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On Wednesday, May 15, thousands flocked to Barclay’s Center in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. It wasn’t for the Brooklyn Nets or even the Islanders…but perhaps an even more special event: to be among the first people to hear Billie Eilish’s new album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT. As I took my seat, I
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Billie Eilish is back, because she has just released the music video for her song “Lunch.” In the self-directed video, Eilish can be seen wearing a red, backwards hat, a jersey, and a baggy shirt. She is also wearing several pieces of jewelry, including a ring. The visuals seemingly channel early Beastie Boys with the fish
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For the last few years, AleXa has ascended through the world of K-Pop. Adopting a cyberpunk aesthetic with hypnotic choreography, she’s racked up more than 160 million views on her YouTube channel. Now, she’s aiming to carry that momentum into her home country of the United States. Raised in Oklahoma, she grew up loving musical
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Eminem has an obituary printed in the newspaper detailing the demise of Slim Shady. Eminem Eulogizes Slim Shady On Tuesday (May 14), the Detroit Free Press printed an advertisement disguised as an obituary. The ad, which appeared on Page 3B in the sports section, is titled “Slime Shady Made Lasting Impressions,” with the subhead reading, “Fans ‘Will Never
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Nepotism – noun – the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by gifting them jobs. Before Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce was a superstar in the NFL world. The go-to tight end on the Patrick Mahomes-led Kansas City Chiefs, the most recent dominating football franchise since Tom Brady
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The first gay couple ever to appear on American television dates back to 1975 — in Norman Lear’s groundbreaking and highly controversial sitcom Hot I Baltimore. Back then, featuring an LGBTQ+ couple on national TV was considered horrifying, even shameful. Although it’s far more common nowadays to see LGBTQ+ characters represented in film and television,
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard believes that this particular Taylor Swift song could be about her and her life. Sources close to Blanchard spoke to TMZ and shared that Swift’s song “Fresh Out The Slammer” could be about Blanchard and her December release from prison. The reason that Blanchard allegedly believes that the song could be about
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Taylor Swift has officially added a new era to her Eras Tour setlist. On May 9, the “Fortnight” singer shared the revamped set list for her Eras Tour when she made a stop in Paris, France to begin the European leg of the tour. The new additions of songs came from her latest album, The
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When R3HAB and Jason Derulo first stitched their music together on their first collab, they knew they had something special. Six years ago, two idols in their respective genres decided that not only could they make good music together with R3HAB’s remix of Derulo’s “Goodbye”…but they instantly understood this was the start of a lasting
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On Vanderpump Rules, it often feels like there are at least three major scandals vying for attention in each episode. The Bravo series always delivers the drama and we’re here for it. While the scandals on the hit Bravo series may be stressful for the Sur staff, we must admit it makes for pretty great
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Breakups and divorce can lead to great music. Bob Dylan’s Blood on the Tracks and Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill come to mind. Ending a relationship is complicated, and not the path is not always the same. The new Judah & the Lion album The Process (out May 10) is less about bitterness and heartbreak
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It won’t be a cruel summer for Taylor Swift fans who are attempting to buy tickets in Minnesota. Minnesota lawmakers officially signed into action the new law, H.F. 1989, to combat unfair ticket practices. The law, which features Swift’s birth year, was inspired by Democratic Rep. Kelly Moller’s own experience in attempting to purchase tickets
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New York is home to an abundance of A-listers and socialites, the Met Gala, a rich sports history, and a strong hand in the music industry. In terms of music hotspots, the Big Apple reigns as the East Coast capital for major record labels, festivals, and stunning venues. The summer brings live performances to an
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For sports fans, there’s the Super Bowl. For fashion fans, there’s the Met Gala. Every year on the first Monday in May, Anna Wintour, reigning editor-in-chief and pinnacle of fashion at Vogue, hosts the Met Gala. It’s technically a charity event to raise an egregious amount of money for The Costume Institute…but in reality, it’s
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