 2 Back,” the hip-hop unit goes aggressive for “Monster,” and the vocal unit soothes with “Yawn.”

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Scheduled to arrive on Monday, Oct. 23, fans have their choice of three versions of SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN. The 5:26 AM version focuses on the excitement over the day dawning; 2:14 PM captures the festival at its peak; and the 10:23 PM version highlight’s the festival’s finale, complete with fireworks.

SEVENTEEN’s previous release, FML, arrived in April. The set marked the K-pop group’s its highest-charting release on the Billboard 200, finishing at No. 2 and spending a total of nine weeks mon the chart.

Listen to the highlight medley for SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN in the video above.