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Jennifer Lopez Laughs Off Botox Claims for the ‘500 Millionth Time’: ‘That’s Just My Face!’
But not everyone was convinced that Lopez’s beautiful wrinkle-free complexion results from good genes and the use of beauty products. “But can I just mention that brows and forehead doesn’t move at all when you talk or try to express… you definitely have Botox. And tons of it. And it’s all good. Just saying,” one person commented. J. Lo quickly came to her own defense, reminding the world for the “500 millionth time” that she hasn’t had plastic surgery or received Botox treatments. “LOL thats just my face!!! ….For the 500 millionth time… I have never done Botox or any injectables or surgery!! Just sayin’,” Lopez responded. “Get you some JLO BEAUTY and feel beautiful in your own skin!! The star wasn’t done quite yet. “And here is a...
5 Things to Know About the Planning Behind Inauguration Performances
Biden’s team wouldn’t comment, but here are five things you may not have known about the logistics of performances at presidential inaugurations — including this unusual week. Most Performances This Year Will Be Livestreams Biden’s team hasn’t announced details for each event, but nobody expects anything to be in person — the pandemic makes concert crowds a health risk, and Biden’s team is astutely aware of Trump supporters’ inauguration threats. “If you have any common sense at all, you’re doing this online,” says Sam Feldman, manager of James Taylor, a headliner for Sunday night’s “We the People” virtual concert. Though this year’s gigs will be virtual, “Everyone’s jumping at the chance ...
10 Signature Phil Spector Productions, From Darlene Love to the Beatles
The Crystals, “Da Doo Ron Ron” (1963) After many of the first-wave American rock ambassadors dropped off the scene temporarily (such as Little Richard and Elvis Presley) or permanently (such as Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens), it seemed there wasn’t much innovation in rock until the Beatles arrived. Phil Spector was a major exception to that rule in the U.S., however, and the Crystals’ “Da Doo Ron Ron” is a perfection distillation of musical approach: A simple, lyrically uncomplicated song delivered with a youthful enthusiasm from a group of young African American females, augmented by an impenetrable wall of orchestral pop at a breakneck pace (courtesy his group of studio pros known as the Wrecking Crew). With Dolores “LaLa” Brooks on lead, ...
Fans Choose Zayn’s ‘Nobody Is Listening’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Last week, Zayn topped the new music poll with his comeback single, “Vibez,” which earned nearly 70% of the fan vote. Nobody Is Listening arrives almost three years after the R&B singer’s 29-song 2018 album, Icarus Falls. In addition to “Vibez,” the new set features previously unreleased the previously unreleased track “Better,” which peaked at No. 89 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October. Placing second on the past week’s tally with 38% of the vote was Gomez’s new Spanish-language single “De Una Vez,” a rhythmic pop track that touches on healing and empowerment. It marks her first Spanish-sung song since “Un Año Sin Lluvia” in 2010. Coming in third with 10% of the vote was an all-star remix of Grande...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (January 16)
YouTube’s Black Voices Class of 2021 Representing the Afro-Latin community and Puerto Rico, Myke Towers has been named part of the inaugural 2021 class of YouTube’s Black Voices. The program kicks off with the #YouTubeBlack Voices Class of 2021: A group of 132 creators from across six countries. Through the program, YouTube plans to directly invest in 500 creators total by the end of 2023, with the goal to equip Black creators with the resources to succeed on the platform. “These creators and artists have been doing this work already and are known by their communities, but we’re really excited to invest in them, and we believe that they can and will become household names with this support,” said YouTube vp, responsibility Malik Ducard. Selena Gomez&...
The Forum in Los Angeles to Serve as COVID-19 Vaccination Site
The owners of the Forum in Los Angeles are making good use of the arena in the absence of live music and sports. L.A. County has announced that the 18,000-capacity venue, located in Inglewood, will serve as a COVID-19 vaccination site for those eligible, beginning on Tuesday (Jan. 19). The facility will also continue serving as a testing site for coronavirus. “There’s a great need for vaccination everywhere but based on infection impact and things like that, it’s in a location that serves an area that has a great need,” Kevin McGowan, director of L.A. County’s Office of Emergency Management, told the Los Angeles Times. “In addition to it, it’s a large facility that has the ability to expand and contract based on supply and demand.” You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Da...
Demi Lovato Spots Something Mysterious in the Sky: ‘They’re Coming’
Before this weekend’s sighting, Lovato recently shared her interest in aliens in a conversation with Kesha on a recent Kesha and the Creepies podcast episode. “I’m like trying to get all my friends and family into meditating the aliens to us. It’s my new hobby because of Demi Lovato,” Kesha told ET last week. In their conversation (view a snippet here), Lovato had recalled spending time in Joshua Tree, California, with Dr. Steven Greer, “one of the world’s foremost authority figures regarding Extraterrestrial Intelligence,” his Instagram bio says. “What happened was we saw this really, really bright light,” Lovato said at the time, while showing a picture of it on her phone screen. “First of all, this...
Dr. Dre Returns Home After Hospitalization for Brain Aneurysm
“Thanks to my family, friends and fans for their interest and well wishes,” Dre had said in a statement released on Jan. 5. “I’m doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team. I will be out of the hospital and back home soon. Shout out to all the great medical professionals at Cedars. One Love!!” “He’s resting comfortably,” Dre’s rep had told Billboard at the time. Prayers and positive energy poured in for Dre amid his hospitalization, with Ice Cube, Missy Elliott, G-Eazy, LL Cool J and more wishing him a quick recovery. And on Friday (Jan. 15), Ice T posted an update: “Just FaceTimed with @drdre,” he wrote on Twitter. “He just made it home. Safe and looking good.” You Deserve to Make Money Even ...
Victory of Kamala Harris Celebrated in ‘America United: An Inauguration Welcome’
Among the guests, many of them from Latino advocacy and civil rights organizations, was Deb Haaland, former chairwoman of the Democratic Party of New Mexico; and Claudette White, who shared a traditional tribal song. The overarching theme was the celebration of Joe Biden and the “victory” that is Kamala Harris a the first woman vice president-elect, as well as the first Black woman and first woman of South Asian descent. Janet Murguia talked about how multi-ethnic democracy requires leadership, and that the best days of this country are ahead of us. “Women of color are leading the way and saying, ‘it’s our time,’ she said, referencing the tireless work of Stacey Abrams. She also cited the background of Harris, who is the daughter of an Indian mother and Jamaican fat...
Aaliyah’s Estate Updates Fans on Bringing Late Singer’s Music to Streaming Services
While her debut album, Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number, is widely available on major streaming services, the singer’s estate has held back the majority of her remaining catalog, which includes her 1996 follow-up, One in a Million, and her 2001 self-titled album. “In the meantime, however, we are working diligently to protect what is in our control — Aaliyah’s brand, legacy, and intellectual property,” the estate continued. “In doing so, we will continue to release unique and exciting projects to keep Aaliyah’s legacy and light shining. While we understand this may be challenging, we need the support of the fans Aaliyah loved so dearly, until we can resolve all the issues in freeing her music. Undoubtedly, we understand how frust...
Selena Gomez Slams Big Tech Following U.S. Capitol Siege: ‘Enough Is Enough’
In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Gomez said she’s frustrated by what she views as the companies’ lackluster response and that they have to “stop doing the bare minimum.” “It isn’t about me versus you, one political party versus another. This is about truth versus lies and Facebook, Instagram and big tech companies have to stop allowing lies to just flow and pretend to be the truth,” Gomez said in a phone interview from New York. “Facebook continues to allow dangerous lies about vaccines and COVID and the U.S. election, and neo-Nazi groups are selling racist products via Instagram. “Enough is enough,” she said. Facebook and Twitter representatives declined to comment. Google didn’t respond to an AP request for comment. Gomez is among a growing number of celebrities using...
Tina Knowles-Lawson Compares Blue Ivy to a Young Solange in Adorable Dance Class Video
In the cute clip, Beyonce and Jay-Z‘s oldest child, who celebrated her birthday on Jan. 7, is seen busting a move alongside fellow pint-sized dancers to a version of Ciara‘s 2010 song “Gimmie Dat.” In 2019, at age 7, Blue Ivy officially earned her first Billboard Hot 100-charting hit after being featured on Beyonce, Saint Jhn and Wizkid’s “Brown Skin Girl.” The track, which appears on Beyonce’s The Lion King: The Gift album, debuted at No. 76 on the Hot 100. Blue Ivy also became one of the youngest Grammy nominees in history after recently being added to the nominees for best music video for her mother’s “Brown Skin Girl.” Check out Knowles-Lawson’s video of Blue Ivy here. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we r...
