Lululemon’s New Collection Will Make You Actually Want to Shop on Black Friday

Ah, the age-old debate: to go brave the crowds and go shopping on Black Friday or to stay home, shut the windows and spend the whole day Netflix and chilling harder than you’ve ever Netflix and chilled before. If you’re on the fence and a major fan of Lululemon, we have some news that might help you decide. The athletic brand is dropping a brand new capsule collection on Black Friday, and you guys, it looks goood.

The eight-piece line includes two pairs of running tights, shorts, a sports bra, a zip-up jacket, a neck warmer, a hat and an ear warmer. Staying true to the day’s name, the pieces feature an all-black color scheme. But being the functional brand they are, the capsule collection also comes equipped with 360° high-impact reflectivity, making those nighttime runs just a little bit safer.

The pieces start at $38 and max out at $298. The limited-edition collection will be available in stores, but if you’re really invested in the idea of spending the day catching up on Scandal, the collection is also available online. If you have to pause Olivia Pope, we’re sure she’ll understand.

What are your plans for Black Friday? Share with us in the comments below.

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Whether you're looking for something super dense n' cozy to hibernate in, or are looking ahead for breathable, summer-ready bedding, this current Parachute Home sale is one to shop. The comfort-forward brand might be most famous for their sheet sets, but they also have a wide range of home decor, bath essentials, furniture, and even apparel!

The Parachute Home sale runs from Wednesday, March 27 at 9PM PT through Monday, April 1 at 11:59:59 PT with 20% off all sale section items. This means you could save up to a total of 75% off!

Bedding

Organic Waffle Quilt

The waffle knit texture on this quilt is love at first touch. You can use the quilt alone for lighter coverage in the summer, then pile it on top of a duvet for warming yourself in wintertime. Save 30% when you shop the sale.

Linen Box Quilted Sham Set

You'd be surprised at what a simple quilted pillow could do for your space. The lines on this one feel worn-in and add to that intense coziness you're searching for – plus a set is 30% off right now!

Linen Fitted Sheet

These linen sheets have a very satisfying amount of texture that only gets better with each wash. Plus, this slate blue shade is so cute. Shop this set in many more colors for up to 50% off!

Linen Duvet Cover

This linen duvet cover arrives with a lived-in fabric that enhances the durability and overall quality of the item. It's secured along the end with adorable buttons. Shop it for 50% off during the Parachute Home sale.

Sateen Fitted Sheet

Take up to 30% off this silky-smooth fitted sheet that's shoppable in 3 different colors and bed sizes from Twin to California King! Your quality of sleep will feel like a literal dream.

Organic Soft Stitch Quilt

This mocha-colored quilt is extremely cozy! It's covered in a casual, yet sophisticated stitching pattern that feels fun to touch, and even better to wrap yourself up in. Take 30% off with the Parachute Home sale now.

Furniture

Leather Sling Chair

This gorgeous chair is now 26% off – it simply oozes midcentury modern vibes for the curb appeal, and its sold oak construction means it'll last for years. And years. And years.

Loop Coffee Table

This sleek coffee table costs $650, down from $1,099, meaning it's a whole 40% off! You'll be seriously upgrading your living room setup with this piece, no matter if you snag it in the solid oak or solid walnut finish. The tiered design brings forth some really convenient storage potential, too.

Bluff Oval Nightstand

This dark walnut nightstand was made for the minimalist. It's currently 12% off at Parachute Home. Knowing it's made of solid wood will further prove this pick's durability for years to come.

Studio Ceramic Table Lamp

This lamp is sculptural AF, and whether it's lit up or not, anyone can recognize that it's a complete work of art. It comes in a small or large size and is now 59% off!

Pillow Chair

Save up to 27% off this gorgeous lounge chair model from Parachute Home during the sale. Available in a range of sleek neutral cream whites and grays, it's sure to match your current living room set-up easily. You can choose to fill it with either down or a down alternative that makes for a cushy, comfy seat!

Cape Side Table

Why not have some fun with this funky side table? This style is 9% off with the sale. Your next bedside table refresh is calling...

Apparel

Women's Linen Pant in Ochre

You can shop these unbelievably cozy linen pants at up to 70% off during the Parachute Home sale. They come garment-washed for that snug texture – you won't want to take them off!

Cotton Slouch Socks

Chunky knit is everything. Treat your toes to a new kind of feeling, now at 59% off.

Waffle Bootie

Meet your new fave house shoes at a fraction of their normal cost. They're currently down to $18 from $59 with the Parachute Home sale!

Women's Linen Tank

If you tend to run hot, wearing lighter garments may be a better idea than dressing in thermals. This 69% off linen tank is easy-breezy, plus it could even be styled for work or other more formal occasions.

Organic Cloud Cotton Dress

Like to hang loose? This drape-y dress (30% off) is ideal for breathable overnight wear and, of course, lazy Sundays.

Women's Linen Short

Complete your sleepwear lineup with these adjustable shorts, now 69% off. They're always breathable, bringing the utmost comfort with each wear.

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While most TV ads have me reaching for the remote to hit skip ASAP, Walmart's new Mean Girls commercials actually had me hoping they wouldn't end. Walmart's marketing department was not playing around when they created arguably the most iconic Black Friday commercials of all time by bringing together beloved trio, Lindsay Lohan, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert! The mega-retailer had these actresses reprising their roles – only this time, as adults. So fetch!

But, like me, a lot of fans were crossing their fingers for a Rachel McAdams (AKA Regina George) cameo, which never came. Read on for exactly why the actress was absent from the ads.

Rachel McAdams Comments On Her Role In The "Mean Girls" Walmart Ads

In a recent interview with Variety, McAdams revealed that she just wasn't really feeling a commercial gig:

“I don’t know; I guess I wasn’t that excited about doing a commercial if I’m being totally honest. A movie sounded awesome, but I’ve never done commercials, and it just didn’t feel like my bag.”

She also told the publication that she didn’t know the Walmart project was happening in the first place. 😵💫

“Also… I didn’t know that everyone was doing it. I would, of course, always love to be part of a ‘Mean Girls’ reunion and hang with my plastics, but yeah, I found that out later.”

Watch all of the official “Mean Girls” Walmart ads below.

Watch The "Mean Girls" Walmart Black Friday Ads

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The commercials felt more like the ultimate Mean Girls reunion than a Black Friday ad, and it was beyond great. Lohan's character, Cady, narrated a few, and despite them being less than two minutes, they was jam-packed with references and movie info.

In one clip, we get to see what the Mean Girls girlies have been up to since their days in high school, and they all are still just like we remember them to be. Cady is a school guidance counselor, Gretchen is a stage mom, and Karen Smith is a weather reporter.

We also get to see a whole new generation of Plastics, as well as revisit some of the 2004 movie's most iconic scenes. Seeing the Burn Book (AKA the Walmart deals) get leaked and the performance of "Jingle Bell Rock" in the ads was so nostalgic and fun, as was seeing Gretchen try to make "fetch" happen... yet again.

Speaking with Variety, Lindsay Lohan expressed her excitement about joining in on the commercial project.

"It was so nice to be back together after all these years," she said. "It was great to catch up with everyone."

Lacey Chabert also enjoyed her time reprising her role.

"It was wonderful to spend the day with Amanda and Lindsay," she said. "It was so much fun to reminisce and be together again after all these years."

Gretchen’s Wednesday

One ad focuses in on the iconic Gretchen Wieners and her family. She listens to "Milkshake" and exclaims: "Throwback Wednesday! I love this song. What a bop!" and, of course, references her dad – the inventor of Toaster Strudels.

The best line of this ad, though, had to be when she yelled at her daughter for having her headphones in at dinner, saying "If you can’t take your headphones out, you can’t sit with us!"

Cady's Wednesday

We also got reunited with Cady once again, as well as her BFF Damien Leigh in another Walmart Black Friday ad.

The school that Cady works with in the commercial is in full chaos mode, as new Walmart Black Friday deals just dropped. The students have even made a book reminiscent of the classic Burn Book that catalogs all of the biggest Black Friday deals.

Karen appears at the very end of the commercial and, in classic form, wonders out loud: "If it's Black Friday, why is it Wednesday?"

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I am the opposite of a casual Reputation fan. Four of my five most-listened-to songs on Spotify are from the 2017 album, I wore a Rep-inspired outfit to my Eras Tour show, and I am constantly analyzing (and talking about) its symbolism. I stand by the fact that this album, as misunderstood as it is, is actually the key to understanding Taylor Swift herself, which is why its rerelease is the one I've been most looking forward to. With TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Reddit, it feels like there's a new theory every day about when we'll get Reputation (Taylor's Version), but I'm pretty sure Taylor's been telling us the announcement date the whole time.

When is Taylor Swift releasing Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

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The cappuccino Easter egg from the "Karma" music video.

We don't have an official Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date yet, but all signs were originally pointing to an announcement on February 16, 2024. When the music video for "Karma" from Midnights came out, featuring a shot of Taylor holding a cappuccino, Swifties immediately picked up on the symbolism. The blue nail (which represents 1989 (Taylor's Version)) lines up with the 8 on the clock, and the black nail lines up with the 2 on the clock. Taylor ended up announcing 1989 TV on August 9 — and then announced The Tortured Poets Department(also known as TS11) onstage at the 2024 Grammys in February!

TaylorNation just teased the Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date by hopping on the latest internet trend, which uses the "You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me" lyric from "Who's Afraid Of Little Old Me?" Their Instagram carousel features images that have sent Swifties spiraling in the past, but there are two pics I'm paying special attention to: the "five holes in the fence" image from the Lover era, and a "Bejeweled" music video still of Taylor Swift pressing 3 in an elevator. May 3 (5/3) comes two weeks after the TTPD release, and since Taylor has been emphasizing her lead single "Fortnight" with the "For a Fortnight" challenge, it looks like it could line up perfectly.

There are plenty of other potential summer release dates too! Swifties know Taylor Swift lives and breathes the number 13, and that she's been making her recent rerecording announcements at her Eras Tour shows.

Well, this summer, Taylor is heading to Milan for a show on Saturday, July 13. X user @roranotaurora points out that the symbol for Milan is a snake (it's also a symbol for Rep!) AND that on July 13, 1977, there was a blackout across New York City. When Taylor announced the original Reputation in 2017, the "Don't Blame Me" singer blacked out all her social media. If she announced the album in July, there's a good chance we'd get it just in time for autumn, chilly weather, and Daylight Savings Time, all three of which go perfectly with the Reputation aesthetic.

There's another 13 we need to pay attention to as well: December 13, which is also Taylor Swift's birthday. The popstar had the date front and center in her Tortured Poets Department pop-up installation. Since the date falls on a Friday, it's the perfect day to drop some new music...

Are there any other clues that Reputation (Taylor's Version) will come out next?

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Taylor Swift attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

Recently, Taylor showed up to the 81st Golden Globe Awards in an all green ensemble, which is already so Reputation-coded to begin with. However, fans noticed one teeeeeeeny tiny detail about her look that really leans into all the theories that Rep (TV) is next. If you zoom in on her rings, one of them is a snake that's wrapped around her finger. 🐍

And after Taylor Swift released a video teasing her new album, Swifties are analyzing all the snakeskin patterns (on the curtains, the floor, and the green couch), as well as the dark visuals. While the video moves from the dark room to a bright one for TTPD, I'm convinced we'll be returning — or continuing down the hallway where you can see a dark picture frame waiting for us...

All the surprise songs at her Tokyo Eras Tour shows referenced falling apart, and a huge part of the Reputation era was related to a quote from Taylor that says "when she fell, she fell apart." Before playing "The Outside" as her piano surprise song on February 9, she made a joke that the song was 175 years old — which has Swifties thinking August 2 (175 days from February 9) could be the album's release date. Considering "The Outside" is off her first album, it's also possible we're getting Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) in August!

A recent Disney+ ad that paired the Eras Tour film and Disney Pixar's Cars went viral on Twitter because its tagline is "Getaway Car," one of the most beloved songs on Reputation (Taylor's Version)! No matter when the album drops, having Taylor Swift's final two re-recordings be her name and her reputation is literally so iconic and I can't wait to listen.

What Taylor Swift songs are on Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

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We know that, based on previous re-recordings, Reputation (Taylor's Version) will have the original tracklist and an unknown number of vault tracks that Taylor wrote ahead of the Reputation era. PEOPLE also confirmed we'll be able to hear Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)" in the new docuseries for the New England Patriots! You can also hear a snippet in the trailer for Ashley Benson's Wilderness ;). Here's what you can expect on Taylor Swift's Reputation (Taylor's Version). I'm really hoping the vault tracks include "I Don't Want To Live Forever"!

  1. "Ready For It? (Taylor's Version)"
  2. "End Game (Taylor's Version)"
  3. "I Did Something Bad (Taylor's Version)"
  4. "Don't Blame Me (Taylor's Version)"
  5. "Delicate (Taylor's Version)"
  6. "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)"
  7. "So It Goes... (Taylor's Version)"
  8. "Gorgeous (Taylor's Version)"
  9. "Getaway Car (Taylor's Version)"
  10. "King Of My Heart (Taylor's Version)"
  11. "Dancing With Our Hands Tied (Taylor's Version)"
  12. "Dress (Taylor's Version)"
  13. "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (Taylor's Version)"
  14. "Call It What You Want (Taylor's Version)"
  15. "New Year's Day (Taylor's Version)"

What is Taylor Swift wearing to Grammys 2024?

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Taylor Swift showed up to the 2024 Grammys in a sculptural white gown from Schiaparelli Couture. I love how Taylor has hopped on the corset trend. This is my favorite neckline in recent years! Even though the dress is white instead of black or green — and ended up going along with the Tortured Poets Department (or TS 11) announcement — I think it's still a Reputation (Taylor's Version) Easter egg. White is, of course, the opposite of black, so I think it's a more unexpected reference to the album, with black accessories like gloves, shoes, and jewelry being a direct nod. Plus, the watch necklace pays homage to Midnights! At the 2022 VMAs, Taylor wore another Reputation-coded outfit before she announced Midnights, so I think it's definitely a pattern.

Is there gonna be a Reputation Taylor's Version?

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Taylor Swift performs at Optus Stadium on October 19, 2018 in Perth, Australia.

Yes, we're getting a Reputation (Taylor's Version)! Taylor Swift has been very vocal about the fact she's rerecording her first five albums. However, she's been less direct about the order or the release schedule, which is honestly more fun! The official Taylor Nation account added fuel to the fire when they posted a photo of Taylor rehearsing for The Eras Tour — because, like @nashs_mom on TikTok says, the pose doesn't match up with any of the songs. While all the photos they've previously posted match up with numbers like "Enchanted" or "Illicit Affairs," the new pose seems to match up with "I Did Something Bad" (which is both the last Reputation surprise song left AND the perfect song to announce the rerecording).

"Hear me out," another TikTok user commented. "['I Did Something Bad'] was not part of the set list in 2023 but what if the first night of the tour in 2024 she performs [it] and announces REP TV."

"I literally ratatatataed as soon as I saw it," another user says, referencing the iconic production at the beginning of the song. We have less than a month before the Eras Tour starts up again, so I'm excited to see when we'll finally get a Reputation (Taylor's Version) announcement!

What caused Taylor Swift to make Reputation?

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Cover art for Kanye West's The Life Of Pablo, which features "Famous."

The primary catalyst for Taylor Swift's Reputation era was a phone call with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. After Taylor said Kanye did not have her permission to say he "made that b-tch famous" in "Famous," a video leak from Kim seemed to show Taylor did actually give her permission (it was later revealed the video was edited, and Taylor gave her permission to be mentioned, NOT to be called a b-tch).

"#TaylorSwiftIsOverParty" began trending on Twitter, and everyone from the media to the general public began calling her a snake. So she disappeared from the public eye for over a year, and Reputation was born. The era was moody — and full of snake imagery. Taylor says in her TIME interview that the album came from "a goth-punk moment of female rage at being gaslit by an entire social structure," and told Rolling Stone in 2019 that Reputation was a "metaphor" and her "playing a character."

How old was Taylor when she wrote Reputation?

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Charli XCX, Camila Cabello and Taylor Swift perform onstage during opening night of Taylor Swift's 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour at University of Phoenix Stadium on May 8, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.

Taylor began writing Reputation in 2016, when she was 27. However, the stories she's telling go back farther than that since "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" talks about a relationship from when she was 25.

Is Reputation a love album?

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Cover art for Taylor Swift's Reputation.

While Reputation is sassy, moody, and satirical, I stand by the idea that it's actually a love album at its core. While the general public talked most about "Ready for It?" and "Look What You Made Me Do," songs like "Delicate," "Call It What You Want," and "New Year's Day" are all about healing after the media turned against her. The message of the album is all about how she wants to spend the the ins and outs of life with people she loves, because they make the boring days beautiful, which is also the sentiment running throughout "Lover."

"I want your midnights, but I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day" and "We can leave the Christmas lights up 'til January" are the same!!

What are the Reputation Taylor's Version vault tracks?

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A Horcrux from Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I

While we don't have the tracklist for Reputation (Taylor's Version) yet, she did mention in her TIME interview that the vault tracks will be "fire."

"I’m collecting horcruxes,” she says of the rerecordings. “I’m collecting infinity stones. Gandalf’s voice is in my head every time I put out a new one. For me, it is a movie now.”

I'm going to be real honest, this is the line that sent me into a tailspin because the idea that Taylor loves stories like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the MCU as much as I do is too much!! But it makes sense because after all, she IS a storyteller.

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If Emma Stone is on a movie's cast list, there's a good chance I'll be watching. The Poor Things actress (who just won an Oscar for her role!) is teaming up with director Yorgos Lanthimos for a third time on his new movie Kinds of Kindness. The summer movie has a crazy cast list, and the story looks like it could be one of Yorgos’ wackiest movies yet. While both The Favourite and Poor Things served as strange and fantastical looks at different time periods, it seems Kinds of Kindness takes place in modern America. Here's everything we know!

What is Emma Stone's new movie?

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Emma Stone's new movie is called Kinds of Kindness. The film will follow three separate stories: a man who feels like he has no agency and sets out to claim control over his life, a policeman whose missing wife reappears and seems to be a completely different person, and a woman searching for someone with inhuman abilities who's destined for leadership.

In the newest still from Kinds of Kindness, Emma Stone and Joe Alwyn seem to be in the middle of a standoff. They’re actually standing outside the motel we’ve see Emma’s character drive in front of, which makes me think this will be a huge location within the story. While these actors are all-business during filming, I’m genuinely wondering if they’ve talked about The Tortured Poets Department considering they’ve both been a huge part of Taylor Swift’s life. I HAVE to know which TTPD song Emma has on repeat. (For me, it's "The Alchemy.")

Even though the movie is set in modern America, it definitely seems Kinds of Kindness will have Yorgos Lanthimos' signature wacky and unconventional approach to storytelling. It's kind of like Americana meets magical realism, which, alongside Beyoncé's country album, definitely makes me think media in 2024 will feel like going back to our roots. Watch the Kinds of Kindness teaser trailer here!

When is the Kinds of Kindness release date?

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Kinds of Kindness will be released on June 21, 2024. There's nothing like seeing a new movie in theaters, and this one will be the kind of experience that requires a big screen!

Who's in the Kinds of Kindness cast?

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In addition to Emma Stone, the Kinds of Kindness cast includes Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer. Talk about an incredible group of stars!

We just saw Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley star alongside Emma Stone in Poor Things, as well as Joe Alwyn share scenes with Emma in The Favourite, and I love that Kinds of Kindness is like a mini reunion.

When was Kinds of Kindness filmed?

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Kinds of Kindness filmed around New Orleans near the end of 2022. The bold colors and contemporary setting mean this is going to be the perfect summer movie. Even the autumnal environment is adding to the overall aesthetic of the movie! You know that time of year where everything is warm yet still has some of the brightness of summer? That's how this new Emma Stone movie feels.

What are other Emma Stone movies to watch?

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If you're an Emma Stone movie fan, then you definitely need to check out La La Land. Some other ones I'd recommend include Easy A, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and even her recent TV show The Curse. Aside from La La Land, her most critically acclaimed movies are 2018's The Favourite and 2023's Poor Things.

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