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Troye Sivan is getting back to his dance roots and channeling all the feels of a ’90s Gap commercial for the brand’s “Get Loose” campaign released on Wednesday (Aug. 21).
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The dance-heavy campaign reunites Sivan with Brazilian choreographer Sergio Reis — who choreographed Sivan’s “Rush” video last year — for a high-energy dance routine set to Thundercat’s viral hit “Funny Thing” and shot by Dan Martensen. Sivan and Norwegian-based dance troop CDK Company perform the dance routine in baggy jeans from Gap’s fall 2024 denim collection.
“Being part of the Gap campaign and wearing their denim feels like a perfect fit,” the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said in a statement. “Dance has become a staple in my life, giving me confidence and a sense of timeless cool. I’m honored to be part of something that embodies such effortless style and self-expression.”
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The Australian recording star’s wardrobe for the campaign includes the Men’s Baggy Jean in rigid dark wash denim, Gap’s white Supima Relaxed Tee, ‘90s Loose Cargo Jean in brown, a Heavyweight Zip Hoodie and corduroy jacket.
The dancers are decked out in baggy, extra baggy and horseshoe jeans from Gap’s women’s denim collection, in addition to the Men’s ’90s loose jean, baggy jean and denim cargos paired with Gap’s classic tees, shirting and utility pieces.
Gap’s fall 2024 denim collection is available to shop online and in stores.
“This fall, we are celebrating Gap’s 55-year heritage in denim with a collection of loose styles that allow for self-expression,” added Mark Breitbard, president and CEO, Gap. “Our new campaign featuring Troye Sivan perfectly captures the spirit of this moment with an attitude that showcases the movement of our denim and delivers fashion as entertainment.”
Next up, Sivan will hit the road for the Sweet tour with Charli XCX. The monthlong tour launches in Detroit on Sept 14.
Watch Gap’s “Get Loose” campaign below.
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The Democratic National Convention has landed in Chicago. Day 1 of the convention starts Monday (Aug. 19).
Vice President Kamala Harris will take the stage later this week and officially accept the Democratic nomination for president.
John Legend, Kerry Washington and Mindy Kaling are some of the celebrities slated to attend the DNC, and music fans are speculating (hoping) that Beyoncé and Taylor Swift could make an appearance too. Although Beyoncé gave Harris permission to use the track “Freedom” in her presidential campaign, there’s no official word on whether she will be at DNC 2024, while Swift is busy in London closing out the European leg of her Eras Tour.
Who will be performing at DNC 2024? Mickey Guyton, James Taylor and Jason Isabell are set to perform onMonday.
See below for more details on DNC 2024. From the schedule to speakers and where to watch and live stream.
How to Watch DNC 2024
Live coverage of this year’s convention will air across major networks and cable news. That means you can watch and stream coverage on channels like ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News and PBS in addition to CNN, MSBNC and C-SPAN.
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Those who don’t have access to live channels, can watch DNC 2024 via streaming providers such as DirecTV Stream (and satellite), Fubo, Sling TV, U-Verse and Xfinity/Comcast. Use ExpressVPN for international access to various streaming platforms.
ABC News will air one-hour primetime coverage of the 2024 DNC from 10 p.m. -11 p.m. ET on Monday and Tuesday and two-hour coverage on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. -11 p.m. ET.
CBS will air DNC coverage at 10 p.m. ET across the four days.
NBC News’ live coverage starts on Monday from 10-11 p.m. ET led by Lester Holt. TODAY’s Savannah Gunthrie will join Holt in anchoring DNC coverage on Tuesday from 10-11 p.m. ET and 9-11 p.m. ET on Wednesday and Thursday.
All of the networks listed offer live streaming on their respective streaming services, apps and websites.
Where else can you watch and live stream coverage of DNC 2024? Stream live on Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku TV, Fire TV and the DNC’s social media platforms: X, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.
DNC Convention: Speakers, Schedule and More
The 2024 DNC Convention will take place at Chicago’s United Center from Aug. 19-22. This year’s convention theme is “For the People, For Our Future.”
According to the DNC website, coverage will air live from United Center from 6:15-11 p.m. ET/5:15-10 p.m. CT/3:15-8 p.m. PT.
Day one of the convention is themed “For the People,” day two is “A Bold Vision for America’s Future,” day three is “A Fight for Our Freedom” and “Four Our Future” leads day four.
Who will be speaking at the 2024 DNC? President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak on Monday along with former Secretary of State Hilary Clinton, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama will deliver speeches on Tuesday.
Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, will take the convention on Wednesday as well as former President Bill Clinton, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, per Axios.
This year’s DNC hosts include Washington and her former Scandal co-star Tony Goldwin, Kailing and The View’s Anna Navarro. According to CNN, Goldwyn will host on Monday night, Navarro on Tuesday and Kaling on Wednesday. Washington hosts on Thursday, the night that Vice President Harris will take the stage to formally accept the Democratic Nomination for president.
Upon accepting the nomination, Harris makes U.S. history as the first Black woman and first South Asian person to be nominated for president from a major party.
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Get ready to gag! RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars premieres Friday (Aug. 16) on Paramount+.
RuPaul hosts the new series featuring resident judge, Michelle Visage, and director/choreographer Jamal Sims. Adriana Lima, Ariadna Gutiérrez-Arévalo, Carson Kressley, Danna Paola, Dianne Brill, Graham Norton, Jasmine Tookes, Javier Ambrossi & Javier Calvo, Matt Rogers, Ross Mathews and Ts Madison are guest judges.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars features 12 fan-favorite queens from around the world who will compete for the title of “Queen of the Mothertucking World,” a $200,000 grand prize and a spot in the International Pavilion at the Drag Race Hall of Fame.
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“The world is not ready for RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE GLOBAL ALL STARS,” RuPaul said in a statement. “Twelve queens representing their home countries raises the stakes to a whole new level. Plus, the international mix of charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent will, pardon my French, blow your fu*king minds.”
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The queens competing in the inaugural season are Alyssa Edwards (RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars), Athena Likis (Drag Race Belgique), Eva Le Queen (Drag Race Philippines), Gala Varo (Drag Race México), Kitty Scott-Claus (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK), Kween Kong (Drag Race Down Under), Miranda Lebrão (Drag Race Brasil), Nehellenia (Drag Race Italia), Pythia (Canada’s Drag Race), Soa de Muse (Drag Race France), Tessa Testicle (Drag Race Germany), and Vanity Vain (Drag Race Sverige).
Keep reading for ways to watch.
How to Watch
The first two episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars arrive Friday on Paramount+.
Not subscribed? You can join Paramount+ for free for at least a week, and up to 30 days with the right discount code.
But first, a price breakdown: Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month for the Essential plan and $11.99/month for Paramount+ with Showtime (and live access to your local CBS channel). Plus, a free trial for the first week. Click below to join or click here to subscribe to Paramount+ on Prime Video.
Shopping for a free trial? You can get a free or discounted subscription to Paramount+ through third parties such as Walmart+ and T-Mobile.
Paramount+ is home to tons of exclusive shows and movies including Mayor of Kingstown, Knuckles, Special Opps: Lioness, Evil, Mean Girls, Bob Marley: One Love, IF, Transformers Rise of the Beast and Top Gun: Maverick.
In honor of the latest Drag Race spinoff, MTV, home of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and World of Wonder partnered with All Out — a global non-profit that fights for LGBTQ+ rights — to make a $100,000 donation to start the “Drag Saves the World” fund.
Watch the trailer for RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars below.
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Following the success of her last Beats collaboration, Kim Kardashian is teaming back up with the tech brand for her own line of Beats Studio Pro headphones released on Thursday (Aug. 15).
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The Kim Kardashian x Beats Studio Pro collection includes a trio of limited colorways inspired by Kardashian’s signature earth tone palette.
“I’m so excited we’re bringing these three popular, chic colors to Beats’ most iconic and advanced headphones,” Kardashian said in a statement. “Beats Studio have always been a fashion statement, so I can’t wait to see how everyone styles them.”
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The headphones retail for $349.99 and are available in Moon (light brown), Dune (medium brown) and Earth (deep brown) via Apple.com/beatsxkim and Amazon. A limited number will also be available in select Apple stores.
Save $79 off the Kim K x Beats Studio Pro headphones with the purchase of Amazon‘s Beats Studio Pro bundle, which comes with two years of AppleCare+.
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Beats Studio Pro offers “next-level audio fidelity,” with Active Noise Cancellation, transparency modes, personalized Spatial Audio and dynamic head tracking.
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Beats debuted the Studio Pro headphones last year. The foldable headphones offer up to 40 hours of battery life and feature UltraPlush leather cushions, Lossless Audio through USB-C and enhanced call performance. Studio Pro headphones are compatible with iPhone and Android phones (if you have an Android, you’ll need to download the Beats companion app).
Kardashian first collaborated with Beats on the Beats Fit Pro earbuds in 2022. The limited release became the brand’s bestselling collaboration on Apple’s website.
The Kardashians star announced her latest collab during an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. Kardashian and Fallon co-starred in the official campaign for the new collection.
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From bras to bedding and bags, extra padding has several uses. The extra cushioning can help protect your personal belonging and puffer bags are easy to clean, a nice bonus if you travel a lot.
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Free People’s Movement Quilted Carryall Bag is one of the trendy, plushy, everyday bags that you’ve probably seen onyour TikTok feed. If not, here’s what you should know about the bestselling bag.
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The $68 crossbody has a spacious interior, top zip closure and exterior pockets. And you can get it in 21, yes twenty-one, different colors including black, off-white, brown, red, army green, jade, washed sage, orange, lilac, lemon zest, navy blue, dusty blue and this gorgeous lapis blue colorway that drops on Aug. 21.
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The Quilted Carryalll is designed to be your daily sidekick. For work, school, the gym, overnight trips and other excursions, it’s sized just right to throw over your shoulder and it fits everyday essentials like your phone, keys, wallet and water bottle, but it can also fit an iPad or small laptop, according to shoppers.
And don’t be surprised if this bag becomes your bestie. As one shopper wrote, “This bag is my whole personality at this point.”
Other customer reviews highlighted the roominess and color selection, and that it’s great for moms on the go, but some customers pointed to issues with the zipper breaking or getting stuck.
Quilted bags are one of my favorite trends for travel. Right now, my go-to travel bag is Rare Beauty’s Puffy Traveler Tote (and puffy makeup bag), but Free People’s Quilted Carryall is a good option for day-to-day use.
Need more options? COS has a wide selection of quilted bags, but for fashionistas on a tighter budget, Amazon has a Quilted Carryall dupe for $35, Walmart has a puffer tote on sale for $11.99 and Target’s Everywhere Tote retails for just $35.
For more shopping recommendations, see our picks for the best tote bags and for smaller bags, check out the Coach Payton Hobo Bag and Lululemon’s viral $68 purse.
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On Tuesday (Aug. 13), Google introduced a fresh lineup of smartphones that features AI and a more advanced camera. The Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel Pro Fold are packed with upgrades including camera enhancements, AI technology and a better weather app.
Pixel 9 has a sleeker design than its predecessor, updated finishes with “a silky matte glass back and polished metal sides for a distinctly premium feel,” per Google.
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The phones are equipped with Super Actua display screens — Google’s brightest to date — a 42 MP camera with new features such as “Add Me,” an editing tool that uses “augmented reality, and AI algorithms that allow you to snap photos and add yourself in them. The battery lasts for more than 24 hours (up to 100 hours in Extreme Power Saver mode).
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Pixel Screenshots, another new feature, helps you organize and save screenshots, plus Pixel 9 offers access to Gemini Live, Google’s AI assistant.
Pixel Weather App also got an update. The weather app now features Gemini Nano technology to generate “custom AI” weather reports.
According to Google, Pixel 9 has an “elegant, sculpted” silhouette with “more rounded corners” than previous iterations, flat glass on the front and back, and new size options. It’s thinner design is constructed with recycled aluminum making for a lighter feel in your hand and for the first time ever, Pixel 9 is available in two sizes: 6.3-inches (Pixel 9 Pro) and 6.8-inches (Pixel 9 Pro XL).
The Pixel 9 ($799) is available in porcelain, hazel, peony and wintergreen. Pixel 9 Pro ($999) and Pixel 9 Pro XL ($1,099) are available in porcelain, obsidian, hazel and rose quartz. Pre-order the Pixel 9 bundle at Amazon to save up to 16% off and receive a gift card worth up to $200.
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Pixel Pro Fold ($1,799), Google’s first foldable phone, features a new “fluid-friction” hinge that opens to 180 degrees. In addition to new phones, Google debuted the redesigned Pixel Buds Pro and Pixel Watch 3, now available in two new sizes to compliment the Pixel 9.
Pixel 9 is available for pre-order at major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy and the Google Shop. The phones will be released on Aug. 22 and Sept. 4.
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The most anticipated musical of the year has its own doll collection. The Wicked Barbie dolls inspired by Ariana Grande’s Glinda, Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba and Marissa Bode’s Nessarose landed online on Thursday (Aug. 13).
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Billboard, has your look at the full Wicked collection, which is comprised of seven dolls, including singing Elphaba and Glinda dolls, and fashion dolls showcasing signature looks from Grande’s Glinda, Erivo’s Elphaba and Bode’s Nessarose.
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Mattel‘s Wicked dolls retail for $24.99 to $39.99 (for the Deluxe Elphaba Fashion Doll and Deluxe Glinda Fashion Doll). The dolls are available at Amazon, Walmart and Target in addition to Mattel Shop.
The Singing Elphaba Fashion Doll ($24.99) is available exclusively at Target. The retailer also carries other Wicked merch that fans can pre-order such as the Lego dormitory collectable and Emerald City collectible sets.
Grande and Erivo shared a sneak peek at the Wicked dolls on Instagram last week. “What a dream come true to be realized as Elphaba and Glinda in the form of Sweet Little dolls. Little Cynthia and Little Ari are pleased,” the Oscar-nominated actress wrote.
Mattel did a great job of capturing their likeness, down to the tiniest details — from wardrobe to hairstyles, makeup and even “baby hair,” as Erivo pointed out.
“It’s perfect,” Grande said while looking at the doll. “I love that it got my anxious eyebrows,” she joked.
Elphaba’s doll features long, black braids, the character’s signature green skin and a pointed hat. Grande’s dolls is dressed in pink with long, blonde hair. The deluxe doll comes with a crown and wand.
Wicked tells the origin stories of Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and her unlikely friendship forged with Glinda the Good Witch. The blockbuster musical, directed by Jon Chu, hits theaters on Nov. 22.
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Vitamin C has been proven to work wonders on your skin, so if it’s not already part of your daily routine, it needs to be. When it comes to skincare, the natural antioxidant packs a powerful punch. From hydrating to reducing the appearances of wrinkles, treating sun damage and restoring collagen, vitamin C wear many hats.
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Whether you’re a novice or well-versed in skincare, there’s an almost overwhelming amount of vitamin C products out there, but we’ve found a few products to help you get started.
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First up, Kopari’s Star Bright Vitamin C Moisturizer. A perfectly lightweight and hydrating option for various skin types.
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It works well if you have sensitive skin, like myself, and are looking for a moisturizer that doesn’t feel heavy (or watery) but it also helps clear away breakouts and blemishes.
Over the last few months, Kopari’s moisturizer has become a star player in my daily skincare routine and I’m not alone in loving the product. Over 90 percent of 54 people surveyed by Kopari noted improvements in their skin after just 30 days of using the Star Bright Vitamin C Moisturizer. The product also scored 4.9 out of 5 stars on Kopari’s website.
Star Bright Vitamin C Moisturizer brightens, restores and protects the skin. Besides vitamin C, it’s made with starfruit and soothing actives such as niacinamide, which protects and strengthens the skin, and panthenol, which maintains hydration and smooths the skin.
Kopari‘sStar Bright collection also includes the Vitamin C Discoloration Correcting Serum and Bright As Day Mineral Face SPF 50.
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Bundles are great, but if you’d rather mix it up like I do, you can use Kopari’s moisturizer and correcting serum with other products such as La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser (a personal favorite) and Sol de Janeiro’s Rio Radiance SPF-5O sunscreen body oil.
For more skincare recommendations, check out this $19 face mask that shoppers can’t stop buying, the cutest pimple patches on the web and a viral face oil for dry skin.