Lululemon’s Oversized Funnel-Neck Sweatshirt Is ‘Perfect for Fall’: On Sale Now for Just $99

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Sweater weather is here! If you’re looking for something new to refresh your collection, consider adding this Lululemon Scuba Oversized Funnel Neck Half Zip sweatshirt. With the chilly weather setting in, finding a go-to stylish and comfortable piece for all occasions is a must. Whether you are looking for cozy layers to stay warm or heading out for a causal outing, this pull-on oversized top is for you.

The brand describes this half-zip as lightweight, breathable and soft. Its high-neck style is sure to keep you warm, providing an extra layer of insulation against the chilly weather. You can easily pair these with the leggings or jeans of your choice. One Lululemon customer said it’s “soft” and “easy to put on.”

You can get this Lululemon Scuba Oversized Funnel in two different colors: Pow Pink Tone and Heathered Bone. If you get yours in pink, it’s available in sizes XS to XXL. For those looking to add this funnel sweatshirt in the color heathered bone, it’s currently available only in medium or large — so hurry before it sells out.

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With fall season in full swing, this is a great piece for layering, ensuring you stay warm and stylish all season long. Another Lululemon customer said, “A very cozy and comfortable top, perfect for fall.”

Overall, Lululemon customers love its soft and cozy design, making it the ultimate go-to for chilly days. Plus, it also features a Kangaroo pocket to keep your hands warm or carry small items.

For more product recommendations, check out these Long-Sleeved Shirts Under $20, these 5 Fall Bags Under $30, and these top 10 QVC fall fashion finds to add to your shopping list.

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Clio Music Awards 2025: Submission Deadline Extension, Six New Mediums & More

The Clio Music Awards is approaching a major benchmark as the deadline nears for entries in the annual celebration of music marketing, brand collaborations and music in advertising.

On Monday, September 23, it was announced that Clio Music will extend its deadline for entries through October 11, three weeks after its initial marker of September 20. The forthcoming award program is scheduled for the evening of January 30, 2025. As it has in the past, the affair falls during Grammy Week in Los Angeles, with a jury of notable music industry names from record labels, touring, publishing, streaming and more. Among this year’s Jury Chair representatives include Amaechi Uzoigwe (Run the Jewels Inc; Portfolio A), Camille Hackney (Atlantic Records), Michelle An (Interscope Geffen A&M), Frank Harkins (Music Legacy Recordings), Darin Wolf (Live Nation), Tom Eaton SVP (Universal Music Publishing Group), Jean Scofield (Mophonics) and Evelin Garcia (The Walt Disney Studios – The Hive).

The forthcoming program comes with something new as six mediums have been added to the mix, including Live Music, Design Craft, Digital & Social Media Craft, Merchandise & Premiums, Use of Music in Advertising Craft, and Use of Music Innovation. As of this year, mediums are now grouped into three areas, including music marketing, branded content and brand collaborations and the use of music in ads and trailers/teasers.

Additionally, two new juries have been added seeing entries face off in Live Music and in Use of Music in Advertising Craft. Click here for more on the Clio Music Awards, including mediums, categories, key dates and entry fees.

Outside of the Clio Music Awards, the entity has announced their Clio Music Salon Series in Culver City for September 24. The two-part session will feature a presentation dubbed “Step into the Music: The Future of Immersive Live Entertainment,” where attendees will hear from a panel of creative leaders taking music to the next level with “innovations in stage, sound and sight.” Among the speakers include Butch Allen (VP, Global Business Development), Tait Anders Rahm (Co-Founder, Raw Cereal), Daniel Jean (Producer, Moment Factory) and Kerstin Hovland (Creative Director and Co-Founder of Electronic Countermeasures). 

The second session is a conversation titled “The (R)evolution of the Music Video in The Digital Age,” which will be moderated by Michael Kauffman (Executive Director of Clio Music) and hone in on the powerful resurgence of the music video. The panelists include Michelle An (President, Head of Visual Creative, Interscope Geffen A&M), Hannah Lux Davis (Director), Bryan Younce (EVP, Video Production, Sony Music Entertainment) and Warren Fu (Director). Each session will be followed by networking, drinks and light bites.

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Elle King Reveals She’s Expecting Her Second Child: ‘Doubling Down’

Elle King is expecting her second child, another boy, with Dan Tooker, the singer-songwriter revealed on Monday (Sept. 23).

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The “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer offered up the surprise via an Instagram video that showed King and Tooker doing a gender reveal. They stood beside their three-year-old son, Lucky Levi Tooker, as a signed above them read, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star How I Wonder What You Are?” Quickly, blue balloons and confetti fell from above, signaling that King and Tooker are expecting a baby boy.

King captioned the video with the words “Doubling down,” accompanied by a blue heart emoji. King later posted another Instagram photo, of herself with Lucky. She captioned the photo, “I am so happy. Thank you for all the love and support as [Dan Tooker], Lucky and I grow our family. #tableoffour”

Tooker and King met in 2019 and became engaged in 2020. Their son Lucky was born in September 2021, but two years later, King and Tooker seemingly broke off their relationship, with King even wearing a jacket emblazoned with the word “Single” during her performance at Stagecoach Music Festival in 2023. In a recent interview with People, King confirmed that she and Tooker have reconciled.

“We’re back together,” King, 35, told People, adding, “We had to grow. I don’t know. I’ll try anything twice.” King also noted that their son Lucky spurred them to get back together.

“He’s definitely brought me and his dad back together just because, what are we doing? We have everything that both of us have ever wanted right here,” she said. “Let’s put our weapons down. Come on. This is it. This is life. It doesn’t get better than this. This is worth trying. This is worth wiping a slate clean. This is worth all the effort in the world. My family, this is what deserves all the energy and effort.”

King also recently released the new single, “High Road,” saying in a press statement, “‘High Road’ is a nod to the classic country that I’ve loved. When I come out on the stage of life, I want to be my truest and utmost self, and I want to release music that makes me happy, that I love to sing and music that acknowledges the things that have inspired me, like Willie Nelson and Highwaymen. I wrote this song last year and it’s funny how the lyrics have played out over this year.”
 
Watch King’s pregnancy announcement video below:

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The Secret of Us Tour: How to Get Tickets to See Gracie Abrams Live

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Gracie Abrams is off and running on The Secret of Us Tour. The “Close to You” singer, whose 18-city North American tour launched earlier in the month, will take the stage at Uptown Theater in Kansas City on Tuesday (Sept. 24).

Abrams, who will be opening on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour next month, embarked on her first headlining tour last year. Now, fans have a chance to see the Grammy-nominated singer live once again, on stages around the globe.

Keep reading for ways to buy tickets to her sold-out tour, The Secret of Us Tour.

Where to Get Tickets

Tickets for The Secret of Us Tour went on sale in early June, a couple of weeks before Abrams’ highly anticipated sophomore LP of the same name landed Abrams her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart.

It takes a bit of digging to find tickets to any sold-out tour, but if you act fast, you can secure tickets to see Abrams live — without spending a fortune.

Where can you get tickets to The Secret of Us Tour? A small number of resale tickets are available at Ticketmaster.

Tickets are also available on sites such as StubHub, Vivid Seats and TicketNetwork (use code: Billboard150 to save $150 off $300 at TicketNetwork and BILLBOARD300 to save $300 off $1,000).

How much do tickets costs? Most of the ticket that we’ve found are priced at around $300 and up, depending on the date of the concert.

Abrams kicked off the tour, which features Role Model, in Portland on Sept. 5. The tour has already made stops in Seattle, Los Angeles and Berkley, Calif., and will hit Minneapolis, Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Nashville and more before wrapping up in Portland, Maine on Oct. 10.

After her solo run, Abrams will hit the road for the second installment of Swift’s Era’s tour in Miami on Oct. 18.

Next year, Abrams’ solo tour begins its international run with shows in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

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Tokimonsta Cancels Her Tour & Postpones Album Release Due to ‘Extremely Urgent Personal Matter’

Tokimonsta has cancelled her upcoming tour and postponed the release of her forthcoming album due to, she writes, “an extremely urgent personal matter.”

The Los Angeles-based artist born Jennifer Lee announced the news on Monday (Sept. 23) in a statement shared to her Instagram. “I am pretty crushed to share this news with you, but I know in my heart that I won’t be able to give you the performance or energy that you all deserve,” she wrote in her statement. “You guys deserve me at my best and that’s not where I am right now.”

While a specific reason for the cancellation and postponement is not given, Tokimonsta continued in her statement that she is currently “safe and healthy, but at this time I need to direct all my energy to a family member who needs my support.”

Tokimonsta’s sixth studio album, Eternal Reverie, was meant to come out on her own Young Art Records label this November 22, with the now cancelled 28-date tour meant to have started this weekend with a performance at San Diego’s CRSSD festival.

In her statement, the artist added that she was struggling with shifting her plans. “I stay grounded knowing you will all hold space for me,” she said. “What I’m dealing with now feels more emotionally taxing and difficult than anything I’ve faced before, even more so than my journey through Moyamoya brain surgery. I hope you can understand how difficult this decision has been because I’ve never paused my music career before.”

In January of 2016, the producer underwent brain surgery for moyamoya, a rare disease caused by blocked arteries at the base of the brain. After the procedure, she needed to relearn how to do things like walking and making music.

Her statement concluded with a request for privacy and space. “I really hope that I’ll come out of this stronger and ready to connect with you all again,” she says.

Read Tokimonsta’s full statement below:

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Christina Aguilera Reimagines Debut Album Tracks Featuring Sabrina Carpenter, MGK

Christina Aguilera is celebrating 25 years since her breakthrough self-titled debut album, and she unveiled a special treat for fans on Monday (Sept. 23).

The pop superstar teamed up with Spotify for the platforms Spotify Anniversaries series, where she sat down in-studio to reimagine her iconic 1999 album that remains one of the early 2000s most seminal projects.

In the 26-minute session, Aguilera welcomes a number of guests, including MGK for a “Genie in a Bottle” guitar solo, reunites with producer Ron Fair and songwriter Heather Holly from the original album’s recording and Holly joins Aguilera for a performance of “Obvious,” a ballad they wrote together.

To wrap up the performance, Aguilera welcomes her fellow blonde pop star, Sabrina Carpenter, for a vocally impressive duet of “What a Girl Wants.”

“I’m freaking out,” Carpenter tells Aguilera, before explaining that her mother introduced her to the “Come on Over Baby” singer by showing her a video in which Aguilera was singing at just eight years old. “That was just the most inspiring thing to me ever as a young girl who wanted to sing but didn’t know I could do it at that age at all.”

She continued, “You were a child! I was like, ‘How is that coming out of that body?’ It was the main reason I started singing and wanted to become a singer.”

Watch Christina Aguilera’s entire Spotify Anniversaries session below, and listen on Spotify here.

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Watch Metallica Play Caifanes’ ‘La Negra Tomasa’ During 2nd Show in Mexico City

On its second of four dates in Mexico City, Metallica surprised fans once more on Sunday (Sept. 22) by performing a cover of “La Negra Tomasa,” a reinterpretation by the band Caifanes of a song written by Cuban Guillermino Rodríguez that redefined the rock scene in Mexico during the 1980s

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Two days after firing up the crowd with the Norteño classic “La Chona” by Los Tucanes de Tijuana, bassist Robert Trujillo — who is of Mexican descent — and guitarist Kirk Hammett once again delivered a powerful performance of a Latin song to a cheering audience of 65,000 people who packed the Estadio GNP Seguros, according to figures from promoter Ocesa. Trujillo took on the vocals for the Caifanes hit, originally performed by band leader Saúl Hernández and included in the Mexican band’s self-titled album of 1988.

On Sept. 20, Trujillo, accompanied by Hammett, paid tribute to his Mexican roots by performing the famous northern music song “La Chona,” a performance that was celebrated by the crowd that gathered at the stadium, where Metallica is offering four shows as part of its M72 World Tour. It’s the band’s first visit to the country after a seven-year absence.

Metallica’s gesture was reciprocated by Los Tucanes de Tijuana with a message on their social media.

“Wow! What an honor, what great pride, and what a great gesture from the great group @metallica for having sung #LaChona live. Greetings, masters, we send you a big hug and a very special grouping to each and every one of you for making us feel even more proud of our Chona!” Los Tucanes wrote on Instagram. “We admire you very much and we loved that you sang La Chona at your show! Hopefully, we will soon have the honor and pleasure of meeting you personally!”

Metallica’s next shows at the Estadio GNP Seguros are scheduled for next Friday and Sunday (Sept. 27 and 29).

Metallica’s history with Mexico began three decades ago with the tour of its Black Album (1991), which included five dates at the Palacio de los Deportes in 1993. Since then, the band has maintained a very close relationship with the country, where it recorded the live DVD Orgullo, Pasión y Gloria (2009), which portrays three spectacular nights at the Foro Sol (today Estadio GNP Seguros) in June 2009.

Watch Metallica playing Caifanes’ “La Negra Tomasa” below.

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Shania Twain Talks Hosting the People’s Choice Country Awards & Taking Hosting Inspiration From Reba: ‘I’m All Access’

Five-time Grammy winner Shania Twain has performed around the world, but she’s returning to where it all began in Nashville this week, as she hosts the upcoming second People’s Choice Country Awards, which will air Thursday night (Sept. 26) on NBC and Peacock, from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House.

“It’s a really full-circle experience for me,” Twain tells Billboard. “It takes me back to my own beginnings in Nashville and as a new recording artist there, and obviously the historic location is always appealing. I meet new artists, and I’m running into old friends, making new friends.”

In addition to a slate of nominees including Beyoncé, Kane Brown, Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll, Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, Shaboozey, George Strait, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman, other anticipated moments from the show will include Miranda Lambert being honored with the 2024 country icon award, while Brown will be celebrated as the 2024 country champion award honoree.

As much as Twain is guiding viewers through the awards ceremony, she says, “I’m here more as a fan than anything. It’s the artists that the people want to hear and see, so to me, that is everything. I’ll be smack dab in the middle of it all, so I’m super excited. I’m all access.”

Among those artists Twain herself anticipates seeing are a mix of newcomers and established artists.

“I’m excited to see Parker McCollum and I’ll be excited to catch up with Lady A — they are always fabulous to see live. I’m excited to see Kane Brown, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, and I’m particularly excited about seeing The War and Treaty and listening to them perform because they are such gorgeous vocalists. And Shaboozey just makes me happy whenever I watch one of his videos. It just brings me joy, so it’s just a lot of positive energy.”

Bryan leads this year’s nominees with 19 nominations, followed by Beyoncé with 17 nominations.

Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart for 10 weeks, while her album Cowboy Carter stayed at the pinnacle of the Top Country Albums chart for four weeks. In addition to being nominated at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards for the overall people’s artist of 2024, the female artist of 2024 and the album of 2024 (Cowboy Carter), among Beyoncé’s nominations are two entries in the female song of 2024 category (“16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em”).

“The impact is undeniable,” Twain says of Cowboy Carter. “I think all successful recording artists make music for listeners, and these artists deserve an industry that in return, listens to the people’s choice, to what the people want to hear. That’s what’s happened with Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and the industry needs to respect what the listeners want, and what the listeners want is Beyoncé country. The people are hungry for more diversity in the genre. Beyoncé is part of broadening the spectrum. When I was growing up I was listening to folk country, alternative country and all kinds of country, and we’re getting back to that now again, and Beyoncé is part of that.”

In terms of her hosting duties, Twain says she’s taken inspiration from other artists who have hosted awards shows, such as Reba McEntire, who has hosted both the Country Music Association Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards.

“Any of those big shows rely a lot on the spirit and the mood of the host, because the hosts are chosen, I think quite carefully, making sure people are relating and the host has experience. Reba is one of my favorite hosts. She’s speaking from experience and I think that commands respect and attention. She’s funny and smart, and is loved by all, and it’s a compliment to be asked to do something like [hosting an awards show]. So Reba is a good example for me.”

Of course, Twain isn’t just hosting the show — she’s also a nominee, as Shania Twain: Come On Over—The Las Vegas Residency- All The Hits!, earned her a nomination in the concert tour of 2024 category. Her residency is currently slated to run through early 2025.

Recently, Twain was also included in a trailer for the new medical drama series Doctor Odyssey. Twain says 2025 and beyond will be filled with a variety of creative pursuits.

“I’ll be very, very busy for the next few years. I’m doing more acting. I’ll be in the studio making a new album. I’m writing music for various things and there’s a musical in the works with my music, so lots of exciting things. I’ll be busy doing more of a variety of things than I’ve ever done before in my career, so that’ll keep me off the Vegas stage for a while.”

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Crocs Releases ‘Wednesday’ Stomp Clogs for Halloween: Here’s Where to Buy Them

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Are you a fan of The Addams Family or Netflix’s hit television show Wednesday? Now you can channel your inner Wednesday with these spooky-themed Stomp Clogs inspired by Tim Burton’s Netflix adaptation of the iconic series. Whether you’re seeking a spooky addition to your wardrobe or a comfy slip-on style with a heel strap, these one-of-a-kind Crocs will have you feeling Halloween ready in no time.

These unisex Crocs features a cello charm and a Thing charm, inspired by the iconic severed hand from Wednesday. Crocs characterize these clogs as “the next big Thing with an exaggerated platform sole and glossy upper. A molded white collar detail and dome studded ankle strap make for a style that’s gothic and glamourous.” In addition to Thing and Wednesday’s black cello charms, you can also add Halloween-inspired amulets such as a Black Lace Bows, Spiderweb, 3D Pumpkin, Jack Skellington and more. The prices vary based on the charms you select.

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Elevate your collection with these Wednesday-themed slip-on stomp clogs. With its slip-on style and secure heel strap, you’ll be able to wear them comfortably wherever you go.

With its lightweight, flexible and 360-degree comfort plus, its designed heel strap to ensure a secure fit, you won’t want to take them off.

These slip-on clogs can be used for completing Halloween costumes, lounging or achieving a stylish gothic look. As Halloween approaches, you can quickly enhance your collection with these stylish clogs. Hurry and grab them before they’re gone! Remember, you can customize these clogs by adding your own personalized charms to make them uniquely yours.

For more Halloween-inspired product recommendations, check out this spooky roundup of the best merch inspired by Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, this 13-Foot LED Jack Skellington and these Harry Potter-inspired Squishmallows.

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Janet Jackson Claims Kamala Harris Is ‘Not Black’ & More | Billboard News

In an interview, Janet Jackson claimed Kamala Harris isn’t Black and predicted the aftermath of the election. Keep watching to see what she said.

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Janet Jackson’s rep shut down an apology issued on her behalf after she mistakenly claims Vice President Kamala Harris is not Black. In an interview with The Guardian, a reporter brought up the U.S. election, saying to Janet that Kamala Harris could be the first Black female president of the United States, to which Ms. Jackson replied, “She’s not Black. That’s what I heard, that she’s Indian.” Continuing, “Her father’s white, that’s what I was told. I mean, I haven’t watched the news in a few days. I was told that they discovered her father was white.”

She didn’t let the reporter know where she heard this false information, but did say about the election, “either way it goes is going to be mayhem.”

After that interview, a man named Mo Elmasri issued an apology on her behalf, saying her comments on the vice president were “based on misinformation.” Janet’s rep stepped in and told People mag that Elmasri is not Janet’s manager, nor is he affiliated with her camp. The rep says Randy Jackson is Janet’s manager. Elmasri spoke to Variety saying, “I no longer work for her. I was fired by Janet and Randy after attempts to improve her image in front of public opinion and her fans, and this is something I do not deserve.” But sources close to Janet’s team told Variety Elmasri is not known to have been directly associated with the singer. 

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