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Spirit Halloween’s parent company buys Hot Topic

‘The best time for Hot Topic was the early 00s when they were staffed by only the coolest and meanest 16-20 somethings’

The Independent UK

Texas woman says fiancé wanted prenup—when he worked at Hot Topic: ‘He was trying to protect his discount’

Prenups are one of those awkward conversations you have when a relationship becomes more serious. They’re designed to protect assets and earnings, but bringing one up while planning a marriage can feel like planning for the worst.

The Mary Sue

Holiday Glam Is Easier (and More Affordable) Than You Think

Here's proof.

Marie Claire

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Hot Topic data breach thought to have hit nearly 54 million customers

An alleged data breach has exposed personal information of millions

TechRadar

Millions of Hot Topic shoppers have data stolen by "Satanic" hacker

It seems that Snowflake is once again in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

TechRadar

Hot Topic confirms multiple new cyberattacks — customer details and payment info exposed online

Unnamed attackers mounted a credential stuffing attack against Hot Topic.

TechRadar

Watch the time pop trio Hanson did an acoustic cover of Slipknot’s Wait And Bleed as an April Fools prank

On April 1, 2011, Hot Topic ‘leaked’ footage of 90s pop act Hanson covering Slipknot and said the boys were planning a whole cover album. Unsurprisingly, it never happened.

Metal Hammer

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Xochitl Gomez Named Hot Topic's Chief Style Officer For Social Collision

Xochitl Gomez partners with Hot Topic as Chief Style Officer, infusing punk-inspired collections with her unique aesthetic. Stay updated on her empowering ...

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Teens need malls. Malls need crowds. Why are they pushing kids away?

Dozens of US shopping centers have put curfews in place, fearing unruly behavior. It’s counterproductive for everyone involved

The Guardian - US

There's so much music merchandise on sale right now this Cyber Monday at Hot Topic - check out what's in my basket

No gatekeeping here! Here's all the killer music merch I'm thinking of buying this Cyber Monday at Hot Topic, including items from Sleep Token, Ghost, Metallica, Deftones and more

Metal Hammer

Still reeling from that Loki finale? You can grab him and many others in Funko form for super cheap thanks to Hot Topic's excellent Pop Vinyl Black Friday sale

Loki! Indy! Sir Mix-A-Lot! Festive Jack Skellington! Do we *need* all of these? No. Do we want them? Absolutely

Metal Hammer

"Joey got to take the mask off and be a different person": how The Exorcist, quoting Airplane! and Joey Jordison's mum turned Wednesday 13 from Hot Topic clerk to glam punk star

Joey Jordison had already found acclaim with Slipknot, but horrorcore glam-punks Murderdolls let him flex an entirely different side to his music

Metal Hammer

The View’s Whoopi Goldberg snaps at production crew following technical blunder

The View host Whoopi Goldberg is well-known for making her feelings well-known, and she did not hold back when the crew accidentally aired footage of the wrong person.

Daily Mirror

Young female stars crowned winners of 2023 TechGirl awards

Girls from across the country were invited to come up with tech solutions to everyday problems they encounter

Evening Standard

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35 Years Ago, Tim Burton Took a Demonic Thriller and Transformed it Into His Greatest Masterpiece

An entire section of Hot Topic can be traced back to this wonderfully morbid comedy.

Tribune News Service

Scenes from a ‘dead mall,’ alive with nostalgia

TAMPA, Fla. — Like an archeologist identifying traces of the past, Tyler Gantert strolled the tiled corridors of University Mall in Tampa, filming as he passed dormant storefronts with rolled-down cages and dusty potted plants.

Louder

Black Friday vinyl deals 2024: Spin yourself an excellent cut-price bargain this Black Friday

With Black Friday on the horizon, it's a great time to get ahead of the game by prepping for the sales weekend so you can find an awesome vinyl record sale - plus early deals, FAQ and more

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