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Lady Gaga Will Be Performing at the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Lady Gaga is taking over the Olympic stage.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the singer is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games this Friday (July 26). Other rumored artists speculated to perform include Celine Dion, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and French singer Aya Nakamura, though none have been confirmed.

Meanwhile, TMZ is reporting that Gaga will perform a duet of Édith Piaf’s classic “La Vie en Rose” with Dion, though that report remains unconfirmed. If the “My Heart Will Go On” icon takes the stage, it will mark Dion’s first performance since she cancelled the dates on her North American Courage world tour before revealing she is fighting Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that causes severe muscle spasms.

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Earlier this week, the pop superstar was photographed waving and blowing kisses to fans in the City of Light as she stood next to her car, dressed in a low-key baseball cap, sunglasses and leathery jacket. A fan video captures Gaga greeting admirers while peeking out of the vehicle’s sunroof, holding up a hand heart.

Gaga’s trip to France comes in the midst of her teasing that her upcoming seventh album is in the works. A few days prior, she shared photos from the studio and wrote, “Happy as ever making music … feel so grateful, heart is peaceful. It’s like meditation. I can’t wait for you to hear what I’m working on.”

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Rob49 ft. Cardi B “On Dat Money,” Blxst & Ty Dolla $ign “I Need Your Love” & More | Daily Visuals 7.24.24

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It’s been a minute since we’ve heard any new work from Cardi B and though she trends on social media for all kinds of other reasons including her separation from her ex-hubby, Offset, the newly single Bronx rapper seems ready to get reacquainted with the dating scene if her bars are any indication of her mindset.

Linking up with Rob49 for his latest visuals to “On Dat Money,” Cardi and Rob host a private soiree where a gang of strippers show how to shake a tailfeather only to have Cardi B steal the show by stuntin’ on a bed of money and rapping about how she wants a man to get down when creating the beast with two backs with her. Hella graphic suggestions.

Speaking of how to get down, Blxst and Ty Dolla $ign seem ready to show women how they do in the bedroom and in their clip for “I Need Your Love,” the two men turn up on an dark and lonely highway where they park their car and let a thick young woman bounce to the beat and their melody. So, is a threesome on the itinerary for them? Just sayin.’

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Juicy J and Xavier Wolf, Popcaan, and more.

ROB49 FT. CARDI B – “ON DAT MONEY”



BLXST & TY DOLLA $IGN – “I NEED YOUR LOVE”



JUICY J & XAVIER WULF – “KNOCKIN’ AT THE DOOR”



POPCAAN – “KILL E CLUB”



KEED KANAN – “MOTION”



TAY KEITH & SIZZY – “ITTY BITTY”


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JASONMARTIN & DJ QUIK – “DERN & SPRUCE”



Chris Brown’s Legal Problems: A Timeline of Trouble

Brown was accused of co-conspiring, aiding and abetting in a 2017 sexual assault that took place during a party at his house in a lawsuit filed by attorney Gloria Allred on behalf of her client, a woman who will be known as Jane Doe.

According to the lawsuit, a copy of which was reviewed by Billboard, Doe had attended a concert at 1 Oak in West Hollywood, where she was invited to attend an after party at a recording studio where Brown and rapper Young Lo — whose real name is Lowell Grissom, Jr. — were working. When she arrived there, her phone was allegedly taken from her because Brown did not want any phones in the studio. Even when Doe wanted to leave, she claims her phone was not returned and she was then coerced into going to Brown’s house in order to retrieve her phone. 

While at Brown’s house, the plaintiff claims alcohol and illicit drugs that she believed include cocaine, molly and marijuana were provided to guests. She also says Brown handed each female guest, including herself, a pill filled with white powder and instructed them to take it to have a “good time.” Doe did not take her pill and instead sought to isolate herself in hopes she would be left alone. 

Meanwhile, according to the filing, Doe’s mother — with whom she is usually in close contact — became worried because she had not heard from her daughter and used an app to track the phone’s location to Brown’s house. Using that information, she called the police asking they go search for her daughter. The police did show up, but Brown refused to open the gate and denied them entry to his property. 

The police left and the party continued, while Doe claims Grissom was “evasive” and would not return her phone. From there, things took a turn for the worse. The plaintiff alleges that Brown, Grissom, a female guest referred to as Doe X — who is believed to be friends with Brown and Grissom and to have toured with them — and others planned to use drugs, alcohol and intimidation to “coerce and force unwilling female guests to perform sexual acts for Defendants and others.” They allegedly lured the female guests into a bedroom and then falsely imprisoned those unwilling to voluntarily engage in sexual activity by going so far as to barricade the door and then further “coerce, intimidate and sexually harass the unwilling female guests to commit sexual acts” on the defendants and others. 

Brown, Grissom, Doe X and other unnamed defendants were accused of sexual battery, gender violence, hate violence, assault, interference with exercise of civil rights, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more. 

TikTok Favorite Lululemon Backpack: Your New Go-To Everyday Bag—Shop Now

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Are you gearing up for back-to-school season or searching for a reliable backpack for errands and work? If so, you might want to consider the Lululemon Everywhere Backpack. This sleek, high-quality backpack offers ample storage, comfortable straps, and a modern design. Its water-repellent fabric also keeps your belongings dry, so you won’t have to worry about rainy days.

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If that’s not all, this TikTok favorite backpack combines style, functionality, and durability. Its causal design makes it a versatile option for school, work, or everyday use. This backpack features a front zippered pocket, side pockets for your water bottle, and an interior padded pocket for your 16-inch laptop. You can get it in several different colors: Ideal Mint, Pink Tone, Grey, Green, Spiced Chai, Grey Eucalyptus, and Black.

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For those who are still on the fence on whether or not to add this Lululemon Everywhere Backpack to your cart, check out the reviews. One Lululemon customer said, “Love! The green is so pretty! The side pocket is big enough to hold water bottle.”

Another Lululemon customer said, “The cutest backpack. I use mine as literally an everyday bag, from carrying my girls snacks, shoes and drinks. As well as using it as a diaper bag! I love the glazed pink.”

If you are looking for an alternative backpack to change up your style, you might want to consider this Lululemon Wunderlust Backpack. It’s also water-repellent and includes multiple exterior and interior pockets to keep you organized, an exterior padded pocket for your laptop, adjustable straps, side pockets, and it even a trolley-compatible sleeve for all your summer travels.

For more product recommendations, check out this Lululemon New Parent Tote Bag, this Lululemon Align Dress, and this Lululemon viral $68 purse.

Ticketmaster Expands Presence in Africa With Quicket Acquisition

Ticketmaster announced Wednesday (July 24) that the company is expanding its presence in Africa with the acquisition of Quicket, described in a press release as “a major player in Africa’s general admission event and festival ticketing.”   

Quicket, which was founded in South Africa in 2011, is known for its self-service platform and event organizer tools. Since then, the company has expanded beyond the country to Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia and Botswana.

“Africa is home to some of the most passionate fans in the world who we have the privilege of connecting to the events they love, simply and securely,” said Ticketmaster president Mark Yovich in a statement. “Our commitment to delivering top-tier tools for promoters, venues, and artists is unwavering. Partnering with Quicket will supercharge our mission to elevate Africa’s dynamic live events to the global spotlight they truly deserve. Together, we are igniting a new era of unparalleled growth for African entertainment.” 

Ticketmaster launched operations on the continent in 2022 when it opened an office in Capetown, South Africa.

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With the acquisition, Ticketmaster says African venues, artists and promoters will benefit from Ticketmaster’s global reach, working in tandem with Quicket’s regional expertise. The ticketing giant adds that the deal will enable the expansion of digital technologies, including secure encrypted mobile tickets, on the continent. 

Under the leadership of Quicket MD James Tagg, the company will continue to operate as a standalone business unit from Cape Town. 

“The passion for live entertainment is at the heart of African culture,” said Tagg in a statement. “Over the past 13 years, we’ve empowered event creators across the continent to deliver exceptional experiences through our ticketing platform. Partnering with Ticketmaster marks a landmark moment in connecting African artists to a global audience and enhancing the experience for local fans and promoters alike.”

Travis Kelce & His Brother Score a New Biography for Kids (And It’s Already A No. 1 New Release)

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Dating Taylor Swift has generated a desire for Swifties to learn everything possible about Travis Kelce’s relationship with the singer. But outside of falling for the popstar, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his brother, Jason, have been a sibling power duo in the NFL — even if they play on opposing teams. Future books on Swift are sure to mention her relationship with Kelce, but for fans looking to learn more about the Superbowl 2024 winner, a new children’s book is putting a spotlight on the heartwarming relationship between him and Jason Kelce.

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The Kelce Brothers is set to be published on October 15 and will dive into the brothers’ life through vivd illustrations. You can expect to learn about what it’s like having a playful sibling rivalry on the field and how it felt to play against one another in the 2023 Superbowl.

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You don’t have to wait until the publication date to make sure you get your hands on a copy — Target, Amazon and Bookshop.org have already opened preorders. If you preorder now, you’re guaranteed a copy of the Kelce kid’s book the moment it’s released.

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The Kelce Brothers biography won’t be out until the fall, but the kid’s book has already topped the Amazon charts as a No. 1 new release for children’s siblings books. There are 24 pages to flip through that details the relationship between the brother’s as well as their podcast New Heights, which recently won iHeartRadio’s 2024 podcast of the year award.

Kelce has been keeping Swifties fed with content this year even surprising concert goers by making a cameo on stage during Taylor Swift’s Eras tour performance of “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” in London.

For more product recommendation, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best female musician memoirs, country music books and books about jazz.

Iggy Azalea Says She’s ‘Very Much the Only Parent’ to Her Son With Playboi Carti

Iggy Azalea is speaking out about her co-parenting relationship to her son, Onyx, with Playboi Carti — or lack thereof for that matter.

The “Fancy” rapper joined the Dinner’s On Me podcast hosted by actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Wednesday (July 24), and part of their 44-minute interview found Azalea reflecting on being a “single mother” to her only child, Onyx, whom she welcomed with Playboi Carti in 2020.

“I’m very much a single mother, I’m very much the only parent. No disrespect, but I am not co-parenting, really. That’s just the reality of it. It’s 24/7,” she candidly admitted to the Modern Family star around the 25-minute mark.

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Iggy and Carti publicly split later in 2020 just four months after Onyx was born. She dished further on braving the parenthood journey without much of an alleged presence from the Whole Lotta Red artist.

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“I owe my success in large part to my mother because she spent so much time with me and she just really gassed me up and made me think I was a superwoman genius, dancer extraordinaire, painter extraordinaire, chef, whatever it was,” Azalea said.

Iggy continued about what she felt was her duty as a mother to the four-year-old: “And it’s important to me, even when my son’s only four, that I know I’m there, instilling that confidence in him and just helping guide him. It’s my job as a parent. I think if you’re going to have a child, you should be prepared to do that and engage in that way. And I really want to. I toured two years with my son on a bus and it was time for that to end.”

Azalea went on to detail that Onyx enjoys some of her work like “Black Widow” with Rita Ora — which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 — and he’s even starting to write some of his own songs while following in his parents’ footsteps.

“He’s been writing songs lately, which terrifies me,” the 34-year-old revealed. “I’m like ‘It’s fine, it’s fine, he’s four. I really don’t want you to be an artist, don’t go in the industry, no.’ But you know I have to support whatever he wants to do and he is four, it’ll change a million times over.”

Azalea previously spoke about her split from Carti during an appearance on model Emily Ratajkowski’s High Low With EmRata podcast in February 2023. Iggy referred to their relationship as “volatile” and she had enough of the “toxic cycle.”

“I had something happen one day with my son’s father and me and it was just like one of those moments where you’re just like, I didn’t wake up thinking this is what my day would be. But by the end of the day, I was on a plane to Los Angeles and I never went back. And that was the end of it,” she said.

The retired rapper added at the time: “I decided in that moment, I have to be more accountable for myself into what I’m doing with my child and even if there are days where I wanna go back to this… I just never would do it. I will never do it. I’m leaving.”

Listen to the full episode with Iggy Azalea below.

Jennifer Lopez Shares Birthday Post in $99 Swimsuit: ‘This Is Me Now’

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Jennifer Lopez is in celebration mode for her birthday on Wednesday (July 24). The Atlas star posted a birthday snap on Instagram wearing a $99 onepiecebathing suit accessorized with gold jewelry.

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“This is me now,” Lopez captioned the post making nod to her album of the same name.

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The post appears to be the Gooseberry So Chic OnePiece Swimsuit that Lopez wore on in Italy last month where she was spotted on vacation. Lopez celebrated her birthday in New York over the weekend with a Bridgerton-themed party in Hamptons, New York.

The 55-year-old singer has been spending most of the summer on the East Coast, and she’s not slouching on her workouts for summer. Lopez has been keeping her physique toned at Equinox in Bridgehampton, New York. The celeb hot spot offers workout classes and recovery treatments including cold plunge, infrared sauna and other recovery treatments.   

Gooseberry’s So Chic swimsuit features a plunging, v-neck cut, adjustable straps and a high-cut, brief with medium coverage.

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The swimsuit is available in 15 colors including white, black, storm (grey), minty and sage green, rum, baby pink and seasonal colors such as royal blue, red, coral, plum and aquamarine (sizes XS-XL).

If you’re shopping for similar style under $100, we’ve found a few alternatives to shop such as this $36 one-piece from Target, or this Free Society Cut-Out Swimsuit for $66 at ASOS and options under $50 like this Walmart has a No Boundaries swimsuit for $16 and this $20 bathing suit with a plunging neckline.

For more options, try QVC, Lulus, Nordstrom and Amazon.

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These Lightweight Sneakers Comfortably Carried Me Through 45,000 Steps in Belgium: Here’s Where to Buy a Pair

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Traveling to the biggest music festivals requires a few travel necessities and gear that should always be at the top of your packing list. You’ll no doubt be spending hours at the venue, which means you’ll need some comfortable footwear if you plan on making it through your list of must-see musicians.

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I recently traveled to Boom, Belgium, to attend Tomorrowland 2024 and while there were many unforgettable moments, I wouldn’t have been able to make it through the trip without a pair of supportive sneakers. I have flat feet, which means that support is essential if I want to avoid sore feet and back pain. Over the course of four days, I walked more than 45,000 steps while wearing Kizik’s Milan sneakers — and they not only felt weightless, but were so comfortable it felt like I was walking on clouds with each wear.

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Keep reading to learn more about Kizik’s comfortable sneakers, which will quickly become your new go-to pair.

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All of Kizik’s shoes feature well thought-out construction that’s hands-free and saves time. With magazine-worthy good looks, the Milan sneaker is available in nylon or leather materials depending on your preference. I chose the neutral black and white style to make it easier to pair with casual and athleisure outfits. Outside of its fashion-forwardness, the shoe is designed to be a slip-on, featuring a bouncy heel that eliminates the need to wiggle your foot into the shoe, bend over to re-tie the laces or crush your fingers to keep the heel in place. This style can run a bit small and the brand recommends sizing up for a more comfortable fit.

Slipping the sneakers on is so easy it’s almost like magic. The heel is constructed from the brand’s HandsFree Labs technology that incorporates an internal cage that will push down as you slide in, then immediately springs back up once your foot is fully inside. There’s no need to bend down at all, which came in handy on the days when I was rushing out my hotel room to meet up with my group on time.

The laces on these Milan sneakers are reusable and can be adjusted to your needs while the upper is made from a durable nylon material that’s rip-proof and wipeable. Inside the sneaker you’ll find a cushy rabbit foam sole — AKA the secret to its lightweight comfort. In fact, these are some of the most comfortable shoes we’ve ever tested.

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I was able to wear these sneakers for nine hours a day and my feet only felt slightly tired at the very end of the night when I was leaving Tomorrowland. Wearing these shoes gave me enough energy to make it through multiple days at the festival whereas when I wore my usual sneakers (that have my orthotics inside) to Governor’s Ball in New York City, my feet were already feeling sore and tired by midday.

The insert in Kizik’s sneakers are also washable, allowing you to reuse them as much as you want. The rubber sole was also grippy enough to keep me stable as I trudged through the classic festival mud and dirt. I also couldn’t get over how similar the Milan design was to trendy Vejas sneakers, but felt more compelled to show off a pair of Kizik’s since they come with more cushioned support.

After long walks and dancing in these shoes, these will forever be the first thing I pack in my luggage especially during music festival season. When it comes to comfort and style, Kizik sneakers are unmatched.

For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboards roundups of the best platform boots, comfortable sandals and celebrity sneaker collaborations.

Rakim Wants to Record ‘Summertime Pt. 2’ With Will Smith

Will Smith recently resurfaced a clip of him talking to the legendary Rakim about DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince‘s smash hit “Summertime.”

Last year, while backstage at CBS’ A Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip Hop, Smith admitted to Rakim that he was trying to sound like him on the record. “I was absolutely trying to sound like you on ‘Summertime,’” he confessed to the rap legend. “‘Cause I had been screaming all night, and I couldn’t get my ‘happy-go-lucky’ high voice. And then Hula just said, ‘Yo, just gimme that Rakim sh–.’”

In the clip, Will also told the story of how the song came about. The year was 1991 and he and Jeff were already putting the finishing touches on their fourth studio album Homebase when producers Hula and Fingers handed him a CD with a beat sampling Kool & the Gang‘s classic song “Summer Madness” as he was about to head to the airport. He liked the beat so much, he decided to return to the studio to record the song after his flight was delayed, and the rest is history. “Summertime” shot up the charts, peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991; helped Homebase go platinum; and brought DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince their second Grammy, for best rap performance by a duo or group. The song can still be heard 33 years later wherever there’s summer.

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It has long been speculated that the Paid in Full rapper ghost-wrote the song because of Smith’s cadence. However, Rakim dispelled those rumors in 2016, telling HipHopDX, “When they came out with it, a lot of people thought it was me because of the style he used. But it was one of those things where that was them. I didn’t write it. That was Will and Jeff.”

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Rakim commented on the post saying he was down to record a sequel, saying, “Peace Will !! Keep rockin bro, it’s time for SUMMERTIME PT 2 wit me on it !!!! lol.”

Hopefully, that means we’ll get another video like the classic below.