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Can you hear it? Sleigh bells ringing in the distance, the snow is starting to fall and Christmas movies are rolling out: Love them or hate them, the holidays are here.
A season of joy and happiness sweeps over the globe once a year, but no matter how you might feel about the holidays, there’s always something to be grateful for and giving gifts is a show of appreciation to the people you love most.
Even for the early-bird shoppers, finding the right gift can be a challenge, and that’s where we come in. Billboard’s e-comm team tests out hundreds of items to give our keep our readers in the know about everything we’re loving — from the trendiest looks to the coolest gadgets.
To get the holiday vibes going, Billboard has returned with the Shop 100. Our annual shop list compiles the best in electronics, beauty, fashion and other giftable goodies. For music lovers, certified audiophiles and anyone looking for a comprehensive gift guide to make holiday shopping run a little smoother, the Shop 100 is here to help.
What made our list this year? From portable Bluetooth speakers and earbuds to the hottest gaming consoles, the best over-ear headphones on the market (tested by Billboard’s e-comm editor). You’ll also find a range of holiday gift offerings including jewelry, toys, books, beauty essentials and celebrity-owned gifts options from Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Dolly Parton, Snoop Dogg and other stars.
Ready to dive into the Shop 100? Keep reading to check out our best gift picks of the year.
Samsung Music Frame Speaker
Part frame, part speaker. Samsung Music Frame is one-of-a-kind speaker, surprisingly suitable for large and small spaces. What’s so great about the Frame? It’s worthy of hype – from sound quality to size. Plus, you can swap out the photos, mount it on a wall like a real frame or place it on a surface. Shop Samsung’s limited-edition Wicked Samsung Frame here.
Meta Quest 3S 128 GB
Cheaper in price, but not in quality. Meta Quest 3S has all the necessary bells and whistles for a quality VR experience with some necessary updates – namely in the headset’s weight and overall fit.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds fit on the lower helix of the ear instead of sitting directly inside, which gives you a uniquely immersive listening experience. They’re super comfortable (BLACKPINK’s LISA loves how they fit), lightweight and available in black, white, moonstone blue, sandstone, white smoke, chilled lilac and other colors.
Nike Sportswear Club Men’s Puffer
This Nike men’s puffer stands up to the cold while keeping you perfectly warm. Made with Nike’s PrimaLoft Thermoplume insulation and water-repellent ripstop fabric, Nike Sportswear’s men’s puffer is available black, iron gray, green, yellow, light blue and royal blue (sizes ranging from XS to 4XL tall).
Sonos Ace Headphones
Between designs and function, Sonos Ace hits the right marks with 30 hours of battery, Active Noise Cancellation, spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, active head tracking and the list goes on. Sonos Ace headphones are available on black and white.
Apple 2024 Mac Mini Desktop Computer with M4 chip, 10‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU
Apple packed a lot of power in this 5x5x2-inch device. The all-new M4 chips transforms Mac Mini into a unstoppable processor that’s great for editing, music production and other creative tasks.
Beats Pill Portable Bluetooth Speaker
2024 saw the return of more than a few classics. Among them? The Beats Pill. The portable speaker made a comeback with a stronger battery and better sound quality.
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones
Enhanced in power and sound quality, Apple’s AirPods 4 features the powerful H2 chip, with personalized Spatial Audio and dynamic head tracking. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation takes the technology a step further featuring adaptive audio, transparency mode to hear the world around you and Conversation Awareness, which lowers the volume when you’re speaking to someone.
Google TV Streamer 4K
TV in the palm of your hands. The new Google TV Steamer lets you stream Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube and other streaming platforms in 4K HDR. Equipped with Dolby Vision, the streaming device is 22 percent faster than its predecessor.
JBL PartyBox Club 110 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The holidays means it’s time to party! This JBL speaker will last you well beyond the festive season and into the new year. JBL’s Party 100 features hi-powered sound, a 12-hour battery and LED lighting that syncs to the music. It’s also splashproof and dustproof.
Cher: The Memoir: Part One of a Two-Part Memoir from the Iconic Artist and Actor
Cher: The Memoir is the first in a two-part biography series from the music legend.
Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years (The Great Albums)
Travel back to the 1984 through Prince and Purple Rain. The book features rare photos and memorabilia of the Purple One in all his glory.
PDP RIFFMASTER Wireless Guitar Controller for Xbox Series X|S
Rock out with this wireless guitar controller from PDP Riffmaster. The controller is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC, Rock Band 4, Fortnite Festival and Audio Jack.
Legos Icon Over the Moon with Pharrell Williams
Shoot for the stars, land on the moon. Lego and Pharrell Williams teamed up for Over the Moon, an motivational builder’s set that reminds you to aim high.
Farmstand Let The Beet Drop DJ Set
Drop the beat! A cute set is for kiddie DJs in training. The Let the Beet Drop set features a light-up DJ Bunny, carrot and beet seesaw with 10 sound effects, a blueberry slider, melon spinner and melon turntable complete with scratching sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Tablet 11” 64GB Android Tablet
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A9 offers 4GB RAM, 64GB of memory, 128GB of storage and an 11-inch display screen to stream, play music and take video calls during (and after) the holidays.
Bose Soundlink Max Bluetooth Speaker
Let’s get loud! Bose SoundLink has a good amount of sound power and 30 hours of playtime. Available in black and blue, the SoundLink features Bluetooth 5.0, an IP67 water-resistant rating and it measures 4.73 x 10.42-inches.
Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock, Sound Machine, Smart Light
The Hatch 2 helps you sleep deeper and longer with multiple sleep sounds — white noise, pink noise, brown noise and more.
Rare Beauty Mini Find Comfort Lotion & Fragrance
Easily one of the best collection from Rare Beauty, Find Comfort is a refreshing array of fragrances, body wash and lotions to add more comfort to your self-care routine.
Fenty Beauty The Gloss Bomb Vault Full Size-Universal 10-Piece Set
Gloss Bomb is an icon, so why not stock up? Fenty Beauty’s holiday gift set comes with 10 luscious, Gloss Bomb lip glosses including Fu$$y, Hot Cherry, Diamond Milk, Cake Shake, Trophy Wife along with new shades: Purple Pepp’r, Smoke’d Quartz, Idoll’ize You and Roast ‘Em.
Dyson Special Edition Airwrap in Strawberry Bronze
Dyson Airwrap with a festive makeover. Dyson’s an all-in-one styling wand is designed for various hair types.
New Balance 530
One of New Balance’s bestsellers makes a stylish holiday gift. For comfort and style, slip into the New Balance 330.
Cecred Limited-Edition Wash Day Kit
Luxury in a bottle. Beyonce’s Cécred haircare line delivers a salon-like experience at home, and yes, the products actually work (I highly recommend the clarifying shampoo and hydrating conditioner).
Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Ruby Orchid Eau de Parfum, 1 Oz.
Victor & Rolloff’s Flowerbomb blends ruby orchid with Red Roxy Vanilla Bean and vine peach accord.
T3 Switch Kit Classic Trio Professional Interchangeable Curling Iron with 3 Ceramic Clip Barrels
A three-in-one hair curler with a swappable barrel with nine adjustable heat settings, what’s not to love?
Pattern Beauty The Hair Steamer
Pattern Beauty’s innovative hair tool lets steam do the talking. The hair steamer can be used to detangle to hydrate, stretching and deep condition your hair.
Logic x Crunchyroll Cowboy Bebop Varsity Jacket
“See you in space, cowboy.” Logic collaborated with Crunchyroll on an anime-inspired capsule collection that includes this Cowboy Beebop Varsity Jacket.
Notorious B.I.G x Timberland 6 Inch Premium Boot
Timberland celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready to D.I.E. album with a special installment of the classic, 6-inch boot available in black and wheat.
Dolly Parton x Kendra Scott Gold Ari Heart Music Note
“Love is like a butterfly.” Dolly Parton’s Kendra Scott collaboration is inspired by her 1974 hit. The Gold Air Heart necklace represents Parton’s love for music.
Abbott Lyon Bubble Initial Sphere Necklace
Nameplate necklaces are out, initial necklaces are in. Abbott Lyons Bubble Initial Necklace comes in gold or silver and chain sizes ranging from 14 to 24-inches long.
Gorjana Amara Ring
Ring in the holidays with a lovely gift set from Gorjana. The three-piece set comes in silver or 18k gold plated settings.
Pandora Sparkling Tennis Bracelet
A little shimmer never hurts! Pandora’s sparkling Tennis Bracelet is adorned with cubic zirconia stones with a gold plated, rose plated or sterling silver bracelet.
Mejuri Heirloom Ring
Mejuri’s Heirloom ring was made to be passed down — and it happens to be one of of Taylor Swift’s favorite rings. The ring is available in garnet, blue topaz, London blue topaz and honey quartz stones.
Oura Ring 4 – Silver – Size 8 – Smart Ring
Oura Ring is the tech version of jewelry. The smart ring tracks your sleep, stress, heart rate and more.
Adidas RPT-02 SOL Sport On-Ear Headphones
Adidas Solar powered headphones offer to up to 80 extra hours of playtime and and made from recycled materials.
Nike Motiva
Cushion on the pavement. Nike’s Motiva sneaker is made for walking in ultimate comfort with next-level cushioning and enough grooves to help you step into a new era.
Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, Wayfarer, Matte Black/Polarized Gradient Graphite, Large
Meta’s Ray Ban Smart Glasses seem like something you might see in a spy movie but modernized for present day. You can record, takes calls and check Instagram and Facebook with these glasses.
Alo Yoga Foxy Sherpa Bucket Hat
Feel the chill. Alo Yoga’s Sherpa Hat is a cozy gift for the fashionably fierce.
Carhartt Knit Cuffed Beanie
There’s a reason why Carhartt’s cuffed beanie has been around for almost 40 years. Apart from being affordable and extremely warm (not too thick, not too thin), you can get them in a bunch of different colors besides black, brown, grey and white.
L.L. Bean x Noah Kahan Men’s Bean Boots, 8″ Comfort-Lined Wax Canvas
The Bean Boots from L.L. Bean’s Noah Kahan collection are almost out of stock in men’s sizes, so don’t wait to snag these (also available in women’s sizes).
Coach Leah Loafer
Say hello to style and sophistication. The Coach Leah Loafer is a great addition to any closet.
UGG Women’s Cozy Slipper
Nothing says cozy footwear like an ubersoft, crochet Ugg slipper (available in cream, black and charcoal).
Savage x Fenty Forever Onesie
Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty released a festive, paisley Onsies for the whole family.
Carhartt Men’s Black-Line Detroit Jacket
Carhartt isn’t just for craftsmen, ranchers, and mechanics. It’s also a growing brand in streetwear fashion. Made from thick ringspun cotton duck, The Carhartt Detroit Jacket is a sleek and stylish piece of outerwear that’s durable and warm for the fall and winter months. It honestly feels like you’re wrapped in a cozy blanket. The jacket comes in two colors, Carhartt brown and black, as well as in a wide range of different sizes. – Rudie Obias
Zara Leather Bomber Jacket
Zara’s faux leather Bomber Jacket offers a slouchy, oversized fit that you can style up or down.
Away The Bigger Carry-On
Up, up and away! The Bigger Carry-On is touted as one of the best bags for travel (it’s pilot and flight attendant-approved). Away’s Carry-On collection of durable suitcases are available in different sizes and several colors including black, brown, navy, orange, red and olive green.
Rare Beauty Puffer Travel Tote
The perfect travel buddy. Rare Beauty’s Puffer Travel Tote became my favorite travel bag this year — it’s super trendy with plenty of space to pack your wallet, tech gadgets, clothes and other essential — and easy to clean.
Coach Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28
Make it a Coach Christmas! The Brooklyn Shoulder Bag 28 comes in five colors including maple, black, stone, dark ruby and dark cedar.
Tory Burch Camera Bag
A camera bags, but make it fashion. From Swift to Hilary Duff and Megan Fox, lots of celebrities have sported camera bags. This Tory Burch bag is a smaller, crossbody purse that’s perfect for a night on the town.
Sonos Arc Premium Smart Soundbar
Whether you’re streaming a music festival, live concert, sporting event, movie or your favorite TV series, Sonos Arc changes the way you experience entertainment. The soundbar works especially well in smaller rooms and is designed for TVs of 50-inches or more (or slightly less, in my case). The Arc features 11 drivers, Dolby Atmos, Apple TruePlay, voice control and other capabilities.
PlayStation 5 Pro Console
A slew of new, PS5 consoles hit the market this year including the PS5 Pro, one of the latest consoles joining the Sony’s lineup alongside the PS5 Slim and 30th anniversary consoles.
Microsoft Xbox Series X, Carbon Black
The bestselling Xbox Carbon Black holds up nicely with 1TB of storage, 4K gaming with 120 FPS.
The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast
The legacy lives on. The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast paints a moving portrait of the mysterious rapper starting from his childhood to his passing in 2020.
Who’s That Girl?: A Memoir: The Must-Read Autobiography by Grammy-Winning Rapper and Actor Eve
E.V.E is spilling t-e-a in her bestselling memoir Whose That Girl? From growing up in Philadelphia to rap stardom, marriage and motherhood, the “Illest Pitbull in a Skirt” continues to evolve.
Skechers x Snoop Dogg: Arch Fit Footsteps — Rolling N Gold
Snoop Dogg’s Skechers collab has expanded from sneaker to slides and comfy clogs. The Arch Fit Footsteps clog features charms with Snoop’s face.
Adidas OG Samba Earth Stone
Adidas OG Sambas look even better in the viral Earth Stone colorway.
Dr. Marten’s 1460 Tate Decalcomania Backhand Leather Lace Up Boots
A beautiful translation of Ithell Colquhoun’s artistry, Dr. Marten’s 1460 boot utilized the late British painter’s decalcomania technique to create this design.
Samsung 65-Inch Crystal UHD 4K TV
You’ll be seeing things more clearly with Samsung’s Crystal UDH TV.
Arcade1Up NBA Jam Deluxe
Bring the arcade home. This top-selling arcade cabinet comes preloaded with NBA Jam, NBA Jam Tournament Edition and NBA Hangtime.
Apple iPad Mini, 128GB
Apple’s iPad Mini has a turbo A17 Pro chip with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display.
Solo Stove Mesa
If you’re looking for a gift for someone who lives in an apartment, then the Solo Stove Mesa is an ideal pick to create a bit of ambiance in a limited outdoor space. It’s a small fire pit that sits safely on top of a table with its included ring stand in a patio or balcony, while the Solo Stove Mesa is smokeless with the company’s iconic “Signature 360-degree Airflow” system to keep fires contained and burning throughout an evening outside. It comes in nine colors, such as stainless steel, water, ash, mulberry, deep olive and more. — Rudie Obias
Google Pixel 9 Pro – Unlocked Android Smartphone with Gemini,
Google Pixel 9 has a 24-hour battery, a 6.3-inch display screen, 128GB of storage, and Google’s most powerful camera to date.
Marshall Willen II Portable Bluetooth Speaker
A powerful Bluetooth speaker for the size and price. The Wylen II features 17+ hours of listening time (it takes 2.5 hours to fully charge). It’s IP67 dust and waterproof means that it can be safely submerged in up to 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes (available in black and cream).
Victrola Automatic Turntable
Victrola’s Fully Automatic Turntable is equipped with Bluetooth and AudioTechnica cartridge for top-tier audio.
N-Gen Video Gaming Chair
A comfortable chair is pivotal to any gaming setup. Available in black, blue, pink, red and white, the N-Gen Video Gaming chair features a footrest, headrest and lumbar pillow.
From Here to the Great Unknown: Oprah’s Book Club: A Memoir
Lisa Marie Presley shares never-before-told stories in this moving memoir written before her death in 2023 and completed by her daughter Riley Keough.
Over the Influence: A Memoir
Jojo has persevered through child stardom to finding her own form of balance. The “Too Light Too Late” singer recounts the ups and down of fame in Over the Influence.
Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals – A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food [A Cookbook]
Dolly Parton’s Good Lookin’ Cookin’ cookbook is a collection Southern staples including barbecue spare ribs, colorful coleslaw, mac and cheese and strawberry shortcake.
T-Pain x Spicewalla The Sauce
T-Pain is spicing things up for his latest collaboration with Spicewalla. The Sauce is the brand’s first-ever hot sauce.
SirDavis Whisky
From country music to haircare, fragrances and SirDavis Whisky, Beyoncé is covering all the bases. SirDavis is an 88 proof whiskey (not for the faint of heart) that stands out just as well as it blends in.
Hexclad Hybrid Fry Pan, 10-Inch
Fans of Hell’s Kitchen and Love Island are familiar with HexClad’s viral cookware. The brand’s 10-inch pan is designed for frying, sautéing and searing. Kelly Rowland, Oprah Winfrey and Hailey Bieber are some of the stars that have used HexClad.
Our Place Dream Cooker
A portable pot for meats, veggies, grains and enough one-pot meals to get you through winter? Sounds like a dream come true.
KitchenAid Artisan Design Evergreen 5 QT Mixer
It’s KitchenAid’s beloved stand mixer, but in a sleek Evergreen colorway with a gorgeous, wooden bowl.
KISS Cafe Beijo Medium Dark Roast Coffee
Jadakiss is in the coffee business. The New York rapper launched KISS Café with his father and son in 2022. Named after Jadakiss (Beijo means “kiss” in Portuguese), KISS Cafe carries dark, medium and light roasts and coffee mugs.
Turntable Cheese Board
A cheeseboard shaped like a turntable is a great gift idea for music fans. Get it while you still can.
Stanley x Wicked Quencher 40 Oz Tumbler
A “wicked” cup collaboration worth celebrating. Stanely’s Wicked-inspired Thirst Quencher includes pink and green sizes of the 40z and 30z tumblers.
Theragun Mini
Stressed? Theragun Mini can fit in a small bag or purse for immediate back, neck and muscle relief (available in black, dessert rose, pink, green and blue).
Comfort Canopy Throw Blanket
A cozy blanket needs to be on every holiday gift list.
Elton John by Slatkin + Co. Candles
Elton John and Stalkin + Co. collaborated on this lovely collection of fragrant candles.
Mariah Carey Barbie Doll
Why wouldn’t the Queen of Christmas has her own Barbie doll (and holiday merch)? The Mariah doll is ready to deck the halls with boughs of holly.
Sonics Editions Oasis Collection
Sonic Edition releases rare photos of beloved artists including Oasis, Madonna, Prince, Tina Turner and other music icons. This black-and-white snapshot of Oasis’ Noel and Liam Gallagher at the Columbia Hotel a day after they were banned in 1994.
Apple Watch Series 10 [GPS 42mm case] Smartwatch with Jet Black Aluminum Case with Black Sport Band
Apple’s iPhone 10 is lighter and faster than the previous model and the screen is 30 percent larger.
HP Chromebook Plus 360 14c-cd0097nr, ChromeOS, 14″
HP’s convertible Chromebook has a near-perfect customer rating. The Chromebook Plus feature a 14-inch display screen and powerful Intel Core processor.
Case-Mate Soap Bubble Magnetic Wallet for iPhone [Card Holder]
An easy way to keep your money secured. The card holder is great space-saver for attending concerts and music festivals.
Canon Ivy 2 Mini Photo Printer
Digital pics are nice, but it’s good to have photos that you can hold in hand (or stick on the wall). Cannon’s Mini Photo printer makes that possible.
Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black
Sony’s ZV-1F Vlog Camera is a user-friendly, starter camera for vlogging and content creation.
Beats Studio Pro – Wireless Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones –
Beats Studio Pro headphones lasts for up to 40 hours, but what I like most about them, besides the sound quality, is that they’re foldable and easily connect to iOS or Android.
Mistaken Lyrics Coasters
Wrong answers only! Mistaken Lyrics Coasters will make a fun gift option or stocking stuffer and a great conversation-starter.
Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras
Gifties for Swifties! Taylor Swift Style takes fans on a journey through the pop star’s fashion evolution.
Concerts Remember Journal
A keepsake journal for music memories. The Concert Journal includes writing prompts for you to take note of things like ticket prices, venues, quotes from concerts and your favorite memories.
Dave Mathews The Dreaming Tree Wine
Dave Matthews The Dreaming Tree red wine offers a smooth and tasty, blend of wines with notes of raspberry, caramel oak and mixed berry.
Dolly Parton Chardonay
Dolly Parton’s has wine too! Her chardonnay mixes white peach and lemon zest with a hint of pineapple.
Michael Bublé Fraser & Thompson Whisky
Foster & Grant is a whiskey collab between Michale Bublé and distillers Paul Circa. The 84-proof, rye whiskey is distilled in Kentucky.
Butribullet Flip Portable Blender with Insulated Cup, Black
A truly portable blender with USB charging and LED lighting. The Nutribullet Flip is powered by a 11.1V high-torque motor that lets you blend on the go. This blender can also be used as a tumbler cup (it keeps beverages cold for up to 24 hours).
Guitars of Rock History Poster
An interactive gift for rock fans featuring 64 guitars from rock history.
Razer Ornata V3 X Full-Size Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard
Razer’s Ornata V3 X is described as a “lowkey” keyboard for a quiet and comfortable gaming session.
Shure MV7X XLR Podcast Microphone
For podcasting and recording, this bestselling Shure microphone comes equipped with voice isolation ideal for recording in not-so-quiet spaces.
Arcade1UP 32-Inch Infinity Gaming Table
Not your average board game. Arcade1 Up Infinity Gaming Table features 50, digitized games including Monopoly 9, Battleship, Candyland, Checkers, Backgammon, Chutes and Ladders, Connect 4, Game of Life, Fling Hockey, Hungry, Hungry Hippos, Mahjong Deluxe, Mancala, Memory Matching Game and Mini Fini Football.
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