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20 Jun 2023

Dua Lipa Declares Polka-Dot Bikini Her ‘Summer Outfit Until Further Notice’

Dua Lipa has discovered her go-to 2023 “summer outfit until further notice”: the black-and-white polka-dot bikini with butterfly and ladybug print from her La Vacanza collection with Versace.

“My summer outfit until further notice,” Lipa captioned two photos of herself wearing the string bikini on Instagram, along with a butterfly emoji. “The cutest @versace polka dots bikini from my #VersaceLaVacanza collection with @donatella_versace.”

Donatella Versace responded to the post, commenting, “An absolute BEAUTY!! This summer is ALL about La Vacanza.”

The duo announced the collection on May 4 along with the Butterfly Medusa Ring (covered in butterflies and ladybugs, just like the swimsuit) before debuting the full line during a May 23 runway show in Cannes, France. “Feeling overwhelmed with happiness and still taking in last night!” Lipa wrote after La Vacanza’s debut show. “Creating this collection with my dear dear friend @donatella_versace has been the most incredible insightful and inspiring process that I feel so lucky I got to experience. I want to thank the whole @versace team for holding my hand through this!! … I feel like the luckiest girl in the world.”

In addition to La Vacanza, Lipa has also been busy promoting “Dance the Night,” the lead single from the soundtrack to Greta Gerwig’s upcoming Barbie movie. She released the song — which she co-wrote alongside soundtrack executive producer Mark Ronson, as well as Andrew Wyatt and Caroline Ailin — and a Barbie-pink music video to match on May 25. The song has so far peaked at No. 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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20 Jun 2023

Quando Rondo Jailed on Drug, Gang Charges in Georgia

The rapper Quando Rondo has been jailed after being indicted on drug and gang charges in his hometown of Savannah.

The 24-year-old rapper, whose given name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman, was behind bars in the Chatham County jail Tuesday. According to court records, he has a bond hearing scheduled Friday.

Bowman and 18 others were indicted by a grand jury Wednesday. The indictment charged Bowman with four counts, including being a manager of an illegal street gang known as “Rollin’ 60′s.” Other charges say Bowman conspired with others to distribute marijuana and to buy pills of the opioid hydrocodone.

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Bowman’s attorney, Joshua Pine, declined to make an immediate comment when reached by phone Tuesday.

As Quando Rondo, the rapper’s singles “I Remember” and “ABG” led to a deal with Atlantic Records, which released his debut album, “QPac,” in 2020. His follow-up album, “Recovery,” came out in March.

20 Jun 2023

YNW Melly Double Murder Trial Continues After Judge Denies Mistrial

The second week of the double murder trial of rapper YNW Melly began Tuesday with the judge denying a motion from the defense for a mistrial.

Defense attorneys had asked Broward Circuit Judge John Murphy for a mistrial last week, arguing the jury had been tainted following testimony that could not be verified from the mother of YNW Melly’s ex-girlfriend, the Sun Sentinel reported. The judge told defense attorneys jurors could be instructed to ignore statements that were ruled inadmissible.

YNW Melly, whose legal name is Jamell Demons, is facing a possible death sentence for the October 2018 fatal shooting of his childhood friends, Anthony Williams and Christopher Thomas Jr.

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Williams and Thomas were both part of the YNW collective, known respectively as YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy.

Demons, Williams and Thomas were riding in a Jeep driven by Cortland Henry, known as YNW Bortlen, after a recording session in Fort Lauderdale when Demons, 24, fatally shot Williams and Thomas, prosecutors said. Henry is charged as an accomplice in the case but will be tried separately.

After killing Williams and Thomas, prosecutors said Demons and Henry drove the bodies to an area near the Everglades, where they shot at the back and passenger sides of Henry’s Jeep from the outside to make it look like Williams and Thomas were the victims of a drive-by shooting.

Prosecutors say the shooting was part of a gang action, while defense attorneys say the motive lacks credibility because Demons and the victims were close friends.

The gun used in the shooting has not been recovered. The first week of trial focused mostly on the physical evidence, with prosecutors establishing that the bullet casings found inside Demons and Henry’s vehicle likely came from the same weapon as the casings found at the scene of the staged drive-by shooting.

Demons gained attention with his breakout song “Murder on My Mind” in 2017. He later worked with Kanye West on “Mixed Personalities,” which was released in January 2019, a month before Demons was arrested on the murder charges.

20 Jun 2023

Gunna “Back To The Moon,” Lil Durk ft. Rob49 “Same Side” & More | Daily Visuals 6.20.23

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Even with the snitching allegations dogging his reputation, Gunna’s latest album, a Gift & a Curse, has been getting praised by his day-ones and has been giving them what they want since its release Friday (June 16).

This time around, Young Thug’s former protégé comes through with some new visuals to “back to the moon” in which Gunna dances on “the moon” without the need of a spacesuit or any kind of breathing apparatus as he drops his bars. We’re just glad he didn’t attempt to moonwalk as that would’ve just been hella corny.

Back on earth, Lil Durk keeps the buzz for his latest LP, Almost Healed, going and in his clip to the Rob49 assisted “Same Side,” the two men take to an empty warehouse with their peoples to get lit, count stacks and park their cars. Empty warehouses getting much burn in Hip-Hop videos in 2023, b.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Gucci Mane featuring Lil Baby, J. Stone and DJ Drama, and more.

GUNNA – “BACK TO THE MOON”



LIL DURK FT. ROB49 – “SAME SIDE”



GUCCI MANE FT. LIL BABY – “BLUFFIN”



J. STONE & DJ DRAMA – “GET MONEY”



KEY GLOCK – “PRESIDENTIAL ROLEX”



ANN MARIE – “E.V.O.L”



PRINCE SWANNY – “ NIGHTMARE”



DDG FT. NLE CHOPPA & BIA – “I’M GEEKIN REMIX”



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20 Jun 2023

Eminem’s ‘8 Mile’ Costume, Mike Myers’ ‘Austin Powers’ Suit & More Donated to Film Academy Collection

A costume worn by Eminem in his role as Jimmy, who went by the stage name “B-Rabbit,” in 8 Mile (2002) has been donated to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ expansive collection, which is housed at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Margaret Herrick Library and Academy Film Archive in Los Angeles.

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In March 2003, “Lose Yourself” from that film became the first hip-hop song to win an Oscar for best original song. Eminem shared the award with Jeff Bass and Luis Resto. The smash topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks in 2002-03.

The blue velvet suit worn by Mike Myers as Austin Powers in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), the first of three films in that franchise, was also donated to the collection.

Other newly-acquired items include:

  • Costumes worn by Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis and Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu in Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022). The film won seven Oscars, including best picture, in March 2023.
  • Coat, hat, blouse, and pants worn by Regina King in her Oscar-winning role as Sharon Rivers in If Beale Street Could Talk (2018).
  • Costumes worn by Christian Bale and Amy Adams in their Oscar-nominated roles as Dick and Lynne Cheney in Vice (2018)
  • Pinstripe suit worn by Raul Julia as Gomez Addams in Addams Family Values (1993), the sequel to The Addams Family.
  • Two dozen costume design drawings illustrated by Julio Martinez for Diana Ross to wear in Mahogany (1975), her first film after her Oscar-nominated debut in Lady Sings the Blues. Ross sang the Oscar-nominated ballad “Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To),” which was a No. 1 hit on the Hot 100.
  • Clapboards from The Omen (1976), Thelma & Louise (1991), and Sleepy Hollow (1999).
  • Typewriter used by Frank Pierson to write his Oscar-nominated screenplays to Cat Ballou (1965) and Cool Hand Luke (1967).
  • Oscar statuette presented to blacklisted screenwriter Nedrick Young under the pseudonym Nathan E. Douglas for best original screenplay for The Defiant Ones (1958).
  • Conceptual drawing for E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), illustrated by Academy Award-winning special effects artist Carlo Rambaldi.
  • Large model pirate ship, three-dimensional prop skull of One-Eyed Willy, and treasure map from The Goonies (1985).
  • Harold Ramis papers: Materials documenting Ramis’ career as a writer, director and actor, including handwritten and annotated scripts for National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978), Ghostbusters (1984), Groundhog Day (1993), and Analyze This (1999).
  • Steven Spielberg Animation Collection: 157 pieces of original animation art, dated from 1932-52, including cels and setups from films including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and Pinocchio (1940), and animation setups and cels for characters including Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny and Woody Woodpecker. This was donated by Spielberg and his wife, actress Kate Capshaw. The Academy noted: “Their generous donation will be commemorated by the renaming of the Margaret Herrick Library’s Graphic Arts Department as the Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw Graphic Arts Department.”

“We are thrilled and honored to expand the Academy’s collection with these exceptional pieces,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer said in a statement. “To be housed at our archive, library and museum, these vital components of the filmmaking process highlight the collaborative disciplines that develop and produce the movies we love. They also demonstrate the Academy’s unique capacity to preserve the full range of film history formats. We are incredibly grateful to our donors for their remarkable gifts to the Academy and for their commitment to illuminating our film history.”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been collecting and preserving film and film-related material since 1927. Its permanent collection contains more than 13 million photographs, 8.3 million clippings, 95,000 screenplays, 73,500 posters, 145,000 production and costume design drawings, 45,000 sound recordings, 39,000 books, 1,900 special collections, 242,000 film and video assets, and 8,000 props, process, and production items.

20 Jun 2023

Beyonce & Jay-Z Are the Ultimate Couple Goals at Louis Vuitton Runway Show

Louis Vuitton unveiled its menswear spring/summer 2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday (June 20), marking Pharrell Williams‘ first runway show as creative director of menswear. The star-studded event was attended by Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Zendaya, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky and more.

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In a sweet moment captured by fans and shared to Twitter, Zendaya is seen greeting Bey and Jay, with the powerhouse couple smiling from ear to ear as they take turns hugging the Euphoria actress.

For the event, Queen Bey rocked a silky yellow pajama set, paired with a matching floor-length robe and massive reflective sunglasses. Jay also opted for sunglasses — albeit a smaller pair — which he wore with a pixelated, brown three-piece suit. The two were photographed entering the event while holding hands.

Zendaya, meanwhile, wore a plunging patterned top and matching tailored pants, with her hair in long loose waves.

Later on in the evening, Jay-Z turned it up a notch by hopping onstage with Pharrell for a high-energy performance of “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me).” Watch a clip of it via Vogue here.

Pharrell was named creative director of Louis Vuitton back in February, taking over the position previously held by Virgil Abloh who passed away in 2021 following a battle with cancer. “Louis Vuitton is delighted to welcome Pharrell as its new men’s creative director. His first collection for Louis Vuitton will be revealed next June during men’s fashion week in Paris,” LMVH, Louis Vuitton’s parent company shared in a statement at the time posted to the brand’s Twitter and Instagram accounts.   

20 Jun 2023

‘Black Ink Crew’ Recap: Nychelle Is Tired of Alex’s Games, Reveals He Ain’t Slaying A Damn Thing

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The Real World, oops, we Black Ink Crew is pushing on, and the shenanigans in the rookie’s mansion are already happening.

Teddy Kinda Capes For Spyder

Last week, Ceaser loyalist Spyder and Puma got at each other after Teddy made the dumb decision to invite him to the event at Cookies, on this week’s episode of Black Ink Crew, Teddy and Puma linked up to discuss the dispute where we saw Spyder tell Puma to suck his private parts after Puma pointed out that his presence at the event was unnecessary.

Despite Spyder saying the most egregious thing you can speak to another man Teddy is more disappointed in Puma for engaging in the back and forth with Spyder.

Hilariously, the professional couch sitter wants Puma to step in and be a boss because losing his cool in public like that could ruin future opportunities for the brand.

Whatever you say, Teddy.

Nychelle Is Officially Done With Alex

While Puma takes the rookies out for their next competition, the OGs decided to show up at the mansion to see how their future coworkers are living for now.

During a drinking game between Draya, Nychelle, Alex, and former Black Ink Crew Chicago cast member Prince, we learn that Draya used a strap-on on a guy she was dating. We are sure Phor, her former coworker at 9 MAG, who is now a full-on pornstar, would appreciate knowing that.

Rok also eventually shows up after Alex sends him the address.

Anyway, we (specifically Beanz) here at Hip-Hop Wired did not care for Alex, aka the “Vagina Slayer,” getting close to Nychelle, so it brought us great joy to see her finally kick him to the curb.

Nychelle finally calls out Alex for wasting her time, calling him out for doing a terrible job communicating with her, which Alex admits to.

Alex cops pleas by telling Nychell that he just got out of a three-year relationship with Donna that messed up, and Nychelle doesn’t care and tells him that she is no longer interested.

She also tells him that she is sorry for what Donna did to him, but that is not an excuse for his behavior. To rub more salt in the wound, she tells Daya that Alex isn’t really slaying vaginas.

Damn.

Krystal Does The Most

The rookies eventually show up after a successful event that saw AMH take first place, meaning she can now stay in the master bedroom. Made Rich, who is extremely cocky, is BIG MAD that he lost and now has to vacate the room he first got.

Jahnova took home second place, earning the right to tattoo one of Puma’s famous friends.

Anyway, after rookies got over seeing the OGs enjoying their space, Krystal, who Nychelle invited, shows up, and that’s when things go off the rails.

Rok is upstairs with Liza. The two are still cordial after hanging out on a previous episode. Krystal is tight when she sees Rok with Liza, revealing that they are still hooking up.

Rok admits to hooking up with Krystal twice since they called off their engagement during his confessional. Krystal decides to flip and gets into it with AMH and Liza, who feel she is doing too much.

Krystal goes off with security stepping in before she can put her hands on any of them, and the episode ends.

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20 Jun 2023

Olivia Rodrigo Shares Lyric From Upcoming ‘Vampire’ Single

As fans are gearing up to sink their teeth into Olivia Rodrigo‘s upcoming single, “Vampire,” the 20-year-old Grammy winner took to Instagram on Tuesday (June 20) to tease lyrics from the track.

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In the post, three lines are seen handwritten across a blank page that read, “How do you lie?” Rodrigo captioned the post with a simple and fitting vampire emoji.

“Vampire,” out on June 30, is Rodrigo’s first project since her 2021 multi-platinum debut Sour. She shared the news of the track last week, along with the single’s black-and-white cover art, in which the star is seen wearing dark lipstick, winged eyeliner and two Band-Aids on her neck where a vampire-fang puncture wound has taken place.

“Vampire” will serve as Rodrigo’s followup to her record-breaking debut effort Sour, which featured two Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits (“Drivers License” and “Good 4 U”). In June last year, the album became the longest-running debut record this century to remain in the Billboard 200 top 10 at more than 52 weeks.

In the time since her debut album’s release, Rodrigo took home a number of awards, including three Grammys for best new artist, best pop solo performance for “drivers license” and best pop vocal album for Sour.

See her “Vampire” lyric tease below.

20 Jun 2023

Best Luggage Deals: 7 Can’t Miss Sales to Shop for Your Next Getaway

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Sun, fun and travel. The summer is synonymous with many things but if you’re among the millions of people who plan to go on a trip this summer, you’ll need something to carry all of your belongings. To help you get prepared for your next getaway, we’ve collected a list of the seven best luggage deals from major retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom Rack and more.

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Welcome the summer solstice with a collection of sales of up to 67% off luggage sets (find duffle bags on sale here). For more travel supples, read our roundups of travel essentials and best travel deals.

Below, find a list of the best luggage deals to shop for summer.

Walmart

American Tourister Fieldbrook 2 Piece Soft Luggage Set

$48.99 $59.99 18% off% OFF

First up, basic black! If you’re looking for a luggage set under $50, Walmart has one of the deepest deals that we’ve found online for a black, two-piece luggageset. The duo includes a boarding bag and a 21-inch upright, carry-on bag with in-line wheels.

Amazon

Travelers Club Chicago Hardside Expandable Spinner Luggages, Rose Gold, 3 Piece Set

$59.30

“Great for the price point,” according to one of dozens of positive reviews. The Travelers Club Chicago Hardside three-piece set gives you tons of variety at an affordable prices. The $60 set includes a 20-inch carry on luggage, 15-inch boarding tote, a 10-inch travel kit toiletry case, and you can get it in over six colors including coral, rose gold, apple butter, navy blue, teal and red.

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Rollmaster Lite 28-Inch Expandable Large Checked Hardside Spinner Luggage

$149.97 $460 67% off% OFF

Travel tip: A sliver bag will be easy to spot on the luggage conveyer belt. This Travel Pro hard-shell suitcase is 30 inches tall and 19.5 inches long and weighs 12.5 pounds. Inside, you’ll find an interior zip compartment, two mesh zip pockets; and a second compartment with double pocket divider and buckle strap.

Amazon

Coolife Luggage Expandable(only 28″) Suitcase 3 Piece Set with TSA Lock Spinner

$159.99 (with $20 instant coupon) $179.99 11% OFF

Save $20 on this three-piece, expandable Coolife luggage set which you can get in nine different colors including lake blue, grey, black and red. The set includes a 15.4-inch bag that expands to 22.4 inches; a 17.7-inch medium bag that expands to 26.4 inches and a large 20.9-inch bag that expands to 28 inches. For another affordable trio, try this three-piece set on sale for $109.99 at Walmart.

Nordstrom Rack

Geoffrey Beene Two-Piece Tote and Spinner Luggage Set

$179.97 $359.99 50% off% OFF

Chic and affordable. This petal-pink two-piece luggage duo comes with an expandable luggage and a 20-inch tote bag (with zipper closure). The wheeled suitcase has a lined interior with a push-button handle and it measures nearly 22-inches tall close to 16 inches wide.

Level 8 Textured Luggage 2-Piece Set

$359.99 $319.99 -13% off% OFF

Looking for a heavy-duty luggage set? You can get this Level 8 textured luggage set — in blue or black — in 24 or 28-inch suitcase with a 20-inch carry on.

Bloomingdale’s

Tumi 19-Degree International Expandable 4-Wheel Carry-On

$589.99 $750 21% off% OFF

Tumi’s 19-Degree Expandable Suitcase is made from a recycled polycarbonate shell and anti-microbial treated lining. The 19 Degree collection features lightweight, flexible and durable luggage, four recessed dual spinner wheels and an adjustable and three-stage telescoping handle. For a similar, budget-friendly alternative to Tumi, check out the Kenneth Cole Reaction 28-Inch Renegade Suitcase, which is on sale for $97.97 at Nordstrom Rack.

20 Jun 2023

Zendaya’s ‘Challengers’ Trailer Features a Steamy Love Triangle & A Rihanna Classic

Zendaya is gearing up to star in her next feature film with Challengers, and fans now have a hint at what to expect thanks to the arrival of the film’s trailer on Tuesday (June 20).

The trailer sees Zendaya assuming the role of Tashi Duncan, a tennis superstar whose career comes to a halt after a serious injury. At the peak of her career, Duncan becomes the object of two tennis players’ affections — leading to a steamy musical moment in the form of Rihanna‘s “S&M,” as she kisses each of the guys (Josh O’Connor’s Patrick and Mike Faist’s Art) in a hotel room.

The official synopsis for the film further hints at the plot: Zendaya’s character retires from the sport following her injury to become a coach “to a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist, West Side Story),” but her “husband’s redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against the washed-up Patrick (Josh O’Connor, The Crown) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.”

“S&M” was released as the fourth single from Rihanna’s fifth studio album, Loud. Written by Ester Dean in collaboration with producers Stargate and Sandy Vee, “S&M” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in April 2011. (A remix of the track featuring Britney Spears was also released.)

Challengers will be released in theaters on Sept. 15 — just after the conclusion of the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

Watch the trailer in the video above.