Month: July 2021

Britney Spears Mom Wants Private Lawyer … To End Conservatorship 7/7/2021 11:09 AM PT Lynne Spears is wasting no time … just a day after Britney’s court-appointed lawyer resigned, she’s asking the judge to allow her daughter to hire her own private lawyer to get the ball rolling in ending her conservatorship. Lynne filed legal…

Courtesy of Marvel Studios By Emlyn Travis It’s mid-afternoon on a hot September day in 2019 when the actress Florence Pugh sweeps into the press tent at Pinewood Studios, located in a rural town outside London, with a secret weapon: a package of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. “Do you want one?” she goads, outstretching the…

Ashley and Bar have expressed that “racism has always been a thing” they’ve endured, but the social media attacks “picked up” when they spoke out about the Black Lives Matter movement. And during tonight’s Teen Mom 2 episode, Holly’s parents were brutally honest about the recent onslaught of hateful speech directed at them. “People know…

Diplo Sued You Pushed Me Into Oral Sex … And Filmed It Too!!! 7/7/2021 11:39 AM PT Diplo’s being sued by a woman who claims he coerced her into performing oral sex, and recorded it — but the DJ’s attorney tells us the whole thing is BS, and the woman’s accusations are almost identical to…

Maria Becerra, Cazzu, “Animal” Best Latin Collab of January: Voted by fans with more than 41 percent of the votes. Runner-Up: VF7, Jay Wheeler, “No Te Quiero Ver” Part of her Animal Pt. 1 EP released earlier this year, Maria Becerra opens the set with the Cazzu-assisted “Animal,” a head-bopping track that shifts gears between…

With his three children watching from the side of the stage, Mauser captivated the live audience by pouring his heart into a cover of Phil Collins’ 1984 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now).” “I wish I could just make you turn around/ Turn around and see…

Marcelo Cantu / Getty Get your freak on, because it’s time for the “Twerkulator.” Missy Elliott has collaborated with hip-hop duo City Girls by directing the music video for their latest single “Twerkulator,” which was released today (July 7). The video begins with an emergency warning from the rap icon herself sounding out through a…

Marcos Cruz/Netflix The first trailer for the third and final installment of The Kissing Booth trilogy is here! And not surprisingly, Elle is stuck yet again in another dilemma to choose between guys. Stars Joey King, Joel Courtney, and Jacob Elordi are back, reprising their roles as Elle Evans and the Lynn brothers Lee and…

“Four years? Go f— yourself. We would have been in high school together.” Anyone who thinks Megan Fox is dating a much “younger man” might be surprised to learn that the actress is 35 and her boyfriend Machine Gun Kelly is 31, so just four years separate them. In a new interview with InStyle, Fox…

“If you’re having these kids on purpose, then it’s nothing I can tell you about your life. ‘Cause I don’t want anybody telling me shit, so just be the best you,” JT replied, after she previously advised Cannon to “wrap it up.” He has three more children: 10-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan with ex-wife Mariah Carey and…

What has changed for you since we last spoke? Neumos and Barboza opened on July 1. It was all locals and people who work for us. We had Charm the Nomad downstairs [at Barboza] which was a massive underplay for her. It sold out in, I don’t know, a week. She is killer. Upstairs we did this band Spirit Award,…

Britney Spears Conservator Says Brit’s Demanding Lawyer of her Choice 7/7/2021 12:08 PM PT Britney Spears has been pushing Jodi Montgomery, the conservator of her person, to help her hire a private lawyer to fight the conservatorship, but Montgomery says she’s not equipped to handle this but has an idea on how it can be…

WWE’s Jimmy Uso Arrested For DUI Again … Cops Say Wrestler Blew A .205 7/6/2021 6:22 AM PT WWE star Jimmy Uso has been arrested for DUI again … after cops say he was driving in Florida with a BAC of .205, this publication Sports has learned. According to police docs, Uso — real name Jonathan…

Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Resorts World Las Vegas Miley Cyrus rocked the stage on the 4th of July with a fitting cover of the Cocteau Twins’s “Heaven or Las Vegas” at the Resorts World casino in Las Vegas. At the grand opening of the new resort, Cyrus introduces the song with a joke referencing some…

Claudia conway Update: Ma & I are doing better … Kellyanne’s Been Thru A Lot 7/6/2021 7:28 AM PT Claudia Conway’s breathing a sigh of relief, and it sounds like her mom, Kellyanne Conway, is too — the update on their relationship status is they’re a-ok … but probably still complicated. The teen daughter of…

When Tyler did his first song and we got to raise the curtain, you could hear the roar.” For the first time in 15 months, live music is returning nationwide after the global coronavirus pandemic ravaged the industry. Billboard’s “My First Show Back” is a series dedicated to sharing stories from throughout the touring ecosystem…

What led you guys to contribute to TWICE’s “Scandal”? We already had a demo for the song and sent it to JYP Entertainment. They really understood the vision for the song, and it was a great process taking it from demo to finished master with TWICE. Taste of Love showcases the group’s growth musically and…

Diddy says you can have your mango and eat it too. The hip-hop mogul shared a bit of advice while taking several juicy bites into a mango, which was the central object of his speech, not the latest flavor of his Cîroc vodka. He just got off promoting his DeLeón tequila during “the most private party…

Toronto R&B power duo dvsn team up with singer Ty Dolla $ign and the late Mac Miller for an impassioned summer break-up song, “I Believed It.” Over the sample-driven Nineteen85 beat, Dvsn singer Daniel Daley’s buttery melodies and rappy cadences set the tone, while Ty reminisces on the empty promises of an ex-lover. The track comes…

“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Beth to our team as we enter this exciting growth phase of the company,” she continues. Appleton officially joins the company next Monday (July 12), ahead of the July 27 return of Jaxsta Pro, its business-to-business subscription platform that was temporarily made free as a way to support the…

“Prepare yourself” for something wild. VH1 announced today that Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out will return with two back-to-back night episodes beginning Tuesday, August 10. And in the first look below, host Nick Cannon has a brief but important message. “We’re back,” he declares in the clip. Leading up to the highly anticipated premiere,…

It doesn’t matter how someone’s life seems, because you never know what’s going on just beneath the surface. And on this week’s Siesta Key, Madisson opened up about her mental health — specifically, how she copes with anxiety and depression. During a “bittersweet” engagement photo shoot with her fiancé Ish, Madisson admitted to Kelsey that “it…

Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello Under-Construction Home Vandalized … Painted Note to ‘Mom’ 7/6/2021 7:53 AM PT Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello had an unwanted visitor swing by a pad of theirs that’s under construction, and he had a message for Sof — whom he considers “mom” … so say, cops. Law enforcement sources tell this publication…

H.E.R. My Music on Obamas’ New Show Can Connect Kids to Politics 7/5/2021 12:50 AM PT this publication.com There’s zero need to fill in H.E.R. about “Schoolhouse Rock!” … ’cause not only has she heard of the iconic series, but she’s also helped the Obamas improve on it with their new Netflix animated series. The 4-time…

The career-retrospective sits behind just one title on the U.K.’s all-time bestsellers list, Queen’s Greatest Hits (Virgin) from 1981. “To have racked up 1,000 weeks on the Official Albums Chart, a solid 20 years of chart presence, is quite remarkable,” comments Martin Talbot, CEO of the Official Charts Company. “It not only highlights their incredible…

“Finally,” Rashad tweeted, in a post that appears to have since been taken down. “A terrible wrong is being righted — a miscarriage of justice is corrected.” Later Wednesday night, Rashad issued an additional comment, writing, “I fully support survivors of sexual assault coming forward. My post was in no way intended to be insensitive…

Britney Spears She Says She Wants To Get Married, But … BF Never Proposed 7/5/2021 1:00 AM PT Britney Spears claims she wants to get married and is being blocked by her conservatorship, but it seems her boyfriend is a stumbling block … we’re told he’s never popped the question. Sources with direct knowledge tell…

On June 23, the Blink-182 member opened up on social media about the diagnosis and how he’s remaining “hopeful and positive” for a cancer-free future. “For the past three months I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. I have cancer,” Hoppus wrote. “It sucks and I’m scared, and at the same time I’m blessed with incredible…

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are officially married! The all-star couple got married in Oklahoma over the Fourth of July weekend, according to People. After more than eight months of being engaged, Stefani and Shelton tied the knot on Saturday (July 3) at country singer’s Tishomingo ranch, Page Six reports, sharing multiple photos of what appear…

The new song debuted atop the Official U.K. Singles Chart last Friday, giving Sheeran his 10th No. 1. In a celebratory post, he promised “loads more music on the way soon.” Elsewhere on the chart blast, several singles are on course for new peaks within the Top 10, including Galantis, David Guetta and Little Mix’s…

Koreatown’s Wi Spa Trans Protest Leads to Violence … After Viral Patron Video 7/3/2021 3:08 PM PT A spa in Los Angeles became the site of brutality this weekend after protests took place against a trans person … who allegedly revealed themselves to women in the female section. Several people took to the streets of…

© 2021 Billboard Media, LLC. All rights reserved. BILLBOARD is a registered trademark of Billboard IP Holdings, LLC James Devaney/GC Images Nicki Minaj arrives to the Marc Jacobs fashion show at Park Avenue Armory on Feb. 12, 2020 in New York City. Nicki Minaj has shared a new photo of her son, with Mom and…

President Biden Sha’Carri Knew Rules for Drugs … But She’s Managing Well 7/3/2021 4:22 PM PT @BoKnowsNews/Twitter President Biden has weighed in on Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension from competing in the Olympics — and he dished out a tough love response … basically saying, she knew better. JB was down in Michigan Saturday for an event…

H.E.R. took on the “Active Citizenship” episode, writing and performing the song “Change.” It deals with teaching young people to get involved with issues in the community by volunteering, writing letters to elected officials and peaceful protest. The animated segment was directed by Oscar-winner Peter Ramsey, known for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. H.E.R. admits the…

“I am grateful to the Latin community and to everyone who feels oneness with our mission to bring equality, fairness, justice, unity, and harmony,” Santana said in a statement. “We wake up every day to touch people’s hearts with our music, spirits-vision, and to make a difference in the world, for the highest good for…

Lana Del Rey’s new album Blue Banisters, which she originally said would be available on July 4, now has a release date that is “TBD.” “Album out later later,” she wrote in a Saturday night (July 3) update to fans on social media, where she shared the Blue Banisters album art and a music video…

“happy anniversary Kuko,” Cabello said on her own post dedicated to her boyfriend. “here’s to more joy, more friendship, and more love.” Cabello and Mendes, longtime friends who began dating in 2019, posted photos of themselves kissing, sharing a meal and being silly at the beach over the weekend. They’ve opened up about their relationship…

La’Mariette’s collab with Gomez features six styles, including a one-piece, two bikini tops, two bottoms and a sarong. The pieces are all in a purple tie-dye print called “Aura,” and they’re available in sizes XS-XXL. In a statement published by People, Gomez said: “After going through swatches, my favorite color was purple; I wanted to…

Henry Winkler We need a cataclysmic Event To Bring Us All Together!!! 7/3/2021 5:24 PM PT Henry Winkler thinks the world needs to go through a “cataclysmic event” to help bring people together since we’re so dang divided — but his idea is getting a big fat … HUH?!? The actor tweeted out the controversial…

Kelly Clarkson Free Me from My Marriage, Judge!!! Asks to be Declared Single 7/2/2021 4:16 PM PT Kelly Clarkson’s getting a head start on her Fourth of July weekend … filing for her own independence from her estranged husband. Clarkson’s lawyer, disso-queen, Laura Wasser, filed legal docs Friday … asking the judge to officially grant…

Gulf of Mexico Catches on Fire!!! … Incredible Video 7/2/2021 4:50 PM PT Come hell or high water took on a whole new meaning when the ocean surface in the Gulf of Mexico caught on fire … and the video’s astonishing. The crazy scene played out Friday west of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula … where the…

It was clearly meant to be that Bebe Rexha’s 2017 megahit “Meant to Be,” featuring Florida Georgia Line, enters YouTube’s Billion Views Club. “Meant to Be” is Florida Georgia Line’s first entry in the Billion Views Club, while Rexha scores her second after her feature credit on David Guetta’s 2014 hit “Hey Mama,” which also features Nicki Minaj…

In an emotional Instagram Story video on Monday, days after her big sister’s powerful testimony, the 30-year-old actress addressed her highly criticized silence on Britney’s conservatorship, which gave their father Jamie Spears control over Britney’s life and career for the last 13 years. “I think it’s extremely clear that since the day I was born that…

Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of African American slaves and has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States. It was made a federal holiday this year. A Capitol Fourth is marking 41 years on the air. The show is broadcast to millions of viewers on PBS and streaming platforms as…

The traditional Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks show will return to New York City this weekend after the pandemic forced changes to the celebration in 2020. The fireworks will be launched from five barges in the East River starting at 9:25 p.m. on Sunday (July 4), said Will Coss, executive producer of the show. The…

Legendary bassist George Porter Jr. has released the video for “Crying for Hope,” a powerful anthem that combines the signature sound of Porter’s iconic funk group The Meters with a message of  resistance and urgency for 2021. The New Orleans funk master and Meters founding member released the title track for his 2021 album on March…

Lil Uzi Vert’s Ex Tells Cops He Pointed Gun At Her & Struck Her 7/2/2021 5:57 PM PT 5:56 PM PT — Brittany Byrd went to the West Hollywood Sheriff’s substation Friday afternoon and filed a police report alleging Uzi, her ex-bf, put a gun to her stomach and then struck her. 3:19 PM PT…

By Aliya Chaudhry A day after the release of Jxdn’s electrifying debut single “Comatose” in March 2020, Travis Barker got in touch. Jxdn, whose real name is Jaden Hossler and who styles his performance moniker in all lowercase, was at that point known primarily for his dancing and lip-syncing videos on TikTok. He was, in…

Thanks to Jenni and Zack, the Poconos family vacation just began with a mini-celebration. “Sorry we were late — we were f*cking around and got engaged,” the Jersey Shore mother of two declared as they sat down for dinner with DJ Pauly D, Nikki, Mike, Lauren, Vinny and Ronnie. Jaws dropped and loud cheers followed,…

Washington Football Team NFL Issues $10 Million Fine!!! After Sexual Misconduct Probe 7/1/2021 12:30 PM PT The Washington Football Team is getting hammered with a staggering, and record-setting, $10 MILLION fine after the NFL wrapped up its sexual misconduct investigation of the organization … this publication Sports has learned. The punishment was determined and handed down…

Janelle Monáe just dropped her new R&B soul song ”Stronger” on Friday (July 2). The track is set to appear in We the People, a 10-episode Netflix animated series about basic American civic rights and citizenship. The show, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, is set to premiere on July 4. It will include upbeat…

Getty Images The search for the ever-elusive “bop” is difficult. Playlists and streaming-service recommendations can only do so much. They often leave a lingering question: Are these songs really good, or are they just new? Enter Bop Shop, a hand-picked selection of songs from the MTV News team. This weekly collection doesn’t discriminate by genre and can include…

Gwen Stefani & Blake Shelton Got Ourselves a Marriage License!!! Weekend Wedding Bells?!? 7/1/2021 1:27 PM PT Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are planning to say their vows soon — like, potentially, July 4 weekend soon. The engaged singers applied for their marriage license Tuesday in Oklahoma … according to the Johnston County Court Clerk.…

Get you a friend who respects and defends your pronouns. That’s the kind of friend Demi Lovato has in Lizzo. While out to dinner at Catch LA, Lizzo popped out wearing a shirt with Demi’s face on it, took a few selfies with fans waiting outside and let the paparazzi know not to misgender her…

“All my life I’ve dreamed of growing as a singer, so when there was an opportunity to cross over to salsa as a soloist, my parents and I agreed it was for the best,” he says. “It’s a new world for me but I want to keep growing and experimenting.” Since dropping Comienzos, he had…

“David Geffen’s visionary generosity ensures that artists of extraordinary potential from all socioeconomic backgrounds will be able to cultivate their talent at Yale,” Yale President Peter Salovey said. Geffen is best known for founding Asylum Records, Geffen Records, Geffen Pictures and co-founding the film studio DreamWorks SKG with Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg. His relationship…

K-pop group Seventeen lands its first No. 1 on  Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, as the 13-member act’s latest effort, Your Choice: 8th Mini Album, opens atop the tally (dated July 3). It sold 20,500 copies in the U.S. in the week ending June 24, according to MRC Data — the act’s best sales week…

Shortly after their “Dynamite” performance wrapped, the nearby booming bass of “Butter” confused the boys. Trickling into the room next door, which was oozing yellow from a 3-D animated version of the spread, BTS stood in formation in sharp gray and yellow suits, which they had smoothly changed into from their laid-back attire. But toward…

Getty Images BTS have officially announced today (July 1) the tracklist for their upcoming “Butter” CD single that will be released on July 9 — with Ed Sheeran as a collaborator. The funny thing is Sheeran already spoiled the name of the collab a few days before the announcement. The single’s second track, “Permission to…

Britney Spears Bessemer Files to Drop Out of Conservatorship … Doesn’t Want to Deal with the Mess 7/1/2021 1:40 PM PT 1:26 PM PT — Bessemer Trust just filed legal docs doing what we told you they would do … drop out of Britney Spears’ conservatorship. According to the docs, Bessemer says when it agreed…

LeBron James Parties With MGK, Don Cheadle To Celebrate ‘Space Jam’ 6/30/2021 9:37 AM PT A super team of celebs showed up for LeBron James’ big night — with the NBA superstar hosting a bash to celebrate “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” King James showed up at Six Flags Magic Mountain Tuesday night for the…

Ex-‘Smallville’ Star Allison Mack Gets 3 Yrs in Prison in Sex Cult Case 6/30/2021 12:08 PM PT this publication.com 12:07 PM PT — The terms of Mack’s supervised release are laid out in new legal docs obtained by this publication … and the docs say she will need to undergo a mental health evaluation. The docs also…

Wayne Isham directed the accompanying visual, which follows a teenager named Tommy (Will Estes) whose mother orders him to take out the trash while his friend Gina (Unreal and Roswell star Shiri Appleby) pleads with him to meet her at the 2nd Street Tunnel in Los Angeles to catch the Bon Jovi concert instead — and…

The SBA’s grant website states that roughly 27% of the more than 14,600 applications are currently under review, with another 21% awaiting consideration. About 1,600 applicants will be receiving a notice to fix technical corrections from the SBA as well. According to an SVOG stakeholder, these are entities that meet the criteria for approval, but something in…

Dave J Hogan/Getty Images The first teaser trailer for the new Cinderella has dropped! A modern twist to the classic fairy tale, the upcoming film stars Camila Cabello in her first major acting role as the title character. The 30-second trailer, released today (June 30), shows Cinderella, or “Ella,” as an aspiring seamstress who wants…

“We both saw each other on social media, we reached out to each other and we became good friends,” he says. “We wanted to collaborate. She went to the studio and loved the song.” The music video is on the way, he reveals. “We filmed it very fast in Miami,” he says. “I’m very happy with…

Giveon took home the BET Award for best new artist, not long after the resurgence of his early 2020 single “Heartbreak Anniversary.” The track has spent 19 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and currently sits at No. 16. On the Rhythmic Airplay chart, the song peaked this week at No. 3. When it comes…

Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album Sour returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in its fifth week on the chart, marking its second total week atop the tally. Meanwhile, the album’s second single, “Deja Vu,” rose from No. 10 to No. 9 on the Hot 100, rising from No. 12 to No. 10 after reaching…