Paramore announced Thursday (Jan. 4) that they are dropping out of this year’s iHeartRadio ALTer EGO show “due to unforeseen circumstances.”

“The band apologizes for any inconvenience,” the group wrote in their statement on Instagram Stories, which you can read here.

Other than the statement on Stories, Paramore’s Instagram account has been wiped clean, leaving fans to speculate about what the “unforeseen circumstances” could be and how they might affect the future of the band.

In the meantime, Fall Out Boy will step in as a new addition to the lineup for the concert, taking place Jan. 13 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

“We are thrilled to join the 2024 iHeartRadio ALTer EGO lineup and celebrate our most recent album So Much (For) Stardust,” Fall Out Boy wrote in a press statement. “We are looking forward to closing out an incredible night of music in advance of our upcoming ‘So Much For (2our)Dust’ US concert run.”

FOB will join previously announced performers The 1975, The Black Keys, Thirty Seconds to Mars,  Bush, Sum 41, Yellowcard, lovelytheband and The Last Dinner Party. iHeartRadio ALTer EGO will be hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated The Woody Show.

Paramore released their sixth studio album, This Is Why, in February of last year, scoring their highest-charting album in nearly a decade with a No. 2 debut on the Billboard 200. The album was the band’s first since After Laughter was released in May 2017; it debuted and peaked at No. 6. The group’s last album to go higher was its self-titled 2013 release, which debuted at No. 1 on the April 27, 2013-dated list.

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From boots to booties and slippers, Uggs are insanely cute (and comfortable), but they might be a little too expensive for some shoppers. If you’re on a budget, you can find Ugg dupes on sale at Amazon for less than $50.

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For example, this best-selling women’s slipper is a knockoff of the Ugg Tazz Slipper ($130) Ugg Tazz. It looks nearly identical to the Tazz — at a fraction of the price.

The “comfy clog” as one shopper called it, is available in brown, beige and black, and you can wear it inside or outside. Similar to the Tazz, the slipper features a braided rib design, a tumbled leather upper- and a 1.5-inch platform sole.

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The faux-fur slipper is lined with cozy material to keep your feet warm, dry, and comfortable in the cold weather. It’s available in sizes 5-10 but some of the customer reviews suggest sizing up for the better fit.

“Very comfortable for both indoor and outdoor,” reads one customer review. “They have similar quality but less expensive than famous brands. It will be perfect if they can arrive earlier.”

Another shopper wrote, “This platform slipper exceeded my expectations! Super soft and warm inside and definitely cute enough to wear out of the house!”

Amazon has a decent selection of Ugg slipper dupes, such as these $65 booties, which are similar to the Ugg Tasman ($110). The dupe is available in chestnut, beige and black.

Looking for a fuzzy alternative to the Ugg Scuffette II ($95)? Dearform’s Fireside Slipper is $49.95 at Amazon but if you’re looking for a cheaper option, the fuzzy slippers below are on sale for $19.99 (reg. $35.99). And you can get them in 10 different colors, including the chestnut, apricot, black, coffee, wine, grey, leopard, and two shades of pink. Want more bang for your buck? These fluffy house slippers are on sale for $18.99 (reg. $39.99).

If you’re interested in finding Ugg slippers on sale, the Cozy Slipper is discounted to $69.99 (30% off) at Nordstrom. Koolaburra by Ugg is another, budget-friendly option for slippers and boots.

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Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur is back! Ahead of the new season’s release, a trailer was released on Thursday (Jan. 4)

The series marks Marvel’s first Black teenage girl superhero (actress Diamond White is voicing Moon Girl) and features guest voices from Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Daveed Diggs, Maya Hawke, Jennifer Hudson, Method Man, Cobie Smulders, Wesley Snipes and more.

“In season two, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur are in their element as superheroes; however, as Moon Girl’s superhero-ing intertwines more with her personal life, she must decide if the cost of keeping her identity a secret is worth the toll it takes on her family,” the new season’s description reads.

Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur is executive produced by three-time Grammy winning producer, songwriter and instrumentalist Raphael Saadiq. In the comic book world, this is huge,” he previously told Billboard. “To be able to see a Black teenage genius girl doing amazing things, working out problems, explaining to people how not to get caught up in a box without being preachy.”

The new season is set to premiere on the Disney Channel on Friday (Feb. 2), before it hits Disney+ the next day. Watch the Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur trailer below.

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Happiness is an inside job. If your New Year’s resolution is to improve your mental health and overall well-being, we’ve rounded up a selection of items to help you stay motivated and balanced throughout 2024 and beyond.

From journals and books, to body and skincare items and meditation affirmations, we searched through Amazon’s list of bestsellers, new releases and sale items to find the 12 best self-care items to help you wind down and relieve stress in the new year, no matter where you are.

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90 days of self-care! The Clever Fox Self-Care Journal is a three-month journal filled with “prompts, open-ended questions, wellness trackers” and other tools to improve your mental health and well being. Working on healing your inner-child? Get the shadow work journal.

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Bad habits are hard to break, but not impossible. James Clear’s Atomic Habits topped Amazon’s bestselling self-help books this week, despite being released in 2018. The book offers strategies to build good habits and break bad ones.

Affirmations can also help you visualize a more positive outlook. I Hope This Helps features a collection of “curated quotes, poems and indelible messages.” The book is split into three sections: Life, Healing and Growing.

Listening to music can also help relieve stress and therefore boost your mood. If you’re in need of a new pair of headphones or earbuds to help you block out the outside world, read our roundup of the best over-ear headphones for music lovers.

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From mental wellness to skincare. Don’t be surprised if you end up “crushing” on this cult-favorite skincare product. Kopari’s Exfoliating Crush Scrub is packed with natural exfoliants like brown sugar, along with fine Tahitian coconut shells (to smooth the skin) and organic coconut oil to soften and nourish the skin. You can find this best-selling scrub at Kopari.com and major retailers such as Ulta, Amazon, Revolve and Nordstrom.

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Incorporating self-care products doesn’t have to break the bank. Ice rollers are designed to cool and relax the skin. This particular facial massager scored 4.4 stars at Amazon. Not interested in an ice roller? Check out the YouthLab radiance roller ($29.99).

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Whether you use cucumber slices or under-eye patches, the skin under your eyes requires special care. Brightening creams, retinols, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C serums help hydrate the skin to reduce the appearance of dark circles while promoting healthier, brighter skin. Under-eye patches work similarly in de-puffing and helping to lighten dark circles, and they’re usually pretty relaxing. Kick up feet your, pop on your eye patches and chill for a few minutes — but don’t wear them longer than the suggested usage.

A perfectly useful addition to your beauty routine! These terry cloth headbands will keep your hair in place while you focus on skincare or applying makeup.

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You might not consider a scalp massager a self-care item but it definitely qualifies! This shampoo brush cleans and massages your scalp and naturally enhances blood circulation — which can stimulate hair growth. The scalp massager is designed for different hair types and available in several colors including purple, pink, green, black and blue.

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Aromatherapy is a quick way to help you relax! This essential oil diffuser features seven different LED light colors and multiple mist nebulizer modes. Another portable diffuser at an affordable price, the NEOM Well Being Pod Mini Essential Oil Diffuser, which features three intensity settings that deliver an intermittent scent and small enough to fit in tight spaces like a car, office, bedroom or bathroom.

Relax. Rest. Focus. Turn your shower into a mini spa with these aromatherapy shower steamers. The set includes eucalyptus, lavender, mint, rose, grapefruit, watermelon, citrus, bergamot.

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Nothing says self-care like mindfulness. If you’re ready to take a step beyond positive affirmations, these Meditation Cards feature 100 mindfulness exercises for stress management, anxiety, equanimity, calmness, self-love, wellness and more.

Slip into relaxation mode anywhere, anytime. The Renpho Eye Massager is equipped with built-in heating pads to help relax the eye, reduce eye strain, puffiness and dry eyes. The heating pads provide a temperature between 104-107 degrees.

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Soaking your feet is one of the best parts of a pedicure, so why not bring that feeling home? The Bubble Mate Foot Spa has heated water jets to message your feet, plus you can add essential oils or a scented foot scrub to get even more relaxed.

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If you’re wondering who is going to receive the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Awards at the 2024 Golden Globes on Sunday (Jan. 7), you can stop wondering. The awards will not be presented this year.

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In a preview of the show on the Golden Globes website on Dec. 19, they suggested, “This is not a permanent change, with future awards slated to be given.”

The reason given for shelving the two honorary awards was time constraints. The show is adding two new categories – one for cinematic and box office excellence and another for best performance by a stand-up comic. The show also upped the number of contenders in 25 of the competitive categories from five to six.

Of course, unless the show drops one or both of these new awards and/or goes back to just five nominees in each category next year, it will face the same time constraints then. It’s possible that the real reason for putting the honorary awards on hiatus this year is that they were unable to attract the caliber of recipients they have in the past. The show is working to rebuild its credibility after a well-publicized (and freely acknowledged) series of scandals.

The Cecil B. DeMille Award was first presented in 1952 to DeMille, the director of such films as Cleopatra (1934), Samson and Delilah (1949), The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) and The Ten Commandments (1956). The award has been presented every year since except for 1976, 2008 and 2022. (The show was not televised in 2022.)

The last five recipients of the DeMille award are indicative of the stature of its recipients over the decades –  Eddie Murphy (2023), Jane Fonda (2021), Tom Hanks (2020), Jeff Bridges (2019) and Oprah Winfrey (2018).

The Burnett Award was first presented in 2019 to Burnett, the beloved star of the long-running The Carol Burnett Show. It is meant to be the TV equivalent of the DeMille Award. The other recipients are Glee creator Ryan Murphy (2023), legendary producer Norman Lear (2021) and retired talk show host Ellen DeGeneres (2020). Lear died on Dec. 5, 2023 at age 101.

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Looking for a way to spruce up your wardrobe for the new year? Lil Nas X and Coach teamed up for a Y2K-inspired capsule collection of pieces that the 24-year-old rapper handpicked and customized.

Announced on Dec. 19, “The Lil Nas X Drop” became available late last month and includes pieces from the Coach Winter 2023 collection, such as brightly colored shearling coats, bags, shoes and other designs, featuring graphics inspired by Lil Nas X’s tour merchandise and personal symbols like his pet cat and zodiac sign (Aries).

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In addition to curating the collection, Lil Nas X stars in the photo and video campaign highlighting the bold color palette and Y2K style inspiration. The Atlanta native worked with Coach creative director Stuart Vevers on the collection.

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Lil Nas X Coach Campaign

“Our Winter collection is inspired by my belief that fashion is about exploring and celebrating all of who you are,” Vevers said in statement. “To create the collection, we twisted the Coach archives and were also inspired by Lil Nas X’s connection to music and nightlife. We evolved heritage styles introduced on the runway last season by amplifying color, texture and graphics to create pieces that celebrate our love for individuality and authentic self-expression that we share.”

Lil Nas X became a Coach ambassador last year and wore custom Coach designs during his Montero tour. The limited collection dropped on Dec. 26 at Coach.com and select stores.

Additionally, Coach is offering shoppers a chance to save up to 50% off fan favorites such as the Pillow Madison Quilted Shoulder Bag and the Soft Tabby Shoulder Bag. Find more deals at the Coach Outlet.

Shop items from the Lil Nas X Coach drop below.

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This shearling Tabbi shoulder bag is available in bright fuschia and Montero blue. It features a detachable handle and drop strap and can be worn as a shoulder bag or crossbody bag.

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The fuchsia biker jacket is out of stock in sizes XXL, small and medium, but it’s available in XX-small, extra small, large and XL.

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The cozy, Deena Bootie comes in fuchsia and black in sizes 5-11.

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The Lil Nas X Drop Beanie comes in four colors including neon orange, black, neon blue and neon pink.

A cute cargo! According to the product description, this cargo tote bag is inspired by ‘90s underground rave posters.

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This notebook will match perfectly with your new tote bag. It has 52 pages of lined paper bound in a leather notebook with the same, retro-inspired design.