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Ice cream and BBQ snacks are summer staples, but now Target is allowing you to show off your love for warm-weather treats beyond firing up the grill. The online retailer dropped new Target exclusive Squishmallows including the viral Lemon Cow (officially named Dagmar), which has TikTokers running to Target to hunt for the huggable plushie.

More than 38 million videos have been made featuring TikTokers squealing in excitement over discovering the popular yellow Cow Squishmallow on shelves. User @danisquishie has gotten more than 15,000 views for a video of finding the Target exclusive Squishmallow as well as other limited-edition designs inspired by summer snacks, including a pickle, sushi, an ice cream sundae and a pink chipmunk.

“Between finding Fuzzy Mellow Pattie and this cutie today, my luck with [Squishmallow] cows has been insane recently,” the TikToker said about finding the Lemon Cow.

While finding the exclusive Lemon Cow plush in stores can be a hit or a miss, you can still buy the Target exclusive Squishmallow online for $12 in addition to the other limited-edition shapes below.

11-Inch Lemon Cow Plush Squishmallow (Target Exclusive)

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Dagmar the Lemon Cow Squishmallow will have you saying moo-ve over to your accent pillows as this plushie will be new statement decor on your couch. Along with the classic egg-shape, the soft toy also comes decorated with a fuzzy tail for added cuteness.

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And if you’re looking for more warm-weather-inspired Squishmallows to put next to your coveted Harry Potter plushies, keep reading to shop the rest of the Target exclusive toys.

11” Tuna Sushi Plush Squishmallow (Target Exclusive)

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Meet Mary Alice, the Tuna Sushi Squishmallow featuring the brand’s high-grade stuffing you can cuddle with at night or put on display. The toy is 11-inches in height and comes decorated with a rice patterned background, tuna-inspired perimeter and seaweed center.

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14-Inch Emerald Green Pickle Plush Squishmallow (Target Exclusive)

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For days you’re feeling sour, this Pickle Squishmallow is here to provide comfort and solace with its soft, squishy filling. The 14-inch size makes it ideal for wrapping your arms around, while its smiling face will be a happy reminder to take some time to decompress.

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11-Inch Dianalee Pink Chipmunk Squishmallow

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Instead of a typical chipmunk, this Squishmallow gets a pink makeover down to the fluffy tail. The toy is recommended for ages 3+ and comes with the official Squishmallow seal to prove its authenticity.

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11-Inch Medium Pink Ice Cream Sundae Squishmallow

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This Ice Cream Sundae Squishmallow will be the cherry on top of your collection as it comes with the same hug-worthy stuffing with an adorable star-patterned bowtie to complete its look. The plush toy measures at 11 inches and is named Sanjay. According to the official description, Sanjay “loves to throw backyard parties and his last one had a petting zoo.”

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This isn’t the first time an iteration of Squishmallow’s cow has become an internet sensation, as collectors have deemed the animal to be one of the must-have shapes to own. TikToker @og_squishmallowaddict has garnered more than 568,000 views for a video showing off a collection of hundreds of cow Squishmallows.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of Target’s Power Ranger action figures, the best Inside Out 2 toys and Barbie movies toys.

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Missy Elliott is taking fans on an intergalactic with Ciara, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland. Out of This World – The Missy Elliott Experience, the Grammy winner’s first headlining tour, rolls into Oakland, Calif. on Tuesday (July 9).

The tour launched July 4 in Vancouver, B.C., and will stop in Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Denver, New York and other cities through August.

Keep reading for details on where to score tickets and how much they cost.

How to Get Tickets

Tickets for the Out of This World Tour are available at Ticketmaster, StubHub, Vivid Seats and Seat Geek. Prices range from around $200+ for seats in the first section of each respective venue.

Some of the less expensive tickets are priced under $100, but the seats are further away from the stage. However, if you do some digging, you might be able to score resale tickets under $200 for tickets in the 100 and 200 sections closest to the stage.

If you plan to attend shows in one of the larger cities, tickets prices will likely be higher than other stops on the tour. For example, some of the cities that are selling faster than others include Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, Houston, Philadelphia and Hampton, Va.

Want to save on your ticket purchase? Use code BB2024 to save $20 off when you spend $200 or more at Vivid Seats.

The Out of This World tour is scheduled to stop in Oakland, Los Angeles and Las Vegas this week.

On Sunday, Elliott took to Instagram to show her gratitude for fans after performing in Seattle.

“This PICTURE HERE is ELECTRIC,” she wrote. “I am Humbly Grateful Seattle y’all SHOWED UP & SHOWED OUT for our 2nd show #OutOfThisWorldTour from TOP to BOTT0M y’all was turnt 👽🚀 & Vancouver yall made the 1st tour date 1 to remember!!! welcome back to EARTH safely! Next Spaceship757 will be landing in OAKLAND.”

The hip-hop icon will host a free event for fans in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 10. Click here for more details.

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Explore the newest deals from Walmart and Target Circle Week to help you find a high-quality and affordable inflatable pools that will help you stay cool all summer. Both retailers are currently offering summer sales that extend beyond pools to include essential items for your home and outdoor activities. With the summer heat, adding an inflatable pool to your cart is a must to provide an easy way to cool off and enjoy the season.

Whether you’re hosting a pool party, lounging in the sun or looking for ways to entertain your kids, you can’t go wrong with an inflatable pool. Blow-up pools are easy to set up and maintain, making them a must-have summer item for all families, since they’re perfect for a wide range of age groups. This is also a great way to transform your backyard into a summer activity. From small pools for the little ones to more spacious options to fit your whole family, check out this short list to find the perfect one for you.

All you need to do is select one or more of your favorites, add water and you’re all set to relax and unwind in style with family and friends.

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Choosing the best inflatable pool for the summer can be challenging, but once you know who it’s for, you’ll be able to easily pick the best one. Whether it’s for kids, toddlers, families or adults, you’ll find something suitable for everyone in the list above.

For more product recommendations, check out these top five oscillating fans to stay cool this summer, convenient handheld mini fans to take with you wherever you go, and comfortable summer tops to add to your closet.

Robert Glasper stays busy. When Billboard recently caught up with the five-time Grammy winner, it was on the eve of his performance — with his band and special guest Yebba — at the annual Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival on June 16. And between rehearsals for that performance, he was in the midst of recording his next album.

And this after announcing the arrival of his latest album, Let Go, just a few days prior. The release of the meditative instrumental album, one of several planned projects via an exclusive partnership with Apple Music, also coincided with the music platform’s celebration of jazz during Black Music Month.

Thanks to critically acclaimed, burgeoning jazz artists such as Grammy winner Samara Joy, fellow Grammy winner Laufey and 2023 Mercury Music Prize winner Ezra Collective, jazz has been making some headlines in the last several years. And as a noted jazz artist himself, Glasper is here for this new wave.

“I think that people are OK with jazz moving into the modern times,” he says. “People are kind of letting go and allowing it to do what it needs to do. We already have jazz history. But new things [in jazz] also need to be done so that the new things can, in turn, make history. People like Samara Joy … she’s a breath of fresh air. She obviously has studied the history of the music, but you can hear her through it as well. And she’s not afraid of genre-hopping either. I love the fact that she’s steeped so deep in gospel music and R&B. People are seeing others like Esperanza [Spalding] and Gregory Porter, who are bringing jazz into a new day.

“They’re saying it’s OK to learn the history,” continues Glasper, “but don’t get held back by it. That lesson is being taught. And a lot of people are embracing this new wave of artists who are telling their stories and aren’t afraid to do so.”

Now back in the studio recording his next album for Apple Music, Glasper describes the forthcoming project as half jazz and half hip-hop. With fellow musicians Walter Smith on tenor saxophone, Keyon Harrold on trumpet, Vicente Archer on bass, Kendrick Scott on drums and Mike Moreno on guitar, Glasper is currently recording the album’s jazz half. 

“We’re recording some jazz tunes in a very acoustic, sextet style,” Glasper explains. The other half of the album will be hip-hop versions of those jazz songs. I’m going to have different hip-hop producers sample each of those songs and make a hip-hop beat out of it.”

In the meantime, Glasper is busy ramping up for Blue Note Jazz Festival Presents: The Black Radio Experience. As earlier announced, John Legend, Jill Scott and André 3000 are headlining the Napa Valley, Calif., event during Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30-Sept. 1). The festival, a partnership between Blue Note Entertainment Group and Black Radio Productions, will be hosted by Sway Calloway. 

Ticking off a lineup that also features Andra Day, Common with Pete Rock, Musiq Soulchild, Nile Rodgers and Christian McBride (more info here), Glasper — also doubling as artist in residence — says the festival “will be a tad bit more intimate than last year. We’re looking forward to a great weekend.”

Offstage, Glasper has been busy working on various television projects since scoring the music for Peacock’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot Bel-Air in 2022 with fellow artist/musician Terrace Martin. Those projects include creating the original score for the current Apple TV+ limited series The Big Cigar. With a cast that includes André Holland and Glynn Turman, the six-part drama chronicles Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton’s escape from the FBI to Cuba. 

Glasper, who also counts The Photograph and season two of HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty among his film and television credits, most recently did the music for the forthcoming documentary about R&B/pop singer/songwriter legend Luther Vandross. Luther: Never Too Much, directed by Dawn Porter, is slated to premiere next year on CNN, OWN and Max.

“Luther was the soundtrack to my childhood,” Glasper tells Billboard about the chance to work on the documentary. “We didn’t have a family gathering without Luther’s music playing. Doing the music for this doc was close to my heart. It felt like him.”