LOS ANGELES (AP) — Disney will let down Rapunzel’s lengthy hair once again.

Walt Disney Pictures said Wednesday (Jan. 7) its live-action adaptation of Tangled will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.

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The 2010 animated hit followed Rapunzel, the magically long-haired princess locked away in a tower, whose carefully ordered life is upended when she teams up with Flynn Rider, a charming outlaw on the run. The original film featured the voices of Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, grossed more than $590 million worldwide, and spawned both the short film Tangled Ever After and the Disney Channel series Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure.

The new Tangled will be directed by Michael Gracey, best known for The Greatest Showman, with a screenplay by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson.

No release date has been announced.

Croft, an Australian actor, is best known for starring as Rachel Roth, aka Raven, on the DC series Titans, and her role on Netflix’s True Spirit.

Manheim is already a familiar face to Disney audiences after leading the Zombies franchise. The actor and singer, who is also the son of Emmy and Golden Globe winner Camryn Manheim, finished as runner-up on season 27 of Dancing With the Stars.

Tangled was first reported to be in early development in December 2024. It’s the latest animated Disney title to receive the live-action treatment. The studio’s growing slate includes The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, Snow White and Lilo & Stitch, the first $1 billion release of 2025.

A live-action version of Moana is scheduled to hit theaters this summer.

Chase Rice is stepping away from touring.

In a poignant, vulnerable social media post, the country artist confessed that he was “exhausted. I haven’t been able to be myself on stage in quite a while and really enjoy music and why I got into it in the first place… After 13 years it’s finally beat me up to the point where I need to step away for a while. I need to go live life so that I have more real experiences to write down.”

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Other than a handful of dates, Rice won’t tour in 2026 and doesn’t give a timeline for his return. “It wasn’t even really a decision, it was something I know that I just have to do for myself,” he said. While he notes that he’s aware other artists take time off, “It’s new for me so it’s kind of a big deal in my life.”

Rice stresses, “This isn’t a goodbye thing or anything like that to be clear upfront, although it may feel like that,” but then later goes on to say goodbye to his band and crew, adding, “I hope we can all get together in the coming years and get back to enjoying life on the road again.”

Rice adds that he hopes the time off the road gives him “new experiences to put into songs that will make [fans] happy,” before signing off, “Until then, thanks for the ride.”

After self-releasing two sets of his own, Rice’s first major success came as a songwriter in 2012, when he co-wrote Florida Georgia Line’s massive hit “Cruise.” He then signed with Columbia, with his first album for the label, 2014’s Ignite the Night, hitting No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.

After switching to BMG’s Broken Bow Records, he landed two No. 1s on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart: 2018’s “Eyes On You” and 2020’s “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen,” which reunited him with Florida Georgia Line. In 2024, Rice exited Broken Bow and began releasing music independently, most recently putting out Eldora in September.

Billboard reached out to Rice’s publicist but did not immediately hear back.

His full post is below.

Adam Levine has reached a settlement over supposedly unlicensed footage he posted to Instagram after Hurricane Dorian in 2019.

A notice filed in federal court on Wednesday (Jan. 7) says the Maroon 5 frontman has “settled all claims” brought against him by Global Weather Productions LLC, a licensing company that owns the rights to scores of natural disaster videos. Settlement terms were not disclosed, and lawyers on both sides of the case did not immediately return requests for comment.

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The dispute stemmed from a September 2019 Instagram carousel in which Levine showcased the catastrophic damage wrought by Hurricane Dorian and urged his millions of followers to donate to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.

Global Weather Productions sued Levine over the post in July, taking issue with his inclusion of a video that showcased the storm’s damage to the Bahamas’ Abacos Islands. This footage was supposedly taken by “professional storm chaser” Michael Brandon Clement and owned by the company.

According to Global Weather Productions, Levine did not buy a license for the Abacos Islands video and ignored repeated notices of infringement after the fact. The company sought financial damages from Levine for copyright infringement, which under the law can run up to $150,000.

Levine’s lawyers denied all wrongdoing in court papers responding to the claims.

Global Weather Productions has been on a copyright litigation tear for the last few years, bringing dozens of lawsuits against publishers of supposedly unlicensed natural disaster videos since 2023.

In addition to Levine, targets of the company’s lawsuits have included news broadcasters like Reuters, Univision and NewsNation, as well as individual content creators like model Molly Sims.


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Years ago, moms everywhere entrusted their kids’ childhoods with the likes of Hilary Duff and Ashley Tisdale when they were both Disney Channel stars. But now, both women are moms themselves — and the dynamics between other parents can be a lot trickier than anything we saw in Lizzie McGuire or High School Musical.

Such was made apparent when Tisdale published an essay with The Cut — under her married name Ashley French — explaining why she’d removed herself from a “toxic” group of moms with whom she’d previously been friends. When fans started speculating that Duff had been one of the other mothers in the group, however, her husband, singer/songwriter Matthew Koma, entered the ring.

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In a Tuesday post on his Instagram Story, the musician shared a spoof of the Suite Life of Zack & Cody alum’s essay, featuring a mock-up of Koma re-creating the photo of Tisdale sitting cross-legged used in the original piece. “When You’re The Most Self Obsessed Tone Deaf Person On Earth, Other Moms Tend To Shift Focus To Their Actual Toddlers,” the faux headline reads.

A sarcastic “sub-headline” reads: “A Mom Group Tell All Through A Father’s Eyes,” with Koma captioning the parody, “Read my new interview with @TheCut.”

Billboard has reached out to Tisdale’s rep for comment.

Koma married Duff in 2019, and the couple share three children. His post comes five days after The Cut published Tisdale’s essay, in which she recounts befriending a group of fellow working moms before feeling like they were intentionally excluding her from events and hangouts.

“Even though it had been decades since tenth grade, the experience of being left out felt so similar,” wrote Tisdale, who shares two kids with husband Christopher French. “I knew that I had to speak up for myself, just like I would want my daughters to do. So that’s exactly what I texted to the group after being left out from yet another group hang: ‘This is too high school for me and I don’t want to take part in it anymore.’”

Online sleuths quickly went back through photos of Tisdale and Duff together, linking them to a group of moms that also included Mandy Moore and Meghan Trainor. However, TMZ reported Monday that Tisdale’s rep had denied that any of the aforementioned women were the subjects of her essay.


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On the one-year anniversary of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that broke out on Jan. 7, 2025, MusiCares announced it has disbursed more than $15 million in aid to over 3,200 music professionals and other victims.

MusiCares, the philanthropic arm of the Recording Academy, distributed $7 million immediately following the fires, with the remaining $8 million handed out as part of ongoing recovery efforts, according to the organization.

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In the wake of the wildfires, The Recording Academy immediately turned both the 2025 Grammy telecast and its annual MusiCares Persons of the Year event (which honored the Grateful Dead) into fundraisers to raise money for immediate needs and ongoing recovery. Rebuilding has been a slow process, with local news stations reporting that out of the 6,000 houses destroyed in Altadena’s Eaton Fire alone, there are only 500 new houses under construction, and only a handful of families have been able to move back.

MusiCares funds have gone to helping rebuild not just homes but recording studios, and to purchase instruments that were destroyed. Additionally, money has gone to financial assistance and health and wellness support.

“Recovery does not happen on a fixed schedule,” said Theresa Wolters, executive director of MusiCares, in a statement. “We continue to hear from people who have been in survival mode for nearly a year, rebuilding homes, juggling displacement, trying to keep working, and only now able to focus on their own health and stability. That delayed need is a very real part of disaster recovery.”

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More recently, MusiCares received $1 million from Google’s philanthropic arm and YouTube to continue its outreach, including a portion that will go toward developing multi-lingual content to reach underserved communities affected by the fires.

“Even a year later, we want people to know they are not alone and it is not too late to ask for help,” Wolters said. “Recovery looks different for everyone, and our role is to meet music professionals wherever they are in that journey.”

While no money raised through the Recording Academy’s upcoming Grammy activities later this month is specifically earmarked for L.A. fire relief, money raised for MusiCares will be put into a general fund that will include ongoing fire relief efforts.

Music professionals who need assistance following the wildfires can contact MusiCares through musicares.org/lafirerelief.


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Muni Long alleges in new court papers that her former management team made her spend five days in a mental health facility when she should have been getting medical treatment for a lupus flare-up.

The Grammy-winning R&B singer is locked in a legal battle with Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon, music managers best known for their long partnership with Ludacris. The duo alleged in an October lawsuit that Long (real name Priscilla Renea Hamilton) has refused to pay more than $600,000 in past-due commissions after firing them.

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But in a Tuesday (Jan. 6) countersuit, Long says she never signed a written management agreement with Zulu and Dixon. The singer claims she owes nothing to the managers and that they are, in fact, liable to her for breach of fiduciary duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

According to Long, Zulu and Dixon severely mishandled a flare-up of her chronic lupus condition in March 2024. She says that instead of taking her to a hospital for medical treatment, the managers forced her to spend five days at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Behavioral Health Center.

“During that time, Hamilton was isolated and experienced excruciating pain and mental anguish from being forced to remain in a mental health facility instead of having her lupus condition treated,” reads the countersuit. “As a result of being placed in the wrong facility, Hamilton did not receive correct medical care, which had a long-term negative effect on her health. Neither Zulu nor Dixon visited or attempted to contact Hamilton while she was hospitalized.”

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Long further alleges Zulu and Dixon did a poor job managing her career, missing key opportunities and even recommending that she turn down an offer to perform at Coachella last year.

“Zulu and Dixon continually failed to satisfy the rudimentary functions of a personal manager in the music industry,” write Long’s lawyers, Brian Caplan and Brett Van Benthysen from the firm Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt.

Long says she ultimately fired the managers in December 2024 after they tried to take credit for a performance her publicist had arranged. Now, she’s seeking unspecified financial damages.

A lawyer for Zulu and Dixon did not immediately return a request for comment on Wednesday (Jan. 7).


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While Jessica Simpson is best known for her music, with releases made as late as 2025 with two EPs, Nashville Canyon, Part 1 on March 21st and Nashville Canyon, Part 2 on September 5th, she’s also well known for her work in the fashion landscape.

Namely, her Walmart collection, which boasts a boho meets “city girl” aesthetic that Simpson has owned in her personal wardrobe over the years. These pieces from the musician’s namesake line are sure to bring interest to your wardrobe, especially when fighting off those winter blues we’re all currently experiencing.

In short, a little color and sparkle never hurt anybody, and Simpson’s collection is chock-full of wearable and inventive pieces we’re adding to our wishlist. We’re talking bottoms, tops, footwear and accessories with tons of personality that you can wear to the office, casually for a quick run to the supermarket or to grab matcha with friends. The best part? All of these pieces are exceedingly affordable, proving that you don’t have to spend a fortune to look your best.

Below, we’ve compiled some of our favorites for the winter/spring season, that awkward in-between that stumps most fashionable folk. Some of ShopBillboard’s favorites include the Rosa Studded Relaxed Jeans for $44 in black, a flared moment with studding throughout that offers a grungy finish. Another fun but wearable piece is the Plaid Platform Cozy Clog Slipper, currently marked down for $11.99. These fuzzy pink and brown babies come equipped with a gingham-inspired print and a platform sole that can elongate your silhouette, which is especially great for our vertically challenged readers. The Mikaela Pointelle Hoodie Sweater is also a hit, retailing for $29.50. The cropped style is lightweight and cropped, giving it a stylish flair, while the hooded element and long sleeves offer extra warmth.

You’ll find some of our favorites from Jessica Simpson’s Walmart collection to shop below.

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Jessica Simpson Women’s Rosa Studded Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans

Straight leg black denim with studded details.


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Jessica Simpson Women’s Mikaela Pointelle Hoodie Sweater

A cropped pointelle hoodie.


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Jessica Simpson Women’s Lilianna Cotton Pointelle Sweater

A striped long sleeve pointelle sweater.


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Jessica Simpson Women’s and Women’s Plus Zinnia Boyfriend Jeans

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Baggy boyfriend denim.


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Jessica Simpson Women’s Merril Crewneck Top

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A cropped crewneck top with beaded detailing.


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Jessica Simpson Women’s Velour Robe

A pink leopard print robe.


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Jessica Simpson Women’s Multi Heart Charm Necklace

Gold heart pendant necklace.


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Jessica Simpson Women’s Courtney Faux Leather Flap Shoulder Handbag

A pink faux-leather handbag.


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Jessica Simpson Evangeline Women’s Hobo Bag

A mini hobo bag with interesting hardware.


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Jessica Simpson Plaid Platform Cozy Clog Slipper

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Plaid platform clog slippers.


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Jessica Simpson Womens Almond Black Cushioned Abrine Pointed Toe Stiletto Boot

Black knee-high boot.


Another year, another slew of Saturday Night Live guest stars. As announced Wednesday (Jan. 7), Cardi B is set to return as musical guest on one of the first episodes of 2026, while Geese will perform on an episode hosted by Teyana Taylor.

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One week after Finn Wolfhard helms the first episode of the year on Jan. 17 — featuring A$AP Rocky as the musical guest — the One Battle After Another star will make her hosting debut. Taylor has earned critical acclaim for her performance in the Leonardo DiCaprio-led movie, as well as a best R&B album nomination for Escape Room ahead of the 2026 Grammys.

The week after, Bardi will perform on the Jan. 31 installment, which Alexander Skarsgård will host for the first time in his career. The Bronx rapper previously performed on a 2018 episode hosted by the late Chadwick Boseman, for which she also participated in a pre-taped “Aidy B & Cardi B” sketch with Aidy Bryant.

Cardi’s stop by 30 Rock will give fans a taste of what’s in store for her upcoming Little Miss Drama Tour, which kicks off in February. It’ll support her 2025 sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, which debuted atop the Billboard 200.

The latest guest announcement comes amid SNL‘s 51st season, which so far has seen Bad Bunny and Ariana Grande host. The show has also welcomed an all-star run of musical guests in recent months, including Cher, Doja Cat, Lily Allen, Olivia Dean and Sombr.

See SNL‘s announcement for the upcoming January episodes below.


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There is no greater pressure than getting the perfect gift for that special someone in your life on Valentine’s Day.

While the holiday celebrating all things love and commitment is still a little ways away, it’s important to strike while the iron is hot, as they say, and prepare ahead of time so you can make the best shopping decisions without stress or worry. We’re hoping that with help from this list, you’ll be able to pick up something special for your girlfriend with ease. No stress, no fuss, just good old-fashioned gift-giving from the heart.

ShopBillboard has compiled a hefty 25 picks ranging from couple-friendly tech to thoughtful subscription services and cozy clothes that will get you and your girlfriend in the mood for some lovin’. We’ve segmented this list for ease, allowing you to shop by category so you can find what you’re looking for in a breeze. While you’re here, why not shop even more gifts for girlfriends in our non-Valentine’s Day-themed round-up here?

Tech Products

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Kodak PIXPRO C1 BLACK Digital Camera

A black digital camera.


Capturing every moment on your phone is convenient, but it often falls short if you want a photo with depth and a story. If you’re looking to feed your girlfriend’s picture-taking hobby or hoping to start her on a new one, gifting this Kodak PIXPRO C1 BLACK Digital Camera could be a great option. Retailing for $99 at Walmart, this digital camera comes in a sleek black hue and comes with a 26mm Fixed Focus Lens for ease of use and microSD and microSDHC card compatibility up to 32GB. This camera also takes videos if your girl wants to get into vlogging every moment.

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Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Solo Buds Bluetooth In-Ear Earbuds, Transparent Red

Transparent red Beats earbuds.


For the music-lover in your life, we’d suggest gifting these Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Buds in this on-theme red hue with futuristic transparent detailing. The buds retail for $79.95 at Walmart and come nestled into a slim and compact package that can easily be stored in a pocket or chucked into a purse. The buds are wireless and sit in the ear, fitted with squishy tips that ergonomically fit inside the ear canal without irritation. These buds produce a fully custom acoustic architecture for an enhanced listening experience tailored to the listener. If all that wasn’t enough, they also boast an 18-hour battery life.

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Kodak Step Instant Smartphone Photo Printer

An instant photo printer.


If your loved one adores taking photos but hates waiting for your pics to be developed, this Kodak Step Instant SmartPhone Photo Printer makes getting photos into your hands a breeze. Retailing for $79.99 on Amazon, the printer connects to your phone, either Android or IOS, via Bluetooth and instantly prints out your precious moments from selfies to group shots with friends or your lover. The printed photos are sticky-backed and can be adhered on any surface.

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Bond Touch 4 – Long Distance Relationship Bracelets for Couples

A pair of long distance bracelets.


This one’s for our readers facing the trials and tribulations of long-distance relationships. Bond Touch 4 is a bracelet for couples that allows said couples to communicate with one another, no matter how far. The personal jewelry retails for $178 for two and comes in black or an off-white hue with stylish gold accents.

One gentle tap to the face of your Bond Touch 4 and your partner’s bracelet will light up and buzz at the same time in the same pattern. These bracelets feature a 96-hour battery life and are water-resistant. Beyond being absolutely heart-melting in concept, these Bond pieces are also super stylish, comparable to an Apple Watch.

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Yaber T1 Pro2 Mini Projector

A mini portable projector.


Got a cinephile on your hands, but not the money to fund her film addiction? Have yourself a movie night at home with this Yaber T1 Pro2 Mini Projector. The portable product retails for $181.40 and features a built-in Smart TV operating system, offering Netflix, Prime Video and YouTube viewing, among other platforms. You’ll get crystal-clear pictures on any surface thanks to a 180-degree adjustable stand that allows you to project on walls, ceilings, or sloped surfaces for a unique viewing experience every time.

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Marshall WILLEN II Speaker

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A cream colored mini speaker.


Speakers can be bulky and a little jarring to look at sometimes. They’re not always stylish, and they don’t always pack up nicely and neatly for you to take on the go. Enter Marshall’s WILLEN II Speaker, currently retailing for $99.99, down from $129.99. The mini speaker is cream-colored and comes in a tiny package but brings major space-filling sound. The speaker is jam-packed with hours of portable playtime, 17-plus to be exact, on a single charge. Like most of Marshall’s products, this speaker is dust and waterproof and comes with a nifty fastening strap, allowing users to fix the speaker to an object or let it hang.

Flowers

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Lego Botanicals Flower Bouquet Building Set

$48.49 $59.99 19% off

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A Lego botanical flower bouquet.


Why get your significant other real flowers for Valentine’s Day when they’ll just die on them in a few weeks? This Lego Bouquet is sure to last you a lifetime, no water needed, for just $48.49. The bouquet comes with a slew of unique flowers that you can build and store in a vase or on a shelf. Build with your loved one or let them try it out on their own for a post-holiday crafting night.

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Flower Subscription Service

A flower subscription service.


If you do happen to want real flowers for your loved one, The Bouqs offers a monthly floral subscription service, gifting your significant other fresh flowers to their door every month, up to every week if you’d like. We’d suggest the Deluxe subscription for $59 a month, which delivers 20 to 32 stems in a blossoming bouquet tailored to your specifications

Beauty

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Soft Services Affogato L’Orange Buffing Bar Body Exfoliant

A pack of two exfoliating body bars.


Give your girlfriend a spa day with this two-pack of exfoliating body bars hailing from Soft Services. These bars retail for $30 at Sephora and are scented like vanilla, coconut, citrus and espresso, luxe notes that make you feel like you’re sipping a cozy drink at your favorite coffee shop. The product is formulated with gentle exfoliating granules that work dead skin away, leaving you feeling smooth and moisturized.

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Paul Mitchell Pink Lightweight Professional Hair Dryer

A pink hair dryer with two attachments.


Fancy haircare experiences at a salon are nice and all, but what if you could bring that experience to your home? This Paul Mitchell hair dryer offers a luxury experience without shelling out hundreds. For just $165, this pretty pink dryer defines curls and targets sections of hair thanks to two accompanying detachable heads that allow users to create tons of styles with ease. The dryer is powerful at 1500 watts with a digital brushless motor and high-velocity airflow for fast and precise drying every time.

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Ulta Beauty Collection Manicure 7 Piece Set

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A seven piece manicure kit.


In the same vein, this Manicure Set from Ulta Beauty is like gifting a spa day for a fraction of the price. The $8.40 kit comes with seven pieces for trimming and defining nails, all nestled in a clear and compact case that you can easily take with you on the go.

Fashion

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Hommey Robe in Rocky Road Stripes

A striped robe.


After a long day, there’s really nothing better than cozying up in a plush robe like this one from Hommey. The $129 piece is made of cozy and breathable 100% cotton terry toweling and is thoughtfully designed with a classic shawl collar, functional pockets to store all your essentials and an adjustable, removable waist tie. A subtle loop attached to the collar allows users to hang the robe on a hook. This robe is also equipped with a stylish, sweet pink and burgundy striped pattern.

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Damson Madder Garter Bun Wrap Scrunchie

A red scrunchie with a bow attachment.


Damson Madder has quickly become one of ShopBillboard’s favorite brands. The U.K.-based label crafts whimsical accessories and clothing in dreamy colorways and prints equipped with thoughtful details that set the brand apart from anything we’ve seen on the market. This decorative scrunchie is just one of many hair accessories that the brand has to beautify your girlfriend’s hair when they see fit, worn with ponytails and tight, slicked-back buns.

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Damson Madder Antonella Gingham Organic Cotton Pajamas

A plaid cotton pajama set.


Similarly adorable, Damson’s Antonella Gingham Organic Cotton Pajamas for $155 is surely one of the most stylish PJ sets out there. This one’s for the fashionable girlfriend with impeccable taste looking to lounge and doze in style. The cotton set is breathable and comfortable with an oversized fit and a playful gingham pattern. Dainty bow accents on both the top and bottom give way to ruffled detailing in pink, contrasting the red gingham.

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Women’s Wicked Good Slippers

Fuzzy slippers.


With winter’s oppressive chill still in full swing, we’d suggest gifting your significant other these ultra-cozy slippers from L.L. Bean. The $99.95 pair comes in a tan suede with faux-fur trim around the ankles. The soles are non-slip, while the interior is plush and comfortable on the soles. This is a quintessential house slipper if we’ve ever seen one. They’re perfect for lounging around for a cozy Valentine’s Day indoors, warmed by the fire.

Fuzzy Companions

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Jellycat Bashful Beige Bunny Stuffed Animal

A Jellycat bunny stuffed animal.


Jellycats never fail to impress. The adorable plushie brand comes out with winners every year that please both young and old fans. This Bashful Beige Bunny is no exception, what with its floppy ears and ultra-soft composition. The $39 plushie companion is perfect for the collector in your life looking to add some whimsy to their humdrum decor, placed on a bed or displayed with their other Jellycat acquisitions.

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Pop Mart The Monster Pin for Love Series Keychain

A Labubu keychain.


The blind box trend swept the nation, going global with its popularity thanks in part to music artists such as BLACKPINK’s Lisa. If you haven’t yet gotten your hands on the coveted Labubu, you can gift your girlfriend a keychain version that can be attached to your keys or bag for just $22.99 on Amazon. With your purchase, you’ll receive a mystery box featuring one of 14 total possible Labubus that you can pull, all in unique colors.

Home Goods

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Ramona Coupe Glasses Set of 4

A set of four coupe glasses.


For the significant other who loves to entertain, this four-piece coupe glass set from Anthropologie should win you lots of points. This colorful set retails for $54. Each glass is colorful and equipped with a wide base that transitions into an equally wide cup.

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Owala FreeSip Tumbler Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle in Black Cherry

Owala FreeSip tumbler in Black Cherry.


You probably already know that Owala is exceedingly popular, what with its virality on apps such as TikTok. What makes this Owala even more desirable is its vampy and dramatic cherry red hue that has become exceedingly popular since its launch in 2025. This insulated tumbler currently retails for $44.99 on Amazon and is made to insulate 40 oz beverages both hot and cold, keeping them at your desired temp for hours. For ease of use, you’ve also got a built-in straw and a side handle. The lid of the tumble locks in place, making it leak-proof. 

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Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Heart Cocotte

A Le Creuset heart-shaped pot.


Another extremely popular home goods brand is Le Creuset. The brand’s wares, from deep dutch ovens to pans, simply fly off the shelves, and this cast-iron heart-shaped style is sure to follow. Retailing for $175 at Nordstrom, this on-theme gift comes in red and, as mentioned, is enameled cast iron.

This detail ensures excellent heat distribution for uniform browning and even cooking with no hot spots, and provides superior heat retention. Even the branded handle in gold is shaped like a heart. If your girlfriend is into cooking and baking and wants her style and personality to come through in her cookware, then this should do the trick.

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Smeg 50’s Retro Style Electric Water Kettle

A seafoam green retro-inspired tea kettle.


Smeg is another popular cookware brand with a ton of products under its proverbial umbrella. Our pick? The brand’s retro-inspired electric water kettle is currently retailing for $229.95 on Amazon. The kettle comes in a slew of colors, although the seafoam green hue is our favorite, accompanied by silver hardware and Smeg branding on the front.

This kettle gets you 1.8 quarts of hot water in about two to three minutes, cutting down the time it takes to enjoy tea, hot chocolate and everything in between. The kettle also includes auto-shutoff technology that stops heating once the water reaches the boiling point for safety. Kitchenware doesn’t have to be boring, and this kettle proves that.

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100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

A silk pillowcase in the shade Champagne.


Silk pillowcases are a dime a dozen these days, and can cost a fortune if you’re not looking in the right place. This 100% Mulberry Silk Pillowcase from Quince retails for just $44.90 and is said to boast a whole host of benefits. Silk pillowcases are said to be gentler on your skin, more hygienic and may help prevent any hair breakage. These pillows are also cooler temperature wise than your standard cotton pillowcases because silk promotes air circulation, helping to release body heat.

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Therabody Theragun Relief Massage Gun

A massage gun.


While comfort can come in the form of new slippers or a fuzzy robe, it can also come in the form of a nifty massage gun like this one from Therabody. Retailing for $159.99, this blue Theragun offers tension relief, targeting tense spots with up to three speeds. This tool is for those who prefer a milder, soothing massage that still provides real relief on the back, shoulders and anywhere you carry tension.

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BonBon Large Gift Box

A 2-pound box of popular Swedish candy.


BonBon became extremely popular in 2025 for its wide selection of unique Swedish candy. The only problem? The brand’s stores are only in New York, making it difficult for prospective candy fiends to try out its extensive candy line. Not to fear, though: BonBon ships boxes much like the one above for $43 and over nationwide. You’ll have the option to select a sour mix, a sweet and sour mix and even a gluten-free and gelatin-free mix of candies to ship to your loved one. You can also just buy a customized box to hand deliver to your lover.

Gifts, girlfriend, shopping, Valentine's Day, romantic, thoughtful, gift guide

Boy Smells Rosalita Candle

A Boy Smells rose-scented candle.


Who doesn’t love a scented candle? Boy Smells‘ scented candles are especially easy to love because they’re long-lasting and jam-packed with scents that fill any room your candle is burned in. This rose-scented option retails for $38 and comes in a stylish pink package. The candle features notes of tangerine, leather and roses, a fresh, floral and musky mix. If rose scents aren’t your girlfriend’s thing, Boy Smells has a whole host of candles to choose from, all at affordable prices.

Happy Birthday, Blue Ivy Carter!

Beyoncé and Jay-Z‘s eldest child turns 14 on Wednesday (Jan. 8), meaning the 15th anniversary of Queen Bey’s iconic MTV Video Music Awards “Love on Top” pregnancy reveal is fast approaching. From that instantly iconic moment, which sent the star-studded audience and the greater Internet into an absolute frenzy, Blue Ivy has steadily made a name for herself across music, film and fashion.

Just days after her birth, Blue made history as the youngest person to ever appear on a Billboard chart. Her father’s “Glory,” on which her cries and coos can be heard, reached No. 23 on Hot Rap Songs in 2012. The following year, Blue laughed across her mother’s song of the same name on 2013’s Beyoncé LP. By 2015, the young star sang in the backing choir for Coldplay‘s “Up&Up,” a standout from the band’s A Head Full of Dreams album. With 2019’s “Brown Skin Girl,” Blue Ivy finally got a chance to properly sing on a song with her mother, which resulted in a shared Grammy win for best music video.

By the turn of the 2020s, Blue Ivy shifted her attention to voice acting. She won a Voice Arts Award for best voiceover – children’s audiobook, thanks to her narration of Oscar-winning filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry’s Hair Love. In 2024, she made her feature film debut in Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King as Princess Kiara. The film grossed over $720 million at the worldwide box office and earned Carter an NAACP Image Award for outstanding character voice performance — motion picture.

Last year, Blue Ivy joined her mother as a full-time background dancer on the historic Cowboy Carter Tour, which finished 2025 as the highest-grossing trek by a solo artist, according to Billboard Boxscore. On that stadium tour, Carter blossomed into an even stronger and more confident dancer and performer, easily topping her show-stealing cameos at 2023’s Renaissance World Tour. Now armed with a fanbase of her own, the Ivy League, and a signature look, thanks to her adorable boho braids, it feels like we’re just a few years removed from Blue Ivy ruling the world.

In honor of Blue Ivy Carter’s 14th birthday, Billboard has rounded up the seven best music moments of her career so far.


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