Entertainment
The Best Wireless Earbuds Under $50 That Offer Premium Performance, for Less

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We all have our music listening preferences whether it’s through over-ear headphones or Bluetooth earbuds. Regardless of the type of headphones, the device has become an essential tech accessory, allowing us to answer calls, listen to music and more, hands-free.
AirPods are perhaps the most-coveted wireless earbuds to own, but not all of us have more than $100 to shell out. Fortunately, there are various wireless earbuds under $50 on the market that perform just as well as luxury earbuds — but for a fraction of the price.
When choosing the best earbuds under $50, it’s important to take into account what you plan to use the tech for. From travel-friendly designs to buds for sweaty workouts, particular features like battery life and waterproofness will end up being must-have characteristics based on usage case.
What Are the Best Earbuds Under $50?
There might have been a time when you would’ve had to drop hundreds of dollars on a solid pair of wireless earbuds, but thankfully, there exists a wide range of earbuds under $50.
To help you determine the best pair for you and your lifestyle, Billboard Shopping did the research and dug through the reviews to roundup the most affordable and highly-rated earbuds under $50. Keep reading to shop our picks.
EDITORS' PICK
JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless Headphones
The JBL Vibe Wireless Earbuds have been labeled as an Amazon Choice for earbuds and in-ear headphones with more than 15,400 five-star shopper reviews, according to the retailer. Some of the key features include up to 32 hours of battery life, wire-free listening and hands-free calls — which is especially nice if you consider yourself a multitasker. Reviewers have noted that the “sound quality sounds just as good as Apple AirPods Pro” and praise the ability to “change the functions and what they control.”
We have tested the JBL Vibe Earbuds and we’re super impressed with how detailed and powerful the audio ones, especially for the price point.

TRANSLATOR PICK
XIXIGOU Translation Earbuds
XIXIGOU wasn’t messing around when it designed these wireless earbuds — and they’re currently 50% off with the on-page coupon, as of this writing. The sleek buds boast a 4.2-star rating and come with a high-tech charging case with a digital display that will tell you when both earbuds are fully charged. You’ll also be able to enjoy up to 10 hours of listening on a full charge and can translate up to 144 languages in real-time, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, German, French, Spanish and more.

OPEN EAR PICK
MIGOUFIT True Open Ear Earbuds
If you’re always listening to music, then you’ll want a pair of wireless earbuds with an open ear design for an organic tone and sound. MIGOUFIT’s earbuds are on sale for $44.99 (regularly $49.99) and feature open buds to help pick up more natural audio that you can hear every note with clarity.

IMMERSIVE PICK
Gyreuni Earbuds
Gyreuni’s wireless earbuds were built for immersion to help really get into your favorite music and podcasts. Even during your listen sessions, these earbuds aim to stay in your ears using a cushioned tip for added comfort and hold. These earbuds remain a go-to for consistent, wide-ranging sound.

WALLET-FRIENDLY PICK
EXZHIG Wireless Earbuds
EXZHIG’s wallet-friendly wireless earbuds boast up to 35 hours of continuous playback with the charging case, or up to six hours without the case. You can also choose from three modes, including noise cancelling, transparency or normal mode to customize your listening experience.

ECO-FRIENDLY PICK
Soundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds
Soundcore’s wireless earbuds boast climate-pledge friendly materials that make them one of the most sustainable picks on the list. Reviewers have given the affordable earbuds a 4.4-star rating, praising aspects including its comfort, quality and controls. Included are three different-sized ear tips that you can customize to your liking (and fit) as well as up to 30 hours of battery life with the charging case.
What we especially like: A “Find My Earbuds” feature that emits noise to help you — yes — find your earbuds when you’re accidentally misplaced them.

BEST TOUCH CONTROLS
Kurdene Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds
With more than 40,200 five-star shopper reviews, the Kurdene Bluetooth Wireless Earubuds are an “Amazon’s Choice” item — and we can see why. The battery can last up to 38 hours with the charging case and you can enjoy buttonless touch for skipping, pausing and playing music. Shoppers describe the touch controls as “intuitive” and praise its ability to easily answer and end calls.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best celebrity headphones, Bob Marley-inspired headphones and wired headphones.
Entertainment
No ‘Good’ Deed Goes Unpunished for Ariana Grande’s Glinda in Final ‘Wicked: For Good’ Trailer

In the final trailer for Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande‘s character learns that a big price comes with being Glinda the Good.
Released on Wednesday (Sept. 24) — about two months before the Wicked sequel finally premieres in theaters on Nov. 21 — the preview shows how the blonde leading lady wrestles with her new role as Oz’s spokeswoman, as Cynthia Erivo‘s Elphaba attempts to expose the Wizard’s evil agenda while living in hiding. At first, Glinda is “obsess-ulated” with the gorgeous gown, tiara and mechanical flying bubble her public-facing life affords her — but everything quickly comes crashing down when she realizes that she’s on the wrong side of history, and that she just might be too late to save her former schoolmate from the wrath of Oz’s brainwashed citizens.
“I’m a public figure now, people expect me to …,” Glinda tells Elphaba at one point, with Dorothy’s fallen house and the Yellow Brick Road visible in the background.
“Lie?” the green-skinned witch cuts in, to which Glinda says defensively, “Be encouraging.”
Grande’s character is less sure of herself when she is confronted by Jonathan Bailey’s Fiyero, who accuses, “You can’t resist this.”
“Who could?” Glinda asks, to which the Winkie prince replies, “You know who could.”
Arriving one year after the first Wicked hit theaters and shattered movie-musical box-office records, For Good will serve as the film adaptation of the second act of the Broadway musical on which the live-actions are based. The soundtrack will also drop on Nov. 21, complete with two brand new songs sung by Grande and Erivo.
As revealed when the tracklist dropped a week prior to the new trailer, the title of Glinda’s bonus song is “The Girl in the Bubble,” while Elphaba’s added balled is called “No Place Like Home.”
Watch the final trailer for Wicked: For Good above.
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Priscilla Presley Says That Leaving Elvis Presley Was ‘The Only Way to Survive’ in New Memoir ‘Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis’

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Priscilla Presley was with Elvis Presley for around 14 years before they split; however, the pair had known each other for years before they wed in 1967.
The time in between and following Priscilla and Elvis’ divorce was a tough spot for Priscilla, and one she wasn’t super open about — that is, until now. In her new memoir Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis, the actress shares the difficult but inspiring journey beyond the walls of Graceland post-split with the King, choosing to put herself and her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, first.
A hardcover version of the book is now on sale and can be purchased now on Amazon for $22.38, while paperback will run you $32. A Kindle version retails for $15.99. If you’re a superfan of Priscilla and the Presley family, you can also snag a signed version of the memoir via Barnes & Noble for $32. The piece makes a great gift for the avid Elvis collector in your life. If you’d rather listen to the memoir, we won’t judge, you can do so with Audible via a subscription which costs $7.95 a month, a price tag less than a physical copy.
Softly, As I Leave You: Life After Elvis
A new memoir by Priscilla Presley.
If you didn’t know, Priscilla met Elvis when she was just 14 and he was 24. The singer was serving in the U.S. Army in 1959 in Germany. The pair remained romantically connected for years, even with distance between them and in 1967, they were wed in a simple and very secret ceremony in Las Vegas. While their separation in 1973 was painful for Priscilla, this novel highlights why it was so important for the Naked Gun star to leave.
It seems that Priscilla lost touch with herself throughout her relationship with Elvis. Leaving allowed her to find herself again. Through the book, we are treated to snippets of Priscilla’s life pre- and post-Elvis and how she had to reinvent herself a second time as the single mother after the performer’s death in 1977.
Today, we are taken through how Priscilla was able to transform Graceland into an international destination and helped guide the development of Elvis Presley Enterprises, turning the King’s legacy into a full-on business. If you are an Elvis fan, this gives readers a unique perspective on his life, as told by his ex-wife. It also gives Priscilla’s story more context for those who aren’t too familiar with her life and career.
Entertainment
Calvin Harris’ Ex-Business Manager Denies $22M Fraud Claims: ‘Categorically False’

Calvin Harris‘ former longtime business manager is firing back against bombshell fraud claims, saying he never stole from anybody and that the Scottish DJ willingly agreed to invest in his Los Angeles real estate development project.
Thomas St. John, an entertainment industry-focused accountant who runs the eponymous firm Thomas St. John Group, is currently wrapped up in thorny arbitration proceedings with his former client Harris (Adam Wiles). He’s accused of abusing his access to Harris’ accounts in order to fund his side venture: the construction of a recording studio and office space complex in Hollywood.
Harris claims that St. John tricked him into investing $22.5 million in the project, known as CMNTY Culture Campus, which he says turned out to be a “complete boondoggle” that he “has not received a single penny in return for” — while suggesting that St. John pocketed much of the money for himself.
However, a representative for St. John says in a new statement that the allegations are “categorically false.” The rep denies that St. John engaged in any self-dealing, adding that Harris is one of nine above-board investors who “knowingly signed investment agreements” to get involved in CMNTY Culture.
“Not a single dollar has been misappropriated, all investor entitlements remain intact, and the project continues to advance within the normal entitlement timeline,” says St. John’s rep in the Tuesday (Sept. 23) statement. “We will continue to take every necessary step to set the record straight and to ensure that these malicious, bad-faith attacks are recognized for what they are: entirely without merit.”
While CMNTY Culture was initially designed to house a recording studio and office space, St. John has since shifted the plans and is now developing a residential apartment complex on the same tract of land in Hollywood. According to his rep, the project is proceeding apace and “is expected to approach a $1 billion valuation” upon completion.
“While the entitlement process has naturally taken longer than initially projected due to unprecedented interest, macroeconomic conditions and significant city red tape, it remains firmly within its promised schedule and is now on the verge of securing final entitlements, an important milestone that will unlock substantial value,” adds St. John’s rep.
Thomas St. John Group has offices in Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam and Stockholm. The management firm’s U.S. arm recently filed for bankruptcy, citing hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid rent in L.A. and multiple pending legal actions.
One creditor listed in the firm’s bankruptcy papers is Philip Lawrence, a songwriter and producer who made his name collaborating with Bruno Mars. Lawrence used to be a client of St. John’s and at one point invested $10 million from the sale of his catalog into CMNTY Culture Campus, according to court filings in Lawrence’s own personal bankruptcy case.
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