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Cazzu Partners With Sprayground for Collaborative Backpack Design
Cazzu‘s iconic emo look is the inspiration behind Sprayground’s new functional backpack released today (July 20). The travel company and rising Argentine trap joined forces for this limited edition purple and green color-themed backpack co-designed by the artist herself. “As a music artist on the road, it’s imperative to have a functional backpack, but it’s hard to find a fashionable one too,” Cazzu said in a statement. “I have been a big fan of Sprayground for a long time, they make the dopest and also versatile backpacks and I’m so excited to get this out to fans!” Made with vegan leather and flaunting Cazzu’s pigtails and the infamous “shark mouth” logo, the design includes multiple carrying options and a padded lapto...
Barbz Are Over the Moon About Nicki Minaj’s Pregnancy Announcement: ‘This Is Not A Drill’
Lil Nas X even got in on the fun. (Baby) pink Ferragamo sliders on deck! Nicki Minaj announced she was pregnant with her first child on Monday (July 20), sending her army of Barbz into a flurry of excitement on social media. “Sorry guys but this is the happiest day of my life,” one declared on Twitter using the hashtag #omgnicki, while another wrote, “Y’all the barbs have been waiting for this moment since super bass dropped. Several others rejoiced in the coincidental timing of Minaj and fellow pop star Katy Perry‘s concurrent pregnancies, already clamoring for a next-generation update of their 2017 collaboration “Swish Swish.” “THE WAY KATY PERRY’S BABY AND NICKI MINAJ’S BABY WILL REDO A SWISH SWISH 2.0 IN THE FUTURE OMG PR...
Natalie Maines Reveals Real Story Behind Those Tights on Her Boat and Talks Loving Miley Cyrus’ Beats
There is so much to love on the new album from The Chicks, Gaslighter. But one of the lines a lot of people are focusing in on appears to dish some very specific dirt on an indiscretion that occurred on a boat, hence the song “Tights on My Boat.” But on Monday morning (July 20), lead singer Natalie Maines — who has talked about how her divorce from actor Adrian Pasdar had inspired a number of the lyrics on the group’s first new record in 14 years — appeared on her old pal Howard Stern’s SiriusXM show to explain the origin of the line, as well as how she took inspiration from Miley Cyrus’ beats this time around. Maines, a Stern superfan who Zoomed into the show surrounded by her show memorabilia — including her tour-damaged Flat Ronnie —...
Rita Wilson Says COVID-19 Face Mask Debate ‘Doesn’t Make Sense’
Rita Wilson says wearing a face mask during a pandemic should be as normal and unquestioned as brushing one’s teeth twice a day. “Why wouldn’t you wear a mask if it’s good for your health?” she asks. “It doesn’t make sense.” Wilson, who spoke to Gayle King on Friday’s CBS This Morning, was one of the first Hollywood figures diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, back in March, along with husband Tom Hanks. In April, the actress chatted with King and revealed her symptoms including extreme fatigue, body aches, irritability, discomfort, loss of taste and smell, and a 102-degree fever. After recovering from the disease, both Hanks and Wilson have been vocal about the importance of following CDC measures, such...
Kanye West Shares ‘The West Wing’ Presidential Campaign Graphic
While Kanye West is rumored to be having his first presidential rally today, earlier in the afternoon he passed the time dropping #2020VISION campaign graphics on Twitter. “THE WEST WING,” the rapper and political candidate quipped in one Sunday (July 19) tweet, which featured a doodle of the White House and a reference to the wing that houses the president’s office. West added the word “VISION” to a second tweet with the same illustration. Media outlets including ABC News and Politico reported West had planned a rally to be held at Charleston, South Carolina’s Exquis Event Center at 5 p.m. ET for “registered guests only.” Attendees supposedly needed to pre-register, sign a COVID-19 liability release form and agree to wea...
Riles, Jack Garratt & More Set For Billboard Live At-Home Concerts: See This Week’s Schedule
As we head into yet another week of quarantine, Billboard‘s Live At-Home concert series will feature three more livestreamed performances for your entertainment. This week’s performances kick off Monday (July 20), with a set from New Zealand’s indie band The Naked and Famous. The act made news in April when they covered The Weeknd‘s hit “Blinding Lights,” giving the song an alternative take. On Tuesday, Jack Garrett will perform. The British singer-songwriter released his sophomore effort, Love, Death & Dancing in June. Rapper Riles, who just released his Lvl 36 EP earlier this month, wraps things up on Thursday. The shows will stream live via Billboard‘s Facebook page. Check out this week’s full schedule below: Monday (July 20)The N...
Kanye West Breaks Down in Tears Explaining Anti-Abortion Stance at Presidential Rally: ‘I Almost Killed My Daughter’
Kanye West took the stage for his first presidential campaign rally, where he went from being in good spirits to wiping tears from his eyes as he explained why he’s against abortion. The rally, held in Charleston, South Carolina, began just after 5 p.m. ET. Sunday evening (July 19). Locals live streamed the event, where attendees were mostly compliant with wearing masks but did not show much social distancing as they gathered closely to the stage and reacted to West’s discussion. West, with “2020” shaved on the back of his head, made his entrance just after The O’Jays’ “Stairway to Heaven” played throughout the venue. He spoke loudly over the crowd, without a microphone. He instructed staff to “close the doors but keep them unlockedR...
Linkin Park Speaks Out Against Trump After ‘In the End’ Appears in Campaign Video on Twitter
Linkin Park is speaking out against Donald Trump after the president’s team tweeted a campaign advertisement featuring the band’s music without its permission. On Saturday (July 18), Twitter removed a campaign-style video featuring a cover of Linkin Park’s 2002 song “In the End,” citing a copyright complaint. The video ad, originally posted by White House social media director Dan Scavino, was later retweeted by the president. “Linkin Park did not and does not endorse Trump, nor authorize his organization to use any of our music. A cease and desist has been issued,” Linkin Park tweeted Saturday. Twitter removed the campaign video after after receiving a Digital Millennium Copyright Act notice from Linkin Park’s Machine Shop Entertainment, Reu...
Beyonce Narrates New ‘Black Is King’ Trailer: ‘Lead, or Be Led Astray’
A new Black Is King trailer has arrived! The teaser dropped on Sunday (July 19) and features Beyonce herself narrating it for her upcoming visual album. “You were formed by the heat of the galaxy. What a thing to be, both unique and familiar, to be one and the same — and still unlike any other,” she says as a young boy floats in space before a bright flash reveals the superstar carrying a baby boy. “Life is a set of choices: Lead, or be led astray,” she continues as what appear to be temptations and dangers appear. “Follow your light — or lose it.” The new trailer also features appearances from Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Lupita Nyong’o, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Pharrell Williams, and others. The singer opened up about her project in a June 28 In...
A Timeline of Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith & August Alsina’s ‘Entanglement’
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith came together for a Red Table Talk on Friday (July 10), but the table was turned when he interviewed his wife about recent relationship rumors with singer August Alsina. She cleared the air and described her previous relationship with the 27-year-old artist as an “entanglement.” Billboard compiled a timeline that unwinds what happened between the three of them. April 10, 2019 – Alsina denies his remix of Kehlani‘s “Nunya” has lyrics about Pinkett Smith. When the relationship rumors between the two sprung up last spring, he seemed to fuel the fire by dropping a remix of Kehlani’s “Nunya” track with Dom Kennedy from her 2019 EP While We Wait. The official video features his Animoji singing ...
Nick Jonas Gushes Over Priyanka Chopra in Romantic Birthday Tribute: ‘I Could Stare Into Your Eyes Forever’
Nick Jonas can’t stop gushing over his beautiful wife Priyanka Chopra. The pop superstar celebrated the actress’ 38th birthday on Saturday (July 18) with a romantic post on Instagram, calling her the “most thoughtful, caring and wonderful person” he’s ever met. “I could stare into your eyes forever. I love you baby,” Jonas, 27, wrote alongside a photo of the happy couple. “I am so grateful we found one another. Happy birthday beautiful.” Jonas and Chopra, who married in December 2018, are well known for expressing their love for each other on social media. In late May, the actress took to social media to celebrate the two-year anniversary of her first date with the Jonas Brothers singer. “2 years ago today we took our very first p...
Riley Keough Shares Touching Tribute to Her Late Brother Benjamin: ‘This Is True Heartbreak’
Riley Keough has broken her silence following the tragic death of her younger brother Benjamin. The 31-year-old actress took Instagram on Saturday (July 18) to share a touching tribute to Benjamin, who died July 12 by suicide at the age of 27. In her emotional tribute, Riley describes Benjamin as her “twin soul” and “best friend.” “Mornings are the hardest,” she captioned the post, which featured several photos of the siblings together. “I forget you’re gone. I can’t cry because of the fear that I will never stop. A pain that’s new to me.” Benjamin was the son of Lisa Marie Presley and grandson of the late Elvis Presley. Earlier in the week, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled that his official cause of death was a shotgun wound and the mann...
