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These Nixon Watches Marry Style & Function — and They’re Nirvana-Themed

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We love a good watch, especially one that is both functional and stylish. These watches from Nixon are both, and they’re Nirvana-themed.

The brand’s new Nirvana Sentry Wobble is a mid-sized analog watch that appears bent and warped to match Kurt Cobain’s hand-drawn Nirvana smiley face graphic, an iconic motif that has become synonymous with the famed rock band. The themed Sentry Wobble is available right now on Nixon’s website retailing for $375. You’ve got two colorways to choose from, Matte Super Black / Blue and the ever-classic Yellow Nirvana Smiley.

Nixon Nirvana Sentry Wobble

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A Nirvana-themed watch.


The stylized smiley graphic is affixed to the watch’s dial and crown, further brought to life with faux hand-drawn linework throughout mimicking the weight of Cobain’s hand as he drew. As previously mentioned, these watches are stylistic, but come with all that good old Nixon craftsmanship needed to get the watch working, and working well.

The smiley face motif is surrounded by a solid stainless steel case, a hardened scratch-resistant mineral crystal, giving the watch durability and a stylish, shiny finish. Nixon watches, even the Nirvana ones, boast a waterproof rating of 50m, which basically means you’re free to shower or submerge your watch in water without issue — perfect for everyday use. The watch’s stainless steel band is black for the blue colorway and silver for the yellow model. The dial features applied indices, meaning the little lines that allow you to tell the time were placed there, not printed on, along with custom molded hands. The seconds track is printed on.

If you happen to spot a defect in your newly acquired Nirvana watch, whether that be scratching on the watch face or your band coming loose, Nixon offers a limited warranty of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years after original purchase from an authorized Nixon dealer. This warranty doesn’t cover normal wear and tear or batteries, crystal, watch case, strap, bracelet, loss or theft.

Nixon's Nirvana-Themed Watch: Where to Buy

Nirvana Sentry Wobble

$375

Buy Now at nixon

A Nirvana-themed watch.


The Nirvana smiley face is a classic motif. You know it for its warped shape and Xs for eyes. The logo made its grand debut on a flyer for the release party for the band’s 1991 album Nevermind. Some believe the smiley was an interpolation of the Seattle strip club The Lusty Lady’s signage, which bears a similar resemblance to the Nirvana classic. It is widely believed that Cobain drew the logo in 1991, around the release of Nevermind. Wherever it may have come from, its indisputable that the smiley face has become an icon.

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Kendrick Lamar, Clipse & Doechii Show Rap Can Shine in Every Style With 2026 Grammy Noms

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On Friday (Nov. 7), the Recording Academy unveiled the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, and as always, the hip-hop world has plenty to celebrate and debate. With everyone on pins and needles, this year’s lineup delivers no shortage of storylines, surprises and standout performances from rap’s elite.

For the second consecutive year, Kendrick Lamar leads all contenders with a staggering nine nominations, courtesy of his late-2024 masterclass, GNX. After last year’s dominant run, capped by him ultimately claiming song and record of the year for “Not Like Us” at the Grammys in February, Lamar is looking to go back-to-back, with “Luther” also recognized in both categories. Joining him in the Big Four categories are fellow rap titans Tyler, The Creator and the Clipse, both of whom are nominated for album of the year. Tyler’s Chromokopia flexed his creative range and unfiltered candor, while Clipse’s unapologetic return to their trademark druglord narratives with Let God Sort Em Out sparked a wave of critical acclaim and Grammy contention.

The women of hip-hop also showed out in this year’s nominations, further proving the genre’s depth. Doechii, Cardi B, and GloRilla each earned major recognition, underscoring why rap remains in a healthy, evolving place despite outside noise. Doechii, who claimed best rap album last year, scored six more nominations on the strength of her viral smash “Anxiety” and the enduring impact of Alligator Bites Never Heal. Likewise, GloRilla’s 2024 comeback has catapulted her back to the top of the food chain, marking a powerful redemption run.

See what else Billboard has to say about this year’s hip-hop nominees below.

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From The Weeknd to Gracie Abrams, Which Snubbed Artist Should’ve Gotten a 2026 Grammy Nod? Vote!

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Numerous artists are currently flying high after scoring 2026 Grammy nominations on Friday (Nov. 7) –but there are also several major contenders who didn’t get quite as lucky.

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Despite garnering major award buzz this past year, stars such as The Weeknd, Gracie Abrams and Alex Warren didn’t get recognized in certain categories, which were unveiled Friday morning in a livestream on the Grammy website. The absence of the artist born Abel Tesfaye from the nominations list was particularly noticeable, as he had just reconciled with the academy last year and dropped Billboard 200-topping album Hurry Up Tomorrow in February. But while Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny got honors in the album of the year category, The Weeknd did not.

Both Abrams and Warren were also excluded from the major categories, with neither “That’s So True” nor “Ordinary” getting song or record of the year consideration, even though those were two of the biggest Billboard Hot 100-charting tracks of the year. Warren at least scored a nod for best new artist, but that category was also missing several big names, including Zach Top, Megan Moroney, Ella Langley and Ravyn Lenae.

The producer of the year, non classical category will turn heads for the second year in a row as well, as Jack Antonoff — who was notably excluded from the list in 2025 — once again did not make the cut. That comes in spite of his work on two album of theyear contenders, Lamar’s GNX and Carpenter’s Man’s Best Friend, both of which spent time at No. 1 on the U.S. albums chart. Instead, Dan Auerbach, Cirkut, Dijon, Blake Mills and Sounwave will fight it out for the prize.

But while the academy’s word is final, it’s your turn to share how you feel about the outcome of the initial voting process this year. Have any strong feelings on which snubbed artist was the most deserving of recognition? We want to know.

Tell us who you think should have been nominated in a category they were shut out of by voting in the poll below.

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Pete Davidson Surprises on ‘SNL,’ Jokes About Ferry Boat He Bought With Colin Jost: Watch

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Pete Davidson returned to Saturday Night Live for a surprise appearance on Nov. 8.

The comedian and actor, who was an SNL cast member from 2014 to 2022, crashed the “Weekend Update” segment to poke fun at a recent article about a decommissioned Staten Island ferry he purchased with Colin Jost in 2022. The two had planned to transform the vessel into an upscale entertainment venue.

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The New York Times recently ran an article calling the Staten Island Ferry that I purchased with Pete Davidson a ‘money-losing fiasco.’ With more on this, is Pete Davidson,” Jost said in introducing The King of Staten Island star.

“Colin, you’re looking great as ever. [Michael] Che, starting to crack,” Davidson joked, mentioning his recent appearance at the 2025 Riyadh Comedy Festival and that he’s expecting his first child.

“So yeah, in case you’re wondering why I had to do a show in Saudi Arabia, we’re losing millions on this ferry,” he continued. “I assume that’s what the article says. I can’t spend $5 on a paywall when I got a kid on the way.”

Davidson and Jost then continued trading jokes about the 2,109-ton ferry, which they bought at a New York auction for $280,100.

“We even gave the boat a new name,” Davidson said. “We thought the Staten Island Ferry sounded too depressing, so now it’s called the Titanic 2.” Jost added, “That’s right, and it’s actually going very well. Recently, we got paid by Nike to put an ad on it for the New York City Marathon.”

Earlier on Saturday, Davidson told People that he’d “do anything” for SNL boss Lorne Michaels, saying he’d return to the show if asked.

“I had a great time hosting last time, and anytime you get that call, it’s an honor and a privilege,” the eight-season SNL vet said. “It’s always relevant, it’s a hot show. People look forward to it, and the cast is great.”

Saturday’s episode was hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, with singer-songwriter Sombr serving as the musical guest.

Watch SNL’s “Weekend Update” segment with Davidson below, and find all the ways to stream the full episode here.

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