Nicole Richie Is Officially Bringing Back Purple Highlights

She’s been one of our favorite beauty chameleons since her wild child days in the early aughts, and now Nicole Richie just debuted a whole new look — she’s got purple highlights!

Richie showed off her new lavender locks on her Instagram page, and we are absolutely loving the new hue on her. The House of Harlow founder and creative director made the change with the help of colorist Larisa Love, adding Joico’s Color Butter ($20) in purple to Richie’s signature blonde boho waves.

Of the journey to her new ‘do, the mom-of-two told Allure she was thinking of going for pink, revealing, “Then I decided last minute to go with purple because color is emotional. I use color to set intentions of where I want to go, align myself, and how I want to feel.”

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She also loves the look because it’s inspired by the first time she ever made a dramatic hair change, adding, “It’s the first color that I ever did when I first started coloring my hair.”

The new purple highlights are temporary thanks to the Color Butter, and should wash out in 10 shampoos, which Richie prefers. She said, “A few years ago when I was coloring my hair, I had to use permanent hair color. It’s a whole different process. You really have to commit to a certain color until it comes out. I dealt with a lot of breakage.”

And though she loves changing up her look, she also makes a commitment to keeping her hair as healthy as can be. She shared some of her best hair care tips, saying, “I always condition my hair. Always. I only shampoo my hair about twice a week at the most. Conditioner has the power to clean out anything in your hair. You don’t need to over shampoo your hair.” She also loves coconut oil when she feels her tresses seem particularly damaged.

Richie has seemingly rocked every shade of the rainbow (from blue to pink and even gray!), but she admits there are a couple of colors she says she’ll likely never try. “I can’t imagine what a green or an orange would look like on me,” she said. “Not really my vibe. But never say never.”

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Drew Barrymore recently chatted up actress (and mom to Kinds of Kindness actress Margaret Qualley) Andie Macdowell on her talk show, and I couldn't help but swoon over her gorgeous gray locks. I spotted my first gray hair at age 25 in a GAP dressing room, and it felt like an attack on my youth at the time. But there's been a growing cultural shift toward accepting and celebrating gray hair. If men can salt-and-pepper it, why can't we? Embracing gray hair can be such a positive and empowering choice. Here are 7 compelling reasons why.

1. You'll Save So Much Time And Money

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Coloring your grays can turn into a lifetime commitment of keeping up with the color. You’ll save time and so much money by not going to the salon every other month — and eventually every month — by letting your hair go gray. It’s freeing!

2. You'll Feel More Natural

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In an interview, Macdowell said she felt "more real and honest" going gray. Gray hair is just a natural part of aging and can look stunning when cared for with regular cuts and gentle styling, giving you a unique look that actually makes a positive statement.

3. You'll Look More Confident

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Embracing your gray hair can boost your confidence, showing the world that you're comfortable in your own skin.

4. You'll Reduce Your Exposure To Chemicals

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According to the American Cancer Society and a study by Harvard Medical School, there is a possible link between hair dye use and cancer, especially skin and breast cancer. Avoiding hair dyes means less exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, which can be better for your overall health.

5. You'll Enjoy Healthier Hair

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Frequent dyeing can cause damage to your hair. Embracing gray hair allows your tresses to stay healthy and strong.

6. You'll Be A Positive Role Model

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By embracing your gray hair, you can be a positive role model for other women and girls, encouraging them to normalize the aging process and be grateful for it.

7. You'll Embrace Change

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New chapter in your life? Going gray can signify a new milestone and embracing change. Here's B+C editor Haley Sprankle (right) with her mom, whom she convinced to go fully silver. "She looks so cool with silver hair," says Haley. I couldn't agree more!

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Brittany and Patrick Mahomes are an NFL "It" couple we can't get enough of, from their enviable friendship with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to their ever-so adorable kids. And when it comes to their kids? Brittany and Patrick don't play around. They've been overjoyed to be parents since day one, and continue to approach their kids with such care and intentionality — including with their incredibly unique names! So, here's everything you should know about this sweet family of five!

Learn more about Patrick & Brittany Mahomes' adorable kids — and their very clever names!

How many kids do Patrick & Brittany Mahomes have?

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Patrick and Brittany Mahomes have three kids — Sterling Skye Mahomes, Patrick 'Bronze' Lavon Mahomes III, and Golden Raye Mahomes.

How old are Brittany and Patrick Mahomes' kids?

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Sterling is 3, Bronze is 2, and Golden was born yesterday!

How did Brittany and Patrick Mahomes choose their kids names?

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Since the arrival of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' new bundle of joy, fans started to notice something interesting about their kids. Aside from being cute as a button, each of them have very unique baby names. Instead of taking the conventional route, the darling couple decided to pick a theme that feels on par with Patrick's NFL winning streak.

According to E! News, Brittany talked about the theme for her kids names in 2023. While talking about her dogs, she mentioned their names. "I got steel in college and named him after that." Then she admitted she thought about naming their second dog "sterling cause it went with steel perfect."

However, thinking about her future children made her change her mind. "...one day I want that to be daughters name so then we came up with Silver to go with steel."

Once Patrick and Brittany named their first daughter Sterling, the dots connected once they had their son. "...having a boy and him being Patrick Mahomes III, Bronze was just meant to be and went perfect," said Brittany.

We can't wait to learn about the inspiration for baby Golden Raye's name although we have an inkling it still follows the theme of her siblings' names.

What did they almost name 'Bronze?'

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Funny enough, 'Bronze' almost had another name! Patrick told PEOPLE, "We were going with Trey at first because the third obviously and everything like that." He then shared his brother Jackson is the mastermind behind his son's name. "I started meeting more and more people with the nickname Trey, and Jackson came up to me and was like, 'What about Bronze?'"

He later said, "I haven't seen anybody else do that...I like it."

What have they said about being parents?

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Brittany Mahomes is always shedding light on her role as a mom. Based on this Instagrampost, Brittany adores it. "Thanking the Lord everyday for making me a Mom. My most favorite role and biggest blessings."

Patrick Mahomes doesn't talk about fatherhood as often, but he's still a doting father. When celebrating his daughter's birthday, he wrote a sweet post on Instagram. "Happy 3rd birthday Sterling Skye! You are my 💙! Stop growing up so fast."

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Keeping up with your hair color or concealing grays can get expensive at the salon, and who really has the time to book a salon visit every 4-6-8 weeks anyway? Thankfully, there are at-home root touch-up products that can save you time and money while still giving you a salon-like look. From root dye kits to concealers, here are the best products to freshen up your roots right at home.

Root Dye Kits

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Want to skip the salon for up to three weeks? Try these root touch-up kits for a hair refresh.

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To permanently cover grays, this Leaping Bunny-certified at-home root touch-up kit will cover up to 1 inch of root growth and comes in six shades. It's paraben- and sulfate-free too. Get two-applications in one box for those in-between times.

Madison Reed Root Perfection Permanent Root Touch Up

Another Leaping Bunny-certified dye kit that gets results is Madison Reed's ammonia-free permanent root touch up. It takes just 10 minutes to cover gray with no harsh ingredients like pthalates or parabens, and should hold for three weeks until your next appt.

Clairol Root Touch-Up by Natural Instincts Permanent Hair Dye

This drugstore option is affordable and ammonia-free, with a large palette of hair colors. Permanently cover grey roots in just 20 minutes!

Root Concealers

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For when you have a salon visit coming up, these one-day concealers are perfect for a quick touch-up.

Color Wow Root Cover Up

This root cover up works great at covering grey and dark roots, adding highlights in between salon visits, and filling in thinning hairlines. Perfect for those last-minute touch ups, Color Wow is water-resistant and sweat-resistant and will last until your next wash.

Tarte Big Ego Dab & Go Hair Concealer

Look totally natural with this waterproof cream-to-powder hair concealer in a mess-free container. This vegan product is perfect for touching up roots and filling in thin spots on the go. Just toss in your bag!

Bumble & Bumble Color Stick Root Coverup

Refresh your roots with these hair color sticks from a cruelty-free brand. Apply like lipstick, and blend! It will wash out with your next shampoo.

R+Co BRIGHT SHADOWS Root Touch-Up Spray

This touch-up spray covers your roots until your next shampoo sesh and between salon visits. Paraben, sulfate-free, and vegan, the product also moisturizes and helps thicken hair with pearl extract and biotin.

Rita Hazan Root Concealer Spray

This award-winning concealer spray is water-proof, ammonia-free, and covers grays exactly where you need it.

Clairol Root Touch-Up Temporary Concealing Powder

Great for touching up roots and brows, this affordable concealer powder is perfect for keeping in your tote or car.

L'Oreal Paris Magic Root Hair Color Concealer Brush

Twist and brush on your root color with this brush applicator that dries quickly. It's great for hair that is less than 25 percent gray, and it's also ammonia-free, peroxide free with no harsh or synthetic dyes.

Preventive Serums

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Want to prevent more gray hair growth? Try these daily serums.

Vegamour Gro Ageless Anti-Grey Hair Serum

For those with 30 percent or fewer grays, this serum helps reduce the appearance of grays on new hair growth. Made with clean, vegan ingredients, Vegamour Gro was a 2023 NewBeauty Award Winner.

Arey To The Root Serum

Made with clean ingredients and cruelty-free, To The Root also helps slow and re-pigment grey hair while making your hair look thicker and more voluminous.

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2025 is full of new TV shows, new music, and brand new movies that are already iconic and memorable. From the return of engaging and interesting superhero movies to creative rom-coms and crazy action thrillers, these are the movies you won't want to miss this year. And the best part is that some of these January movies are already out!

Here are the 25 most-anticipated movies of 2025.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl — On Netflix Now

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Wallace and Gromit are finally back! This new movie sees Wallace invent a "smart" gnome...and its slow takeover. When Gromit realizes the gnome is becoming too smart, he has to battle some seriously sinister forces to save the day.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is on Netflix and stars Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, Reece Shearsmith, Diane Morgan, Adjoa Andoh, Muzz Khan, and Lenny Henry.

Better Man — In Theaters Now

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This isn't your average biopic. The movie tells the story of British popstar Robbie Williams and the highs and lows of fame with his boyband Take That...presenting Robbie as a monkey.

Better Man is in theaters and stars Robbie Williams, Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Alison Steadman, Kate Mulvaney, Frazer Hadfield, Tom Budge, and Anthony Hayes.

The Last Showgirl — In Theaters Now

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When showgirl Shelly's show closes suddenly after 30 years, she has to figure out what her future — and her present — looks like. Not only does it feature an insanely talented cast, but it also has new music from Miley Cyrus!

The Last Showgirl is in theaters and stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, and Billie Lourd.

Wolf Man — In Theaters January 17, 2025

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We might be getting closer to Valentine's Day, but it's always scary movie season. When a mysterious animal attacks Blake, Charlotte, and their daughter Ginger, they take refuge in a farmhouse. But the animal left its mark — and it doesn't take long for the family to realize they're in a whole new kind of danger.

Wolf Man is in theaters and stars Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner and Sam Jaeger, Matilda Firth, Benedict Hardie, Ben Prendergast, Zac Chandler, Beatriz Romilly, and Milo Cawthorne.

One of Them Days — In Theaters January 24, 2025

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This new 2025 movie is the BFF comedy you've been waiting for! Dreux and Alyssa learn Alyssa's BF has spent all their rent money and have to do everything they can to keep their landlord from evicting them. TLDR; I hope this BF becomes an ex by the end of the film.

One of Them Days premieres January 24 and stars Keke Palmer, SZA, Maude Apatow, and Janelle James.

Flight Risk — In Theaters January 24, 2025

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A U.S. Marshall has been tasked with bringing a witness to court, but their flight takes a turn for the dangerous when she realizes their pilot is a hitman with a single target: her charge. This is Michelle Dockery and Mark Wahlberg like you've never seen them.

Flight Risk premieres January 24 and stars Michelle Dockery, Mark Wahlberg, and Topher Grace.

Inheritance — In Theaters January 24, 2025

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Maya finds herself in the middle of an international conspiracy after she learns her father used to be a spy. With danger at every time and enough questions to last her a lifetime, Maya sets out on a quest to find out the truth.

Inheritance premieres January 24 and stars Phoebe Dynevor and Rhys Ifans.

You're Cordially Invited — On Prime Video January 30, 2025

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Despite planning the perfect destination wedding for her sister, one woman's plans are turned on their head when the venue double books them with a young woman's wedding. With a cast led by Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, this is one new movie you will never forget!

You're Cordially Invited premieres January 30 and stars Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner, Jimmy Tatro, Stony Blyden, Leanne Morgan, Rory Scovel, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Ramona Young, Jack McBrayer, and Celia Weston.

Mickey 17 — In Theaters January 31, 2025

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As an Expendable, Mickey Barnes goes on life-ending mission after mission thanks to his clones. Everything goes according to plan...until two Mickeys survive at the same time.

Mickey 17 premieres January 31 and stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.

Kinda Pregnant — On Netflix February 5, 2025

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When Lainy's best friend announces she's pregnant, Lainy announces hers too! It's perfect! Except for the fact that Lainy's lying to everyone in her life...including a very handsome stranger.

Kinda Pregnant premieres February 5 and stars Amy Schumer, Jillian Bell, Will Forte, Damon Wayans Jr., Brianne Howey, Alex Moffat, Joel David Moore, Lizze Broadway, Urzila Carlson, Francis Benhamou.

Love Hurts — In Theaters February 7, 2025

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Ex-criminal Marvin Gable's new life as a Wisconsin realtor gets interrupted when his ex-partner Rose ropes him back into danger.

Love Hurts hits theaters February 7 and stars Ke Huy Quan, Ariana DeBose, Daniel Wu, Sean Astin, Mustafa Shakir, Lio Tipton, Rhys Darby, Marshawn Lynch, and André Eriksen.

Heart Eyes — In Theaters February 7, 2025

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Ally and her date have to go on the run when a serial killer called Heart Eyes goes after them as his next victims. According to the synopsis, no couple is safe, so beware if you want to take your SO to the theater.

Heart Eyes premieres February 7 and stars Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, and Jordana Brewster.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy — On Peacock February 13, 2025

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Newly single Bridget is navigating love, life, and motherhood in the wake of Mark's death. And as she heals, she finds herself drawn to the young and handsome Roxster as she also keeps having awkward run-ins into Mr. Wallaker.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy drops on February 13 and stars Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Emma Thompson, Jim Broadbent, Isla Fisher, and Gemma Jones.

Captain America: Brave New World — In Theaters February 14, 2025

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Superhero fatiguebe gone! This new movie is totally taking us back to the Captain America: Winter Soldier vibes and I'm here for it. Sam Wilson is still getting used to being Captain America when a global incident threatens to turn into a global crisis.

Captain America: Brave New World premieres February 14 and stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Harrison Ford, and Liv Tyler.

Old Guy — In Theaters February 21, 2025

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An older hitman is tasked with training a young recruit to take his place, but their tension becomes hesitant teamwork when they learn their employer set them up.

Old Guy premieres February 21 and stars Christoph Waltz, Cooper Hoffman, Lucy Liu, Ryan McParland, Ann Akinjirin, Jason Done, Tony Hirst, Kate Katzman, Conor Mullen, and Rory Mullen.

Disney's Live-Action Snow White — In Theaters March 21, 2025

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Following The Little Mermaid(which I haven't been able to stop talking about), Rachel Zegler stars as the live-action Snow White, who's determined to bring justice for her kingdom when the Evil Queen takes over. I can't get enough of Rachel's new song, and the beautiful color palette. C'mon jewel tones!

Snow White hits theaters March 21 and stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot.

Thunderbolts* — In Theaters May 2, 2025

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In Thunderbolts*, Yelena Belova and Bucky Barnes are just two anti-heroes who are brought together for a mission from Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. But when they realize they weren't supposed to make it out alive, they create a new group to bring her down.

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2 and stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning — In Theaters May 23, 2025

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Tom Cruise is out for one last mission in this new movie, where his character Ethan has to find an AI program called The Entity before it falls into the wrong hands. And he's doing everything he can to keep his family safe in the process.

Mission: Impossible 8 hits theaters May 23 and stars Ving Rhames, Henry Czerny, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Hayley Atwell, Shea Whigham, Pom Klementieff, and Frederick Schmidt.

Jurassic World: Rebirth — In Theaters July 2, 2025

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A new team is on a mission to get DNA from the three biggest creatures in the world: one from land, one from the air, and one from sea to save lives in a world that's inhospitable to dinosaurs. But everything changes when they find a shipwrecked family.

Jurassic World: Rebirth premieres July 2 and stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.

Superman — In Theaters July 11, 2025

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Comic book fans are going to love this brand new take on Superman (and Clark Kent, TBH, I've never seen someone transform like David does between Clark and Superman!). According to WB, the movie features "a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind."

Superman hits theaters July 11 and stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Sara Sampaio, Pruitt Taylor Vince, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, and Neva Howell.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps — In Theaters July 25, 2025

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The Fantastic Four are finally joining the MCU, but considering it looks like they're living in the 1960s (and in a different universe), this is a whole new take on the story we haven't seen yet. We also haven't gotten a trailer or teaser yet and I'm already obsessed with the way this cast loves each other.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps hits theaters July 25 and stars Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Vanessa Kirby.

Avatar: Fire And Ash — In Theaters December 19, 2025

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After two movies highlighting earth and water, we're getting a fiery third installment. Avatar 3 will show off "a lot more Pandora that you never saw before,” director James Cameron told D23 in Anaheim, California (via Variety). “It’s an insane adventure and a feast for the eyes, but it’s also got very high emotional stakes, more than ever before.”

Avatar: Fire And Ash premieres December 19 and stars Zoe Saldaña and Sam Worthington.

A Simple Favor 2 — Coming In 2025

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Don't worry A Simple Favor fans! Director Paul Feig just confirmed the new movie isn't delayed. This sequel will see Emily getting married in a crazy destination wedding, with plenty of twists and turns along the way.

A Simple Favor 2 is coming in 2025 and stars Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick.

Materialists — Coming in 2025

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When an NYC matchmaker falls for a wealthy man, she realizes she can't shake her attachment to a certain actor-waiter from her past. Oh, I am so there!

Materialists is coming in 2025 and stars Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery — On Netflix In 2025

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This new movie involves a graveyard, a new cast of characters, and Benoit Blanc's "most dangerous case yet."

Knives Out 3 is coming in 2025 and stars Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.

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Starbucks fans, rejoice!Trader Joe’s just dropped an earth-shattering dessert that mimics the coffee chain’s most popular grab-and-go dessert. You’re gonna want to run to TJ’s as soon as possible to see if it’s in stock, because not only is it tasty, it’s also a total steal compared to what you’d typically spend for a sweet treat at Starbucks.

Scroll on to discover the brand-new Trader Joe’s dessert that’s definitely making me rethink my drive-thru habit!

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Introducing Trader Joe’s Sprinkle Cake Bites: bite-sized cake balls baked with a “rich and moist” batter, coated in a white confectionary coating, and tossed in adorable little multicolored sprinkles to maximize snacking joy. Yeah, I’m already obsessed.

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Trader Joe’s crafted their new Sprinkle Cake Bites out of the belief that cake is just too good a dessert to wait for birthdays and anniversaries to eat it – and I wholeheartedly agree. Their small size makes everyday indulgence a possibility, though knowing myself, I could easily eat the entire box!

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Now, I’m clearly not one to deny myself something sweet, and my sugar cravings get especially enticed when I roll up to the Starbucks drive-thru for a caffeinated pick-me-up. More often than not, I’ll leave the establishment with not only my typical iced latte, but also a cake pop in-hand. All their cake pops are so delicious, but I also know they’re not necessarily great for my health (or my wallet).

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Great news, though: while a singleStarbucks cake popcosts $3.25, this 6-pack (yes, 6!) of Trader Joe’s Sprinkle Cake Bites is just $3.99. Plus, on average, Starbucks’ cake pops (varying flavors) also contain 160 calories and 16 grams of sugar, while one of the Trader Joe’s Sprinkle Cake Bites has 120 calories and 13 grams of sugar. The only thing that’s missing from TJ’s iteration is the stick.

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The Trader Joe’s Sprinkle Cake Bites will definitely be on regular rotation in my kitchen, starting now. In addition to mid-workday snacking, I’ll also be snagging some boxes for friends’ birthdays and to share at this year’s Galentine’s Day party!

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