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Cher Gushes Over ‘Fabulous’ New Boyfriend, Even Though ‘On Paper, It’s Kind of Ridiculous’
Cher knows her 40-year age difference with new boyfriend Alexander “AE” Edwards is making headlines, but she doesn’t mind at all. The 76-year-old icon stopped by The Kelly Clarkson show this week, where she talked about her relationship with the 36-year-old artist. “On paper, it’s kind of ridiculous,” she admitted. “But in real life, we get along great. He’s fabulous. And I don’t give men qualities that they don’t deserve.” She added that Edwards is “very kind, very smart, he’s very talented, and he’s really funny,” before adding, “And I think he’s quite handsome.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Clarkson then asks Cher if it’s true that she’s always thought older men were “intimidated” by her, to which the “Believe” singer replied, that she “w...
Cher Gushes Over ‘Fabulous’ New Boyfriend, Even Though ‘On Paper, It’s Kind of Ridiculous’
Cher knows her 40-year age difference with new boyfriend Alexander “AE” Edwards is making headlines, but she doesn’t mind at all. The 76-year-old icon stopped by The Kelly Clarkson show this week, where she talked about her relationship with the 36-year-old artist. “On paper, it’s kind of ridiculous,” she admitted. “But in real life, we get along great. He’s fabulous. And I don’t give men qualities that they don’t deserve.” She added that Edwards is “very kind, very smart, he’s very talented, and he’s really funny,” before adding, “And I think he’s quite handsome.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Clarkson then asks Cher if it’s true that she’s always thought older men were “intimidated” by her, to which the “Believe” singer replied, that she “w...
‘George & Tammy’: How to Watch the Limited Series for Free Without Cable
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. George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s tumultuous love story is explored in the new miniseries George & Tammy, premiering on Showtime on Saturday (Dec. 4). Jessica Chastain stars as Wynette and Michael Shannon as Jones in the limited series, which is based on the book, The Three of Us: Growing Up With Tammy and George. Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon Talk Playing Tammy Wynette and George Jones, Bouncy Castles… 12/02/2022 The lovebirds first met at a Nashville recording studio in 1968 and wed the following year. They went on to welcome a daughter before di...
‘George & Tammy’: How to Watch the Limited Series for Free Without Cable
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. George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s tumultuous love story is explored in the new miniseries George & Tammy, premiering on Showtime on Saturday (Dec. 4). Jessica Chastain stars as Wynette and Michael Shannon as Jones in the limited series, which is based on the book, The Three of Us: Growing Up With Tammy and George. Jessica Chastain and Michael Shannon Talk Playing Tammy Wynette and George Jones, Bouncy Castles… 12/02/2022 The lovebirds first met at a Nashville recording studio in 1968 and wed the following year. They went on to welcome a daughter before di...
Britney Spears Posts Loving Tribute to Estranged Sister Jamie Lynn Spears, Leaving Fans Stunned
On Friday night (Dec. 2), Britney Spears raised eyebrows among her fans when she posted a loving tribute to her estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears, with whom she’s been in a public war of words for a year. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Instagram post, shared on Britney’s 41st birthday, included two pics of Jamie Lynn — one of her holding a guitar and one of her posing in a kitchen — and gave photo credit to the younger Spears sister in the caption. “It’s my b-day but you’re my heart so I’m thinking about you,” the caption reads. “Congratulations on being so brave, inspiring, and showing guts and glory in your show !!! You ain’t alone … if anybody knows what that feels like … I get it. My baby sister !!! I love you !!!” The show th...
Britney Spears Posts Loving Tribute to Estranged Sister Jamie Lynn Spears, Leaving Fans Stunned
On Friday night (Dec. 2), Britney Spears raised eyebrows among her fans when she posted a loving tribute to her estranged sister Jamie Lynn Spears, with whom she’s been in a public war of words for a year. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The Instagram post, shared on Britney’s 41st birthday, included two pics of Jamie Lynn — one of her holding a guitar and one of her posing in a kitchen — and gave photo credit to the younger Spears sister in the caption. “It’s my b-day but you’re my heart so I’m thinking about you,” the caption reads. “Congratulations on being so brave, inspiring, and showing guts and glory in your show !!! You ain’t alone … if anybody knows what that feels like … I get it. My baby sister !!! I love you !!!” The show th...
Bizarrap & Duki’s ‘Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 50’ Tops Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Chart
Bizarrap is at it again, as his latest collaboration with Duki, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 50,” tops the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated Nov. 26). The track tops the tally after its No. 11 debut the week prior. It’s the DJ and producer’s seventh No. 7, while Duki secures his third. As “Vol. 50” arrives at the summit, it sends Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” to the runner-up slot after its 11-week reign, the longest domination in 2022, and the fifth-most overall. Meanwhile, Rosalía’s “Despechá” drops 2-3 and Bizarrap and Quevedo’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52” moves 3-4 (the song ruled for eight consecutive weeks starting the July 16-dated recap.) Plus, La Joaqui’s “Dos Besitos,” featuring Salas and Gusty DJ, advances to the top five with a 9-5 ascent. Elsewhere, Miranda’s “Don” scor...
Bizarrap & Duki’s ‘Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 50’ Tops Billboard Argentina Hot 100 Chart
Bizarrap is at it again, as his latest collaboration with Duki, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 50,” tops the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated Nov. 26). The track tops the tally after its No. 11 debut the week prior. It’s the DJ and producer’s seventh No. 7, while Duki secures his third. As “Vol. 50” arrives at the summit, it sends Manuel Turizo’s “La Bachata” to the runner-up slot after its 11-week reign, the longest domination in 2022, and the fifth-most overall. Meanwhile, Rosalía’s “Despechá” drops 2-3 and Bizarrap and Quevedo’s “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 52” moves 3-4 (the song ruled for eight consecutive weeks starting the July 16-dated recap.) Plus, La Joaqui’s “Dos Besitos,” featuring Salas and Gusty DJ, advances to the top five with a 9-5 ascent. Elsewhere, Miranda’s “Don” scor...
Video Shows Pantera Soundcheck Ahead of First Concert in 20-Plus Years: Watch
Pantera are set to play their first show in more than 20 years on Friday (December 2nd) at the Hell & Heaven festival outside Mexico City. New video has emerged of the band’s soundcheck, likely filmed last night ahead of the festival’s start. As previously reported, classic members Philip Anselmo and Rex Brown will be joined by guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante for a new run of shows. The latter two are filling the mighty shoes of late brothers Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul, respectively. The crudely filmed video posted to Instagram (watch below) captures the soundcheck from a long distance, but it’s clearly Pantera, with their name on the backdrop. As soon as Wylde’s guitar kicks in, the person filming and whoever’s with him scream in excitement. Then Anselmo’s famili...
“How’s That Free Speech?” Jack White Mocks Elon Musk After Twitter Bans Kanye West
“So Elon, how’s that ‘free speech’ thing working out?” Jack White wrote to Elon Musk after Twitter‘s new owner suspended Kanye West for antisemitic incitement to violence. After West’s December 1st interview with Alex Jones in which he repeatedly praised Hitler, the artist whose legal name is Ye tweeted out an altered image of a Swastika. Musk posted that West had “again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended.” “Oh, I see, so you have to CHOOSE who gets free speech and who doesn’t then?” White posted on December 2nd. “What kind of crybaby liberal suspends someone’s free speech?” Advertisement Related Video White has been publicly critical of Musk’s so-called “free speech” approach to content moderation ever since he announced that Donald Trump woul...
alt-J Announce An Awesome Wave Anniversary Concerts
alt-J will mark the 10th anniversary of An Awesome Wave with a special run of US concerts featuring a full performance of the album. In March 2023, the band will stage shows in Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and Oakland, during with they’ll play the album from front to back for the first time in the US. A ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday, December 7th, with a general on-sale following on Friday, December 9th via Ticketmaster. Advertisement Check out alt-J’s complete tour schedule below. The band also has upcoming dates in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, New Zealand, and Australia. alt-J 2023 Tour Dates:03/11 – Santo Domingo, DR @ Isle of Light Music Festival03/13 – Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre *03/18 – Mexico City, MX @ Vive Latino03/20 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern *03/21 – Los Angeles, CA @ Th...
When Your Favorite Artist Becomes a Nazi
For a nine-year period between 2004 and 2013, Kanye West was a visionary musical force, who amassed a catalog unrivaled by any of his peers. At the peak of his powers, West was one of the most creative, provocative, and influential artists to ever exist, whose records changed the sound of hip-hop. Now, he’s just a Nazi. On Thursday, December 1st, West joined alt-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on his InfoWars talk show. Over the course of a two-hour appearance, West proudly declared himself a Nazi, questioned the existence of the Holocaust, and praised Adolf Hitler for doing “good things.” He railed against “Zionists” as “evil,” and even pulled out a net and bottle of Yoo-hoo chocolate milk, which he claimed was longtime Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an apparent attemp...
