The estate of Johnny Cash has brought a lawsuit accusing Coca-Cola of illegally hiring a tribute singer to mimic the country legend’s voice in a college football advertisement.

The federal court complaint, filed on Tuesday (Nov. 25) in Nashville, is the first high-profile case to be brought under Tennessee’s recently enacted ELVIS Act. Effective last summer, the novel statute expanded the state’s right of publicity to explicitly protect a person’s voice from nonconsensual exploitation.  

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The John R. Cash Revocable Trust, which manages the estate of the singer who died in 2003, takes issue with a new song in a Coca-Cola commercial that’s been airing during college football games since August. The lawsuit claims the voice behind the jingle sounds “remarkably” similar to Cash’s signature bass-baritone — and that, in fact, it’s the voice of a professional Cash tribute performer named Shawn Barker.

“Stealing the voice of an artist is theft. It is theft of his integrity, identity and humanity,” wrote a lawyer for the Cash estate, Tim Warnock of Loeb & Loeb. “The trust brings this lawsuit to protect the voice of Johnny Cash — and to send a message that protects the voice of all of the artists whose music enriches our lives.”

According to the lawsuit, the Cash estate regularly licenses out the legendary performer’s intellectual property. For example, his songs “Ragged Old Flag” and “Personal Jesus” have both been featured in Super Bowl telecasts. But the estate says Coca-Cola “never even bothered to ask the trust for a license” before using a voice soundalike in its commercial.

“This case arises from Coca-Cola’s pirating Johnny Cash’s voice in a nationwide advertising campaign to enrich itself — without asking for permission or providing any compensation to the humble man and artist who created the goodwill from which Coca-Cola now profits,” reads the complaint.

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The estate is asking for a court injunction that would take the ad off screens, plus financial damages for Coca-Cola’s alleged violation of Cash’s rights of publicity under the ELVIS Act. Damages are also sought for supposed violations of a Tennessee consumer protection statute and a federal law against false endorsements.

Coca-Cola did not immediately return a request for comment on Wednesday (Nov. 26). A rep for Barker, who is not a defendant in the lawsuit, told Billboard the tribute singer’s team was “thrilled when we were approached to have Shawn sing vocals for this commercial.”

“Shawn Barker has been performing with his Cash tribute ‘The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash’ for over two decades, touring the world sharing his love of Johnny Cash’s music and stories with fans both old and new,” added Barker’s manager, Joey Waterman.

This is the first major lawsuit to take advantage of Tennessee’s new voice protections under the ELVIS Act, short for the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act of 2024. It’s worth noting, though, that there is no allegation of artificial intelligence-powered voice mimicking in the Coca-Cola commercial, which Tennessee lawmakers were vocal about curbing when they expanded the state’s right of publicity law last year.

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Rather, the Cash estate’s lawsuit follows in the footsteps of historic litigation brought by artists over sound-alike singers mimicking their voices. Bette Midler famously sued Ford over a series of commercials featuring impersonator vocals in the 1980s, winning a precedent-setting victory that established voices as protectable rights of publicity in California.

Midler’s case limited these enforcement rights to the commercial advertising context — that is, advertisements that use a celebrity’s likeness to make it appear they’re endorsing a product. This same limitation applies to most laws in the patchwork of state-level publicity rights throughout the United States. However, the newly minted ELVIS Act is different: It expands liability so that one can sue any individual for trampling their publicity rights in Tennessee.

The Cash estate’s Coca-Cola lawsuit stays in the traditional commercial lane. But now that the ELVIS Act is in effect, it’s possible we’ll see more novel right of publicity lawsuits brought over soundalikes in recorded songs.

Rick Astley waded into this area in 2023, before the ELVIS Act was passed, by suing Yung Gravy for mimicking his voice in the rapper’s breakout hit “Betty (Get Money).” That case, which sparked debate about the commercial limits of publicity rights, settled before a judge could rule on its merits.


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Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is mourning the loss of his son Ethan, who died Nov. 25 at age 52.

On Wednesday (Nov. 26), the singer-songwriter revealed the death of his son in a Facebook post, writing, “It is with deep sorrow that we share that on the morning of November 25, 2025, Ethan Browne, the son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, was found unresponsive in his home and has passed away. We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. No further details are available at this moment.”

Ethan Browne was born Nov. 2, 1973. He was known as a model, musician and an actor, with roles in the films Raising Helen (alongside actress/singer Kate Hudson), Hackers, and the television series Birds of Prey. As a musician, Browne also teamed with Cat Colbert to form the duo Alain Zane. They released the 2022 album Right Before Your Eyes and issued songs including “CA State of Mind” and “Kite.”

In 1974, just six months after he was born, Ethan appeared with his father on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine.

Phyllis Major and Jackson Browne were wed in 1975; the following year, Major died at age 30 due to an overdose. Jackson Browne wed Lynne Sweeney in 1981 and they welcomed son Ryan in 1982; the couple divorced in 1983.

Jackson Browne is an eight-time Grammy nominee, with his 1977 album Running on Empty earning an overall album of the year Grammy nomination (the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever would take home the trophy). Among Browne’s other Grammy nominations over the years are nods for best Americana album (Downhill From Everywhere) and best rock vocal performance, male (for “Boulevard”). As a songwriter, he’s seen artists ranging from the Eagles to Nico record his songs.

In 2004, Browne was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame by Bruce Springsteen. Three years later, Browne was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. His 1980 album Hold Out topped the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, while he also earned top five albums on that same chart with 1976’s The Pretender and 1977’s Running on Empty. He earned top 10s on the Billboard Hot 100 with 1972’s “Doctor My Eyes” and 1982’s “Somebody’s Baby.” The latter was recorded for the soundtrack of the 1982 film Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Cam’ron and Mase are always roasting someone on It Is What It Is, and on the latest episode of their talk show, the pair of Harlem rappers playfully clowned each other’s wardrobe choices of the past.

Murda brought up Cam’s Epic Records debut album cover, Confessions of Fire, which finds a shirtless Cam in leather overalls holding a sledgehammer in front of a blaze. “Whose Idea was that?” Mase asked.

Cam’ron placed the blame on record executive Lance “Un” Rivera. “That was Un’s idea,” he said. “They tried to gas me, say it’s 5001 Flavors, just the look and all that.”

Cam fired back by bringing up a photoshoot from the early days of Mase’s career that saw Murda sitting with his legs out atop a pole of sorts in a pair of Air Jordan 4s. “But I wasn’t sitting on nobody pole either,” Cam quipped.

Mase returned fire: “You were naked in leather. That might be worse, I don’t know.” Cam then instructed the show’s producers to put up a side-by-side graphic of the questionable images to let the fans decide which is worse.

“Put them side by side. Let the audience take a vote,” Cam’ron added. “The leather or sitting on the pole. I don’t know, Murda, you look comfortable.”

Cam’ron released his Confessions of Fire debut album in July 1998. On the project, which reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200, Cam teamed up with Mase for “Horse & Carriage” and called for assists from Usher, Jermaine Dupri, Kelly Price and Noreaga.

Watch the full It Is What It Is episode below. Find Cam and Mase roasting each other around the 42-minute mark.

Mike Stoller, who co-wrote such legendary songs as “Hound Dog,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Charlie Brown” and “Poison Ivy” with songwriting partner Jerry Lieber, has taken another step to ensure his musical legacy lives on.

Stoller and his wife, jazz harpist and pianist Corky Stoller, are celebrating the dedication of the Mike & Corky Stoller Center at Homeboy Art Academy, which is part of Los Angeles’ Homeboy Industries, the gang intervention program started by Father Greg Boyle. The Stollers donated $1 million to help create the site, which houses a recording studio and the Music Heals program and offers hands-on musical opportunities through instruments and equipment donated by Roland Corporation and Fender.

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“Art and music have always been at the heart of transformation,” said Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, in a statement. “The Stollers’ extraordinary generosity ensures that our community will continue to discover its own creative power — where hope and healing can flourish.”

“I first became aware of Homeboy some fifteen or so years ago. Corky was already involved — specifically with [Homeboy’s] tattoo removal [program]. I was invited to a morning event where I heard from a trainee about his difficult life in the streets,” Mike Stoller said in a statement. “At one point he mentioned how he had briefly played the trumpet. That’s how Music Heals began. With the help of Walter Zooi and the Young Musicians Foundation and under the supervision of their lead teaching artist Martin Flores, the first classes were held at the art studio of Fabian Debora. Corky and I are pleased to have now provided a permanent home for Music Heals and the Homeboy Art Academy.”

Boyle created what would become Homeboy Industries in 1998. In addition to the arts programs, the organization for former gang members and previously incarcerated individuals has provided job training and other services to more than 7,800 clients.


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The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back for its 99th installment this year and will air across the country just in time for turkey day Thursday (Nov. 27).

This year’s parade is set to take place in New York City before a live audience, making its 2.5-mile trek through Manhattan and featuring performers and attendees as it travels from the city’s Upper West Side to Midtown. Knowing Billboard, it’s all about the musical guests, of which there will be several.

You’ve got big names like EJAE, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami, the voices of the girl group HUNTR/X from Netflix’s hit animated film KPop Demon Hunters showing you how it’s “done, done, done,” along with Wicked’s own Elphaba Thropp Cynthia Erivo, Busta Rhymes, Ciara, Conan Gray, Gavin DeGraw, Foreigner, Lainey Wilson, Teyana Taylor and Taylor Momsen, among a slew of others.

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Of course, you’ll be able to catch some of your favorite floats live on the big screen including SpongeBob Squarepants with his little snail companion Gary, Stuart the Minion, Goku from the anime Dragon Ball Z, Monkey D. Luffy from the anime One Piece, Beagle Scout Snoopy with his pal Woodstock and so much more.

Fans looking to watch the parade this year are in luck, because there are several ways to tune in to the event with or without cable. Find out how below.

How to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade 

The 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will broadcast on NBC and Telemundo from 8:30 a.m. to noon ET/tape-delayed PT.

How to Stream Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

If you have cable (or a digital TV antenna like this one from Amazon), you can watch the parade on TV through your local network NBC affiliate. The parade will also stream live on Peacock Premium (click here for more details on Peacock’s Black Friday discount).

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade can be viewed online, as NBC can be streamed using SlingTV, DirecTV Stream or Hulu + Live TV. Most of these services offer free trials, which will allow you to watch the Thanksgiving parade for free online without cable.

How to View the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in Person

There are a small number of viewing areas for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, but fans can start arriving at 6 a.m. ET at Central Park West between W. 75th and W. 61st streets. Great views can be found on Sixth Avenue between W. 59th and W. 38th streets, and limited public viewing on the south side of W. 34th St. between Broadway and Seventh Avenue will be available.

Who has performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade?

Last year’s parade featured performances from Jennifer Hudson, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Idina Menzel, Kylie Minogue, T-Pain, Coco Jones, Dan + Shay, Chloë, The Temptations, Dasha, Joey McIntyre, Natti Natasha, Rachel Platten, Sebastián Yatra, Walker Hayes, The War and Treaty, Bishop Briggs, Charli D’Amelio, Ariana Madix and more. In previous years, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande are some of the stars who have performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Shakira continues to break her own record for concerts in Mexico with her historic Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour. Mexican promoter OCESA announced on Wednesday (Nov. 26) that the Colombian superstar has added three more dates to her tour for February 2026, bringing the total to 31 shows for her highly-successful tour in the Latin American country.

The three new concerts on the tour—the highest-grossing tour by a Latin woman in history—include one at the GNP Seguros Stadium in Mexico City on February 27. The Barranquilla native set a milestone this year by performing 12 shows, the most of any single tour at the iconic venue formerly known as Foro Sol, where she sold 65,000 tickets per night, according to OCESA, for a total of 780,000.

Before that, the singer will perform at the Víctor Manuel Reyna Stadium in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, on February 21, and at the Carlos Iturralde Stadium in Mérida, Yucatán, on February 24.

The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer kicked off the Mexican leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour in March with seven dates at the GNP Seguros Stadium. In a second leg, she added five concerts between August and September at the same venue in Mexico City. It’s the biggest tour in the country’s history, with performances that broke all-time records for attendance, ticket sales, and number of consecutive stadium shows.

In July, Shakira reached another milestone by selling one million tickets in Mexico as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, according to figures from OCESA, out of a total of 28 dates completed by September 24.

Currently, the singer-songwriter is completing the South American leg of her tour, with stops in Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina until December 15, before traveling to Hollywood, Florida, where she has three dates scheduled at the Hard Rock Live from the 27th to the 29th.

Missy Elliott says fans have been urging her to get her song from the Shark Tale soundtrack on streaming.

In a post on X, Missy tagged both Universal Music Group and Geffen Records and pleaded with them to put “Car Wash” — the closing song from the 2004 Dreamworks animated film Shark Tale — up on streaming. The rap legend had responded to a fan who appeared devastated that the song wasn’t available to listen to.

“@UMG @GeffenRecords the fans tagged me wanting to know why the song ‘Car Wash’ on #Sharktale soundtrack not on streaming sites,” she wrote. “Can you please help out because many of them have been asking as you can see and miss it.”

“Car Wash” closed out the film, and was sung by Christina Aguilera and featured Missy. Most of her bars were of course shark related, including, “Y’all can make your bets, y’all small tuna fish, I’m one big catch/ Shark slayer, bow down player.”

In other news, Victoria Monet recently praised Missy, and said it was beyond time to give the rapper her flowers.

When asked why, Monet explained that Missy can still rock out when she needs to.

“Her show is incredible,” Monet said while walking the red carpet at the Femme It Forward Give Her FlowHERS Gala. “She’s still performing, like, she’s in her 20s, and I feel like we haven’t given her her moment, like, the tribute show and the, you know, events like this where she can get her flowers…I feel like we just need a few more of those for her, because she’s incredible, and she’s done so much, and influenced a lot of our childhoods.”

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Walmart’s Black Friday sale is officially on now, which means tons of savings on top product to put under the Christmas Tree.

The retailer’s sale for the seasonal shopping event will be running until Nov. 30, giving shoppers a few days to take advantage of deals up to 78% off on everything from musician-backed apparel and home decor to highly sought-after tech and gaming equipment all in one place. This sale is a big one, the biggest we’ve seen in some time. No longer will you have to sacrifice your wallet to find that to die for gift for a loved one, or for yourself (we won’t judge).

If you’re overwhelmed by all the markdowns, ShopBillboard has totally got you covered. Below, we’ve compiled a list of some of the must-shop deals on product from top brands like Beats, JLab, Apple, PlayStation, Polaroid and Rare Beauty that you can shop right now on Walmart.com. Keep reading to shop our Walmart Black Friday picks.

Want more Black Friday deals? You can shop beauty dealsstreaming dealsgaming dealselectronic deals and so much more on Billboard’s website.

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Beats Solo4 Wireless Headphones – On-Ear Wireless Headphones – Drenched Gray

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Beats over-the-ear headphones.


Looking to gift the music-lover in your life something that they’ll use again and again? Well, look no further than these Beats Solo4 Wireless Headphones majorly marked down from $129 to $79. The Solo4 is a hit with music fans everywhere because it’s compatible with both iPhone and Android devices, has up to 50 hours of battery life and has a personalized spatial audio mode that tunes superfluous noise out, letting you focus on the music. At this price point, these Beats are a deal you won’t want to pass up on.

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JLab Go Air Pop Bluetooth Earbuds, True Wireless with Charging Case

$9.88 $29.38 66% off

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JLab earbuds with a charging case.


Another stand-out gifting idea for music lovers is these JLab Go Air Pop earbuds for just $9.88. The compact Bluetooth buds come nestled in their very own charging case. With these buds, you’ll get up to 32+ hours of total playtime with 8+ hours per earbud and an additional 24+ hours from the charging case alone.

The case is 15% more compact and 40% more lightweight, making the style ergonomic and easy to travel with in your pocket or bag. Of course, the sound quality on these JLab buds is superior because you can tailor the sound to your preference. Want to change the volume or pause a track? Simply use the touch controls to navigate your listening experience.

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Beats Pill Waterproof Built-in Microphone Wireless Bluetooth Portable Speaker, Navy Blue

$99.95 $149.99 33% off

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A Beats Pill speaker in navy blue.


Beats’ Pills are iconic for a reason. The style produces high-quality sound in a sleek and stylish package. Right now, you can get a waterproof version of the beloved Dr. Dre-backed speaker for only $99.95 at Walmart. This style comes in a chic navy blue, but there are tons of colors to choose from. Beyond the colorway, the waterproofing gives this speaker enhanced durability, great for taking out on hikes or to the pool.

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2025 Apple 11-inch iPad A16 Wi-Fi 128GB – Pink

$274 $349 21% off

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The latest iPad model.


This Apple 11-inch iPad is one of the latest models in the iPad series, and it’s available for sale right now at Walmart for $274. If you or a loved one is a techie looking to try out the latest Apple products, now’s your chance to get hold of this model before the price climbs again. Walmart has plenty of colors to choose from, although we’re partial to pink, so you can find the right color for everyone on your list.

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Apple Pencil (USB-C)

$49 $79 38% off

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An Apple pencil to use with your iPad.


If you do happen to score yourself a new iPad this Black Friday, or you already have one and want to upgrade your experience, why not buy an Apple Pencil? The stylus is currently available for $49, or 38% off. This tech accessory allows you better control over your tablet, letting you tap, draw, click and drag with more ease than your finger can give you.

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Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera with Autofocus 2-Lens System

$99.99 $119.99 17% off

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A Polaroid instant camera.


If you’re looking to start off 2026 with a new hobby in tow, why not give photography a try? Right now, Polaroid’s Now Generation 2 i-Type Instant Camera is on sale at Walmart for $99.99, a steal considering the camera can be a pretty penny online. This Polaroid camera comes with a built-in rechargeable battery, wrist strap and USB charging cable, along with a nifty autofocus lens system that is very forgiving for first-time photographers, focusing the lens intuitively if things get a little blurry.

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PlayStation Portal Remote Player

$179 $199.99 10% off

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A portable PlayStation console.


PlayStation’s Portal hand-held console or remote player launched back in 2023 and it’s still a hot ticket item for the brand. You can get your hands on the console for 10% off at Walmart, that’s $179, the lowest price we’ve seen this console go. If you didn’t know, the PlayStation Portal is a handheld remote player for the PS5. While it may look like a Nintendo Switch or a SteamDeck, it’s not an independent gaming console. It’s a remote player that pairs with your PS5 and mirrors its games so you can play anywhere on the PS Portal when you’re on the same Wi-Fi network as your PS5. This console is a stand-out gift for the gamer in your life both young and old.

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PlayStation 5 Digital Slim Console + PlayStation 5 DualSense Wireless Controller Gray Camouflage

$449.99 $579.98 22% off

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A PlayStation 5 with a DualSense controller.


Speaking of PlayStation, the PS5 is also currently on sale at Walmart for $449.99 and includes a gray camo DualSense Wireless Controller that reminds us a whole lot of Solid Snake. The console can do just about everything from playing video games to streaming music and even movies. Plus, you won’t have to go out of your way to buy a controller, given this bundle already comes with one.

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Pop Mart The Monsters (Labubu) Have A Seat Vinyl Plush Blind Box V2

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A Labubu blind box.


You know her, and you love her; it’s the Labubu and they’re currently on sale for Black Friday at Walmart. Now you can follow in the footsteps of your favorite K-Pop idols, like Lisa from BLACKPINK, and snag a real Labubu for only $30.99. This blind box is from the Have A Seat series, depicting the Labubu sitting down nice and cozy. You’ll have the option to get one of six Labubus, along with a potential secret Labubu.

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Mainstays by Becky G. & Alejandra Lemon Serve Platter

$1.59 $5 68% off

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A lemon-shaped serving platter with a blue leaf.


What’s better than a serving plate? That’s right. A lemon-shaped serving plate. This one from Mainstays, Becky G’s line of homegoods at Walmart, is made from BPA-free bamboo melamine, otherwise known as bamboo fibers and resin. It is currently on sale for just $1.59. The charming yellow and blue lemon shape evokes hot summer days by the pool sipping on a glass of ice-cold lemonade.

You’ll be serving up style with this piece. The Mainstays piece measures 14.37″ x 10.5″ x 1.95″, making it big enough to dish up a bunch of things at once. From yummy appetizers to mains and desserts, the serving plate easily adds a pop of color to your dishware game, perfect for your next summer hosting event.

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99 Jane Street Women’s and Women’s Plus Bow Print Pullover Sweater

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A bow-printed sweater.


Cozy up post-turkey dinner in this 99 Jane Street Women’s and Women’s Plus Bow Print Pullover Sweater available for only $14.98. The festive sweater comes in four different colorways, although the red and white is the most festive, and runs from sizes XS to 4X. The long-sleeve item is made of a plush, ultra-warm material and sits on the body in a boxy way that reminds us of being snuggled up in a blanket. A bow print lends a whimsical and on-trend touch to the piece that just screams Christmas.

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SUNBS 2 Drawstring Lounge Set

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A two-piece sweatset.


Another cozy Walmart item, this time from SUNBS. This is a two-piece lounge set coming in this taupe hue and consists of a slouchy hoodie and matching sweatpants. The set is currently 58% off, that’s $24.99, and is made of a thick and warm fabric that will keep the chill at bay while cozying up watching Christmas movies. Sizing is available from small to 2XL. If the taupe vibe isn’t your thing, you’ve got seven other colors to choose from that are also on sale.

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3-Pack Men’s Fleece-Lined Full-Zip Hoodie

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A pack of three fleece hoodies for men.


What’s better than one cozy hoodie? Probably three like this trio from Walmart. The three-pack is currently 66% off and comes with a gray, dark gray and a black hoodie equipped with zipper closures, warm fleece lining and drawstring attachments. Sizing ranges from small to 3XL. If you’ve been searching for something simple but effective to give the man in your life, this trio of hoodies might do the trick.

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Jessica Simpson Women’s Taylor Hobo Bag in Pinot Noir

$28.78 $36 20% off

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A slouchy chestnut brown hobo bag.


This Taylor Hobo bag bridges the gap between form and function. The everyday style retails for $28.78 and is roomy enough to store all your go-tos at 16.5” W x 11” H x 5” D. The bag features a patchwork design on the front panel and a unique wine-color and gold-studded detailing that offers the piece that extra edge. The inside is lined with a whimsical paisley print, paying homage to the boho category it falls under. If you don’t like the reddish brown hue, the Taylor Hobo also comes in black, a more versatile option. It’s a unique find, especially at that price, and one we can see being worn frequently to the office or out for coffee with friends.

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Madden NYC Women’s Faux Leather Tall Moto Boots

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Faux-leather moto-style boots.


Life hack for you. These Madden NYC Faux-Leather booties are the same style as Steve Madden’s Rocky silhouette, down to the buckle detailing, but for a more affordable price. This tan style retails for $35.99 at Walmart and features a chunky facade with grungy buckle accents and a short block heel. Sizing is available from 6 to 11. This is a stand-out transitional boot, meaning you can wear it in both the fall and winter. It’s also made of faux-leather, which is easier to clean and maintain than real leather.

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Portland by Portland Boot Company Men’s Casual Chelsea Boots

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Men’s Chelsea boots.


Another excellent transitional footwear piece is this men’s Portland by Portland Boot Company Chelsea boot, which is currently a whopping 78% off. This boot comes in sizes 8 to 13 with two width options, medium and wide. The style also comes in three different colorways, including this snazzy suede moment. Chelsea boots are ankle length and feature pull tabs that allow the wearer to easily get into their shoes. This boot also comes with rubber non-slip soles and short and sturdy block heels. It’s a chic and put-together shoe with a very affordable price tag that we’re sure the men in your life will love for both causal and formal events.

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Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum 1.7 oz

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A perfume by Ariana Grande.


Ariana Grande’s Sweet Like Candy fragrance dropped all the way back in 2016, and still has a cult following, largely in part to the sweet and soft scent and Grande’s backing. Today, you can snag the singer’s grenade-shaped fragrance at Walmart for 49% off. The 1.7oz bottle features a fragrance scented like fruit and florals with powdery and lactonic notes, aka milky notes. This is an ideal fragrance, especially for younger folks wanting to dip their toes into the world of perfume.

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L’ange 2-in-1 Titanium Le Volume Titanium Brush Dryer 75mm

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A titanum round brush for styling hair.


 Walmart has a lot of hair tools on sale during Black Friday, although one of our favorites is this L’ange 2-in-1 Titanium Le Volume Titanium Brush Dryer 75mm for $47.98. The round brush features a 75mm barrel, giving you loads of salon-worthy volume. While the L’ange product looks like a regular brush, it’s actually a two-in-one high-performance hair dryer with a style-sculpting round brush, so you can style and dry your hair at the same time. This tool diversifies your styling, speeding up the process of doing your hair by cutting down on the amount of tools used.

On the red carpet of the CMA Awards 2025, we caught up with Brett Young, Cooper Alan and many more to debate when they put up their Christmas decorations and whether there is such a thing as “too early.”

Rania Aniftos: This is very controversial, so answer carefully: Do you decorate for Christmas before or after Thanksgiving?

Brett Young: It’s very controversial.

Jordan Davis: I would decorate in July if I could.

Alexandra Kay: Same!

Jordan Davis: I love Christmas. Our house is … My wife is a little more, like, “Give Thanksgiving the respect it deserves.” But if it were up to me, the tree would go up on Nov. 1.

Brett Young: I feel like what used to be acceptable, putting up decorations the day after Thanksgiving, has now become acceptable after Halloween.

Tyler Rich: Yeah, exactly. I decorate for Halloween in August, and I decorate for Christmas right after Halloween. 

Brett Young: I brought the trees down already.  We’re probably going to make the girls wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate. So [the trees are] sitting there semi-naked with just lights on them right now.

I like the feel of a tree in the house. As long as the ghosts and witches are down, I feel like it’s acceptable to put up a tree.

Alexandra Kay: Just don’t mix them.

Brett Young: Yeah. No, no, no. That would be a little unique. 

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A Los Angeles County grand jury has reportedly heard evidence from prosecutors tied to the death of teenager Celeste Rivas, who was found dead in the trunk of a Tesla registered to singer D4vd in September.

According to the Los Angeles Times, an LAPD detective has classified Rivas’ death as a murder investigation, and the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has presented evidence related to the case to an investigative grand jury.

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L.A. Times sources relayed that a “grand jury was in session” for several days throughout mid-November. Court docs listed a “GJ number,” meaning a grand jury exists. Several witnesses have reportedly been called before the investigative grand jury, which can recommend charges but cannot itself bring an indictment.

The L.A. Times also cited documents showing that LAPD detectives received a ruling from a judge not to have Rivas’ autopsy results made public.

When reached for comment, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office explained that “in accordance with longstanding office policy and California law, we are not at liberty to discuss or disclose any information about grand jury proceedings.”

Billboard also reached out to D4vd’s lawyer for comment.

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In early September, Dv4d’s abandoned Tesla was brought to a tow yard in Los Angeles. The LAPD was subsequently alerted to a “foul odor” coming from the trunk of the car, where on Sept. 8, officers discovered a decomposing body that was later identified as Rivas’.

Rivas was reported missing to authorities after last being seen in April 2024 in Riverside County, California. When her body was discovered in Dv4d’s Tesla, the singer was in the midst of his Withered World Tour.

The rest of Dv4d’s trek was canceled, as were plans for his Withered deluxe album. The singer hasn’t made any public statements since Rivas’ body was found.


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