Nashville’s community came to the aid of those in need this Thanksgiving week. Country artist Tracy Lawrence has been hosting his annual Mission: Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert for two decades, frying up turkeys and helping put together Thanksgiving meals for those in the community.

This year, the event weathered a snag after a refrigerated truck broke down, spoiling 650 of the 3,600 allotment of turkeys. Lawrence then asked for the community’s help. Nashville’s denizens, including country artist and “Wind Up Missin’ You” hitmaker Tucker Wetmore, came to his aid.

Wetmore himself went to Costco and loaded his truck with more than 100 turkeys and took them to the turkey fry, helping Lawrence and many others cook up the poultry. Several artists and celebrities also helped out with the turkey fry, including Jamey Johnson, Charles Esten, Dustin Lynch, Meghan Patrick, John Crist, Rodney Atkins, Clint Black, Rhett Akins and Frank Ray, while artists such as Atkins, Black, Akins, Esten and Steve Wariner also donated turkeys.

Overall, people from Nashville and surrounding areas donated more than 2,400 turkeys, for a total of 5,350 cooked and frozen distributed turkeys, helping to provide upward of 50,000 meals.

“I cannot imagine a better 20th anniversary for the Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Concert,” Lawrence said in a statement. “What started as a day of uncertainty turned into a day of our community coming together in a way I couldn’t have imagined. Between the fry itself and the benefit concert with my friends Gretchen, Chris, Eric and Halfway to Hazard, I was blown away once again by the kindness of our neighbors.”

The music portion of the event featured artists including Lawrence, Gretchen Wilson, Chris Cagle, Eric Paslay and Halfway to Hazard performing at Luke Combs’ Category 10. The event raised $355,000 for Mission: Possible from ticket sales, silent auction items and artist donations, and presented a check to Nashville Rescue Mission for $250,000. This year, the event also hosted a canned food drive on behalf of Second Harvest Food Bank to help those impacted by food insecurity.

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There’s nothing better than a sale, except maybe early access to a sale.

While Black Friday isn’t officially here yet, you can still shop deals ahead of time pre-turkey. The pseudo holiday is all about shopping for deals on things that you’ve been eyeing all year, getting the best bang for your buck. To save you the time of digging through multiple sales, we’ve rounded up a list of the Black Friday deals that are actually worth shopping with savings of up to 80% off on everything your heart desires from makeup and skincare to footwear and bedding. We’re talking major early deals on top brands like Dr Martens, Savage x Fenty, Ulta Beauty and more. Shop our early Black Friday 2025 picks below. 

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Adrian Landau – Save up to 80% while supplies last.

Aldo – Buy one get up to 40% off on shoes, handbags and accessories.

Alo Yoga – You can save 30% off sitewide on athletic wears and athleisure for members.

Amazon – Save up to 70% off millions of items at Amazon.  

Apple – From November 28 through December 1, get an Apple Gift Card up to $250 when you buy an eligible product. Only at Apple.

Bose – Save up to 45% off on all things tech via their website.

Brooklinen – Save up to 75% off on award-winning styles while supplies last.

Calvin Klein – Save 50% off sitewide, 30% off underwear, and an extra 60% off sales items, plus an extra 25% off your order.

Dyson – Shop vacuums, the viral Airwrap and more up to 60% off on Dyson’s website.

Dr Martens – Shopping for a new pair of Docs? Save up to 25% off select styles during Dr Martens’ Black Friday. You can also get an extra 11% off on sale items when you enter the code EXTRA11 at checkout.

Footlocker – Save up to 50% off on all things footwear from top brands like Nike, Adidas and New Balance.

Gap – Get savings up to 50% off on cozy basics and stylish stand-out pieces.

Glossier – Save up to 30% off on fragrances, skincare and makeup on the brand’s website.

JBL – Get up to 70% off speakers, headphones, earbuds and home audio equipment.

Khol’s – The retailer is offering up to 50% off on electronics, household goods and more. Now, Khol’s cardholders can take an additional 30% off or 20% off with a coupon.

Lucky Brand – From denim to graphic band tees, save yourself 40% off on all of the brand’s stock.

Lululemon – The athleisure brand is offering customers up to 50% percent off on tops, bottoms, leggings, hoodies and more on its website.

Nordstrom – Save up to 60% off clothes, shoes, beauty and other items.

Our Place — Save up to 35% off sitewide.

Purple Mattress – Save up to $1,500 off a Purple mattress and base.   

Savage x Fenty – Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty is offering 70% off sitewide for new reward members.

Staples – Get up to 50% off on everything from home goods to tech this holiday season.

Ulta – Save up to 40% off select items, including M.A.C, NYX, Tarte, Lancome and IT Cosmetics.

Walmart – Save up to 50% off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Walmart+ members will be able to shop the sale early, Nov. 13.

To help you further sift through all the deals, we’ve also included a few products hand-picked by us at ShopBillboard. Shop our favorite deals below.

Black Friday Deals You Still Have Time to Shop

Tech Deals

Bose is running a major sale on their best-selling over-the-ear QuietComfort headphones. We’re talking 45% off a slew of colorways at Best Buy. The headphones are noise-cancelling, blocking out any and all unwanted noise thanks to Quiet and Aware modes that let you toggle between full noise cancellation or full awareness of your surroundings. If those modes aren’t to your liking, you can create a custom mode to adjust to your liking. There’s also even a Wind Block mode that tunes out breezy environments. The style also sits comfortably on the ears for hours on end, letting you jam out without any weird aches or pains.

JBL is currently running a big sale on all of its tech products, up to 70% off. Our pick from the sale is the brand’s Charge 6 speaker, currently retailing at $129.95. The portable speaker is a great option for listening to everything from music, our favorite, to podcasts and so much more because the sound quality is superb. The speaker also features a few nifty bells and whistles like its fast-charging capabilities. Just 10 minutes on charge and you get 150 hours of uninterrupted listening time. The tech is also equipped with a sturdy strap that allows users to carry the speaker with ease. Additionally, the Charge 6 is waterproof, dustproof and drop-proof, all great facets for our accident-prone readers.

Black Friday is a great time to snatch up items you’ve been eyeing for some time now. With tech being as expensive as it is these days, Staples’ deals on items like this HP 15.6 inch LED Laptop are a no-brainer. The laptop currently retails for $218.99, 59% off its OG price, a steal for a brand new laptop. Some of our favorite details of this laptop include an HD camera with a privacy shutter and advanced noise reduction software, a quality 15.6″ display with a generous amount of ports to support all of your devices and accessories while you’re working and a long-lasting battery life so you can work and play for hours on end without your tech dying out on you. Now you won’t have to splurge on the tech you need to start 2026 off right.

Black Friday is all about scoring deals on expensive products that you’ve been eyeing all year long. That includes tech. The Google Pixel Tablet is one of those items we’ve been eyeing all season and now it’s finally on sale. The tech is equipped with an impressive 11-inch screen and an extra-long battery life, up to 12 hours to be exact.

This tablet also comes with Google AI that can help you with difficult tasks or answer all of your burning questions with a simple command. This tablet also allows you to manage your smart home devices with your voice or a tap on the home panel, giving you control over all of your tech with just a touch. If you’re looking to shop for a tablet, this one is your best bet. Compared to other models like the iPad, this $316.00 style is the best bang for your buck.

If you didn’t know, the viral Oura Ring is currently 30% off at Amazon. The tech-meets-fashion accessory is a wearable health tracker in the form of a ring that monitors sleep, activity and recovery using various sensors. If you’ve wanted to get into that “new year, new me” mindset, this is a great place to start because it easily helps you track your health goals with little to no effort.

Sony’s WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Overhead Headphones are the definition of luxe, and they’re only $198 right now during Amazon Prime Day. The style is noise-canceling and boasts adaptive sound control that changes based on your surroundings, offering a personalized listening experience. The headphones also have a hefty battery life of 30 hours on a single charge, which means you’ll be able to listen to your faves, whether that be Taylor Swift or BTS, without interruption.

There’s nothing worse than your phone dying out on you when you’re out and about and you need it the most. With this Charmast 10000mAh Wired Portable Charger, dead phones can be a thing of the past for just $18.99. The portable charger is slim for easy transport and comes with a built-in input/output cable for multiple devices. Our favorite feature? This product is fast charging, getting your tech back to full charge faster so you can get back to it.

Fashion & Footwear

This Beatles Jacket is one of our faves and happens to be a part of Lucky Brand’s exclusive Beatles collection. The outerwear is available for avid Beatles fans to shop for just $149, 50% off the og price. The varsity style comes in a deep blue with bronzy accents. It’s made from a warm wool-knit blend and accented with embroidered patches throughout, paying homage to The Beatles’ 1965 Shea Stadium performance. Sizing ranges from small to 2XL.

Lululemon’s leggings are a viral phenomenon beloved by just about everyone, including Harry Styles. Right now, the brand is running a major sale on its top-selling Align High-Rise Crop style, with pricing varying on the colorway you choose. Our pick? The trending Warm Ash Grey hue for just $69, a versatile taupe style that we can see our readers getting a lot of mileage out of. The Align leggings are made of an ultra-cozy, ultra-stretchy fabric with soft seams that keep you comfy while working out. The style also comes equipped with a hidden waistband pocket so you can carry your small items, like cards or your phone, with you on jogs or at the gym. No bag needed.

Adrienne Landau is another place where we’d suggest splurging on outerwear. The retailer is currently running up to 79% off its outerwear collection. That’s including vests, bomber jackets and little faux-fur numbers like this Snow Leopard Faux Fur Jacket. Sizing on this piece ranges from small to XL. The cropped style currently retails for $47.99 and is made of a fuzzy faux-fur material that insulates, keeping you warm even in the most frigid of conditions. The leopard print is a timeless touch that further elevates the cropped style, giving it more personality.

As we get into the colder months, you’re obviously going to need a jacket, and a cozy one at that. Why not treat yourself, or a loved one, to a quality Abercrombie & Fitch jacket? Especially since the brand’s early Black Friday deals are in full swing, lowering the price point on a ton of their outerwear. Our personal pick is the brand’s Twill Workwear Jacket for $82.50. The style features a boxy but cropped fit with a ruched bubble hem that offers the style dimension. The crop is extremely flattering, sitting at the navel. You’ve also got an edgy camo print that really brings the workwear vibes to life.

Barrel jeans are here to stay. The on-trend item has been seen on the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Hailey Bieber a plethora of times, skyrocketing the silhouette into the mainstream. Right now, you can get your hands on the chic silhouette for an affordable price at Gap for just $44.97. The silhouette is 50% off and comes in sizes 24 through 35. To customize your fit even further, you can choose between a regular, tall and petite inseam. If the standard denim look isn’t your thing, Gap has a ton of barrel jeans options and washes to choose from, including leopard print and striped.

New Balance’s 740 is a vintage-inspired style that has garnered a ton of popularity as of late. The lifestyle silhouette is extremely versatile and hallowed for its comfort, versatility and more affordable price point, especially compared to New Balance’s other heritage models. The style is about to get even more affordable because it’s on sale for Black Friday for just $59.99. The men’s 740 silhouette we’ve chosen is a trending metallic silver hue; however, Foot Locker features a slew of unique colorways, great for every man on your list.

From top to bottom, Dr Martens’ 1460 boot is an iconic silhouette, associated with prominent countercultures and even music genres like punk. The classic ankle-length style never goes on sale, especially not for as affordable as $128. If you aren’t familiar with the 1460, the silhouette usually consists of black uppers, often leather, and the brand’s iconic bright yellow welt stitching around the durable rubber soles.

Where this model, the PASCAL, differs from the original is in the construction. You’ve got forest green Ambassador leather, a material that gives the shoe a lived-in look straight out of the box. It’s everything you love about the OG 1460, but with a more relaxed look that you won’t have to break in. What’s not to love?

Kate Spade rarely has sales, especially on their bags. The brand is currently running a 75% off sale on their Lucy Spade Flower Medium L-zip Wristlet. That’s just $35 for a classic and utterly sophisticated Wristlet style, aka a style that can be looped around your wrist. The zip-up style is equipped with a two-way script logo lining along with a 7.91 inch body, allowing users to store their must-haves from lip balm to your car keys. For even more storage, you’ve got an exterior back slip pocket and three interior credit card slots. We’d utilize this wristlet for organizing your bigger purses or as a clutch for a fancy night out. Even beyond the utility of this designer piece, the price is super attractive and one you’ll want to take advantage of before it’s out of stock.

Beauty

Glossier’s best-selling fragrance You is now on sale for Black Friday. If you want to give the gift of scent to a loved one or yourself (we don’t judge), a duo of the fragrance is available for just $66. You’ll get a full and travel size of the peppery and sweet scent, all packaged in a cute collectable Glossier-themed paint can. If you know someone who’s obsessed with this fragrance, then you need to shop this deal for them asap.

Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum is iconic, but also quite pricey. Right now, the perfume is just $92.40, 30% off its OG price. You get a decorative 1.7 oz bottle filled with an elevated gourmand that lasts up to 12 hours. Top notes like iris lend a floral touch, blending into earthy patchouli notes and those gourmand notes on the base with sweet spun sugar and warm vanilla. Gifting a fragrance can be tricky; however, this one is a classic gourmand with notes that almost everyone will love. Who knows. Maybe it’ll become a signature sent for that special someone.

There’s nothing better than a scented product, especially if that product is Selena Gomez certified. Kohl’s has a slew of Rare Beauty products, via Sephora, available for sale during their Black Friday sale. Our pick from the sale? The Mini Find Comfort: Awaken Confidence Body Essentials Gift Set for just $19.60. The duo includes a hydrating mini body cream and hair & body mist scented like juicy peach and fresh flower blossom. Both products work to get your skin and hair smelling good and feeling refreshed.

Kiehl’s is upping men’s grooming game with this three piece Morning Reboot Set for just $50. The set is an $81 value and comes with everything you need to start your day off right including a Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash to cleanse, Facial Fuel Invigorating Moisture Treatment to hydrate and a Ultimate Man Body Scrub bar for exfoliating the body. We’d say shop this bundle because you’re getting a good deal for three full-size products that work and work well. Trust us. The man in your life will thank you.

The Shark FlexStyle is comparable to Dyson’s Airwrap, but for half the price. The FlexStyle uses air instead of heat to style your hair, preventing damage. The styling tool works on all hair types, from coils to waves, and comes with a bunch of attachments, including large barrels to curl and wave hair; brushes to control and shape; and smoothing dryer for drying, smoothing and keeping flyaways at bay. We’d recommend buying this tool if you want the Airwrap but can’t justify the price. 

Give the gift of skincare this season with Elemis’ Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm, a unisex skincare product that is pretty darn good at getting your skin clean. The balm to oil formula cleanses the skin and removes makeup with ease, and right now it’s available on sale at Nordstrom for $54. To sweeten the deal, the balm also comes with a gift when you purchase online. Pretty sweet if you ask us.

Charlotte Tilbury is famous for her expert makeup line, but have you ever tried her brushes? The brand’s makeup tools are just as good, if not better, than her makeup line, and they’re on sale for Black Friday at Nordstrom for $52.70. To break it down, that’s just roughly $13.17 for each brush. The Hollywood Mini Brush Set comes with four brushes nestled into a fancy velvet pouch. In the kit, you’ll receive a Mini Powder & Sculpt Brush, Mini Blender Eyeshadow Brush, Mini Eye Smudger Brush and a Mini Hollywood Complexion Brush, everything you need to get a full face of makeup going.

There’s something so special about a fancy comb or brush. It makes you feel like you’re a princess, or like you kinda have your life put together. In short, nothing says “I care” more than a sweet Machete No. 3 Comb on sale for $28 at Nordstrom. The turtleshell comb is easy to travel with because of its size and is durable enough to withstand a few drops. It’s also a beautiful piece to have out on your vanity for a quick touch-up.

Home, Appliances & Misc.

Staples is running a sweet deal on Custom Holiday Cards, up to 60% off with the code 99151 until 12/20/25. These custom cards are extremely wholesome and make a simple and easy way to keep in touch with your family during this busy season. You can customize the card layout, lettering, colorway and photo via Staples’ website and use the code at checkout to get your deal. It’s as easy as that.

You can give the gift of good sleep this holiday season by shopping for the viral Purple Mattress for yourself or a lucky person. The brand is running sales on a majority of their bedding and mattress styles. We love the brand’s mattresses because they’re equipped with a unique GelFlex Grid technology that provides pressure relief, temperature regulation and responsiveness, giving users a sleep they won’t soon forget. Mattresses usually cost an arm and a leg, so the brand’s 13% will get you pretty far.

One of the easiest gifts to give someone this holiday season, or yourself, is the gift of comfort with this KULE Cashmere Blend Robe from Brooklinen. The style is currently 49% off and comes in sizes small/medium to large/XL. The robe is made of a plush and super soft blend of 30% cashmere & 70% wool and features nautical striping on the bottom hem, contrasting the cream base. The detail is simple, but it gives the robe a lot more character. This gift is for the hard workers who never seem to take a break. Cozy up. You’ve earned it.

A two-in-one product is one of our favorite things. It’s sort of like getting two products for the price of one. Ninja has capitalized on our love of dual functions this holiday season by dropping a blender and food processor combo for just $169.95, allowing users to chop and blend to their heart’s content. The duo is great for making smoothies, spreads and shakes with six useful functions. The Ninja tool features a 72-oz pitcher, great for making big batches of all your favorites from soups to sauces. The blender and food processor duo also comes with to-go cups, a nifty addition for those looking to take their blended creations on the go.

For more seasonal savings, see our roundup of Black Friday TV deals starting at $60, sales on arcade cabinets and beauty deals you won’t want to pass up.

Billboard’s Producer Spotlight series highlights creatives currently charting on Billboard’s producer rankings. Whether they are new to the industry or have been churning out hit after hit, the intention is to showcase where they are now, and their work that’s having a chart impact.

Olivia Dean is having a major moment on Billboard’s charts, thanks largely to her breakthrough single “Man I Need,” now sitting in the top five on the latest Billboard Hot 100 (dated Nov. 29).

And alongside her breakthrough is her go-to collaborator Zach Nahome, who jumps from No. 5 to No. 1 on this week’s Hot 100 Producers chart — his first time leading a Billboard chart in any capacity. Nahome is the principal producer behind Dean’s album The Art of Loving, having produced or coproduced all 12 of its tracks.

The album ranks at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 after reaching a new No. 5 peak last week, marking her first top 10 album.

Nahome reaches No. 1 on Hot 100 Producers thanks to five production credits on the Hot 100 this week, all from Dean’s album. Here’s a recap:

While all five tracks contribute to Nahome’s chart points, “Man I Need,” “A Couple Minutes” and “Nice to Each Other” give him the biggest boost, as he’s credited as the sole producer on all three tracks. “Let Alone the One You Love” is also a big contributor too, debuting at No. 97 this week. The song raked in 4.7 million official U.S. streams, a 45% increase from the week before, likely boosted by Dean’s Nov. 15 performance of the song on Saturday Night Live, where she was the musical guest. The song also surged 842% in digital song sales to just under 1,000 downloads sold.

“Man I Need” became the first Hot 100-charting hit for both Dean and Nahome. Before that, Nahome had charted once before with a production credit on PinkPantheress’ “Reason,” which reached No. 39 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs in 2021.

Beyond Dean and PinkPantheress, Nahome has also produced songs for Bakar, gnash, slowthai and Biig Piig.

Billboard’s Hot 100 Producers chart is based on total points accrued by a producer for each attributed song that appears on the Hot 100. So, for Nahome, all five of his current Hot 100 entries contribute to his points total for Hot 100 Producers. For a song such as “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” which is credited to three producers, all three would split the song’s points equally.

The full Hot 100 Producers chart and full genre rankings can be found on Billboard.com.

Doja Cat and SZA’s groovy “Take Me Dancing” collaboration caught fire on social media thanks to a viral TikTok trend, which was created by an Australian superfan named Joel Houwen in September following the arrival of Doja’s Vie.

She brought the Tour Ma Vie World Tour to Perth to kick off the Australian leg on Saturday (Nov. 22), and Joel was in attendance. Doja gave Joel credit for helping the song take off ahead of performing “Take Me Dancing” and gifted him a rose.

“I wanna say thank you, I have a very special fan here tonight. His name is Joel and he made the dance for ‘Take Me Dancing’ on TikTok,” Doja said in the midst of her show. “Thank you.”

Joel posted a clip to TikTok featuring the highlights of his epic interaction with Doja Cat, which saw her manager hand him a rose. “So this happened @DojaCat really gave me my flowers I love you mami, incredible show and it means THE WORLD to have been a tiny part of it,” he captioned the clip.

PerthNow caught up with Joel following the concert, and he was still riding high. He told the outlet he’s looking to preserve the rose and eventually frame it.

“As soon as she said my name, I just blacked out,” he shared. “I was like, ‘Wait, what?’ That was crazy. [The rose] is hanging upside down in my wardrobe at the moment, because I hear that hanging it upside down with a string is the best way to dry it out and preserve it. Then I’ll probably put it in a frame.”

Doja’s Tour Ma Vie World Tour continues with shows Down Under in Brisbane and Sydney before heading to Asia in December.