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13 Jul 2023

Karol G Drops Emotional New Single ‘S91’: ‘This Video Is Special for Many Reasons’

Karol G dropped a new single called “S91,” inspired by the popular Psalm 91 Bible verse, and in its impactful music video out Thursday (July 13) she made an important announcement.

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In the emotional and ultra-personal release, produced by Ovy on the Drums, the Colombian artist sings about overcoming adversity over an EDM-meets-trap fusion.

The music video, directed by Pedro Artola and produced by WeOwnTheCity, is just as powerful as the lyrics, demonstrating Karol running away from a group of people backed by a pack of wolves trying to bring her down, but she’s protected by a lone panther. Karol also used the opportunity to announce that Mañana Sera Bonito (Bichota Season) is coming soon.



A week ago, the “Bichota” singer hinted that she was up to new projects when she posted a photo all smiles and with a line from Psalm 91: “A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you.”

A couple of days later, and a month ahead of her Mañana Sera Bonito stadium tour kicking off, she surprised fans with a new music video teaser assuring them that she has an announcement “so important that it deserved its own song and music video” and that she planned to release it on July 13 because 13 is her favorite spiritual number. “Remember I always save the best for last. This video is dedicated to my people, the ones from the start,” she noted. 

On the eve of the “S91” release, Karol posted a TikTok video of her mother reacting to the production in tears. “This video is special for many reasons,” she shared in the caption. 

“One, there is no more beautiful feeling for me than knowing that my family is proud of me and that my music can cause them reactions like that,” she continued. “Two, my mom took us to school and taught us to pray Psalm 91 after leaving home every day in the morning because she said they were sacred words of protection, and three, I am grateful to God and to life for giving me a family that supports me, that has believed in me from the very beginning and that is still with me today, celebrating together so many beautiful things that happen to us.”

Beyond its personal connection to the artist, “S91” is charged with a message of celebration, pride, love, triumph and “many beautiful feelings,” according to Karol’s TikTok caption.

13 Jul 2023

Janelle Monae “Water Slide,” Wiz Khalifa “Try It” & More | Daily Visuals 7.13.23

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It’s been more than a month since Janelle Monae released her latest LP, The Age of Pleasure, and in with it brought us some sultry and sensual songs to groove to for the summer of 2023.

Keeping with that summer vibe in her latest offering, the Kansas City crooner comes through with some new visuals to “Water Slide” which finds Janelle throwing a retro pool party for her friends where she plays some guitar as her guests enjoy the sun beaming down on their half-naked physicals and keeping cool in a luxurious pool built for this kind of royalty.

Back in the studio, Wiz Khalifa is hard at work finding “inspiration” for his latest cut and in his clip to “Try It,” Wiz sparks up hella herb while at work and gives us an idea as to how much weed is smoked whenever he’s getting ready to lay it down in the booth. That’s a lot of weed, b.

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from DreamDoll, Sleepy Hallow, and more.

JANELLE MONAE – “WATER SLIDE”



WIZ KHALIFA – “TRY IT”



DREAMDOLL – “I’LL BE GOOD”



SLEEPY HALLOW – “GOOD GIRLS AIN’T NO FUN”



ERICA BANKS – “REAL RAP B****”



BIG 10 – “ALMOST HIT MY COUSIN”



PLAYERRWAYS FT. MUDDBABYTWIST – “HOOD DAY”



ZZZ. FT. STUNNA GAMBINO & JEHKAI – “U & I”



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13 Jul 2023

Doja Cat Gets Up Close & Bloody in New Instagram Selfies

Doja Cat had the Internet buzzing once again with a series of bloody selfies posted on Thursday (July 13).

In the snaps, the “Say So” superstar is seen close up to her face, rocking sparkly eyeshadow with butterfly stickers around her eyes. However, the ethereal look was offset with a pair of red contact lenses and blood emitting from her nose into her mouth. Doja completed the look with a blonde wig, white underpants and a pink-and-rainbow striped shirt.

“blablablablab,” she captioned the photos along with a teddy bear emoji. See her post here.

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Doja is fresh off the release of her new single “Attention,” which arrived last month. The superstar is also working on unveiling a full-length album. While she has yet to reveal a title or release date, the project would follow her 2021 breakthrough LP Planet Her, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart dated July 10, 2021, and produced a number of long-lasting hits including “Need to Know,” “Woman,” “Ain’t S—” and “Get Into It (Yuh).”

The singer surprised fans in May when she took a dig at the highly successful album, as well as her 2019 project Hot Pink. “Planet her and hot pink were cash-grabs and yall fell for it,” she wrote. “Now i can go disappear somewhere and touch grass with my loved ones on an island while yall weep for mediocre pop.”

13 Jul 2023

Lindsay Lohan Shows Off Beachy Nursery & Growing Baby Bump in New Photos

Lindsay Lohan is getting ready to give birth, and ahead of welcoming her baby with husband Bader Shammas, the actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to show off her growing bump and the nursery ahead of the baby’s arrival.

“Everything is inspired by the beach and is so peaceful and playful,”‘ she captioned photos of her and the pieces in her nursery from a collaboration with baby brand Nestig, including a white-and-tan hardwood crib with a mobile — with puffy clouds, stars, the sun and an airplane — attached to its side. Lohan wears a white knit dress and smiles from ear to ear in the images.

“Soooo beyond blessed and super excited [prayer hand emoji] see you very soon my lovee,” Lohan’s mother Dina wrote in the comments section of the post.

Fans in the comments section gushed over how happy and healthy the Mean Girls actresses looked in the pictures. One user wrote, “Ok the nursery is beautiful, but you mama are stunning. Wishing nothing but the best for you and your family,” while another chimed in, “You look beautiful, and the baby’s room looks dreamy.” Another fan shared their love of the collection and commented on Lohan’s glowing appearance: “You look absolutely gorgeous and dreamy, ma’am!! I wish you and the baby a safe delivery and recovery!! Your collection looks amazing!”

See the photos of Lohan in her new nursery below.

13 Jul 2023

‘Mission: Impossible’: How to Watch the Movie Series in Order

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Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and the IMF team are back together for another dangerous adventure in the latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One officially premieres Friday (July 14) exclusively in theaters, which you can purchase tickets for here.

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If you’re a fan of the movie series, are new to the action-packed storylines, or are on a mission to watch every Cruise movie out there, you’ll definitely want to catch up on the previous films before you head to your closest theater.

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, we’ve listed out the best order to watch the Mission: Impossible films below. Should you accept this mission, you’ll be caught up on all the characters and plot points that’ll help avoid any confusion — especially if you attempt to see the latest film without any prior knowledge.

Including the newest addition to the Mission: Impossible series, there are a total of seven films you can sit back and enjoy. The best order to watch the movies is based on their release date, which is as follows: Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible 2, Mission: Impossible III, Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol, Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible — Fallout and Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.

Keep reading to learn how to watch the first six movies.

How to Watch the Mission: Impossible Series for Free

The Mission: Impossible franchise is a part of Paramount, which means Paramount+ subscribers can watch the first six movies for no additional cost.

Not subscribed? Paramount+ starts at just $5.99/month after one week free. You can also choose to bundle Paramount+ with Showtime for $11.99/month and have access to the entire Paramount+ library as well as Showtime’s exclusive library of original TV shows and movies.

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The platform is home to a bunch of original shows and movies such as Queen of the Universe, Fatal Attraction, Rabbit Hole, Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies, 1923, iCarly,The Good Fight, Mayor of Kingstown, Seal Team, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Why Women Kill and Before I Forget.

Subscribers have the option of streaming Paramount+ directly or from Prime Video (ExpressVPN allows you to stream from outside of the U.S.). Not a Prime member? Launch your free 30-day trial here. You can also click here for more ways to land a 30-day free trial to Paramount+.

Other Ways to Watch the Mission: Impossible Series

For those who’d rather own the movies and grow their Mission: Impossible merch collection, you have the option to buy the movies series on DVD. It comes in three versions including 4K, Blue-ray and DVD. You can also buy the movie collection on Prime Video here for $29.99.

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Keep a hardcopy of the Mission: Impossible series in the form of this collectable box set that includes the first six movies. It comes in 4K resolution allowing you to watch Cruise and his team in the highest resolution as they fight life-threatening forces and save the world.

Check below to watch the trailer for Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One.

13 Jul 2023

Jimmie Allen Says He & Wife Alexis Are ‘Working to Resolve Things Together as a Family’

Though Jimmie Allen and his wife Alexis Gale announced their separation in April, the country singer told People on Thursday (July 13) that they’re still working on their marriage.

“The divorce case is still pending, as my wife and I are working to resolve things together as a family,” he said.

Allen also clarified an earlier comment he made in which he said he was waiting to respond publicly to two lawsuits filed against him alleging sexual assault because he wanted to “fix my family first.” “What I meant by ‘fixing my family first’ was making sure their mental health and stability are OK in light of these hurtful, false allegations,” Allen told People. “I took some time off to be with my wife, kids and friends, to ensure everyone was OK.”

On Thursday (July 13), Allen filed two countersuits in Nashville federal court, lodging his first formal responses to the two abuse lawsuits, which have resulted in the once-rising country singer/songwriter being dropped from his label and removed from festival lineups, among other professional repercussions. The first case claims he repeatedly assaulted an unnamed “Jane Doe” on his management team; the second claims he assaulted another woman in a Las Vegas hotel room and secretly recorded it. Allen’s countersuits claim that one of the women defamed him and that the other illegally took his cell phone.

In a statement regarding the new filings, Allen told Billboard that he had “engaged with a legal team to proceed with an appropriate course of action,” saying he had done so in order to “protect my reputation and refute these claims that have caused severe damage to my family, mental health, and business.”

“As the son and brother of rape victims, and the father of daughters, these false claims are extremely hurtful to me and everyone around me,” Allen continued. “These false allegations have caused me to lose a vast number of business and endorsement opportunities that I worked extremely hard for. These false allegations have also not only harmed me, but have caused severe financial damage to my band, my team, and their families.”

Allen and Alexis Gale wed in 2020 and are parents to daughters Naomi Bettie and Zara James. (Allen also has an older son, Aadyn Allen, from a previous relationship.) When the couple announced their split in April, they also revealed they are expecting another child.

13 Jul 2023

Naomi Osaka Shares First Look at Newborn Daughter With Cordae

Cordae and Naomi Osaka are basking in the new parent life, as the couple welcomed their first child together, a baby girl, earlier this month.

The tennis champion took to Instagram on Thursday (July 13) to share a glimpse into the past few weeks, and the first photo featured her daughter’s adorable legs dressed in a fittingly tennis-themed onesie.

Among the other snaps in the photo dump were pictures of Osaka cradling her pregnant belly, laying in the hospital bed before delivery and more. “Well that was a cool little intermission, now back to your regularly scheduled program,” the 25-year-old athlete captioned the post.

Osaka revealed that she was pregnant via Twitter back in January, posting a photo of an ultrasound. “I realize that life is so short and I don’t take any moments for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure,” she wrote. “I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom,’ haha.”

The tennis superstar and the Grammy-nominated rapper have been dating since 2019, when Osaka posted a video with Cordae to her Instagram. In the clip, the tennis player is seen giggling as the “RNP” musician plays around while checking himself out in a mirror.

See the small glimpse at their newborn bundle of joy below.

13 Jul 2023

LIT Killah, Tiago Pzk, Maria Becerra, Duki, Emilia, Rusherking, Big One & FMK Add 4th Week Atop Argentina Hot 100 With ‘Los Del Espacio’

Argentina’s dream team of LIT Killah, Tiago Pzk, Maria Becerra, Duki, Emilia, Rusherking, Big One and FMK hold strong atop the Billboard Argentina Hot 100 chart (dated July 8) as “Los Del Espacio” rules the ranking for a fifth week.

The team-up ties “Un Finde: Big One CROSSOVER #2” by Ke Personajes, Big One and FMK for the second-most weeks in charge in 2023 (the song ranks at No. 3 on the current list), trailing only Emilia, Big One and Callejero Fino’s “En La Intimidad,” which continues to lead with a seven-week domination.

Becerra’s “Corazón Vacío” remains at No. 2 after its debut in the runner-up slot the week prior (dated July 8).

Myke Towers’ “LaLa” takes the Greatest Gainer honors of the week as the song surges from No. 68 to No. 12.

The week’s Hot Shot Debut goes to Shakira and Manuel Turizo’s “Copa Vacía” at No. 36.

Lastly, three other songs debut this week: Uruguayan group Marama captures its fifth entry with “Enemigos” at No. 74. Meanwhile, BM’s “Ni Una Ni Dos” bows at No. 90, while Brray, Jhayco and Ryan Castro each add a new career entry as “Corazón Roto” starts at No. 99.

13 Jul 2023

Marina Reveals Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis

Marina took to Instagram on Wednesday (July 12) and opened up to her fans and followers about the state of her health. The singer revealed that after multiple years of health issues, she’s been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as Myalgic encephalomyelitis.

“I’ve had symptoms like deep fatigue, numbness, tingling, low appetite, brain fog, rashes, insomnia and a feeling of being ‘poisoned’ for so long it’s been hard to remember what healthy feels like,” she wrote to caption a photo of herself. “My baseline energy has been at 50 – 60% for a long time. Aside from a few periods of remission, the last 7 years have consisted of relying on adrenaline and will power to push me through each day.⁣”

The Wales native shared that she has been recovering for two months, which came after “an unusually bad flare up that involved shooting pains and burning sensations all over my hands, legs and back.” The event resulted in a visit to a functional medicine practitioner who helped her deal with the symptoms, which allowed her to learn that the flare-ups can be caused by “a hypersensitive nervous system, developed in response to chronic stress,” she explained.

Marina, however, remains optimistic about her condition and her ability to get back to making music again. “The key to healing seems to lie in retraining the nervous system to regulate itself again.⁣ The happy news is… (!) I am feeling better today than I have in a long time,” she said. “My energy levels are around 65 – 70% most days and the dips I have are shorter. Healing is demanding a lot of my energy and attention right now, but the better I feel, the sooner I can get back to my creative life again. I worked for the first time in a while yesterday and it felt so good.”
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The pop singer concluded her note with empathy to all who silently struggle with chronic illnesses: “It’s hard to maintain optimism when the world feels like it’s moving on without you, but hope always exists. Answers always exist. The body wants to heal — and what I’ve learned is that you have to work with it, not against it.⁣”

Read Marina’s Instagram post about her chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis in full below.

13 Jul 2023

Ralph Lauren Returns To New York Fashion Week After 4 Year Hiatus

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One of America’s most beloved fashion brands is planning a big 2024. Ralph Lauren is confirmed to return to New York Fashion Week in September.

As spotted on High Snobiety the Bronx, New York born designer will be debuting his upcoming collection to fashion industry tastemakers later this year. Women’s Wear Daily reports the Manhattan based label is planning a woman’s fashion show at an undisclosed location. The last time RL hosted an event at New York Fashion Week was September 7, 2019. The invite only affair was staged at Ralph’s Club; a one night only experiential set up that was a nod to supper clubs from the Jazz Age. After tuxedo forward collection was presented Janelle Monáe took the stage and performed.

The last show in the United States RL hosted was in San Marino, California on October 13, 2022. Hosted at the Art Museum and Botanical Gardens the festivities attracted the likes of John Legend, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck and more. His most praised installation in recent history was his 50 year anniversary celebration back in 2018. Dubbed “An Evening In Central Park” transformed Central Park’s iconic Bethesda Terrace into the backdrop for a landmark event featuring a runway and a seated dinner for 500. Oprah Winfrey was in attendance and praised Ralph Lauren for his contribution to not only fashion but American culture. “Your work these past 50 years has told the story of our lives. The lives that we live and the lives we aspire to live” she said.

The date for the Ralph Lauren 2023 New York Fashion Week show has yet to be confirmed.

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