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The countdown to the holidays is officially on.

Not sure what to get the man in your life for Christmas? Billboard‘s got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of thoughtful and affordable holiday gifts for men that are available at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Nike and other retailers that offer fast delivery in time for the holidays.

If you want to get a leg up on the Christmas shopping, there are plenty of great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to save big during gifting season. From tech-savvy electronics to music merch, there’s plenty of thoughtful gifts for him receiving major price slashes for the holidays.

Best Gifts for Him, at a Glance:

  • Best Black Friday Deal: Apple AirPods 4 Earbuds – $99.99 (was $179.99)
  • Best Music Gift: Marshall Stanmore III Speaker – $89.99 (was $179.99)
  • Best Tech Gift: Theragun Mini Plus – $239.99 (was $279.99)
  • Best Style Gift: Nike Dunk Low Retro – $82.97 (was $120)

And these gifts aren’t just for Dec. 25: This gift guide can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day and other special occasions. To help you sort through the good, the great and the best gifts for him, check out ever-growing list of products guaranteed to put a smile on his face this Christmas.

See below for a roundup of the best gifts for men – going beyond the standard last-minute shopping approach and resulting in gifts which are appreciated, treasured, and enjoyed for years to come.

Best Black Friday Deals

Take advantage of these impressive markdowns before they are all gone. If you want to shop even more great deals, check out guide to the best Black Friday deals here.

30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds

$99.99 $179.00 44% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Apple’s flagship earbuds are currently $100 with this Black Friday deal. You might not find them this cheap again.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Timex Waterbury Classic 40mm Watch

$102.96 $150.00 31% off

Buy Now On Amazon

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.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

J. Crew Country Jacket

$383.50 $548 30% off

Buy Now on j.Crew

A stylish menswear staple that will elevate his winter look and keep him warm in the process.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones

$129.95 $199.95 35% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Beats Solo 4 headphones are extremely popular, well-reviewed – and currently on sale for under $130.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Fender Player II Telecaster Rosewood Fingerboard Electric Guitar

$649.99 $839.99 23% off

Buy Now on guitar center

This limited-edition Fender Player II Telecaster electric guitar delivers versatile tone and exceptional playability. With its timeless design and silhouette, he’ll be jumping for joy before he even plays a string.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Dyson Hot+Cool Jet Focus Fan Heater

$299.99 $499.99 40% off

Buy Now on dyson

$299.99 $499.99 40% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Whether he’s a hot or cold sleeper, this fan will keep him satisfied all day and night long.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

MasterClass Subscription

$5/month $10/month 50% off

Buy Now on masterclass

Masterclass offers a range of professional online classes that musicians of all skill levels can take advantage of. For Black Friday, get 50% off memberships for the holidays.


Best Music Gifts

Whether if he’s a musician or an audiophile, there’s plenty of great instruments, speakers and devices that will surely surprise him this Christmas. Shop the best music gifts from Marshall, Bose, Aeroband and more below.

30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Marshall Stanmore III Speaker

$89.99 $179.99 50% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Marshall’s signature Rock N’ Roll aesthetic is a gift that keeps on giving.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

AeroBand Smart Guitar

$369.00 $429.00 14% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Jam out with this smart guitar without pissing off your neighbors.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB Turntable

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.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

$399 $449 11% off

Buy Now on bose

These flagship Bose headphones deliver some of the best noise cancellation and spatialized audio experiences on the market. If he’s an audiophile, these will fully immerse him in a audio high.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Personalized Platinum & Gold LP Record

A platinum record they will never forget.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

1000 Record Covers

$14.29 $25.00 43% off

Buy Now On Amazon

1,000 Record Covers is a timeless and thoughtful gift option that music lovers will enjoy. The Amazon bestseller, originally released a decade ago, comes packed with legendary cover art from the 1960s up to the 1990s — including album covers from Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel and more.


Best Tech Gifts

If he loves the latest and greatest in tech, we’ve rounded up exciting electronics that will upgrade his home, including the popular Samsung Frame TV and the PlayStation 5.

30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Theragun Mini Plus

$239.99 $279.99 14% off

Buy Now on therabody

Pound your muscles into submission and not your wallet.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

GoPro HERO12 Black

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.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

BLACK FRIDAY PS5 DEALS

PlayStation 5 Slim

$509.99 $549.99 7% off

Buy Disc Edition at Walmart

With a rare PS5 console sale, let him unleash his inner gamer while you save a few extra bucks.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Samsung 55-Inch Frame 4K TV

$897.99 $1,197.99 25% off

Buy Now on AMazon

Thanks to a 25% off Black Friday deal, grab the popular Frame TV for under $1000.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar

$699 $999 30% off

Buy Now on bose

Upgrade your home theater set up and save $300 in the process.


Best Style Gifts

Elevating his wardrobe is a gift that will last forever. Shop a mix of music merch from Drake and Linkin Park to staple menswear pieces from Everlane, Abercrombie and Nike.

30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

New York Black Yankees 1940 Authentic Wool & Leather Varsity Jacket

$417 $595 30% off

Buy Now on Ebbets

Let him show off his Yankee fandom, but with a more elevated look.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Linkin Park “From Zero” Official Merch Quad Cover Hoodie

$17.14 $49.99 66% off

Buy Now On Amazon

If he went on the world tour or not, he can’t deny how great this merch hoodie is.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Abercrombie Relaxed Straight Jean

$49.99 $90 44% off

Buy Now at Abercrombie

From the heavyweight denim and the slight distressed look, these jeans will quickly become his favorites.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Tecovas Cartwright Boot

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


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Everlane Luxe Merino Crew Cardigan

$101 $168 40% off

Buy Now on Everlane

This cardigan is tailor-made for casual wear and a great piece to bring on your travels too (say, if it gets cold on the plane or if you need an extra layer at night).


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Drake “Someone In Toronto Loves” Me T-Shirt

$40.00 $50.00 20% off

Buy Now On Amazon

For the Drake stan in your life.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Nike Dunk Low Retro Sneakers

$82.97 $120 31% off

Buy Now at nike

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


Best Home Gifts

His home is now your home, spruce it up with a few great interior pieces.

30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Vitruvi Stone Diffuser

$77.99 $129.99 40% off

Buy Now On Amazon

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.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Yeti Shot Glasses & Carrying Case

A perfect shot! These stackable Yeti shot glasses come with a carrying case, and make a great addition to your pop-up bar at the cabin or campsite. The durable material is easy to clean and can withstand a few (accidental) dings and drops without worry. This is a great gift idea for the outdoorsman in your life.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Cyklar Bergamot Bond Essentials Set

$79 $88 10% off

Buy Now on cyklar

This bundle set, which includes a sensorial body wash, a nutrient-rich body cream and a bergamot fragrance is a fantastic gift that’ll help boost his grooming.


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Samsonite Novaire Two-Piece Luggage Set

$285.99 $519.99 45% off

Buy Now at samsonite

Travel is always a good idea but duffel bags are best left for the gym or college. This year, go sleek and grown-up with Samsonite’s Novaire luggage set. The set includes a 21-inch carry-on suitcase and a larger, 29.25-inch suitcase (available in black, green, blue, and rose gold).


30 Best Gifts for Men 2025: Thoughtful Black Friday Gift Ideas for Him

Costway 54” Foosball Soccer Table

$165.99 $429 61% off

Buy Now at walmart

Every home arcade or games room needs a foosball table. This 54-inch table includes a soccer field, players, goals and two foosballs for some fun at-home, family-style competition.


For more gift options, see our picks for the best gifts for music lovers, tech gifts and viral gifts from Walmart.

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.

Black Friday savings are here and the good news is that many of the deals these days continue through Black Friday weekend and into Cyber Monday.

A number of electronics brands have discounted their top tech products this week, with our shopping editors spotting deals on Apple, Beats by Dre, Bose, Samsung and Sony products, among others. We’ve also spotted savings of up to 50% off on top-rated TVs, turntables, soundbars and speakers. Many of these electronics deals feature products that are being discounted for the first time this year, making this weekend a great time to snag say, those wireless earbuds or smart home device you’ve been eyeing.

What Are the Best Black Friday Electronics Deals to Shop?

From a $98 name-brand TV to savings on the all-new AirPods, we’ve rounded up the best tech and electronics deals to shop this Black Friday. Quantities are starting to run out so we recommend adding to cart now.

Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

SAVE $30 OFF

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds

$219.99 $249.00 12% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro model was just released in September but they’re already discounted on Amazon for Black Friday. Regularly $249, Amazon’s Black Friday sale has the new AirPods for just $219.99. The wireless earbuds boast active noise cancellation technology, heart rate sensing and even live translation capabilities. Read our full review here.



OneOdio Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones

SAVE $20 OFF

OneOdio Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones

$29.99 $49.99 40% off

Buy Now On Amazon

These fold-down headphones are on sale for just $29 and available in multiple colors (including a sleek black or silver colorway, in addition to the pink-tone pair seen here). Get up to 110 hours of playtime and big, deep sound from the 50mm drivers. These are great for listening to music, watching movies and gaming too.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

SAVE $170 OFF

Beats Studio Pro Premium Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

$169.95 $349.99 51% off

Buy Now On Amazon

If you’ve been debating whether or not to pick up a pair of these Beats headphones, now’s the time to do it. Amazon has the Beats Studio Pro Over-Ear Headphones discounted to just $169 — more than 50% off. Get active noise cancellation technology plus up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge. Four different colors are on sale for Black Friday.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

SAVE $151 OFF

Sony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise Canceling Headphones

$248.00 $399.99 38% off

Buy Now On Amazon


One of the best Black Friday weekend deals is on the Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Headphones — the top-rated noise-cancelling headphones on the market today. Regularly $399+, the headphones are on sale for just $248 — the lowest price we’ve seen for these cans all year. We like this “midnight blue” colorway above, but the headphones deal also comes in black, silver or “smokey pink.” See the deal here.



Bluetooth Speakers, Portable Wireless Speaker

SAVE $31 OFF

Portable Wireless Speaker With 24W Loud Stereo Sound

$28.49 $59.99 53% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Get this portable Bluetooth speaker on sale for under $30 during Amazon’s Black Friday electronics sale. The durable boombox-style speaker gets you 24 watts of power plus up to 24 hours of playtime on a single charge. It’s rated IPX6 to be fully waterproof too, and it has built-in lights to really turn up the party.


Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker, Cream

SAVE $90 OFF

Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker

$89.99 $179.99 50% off

Buy Now On Amazon

The Marshall Emberton II portable speaker is down to its lowest price of the year, with a whopping 50% discount during Black Friday. Get 360° sound with Marshall’s “True Stereophonic” technology, which delivers surprisingly crisp and full audio from this portable device. Battery life is strong with up to 30 hours on a single charge. We like this “cream” colorway but four other colors are available online.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

BONUS $25 COUPON

Minolta MN40Z 20MP Digital Camera

$259.89 $329.99 21% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Amazon has this name-brand Minolta digital camera on sale for just $259 right now. What we like: this kit includes everything you need to get started, with the 20MP camera, a carrying strap, storage case, batteries and more.



4K Digital Camera for Photography and Vlogging

SAVE $20 OFF

4K Digital Camera for Photography and Vlogging

$69.99 $89.99 22% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Vloggers and content creators will want to pick up this camera kit, which gets you a digital camera that shoots up to 64MP photos and 4K video, all in a compact design. The set includes the handheld camera, a 32GB SD card, batteries and more.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

SAVE $130 OFF

INSIGNIA 50″ Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV

$169.99 $299.99 43% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Looking for a Black Friday TV deal? One of the best values from Amazon’s electronics sale is this 50-inch Fire TV, on sale for just $169. This is an LED TV with 4K display and the set comes with a voice remote that lets you use Alexa to search for channels, adjust volume and more.


Samsung 75" Class Crystal UHD U7900F 4K Smart TV  sale

SAVE $210 OFF

Samsung 75″ Class Crystal UHD U7900F 4K Smart TV 

$448 $649 31% off

Buy Now AT WALMART

Walmart’s best Black Friday electronics deal, meantime, gets you a massive 75-inch TV for under $500. This is a brand new 2025 Samsung television set and the lowest price we’ve seen all year. The TV boasts a Crystal Processor 4K display plus Samsung’s “MetalStream Design,” which offers a slim and sleek look.


VIZIO 32” Class HD 720p LED Smart TV 

SAVE $20 OFF

VIZIO 32” Class HD 720p LED Smart TV 

One of the other top Walmart Black Friday TV deals is on this 32-inch LED Smart TV from VIZIO. Great for a bedroom, dorm room or kitchen, the TV delivers hyper realistic images and bright colors. Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Cast are built-in to let you easily find content to watch.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

SAVE $35 OFF

Amazon Echo Show 5

$54.99 $89.99 39% off

Buy Now On Amazon

All of Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices are on sale through Black Friday weekend but the best deal is on the Echo Show 5. Normally $89.99+, the tabletop video display and smart speaker is marked down to just $54. The Echo Show 5 lets you check the weather, see your cameras and watch content on its five-inch screen while the camera lets you make video calls with ease. Pair the Echo Show 5 with Alexa to play your music, turn off your lights and more using just your voice.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

FREE $50 GIFT CARD

Meta Quest 3S 128GB — The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Bundle

$249.99 $299.99 17% off

Buy Now AT BEST BUY

If virtual reality is your thing, gaming company Best Buy is offering a free three-month trial to Meta Horizon+ with a Meta Quest headset purchase and a free $50 digital gift card to BestBuy.com. The sleek, all-in-one headset (which has thousands of five-star reviews) allows you to play the biggest titles and multi-player games, plus find new ways to workout and socialize. This Best Buy exclusive includes “The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners” game, in addition to the bonus gifts mentioned above.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

SAVE $30 OFF

Fitbit Inspire 3 Health & Fitness Tracker With Stress Management

$69.95 $99.95 30% off

Buy Now On Amazon

There are a ton of Fitbit Black Friday deals online, but the best one is on the Fitbit Inspire 3 Fitness Tracker. Regularly 99.95+, the smartwatch is on sale for just $69 — a generous $30 discount.
The Fitbit measures steps, heart rate and blood oxygen levels, plus monitors your stress and sleep. There are a ton of other features with the accompanying Fitbit app. The Fitbit Inspire 3 deal is available in three colors. See all the Fitbit Black Friday offers here.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

SAVE $55 OFF

Retrolife Turntable Belt-Drive Record Player

$104.68 $159.99 35% off

Buy Now On Amazon

One of the best Black Friday record player deals is on this Retrolife Vinyl Turntable Record Player. Regularly $159+, Amazon’s Black Friday sale has it for just $105 — a 35% discount. This is the first discount we’ve seen this season for the top-rated turntable, which features a diamond-tipped stylus, wireless outputs and sturdy and a sophisticated glossy brown base.



ANGELS HORN Bluetooth Vinyl Record Player

SAVE $56 OFF

ANGELS HORN Bluetooth Vinyl Record Player

$183.98 $239.98 23% off

Buy Now On Amazon

For a more modern look, this jet-black record player is $56 off on Amazon. What we like: while it plays vinyl records, you can also pair your phone or laptop to the turntable via Bluetooth, to use it as a portable speaker.



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6-in-1 Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit

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6-in-1 Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit

$14.99 $23.99 38% off

Buy Now On Amazon

And keep your records (and record player) clean with this 6-in-1 cleaning kit, which includes a duster, anti-static brush, cleaning solution and more. This Black Friday doorbuster deal makes a great holiday gift or stocking stuffer idea too.


Best Black Friday Electronics Deals 2025: Save 50% Off Audio, Cameras

SAVE $40 OFF

Blink HD Video Doorbell

$29.99 $69.99 57% off

Buy Now AT BEST BUY

If you’ve been looking to buy a video doorbell, there’s no better time than Black Friday weekend. The best-selling Blink Video Doorbell is on sale for just $29.99 at Best Buy — a $40 discount. Get two-way audio, HD video, and motion and chime app alerts to better monitor your home and entrance.


Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker

SAVE $61 OFF

Sony S100F 2.0ch Soundbar with Bass Reflex Speaker

$98.00 $159.99 39% off

Buy Now On Amazon

Amazon’s Black Friday electronics sale includes this Sony soundbar for under $100. Get easy Bluetooth pairing with this wireless soundbar, which is ideal for music, TV and movies alike. We like Sony’s “Bass Reflex” feature, which amps up the low end. The voice enhancement feature, meantime, picks up and brings out dialogue to make it clearer and easier to understand.


It’s the collab you didn’t know you needed to go alongside your Thanksgiving turkey: MGK teamed up with the Jonas Brothers for the “Cliche” remix on Tuesday (Nov. 25).

“Cliche” arrived in May and served as the lead single for MGK’s Lost Americana album, which peaked at No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100.

MGK kicks off “Cliche” in the same fashion as the original before inviting the Jonas Brothers to invade the pop-rock track, where Nick, Kevin and Joe are a natural fit, meshing the trio’s balance of textured and smooth vocals covering MGK’s lyrics.

Fans were caught off guard by the unexpected collaboration, but welcomed it with open arms. “Please give us a music vid for this remix. I would lose my mind to see the Jonas Brothers doing boy band dances with MGK,” one person wrote on YouTube.

“Cliche” found MGK getting back in his pop bag and he put his dance moves to the test and delivered a car wash-themed visual reminiscent of something boy bands would release circa 2000.

The Jonas Brothers and MGK have linked up at concerts in the past. Back in September, Kells popped out at a Vancouver JoBros concert at Rogers Arena, where they joined forces to perform “Cliche” and the boy band’s “Sucker” anthem.

Perhaps the Jonas Brothers will return the favor as a special guest on MGK’s Lost Americana tour, which hits Omaha on Tuesday (Nov. 25) before heading north of the border for shows in Calgary and Edmonton.

Listen to the “Cliche” remix below.

Tributes from across the music world are pouring in for Jimmy Cliff, the reggae pioneer whose death was announced earlier this week.

Cliff, 81, died following a seizure and pneumonia, according to a statement shared by his wife, Latifah Chambers, on Monday (Nov. 24). While the family confirmed his passing, artists across genres — dancehall, pop, rock and reggae royalty — are now publicly honoring the singer’s legacy.

Sean Paul was among the first to share a tribute, posting a black-and-white image of Cliff on Instagram and writing, “R.I.P 2 a real general. He hit them the harder they came. Fly high my G.” Fans immediately echoed the sentiment, remembering Cliff as one of the musicians who helped shape the global identity of reggae.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens, whose 1970 song “Wild World” became one of Cliff’s signature recordings, shared a heartfelt message on Facebook. “A powerful presence,” he wrote. “God bless him. His songs always had some message of peace — may he find it now and forever.”

The Marley family also honored him, noting Cliff’s pivotal role in Bob Marley’s early career. “Jimmy was an instrumental figure in Bob’s coming up,” they wrote on Instagram. “He brought him to producer Leslie Kong in 1962 to record his very first singles, ‘Judge Not’ and ‘One Cup of Coffee.’” The post included a smiling throwback photo of Cliff, a reminder of the deep roots the two shared inside Jamaica’s music history.

Shaggy added his own tribute with a photo of the pair onstage together. “Saddened to hear about the passing of the legendary Jimmy Cliff,” he wrote. “His voice, his message, and his spirit helped shape the soul of reggae music. We’ve lost a true icon, but his light and legacy will live on forever.”

UB40 frontman Ali Campbell described Cliff as a “reggae forefather,” writing, “A true foundation, a pillar of our music, and one of the first to carry reggae out into the world. Rest Easy King, ‘Many Rivers to Cross.’”

Ariana Grande is rethinking what touring looks like as she heads into a new chapter of her career.

In a newly published conversation with Nicole Kidman for Interview magazine on Nov. 24, the singer and actress opened up about her upcoming Eternal Sunshine world tour, revealing that the run will be intentionally smaller than the massive global treks she’s mounted in the past.

“We’re doing a small amount compared to what I used to do back in the day. I think it’s 45 shows,” Grande said. “It’s not that small, but it’s at least half of what I used to do.”

The 2026 tour follows her Billboard No. 1 album Eternal Sunshine, released earlier this year, and marks her return to full-scale live performance after stepping away from music to film the two-part Wicked movie franchise. That period, Grande said, played a transformative role in reshaping her relationship with fame, creativity and the pressures that accompany commercial success.

“I’ve just been healing my relationship to music and touring over the past couple of years,” she told Kidman, explaining that acting helped her reconnect with the joy of creating without the intensity that once accompanied her pop stardom. She described Eternal Sunshine as an album that allowed her to rebuild her process: “I think the time away from it helped me reclaim certain pieces of it and put certain feelings that maybe belonged to my relationship to fame… in a box somewhere else.”

Grande said her time playing Glinda in Wicked and Wicked: For Good helped her “take baby steps toward healing,” particularly around the anxiety she felt early in her pop breakout. “I think it just held some traumas for me before, and I feel those dissipating,” she said. “That is such an extraordinarily beautiful thing.”

She also reflected on how she has learned to detach from public commentary and criticism, saying that she now relies on meditation rather than internalizing negative reactions. “Should that dance have to be a part of being an artist,” she wondered, “or should that just be put in a box far away from me?”

Grande’s Eternal Sunshine tour will launch in June 2026 in Oakland, Cali., before heading through North America and Europe, concluding in London in late August.

Anthrax will return to Australia in March 2026 for four shows across Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, Live Nation announced Tuesday.

The run marks the thrash-metal veterans’ first Australian headline tour since 2019, extending a global touring period that has seen the band revisit material spanning more than four decades.

Hailing from New York and widely regarded as one of the “Big Four” of thrash alongside Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth, Anthrax have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and remain one of heavy music’s most enduring live acts. Their 2026 Australian dates will feature a career-spanning setlist mixing fan favorites, deep cuts and selections from the band’s more recent catalog as they continue celebrating their legacy on the road.

According to the announcement, the tour will kick off March 23 at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane before moving through Adelaide’s Hindley Street Music Hall on March 25 and Melbourne’s Festival Hall on March 26. The run will wrap March 28 at Enmore Theatre in Sydney. It marks the group’s return to all four cities after several years of international touring and festival performances.

Tickets go on sale Nov. 28 at 11 a.m. local time. A Mastercard presale runs Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. until Nov. 28 at 10 a.m., with additional Live Nation presale access beginning Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. and concluding Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. All times are local.

Anthrax has also finished mixing its forthcoming studio album, marking the band’s first full-length release in nearly a decade following 2016’s For All Kings, with drummer Charlie Benante confirming the milestone via Instagram on Nov. 24.

Key recording sessions and all final mixing took place at Dave Grohl’s Studio 606 in Northridge, California — a space long associated with major hard-rock productions. The band reunited with producer Jay Ruston, who previously oversaw For All Kings and 2011’s Worship Music, bringing continuity to the project as Anthrax enters its next era.

More information is available at livenation.com.au.

Anthrax Australian Tour dates:

March 23 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
March 25 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
March 26 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
March 28 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

The Knockouts came to a close on Monday night (Nov. 24) on The Voice, finalising the teams for next week’s Playoffs as Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan and Reba McEntire filled their last remaining slots.

The episode marked the final round of head-to-head performances before the competition shifts into its next phase, with each coach selecting winners based strictly on the night’s showing – and, in Snoop’s case, using his last Mic Drop to send one artist straight into a four-way showdown for a spot in the Rose Parade.

McEntire opened the night with her last Knockout pairing: Austin Gilbert, a country singer she previously stole from Michael Bublé, and Peyton Kyle. Gilbert performed Jake Owen’s “8 Second Ride,” while Peyton offered a pop-leaning counterpoint with “I Don’t Wanna Be” by Gavin DeGraw.

The other coaches noted the contrast between their styles, with Niall saying he’d “lean towards” Peyton for his potential to surprise viewers, while Snoop praised both contestants but advised McEntire that her pick depended on the direction she wanted to take her team.

McEntire ultimately selected Peyton, telling him he “had the voice” that fit the moment.

Niall’s final pairing brought together two four-chair turns: Dustin Dale Gaspard and Kirbi. Dustin was forced to skip rehearsals due to illness, meaning he walked into the Knockout without mentorship from Horan or guest advisor Joe Walsh. Kirbi delivered “Heartfelt Hallelujah” by Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll, while Dustin countered with a rugged take on “She Talks to Angels” by The Black Crowes.

The coaches were divided, with McEntire leaning toward Kirbi and Bublé praising Dustin for bringing something unique to the cast. Horan called Kirbi’s performance her strongest yet and advanced her, explaining that she provided an undeniable emotional centrepiece he couldn’t overlook.

The final Knockout of the episode came from Team Snoop, with Lauren Anderson performing Pink’s “Try” and Yoshihanaa offering a soulful, classic reading of “You’re All I Need to Get By” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.

The coaches noted Lauren’s command of the stage and Yoshihanaa’s polished presence, with Horan saying Yoshihanaa “looked like a superstar.” S

noop chose Yoshihanaa as his winner – and immediately hit his Mic Drop for her, securing her a spot in the four-way Mic Drop face-off. “She did everything but drop the mic, so it was my job to drop the mic on her behalf,” he said during the episode.

With the Knockouts concluded, all four teams are now locked for next week’s Playoffs, featuring returning standouts, stolen contestants and newly advanced performers.

Team Snoop enters the next round with Ralph Edwards, Toni Lorene, Mindy Miller and Yoshihanaa. Team Niall moves forward with Ava Nat, Aiden Ross, DEK of Hearts and Kirbi. Team Reba features Aubrey Nicole, Ryan Mitchell (from the Carson callback), Aaron Nichols and Peyton Kyle, while Team Bublé brings Max Chambers, Rob Cole, Trinity and Jazz McKenzie into the Playoffs.

Season 28 of The Voice continues next Monday on NBC, airing at 9 p.m. ET.

Aminé is bringing his Tour de Dance world tour to Australia in early 2026, confirming a four-show run across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth.

The dates extend a touring cycle that has already taken the Portland rapper through more than 40 shows across the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe behind his latest album, 13 Months of Sunshine.

The album, released earlier this year, marked Aminé’s first solo full-length since 2020’s Limbo and arrived after Kaytraminé, his 2023 collaborative project with Kaytranada. 13 Months of Sunshine saw the rapper take a more introspective turn, weaving themes of heritage, grief, identity and growth into a 16-track set featuring guest appearances from Waxahatchee and Toro y Moi.

Tour de Dance has become Aminé’s most expansive run yet, hitting major festivals and headlining venues across North America and Europe throughout 2024 and 2025. The Australian leg marks the rapper’s first return to the country since 2023 and the fourth visit of his career. His most recent Australian shows followed the release of Kaytraminé and included festival appearances and sold-out headline dates.

Aminé has remained a consistent presence on the touring circuit since breaking through with “Caroline,” which peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017. He followed that with charting singles including “REDMERCEDES,” “Spice Girl” and “Shimmy,” and landed two albums on the Billboard 200: Good for You and Limbo, the latter peaking at No. 16.

The upcoming Tour de Dance dates will see Aminé return to mid-size theatres and halls, beginning Jan. 10 at Enmore Theatre in Sydney. The run continues Jan. 13 at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane and Jan. 15 at The Forum in Melbourne, before wrapping Jan. 20 at Metro City in Perth. Pre-sale tickets open Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by general on-sale Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. local time.

13 Months of Sunshine is available now via CLBN and distributed by Virgin Music Group. Ticketing and tour information can be found via Live Nation.

It’s a new era for Lil Uzi Vert. The Philly rapper is no longer signed to Atlantic, and Uzi returned on Monday (Nov. 24) to release a pair of singles independently with “Chanel Boy” and “Relevant.”

The 31-year-old joins Rihanna and Jay-Z as the only two artists both signed to ROC Nation Distribution and managed by Roc Nation.

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“UZI is a global icon and a dynamic force in the music industry, so we’re thrilled to work together with them in this new capacity,” said ROC Nation Distribution President Krystian Santini in a statement. “Our partnership is centered around empowering UZI to continue building their legacy, with full creative control and the resources to take their artistry to new heights.”

“Relevant” hit streaming services around 9 p.m. ET on Monday evening, as the second of two releases from Uzi today. Trillion and Rima helm the chaotic production as Uzi stamps their relevancy never fading in the game. Lil Uzi also released a sharp visual to accompany the single, which finds the rapper laced in red bandanas and Balenciaga Boots.

As for “Chanel Boy,” the first of Uzi’s two-pack arrived Monday morning. The galactic track feels like a return to the Eternal Atake era for Uzi as they dive head-first into the synth-filled ZeeGoinXrazy production.

The French designer could use “Chanel Boy” to soundtrack its next campaign, as Uzi raves about being draped in the double C’s. “Chanel on my feet, Chanel when I geek/ Chanel on the beach, Chanel on the beach/ Everyday of the week, I know Chanaynay ain’t cheap,” Uzi raps on the chorus.

A gritty video also arrived alongside “Chanel Boy,” which follows Uzi’s travels around a night in the Big Apple. The Philly native flexes their Chanel threads and hops out of a chopper and into a Black SUV for a ride to the studio.

Lil Uzi Vert’s last album as part of their deal with Atlantic Records was Eternal Atake 2 in November 2024, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.

The next chapter of Lil Uzi Vert has begun. Listen to “Chanel Boy” and “Relevant” below.

A judge has thrown out civil sexual assault claims brought against Kevin Liles by an executive assistant who worked for the legendary record executive at Def Jam in the early 2000s.

An anonymous woman filed suit in February alleging Liles, who was her boss and the president of Def Jam, made sexually inappropriate comments, groped her and ultimately raped her in 2002. Liles denied the claims as “patently false,” saying when they were filed that he has “intentionally built a reputation for doing things the right way, treating people the right way and empowering women.”

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As it turns out, these allegations are barred entirely from court. That’s because Def Jam’s corporate parent, Universal Music Group (UMG), already paid the woman $47,500 in 2005 to settle a civil rights complaint she’d filed with New York state regulators.

That original complaint alleged the woman was unlawfully fired in retaliation for complaining about verbal harassment and inappropriate dancing by Liles. It did not include rape claims. Without admitting any wrongdoing, UMG agreed to pay the woman in exchange for her agreeing not to bring any further legal action.

Liles was not involved in that settlement agreement, since he’d left Def Jam by the time it was signed. But U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald held in a Monday (Nov. 24) order that the release language still “expressly and unambiguously covered” Liles, meaning the woman cannot now sue the music mogul.

“The agreement and release itself contains no language cabining its terms at all,” wrote Judge Buchwald. “To the contrary, the agreement consistently and intentionally utilizes broad language discharging ‘any and all’ claims which ‘are known or reasonably should be known’ by plaintiff.”

The judge threw out the lawsuit permanently, saying there’s no amendment the woman could make that would allow her to “avoid the consequences of a comprehensive settlement agreement.”

Reps for Liles declined to comment on the decision Monday. Lawyers for the accuser did not immediately return requests for comment.

Liles ran Def Jam from 1999 to 2004, and he co-founded 300 Entertainment with Lyor Cohen, Roger Gold and Todd Moscowitz in 2012. The label, which quickly gained recognition for developing hip-hop superstars like Megan Thee Stallion, Migos and Young Thug, was acquired by Warner for $400 million in 2021. He left his role as 300’s CEO last year.

A few months after the former Def Jam assistant brought her lawsuit this past year, Liles put out a statement saying rapper Lady Luck was trying to extort him with false sexual assault claims of her own. Liles said in May that Lady Luck, who was signed to Def Jam during his tenure, had threatened to release a book and file a lawsuit filled with “utterly false and horrendous allegations” if he didn’t pay her $30 million.


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