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Wu-Tang really is forever. The legendary Staten Island crew is set to embark on their final tour this summer, and the Wu-Tang Clan will be bringing a time capsule on the road. One lucky fan at each tour stop will be able to donate one rare piece of Wu memorabilia to the Wu-Tang Forever Time […]
Donald Trump has pardoned YoungBoy Never Broke Again, the rapper confirmed on Wednesday (May 28). The news was first reported by CNN’s Jasmine Wright on X. “President Trump has also issued a full pardon to rapper NBA YoungBoy, one of the most streamed rappers, who was convicted of possessing weapons as a felon,” she wrote. […]
Justin Bieber is celebrating Hailey Bieber‘s wins.
Following the announcement that the model had sold her Rhode skincare company to e.l.f. Beauty for an eye-popping $1 billion on Wednesday (May 23), the pop star took to social media to champion his business-savvy wife in a sweet but subtle way.
On Instagram, Justin posted a glamorous photo of Hailey rocking a powerful white suit, as well as a screenshot of her own caption announcing the news on the platform. “When I launched @rhode in 2022, I always had big dreams for the company, and the most important thing to me is to keep bringing rhode to more spaces, places, and faces globally,” the mogul wrote on her page. “So today I am so incredibly excited and proud to announce that we are partnering with e.l.f. Beauty … a like-minded disruptor with a vision to be a different kind of company that believes in big ideas and innovation in the same way that I do.”
“I feel invigorated, excited and more ready than ever to step into an even bigger role as Chief Creative Officer, and Head of Innovation of rhode as well as strategic advisor to e.l.f. Beauty,” Hailey continued in her caption. “Thank you to the amazing rhode team who have helped me build over the years. I couldn’t have done it without all of you. And to our rhode community, thank you for being the most supportive and for being on this journey, this next chapter is going to be even more incredible together!”
Justin also reshared Hailey’s post on his Story.
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The businesswoman didn’t share the billion-dollar price tag of her sale in her post, but the 10-digit figure was reported by Wall Street Journal and Forbes. The latter publication breaks down the deal as being “$600 million in cash, $200 million worth of e.l.f. Beauty stock and a potential $200 million in future payouts based on the company’s growth over the next three years.”
The sale comes just three years after Hailey first launched Rhode, a venture for which Justin has been at her side every step of the way. The musician — who married Hailey in 2018 — has appeared with her at several events for the company, and in February, he shared photos and wrote on Instagram, “Congrats baby on your beautiful @rhode pop up.”
Hailey’s major money move also comes shortly after she appeared on the cover of Vogue, getting candid in the accompanying interview about her life — both as a woman in the public eye and as a new mom to son Jack Blues, whom she welcomed with Justin in August. The “Peaches” singer also shared a few thoughts with the publication, saying, “I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life, but the smartest thing I’ve ever done was marry Hailey.”
Shortly afterward, he faced a bit of backlash for sharing on Instagram that he once told Hailey she’d “never be on the cover of Vogue” during a “huge fight” they had in the past. Justin has since removed the caption from his page, replacing it with a string of emojis, but he’d originally added, “Yikes I know, so mean … For some reason because I felt so disrespected I thought I gotta get even.. I think as we mature we realize that we’re not helping anything by getting even … So baby u already know but forgive me for saying u wouldn’t get a vogue cover cuz clearly i was sadly mistaken.”
Source: EA/ Cliffhanger Games / Black Panther
That Black Panther standalone we were all excited for is no longer happening.
IGN broke the news that EA has taken away Cliffhanger Games’ heart-shaped herb and has cancelled one of the games Marvel fans have been eagerly anticipating since it was first announced back in July 2023.
According to the website, EA Entertainment President Laura Miele stated in an email that the recent changes, cancellations, and other moves were aimed at “sharpening our focus and putting our creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities.”
The bad news for the gaming industry doesn’t stop there, EA is also laying off an unspecified number of workers on both mobile and central teams. IGN reports that EA declined to comment on the specific number but believes, while not confirming that the number is less than the roughly 300 employees let go last month across Respawn and EA’s Fan Care teams.
“These decisions are hard,” said Miele. “They affect people we’ve worked with, learned from, and shared real moments with. We’re doing everything we can to support them — including finding opportunities within EA, where we’ve had success helping people land in new roles.”
Gamers Are Sad About Black Panther’s Cancellation & Layoffs At EA
As you can imagine, the gaming community isn’t taking this news very well.
“You’ve got to be fucking kidding me. First Wonder Woman (a female led game) gets cancelled and now Black Panther (a poc led game) gets cancelled, and neither of them ever had a video game before. This really is Trvmp’s America…” one post on X, formerly Twitter, read.
“more layoffs as the Black Panther game cancelled and the studio closed it keeps getting worse :(,” Kinda Funny and GamerTag Radio’s Parris Lilly said.
While we are not getting the Black Panther game, EA says it is still committed to bringing us that Iron Man game currently being developed by Motive, and will focus on Battlefield, The Sims, Skate, and Apex Legends.
What a sad time to be a gamer and Marvel fan, just saying.
The video game streets are still talking; you can see those reactions below.
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After leading Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart since last January, Bad Bunny’s “DTMF” cracks the No. 1 slot on the Latin Airplay chart (dated May 31). It’s the third song from Debí Tirar Más Fotos, his sixth solo album, to hit the top of the overall Latin radio ranking.
“DTMF” advances 2-1 in its 13th week on the Latin Airplay chart, after a 31% gain in audience impressions, to 8.8 million, earned in United States during the May 16-22 tracking week, according to Luminate.
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“DTMF” marks the third track from the album Debí Tirar Más Fotos to hit No. 1 on the tally, after “El Clúb” and “Baile Inolvidable” each charted at the summit for two weeks between February and March.
As Benito claims the Latin Airplay crown, he adds a 28th chart-topping hit –a run that started in 2018– and enters a tie with Daddy Yankee for the fourth-most since the ranking began in 1994. Here’s a recap of those artists with the most wins, with Shakira standing out as the sole female representation among those acts with at least 24 No. 1s:
No. 1s, Artist37, J Balvin35, Ozuna32, Enrique Iglesias28, Bad Bunny28, Daddy Yankee24, Maluma24, Shakira
Rauw Alejandro & Luis Angel ‘El Flaco’ Score Big Wins: Elsewhere on the Latin charts, Rauw Alejandro and Luis Angel ‘El Flaco’ score additional gains.
Rauw Alejandro returns to the summit on the Latin Pop Airplay chart almost a year after “Touching The Sky” ruled for one week (August 2024). His recent single, “Carita Linda” jumps 3-1 in its sixth week with 4.15 million in audience impressions, up 19%, earned during the same period. The song becomes the Puerto Rican’s seventh ruler, and third unaccompanied by any other act.
Meanwhile, Luis Angel ‘El Flaco’ scores a second champ on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart with “Vuelve a Mi.” The song, which climbs 5-1, becomes the airplay Greatest Gainer of the week after a 44% boost in impressions, to 6.7 million.
“Vuelve a Mi” also takes Luis Angel to his third top on the overall Latin Airplay chart, where it rallies 14-4 in its 11th recap.
Rezz is the latest artist to relocate a show from the Brooklyn Mirage, the New York venue that was meant to reopen earlier this month but remains closed amid ongoing permitting issues. On Wednesday (May 28), the producer announced on social media that her May 30 performance will now take place at SummerStage in Central […]
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Lancome just launched its friends and family sale, and it’s a major deal.
Now’s your chance to snag some of the brand’s best-selling products at 30% off. From cleansers to mascara and foundation, we’re talking big sales on Lancome’s most highly sought-after creations, like the famed Monsieur Big Volume mascara or the beloved high-coverage Teint Idole Ultra Wear foundation. Just take it from Lancome Global Ambassador Olivia Rodrigo: You’ll want to jump on this sale fast.
It’s bound to garner attention from makeup fanatics far and wide. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your makeup stash or up your skincare game, this sale is a great excuse to shop some of the best of the best in beauty and skincare that Lancome has to offer. Take it from us: We’ll definitely be shopping till we drop.
Monsieur Big Volume Mascara
$21
$30
30% off
A volumizing mascara in a deep black hue.
This best-selling mascara is true to its name, offering big volume with big impact. This product offers a “false lash effect” with 12x more volume and up to 24 hours of wear, looking so long and lush that you might trick people into thinking you got lash extensions.
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The volumizing effect is partnered with an ultra-black hue that doesn’t flake, smudge or clump on the lashes, avoiding that spider effect. We recommend starting at the root and working outwards, moving the brush through your lashes as you go. Monsieur Big’s thick-bristled wand is tailor-made to disperse the lashes, coating them evenly in the mascara for a cohesive look. If you’re looking for curl, volume and staying power, you’re looking in the right place.
Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation
$37
$53
30% off
A long-wearing foundation in a slew of shades.
The raved-about Teint Idole Ultra Wear foundation is on sale. Everyone rejoice. If you haven’t been able to get your hands on this product, here’s the sitch. The foundation boasts a natural matte finish that delivers up to a whopping 24 hours of wear. It’s waterproof, transfer, sweat and humidity-resistant too. This formula also works on pretty much all skin types from mature to oily. Not just a foundation, this product also works to heal your skin with skincare ingredients like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, moringa and prebiotics that boost hydration and protect against acne. Teint Idole Ultra Wear is truly the best of both worlds.
Rénergie H.C.F. Triple Serum
$105
$150
30% off
A best-selling anti-ageing serum in a chrome and purple package.
If you’re looking to get in on the anti-aging game early, or you have mature skin, Lancome’s Rénergie H.C.F. Triple serum is definitely something you should have in your skincare arsenal. True to its name, this serum features three-star ingredients, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C+ niacinamide and ferulic acid. The hyaluronic acid helps with absorption while the vitamin C and niacinamide brighten up dark spots for a more even complexion.
Finally, ferulic acid reduces signs of anti-aging while boosting the effectiveness and potency of other antioxidants in the formula. We recommend layering this serum with a heavy-duty moisturizer that will lock the serum’s ingredients in place, allowing your skin to absorb all of the rich vitamins and antioxidants. No matter your age, you’ll be glowing in no time.
Color Design Eyeshadow
$18.20
$26
30% off
A single eyeshadow in a rosy gold hue in black packaging.
While Lancome is pretty well known for its eye shadow singles. These singles take me way back to the early 2000s when you could swatch these at fancy department stores. While some things haven’t changed about the packaging, the formula of Lancome’s single shadows has received major upgrades to offer makeup lovers impactful color payoff and shine.
These singles are now more long-lasting than ever. Crease-resistant, densely packed and packed with rich pigments, the Color Design line features over 11 unique shades on Lancome’s website with satin, matte and shimmer finishes. These shadows are perfect for all skin tones and types. While all the singles are great, our favorite shade is “Kitten Heel” because of its gold-to-rose gold reflect.
Bi-Facil Double Action Eye Makeup Remover
$36.40
$52
30% off
A best-selling eye-makeup remover in a decorative blue and white bottle.
This buttery smooth eye-makeup remover can tackle the most stubborn waterproof formulas, and it’s only $36.40. Bi-Facil Double Action eye makeup remover is a best-seller for Lancome, and for good reason. Boasting 4.9 stars on the brand’s website, the formula cuts through even the most dramatic makeup looks thanks to its patented two-phase formula.
The first phase is oily, utilizing a unique lipid concentrate to loosen and lift eye makeup. The second phase features water emollients that leave the skin feeling squeaky clean. Before using, shake up the bottle to marry that Bi-Facil formula and saturate a cotton pad with the product. Press gently on the eyes to break down eyeshadow, mascara and liner, and wipe clean. Easy as pie.
Le Stylo Waterproof Eyeliner Pencil
$19.60
$28
30% off
A waterproof eye pencil with a smudge-proof formula in blue.
Stylo waterproof eyeliner pencil can get you there guaranteed. This liner is a pencil style with a creamy, waterproof formula that won’t budge on your lash and waterline. The creamy formula works well if you want a more dramatic smudged-out look.
Smudging and blending is easy peasy with this product because a nifty little built-in smudger is attached to the end. No brushes neccessary. The Le Stylo is available in nine different shades in both matte and metallic finishes. We like the “Minuit Illusion” shade, a deep bluish purple that would look pretty gorgeous on the waterline of green or brown eyes.
Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer
$21.70
$31
30% off
A long-wearing best-selling concealer featuring skincare ingredients.
Accompanying its foundation counterpart, the Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over concealer is just as full coverage. This product brightens and evens out the skin in 24 shades. Creamy yet weightless, the formula is hydrating and jam-packed with pigment so you can cover up dark circles and spots with ease. Additionally, the Teint Idole Ultra Wear is crease-resistant and easily blendable, making it very beginner-friendly for those makeup newbies. The concealer can also be used as a cream contour to sculpt and add dimension. Worn with the Teint Idole foundation or a more natural skin tint, this concealer is a winner.
La Vie Est Belle Iris Absolu Eau De Parfum
An eau de parfum with floral iris notes in a texture glass package.
Equipped with heavy notes iris and fruity accords, this perfume makes for the perfect gift for someone special in your life. Currently retailing for $92.40, this might be the perfect time to snag it. This fragrance also includes jasmine sambac and patchouli essence all facetted by an ambery signature containing fruity accents of fig and blackcurrant. In lamens terms, the scent is sweet thanks to the fruit but warm with the addition of amber. Green, or fresh and natural, notes come in clutch with the fig and iris. It makes us picture lush gardens after the rain all shaded by the sun. It’s practically summer in a bottle.
Ludwig Göransson is still getting used to Donald Glover retiring his Childish Gambino moniker. The movie score composer and music producer stopped by Apple Music to have a chat with Zane Lowe recently and talked about his work with Childish Gambino. “It’s been a huge part of my life — Donald and Childish Gambino — […]
You never know what will happen when you throw a lot of changes at a long-running awards show — but for the 2025 American Music Awards, it appears that change is a good thing. The show, which was hosted by Jennifer Lopez and held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday for the first time, posted its largest audience since 2019 (when the show was hosted by Ciara).
The AMAs were the No. 1 broadcast of the night on Monday. The show attracted 4.86 million viewers, according to Nielsen, up 38% from its last live broadcast in 2022 (airing Nov. 20, 2022, and hosted by Wayne Brady on ABC).
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There were many changes with this year’s show — it was the first regular AMAs broadcast on CBS, the first to air on Memorial Day (or in the spring, in general), the first not to take place in the Los Angeles area and first since a time reduction from three to two hours.
The 2025 American Music Awards ratings measures Live+SD Fast National Data including Out-of-Home Viewing and live streaming on Paramount+.
The 2025 American Music Awards outpaced several other recent primetime specials, including ABC’s CMA Country Christmas hosted by Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood on Dec. 3, 2024; NBC’s Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music on Jan. 27, 2025; and ABC’s CMA Fest on June 25, 2024.
The 2025 American Music Awards on CBS drove 9.2 billion potential impressions and 816,600 mentions on social media, while also posting growth across all key demographics versus the 2022 broadcast: up 91% among adults 18-34, up 23% among adults 18-49 and up 16% among adults 25-54.
The 2025 American Music Awards social accounts garnered over 100M video views within the first 24 hours across Instagram, Tiktok, X and Facebook, according to Listenfirst.
The ceremony’s Twitch live broadcast peaked at 205.5 thousand during YouTube star Kai Cenat’s onstage appearance, according to TwitchTracker.
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President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of Larry Hoover, as the former Chicago gang leader was set to spend the rest of his years behind bars in Colorado. Trump has dished out quite a few pardons in recent weeks while in the Oval Office, and he commuted the multiple life sentences of the Gangster […]
