EW's 2024 pop culture holiday gift guide

Big Brother Jankie World hat

The junior artificial intelligence entity known as Jankie may have tortured the Big Brother season 26 houseguests with nonstop sing-alongs, dance parties, pizza, and ice cream, but you will be the head of your household in this official new swag from the summer reality staple.

Buy it! $30 at paramountshop.com

Wicked Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone

Kids and adults alike will love this pink-and-green karaoke microphone that includes a snippet of Wicked star Cynthia Errivo belting out "Defying Gravity." The wireless mic, which runs on 3 AA batteries, easily connects to any Bluetooth device (not included) so you can stream and sing along to your favorite tunes — while the LED lights flash along to the music — through the built-in speaker. There's even an echo effect you can turn on and off. It's wicked good fun!

Buy it! $20 at target.com

Heretic's Nosferatu Eau de Macabre

Ahead of Nosferatu's highly anticipated Dec. 25 release, Heretic teamed up with Focus Features to create a limited-edition fragrance inspired by the iconic vampire that features notes of petrichor, wilting lilacs, and ambergris resulting in an otherworldly scent that — according to Heretic's website — smell's like "an encounter with an apparition in the cold, damp caves of Count Orlok's castle."

Buy it! $125 at hereticparfum.com

8-inch 'Jolene' Dolly Parton Skillet

Couldn't everyone use a little more Dolly in their life? This cute pre-seasoned cast iron skillet — made in Tennessee, just like Dolly! — hits all the right notes, putting a fun twist on the country legend's classic song "Jolene": "Please don't take my pan."

Buy it! $25 at lodgecastiron.com

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Receipts Wine Tumbler

Bravoholics will get a kick out of this 12-ounce stainless steel tumbler stamped with the iconic line Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Heather delivered during the season 4 finale after she revealed to her castmates that Monica was partially behind the Reality Von Tease Instagram account that had been spreading gossip about the cast since RHOSLC first began — and she had the receipts! proof! timeline! and screenshots! to prove it. Never leave home without 'em.

Buy it! $32 at shopbybravo.com

Love Is Blind Golden Goblet

Of course, the Love Is Blind fan in your life might prefer this drinking vessel. Whether they root for every couple to get married or just tune in to see the drama unfold, the iconic gold wine goblets seen on the show will make them feel like they’re in the pods themselves… without having to date walking red flags.

Buy it! $31 on netflix.com

Avaline "Après Ski" 2024 Holiday Collection

Did someone say wine? Celebrate the season with this delicious assortment from Avaline — the organic wine brand started by Cameron Diaz and her best friend Katherine Power — that will make you feel like you're in the Alps! The collection of special sips includes two bottles of Prosecco, two bottles of Riesling, two bottles of Beaujolais, two bottles of Grenache, and two bottles of Syrah.

Buy it! $260 at drinkavaline.com (*Get 20% off from Friday, Nov. 29-Monday, Dec. 2)

Squishmallows Beetlejuice Sandworm 8-in Little Plush

Whoa, Sandworms. You hate 'em, right? Beetlejuice fans definitely won't hate cuddling up with this adorable Squishmallow, complete with a fin and a tail.

Buy it! $13 at walmart.com

Star Wars™ Studio Pro Scent Diffuser

Be transported to a galaxy far, far away with a Star Wars-themed Studio Pro Scent Diffuser that comes in three styles: a gold C-3PO design, the bold Darth Vader, or a black-and-white Stormtrooper. They're guaranteed to make your living or work space (up to 600 square feet) smell out of this world!

Please note: Star Wars-themed fragrance oils such as Rebel Spirit and Galactic Hope are sold separately.

Buy it! On sale for $149.95 at hotelcollection.com

500 Essential Pop-Punk Albums Slipcased Limited Edition

There’s nothing more emo than giving a pop-punk fan the perfect holiday gift, and 500 Essential Pop-Punk Albums: From Blondie to Blink-182 anthology coffee table book will make them cry tears of joy (or just regular tears) as they read about the history of their favorite genre. And for those who want to get even more emo,500 Essential Emo Albums: From Jimmy Eat World to My Chemical Romance is the perfect companion book — you'll have to wait a little longer since it comes out Jan. 28, but it's available for preorder now.  

Buy it! $40 at ruffianbooks.com

Andrew Garfield We Live in Kitchen Timer

Tick tock! Every second counts with this kitschy timer inspired by We Live in Time and adorned with Andrew Garfield's adorable face.

Buy it (or join the waitlist)! $20 at shop.a24films.com

We Live in Time Carousel Tee

If you're waiting for A24 to restock that timer, consider this amazing T-shirt featuring the goofy-looking carousel horse that went viral after it stole the spotlight from We Live in Time stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh in a romantic promo shot for the movie. Never forget.

Buy it! $40 at shop.a24films.com

Amazon Echo Dot Bundle Limited Edition Disney Jack Skellington Shell

Well, well, well, what have we here? If you don't already own an Echo Dot — which is a smart speaker that allows you to listen to your favorite tunes, podcasts, and more throughout your home, as well as control compatible smart home devices — now's your chance to get in on the action. But what makes this fifth-gen Echo Dot special is the Nightmare Before Christmas-themed shell (which comes packaged in a coffin-shaped box) featuring the Pumpkin King himself.

Buy it! $90 for the bundle at amazon.com or $40 for the standalone Jack Skellington shell at amazon.com

Spy Octane: The Vehicles of James Bond (Volume I)

James Bond and car enthusiasts alike will appreciate this book that marks the 60th anniversary of Goldfinger and takes an in-depth look at all the vehicles featured in the Bond films of the 1960s, including the autogyro Little Nellie, the Toyota 2000GT Convertible, the Moon Buggy, and the iconic Aston Martin DB5, which was once described as "the most famous car in the world." Written by acclaimed Bond historians Matthew Field and Ajay Chowdhury, this first in a series of three volumes features over 800 never-before-seen photos and will be ready to ship in time for the holidays!

Pre-order it! $128 at porterpress.co.uk

Poison Ivy Barbie

Fans and collectors will be captivated by this Barbie doll released in celebration of Batman's 85th anniversary with DC. Featuring green skin, fiery red tresses, and toxic red lips, Poison Ivy even comes armed with a Venus flytrap and bow and arrow. Nature's fiercest defender is ready to take over Gotham City!

Buy it! $55 at amazon.com

Peggy Li Jewelry

Surprise your stylish friends with a piece of jewelry from San Francisco-based designer Peggy Li, like this pair of sleek Slim Oval Earrings (worn by Cynthia Nixon's Miranda on And Just Like That), or this Bold Evil Eye Necklace (worn by Linda Cardellini's Judy on Dead to Me), or these Plush Pearl Earrings (worn by Marcia Gay Harden's Margaret on So Help Me Todd). Li's pretty creations are popular with Hollywood costume designers and have been seen on many TV shows and Hallmark movies over the years, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Riverdale, The Vampire Diaries, Virgin River, and The Bachelorette, to name just a few.

Buy it! $15-$300 at peggyli.com

The Hirschfeld Broadway Tarot: Deck and Guidebook

Name any fandom out there and there's probably a themed tarot deck available, but this Broadway-themed deck is deserving of some jazz hands. Using the art of renowned artist Al Hirschfeld, the tarot deck recasts famous characters, icons, and more as the tarot symbols — think West Side Story's Tony and Maria as the Lovers, Sweeney Todd as the Devil, and Annie's Daddy Warbucks as the King of Coins. The deck also comes with a handy guidebook that provides both the history behind the Broadway figures featured on the cards and possible ways to interpret your reading. No matter what cards you're dealt, we have a feeling there's some theater in your future.

Buy it! $24 on amazon.com

Voluspa Pink Goes With Green Candle Duo Set

Opposites attract… even when it comes to candles! Voluspa's Thrillifying collection of Wicked-themed candles and reed diffusers, includes this gorgeous gift set featuring a Bewitching Banyan Forest candle (with notes of phosphorescent forest, tangled banyan branches, and glowing amber elixir) inspired by Elphaba, a Perfectly Pink Yuzu candle (with notes of perfectly pink yuzu, sparkling sea salt, candied flowers, and vanilla bubbles) inspired by Glinda, and a shiny gold wick trimmer.

Buy it! $98 at voluspa.com

Beastie Boys' Ill Communication 3-LP Deluxe Edition

Yeah, Licensed to Ill and Paul’s Boutique are considered the classics, but Ill Communication may be the hip-hop hipsters' most daring release, a chaotic 20-song party where punk, jazz, and funk spill their drinks all over each other and still walk out dignified. This 30th-anniversary vinyl reissue unearths a rare 2009 remastered version of the double album and includes a third LP of B-sides, live takes, and remixes. Of course, at the center of it all is the explosive rap-rock hybrid "Sabotage," the rowdiest, mosh-pittiest thing these guys ever did. 

Buy it! $125 at shop.udiscovermusic.com

Outer Banks Poguelandia Two-Tone Mug

You don’t have to be a Pogue to rep Poguelandia! This coffee mug featuring JJ's (Rudy Pankow) original artwork will make any Outer Banks fan happy this holiday season. 

Buy it! $17 at netflix.com

Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches

Matty Matheson plays a handyman with seemingly no culinary skills on The Bear, but offscreen he's a Toronto-based chef and restaurateur who has served as a food consultant and executive producer on the Hulu series since its first season. Matheson's new cookbook — which he wrote specifically for the home cook — features 126 mouthwatering recipes that put bold twists on signature classics, "delivered with minimal effort for maximum flavor." As an added bonus, it features fun personal stories and photographs of Matty and his family. No word on whether or not it's earned a spot in Carmy's cookbook collection.

Buy it! $24.50 at amazon.com

John Waters x Seth Bogart Collaboration

Pope of Trash devotees will get a kick out of anything from this filthy collection of goodies — including barf bags ($13), T-shirts ($45), laundry bags ($40), and more! — designed by visual artist Seth Bogart in collaboration with the beloved Baltimore filmmaker who turned bad taste into an art form.

Buy it! $13-$80 at wackywacko.com

Venom Talking Action Figure

Kids will have a blast with this hungry action figure that comes to life with 14 button-activated phrases such as "We are Venom" and "There’s gonna be carnage!" Eyes that light up and lever-activated smashing arms make the scary symbiote — which runs on 3 AG13 button cell batteries (included) — that much more fun to play with!

Buy it! $30 at disneystore.com (*Get 20% off with code MAGIC)

CC40 Box Set

Cinephiles will treasure this 40-film box set celebrating 40 years of the Criterion Collection. The commemorative edition features an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary films that are most frequently chosen as favorites by the filmmakers, actors, and writers who visit the Criterion Closet, including Bicycle Thieves (1948), Do the Right Thing (1989), On the Waterfront (1954), All That Jazz (1979), Night of the Living Dead (1968), Being There (1979), Repo Man (1984), and many more — plus, they're accompanied by all the special features that come with their stand-alone editions.

Buy it! $640 on criterion.com

The Woobles Beetlejuice Crochet Kit

Learn how to crochet with this Beetlejuice-themed bundle for beginners from the Woobles, which comes with step-by-step instructions and videos on how to make cute little versions of some of your favorite characters, including Lydia Deetz, the Sandworm, the Shrunken Head, and, of course, Beetlejuice. To make things even easier, the beginner kit comes pre-started and there's unlimited help available over email and text.

Buy it! $120 at thewoobles.com

Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian Bluetooth Noise Canceling Headphones

Even if you're not a fan of the Kardashians, you can't deny that Kim's Beats line — featuring her signature neutral color palette — is fire. The noice-canceling headphones, which come in shades of Moon, Dune, and Earth, also boast up to 40 hours of battery life on a single charge. Stylish and practical!

Buy it! $350 at amazon.com

Cocktails With George and Martha: Movies, Marriage, and the Making of 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf'

Lovers of theater, film, and good gossip will be hard pressed to find anything better than Philip Gefter's riveting, rollicking account detailing the production of Mike Nichols' feature directorial debut, an adaptation of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Elegantly written and featuring lush black-and-white photos from the set, Cocktails is a propulsively paced and heartfelt account of the Elizabeth Taylor-Richard Burton classic featuring a plethora of juicy anecdotes and fascinating tidbits. Buy two copies, because once you skim a few pages you'll want to devour it, too.

Buy it! $22 at amazon.com

Wicked x Foster Grant Sunglasses

There are so many Wicked-ly delightful gifts this holiday season, we just had to squeeze one more in — like this exclusive limited collection of Foster Grant sunnies released in celebration of the new movie. There are eight spellbinding styles in total — with names like Glinda-fied and Positively Green (pictured above) — and each comes with either a pink or black glitter case depending on whether your taste is more in line with the popular one or the misunderstood one.

Buy it! $40 each at fostergrant.com