All the Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2018 Deals

Lesley Chen
Nov 19, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… especially if you’re a shopaholic who loves finding great deals. Black Friday is just a few days away, and the huge sales have already started. Whether you’re looking to pick up some new tech gadgets or get a jump start on grabbing your holiday gifts, here’s everything to look out for this week. Plan ahead now so you can spend the rest of the season getting through your almost-unending queue of holiday movies and TV specials. Check out more Black Friday deals here.

TECH

Amazon: Save big on Amazon devices, such as the Fire Stick with Voice Remote for $25 (regularly $40), Echo Spot (buy two and get $100 off), and Fire 10 Tablet for $100 (regularly $150).

Dell: Various deals on devices, such as starting on November 22, get a Dell Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1 Laptop for $350 (save $130).

Jet: Starting November 21, get deals on various devices such as an Apple iPad 32GB WiFi for $249 ($80 off), a Fitbit Versa Special Edition for $180 ($49 off), Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones for $299 ($50 off) and a Google Home Mini for $25 ($24 off).

Lenovo: From November 22-26, buy a Lenovo Smart Plug or Lenovo Smart Bulb for $0.99 with the purchase of a Smart Display.

Microsoft: Get savings on various devices (e.g., save $300 on select Surface Laptop 2) with more deals added on November 22 such as an HP Laptop for $349 and up to $50 off wireless Soundstream devices.

Samsung: Various deals on devices. From now until November 26, get $200 off an Unlocked Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 9. From November 22-26, get $100 off Galaxy Tab S4.

Target: From now until Cyber Monday, all TVs are on sale.

HEALTH

AncestryDNA: Now through December 24, get DNA kits for $59 (regularly $99). From November 22 through November 26, kits will be at their lowest price, $49.

Everlywell: From now until November 21, take 15 percent off all orders with code GIFT. From November 22-25, get up to 30 percent off orders with code BLACKFRIDAY. On Cyber Monday, take 25 percent off all tests with code CYBER.

Lord Jones: From Thanksgiving to midnight November 23, get 20 percent when you order three or more CBD infused products. Get the code when you sign up for the newsletter here.

Sunday Scaries: On Cyber Monday, buy one, get one on CBD Tinctures and Vegan AF CBD Gummies.

HOME

Scope out more home deals here.

Allswell: From now through November 29, get 15 percent off all mattresses (CODE THANKS15) and 30 percent off all bedding (code THANKS30).

Brooklyn Bedding: From now until November 25, get 40 percent off all sheets and pillows and 25 percent off mattresses. On November 26, get 30 percent off sitewide.

Casper: Now through November 26, get 10 percent off any order with a mattress.

The Citizenry: On Black Friday, for every $150 spent, one girl goes back to school in India (via a partnership with Educate Girls). On Cyber Monday, get a limited-edition Halston Candle with every purchase over $300.

Cost Plus World Market: From November 22-25, get up to 60 percent off storewide.

DreamCloud Sleep: From now until November 26, get $200 off a DreamCloud mattress.

Etsy: Get up to 60 percent off home decor and one-of-a-kind gifts (psst, also peruse our B+C x Etsy Holiday Shop for gift ideas).

IKEA: From November 22-26, get $25 off a purchase of $100 or more.

JCPenney: From November 22-23, get up to 40 percent off major appliances.

Lowe’s: From now until November 29, get up to 40 percent off select appliances.

Made In: Now through November 25, get up to 30 percent off premium culinary tools.

Nectar Sleep: From now until Cyber Monday, get $125 off a Nectar mattress plus two free pillows.

Nest Bedding: From now until Cyber Monday, get $150-200 off select mattresses and a free sheet set. Buy one pillow, get on 25 percent off for select pillows.

Purple: From November 22-26, get $100 off the purchase of a Full, Queen or King-sized Original Purple Mattress ($50 off Twin); plus a Free Purple Blanket when you spend more than $999.

Serta: From now through November 27, save up to $400 on Serta iComfort or Serta iComfort Hybrid mattresses and up to $500 on Serta Adjustable Foundations.

simplehuman: From November 21-26, save up to 25 percent and get free shipping on top-10 best-sellers such as the rectangular sensor can for $187 (regularly $250) and the sensor mirror for $150 (regularly $200).

SodaStream: From now through December 1, get 20 percent sitewide (not including cylinders) with code CYBER20.

Sur La Table: From now until November 27, get up to 75 percent of select products.

Tuft & Needle: From now until November 26, get 20 percent off the Mint Mattress. Additionally, on November 23, get 20 percent off everything.

FASHION & BEAUTY:

Check out more Black Friday fashion deals here.

100% PURE: From November 20-26, for all purchases of $45+, get $10 beauty deals on various products.

All Saints: From November 21-27, get 30 percent off everything online and in stores.

Aviator Nation: On November 26, get 20 percent off sitewide plus free shipping.

Birchbox: From November 20-28, get 10 percent off orders $30+, 15 percent off orders $50+, and 25 percent off orders $75+ all full-size products, limited-edition boxes and kits, and subscriptions (grooming + beauty)

Bombfell: From November 22-25, get $50 off for first-time clients on this men’s fashion subscription box.

Clare V: From November 23-25, get 20 percent of select styles. On November 26, get 30 percent off select styles (new items added.

CoverFX: From now unttil November 25, get 25 percent off sitewide, free shipping with code THANKS25. On November 26, get 30 percent (code CM30) off on orders until 2pm, 25 percent (code CM25) off on orders after 2pm and free shipping.

Draper James: From November 21-26, get 25 percent off sitewide.

Eye Buy Direct: From now until November 30, buy one pair of glasses ($15 or more), get one free.

Garnet Hill: From now until November 27, get 25 percent off plus free shipping. Some exclusions apply.

Havaianas: From November 22-26, get 40 percent off, some exclusions apply.

J. Crew: From November 23-24, get 50 percent off your entire purchase with code TGIF.

Keds: From November 20-27, get 30 percent off full-priced orders and 20 percent of sale items, plus a free sock gift with purchase.

Life Is Good: From now until November 24, get 30 percent off accessories, sweaters, sweatshirts, and sweatpants; buy two t-shirts, get one free. On November 26, get 30 percent off sitewide.

Lilly Pulitzer: From November 21-26, get an exclusive Lilly Pulitzer gift with a purchase of $75 or more.

Madewell: From now until November 25, get 25 percent off your purchase.

Merrell: From November 21-17, get up to 60 percent off doorbusters and an extra 30 percent off sale items.

Michael Stars: From now through November 24, get 25 percent off all sale styles with code TGIF. From November 25-27, get 25 percent sitewide with code MONDAY

ModCloth: From November 23-25, get 30 percent off $100 and 40 percent off a $200+ purchase. From November 26-27, get 40 percent off a purchase of $150+.

Nordstrom: Starting November 23, save up to 60 percent off select styles.

Old Navy: From November 21-23, get 50 percent off your entire purchase. From November 24-25, get 40 percent off everything and 50 percent off all outerwear, sweaters, and jeans. On November 26, get 50 percent off everything, no exclusions, and a cozy sock gift with purchase.

Puma: From November 21-25, get 30 percent off sitewide with code PUMAFRIDAY. From November 26-28, get 30 percent off sitewide with PUMAMONDAY. Some exclusions apply.

Rachel Roy: From November 12-27, get 50 percent off the entire site.

Scentbox: On Black Friday and Cyber Monday, take 40 percent off your first month of a designer fragrance subscription box (code BLACKFRIDAY valid November 23, and CYBERMONDAY valid November 26).

Urban Outfitters: From November 21-23, buy one, get one 50 percent off the entire site. From November 21-26, get free worldwide shipping over $50. on November 24, take an additional 30 percent off all sale items. On Cyber Monday, take $10 off purchases of $50+, $25 off purchases of $100+, and $50 off purchases of $150+.

Zara: On November 23, get 30 percent off sitewide.

KIDS

Kidbox: From November 23 -26, get $25 off kids fashion subscription boxes.

Macy’s: Starting November 21, get up to 60 percent off select kids’ and baby styles.

Plae: From November 23-26, get 30 percent off select styles on both kids and adult merchandise.

Walmart: Save on a wide selection of toys, such as Hatchimals Mystery for $40 (regularly $54) and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Avengers Thanos: Ultimate Battle for $56 (regularly $70).

TRAVEL

Ace Hotel Shop: From November 22-25, get 20 percent on most items sitewide (some exclusions apply). On November 26, get 10 percent off orders $100+, 15 percent off orders $150+, and 30 percent off orders $500+.

CALPAK: From November 22-26, get 15 percent off your order (exclusions apply). On November 26, purchases $300+ (after the 15 percent discount) receive a free Mini Baye in Milk Marble.

CheapCaribbean: Get up to 70 percent off their project top five destinations for 2019 (Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas, Los Cabos, and Cancun/Riviera Maya). All-inclusive vacation prices start as low as $349 to Oasis Tulum Lite for three nights including flights. Book from November 13-26 for select travel dates.

Destination Hotels: Book between November 21-28 and save up to 40 percent on a Destinations Hotel stay. Plus, enter for a chance to win a three-night stay in Aspen, Colorado, and a $500 airfare voucher. Valid travel dates are November 22, 2018, to December 1, 2019.

Disneyland: Save up to $79 on select dates for 3-Day 1-Park Per Day or 3-Day Park Hopper Tickets, save up to $85 on select dates for 4-Day 1-Park Per Day or 4-Day Park Hopper Tickets, or save up to $98 on select dates for 5-Day 1-Park Per Day or 5-Day Park Hopper Tickets.

Hilton: Book between now and January 31, 2019, and save up to 25 percent on breaks from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Hilton Honors members can get triple points on all Luxury and Resorts stays and double points on all other stays within the Hilton portfolio.

Hotwire: From November 20-23, get $10 off $100 hotel bookings, $40 off $300 hotel bookings, and $75 off $500 hotel bookings in-app.

Intrepid Travel: From November 20-28, get 20 percent off over 1,000 small group adventure trips worldwide for 2019 departures. Valid for tours departing January 15, 2019, to December 15, 2019.

Kimpton Hotel and Restaurants: Starting now through November 26, get 25 percent off the best flexible rate, plus Kimpton will donate $5/night to charity. Book between November 19-30, 2018 and stay between November 19, 2018 and March 31, 2019.

Orbitz: Save 50 percent or more on select hotels through the mobile app. Use code THANKFUL at check out to save an extra 18 percent off in-app all day long.

Peregrine Adventures: From now until November 30, book a sport on one of Peregrine Adventures’ select Asia Adventure Cruises departing December 2018 through February 2019, and bring a travel companion for free.

Travelocity: On November 23, shop in the mobile app to save 50 percent on select hotels and enter for a chance to win a trip to Cancun, Mexico. Plus use code FRIDAYAPP18 and save an extra 18 percent off in the app all day long.

Universal Studios Hollywood: Get $10 off already discounted VIP Passes.

MISC

1-800-Baskets.com: From November 23-24, use promo code 50DEAL to save 50 percent on the Season’s Best Holly Berry Sweets Gift Tower, Regal Splendor Gourmet Gift Basket, and/or Newgate Hall Gourmet Market Basket.

The Bouqs: From November 23-25, get 20 percent off sitewide with code CHEERS20. On November 26, get 25 percent off sitewide with code CHEERS25.

Cratejoy: On November 23, get various discounts on over 100 subscription boxes with code CJBLACKFRIDAY. On November 26-27, get 30 percent off orders on select top subscription boxes with code CYBER18.

Harry & David: From November 21-24, get 50 percent off Holiday Moose Munch Drum or save 33 percent on Pear Delights Gift Tower and Pumpkin Cheesecake.

Hulu: From now until November 26, get the Limited Commercials plan for $0.99 per month for one year (a savings of $84 for the 12-month subscription).

Man Crates: From November 21-26, get 20 percent off when you spend more than $149 on curated gift sets for men.

Michaels: From November 22-23, get 50 percent off floral + decor and 60 percent off craft storage.

PopSockets: On November 23, get 20 percent off sitewide. On November 24, get 20 percent off create your own grip.

Saucey: From now through December 1, take 10 percent off wine order deliveries of $30+ (code FALLWINE) or 15 percent off alcohol delivery orders of $50+ (code FALL15).

Tone It Up: From now until November 26, get 25 percent off sitewide with code SAVE25.

Whistle: From now through November 26, get 25 percent off Whistle 3, the all-in-one pet GPS tracker and activity monitor.

Wisdom Panel: From November 23-26, get $15 off dog DNA kits.

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30 Adorable Gifts For People Who Work From Home

Working from home is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's great that you can get sh*t done virtually anywhere with WiFi, but on the other, you're constantly summoned to your couch (or in more severe cases, your bed) to take a "break" (a nap) that can impact your productivity. Having cute desk accessories and organization solutions on deck at all times is a must for anyone seeking to dial in and simply feel good about the whole 'working from home' thing. Whether you know the beauty of WFH life or not, these gifts for people who work from home will certainly liven up any workspace.

Our fave WFH gifts in this post:

Scroll on for more of the best WFH gifts to give in 2024!

Papier

1. Papier Joy Weekly Desk Planner

Seeing every to-do item in one place (that's not a computer screen) is a major game-changer for staying on-task, and the ultimate hack is this structured notepad.

Amazon

2. Personalized Acrylic Name Plate

This custom, made-to-order name plate would make any WFH-er feel more dignified.

Amazon

3. Rossie Home Premium Acacia Wood Lap Desk

This way, they can take their work anywhere, whether it be the sofa or bed. The finished wood gives this lap desk an upscale feel that means business!

Amazon

4. Cute Duck LED Lamp

This cute, squishy desk-sized lamp is sure to alleviate The Horrors (work stress).

Amazon

5. Kawaii Animals Erasable Gel Pen Set

These top-rated animal pens are the perfect little workday cheerleaders when they hang out at anyone's desk.

Uncommon Goods

6. Tech Taffy Desk Duster

This gooey glob helps get the grime (like dust and dirt) out from in between their keyboard, mouse, and headphones.

Amazon

7. Bose Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones

We're convinced that noise-cancelling headphones are a product directly from heaven. This pair does an excellent job at drowning out sonic distractions.

Amazon

8. Quartet Desktop Glass Monitor Riser for Computer with Dry-Erase Board

This desk riser with an attached dry-erase board helps eliminate papers from piling up on their desk. It's the perfect vehicle for meeting reminders, brainstorms, and other important work items.

Amazon

9. Aesthetic Highlighters

A highlighter in hand = instant productivity.

Amazon

10. Waterproof Desk Mat

This desk mat can handle it all – keyboards, notebooks, cold drinks, and basically everything else needed for the 9 to 5 grind.

Amazon

11. Ergonomic Computer Mouse Pad

Having an ergonomic setup can help prevent that infamous WFH-induced back pain. Start small with this soothing mouse pad!

Amazon

12. 12-Sided Fidget Toy

If your working-from-home gift recipient is on the anxious side, a fidget cube can be a real game-changer when it comes to letting out stress and pent-up energy.

Urban Outfitters

13. Little Glass Table Lamp

Shed some light on their daily work routine with an adorable tiny lamp, shoppable in a variety of playful colors and patterns.

Amazon

14. Colorful Sticky Notes

For helping them jot down genius ideas, look no further than gifting a hearty pack of sticky notes. The colors in this set will make working a lot more fun.

Amazon

15. Speks Crags Ferrite Putty

This super-satisfying stress ball alternative will keep their anxious hands busy during meetings and email sweeps.

Amazon

16. Electric Coffee Mug Warmer

Coffee is life, so make sure their caffeinated cup stays fresh all morning long. This gift is especially thoughtful if you know they're a slow sipper!

Loam Candles

17. Loam Harvest Basket Candle

Having a cute candle lit during the workday instantly improves morale. We don't make the rules.

Amazon

18. Ergonomic Laptop Riser

For the on-the-go worker, a laptop without a laptop riser is criminal. This easy-to-set up one has almost 12,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, most notable for its durability.

Umbra

19. Umbra Montage Wall Shelf

This lightweight, design-forward wall shelf is perfect for stowing away joy-inspiring knick-knacks and work necessities alike.

Amazon

20. Line Friends Cable Management Holder

Let these cutie little bears take the reins – er, rather, the cords – and create more space for a clear head.

Amazon

21. Moleskine Classic Hard Cover Notebook

This bound notebook will withstand any weather, plus it's the perfect place to write down great ideas!

ban.do

22. ban.do Sticker Book

This lively, colorful sticker book will make those long meetings much more entertaining. These would pair super well with the notebook above for a cutie gift set.

Amazon

23. Blue Light Blocking Glasses

Don't let them fry their eyes all day – these blue light glasses work to filter out the harmful effects of [dun-dun-dunnn] computer screens.

Target

24. Owala Stainless Steel Tumbler

Hydration helps fuel a healthy mind, and that noggin is needed for making great things happen at work. This 40oz insulated tumbler keeps drinks ice-cold all throughout the day!

Urban Outfitters

25. Chromoeye Working From Home Art Print

This poster says what we're all thinking about WFH.

Amazon

26. Pomodoro Timer

The Pomodoro technique is a killer method for staying tuned-in. With this timer, the work time versus rest time is left up to the user.

Uncommon Goods

27. The Work Wellness Deck

This box o' cards comes ready with 60 different prompts that help your local worker at home destress and recharge before, during, or after the workday.

Day Designer

28. Day Designer 2025 Daily Planner

A planner is going to help facilitate the utmost organization and productivity for your giftee that works from home.

Uncommon Goods

29. Stay Cool Adjustable Laptop Desk

This lap desk makes it easy for them to slouch on the couch (we're guilty!) or laze in bed while still getting sh*t done while they work.

ban.do

30. Hot Stuff Ceramic Mug Book Person

If it's not being used for coffee, consider this the cutest catch-all for miscellaneous desk junk.

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Hold Up, Did Rebecca Yarros' First 'Onxy Storm' Excerpt Just Tease Violet Sorrengail's True Identity?

Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

Rebecca Yarros/Instagram

YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

Rebecca Yarros/Instagram

Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

Today/Bree Archer, Elizabeth Turner Stokes for Entangled Publishing

Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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11 Fun Holiday Sweaters That Give Your Ugly Christmas Sweaters A Run For Their Money

As much as I love an ugly Christmas sweater party, a small part of me still cringes at just how wacky they can be. There's a very fine line between 'ugly Christmas sweater' and 'playful holiday get-up' – but I think these fun holiday sweaters strike the perfect balance of the two. They're all colorful, festive, and so much fun to wear to any and every holiday get-together you've got going this year.

Scroll on for our favorite fun holiday sweaters for every party!

Anthropologie

1. The Violette Short-Sleeve Tinsel Sweater by Maeve

With 'tinsel' literally in this sweater's name, you'll be making a shiny statement wherever you wear this piece. It also comes in silver, gold, navy blue, and brown to suit your personal holiday style.

Abercrombie & Fitch

2. The A&F Madeline Crew Sweater

This femme 'fit boasts a bow that's reminiscent of holiday gifts and all things merry. It only helps that this sweater is super soft to the touch!

Urban Outfitters

3. Out From Under Catching Feelings Fairisle Print Cropped Pullover

This sweet holiday sweater has an adorable reindeer design along the front, so it's instantly going to fit in for any holiday party. You can also snag the pair of matching shorts to complete the coziness if you'd rather stay in.

Urban Outfitters

4. BDG Stella Star Graphic Oversized Pullover Sweater

With this sweater, you'll literally be a star. The color palette challenges holiday tradition in the best way, though you could totally make it a better fit for a party with a black mini skirt, tights, and metallic boots.

Anthropologie

5. Maeve Faux-Fur Collar Cropped Cardigan Sweater

Oh, so fancy! This cardi's collar is lined with faux fur to make it feel ultra-luxe. Layer it over your best party dress, and voila!

Nordstrom

6. ASTR the Label Velvet Bow Cardigan

Bring on more bows, please! This tie-up cardigan secures with two oversized velvet bows that speak to the holiday season flawlessly.

Gap Factory

7. Gap Factory Peanuts Relaxed Gap Logo Sweatshirt

Snoopy is truly a holiday icon, especially in his dramatic puffer jacket. Don the famous dog on this cozy sweatshirt – it's so much cuter than an ugly Christmas sweater, plus you'll earn mega compliments (everyone loves Snoop!) wearing it.

Free People

8. Free People Festive Frost Sweater

This fuzzy sweater is downright festive, thanks to the traditional stripes across the top half. We love it because it still leans very 'holiday,' but isn't explicitly so, since the color palette isn't just reds and greens.

Nordstrom

9. Vinyl Icons Martini Embellished Off The Shoulder Graphic Fleece Sweatshirt

Espresso martinis are a hallmark of the holiday season, and you simply can't change our minds on that. Get playful with your holiday sweater selection with this design that evokes a happy hour at any time of day, especially on a holiday break away from school or work!

Free People

10. We The Free Flower Patch Sweater

You'll be able to get a lot of wear out of this sweet red sweater around the holidays! The slouchy fit is ideal for pairing with even more winter layers to stay warm.

American Eagle

11. American Eagle Whoa So Soft Oversized Grinch Holiday Sweater

With Christmas' favorite villain on it, this super-soft sweater will always be in style around the holidays.

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WHICH Movie Had Kate Winslet "Sh—ing" Herself?!

Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

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Here's A New Look At Florence Pugh's Return As Yelena Belova

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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This post has been updated.

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