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Donald Glover and Rihanna have a secret project, and we just got a sneak peek

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Though we’ve been hearing rumors for a while now that Donald Glover and Rihanna have been working on a secret project, the details have been kept completely under wraps… Until NOW!

Over the weekend, an attendee at the Pharos festival at Tapapakanga Regional Park in Auckland, New Zealand, caught a preview of a film titled “Guava Island,” which sure enough features both Glover and our girl Riri.

According to the title sequence, the film stars Childish Gambino (the name Glover uses when he performs music), Rihanna, Letitia Wright and Nonso Anozie, and is directed by Hiro Murai. Murai of course directed the music video for Childish Gambino’s summer 2018 music video phenomenon “This is America.”

There’s still some speculation over whether the “Guava Island” film will be a feature-length movie or an extended music video (à la Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” in 2016), but given how much interest this preview has garnered over the past few days, it won’t matter. We’re ALL here for it.

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Taking advantage of the Black Friday shipping war of 2018

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The great shipping war of 2018 is upon us. Major retailers are competing for our holiday gift purchases, so we’re seeing free shipping as a lure. All the better for our Black Friday wallets!

AMAZON
Free Shipping with no minimum purchase amount on orders that will arrive in time for the Christmas holiday. Plus, Prime members can shop with Free Same-Day Delivery.

BEST BUY
Free Shipping with no minimum purchase.

TARGET
Free 2-Day Shipping with no minimum purchase.

WALMART
Free 2-day Shipping on orders of $35 or more.

Check out www.BlackFriday.com for details on other stores’ holiday shipping promotions and deadlines, and then get to the shopping already!

Happy Thanksgiving! Now here’s an Angry Uncle Bot to help you practice talking to family

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If you’re like us, you have at least one relative that you avoid talking to, especially about politics, religion, and other landmine conversational topics. Thanks to Thanksgiving, you’ll be talking to that relative today… (Dun-dun-DUNNNN)

Thankfully, The New York Times has your training exercise for the big moment right HERE. Click the link to interact with their Angry Uncle Bot, which teaches you methods to avoiding those landmines. Good luck, good people! And Happy Thanksgiving to all!

 

Warner Bros. World opened a new Batman ride in Gotham City

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At the “world’s first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park” in Abu Dhabi, the newest ride in Gotham City opened this week. Batman: Knight Flight “combines a high-tech flight simulator with physical scenery and state-of-the-art special effects for a truly thrilling and immersive experience that transports guests to the dark skies over Gotham City,” according to the press release. “Thrill-seekers will be able to climb aboard the one-of-a-kind remote-controlled flying vehicle to help Batman fight crime.”

These Dunkin’ Cappu-chinos aren’t real, but maybe they should be

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Dunkin’ released a new ad for its espresso drinks showing off a clothing line called Dunkin’ Espresso-Wear, featuring Cappu-chinos, Americano-veralls and the Latte-nk top. Much as you may want a pair of those ultra convenient cup-holding pants, we’re reminded in the caption of the YouTube video that the items are “not available, because they’re not real.” 2018 has seen so many fast food clothing lines (hello Taco Bell and KFC) it’s actually more surprising to see a brand punk us with a fake-out. Well played, Dunkin’.

This new LUXURY Mickey Mouse merch is just in time for the gift-giving holidays!

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Disney partnered with luxury brand Shinola to release new a new collection of Mickey Mouse items ranging from a $28 journal  to a $2500 turntable.

The Shinola x Disney collaboration celebrates Mickey’s early days, and the illustrations on the watches and journals are “inspired by iconic Mickey Mouse moments such as the character’s appearance in Plane Crazy and Steamboat Willie,” according to the press release.

“Since his big-screen debut in Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928, Mickey continues to serve as the global ambassador for The Walt Disney Company. From the beloved Mickey Mouse Club to today’s Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, the character’s optimistic outlook and endearing personality continue to delight fans around the world.”

The Mickey Classics Collection became available at Shinola stores and Disney stores on November 16.

This new HUMAN MADE streetwear collection is a collaboration with KFC

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HUMAN MADE, the brainchild of famous Japanese designer NIGO, has just released a “one-of-a-kind collection of quality fried chicken streetwear” in collaboration with Kentucky Fried Chicken. NIGO appeared at today’s pop-up shop launch event at a Manhattan KFC restaurant to launch the HUMAN MADE x KFC Capsule Collection, which features hoodies, t-shirts, a Colonel shop jacket, and a 70s style racing jacket, ranging from $20 to $375. According to the press release, “For design inspiration, NIGO visited the KFC headquarters in Louisville Kentucky, spent time at the Colonel Sanders Museum, in the KFC archives and in the kitchen learning to make the Colonel’s world famous fried chicken.”

“A limited number of items will also be available on HBX.com on November 23, just in time for Black Friday, while supplies lasts. The collection will also be available at the Human Made store in Tokyo starting November 23.”

Take a tour of the new “Project Runway” set, with new host Karlie Kloss!

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Supermodel and new host of “Project Runway” Karlie Kloss is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the new set for the long-running reality competition series, which will soon be airing on Bravo.

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“As someone who grew up watching Project Runway, I could not be more excited to host and produce a series that provides a platform to aspiring American designers as they pursue their creative and entrepreneurial dreams,” Karlie said back in October, when she was announced as the show’s new host and executive producer. “I am equally as thrilled to work alongside an incredibly talented group of fashion innovators — Brandon Maxwell, Elaine Welteroth, Nina Garcia and Christian Siriano — to inspire, support and help guide these designers as they realize their visions and build everlasting brands and businesses.”

Going into its 17th season (!!), the fashion design show also has a new mentor, with Tim Gunn being replaced by season 4 winner Christian Siriano. Both Tim Gunn and former “Project Runway” host Heidi Klum have moved on to Amazon Video for another fashion reality competition show.

Kylie’s holiday collection is REVEALED

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We’re finally getting a sneak peek into the Kylie Cosmetics holiday makeup collection, marking the third annual holiday release for the celeb brand. Makeup maven Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics company teased us with photos of the matte and metal shades in both powders and lip products on Instagram.

Here’s the Chill Baby pressed powder palette:

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There are EIGHT brand new shades in the lip set:

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The highlighter, blush and perfecting powders are glowing:

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And so is Kylie.

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Get it November 19!

Trader Joe’s has an edible Advent calendar… for DOGS!

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Drop by a Trader Joe’s before December and treat your pup to an edible Advent calendar. Made just for your furry friend, the TJ Advent calendar is full of salmon and sweet potato snacks for every day until Christmas. ‘Tis the season for treats!

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