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Jack Blues Bieber Channels His Pop Star Dad Justin Bieber in 2025 Halloween Costume Angel Saunders, Ingrid VasquezNovember 1, 2025 at 5:38 AM 0 Owen Sweeney/Shutterstock; Hailey Bieber/Instagram Justin Bieber, Jack Blues Bieber Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber are showing off son Jack Blues' second Halloween costume For his first Halloween, the newborn was dressed as the naked mole rat Rufus from D...

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Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber are showing off son Jack Blues' second Halloween costume

For his first Halloween, the newborn was dressed as the naked mole rat Rufus from Disney's animated series, Kim Possible

This time around, the toddler channeled a younger version of his dad

Jack Blues Bieber is his father's biggest fan.

On Halloween night, Hailey Bieber, 28, posted a photo of her and Justin Bieber's son, who turned one in August, dressed as a teenage version of his father.

As Beliebers will remember, the "Baby" singer, 31, often wore white jeans with a white jean jacket over a purple hoodie while performing during his My World Tour in support of My World 2.0, his first full-length album. The album earned Justin a Grammy nomination for best pop vocal album.

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The family of three kicked off spooky season by taking their little one to the pumpkin patch to get in the festive spirit.

On Oct. 4, the model and mom shared several pictures of Jack Blues in an Instagram carousel, enjoying all that the month of October had to offer.

The images showed the toddler sitting in grass, wearing a hoodie with a throwback photo of his famous father printed on the back. Her second post showed him looking cozied up for the cooler temps in gray sweatpants and a gray and red crewneck sweater.

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"Jack's Patch" was written on a sign of a decked out display filled with all things Halloween and fall — bales of hay, skeletons, and of course an ample assortment of pumpkins in various sizes were included in the nighttime photo.

There were also string lights hung in the background for an added layer of decor.

"Jacktober 🎃," Hailey captioned the post.

Another picture in her round-up saw Jack observing the spooky set-up in the daytime.

After Jack Blues' August 2024 arrival, his parents made sure to capture all of their sweet family moments and traditions during the holidays.

For his first Halloween, the trio went as the stars of the Disney Channel's early 2000s animated series, Kim Possible. Hailey dressed as the show's titular character (voiced by Christy Carlson Romano), while the "Baby" singer went as the teen's best friend, Ron Stoppable.

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Photos shared to Justin's Instagram account at the time showed Jack Blues go as Ron's pet naked mole rat Rufus in a snuggly onesie.

Long before Jack Blues was born, the husband and wife — who married in 2018 — have been doing couple's themes for Halloween.

Some of their past looks include costumes inspired by Pebbles Flintstone and Bamm-Bamm Rubble for a Halloween party hosted by Vas J. Morgan and Michael Braun's in Los Angeles in 2023.

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That same year, they also stepped out for another Halloween event in non-matching outfits, with Justin dressed in an orange-and-white reindeer onesie and Hailey by his side in an all-black latex mini-dress with a matching long leather jacket and pointy heels, for an outing at The Peppermint Club in West Hollywood.

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Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, and Craig Melvin on 'Today' show for Halloween 2025

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It's a Halloween party on the Plaza and all the *Today* cohosts brought their A-game.

Hosts Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Jenna Bush Hager, Carson Daly, Al Roker, and more went all out for their annual spooky celebration with fans during Fridays' episode of the NBC morning show.

After last year's iconic blockbuster-themed costumes that embraced the the '80s, '90s, and '00s — when the VHS still ruled — this year *Today* took its hosts on a road trip around the country, representing various icons from around the good old U.S. of A.

From Melvin, Willie Geist, and Sheinelle Jones dressing up as real-life musical stars Prince, Wayne Newton and Beyoncé, to Guthrie and Hager going for *Devil Wears Prada *character Miranda Priestly and her real-life inspiration, Anna Wintour, this year's costumes definitely give *superstar*.

Peter Alexander, Laura Jarrett, Savannah Guthrie, Sheinelle Jones, Jenna Bush Hager, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, Carson Daly, and Willie Geist in their 2025 Halloween costumes

Peter Alexander, Laura Jarrett, Savannah Guthrie, Sheinelle Jones, Jenna Bush Hager, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, Carson Daly, and Willie Geist in their 2025 Halloween costumes.

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Dylan Dreyer kicked things off repping for the Garden State. The meteorologist dressed up as New Jersey native and legendary singer Frankie Valli, the founding member of the Four Seasons.**

"My dad was a mechanic, and he would record the oldies station for me on cassette tapes and bring them home," Dylan said of her love for music from the '50s and '60s. "I know every lyric to every song from that era."

Carson Daly as Rocky Balboa

Carson Daly as Rocky Balboa.

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Daly threw his hat in the ring as the rep for Philadelphia, costumed as the one and only Rocky Balboa, made iconic by Sylvester Stallone in the Oscar-winning franchise. Roker, who was dressed as Balboa's *Rocky III* opponent Mr. T's Clubber Lane, even had a bro-out moment with Daly in their ultimate tough-guy fits.

Jones brought the Texas Bama to the Plaza in her showstopping costume as Grammy winner Beyoncé.

Sheinelle Jones as Beyoncé

Sheinelle Jones as Beyoncé.

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Jones recreated Beyoncé's look from the singer's 2024 Christmas Day halftime show — a.k.a. Beyoncé Bowl — with the horse included and cemented her eternal membership to the BeyHive by performing "Texas Hold 'Em" from the history-making *Cowboy Carter* album.

No one is giving out prizes but if they were, Jones definitely took the reins. (See what we did there?)

"I have this 'Mount Rushmore' of women that I admire and this is the last one of the women in my mind," Jones told Today.com ahead of Halloween. "I see it as a tribute to all the women who've poured into me, and they don't even know they have."**

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Laura Jarrett came in to represent the California girls by dressing as *Saved by the Bell*'s ultra fashionista Lisa Turtle. She even gave fans a throwback with a fun call to Mario Lopez, a.k.a. the real A.C. Slater.

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Laura Jarrett as Lisa Turtle.

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Geist took on Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, who has performed in Sin City for more than 65 years. The cohost took the stage backed up by Vegas showgirls, dressed to the nines in a dapper tux and performing Newton's iconic song "Danke Schoen."

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Willie Geist as Wayne Newton.

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Peter Alexander took New Yorkers to Margaritaville with his Jimmy Buffet costume, performing the enduring hit that made Mr. Island-Time a legend.**

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Peter Alexander as Jimmy Buffett.

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Two fashion icons collided when Guthrie and Hager showed off their costumes as the fictional Miranda Priestly and her (rumored) real-life inspiration, Anna Wintour.**

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Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager as Miranda Priestly and Anna Wintour.

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The duo even staged a meeting of the divas for the show's Instagram page, and it's safe to say that if it could happen in real life, the fashion world would never be the same.

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Their family of three went as different Batman characters for the spooky holiday

Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa are fighting off the ghouls and goblins this Halloween.

The reality TV stars, 44 and 38, respectively, posted a fun video with their 2-year-old son Tristan as they celebrated the spooky holiday together dressed as iconic Batman characters.

"just your average family saving the night 💋🦇 Happy Halloween👻," the Selling Sunset alum captioned a Friday, Oct. 31 Instagram Reel.

Heather's selfie-style video was a musical mashup of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and other popular tunes as the family of three began dressed in comfortable clothes in their kitchen.

In the video, Heather mouths the words to the songs while holding a black eye mask, Tristan eats a snack in his high chair, and Tarek is dancing behind him.

Next, she covered the camera for a smooth transition before revealing her Catwoman look alongside her husband's and son's Batman costumes.

Earlier in the day, she posted a group shot with Tarek; his ex-wife, Christina Haack; and their son Brayden James. Tarek and Haack also share daughter Taylor Reese.

"Our start to Halloween," Heather wrote over the photo, which was shared to her Instagram Story.

Additional Instagram Stories included her getting ready with a full-on glam team, as well as "the final look."

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This past August, Heather gave an update on the couple's son Tristan after sharing an Instagram carousel that said the toddler was heading for a "drop in" day at a preschool.

While Heather clarified that Tristan wasn't ready for preschool just yet, she couldn't help but express how proud she was.

"My mama heart 🥹 My sweet boy had a "drop in" at the sweetest little preschool today," she wrote alongside a photo of Tristan appearing to hold up a matching school bag and lunch bag while sporting a blue T-shirt, black shorts and white sneakers with blue dolphins.

"Even though we are not ready for pre school just yet… I am so proud of him and so happy that he loved it so much," she continued. "And I'm proud of myself lol mama handled it well!"

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Last year on the October holiday, the couple shared a series of photos in a joint Instagram post as they celebrated Halloween with their son Tristan and Tarek's son Brayden. Tarek and Heather went as Peggy and Al Bundy from the iconic sitcom Married...with Children, posing outside with their two kids.

Tarek held son Tristan, who wore a Los Angeles Angels baseball costume. Brayden posted in between Heather and Tarek, wearing a blue shark costume.

"Peg and Al Bundy taught us that true love is sharing the last piece of candy—and a lifetime of sarcasm. 🎃🤍," the couple wrote in their caption.

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Ever wonder what kind of holiday truly matches your energy? Some people are all about spontaneity and wild plans that change by the hour. Others crave peace and conversations that stretch into the night.

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You attend a reunion where everyone seems to have "figured life out." How do you feel?

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You're at an airport when the announcement says your flight is delayed by six hours. What do you do?

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Is she an alien, or just a typical CEO? This question is at the heart of director Yorgos Lanthimos' twisty new film. Emma Stone plays Michelle Fuller, the powerful leader of pharmaceutical company Auxolith, who gets kidnapped by Teddy (Jesse Plemons), a conspiracy theorist convinced Michelle is really an Andromedan — an extraterrestrial sent to Earth to destroy it. Come to see Stone get her head shaved, stay for big laughs, darkly incisive commentary, and incredible performances from Stone, Plemons, and newcomer Aidan Delbis in this absurdist black comedy. —*Lauren Huff, Staff Writer*

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Fans lamented when Henry Cavill announced his exit as monster hunter Geralt. Liam Hemsworth picks up the White Wolf's blades on season 4 of the Netflix series that also stars Laurence Fishburne, and the suspense is killing us — not like a basilisk, but maybe a drowner. —*Debbie Day, Staff Editor*

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Halloween lovers and year-round spooky chefs rejoice! The Mistress of the Dark's tome of frightening recipes lets you cast the perfect spell in the kitchen. Deliciously dark meals include Dead Man's Corpse Loaf, Barbecued "Bat" Wings, and Spook-ghetti and Eyeballs, which pair with creepy cocktails. —*Jillian Sederholm, News Director*

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US food companies brace for a sales dip with shutdown set to cut off SNAP food aid By Leah Douglas and Jessica DiNapoli October 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM 5 WASHINGTON (Reuters) U.S. grocers and food companies ranging from Walmart (WMT) to Smithfield Foods (SFD) are bracing for a dip in November sales if federal food aid benefits lapse for the first time due to the ongoing government shutdown.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. grocers and food companies ranging from Walmart (WMT) to Smithfield Foods (SFD) are bracing for a dip in November sales if federal food aid benefits lapse for the first time due to the ongoing government shutdown.

The shutdown has imperiled next month's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, which serves nearly 42 million people.

Neither Congress nor the U.S. Department of Agriculture has acted to fund the benefits beyond Saturday.

The gap could mean an $8 billion revenue drop for grocers, declining sales for their suppliers and reduced hours for workers as it drives SNAP recipients to reduce spending, trade groups, companies and a union said this week.

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"It's not only poor people who are on SNAP who are going to be affected. It means the places where they spend the money aren't going to get that money," said Marion Nestle, a professor emerita of health, nutrition and food studies at New York University.

The National Grocers Association said on Wednesday that Congress should reopen the government and fund SNAP to avoid instability for customers and retailers, warning of "serious consequences for local grocers, their employees, and the food supply chain."

"Retailers are going to be in a terrible situation here trying to manage costs and inventory," said Rob Karr, president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, adding stores could see unsold perishable goods go to waste.

A worker sorts fresh fruit and vegetables at La Colaborativa's food pantry, as food aid benefits, including SNAP payments, will be suspended starting November 1 amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

A USDA spokesperson called the benefit lapse "an inflection point for Senate Democrats." The agency has repeatedly blamed Democrats for the shutdown, most of whom have withheld votes on a spending bill in an attempt to keep healthcare costs from spiking for many Americans.

Nearly 267,000 retailers are authorized to accept SNAP and they collect $96 billion each year, or $8 billion a month, in benefits, according to USDA data.

About 75% of all SNAP benefits are used at supermarkets and superstores, rather than smaller retailers like bodegas, the data shows.

Walmart, the biggest U.S. retailer, takes the biggest share of the funds, capturing about 26.1% of all of the grocery spend from the program, according to research firm Numerator.

The big-box store, along with smaller rivals like Dollar General and Dollar Tree, could see its sales in the fourth quarter fall by less than 1% compared to last year if the payments do not go through, and depending how long the shutdown continues to last, according to a note sent Tuesday by research firm Bernstein.

Walmart declined to comment. Dollar General and Dollar Tree did not respond to requests for comment.

Retailers are also navigating other policy issues, like the USDA's September proposal to change stocking requirements for stores that accept SNAP, and cuts to the food aid program from Trump's July tax-cut and spending bill, said Alex Baloga, president and CEO of the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association.

The impact of lapsed benefits on grocery prices is hard to predict, but some retailers could respond to a drop in sales by raising prices in an attempt to protect thin margins, said David Ortega, professor of food economics at Michigan State University.

"Especially if you're looking at a small-size grocery store in a low income area, this is quite concerning for them," Ortega said.

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, which represents grocery retail and food manufacturing workers, said in a statement that their members "could see a reduction in hours and wages if SNAP dollars aren't available to be spent in their stores or on their products."

Packaged food companies like Kraft Heinz, J M Smucker, General Mills and Tyson Foods, which supply grocery stores, could also take a sales hit in November of a couple of percentage points, the Bernstein note said.

The companies did not respond to requests for comment.

Smithfield Foods, the largest U.S. pork processor, said on Tuesday that it factored in potential impacts of delayed SNAP benefits as it raised its fiscal year 2025 operating profit outlook for other reasons.

Across the U.S. food industry, about 7.5% of dollars are tied to SNAP usage in categories in which Smithfield sells products, though suspended benefits would have a relatively minor impact on the company, executives said. The company also said it was working with retailers to promote affordable products.

"Obviously, it's something that we're focused on, something we're paying a lot of attention to because it does affect 40 million households in the U.S.," CEO Shane Smith said in an interview.

Kraft Heinz has tried to lower its exposure to the SNAP program in part to reduce volatility from potential cuts. It saw sales falter in 2023 after the end of expanded SNAP benefits tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera said in June that the maker of Heinz baked beans and Kraft macaroni-and-cheese reduced its exposure to purchases made with SNAP from 20% three years ago to 13% in June.

Kraft Heinz declined to comment.

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