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Irish Star CMAT Extends Long-Term Label Deal With AWAL Following Breakout Year

CMAT has extended her long-term global record deal with longtime partner AWAL, the label has revealed exclusively to Billboard U.K. The Irish country-pop songwriter has released three albums on the Sony-owned firm, having signed with it four years ago.

The 29-year-old artist, born Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, put out her debut album If My Wife New I’d Be Dead in 2022 and followed up with the Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize-nominated Crazymad, For Me. Both records topped the charts in her homeland.

It was the release of third LP Euro-Country earlier this year (Aug. 29) that pushed CMAT’s stature into a new stratosphere entirely, peaking at No. 2 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart as well as reaching the summit on the Irish Albums Chart. The album was supported with show-stealing appearances at major U.K. and Ireland festivals including Glastonbury and All Together Show, alongside a run of stadium tour support slots for Sam Fender.

Barry O’Donoghue, manager of CMAT, said in a statement: “After a whirlwind three albums in just over three years, and a very memorable 2025, we are excited and indeed delighted to extend our arrangement with the top tier team at AWAL.”

Lonny Olinick (AWAL CEO) added: “CMAT is one of those artists that you know matters from the moment you meet her. We have been so fortunate to have a front row seat to her masterful artistry over these last three albums and know the world stage is set for her. Our entire team is beyond excited to continue partnering with CMAT and Barry on these next incredible chapters.”

Euro-Country includes standout tracks such as “The Jamie Oliver Petrol Station” and “Take A Sexy Picture Of Me.” The latter spawned a TikTok dance trend dubbed the “Woke Macarena” – thanks to simple choreography – which then translated into real-world success, with the song marking CMAT’s first placement on the Official U.K. Singles Chart (peaking at No. 42).

The album was greeted with near-unanimous five-star reviews from the British press, and also landed CMAT her second consecutive Mercury Prize nomination. Matt Riley (U.K. president, AWAL) noted: “CMAT is a unique and world class artist and it’s been immensely rewarding for everyone at AWAL to be a part of the emergence of a superstar.”

CMAT is currently on a sold-out headline tour across the U.K. and Ireland, which will conclude on Dec. 5 with a date at Dublin’s 13,000-capacity 3Arena. Next summer, she will top the bill at London’s Lido Festival, with support from the likes of Father John Misty and Sharon Van Etten.

AWAL’s roster also includes Laufey, Djo, Little Simz and Jungle. In September, the full-service recorded music company announced the launch of a new division, AWAL Middle East, which will be headquartered in Dubai in partnership with Sony Middle East.

December 5, 2025/by Yveto

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‘The Energy Was Back For Me’: Alison Wonderland Talks New Album ‘Ghost World’

Like the rest of us, Alison Wonderland has self-doubts. Questions that can’t be answered. Wells of energy, the location of which is a mystery.

For Ghost World, her fourth solo studio which drops in full today, Dec. 5, Wonderland brushed aside the self-doubt, got answers, found the rush.

“This one felt like my first album, where I really had so much to say to the world and go hard. The energy was back for me,” she tells Billboard over a Zoom. “I just really had a lot to give in a more extroverted way where the last album felt very introverted. That was how I’ve been feeling. I’ve been feeling so strong.”

Much has happened in Wonderland’s life since 2022’s Loner, which crashed Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Albums tally at No. 3 and started at No. 9 on the ARIA Chart, her third consecutive top 10. Later that year, Wonderland (real name: Alexandra Sholler) launched FMU Records, and, in 2023, revived her darker, more industrial project Whyte Fang, with the release of a full-length album, Genesis.

Enter, health problems. Fertility issues. Wonderland experienced a miscarriage in December of 2024 that forced the cancellation of several shows, and backlash from gung ho types who didn’t yet know the full story. “This frustration I was feeling,” she remarks, “I went f— this.” She returned home to Australia, and felt “really welcome.” Rediscovered her groove, played more shows. The positivity flowed.

Then, in November of this year, Wonderland brought into this world a second boy. More joy.

Ghost World was pushed back from a scheduled Oct. 15 release date to a pre-Christmas unwrapping, due to production delays with merchandise, vinyl, and other important elements.

Better late than never.

Ghost World is anything but meek. Wonderland’s vision is a punchy one, a journey stretching across 14 tracks including the previously-released cuts “Get Started,” “Again? F—.,” “iwannaliveinadream” and “Heaven” featuring Ninajirachi.

“My aim is to always externally communicate what I’m internalizing. I’m not trying to be a sad sack about it,” Wonderland tells Billboard.com. “A lot of the meaning behind this album was me trying to get excited about where I was again, and I did. Ghost World is really about me trying to find my place. When you’re growing and evolving, you need to still be in love with what you do or you shouldn’t be doing it. I felt a little bit like a ghost. I will always feel that way. I just kinda felt like, what world do I fit in, where do I fit in anymore? It’s easy to feel replaceable.”

Having the break between Loner and Ghost World, and doing Whyte Fang “helped me go back to my roots.” On Loner, she recounts, “I was so isolated. And it was such an internalized album, it was a very different energy. There was something I felt like I was missing.” There was a moment in time when “I was stuck in the middle of the ocean, and couldn’t see any land on either side of me.”

Wonderland came back with a creative recharge. “It also made me really appreciate women, tenfold. I worked with a lot more women on this album.”

Collaborators include Nina Wilson, better known as the three-time ARIA Award winning EDM producer and artist Ninjirachi, plus DJ Dave and Erick The Architect. Wonderland produced the album with Dylan Ragland, MEMBA and QUIX. Ghost World was mixed by Tom Norris and Tristan Hoogland and mastered by Dale Becker.

Wonderland comes alive on stage, and can boast more than 800,000 headline ticket sales across her U.S. tours alone. In 2018, she wrote her name in the history books with a headline spot at Coachella, her fourth performance in the California desert, and has seven-times headlined the “Temple of Wonderland” at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

She’ll hit the road again next year, in support of Ghost World. “There will be a big tour, I’m excited,” she admits. “I’m a perfectionist. Someone said something a long time ago, you can tell everyone you put everything into this body of work but at the end of the day the only person who will know if you really went there will be you. It sits with me and haunts me anytime I make anything. I think it’s why I push myself so hard. I think about it all the time to this day.”

December 5, 2025/by Yveto

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The Beatles’ ‘Anthology 4’ Debuts in Top 10 on 5 Billboard Album Charts

The Beatles’ archival Anthology series of albums is back Billboard charts, 30 years after the project launched in 1995 with Anthology 1. The new album, Anthology 4, debuts in the top 10 on five Billboard charts, all dated Dec. 6: Top Album Sales (No. 9), Top Current Album Sales (No. 9), Top Rock & Alternative Albums (No. 7), Top Rock Albums (No. 6) and Indie Store Album Sales (No. 3).

The 36-track Anthology 4 collection features 13 previously unreleased tracks from The Beatles’ vault. The rest of the cuts on the album were available on previous reissues.

Anthology 4 was issued on vinyl, CD, as a digital download and via streaming services, and launches with nearly 17,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending Nov. 27, according to Luminate. Of that sum, traditional album sales (purchases of physical copies and digital downloads of the album) numbered 13,000.

Anthology 4 also arrives at No. 48 on the overall Billboard 200, as does the boxed set The Anthology Collection. The latter compiles all four Anthology albums into one massive release, available on CD, vinyl, as a download and via streaming services.

The new Anthology album releases were accompanied by a 25th-anniversary reissue of the book The Beatles Anthology, and the streaming debut of The Beatles Anthology documentary series on Disney+, beginning on Nov. 26. The series, which premiered in 1995 on ABC-TV, initially aired as an eight-part documentary. For the new 2025 version, it was expanded to nine parts.

The first three volumes of the Anthology album series were released in 1995 and 1996, and all three topped the Billboard 200 and Top Album Sales charts.

Anthology 4 is among a crowded top 10 on the latest Top Album Sales chart, where Stray Kids’ DO IT debuts at No. 1, while the Wicked: For Good soundtrack enters at No. 2, and Aerosmith and YUNGBLUD’s One More Time starts at No. 3.

December 5, 2025/by Yveto

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Heaps Decent Taps Thomas Peabody as CEO: Exclusive

Thomas Peabody is the new CEO of Heaps Decent, the Australian organization that empowers underrepresented young people through creative expression, music, and digital media, Billboard can exclusively reveal.

As chief executive, Peabody succeeds Nerida Woods, who has led the youth music and arts organization for the past 13 years. In that time, Woods oversaw an expansion of its workshops, deepened its community partnerships, and generally strengthened its role as a creative pathway for young, marginalized people.

Peabody joins from Sony Foundation Australia, where he served as communications and grants manager, and will guide a period of “significant growth,” reads a statement.

The year ahead “is about showing up for more young people,” Peabody tells Billboard. “We’re starting strong in January, taking our artist-led music and visual arts workshops on the road across regional New South Wales, including Wilcannia, Wagga Wagga, West Wyalong, Dubbo and Gosford over the January school holidays.”

With Peabody at the helm, the organization will expand creative access for young people connected to youth justice, working across five of the six New South Wales youth justice centers in the first quarter, while continuing to support youth in refuge, overlooked communities, and those navigating disadvantage in both the city and regional areas.

“We’ve already received bookings for our flagship artist-led mentoring program Home Base, delivering weekly one-on-one music production support through mid-March 2026,” he adds.

“These early bookings highlight both the gap in equitable access to creative development opportunities and the strong demand from young people to have regular, supported spaces to share their voice and express themselves through music.”

Soon, Heaps Decent will unveil a new marquee event, a live fundraiser built to unite artists and industry around youth voices, “unlocking critical funding and inviting the creative, entertainment and philanthropic sectors deeper into our mission,” Peabody enthuses.

“Because when the creative community backs young voices, change moves faster, and culture shifts in a more equitable direction.”

The transition seen as is pivotal moment for the not-for-profit, particularly so as youth mental health, incarceration and exclusion remain urgent national issues.

Founded in 2007 by Nina Agzarian (aka Nina Las Vegas), Andrew Levins and Diplo, Heaps Decent has grown into a nationally-respected creative enterprise engaged with youth justice centers, specialist schools, community organisations and refuges. Its activities have enjoyed support from artists including Kobie Dee and Ninajirachi and long-standing collaboration with the likes of Diplo, T.E.E.D, Lykke Li, and M.I.A., A-Trak.

“Tom brings a fresh momentum to Heaps Decent and it’s inspiring to see someone with his experience and compassion step into the CEO role,” comments Agzarian, founder of NLV Records. “Nerida’s impact over the past decade has been profound. She has built a foundation of trust, creativity and community that will continue to guide us. This transition marks a powerful new chapter for the organization, and I’m excited for the possibilities ahead, ultimately empowering the young people Heaps Decent work with.”

Vince Gill Signs With Jody Williams for Management

Longtime Nashville music industry exec Jody Williams has taken on management duties for country singer/songwriter Vince Gill.

Williams, founder/CEO of independent music industry publishing company Jody Williams Songs (JWS), has worked with Gill for four years as his publisher and will now manage him at his newly established management entity, Little Guitar Management, overseeing all aspects of the legendary singer’s career. Williams will continue as CEO of JWS in addition to managing Gill.

Larry Fitzgerald, Gill’s longtime manager for more than four decades, will remain as a consultant to Williams. Fitzgerald’s longtime colleague, Jennifer Templeton, will stay on as Gill’s day-to-day manager.

Nina Jenkins Fisher will continue to oversee all day-to-day aspects of JWS, which is a joint venture with Warner Chappell Music.

“Taking on this new role with Vince feels like a calling and a natural evolution,” Williams said in a statement. “My motivation is to ensure that Vince’s career aspirations for the near future are realized and his long term legacy includes milestones he has not yet reached. Nobody does Vince Gill like Vince Gill. His unique musical aesthetic has served him well his whole career. I’m honored to work alongside Vince, and very grateful for Larry and Jennifer’s support.”

“Throughout my career I’ve put great care into putting teams together around our artists, yet it was only recently that I used those skills one final time for my buddy Vince,” Fitzgerald says. “I’ve always admired Jody’s vision, organizational, and decision-making skills, and he has an ability to engage with talent in meaningful ways. Already a member of Vince’s team as his publisher, we know his passion is unparalleled.”

Fitzgerald teamed with Mark Hartley in 1977 to launch Fitzgerald Hartley Management, and over the next 42 years, he managed the careers of artists including Gill, Glenn Frey, Toto, Rufus, Patty Loveless and Brad Paisley. In 2019, he dissolved Fitzgerald Hartley and opened Hey Buddy Management, with Gill as the sole client.

Williams previously served in roles as vp of creative for BMI and president of MCA Music Nashville. He is the former chairman of the board for the Country Music Association and is currently board chairman of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, where he is also a trustee.

Earlier this year, Gill signed a lifetime recording agreement with his longtime label home, Nashville’s MCA Records. He has also begun releasing an EP of new music each month, as part of his series 50 Years From Home.

December 5, 2025/by Yveto

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The Deals: Primary Wave Albums to Become ‘Artist-Personalized’ Games; Merlin Signs Karaoke Licensing Pact

Another day, another flood of music industry deals. How does one keep track? In an effort to provide an overview of the latest acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, licensing agreements and more, Billboard publishes a list of all of the latest pacts that have hit our radar every other week.

Primary Wave Music is first up this week for making a deal with Game My Fan, described as “a direct to fan music distribution platform,” through which Game My Fan will turn both classic albums and new music in Primary Wave’s catalog into “artist-personalized games, creating an entirely new product category, revenue stream, and fan engagement channel,” according to a post on Primary Wave’s website.

“Game My Fan creates super-casual mobile games that sync perfectly with music in realtime. As each album plays, the game changes dynamically, with everything matching tune, time, and tempo,” the post adds, noting that music purchased through the games “is 100% locked to the platform and cannot be played outside the game, protecting artist rights while delivering unique value.” (Game My Fan is powered by Reactional Music’s music personalization technology.) While playing the resulting games, fans can unlock songs, join “artist Hall of Fame communities” and access exclusive merch, tickets and content to deepen their connection to the artists and their music.

The post states that customizing a game can be “completed with weeks of agreement, with revenue shared equally with artists,” adding that artists and other rights holders will keep “full control of release dates, timing, marketing and price points.”

The first game to be released under the deal is one created from Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, a tribute album commemorating the band’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction featuring covers of Bad Company classics including “Run With the Pack” (Blackberry Smoke featuring Paul Rodgers and Brann Dailor), “Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy” (The Struts), “Rock Steady” (Dirty Honey), “Burnin’ Sky” (Black Stone Cherry) and “Seagull” (Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of Def Leppard featuring Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke).

“Our partnership with Game My Fan allows artists to work their catalogues in new ways, using new technology and existing distribution infrastructure to create a new music category direct to fans’ devices,” said Natalia Nastaskin, chief content officer at Primary Wave, in a statement, adding that the deal “means a new revenue stream, higher margins, more control, and a unique direct-to-fan sales channel for all artists.”

See below for more recent music industry deals.

December 5, 2025/by Yveto

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We Found Pieces From the ‘Stranger Things’ x Nike Collab Still in Stock: Here’s What to Buy Online

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The final season of Stranger Things premiered on Netflix on November 26 and the hit sci-fi series is teaming up with a number of fashion and lifestyle brands to mark the occasion.

GAP just unveiled a retro-themed Stranger Things collection with 80s-inspired denim, T-shirts and sweats, while footwear brand Aldo debuted a collection of whimsical Stranger Things shoes and bags earlier this fall. But perhaps the buzziest release was the latest collaboration between Nike and Netflix, with the Stranger Things x Nike Dunk Low sneaker, which dropped November 6.

The sneakers, which retailed for $155, quickly sold out on the Nike site and they are only available now on resale sites like Stockx, as of this writing.

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The distressed navy and white sneakers are the latest release in the Nike x Stranger Things collab, which was first introduced in 2019, and included footwear and apparel inspired by the show (previous models in the collaboration are also available starting from $115 on StockX.com).

Though the Stranger Things Dunk Low is no longer available on the Nike site, fans can still pick up a couple of new pieces in stock from the collaboration. One of them is this pair of Nike x Stranger Things sweatpants, available now at JDSports.com. The elastic sweatpants feature upside-down Nike graphics and vintage color-blocking, with a Stranger Things tab at the side.

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Nike x Stranger Things NRG Woven Pants

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The sweatpants are made from a polyester material with just a touch of sheen and available in sizes small to 2XL.

Complete the look with the matching windbreaker, which also features the chevron blue and white color-blocking, reworked Nike logo and a Stranger Things tab. An adjustable hood and water-repellent material help to keep you dry.

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JD Sports says the collab “fuses Nike’s technical edge with Hawkins-inspired style.” Choose from sizes small to 2XL but hurry — this piece is selling out fast.

Can’t get your hands on one of the official Stranger Things Nike pieces? There are a ton of similar items or alternatives available online too. One of them is this Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever jersey, re-worked with a Stranger Things-inspired twist.

Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever x ‘Stranger Things’ 2025 Rebel Edition

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The Fever’s normal red, gold and blue jersey is re-imagined in the red, white and black colorway of the new Stranger Things season, and nods to the show run throughout the piece, from claw marks from the demogorgons in the Upside Down, to 80s-style red splatter paint detailing. The Caitlin Clark Stranger Things jersey is available in sizes XS to XXL.

Another official piece in the Nike x Stranger Things collection is this unisex crewneck sweatshirt, which features a slightly oversized fit and a cozy brushed fleece construction. The navy sweatshirt features the phrase “Friends Don’t Lie,” one of Eleven’s (Millie Bobby Brown) most iconic lines from the show. The caption “All Strangers Welcome” sits below the main graphic.

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The back of the unisex sweatshirt features large Nike lettering running from shoulder to shoulder.

Looking for more Stranger Things-inspired pieces from Nike? We like this New York Knicks “Halloween” T-shirt, which applies the same eerie vibe of Stranger Things to the Knicks basketball logo. Though it’s branded as a “Halloween” tee, this is a shirt you can really wear year-round. The lived-in look and feel, and relaxed fit, adds to the vintage appeal.

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This unisex tee is available in sizes small to 3XL. Nike also sells a similar T-shirt style for the Phoenix Suns and the Golden State Warriors.

And you can keep the 80s vibes going with this vintage-inspired Jordan Brooklyn tee, which features a stylized graphic of Michael Jordan slam dunking a basketball, along with the year 1985 etched in bright orange letters, marking the year the NBA star broke into the league.

Jordan Brooklyn Oversized Graphic T-Shirt

The front of the T-shirt features the same Jordan and net and backboard graphic, along with an orange Air Jordan logo. Pick this up in sizes XS to 3XL.

The final season of Stranger Things premieres with the first four episodes out on November 26, followed by three episodes on Christmas Day.

December 5, 2025/by Yveto

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35 Best Gifts for Boyfriends Who Love Music, Fashion & Tech-Savvy Electronics

With the holiday season finally here, it’s that time of year to buy your new or old beau a thoughtful gift. Whether it’s a sentimental item or a splurge-worthy present, the best gifts for boyfriends will undoubtedly make him grin.

The Best Gifts for Boyfriends, At a Glance:

Best tech gift: Apple AirPods Max, $455 (was $549)
Best music gift: Fendor Classic Vibe Custom Esquire Guitar, $473
Best style gift: Prince ‘Purple Rain’ T-Shirt, $18
Best gaming gift: Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, $499
Best home gift: Yeti Rambler Cocktail Shaker, $40

Gift shopping can be hard, so here at ShopBillboard, we’ve compiled a list of memorable, stylish and exciting products that’ll make him fall in love with you all over again. From tech-savvy electronics and gamer-ready consoles and accessories, to stylish wardrobe boosters, to fun home good gifts to spruce up his apartment, there’s something for every boyfriend out there.

As we inch closer to the holidays, we’ll continue to update our gift guide with even more must-have presents to make his Christmas, birthday, anniversary or any other occasion even more special. Shop the best gifts for boyfriends below.

For the Tech-Savvy Boyfriend

Is your man into electronics? There are plenty of fantastic tech gifts that’ll have him thinking he’s Iron Man this holiday season. From Apple’s stylish AirPods Max headphones, to Sonos impressive Era 300 speaker to LARQ’s smart water bottle, shop our favorite gadgets below.

Best Gifts for Boyfriends Who Love Music, Fashion & Electronics

Meta Quest 3 VR

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Tap into virtual reality to play blockbuster video games or stream your favorite shows and movies through a variety of dynamic environments.

Apple TV 4K

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Let him watch all his favorite shows and movies in stunning 4K Dolby Vision and HDR10+.

Remarkable Paper Pro Move

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Note taking never felt better or cooler then on a Remarkable tablet. For the serious note taker, this gift will offer sleek, responsive writing on a and slim enough design that it can slip in a jacket pocket.

Hypervolt 2 Pro

$349

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Beat those muscles into submission with the Hypervolt massage gun. If he’s into working out, have your man warming up faster and recover like a pro with an impressive deep tissue massage.

Apple AirPods Max

$454.48 ~~$549~~ 17% off

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Apple’s entry into the world of premium headphones is a pricey one, but the Airpods Max deliver rich, detailed sound with incredible active noise-cancelling. For the fashionistas, these over-ear headphones have also become a staple style accessory with its catchy modern design and variety of color options.

GoPro HERO12 Black

$369.00

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Let him live out his action-sport fantasies and capture all his highlights with a GoPro. The HERO12 Black can capture Ultra HD video with HDR, 27MP photos, as well as, live streaming capabilities and impressive image stabilization.

LARQ Bottle PureVis 2 Water Bottle

$129.00

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Keep your beau hydrated with this futuristic water bottle that has a built-in UV water purifier with self-cleaning, a filter straw and a smart app for hydration tracking.

Sonos Era 300 Speaker

$479

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Its simple minimalistic design makes the Sonos Era 300 an easy fit in most rooms. It delivers expansive stereo sound and immersive spatial audio to fill up any room you place it in. It can also pair with other Sonos speakers for an immersive home theater set up.

For the Musician Boyfriend

Help him tap into his artistic side with essential gifts for music lovers, including a stylish Pro-Ject turntable, a premium Fendor guitar and a top-performing Tonor mic for audio recording.

Personalized Platinum & Gold LP Record

$168

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A platinum record they will never forget.

Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable

$449

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For the vinyl lover in your life, this stylish turntable can easily be the focus point of a living room with its eye-catching satin walnut detailing. It can also pair with most bluetooth speakers, especially Sonos for a high-quality audio experience.

Fendor Classic Vibe Custom Esquire Guitar

$473.99

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If he likes to rock out, this Fendor will have his inner Jimi Hendrix ready to rip a solo. This specific old-school inspired guitar is a special tribute to the double-bound body Esquire models of the late ’50s and ’60s. It features an innovative 3-position blade switch providing versatile tone settings including tone control bypass, variable tone control, as well as a pre-set tone capacitor for bass-y warmth.

TONOR USB Microphone

$31.99

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For great audio capture, you’ll want to invest in a proper mic like this TONOR USB model, which will help capture recordings with as little background interference as possible. It comes with a foldable three-legged stand that has a detachable shock absorber, and just needs to be plugged in to get connected and recording ready.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen USB Audio Interface

$219

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An absolute non-negotiator is to include an audio interface in his home studio set up. If you’re new, then the Scarlett interface is great entry level option

LEGO Icons Retro Radio Building Set

$99.80

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Put his hands to good use by crafting this detailed replica of a 1970s radio with LEGO Icons Retro Radio building set. With 906 pieces this will keep him pretty busy, and when he’s done, mount the device on a table for a stylish vintage decor look. It also features sound effects and a compartment with a smartphone holder to simulate a working radio.

For the Gamer Boyfriend

Let his gamer side shine with the most popular gaming consoles and accessories currently out. From the next-gen PlayStation 5 to the newly-release Nintendo Switch 2, there’s plenty of fun gems to satisfy his gaming craze.

Sony PlayStation 5 Slim

$549

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Upgrade him to next-gen gaming with the most popular gaming console. With an expansive library of exclusive games like the ‘Last of Us’, ‘Spider-Man 2’ and ‘Astro Bot’, he won’t leave the couch for hours.

Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle

$499

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Armed with a vivid and brilliant 7.9-inch LCD display with HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, the Nintendo Switch 2 is great gaming option for anyone looking to game on the go or at home. Paired with Mario Kart World, he may never put down the joycons.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

$299.99 ~~$349.99~~ 14% off

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Level up his gaming audio with ultra-detailed sound with neodymium magnetic drivers, delivering crystal clear highs, pinpoint mids, and deep bass. It also includes active noise cancellation that’ll automatically detect and eliminate distracting background audio.

Backbone One Controller

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Turn your phone into a gaming console and controller with this popular handheld device.

Razer BlackWidow V4 75% Keyboard

$189.99

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Enhance his PC gaming with light, balanced keystrokes with satisfying acoustics, thanks to a gasket-mounted FR4 plate, tape-enhanced PCB, lubricated stabilizers, and sound-dampening foam. You’ll never hear him mashing keys again.

For the Stylish Boyfriend

Have your man dressed to impress with these menswear staples. Shop classic Air Jordan sneakers, stylish denim jeans, harrington jackets and even vintage Prince merch.

Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Watch

$123.96 ~~$150.00~~ 17% off

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An Apple Watch is great, but sometimes a classic watch silhouette will make an outfit feel more sophisticated. This Timex watch is gift that will keep on giving for years to come.

Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro “Fire Red Black Tongue” sneakers

$215

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Jordan’s will never go out of style, and your beau will surely covet this classic “fire red” colorway forever.

Prince ‘Purple Rain’ T-Shirt

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It’s a Prince “Purple Rain” tee, what more is there to say? This is a must-cop for any music fan out there.

Kevin Garnett Black Minnesota Timberwolves Maxxed Out Hockey Jersey

$160

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If he loves basketball and hockey, this NBA throwback-inspired NHL jersey is a great mesh of both worlds. Even if he’s not a Timberwolves fan, he can’t deny how stylish this top is, especially with the old school Wolves logo.

Lee Legendary Relaxed Straight Jean

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Every guy needs a great pair of jeans in their closet and Lee’s relaxed fit jean is an essential for anyone looking to build out a wardrobe. This crisp “night shade” pair gives a throwback ’90s straight leg feel that be styled in many ways.

Tecovas Cartwright Boot

$345

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Every guy needs at least one pair of cowboy boots in their rotation.

Flint and Tinder Waxed Harrington Jacket

$248

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A classic outerwear staple that add a little Oxford prep to his wardrobe.

Nike Dunk Low Retro Sneakers

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Nike’s “Panda” Dunks are a classic gift for sneaker lovers.

For the Homebody Boyfriend

Here’s a few home good products that will spruce up his home and make staying over even more enjoyable.

Wonder Oven Pro

An eye-catching air fryer that has bigger capacity, sleeker digital controls, and eight functions in one over its predecessor.

Ralph’s Coffee Barista Polo Bear Mug

$25

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For the barista lover in your life that’s serving up hot lattes and even hotter fits.

P.F. Candle Co. Spruce Scent Soy Glass Jar Candle

$23.29

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Liven up his place with a relaxing and earthy scent.

Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

$103.99 ~~$129.99~~ 20% off

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Give his place a much needed scent boost with the viral diffuser from Vitruvi. Grab you favorite essential oils like lavender and eucalyptus and transform his living room into your own personal spa.

Yeti Rambler Cocktail Shaker

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That Martini isn’t going to shake its self.

Rocco Super Smart Fridge

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The viral fridge has taken over social media for its mid-century modern aesthetic, vibrant colorways, and its impressive smart tech features. It can easily be the centerpiece of a living room and can store all of your drink cans, beers, wine and champagne bottles. You can also control temperature and lighting while keeping track of your inventory straight from the app.

Eames: Beautiful Details book

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Doing laundry isn’t the most attractive hobby, but when you get to wheel around this stylish caddie, he’ll have his (and your) laundry done and folded in no time. The caddie is also customizable with different canvas and rim colors for a more personalized look.

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Pusha T Wants Tyler, The Creator to Play Him in a Movie: ‘He Really Dives Into Character’

Did you ever wonder who would play the Clipse in a biopic about the brothers from Virginia Beach?

During a recent Reddit AMA, Pusha T and Malice were asked who would play them in a movie, Push gave an interesting answer.

“If I had to have someone play me, it would definitely be Tyler, The Creator,” Push said, before commending Tyler for his immersive music videos. “I think he really dives into character really well. You can tell through his videos he dives into character really well with different themes through his albums. I think he could play Pusha T. I think he could. Man, the climax scene is gonna be just him killin’ all the competition. All of them. Everybody. Be the last man standing and walking off into the sunset.”

When it comes to Malice, though, he didn’t really have an answer, but he did break down what it would take to play him in a movie. “If a movie was made about us? I don’t really know who could really play me,” he answered. “You would have to have a whole bunch of attitude and a certain authenticity and genuineness about you. I don’t see people being that real nowadays. As far as the outcome, I wanna see resilience. I wanna see people working through their hardship, their suffering, and then coming out on top and just never giving up.”

Tyler is no stranger to acting. He and Odd Future had the sketch comedy show Loiter Squad on Adult Swim for three seasons that has since become a cult classic and has often been referenced on social media in the form of memes and GIFs. Most recently, he played a supporting role in the upcoming film Marty Supreme opposite Timotée Chalamet that’s set to be released on Christmas Day and is currently receiving rave reviews.

On Wednesday, Pusha T presented his friend, frequent collaborator and fellow Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams with Shoe of the Year at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York for the Adistar Jellyfish.

Someone should start working on a script ASAP.

December 4, 2025/by Yveto

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Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo Go to Prom for the First Time Ever, Thanks to 17-Year-Old Daughter

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo just proved that it’s never too late to be crowned prom king and queen.

In an adorable video shared by the Dumb Blonde podcaster on Wednesday, Bunnie and her country-star husband get all dolled up to attend a dance hosted by Jelly’s 17-year-old daughter, Bailee, of whom Bunnie shares full custody. “I learned a powerful lesson as a parent this week,” Bunnie wrote over the clip, which also shows the couple slow-dancing and donning crowns. “Bailee has always hated school dances, but because J and I never went to ours, we’ve always pushed her: ‘Go make memories. Go have the experiences we missed.’”

Bunnie went on to say that Bailee didn’t tell them what she had in store for the evening, which went down the night before Jelly’s 41st birthday. “What we walked into stopped us in our tracks — a full room of friends and family … a night she called ‘Under the Stars,’” Bunnie wrote. “A prom/birthday party she created for us. She crowned us King and Queen, and we danced and sang like teenagers who finally got their moment.”

“And the lesson?” the influencer added. “Time is the most precious thing we own. Spend it on your people. The memories you make with them will outlive everything else.”

The next day, Bunnie shared photos of herself and Jelly — whose facial hair is already growing back after he shocked fans by shaving it off in November — at the prom. While the former sported a glamorous white and blue floral-printed gown, the latter wore all black with a matching cowboy hat.

“To the man I worship & admire..,” Bunnie wrote. “Loving you in all your eras is my favorite thing to do. Happy Birthday my shooting star, I love love love youuuuu.”

Jelly has two children from previous relationships: Bailee and her younger brother Noah. When Bailee was a kid, her father and stepmother were granted full custody over her, with Jelly — who had to prove his parenting capabilities to the court after spending time in jail — calling Bunnie a “beacon of change” in his 2023 Billboard cover story.

“You’re talking about a woman that came in and took a child that was soon to be born and a child that [we were] soon to have full custody of,” Jelly said at the time. “I would have never got custody of my daughter without her. I wouldn’t have had the stability or the money.”

December 4, 2025/by Yveto

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