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Us Picks! 15 Can’t-Miss Deals That Could Sell Out This Weekend on August 5, 2023 at 12:45 pm Us Weekly

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Welcome to the weekend — you made it! It’s only right that you treat yourself to some new fashion, beauty and home finds. Luckily, so many of our favorite brands have deals going on right now, so we can celebrate properly!
Ready to shop? See our 15 favorite online shopping deals for this weekend below. You’ll find picks from Nordstrom, Sephora, Everlane, Amazon and more!
Nordstrom
Nordstrom
Our Absolute Favorite Deal: This is it! The 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale comes to an end this weekend, so this is your last chance to shop. Have you checked out the amazing deal on this Kate Spade Roulette bag yet?
Shop more Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals here!
Madewell
Madewell
Our Absolute Favorite Deal: During the Perfect Look Event, you can use code BUILDAFIT to take 30% off eligible dresses, sandals and bags. Get your outfit started with this Goldie Mini Dress in 100% Linen!
Shop more Perfect Look Event deals at Madewell here!
Zappos
Zappos
Our Absolute Favorite Deal: Pink, stylish and unbelievably comfortable, these New Balance Fresh Foam X Vongo v5 sneakers are even better now that they’re on sale. They come in five other colors too!
Shop more sale finds at Zappos here!
Sephora
Sephora
Our Absolute Favorite Deal: Sephora has some really nice deals hiding in its sale section, including this One/Size by Patrick Starrr Eye Popper Sparkle Vision Liquid Eyeshadow!
Shop more makeup deals at Sephora here!
Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue
Our Absolute Favorite Deal: Take up to 70% off designer finds! These luminous Tory Burch Brutalist 18K-Gold-Plated Linear Earrings are practically $100 off right now!
Shop more designer deals at Saks Fifth Avenue here!
Wayfair
Wayfair
Our Absolute Favorite Deal: Whether you’re heading back to college or shopping for a dorming student, you’ll want to check out all of the deals up to 60% off in Wayfair’s Back-to-College Sale. We love this round Union Rustic Giannini Geometric Moroccan Area Rug!
Shop more from the Back-to-College Sale at Wayfair here!
Rya Collection
Rya Collection
Our Absolute Favorite Deal: Looking to majorly upgrade your sleepwear/lingerie collection? You’ll be obsessed with this Magnolia Bralette Set, especially at its new price. Last call!
Shop more amazing sale finds at Rya Collection here!
Everlane
Everlane
Our Absolute Favorite Deal: Take 25% off bestselling styles in the Pre-Fall Event! We have our eye on these Organic Wide-Leg Pants in numerous colors!
Shop more Pre-Fall Event deals at Everlane here!
Macy’s
Macy’s
Our Absolute Favorite: It may be called the One Day Sale, but you can shop deals up to 60% off through Sunday. We’re in awe staring at this Petal and Pup Mayde Tie Up Front Mini Dress!
Shop more One Day Sale deals at Macy’s here!
J.Crew
J.Crew
Our Absolute Favorite: Take an extra 60% off sale styles with code EXTRA60 at checkout! This (aptly named) New Favorite Tank now starts under $15!
Shop more amazing deals at J.Crew here!
Amazon
Countless deals across the site! Shop our picks from top categories below:
Amazon
Our Absolute Favorite Clothing Deal: This Verdusa tie-front sweater is one of the first things you’ll want to buy heading into late summer/early fall. Up to 55% off!
Amazon
Our Absolute Favorite Shoe Deal: Incredibly sophisticated, these Isnom heeled booties will help elevate your outfit — literally! Up to 29% off!
Amazon
Our Absolute Favorite Home Deal: Coffee lover? This yummy New England Stories syrup set will have you making delicious drinks, and they’ll dress up your kitchen counter. 25% off!
Amazon
Our Absolute Favorite Beauty Deal: Treat your curls to this defining, frizz-taming, Lotta Body mousse. On sale for just $4!
Amazon
Our Absolute Favorite Accessory Deal: Keep your belongings safe with this Vera Bradley RFID wallet. 30% off!
Shop more amazing deals at Amazon here!
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50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.
Across its episodes, the series traces Diddy’s rise, the allegations that followed him for years, and the shocking footage and testimonies now forcing a wider cultural reckoning.

1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality
The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed
Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.
Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.
3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence
Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.
4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability
As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.
5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability
Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.
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South Park’s Christmas Episode Delivers the Antichrist

A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.
Episode premise and season context
According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.
Public and political reactions
Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.
At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.
Media and cultural commentary
Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.
Viewer guidance and content advisory
South Park is rated TV‑MA and is intended for adult audiences due to strong language, explicit themes, and frequent use of religious and political satire. Viewers who are sensitive to depictions of Satan, the Antichrist, or parodies involving real political figures may find this episode particularly objectionable, while others may view it as consistent with the show’s long‑running approach to controversial topics. As with previous episodes, individual responses are likely to vary widely, and the episode is best understood as part of an ongoing satirical series rather than a factual or theological statement.
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Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture
Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.
The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face
By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.
She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.
For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.
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