21 Birthday Gift Ideas for Your Celebrity-Obsessed Bestie

Grace Lee
Apr 15, 2016

We all have (or are) that starstruck, celeb-obsessed friend who always manages to bump into someone famous on the street, grocery store or at an expertly scheduled run-in based on the tagged locale on their latest Instagram post (#jkkinda). Whether you have a celeb-obsessed BFF with a birthday coming up or need creative favor ideas for your celeb-themed party, these hilarious gifts inspired by our most beloved and notorious celebrities will have all your pop-culture obsessed buds asking you to host *every* party from now on. Get ready for plenty of “Hotline Bling”and Adele references, because here are the ultimate 21 best friend birthday gifts for the celebrity-obsessed.

1. Jazzelli Designs Drake Sticker Set ($7+): You’ve seen meme after meme of the “Hotline Bling” singer hitting flaming tennis balls and swinging lightsabers. If you can’t get enough of Drizzy’s dance moves, the ultimate Drake sticker pack will meet all your decorating needs.

2. Urban Outfitters I Woke Up Like This Mug ($10): Pay homage to Queen B while letting everyone know you’re all about that #flawless lifestyle: rolling out of bed and out the door, makeup free and with a mane of a ‘do. Heck, no one can talk to you about confidence.

3. Wicked Custom Apparel 1-800-GOTTA-ZAYN Crewneck Sweatshirt ($15+): When it comes to parties, get-togethers and any kind of awkward situation… You’re all about pulling a Zayn so you can GTFO. Embrace your introverted side while staying cozy in this ultra comfy crewneck sweater that says it all.

4. Hello Hurra Lindsay Lohan Parent Trap T-Shirt ($18): ’90s kids everywhere can relate: LiLo practically shaped your childhood with her role as the troublemaking twins in The Parent Trap (1998). If you ever wished you were as posh as her Brit half or loved that PB + Oreo combo, this double-feature t-shirt is the one for you.

5. B+C Must Reads Color Me Good Cara Coloring Book ($13): Cara Delevingne reminded everyone that models CAN have personality with her spunky ‘tude and crazy faces. Now you can color in the fab supermodel in this contemporary coloring book of 32 pages.

6. B+C Must Reads Color Me Swoon ($15): You’re a sucker for chiseled jaw-lines and chest hair, which means you’re probably a sucker for this coloring book filled with over 60 swoon-worthy guys. Forget your priorities and color your troubles away with hotties that include the likes of Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, Will Smith and George Clooney. Mhmmm.

7. Justin Timberlake Shop Drink You Away Shot Glass ($15): Recovering from a heartbreak? Easy, as long as you can sip from these shot glasses. There’s nothing a little JT + Jack can’t fix.

8. Perks of Aurora EW! Mug ($18): Rep your favorite sketch on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with this mug featuring Fallon as character Sara. “And if you’re wondering, that’s S-A-R-A, with no H, because H’s are ew!”

9. Skphil Fat Amy Crushed It ($26): You memorized every lyric, every line in Pitch Perfect. Now you can channel your love for acapella or just the most hilarious character ever with this tee featuring Rebel Wilson as Fat Amy with her famous quote, “Crushed it.”

10. Mug for your Home Hello It’s Tea Mug Adele Coffee Cup ($9): Commuters everywhere have Adele to thank for making those long rides a little more bearable. Her undeniably soulful music has made you feel things you’ve never felt before, for an S.O. that you maybe never had. If that sounds familiar, this “Hello it’s tea” mug is the one for you, regardless of whether you like tea or not.

11. Beyoncé Shop Conversational Tote ($25): Since making quite the statement with her “Formation” Superbowl halftime performance and MV, Bey’s merch game has never been stronger. Not only does the song strive to empower black culture, the extremely quotable lyrics have also found their way onto everything from hats to totes.

12. Zazzle Celebrity Eyebrows Throw Pillow ($37): Keep your brow game in check while giving your bed or couch some #onfleek decor with this pillow that’s decked out in celeb brows. Featuring iconic brows like those of Edie Sedgwick and Marilyn Monroe, this pillow is the decor must-have for beauty-lovers everywhere.

13. SunnyLife Inflatable Swan ($70): Floats are the raging new pool essential this spring and summer. Ever since Taylor Swift and beau Calvin Harris were snapped on Instagram on a swan float, the lucky bird floaty has been seen everywhere from UO to Sunnylife.

14. Obsessories LA Justin Bieber Stud Earrings ($10): Since killin’ it with hits like “What do you mean?” and “Sorry,” JB has shed his tween-heartthrob persona to assume the role of grown-up stud. Whether you’re an old Belieber or a new one, flaunt your support of the star with these Bieber stud earrings.

15. Sassy Celebs Leonardo DiCaprio Sticker Set ($2): The *Oscar-winning* actor seems to only get better with age. If his face is the one you want to see on your planner, desk, window or even pillow… This Leo sticker pack is the one for you.

16. Hello Hurra Miley Cyrus T-Shirt ($18): You gotta give it to her: Miley Cyrus knows how to turn heads, with her controversial MV’s and infamous tongue-wagging. Now you can turn heads too with this attention-grabbing t-shirt featuring a compilation of Miley’s tongues.

17. Loyal Ninja Miley Expressions Sticker Pack ($4): The great thing about this sticker pack of Miley’s facial expressions is it can literally transform anything boring into something eye-catching. Say goodbye to plain ol’ phone cases or notebook covers with this new decorative must-have.

18. Headline Shirts National Treasure T-Shirt ($28): Nicholas Cage, oh Nicholas Cage. This *national treasure* king of meme faces is now yours to keep on this vintage style printed tee.

19. RedBubble Party Hardy T-Shirt ($25): Let ‘em know where the party’s at with this “Party Hardy” tee. If Tom Hardy’s English accent gets you weak in the knees, this shirt is practically already yours.

20. RedBubble Team DiCaprio Studio Pouch ($22): From Titanic to the Revenant, there’s nothing that this man of many talents can’t do, including finding a way into your heart. This polyester pouch lets everyone know whose team you’re on, while giving you a handy place to store all your pens or makeup.

21. RedBubble Uncle Jessie’s Girl ($26): There’s no denying John Stamos had major *sex-appeal* even from his Uncle Jessie days. If you’ve ever fantasized playing Mr. Katsopolis’ love interest on Full House, this phone case is the one for you.

Did we forget your celeb crush? Tweet us @BritandCo to let us know which celeb merch you’ll be rocking!

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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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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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