Ed Sheeran fans are seeing double once again. Fourteen years after the pop star first tapped Rupert Grint to play his stalker/doppelgänger in the “Lego House” music video, the two ginger gents have teamed up once again for a new music video, coming soon.

Arriving Thursday alongside a new song titled “A Little More,” the video will feature the Harry Potter star seemingly reprising his role from the 2011 “Lego House” visual. In a clip posted by Sheeran on Monday (Aug. 4), Grint steps out of a prison — where he appears to have spent the past decade and a half in custody — and starts walking as the memories of his past crimes flash through his mind. The montage that plays features clips from “Lego House,” showing Grint getting tackled after he sneaks into a concert venue and pretends to be the Grammy winner onstage.

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“14 years later me and @rupertgrint are reunited,” Sheeran captioned the clip. “I had this wild idea after writing the song, and thankfully rupert was up for it. It’s an utterly bonkers video for a very upbeat, fun, but angry song.”

The musician also confirmed that “A Little More” will appear on his upcoming album Play, noting that he thinks it’ll be “a lot of people’s fav song” on the September-slated project. Shortly prior to the official song announcement, Sheeran posted a funny clip of himself and Grint singing along to the lyrics.

The two men have been poking fun at their similarities as fellow red-headed English stars for years. After Grint played Sheeran’s obsessive fan in “Lego House,” the Knock at the Cabin actor joked on an MTV News comedy skit that Sheeran was never a real person, but instead a character he made up.

“After Potter, all I wanted to do was stretch myself, create some real magic, so I created a character,” he said in the sketch. “He’d have the voice of an angel, impossibly wispy facial hair. So I bought a guitar and a bunch of flannel, and I called him Ed — Ed Sheeran.”

See Sheeran’s announcement featuring Grint below.

Even with as much success as Drake has enjoyed, the 6 God is still insecure about some things. While he hasn’t been shy about revealing vulnerabilities in his music, Drizzy opened up about how Gracie Abrams helped him get past hating a birthmark on his arm.

Drake took to his Instagram Story on Monday (Aug. 4), posting a recent selfie of the “That’s So True” singer and then followed up with a photo of himself performing with a similar brown birthmark.

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“I used to hate my birthmark but Gracie got the same one,” he wrote. “Now it’s art.”

Fans chimed in about Drake’s claim. Some are looking to manifest a collaboration between the pair of superstars, while others are curious about his motive.

“Whys drake obsessed with gracie,” one person wrote. Another added: “Now why is drake posting gracie abrams…”

It’s not clear whether Drake and Gracie know each other, but this isn’t the first time Drake has posted Abrams to his IG Story this year. Back in March, Drizzy reposted “I Knew It, I Know You” lyrics from the singer’s sophomore album, The Secret of Us, while championing the track’s beat switch.

“[GOAT]’d beat switch on this,” he wrote. “Second half is [sad emoji, brain exploding emoji, blue heart emoji].”

At that time, the OVO fans discovered the “I Knew It, I Know You” music video and flooded the comments section.

Drake and Gracie Abrams are both currently on the road for their respective tours. The 6 God is across the pond where he’ll hit the stage in Manchester and Belgium this week, while Abrams has a pair of shows at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.

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Showing off your personality goes beyond your fashion and makeup style — you can also incorporate your tastes into your living space. For college students, this includes your dorm room, and if music is a big part of your identity, then incorporating vintage music posters should be considered your dorm essentials.

Whether you’re a fan of classic rock, pop, alternative or hip-hop, make note of your favorite artists and take a peek at Billboard‘s best album covers list to determine who and what pictures you’ll want displayed in your room. There are no rules when it comes to showing off your most-listened-to bands and/or singers, which means you can mix and match everything from genres to color palettes.

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Curious which ones are the most popular? We rounded up some of our previously ranked album covers to help inspire you in your decorating journey.

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In celebration of the late and great Ozzy Osbourne, you purchase a certified banger of a poster at Walmart depicting Osbourne on the cover of Rolling Stone from 2002. The poster is printed on heavy stock paper and measures 27 x 40 inches.

Your favorite artist’s favorite artist has a slew of posters available that would look pretty stellar on your dorm room wall. This one from Amazon is 24 x 36 inches and is printed on impactful high gloss paper.

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For our Rodrigo fans, this poster serves as a homage to the singer’s stellar career thus far. The 12×18 inch poster is printed on sturdy canvas and features some of the singer’s most memorable looks and lyrics printed in a collage.

Frank Ocean’s Blonde album is a classic. The album holds a special place in the hearts of many, especially you skater boys (you know who you are). This poster retails for $2.96 and neasures 24in x 36in.

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Rock ‘n’ roll fans will appreciate this set of posters, as it comes with a variety of vintage-inspired posters of artists including Queen, Guns N’ Roses, Van Halen, Kiss and more. Plus, you can arrange them on your wall however you want, making it 100% customizable.

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Bring a pop of pink into your space with Tyler, The Creator’s Igor album cover poster, which features an all-pink background and a black-and-white photo of the rapper’s face. You can choose between two sizes: 12″ x 18″ or 16″ x 24″, depending on your preferences.

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Lovers of SZA can cover that blank wall space with her SOS album poster, which comes with the name and song titles printed underneath a sitting SZA. It’ll also go nicely with another round of you listening to her hits and more.

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Show some love for Led Zeppelin with this retro album poster that’s not only less than $11, but comes with some subtle color that won’t take away from all your other pieces of dorm decor.

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Dedicated Pink Floyd listeners can enjoy a supersized version of the band’s Dark Side of the Moon album art as this poster measures at 36″ x 12″.

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If you’d prefer to put up some of the greats, you can’t forget to incorporate the famous Abbey Road album poster. The photo displays all four of the band members walking across the street in London, while showcasing your love for vintage music.

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The Beyhive will be buzzing to cover their wall space with the artist and what better way than with a poster of her chart-making album Lemonade.

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It’s album time again for Gunna. The Atlanta rapper announced on Monday (Aug. 4) that his The Last Wun LP is on the way, and fans won’t have to wait much longer since it’s slated to hit DSPs on Friday (Aug. 8).

According to Apple Music, Gunna’s sixth album boasts 25 tracks in total, including previously released singles “Won’t Stop” and “Him All Along.”

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Frequent collaborator and producer Turbo appears to be heavily involved once again, as he chimed in on Gunna’s Instagram comments, saying, “It’s time.”

Gunna’s announcement came accompanied by a cinematic trailer to a possible album documentary, showcasing the rapper’s fitness journey and a throwback clip of a neophyte Gunna looking to manifest his music goals.

“I want longevity in the game, to be honest,” a younger Gunna can be seen saying. “I love this sh–, I love rapping.”

Based on the finality of the project’s title, fans have been speculating that this is Gunna’s final project on YSL Records/300 Entertainment.

Gunna and YSL head Young Thug don’t appear to be on good terms since the YSL indictment, as Thugger dissed Gunna in a since-deleted tweet last year.

The 32-year-old hasn’t had a project top the Billboard 200 since 2022’s DS4EVER, but all of his albums have peaked inside the chart’s top three and gone No. 1 on the Top Rap Albums chart.

“It’ll come to me just through life and just living,” Gunna told Uproxx of the new project. “So for this album in particular, it’s no theme. It’s in current time of what’s happening with me.”

Watch the clip and find the album’s cover art below. Look for The Final Wun on Friday.

When it comes to milestones in standup comedy, selling out Madison Square Garden ranks among the top, and certainly is the pinnacle when it comes to arena performances. According to the venue, there is no comprehensive list of comedians who have done so, but it is in the neighborhood of 15 — a “very small club,” as Matt Rife puts it.

Rife performed two sold-out shows at the Garden on July 18 and 19 as part of his Stay Golden tour. To commemorate the occasion, the venue presented him with a golden ticket. (You can see it on his Facebook page).

“If you think about the performers who have played that venue, [it’s] not just sports teams, but every single one of your favorite musicians,” he raves. “And it’s in New York City, where anybody can go see great shows all over the city seven nights a week, 365 days a year.”

Rife didn’t just perform to sell-out crowds at the Garden. At the age of 29 — he turns 30 in September — he became the youngest comedian to do so, as well as Billboard Boxscore’s top-grossing comedian for the month of June.

In the wake of those achievements, Rife — whose confidence is palpable — spoke to Billboard about the personal significance of the accomplishment, the lengths that is his female fans will go to get his attention, his reaction to Marc Maron‘s snipe at him and what he’s planning for his second act. (Hint: he’s a fan of Adam Sandler.)

You are the youngest comedian to sell out two nights at Madison Square Garden. Thoughts?

A lot of times these kinds of accomplishments and accolades are hard to process in the moment, because everything has been happening so fast. A lot of the shows have broken records at venues, and I go, “Oh, that’s really cool.” But not until two or three months later do I go, “Oh my god, wow, that happened.” T

his was one of the few times that I got to be in the moment and acknowledge that, “Wow, I’m one of [very few] comedians to ever sell out Madison Square Garden.” For a standup comedian, the Garden is pretty much as big as it gets. I think only five comedians have ever played a stadium.

When you’re first starting out on an open mic, the dream is the Garden. So, to get to play it twice, sold-out, before the age of 30, it meant everything to me. I’m so grateful for my fans, my team, my friends and my family and everybody who has helped me get to this point right now. It feels very surreal.

I can share with you another milestone. You are Billboard Boxscore’s top-grossing comedian for June.

No way. That is awesome. It didn’t even feel like June was that busy of a month. That’s the craziest part.

Do you still grade your shows?

I try not to, but I do.

What grade would you give your Garden run?

Oh, that’s a tough one. I’m going to give them both an A — not A+, but A. I really had a good time at those shows, and I felt like the audience did as well. That’s not always the case. Sometimes I have a good time, and I feel like the crowd didn’t. Sometimes I feel like the crowd had a good time, and I didn’t.

I mentioned this onstage – I don’t know if it was a mistake or not but I did mean it — New York typically isn’t my favorite place to perform. In the past, I would say I’ve given my shows there at most a B or B+. So, with it being the Garden, I went in with very low expectations. I thought it could go terribly if people aren’t on board.

No pressure.

I really had a good time. They were some of the more fun shows of the entire tour so far.

The first night you were at the Garden, you brought out Jesse McCartney to close the show. Did he perform the second night as well?

No, just first night. He had a concert in, I think, Wisconsin the next day. He flew out just for that. He’s from [Westchester,] New York.

I love that era of music — the early 2000s — and I’m always playing him in the car. I hit him up, and I’m like, “Yo, I’m in your hometown. I’m just curious if you happen to be around the area and want to pop in and do the Garden.” He’s like, “I’m not in town, but I’d love to come by and give it a show.” He’s a fan of mine, so he enjoyed watching the show as well.

So, you didn’t know him prior to the show?

No, we had never met before. On a whim, I was like, “I’m just going to hit him up.” That’s the power of social media.

Speaking of social media, I was looking at your Facebook post on the Garden shows, and there were a lot of comments about the photo of the woman you’re with in the photo where you both have your backs to the camera. Are you willing to share?

Yeah, it’s my girlfriend, Moriah [Morse]. I don’t post a whole lot about my personal life on social media because people are absolutely insane, and at this point I try to distance your personal and professional life as much as possible.

It’s funny, in the photo you posted, your hands are just above a trash can in the hallway, and someone commented that you were carrying a bucket together.

Hilarious. I didn’t see that. This is why you don’t share stuff from your personal life. People’s speculations are always 100% wrong.

A New Yorker profile of you reported that, in past years, you did so many dates that you exhausted yourself.

Absolutely. This tour that we’re on this year and next is perfect middle ground for me. It’s a cycle of one weekend on, two weekends off. I did that for a balance of maintaining somewhat of a healthy life — but also, I hate not performing. As much as I tell myself, “I need a month break,” I cannot go more than two weeks without performing. I go stir crazy creatively, energetically.

This pace feels like a very healthy balance to me compared to doing 40-50 shows a month for the last two years prior to that. We did [hundreds of] shows the year prior which was a very unhealthy balance. That gets to a point where you’re so physically and mentally exhausted that it starts to feel like work.

But I was performing all around the world, and we’re selling out shows and breaking records at these revered theaters. Oftentimes I go back to those cities, and people are like, “We saw you last year.” I’m like, “I was here last year?” That’s so disappointing for myself. I lived some of these amazing memories, and I was too tired to even enjoy them.

When you do that many shows, do you start to get tired of the material in your set? And how do you deal with that?

Any comedian who says they never get tired of the material is either a liar or doesn’t perform enough. I try to be as present as possible. That’s why I don’t use a traditional microphone because it stops me from just crossing my arms and hiding behind a microphone. It forces me to walk around and use the stage. I like being as present as possible.There’s nothing worse than standing up there, and the words are leaving your mouth but your brain is thinking about something else.

You used a Billy Idol homage for your tour poster, and I read that your grandfather introduced you to his music.

Yeah, my grandpa put me on to classic rock as far back as I can remember. It’s still my favorite genre of music. Both of my last tours have been inspired by classic musicians. I did The Doors for my Problematic Tour poster. And then this one I did Billy Idol, and I actually dyed my hair blonde for it. I’ve never done anything like that before. Funny how the world works out. I actually got to work with Billy on the promo he did for his current tour. I had him sign my arm, and I went straight to the tattoo shop. So now I have Billy Idol tattoo on my arm.

And he did a promo for you. I don’t know if it was really your house, but says he’s been living there for days.

That was not my house. Yeah, we had five minutes to shoot my promo versus two days of shooting his. I was like, “You know what? F—k it. Let’s just see if we can do something on a phone real quick.” He’s the nicest, coolest guy. How he speaks, what he speaks about, the stories he had to tell. I’d love to play him in a biopic someday.

So, what happens after this tour ends?

We’re going to do a second half of this tour next year. The cities aren’t out yet. We’re going to tour about the same as we are this year. We’re going to do international as well. Then when that tour is over at the end of next year. I probably won’t do any prominent tours like this for a while. I might do a full month of shows, and I’ll still be doing spots around town in whatever city I’m popping around to.

But the commitment of knowing I have shows in November and it’s only February — I probably won’t do [again] that for a very long time. I’m really looking forward to transitioning over to film and television and we have a lot of projects in the works that I’m looking forward to moving my focus towards.

Right. By my count, you’re doing Marriage Material with Emma Roberts, Rolling Loud with Owen Wilson, and the Netflix series about FTX, The Altruists. Did I miss anything?

That I’m allowed to speak on? No. We’ve got a couple of things with Netflix. Rolling Loud is coming out at the end of this year. The project with Emma Roberts, we had to postpone due to The Altruists schedule. It’s incredibly unfortunate. I’m such a huge fan of her and her work. The Altruists is an incredible limited series that’s highly anticipated, and I’m very excited to do something that is not comedy. It’s fully a drama, and an amazing opportunity to expand my skill set.

You’re playing Ryan Salame, who’s in prison for his role in that scandal. Have you met him?

I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this, but I am about to meet him. Fingers crossed. It’s interesting playing somebody else, because usually it’s up to the actor to make that character their own. But the directors and producers of The Altruists have been very clear that this is not a biopic series. We’re trying to get as close as possible to telling the true story about how this giant scandal happened and let people know the kind of craziness that went on.

It’s wild. I don’t know anything about the crypto world, and now that I’ve done the research, I’m like, “Oh my god.” I had no idea how many people were affected by this.

Are you looking to follow the career path of, say, Adam Sandler, where you’re going to primarily do TV and film and just do standup when you feel like it?

It’s hard to say. Life is going to take me in whatever direction it wants. But if I had it my way, yeah.

This is the weird thing about accomplishing as much as I have by 30, including the Garden. It’s like, “What do I do now?” It’s the most blessed predicament I can possibly dream of. As far as standup comedy, my dreams have come true. I know it wasn’t pure luck. I’ve worked my ass off, but it almost feels like I’ve hit the mark of, I could retire if I wanted to. I won’t stop performing until I die, but now I have to start thinking about, is there something I’m passionate about that’s new to me?  

Yeah, the goal would be film and television, primarily film. Then doing standup whenever I feel like it — and performing with my friends as much as I can. That’s one thing I love about Adam Sandler is, he’s always kept that tight-knit group around him.

I was looking at the Rolling Loud cast. You’ve got Sexxy Red, Ty Dolla $ign, Ski Mask the Slump God, and that Slizzy superstar Henry Winkler.

Oh, yeah man. This was a wild film experience. Working with Owen especially was a dream come true. You talk about the Mount Rushmore of comedic actors. He’s somebody who made me want to get into acting, and to learn from somebody like him was another dream come true. He’s the nicest, most talented guy. And the rest of the cast – they’re perfect for this movie. Everybody showed up to work. A lot of the times people who aren’t necessarily actors show up late because dedicating a day to acting is a pay cut for them. It’s not necessarily a priority to them. It’s just something where they’re like, “Oh, that would be cool to do.” That wasn’t the case with this movie.

What role you play?

I play Owen’s coworker who ends up at the festival with him and helps him find his lost son.

Are you in the music business in the movie?

No. He and I sell furniture. We have the most boring group of people.

Since this is Billboard, who are some of your favorite music artists?

I’m actually going to see some of them this coming weekend. Right now, I’m really listening to a lot of Red Clay Strays, Sam Barber, Zach Bryan, Morgan Wallen, Tyler Childers, Waylon Wyatt.

So, you’re a big country fan.

I really have moved towards that. To me the rap game has kind of fallen off. Classic rock is my No. 1. That’s always my go-to, what’s playing in the car most of the time. But I’m also a big hip-hop fan. J. Cole is probably my favorite artist of all time. But there’s currently no good hip-hop music. To me, hip-hop dropped the ball so bad. Country swooped in and took all that momentum. I really am feeling this new wave of country, folk, rock kind of blend. It’s beautiful. It really is music for the soul. Do you know who Sam Barber is?

I don’t.

Man, let me tell you. He’s a 22-year-old kid out of Montana who puts out some of the best music I’ve ever heard. I don’t know who hurt this kid, but his songwriting and his voice are absolutely incredible. A big shoutout to him.

Marc Maron took a swipe at you in 2023 calling you the “It Boy of s–tty comedy.” Any thoughts on that in retrospect?

There was never a beef. He was just being a crotchety old man and I’ve never even met the guy. I guarantee he’s never watched one of my shows, so if he wants to be bitter and angry that I get to live his dreams — yeah man, you’re kind of being a d–k to somebody who might have looked up to you. I used to love to watch Marc Maron standup.

I don’t have a beef with a single comedian. I am living my life, dude. What do I possibly have to complain about? I don’t hate on anybody. I don’t talk s–t about anybody. I’m just out here performing to the best of my ability. I play with my puppy and I hang out with my friends. I mind my own business and anybody who has a problem with that, it’s clearly an internal battle.

I was watching the “MILF & Cookies” video online, and I’ve got to know, what’s the wildest proposition you’ve gotten from one of your female fans? The “blowjob” tee shirt you are offered in that video was like, whoa.

People will come to shows with tee shirts all the time that say, like, “I’ll leave my husband for you” or “Matt Rife can offend me anytime.” And the propositions are all over the place, from sexual advances to gifting me jars of their hair.

Seriously? Jars of hair.

Oh, yeah. People are nuts.

Kelly Osbourne knows she isn’t alone as she mourns her late father, Ozzy Osbourne, following the Black Sabbath rocker’s death in July.

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In a message posted on Instagram Stories on Monday (Aug. 4), the TV personality thanked fans for supporting her through the difficult period of grief she and her family are facing immediately after Ozzy’s passing. The rock legend died at the age of 76 in his home city of Birmingham, England, on July 22.

“I’ve sat down to write this a hundred times and still don’t know if the words will ever feel like enough … but from the bottom of my heart, thank you,” Kelly began in her note. “The love, support and beautiful messages I’ve received from so many of you have truly helped carry me through the hardest moment of my life. Every kind word, every shared memory, every bit of compassion has meant more than I can ever explain.”

“Grief is a strange thing — it sneaks up on you in waves,” she continued. “I will not be OK for a while — but knowing my family are not alone in our pain makes a difference. I’m holding on tight to the love, the light and the legacy left behind.”

Ozzy’s family members have not spoken out much since his death, which they announced through a joint statement that read, “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning … He was with his family and surrounded by love.”

About a week later, the Prince of Darkness’ funeral procession took place in Birmingham, which Kelly attended alongside her mom, Sharon Osbourne. Later, the Fashion Police alum paid tribute to her father by sharing a clip from the family’s past reality show, The Osbournes, as well as a photo of a flower display reading, “Ozzy F—ing Osbourne.”

Kelly also previously quoted Black Sabbath lyrics as a nod to her dad, writing on her Story, “I feel unhappy I am so sad/ I lost the best friend I ever had.” The lines reference “Changes,” a version of which Ozzy and Kelly recorded as a father-daughter duet in 2003.

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The first day of college marks the start of a new chapter in your life, and if you plan to live on-campus, your living quarters are changing drastically. While exciting, you’ll no longer be sleeping on the same mattress and will have to carefully choose what music posters you plan to decorate your minimal wall space with. Whether you’re a freshman, undergraduate or even graduate student, there are some dorm room essentials that you need to make sure you have by your move-in date.

Your dorm room will be more than just a place for you to sleep; it will act as a spot for hanging out with friends, studying and just lounging during your free time. That’s why it’s essential to create a space that’s both comfortable yet shows off your personality.

Back-to-school deals are currently going on, with everything from comfortable pillows, laptops and bedding discounted for a budget-friendly cost. You can take advantage of discounts and promos that’ll help you stock up on all the dorm room essentials. That way, you can kick off your first day of college feeling prepared and comfortable.

Keep reading to discover where to find dorm room supplies.

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To help you stock up on the best dorm room essentials for college, ShopBillboard did the digging and created a list of must-haves to shop below.

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If you’re looking to give your dorm room a funky flair that shows off your love of music, this portable record player from Victrola is for you. This record player is nestled in a vintage-inspired suitcase, making it easy to transport for our college students on the go. Amazon’s Victrola record player comes in a slew of colorways, although our favorite is Turquoise.

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If you’re in the mood for music on the go, there’s nothing better than a portable speaker. From jamming out in your dorm to taking your tunes out on campus, this JBL Go 4 speaker can do it all, all for under $50. Don’t let the small size fool you. This portable speaker boasts major base and impactful sound. You’ve also got seven hours of playtime and Bluetooth compatibility for ease of use.

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Everyone needs a good pair of headphones, especially college kids. JBL’s Tune 520BT Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphones are affordable, easy to use and stylish, all things we think college students will appreciate in their music tech. The headphones boast JBL’s renowned Pure Bass sound and up to 57 hours of playtime. The Purple colorway is a stand-out for us, but the Black colorway is a versatile classic, too.

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Your university-provided mattress is not going to be hotel-grade, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it cozier. This mattress topper is a No. 1 best seller on Amazon for mattress toppers with more than 40,000 purchased this month, so far. The design comes with a 2-inch thickness for added cushioning as well as a gel material that’ll help relieve pressure and conform to your body’s curves.

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LAUNDRY BAG

OUDXVEE College Laundry Bag

A convertable laundry bag that can be worn on your back.


Make laundry day easier with this multipurpose laundry bag that can transform into a backpack. It comes with a roomy interior that can hold up to 45 liters of laundry and has a drawstring top to keep your clothes and bedding secure. Another notable feature is the pocket for storing your laundry detergent.

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BEDSIDE SHELF

BedShelfie Bedside Shelf

A shelf that can be fixed to the side of your bed.


Save space but keep your bedside must-haves close with this compact bedside table. The BedShelfie can snap onto your bed frame and features a flat surface with enough space to put your phone and tablet while the built-in cupholder lets you hold your nighttime glass of water.

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TABLE LAMP

Kodhi Mini Table Lamp in Green Tonal

$27.30 $39.00 30% off

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A sleek and sophisticated green mini lamp.


Rather than accept the harsh florescent lighting of your dorm, this chic table lamp will provide a soft glow when you’re winding down for the night. It comes with a monochrome greenbase and matching shade that will certainly add some style to your space. If the green hue isn’t your thing, the mini lamp also comes in an alternate chrome base with a butter yellow shade.

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Bedsure Twin XL Comforter Set

A five-piece comforter set.


For less than $70 you can get all the bedding you can possibly need. This five-piece bedding set from Amazon comes with a reversible comforter, pillowcases, a flat sheet and a fitted sheet to effortlessly give you a complete bed set. Each piece is a coordinating shade of gray.

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BED RISERS

Butizone Bed Risers

$31.99 $39.99 20% off

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Bed risers with a built-in outlet.


Make room for all of your belongings by adding some bed risers to your bed. There are three heights to pick from and as an added bonus, these come with built-in outlets and USB plugs giving you additional spots to plug in your electronics.

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BATH MAT

Tiger Bath Mat

$34.30 $49 30% off

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A cute tiger-shaped bath mat.


Urban Outfitters’ tiger bath mat is ready be the statement piece of your bathroom. It comes in the shape of the animal and includes a soft and fluffy material that’ll swaddle your feet in comfort while absorbing water.

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STORAGE CART

Brightroom Metal Utility Cart

A storage cart in white with wheels and three shelves.


Incorporating a storage cart is essential for storing your knick-knacks and toiletries without leaving your desk looking cluttered. Target’s version is made from a metal material and a three-tier design making it small-space friendly. The included wheel also make it easy for moving it from place to place.

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SHOWER CADDY

Room Essentials Mesh Shower Caddy

A black mesh shower caddy with multiple compartments.


Rather than have your toiletries precariously stacked in your hands, this shower caddy will carry it all and more while leaving you with extra hand space. The mesh material is breathable and quick-drying while the perimeter features a variety of pockets for storing all your shower essentials.

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TOWEL SET

Waffle Bath Towel Set

An eight-piece gray towel set.


Dry off with these plush waffle towels that are crisp and absorbent. The set is 20% off and comes with a total of eight towels including four washcloths, two hand towels and two large towels.

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STORAGE OTTOMAN

Round Sherpa Storage Ottoman

A stylish gray storage ottoman.


Elevate your dorm room with this stylish ottoman that comes with secret storage. The exterior shows off a soft teddy material that’s available in a variety of colors paired with a textural appearance. When you take the lid off, you’ll be met with empty space to put all your small belongings.

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PORTABLE FAN

Honeywell QuietSet Personal Table Fan

$20.48 $36.99 45% off

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A table fan in black.


Cool down with this portable fan that’s both compact and on sale for 69% off. You can customize the speed and temperature using the buttons on the front. Other features include the ability to put a timer on as well as make it oscillate.

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UNDER BED STORAGE

Under Bed Storage Bags (4-Pack)

$16.99 $32.99 48% off

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A four pack of storage containers you can put under your bed.


These under bed storage bags will help keep your closet from overflowing. Made with fabric and clear plastic materials, the storage bags come in a 4-pack that you can fill with clothes, towels and jackets. The clear edges will allow you to see exactly what’s inside while the built-in handle means you can easily pull out the bag when you’re looking for that one sweater.

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MIRROR

Room Essentials Over the Door Mirror

A mirror that hands over the door.


Check out your OOTD before you head to class with the help of Target’s over the door mirror. The design comes in a range of frame colors to pick depending on your style preferences and includes two hooks to attach and hang over your door.

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THROW BLANKET

Cotton Fisherman Throw Blanket

$79.90 $195 59% off

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A plush throw blanket.


Complete your bedspread with a soft throw blanket like this luxe one from Quince. The style comes with a cozy knit texture made from a cotton material that’s breathable yet will keep you comfortable on cooler days.

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HANGARS

Better Homes & Gardens Velvet Clothing Hangers (100-Pack)

A 100 pack of velvet clothing hangers.


Avoid having clothes fall onto the floor with this 100-pack of velvet hangars. The body comes with a soft velvety material that’ll help keep your tops, dresses and more apparel in place while the metal top can twist around to easily hang clothing in the direction you want.

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SHOE STORAGE

Hanging Shoe Organizer (10-Slots)

A 10-slot hanging shoe organizer.


Space is a luxury that not every dorm room is equipped with, which means you’ll need to get creative with your storage. This shoe organizer can be hung up in your closet and uses a fabric material that’s easy to fold and move to your liking. There are also 10 slots to store your shoes without leaving your space feeling cluttered.

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When you think of New York City landmarks, the Statue of Liberty, Times Square and the Brooklyn Bridge all come to mind. But there’s one quintessential part of the city that often gets overlooked, despite the fact that countless locals use it pretty much every day: the subway.

Love it or hate it, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s citywide public transit system is a crucial part of what makes New York, well, New York. With tracks stretching across the five boroughs, the subway is more than just something that takes you to work (whether or not it’s always on time is another story). It also serves as the backdrop to some of life’s biggest moments living in the Big Apple — or at least, it gets you to and from them.

For those reasons and more, several musicians have at some point paid tribute to the trains that fuel NYC in their music videos. One of them, Chappell Roan, named an entire song after the the mode of transport — 2025’s “The Subway” — naturally pairing it with a visual centered around the singer passing in and out of train cars while trekking around the city. Other musicians who’ve similarly featured the underground passages in their videos include modern stars such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as iconic figures of generations past like Michael Jackson and Rod Stewart.

Though New Yorkers like to give the subways grief sometimes, most can probably agree that the city wouldn’t be what it is without them. See which artists have honored that legacy in their music videos below — and as always, stand clear of the closing doors, please.

Atlantic Music Group announced Monday (Aug. 4) a series of executive promotions across its senior leadership team, as well as its labels 300 Entertainment and 10K Projects. 

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Marsha St. Hubert, who had been the executive vp/head of marketing for hip-hop, R&B and global music at Atlantic Records, has been named executive vp of Atlantic Music Group (AMG) and promoted to co-president of 10K Projects, which she will lead alongside existing co-president Nicholas Ziangas. St. Hubert, who has spent nearly two decades at Atlantic across two stints, will report to AMG CEO Elliot Grainge out of New York.

“Atlantic has been my label home for the better part of 20 years, and it’s always been a place where the artist reigns supreme,” St. Hubert said in a statement. “The independent spirit of 10K is very much in sync with the independent roots of Atlantic, and I want to thank Elliot for giving me the opportunity to expand my horizons as the company writes a new chapter in its amazing history.”

As part of the same announcement, Molly McLachlan, who had been co-president of 10K with Ziangas, has been promoted to executive vp of AMG as well, reporting to Grainge out of Los Angeles. McLachlan, who was the second employee at Grainge’s former indie label 10K, which was acquired by the Warner Music Group (WMG) in 2023, had worked across all of 10K’s releases since its 2018 founding.

“With two decades of hands-on experience, Marsha is one of the most knowledgeable, savvy, and engaging people in our industry,” Grainge said in a statement about St. Hubert’s new role. “She’s a passionate, magnetic music fan who knows the marketplace inside out, and has been the driving force behind the creation and execution of a stream of innovative strategies for new artists and superstars alike. Alongside another dynamo in Nico, I’m confident that together they’ll continue to propel both 10K and AMG’s success.”

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Regarding McLachlan’s promotion, Grainge said, “Molly has been a foundational and integral leader at 10K, playing an important role in its launch and long term growth. As we evolve our senior management team at AMG, we remain agile, ambitious and collaborative about our vision for the future. Adding Molly to the AMG center helps us achieve this. She’s sharp, culturally attuned, and trusted for her sound judgment — whether navigating big-picture strategy or stepping into the details.”

Following St. Hubert’s promotion, longtime 300 Entertainment co-presidents Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab have been promoted to co-presidents of hip-hop, R&B and global music at Atlantic Records. The duo, who have each spent more than a decade at 300, will retain their titles at the label, which WMG acquired in 2021.

“At 300, we’ve always had an artist-first, independent mindset and an entrepreneurial spirit of hustle, grit and creativity,” Bass and Bouab said in a joint statement. “We’re looking forward to working closely with Elliot and bringing that same philosophy to our new posts — helping unlock even more potential in a label that’s already full of brilliance, passion and so much opportunity. We will continue our dedication and service to the culture that has birthed some of our biggest stars and raised some of our brightest executives.”

In addition, Lanre Gaba, who has also spent 20 years at Atlantic Records, has been promoted to executive vp of artist strategy and development at Atlantic Music Group. “I’m proud of everything we’ve achieved at Atlantic and the way we’ve supported artists and culture,” Gaba said in a statement. “It’s a privilege to continue carrying that mission forward and keep elevating powerful, meaningful music that makes a difference. A big thanks to Elliot and the team for this opportunity. The Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global team is in great hands with Selim and Rayna.”

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“Rayna and Selim have been at 300 for over a decade, and they’ve done an incredible job, creating a unique artist-centric community that drives culture,” Grainge said in a statement. “They’re immersed in the tone and taste of what’s next, championing artists with a deep understanding of both how to fuel the creative process and energize fans. Their game-changing work at 300 makes them ideally suited to help take our strategy to exciting new places.”

Of Gaba, he continued, “Lanre brings her wide-ranging knowledge to the AMG center in a new role. Over her many years at Atlantic, she’s been a passionate artists’ advocate, insightful business leader, and team builder, and I know she will continue to carry those values forward in this new position.”

The new promotions come amid a continuing shift in the leadership at both Atlantic Music Group and the broader Warner Music Group, which just underwent layoffs again in the past week. Grainge, who took over as CEO of Atlantic last September, reorganized the division under his leadership with the AMG brand at its center, and Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment and 10K Projects as subsidiaries.

Ice-T has been personally impacted by the fentanyl drug crisis in America, and the rapper-actor is now on board as an executive producer and host of the forthcoming Fame and Fentanyl documentary special.

A&E released a harrowing trailer on Monday (Aug. 4), with the two-hour documentary slated to premiere on Aug. 25 at 9 p.m. ET.

“Fentanyl, for me, came out of nowhere. By the time I learned about the drug, I had already lost people to it,” Ice-T said in a statement. “It’s a poison in the drug world, and I wanted to do everything that I could to make people aware of its danger.”

Families from various backgrounds and socio-economic classes reflect on the heartbreaking tragedies and losses suffered from fentanyl. The doc also explores the celebrity drug overdoses of Prince, Angus Cloud, Tom Petty and Michael K. Williams.

“Everyone knows someone who has fallen victim to fentanyl,” Ice T says in the trailer. “These are the stories that everyone needs to hear.”

The documentary will also delve into the law enforcement and criminal investigation side of things, revealing how special agents brought dealers to justice after selling lethal doses of fentanyl to users. According to the CDC, drug overdoses plummeted by 27 percent in America in 2024 (80,391) compared to the 110,037 overdose-related deaths in 2023.

Last week, Ice-T took to social media to tease his return to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. “Back filming SVU and the first scene I shoot…. I get Fd up! It’s in the script,” he wrote with an accompanying photo of him sporting a hospital gown with a busted lip and bandage.

Watch the trailer below.