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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love to make people laugh.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 18, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: A hoot

• Green: Red veggies

• Blue: Film stars

• Purple: Setting

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Funny person

• Green: Kinds of tomatoes

• Blue: Best actress Oscar winners

• Purple: Ending in synonyms for "location"

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #891 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Funny person: CLOWN, JOKER, LAUGH, RIOT

• Kinds of tomatoes: CHERRY, GRAPE, PLUM, ROMA

• Best actress Oscar winners: BERRY, MADISON, STONE, SWANK

• Ending in synonyms for "location": COMMONPLACE, NEEDLEPOINT, PARASITE, SUNSPOT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're disorganized.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to organization.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe things that are in disarray.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Out of Order.

NYT Strands word list for November 18

• Jumbled

• Scrambled

• Out of Order

• Chaotic

• Shuffled

• Muddled

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're opinionated.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 18, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 18, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

To suggest.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter O.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

OPINE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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If you spend any time working with a laptop, you've probably found yourself wishing for a bit more screen space on more than one occasion. The MSI Pro MP165 E6 is an entry-level portable display that can take some of the pain out of working on a cramped laptop screen.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025:

AcrossCoarse, woolen fabric often used to make jackets

• The answer is Tweed.

Alternative rock band with the album "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot"

• The answer is Wilco.

Perfect

• The answer is Ideal.

Americana or country

• The answer is Genre.

"Wicked cool, man!"

• The answer is Rad.

DownTiny bit of kindling

• The answer is Twig.

More extensive

• The answer is Wider.

Kagan on the Supreme Court

• The answer is Elena.

Birthday greeting that doesn't require an envelope

• The answer is Ecard.

Fruit company that once owned the entire island of Lanai

• The answer is Dole.

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People have had a fascination with famous people for eons — and in the age of the internet, it's only increased. Influencers, often online content creators, have made both the definition of "celebrity" and our relationships with them fuzzy. 

While it may seem like influencers are followers' friends due to how they interact with them online, this more than likely isn't the case. Instead, these relationships are parasocial — one-sided. But what are parasocial relationships exactly, and are they healthy?

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Parasocial relationships are one-sided relationships, typically with an everyday individual and a celebrity or fictional character, said assistant professor of communication studies at Colorado State University, Natalie Pennington. 

According to chief strategy officer at media tech company IMGN Media Noah Mallin, parasocial relationships are an assumed intimacy audience members feel even though they don't have an actual relationship with that person.

These relationships existed long before the internet — thousands of years ago. Researchers say ancient people had parasocial relationships with pharaohs and deities, for example. 

In the 20th century, early research on parasocial relationships dissected those of people and soap opera characters and other fictional TV characters. "People would watch TV shows and become really invested in, and feel like they had a relationship with…some of the leads on the shows," said Pennington. "So even though they may never meet, they were like, 'This person is my friend. I know them.'"

"Even though they may never meet, they were like, 'This person is my friend. I know them.'"

As media and technology has evolved, so have parasocial relationships. With the rise of the internet and social media in the past few decades, celebrities have disclosed more information about themselves online, allowing fans more insight. This previously-impossible-to-know knowledge has made these relationships seem real, as fans are learning more about the celebrity. It's still one-sided, however, as the celebrity may have no idea who the fan is. 

Examples of parasocial relationships

In a study on fan-celebrity interaction on Twitter Pennington published in 2016 with professor Jeffrey A. Hall and researcher Alex Hutchinson, the authors discussed the "illusion of closeness" social media interaction gives to fans when it comes to celebrity interaction. A celebrity "like" or retweet can not only boost one's own social status, but it's a perceived level of intimacy with the celeb.

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Even the definition of "celebrity" is fuzzy these days due to the rise of social media and particularly influencers, who've blurred the parasocial lines even more because of increased interaction and the perception that an influencer is just a "normal person" like yourself. 

Because of engagement, social media blurs the line of parasocial relationships. Since that study, it's only increased — especially with TikTok, Pennington noted. Referring to the stitch feature of combining videos, she said, "TikTok with stitching, for example…it blurs the line on parasocial because someone may actually respond to you and then you can feel even more connected."

The rise of YouTube vlogging had a hand in modern parasocial relationships, said Mallin. Vloggers speak directly to camera (something not often done in previous forms of media) about specific personal issues they're dealing with, as if they're speaking to a friend. Now it's typical for an influencer to look directly at you during a video. There's a perceived level of authenticity there, even if a lot of work went into a video behind the scenes. 

Not only are influencers looking at you, but they're also interacting — sometimes in real time. "It feels like you've got more ability to access and interact," said Mallin. "A good creator will read the comments, and comment back."

Commenting back and forth can feel like you're having a conversation with an influencer (even if it's their team and not them responding). This helps foster the sense of "this is a real person," said Mallin, "but that can also foster the sense of, 'not only is this a real person, but we actually have a relationship with each other,'" even though you don't. 

"Again, [this is] still not a two sided relationship in most cases," Pennington said. "But because there's that extra level of interaction or potential for [interaction], it can strengthen that tie for someone."

How do parasocial relationships form and end?

Parasocial relationships are born out of parasocial interaction, or PSI. PSI is the process of engaging with a celebrity or influencer. You watch their content, perhaps even reach out to them. It's likely you relate to them in some way; maybe their identity aligns with yours, or maybe you share similar attitudes. 

Just as possible as it is for parasocial relationships to form, it's also possible for them to end. The most morbid of cases is when the public figure dies, but that's not the only way. 

One way is, as Mallin said, "the bubble has burst." This is especially the case of influencers when they reach a certain level of notoriety where they don't "feel real" anymore. Perhaps their follow count is in the millions, and they've entered the mainstream. "Once you get the sense that they're not really talking to just you anymore…it can start to feel like less of a relationship," said Mallin.

This can also be the case if an influencer starts doing too many sponsorships that feel misaligned with who they are (or, at least, who the fan believe them to be). "It starts to feel less authentic," said Mallin.

Or, maybe the influencer started in one niche that resonated with you and then they evolved and moved on. In that way, the end of a parasocial relationship can feel like a friendship that drifted apart. 

This doesn't happen with all fans, but parasocial relationships can fizzle when the illusion of intimacy is somehow broken. 

Are parasocial relationships healthy?

The simple answer is yes — but like most things, it's best in moderation. 

In the United States, people are pretty lonely, and the pandemic worsened the "loneliness epidemic." People have fewer close friends now than they did decades ago. At the same time, Pennington said, there's an innate human need to belong and thus a need for connection, and when we don't have that we'll seek it out. Humans evolved these needs over millions of years, because we needed to be part of groups in order to survive. While this isn't necessarily the case anymore, we're still social creatures who thrive with others.

So, it makes sense that people seek connection online and through celebrities and influencers. As long as they're not the only relationships in your life, parasocial relationships can be totally fine. You may get a "boost" of good-connection feelings — a hit of the feel-good chemical dopamine — when you engage with your favorite online personality, and that's a positive.

But if that's the only way you're connecting — or if you think your parasocial relationship is actually two-sided — that's when they can get problematic.

"We need people in our life that we actively talk to," Pennington said, "to help our wellbeing, whether that be loneliness, self esteem, belonging, connection, all that stuff."

Pennington continued, "There's nothing wrong with enjoying the content of a creator in any capacity and appreciating the work they do with the in-the-moment joy that that brings you." It's not a good idea to set expectations with the celebrity, however. "It's okay to reach out to tweet at and say 'hi,' but not anticipate or expect a response," Pennington said. 

Further, Mallin said, parasocial relationships can cross the line into being toxic, especially if the influencer/celebrity is of a marginalized identity. "Parasocial relationships can feel fairly benign," he said, "but for some groups that sometimes can be a little bit more sinister." 

During the worst of the pandemic, for example, influencers spoke out about increased harassment. Abuse can escalate from online to offline, such as Twitch "fans" stalking streamers. In these ways, the blurred line of interaction can be detrimental. 

When interacting with an influencer/celebrity, it's important to remember the relationship is indeed one-sided. It's okay to love a famous person — but keep your emotional and physical distance.

This article was first published in 2022 and republished in 2025.

The recently published emails from Jeffrey Epstein reportedly contain more than a few mentions of Donald Trump's name, prompting the U.S. president to pivot into defensive mode at a recent press conference — giving what Jon Stewart describes in the Daily Show clip above as "nonsensical answers" in which he tried to direct blame at Democrats.

"First of all, are you OK? Second of all, we've tried to look at those people, but every time we do, your picture comes up. But f*ck yeah, investigate everyone who had a relationship with Epstein, which includes, if we're being honest, you, Mr President," says Stewart. "And while you're out there, see if you can find the Democrat who cut a sweetheart prison deal for Ghislaine Maxwell after she told your lawyer she never saw you do anything wrong."

Stewart goes on to talk about the Republican reaction to the emails, and how it compares to the right's reaction to the old #Pizzagate conspiracy.

"With these Podesta emails, they were the enigma machine, decoding everything" says Stewart. "But these Epstein emails now are a New York Times crossword puzzle from a Monday. You can figure this shit out in ink."

We're a few episodes into Pluribus, Vince Gilligan's trippy new Apple TV sci-fi series, and I have questions: Where have all the animals gone? And are they Joined too?

As Carol (Rhea Seehorn) understandably drinks her way through the sudden creepy hellscape that is an almost entirely hive-minded human race, she's not bothered by a pesky mosquito, comforted by a stray dog, or able to ride a horse into the sunset.

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The total number of species on Earth is estimated at 8.7 million (including plants), yet in Pluribus, there's not a golden lion tamarin, Irish wolfhound, or Egyptian tortoise to be seen. What's going on here?

Are animals affected by the Joining?

Considering that the "virus"-like "psychic glue" connecting humanity began with alien technology being decoded, tested on animals, and transferred to humans with a lab rat bite in episode 1, it remains to be seen how the animal kingdom is dealing with what's known as "the Joining." If, as was explained in episode 1, "We is us," does that include all creatures, great and small, on Earth?

We still don't know who developed the sequence, or whether all animals have been affected by the virus dusting we saw in episode 1, which turned most of the remaining humans, but the rat does appear to experience the same type of temporary paralysis Joined humans do when Carol upsets them. On the other hand, in episodes 1, 2, and 3, we don't see any animals joining the ranks of mind-connected humans teaming up to do the same task, and not one of Carol's neighbours has a pet aimlessly hanging around looking for food.

However, we do learn a few things in episode 2 about what happened to some animals after the Joining.

Joined humans let all animals out of zoos.

In Carol's non-Joined human summit aboard Air Force One, Koumba Diabaté (Samba Schutte) mentions that "all zoos are empty." Xiu Mei (Sharon Gee), who lives near Beijing Zoo, says that the Joined humans were the ones to empty the zoos. "They let loose all the animals," she says, explaining that she tried to shoo a giraffe from eating a tree outside her place, but it paid her no mind. "Apparently, when it came to the lions and the tigers, they suffered quite a few maulings," Koumba adds.

My question is, where did they all go? Are they all back in their natural habitats, devouring each other and restoring the circle of life or what?

As for pets, I see not one dog or cat or hamster in Pluribus. In the episode 2 summit, Mei defiantly says she did not "give away" her dog, without explaining further, but Koumba says, "All dogs are off their chains." Is there some kind of dog paradise where our four-legged friends are making a sweet, sweet home for themselves and allowed to go for walkies whenever they damn well like? Are dogs more individual than humans at this point? Could dogs walk us?

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Joined humans "can't purposely end life," and they're all vego.

Then there's the whole vegetarianism of the Joining. In episode 2, in the opulent long lunch in what looks like Tuscany, it's clear that animals killed before the Joining are being preserved (or cooked for non-Joined humans) — Koumba is served chicken, Carol is given salmon. Later in the episode, Carol is offered bacon and eggs. In episode 3, when Carol's local supermarket is entirely restocked in a matter of minutes by Joined humans, that includes the meat sections.

But in episode 2's lunch, we learn that Joined humans do not kill animals — when Koumba says he asked for lobster, Zosia (Karolina Wydra) explains, "We searched a wide radius, but the only lobster currently available is live." When asked by fellow non-Joined human Lakshmi (Menik Gooneratne) whether the Joined are vegetarian, Zosia responds, "That would be our preference, yes," and further explains killing insects is also off the table. "We can't purposely end life. It's not in our nature," she says.

Is this because animals share the same "psychic glue" as humans? Or is there something more afoot here?

Koumba further inquires what would happen if he caught a fish or killed a chicken, and Zosia tells him, "We would mourn the passing of all these creatures," but also would cook them for him if asked.

There are some on Reddit posing theories about the state of animals in Pluribus, including one theory that the giraffe didn't listen to Mei because it's not part of the Joining. This theory goes for the lions and tigers too, as Koumba mentioned human maulings — this suggests these animals at least aren't part of the harmonious hive mind. Hopefully Gilligan sheds some light on the state of our free-roaming animals in episodes ahead.

Pluribus is now streaming on Apple TV, with a new episode every Friday.

Mashable staff and contributors have tested nearly a dozen popular Chromebooks over the course of the past two years, and as of late 2025, there are five I recommend in particular. My top pick for most people is the Lenovo 5i Flex Chromebook Plus, a mid-range convertible with excellent build quality, upper-level performance, and an all-day battery life. It's priced at $599.99 in two configurations, and one is usually on sale for well under $400.

My complete guide to the best Chromebooks includes other picks for budget shoppers, splurgers, kids, and casual gamers, so keep scrolling. (And if you aren't sure whether a Chromebook is right for you, check out my explainer on how they're different from regular Windows laptops and MacBooks.)

MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 18, the Pokémon TCG Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box is $89.48 at Amazon. This is at market value compared to TCGplayer.

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Mega Evolution has been dominating the Pokémon TCG landscape, with stock levels looking better than ever. Phantasmal Flames is doing the same, with single cards becoming more affordable just days after release. It looks like Pokémon TCG is actually upping print runs.

The same applies for the Scarlet and Violet era, with the Black Bolt Elite Trainer Box still available and now at market value when compared to TCGplayer. That's $89.48, which is nowhere near MSRP and an unfortunate result of Pokémania 2025. But if you apply and get accepted for an Amazon Visa card, the price plummets to $29.48 thanks to an instant $60 gift card credited to your accounts.

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Want to save even more? AMEX and Discover card holders have been snagging up to 50% off Pokémon TCG at Amazon recently by spending $1 on their orders using their card. That knocks the Black Bolt ETB down to a ridiculous $14.74.

The Black Bolt ETB includes a Thundurus 209 Illustration Rare promo card, 65 Black Bolt-Themed sleeves, themed dice, and eight booster packs. With the box even serving as a great storage unit for your cards.

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Prices for Black Bolt and White Flare Single cards have been fluctuating recently, and it's usually cheaper to just buy single cards outright rather than ripping open 100s of booster packs to find what you're seeking. Here's where to buy the top chase cards from the final Scarlet and Violet expansion with up-to-date market value info:

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The first-ever U.S. TikTok Awards are happening on Dec. 18, 2025 — and yes, fans can already vote.

Designed to honor the creators, trends, and memorable cultural moments that defined the platform this year, the show is shaping up to be TikTok's biggest attempt yet at turning internet fame into a full-blown awards spectacle.

So what can you actually expect? Think of it as the For You Page brought to life, with all the unpredictable energy that implies. TikTok is promising creator-led segments and live performances, meaning some of your favorite viral personalities will be doing what they do best — only this time without the safety net of a million drafts. There will be immersive TikTok Shop activations (basically, the impulse-buy scroll turned IRL), plus fan-oriented pop-ups engineered to be filmed, posted, and immediately stitched into oblivion.

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The lineup will blend viral creators with musicians, athletes, and celebrities, making the night feel like a crossover episode between every side of TikTok at once. And because this is TikTok, expect meme-by-morning chaos and at least one moment destined to live forever in reaction GIF form. Officially, TikTok describes the show as "a celebration of creativity, community, and culture." Unofficially, it sounds like the kind of award show where absolutely anything could happen, and probably will.

Whether you're wondering how to vote in the TikTok Awards, who’s nominated, when the show starts, or where to watch, this guide breaks down everything you need to know.

When are the TikTok Awards 2025?

The TikTok Awards 2025 ceremony will air live on Thursday, Dec. 18, from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

• Red carpet begins at 5 p.m. PT

• Main show starts at 6 p.m. PT

• You can watch live on TikTok (@TikTok) or stream the ceremony on Tubi

This is the first U.S.-based TikTok Awards show, celebrating the creators, trends, and viral moments that shaped the platform in 2025.

How to vote for the TikTok Awards 2025

TikTok users can vote directly for their favorite creators within the app. Here's how to vote:

• Open the TikTok app

• Go to the TikTok Awards hub (visible on the For You page or search "TikTok Awards")

• Browse categories and nominees

• Tap to submit votes (you can vote daily!)

You can cast your votes for your favorite creators starting Nov. 18 to Dec. 2, 2025. This is the only way to officially vote for the TikTok Awards, as there doesn't appear to be any web-based voting.

TikTok Awards 2025 nominees and categories

Here are the nominees for the TikTok Awards categories this year:

Creator of the Year

• adamw

• alixearle

• brookemonk_

• keith_lee125

• kristy.sarah

Video of the Year

• bretmanrock

• chrisandfinck

• ronclark__

• taylortiminskas

• turkuazkitchen

Rising Star of the Year (sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmetics)

• calebsaysthings

• drewkey5000

• findjeremiah

• soyeddynieblas

• thatgirlsydjo

Breakthrough Artist of the Year

• alexwarren

• katseyeworld

• laufey

• ravynlenae

• sombr

Storyteller of the Year

• jordan_the_stallion8

• katievanslyke

• logagm

• thelawntools

• tinekeyounger

Muse of the Year

• angelreese10

• cocogauff

• giannis_an34

• parishilton

• shaymitchell

TikTok for Good Award

• alexisnikole

• cybersecuritygirl

• samueljhyun

• thepsychdoctormd

• valentinebrothers

My Show is On Award [Film & TV]

• cvnela

• dayanechrissel

• guywithamoviecamera

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The Queen of Versailles has opened on Broadway, and the reviews are scorchingly negative. 

Critics are jeering everything from its concept and messaging to its songs, structure, and runtime (nearly 3 hours with the intermission included). Few theater fans could have predicted such an intense lashing for a musical that reunites two Broadway legends who contributed to Wicked becoming a smash hit from stage to screen: composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz and actress Kristin Chenoweth. 

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Frankly, having seen The Queen of Versailles musical, I'm even more befuddled by the barrage of pans, because it is outrageous fun. But that's not all. It's a brazen exploration of the achingly American pursuit of happiness through obscene wealth. And far from being simply a finger-wagging cautionary tale, it becomes a hilarious and thought-provoking commentary on not only Americans' burning desire for more, but also our snarling schadenfreude as we watch the wealthy fail. 

Credit: Julieta Cervantes

Shouldered by the petite powerhouse that is Chenoweth, The Queen of Versailles is a bold and bonkers musical that had me cackling in Act 1 and tearing up in Act 2, with my mind left spinning as the curtain called. So, what's the deal with this peculiar production? 

The Queen of Versailles goes beyond its eponymous inspiration point.  Credit: Julieta Cervantes

Broadway and off-Broadway have been home to a slew of plays and musicals inspired by movies. Right now, you can see Death Becomes Her, The Outsiders, Beetlejuice, Heathers: The Musical, Romy & Michelle: The Musical, or Exorcistic: The Rock Musical. However, it's far less often that the movie inspiration for a musical is a documentary. 

The Queen of Versailles is based on Lauren Greenfield's 2012 documentary about Jackie Siegel (Chenoweth), a former beauty pageant winner turned trophy wife of "timeshare king" David Siegel (played onstage by F. Murray Abraham), who was 30 years her senior and massively wealthy. Together, they dreamed of rebuilding the Palace of Versailles — in central Florida. However, the Great Recession of 2008 put a hold on their plans, threatened their holdings, and put an intense strain on their relationship. 

Where the movie ends with the Versailles house unfinished and the Siegels flailing to save it from sale or foreclosure, the musical follows Jackie and her family through the film's Sundance premiere and her subsequent reality-TV stardom (like her appearance on Celebrity Wife Swap). While her 2022 show, Queen of Versailles Reigns Again, is not directly mentioned, the pink, glittery fashions she favored there, as well as the ongoing obsession with finishing Versailles even in the face of great personal tragedy, does make it into Act 2. However, Jackie and her family get a major Broadway musical overhaul. 

Kristin Chenoweth is the indisputable star of The Queen of Versailles. 

Credit: Julieta Cervantes

Reimagined for Broadway, Jackie's never-say-die attitude is translated as an unflappable and girlish resilience in Chenoweth's performance. The first act digs deeper into Jackie's blue-collar roots ("Champagne Dreams") and less-than-glamorous jobs ("Keep on Thrustin'"), including waitressing at Red Lobster and washing down corpses for an old folks home. Chenoweth tackles these bits with a bouncy showmanship that suggests Jackie uses a smile as a shield to get her through the tough times, including an abusive marriage to her first husband ("Mrs. Florida"). 

However, it's when Jackie is singing about her grand ambitions to be a queen "like Marie Antoinette" with zero self-awareness that Chenoweth is at her bubbly best. Like she did as Glinda with "Popular," Chenoweth is a force of unrepentant whimsy as she trots and glides around the stage in furiously sequined mini-dresses and heels. Sometimes, she'll carry a fluffy white Pomeranian (an ode to the real Siegel's pack of pets). Other times, she'll give grand gestures to the comical baubles Jackie has spent a fortune on (in real life, too). 

No matter how garish or absurd the moment, Chenoweth is so enchanting that you might well be spellbound by her sales pitch of more, more, more. In song (Schwartz) and book (by Lindsey Ferrentino), Jackie spins a yarn about coming from immigrant grandparents, growing up in a small town, and just wanting more for her children. It’s a story echoed less laughably in the experience of the Siegel’s immigrant nanny Sofia Flores (a heart-wrenching Melody Butui). But when is enough enough?

Jackie is such a larger-than-life figure that she feels more like a caricature than a flesh-and-blood person. But The Queen of Versailles balances its anti-heroine's intense energy, insatiable desires, and determined (and toxic) positivity with her two teen daughters. 

Nina White and Tatum Grace Hopkins are stellar as the princesses of Versailles. Credit: Julieta Cervantes

While in the documentary all nine of the Siegel children get some camera time, the musical smartly keeps most of them offstage. Instead, the focus narrows to Jackie's eldest, Victoria (Nina White), and Jackie's niece/adopted daughter, Jonquil (Tatum Grace Hopkins), who grew up in extreme poverty only to be thrust into a life of perverse luxury ("I Could Get Used to This.") 

Through these two girls, The Queen of Versailles digs deeper into themes that were only lightly touched on in the movie. Self-conscious Victoria looks to her mother and Jackie's beauty queen friends and feels she's falling short of their superficial but stringent standards ("Pretty Wins"). Feeling isolated from parents focused more on failing finances than nurturing, the two girls bond over a silly song, "Pavane for a Dead Lizard." But within the lizard's funeral, the girls themselves seem like pets abandoned to the whims of a fickle master. As the second act turns darker, these two ground the heartache, where Jackie can't help but squirm toward a silver lining. 

In that, Jackie becomes a tragic figure, like King Lear or Anna Nicole Smith. She'd hoped her wealth would save her children from the harsh realities she knew growing up, be it pining, heartbreak, or abuse. But in building her castle, she didn't create a safe space for her children. Her endless thrusting toward the dream cost her more than she could imagine. And in the end, she is a victim of her own desires, damned by her wish come true. 

The Queen of Versailles is a compelling commentary on American culture.  Credit: Julieta Cervantes

In the musical, Jackie is influenced by the elegant affluence seen in TV shows like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous or Dynasty. But her style is deeply nouveau riche. Covered in bubble-gum pink sequins, with big, implanted boobs, high, high heels, long blond locks, and a bejeweled necklace that reads "Queen of Versailles," she is undeniably tacky, feeding her massive family with super-sized McDonald's orders. She's a trophy wife who flung herself into reality TV to maintain her fortune through dubious fame; the kind of rich woman America loves to loathe. Hell, Bravo's built a collection of reality shows all about our obsession with watching the rich and tasteless. 

However, through the plotline of Jackie's daughters, audiences of this Queen of Versailles are pushed toward an empathy not found in the 2012 documentary. The musical urges us to get in on the guilty pleasure of gawking over Jackie and her preposterous displays of wealth in Act 1. But with Act 2, we're urged to consider what she lost for all she gains. What's more tragic, we are given a better insight into her life than the character is. (This is also true of the documentary, in which she tells the filmmakers on camera that the movie might teach her things about her life and marriage that her husband won't share with her.) 

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Within the show, Schwartz works in a curious (and at times wobbly) device: Scenes in which members of the French aristocracy (King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and unnamed hangers-on) sing about the clever maneuvering of American millionaires, who can become self-proclaimed royalty without fear of being violently overthrown. This cheeky historical angle gets less laughs than the allusions to the Trump Administration's extravagances. (Lines about Versailles' ballroom being finished, but the East Wing being a wreck, got laughs and hoots from the audience when I attended.) However, this comparison does create a broader context for Jackie's absurdities. 

Credit: Julieta Cervantes

Beyond that, however, The Queen of Versailles also offers something exceptional for the cheap seats. Bringing the making of the documentary into the musical, a large TV screen occasionally plays helpful imagery or offers close-ups of Chenoweth in some of her flashier moments. Even the balcony has a great view of the screen depicting this Broadway icon giving her all. So, you don't need to be in the pricey orchestra seats to see a hell of a show. 

The Queen of Versailles will find its audience. 

By intermission, I marveled that critics were so overwhelmingly panning the show. What I was seeing was fun, surprising, and occasionally savage, yet with an emotional intelligence. Audiences weren’t urged to like Jackie but, rather, to at least understand where she came from. The second half of the show is less rollicking than the first, and some songs stumble to capture the agony of being a teen ("Book of Random"). But still, I was riveted. 

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There's something deliciously unhinged about this production. Perhaps critics didn't expect that from a Broadway show with such prestigious talent attached. Personally, I was reminded of the electric energy and ludicrousness of off-Broadway's Titanique, which imagined if Celine Dion crashed a Titanic museum tour to regale attendees with the movie of Titanic — as she remembered it — and lots of Celine Dion songs. That show is still one of the silliest things I've ever seen, and a treasured memory of life theater. The Queen of Versailles is less scrappy, flaunting a confident production design that entails multiple sets, including the French Versailles and the Florida copy — ever in construction. Yet this had the charm of such off-Broadway experimentation. 

There's a beguiling complexity, though it’s not so much to Jackie herself. She is so resolute in pursuit of her goals that she becomes essentially trapped in her self-serving vision. But The Queen of Versailles takes a step back from the doc, the reality TV, and the people who inspired it to wonder what might have happened when the cameras weren't rolling. In this space, they somehow made room for "eat the rich" humor and earnest humanity. Is the balance flawless? No. But is the show fantastically entertaining? Absolutely. 

The Queen of Versailles is now playing at the St. James Theater. 

TL;DR: This Grade A refurbished Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch with Touch Bar (2017) is just $299.97 (reg. $1,499) through Nov. 20.

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Looking for MacBook Pro performance without the premium Apple price tag? This Grade A refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro (2017) is sleek, reliable, and available for just $299.97 (reg. $1,499) through Nov. 20.

Why you’ll like it:

• Fast Intel i5 processor — 3.1GHz dual-core with Turbo Boost up to 3.5GHz.

• Ample memory and storage — 8GB RAM + 512GB SSD for smooth multitasking.

• Stunning Retina display — 13.3″ screen with 2560×1600 resolution and 500 nits brightness.

• Touch Bar + Touch ID — Smarter controls and secure login.

• Four Thunderbolt 3 ports — Expand, connect, and charge easily.

• Grade A refurbished — Near-mint condition with minimal signs of use.

• Lightweight design — Just three pounds with a slim aluminum build in Space Gray.

It’s an ideal buy for students, entrepreneurs, or anyone who wants a pro-level MacBook at a fraction of the price.

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Which MacBook should you buy?

Apple just released a new 14-inch MacBook Pro, its first laptop with the M5 chip. Still, I think the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is the best choice for most people. (Its 13-inch counterpart is also a good option for students since it's cheaper and a little more portable.) The M4 Air offers quiet, Pro-level power with a more portable design and a more reasonable price point. Better yet, it's frequently on sale for under $1,000 at Amazon and Best Buy.

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The new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is the superior pick if you want a nicer 120Hz display, cooler multitasking performance, a better variety of ports, and the best battery life — and you've got some wiggle room in your budget. Its predecessor is also worth considering when it's on sale.

Below, I've detailed all of my recommendations for the best MacBooks to buy in 2025, including more options for students, bargain hunters, and creative professionals who can splurge.

What's new

In mid-November 2025, we added the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro's results from our battery life test. It lasted 21 hours and 17 minutes before dying, making it the longest-lasting MacBook we've ever tried.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 18, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is $87.94 at Amazon, which is $11 46 more than TCGplayer. However, if you qualify for an Amazon Visa card, you'll get an instant $60 gift card.

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Phantasmal Flames is in every trainers crosshairs right now, but I'm still collecting Mega Evolution. And that's working out because I've found three different ways to get the Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box for less.

First, you could go to TCGplayer and save a solid $11.46. That's nice and simple with no credit card required. Next up is applying for an Amazon Visa card to get a $60 instant gift card applied to your Amazon account, knocking the price down to $27.94. This is a great option because you don't actually need to use the card.

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Finally, you can upgrade the Amazon Gift Card offer if you have AMEX or Discover cards thanks to loyalty discounts. Trainers can use their AMEX or Discover to pay for a minimum of $1 for their order to knock up to 50% off. That means you could potentially get the Mega Evolutions ETB for a ridiculous $13.97 if you use in tandem with the Amazon Visa hack.

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Like Phantasmal Flames, Mega Evolutions single card pricing has dropped hard. It's standard for cards to drop in value after release across the board, but it's now happening as soon as they release in most cases. It's no secret how hard these cards are to pull, which means it's usually going to save you money over ripping open endless packs. Here's where to buy the top chase cards from Mega Evolution, including up-to-date market values:

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2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
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5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
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SAVE $99.98: As of Nov. 18, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this popular model.

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A portable power station becomes your best friend in tricky situations. A camping trip, power outage, roadtrip, wherever you are, something that can keep your most important devices on and charged is always a handy thing to have on side. And right now, there's a great early Black Friday deal on a Jackery model that's perfect for just about anything.

It's more affordable than some of the more serious units, which means it's lighter and more portable for camping vacations. Meet the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2. As of Nov. 18, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $349, its lowest-ever price. This even beats its October Prime Day price.

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This model is both powerful and compact, offering 1,500W AC output with a 3,000W surge peak to run multiple appliances, including AC units and fridges. It has two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, a DC car port, three pure sine wave AC ports, and a PD 100W fast USB-C for charging your phone quickly. It's also lightweight, coming in at just 23.8 pounds, and has a foldable handle design that makes it easy to carry, perfect for camping off-grid.

It has fast charging, and can get from 0% to 100% in just one hour using the emergency charging feature in the Jackery app. A standard full charge takes 1.7 hours to preserve battery health. It is built to last too, with the durable LFP battery maintaining over 70% capacity even after 4,000 charge cycles, giving it a lifespan of more than 10 years.

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SAVE $650: As of Nov. 18, the Roborock Qrevo CurvX is on sale for $849.99 at Amazon. That's a 43% saving on the list price.

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Black Friday may not officially start until the end of the month, but this year we're being treated to a bunch of great early deals on tech. Robot vacuum deals have been particularly impressive, with many at their best-ever price. And that's exactly what we've found on the Roborock Qrevo CurvX. As of Nov. 18, this robot vacuum is on sale for $849.99. That's a saving of $650 and its lowest-ever price.

For a robot vacuum of this standard, this is a seriously good deal. It has a powerful 22,000Pa HyperForce suction and a Zero-Tangling Design that can handle deep carpet debris, pet hair, long strands up to 40cm, and residue found in floor gaps. And it's only 7.98cm tall, so it reaches under sofas and cabinets, picking up hard to reach dust.

And it's not just a vacuum, this model mops your floors too. It uses 80°C hot water to remove stains and grease and keep the mops hygienic with every use. When it returns to the dock, it washes the mop with hot water and dries it with warm air, so it’s always ready for the next clean. The dock also allows the vacuum to self empty and refill the tank, all with minimal effort from you. In fact, you'll only need to empty it around every 70 days.

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For navigation, it has a built-in Reactive AI Obstacle Recognition that uses structured light and an RGB camera to detect and avoid all types of objects. This means it navigates your home easily, even in bad light or a dark room. It even has a feature called the AdaptiLift Chassis which allows the robot to lift or adjust sections of its body up to 4cm for smooth movement over high thresholds and around furniture legs.

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SAVE OVER $300: As of Nov. 18, the Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum is on sale for $294.99 at Amazon. That's a 55% discount on the list price.

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If you've been on the hunt for a great, affordable robot vacuum, we've found the perfect early Black Friday deal for you. As of Nov. 18, the Shark AV2501AE AI robot vacuum is reduced to just $294.99, saving you $355 on list price. It might not be Black Friday yet, but why wait when there's a deal this good? Not to mention, this is the lowest price it has ever been according to camelcamcelcamel.

And you're not sacrificing anything with a price this low, because this model is beyond impressive. It has a strong suction that works across all floor types. It even has a feature called Matrix Clean Navigation which helps it move in a precise grid and take multiple passes over heavy dirt to make sure no mess is left behind. It's perfect for homes with pets thanks to its self-cleaning brushroll and HEPA filtration. It also has a bagless base so the vacuum will self-empty. It will store this for up to 60 days, and only then do you need to empty it yourself.

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The 360° LiDAR system is a great feature, helping the vacuum map your home accurately and clean methodically while detecting and avoiding objects. For battery life, you'll get up to 120 minutes of runtime, plus the Recharge and Resume feature means if it runs out mid clean, it will pick up where it left off after a quick recharge.

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SAVE $1,000: As of Nov. 18, the Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale for $1,399 at Amazon. That's a 42% discount on the list price and its best-ever price.

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Portable power stations are a hot product right now, and as we come into the winter months (aka the storm months), it’s easy to see why people are looking for something that keeps their phones, laptops, and appliances going during outages. And with Black Friday deals going live, it’s a good time to pick one up for way less than normal.

As of Nov. 18, the Bluetti Apex 300 is on sale for its lowest-ever price. Get this power station for $1,399 at Amazon. That's a $1,000 discount on the list price.

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This is a great option for backup, whether at home, camping, or taking on an RV vacation. It has 2,764.8Wh of storage and 3,840W output, with the option to run two or three units in parallel for 5.5 to 8.3kWh. And you can power multiple devices at once thanks to its six AC outlets, allowing you to run things like refrigerators, AC units, and even EV chargers.

Charging options are flexible too, and include built-in 2,400W solar input (which is expandable to 6,400W), fast AC charging that reaches 80% in 45 minutes, and generator compatibility with most models. And with any product that has a high price tag, you want it to last. And thanks to the LiFePO4 battery, this model is rated for over 6,000 cycles and a lifespan of around 17 years, so you'll get your money's worth.

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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A large fruit.

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GOURD

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Trash.

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WASTE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Demanding.

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BOSSY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Metamorphic rock.

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SLATE

Final Hurdle hint

Enthusiasm.

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VERVE

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