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Mattel honored The Beatles last year with a one-of-a-kind, construction set celebrating the 60th anniversary of the band’s first performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Now, the MEGA x The Beatles Building Toy Kit is back in stock and on sale at Walmart.
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Feb. 9 marks the now-61st anniversary of the legendary band playing The Ed Sullivan Show for the very first time. The performance, which aired Feb. 9, 1964, became one of the most-watched moments in television history, garnering a record-breaking 73 million viewers.
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Now, Beatles fans can build their own piece of “rock ‘n’ roll history” with this collectable building set, which commemorates The Beatles’ first U.S. performance on the variety show.
The 681-piece set from MEGA, a Canadian toy company owned by Mattel, replicates the “arrows” stage that was specially made for the broadcast and includes four, two-inch posable micro-figures of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, complete with swappable instruments. The set also includes a drum riser, mic stands, recording cameras and four working lights around the stage. The entire setup measures approximately 11 inches across.
The Beatles’ performance on The Ed Sullivan Show launched the “British invasion” and birthed Beatlemania Stateside, as the show received more than 50,000 ticket requests for the 728-seat studio. By comparison, Elvis Presley drove more than 7,000 ticket requests for his Ed Sullivan Show debut in 1957.
The Beatles appeared on the show three times in 1964 and several other times over the next four years but stopped performing live on the show in 1966, opting instead for pre-taped performances. The band’s final performance on The Ed Sullivan Show was on March 1, 1970.
Pick up the Beatles’ MEGA building set on sale at Walmart here. This is an officially-licensed release. For more collectibles, check out the best gifts for Beatles fans.
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Tate McRae’s 2025 is off to a roaring start.
Fresh off the release of her new single and music video for “Sports Car,’ McRae has been announced as the newest face of Neutrogena, the popular drugstore beauty brand. As part of her partnership, the Canadian singer will help promote Neutrogena’s “Hydro Boost” collection, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
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Neutrogena’s Hydro Boost’s Water Gel is one of the brand’s top-selling facial moisturizers, with a powerful hyaluronic acid formulation that helps to hydrate and brighten skin. The brand says one jar of its Hydro Boost Water Gel is sold every two seconds around the world. The best part: it’s on sale for under $20 right now at Amazon.
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Just like McRae, we’ve personally been using the Hydro Boost moisturizer for years and it’s been a lifesaver for our sensitive skin, helping to restore balance and texture, while leaving a dewy (but not oily) complexion. Its small size makes it travel-friendly too, and the formula is great for using day and night. The 21-year-old McRae calls Neutrogena Hydro Boost her “must-have secret to juicy skin.”
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“I’m thrilled to partner with Neutrogena – a brand I’ve trusted since I was young,” she says in a release. “What I love about this campaign is how real it feels. We’ve all been there—those moments where your brain just won’t stop spiraling, and the last thing you need is the overthinking messing up your skin. That’s why I’m obsessed with Hydro Boost,” she explains. “It keeps my skin hydrated and is the perfect reminder that skincare doesn’t have to be complicated to work.”
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As the brand’s new Global Ambassador, Neutrogena says McRae will be featured in TV, social and digital campaigns to help promote their “Beauty to a Science” motto, which demonstrates the extensive dermatologist testing Neutrogena products go through before they hit store shelves. No stranger to being interviewed, McRae will appear in a campaign video alongside Neutrogena Global Innovation Partner, Dr. Muneeb Shah, to talk about how stress and overthinking can affect skin.
“By featuring Tate and her infectious energy, alongside Dr. Shah, whose expertise helped to make him the most followed dermatologist on social media, we’re bridging the gap between beauty and science, creating a powerful message for the next generation,” says Andrew Stanleick, Kenvue’s President of Skin Health & Beauty in North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “With Neutrogena Hydro Boost, we’re redefining hydration and showing how skincare can empower you to feel your best every day.”
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McRae’s new Neutrogena partnership comes as she prepares to release her third album, So Close to What, and hit the road for a world tour this spring.
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The Grammy Awards weren’t the only big party happening over the weekend: the Miami ultraclub E11EVEN, brought out some of music’s other big stars to help celebrate their milestone eleventh anniversary.
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Saweetie was the surprise guest at Saturday night’s festivities, taking to the stage at E11EVEN shortly after 3 a.m. in front of a packed house of fans and revelers. The former Grammy Best New Artist nominee kicked off her set with her Doja Cat collab, “Best Friend,” before running through a string of hits that included “Tap In, “My Type” and her summer anthem, “Nani.”
Saweetie has long been a fan and supporter of E11EVEN Miami, and her love and loyalty for her friends was recognized by DJ Irie, who was behind the decks for Saturday’s party. At one point, Irie shouted out Saweetie for supporting his “Irie Weekend” events from the very start of her career, thanking the rapper for always “showing up.”
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Of course, Saweetie wasn’t the only artist who showed up for the 11 Years of E11EVEN Anniversary party: the five-night festivities kicked off last Wednesday with Fat Joe and Scott Storch (Jamie Foxx was also spotted in the crowd), followed by DJ’s Vice and Dlux on Thursday, a performance from Marshmello on Friday and reggaeton artist Lunay closing out the weekend on Sunday night.
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First opened in 2014, E11EVEN Miami has quickly become one of the most exclusive and inventive venues in the world. Named after its location on NW 11th Street (and the idea of creating an 11/10 experience), the ultraclub has seamlessly merged the worlds of music and entertainment, with Cirque du Soleil-style performers trading sets on stage with musicians like Travis Scott, Cardi B and 50 Cent. Drake, meantime, was the first artist to perform at the venue’s now-iconic center stage, after telling the club owners that he wanted to be embedded with the fans.
Founder Dennis DeGori and operating partners operating partners Gino LoPinto and Daniel Solomon have had their fair share of memorable moments over the years, listing off names like Usher, Doja Cat, Leonardo DiCaprio and Post Malone as favorite guests they’ve hosted (“During Post’s performance, he went all-out, purchasing $50,000 in singles to throw in the air,” they recall).
Offset memorably performed at E11EVEN is his first public appearance following Takeoff’s death in 2022, and Kanye West made headlines last year by showing up barefoot to the first-ever WBC sanctioned boxing match inside a nightclub (Miami mayor Francis Suarez was even on hand to present the winner’s belt to Guillermo Rigondeaux, who defeated Dannis Agüero Arias by knockout in the first round).
Of course, the Magic City connection will always stand out too, and DeGori, LoPinto and Solomon say it was a thrilled to host the Florida Panthers last year, after their Stanley Cup win. “When the club played ‘We Are The Champions,’ the entire team gathered on center stage to sing along while passing around the Stanley Cup and drinking E11EVEN Vodka out of it,” LoPinto says.
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Up next for E11EVEN, opening the first of the dual-tower “E11EVEN Residences” next door, while also expanding E11EVEN Vodka and expanding their “E11EVEN Life” merch line. As co-founder Michael Simkins shares, the brand and venues represent “the ultimate celebration of life and people living their best lives.”
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