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These are the most perfect little Halloween treats

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These bite-sized cupcakes are filled with various creams and fudges, and dressed for Halloween, making them the perfect treat to gift… or to keep! The cupcakes are from Baked by Melissa, a New York City-based brand famous for its signature, bite-size treats. And luckily, Baked by Melissa is available for nationwide shipping.

According to BakedbyMelissa.com, this particular box, called The Monster Mash, is filled with “five handcrafted cupcake flavors: Eyeball (stuffed with GREEN Bavarian Creme!), Midnight Munchies (made with chocolate potato chip/pretzel brittle), Bear-ied Alive, Haunted Pop Chocolate (made with magical popping brittle!) and our exclusive WICKED cupcake. All wrapped up in a limited-edition Halloween sleeve!”

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The “Wicked” cupcake is in celebration of the Broadway musical’s 15th anniversary, so a a portion of proceeds will be donated to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and A BroaderWay.

YUMMY!

Start stocking up on this creepy wine before Halloween

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This series of wines is perfect to bring to a Halloween party. Called 19 Crimes, each bottle tells the story of a criminal who was banished to Australia by Queen Victoria. “Between 1788 and 1868, 165,000 convicts made the long voyage by sea to Australia. Times were tough for criminals, but these individuals were tougher. They survived the boat ride and the exile. Now their stories survive into the 21st century with 19 Crimes.” You should be able to grab a bottle or three from your favorite wine store, as they’re sold pretty widely. You can also download an augmented reality (AR) app to see the stories come to life.

Leo Messi is teaming with Cirque du Soleil on a NEW show

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Cirque du Soleil is creating a brand new show based on soccer superstar Lionel Messi. “It feels both crazy and incredible that Cirque du Soleil will create a show based on my life, my passion, my sport,” Leo said. “Cirque du Soleil is a family favorite of ours.” And of course the company is known for exciting live performances, so though we don’t yet know much about the show, it should be a lot of fun to see them pay homage to the world’s most popular sport.

Ride the 40-foot waterfall drop at the world’s tallest river rapids

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SeaWorld just opened the newest ride at its Orlando theme park last week, and it’s being touted as the world’s tallest river rapids attraction. “Infinity Falls brings the thrill of white-water rafting into a new experience the family can enjoy together,” the company said in a statement. Guests ride on 8-passenger rafts through a lush rainforest environment, getting soaked by fountains and chutes on the 1,5420-foot track on the way to a 40-foot waterfall drop into churning whitewater.

Giuliana Rancic just released a line of natural beauty products

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Giuliana Rancic teamed with company Hain Celestial to create Fountain of Truth, which is described in the press release as “a clean, beautiful and truthful skincare line.” The products launched this week range from skin masks to creams and a balm. The skincare collection “will feature its Super Bio-Ferment Complex containing highly-effective, fermented skin-loving botanical and earth derived ingredients of Zinc, Iron, Copper, Magnesium and Wakame Seaweed, which helps to achieve softer, smoother, more luminous skin with visibly more volume.” Items will sell for $28 – $86.

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Tickets to this year’s MOST nostalgic concert go on sale this week

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Today New Kids On The Block finally announced the lineup for their 2019 tour, and the list of five supporting acts really is as exciting as fans had hoped. According to the press release, “With over 100 million combined records sold worldwide, NKOTB, Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty by Nature, Tiffany and Debbie Gibson will fill arenas with hit after hit when they take to the stage next summer.” Now THAT’S a nostalgic concert! “The MixTape Tour will embark on its three month journey beginning May 2nd in Cincinnati, OH and make stops in Nashville, Dallas, Los Angeles, Atlanta and more, before wrapping July 14th in Hollywood, FL.” Tickets go on sale to the general public on October 12, but American Express cardmembers can snag tix starting October 9. Here’s a throwback track, “80s Baby,” featuring NKOTB members Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight, Jonathan Knight, and Danny Wood, as well as all of their new touring partners. “The track takes listeners on a nostalgic yet refreshingly modern and fun ride through 80s song references and fresh verses – just a small glimpse into the party that will be The MixTape Tour.”

First looks at Rihanna’s Fenty holiday collection

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Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty has been a runaway success since its launch in September of last year, so fans are rightfully getting hyped for the brand’s upcoming holiday collection. Fenty and Rihanna both have been dropping tidbits about the #CHILLOWT palettes on social media for a few days now, with Riri posing on Instagram with the caption, “Pull up to the holidays all iced owwwt.” According to Fenty’s Insta, the collection is “ultra-metallic” with colors ranging “from warm and fiery chromes to polar-pastels.” Look for it online starting October 12.

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Celebrating 25 years of “Hocus Pocus” Halloweens

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“Hocus Pocus” is one of those movies that has endured through the decades to charm several lucky generations. Now that 25 years have gone by since the movie was released on October 20, 1993, the classic Disney flick is getting even more Halloween attention.

The Freeform network is playing “Hocus Pocus” almost every day as part of its TV schedule for 31 Nights Of Halloween. And starting on October 20, you can also catch Freeform’s “Hocus Pocus 25th Anniversary Halloween Bash,” a 90-minute special featuring musical performances and exclusive interviews, as well as a  “Pop’n Knowledge” edition of “Hocus Pocus,” which will air before and after the bash and “will celebrate everything about the iconic film and the fandom with a mix of trivia, funny observations and commentary around key moments and quotes.” So basically “Pop Up Video” for 90s kids. Sounds kinda fun.

If, by the end of the month, you still crave MORE “Hocus Pocus” viewing parties, AMC will be playing the movie again in theaters from October 26-31.

And if we’re talking collectibles, head over to Spirit Halloween for a 3-pack of Hocus Pocus POP! figures, and check out the Sanderson sisters costumes, mugs, pillows, candles, and wine glasses while you’re there.

 

 

 

 

Johnnie Walker’s newest whisky is inspired by “Game of Thrones”

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In anticipation of the final season of the show, HBO and Johnnie Walker teamed up to make several “Game of Thrones” whiskies – and the first has finally been released. White Walker by Johnnie Walker is a blended scotch whisky in a bottle that looks like frozen glass. “At the heart of this new, innovative blend are single malts from Cardhu and Clynelish – one of Scotland’s most northern distilleries where whiskies have endured long Scottish winters, not dissimilar to the climate north of the wall,” according to a press release. “This special blend has notes of caramelized sugar and vanilla, fresh red berries with a touch of orchard fruit and is best served chilled – the Night King would have it no other way.” The Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection will feature eight different single malts and will be available in November.

 

Andie MacDowell is back to modeling (and looking better than ever!) at 60

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Andie MacDowell made a triumphant return to the runway in Paris this week, modeling alongside Elle Fanning and Eva Longoria for L’Oreal on Sunday. Gotta say, 60 is looking really good on her.

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Though she’s well known for her acting work, MacDowell started her career as a model in the early 1980s, working with fashion brands like Yves Saint Laurent and Calvin Klein.