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The Best Sunglasses Under $25: Aviators, Square Frames, Oval Sunnies & More Trendy Styles
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Ready to get shady for spring? Although sunglasses are essential all year long, springtime is perfect for stocking up on shades that are cheap and stylish. Several retailers have already kicked off their spring sales, so if you want to snag those designer shades that you’ve been eyeing, now is a fine time to get them discounted. But shoppers who want designer knockoffs don’t have to wait for sales to get a great deal; you just have to know which retailers to hit up. Explore Explore H.E.R. See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news ...
9 Nintendo Switch Games You Can Buy on Sale for Mario Day
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. March 10 marks National Mario Day, a celebration of the beloved, overall-wearing video game character who has been around for over 40 years. Mario Day started in 2016, but the character of Mario was first introduced in the Donkey Kong arcade game in 1981. Video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto created Mario after he was unable to secure licensing rights to use Popeye. The character was originally called Jumpman before the name change, but according to other reports, he was also named “Ossan” (a Japenese word for “middle-aged guy”). The Mario known and loved by...
Giorgio Moroder to Produce Music for New Video Game, “Vengeance Is Mine”
An electronic music legend has been recruited to soundtrack an upcoming video game. Coming next year to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC is Vengeance Is Mine, an action game from 110 Industries. To provide the titular track for game and its robotic action, they’ve joined forces with fabled Italian producer Giorgio Moroder, affectionately known as the “Father of Disco.” Moroder, who has collaborated with Daft Punk, David Bowie and many more over the course of his illustrious career, will be joined by the game’s Associate Creative Director, Stefanie Joosten, on vocals. Joosten is a video game veteran who was the voice actress and motion capture model for Quiet from Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Recommended Articles “Getting someone of Giorgio&...
One Love: Cedella Marley & Fossil Team Up for International Women’s Day Collection
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Cedella Marley – author, designer, recording artists and daughter of Bob Marley – is partnering with Fossil for a limited-edition collection released on Tuesday (March 8). Inspired by her father’s timeless hit “One Love,” and her Jamaican heritage, the Cedella Marley x Fossil Collection boasts vibrant styles that embody the spirit of togetherness. Included in the collection: a limited-edition Fossil watch with interchangeable wrist straps ($180), a gold-tone brass charm necklace that spells out “One Love” ($28), a leather backpack ($280) and a matching wallet, the latter of which will be released at a later date. As part of Fossil’s ongoing effort to #MakeTimeForGood, 25% of proceeds from the limited-edition collection will be donated to ...
Gwen Stefani Launches ‘GXVE’ Beauty: “This Feels Like the Next Chapter of My Life”
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. You can officially shop Gwen Stefani’s GXVE Beauty! The makeup line (pronounced “Give”) is a bold, high-performance collection featuring lipsticks, eyeliner, brow pencils, eyeshadows and more ranging from $24-$48. The 52-year-old pop legend has never revealed her signature shade of red lipstick, but fans can now enjoy Stefani’s staple lip color in three different formats: matte lipstick, satin lipstick, and liquid lipstick. “This feels like the next chapter of my life,” Stefani shared during an exclusive preview of the collection on Thursday (March 3) held a...
Dave Grohl’s ‘Storyteller’ Spends Another Week on the New York Times Best-Sellers List
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Dave Grohl is on a winning streak. The Foo Fighters singer/guitarist’s memoir The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music moved up a couple of notches to land at No. 9 on the New York Times best-sellers list, which is up two spots from the previous week. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Grohl’s book has spent an impressive 20 weeks on the best-sellers list, and landing in the top 10 puts him a few spots behind Will Smith’s self-titled memoir, which is at No. 5 after notching 15 weeks on the NYT best-sellers list. Mat...
Harlem’s Fashion Row and Barbie Team Up To Highlight Black Fashion Designers
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mattel / Mattel, Inc. Barbie and Harlem’s Fashion Row have teamed up to make a powerful statement—in the world of fashion, of course. In a fresh collaboration, the two are celebrating the works of three Black fashion designers Anifa Mvuemba of Hanifa, Patrick Henry, professionally known as Fresh, of Rich Fresh, and Kimberly Goldson of her eponymous brand had their exact designs replicated in miniature form to be showcased on multicultural Barbies. Founded in 2007 by Brandice Daniel, Harlem’s Fashion Row dedicates its efforts to celebrating emerging designers of color, introducing soon-come household names to new audiences, brand partnership opportunities, and more. “Since its inception, Barbie has been a right of passage, an impression of self-awareness f...
5 Classic Lipsticks Shades That Should Be in Your Collection
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. It’s easy to pile up on lipsticks when shopping for new makeup — but with spring right around the corner, it’s a fine time to edit your collection. One easy way to get started: stick with specific colors. In the world of lipsticks, certain colors are considered more iconic than others. Standing the test of time essentially means that no matter what year we happen to be in, that lipstick shade never goes out of style. To help you get started, we rounded up a handful of the greatest lipstick shades of all time. Whether you are new to makeup or are adding to an...
A Daft Punk Helmet LEGO Submission Could Enter Official Production
Daft Punk‘s helmets may soon be mass-produced in LEGO brick form. In January 2021, one ambitious LEGO modeler named Eliot O’Brien submitted a product idea inspired by the enigmatic robots themselves. With enough support from the LEGO community, O’Brien’s submission could end up in a store near you. LEGO IDEAS is a product submission platform whereby imaginative LEGO builders and 3-D modelers have an opportunity to showcase their creations. For the chance to be reviewed by the LEGO team and potentially receive an official product launch, submissions must first reach at least 10,000 supporters. O’Brien’s Daft Punk submission flawlessly nails the presentation on Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homen-Christo’s iconic helmets to the pixel. Perching b...
This Rave Promoter Is Also a Rabbi Who Curates Magic Mushroom Retreats for His Congregation
Ben Gorelick is likely the only religious leader who can also claim the title of rave promoter. As you may have already guessed, the ceremonies Gorelick leads for his community, The Sacred Tribe, are uncommon to anything you’d normally see in institutional religion. Based out of Denver, the congregation currently has around 270 members. Once a month, Gorelick reportedly hosts a psychedelic-influenced retreat where he and participating members consume psilocybin mushrooms and sink into a meditative state. One of Gorelick’s intentions with the experience is to help users augment “the relationship to self, community, and God.” According to The Denver Post, reactions among participants varied. Nonetheless, each was personal to the individual. “The level ...
Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga: Where to Shop Kanye West’s Latest Collection
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Kanye West has a new fashion drop for fans to shop. Yeezy Gap x Engineered by Balenciaga — an eight-piece collection marking the first limited release between the rapper, who now goes by Ye, and Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia — debuted online on Wednesday (Feb. 23). Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The collection boats “timeless silhouettes translated through a lens of Ye and Demma’s shared vision of utilitarian design,” according to a press release. Featured in the collection are m...
New Experience Uses Trippy Lights and Electronic Music to Induce Hallucinations From Behind Closed Eyelids
Jon Hopkins‘ music has found another use case in the world of wellness. The Grammy-nominated electronic music producer, whose recent album Music for Psychedelic Therapy became a framework for guiding people through healing while in an altered state, is once more strategically leading listeners to a state of relaxation. Dreamachine, a new installation created by award-winning architecture studio Assemble, aims to create a unique visual experience through the use of flickering lights. Visitors enter the “machine” room and lie down with their eyes closed as lights blitz the space in variable patterns. Behind closed eyelids, the lights stimulate the optic nerve, leading to prismatic visuals and colors. Ambient music from Hopkins is soundtracking the experience, which research...
