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New Music Friday December 13: Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, Fat Joe, Offset, Victoria Monét and More
Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.
It’s the end of an era! Last weekend in Vancouver, Taylor Swift closed out what she called “the most thrilling chapter of my entire life to date” with her historic Eras Tour. She took her final bow in front of 60,000 fans and highlighted five sentimental songs that she said “encapsulate how I feel about tonight.” Taylor’s tour is the first in history to gross over $2 billion with a total sold-out attendance of over 10 million Swifties. ET also learned that Taylor gave out $197 million in bonuses to everyone working on her tour. As she stated on her last night, the tour “created such a space of joy and togetherness and love.”
Taylor has stayed busy this week ahead of her 35th birthday – Taylor took the time this week to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City where she took the time to chat with patients and take photos and videos. Taylor also dominated 2024 Billboard Music Awards and took home the most wins with 10 including Top Artist — she made history with the most career wins with 49.
Also last weekend, stars hit the stage in Los Angeles at iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM’s Jingle Ball 2024 presented by Capital One. Shaboozey opened the stage and performed his hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” Paris Hilton had the crowd on their feet with her DJ performance, Benson Boone wore a Santa-inspired look and sang his hits including “Beautiful Things,” and SZA closed out the night with her hits including “Kiss Me More” and “Kill Bill.”
Yesterday, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith hosted the 11th Annual TDE holiday charity concert and community celebration with performers SZA, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Doechii and more. They will also have a Giveback day that will include a toy giveaway, raffles, youth sport programming and more. The event presented by TDE’s charity Top Dawg Love the Kids has become a holiday tradition for Nickerson Gardens residents and members of surrounding LA communities.
Earlier this week, Bunnie XO sat down with Dolly Parton for her Dumb Blonde podcast. Dolly shared about her childhood and family life and where she got her work ethic and creativity from. She also shared how she found her confidence to perform and how she discovered her ability to rhyme and write at the age of 8. Dolly also opened up about Carl, her husband of 58 years, and shared “he’s a good guy. He’s quiet and I’m loud and we’re funny. Oh he’s hilarious and I think one of the things that’s made it last so long through the years… we love each other, we respect each other, but we have a lot of fun.”
Metallica will have their annual All Within My Hands Helping Hands Concert & Auction December 13 at The YouTube Theatre in Los Angeles. This marks the fourth year of the foundation’s benefit concert aimed at creating sustainable communities by tackling issues including hunger and workforce education. Jimmy Kimmel will host, SistaStrings and Sammy Hagar & Friends will open the show, and other expected talent include Jason Momoa, Jeff Ament, Tom Morello and more.
Hayley Kiyoko has announced her big screen directorial debut with her new movie “Girls Like Girls.” She shared that “it’s been such a challenging journey to bring this film to life, and it feels like a huge win to finally share it with all of you! I can’t wait for the world to see this story. I hope it inspires people to believe in queer joy and chase their dreams, no matter how long it takes.” Hayley also announced her second novel, “Where There’s Room For Us.”
Snoop Dogg has released his long awaited album Missionary which was produced by Dr. Dre. This is only their second time completing a full body of work together since Snoop’s debut album in 1994. Snoop’s new album features Eminem, 50 Cent, Jelly Roll, Method Man, Jhené Aiko and more.
Plus, new music from Will Smith, Offset, Victoria Monét, Mario, FLETCHER and more!
Missionary – Snoop Dogg
“TANTRUM” – Will Smith & Joyner Lucas
The World Changed On Me – Fat Joe
“Swing My Way” – Offset
A Jaguar II Christmas: The Orchestral Arrangements – Victoria Monét
“Show Me” – NE-YO
Glad You Came – Mario
Last Christmas 40th Anniversary EP – WHAM!
THE ANTIDOTE: FLETCHER LIVE – FLETCHER
Winter Glow – FIFTY FIFTY
HANDLING BUSINESS – DDG
“No Way” – ian
“light dark light” – Fred again.. feat Angie McMahon
Goddess Unplugged – BANKS
“This Black Girl” – Tank and the Bangas
“Archangel” – Olly Alexander
“Dreamwalking” – CAPYAC & Reggie Watts
“Kansas” – Clever feat Struggle Jennings
“Under The Sun” – Maggie Rose with Charlotte Sands
“Door’s Unlocked” – Noah Hicks
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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