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Stray Kids’ Seungmin appeared in Burberry’s Festival campaign in celebration of his ambassadorship with the designer brand.
The K-pop idol was styled head-to-toe in tailored designer wear affixed with the brand’s signature plaid motif. Seungmin joins a lengthy list of ambassadors for Burberry, including a mix of actors, musicians and athletes such as Barry Keoghan, Jack Draper, Tang Wei, Chen Kun and Bright Vachirawit.
Seungmin for Burberry’s Festival campaign.
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“It is an honor to join the Burberry family,” said Seungmin in a press release. “It’s an iconic British brand with a rich heritage, and I love that connection — I’m excited to be part of its future.”
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Seungmin acts as the main vocalist for the boy band Stray Kids. The South Korean group consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N. The group has reached many milestones since their debut in 2018. Among them, the band received a Billboard Music Award for Top Global K-pop Artist in 2024. Six of their albums have also debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200.
To celebrate the K-pop artist’s ambassadorship, we’re showing you how to get Seungmin’s look from the festival campaign, down to the shirt he wore and the coat on his back.
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Long Gabardine Car Coat in Fossil
A taupe trench coat with turtleshell buttons.
Burberry’s trench coats are beyond iconic. This one — which we think Seungmin wore in the campaign — is the brand’s Long Gabardine Car Coat in the Fossil colorway. This trench is a taupe hue and comes equipped with decorative turtleshell buttons accompanied by a collared neckline and a peekaboo plaid lining. The coat also features a belted waist and a large Burberry tag affixed to the collar. The coat is oversized and works well layered overtop something else. Seungmin wore his coat open to show off his outfit beneath. You’d be keen on styling this trench with tailored pieces such as slacks or a polo to lean into the preppy vibes.
Check Cotton Shirt in Mauve Gray
A plaid collared shirt with contrasting striping and long sleeves.
Playful in plaid, Seungmin was also styled in a new Check Cotton Shirt in Mauve Grey. The top was worn slightly unbuttoned and tucked into his pants. This piece is made of breezy and soft cotton and features a subtle button closure, a point collar, single-button cuffs and a uniquely curved hem that creates a flattering fit. The plaid print comes in shades of gray, white black and red, mirroring the plaid lining of his trench coat. Like Seungmin’s styling, we’d suggest tucking this piece into slacks or denim to create a sleek and tailored appearance.
Loose Check Denim Jeans in Indigo
Denim plaid jeans with a loose fit.
Not your average denim, Seungmin’s bottoms are the Loose Check Denim Jeans in the shade Indigo. They look more like slacks than jeans. The pair is extremely chic and baggy, including a unique but understated plaid print accompanied by a distressed appearance.
Button and zipper closures give way to a suede patch with Burberry’s Equestrian Knight Design at the back. It’s all about contrast. These pants look tailored and preppy, but the oversized fit and denim fabric lean more casual. Thanks to this, you can style these slacks both casual and formal. We envision these slacks worn with a crisp white tee tucked in, accompanied by a baggy black leather jacket and low-top lifestyle sneakers.
Noted party starters The Chainsmokers have pushed that ethos just a little bit farther Wednesday (June 18) via their new remix of Charli xcx‘s “Party 4 U.” Under the duo’s watch, the five-minute original gets pared way down to two minutes and 15 seconds, with the guys bumping up the BPM and weaving Charli’s voice […]
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In a new interview with Interview Magazine, SZA opened up about how nervous she was before hitting the road with Kendrick Lamar for the Grand National Tour.
Even though she’s one of the biggest stars in music right now, she admitted she was scared people were only coming to see Kendrick. “Everybody’s going to see Kendrick,” she said. “I don’t even know if I have anything to show these people that’s exciting and new.” SZA shared that she was having “full-on panic attacks” before going on stage or walking red carpets. For years, she said she would skip events because she didn’t think anyone cared she was there.
That same fear followed her into the tour. Despite her success, she was dealing with serious self-doubt.
The truth is, fans love SZA for who she is. Her songs like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “Good Days” have topped charts and connected with millions of people. While her collabs with Kenny, ike the hit “All the Stars”, are major fan favorites, she’s more than capable of shining on her own. Her 2022 album “SOS” proved that, staying at the top of the charts for weeks.
Now that she’s gotten more comfortable being on tour with Kendrick, her mindset has shifted. “F*ck it,” she said. “I don’t have anything else to do, and I want to see where this door is going to lead.” And from the way fans are showing up and showing love, it’s clear SZA has nothing to worry about. She’s not just holding her own, she’s stealing the show.
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In a new interview with Interview Magazine, SZA opened up about how nervous she was before hitting the road with Kendrick Lamar for the Grand National Tour.
Even though she’s one of the biggest stars in music right now, she admitted she was scared people were only coming to see Kendrick. “Everybody’s going to see Kendrick,” she said. “I don’t even know if I have anything to show these people that’s exciting and new.” SZA shared that she was having “full-on panic attacks” before going on stage or walking red carpets. For years, she said she would skip events because she didn’t think anyone cared she was there.
That same fear followed her into the tour. Despite her success, she was dealing with serious self-doubt.
The truth is, fans love SZA for who she is. Her songs like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “Good Days” have topped charts and connected with millions of people. While her collabs with Kenny, ike the hit “All the Stars”, are major fan favorites, she’s more than capable of shining on her own. Her 2022 album “SOS” proved that, staying at the top of the charts for weeks.
Now that she’s gotten more comfortable being on tour with Kendrick, her mindset has shifted. “F*ck it,” she said. “I don’t have anything else to do, and I want to see where this door is going to lead.” And from the way fans are showing up and showing love, it’s clear SZA has nothing to worry about. She’s not just holding her own, she’s stealing the show.
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In a new interview with Interview Magazine, SZA opened up about how nervous she was before hitting the road with Kendrick Lamar for the Grand National Tour.
Even though she’s one of the biggest stars in music right now, she admitted she was scared people were only coming to see Kendrick. “Everybody’s going to see Kendrick,” she said. “I don’t even know if I have anything to show these people that’s exciting and new.” SZA shared that she was having “full-on panic attacks” before going on stage or walking red carpets. For years, she said she would skip events because she didn’t think anyone cared she was there.
That same fear followed her into the tour. Despite her success, she was dealing with serious self-doubt.
The truth is, fans love SZA for who she is. Her songs like “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” and “Good Days” have topped charts and connected with millions of people. While her collabs with Kenny, ike the hit “All the Stars”, are major fan favorites, she’s more than capable of shining on her own. Her 2022 album “SOS” proved that, staying at the top of the charts for weeks.
Now that she’s gotten more comfortable being on tour with Kendrick, her mindset has shifted. “F*ck it,” she said. “I don’t have anything else to do, and I want to see where this door is going to lead.” And from the way fans are showing up and showing love, it’s clear SZA has nothing to worry about. She’s not just holding her own, she’s stealing the show.
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Carter Burwell, a three-time Oscar nominee for best original score, has been elected to the board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He joins two returning governors — Lesley Barber and Richard Gibbs — in representing the music branch. Burwell replaces Charles Fox, who was the third governor representing the music branch.
Burwell, 70, has received Oscar nominations for scoring Todd Haynes’ Carol (2015) and two films directed by Martin McDonagh: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017) and The Banshees of Inisherin (2022).
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Burwell, who was born in New York City, has scored most of the films made by Joel and Ethan Coen. He has also scored films by such other directors as Bill Condon, Spike Jonze, James Foley, Brian Helgeland and John Lee Hancock.
Burwell received two Primetime Emmy nominations in 2011 for his work on HBO’s Mildred Pierce, winning for outstanding music composition for a miniseries, movie or a special (original dramatic score).
Burwell is one of four pros who were elected to the board of governors for the first time, along with Peter Kujawski (Executives Branch), Gigi Williams (Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Branch) and Andrew Roberts (Visual Effects Branch).
Ten incumbent governors were reelected to the board: Marlee Matlin (Actors Branch), Marlon West (Animation Branch), Richard Hicks (Casting Directors Branch), Dion Beebe (Cinematographers Branch),Jason Reitman (Directors Branch), Chris Hegedus (Documentary Branch), Nancy Richardson (Film Editors Branch), Jason Blum (Producers Branch), Missy Parker (Production Design Branch) and Peter Devlin (Sound Branch).
Three governors are returning to the board after a hiatus: Isis Mussenden (Costume Designers Branch), Christina Kounelias (Marketing and Public Relations Branch) and Larry Karaszewski (Writers Branch).
Returning governors, in addition to Barber and Gibbs, are Pam Abdy, Wendy Aylsworth, K.K. Barrett, Rob Bredow, Brooke Breton, Paul Cameron, Patricia Cardoso, Eduardo Castro, David Dinerstein, Ava DuVernay, Linda Flowers, Jennifer Fox, Jinko Gotoh, Lynette Howell Taylor, Kalina Ivanov, Simon Kilmurry, Laura C. Kim, Ellen Kuras, Hannah Minghella, Andy Nelson, Daniel Orlandi, Lou Diamond Phillips, Gerald Quist, Stephen Rivkin, Howard A. Rodman, Terilyn A. Shropshire, Dana Stevens, Mark P. Stoeckinger, Chris Tashima, Kim Taylor-Coleman, Jean Tsien, Rita Wilson and Debra Zane.
The Production and Technology Branch and Short Films Branch did not hold elections. New governors-at-large will be elected and announced later this month.
The board of governors sets the academy’s strategic vision, preserves the organization’s financial health, and assures the fulfillment of its mission. The newly elected 2025-26 board will take office at the first scheduled board meeting of the new term.
The academy has 19 branches, each represented by three governors, except for the Animation Branch, represented by two governors; the Short Films Branch, represented by one governor; and the Production and Technology Branch, also represented by one governor. Governors, including the board-elected governors-at-large, may serve up to two three-year terms (consecutive or non-consecutive), followed by a two-year hiatus, after which eligibility renews for up to two additional three-year terms for a lifetime maximum of 12 years.
For a list of the current 2024-25 academy governors, visit the the academy’s website.
Rauw Alejandro kicked off the European leg of his Cosa Nuestra World Tour at London’s iconic O2 Arena on Tuesday (June 17), but it was Janet Jackson’s surprise appearance that captured the internet’s attention. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The legendary pop singer not only attended the […]
Haim have performed on The Tonight Show before. But Alana, Este and Danielle have never taken a trip to the couch to chat with host Jimmy Fallon, so on Tuesday night (June 17) the sibling trio made the most of their maiden voyage by doing all the things.
In addition to performing their single “Down to Be Wrong” with a full band from their forthcoming album I Quit (June 20), the trio popped in for the episode’s cold open to teach Fallon how to speak in perfect Haim-style harmony. Hanging out in their green room, the sisters answered everything Fallon said in a perfectly calibrated single voice. “I know you sing like this, but do you actually talk like this?” Fallon asked nervously.
“Yeah, we do Jimmy,” they said in a sing-song, robotic fashion. “It’s kind of like a special thing we do, Jimmy.” They invited Fallon to join them and when the beat kicked in they did a call-and-response until Este stopped the song to ask, for real, if there were any more snacks available.
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A short time later they were on the couch, describing to Fallon how the moody cover of their album was shot by longtime collaborator and friend director Paul Thomas Anderson, with Este lamenting how her sisters are both in perfect focus, while she is a blurry figure in the foreground. “We’re lucky enough that he’s done 10 of our music videos, he did [the cover] of our last record, Women in Music, Part III,” she said.
What Fallon really wanted to know, though, was what inspired the title of their fourth album. Este explained that as children they were obsessed with the 1996 Tom Hanks musical comedy That Thing You Do!, the Oscar-winning actor’s writing and directorial debut and homage to the fictional Beatles-wannabe one-hit wonder band the Oneders.
“We watched it as kids like every weekend on VH1,” she said as the trio flawlessly broke into an impromptu round of the movie’s signature earworm title track. “So we loved that movie and there’s this pivotal moment in the movie at the end of the movie the lead singer is like, ‘Okay we have to do our second record,” and he wanted to do this really, like brooding, emotional song,” Este explained.
“And he comes up to the mic and he’s basically like, ‘Okay, I’m ready to record.’ And then Tom Hanks, the manager, is like, ‘Listen Jimmy, I want something peppy, something snappy.’ And then Jimmy goes [clears throat], ‘I quit, I quit, I quit,’” she sang as her sisters snapped along. So, she said, whenever they would do mic checks they would do so with a round of “I quit, I quit.” They did so during sessions for their fourth album as well, and after using the phrase as a placeholder to organize their musical files they decided to just keep it as the title for the album about breakups and romantic spin-outs.
“It stuck and we also realized that a lot of our songs are kind of about, like, quitting,” Este said. “Quitting the things that aren’t good for us anymore.” For the record, they are not quitting music. In fact, they proved how much they’re not quitting by revealing that as kids they were also constantly drumming on each other and everything in sight.
So when Fallon gave them a series of random objects, Este snagged a trash can for Danielle to bang on and some paper for Alana to tear while the host shook a box of Altoids and she tapped on a coffee mug for an impromptu, stripped-down version of their I Quit single “Relationships.”
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Terry Luttrell has been injured after getting into a car accident, which occurred after the REO Speedwagon singer fell asleep at the wheel.
The 78-year-old musician was candid about the incident while speaking to the News-Gazette Tuesday (June 17), explaining that he’d been driving to St. Louis for business reasons when he crashed on Interstate 57. He says that he’d been up until about 4:30 a.m. the night prior following a Speedwagon concert at State Farm Center in Champaign, Ill., staying up late to attend an afterparty and sign autographs for fans.
“It just happened,” Luttrell told the publication. “I nodded off. I rolled the car over, and I woke up, and I was in a cocoon. Unfortunately, it totaled the car.”
By “cocoon,” the rock star was referring to his car’s airbags, which deployed on impact and cracked his sternum. He is now recovering from his injuries at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, where he expects to stay for the next few days.
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“I was able to get up and get out of the car,” Luttrell recalled. “I have a little back pain and neck pain. It’s nothing that can’t be overcome.”
Upon being transported to the hospital, Luttrell learned that some of the nurses were fans who had attended the concert the night prior. The performance at State Farm Arena in the band’s home city marked a special one-off reunionshow punctuating REO Speedwagon’s decision to cease touring after 2024 due to “irreconcilable differences” between members. Luttrell — who left the group and was replaced by Kevin Cronin in 1972 — stepped back into his former role as frontman only for the night.
“It was exactly what we thought it was going to be,” he told the Gazette. “It was a one-off concert that will never happen again. To say that you were there was a pretty big thing.”
Luttrell joined Speedwagon in 1968, departing after four years with the band reportedly due to personal issues with guitarist Gary Richrath. Cronin was then brought in to fill his shoes, and — after being briefly replaced with Mike Murphy — helped the group score some of its biggest hits, including Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 singles “Keep On Loving You” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling.”
Despite his success with the group, Cronin was not at the reunion show Saturday (June 14). On Facebook, he recently said that he would have wanted to attend, but that organizers chose “a date where it was public knowledge” that he had prior engagements with his own Kevin Cronin Band in Oregon.
Cronin was also the only remaining REO bandmate who wanted to continue touring, but he says he was outvoted by bassist Bruce Hall and keyboardist Neal Doughty when it came to calling it quits. The men announced last September that they would stop touring by the end of the year and dissolve the band due to conflicts between Hall and Cronin.
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Another year and another rapper that Pusha T feels he has to put in his place as the cussin’ half of Clipse (Malice is still keeping it PG with the bars) has taken aim at one of the game’s most popular artists. Travis Scott gets called out on Clipse’s latest cut, “So Be It.”
In a shot that came straight out of left field, Pusha T turned many heads when he spit, “You cried in front of me, died in front of me/Calabasas took your b*tch and your pride in front of me/Heard Utopia had moved right up the street/And her lip gloss was popping, she ain’t need you to eat.”
While many automatically knew that Pusha was sending straight shots to Travis Scott, many were left scratching their heads as to where the sudden animosity towards “The Highest In The Room” rapper came from. Well, Push answered that question in a new interview with GQ in which he explained that his beef with Scott began years ago when Scott crashed a recording session between Clipse and Pharrell while the three were in Paris.
Per GQ:
He interrupted a session,” Pusha recalled. “He sees me and Malice there. He’s like, ‘Oh, man, everybody’s here,’ he’s smiling, laughing, jumping around, doing his fucking monkey dance. We weren’t into the music, but he wanted to play it, wanted to film [us and Pharrell listening to it]. And then a week later you hear ‘Meltdown,’ which he didn’t play. He played the song, but not [Drake’s verse].”
While this rubbed Pusha the wrong way, he says this is common practice for Scott and that’s what ultimately led him to just air out his grievances on the new Clipse record.
“He’s done this a lot. He has no picks. He’ll do this with anybody. He did it with ‘Sicko Mode’”— on which Drake seems to diss Kanye, despite Travis’s close ties to him. Push then referenced last spring when Travis joined Future and Metro on stage and excitedly asked them to tease “Like That,” the song whose incendiary Kendrick Lamar verse ignited Kendrick’s beef with Drake: “He was on the [Rolling Loud] stage like, ‘Play that, play that!’ He don’t have no picks, no loyalty to nobody. He’ll jump around whatever he feels is hot or cling onto whatever he feels is hot. But you can play those games with those people…We’re not in your mix. Keep your mix over there.”
Added push, “He’s a whore.”
While Pusha seems ready and willing to engage in a lyrical showdown with a new opponent, it should be worth noting that Travis Scott himself isn’t exactly known for spitting battle rap bars and probably won’t respond with a diss record so much as he may reference it in some kind of way. Then again, he may surprise us and drop his first-ever diss record and let the world judge who got the better cut in the unforeseen battle.
Still, Travis did apparently decide to troll Pusha T on his IG stories with a reference to the 2023 bot overload of pics insinuating that Pusha once had sex with his pet lizard.
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Check out the video for “So Be It” below, and let us know your thoughts on Pusha T calling out Travis Scott in the comments section below.
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