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Anderson .Paak Kicks Off Soccer Collaboration to Give Girls ‘the Chance to Shine’

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8 months ago

September 26, 2025

Vicky

Anderson .Paak is kicking off a creative collaboration in partnership with GOAL Projects, the new initiative from global soccer media brand GOAL. Under the Anderson .Paak x GOAL Projects banner, the Grammy-winning artist has co-designed a soccer kit in support of the girls’ youth soccer team from his hometown of Oxnard, Calif.

Proceeds from the kit — comprised of a limited-edition soccer jersey, T-shirt and ball — will benefit the nonprofit Brandon Anderson Foundation and the Oxnard Eagles girls’ soccer team. Founded by farmworker Victor Garcia, the Oxnard Eagles is a nine-team community club serving more than 100 youth from immigrant and working-class families. GOAL Projects is also partners with global collective Common Goal which, according to the press announcement, uses “the power of football to drive social change, ensuring continued support for the Oxnard Eagles as well as other grassroots teams.”

“Man, you have an opportunity to uplift kids in the same streets where I made my way, you give me a call,” .Paak tells Billboard. “When GOAL came to me with this idea, I was all in. It wasn’t just about a jersey; it was about connecting music and soccer — two things that bring people together everywhere. And the fact that every jersey helps out the Oxnard Eagles, these amazing young girls from my hometown? That’s the part that made it a no-brainer. It’s bigger than sport. It’s about community and giving these kids the chance to shine.”

Further discussing the burgeoning intersection between music and sports, .Paak adds, “Growing up, I thought I was gonna be in the NBA, then finally music hit. Sports and music are the same energy, man. They’re passion, rhythm and discipline — but also joy and culture. Soccer especially: It’s global, it’s in every neighborhood just like music. So when I got to co-design a kit that brings my fans into that world and also supports the next generation of athletes, that’s exactly the type of intersection I want to live at.”

Anderson .Paak

Courtesy of GOAL Projects

Of teaming with .Paak for GOAL Project’s first collaboration, GOAL’s head of culture and lifestyle Jake Cohen said in a statement, “Anderson was the perfect partner to kick things off — he loves doing projects that give back and connect with the community. GOAL Projects is all about bringing sports, music, art and culture together. We want to break down the barriers to soccer and make sure every kid has a shot to play, and this is just the start. We’ve got more projects coming that will inspire and connect soccer fans and players everywhere.”

The Anderson .Paak x GOAL Projects collection is available now online in unisex adult sizes at Goalprojects.goal.com. The collection’s in-person release will take place at the .Paak House Festival held Oct. 11 on the campus of California State University Channel Islands. Hosted by the Brandon Anderson Foundation, the family-friendly festival will once again feature live performances by special guests and rising artists. Past performers include Mario, Raphael Saadiq and Smokey Robinson. Tickets for the .Paak House Festival are also available now via .Paak House’s website.

“.Paak House has always been about giving my community a VIP experience, showing kids and families that they deserve the same love and spotlight as anybody else,” says .Paak. “So having the jersey release tied to and available for purchase at .Paak House makes perfect sense. You’ll see the music, the food, the art, the culture — all the stuff that shaped me — and now we’re adding the global game of soccer into the mix. It’s about creating spaces where people can come together, celebrate and feel supported. That’s the same energy behind this GOAL collab.”

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Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!

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3 weeks ago

April 25, 2026

Vicky

It’s the final new music Friday (April 24) of the month, and everyone from Noah Kahan to Kehlani and Suki Waterhouse have put forth some of their best work as May waits just around the corner.

This week, Vermont’s favorite folk-rock singer-songwriter finally returned with a new album after four years of Stick Season, his breakout album that reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The Great Divide is 17 tracks of Kahan reexamining his worldview after struggling with his mental health in the years since he found fame.

And, as if taking cues from the success of first-ever Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit “Folded” (which reached No. 6 on the chart in January), Kehlani leans fully into classic R&B flavors in an intentional push to recenter the genre’s traditions. “All the R&B artists, we want R&B to be back,” the artist told Billboard ahead of being named Billboard Women in Music’s Impact honoree. “We want good, long songs. We want three verses and bridges and modulations and all the things – we want that too. We just didn’t think anybody else wanted it. I have an allegiance to the genre, and I’ll keep it there.”

On top of the bounty of new albums, several artists have released fresh singles — including Suki Waterhouse, who returns with “Tiny Raisin” shortly after announcing her next album, Loveland, as well as Hayley Kiyoko and Gigi Perez, who teamed up for heartfelt duet “Collide.” Plus, Dylan Gossett adds “My Boy” to the mix, written as a letter to his son.

But which release is your favorite this week? Let Billboard know by voting in the poll below.

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Celeb-Loved Juicy Couture T-Shirts Are On Sale for $8 Right Now (If You Hurry)

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3 weeks ago

April 25, 2026

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It’s been almost three decades since the LA-based casual wear brand Juicy Couture first hit store shelves, and the Hollywood-loved label has made its way back into the spotlight in recent years thanks to the Y2K trend resurgence and newfound love from influencers online.

Best known for its T-shirts, handbags and yes, those velour tracksuits (reportedly designed exclusively for Madonna at first), Juicy Couture pieces were seen on practically every major celebrity in the 2000s, from Paris Hilton and Britney Spears, to Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian. Musicians like Miley Cyrus, Nicole Scherzinger and even Beyoncé have also been spotted wearing Juicy Couture, and now, a new Amazon deal makes it easy for you to get into some JC as well.

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Juicy Couture Cap Sleeve T-Shirt (Five-Pack)

$38.24 $44.99 15% off

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Amazon is selling a five-pack of Juicy Couture T-shirts right now for just $39. Part of the “Juicy Sport” line, the cropped T-shirts are made from a super soft and breathable “performance” fabric that features a touch of spandex for easy movement and stretch.

That makes the T-shirts as ideal for a workout or yoga session as they are for pairing with your everyday ‘fits. The crop top look leans into the Y2K aesthetic and Amazon’s website shows the shirts styled with shorts, leggings and mini skirts alike.

This Amazon deal gets you five Juicy Couture T-shirts for under $40. That brings the price of each tee down to less than $8 — a virtually unheard of deal for generic T-shirts, let alone a brand name pick.

We like the five-pack above, which gets you a T-shirt in two shades of pink (including a light pink with the signature Juicy Couture cherries), plus navy blue, gray and black. You can choose from other color combinations online. The tees are available in sizes small to XXL.

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Juicy Couture T-Shirts (Three-Pack)

$29.74

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Don’t need five T-shirts? Amazon also sells a three-pack of Juicy Couture tees for just $30, bringing the price of each individual shirt to under $10.

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Juicy Couture Queen of Everything Mini Duffle Bag

$45.09 $79.00 43% off

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And if you need a bag to take to the gym (or for an overnight stay), we like this mini barrel-style duffle bag, on sale for 43% off. The two-tone bag measures approximate 8.2 x 4.9 inches in size, which is enough room for your wallet, keys, change of clothes and toiletries. Choose to carry the bag via the top handle or with the detachable shoulder straps.

All of the above picks are officially-licensed products sold through Amazon’s Juicy Couture storefront. As with all Amazon deals, the sale prices could end at anytime, so we recommend adding the deals to cart while they are still live.

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Head Back to Hawkins With New ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Soundtrack

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3 weeks ago

April 25, 2026

Vicky

Netflix is bringing us back to the ’80s, and it’s making sure we have the right music for the occasion.

On Wednesday (April 22), Billboard can exclusively reveal that an original soundtrack is coming this week for the brand-new animated spin-off series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. The score album, composed by Brad Breeck (Gravity Falls, We Bare Bears), will be released globally Thursday (April 23) at midnight ET.

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 also arrives Thursday on Netflix, bringing viewers back to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the ’80s and reuniting us with some of the original show’s main characters. And much like Stranger Things, music plays a large role in the new show.

“This collection bridges the gap between the eerie depths of the Upside Down and the vibrant, neon energy of the mid-’80s,” Netflix said in a statement.

Tales From ’85 will feature not only a brand-new version of the original Stranger Things theme song, but the first episodes also include a selection of ’80s hits from artists like Black Sabbath, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper and more. Needle drops throughout the series include “We Got the Beat” by The Go-Go’s, “A Forest” by The Cure and “We’ll Meet Again” by Vera Lynn, “Rebel Yell” by Idol, and Lauper’s Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “Time After Time.”

If it’s anything like the original show, artists with songs played in the new series could see a bump in streams and chart placements in the aftermath of the show’s premiere. After featuring the songs in pivotal moments, Stranger Things brought Kate Bush‘s “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” to a new peak of No. 3 on the Hot 100 in 2022, 37 years after its initial release, while Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” made its debut on the chart the same year, 36 years after it came out.

Fans can pre-save Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) by Brad Breeck here, and find the full score track list below.

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series) by Brad Breeck track list

Flamethrower (artists: Brad Breeck feat. Brian Parkhurst)
Kids Riding Bikes
Big Snowstorm Coming
Someone In There
HIC Theme
I Just Saved Your Life
Strange Stones
Gotta Go Dark
How Long Is Detention
Sewer Chase (artists: Brad Breeck feat. Brian Parkhurst)
Towns
Clean Up
Investigating Pumpkins
Heaven Eleven
Nice Time Tonight
Storm the Gates
What Were These Things
Ground Rules
seluR dnuorG
Her Royal Nastiness
We Have To Try
Tales from ’85 End Titles (artists: Brad Breeck feat. Cooper Babbes)