LIFESTYLE
Kim Kardashian Wears Marilyn Monroe’s ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ Dress at 2022 Met Gala
Kim Kardashian shut down the Met Gala red carpet Monday (May 2) in one of Marilyn Monroe’s most iconic dresses, a gold beaded body hugger Monroe wore when she sexily sang happy birthday to President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Kardashian had to lose 16 pounds to fit into the dress, designed by Jean Louis and purchased in 2016 by the Ripley’s Believe or Not! museum in Orlando, Florida, for a whopping $4.81 million. “It was such a challenge,” she said. “I was determined to fit it.” The dress originally cost $12,000. It was so tight Monroe had to be sewn into it when she purred “Happy birthday, Mr. president” on May 19, 1962, at a Madison Square Garden fundraiser. She died three months later. It has been k...
Normani Stuns on 2022 Met Gala Red Carpet: See Photos
The 2022 Met Gala is the ultimate fashion event, and Normani served and delivered. The “Wild Side” singer walked the red carpet in a Christian Siriano two-piece set, including a black caged crop top with puffed sleeves and a billowing, matching skirt. The look was complete with a black turn-of-the-century-inspired headpiece, sparkling earrings and a sleek green smokey eye. “I just love this look,” Normani told Vogue’s livestream host La La Anthony of working with Siriano. “He was so patient with me. I know I can be a bit of a challenge but we really collaborated and I feel so beautiful.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news For what’s coming up in her music world, Normani said, “You can expect that uptempo that you are all are waiting for. I...
Shawn Mendes Is Sleek in Tommy Hilfiger at 2022 Met Gala: See Photos
Shawn Mendes returned to the Met Gala red carpet on Monday (May 2), capturing the Gilded Glamour theme with a classic early 1900s look. Mendes walked the carpet in a Tommy Hilfiger red and navy coat with his initials embroidered on the inner lining. He later removed the coat to reveal an equally sleek navy suit, which he completed with a matching turtleneck and nail polish. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Regina King, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds will serve as co-chairs of this year’s event with the theme of “Gilded Glamour,” inspired by the turn-of-the-century Gilded Age in American history. The theme encourages today’s biggest stars to interpret late 19th-century clothing through a modern lens. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts an...
DanceSafe Upgrades Drug-Checking Instructions for Maximum Harm Reduction
Non-profit organization DanceSafe has officially released their updated drug-checking instructions. Although they have always been precise and user-friendly, these lifesaving guides are now as transparent as possible so anyone can understand and use them correctly. “After over a year, many 12-hour co-working days, blood, sweat, tears, discussions with global allies in drug checking, nit-picky editing, designing and redesigning and redesigning, we’ve completely upgraded ALL of our drug checking instructions,” DanceSafe announced in an Instagram post. “We’re really proud of them. Please take advantage of them.” Now shipping with every new order, the instructions are also available as PDFs on the DanceSafe store product pages. Operating under the principles...
Jury Deliberations Begin in Blac Chyna Vs. Kardashians Trial
Jurors began deliberations Thursday (April 28) in a trial over former reality television star Blac Chyna’s lawsuit against Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner, whom she alleges spread false stories of abuse to ruin her television career. In her closing argument, Chyna’s attorney Lynne Ciani argued that it was unreasonable for the four women to have believed that her client violently attacked her former fiancé Rob Kardashian. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Forget who they are; forget about how famous they are,” Ciani told the jury. “Was it reasonable for the defendants to believe that their son or brother’s version of the events that he had been brutally attacked?” In emotional and often angry testimony, Ro...
Britney Spears Wore a Long-Sleeve Polka Dot Dress on Instagram & It’s Almost Sold Out: Shop These Affordable Alternatives Instead
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Polka dots are perfect for spring: Just ask Britney Spears. The superstar channeled Reese Witherspoon, Kelly Ripa and Lucille Ball in an Instagram video posted Tuesday (April 26). Spears modeled a burgundy polka dot, long-sleeve dress and a short-sleeve pastel dress in the video. Ripa even got in on the fun sporting a blue polka dot dress on Live With Kelly & Ryan. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Naturally, the wine-colored dress that Spears rocked online is almost sold out (her impact!). The pop prin...
Billboard Buys: Get Amazon’s 65-Inch Omni Series Fire TV on Sale for Just $500
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Amazon’s line of Fire TVs is consistently ranked among the best big-screen TVs you can buy online, and now, the site is offering a huge sale on its Omni Series 4K UHD Fire TV line. Right now, you can get a 65-inch 4K Fire TV for just $500 — a whopping $330 discount, and one of the best TV deals on Amazon. Think of this as a spring TV deal to shop in time for Mother’s Day. And the deals don’t stop there. Amazon’s 43-inch Omni Series 4K Fire TV is on sale for $299.99 — $110 off the regular price. The Amazon Fire TV Omni Series is a 4K UHD Smart TV that gets yo...
Garth Brooks Adds New Dates to Stadium Tour: Where to Buy Tickets Before They Sell Out (Again)
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Garth Brooks resumed his long-running stadium tour this year, and it’s been a successful run thus far. So much so that the country star added more dates for shows scheduled to take place in May and June. Brooks added a second night to his debut performance at the Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., next month. The “Ask Me How I Know” singer will now perform on May 20 and 21. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news He also added new opening nights to his performance at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, which will ...
15 Musician Brand Collaborations You Need to Know About
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Celebrity brand collaborations and endorsement deals are just getting heated up for 2022. Because there are so many partnerships to keep track of, we put together a running list of some of the best brand collaborations for the year (so far). From Maluma’s red-hot clothing collection with Macy’s to DJ Khaled’s stroller line and Jack Harlow joining forces with New Balance, check below for a list of collaborations that you should know about. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Jack Harlow x New Balance Jack Harlow signe...
Stagecoach 2022: Where to Buy Tickets Online & How to Watch From Home
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Let the good times roll! Stagecoach is back after being canceled the last two years, along with Coachella, due to the pandemic. The three-day country music extravaganza returns to the Empire Polo Field in Indio, Calif. on Friday (April 29). Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs will headline separate nights. Click here for set times. The star-studded performance roster also includes Maren Morris, Midland, Brandi Carlile, Jordan Davis, Breland, Lee Brice, Margo Price, Brothers Osbourne, Colter Wall, Shenandoah, Laci Kaye Booth, The Black Crowes, Tanya...
Royyal Dog Paints his Life Story with a Custom Mural for Porsche in LA’s Downtown Arts District
The larger-than-life self-portrait of graffiti writer, Royyal Dog, is hard to miss at the intersection of 6th and Alameda in Los Angeles’ Arts District. Porsche teamed up with Royyal Dog to showcase how the luxury vehicle empowers him to make the most of every minute and get closer to the things he loves. This video captures Royyal Dog’s creative process as he tells his story of leaving his family home in Seoul, Korea, and his commitment to pastorship to plant roots and build a family of his own in Los Angeles as a graffiti writer. Here’s what the mural means to him: The self-portrait itself is a representation of Royyal Dog, where he is the hero and the creator of his destiny as a graffiti writer. In his hand is a box of his painting supplies – using the contents of a small cardboard...
Everything You Need to Make the Coconut Cloud Smoothie That Went Viral on TikTok
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Looking for a fun beverage for Earth Day and beyond? The Coconut Cloud Smoothie might be perfect for you. The $17 smoothie from Erewhon Market in Los Angeles went viral on TikTok and will be staying on the menu “a little while longer” due to customer demand, the company announced April 2. For those of you who don’t live in Southern California, or don’t have $17 to spend on a single smoothie, making it at home will save you money in the long run. Social media influencers have been sharing step-by-step video recipes on how to re-create the epic cloud smoothie ...
