Amazon’s Holiday Beauty Event Is On Now: Here Are 13 Deals From Celeb-Loved Brands

Skip to main content Featuring musician-founded brands and previously worn skincare and makeup. Amazon Beauty Haul Iryna Veklich/Getty Images 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. If you

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Timothée Chalamet Channels Bob Dylan’s Blonde Look at ‘A Complete Unknown’ Premiere in NYC

The Dylan biopic, starring Chalamet, is set to open in theaters on Christmas Day. Timothée Chalamet attends the premiere of Searchlight Pictures “A Complete Unknown” at SVA Theater on December 13, 2024 in New York City. Dominik Bindl/WireImage Timothée Chalamet channeled Bob Dylan‘s blonde-haired look at the New York premiere of his upcoming biopic. During

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Ivy Queen, Gente de Zona, Christian Alicea & More Celebrate Celia Cruz at Latin Grammy Foundation Event

Stars performed nearly three hours of hits to benefit the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. Celia Cruz (1925 – 2003) performs at the JVC Jazz Festival concert ‘Two Divas and a Lion’ at Carnegie Hall, New York, New York, July 1, 1995. Jack Vartoogian/Getty Images A who’s who of tropical music royalty, including Ivy Queen, Tito

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Africa: African Development Bank to Make $30 Million Equity Investment in Africa Finance Corporation to Catalyse Climate Action

The African Development Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) for the rollout of innovative “green shares” aimed at mobilising resources for climate action projects across Africa. The innovative financial instruments are expected to unlock significant funding for high-impact projects, including wind and solar power plants

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Gracie Abrams Makes ‘SNL’ Debut With Performances of ‘That’s So True’ & ‘I Love You, I’m Sorry’: Watch

The pop star delivered tracks from her album “The Secret of Us” and its deluxe edition during the Chris Rock-hosted episode on Dec. 14. “Saturday Night Live” musical guest Gracie Abrams performs “I Love You, I’m Sorry” on December 14, 2024, in New York City. Will Heath/NBC Gracie Abrams made her first-ever appearance on Saturday

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Conrad Humphries

Home In Memoriam Posted Dec 16, 2024 8:00 AM Share by Email Share on Spaces Share on Facebook Share on X Share via Text Message It’s been 8 years since our Dad passed away on Dec. 16, 2016. Thank you Dad for all the wonderful memories. We miss you, love always Connie, Cathy, Marty, Brent and

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The Comic Book History Behind Kraven‘s Wildest Spider-Man Connection

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe—as far as it pertains to being a place where a series of films of questionably varied quality starring Spider-Man adjacent characters are never allowed to acknowledge that they are, indeed, adjacent to Spider-Man—is dead. Long live Sony’s Spider-Man Universe? The cinematic half-universe formerly known as SPUMC breathes its misguided last with the

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Africa: Brain Inflammation May Be the Reason Behind Muscle Fatigue After Infection and Injury

analysis By Diego E. Rincon-Limas and Aaron N. Johnson Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While scientists are aware of this link between inflammation and muscle weakness, the molecules and processes involved have been unclear. In

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Perfect Corp’s YouCam Apps Unveil Festive Features for Billions of Creative Users

Perfect Corp., the creator of the YouCam app suite with over 1.1 billion downloads, celebrates the holidays with exciting AI-powered features. Transform style with festive fashion looks, holiday-themed avatars, and generative AI magic for cards and photos. Explore new makeup styles, selfie tools, and customizable templates to make every moment personal and memorable. New York

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Sindh unveils new motor vehicle fitness certificates, SOPs for MVIs

KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced new motor vehicle fitness certificates and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Motor Vehicle Inspectors (MVIs). According to provincial government’s officials, the newly introduced motor vehicle fitness certificates will feature advanced safety measures including barcodes. These measures are designed to improve vehicle fitness and ensure better road safety. Minister Sharjeel

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Somalia: Takeaways for Somaliland’s President Inaugural Speech

Somaliland’s newly elected President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) has highlighted the deep bond between Somaliland and Ethiopia, commending Ethiopia’s unwavering support and its pivotal role in ensuring peace and stability in the Horn of Africa (HoA). The newly elected president made these remarks during his inaugural speech yesterday, emphasizing the enduring partnership between the two

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Africa: African Development Bank and Partners Unveil Guidance to Transform Healthcare Infrastructure in Africa

The African Development Bank and its partners have launched a comprehensive guide that shares practical strategies to ensure equitable access to health infrastructure for sustainable development. The Guidance for Developing Inclusive Health Infrastructure, co-authored by the Bank, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), Arup, and WaterAid, was unveiled during UNOP’s Regional Office for

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Shaboozey, Beyoncé and Post Malone Shake Up 2024 Year-End Country Charts, While Morgan Wallen Is Tops

Country newcomers charted new territory, while an old friend in Taylor Swift continued to find big wins. During the last year the country music charts, including country radio, welcomed a wide range of acts. On Billboard ’s multi-metric Hot Country Songs tally dated May 4, 2024, Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” hit No. 1. The

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Amirah & Mustard Deliver Unreleased Track ‘Away From Me’ Exclusively for Billboard x Honda Stage

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Africa: Africa Investment Forum 2024

The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) recorded a new milestone at the Africa Investment Forum 2024, with the announcement of Japan as its newest contributor, expanding the Fund’s donor base to 11 and strengthening its capacity to support crucial energy projects. The announcement was made at a thematic boardroom session showcasing innovative funding structures

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Boat capsize near Lampedusa: 11-year-old girl rescued

Compass Collective rescuers, attend to an 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone rescued in the Mediterranean Sea off Italy’s southernmost Lampedusa island, Thursday, Dec.12,2024.   –   Copyright © africanews CompassCollective/CompassCollective Last updated: 14 hours ago Italy An 11-year-old girl from Sierra Leone was found adrift in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, and is

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The Extended Version of The Muppet Christmas Carol Is the Only Way to Watch the Holiday Classic

Today happens to be a good day to watch Brian Henson’s The Muppet Christmas Carol as the family holiday classic celebrates its theatrical release anniversary. The 1992 adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol—starring Michael Caine as Scrooge, one of the only humans alongside an ensemble of Muppets (in Henson Company tradition)—remains an all-timer retelling of

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Africa: Unccd COP16

The 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP16) hosted a high-level event to mobilize political support and scale up investments for the African Great Green Wall (GGW) Initiative. Organized in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank, the event celebrated progress and

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Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, and Nickelback to Headline Boardwalk Rock Festival Debut

The two-day event will be headlined by Def Leppard, Mtley Cre, Nickelback, and Shinedown. Def Leppard performs at Marvel Stadium on Nov. 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images Ocean City, Maryland, is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend of rock as the inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival debuts May 17-18, 2025.

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Primus Share Insane Video of Billy Strings’ Audition to Be Their New Drummer: ‘We May Have Found Our Guy’

The veteran band have been on the hunt for a new timekeeper after longtime drummer Tim Alexander abruptly quit last month. Billy Strings performs onstage for the 22nd Annual Americana Honors & Awards at Ryman Auditorium on Sept. 20, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Americana Music Association Primus may have found their

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Botswana: Botswana’s President Promises to Restore Bushmen Rights After Yearslong Delay in Burial

Gaborone — Botswana’s new president has promised to restore some rights, which were taken away from the Bushmen, an indigenous tribe of hunters and gatherers found across southern Africa. This week, the government allowed the tribe to bury Pitseng Gaoberekwe who died in December 2021 on the group’s ancestral land, ending a drawn-out impasse. The

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Scientists use new technology and AI to discover animal intelligence

With advanced technology and the help of AI, scientists are increasingly discovering proof that many animals are much smarter than previously thought. From self-medicating great apes to elephants that call one another by individual names, the wonderful world of nature was full of fascinating discoveries throughout 2024.      In June, biologists from Colorado State University in

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Alabama target, nation’s No. 1 2025 recruit makes official commitment decision

After announcing Monday that he would be officially committing Tuesday morning, the highly-anticipated decision has now come for top basketball recruit AJ Dybantsa. Joining ESPN’s “First Take” on Tuesday morning, Dybantsa announced that he would be committing to the BYU Cougars. This decision comes over a trio of additional finalists that included the Alabama Crimson

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Uganda: Fractured Opposition

Uganda’s political opposition faces a turbulent chapter as internal discord undermines efforts to present a unified challenge to President Museveni’s decades-long rule. Since the 2021 general election, when the National Unity Platform (NUP) emerged as a key challenger, divisions within the party and the broader opposition landscape have grown increasingly pronounced. Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu

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Honoring the Grateful Dead Without Including Jerry Garcia? Why the Kennedy Center Needs to Change Its Policy on Group Members Who Have Died (Op-Ed)

Our awards editor Paul Grein writes about why key members of groups and duos should be recognized by the prestigious honors, whether they’re still living or have taken their final earthly bows. Jerry Garcia photographed in 1976 in Austin Texas. Nicolas Russell/Getty Images Honoring the Grateful Dead without including co-founder Jerry Garcia, which the Kennedy

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CMP reaffirms its dedication to sustainable maritime operations ahead of 2025

Home Ports & Infrastructure CMP reaffirms its dedication to sustainable maritime operations ahead of 2025 As the year 2024 draws to a close, Copenhagen Malmö Port (CMP) has reinforced its commitment to sustainable maritime operations through initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact and enhancing port efficiency. Credit: CMP At the end of November this

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Camryn Bynum Hoping ‘White Chicks’ INT Celebration Leads To ‘Masked Singer’ Spot

Vikings’ Camryn Bynum Get Me On ‘Masked Singer’ … My ‘White Chicks’ Celly Proves I’ve Got Skills!!! TMZSports.com Camryn Bynum is hoping his latest viral interception celebration scores him even more TV time … telling this publication Sports he would love to parlay his newfound internet fame into an appearance on “The Masked Singer.” The Vikings

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‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2025′ Adds Alanis Morissette, Reneé Rapp, Blake Shelton, Kesha

Also joining the star-studded lineup are Dasha and DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! with Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh. Kesha Brendan Walter The lineup for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025 has added a galaxy of stars to this year’s lineup. The West Coast portion

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Kennedy Center Honors Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, The Apollo & More

Shakedown Street wound its way to the nation’s capital on Sunday (Dec. 8) as counterculture mingled with high arts culture at the 47th Kennedy Center Honors, where legendary rockers the Grateful Dead; blues rock songstress and guitarist Bonnie Raitt; acclaimed filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola; and jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval were inducted. Explore

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Ghana: Ruling Party Candidate Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Mahama

Ghana’s presidential election was conducted nationwide on Saturday. Vice President Muhammadu Bawumia, the ruling party’s presidential candidate, has conceded defeat in Ghana’s 2024 elections and congratulated former President John Mahama. In a concession speech delivered on Sunday, Mr Bawumia, the candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stated that internal data from his party indicates

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Ghana: John Mahama wins, the ruling party candidate Bawumia admits defeat

Ghana’s vice president and ruling party candidate, Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat Sunday to opposition candidate and former President John Dramani Mahama in the West African nation’s tightly contested presidential election. Ahead of the official announcement, Bawumia told reporters that he respects the decision of Ghanaians to vote for change. “I’ve just called His Excellency John

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‘Wicked’ & More All-Time Top-Grossing Film Adaptations of Broadway Musicals

Wicked is already “defying gravity” on this list. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in “Wicked” Giles Keyte/Universal Pictures Well, that was fast. Wicked has been making box-office history since it opened on Nov. 22. The long-awaited film adaptation of the 2003 Broadway musical has already grossed $382.8 million worldwide, a total topped by only three other

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Sabrina Carpenter & Chappell Roan Cover Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ in Holiday Special

Carpenter’s “A Nonsense Christmas” special premiered Dec. 7 on Netflix. Sabrina Carpenter in “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter” at the Sunset Gower Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Alfredo Flores/Netflix Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan teamed up for a holiday classic. In her new Netflix holiday special A Nonsense Christmas , which premiered on Friday

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Best Moments From Feid’s Spectacular Homecoming Concert at Medellín’s Estadio Atanasio Girardot

In his first-ever stadium headlining show in his hometown, the Colombian superstar delivers a show filled with star-studded cameos, deep cuts and relentless energy. Feid performs at Medellín’s Estadio Atanasio Girardot on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. Luis Gomez Español You could understand if Feid were to get nervous or emotional at his first-ever headlining concert

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Musk’s DOGE Takes Aim at California High-Speed Rail and Anything Else That Isn’t Nailed Down

As DOGE, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s “Department of Government Efficiency” gets underway, the two billionaires are looking for federal programs and agencies to cut, as they seek to advance Musk’s espoused goal of trimming $2 trillion from the federal budget. While critics have noted that this goal is—like much of Musk’s rhetoric—hyperbolic to the

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‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease

Phil Robertson Diagnosed With Alzheimer’s Disease “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson is suffering from a brain disorder. Phil’s family revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the latest episode of the “Unashamed with The Robertson Family” podcast. Unashamed with The Robertson Family Jase Robertson also said doctors told them Phil is suffering from a

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