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03 Sep 2024

$20 Remote Ring: Scroll Through TikTok, Music & More Without Touching the Screen

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If you enjoy scrolling on TikTok while relaxing, listening to music or reading your favorite books on a Kindle, you can now get a wireless remote control shaped like a ring. It’s compact and easy to hold, so you can effortlessly navigate the For You page. For those who like reading on a Kindle, you can use the remote to turn pages without touching the screen — just attach it to your finger and click the button. Music lovers can also use this remote for music apps like Spotify.

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This TikTok-viral wireless remote is “easy to set up,” according to Amazon users. To get started, just go on your phone settings, select accessibility, then touch, and enable Assistive Touch. Next, pair your Bluetooth D01 Pro with your phone. Once connected, you can scroll up or down with the up and down buttons, and tap the middle button to like a TikTok video. One Amazon customer said, “One of my new favorite gadgets… fits comfortably on finger. Works great as a fidget device when not in use… so glad I saw this on TikTok!”

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The ring-shaped remote comes with a rechargeable case that takes just 90 minutes to fully charge and automatically powers off when the battery is full. With a single charge, it can last for over 14 hours and up to 86 hours with the charging case, according to the brand.

It’s available on Amazon and Walmart. You can get it in six different colors, including pink, black, blue, gray, purple and white.

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This wireless remote is compatible with iOS, Android, iPad, iPhone, TikTok and Spotify. One Amazon user shared all the ways in which they use it, saying, “You can do so many things with it and use it on so many apps: scroll and click through stories on TikTok and Snapchat, scroll through your photos in your phone, you can skip through youtube videos. You can take a selfie or group photos with one click of your remote.”

For more product recommendations, check out this TikTok-viral swivel chair, Suni Lee’s TikTok-viral lip combo, and this TikTok favorite Lululemon backpack.

03 Sep 2024

Ari Lennox Announces Partnership With Textured Hair Care Brand: ‘Representation & Diversity in Beauty Are Important to Me’

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Ari Lennox is teaming up with KISS Colors & Care for a new partnership announced Tuesday (Sept. 3).

“I am excited to partner with KISS Colors & Care, a brand that truly understands and meets the unique needs of textured hair,” the Grammy-nominated singer said in a statement. “Representation and diversity in beauty are incredibly important to me, especially since Black women are often overlooked in the industry. KISS Colors & Care celebrates self-expression and creativity, and I believe everyone should feel empowered to be their true selves. Through this collaboration, I’m eager to celebrate natural beauty and inspire others to embrace their own with confidence.”

The collaboration highlights KISS Color & Care’s bestselling Edge Fixer Extreme Hold Gel ($8.99) and Edge Fixer Wax Stick ($7.99).

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According to a press release sent to Billboard, the partnership furthers the brand’s commitment to “catering to the needs” of textured hair.

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“We are proud to welcome Ari Lennox as KISS Colors & Care’s newest partner as our brand continues to celebrate the diversity and versatility of textured hair. Known for her soulful music and natural beauty, Ari Lennox embodies the spirit of authenticity and self-expression that KISS Colors & Care champions,” said Jennifer Clark, the company’s director of marketing. “We take pride in offering tools that empower our customers to nurture and style their hair with confidence. Together, we aim to inspire women of color to embrace their individuality and express themselves unapologetically through their unique style.”

KISS Color & Care’s Edge Fixer Extreme is designed for 4C hair and available in mango and a fragrance-free version. The Edge Fixer Wax Stick offers up to 24-hours of oil -free, flake-free hold and it’s infused with Biotin B7 to help strengthen hair. The wax stick is ideal for laying edges, but also for a slick bun and other sleek designs, and tackling wayward fly aways.

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03 Sep 2024

Alabama Barker Shares Sweet Montage of Dad Travis Barker’s Video Messages: ‘Cried Making This’

Alabama Barker is proving that, when it comes to her dad Travis Barker, it’s all the small things that count the most.

In a recent TikTok, the 18-year-old influencer pieced together multiple examples of the video mail she receives from the drummer every time she misses one of his FaceTime calls. In three of the clips, he tells the camera, “I’m going on stage, I love you!” while in others he tells Alabama, “I miss you, baby. Just getting ready to go to sleep. Just saying I love you.”

In all of the clips, Travis blows his daughter kisses. “Baby, I love you so much … getting ready to take off,” he says in one video message filmed from a plane.

“My dad is my hero, i couldnt ask for a better man to be my father,” Alabama captioned the post. “I cried making this he is my everything.”

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The Blink-182 band member is also dad to son Landon and stepdaughter Atiana — whom he shares with ex-wife Shanna Moakler — and recently welcomed a fourth child with Kourtney Kardashian, who has three kids with ex Scott Disick. A year and a half after tying the knot, the couple added a baby boy named Rocky to their blended family in November.

Barker is currently gearing up to play a slew of festival dates with Blink this fall, including Oceans Calling this month and Austin City Limits in October. The band recently announced that an eight-track project titled One More Time… Part-2 is coming Friday (Sept. 6), dropping singles “All in My Head” and “No Fun” a few weeks ahead of time.

Watch Alabama’s montage of video messages from her dad below.

03 Sep 2024

Lil Wayne Announces Hot Boys Reunion at Lil’ WeezyAna Fest

After a false start at this year’s Essence Fest, the long-rumored Hot Boys reunion is finally happening (hopefully).

On Tuesday (Sept. 3), Lil Wayne announced on his X account that the reunion will take place at his annual Lil’ WeezyAna Fest later this year. The festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans and presale tickets are already available. The Hot Boys, Mannie Fresh and Rob49 are the only listed acts, with fans in attendance to expect some surprise guests.

The reunion rumors started heating up when Juvenile revealed in May that the former group consisting of himself, Lil Wayne, B.G. and Young Turk were going to perform at Essence Fest and were working on a new album. “Hot Boys is back together, man. What you talkin’ about put the Hot Boys back together? Show y’all ain’t keeping up with sh–,” he said on Instagram Live. “Turk gonna be with me tonight, I’m gonna be with B.G. next week. Me, Wayne, Turk and B.G., all of us gonna be on stage in New Orleans with Mannie Fresh and Birdman. And we already done started working on a Hot Boys album. Any other f—ing questions? Keep on askin’ put the Hot Boys together. Have some f—in’ patience.”

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However, fans were disappointed when the reunion at Essence Fest never happened. While Birdman, Mannie Fresh, Juvenile and B.G. hit the stage together, Wayne decided to perform his own solo set after they left the stage and Turk was nowhere to be found.

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The Hot Boys haven’t dropped an album since 2003’s Let ‘Em Burn.

03 Sep 2024

Sphere Entertainment Stock Gets Analyst Downgrade for ‘Potentially Underwhelming Profitability Outlook’

The year-old Sphere venue quickly became a must-see attraction in Las Vegas, but some analysts don’t believe the eye-grabbing, multi-purpose venue has a viable business model. Benchmark downgraded Sphere Entertainment Co. to a “sell” rating on Tuesday (Sept. 3) with a $40 price target, sending the stock down 4.4% to $44.55. 

Benchmark downgraded the stock over concerns about the company’s “scalability, high production costs, and a potentially underwhelming profitability outlook,” wrote Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey in an investor note. “A weakening consumer environment may negatively impact their Las Vegas non-gaming entertainment business, while MSG Networks faces significant debt maturity challenges.” The MSG Networks division of Sphere Entertainment Co. operates regional sports networks and the MSG+ streaming platform. 

The Sphere Entertainment downgrade arrived on a rough day for stocks in general. A handful of music companies had similar losses on Tuesday: Reservoir Media and SiriusXM each fell 5.2%, Spotify dropped 4.2%, Madison Square Garden Entertainment slipped 4.0% and iHeartRadio lost 3.9%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite lost 3.3% and the S&P 500 was down 2.1%.  

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Sphere Entertainment posted a $201 million net loss on revenue of $1.03 billion in the fiscal year ended June 30. Hosting residencies by U2, Phish and Dead & Company, the venue itself generated revenue of $489.4 million in its first three full quarters of operation, with the film Postcards from Earth earning more than $300 million in “high margin” revenue since opening in October 2023. Sphere has also expanded to corporate and sporting events by hosting Hewlett Packard Enterprise and the NHL Draft.

The stunning $2.3 billion venue has “the potential to change the entertainment landscape for artists, guests and partners,” CEO James Dolan said during the company’s Aug. 14 earnings call. “Fully realizing that vision will take time, but we are learning every day how to optimize Sphere’s operating model.” Dolan emphasized how the company is learning to increase the venue’s utilization to hold different types of events and multiple events on a single day.

Following Tuesday’s decline, Sphere Entertainment’s share price is up 31.1% year to date. 

03 Sep 2024

Lil’ Kim Named As AIDS Walk Atlanta Festival Headliner

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Lil’ Kim was named as the headliner for the annual AIDS fundraising walk and festival to be held in Atlanta later this month.

The multi Award-winning rap artist Lil’ Kim will be utilizing her talents in the fight against HIV and AIDS, as she has been named the featured star for the Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run. She will be joined by singer/songwriter and DJ Durand Bernarr. Both will perform at the concert event that will follow a 5k run and walk through the historic Midtown district of Atlanta, with the festivities taking place at Piedmont Park, which sits between the Midtown community and the Virginia Highlands district. The event is organized and sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s biggest nonprofit healthcare organization that is dedicated to education in the fight against HIV and AIDS.

According to the press release shared with HipHopWired, this will be Lil’ Kim’s second time performing at such an event held by the organizer. The “Lighters Up” rapper took the stage for the cause at the Florida AHF AIDS Walk and Music Festival, which was held in Fort Lauderdale in April 2021 after certain COVID-19 protocols were eased in the state. The Atlanta event will mark its 33rd year this year, taking place on Sept. 28. Artists who have been headliners in the past include Myá, Atlanta native Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Ashanti, Monica, Wale, Sevyn Streeter, and Trina.

“This annual event offers a time to create a greater awareness of the impact of HIV and AIDS on the local Atlanta community as well as an opportunity to bring together thousands of individuals from across the region to raise critical funds for these 13 worthy organizations,” stated Dr. Felicia Ivey, AHF Atlanta’s regional director in the press release. “AHF is proud to present this event as one of the many ways that we educate and empower the local community to join the fight against HIV and AIDS.” Those interested in attending, forming a team to participate in the walk or looking for more information can visit the foundation’s website at aidswalkatlanta.org.

03 Sep 2024

Amazon Reviewers Claim This Body Lotion Makes ‘Skin Feel Like Satin’ — And It’s On Sale for $9

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Your skincare routine is more than just an act of self-care, it’s how you can keep your skin hydrated and clear. Body lotion is one of the easiest ways to help you retain clear and nourished skin, but you don’t have to invest in a designer formula to receive luxurious results. Amazon shoppers even prefer a $9 version by Eos and it’s still in stock (for now).

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More than 100,000 people have purchased Eos’ Shea Better Moisture Body Lotion this month on Amazon claiming it leaves behind “silky soft” results as well as “all day” moisture. Using a formula filled with shea butter and oil, the body lotion promises to be hypoallergenic while incorporating four more oils and butters to layer your skin in complete nourishment. As you apply the lotion to your skin, Amazon reviewers also note that the skincare essential doesn’t leave behind a “greasy” residue and won’t leave your skin feeling sticky.

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There are eight scents to choose from, but TikTok and Amazon reviewers can’t seem to get enough of Vanilla-Cashmere with some even noting the lotion “pairs wonderfully” with vanilla perfume.

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Take advantage of up to 18% off Eos’ body lotion and enjoy the popular skincare product for under $10. While Amazon reviewers can’t stop gushing over the scent, shoppers can’t stop obsessing over its long-lasting hydration saying the formula “absorbs quickly” once applied.

Dry skin won’t stand a chance either as one reviewer claimed the lotion makes “skin feel like satin” while another Amazon shopper wrote that “despite having fragrance in it, this lotion is very gentle and never stings or irritates.”

And it’s not just Amazon that the body lotion has gone viral on, more than 40 million videos have been made on TikTok for the search term “Eos Lotion” with users giving rave reviews over the skincare product.

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03 Sep 2024

Tyla Goes On the Cutest Karaoke Date in Japan in ‘Breathe Me’ Music Video: Watch

Guess we know what Tyla‘s go-to karaoke song is, according to her new “Breathe Me” music video that dropped Tuesday (Sept. 3).

Picking up where her “Truth or Dare” music video left off seven months ago and featuring the same love interest, the “Breathe Me” visual takes place on a random late night in Osaka, Japan. The lovebirds are all smiles while headed to their private karaoke room for a sweet (and at times steamy) session where Tyla serenades him. The Nabil-directed video might’ve been filmed earlier last month when the South African singer did a signing at Tower Records Shibuya, since her man in the music video is rocking the store’s merch.

“Breathe Me” is featured on her self-titled debut album Tyla, which was released in March via FAX and Epic Records. It reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200 and No. 8 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.

Tyla is up for best new artist, best R&B and and best Afrobeats with her Billboard Hot 100 No. 7 smash “Water” at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards next Wednesday, Sept. 11. The “popiano” star won best new artist and best international act at the 2024 BET Awards in June, when she performed “Jump” alongside Gunna and Skillibeng.

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“The South African genre of amapiano just started bubbling, and I’m so proud that South Africa has a genre that people are enjoying and paying attention to. I’m super proud of my country and where our sound has gone,” she told Billboard in her cover story earlier this year.

Watch Tyla’s “Breathe Me” music video below.



03 Sep 2024

Musicians Who Said ‘No’ to Trump | Billboard News

Donald Trump has been shut down by various musicians from using their music. Keep watching to see who has turned him down and their reactions.

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Rihanna, Adele, Beyoncé, Celine Dion — what do they all have in common? They have said no to Donald Trump using their music. Here’s a list of musicians who have said no to the Trump campaign.

“Please Don’t Stop the Music”? But Donald did have to stop the music with RiRi. In 2018, she posted: “Me nor my people would ever be at or around one of those tragic rallies.”

Adele has been slaying Germany lately, but she’s not just out of the country; she’s out of U.S. politics too. When Trump used “Rolling in the Deep” as his walk-on song at campaign rallies in 2016, Adele’s spokesperson fired back with a statement to Billboard: “Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning.”

Adele loves her some Beyoncé, and they apparently have this in common. Queen Bey’s team sent DT a cease-and-desist after a campaign person used her song “Freedom.” It has been approved for use by VP Harris.

And Celine Dion’s song about a tragic ending was used at a Trump event. The usage of “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic prompted this post: “In no way is this use authorized, and Celine Dion does not endorse this or any similar use.…And really, THAT song?”

From Queen to Prince and Ozzy to Pharrell, find out what other artists said no to Trump on billboard.com.

03 Sep 2024

From ‘Hawk Tuah’ to ‘Talk Tuah’: Haliey Welch Nabs Podcast Gig

Haliey Welch may have started out with a spontaneous viral video, but she’s making sure she gets more than just 15 minutes of fame.

On Tuesday (Sept. 3), the 21-year-old Tennessee native — who’s perhaps better known as the “Hawk Tuah” Girl — announced that she’s launching her own podcast, Talk Tuah. The show joins Jake Paul and Joey Levy’s Betr Media family, which also includes BS w/ Jake Paul, Twin Talk With Hanna and Haley Cavinder, Bo Nickal’s Nickals and Dimes and Adam Tabatchnick and Jack Parodi’s Caps Off.

With its first episode going live Sept. 10, featuring special guest Whitney Cummings, Talk Tuah will find Welch facilitating conversations, sharing her opinions and flexing the same comedy genius that brought the “Hawk Tuah” phenomenon to the world in episodes every Tuesday. “Y’all kept asking ‘What’s next?’ Well this is it!” she said in a statement. “I’m so thankful to have my own podcast where you’ll discover the real Haliey Welch.”

“My show will have a little of everything – great guests, laughs, relationship pointers, and, of course, some down home southern charm,” she added.

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The influencer also shared a trailer for Talk Tuah on Instagram, showing off her new life in the fast lane — joining Zach Bryan onstage, riding jet skis, etc — after finding fame in a viral NSFW Tim & Dee TV on-the-street video. It also teases a few of the other guests she has in store for listeners, including Paul and TikTok star Josh Richards.

“Y’all really thought I was done?” she says in the clip. “I’m just getting started, baby.”

“This is a major addition to the Betr Media family as we continue to strategically differentiate ourselves in the market,” said Betr head of media Mike Denevi in a statement. “Haliey Welch is a bona fide superstar, and her charisma, unique perspective and innate connection with her audience make her the perfect fit for our platform. Talk Tuah will bring a fresh and dynamic voice to our content lineup, and we can’t wait for our audience and brand sponsors to connect with Haliey in an authentic way that embodies the ethos of Betr Media as a whole.”

See Welch’s Talk Tuah teaser below.