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Trending on Billboard Sean “Diddy” Combs is supporting his fellow inmates this Thanksgiving. While serving his first year at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, the 56-year-old hip-hop mogul helped organize and fund a Thanksgiving meal for 1,000 inmates at the federal correctional institution on Thursday (Nov. 27), according to TMZ. “Thanksgiving, to me, is […]
Trending on Billboard Jack White and Eminem’s first live collaboration is now streaming. Shortly after the Detroit music legends took the stage at Ford Field for the Lions–Packers Thanksgiving Day halftime show on Thursday (Nov. 27), their collaborative performance was released on all major streaming platforms. “Live at Ford Field’ Jack White III featuring @eminem […]
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It was no surprise that Jack White performed The White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army,” a sporting anthem, during his halftime set on Thursday (Nov. 27) at the Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day Classic at Ford Field.
The real surprise came with a guest appearance by fellow Detroit icon Eminem, who co-executive produced the event alongside his manager, Paul Rosenberg.
The superstar rapper, decked out in a hoodie and custom-made Lions jacket, electrified the sold-out crowd by joining White and his band halfway through their seven-minute set for a mashup of Em’s “Till I Collapse” with the White Stripes’ “Hello Operator,” a pairing that was sandwiched between White’s “That’s How I’m Feeling” and “Seven Nation Army.”
It was a first-ever onstage meeting between the two Detroit music standard bearers. It came in the wake of the White Stripes’ induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Nov. 8, and also coincided with the 10th anniversary of the opening of White’s Third Man Records location in his hometown. Eminem was inducted into the Rock Hall in 2022.
White played a blue guitar for the occasion, while his rhythm section sported Lions attire. “I love you Detroit,” the rocker shouted as the performance came to a feedback-drenched conclusion. More than 400 Lions season ticket holders who volunteered to be part of the show rocked along in front of the stage.
Eminem and White — who each created special limited edition merchandise related to the game and halftime show — were well represented before the performance as well. The Ford Field PA blasted “Seven Nation Army” shortly before the Lions took the field, and White’s “Taking Me Back” during the time-out music in the first quarter. “Till I Collapse” was featured as hype music prior to kickoff.
The show marked the first event in a new three-year partnership between the Detroit Lions, Burbank-based Jesse Collins Entertainment — known for producing previous Super Bowl halftime shows — and Eminem and Paul Rosenberg. Eminem and Rosenberg also collaborated with the Collins organization on the June 2024 concert celebrating the opening of Michigan Central, which also featured a performance by White.
JCE executive VP Seth Dudowsky told Billboard that conversations about Eminem and Rosenberg joining the production team began near the start of the NFL season, and once on board White quickly became a focal point of the Thanksgiving halftime discussion.
“We talked about how do we put on a show that really represents the attributes and values of the city and are true to the Lions and true to what Eminem and Paul had established there,” Dudowsky said. “When you talk about those elements and those values, Jack White was a perfect artist to… represent rock ‘n’ roll and be on that stage and somebody who not only spans Detroit, but anybody who’s been in stadiums and at sports events has heard [‘Seven Nation Army’] at some point.”
The Lions also launched a new initiative with Feeding America with Thursday’s game.
Adding to the day’s hometown flavor was Grammy-winning gospel singer CeCe Winans, a Detroit native who flew in that morning from Nashville to perform the National Anthem.
“It’s an honor,” Winans told Billboard at Ford Field. “I grew up with seven brothers and a dad, so the Lions game was on every year. There were 10 of us so we couldn’t get all those tickets, so we watched on TV. To be able to be here to do the anthem is a lot of fun, and honor and amazing.”
The Lions game against NFC North division rival Green Bay Packers was the first of three NFL Thanksgiving Day games.
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While many of us are kicking back, feet up and chomping down on roast turkey with all the trimmings, Bunnie Xo is on a different type of mission this Thanksgiving.
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Bunnie is knuckling down to help women escaping domestic violence.
The podcaster and her team are providing Thanksgiving dinner and care packages for women in transitional housing at the Mary Parrish Center, in search of a fresh start, a safer life.
“Thanksgiving is about giving back. And that’s exactly what we’re doing today,” Bunnie tells Extra.
Bunnie tells Extra she knows from experience how tough it can be out there. “Going through a situation personally around 2013 to 2016 with my own domestic violence relationship has just made this mission for myself,” she remarks, “even more of wanting to give back and wanting to be there for the women and the children that are going through this because I know how hard it is to get out.”
Now happily married now to country star Jelly Roll, Bunnie hasn’t forgotten those harrowing days, which she recounts in her new book “Stripped Down.”
As Thanksgiving approaches, Bunnie shared a stark image of spousal abuse — a photo of her with a swollen black eye. The intention of posting the shocking photo, she says, is “that women could see like, ‘Okay, she’s been where I’m at and she gets it.’ I want somebody that I can relate to, and I hope that these women know that I have been exactly where they are and I just want to lift them up and just make them feel so good and loved and know that they’re doing the right thing.”
She adds, “I just want them to keep going. Don’t ever look back. Smash the rearview mirror.”
Just a week ago, Bunnie put up her hand and confessed to some past errors of her own, which could result in jail time. Speaking on her Dumb Blonde podcast, the host admitted that she has to turn herself in to serve time for unknowingly driving for years with a suspended license, those issues apparently tying back to a minor driving incident from half a decade ago.
“I got my lawyer on it, whatever,” she explained. “It looks like your girl is gonna have to go book herself in. If I do — you guys have seen all my past mug shots — I’m going in glammed the f–k up, baby, and I’m going to vlog it.”
Watch the full piece on Bunnie’s Thanksgiving mission below on Extra, now in its 32nd with host Derek Hough.
Green Wednesday is here, and for those of us who indulge, you’re well aware of what the day signifies, but no worries if you don’t, as we’ll educate you. For this year’s Green Wednesday, we have a handful of goods and deals worth checking out, so that “cousin walk” will be a bit more interesting than usual.
With the legality of hemp-derived THC and cannabis products facing a potential industry-shifting ban, there is a bit of a cloud hanging over the industry. Sure, there were plenty of bad actors who exploited the Farm Bill loophole and got products out without any of the regulations necessary to ensure quality and safety. But there are plenty of reputable companies in the space that test their products before pushing them out to the masses.
I personally enjoy THC products, whether hemp-derived or not, and just as I would say for someone who wishes to enjoy alcohol, you should carefully indulge in any product that can produce potential physical effects. Now, enough with my preaching about cannabis use and safety, let’s get on with it.
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Below, we’ll share a brief explainer of Green Wednesday from Weedmaps, one of my favorite ways to find the products I need on the legal market.
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Dubbed the Black Friday of cannabis, Green Wednesday is thought to have started in 2017 when a cannabis delivery company noted the drastic rise in cannabis sales the day before Thanksgiving. While the holiday season typically sees a significant uptick in sales, this particular Wednesday draws people to their local retailers in droves, and for good reason.
We’ll also share delivery services and other brands that ship products nationwide. As always, if you decide to purchase any of the products we’re featuring, do so responsibly and obey the laws of your respective states. This stuff is made for folks over the age of 21. Not every brand below has a special going on, and I only included folks that either pitched me, or I remembered to include, so sift through the links to see what’s what.
Happy Green Wednesday and Happy “Danksgiving” to boot.
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Alien Labs
Alien Labs is a brand we’ve featured before, and they’re upping the ante in the vaporizer cartridge game with their new Cold Chain offering. Combining two signature methods that they’ve become known for, Alien Labs’ Cold Chain looks to be a game-changer.
Learn more here.
Cantrip
Cantrip is another one of our favorites, and while I haven’t gotten a pitch from them in a while, I still rock with their movement. I love the taste and very manageable effects. Very true to the products they’re purported to be.
Learn more here.
Coast Cannabis Co.
Coast Cannabis Co. got a feature during our Halloween roundup, and we’re glad to feature them again. With a focus on edibles and vaporizer cartridges, the husband and wife team are bringing a quality product to the expanding northeast market.
Learn more here.
Cookies
Cookies is the creation of rapper and legendary cannabis entrepreneur Berner. The brand always has dope deals going on, and for “Danksgiving,” they’re putting on for the people.
Learn more here.
Crescent Canna Co.
Crescent Canna, based in New Orleans, specializes in THC drinks, edibles, and CBD products. The drinks are where the brand excels, with options like Wobble, which combines caffeine and THC, Crescent 9, a THC seltzer, and Zezi, which is non-sparkling THC water. I can personally vouch for Crescent 9 and Wobble being the real deal.
Learn more here.
CQ
CQ bills itself as the first cannabis beverage company, and with that much skin in the game, CQ’s portfolio has expanded to hemp-derived THC drinks. There are also dispensary-only drops at varying dosages, sizes, and flavors.
Learn more here.
DaySavers
DaySavers is all about flower delivery, if you can pick up what I’m putting down. What I mean is that between their pre-roll cones, cleverly named Filla Blunts, filters, and the Perfect Pack rolling machine, they’ve got the accessories game on lock.
Learn more here.
Edibles.com™
Edibles.com™ comes from the people behind the innovative Edible Arrangements brand. However, this service specializes in bringing hemp-derived products to your doorstep. Check out the site to see if they’re available in your neck of the woods.
Learn more here.
FLORA+BAST
FLORA+BAST is a brand we’ve featured before. Their approach to cannabis as it applies to overall wellness is refreshing, and they have products made for intimacy, alertness, and also cannabis-infused skincare.
Learn more here.
Hometown Hero
Finally got a pitch from the homies at Hometown Hero, thank goodness. Hopefully, they can survive the federal government’s overreach into their industry. The brand always has frequent deals and bundles, and this year is no different. They’re also in the CBD space, along with their hemp-derived THC items. Check out that Motherlode Bundle!
Learn more here.
Housing Works Cannabis Co
Housing Works Cannabis Co. is NewYork’s first legal cannabis dispensary, and is owned by the nonprofit organization Housing Works. Housing Works uses funds from sales to aid the organization’s commitment to helping stop the spread of unhoused individuals, putting a premium on available healthcare, and much more.
Learn more here.
LumiBloom
LumiBloom is another Black and woman-owned brand founded by MacKenzie McClain Hill. Focusing on beauty and overall wellness, LumiBloom makes CBD a centerpiece in some of its products, including bath salts, bath bombs, oils, and even hand sanitizer.
Learn more here.
Muha Meds
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Muha Meds has it all with potent pre-rolls, shockingly powerful all-in-one disposable cartridges, concentrates, and more. They’re also in the THCa game as well.
Learn more here.
Nowadays
Nowadays approaches the world of drinkable cannabis by meeting people where they are. With low dose to high dose ranges, you can determine your level with the promise of a gentle ease of a landing once the effects wane. We haven’t tried this one yet, but it does boast an impressive lineup.
Learn more here.
RAW
Most know RAW’s place in the cannabis world as the rolling paper of choice for many, and they’ve also got a large array of accessories and apparel as well. The brand’s Phoenix Lighter comes equipped with a handy wind guard and poker, and is also refillable.
Learn more here.
Oui’d Chef
Oui’d Chef is the creation of Lehua Brands, taking the concept of infused oils and boosting the product with THC. While home chefs have made their own infused oils over the years, Oui’d Chef takes some of the hard work and gives one exactly what they need via their cold-pressed olive oil from California, along with their truffle oil. Sign us up!
Learn more here.
Royal Queen Seeds
Royal Queen Seeds is one of the biggest seed banks in the world and has collaborations with the likes of brands like Tyson 2.0. For home growers and experts, RSQ has plenty of high-end options for those blessed with the green thumb.
Learn more here.
VITAE
Vitae is keeping things classic with glassware by way of its extensive lineup of bongs and dab rigs. While they have several pre-made options available, the company also offers a “build your own” glassware option.
Learn more here.
Trending on Billboard Christmas has a whole canon of music devoted to the holiday, and there are plenty of spooky songs to soundtrack Halloween each year — but the amount of tunes out there dedicated to Thanksgiving are slim to none. However, there are quite a few songs about the concept of gratitude in general […]
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Black Thanksgivings are always a vibe; the kind of holiday where the food, the people, and the energy all come together to create pure comedy and comfort. There’s the sound of laughter in the kitchen, the smell of something frying that probably shouldn’t be frying, and at least three people yelling at the TV during the football game. Somebody’s blasting old-school R&B, somebody else is asking who made the potato salad, and everybody’s plate looks like they’re trying to avoid cooking for the next three days. It’s warm, it’s loud, it’s chaotic, and it’s home.
What makes Black Thanksgiving memes and GIFs so funny is that no matter where you’re from, the traditions are basically identical. We all have that uncle who shows up late and still wants a to-go plate, that cousin who suddenly “don’t eat pork no more,” and that elder who turns the pre-meal prayer into a whole sermon. We joke about it every year, but we also know it’s precisely what makes the holiday feel right. Those shared experiences, the inside jokes that every Black family somehow has in common, make the internet feel like one big living room.
Then there are the reaction moments that only Black families truly understand. The way everyone freezes when someone mentions politics. The side-eyes exchanged when a new partner is introduced. The dramatic gasps when someone announces they’re trying a new mac and cheese recipe. Memes and GIFs capture this stuff so perfectly that you can’t help but laugh, because it’s literally your family on screen, even if the people look nothing like yours. They’re funny because they’re us – loud, loving, messy, and memorable.
So, before diving into the list of memes and GIFs that’ll have you crying with laughter, grab a plate, sit back, and get ready to relive every chaotic, heartwarming moment of Thanksgiving with a Black family… because if you know, you know!
1. Something Fathers Don’t Play About
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2. A Mix Of Shame & Confusion
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3. CP Time Forreal. Lol
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4. A Heavenly Nap On The Horizon
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5. Blowing Up The Spot
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6. We Have Chairs. Lol
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7. “Gotta Jet”
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8. So Accurate. Lmao
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9. Do We Have To?
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10. PLOTTING HARD
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11. Thanksgiving Clapbacks >
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12. Granny’s Still Got It!
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13. Myyy Dawg
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14. We ALL Know This One. Lol
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15. Give It A Break Already
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16. REAL TEARS
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17. Servant Vibes. Lol
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18. Great Food, Even Better Tea
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Black Thanksgivings are always a vibe; the kind of holiday where the food, the people, and the energy all come together to create pure comedy and comfort. There’s the sound of laughter in the kitchen, the smell of something frying that probably shouldn’t be frying, and at least three people yelling at the TV during the football game. Somebody’s blasting old-school R&B, somebody else is asking who made the potato salad, and everybody’s plate looks like they’re trying to avoid cooking for the next three days. It’s warm, it’s loud, it’s chaotic, and it’s home.
What makes Black Thanksgiving memes and GIFs so funny is that no matter where you’re from, the traditions are basically identical. We all have that uncle who shows up late and still wants a to-go plate, that cousin who suddenly “don’t eat pork no more,” and that elder who turns the pre-meal prayer into a whole sermon. We joke about it every year, but we also know it’s precisely what makes the holiday feel right. Those shared experiences, the inside jokes that every Black family somehow has in common, make the internet feel like one big living room.
Then there are the reaction moments that only Black families truly understand. The way everyone freezes when someone mentions politics. The side-eyes exchanged when a new partner is introduced. The dramatic gasps when someone announces they’re trying a new mac and cheese recipe. Memes and GIFs capture this stuff so perfectly that you can’t help but laugh, because it’s literally your family on screen, even if the people look nothing like yours. They’re funny because they’re us – loud, loving, messy, and memorable.
So, before diving into the list of memes and GIFs that’ll have you crying with laughter, grab a plate, sit back, and get ready to relive every chaotic, heartwarming moment of Thanksgiving with a Black family… because if you know, you know!
1. Something Fathers Don’t Play About
Source:KingJosiah54
2. A Mix Of Shame & Confusion
Source:Phil_Lewis_
3. CP Time Forreal. Lol
Source:Phil_Lewis_
4. A Heavenly Nap On The Horizon
Source:Phil_Lewis_
5. Blowing Up The Spot
Source:TOOTTHEBARBER
6. We Have Chairs. Lol
Source:TreBanks
7. “Gotta Jet”
Source:MochaDropNIQ
8. So Accurate. Lmao
Source:l3sliee
9. Do We Have To?
Source:SCseminole99
10. PLOTTING HARD
Source:SCseminole99
11. Thanksgiving Clapbacks >
Source:cyiaray
12. Granny’s Still Got It!
Source:Essence
13. Myyy Dawg
Source:Girlzlovejordan
14. We ALL Know This One. Lol
Source:penspiffy
15. Give It A Break Already
Source:twerkuleez
16. REAL TEARS
Source:penspiffy
17. Servant Vibes. Lol
Source:Mike_SaysSo
18. Great Food, Even Better Tea
Source:Chmira_
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Before you break the wishbone on your Thanksgiving turkey, Conan Gray is going to build on the success he’s seen with 2025 album Wishbone with a performance during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year.
As Billboard can exclusively announce on Monday (Nov. 24), the indie-pop singer is joining the annual showcase’s already star-studded lineup. Viewers tuning in at 8 a.m. local time on Thursday (Nov. 27) can catch Gray performing on 34th Street, where the iconic Macy’s storefront is located in New York City.
The news comes a little over three months after the release of Gray’s fourth studio album, Wishbone. Featuring singles “This Song” and “Vodka Cranberry” — which Gray performed at the MTV VMAs in September — the project reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
In addition to the parade performance, Gray will also co-star in a new “Holiday Gift Hotline” commercial for Macy’s that will premiere during the broadcast. The singer/songwriter stars alongside NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield and actor John O’Hurley in the spot, as they call on the “Macy’s Gift Guide,” aka actress Alison Brie, to help them with their holiday shopping.
Gray is just the latest star to be revealed as a parade performer in 2025, with Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson and the singing trio behind KPop Demon Hunters girl group HUNTR/X — EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI — also sharing the bill. The show’s full guest lineup features Drew Baldridge, Matteo Bocelli, Colbie Caillat, Ciara, Gavin DeGraw, Meg Donnelly, Mr. Fantasy, Foreigner, Debbie Gibson, Mickey Guyton, Christopher Jackson, Jewel, Lil Jon, Kool & the Gang, Darlene Love, Roman Mejia, Taylor Momsen, Tiler Peck, Busta Rhymes, Calum Scott, Shaggy, Lauren Spencer Smith, Luísa Sonza and Teyana Taylor.
There will also be appearances by Nikki DeLoach, Kristoffer Polaha, U.S. Olympian Ilia Malinin, U.S. Paralympian Jack Wallace and special correspondent Sean Evans, as well as the Radio City Rockettes and guest dancers from the EVIDENCE Dance Company, Native Pride Productions, Circus Vazquez, and A Chorus Line: The Next Generation, led by creative director and original cast member Baayork Lee. More than 1,200 dancers and cheerleaders repping the Spirit of America Dance and Spirit of America Cheer will perform as well.
And of course, it wouldn’t be the Macy’s parade without a brigade of marching bands in the mix. This year, the featured ensembles will be the Banda de Musica La Primavera (Panama), Catawba Ridge High School Marching Band (South Carolina), Damien Spartan Regiment (California), L.D. Bell Blue Raider Band (Texas), Northern Arizona University Lumberjack Marching Band, Alcorn State University Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite (Mississippi), Spartans Jr Drum and Bugle Corps (New Hampshire), The Marching Pride of North Alabama, Temple University Diamond Band (Pennsylvania), the Macy’s Great American Marching Band and the NYPD Marching Band (New York).
Hosted by Today‘s Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker, the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air live on NBC and Peacock at 8 a.m. local time.
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The performers for the 2025 Thanksgiving Day NFL halftime shows have been announced. Post Malone, Jack White and Lil Jon are set to take the stage during the three games on Thursday (Nov. 27).
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Malone will perform at the Dallas Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. White will headline the Detroit Lions-Green Bay Packers matchup at Ford Field in Detroit, while Lil Jon will appear at the Baltimore Ravens-Cincinnati Bengals game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Posty shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Sunday (Nov. 16), featuring a video of himself in Cowboys gear driving a horned semi truck into Dallas.
“Our big secret’s out! The one and only @postmalone will ring in The Salvation Army’s famous #RedKettleKickoff at the Dallas Cowboys halftime show this Thanksgiving on CBS. Let’s make this a Texas-sized kickoff!” the caption read.
Malone added in the comments, “how bout them cowboys?!!”
In a separate statement, the “I Had Some Help” singer added, “I’m from Texas. I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years. It’s a real honor to be part of the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys and help bring hope to so many people.”
Detroit native Jack White also announced his performance through Instagram on Sunday, sharing a post showing a blue vinyl album being printed, with the record’s circular label highlighting his halftime show appearance. “Hot off the press,” the caption read.
White’s announcement follows news that fellow Detroit artist Eminem, along with his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg, signed a multi-year partnership with the Lions to executive-produce the team’s Thanksgiving halftime show. Slim Shady and Rosenberg will consult on all aspects of the halftime show’s production and presentation, including talent selection, from 2025 through 2027.
Earlier in the week, it was confirmed that Lil Jon will perform during the Bengals-Ravens Thanksgiving night game. The rapper will also appear at the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City earlier that day.
Check out Post Malone and Jack White’s Thanksgiving halftime show announcements below on Instagram.
