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The Internet Is Being Weird Again: Jaden Smith Shuts Down Social Media Rumor That He’s Currently Dead
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty There’s a reason why whenever a celebrity’s death is announced via social media, the first round of reactions includes people praying it’s all a hoax or that some internet reporter simply got it wrong and others ran with it—sometimes, that’s exactly what happens. Jaden Smith is not dead, y’all. According to The U.S. Sun, On Wednesday, a TikToker claimed the 23-year-old son of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith had passed away and because rumors spread far and wide like viruses during global pandemics, a lot of people believed it. From the Sun: Fans flooded Twitter, Instagram and TikTok with their concern, with some asking if the rumors were true and others taking them as fact. “RIP Jaden!” one fan tweeted, while another asked, “Why am I...
The Internet Is Being Weird Again: Jaden Smith Shuts Down Social Media Rumor That He’s Currently Dead
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jon Kopaloff / Getty There’s a reason why whenever a celebrity’s death is announced via social media, the first round of reactions includes people praying it’s all a hoax or that some internet reporter simply got it wrong and others ran with it—sometimes, that’s exactly what happens. Jaden Smith is not dead, y’all. According to The U.S. Sun, On Wednesday, a TikToker claimed the 23-year-old son of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith had passed away and because rumors spread far and wide like viruses during global pandemics, a lot of people believed it. From the Sun: Fans flooded Twitter, Instagram and TikTok with their concern, with some asking if the rumors were true and others taking them as fact. “RIP Jaden!” one fan tweeted, while another asked, “Why am I...
Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney Just Wore These Surprising Trainers With Short Shorts
Let me get this out of the way: I’m one of the very few people who hasn’t watched Euphoria yet. I know. However, thanks to White Lotus and our Who What Wear cover shoot last year, I’m still very familiar with Sydney Sweeney. So when she was photographed wearing a pair of attainable sneakers that are still in stock, I got just as excited as all of you Cassie fans out there. Sweeney recently wore the Sorel Kinetic Breakthru Tech Lace Sneakers ($130) with a cute knit matching set and coat while walking her dog. Side note: Have you ever seen such an L.A. outfit? It’s warm enough for booty shorts, but it’s still winter, so you throw on a light coat just in case. That’s SoCal for you. Her sneakers are super cute and pra...
J.Lo and Dua Lipa Are Both Backing This “Risky” Swimwear Trend
Looking at celebrities basking in the sunshine on their recent slew of exotic holidays has reminded me of a couple of things. 1) That I need to replenish my supply of dental floss when I’m next at Tesco, and 2) that it’s good to get out of your leggings and knitwear once in a while and embrace something… skimpy. And what could be skimpier than a barely-there, string bikini? That’s right; stylish stars have been casting aside their Baywatch-esque high-leg cossies in favour of teeny triangle bikinis—the sort that dominated every beach, poolside, and popular music video in the ‘90s. And you know what? I might join them. A few years ago, I found my swimwear comfort zone in the retro, high-waist bikinis—the sort that covers my belly button and provides me with the added support acros...
Spotify Deal With Joe Rogan Is Actually More Than $200 Million
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty As the podcaster Joe Rogan is embroiled in controversy over his disrespectful language and choice to peddle misinformation about the coronavirus, the huge deal he received from Spotify is larger than many thought. And so is the headache the platform now has. In an article from the New York Times, it appears that the sum that the comedian and sports commentator received from Spotify was higher than many outlets stated in their reporting. The deal, which saw the streaming service acquire exclusive licensing to host Rogan’s show in May 2020, was then valued at $100 million dollars for a period of three and a half years. According to confidential sources who were privy to the full information of the deal since they worked on the negotiatio...
Hailey Bieber Wore the Comfortable Legging Trend Everyone Should Own
Let me just say that Hailey Bieber has really been inspiring the masses with her legging outfits lately. The Pilates-loving model has been busy wearing trendy spring shoes, crew socks, It trainers and half-zip hoodies with leggings, and I’m consistently here to tell you about it. But this time, I’m here to talk about her actual leggings. Earlier this week, Bieber wore the most chill of legging outfits, and it’s hard to not want to be wearing it the second you lay eyes on it. With her oversized sweatshirt, crew socks (per usual) and furry slides, she wore a pair of lounge leggings by celeb-favourite brand Alo Yoga. Lounge leggings are basically extra soft, stretchy and comfortable enough to sleep in. You can also work out in them, but you certainly don&...
Eve Welcomes A Baby Boy with Husband Maximillion Cooper
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty The family of rapper and actress Eve just got a little bigger, as she and her husband Maximillion Cooper announced the arrival of their baby boy to the world on Thursday morning (February 10th). In a post made on her Instagram account, the 43-year old rapper shared a photo of her first child with her husband and entrepreneur Cooper. The caption to the charming photo of the newborn wrapped up in a comfortable blanket read: “Our Beautiful boy was born Feb 1st 2022 💙…Wilde Wolf Fife Alexander Somers Cooper 💙…Words can’t describe this feeling ✨✨✨” Cooper also shared the same photo to his own Instagram account, with his caption ending with the phrase “Let the wild rumpus begin!!” The arrival of Wilde W...
Kanye West Demands Billie Eilish Apologize To Travis Scott, She Responds
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Ye aka Kanye West is back in the headlines, this time threatening to pull out of Coachella unless Billie Eilish publicly apologizes to Travis Scott. According to reports, the singer stopped performing during her concert in Atlanta last Saturday (February 5th) for her Happier Than Ever Tour. She witnessed a fan who had trouble breathing. The fan needed an inhaler, and Eilish obtained one for them. “It’s OK, we got one,” Eilish said. “Give her some time. Don’t crowd.” In-camera footage taken by another fan, she also said, “We’re taking care of our people. I wait for people to be OK until I keep going.” Some observers – West among them – took that as a jab directed towards Scott, still dealing with the aftermath of the tragedy at his Astro...
Dave Chappelle Blasts Ohio Council “Clowns” Over Affordable Housing Plans
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty A recent council meeting in Ohio was the stage for Dave Chappelle to blow his lid and chastize council members and threaten to pull his business investments – all over plans for proposed housing development in the town he calls home. According to reports, the comedian was present at the Yellow Springs, Ohio village council meeting on Monday (February 7th) which was convened to discuss the plans to rezone an area in the town to make way for a housing development to be built there by Oberer Homes. The initial plan was for the 53-acre area to contain single-family duplexes and townhouses, with some set aside to create affordable housing. Chappelle, who is a fixture in the audience at council meetings, went to the microphone to vent his fr...
8 Easy Jeans-and-Flat-Shoes Pairings I’m Stealing From Celebs
When it comes to celebrity style, it’s easy to jump straight into conversations about red carpet looks and directional Instagram posts of avant-garde outfits. But the truth is the stars love their jeans just as much as we do. Thank goodness for that because they inadvertently provide a mountain of inspiration on how to style them the moment they step out on the streets. Lately, in place of high heels, I’ve noticed that some of my favourite fashion-proficient celebs have been wearing jeans exclusively with flat shoes, and I want in. I’m not big into trainers, so I’m always on the lookout for flat-footwear solutions to wear with my denim, and it just so happens that Kendall Jenner, Katie Holmes and Zoë Kravitz (to name a few) have been exploring this combination in recent...
J.Lo Wore a Little White Wedding Dress on the Red Carpet With Ben Affleck
If we don’t get to see Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, famously referred to as Bennifer, get engaged (for the second time) in 2022, at least we can say that we witnessed the couple looking wedding-ready on the red carpet. It’s not the same, clearly, but when it comes to our favourite early aughts duo, we’ll take what we can get. On Tuesday night, the couple arrived at the Los Angeles premiere of Lopez’s new movie Marry Me, which she stars in alongside Owen Wilson and Maluma, casually dressed like—and acting like—newlyweds. Specifically, Lopez wore a long-sleeve lace minidress designed by Giambattista Valli with feather-embellished Jimmy Choo heels and Dior diamond earrings. Affleck’s look likewise set off wedding bells, including ...
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Welcome Baby Boy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Craig Barritt / Getty While the world was keeping up with the online drama between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott were welcoming their latest edition to their family. On Sunday (Feb 6), Kylie took to Instagram to announce that the couple’s son was born on Wednesday (Feb. 2) by sharing a black-and-white photo of what appears to be their daughter Stormi’s hand holding her newborn brother’s arm, along with the caption: “💙 2/2/22.” Travis reacted with a series of heart emojis: “💙🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎”, as other friends and family including Kris Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Hailey Bieber, and Normani all commented their love for the announcement. As previously rep...
