• Thanksgiving meals have changed significantly over the years, though their fowl-and-starch heavy composition has remained the same.
• The modern Thanksgiving didn't get its start until nearly 200 years after the first Thanksgiving celebrations.
• Here's how Thanksgiving has evolved over the years, from the dishes themselves to how the holiday has celebrated.
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People have been celebrating Thanksgiving in America in some form or another since the 1600s.

But the holiday has changed constantly over the centuries, along with the dishes people prepare for their Thanksgiving feasts.

Certain foods, like cranberries, have been associated with Thanksgiving for centuries, and may have even been present on the first Thanksgiving table. Others, like chicken pie, haven't exactly stood the test of time. 

Read on for 16 examples of how Thanksgiving dinner — and the way we celebrate it — has changed over the centuries.

The earliest Thanksgivings were bigger lasted longer than today's events. Accounts from the early 1600s describe celebrations that lasted multiple days and featured dozens of people.

"They four in one day killed as much fowl as, with a little help beside, served the company almost a week.…Many of the Indians coming amongst us, and among the rest their greatest king Massasoit, with some ninety men, whom for three days we entertained and feasted," English settler Edward Winslow wrote in one of the few textual records of their first Thanksgiving in 1621. 

Source: Plymouth Plantation

The first Thanksgiving definitely featured a cooked bird — likely several — but it's unclear whether wild turkey was one of them. Either way, ducks or geese likely also made an appearance on the Thanksgiving table.

Historical records show that the Pilgrims in Plymouth went "fowling" for the meal, and we know that wild turkey were plentiful. But so were many other birds like geese and ducks. Another account from the fall of 1621 indicates that wild turkey were among the Pilgrims' stores. 

We do know that the Wampanoag tribe brought five deer to the occasion, so if you were thinking of adding some venison to the Thanksgiving plate, there's historical precedent. 

Source: The History Channel, Smithsonian Magazine

Love them or hate them, cranberries may have been the original Thanksgiving side dish by virtue of the fact they grew natively on American soil.

There probably wasn't cranberry sauce, however. While mixing sugar with cranberries wasn't unheard of, sugar usually was too expensive to import and was not yet grown in North America at the time of the Pilgrims. 

Source: The History Channel

That said, the earliest mention of cranberry sauce served with turkey appears in a publication in the book 'American Cookery' in 1796, though the book also suggests 'pickled mangoes' as a just-as-suitable alternative.

Source:The Washington Post 

Hold the mashed potatoes, though: There weren't any at the first Thanksgivings.

Unlike, for instance, wild corn, potatoes are not native to North America. As a result, they didn't appear on the American plate until around a half century after that first Thanksgiving. 

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Pumpkin pie made its debut as a Thanksgiving staple in the 19th century and was considered an 'inevitable' part of the holiday meal by 1869, according to a column in the Connecticut Courant at the time.

Source: The Washington Post 

The 'godmother of Thanksgiving' wrote in 1827 that the definitive Thanksgiving featured not only turkey, but duck, goose, beef, mutton or pork, and chicken pie, which she called an 'indispensable part of a good and true Yankee Thanksgiving.'

That's from magazine editor and cookbook writer Sarah Josepha Hale, who successfully lobbied President Abraham Lincoln to proclaim the last Thursday in November a Thanksgiving Day, though it wasn't made an official federal holiday until 1941. 

Source: American Food Roots

The 19th century was when the modern Thanksgiving meal began to take shape, thanks to the republishing of pamphlets and historical records from the Pilgrims of the first Thanksgiving celebration and Hale's tireless advocacy.

Hale also frequently published Thanksgiving recipes in her magazine, Godey's Lady's Book. They featured many of our current Thanksgiving staples, including mashed potatoes, which were relatively uncommon at the time. 

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Sweet potatoes have long been a Thanksgiving staple, but it wasn't until 1917 that it became popular to top them with toasted marshmallows — now an iconic side dish. It was around that time that marshmallows had begun to be mass-produced instead of hand-crafted.

The Angelus Marshmallow Company hired Janet McKenzie Hill of the Boston Cooking School Magazine to help spur sales by creating a recipe book featuring marshmallows as an integral star. Among these was the first recorded recipe for marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole. 

Source: Saveur

Green bean casserole wasn't invented until 1955. Developed by Dorcas Reilly in the Campbell's test kitchen in Camden, New Jersey in 1955, green bean casserole is now the most common Thanksgiving side dish in the Midwest.

Not bad for a dish that Campbell's had commissioned specifically to improve their sales of cream of mushroom soup. 

And it worked, too. The company makes a whopping 40% of its total sales for the year of cream of mushroom soup for the year leading up to Thanksgiving. 

Source: Washington Post, Smithsonian Magazine, FiveThirtyEight

Oyster stuffing (or 'dressing,' if you prefer) was initially more popular than other simply bread-and-herb-based stuffings, thanks to the cheapness and abundance of oysters in New England, where the Thanksgiving celebration first found its footing.

People used to even stuff their birds with oysters to stretch the meal. 

Today, oyster dressing is uncommon outside of Gulf Coast states, where it's still considered a mainstay. Few New Orleans Thanksgiving tables are without the family oyster dressing as one of the premier sides. 

Source: Serious Eats, The Washington Post, NOLA.com

Speaking of stuffing: Stove Top, a dried stuffing mix in a box, debuted in 1972, becoming a staple of many Thanksgiving tables through the decade and beyond. As of 2005, Kraft Foods still sells more than 60 million boxes of it each Thanksgiving.

Source: New York Times 

We have Thanksgiving to thank for the TV dinner. A seasonal over-ordering of 260 tons of turkey by manufacturer Swanson led them to innovate the frozen and reheat-able packaged meals that revolutionized speedy cooking at home.

Source: Smithsonian Magazine 

In 2019, more than a third of hosts plan to spend more time (38%) and money (39%) on Thanksgiving than they did the year before, and 57% plan to serve exclusively homemade dishes. A little less than half are budgeting more than $200 for the meal.

Source: Discovery/Food Network

Modern Americans use Thanksgiving sides as a place to experiment with new dishes and techniques, while keeping guests happy with the traditional trappings of the meal like turkey and gravy.

The relatively recent innovation of "Friendsgiving"— a Thanksgiving celebration with friends instead of family — is shaking up old standards and leading to more experimental Thanksgiving cooking.

The word "Friendsgiving" wasn't coined until around 2007, according to Merriam-Webster. The increasingly popular event is sparking a demand for alternative Thanksgiving foods and party ideas.

Source: Merriam-Webster

• Vanity Fair published an exposé on WeWork's rise and fall and the wild behavior of cofounder and former CEO Adam Neumann.
• Neumann waltzed barefoot through WeWork's offices with Drake and Ashton Kutcher in tow, helped Jared Kushner with his Middle East peace plan, and told his colleagues that "Steve Jobs" author Walter Isaacson might write his biography, the magazine reported.
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1. Neumann helped Jared Kushner with his Middle East peace plan

Neumann reportedly helped his friend Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law, with his plan to resolve conflict in the Middle East.

"WeWork executives were shocked to discover Neumann was working on Jared Kushner's Mideast peace effort," Vanity Fair reported.

Neumann tasked a WeWork director with hiring an advertising firm to create a video for Kushner showing what an economic renaissance in the West Bank and Gaza could look like, the magazine said.

Kushner presented a version of the video at the White House's peace conference in Bahrain last summer.

2. Neumann hung out with Drake and Ashton Kutcher at WeWork's offices

Neumann enjoyed befriending and working with celebrities.

He waltzed barefoot through WeWork's headquarters with Drake and Ashton Kutcher in tow, according to Vanity Fair. Hugh Jackman was spotted at WeWork's offices, Fast Company reported.

Neumann and his team also considered hiring Martin Scorsese to direct a series of videos promoting the WeWork brand, according to Ad Age.

3. Neumann said he convinced Rahm Emmanuel to run for president on the "WeWork Agenda"

Neumann told a WeWork investor he convinced Rahm Emmanuel, the former mayor of Chicago who also served as Barack Obama's chief of staff, to run for president in 2020 on the "WeWork Agenda," according to Vanity Fair.

The magazine first reported the story in September.

4. WeWork was more chaotic than Trump's White House

The chaos inside WeWork "made the Trump White House look like a well-oiled machine," a former senior executive told Vanity Fair.

The startup had two employees for every desk in its first headquarters, leading the company to distribute staff across New York City, the magazine reported. WeWork also signed lease after lease with minimal oversight from the top. "There was no discipline to how Adam approved leases," a WeWork executive told Vanity Fair.

"No one knew what anyone was doing," a real-estate broker, who worked with the startup during its rapid expansion, told the magazine.

5. Neumann told colleagues the author of "Steve Jobs" might write his biography

Neumann told colleagues that Walter Isaacson — the author of biographies of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, and Leonardo Da Vinci — might write his biography, according to Vanity Fair.

The WeWork cofounder reminded Isaacson of the Apple cofounder. "Like Steve Jobs, he is very good at seeing the big picture," Isaacson told Fast Company in May.

6. Neumann met with multiple world leaders

Neumann made time to meet with multiple world leaders. He discussed the Syrian refugee crisis with Canada's prime minister, Justin Trudeau, and chatted about urban planning with London's mayor, Sadiq Khan, according to Vanity Fair.

The WeWork cofounder told colleagues he was saving Saudi Arabia's women by working with the country's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, to offer them coding classes, the magazine reported.

In a meeting with Stephen Hadley, a former national security adviser, Neumann reportedly said he was the right mentor to help bin Salman navigate the fallout from the gruesome death of Jamal Khashoggi. He also saw Kushner, bin Salman, and himself as world saviors, Vanity Fair reported.

7. Neumann wanted WeWork to be like Bloomberg

Neumann enjoyed the freedom and lack of accountability that came with leading a private company, according to Vanity Fair. He wished to operate like Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire founder and boss of the eponymous financial-data group.

"Adam never wanted to go public," a former WeWork executive told the magazine. "His ideal was Bloomberg. He wanted to remain private so he could do whatever the f*** he wanted."

• AirPods, Apple's wireless Bluetooth earbuds, have become a must-have item for iPhone users of all ages, and particularly teens.
• Capitalizing on the popularity, high school student Aaron Beckman, 17, has created a 10-inch-tall Bluetooth speaker in the shape of an AirPod.
• Beckman's Reddit post showing off his giant AirPod speaker— which he dubbed the "AirPod Max"— has received nearly 80,000 upvotes since he shared it in early November.
• Beckman talked to Business Insider about how he created the AirPod, and shared some photos that show just how accurately the high schooler's AirPod mimics Apple's wireless earbuds.
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A 17-year-old high school student found himself with a viral Reddit hit on his hands when he built a giant Bluetooth speaker in the shape one of the hottest gadgets around: Apple's best-selling AirPods.

The 10-inch-tall AirPod is a fully functional wireless speaker, according to its creator, a Minnesota high school student named Aaron Beckman. Beckman posted a picture of his creation earlier this month on the r/MildlyInteresting Reddit thread, where it's since accrued more than 78,000 upvotes and 2,000 comments.

To make the AirPod speaker — which he's dubbed the "AirPod Max"— Beckman used a 3D printer, available through his high school's robotics team, to replicate and blow up an accurate clone of the AirPods. 

Beckman shared these photos of his AirPod Max speaker, and told us a little about how he built it:

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Beckman's AirPod design is incredibly faithful to the original.

His AirPod speaker includes even the smallest details of Apple's earbuds, from the small buttons and grooves, to the "L" that marks that it's for your left ear.

Aside from using a 3D printer to construct the AirPods speaker surface model, Beckman used paint to draw on the "L" and black dots, and window screen to create the mesh look of the speaker inside the AirPod.

Beckman also assembled the electronics to make his giant AirPod a functional speaker. Next, he plans to build a matching right-ear AirPod Max, so he can get stereo sound.

Like any functional Bluetooth speaker, Beckman built in a charging port that allows him to re-power the battery after use. Beckman told Business Insider that from design to completion, his AirPod speaker took around 22 hours to complete.

• Week 11 of the NFL season was a middling one for our best bets, with our picks going a solid 6-8 against the spread.
• This week, the Colts and Texans kick things off in Houston on Thursday night, followed up by a full slate of games on Sunday.
• Once again, we're picking every game of the week against the spread with the hopes of making a little money.
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We had a middling week of gambling in Week 11 of the NFL season, going 6-8 against the spread to sustain through a tough week and keep us well in the black so far this season.

This week, we're back at it, picking every game with hopes of making a little cash.

Take a look below at our best bets for Week 12 of the NFL season (* indicates home team).

LAST WEEK: 6-8
OVERALL: 85-75-2

Houston Texans* (-3.5) over Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with a lot of injuries right now, with receiving threats T.Y. Hilton and Eric Ebron both questionable to play on the short week, and top running back Marlon Mack out for the foreseeable future.

After a demoralizing loss to the Ravens on Sunday, I like the Texans to bounce back at home with a big win over their division rival.

Atlanta Falcons* (-4.5) over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After a miserable, if bewildering, start to the season, the Atlanta Falcons have now won two straight games dominantly against divisional opponents.

On Sunday, they'll get their chance at a third, and I expect the offense to shine once again as Atlanta attempts to score their first home win since mid-September.

New York Giants (+6) over Chicago Bears*

Mitch Trubisky is an absolute disaster for the Chicago Bears right now, and even against a Giants defense that has been kind to opposing quarterbacks, it's tough to trust him as a touchdown favorite in this spot.

Unless you see the Bears defense scoring twice in this one, take the points and move on.

Cleveland Browns* (-10.5) over Miami Dolphins

Cleveland needs a big win at home, and thankfully, the Dolphins are arriving right on time.

Browns fans, fantasy owners, and commentators alike have all been waiting and waiting for a dominant performance from the Cleveland offense, and this feels like the week it finally comes.

Philadelphia Eagles* (-1.5) over Seattle Seahawks

Nothing about this line makes any sense. The Seahawks are possibly the best team in the NFC, with their only two losses on the year coming against the Saints and Ravens. The Eagles are 5-5 and sport a roster full of receivers that refuse to catch the ball.

Sometimes Las Vegas makes mistakes, but it feels like the bookmakers know something in this spot. I don't know what it is, but when a line looks this easy, it's usually best to go the other way.

Carolina Panthers (+9.5) over New Orleans Saints*

The Panthers are undervalued after the shellacking they took at the hands of the Falcons at home last week. The Saints are slightly overvalued after a reassuring performance against the Buccaneers.

New Orleans is the better team here, but this is too many points to give in a divisional game.

Oakland Raiders (-3) over New York Jets*

This looks like a textbook trap game for the Raiders, who have rattled off three straight wins and could have a division-deciding bout with the Chiefs next week if they can take care of business in New York. When the potential story for next week is laid out that clearly, it's usually best to fade it — football has a way of messing with your narratives.

That said, the Jets have won two straight games, making them less of a sneaky underdog here and more of a legitimate threat the Raiders won't take lightly. If you had told me at the start of the year I could bet against the Jets winning three straight games, I would have taken it in a heartbeat.

Denver Broncos (+4) over Buffalo Bills*

Despite their lousy record, the Broncos have played solid football for the past two months, and have proven their ability to keep things close, four of their losses coming by four points or less this year.

Wins over bad teams inflate Buffalo's record, and their reckoning is coming in the home stretch of the season.

Washington Redskins* (+3.5) over Detroit Lions

Washington is the most broken team in the NFL right now, but I refuse to bet Jeff Driskel as a road favorite.

That said, the best advice I can give you here is to take your money elsewhere.

Cincinnati Bengals* (+6.5) over Pittsburgh Steelers

The Bengals are going to win a game eventually, and this week, facing a divisional opponent at home coming off a chaotic loss that ended in a brawl, feels like as good a spot as any to back them.

Jacksonville Jaguars (+3) over Tennessee Titans*

Nick Foles first game back for the Jacksonville Jaguars didn't go as planned, but in a division with as much infighting as the AFC South, it feels like they steal a win here over the Titans.

Dallas Cowboys (+6.5) over New England Patriots*

The Patriots offense looked rather lifeless against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, and with Dak Prescott playing like one of the hottest quarterbacks in the NFL in recent weeks, I have faith that Dallas can keep this game competitive.

Green Bay Packers (+3) over San Francisco 49ers

The Packers got trounced during their last trip to California this year after leaving a day early for their Week 9 matchup against the Chargers. This week, the team is traveling on Saturday, leaving no time for nonsense and hopefully setting the Packers up for a big win against one of the top contenders in the NFC.

Los Angeles Rams* (+3) over Baltimore Ravens

Every casual bettor on the planet is going to be on the Ravens in this game. When the world zigs, we zag, so we're blindly backing the Rams and hoping the Los Angeles defense can figure out some way to slow down Lamar Jackson.

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• JD Power's 2019 North America Airline Satisfaction Study found consumer satisfaction to be at an all-time high.
• Airlines continue to struggle with in-flight entertainment, connectivity, and dining.
• Southwest and JetBlue tied with the highest score overall and among low-cost airlines, and Alaska Airlines once again finished with the highest score for a traditional airline.
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The 15th edition of JD Power's North America Airline Satisfaction Study found consumer satisfaction to be at an all-time high.

Over the past year, airlines in the US and Canada scored an average of 773 points on a 1,000-point scale, beating last year's record-setting score by 11 points.

According to JD Power, the increase in customer satisfaction has been driven by airlines' investments in reservation and check-in technology along with an infusion of new aircraft.

"Airlines continue to deliver on the operational side of air travel," Michael Taylor, the travel intelligence lead at JD Power, said in a statement. "New technology investments have dramatically improved the reservation and check-in process. Fleets are newer and travelers generally feel that they are getting great value for their money."

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Seatback entertainment, food service, and WiFi remain the lowest-ranked parts of the flying experience.

"The one area where both traditional and low-cost carriers can still improve, however, is in in-flight services," Taylor said. "It continues to be the lowest-ranked factor in the study, as many airlines still struggle with in-flight entertainment, connectivity, in-seat power, and food service."

For the third consecutive year, Southwest was the highest scoring airline in the study and among low-cost airlines. This year, it tied with its fellow low-cost carrier JetBlue with 817 points.

With 801 points, Alaska Airlines once again earned the highest score for a traditional airline. It has now earned that distinction in 12 straight years.

Airlines in the study are judged on performance in seven categories. In order of importance, they are cost and fees; in-flight services; aircraft; boarding, deplaning, and baggage; flight crew; check-in; and reservations.

The JD Power study is based on data gathered from 5,966 business and leisure passengers who flew on major US and Canadian airlines from April 2018 through March 2019. Several notable airlines such as Hawaiian, Allegiant, and Air Transat were not included in the study.

Here is a closer look at how the US airlines performed on the JD Power 2019 North America Airlines Satisfaction Study.

This article was originally published by Benjamin Zhang in May, 2019.

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8. Frontier Airlines: 702 points

7. Spirit Airlines: 711 points

6. United Airlines: 723 points

5. American Airlines: 764 points

4. Delta Air Lines: 788 points

3. Alaska Airlines: 801 points

1. Southwest Airlines: 817 points (tie)

1. JetBlue: 817 points (tie)

• On television sets, costumes and props are usually owned by the studio that is producing the show.
• Actors often are gifted items from the set to recognize their time on the show and these items range from minor props to entire wardrobes.
• Other times, actors take items from the set that are unlikely to ever be used again and keep them as a memento. 
• Actors such as Sophie Turner, Sandra Oh, Neil Patrick Harris, and Jenna Fischer have all talked about having mementos from their respective shows at home.
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Whether it was given as a gift or taken without explicit permission, props and set pieces have been going home with actors for years.

Although they're not always allowed to take props and costumes (these are usually owned by the studios behind the TV show), actors oftentimes bring a special item home with them to commemorate their hard work and signify the memories they made on the show.

Here are some of the many things actors have taken from TV sets.

Sandra Oh said she took a piece of decor from Cristina Yang’s apartment.

In 2018, Sandra Oh told People that the prop she took from her days on "Grey's Anatomy" was the "best thing [she's] ever taken from a set."

She said she took the rug that was originally seen in Owen and Cristina's apartment and it now resides in her living room.

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Aaron Paul said he took "everything [he] could" from "Breaking Bad."

In a 2016 interview with Seth Meyers, Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman on "Breaking Bad" said he took "everything [he] could" from the set of the show, including the faux severed head of Gus Fring.

"No joke, I have that [severed] head in my media room," he told Meyers. 

Per Entertainment Weekly, Paul also said he has the license plate from Jesse Pinkman's first car and a Heisenberg hat.

Bryan Cranston said he kept his Heisenberg hat.

After wrapping on "Breaking Bad,"Bryan Cranston, who played Walter White, told Entertainment Weekly that he had taken Heisenberg's signature porkpie hat and sunglasses, calling them his "prized possession."

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Jenna Fischer said she still has Pam’s essential hair accessory.

Jenna Fischer's character Pam Beasly on "The Office" was rarely seen without her trusty hair barrette.

In an Instagram post, the actor said that, while filming, the show's hairstylist insisted Fischer return the clip to a labeled dish each day so it wouldn't get lost.

Fischer said that when the show wrapped in 2013, her hairstylist gifted her a shadow-box frame with the clip inside and she currently has the clip on display in her home.

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Sarah Jessica Parker said she kept nearly all of Carrie Bradshaw’s clothes from "Sex and the City."

In 2017, Sarah Jessica Parker told Vulture that she has "95%" of Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe archived. On the valuable collection, Parker said, "I don't touch it or wear it but all of that is really meaningful."

Along with the wardrobe, the actress said she also kept her "Carrie" nameplate necklace. And according to Entertainment Weekly, the actress also took the menu prop from the set of the "Sex and the City" ladies' favorite meeting spot.

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Jason Momoa said he has a fake tongue from "Game of Thrones."

On the episode "The Pointy End" of "Game of Thrones," Jason Momoa's character, Khal Drogo, rips out another man's tongue and throat.

Momoa is admittedly"a big fan of taking the things [he] worked with" and he told Entertainment Weekly that the special-effects prop tongue now sits on his desk.

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Rose Leslie said she was given Ygritte’s bow and arrow at the end of her time on "Game of Thrones."

After wrapping her final scene on "Game of Thrones," Rose Leslie, who played Ygritte, was given her character's bow and arrow.

In 2014, Leslie told Entertainment Weekly that the bow and arrow had been upgraded, complete with white leather and a placard that reads "Kissed by Fire."

Maisie Williams said she took a piece of clothing from Arya Stark’s wardrobe.

In 2018, "Game of Thrones" star Maisie Williams told Elle that of all the props in Westeros, she opted to take home one of Arya's beloved brown jackets.

Williams said she hopes to show her grandchildren the memorabilia one day, adding: "I can imagine it being something that I'm like, 'Oh, I was on this show once upon a time and this was the jacket I wore'... and my grandkids being like, 'Please stop.'"

Sophie Turner said she has been carrying around a prop that could be a major "Game of Thrones" spoiler.

Sophie Turner told Entertainment Weekly that she kept her "Game of Thrones" corset. And, during a "Good Morning America" interview, she also shared that she has been carrying a scroll from one of the last episodes of the show.

Fans know that scrolls typically hold a lot of power in Westeros, so Turner carrying it in her wallet could be a major "GOT" spoiler should it fall into the wrong hands.

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Isaac Hempstead Wright said he took a few things from the "Game of Thrones" set.

In a recent interview with Conon O'Brien, Isaac Hempstead Wright (who plays Bran Stark) said in regard to taking items from the "GOT" set, "some people got a slightly better deal" than he did. 

He said that toward the end of filming he realized he couldn't take Bran's wheelchair through customs so he ran through the set he was on to take some souvenirs. 

"I took with me ... a wooden spoon, a straw bowl, and a tub of, as for as I can tell, is Vaseline," said Hempstead. 

Jacob Anderson, who plays Grey Worm on "Game of Thrones," said he has a chess piece from the set.

In an interview with People, Jacob Anderson shared that he took home a chess piece from the "GOT" set. The piece is from the table in Daenerys' map room.

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Hugh Bonneville said he keeps souvenirs from the "Downton Abbey" set in his bathroom.

In 2016, per Vanity Fair, Hugh Bonneville, who played Robert Crawley, shared what he took from the set of "Downton Abbey," explaining that both items he took are framed in his bathroom. 

Bonneville said he took two paper souvenirs — one from Henry Talbot inviting the Granthams to a car race and a telegram announcing the war with Germany.

"On 'Downton,' not only is each letter beautifully handwritten or typed if appropriate, but it's also germane to the scene that you're doing," he explained. "It's really beautiful, that level of detail, because it puts you in the moment, in that era that you are trying to evoke." 

Sophia Bush said she has a prop check from "One Tree Hill."

"One Tree Hill" star Sophia Bush has one check that she never cashed from her time on the show — that is, the prop check that her character Brooke Davis received from Millie when Brooke opened her clothing store, Clothes Over Bros.

Bush has explained that the check reminds her of the friendships she made on the show, telling Popsugar in 2012 that, "I have that now at home and it's really special. You know, one of the best things that happened to me on that show is the friends that I left with and Lisa [Goldstein Kirsch] is one of my best friends in the world now."

After wrapping on "Pretty Little Liars," Shay Mitchell said she wanted Emily's swim cap.

Emily Fields, Shay Mitchell's character on "Pretty Little Liars," was quite an athlete, so Mitchell said she took home a few of Emily's tracksuits, her bathing suit, and her swim cap.

"For me, it was just having a couple of tangible items to look back on ... more than anything for me, her swim cap was definitely something I had to take," Mitchell told People in 2017.

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Rider Strong took Shawn’s leather jacket from the set of "Boy Meets World" but he no longer has it.

Rider Strong played Shawn Hunter on "Boy Meets World" for years.

"I stole the jacket from the show — Disney wouldn't let us take anything, but I had a leather jacket that I had bought on my own and I swapped it," Strong told CNN in 2013.

Strong revealed that although he got away with the swap, the jacket was later stolen from his car.

Tracy Morgan said he brought home a fish tank from "30 Rock."

"30 Rock" star Tracy Morgan, who played Tracy Jordan on the show, has said he has a love for in-home aquariums, once telling Men's Journal that his favorite thing in his house is his 2,700-gallon shark tank.

So it's no surprise that, when filming wrapped on "30 Rock,"Morgan took a large fish tank from the set, per a 2019 interview with People. 

"Glee" star Darren Criss said he has multiple souvenirs from the set of McKinley High.

In 2015, Darren Criss, who played Blaine Anderson on "Glee,"told The Hollywood Reporter that he and his co-star Chord Overstreet took more than a few pieces of memorabilia from the show's set.

"On the last day, Chord Overstreet and I were walking out and we took some of the trophies out of the case. I have McKinley High 2002 speech-and-debate trophy as a bookend in my house," Criss told the publication.

He said he and Overstreet also took some materials they could use to soundproof their respective home studios. Criss also said he took the green couch from the principal's office.

And, of course, he made sure to take home his character's staple Dalton Warblers jacket adding, "No one was taking that but me."

Lea Michele said she took a "Glee" momento as a nod to the late Cory Monteith, who was her on-screen and real-life partner.

When "Glee" ended in 2015, star Lea Michele shared a number of photos in honor of its final day of shooting.

One, in particular, revealed which prop from the set would be going home with her — the jersey her late boyfriend and former co-star Cory Monteith (who played Finn) frequently wore on the show before he died.

Michele captioned the photo of her leaving set with the framed jersey with, "One last thing."

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Nick Offerman said he took home a poster from Ron Swanson’s office.

Breakfast food played a major role on "Parks and Recreation," so it's only natural that Nick Offerman (who played Ron Swanson on the show) took home a poster featuring the morning fare.

In 2015, when asked by USA Today what memorabilia he took home from the set, Offerman said he took one of three posters that hung in Ron's office: the one ofa woman holding a plate of breakfast food.

Offerman explained, "That one I always thought was so funny and was very representative, to me, of the subtle sense of humor of the show: playing up how funny mundane, Midwestern objects can be."

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Retta from "Parks and Recreation" said she took home a souvenir from Leslie Knope’s Galentine’s Day party.

In a 2015 interview with USA Today, Retta, who played Donna Meagle on the show, said she took home a throw pillow from the set.

The pillow was from the "Galentine's Day" episode when Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) throws a Galentine's Day party to celebrate her female friends.

Retta said the pillow "has a New-York-Times headline on it and [her] face."

Jake Johnson said his closet is filled with Nick Miller’s jeans.

Jake Johnson, who played Nick Miller on "New Girl," said he took every pair of jeans from his character's wardrobe.

"I honestly stole every pair of jeans. You're going to see me in [them] until I weigh 250 pounds," Johnson said at a 2018 "New Girl"screening, per HelloGiggles.

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Hannah Simone from "New Girl" said she furnished her home with pieces from the set.

After wrapping on "New Girl," Hannah Simone, who played Cece, said she filled a truck with furniture from the set and used it to decorate her home, per HelloGiggles.

"We had the best set decorators in the entire world that build that world, so there's some nice furniture in there that you didn't notice and now it's in my house," Simone said.

Matt Smith said he has a program from the royal wedding that happened on "The Crown."

Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip on "The Crown," said the only thing he has in his possession from the show is a program from the royal wedding that took place during season one of the show.

During an interview with SiriusXM, he described the prop as "very period" and said it is hanging in his bathroom at home.

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January Jones said she took home Betty Draper’s silverware.

In a 2015 interview with ABC News, January Jones, who played Betty Draper, said that after wrapping on "Mad Men," she took her character's silverware.

"The [silverware] she like polishes, I have that. I don't know what I'm going to do with it, but I have it. I would never use it. First I have to polish it," she said. 

Jones also said she wasn't allowed to take any of her character's clothing since it'd be on display at a museum in Queens.

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Neil Patrick Harris is said to have multiple souvenirs from the set of "How I Met Your Mother."

"How I Met Your Mother" came to an end after 208 episodes in 2014. And Neil Patrick Harris, who starred on the show as Barney Stinson, took home a few mementos from the set, per Yahoo Entertainment.

This includes The Playbook and the tabletop from MacLaren's Pub, the bar where Barney, Lily, Robin, Ted, and Marshall oftentimes hung out on the show.

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Matt LeBlanc said he took multiple props from the "Friends" set and he keeps one in his toolbox.

Earlier this year, Matt LeBlanc (who played Joey Tribbiani on "Friends"), said on "The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon" that heleft the "Friends" set with a few souvenirs.

He said one of these souvenirs is a ball from the foosball table that was kept in Joey and Chandler's apartment. LeBlanc said it is now in his toolbox.

LeBlanc also said he took the famed Magna Doodle, which was on display in one of the famous "Friends" apartments. He didn't keep it, however, he said he gave it to the crewmember who drew the doodles for each episode.

Jennifer Aniston has a huge sign from Central Perk.

"Friends" star Jennifer Aniston revealed on "The Graham Norton Show" that she still has a glowing neon sign from Central Perk. She said the sign still hangs in her office.

Lisa Kudrow said Matthew Perry gave her a cookie jar from the "Friends" set.

In February, "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow (who played Phoebe Buffay) shared on Instagram that her co-star Matthew Perry (who played Chandler Bing) had gifted her a very special piece of memorabilia as a wrap present.

It seems Perry took Monica Geller's "Cookie Time" cookie jar from the set and gave it to Kudrow as a gift to commemorate their time on the series. Kudrow said that it was a reference to a joke she once made during filming.

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"The Walking Dead" star Norman Reedus said he keeps a collection of bizarre special-effects props.

Norman Reedus, who plays Daryl Dixon on "The Walking Dead" is known to have an affinity for keeping props. 

During a 2017 interview with Fandom, Reedus said he's already taken some clothes, a turtle shell, the hairpiece of Scott Wilson (who played Hershel), and the faux beard of Andrew Lincoln (who played Rick). 

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Lauren Graham said she took a jacket and a pink flamingo prop from the set of "Gilmore Girls."

When a reboot of "Gilmore Girls" was officially announced in 2016, Lauren Graham took to Twitter to express her excitement. In the tweet, Graham revealed she had taken a "Property of Gilmore Girls" jacket from the set back in 2007.

Per HelloGiggles, in her book "Talking As Fast As I Can," Graham said she and Alexis Bledel both planned to take mementos from Lorelai's house after the show wrapped. In the end, Graham took a pink flamingo that had been hung in Lorelei's kitchen and Bledel brought home the Yale banner from Rory's room.

Ted Danson told Insider he took a few items from "The Good Place" set.

Ted Danson told Insider that he took three suits and a special wallet from the set of NBC's "The Good Place."

Danson, who plays Michael on the show, said the wallet plays an important role on the series' finale.

"It has all the pictures of the humans in it," he told Insider. "I am going to keep the wallet because there are pictures of my friends, the actors, [in it]." 

Although he plans to hold onto the wallet, Danson said he doesn't usually take special items from the TV shows he's on.

He told Insider that he feels weird keeping memorabilia from sets — and that he didn't even take an iconic mug from "Cheers," which he starred on years ago.

Danson explained, "If take memorabilia, my brain goes, 'So you mean that was the most important part of your life?" 

Angela Kinsey said she took one of her character's desk accessories from "The Office."

On an episode of the "Office Ladies" podcast, Angela Kinsey, who played Angela Martin on NBC's "The Office" said she took a special, small item from the series. 

She said the props department decorated her character's desk with a cat figurine that holds paper clips, and it's something she's since taken from the set.

"I took it from my desk, I still have it. I might've stolen it as a memento," Kinsey said on episode one of the podcast. 

Kinsey also told Insider that props gave her the engagement ring that Dwight proposed to Angela with and a painting of Angela from when she was married to a senator.

Brian Baumgartner said he "stole a lot of things" from "The Office" set.

Brian Baumgartner, who played Kevin Malone on "The Office," told Insider that he "stole a lot of things" from the show.

"I have the Kevin Malone nameplate [and] the jar that the M&Ms were in," he said, adding that he also has a giant pencil that he held for a joke in season one.

Ellie Kemper has mementos from her time on "The Office" and "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt."

Actress Ellie Kemper starred on NBC's "The Office" and Netflix's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"— and she has souvenirs from both series. 

"From 'The Office,' I stole 'Friendship is the music of life,' which is a photo collage that was in Michael Scott's office," she told Insider. "I just took it. I did ask the set dresser on my way out, 'Is this okay if I take it?' and he didn't say no. So I continued to take it."

The actress also told Insider that she took Cindy's "Sunday" needlepoint from "Kimmy Schmidt" because it has "a message of hope."

• I rarely purchase clothes through Amazon, but I was tempted to see if I could find a great pair of affordable jeans.
• I ordered the Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label skinny jeans in the color "Immaculate" for $24.99, not including taxes and fees.
• Not only did the jeans fit perfectly, but I was highly impressed by the quality — especially at such a low price.
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Jean shopping isn't easy. I've tried countless fits, washes, and styles over the years, and have yet to find my perfect pair, though I did come close with a $245 pair from a clothing rental service.

I usually like to try clothes on in the store to ensure they fit before buying them, especially when it comes to jeans. However, this week, I decided to try something a little different.

I shop on Amazon for most things, from laundry detergent to socks and cookware. However, I rarely buy clothes through the global online retailer.

I decided to put Amazon's reviews sections and incredible prices to the test and order the highest-rated pair of jeans on Amazon under $25, not including taxes and fees.

Here's what happened when I tried a pair of Amazon-approved jeans.

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First, I adjusted my search filters to find the best pair under $25.

I made sure every pair I was viewing had received an average rating of more than four stars and was priced under $25. I also only considered jeans that could be delivered with Prime shipping.

Right away, I noticed a couple of pairs that were more out-of-the-box than I was going for. For this experiment, I was looking for a pair of classic jeans that would never go out of style and maybe, just maybe, last for years.

It was then that I decided on a pair of Signature by Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label skinny jeans.

Marked as an "Amazon's Choice" item, the jeans were $24.99 with Prime shipping. I ordered them in a size 6 regular, my usual size, in a medium to dark wash.

I figured these jeans would be a safe bet and they looked like they would be decent quality. Knowing the Levi brand, I had high hopes for the jeans.

The jeans had an average 4.5-star rating from 3,829 reviews, which was extremely positive compared to other jeans I saw on the site.

One reviewer said she loved them so much, she wanted a second pair, while others showed off their jeans in photo reviews.

When my jeans arrived, I was excited to see how they would compare to other skinny jeans I've purchased in the past.

When I removed them from the Amazon package, I immediately liked what I saw. They seemed high quality.

They were well-packaged and didn't look like they had ever been tried on.

This was definitely a plus, as I've tried jeans on in-store before and felt like they weren't as fresh as they could have been after being tried on multiple times.

The stitching looked well-done, and the actual material of the jeans was thick.

The pockets also appeared well-constructed.

Examining them more, I really liked the slightly-faded wash and the fabric.

These felt like really good quality jeans — even more so than pricier jeans I currently own.

Slipping them on, they had the perfect amount of stretch.

Honestly, these jeans fit me better than any other jeans I've ever owned — including my $75 Roadtripper jeans from Madewell.

They were tight but didn't dig in anywhere. When it comes to skinny jeans, it can be hard to escape that "10-pound sausage in a 5-pound bag" feeling, but I felt confident in these.

Sometimes when buying cheap jeans, you end up with something similar to a legging. However, these were clearly well-made.

They came with four pockets, a button, and a zip. They were comfortable, very flattering, and true to size. I also think that people one size higher or lower could most likely fit into them, due to the stretch of the fabric.

My colleagues, upon hearing I was reviewing jeans from Amazon, asked if they could feel how thick they were — and they were impressed.

Everyone was pleasantly surprised at the quality — and wanted to order a pair for themselves.

Not only was I impressed with my purchase, but I would buy more pairs of the Levi Strauss & Co. Gold Label skinny jeans in other colors. My only note is that while the jeans were marketed as "mid-rise," I felt they were more high-waisted since they went up past my belly button.

I would rate these jeans 5 stars, especially considering they were under $25.

Paired with blazers or a going-out top, I know I'm going to get a ton of wear out of them.

Next time you're in the market for a pair of jeans, maybe consider checking out Amazon's clothing selection. You might just find your new go-to pair.

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• Though fine dining can be an intimidating phrase, many high-end restaurants are shifting away from the old, white-tablecloth model. 
• Benno, the restaurant tucked away in the back of the Evelyn Hotel in Manhattan, received a Michelin star in the 2020 guide after being open for less than a year.
• The New York City restaurant centers itself around approachability and inclusion. 
• Insider sat down with chef Jonathan Benno, wine director Aaron Von Rock, and general manager Andrea Verardo to talk about fine dining, the philosophy at Benno, and all things Michelin. 
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. 

If you want an inside look at fine dining, look no further than Benno, the restaurant tucked away in the back of the Evelyn Hotel in Manhattan — the star-studded team is a veritable encyclopedia of restaurant knowledge. 

Jonathan Benno is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has worked in kitchens run by top-name chefs including Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, and Tom Colicchio. He also served as chef de cuisine at Per Se, which was awarded three Michelin stars under his watch, and executive chef at Lincoln Ristorante, which was awarded one star.

Aaron Von Rock, the wine director, and Andrea Verardo, the general manager, also have illustrious, Michelin-starred careers at a slew of fine-dining establishments around the world.

Insider sat down with the trio before service in the elegant dining room of Benno's eponymous restaurant to talk misconceptions surrounding fine dining, the philosophy at Benno, and all things Michelin.  

Chef Jonathan Benno told Insider that while all of the Michelin stars he has received over the course of his career are special, the star that his eponymous restaurant, Benno, was awarded in the 2020 guide was a particularly memorable accomplishment.

But while the Michelin-starred restaurant — which is tucked in the back of the first floor of the Evelyn Hotel in Manhattan — is named after him, Benno said he couldn't have done it without his team.

"We have an incredible team here, I have partners here, and I'm certainly not going to say that I did it on my own," he explained. 

Benno said that overall, he's pleased with the way his menu has evolved over the last year, noting that the shift from a prix fixe menu to a la carte was done in the name of accessibility.

"A big part of our evolution is that we opened with a prix fixe format," he explained. "It was three-course, four-course, five-course, but the guest chooses the menu. Based on guest feedback, based on the perception of being a tasting menu restaurant, a special occasion restaurant, we made the decision several months ago to go with an a la carte format in the dining room."

Of the many dishes on his menu, Benno said he wished more customers would give tripe, or stomach lining, a shot.

"I wish people would give tripe a chance," he said, chuckling. "Tripe kind of comes on and off our menu. It never really seems to sell very well, and I accept it."

Benno told Insider that a common misconception about fine dining among young people is that service can be prim and proper — and not fun.

He explained that people who eat at fine-dining establishments more often — usually older customers who have the resources to do so — realize that eating at restaurants like Benno can be a blast. 

Of the Michelin star, Benno is grateful but knows he and his team can't rest on their laurels.

"We just got the Michelin star, which has really helped with awareness and bringing people through the front door," he explained. "Then it's up to us to deliver an experience that isn't just going to say 'Wow,' it's also going to stick in someone's memory so they come back with their significant other, a business colleague, a private event." 

In his review of the restaurant earlier this year, Pete Wells of The New York Times said, "Benno is not trying to be contemporary. It's trying to be delicious. And it is, from start to finish, almost without exception."

When asked about this characterization, Benno told Insider that while the menu at his restaurant is unique and interpretive, it's ultimately rooted in tradition. 

"Yes, it's interpretive. Yes, we try to make it our own. But we also try to stay true to the vision of classic French and Italian cuisine," he said. "A significant part of our business and menu at Benno is pasta. Some of them are unique, but we really try to stay true to the vision of being classic French and Italian cuisine."

Though chef Benno is one of the most accomplished chefs in America, his preferred after-shift meal and cocktail are surprisingly relatable.

"As I've gotten older, I've had to watch what I eat and drink at midnight, but I'm a shot and a beer guy," the chef said, chuckling. "It's a Miller High Life and a Maker's Mark on the rocks."

His favorite off-shift meals are also familiar and easygoing.

"It used to be the bistro burger at Corner Bistro or the falafel at Mamoun's," he told Insider. "Those were two classic late-night spots. Now, we eat much earlier. A bowl of ramen at Ivan Ramen — much earlier in the day on my day off — is probably a more consistent experience than Mamoun's or Corner Bistro at two o'clock in the morning."

Wine director Aaron Von Rock told Insider that he and his sommelier, Nick Walton, taste around 13,000 wines each year, and that the first thing he thinks about when making a wine recommendation is the season.

At Benno, the Mediterranean-forward wine list — which is comprised of bottles from areas including Italy, Spain, Southern France, Greece, and Lebanon — comes in at around 450 bottles.

During the fall, he said, when truffles are available, he likes to lean into Nebbiolos, Benno's Brunello library, mature Burgundies, and older California Cabernets.

What might surprise some New Yorkers, though, is how local ingredients factor into Von Rock's beverage program, and how much of a wine director's day is spent searching for new and exciting cocktail ingredients.

"Right around us there are 25 different wine importers and distributors, so we get to visit with them frequently, and we go to the farmer's market to get ingredient ideas," he explained.

"Cocktail Kingdom is a few blocks away and that's a place to get equipment and new ideas for glassware. All of this is about walking around and shopping — that's a lot of my day-to-day, too. I'm shopping with a lot of our guests in mind, particular people, and groups as well." 

Von Rock said that if you're feeling intimidated by a large wine list, especially if it's in book form, take a peek at the beginning of the list to see what the restaurant does well.

"Look at the beginning of the list and you can get a good idea of the intention of the restaurant," he explained. "Right away you'll get a snapshot of what they do well. That's the best way to get comfortable with the wine list in general."

He also noted that accessibility is a large part of his wine program. 

"We wanted to have a lot of wines in a price range that people could feel like they could participate with," Von Rock told Insider. "Then you're making sure that the quality of those is at the very highest level. That's why we taste so much."

Lately, when he's not tasting wines for work, Von Rock has been drinking Austrian wines.

"I look out for some Grüner Veltliner," he said. "I just enjoy the way that seasons food."

He also told Insider to keep an eye out for new and exciting American wines coming from a state that's not known for its winemaking excellence — Idaho. 

"Watch what happens in Idaho," he said. "I think it gets overlooked. A lot of the winemaking talent in Washington state knows they can find cooler climate over that border, so we're getting a lot of fun things out of Idaho."  

General manager Andrea Verardo, an alum of fine-dining restaurants all over the world, said that the Michelin star at Benno was a huge accomplishment — especially in New York.

"The Michelin guide is very important for us because it really sets a standard for your guests when they eat here. It kind of recognizes what we have done in the past, what we've learned, and how we've used that to achieve."

Verardo said a big part of that has to do with the high level of service at Benno — one that puts its customer's needs, no matter how knowledgeable they are, first. 

"Speaking down to people is not a good way to do it," he said. "We're here, and we might have more knowledge than the diners have, so it's our duty to share that knowledge with the guests."

Verardo explained how accessibility is a huge part of the service at Benno, and how it's the people behind the service that make the experience worthwhile.

"I don't want to compare ourselves to other restaurants," he said. "But if you go to Eleven Madison Park, Per Se, Le Bernardin — all places with beautiful dining rooms, beautiful china, glassware, extremely well-executed food — people come back to these places because of the people that are behind the excellent service. When you go to these places, you go because of the servers, the general managers, the beverage director. That's the most important part of service."

Verardo also explained that terms such as "fine dining" and "upscale" are hard to define. He said that oftentimes, fine dining is just used to describe places that have tablecloths.

"We don't want to have tablecloths because we want to be approachable. If I walked into a restaurant with a white tablecloth, I might say OK, that's an upscale restaurant. And 'upscale,' again, can be misleading. What is upscale? Is that just expensive? Is that a great restaurant or is it just pretentious?"

Verardo also explained that Benno aims to dispel the myth that fine-dining restaurants are only for the prim and proper.

"People should feel really comfortable when they come here," he said. "That starts when we answer the phone, when we greet them, and when we pull the chair for them."

• Microsoft has been making some of the best Windows 10 devices over the past few years in its Surface lineup.
• For Black Friday, Microsoft is discounting some of its best devices, including the new Surface Pro 7, Surface Laptop 3, the Xbox One consoles, and more.
• Some of the deals start on November 22, but you'll have to wait until November 28 for other deals, so keep an eye on this page.
• Microsoft's Xbox console lineup is also seeing discounts for Black Friday, so we've rounded up the best Xbox deals here.
• You can check out the rest of our Black Friday and Cyber Monday coverage on Insider Picks.

Black Friday is upon us, bringing with it a huge range of impressive deals on all kinds of products. From gaming devices to computers and laptops, there are deals out there for everyone.

Microsoft, in particular, has been building some of the best Windows 10 hardware of the past few years, and there are plenty of Microsoft device deals coming this Black Friday.

5 best Microsoft Black Friday deals in 2019:

1. Microsoft Surface Pro 7 + Type Cover, $799 (originally $1,029) [Save $230 on 11/22]
2. Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, $999+ (originally $1,299+)[Save $300 on 11/22]
3. Microsoft Xbox One, $149+ (depending on the model)[Save up to $150 on 11/24]
4. Microsoft Surface Go, $299+ (depending on the model)[Save up to $150 on 11/28]
5. Microsoft Surface Book 2, $1,599+ (depending on the model)[Save up to $500 on 11/28]

Does Microsoft have Black Friday deals?

Thankfully, yes. Microsoft will be having a range of Black Friday deals on all kinds of Microsoft hardware, and we've listed the best ones here.

Does the Microsoft Store have Black Friday sales?

While third-party stores might have their own deals on Microsoft devices, the Microsoft Store also has deals. 

How do I get the Microsoft student discount?

To get the Microsoft student discount, you'll need to access the Microsoft Store straight through the Microsoft Student and Military Discounts website, log in, then hit the Shop Now button. 

Will there be a Surface Book 3?

At this point, it's unknown as to whether or not there will be a Microsoft Surface Book 3. The device has not been officially announced, though some rumors suggest that a Surface Book 3 will be released.

Microsoft Surface Pro 7 + Type Cover

This deal starts on November 22.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is the latest and greatest 2-in-1 laptop in the highly popular Surface Pro lineup. The tablet is sleek and stylish, and with this bundle, it can be used as a laptop too, thanks to the inclusion of the Type Cover keyboard.

This particular variant of the Surface Pro 7 offers an Intel Core i5 processor, along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which should be more than powerful enough for the vast majority of people.

There are discounts on other Surface Pro 7 variants too, so if you need better performance, it's worth configuring better specs. This deal begins on November 22.

Get the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 + Type Cover from Microsoft, $799 (originally $1,029) [You save $230]

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3

This deal starts on November 22.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 is a sleek and stylish laptop. It's perfect for the professional who needs a powerful laptop that's relatively portable. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 comes in 13.5-inch and 15-inch models, and has the beautiful Alcantara covering around the keyboard for a softer touch.

All models of the Surface Laptop 3 are available at a discount of up to $300 off, except the base model which comes with an Intel Core i5, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. If you upgrade to 256GB of storage, you'll get a discount. This deal is available starting on November 22.

Get the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 from Microsoft, $999+ (originally $1,299+) [You save $300]

Microsoft Xbox One

This deal starts on November 24.

If you're a gamer looking to get your hands on one of the most powerful gaming consoles out there, then it's worth considering Microsoft's deals on Xbox One bundles.

These bundles include the Xbox One S or more powerful Xbox One X, along with a game — like the new "Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order." These bundles are on sale for up to $150 off their normal price. Microsoft's Xbox deals are available starting on November 24.

Get the Microsoft Xbox One from Microsoft for $149+ [You save up to $150]

Microsoft Surface Go

This deal starts on November 28.

If you want a high-end Microsoft device on a budget, then the Surface Go is the device for you. The Surface Go may not be as powerful as some of the other Microsoft devices on this list, but it still has a lot to offer — including an Intel 4415Y processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.

For Black Friday, you'll get savings of up to $150, so you could pay as little as $299, depending on the model you choose. This deal will be available starting on November 28.

Get the Microsoft Surface Go from Microsoft, starting at $299 [You save up to $150]

Microsoft Surface Book 2

This deal starts on November 28.

Perhaps you need a little extra oomph from your laptop, in which case it's worth considering the Microsoft Surface Book 2. The device is essentially a detachable 2-in-1 laptop that allows you to use the screen as a tablet, plus it boasts an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You can get up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, which is good news for graphic designers and photographers.

The device is available for up to a massive $500 off, which is a pretty huge discount. It seems to be limited to the higher-end Surface Book 2 models. This deal will be available starting on November 28.

Get the Microsoft Surface Book 2 from Microsoft, starting at $1,599 [You save up to $500]

See more Black Friday sales and deals

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• Target Black Friday deals 2019
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See more Cyber Monday 2019 sales and deals

• The absolute best Cyber Monday deals of 2019
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• Celebrate "The Lion King" with one of these 18 gifts — from a "Lion King" dress to the new "Lion King" DVD.
• There's something for everyone on your list from cute outfits for babies and fun toys for kids to hip dresses, home decor, and limited-edition vinyl.
• With the DVD release of "The Lion King" remake, there's even more reason to renew your love for Simba, Nala, Pumba, and Timon. And if you're partial to the original, you can stream it on Disney Plus now.
• For more Disney gift ideas, check out their top holiday toys for 2019. You can also check out all of our 2019 holiday gift ideas here.

"The Lion King" is one of the most beloved entertainment franchises. Since the original 1994 animated film, it has evolved into a long-running Broadway musical, and most recently, Jon Favreau's hyper-photorealistic remake.

Through these popular productions, "The Lion King" with all its laughter, tears, and catchy tunes has become part of our collective culture. Some of our favorite characters — Simba, Nala, Mufasa, and of course, Pumba and Timon — can be found on everything from T-shirts to backpacks to Simba-printed moccasins for your own little cub.

In honor of these lovable lions, meerkats, and warthogs, we've rounded up 18 gifts that are perfect for the "Lion King" fan in your life.

'The Lion King' soundtrack on vinyl

'The Lion King' (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Exclusive Limited Edition Gold Colored Vinyl LP, $17.99, available at Target

Vinyl fans will want to snap up the limited-edition gold-colored vinyl edition of the 2019 "Lion King" soundtrack. Along with all the classic songs we all know and love, there are new tunes like Beyoncé's "Spirit."

The original 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King' Blu-ray Combo Pack – Signature Collection, $26.95, available at shopDisney

Relive the magic of the original "Lion King" on DVD. This 1994 animated classic is perfect for family movie night, or any night.

A backpack

'The Lion King' Mini Backpack by Loungefly, $64.95, available at shopDisney

This faux leather "Lion King" backpack is compact and cute. Perfect for a day exploring the urban jungle.

A 'Lion King' VHS phone case

'The Lion King' VHS Phone Cover, $29.99, available at shopDisney

It may look like an old school VHS box, but this is actually a phone cover. This retro foldable case is available for the iPhone 6s Plus, 7 Plus, and 8 Plus.

A Disney+ subscription

Subscribe for $6.99/month or $69.99/year

Disney Plus gives you unlimited access to movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and 20th Century Fox, and costs just $6.99 a month or $69.99 a year after a free seven-day trial. Read everything there is to know about Disney+ over here. While you can watch the original 1994 "Lion King" on Disney Plus, the remake is not yet available to stream.

And if you need some inspiration, here are all the new movies available to stream.

A Simba Toy

Disney 'The Lion King' Mighty Roar Simba Interactive Plush Toy, $59.99, available at Amazon

Not just a cute plush figure, this toy is also interactive. The Mighty Roar Simba can roar, talk, and play. Along with reciting lines from the movie, he responds with over 100 sound and motion combinations.

A 'Lion King' figure

'The Lion King' 25th Anniversary Figure, Limited Edition, $129.95, available at shopDisney

This limited-edition figure was created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original "The Lion King." There were only 650 made of this sculpture featuring Simba, Nala, and two loving giraffes, so this one will probably sell out quickly.

A 'Lion King' Monopoly game

Disney 'The Lion King' Monopoly Game, $29.99, available at Target

Forget about the car and the top hat, in this version of Monopoly, players can choose to be Timon, Simba, Nala, Mufassa, Pumbaa, or Scar as they journey around the board.

A Simba costume

Simba Costume Bodysuit Set for Baby, $24.95, available at shopDisney

If you'd like to make your baby even cuter, buy one of these adorable Simba bodysuit and hat sets. It comes with a pair of mittens that look like paws, too! 

A 'Lion King' sweater

'The Lion King' Sweater for Women by Minkpink, $109, available at shopDisney

Speaking of keeping warm, this "Lion King" sweater will do just that while making a bold fashion statement.

A 'Lion King' swaddle

'The Lion King' Muslin Swaddles Set for Baby by aden + anais, $59.95, available at shopDisney

Parents love aden + anais swaddle blankets — they are made of 100% cotton, soft, durable, and also attractive. This set of "Lion King" blankets features Simba, Mufasa, Pumbaa, and Timon.

A spirit jersey

'The Lion King' Spirit Jersey for Adults, $64.95, available at shopDisney

Disney has had a hit with their branded spirit jerseys. The "Lion King" version features the "Lion King" logo in gold on the front and "Disney's The Lion King" boldly on the back. 

A 'Lion King' throw

'The Lion King' Fleece Throw, $17.99, available at shopDisney

It's starting to get chilly; keep yourself warm with this heartwarming fleece ode to the 2019 version of "The Lion King."

A vibrant Simba plush

Simba Plush from 'The Lion King' 2019 Film, $12.99, available at shopDisney

This special edition Simba plush features a fun and bold print. It also does good: For every sale, Disney will give $5 to the Wildlife Conservation Network in support of the Lion Recovery Fund and its local partners.

A pair of baby moccasins

'The Lion King' Moccasins for Baby by Freshly Picked, $59.95, available at shopDisney

These handmade leather moccasins by Freshly Picked are a perfect shower present for a "Lion King" loving mom-to-be.

A diaper backpack

'The Lion King' Axis Diaper Backpack by Petunia Pickle Bottom, $179.95, available at shopDisney

You wouldn't know by looking at it that this is a diaper bag. Petunia Pickle Bottom is very good at marrying style and function. With smart pockets and practical added features, this "Lion King" inspired bag isn't just good looking but useful.

A 'Lion King' dress

'The Lion King' Dress for Women by Minkpink, $119, available at shopDisney

This Minkpink dress is a subtle tribute to the Simba, Pumbaa, and Timon. The characters, along with Pride Rock, are featured on this versatile frock that could be worn on a trip, to a party, to the Animal Kingdom, or to work.

The new 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King' Blu-ray Combo Pack – 2019 Film, $24.99, available at shopDisney

Make it a double feature with Jon Favreau's high-tech version of "The Lion King," featuring the voices of Beyoncé, James Earl Jones, Donald Glover, and many others.

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• Some of the most talked-about films of the year include superhero films, gripping action flicks, and compelling dramas. 
• Select films like "The Farewell,""Booksmart," and "Toy Story 4" received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics.
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2019 was full of inventive horror films, poignant family dramas, and a seemingly endless parade of superhero battles.

Many of these big-name flicks received a lot of buzz, but some had far more positive reviews than others. 

Here are 30 of the most talked-about movies of the year, ranked by their critical scores on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change.

"Dark Phoenix" was called a low point for the "X-Men" series.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 23%

Summary: After a mission in space goes disastrously wrong, Jean Grey (Sophie Turner) absorbs powerful cosmic energy that she struggles to control. As she starts to pose a threat to others, Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and the other X-Men band together to save Jean before it's too late. 

Critics largely agreed that the final installment in the X-Men franchise ended the series on a low note. 

"'Dark Phoenix' is the final nail in the X-Men franchise's coffin, and it's now up to Marvel Studios to resurrect it," wrote Josh Wilding in his review for Comic Book Movie. "It has its good points and you'll find moments to enjoy, but this is ultimately too average to matter."

Critics were disappointed by the supernatural sequel "Glass."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 37%

Summary: A sequel to "Unbreakable" (2000) and "Split" (2016), "Glass" centers around three supernaturally gifted men: David Dunn (Bruce Willis), Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), and Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy) as they confront each other within the confines of a mental asylum. 

Critics felt that M. Night Shyamalan's sequel missed the mark with "Glass," despite the talented cast at his disposal. 

"You have to admire Shyamalan's efforts to deconstruct a genre that he evidently loves, yet there is just so little to haunt or to fool us in the result, and a few sharp laughs might have helped his cause," wrote Anthony Lane for The New Yorker. 

Critics questioned the necessity of Disney's remake of "Dumbo."

Rotten Tomatoes score: 47%

Summary: Based on the original 1941 animated film, Tim Burton's "Dumbo" follows circus workers Max Medici (Danny DeVito) and Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell) as they turn a unique baby elephant with oversized ears into a crowd-pleasing circus performer. 

Although some reviewers found sincerity in the film, the majority of critics expressed disappointment in "Dumbo," with many questioning why it needed to be remade. 

"The refurbished story, both numbing in its predictability and painstakingly woke, is the clearest indicator that this reboot need not exist," wrote Leah Pickett for the Chicago Reader.

"The Lion King" remake earned mixed praise from critics.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 53%

Summary: "The Lion King" was another live-action remake from Disney studios, centering around young lion cub Simba (Donald Glover) as he comes of age in the savannas of Africa. Turned away by his uncle after a startling loss, Simba finds a new family with his pals Timon (Billy Eichner) and Pumba (Seth Rogen). 

Many critics felt that the charm of the original "Lion King" (1994) was lost in translation among the photorealistic CGI renderings, but most said that it was a good-natured movie all the same. 

"'The Lion King' captures just enough of the original's warmhearted excitement — and introduces enough new delights — to feel like more than a cynical Disney money grab," wrote Hannah Giorgis in her review for The Atlantic. 

Critics called "Aladdin" a serviceable re-imagining of the original film.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 57%

Summary: A re-imagining of "Aladdin" (1992), the live-action film follows the adventures of good-hearted thief Aladdin (Mena Massoud). After he comes upon a magic lamp that awakens a magical genie (Will Smith) he attempts to use his three wishes to win the heart of Princess Jasmine (Naomi Scott). 

"Aladdin" earned mixed reception from critics, with some finding fault in the movie's direction and others lending praise to its inherent charm. 

"'Aladdin' delivers the goods, especially when the music is playing, and while it may not be exactly what you wished for, it's close enough," wrote Mathew DeKinder for the Suburban Journals of St. Louis. 

Reviewers said "Alita: Battle Angel" was a fun, if lengthy, action film.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 60%

Summary: In the action-adventure film "Alita: Battle Angel," an abandoned cyborg (Rosa Salazar) attempts to make a new life in Iron City with the help of a caring doctor (Christoph Waltz). As the city turns against her, Alita realizes that dangers from her past have come back to haunt her. 

Critics generally enjoyed "Alita: Battle Angel," saying it was a bit too long, but the action was unapologetically fun. 

"'Alita: Battle Angel' is an action-packed ride that had me in tears," wrote John Nguyen for Nerd Reactor. "It's definitely one of my favorite live-action films based on the manga and anime, and Rosa Salazar as Alita brings a lot of heart to the film."

"It: Chapter Two" received a slew of positive and negative reviews.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 63%

Summary: In the stirring follow-up to "It" (2017), the sequel reconnects with the kids of the "Loser Club" decades later as they find themselves called back to the town of Derry, Maine. They soon realize that they'll never escape their past until Pennywise the clown is defeated once and for all. 

Although critics were split on their opinion of "It Chapter Two," many felt that it served as an apt companion piece to the first film. 

"If perhaps it isn't nearly as daring as King's novel, capturing the tone and emotional essence goes a long way towards making this study on fear and trembling effectively entertaining," wrote Nicholas Bell for Ion Cinema. 

Critics called "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" fast, silly, and fun.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 67%

Summary: After facing off against each other in "Furious 7" (2015), Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) partners up with Shaw (Jason Statham) to take on genetically enhanced Brixton (Idris Elba). Hobbs and Shaw race against time to stop Brixton from getting his hands on a bio-threat that could destroy the world. 

Critics called out how silly "Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw" was, but many found the film to be entertaining. 

"It's a thoroughly fun action comedy that delivers exactly what it promises - and if the screening I attended is any indication, kids will love it,"Matthew Rozsa wrote for Salon.

Critics found "Pokémon Detective Pikachu" endearing and cute.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 68%

Summary: After he is told that his father has gone missing and is presumed dead, Tim Goodman (Justice Smith) partners up with his dad's Pokemon (voiced by Ryan Reynolds) to find the truth. As they piece together clues about his father's disappearance, Tim and Pikachu stumble upon a larger mystery bigger than they could have ever predicted. 

Although the film had some stumbles and missteps, most critics described the film as light and fun family entertainment. 

"Smart, imaginative and sweet, 'Detective Pikachu' offers something for everyone," wrote Katie Smith-Wong for Flick Feast.

"Joker" was called a dark and gritty character study.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 69%

Summary: Batman's infamous villain has his origin story unraveled in the dramatic thriller "Joker." Clown-for-hire Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) aspires to be a stand-up comic but the insidious world around him, coupled with his debilitating mental health, leads him down a dark path. 

Reviews for "Joker" were largely positive, and though some critics painted it as bleak and dull, many said that Phoenix shined in the role. 

"If there is a meaningful difference between performing and acting, Joaquin Phoenix surely exemplifies the former here, creepily contorting as the Clown Prince of Crime in Todd Phillips' timely, toxic take on the Making of a Murdering Madman,"wrote Matthew Lickona for San Diego Reader. 

Critics described "Isn't It Romantic" as likable and charming.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 70%

Summary: Natalie (Rebel Wilson) has always thought romance movies were ridiculous but when she hits her head and wakes up in an alternate world, she realizes she might be in one.

Starring in her own romantic comedy, Natalie navigates her place in a shinier New York City and a cut-throat workplace, all while trying to win over heart-throb Blake (Liam Hemsworth).

Critics said that "Isn't It Romantic" played into the very tropes it tried to parody, but most came out of the theater charmed by the comedy. 

"So many charming, carefully-crafted laughs that make it worth an hour and 28 minutes of your time," wrote Hannah Chambers for Cosmopolitan. "It's like the writers forced a robot to watch years worth of rom-coms, and then scientifically created this perfect spin with all of their idiosyncrasies."

Critics said "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" was surprisingly imaginative.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 78%

Summary: Based on the gruesome children's series, "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" takes place in 1968 as a group of young teens break into a haunted mansion and mistakenly unleash a dark force upon their town of Mill Valley. As their friends start to disappear, Stella (Zoe Margaret Colletti) tries to quell a dark spirit before it takes her as well. 

Even though some reviews pointed to a weak screenplay, most critics were taken aback by the film's strong production value and inventive imagery. 

"Impressively gruesome and thematically rich, drawing on political allegory that goes far beyond the simple spooks and scares of the stories themselves,"Katie Walsh wrote for Nerdist. 

"Captain Marvel" was rescued by a strong central performance.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 78%

Summary: "Captain Marvel" traces the origin story of superhero Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) as she returns to earth in search of her past. Teaming up with Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Carol works to discover who she really is all while they face off against a planetary threat. 

Although superhero films are hardly few and far between these days, critics enjoyed the film and pointed to the unique charisma of Larson's performance as a highlight. 

"Superhero cinema has lectured us, ad infinitum, on the responsibility that is conferred by extraordinary gifts,"Anthony Lane wrote for The New Yorker. "Praise be to Larson, for reminding us that they can be bringers of fun."

"Good Boys" was praised for its good-natured humor.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 79%

Summary: Desperate to learn more about girls before they transition into middle school, Max (Jacob Tremblay) and his friends spy on their female neighbors. When the girls destroy his father's drone to teach them a lesson, Max and his pals go on a ludicrous adventure that involves skipping school, dodging the cops, and getting a jumpstart on puberty. 

Despite the movie's raunchy nature, critics doled out positive reviews for "Good Boys," calling it a surprisingly wholesome coming-of-age tale.

 "The movie's charm comes from its ability to conjure up the innocence of the twilight of childhood; its humor arises from the adult perspective of certain not-so-innocent things," wrote James Berardinelli for Reel Views. "'Good Boys' may not be for everyone but my funny bone was tickled."

Critics loved "Long Shot" because of the chemistry between its leads.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 81%

Summary: In the romantic comedy "Long Shot," Fred Flarksy (Seth Rogen) reconnects with his childhood crush Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron), who now works as a diplomat. Charmed by his self-deprecating humor, Charlotte invites him along as a speechwriter as she campaigns for president. 

Critics felt that "Long Shot" did little to break new ground in the romantic-comedy genre, but they applauded the chemistry between Rogen and Theron. 

Rhys Tarling wrote for Isolated Nation: "Even when the story is treading well-worn territory, Rogen and Theron are so authentic and lively together that you don't care [if] you know exactly where it's going, you're just happy to be along for the ride."

"Midsommar" was hailed as an inventive, thrilling horror movie.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 83%

Summary: Following a horrific family tragedy, Dani (Florence Pugh) travels to Sweden with her long-term boyfriend Christian (Jack Reynor) to attend a summer festival that only happens once every seven decades. As people begin to disappear and things go amiss, Dani suspects that the small Swedish village harbors a dark secret. 

Critics praised "Midsommar" as a successful follow-up to writer-director Ari Aster's debut film "Hereditary" (2018). 

"Even more than 'Hereditary,' 'Midsommar' lives on the edge where horror meets absurdity, prompting the kind of laughter that comes from not knowing how else to respond," wrote Jake Wilson for The Age. 

Critics called "Downton Abbey" a pleasant follow-up to a cherished series.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 84%

Summary: An extension of the much-beloved television series, "Downton Abbey" picks up where the show left off, with the high-class Crawley family anticipating the arrival of the king and queen. As the Crawley residence learns that the royal rulers travel with their own staff and servants, tension arises in the noble Abbey. 

Critics generally favored "Downton Abbey" as an enjoyable addendum to the established television series. 

"With a two-hour running time, 'Downton Abbey' can indulge itself in some of the more delicious aspects of its six-season run," wrote John Anderson in his review for the Wall Street Journal. 

"The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" was called a fun romp for the whole family.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 85%

Summary: In the "Lego Movie" animated sequel, Emmet (Chris Pratt), Lucy (Elizabeth Banks) and their Lego friends band together to defend Bricksburg from an ominous threat that could wipe out their entire world. 

Critics called "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" an exhilarating ride that was sure to please kids and adults in equal measure. 

"Suffice to say that it's a hell of a ride, with poignant things to say about the earnestness of adolescence and the frustrations of sibling conflict," wrote Ed Potton for The Times UK. 

Critics said "Rocketman" was a well-crafted dive into Elton John's early years.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%

Summary: The musical drama "Rocketman" seeks to tell the story of Elton John's (Taron Egerton's) early life, from bright-eyed child to disillusioned rock god. As he rises to the top of the charts, Elton relies on his friend and songwriter Bernie Taupin (Jamie Bell) to keep him on the right path. 

"Rocketman" was received as a colorful and inventive biopic, as well as a delightful homage to Elton John's discography. 

"The movie not only does a fine job in finding the emotionally and narratively meaningful moments for the songs, but also reminds you what power lies in the magical combination of music and lyrics itself," wrote Zhuo-Ning Su for Awards Daily. 

"Shazam!" earned praise as a fresh and exciting take on superheroes.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%

Summary: After meeting an ancient wizard, down-on-his-luck foster kid Billy Baston (Asher Angel) is given the power to become a super-strong, towering superhero (Zachary Levi) named Shazam. But Billy soon realizes that his powers come with a newfound responsibility to protect his city from danger. 

In an age of superhero origin stories, a lot of critics praised "Shazam!" for delivering a fresh take on a well-worn premise. 

Matthew Norman wrote for the London Evening Standard: "After lazy reliance on phoney gravitas and blundering with its first serious stab at levity with 'Aquaman,' DC has found a comic torch-bearer of pure heart to illuminate the path of righteousness ahead."

"John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" was full of fantastic action sequences.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%

Summary: In the third installment of the "John Wick" franchise, John (Keanu Reeves) remains excommunicated from the illustrious guild of assassins he held dominion over.

With a $14 million bounty on his head, John lives a life on the run and leaves a bloody body count in his wake. 

Some critics said that although the sequel didn't live up the potential of the first film, "Parabellum" was unparalleled in its action choreography and stunning cinematography. 

"It's really impossible to keep track of all the rules, but you don't really care... because the action scenes are so elaborate, so well-choreographed, and so much fun," wrote film critic Wade Major in his review for Film Week. 

Critics called "Spider-Man: Far From Home" a worthy entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%

Summary: In the wake of the universe-altering events of "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and his friends try to regain normalcy in their lives by attending a school trip to Europe. But Peter soon learns that his responsibilities as Spider-Man can never really take a vacation. 

Critics said that "Spider-Man: Far From Home" had a few flaws but as a whole it was a satisfying addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

"[T]his one is a genuine winner and never wears out its welcome, even if we've all seen far too many superhero movies this past decade,"Jeff York wrote for Creative Screenwriting. 

Critics said "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" ended on a high note.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 91%

Summary: Taking place a few years after "How to Train Your Dragon" and its sequel, "The Hidden World" picks up with Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and Astrid (America Ferrera) ruling the small village of Berk and its citizens as they live peacefully beside dragons. When Hiccup's dragon Toothless is placed in danger, Hiccup goes to the ends of the earth for his winged friend. 

Critics felt that "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" provided a fitting end to the animated series. 

"So much of 'The Hidden World' is stuffed with filler material. But in certain wordless moments, this grand final entry really sings," wrote The Atlantic critic David Sims. 

"Fighting With My Family" was applauded as a strong sports comedy.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%

Summary: The sports comedy "Fighting With My Family" tells the story of British teenager Raya Knight (Florence Pugh) and her brother Zak (Jack Lowden) as they receive a rare opportunity to audition for the WWE. When Raya is accepted and her brother is left behind, she pushes herself to earn acclaim for her family in the world of wrestling. 

Critics admired the film for its earnest message, with many giving particular praise to Pugh for her electrifying performance. 

"Pugh is the film's main weapon," wrote Charlotte O'Sullivan for the London Evening Standard. "Hauntingly intense in 'The Falling' and 'Lady Macbeth,' the 23-year-old turns out to be an effortlessly nuanced comedian."

"Us" was hailed as an intriguing, original horror film.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%

Summary: In the horror thriller"Us," a paranoid Adelaide (Lupita Nyong'o) is already reluctant to visit her family's vacation home with her husband (Winston Duke) and children. But as sinister signs crop around them, Adelaide grows more assured that something dangerous is stalking their family. 

Film critics received "Us" as a riveting follow-up to Jordan Peele's debut horror film "Get Out," with some even saying that it expanded his scope as a director. 

"As 'Get Out' made evident, [Jordan] Peele can be regarded as an attentive filmmaker with the mind of an anthropologist," wrote critic Poulomi Das for Qrius. "'Us' doesn't just further that reputation, but also cements the expansive scope of his ambitions."

Critics called "Avengers: Endgame" a landmark film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%

Summary: Following the universe-shattering events of "Avengers: Infinity War," Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), and the rest of the Avengers attempt to turn back time and save half of humanity from being wiped away for good. 

Critics called "Avengers: Endgame" a masterful conclusion to a long-running arc in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 

As Oliver Jones wrote for the Observer: "What you will be getting when you walk into an inevitably overstuffed movie theater is something singular that reflects our age in a way that none of the MCU films that preceded it have-indeed, very few Hollywood spectacles ever have."

"The Peanut Butter Falcon" was received as a warm and emotional drama.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%

Summary: In "The Peanut Butter Falcon," ambitious Zak (Zack Gottsagen) runs away from his life in a nursing home in the hopes of meeting his wrestling idol (Thomas Haden Church).

Along the way, Zak connects with an outsider named Tyler (Shia LaBeouf) and they form a fast friendship during their misadventures. 

Reviewers had little to criticize about "The Peanut Butter Falcon," hailing it as an affecting drama with well-earned high points from the cast. 

"'The Peanut Butter Falcon' isn't shy of pushing your buttons, but the overall effect has an innocent charm and frankness, and LaBeouf brings a winning combination of toughness and soul," wrote The Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw. 

Critics adored "Toy Story 4" for its thoughtful themes and dazzling animation.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%

Summary: The last installment in Pixar's "Toy Story" series follows Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz (Tim Allen) as they accompany their new child Bonnie on a road trip with her family. When the group gets separated, Woody does his best to get home before he's left behind. 

Even though this is the fourth film in a series, "Toy Story 4" still impressed critics with its thoughtful story.

"It doesn't put you through the emotional wringer the way its predecessor did, but it's consistently inventive, funny, witty, and heartfelt,"Peter Rainer wrote for Christian Science Monitor. "In other words, it's a lot better than it has any right to be."

"Booksmart" was commended for its smart script and modern feel.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%

Summary: Upon realizing that their party-hard classmates have gotten into the same elite colleges they studied so hard to attend, Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) decide to go all out before they graduate with a night of partying and irresponsible behavior. 

Critics lauded "Booksmart" for breathing new life into the coming-of-age comedy genre, with some likening director Olivia Wilde to John Hughes. 

"It's raunchy and kind of gross at times, but there is such heart, sweetness, and honesty about high school," wrote Christy Lemire for Film Week. 

Critics praised "The Farewell" as one of the most compelling dramas of the year.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%

Summary: Upon hearing that her grandmother has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, Billi (Awkwafina) is told by her parents to keep quiet about it on their trip to China.

Torn by her love for her grandmother and her promise to her parents, Billi grapples with the secret in a world away from home. 

"The Farewell" earned acclaim for its subtle, emotional script and the groundbreaking talents of its cast. 

"Immigrants, for whom such experiences often overlap in intimate ways, can tell some of the most compelling stories about the human condition and the dislocating shocks of modernity," wrote Zoë Hu for the New Republic. 

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Lady Gaga won her first Academy Award, bringing her one step closer to EGOT status.

Gaga rose to fame with pop hits like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face," but she's proven to be an impressive actress as well. Gaga took her acting career to new heights by starring alongside Bradley Cooper in a 2018 remake of "A Star Is Born."

The 33-year-old's role as singer-songwriter Ally earned her recognition at this year's major award shows. She kicked off 2019 by winning the Golden Globe for best original song for a motion picture for "Shallow" (from "A Star Is Born") and earned a nomination for best performance by an actress in a drama motion picture. 

Gaga went on to earn two SAG Award nominations and five total Grammy Award nominations. At the latter award show, she went home with three trophies: best pop solo performance for "Joanne (Where Do You Think You're Goin'?)," best pop duo/group performance for "Shallow," and best song written for visual media for "Shallow."

The entertainer also won her first Oscar. "Shallow" beat out the competition to nab the award for best original song and Gaga was nominated for best leading actress.

Aside from "A Star Is Born," Gaga continued her Las Vegas residency, which will end in 2020, and launched her own makeup line in September called Haus Laboratories. The collection (comprised of lip liners, gloss, and eyeliner, among other beauty products) was praised for its quality and sleek design. 

Gaga's also working on her sixth studio album and is set to star in a Ridley Scott-directed film about the Gucci family. She'll play Patrizia Reggiani, the ex-wife of Maurizio Gucci.

After breaking up six years ago, the Jonas Brothers made a glorious comeback.

In February, siblings Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Kevin Jonas returned to the spotlight as a band and released a catchy new song called "Sucker," which reached the No. 1 spot on pop music charts.

Their accompanying music video for the track also gained plenty of attention for featuring all their partners: Priyanka Chopra (who wed Nick in December 2018), Sophie Turner (Joe's then fiancée and now wife after tying the knot in Las Vegas in May), and Danielle Jonas (Kevin's wife since 2009).

The band also released an Amazon documentary called "Chasing Happiness," which took viewers through their rise to fame, complete with shocking revelations and heartfelt moments.

In June, they released their fifth studio album called "Happiness Begins" and embarked on a tour with shows scheduled from August 2019 through February 2020. They also planned on releasing a memoir titled "Blood" in November 2019, but it has now been pushed back to March 17, 2020.

The Jonas Brothers won an MTV Video Music Award for best pop video for "Sucker," plus two Teen Choice Awards for choice summer group and the decade award.

Billie Eilish was one of 2019's breakout stars.

 The 17-year-old Los Angeles native wasn't completely unknown prior to this year ("Ocean Eyes" was her first big track), but her debut album titled "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" added to her popularity. In April, she made history as the first artist born in the 2000s to have a No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart.

Eilish's dark-pop sound and whisper-like vocals, heard in songs like "Bad Guy" and "Bury a Friend," set her apart from other musicians. The accompanying music videos for those two tracks also have a combined total of more than 900 million views. 

The singer also appeared at Coachella, made her "Saturday Night Live" debut with a trippy, gravity-defying performance, and embarked on a tour.

In November, Eilish released a new track called "Everything I Wanted." She also got nominated for six Grammy Awards and made history as the youngest artist to be nominated in all of the show's top categories.

Rami Malek earned an Oscar for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Malek was praised for his performance in the 2018 film and was a popular face at 2019's major award shows. He won a Golden Globe, a SAG Award, and an Academy Award for his leading role in the biopic. 

At the award shows, the actor also went viral for introducing himself to Lady Gaga, getting his bow tie adjusted by the "Star Is Born" actress, and having an awkward onstage moment with Nicole Kidman. 

Malek also returned as computer hacker Elliot Alderson for the fourth and final season of USA's "Mr. Robot" and will be starring as the villain in the upcoming "James Bond" film called "No Time to Die." The movie hits theaters on April 8, 2020. 

Six years after releasing her debut studio album and dominating pop charts, Ariana Grande finally won her first Grammy.

Grande skipped on attending the award show in February, but she won the award for best pop vocal album for 2018's "Sweetener." In 2019, she also won three awards at the MTV VMAs and two trophies at the Billboard Music Awards. 

The 26-year-old singer enjoyed success with "7 Rings" from her 2018 album "Thank U, Next" and headlined Coachella. She also became the first artist to occupy the top three spots on the Billboard 100 chart since The Beatles in 1964 with "7 Rings,""Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored," and "Thank U, Next."

Grande served as a coexecutive producer for the "Charlie's Angels" reboot soundtrack and lent her voice to a few songs, including "Don't Call Me Angel" with Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey. In addition, she teamed up with Lizzo for a remix of "Good as Hell" and kicked off her Sweetener World Tour in March 2019. 

Keanu Reeves had a resurgence in popularity in 2019.

Aside from going viral for his acts of kindness, the actor starred in several movies. He played the titular character in "John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum," which earned a critics score of 90% and an audience rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. 

The actor also had a scene-stealing role as himself in the Netflix comedy "Always Be My Maybe" and went on to become a meme. Reeves voiced motorcycle stuntman action figure Duke Caboom in "Toy Story 4" and fans were also thrilled that the actor was named the new face of Saint Laurent.

Reeves even had a humble, priceless reaction to being labeled the "internet's boyfriend."

"I've been what?" Reeves told Entertainment Weekly and PeopleTV in June. "That's wacky. The positivity's great. It was really special how 'John Wick' was embraced, and working on 'Always Be My Maybe,' great. Ali Wong and Randall Park [are] just really wonderful artists and people, and it was just really cool to get a chance to play with them."

To celebrate his success and decades-long career, Reeves participated in a hand and footprint ceremony at Hollywood's TCL Chinese Theatre in May. It was also revealed that he'll reprise his role as Neo for a fourth "Matrix" movie. 

Next, you can catch Reeves playing a wise tumbleweed in "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run," in theaters on May 22, 2020.

Jennifer Lopez's professional and personal life thrived in 2019.

Lopez showed no signs of slowing down in 2019. She performed a controversial Motown tribute at the Grammys, went on a strict 10-day no-carb, no-sugar challenge to prepare for her role as a stripper in "Hustlers," and learned how to pole dance for the film.

In March, Lopez and former athlete Alex Rodriguez got engaged while on vacation in the Bahamas, after dating for two years.

In July, the "Let's Get Loud" singer turned 50 and celebrated the milestone with a lavish party in Miami. 

Lopez starred in and produced "Hustlers," which hit theaters in September and was inspired by a New York magazine article written by Jessica Pressler. The film was praised by critics and fans, and Lopez has received tons of Oscar buzz for her performance as a stripper named Ramona.

The entertainer also went viral for Lopez closing out Versace's Milan Fashion Week show by strutting down the runway in a dress nearly identical to the jungle one that she wore at the 2000 Grammys. 

In addition, it was revealed that she and Shakira will be co-headlining the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show in Miami, Florida. 

Taron Edgerton portrayed Elton John in the vibrant, energetic biopic "Rocketman."

The film, released in May 2019, struck a balance between extravagant musical numbers and harrowing scenes addressing John's rocky history with sexuality, drugs, and alcohol. Egerton, who sang all his tracks in the movie, was praised for his portrayal of the music prodigy. 

"Rocketman" costar Bryce Dallas Howard also told Insider that Egerton's transformation was "unreal" and the actor captured John's "essence." 

It wouldn't be surprising if Egerton nabbed a few leading actor nominations for the upcoming award show season. 

Brie Larson made her MCU debut in "Captain Marvel" and appeared in "Avengers: Endgame."

"Captain Marvel" hit theaters in March and was a significant moment for Marvel because it was the studio's first standalone movie centered on a female character. It also hit $1 billion at the box office. Months later, she appeared in "Endgame" to help the Avengers in their fight against Thanos. 

Outside of the MCU, the actress appeared in Netflix's "Between Two Ferns: The Movie."

At the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards, Larson won the trophy for best fight for her character's epic battle against Minn-Erva in "Captain Marvel."

Larson has also been outspoken about the need for diversity and inclusion in Hollywood. She's been rallying for an all-female Marvel movie and has voiced support for Captain Marvel and Valkyrie (played by Tessa Thompson) becoming the MCU's first same-sex couple.

Aaron Paul reprised his "Breaking Bad" role for a Netflix film sequel called "El Camino," six years after the hit AMC series ended.

Paul, who won an Emmy for his performance as Jesse Pinkman on "Breaking Bad," starring in "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie." Fans had no idea that a sequel was in the works, so they were thrilled when it was officially announced in August.

The film was released on the streaming service in October and although it wasn't heavy on the action that "Breaking Bad" fans might have gotten accustomed to, it provided closure for the beloved character, who escaped from a neo-Nazi compound during the 2013 series finale.

"El Camino" was filled with Easter eggs and nods to the original series, and Paul easily slipped back into character for a thrilling performance. The movie earned a 90% critics score and 81% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Forbes named Kylie Jenner the youngest "self-made" billionaire.

The term "self-made" being applied to Jenner, who has grown up in the spotlight as the daughter of Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner, caused waves of backlash. 

She initially defended it, saying that her parents "cut her off" when she was 15 and she "spent every last dime that I had" on launching Kylie Cosmetics. 

Two months later, she told the New York Times: "I can't say I've done it by myself. If they're just talking finances, technically, yes, I don't have any inherited money. But I have had a lot of help and a huge platform." Regardless of how she reached the financial milestone though, Jenner did cross the billionaire threshold this year. 

Jenner also expanded her billion-dollar fortune by launching Kylie Skin and selling "rise and shine" merchandise after a video of herself briefly singing to daughter Stormi Webster went viral and turned into a meme. 

Phoebe Waller-Bridge was the star of the Primetime Emmys with three wins for her hit Amazon comedy series "Fleabag."

Waller-Bridge created, starred, executive produced, and wrote episodes of "Fleabag." She racked up Emmys for outstanding comedy series, outstanding lead actress in a comedy series, and outstanding writing for a comedy series. 

The actress also reportedly signed a deal with Amazon Studios to continue creating projects for the streaming service. According to Variety, Waller-Bridge's deal is worth approximately $20 million a year.

In addition, Waller-Bridge created the award-winning drama "Killing Eve" and hosted "Saturday Night Live" in October. She also worked on the script for the upcoming "James Bond" film and is the second woman to be given a writing credit in the history of the action franchise. 

Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" was one of the year's most popular tracks.

Lil Nas X's remix of the track, which seamlessly blends hip-hop and country sounds, featured Billy Ray Cyrus and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song, which was deemed the track of the summer, maintained the top spot on the chart for 19 weeks.

The 20-year-old's achievement made history as the longest-running No. 1 track, dethroning Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's "Despacito," (featuring Justin Bieber) and Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men's "One Sweet Day."

"Old Town Road" is also one of 33 songs in history that have been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The accompanying music video accumulated more than 350 million views on YouTube and the remix has more than 700 million streams on Spotify.

Lil Nas X also publicly came out as gay during Pride Month, released a new EP (which included the track "Panini"), won two MTV Video Music Awards, snagged a Country Music Award, and got nominated for six 2020 Grammys. 

Jada Pinkett Smith continued to break down barriers with "Red Table Talk" on Facebook Watch.

In May, "Red Table Talk" returned for a second season, hosted by Pinkett Smith, daughter Willow Smith, and mother Adrienne Banfield Norris. On season two, the stars once again had candid conversations, exploring the impact of pornography on relationships, infidelity, interracial adoption, mother-daughter dynamics, narcissism, and white privilege. 

Season two also featured guests like Demi Moore, Rumer Willis, Tallulah Willis, Chelsea Handler, Alicia Keys, Jordyn Woods, and Ayesha Curry. 

The series, which is a game-changer in the talk show realm, was nominated for a Critics' Choice Real TV award and a People's Choice Award. Pinkett Smith was also presented with the Trailblazer Award at the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards in June. 

Awkwafina was praised for her performance in the drama "The Farewell."

The actress starred as Billi in the film, which centered on a family traveling to China to spend time with the matriarch before her death. The movie was a change for Awkwafina, who previously showed off her comedic skills in films like "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Ocean's Eight." Regardless, viewers enjoyed it. "The Farewell" earned a critics score of 99% and an audience rating of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. 

In 2019, Awkwafina also voiced characters on "The Simpsons,""The Angry Birds Movie 2," and "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance." 

She also joined the MCU with a role in the upcoming film "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," scheduled to hit theaters on Friday, February 12, 2021. 

In December, she'll star alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in "Jumanji: The Next Level."

Jason Momoa landed a starring role on Apple TV Plus' new series "See" and is working on ideas for the upcoming "Aquaman" sequel.

Momoa voiced Aquaman in the 2019 "Lego Movie" sequel and guest-starred on "The Simpsons." He also stars as Baba Voss on the dystopian series "See," which dropped on the streaming service in November. 

In addition, he shaved off his beard for the first time in seven years to raise awareness about being more environmentally conscious — and promote his new company called Mananalu, which packages water in aluminum cans that can be recycled, unlike single-use plastic bottles.

Next, Momoa will star as Duncan Idaho in the 2020 sci-fi film "Dune," based on a book by Frank Herbert. The cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Dave Bautista. 

In 2022, Momoa will reprise his role as Aquaman for a sequel. It's unclear what the film will center on, but the actor told Esquire that he "came in with a big pitch."

"I came in with the whole thing mapped out, and they loved it," he said. 

Lizzo achieved success with "Truth Hurts," two years after the song was released.

"Truth Hurts," which was initially released in 2017, took off in 2019 and led Lizzo to earn her first No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The track was included as a bonus song on the deluxe version of her 2019 album "Cuz I Love You" and its music video has 150 million views. Lizzo's "Cuz I Love You" album also includes her catchy song "Juice." 

Another Lizzo song also gained more traction in 2019. "Good as Hell," which came out in 2016 as part of her "Coconut Oil" album, peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in. She went on to release a remix of the track with Ariana Grande.  

Lizzo also performed at Coachella and collaborated with Charli XCX for "Blame It on Your Love."

Outside of music, she voiced a character in the animated movie "UglyDolls" and had a role in "Hustlers." In addition, the 31-year-old musician led the 2020 Grammy nominations with eight total nods.

Tom Holland starred in two movies that hit $1 billion at the box office and swung back into the MCU after a deal between Sony and Marvel fell through.

Holland starred as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the blockbuster film "Avengers: Endgame," which passed "Avatar" as the biggest movie of all time at the global box office. A few months later, he once again played the webslinger in "Spider-Man: Far From Home," which directly followed the events of "Endgame." Both films crossed the $1 billion mark at the box office.

In August, Holland's future with Marvel was shaken up after Deadline reported that Sony and Disney were unable to reach a financial agreement regarding Spider-Man. As a result, the Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige, wouldn't produce any future "Spider-Man" films and Holland's version of the character wouldn't be able to appear in the MCU.

The following month, it was revealed that the studios ended their feud and will be coproducing the upcoming third "Spider-Man" film, which hits theaters on July 16, 2021.

Fans rejoiced and the 23-year-old reacted to the good news by posting a scene from "The Wolf of Wall Street," which showed Leonardo DiCaprio's character giving a speech about "not leaving." 

Holland recently shaved off his hair for his role in a movie called "Cherry" with the Russo Brothers and will voice a character alongside Will Smith in the animated movie "Spies in Disguise." The film hits theaters on December 25, 2019. 

In 2020, you can expect to see him star in six movies: "Dolittle" with Robert Downey Jr., "The Devil All the Time,""Chaos Walking," Pixar's "Onward,""Cherry," and "Uncharted."

Zendaya starred on HBO's controversial new series "Euphoria" and reprised her role as MJ for "Spider-Man: Far From Home."

After starring as the titular character on Disney Channel's "K.C. Undercover," Zendaya switched gears for her role as Rue on HBO's racy series about the modern teenage experience. "Euphoria" premiered in June 2019 and got renewed for a second season.

In addition, the 23-year-old actress appeared on "The OA" and starred in the "Spider-Man" sequel. Next year, Zendaya will star in a film adaptation of "Dune."

Outside of acting, Zendaya became Lancôme's global ambassador and collaborated with Tommy Hilfiger for a '70s-inspired collection that debuted at New York Fashion Week in September. She stunned in stylish outfits at 2019 award shows, too. 

Brad Pitt starred in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "Ad Astra."

Pitt played stuntman Cliff Booth in the Quentin Tarantino-directed movie "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood." The film, which also starred Leonardo DiCaprio, was certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a critics score of 85% and an audience rating of 70%.  Pitt also delivered a crowd-pleasing performance as an astronaut in "Ad Astra."

Aside from acting, Pitt also served as the executive producer for "The OA" and "Sweetbitter." He produced "Ad Astra" and Netflix's "The King" starring Timothée Chalamet, too. 

Rihanna didn't release any new music, but she had plenty of standout moments in 2019.

In May, Rihanna kicked off the launch of her Fenty fashion brand with a pop-up store in Paris on Wednesday. The collection was also made available online. People also praised the fashion line for releasing promotional photos that appeared to be unedited and showed imperfections. 

This year, French luxury goods giant LVMH acquired Fenty and Rihanna became the "first woman to create an original brand at LVMH and the first woman of color at the top of an LVMH maison," according to the New York Times.

In June, she was crowned the world's richest female musician, with an estimated net worth of $600 million, according to Forbes. 

Three months later, Rihanna's Savage X Fenty lingerie show took place as part of New York Fashion Week and was available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Fans loved that the show featured a diverse group of models with varying shapes, sizes, and ethnic backgrounds. 

In October, she released a self-titled visual autobiography featuring 1,050 behind-the-scenes photos from her glamorous life. 

Rihanna also made headlines for calling out President Donald Trump's response to the mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, going day drinking with Seth Meyers, and starring in a film called  "Guava Island" alongside Donald Glover/Childish Gambino.

Robert Downey Jr. gave a heart-wrenching performance as Tony Stark/Iron Man in "Avengers: Endgame."

Downey Jr. made his debut as the "genius, billionaire, playboy, and philanthropist" in "Iron Man," which was released 11 years ago. Since then, he's been a key player in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is referred to as "the godfather" by costar Tom Holland.

In "Avengers: Endgame," Tony made the ultimate sacrifice for his family and friends by wielding the power of the six Infinity Stones to snap away Thanos and his army. Because of the power of the stones, he didn't survive. The result was a gut-wrenching death season and emotional funeral near the end of the blockbuster film.

Even though that's the last time we'll see Downey Jr. suit up as Iron Man, MCU costar Jeff Goldblum said that the actor will voice the character for Marvel's upcoming animated series called "What If...?"

The actor was also honored with the Disney Legends Award at Disney's D23 convention in Anaheim, California in August. 

Angelina Jolie joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe and starred in a "Maleficent" sequel.

At San Diego Comic Con, fans went wild when Jolie was revealed as one of the stars of the upcoming Marvel film "The Eternals," which is part of the company's phase four and is set for release on Friday, November 6, 2020. Jolie will portray an immortal named Thena who has super strength and can fly in the comics, and it looks like she'll be wearing a blonde wig for the role. The star-studded cast includes Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, and Salma Hayek.

Jolie also reprised her starring role for "Maleficient: Mistress of Evil." The film earned a 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (thought critics weren't big fans of the sequel) and grossed $400 million worldwide.

Billy Porter turned heads at red carpets and made history at the Emmys.

At the Oscars, the 50-year-old actor stunned in a tuxedo dress complete with a full skirt. Porter also wore eye-catching looks to the Met Gala and the Peabody Awards. He also wore a rainbow gown to celebrate the Pride parade in New York City and showed support for women's reproductive rights with his Tony Awards outfit. 

Porter was also one of many stars to appear in Taylor Swift's music video for "You Need to Calm Down."

Porter made history at the 2019 Emmys when he became the first openly gay man to win an Emmy for best actor in a drama series for his role of Pray Tell on FX's "Pose."

Taylor Swift kicked off a new era in her career with the release of her seventh studio album, "Lover," in August.

The single from the album, "Me!" featuring Panic! At the Disco frontman Brendon Urie, broke the record for most views in 24 hours. It also became the fastest video to reach 100 million views on Vevo, doing so in 79 hours, Variety reported.

"Me!" went on to win the MTV VMA for best visual effects, too.

Swift's "Lover" debuted at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 200, becoming her sixth consecutive album to achieve the feat.

"Lover" also won album of the year at the People's Choice Awards and Swift was presented with the Icon Award at the Teen Choice Awards in August. In November, she received three Grammy nominations for the 2020 awards show. 

At Billboard's upcoming Women in Music event on December 12, Swift will be presented with the award for Woman of the Decade, the first artist to receive the distinction. She will also be honored as the Artist of the Decade during Sunday's American Music Awards. 

The "Archer" singer will star as Bombalurina in the film "Cats," based on a Broadway show of the same name. She also wrote a new song for the film titled "Beautiful Ghosts" with Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Lilly Singh went from a YouTube star to a late-night host.

Singh rose to fame with her candid and humorous videos posted on YouTube, which were shared under the username IISuperwomanII.

In February 2019, Singh publicly came out as bisexual, calling herself "female,""colored," and "bisexual."

"Throughout my life these have proven to be obstacles from time to time," she wrote on Instagram. "But now I'm fully embracing them as my superpowers. No matter how many 'boxes' you check, I encourage you to do the same."

She went on to thank fans for their outpouring of "love and positivity. Words can't describe how much it means. I appreciate you all. Group hug."

In September, the internet personality made her late-night debut with "A Little Late With Lilly Singh" on NBC. She became the first openly bisexual woman of color to land a late-night talk show. 

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Joaquin Phoenix's performance as the Joker was praised by fans and critics.

Todd Phillips' "The Joker" hit theaters in October and drew criticism for the connection between mental illness and violence, but people were also impressed by Phoenix's terrifying, chilling performance as the iconic comic-book character.  

In several interviews, the actor explained how he transformed into Arthur Fleck by losing 52 pounds. Phoenix told Jimmy Kimmel that losing weight was so challenging that he had to motivate himself to climb stairs, but he also found it to be "empowering."

Stars like Jessica Chastain called Phoenix's take on the Joker one of the "greatest pieces of acting" she's ever seen and the film has generated plenty of Oscar buzz. 

The hype surrounding "Joker" also led fans to flock to stairs in the Bronx that were featured in the film so they could take Instagram-worthy photos and videos (which resulted in outrage among the borough's residents), and the character was a popular choice for attendees at New York Comic Con. 

"Joker" went on to hit $1 billion at the box office and become the first R-rated movie in history to do so.

Sandra Oh made history at the Golden Globes.

The actress cohosted the show with "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star Andy Samberg in January. In addition to being the first person of Asian descent to host the awards show, Oh won the trophy for best performance by an actress in a drama TV series for playing the titular character on "Killing Eve." She also became the first woman of Asian descent to win that award since Yoko Shimada did so in 1980 for "Shogun."

This win paired with a previous Golden Globe that she won for her supporting role on "Grey's Anatomy" made Oh the first woman of Asian descent to win multiple Golden Globes. 

In her emotional acceptance speech, the actress spoke in Korean and told her parents that she loves them, then bowed to them respectfully from the stage. 

Oh went on to host "Saturday Night Live" in March and is the third Asian woman to do so, following in the footsteps of Lucy Liu and Awkwafina. 

Jennifer Aniston returned to TV with "The Morning Show" and crashed Instagram after finally making an account.

Since "Friends" ended in 2004, Aniston had a few guest-starring parts on TV shows like "30 Rock" and "Cougar Town." Her role as Alex Levy on Apple TV Plus' drama "The Morning Show" marked her return after years of primarily starring in comedies.

The show was released on the streaming service in November 2019, but actually got renewed for a second season two years prior. 

In 2019, Aniston also starred alongside Adam Sandler in Netflix's "Murder Mystery."Critics didn't like the comedy, but it broke Netflix viewing records."Murder Mystery" also led Aniston to win a Peoples' Choice Award for favorite female movie star.

The actress finally made her debut on Instagram in October by posting an epic selfie with all her "Friends" costars. Word about Aniston being on the app spread so quickly that the platform faced a few technical issues as millions of people tried to follow her. 

She gained 1 million followers in just five hours and 16 minutes, setting a record recognized by the Guinness World Records for the fastest time for an Instagram account to reach that milestone. The record was previously held by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.  

Reese Witherspoon starred on two series, "Big Little Lies" and "The Morning Show," and learned how to use TikTok.

Witherspoon reprised her role as Madeline Martha Mackenzie on HBO's "BLL," which returned for its second season in June. According to costar Nicole Kidman, it's still unclear if the show will get renewed for a third season. 

On "The Morning Show," Witherspoon stars as Bradley Jackson and serves as an executive producer. The actress also continues to make strides with her multimedia company Hello Sunshine, which was launched in 2016. The brand, which pushes for more stories centered on females, will produce a new miniseries on Netflix starring Zoe Saldana. 

In addition, Witherspoon has a book club and somehow found time to learn about the latest app that's popular among youths, TikTok.

In September, she posted a video on Instagram that showed son Deacon Phillippe answering all her burning questions about the popular app and demonstrated how to perform different dances that are popular on the platform. 

The following month, Witherspoon appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and showed the late night host how to "Hit the Woah," referring to a move in which people move their arms in a short, circular motion as a beat drops on a song.

Beanie Feldstein was a breakout star thanks to her role in Olivia Wilde's directorial debut, "Booksmart."

Feldstein, who's the sister of Jonah Hill, previously had roles in movies like "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" and "Lady Bird." But her leading role alongside Kaitlyn Dever in "Booksmart" made her one to watch in 2019.

The coming-of-age movie, which got a 97% critics score and 77% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, centered on two friends who decide to party shortly before graduating from high school. "Booksmart" was referred to as a female version of "Superbad" with a fresh spin and people loved Feldstein's performance.

• The bond between a person and their pet could be one of the strongest they'll ever have.
• These 14 celebrities took their love to the next level by getting permanent tributes to their pets inked on their skin.
• Miley Cyrus has four separate tattoos for her pets, including one for her blowfish.
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When a celebrity reveals a tattoo in honor of their significant other, the entire world collectively holds its breath — or silently judges. What happens if they break up? Will they keep it, get it removed, or cover it up?

Thankfully, the bond between a human and their pet is much purer, and most likely won't involve a dramatic break-up.

Keep scrolling to see 14 celebrities who have shown how much they care for their pets with a tattoo (or four).

Pink has two tats dedicated to her dogs: a portrait of her bulldog, Elvis, accompanied by a Bible verse and the phrase "Sir Corky Moore 89-03."

Sir Corky Moore was Pink's childhood dog, a West Highland terrier. The numbers "89-03" represent his birth year and the year he died.

Her other pet tattoo is a portrait of her bulldog Elvis who died in 2007 while the "Can We Pretend" singer was away. The portrait is accompanied by the Bible verse, "A time to weep, a time to laugh, a time to mourn, a time to dance, sleep in peace my darling, I release you."

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have matching portraits of their dog, Waldo Picasso, who sadly died after getting hit by a car shortly after their honeymoon.

Over the summer, their Alaskan Klee Kai pup, named Waldo Picasso, died in what's been called a "freak accident." Waldo broke free of his leash and ran into incoming traffic.

Just two days later, the newlyweds headed over to Bang Bang Ink, a celebrity favorite, and both got matching portraits of Waldo.

Jennifer Aniston's only tattoo is her late dog's name, Norman, on her foot.

Aniston had a very special bond with her Welsh corgi-terrier mix, as evidenced by this 2011 "Inside the Actor's Studio" interview — when asked what her favorite word is, she replied "Norman." The interview was just a few weeks after Norman had died at age 15.

A few months later, she was spotted with her pooch's name on the inside of her right foot.

Miley Cyrus has a portrait of her late dog, Floyd, inked on her bicep, and of her late blowfish, Pablow. She also has tats dedicated to her dogs Emu and Mary Jane.

Cyrus is a known animal lover andtattoo enthusiast, so of course she's paid homage to several of her many pets.

First up is her sweet portrait of Floyd, her Alaskan Klee Kai who died suddenly in 2014. She has the side of Floyd's face, with the phrase "With a little help from my fwends," on her rib cage. Cyrus got the ink alongside her friends Katy Weaver and Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne.

Her second pet-inspired tattoo is a realistic rendering of her blowfish, Pablow. In addition to naming a song after him on her album "Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz,"Cyrus inked him on her arm.

Her last two animal tattoos are of Mary Jane (bottom right), her longtime canine companion, and of Emu (bottom left), whom she adopted a few months after Floyd died. They're on each of her arms.

Ariana Grande has two tattoos dedicated to her dogs Toulouse and Myron, respectively.

The "Boyfriend" singer has at least 47 tattoos, according to Insider's Callie Ahlgrim. At least two of them are dedicated to her growing brood of animals. In November 2019, she revealed the latest addition to her "glove" was the name of her pooch and music video co-star, Toulouse.

During a behind-the-scenes look at her "thank u, next" music video shoot, it was revealed that Grande had covered up a piece of ink dedicated to ex-fiancé Pete Davidson's father. The new tattoo reads "Myron."

Myron was originally the dog of Grande's then-boyfriend, Mac Miller. Miller adopted Myron in 2017 while the two were still together. When Miller died in September 2018, Grande adopted Myron, and revealed the ink a few weeks later.

At first, Demi Lovato paid tribute to her dog with just the phrase, "Buddy was here," but she added his portrait in January 2019.

Lovato's dog Buddy was killed by a coyote in 2015, after only receiving him for Christmas six months prior. In 2016, she told Refinery29 she had gotten the phrase "Buddy was here" tattooed on her foot in "a font specifically chosen to look like a child's handwriting."

Three years later, in early 2019, Lovato added a portrait of Buddy's face by tattoo artist to the stars, Dr. Woo. She shared the photo on her Instagram story and captioned it, "Thank you @_dr_woo_ for the incredible portrait of my late baby angel Buddy."

Pete Davidson inked a tribute to Piggy Smallz, the pig he shared with Ariana Grande, on his stomach shortly before they broke up.

Grande adopted Piggy Smallz, a pig, as an emotional support animal shortly after the death of her ex-boyfriend Mac Miller — and a couple of weeks before she and Davidson broke up.

But in that small window, Davidson found the time to get some ink dedicated to Piggy on his torso by one of Grande's favorite tattoo artists, Mira Mariah.

Lena Dunham has a small rendering of her late cat, Gia, on her shoulder blade.

Gia (full name Gia Marie Carangi) was one of Dunham's sphinx cats. Sadly, Dunham only had Gia for nine months before she died in June 2018. Two months later, on International Cat Day, Dunham debuted her tattoo, a simple portrait of Gia's head. "Happy #InternationalCatDay from everyone's favorite cat lady," she captioned the tweet.

Zoey Deutch has her dog Maybelle's face on one side of her ankle, and Maybelle's name on the other side.

First, Deutch got Maybelle's name tattooed on her heel in 2016. Two years later, she got a portrait of Maybelle's face on the other side of her ankle, done by Dr. Woo.

The "Politician" star discussed her tattoo during an episode of "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in May 2018, soon after she had gotten the new piece of ink. "I have 'Maybelle' tattooed on the other side of my ankle, so just in case I forget what she looks like or what her name is, I just look right down on my foot," she said.

Amber Rose has a portrait of her two pugs, Pauly and Franky, on her arm.

Rose is no stranger to ink, but we're partial to this very sweet tat dedicated to her pugs. She debuted this sizable piece in 2013.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan has his late dog Bisou's name tatted on his forearm. "Bisou" is French for kiss.

Morgan got his late pup Bisou's name tattooed on his arm in 2015, a few years after she died at age 12.

"The Walking Dead" star was on the Venice Beach boardwalk in the late '90s when he came across some kids selling puppies out of a cardboard box. While they were asking $300 per puppy, Morgan gave them $20, and said "give me the one that won't make it through the day." The two were together for over a decade after that.

Ruby Rose has her dog, Bubbles, tattooed on her hand, surrounded by bubbles, obviously.

Rose got the tattoo dedicated to Bubbles back in 2013, when she tweeted,"Nobody is perfect ... except my dog." She also has a tiny finger tattoo that simply reads "King," in honor of another one of her dogs.

Another one of Rose's tattoos isn't dedicated to a specific animal, but is the phrase, "Be the person your dog thinks you are."

Ashley Tisdale got a red ink tattoo of her late dog's name, Maui, on her forearm.

Maui died over the summer, on June 21, 2019, after getting taken to the animal hospital with undisclosed health problems only five days prior.

Three days later, Tisdale and her husband, Christopher French, got matching tattoos to celebrate Maui's life. Tisdale got her beloved pup's name, while French got a paw-print.

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• 13 celebrities who got tattoos of their significant others — for better or for worse
• 22 times celebrities had to cover up their regrettable tattoos
• 28 celebrities who got tattoos in honor of family members
• Here's what 18 celebrities looked like before they were covered in tattoos

• Each week, we're listing players to start or sit in fantasy football.
• As always, these are less obvious choices — players whom fantasy owners might be on the cusp of starting or sitting.
• Here are our start 'em, sit 'ems for Week 11 of the NFL season.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Week 12 of the NFL season is here and we're back with another start-sit for fantasy football.

We're coming off a week where we hit on 50% of our picks, nailing almost all of our "sit" picks, but missing on most of our "start" picks.

We'll look to rebound for Week 12, which is a big week on the NFL schedule. As usual, we try to pick less obvious choices — players whom fantasy owners might be on the cusp of starting or sitting.

Here are our start/sits for fantasy football in Week 12.

START: Baker Mayfield, QB

Team: Cleveland Browns

Week 12 opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins

Why you should start him: After a horrendous first half of the season, Mayfield is QB10 over the last three weeks, in part because he doesn't have any interceptions. Miami's effort has improved lately, but they still rank dead-last in defensive DVOA. Look for Mayfield and the Browns to keep rolling.

SIT: Jameis Winston, QB

Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 12 opponent: at Atlanta Falcons

Why you should sit him: Winston presents a high ceiling, but his interceptions make him a risk each week. He has 13 interceptions over the past five games, and the Falcons defense has come out of the bye with a vengeance while stealing wins over the Saints and Panthers.

START: Jeff Driskel, QB

Team: Detroit Lions

Week 12 opponent: at Washington Redskins

Why you should start him: Driskel has been viable in fantasy through two games. This week, he gets a Washington team ranked 28th in pass defense DVOA. Outside of Sam Darnold last week (QB7), Washington hasn't allowed huge fantasy performances to quarterbacks, but with the Detroit run game up in the air, Driskel may look to throw a bit more than some previous quarterbacks.

SIT: Aaron Rodgers, QB

Team: Green Bay Packers

Week 12 opponent: at San Francisco 49ers

Why you should sit him: Rodgers' performances have varied this season based on the script. Rodgers has had five games with one touchdown or less — three of them have come on days when Aaron Jones found the end zone on multiple occasions. So far, the 49ers' pass defense has been better than their run defense, which means both Jones and Jamaal Williams could see increased touches. There's no harm in playing Rodgers, but we're not expecting him to finish as a top-10 quarterback this week.

START: Kareem Hunt, RB

Team: Cleveland Browns

Week 12 opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins

Why you should start him: Hunt has a role in the Browns offense. In two games, he's had 11 and 12 touches, totaling 74 and 58 scoreless yards, both against strong defenses in Buffalo and Pittsburgh. Hunt should be able to make the most of his touches this week against the Dolphins' porous defense and perhaps even find the end zone.

SIT: Falcons running backs

Team: Atlanta Falcons

Week 12 opponent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why you should sit him: The Bucs still possess the No. 1 run defense by DVOA. With Devonta Freeman out, Brian Hill looked set to take the reins in Week 11. He had 15 carries for just 30 yards (he did have a touchdown called back). Qadree Ollison ended up getting Atlanta's only rushing score of the day on one of his four carries. While Hill is getting the carries, he's not efficient, and the Bucs even managed to stop Christian McCaffrey from scoring last week. Stay away from this backfield situation.

START: Jaylen Samuels, RB

Team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 12 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals

Why you should start him: Samuels has a great matchup with the league's second-worst defense if James Conner misses the game with a shoulder injury. Even if Conner plays, he's likely to be limited, meaning Samuels could still be worth a start. The Bengals have given up either 100 yards rushing or a rushing touchdown to an opposing RB in every game this season.

SIT: Joe Mixon, RB

Team: Cincinnati Bengals

Week 12 opponent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Why you should sit him: Mixon has seen his touches blow up since the Bengals' bye, with 45 over the last two games. He scored his first rushing touchdown last week against the Raiders. However, the Steelers haven't allowed a running back to top 100 yards all season.  

START: Devin Singletary, RB

Team: Buffalo Bills

Week 12 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos

Why you should start him: Singletary has been one of the most efficient running backs in football the last four weeks, averaging 5.3 yards per touch. Denver has a strong defense, but six running backs this season have produced 80 total yards or more against them. With Singletary involved in both the run and pass game and Frank Gore losing touches, he has a chance for a big day.

SIT: Kalen Ballage, RB

Team: Miami Dolphins

Week 12 opponent: at Cleveland Browns

Why you should sit him: Ballage has been the most inefficient running back this season and one of the most inefficient running backs in NFL history. It's nice that he gets the touches in Miami, and he saved fantasy owners last week with a touchdown in his nine-yard performance. But a game on the road, where the Dolphins are expected to trail, is not one to target.

START: Odell Beckham Jr., WR

Team: Cleveland Browns

Week 12 opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins

Why you should start him: In the first start/sit column of the year while explaining our method of choosing borderline players, I wrote, "This list avoids obvious players — of course, you're going to start Odell Beckham Jr." Now Beckham finds himself on the periphery of lineups as he's slogged through a down 2019 season. So, we're here to say: start him with confidence this week. Over the last four weeks, Beckham has been a top-20 receiver in yards and catches. If he had found the end zone in any of those matchups, the fantasy view of him would be much different. Beckham gets the Dolphins this week and the Bengals in Week 14. If he doesn't break out now, it may never happen.

SIT: Terry McLaurin, WR

Team: Washington Redskins

Week 12 opponent: vs. Detroit Lions

Why you should sit him: Whether it is regression, the rookie wall, or the effect of Dwayne Haskins, McLaurin's slump has now been as long as his strong first half of the season. McLaurin has 12 catches for 158 scoreless yards over the last four weeks. He still gets targeted by Haskins, and last week, he had a 67-yard catch called back, but he's not having the same success with Haskins throwing the ball. He also has a tough matchup, as he will likely see Lions cornerback Darius Slayton in coverage on some routes. 

START: Calvin Ridley, WR

Team: Atlanta Falcons

Week 12 opponent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Why you should start him: As mentioned, the Bucs own a strong run defense, but their pass defense has been friendly to wide receivers. Ridley is coming off of an eight-catch, 143-yard, 1-touchdown game against the Panthers and should be in line for big numbers if the Falcons are forced to throw.

SIT: Brandin Cooks, WR

Team: Los Angeles Rams

Week 12 opponent: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Why you should sit him: Cooks is heading towards playing as he goes through concussion protocol. However, he's missed essentially four weeks, as he was knocked out of Week 8 early with the concussion, had a bye in Week 9, and missed games in Weeks 10 and 11. We think it's better to play it safe with Cooks, who was having a down season before the concussion anyway, and see how his role looks once he's back on the field.

START: Allen Robinson, WR

Team: Chicago Bears

Week 12 opponent: vs. New York Giants

Why you should start him: Robinson has been a high-ceiling, low-floor fantasy receiver this season. The highs have been lines like 8-97-2 against the Raiders, the lows have been 1-6-0 against the Eagles in Week 9. Nonetheless, whether Mitch Trubisky or Chase Daniel is starting, Robinson has the chance for a big game against a vulnerable Giants pass defense. According to Mike Tagliere of FantasyPros, Robinson is set to face Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker, who is one of the worst graded corners in football.

SIT: Tyler Boyd, WR

Team: Cincinnati Bengals

Week 12 opponent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Why you should sit him: Boyd has just one touchdown this season and hasn't topped 65 yards the last five weeks. Last week, after receiving only three targets, Boyd griped about not getting the ball from quarterback Ryan Finley. Perhaps the Bengals force-feed Boyd this week, but the Steelers don't present an easy matchup to do so. He's a risky start, knowing he's finished as a top-20 WR just twice this season.

START: Ryan Griffin, TE

Team: New York Jets

Week 12 opponent: vs. Oakland Raiders

Why you should start him: Since Week 6, Griffin is TE4 in fantasy, thanks to four touchdowns and three games with 50-plus yards. In that stretch, he's also had two clunkers, games with just one catch for one yard and -2 yards. With tight end being what is, he's still worth a shot, especially against the Raiders, who will be making an early start on the road.

SIT: Noah Fant, TE

Team: Denver Broncos

Week 12 opponent: at Buffalo Bills

Why you should sit him: Fant has been on the rise in recent weeks, but this week, he draws a brutal matchup against the Bills, who have all but shut down opposing tight ends this year. Fant has been getting a lot of targets but catching just 56% of them. That means he'd need a lot of targets to produce against the Bills.

Now, take a look at our picks for Week 12...

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• The 300-square-foot house features the Hogwarts house flags, floating candles, copies of The Quibbler and The Daily Prophet, and a model of the Mirror of Erised.
• The home can sleep four guests, and it features three beds, one bathroom, and a full kitchen. It also sits on a 30-acre farm.
• The home is a limited-time pop-up for the winter that will cost $159 per night, according to its Airbnb listing. You can see the full listing here.
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You can rent a 300-square-foot "Harry Potter"-themed tiny home on Airbnb.

The house sits on a 30-acre farm in Marlboro, New York, according to its Airbnb listing.

Every part of the tiny space has been decorated in an ode to J.K. Rowling's world.

When you enter the home, you'll see floating candles, flags representing the Hogwarts houses, and other "Harry Potter" artwork.

The candles mimic those that hang in the Great Hall. A figurine that looks like Severus Snape also hangs by the door.

The stairs in the home have a gold finish and angular shape that appear to be a nod to the Deathly Hallows. 

Despite its small size, the house features three beds, each of which has a magical look.

The home can sleep a total of four guests, according to its listing. Two of the beds are in lofts, while one is on the main floor.

The master bedroom has a king-sized bed, complete with an "Expecto Patronum" pillow and Hogwarts throw blanket.

Details from "Harry Potter" are everywhere you look in the house. For instance, every piece of this bedroom set references the series.

One pillow features Harry Potter's famous glasses and scar, while the other has "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" emblazoned on it, in a nod to the Marauder's Map.

Meanwhile, the bedspread and throw blanket both feature symbols from the books, like Harry's Patronus, Hedwig the owl, and the crest of Gryffindor.

Decor inspired by the series covers the walls, including a model of the Mirror of Erised in the kitchen.

Fans of the series will recognize the mirror from "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."

The kitchen table even features copies of The Daily Prophet and The Quibbler, giving muggles a chance to catch up on the happenings of the wizarding world.

The table extends to seat more guests or to provide space for working on a laptop.

The house also features outdoor dining furniture and a fire pit, according to the listing.

Remote-controlled hanging lights make the window look like it's covered in stars.

The effect is similar to the ceiling in the Great Hall that's enchanted to look like the sky.

There is also a second tiny home on the property that you can rent out if you have a larger party.

But only one of the homes has magical decor.

WiFi, heating, a functioning shower, and linens are included with the reservation.

The house is a limited-time pop-up this winter, so fans won't have long to give this "Harry Potter" experience a try.

The tiny house costs $159 per night.

You can check out the full Airbnb listing here.

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• You can now rent Harry Potter's entire childhood home for $190 a night on Airbnb — but you can't bring your kids
• 'Harry Potter' fans can now buy a Hogwarts Christmas tree topper for the holidays
• Helena Bonham Carter says Daniel Radcliffe used to hold all her beverages on the 'Harry Potter' set: 'He's got nice manners'

• Disney's sequel to its animated hit movie "Frozen" arrives in theaters on November 22.
• Keep reading to see the full cast of voice actors who play the returning characters like Queen Elsa and Princess Anna, along with newcomers like Yelena, Honeymaren, and Ryder.
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

The A-list cast of Disney's billion-dollar movie "Frozen" all returned for the new sequel, which arrives in theaters on November 22. But in addition to Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad, other actors like Evan Rachel Wood and Martha Plimpton have joined the cast. 

Keep reading to what the cast of "Frozen 2" looks like in real life.

Queen Elsa is voiced by Broadway icon Idina Menzel.

Idina Menzel provides the powerhouse vocals for Queen Elsa's regular scenes in addition to the epic ballads she sings throughout both films. 

In "Frozen 2," Elsa's powers are tested as she ventures into an enchanted forest protected by the spirits of water, earth, wind, and fire. And no, Elsa doesn't have any sort of love interest (gay or otherwise) in the second "Frozen" movie.

Young Elsa was voiced by Mattea Conforti.

"Frozen 2" opens with a flashback to a night when Anna and Elsa were much younger, before Elsa's powers were made into a big secret. Actress Mattea Conforti provided the voice for that littler version of Elsa.

Princess Anna is played by Kristen Bell.

Kristen Bell, currently the star of NBC's critically-acclaimed comedy "The Good Place," also does the singing for her character's musical moments in "Frozen 2."

The sequel shows Anna confronting the bumpy road of long-term relationships as she and Kristoff try to figure out if "happily ever after" is a real thing.

Young Anna is voiced by Hadley Gannaway.

We see this younger version of Anna alongside Elsa in the movie's opening flashback sequence. 

King Agnarr is played by Alfred Molina.

In the first "Frozen" movie, Anna and Elsa's father King Agnarr spoke only a handful of lines. Back then he was voiced by Maurice LaMarche. 

Now, in "Frozen 2," actor Alfred Molina ("Spider-Man 2") took over the role for the king's expanded part in the flashbacks. 

Queen Iduna is voiced by Evan Rachel Wood.

Like Agnarr, Queen Iduna was originally voiced by someone else in the first movie. It was actually the film's cocreator and director Jennifer Lee who provided vocals back then (for Iduna's sole line: "She's ice cold").

Now "Westworld" star Evan Rachel Wood voices Queen Iduna in "Frozen 2," and the actress sung the opening song for the movie as well ("All Is Found").

Kristoff and Sven are both played by Jonathan Groff.

Jonathan Groff, a Broadway star and also one of the lead actors on Netflix's "Mindhunter" series, pulls double duty in the "Frozen" movies as both Kristoff and his reindeer Sven. 

Olaf is voiced by Josh Gad.

The lovable snowman, brought to life by Elsa in the first "Frozen" movie, is played by actor Josh Gad, who had another breakout role in a Disney movie as LeFou in the 2017 remake of "Beauty and the Beast." 

Pabbie the troll is voiced by Ciarán Hinds.

Pabbie is the leader of the trolls, who live away from Arendelle but play a key part in both "Frozen" movies when it comes to explaining the magic Elsa possesses. 

Ex-"Game of Thrones" actor Ciarán Hinds (who played Mance Rayder in the HBO show) is the voice of Pabbie. Hinds voiced Pabbie in the first movie, too.

Yelena, a new character in the sequel, is played by Martha Plimpton.

Yelena is the leader of the Northundra people, who were trapped in the enchanted forest years ago. She's played by actress Martha Plimpton (the breakout star of "The Goonies" and costar on "Younger" and "The Good Wife").

Honeymaren is played by Rachel Matthews.

Honeymaren is another one of the Northundra people who meets Anna and Elsa in "Frozen 2." Actress Rachel Matthews, the costar of "Happy Death Day" and "Happy Death Day 2U," provided the voice for this new character.

Ryder is voiced by Jason Ritter.

Ryder is the third Northundra character introduced inside the enchanted forest. Like Kristoff, Ryder is a fella who has a special bond with reindeer. 

He's played by actor Jason Ritter, who is currently costarring on ABC's "A Million Little Things" and has appeared on Comedy Central's "Drunk History."

Last but not least, Lieutenant Mattias is played by Sterling K. Brown.

The star of NBC's "This Is Us" is yet another new character in "Frozen 2." Lieutenant Mattias is a soldier of Arendelle who was also trapped in the enchanted forest. He meets Anna and Elsa in "Frozen 2," and is relieved to finally hear news of his home city. 

• Read more:
• What the 'Frozen 2' creators think about making a trilogy
• How the fan response to the first 'Frozen 2' teaser wound up saving Anna's sword-swinging scene
• Why Elsa doesn't have a love story, gay or otherwise, in 'Frozen 2'
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• Whether he's your brother, partner, dad, or friend, chances are you probably have a man in your life who you're planning to get a gift for this holiday season. 
• To make shopping easy for you, we came up with a list of 82 great gifts for him. They cover all budgets, tastes, and work for pretty much every guy in your life. 
• If you need more gifting ideas, check out all of our 2019 holiday gift guides here.

As someone who gets special satisfaction from picking out the perfect gifts for everyone in her life, whether they're her coworkers, in-laws, dad, or boyfriend, I'm very lucky it's essentially my job to help other people do just that. In my head I have a seemingly endless Rolodex of recommendations for special occasions, like engagement parties and baby showers, and holidays like Christmas, which is coming up soon.

If you need some inspiration for what to get for him this holiday (whether he's your boyfriend, husband, fiancé, or otherwise), the Insider Picks team has you covered with some truly excellent gift ideas. Though you can never go wrong with a new leather wallet or Patagonia fleece, we've also included some more unique gifts, like a custom Xbox controller and a cookbook focused on late-night munchies. 

The top 5 best gifts for him:

1. A box of his favorite sports team's memorabilia
2. A sleek and sophisticated Away carry-on
3. An easy-to-use Fitbit fitness tracker
4. A selection of high-quality, unique and delicious meats
5. A starter pack of smart lightbulbs to add to his smart home

Check out all 82 great gift ideas for him:

A classic leather wallet

Bellroy Slim Sleeve Wallet, available at Bellroy and Amazon, $79

A wallet doesn't have to be a boring gift when it's from Bellroy. The gorgeous Slim Sleeve fits everything he needs in a slim, efficient profile. We love it so much we named it the best men's wallet in our buying guide.

A flask that'll keep his coffee hot

Hydro Flask 20 oz. Coffee Flask, available at Hydro Flask and REI, $27.95

This insulated coffee flask keeps hot drinks hot (and we mean hot) for up to 12 hours, and cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours. 

A stylish and comfortable pair of sneakers

Allbirds Wool Runners, available at Allbirds, $95

Popular shoe startup Allbirds came out with a new high-top sneaker this month, dubbed the Tree Toppers, but for the uninitiated (and honestly really anyone), the classic Wool Runners make an excellent gift. 

A reversible bomber jacket

Alpha Industries MA-1 Reversible Camo Bomber Jacket, available at Alpha Industries, $74.99

He gets two jackets for the price of one with Alpha Industries' reversible bomber that features a classic camo exterior and a black-and-silver camo interior. It's a practical gift with a cool twist. 

A funky pair (or pairs) of underwear

MeUndies Build-A-Pack, available at MeUndies, from $57

Your first thought may be that underwear is sort of a strange gift, but hear us out. MeUndies are so comfortable they will blow his mind, and they come in tons of colors and limited-edition prints! The Build-a-Pack feature lets you build a 3-, 6-, or 10-pack of your favorite underwear style, and save up to 30%.

A luxurious sheet set that makes bedtime better

Brooklinen Luxe Hardcore Sheet Bundle, available at Brooklinen, from $219

Brooklinen has a well-earned reputation as the internet's favorite bedding startup; its sheets are comfortable and luxurious, and its fun new patterns like Graphite Maze (pictured above) instantly elevate the look of any bedroom. 

A box full of team pride

FanChest Gift Box, available at FanChest, from $59

If he's a serious sports fan, he'll love anything you get him with his team's logo emblazoned on it. FanChest delivers boxes full of licensed memorabilia for NHL, NFL, and NCAA teams at a great value. 

A smart USB car charger with Alexa

Roav Viva Alexa-Enabled 2-Port USB Car Charger, available at Amazon, $35.99

Give his car a smart upgrade with the Alexa-enabled Roav Viva. Not only can the device charge his smartphone, it can also answer questions about the weather or traffic, play music, and even tell him the news.

A beanie that will keep him warm all winter long

Patagonia Powder Town Beanie, available at Patagonia, $39

This 100% recycled polyester beanie from Patagonia will keep his head warm and stylish for years to come. 

A miniature version of his favorite arcade game

Arcade Classics Space Invaders Retro Handheld Arcade Game, available at Amazon, $15.99

Delight his inner child with a classic arcade game he can play on the go. You can choose from Asteroids, Centipede, Tetris, Q'Bert, Pac-Man, and more.

A more modern analog watch

MVMT Chrono Series Gunmetal Sandstone 45mm Watch, available at MVMT, $135

Here is proof that a beautiful timepiece need not break the bank. Chose from over 135 MVMT watches designs, ranging in price from $95 to $300 for one of the company's recently launched automatic watches.  

A waterproof, no-glare Kindle e-reader

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, available at Amazon, $129.99

The recently refreshed Kindle Paperwhite is an excellent gift for anyone who loves to read. For $130, he'll get a Kindle that's now waterproof, as well as thinner, lighter, and with twice the storage for books. 

A deep-tissue massager for an at-home spa experience

InvoSpa Shiatsu Back, Neck, and Shoulder Massager with Heat, available at Amazon, from $39.99

This heated massager is a game changer for anyone who struggles with back and neck pain on a daily basis. Read a full review here from one of our reporters who swears by it. He'll be thanking you for years to come.

A festive box of socks that gives back

Bombas Men's Gift Boxes, available at Bombas, from $65

Bombas socks are among our favorites you can buy for their clever designs that offer amazing comfort. The company has a range of gift sets that come prepackaged into a beautiful gift box so you're all ready to go. No wrapping needed.

For every pair of socks bought, Bombas donates another pair.

Professional-quality over-ear headphones

Status Audio CB-1 Studio Monitor Headphones, available at Status Audio, $79

The perfect pair of over-ear headphones are both highly comfortable and sound great. For $69, this pair from Status Audio is among the best you'll find for less than $100.

A sleek carry-on and stickers for some personalization

Away Carry-On, available at Away, $225

Away is a relatively new luggage startup that offers roller bags in a handful of different sizes for carrying on or checking. The carry-on versions include an ejectable battery and two USB ports so that he can charge his devices with ease at the airport. Currently, you can choose from 10 colors, plus 2 limited-edition colors. Away also carries a variety of luggage stickers for $15-$25 each.

A bestselling streaming device and gift cards to his favorite streaming services

Roku Ultra, available at Amazon, $87.29 

Gift cards to Hulu, and Netflix, available at Best Buy, from $25

A media streaming device can transform his so-called dumb TV into a smart one that plays shows and movies from Netflix, Hulu, HBO Now, Prime Video, and other streaming services. The best of the bunch is the Roku Ultra with its easy-to-use interface, 4K video streaming, voice control, and simple remote. 

A Fandango gift card to sustain his movie-watching habit

Fandango Gift Card, available at Fandango, from $15

A fidget toy that's fun for adults

Speks Classic Magnet Balls, available on Speks, $24.95

These tiny magnetic balls are meant to be molded, mashed, and built into all sorts of shapes and creations. They keep us productive, can help relieve stress, and happen to collectively be one of our team's favorite fidget toys.

A box of snacks from Japan

Bokksu Tasting Gift, 1-month box, available at Bokksu, $31.99

Give the chronic snacker in your life a box filled with Japanese snacks he can't find in the US. He can even flip through the included catalog to learn all about where the treats come from.

The Amazon Echo Show

Amazon Echo Show, available at Amazon, $229.99

The Echo Show is my personal favorite Echo because of its crisp HD display. Like every other Echo, it uses Alexa to accomplish any number of tasks, from answering questions to reordering supplies on Amazon. But in addition Alexa's verbal response about the day's weather forecast, for example, the Echo Show displays it on its 10-inch screen. 

A board game that'll keep him and his friends entertained for hours

Ticket To Ride Board Game, available at Amazon, $39.25

You'd be mistaken if you thought this innocuous-looking board game couldn't entertain adults. I thought it the first time I saw the box too, and then all of a sudden two hours had passed and I was busy plotting out a train route from Montreal to Miami that could give me an edge over my four opponents.

A watch strap that'll up the ante on his Apple Watch

Nomad Apple Watch Strap, available at Nomad, from $39.95

Dress up his Apple Watch with a beautiful Horween leather strap that costs far less than the price of Apple's own straps.

A weighted blanket from a beloved online mattress startup

Weighted Blanket, available at Casper, from $169

The pressure of a weighted blanket has a soothing effect that'll reduce anxiety and help him fall asleep faster. Plus, it'll feel like he's being wrapped in a big hug. 

An Instant Pot for easy weeknight meals

Instant Pot DUO80, available at Amazon, $99

The Instant Pot is one of the most versatile appliances you can add to your kitchen for under $100. Help him make delicious home-cooked meals a cinch, even when he has to work late.

A recipe book for Instant Pot meal inspiration

The Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook, available at Amazon, $7.79

For meal inspiration, you may want to consider gifting the Instant Pot along with an Instant Pot-specific cookbook. This one is a #1 best seller on Amazon.

A luxurious skin-care set

Kiehl's Men's Skincare Starter Set, available at Nordstrom, $31.20

This TSA-friendly skin-care essentials kit from Kiehl's comes with energizing scrub, shave cream, moisture treatment, and body scrub soap, all in a neat package that's ready to gift. 

A comfy pullover he'll always want to wear

Patagonia Cotton Quilt Snap-T Pullover, available at Patagonia, $149

We're firm believers that you can't own too many Patagonia pullovers. This diamond-quilted style that comes in six colors is especially beloved by our team's newest Patagonia convert for its warmth, coziness, and versatility. 

A great pair of lounge pants

Tommy John Lounge Jogger, available at Tommy John, $84

They're a little expensive, but if sweats are his unofficial weekend uniform he'll love these joggers from Tommy John, purveyor of some of our favorite men's underwear. Complete his look with with the Men's Lounge Pack, which comes with the joggers as well as a long-sleeve henley and pair of socks. 

A word art print of his favorite sports team's stadium or a city skyline

Art of Words Word Art Prints, available at Amazon, $49.99

Art of Words creates beautiful word art prints of sports stadiums, city skylines, musical artists,  and more. The Yankee Stadium print pictured here is handwritten entirely with the names of every Yankees player in history! It's a unique gift idea you maybe wouldn't expect to find on Amazon. 

Protective spray to keep his shoes pristine

Jason Markk Repel Shoe Spray, available at Amazon, $16.75

If there's nothing he loves more than his sneaker collection, he'll appreciate this practical spray. It repels oil and water without altering the look of the shoe, so he can keep his favorite footwear in prime condition. 

A custom Xbox controller

Custom Xbox One Controller, available at Xbox, from $69.99

At the Xbox Design Lab, you get to play designer for a day (or, actually, more like 10 minutes). There, you can choose from over a billion color combinations (including new camo and shadow options) to design him a totally unique wireless controller. You can also personalize an official NFL team controller, but those start at $85.

A better travel pillow

Trtl Travel Pillow, available at Amazon, $29.99

We didn't think there was such a thing as the perfect travel pillow until we tried the Trtl. Read a full review from one of our reporters who swears by it for red-eyes for its comfort, portability, and affordable price.

Cozy slippers he'll love to lounge around in

UGG Scuff Slipper, available at Nordstrom, $79.95

The suede Scruff Slipper from UGG is a winter staple that will never go out of style. 

A supportive seat cushion

Purple Seat Cushion, available at Purple, from $71

Perhaps better known for its mattresses, Purple makes a variety of seat cushions, from one that's specifically designed for lumbar support to one that's meant for portability. The cushion's grid shape collapses into itself to help accommodate your pressure points, and makes sitting comfortable even if you've, say, left your phone in your back pocket.

A multitool for the handyman

Leatherman Wave+ Multitool, available at Amazon, $99.95

This souped-up Leatherman is the company's most popular, and for good reason. It combines a myriad of tools that come in handy in a pinch, from can and bottle openers, to screwdrivers, to wire cutters.

Truly wireless earbuds with a gorgeous design

Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones, available at Amazon, $249

We've come to think of Master & Dynamic as the master of sound. Claiming the coveted title of the best truly wireless earbuds, the company's MW07s are the pair to buy for anyone you want to spoil this holiday. 

A powerful portable speaker

Soundcore Flare Wireless Speaker, available at Amazon, $62

About the size of a soda can, the Soundcore Flare is a powerful and very portable speaker that puts on a cool LED light show.

A fancy salt sampler that'll elevate any dish

Jacobsen Salt Co. Vial Set, available at Williams-Sonoma, $34.95

This salt sampler features flavors like sweet onion, habanero, and garlic that'll turn any ordinary dish into a trip to Flavortown.

A box of meats that taste best fresh off the grill

Grill Master Box, available at Porter Road, $70

The grill master in your life will find his mouth watering as he opens up this meaty gift box that contains two dry-aged steaks, two pounds of dry-aged burger patties, and two pounds of bratwurst sausage links. 

An Amazon Prime membership that makes shopping online super convenient

Amazon Prime 3-Month Gift Membership, available at Amazon, $39

Amazon Prime opens up a whole new world of access, be it to fast two-day shipping or any of the other 29-plus perks you'll get with a membership. If you know he doesn't have one yet, this is a smart gift — but in the case he does, he'll get to use the $39 on anything he wants or needs from the site.

A sleek leather dopp kit

Leatherology Double Zip Toiletry Bag, available at Leatherology, from $120

This dopp kit from Leatherology is as sleek as it gets. To go the extra mile, you can monogram in with his initials for an additional $10-$15. 

A map that reminds him of a favorite place

Grafomap Custom Map Poster, available at Grafomap, from $49

Grafomap is a website that lets you design map posters of any place in the world. You can make one of his hometown, his college town, or his favorite travel destination — you're only limited by your imagination. 

A coffee subscription that lets him taste beans from around the world

Atlas Coffee Club 3-Month Gift Subscription, available at Atlas Coffee Club, $60

If his veins run dark roast, we recommend a subscription to the Atlas Coffee Club, which curates a global selection of single-origin coffee that gets freshly roasted and shipped to your house from $9 per bag. 

A lego set for Star Wars lovers

Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon, available at Amazon, $159.95

With 1,351 pieces, he'll be entertained for hours building this iconic Star Wars model starship. 

An espresso machine for barista-quality drinks at home

Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine, available at Amazon, from $488.99

The semi-automatic Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine isn't cheap at nearly $600, but it is the best espresso maker you can buy, according to our buying guide. It makes top-notch espresso and it includes a burr grinder, tamper, and frothing pitcher — it's perfect for a coffee lover you want to spoil.

A Star Wars-themed phone case for his new iPhone

OtterBox Star Wars Phone Case, available at OtterBox, $55.95

If he's a Star Wars fan, OtterBox has a series of phone cases he'll love. They're ultra-slim, ultra-protective, and ultra-rad! You can choose from five designs, featuring characters such as R2D2, Boba Fett, and Darth Vader.

An innovative gaming console

Nintendo Switch Console, available at Best Buy, $299.99

The Nintendo Switch lets him have a handheld and TV-based console in one. The Switch is compatible with tons of fun games and lots of high-quality accessories that make for a premium gaming experience. You can probably find a great deal on a Nintendo Switch this Black Friday too. 

A small smart speaker

Google Home Mini, available at Best Buy, $25

This little speaker won't take up much room, but will bring plenty of smart features to his space. Thanks to Google Assistant he can play music, check the weather, and even control his smart home with his own voice. 

A cookbook of late night meals

"MUNCHIES: Late-Night Meals from the World's Best Chefs", available at Amazon, $16.83

If he's ever curious about what famous chefs like David Chang, Dominique Crenn, and Anthony Bourdain dig into when they're not in the kitchen, this book answers the question. Expect many more late-night culinary adventures after he peruses this book that's part recipe collection, part exploration of food culture. 

A sous vide machine for ambitious home cooks

Anova Nano Sous Vide, available at Amazon, $99

This $100 sous vide machine will make him look like a fancy chef with minimal effort.

A sleek turntable for his favorite vinyl records

Audio-Technica Wireless Turntable and Speaker System, available at Amazon, $149

This turntable is the sleek home accessory he didn't know he needed. Since it connects wirelessly to other speakers and includes one built-in speaker, he won't need to mess around with a bunch of cables and cords. 

A subscription service for new vinyl every month

Vinyl Me, Please 3-Month Gift Membership, available at Vinyl Me, Please, $99

A look back at The Beatles' songwriting process

The Beatles Lyrics: The Stories Behind the Music, available at Amazon, $15.47

Everyone knows someone who loves The Beatles. This beautifully produced look back at more than 100 classic Beatles songs includes original documents like handwritten drafts and notes that remind him of the process behind success. 

The essentials for a close shave

The Art of Shaving Sandalwood Starter Kit, available at Amazon, $30

This shaving starter kit from the revered The Art of Shaving includes a pre-shave oil, shaving cream, after-shave balm, and trial-size badger shaving brush — everything he needs to put his best face forward.

A robotic vacuum for lazy cleaning

iLife V8s Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop, available at Amazon, $219.99

Nobody likes vacuuming, but everybody likes robots. The iLife V8s is a moderately priced robot vacuum that offers many of the cleaning features you might expect from pricier Roombas. Read a full review here from one of our reporters to hear how it handled the fur and dust of his house.

A sophisticated decanter

Crate & Barrel Brixton Decanter, available at Crate & Barrel, $34.95

He can use this beautifully crafted decanter to showcase his best bottle. 

A gift pack for a year of pearly whites

Goby Brush Kit, available at Goby, from $65

Goby's toothbrushes feature a gentle oscillating brush head with soft bristles, a built-in two-minute timer, and a long-lasting battery that only requires two charges a month. You can receive new brush heads periodically for only $6 each.

A stain bar for spot-cleaning his favorite shirts

The Laundress Wash and Stain Bar, available at Amazon, $5.38

This stain bar is the perfect stocking stuffer under $10 for any guy who complains about "ring around the collar" stains on his dress shirts. It's not the most exciting gift, but it's one he'll be thankful for each time he runs a load of laundry.

A set of sheet masks for his winter skin woes

Dr. Jart+ 7 Day Mask Experiment Kit, available at Sephora, $27.50

Treat him to a week's worth of sheet masks that address all of the most common skin concerns like dryness and enlarged pores. 

His next pair of everyday boots

Thursday Boot Company Scout Chukka Boot, available at Thursday Boot Company, $149

Thursday Boot Company's boots are sleek enough for the office, but rugged enough to handle the cold and wet weather of winter. They're also very comfortable, requiring little or no break-in period. We love them so much we named them the best men's boots in our buying guide.

Smart light bulbs that can create billions of lighting combinations

Philips Hue Smart Bulb Starter Kit, available at Amazon, $199.95

Philips Hue lighting not only looks cool, but it can also replicate a natural sunrise and combat the effects of seasonal sunshine deprivation. This starter kit is also compatible with Amazon's, Google's, and Apple's smart assistants. 

A smart home security camera

Wyze Cam Indoor Wireless Smart Home Camera, available at Amazon, $25.49

The Wyze Cam is a tiny security camera he can affix to virtually any surface in his house, or leave standing up on his table or countertop. It records video in your home and updates you using a smartphone app when it detects motion, sounds, or alarms. And the best part is it only costs $25. Find a full review here.

A hardshell case to protect his MacBook

Incase Hardshell MacBook Case, available at Incase, from $49.95

Coming in a bunch of colors and sizes, this MacBook case is both protective and stylish. 

At at-home workout system

TRX Home2 Suspension Training System, available at Amazon, $199.95

For the fitness junkie, you can bring the gym home with this TRX trainer.

A SodaStream for seltzer addicts

SodaStream Fizzi Sparkling Water Maker, available at Target, $89.99

The SodaStream lets you to turn plain water into sparkling water in mere seconds. He can adjust the fizziness and flavor level to his personal taste.

A pair of super-stretchy, comfortable jeans

Mott & Bow Dynamic Stretch Jean, available at Mott & Bow, $118

Mott & Bow Dynamic Stretch jeans are beloved by all of the men on the Insider Picks team for their comfort, their clean and modern look, and their durability.

High-end olive oil

Brightland Awake Olive Oil, available at Brightland, $37

If he loves whipping up exciting dishes in the kitchen, he'll love Brightland's high-end olive oils. They're made with hand-picked, organic olives, and each one has a bright flavor that tastes great on everything from crispy fried eggs to crunchy salads. 

A cozy hoodie

The Felted Merino Hoodie, available at Everlane, from $98

An elevated, but just as cozy hoodie will take him everywhere from days on the town to lounging at home. The merino wool will keep him warm and the fit is anything but frumpy. 

Texting gloves made for winter commutes

Cole Haan ZERØGRAND Knit Glove, available at Cole Haan, $78

Cole Haan's warm, water-resistant gloves have convenient touch tips that are ideal for wintry commutes. And they have a polyester liner that offers an extra layer of warmth. 

A classy catchall tray

Wood and Marble Valet Tray, available at Mark & Graham, $59

Acacia wood and marble make for a classy piece he can use to hold little trinkets or his most-used products, like keys and watches. Choose from charcoal or white marble, and for just $10, add a monogram for some personalization. 

A candle inspired by the season

Manor House Weekend Candle, available at Otherland, $36

We love Otherland's seasonally inspired, limited-edition candles, and we're sure he will, too. The "Manor House Weekend" collection includes a selection of autumnal aromas he'll love, such as musky Dappled Wood with hints of sandalwood, toasted walnut, and sweet hay, a comforting Cardamom Milk with notes of frothy milk, cardamom, and praline woods, and a wintry Mountain Lace with elderflower fizz, anjou pear, and apple blossom.

Booze-infused candies for a delicious treat

Sugarfina 'Aviation American Gin' Candy Bento Box, available at Nordstrom, $28

Booze is always a good gift idea, which is why we're all about Sugarfina's latest collaboration with Aviation American Gin. This limited-edition Candy Bento Box comes with non-alcoholic gummy bears inspired by classic gin cocktails like gin fizz, gimlets, and gin and tonics.

An upgraded kitchen essential

Two Quart Saucepan, available at Sardel, $85

Sardel was founded by three brothers who wanted high-quality cookware to be accessible, both in price and usability. This saucepan is a perfect example of the brand's ethos — made from quality materials but easy for home chefs of any level to use — and a nice upgrade to the old pot he's been using to boil pasta for years. 

If you ask us, the best part is the rounded handle, which makes it easier and more ergonomic to lift or carry the pot when it's full of food.

Soft and sustainable socks

SoftHemp Sock, available at United by Blue, $16

His feet will thank you for keeping them cozy all winter long in these socks made of sustainable hemp fabric. 

Pop-culture inspired playing cards

Genius Music Playing Cards, available at Amazon, $9.42

Game night gets a cool upgrade with these playing cards, featuring illustrations of all the big names in pop, rock, country, and R&B. 

A durable AirPods case

Metallic AirPods Case, available at Incase, $29.95

Whether they're prone to losing their AirPods or dropping them, this metallic case will hopefully help with both of those issues. 

A sleek fitness tracker

Fitbit Inspire HR Tracker, available at Amazon, $98

Help him conquer his New Year's resolution and boost his fitness with this Fitbit tracker. It tracks activity, sleep, and will last up to five days on a single charge. 

A soothing body lotion

The Body Lotion, available at Necessaire, $25

Necessaire's clean body products are filled with nourishing ingredients and wrapped in minimalist packaging. Its body lotion is a small luxury he'll want to indulge in every day. 

A compact and simple aromatherapy diffuser

An eco-friendly, portable meal kit

Meal Kit, available at United by Blue, $38

Whether he's heading out on a camping trip or just bringing his lunch to work, this portable meal kit makes it easy to eat on the go and be a little more eco-friendly. 

A set of small and sleek dishes

Dip Dishes, 4-pack, available at Year & Day, $26

Everything from olives to spices to oil and vinegar will look instantly elevated when he places them in these sleek dip dishes from chic dinnerware brand Year & Day. 

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• Black Friday isn't the only day to get great deals. You'll find some excellent discounts on Cyber Monday as well — especially from large online stores like Best Buy.  
• We're compiling the top Best Buy Cyber Monday deals on headphones, TVs, smart speakers and more.
• You can also see all of Best Buy's top Black Friday deals here.
• We're also keeping tabs on Cyber Monday deals available online on Amazon, Target, Walmart, The Home Depot, Nordstrom, and more stores.
• To save more on Cyber Monday deals visit Business Insider Coupons to find the most up-to-date coupons and promo codes.

Cyber Monday falls on December 2, 2019. That isn't for several weeks, but some stores are already providing sneak peeks of their upcoming deals. We're compiling all the top Best Buy Cyber Monday deals on headphones, streaming sticks, and more. 

We'll be updating this page as more Best Buy Cyber Monday deals drop, so be sure to check back as the day gets closer. 

The top Best Buy Cyber Monday deals: 

1. Vizio 65-inch P-Series Quantum, $899.99 (originally $1,199.99) [You save $300]
2. Vizio 75-inch P-Series Quantum, $1,499.99 (originally $1,999.99) [You save $550], available now
3. August Smart Lock Pro + Connect, $149 (originally $279) [You save $130] 
4. Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbud Headphones, $109.99 (originally $169.99) [You save $60] 
5. Jabra Elite 85h Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, $199 (originally $299.99) [You save $100.99] 
6. Roku Ultra, $49.99 (originally $99.99) [You save $50] 
7. Sennheiser PXC 550 Noise-Canceling Headphones, $199.95 (originally $349.95) [You save $150] 
8. Withings Body+ Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale, $69.95 (originally $99.95) [You save $30] 
9. Facebook Portal Mini, $79 (originally $129) [You save $50] 
10. Facebook Portal TV, $99 (originally $149) [You save $50] 

Will Best Buy have Cyber Monday deals?

Yes, Best Buy does offer Cyber Monday deals. Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date listings. 

What time does Cyber Monday start?

Cyber Monday starts at 12 a.m. on December 2. 

Is Cyber Monday online only?

Cyber Monday is online only. While you'll find many online deals on Black Friday, you're unlikely to find Cyber Monday deals in a physical Best Buy store. If you want to shop Best Buy on Cyber Monday, your best bet is to visit Best Buy's website.  

Shop Best Buy Cyber Monday deals by category: 

• TVs
• Laptops and computers
• Tablets and e-readers
• Video games, consoles, and VR
• Headphones, earbuds, and speakers
• Cell phones
• Home theater, audio, and video
• Smart home, security, and Wi-Fi
• Toys
• Drones
• Cameras and camcorders
• Activity trackers and smartwatches
• Major appliances
• Small appliances
• Movies, TV shows, and music
• Printers, ink, and home office
• Car electronics and GPS

Read on for more Best Buy Cyber Monday 2019 sales and deals:

Cyber Monday VR deals at Best Buy

• Oculus Go 32GB, $149 (originally $199) [You save $50]: The Oculus Go is a comfortable, sturdy VR headset that stands on its own — no computer necessary. It's our favorite budget VR headset because it provides a comparable experience to that of the Oculus Rift (our favorite Oculus headset) at a much lower price. 
• Oculus Go 64GB, $199 (originally $249) [You save $50]: This is identical to the 32GB version, but it comes with twice the storage for apps and games.  

Cyber Monday headphones deals at Best Buy

• Sennheiser HD 4.40 Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones, $79.95 (originally $99.95) [You save $20]: These are affordable headphones that also sound great. As a bonus, they provide a whopping 25 hours of battery life.  
• Jabra Elite 65t True Wireless Earbud Headphones, $109.99 (originally $169.99) [You save $60]: If you're eyeing true wireless earbuds, but don't want to shell out for AirPods, try these. They look nice, provide a balanced sound, and can last five hours on a charge.  
• Sennheiser HD 4.50 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones, $129.95 (originally $179.95) [You save $50]: These look similar to the HD 4.40 linked above, but they also provide excellent noise cancelling. At $129.95, they'll be one of the cheapest pairs of noise-cancelling headphones you can get this Black Friday.   
• Jabra Elite 85h Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones, $199 (originally $299.99) [You save $100.99]: These are some of the best noise-canceling alternatives to Bose and Sony out there. You can use them to make calls, and they come with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri built in.  
• Sennheiser PXC 550 Noise-Canceling Headphones, $199.95 (originally $349.95) [You save $150]: These are excellent noise-cancelling headphones with customizable touch controls, comparable to Bose's QC35. They're cheap because they're a couple years old, not because they're bad.  
• Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Headphones, $199.95 (originally $279.95) [You save $80]: This wireless headset is designed for use with a home-theater system. It can accept both analog and digital outputs from your TV or computer.  

Cyber Monday smart home deals at Best Buy

• Withings Body+ Body Composition Wi-Fi Scale, $69.95 (originally $99.95) [You save $30]: The Withings Body+ (formerly Nokia Body+) is one of the best smart scales out there. It measures a number of stats, including weight, body fat, muscle, and bone mass, and displays them all in a convenient smartphone app.   
• Facebook Portal Mini, $79 (originally $129) [You save $50]: If you're interested in the Facebook Portal but the price holds you back, consider the Poratl Mini, which comes with most of the same features as the big Portal for $50 less.  
• Facebook Portal, $129 (originally $179) [You save $50]: If you can stomach putting Facebook in your home, Best Buy will offer it at a solid discount on Cyber Monday. You can use this Alexa-powered smart display to video chat easily with Facebook Messenger, and its advanced camera follows you as you move around the frame. 
• August Smart Lock Pro + Connect, $149 (originally $279) [You save $130]: This is our favorite smart lock currently on the market, and it's never sold for less. It works with Nest, SmartThings, Alexa, Google Assistant, and HomeKit, and it offers geofencing and a number of other advanced features.   
• Ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control, $199 (originally $249) [You save $50]: The Ecobee is one of our favorite smart thermostats, and you can get it for cheap this Cyber Monday. Using sensors that you can place around your house, the Ecobee keeps each room at its ideal temperature. It has Alexa built in, and also works with HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, and IFTTT. 

Cyber Monday TV deals at Best Buy

• Vizio 65-inch P-Series Quantum, $899.99 (originally $1,199.99) [You save $300]: Vizio's P-Series is one of our favorite affordable TVs. For $899.99, you'll get an impressive display that supports a wide range of HDR content and a 120Hz panel that's great for gaming.  
• Vizio 75-inch P-Series Quantum, $1,499.99 (originally $1,999.99) [You save $550]: This is the same device as above, but 10 inches larger.  

Cyber Monday wearable deals at Best Buy

• Withings Move, $55.15 (originally $69.95) [You save $14.80]: A hybrid smart watch doesn't need to break the bank — and the Move is one of the cheapest ones you can get. It tracks steps and workouts, and can also log your sleep. 

Cyber Monday streaming deals at Best Buy

• Roku Ultra, $49.99 (originally $99.99) [You save $50]: This Roku is our favorite streaming device. It supports 4K video and HDR content and can connect to any streaming service you need, including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, and more.  
• Facebook Portal TV, $99 (originally $149) [You save $50]: This streaming device can turn your TV into a giant Facebook portal, which you can use to video call, play with AR effects, and more.   

See more Cyber Monday deals

• The absolute best Cyber Monday deals of 2019
• Amazon Cyber Monday deals 2019
• Target Cyber Monday deals 2019
• Walmart Cyber Monday deals 2019
• Macy's Cyber Monday deals 2019
• What is Cyber Monday? Everything you need to know

• Faith Money took hilariously realistic maternity photos at Target and Trader Joe's with her husband and three boys.
• "I wanted to do something fun, real, and easy to capture the crazy of being a parent of almost four," she told Insider.
• She posed with shelves of diapers, ate her favorite snacks, and cast longing glances at bottles of wine.
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Some maternity photo shoots involve flowing gowns, glowing sunsets, and expansive fields of flowers touched by a gentle breeze.

Not this one.

As the mother of three boys with another on the way, Faith Money wanted to take maternity photos that capture what mom life is really like. Together with her sister, Kimmie Lineback of Kimmie Rae Photography, Money and her family went to take portraits at the places they know best — Target and Trader Joe's.

Faith and Austin Money live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with their three boys and they have a fourth son on the way.

Faith and her husband are both Montessori teachers. Faith is due in December.

Money hadn't planned to take maternity photos this time around. But her sister, a part-time photographer named Kimmie Lineback, offered to take them for her.

Money hadn't done a maternity photo shoot since she was pregnant with her oldest son.

Since this is her fourth pregnancy, she wanted to do things a little differently.

She decided to put a new spin on maternity photos.

"I wanted to do something fun, real, and easy to capture the crazy of being a parent of almost four," she told Insider.

"And we thought what better place than my favorite mom places, Trader Joe's and Target!" she added.

They wanted photos that show what parenting is really like.

So one weeknight, after everyone had finished work and school, the whole family got dressed up to go grocery shopping.

"We went to Target first, and there was still quite a bit of foot traffic due to the holiday rush," she said.

Money's sister took photos of her surrounded by diapers ...

"It was a little chaotic and we got some interesting looks, but most people would just smile and sneak around us (all while probably thinking we were nuts, as we shoved my sister on the shelf surrounded by diapers)," Lineback said.

... and sitting in the aisles of Target with her favorite snacks.

"Everyone was super nice and smiling as we took bags of chips from the shelf to get the perfect picture," Money said.

Next, they stopped at Trader Joe's, where Money visited the sample table.

There are usually tons of leftover samples to enjoy by the end of the night, according to Trader Joe's employees.

"When my husband told the cashier what we were doing, she said, 'Is that a thing?' To which he replied, 'I guess it is now!'" she said.

Couples have also taken engagement and wedding photos at their favorite stores.

Money hopes the photos capture what being a mom is really like, with both its challenges and rewarding moments.

Cookie butter makes everything better, though.

"I hope people see that this is real motherhood," she said.

"Rushing from work, layering on makeup over the makeup you wore all day, begging your kids to wear the button down, and heading into the stores to cry over the wine you can't drink right now," she said.

Being honest about the ups and downs of parenting can help others feel less alone.

"I also hope they see that having a big family (especially one filled with boys) can be amazing and oh-so-happy!"

The flower section at Trader Joe's almost looks like an open field.

"We get a lot of 'Oh, four boys … I'm so sorry' or 'Bless you.' While four boys is quite the handful, they are the biggest blessing we could have ever asked for."

• Read more:
• 18 heartwarming photos that show what breastfeeding is like around the world
• Couples are taking engagement photos at stores like Target and Costco. Here's why it's a growing trend.
• This woman's military husband found a way to participate in her maternity photo shoot from overseas

• Over the years many stars have rocked styles with and without bangs. 
• Stars like Zooey Deschanel and Owen Wilson wear bangs so frequently that it's a bit shocking to see them without them. 
• Celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon, and Rihanna have all debuted bangs over the years.
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Bangs are a pretty simple yet dramatic way to change up anyone's look — and many celebrities seem to enjoy trying out this style. Over the years, many stars have worn their hair in both bang-free blowouts and full-fringe, side-swept looks.

Here's what 19 celebrities look like with and without bangs. 

In 2013 Kim Kardashian wore full, fringed bangs.

Back in 2013, while out and about in New York City, Kim Kardashian switched up her look and added a fringe. 

Kardashian is now known for having a center part.

The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star has more or less stuck to this bang-free look over the years.

Back in 2013, Priyanka Chopra sported bangs.

She was another 2013 adopter of the bangs trend.

Chopra is also known to rock a middle part.

These days the "Baywatch" actress oftentimes styles her hair without bangs. She also wore a bangless style during her wedding ceremonies with now-husband Nick Jonas. 

"Handmaid's Tale" star Alexis Bledel wore bangs to the 2013 SAG awards.

At the 2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Alexis Bledel rocked a statement necklace, green dress, and fringe bangs. 

At the 2018 Emmys, Bledel kept her hair off of her face.

The "Gilmore Girls" star tucked all of her hair behind her ears for a sleek look at the 2018 Emmys.

Lucy Liu had side-swept bangs in 2004.

The actress' bangs made an appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party back in 2004. 

Like Bledel, Liu later chose to go for a tucked-behind-the-ears style.

At the 2019 Tonys, Liu showed off her bangless hairstyle and a purple dress.

Mindy Kaling had bangs while starring on "The Office."

Throughout her time as Kelly Kapoor on the sitcom "The Office," Mindy Kaling occasionally had bangs. 

Offscreen, Kaling sometimes opts for a flowy hairstyle with a side part.

At the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Kaling wore loose waves and a side part with no bangs in sight. 

Zac Efron's bangs were once his signature.

Back during his "High School Musical" days, actor Zac Efron had a side-swept hairstyle that was all the rage in 2008, when this photo was taken.

Efron may have just as much hair now, but he sweeps it up instead of to the side.

These days the "Baywatch" actor sweeps his hair up, as seen in this photo of him at the 2018 Golden Globes. 

Zooey Deschanel's signature style is bangs.

"New Girl" star Zooey Deschanel hasn't been seen often without her signature full bangs. 

But there was a time when Deschanel didn't have bangs.

The actress looks nearly unrecognizable in this photo from the 2013 Met Gala "PUNK: Chaos to Couture."

Like Deschanel, "Fifty Shades" star Dakota Johnson is known for her soft bangs.

Dakota Johnson wore a fringe when she played Anastasia in the "50 Shades" movie series, so it can be a bit difficult to picture her in any other hairstyle.

However, the actress has gone for a more traditional parted look, too.

At the 2017 Hollywood Film Awards, Johnson wore a soft, bang-free hairstyle. 

Laverne Cox briefly had bangs back in 2017.

While attending BeautyCon in 2017, the "Orange Is the New Black" star debuted a fun dark-blonde fringe. 

Cox has also been known to wear her hair flowy and parted down the middle.

Laverne Cox has worn her hair parted down the middle many times, too. 

Jennifer Lopez had bangs for her role in "The Back-Up Plan."

The 2010 rom-com switched up the singer's look with some fringed bangs. 

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Usually, Lopez wears a bangless blowout or ponytail.

The "Medicine" singer usually doesn't have bangs. On many occasions, she styles her hair in a sleek ponytail.

In 2007, Reese Witherspoon had bangs.

The "Big Little Lies" star was rocking this popular mid-2000s hairstyle over a decade ago and she still wears different styles of bangs on red carpets today. 

In 2019, Witherspoon often styles her hair bangs-free.

These days the "Legally Blonde" actress usually opts for a middle or side part and a soft blowout.

Unlike other stars, Owen Wilson has mostly stuck with his signature hairstyle.

It seems like this actor has had this hairstyle for decades.

In 2009, he shook things up for a "Night At The Museum" premiere.

It's unusual to see him without his typical blonde bangs.

Rihanna sported a fringe for the 2017 Met Gala.

For the 2017 Met Gala "Comme des Garçons's Rei Kawakubo,"Rihanna had a high bun and bangs. 

Rihanna usually doesn't rock bangs.

The beauty mogul and iconic singer styled her hair in a bangs-free ponytail in this photo. 

In the early days of the Jonas Brothers, Joe Jonas rocked bangs.

He rocked full bangs and side bangs for quite some time, including in 2012. 

Jonas no longer wears bangs.

These days, this Jonas Brother is often seen wearing his hair slicked back or up. 

Mila Kunis wore the bangs trend back in 2018.

The actress wore a full fringe to the 2018 Billboard Music Awards.

But it seems she usually doesn't have bangs.

The "Bad Moms" star wears her hair wavy and free with and without bangs. 

Beyoncé has been known to rock bangs now and then.

In 2012, the singer wore full bangs to a basketball game in New York City.

However, on many occasions, Beyoncé prefers to go bang-free.

Whether she's rocking a bang-free blowout or a pulled-back ponytail, Beyoncé is known to switch up her style. 

Demi Lovato has worn a lot of styles over the years.

The musician has dyed her hair blue, black, and blonde over the years. She's also had side-swept and full bangs. 

Lovato doesn't always have bangs.

Over the years, the "Skyscraper" singer has also opted for darker styles sans bangs. 

For years, Selena Gomez has worn side-swept bangs.

In 2011, the musician wore dramatic side-swept bangs and a deep side part in her hair. 

But Gomez doesn't always have bangs.

The "Wolves" singer has also been spotted on many occasions wearing almost all of her hair pulled back. 

Kacey Musgraves doesn't usually have full bangs.

While attending a November 2019 screening of "The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show," the musician debuted full bangs.

But Musgraves usually doesn't have bangs.

The "Slow Burn" singer typically wears her hair sans bangs, but she will occasionally switch it up. To complete her Barbie look, Musgraves went blonde for the 2019 Met Gala. 

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