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05 Jun 2023

Ariana Grande Pokes Fun at Her Winged Eyeliner ‘Phase’ on TikTok

For years, Ariana Grande was usually seen in a signature makeup look that included a thick, winged eyeliner and plump lips.

Nowadays, the “Positions” singer is opting for a more natural makeup look, mostly focused on fluttery lashes and hydrated skin, and she took to TikTok to share a hilarious video poking fun at her younger self.

In the clip posted to Grande’s TikTok page, the star is seen mouthing along to a popular clip from Keeping Up With the Kardashians, in which Kim Kardashian asks her mother Kris Jenner, “Do you think your eyes are a little too smokey for every day?”

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The clip then jumps to Grande doing her old makeup look, drawing on her feline-inspired eyeliner as she mouths Jenner’s response, “Yeah, I’m going through a phase. Is that OK with you?”

“Me to old me who wouldn’t dare be seen without a thick cat eye and an over drawn lip,” the “POV” singer wrote over the video, tagging her makeup brand r.e.m. Beauty in the caption. In the video, Grande is still rocking her blonde hair as she is in the midst of filming the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of Wicked, in which she plays Glinda the Good Witch.

Watch her playful TikTok video below.

05 Jun 2023

Young Thug’s Brother Unfoonk Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Violating Probation in RICO Case

Quantavious Grier, brother of rapper Young Thug, was sentenced Monday (June 5) to nine years and six months in prison after investigators said he violated his probation.

According to WSB-TV, in December, Grier (who performs under the name Unfoonk) pleaded guilty to one count of violating the RICO Act and one count of theft by receiving stolen property as part of the wider YSL case involving Young Thug and several other associates. At the time, Grier was sentenced to 12 years in prison, with two years commuted and 10 years probation.

But on May 4, Grier was arrested again in Atlanta for possessing a firearm by a convicted felon, being associated with a criminal street gang to participate in illegal activity and traffic offenses, WSB-TV reports. According to the outlet, at the time of his arrest, Grier was parked at a BP gas station in a black Mercedes G-Wagon with a group of people around the driver’s side door; in an affidavit, plainclothes officers wrote that they deemed the gathering a possible drug deal. When the SUV pulled away, the officers stopped it, citing a window tint violation and adding that the vehicle smelled like marijuana, which remains illegal in the state of Georgia.

WSB-TV reports that the officer who wrote the affidavit noted a handgun in plain view inside the vehicle: “Mr. Grier advised that the gun was clean, which prompted me to believe he had knowledge of the firearm being there.”

During Monday’s sentencing, Judge Ural Glanville stated that Grier hadn’t paid $141.08 in probation fees or started his community service, but that the deciding factor in his sentencing was being caught with a firearm. “Part of the special condition was that you weren’t supposed to possess a gun,” he added. While Grier’s attorney had asked for a probation revocation of two years in prison, Glanville ultimately handed down the longer sentence.

“The issue I find aggravating in this particular circumstance are several. You got arrested with a gun within six months of you being placed on probation,” Glanville said during the sentencing. “All you had to do was complete your probation and do what you were supposed to do.”

An attorney for Grier did not immediately respond to Billboard‘s request for comment.

Grier was indicted alongside Young Thug (real name Jeffery Williams), Gunna (real name Sergio Kitchens) and dozens of others in May on accusations that their group, YSL, was not really a record label called “Young Stoner Life” but instead a violent Atlanta street gang called “Young Slime Life.” The charges include allegations of murder, carjacking, armed robbery, drug dealing and illegal firearm possession over the course of the past decade. Though Gunna pleaded out in December, Young Thug remains in prison ahead of trial.

05 Jun 2023

Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ Back at No. 1, Troye Sivan Talks ‘The Idol,’ What to Know About LE SSERAFIM & More | Billboard News

Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” is back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while Morgan Wallen holds the top spot on the Hot 100, what you should know about K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, we talk to Troye Sivan about working with Lily Rose-Depp and Jennie Kim from BLACKPINK on HBO’s ‘The Idol,’ and more.

Tetris Kelly:
Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen battle it out on the charts. Troye Sivan chats with us about ‘The Idol’ and Jennie, we start breaking down the biggest female K-pop groups and take you with us to West Hollywood Pride. Happy Monday, June 5th, and boy do we have a show for you today at Billboard News. Were you watching TV this weekend? HBO’s exciting new show ‘The Idol’ has arrived featuring The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Jennie of Blackpink, Troye Sivan and more. And I’m excited to have Troye with me on the show today.

Tetris Kelly:
Hey, Troye.

Troye Sivan:
Hi, Tetris.

Tetris Kelly:
Good to see you again, man.

Troye Sivan:
Good to see you too. What’s going on?

Tetris Kelly:
Well, I am loving this show and your character is quite a role. A lot of us pop culture aficionados wish we had and a pop star’s life.

Troye Sivan:
Like when was the last truly f—ing nasty, nasty, bad pop girl?

Tetris Kelly:
How was it to live our dream, man?

Troye Sivan:
I mean, it was really fun. I know a few creative directors, I’ve dated a few. So I know them really well. I am also fully that person. I catch myself now. Like, you know, on the press tour, for example, Lily’s just like looking unbelievable at all times, of course. And so I’m like, you know, like the gay best friend. It’s like taking a million pictures of her all the time like that, I think is just like a very natural role for me to slip into.

Watch the full video above!

05 Jun 2023

Here’s Your First Look at Becky G in DC’s ‘Blue Beetle’ Movie

Becky G is officially part of the Blue Beetle movie cast, the upcoming superhero film based on the DC Comics character Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle.

The Mexican-American singer and actress born Rebbeca Marie Gomez will voice the key role of Khaji-Da, an alien who controls the Scarab (an ancient relic of alien biotechnology), she announced in a joint Instagram post with the movie’s account on Monday (June 5).

“I’m so excited to finally be able to share with you guys that I am officially a part of the ‘Blue Beetle’ familia,” she said in the short video. “I have the honor of playing the voice of Khaji-Da, who is an alien who decides to who she wants to give her superpowers, and when I say I could not be any more proud of what you guys are going to experience when watching this film, I mean that from the bottom of my heart.”

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Produced by DC Studios and the Safran Company, and directed by Ángel Manuel Soto, Blue Beetle stars a Latino-led cast including Xolo Maridueña portraying the lead character and its alter ego Jaime Reyes, Becky G, Adriana Barraza, Damián Alcázar, Elpidia Carrillo, Bruna Marquezine, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon and George Lopez.

Known for Billboard hits such as “Mayores” with Bad Bunny, “Sin Pijama” with Natti Natasha, and “MAMIII” with Karol G, this marks one of Becky’s many efforts as an actress following her role as Trini Kwan (the yellow ranger) in Power Rangers (2017), Chloe in Gnome Alone (2017), Sara Reyes in A.X.L. (2018), and Apple in Good Mourning (2022). 

Blue Beetle hits theaters nationwide on Aug. 18. See your first look at Becky G in the movie below:

05 Jun 2023

HHW Gaming: ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ Reportedly Getting Massive San Andreas Expansion

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We can’t think of any other game that has been able to live such a long life than Grand Theft Auto V, and it will reportedly get more content to keep it going.

Spotted on Gaming Bible, Grand Theft Auto V is getting a San Andreas story expansion furthering Rockstar Games’ commitment to squeeze out as much green out of its cash cow, GTA Online, while they continue to work on Grand Theft Auto 6.

Per Gaming Bible:

Coming this month, on June 13, fans can expect GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries to launch. This free expansion will see players working together to fight Merryweather Security as part of the Los Santos Angels.

Players will take part in missions involving “stealing sensitive data from server farms, conducting raids, and dropping explosive payloads on high-value targets across the state.” Heavy stuff.

Rockstar also promises “spontaneous opportunities” to make money and earn new items in the world by taking down moving targets and completing random events.

The website also reports that GTA Online players can expect a bevy of fixes and quality-of-life improvements to the game, including:

  • When calling Mors Mutual Insurance, you’ll be able to claim all destroyed vehicles at once.
  • An alternate sprint control option (hold to sprint) will be added to the Settings Menu.
  • Custom description tags for garages to help quickly locate your favorite rides.
  • The Willard Eudora and Albany Classique Broadway will become eligible for Taxi Work when using Taxi Liveries.
  • Updates to the Creator to incorporate additional props and weather options, including snow.

Are We Close To Seeing Grand Theft Auto 6?

The news of this GTA Online update comes on the heels of reports Rockstar Games is very close to giving us our first look at Grand Theft Auto 6.

The highly-anticipated game was already the victim of a massive leak that confirmed earlier reports that the game would feature a female playable character, have a Bonnie and Clyde influence, and will take us back to Vice City.

We might catch our first look at Summer Game Fest or the upcoming Xbox Games Showcase, so stay tuned.

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05 Jun 2023

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner Reacts to BTS’ Jung Kook Co-Signing Her ‘Crying in H Mart’ Book

Japanese Breakfast lead singer Michelle Zauner has a fan in BTS‘ Jung Kook. Zauner had the perfect reaction when finding out that the BTS vocalist purchased a copy of her 2021 memoir, Crying in H Mart, on Sunday.

Jung Kook sat down for a Weverse Live to speak with fans for nearly two hours. During the casual chat, the K-pop star revealed that he picked up a copy of Zauner’s New York Times bestselling book and held up the book in the live.

After catching wind of Jung Kook’s promo of her novel, Zauner took to her Instagram Story and wrote, “Excuse me Jung Kook has bought a copy of Crying in H Mart!!!!!” Over on Twitter, she reposted a tweet that informed BTS fans of Jung Kook’s co-sign of the book and quote-tweeted it with several excited exclamation points.

Crying in H Mart is slated to become a feature film. Zauner is currently holding an open casting call to see who will play her in the movie. Meanwhile, the director was recently announced to be White Lotus star Will Sharpe.

“I am so relieved to have found Will Sharpe and am beyond delighted that he will be the director of Crying in H Mart,” Zauner shared on Instagram. “I believe his sensitivity, as a director and an actor, and his own personal experience, having also grown up between two cultures, will be tremendous assets.”

She continued, “His work on Flowers and The Electrical Life of Louis Wain speak to his ability to conjure lofty, vulnerable performances, to find humor and grace within the tragedy of the everyday. They are a precious collection of talents that make him the perfect fit for this film.”

See Zauner’s Instagram Story regarding Jung Kook before it disappears here.

05 Jun 2023

Nicki Minaj Announces Album Release Date

Nicki Minaj confirmed her first album in five years is finally on the way Monday (June 5), revealing an upcoming release date.

“10/20/23 The Album,” she tweeted alongside emojis of a CD and a pink bow, sending the Barbz into a frenzy.

Minaj’s upcoming fifth studio album will come five years after 2018’s Queen, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The rest of her studio albums — 2010’s Pink Friday, 2012’s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and 2014’s The Pinkprint — have all reached the top five of the all-genre albums tally, with Pink Friday and Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded reaching No. 1.

Her upcoming, yet-untitled album could mark her first proper release under her own record label, Heavy On It, which she announced earlier this year on her Queen Radio show.

Her addition to Sexyy Redd and Tay Keith’s “Pound Town 2,” which debuted at No. 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the week ending June 10, earned Minaj her 130th entry on the all-genre songs tally. Minaj’s “Princess Diana” remix with Ice Spice earned the rapper her 22nd top 10 hit on the chart when it debuted at No. 4 in April. She’s also collaborated with YoungBoy Never Broke Again on “WTF” and Kim Petras on “Alone” this year. “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” marks her only solo release of 2023, and the song reached No. 13 on the Hot 100.

She’ll also be featured on the upcoming star-studded soundtrack for Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, which has a theatrical release date set for July 21.

05 Jun 2023

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Is Officially Available for Digital Preorder

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It hasn’t even been a week since Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse dropped into theaters June 2, but the film has already received rave reviews. Fans who can’t get enough of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man have will be pleased to know the film is officially available for preorder on Prime Video for $19.99.

Since the movie just came out in theaters, Spider-Man merch has become all the rage — with a new book featuring art from the movie already a No. 1 release on Amazon. The digital release date for the film has not yet been announced, but since movie theaters get at least a 45-day exclusive theatrical window that means that’s the minimum amount of time you’ll have to wait until it’s released.

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In the meantime, you can preorder Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the moment it’s released the movie will automatically be added into your Prime Video library to stream as you please.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse takes place a year after its predecessor, with the story focusing on Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), and his journey across the multiverse after reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld). Throughout this new adventure he’ll come face-to-face with new versions of Spider-Man as well as an aspiring villain called The Spot (played by Jason Schwartzman).

How to Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse From Home

To catch all the web-slinging action as soon as its available on VOD, you’ll need to pre-order the movie for $19.99 on Prime Video.

Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse

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Interested in joining Amazon Prime? Currently, Amazon has a free trial promo for 30 days, so you can test it out before committing. Afterward, you’ll pay $14.99/month (or $139/year). With a Prime membership you’ll be able to customize your viewing experience and add channels to Prime Video like Max, Paramount+, Starz and Showtime. That doesn’t even include the massive library of Prime Originals, including Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Summer I Turned Pretty and many, many more.

Along with video content, you can take advantage of access to Prime Music, Prime Gaming and Prime Reading. Plus, as a Prime member you’ll receive free same-day, one-day or two-day delivery on millions of items, exclusive deals, groceries, savings on prescriptions and more. Amazon also provides 50% off Prime memberships for qualifying students and EBT/Medicaid recipients.

If you’d prefer to own a hardcopy, then you can preorder the 4K, Blue-ray and DVD version below.

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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse – 4K Ultra-HD + Blu-Ray + Digital Edition

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This version of the movie is $32.99 for a 4k-Ultra/Blue-ray/digital combo and $40.99 for Blue-ray edition at Amazon. These editions are also also available to buy on Walmart.

If you want a double-feature night, then you can score a two-in-one Blu-ray edition featuring Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Walmart.

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Watch both movies together in this double-feature edition that includes both films in one convenient case.

While you wait for Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse to release digitally and on DVD, you can rewatch the first movie, which is available in a steelbook edition in 4k Ultra-HD, Blue-ray and standard DVD. Plus, browse the new Miles Morales merch Amazon is offering while it’s still in stock.

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – SteelBook 3-Disc Set Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Bonus Disc

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05 Jun 2023

Tyler James Williams Confronts Questions On His Sexuality

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Tyler James Williams had more than a few words for those speculating about his sexuality, addressing the matter through social media.

The Abbott Elementary star sent out a message celebrating Pride Month on Sunday (June 4) through his Instagram Stories, taking the time to address the rampant questions about his own sexuality.

“Usually I wouldn’t address stuff like this, but I feel like it as a conversation is bigger than me. I’m not gay, but I think the culture of trying to ‘find’ some kind of hidden trait or behavior that a closed person ‘let slip’ is very dangerous,” the Golden Globes winner began.

“Overanalyzing someone’s behavior in an attempt to ‘catch’ them directly contributes to the anxiety a lot of queer and queer-questioning people feel when they fear living in their truth,” he continued. “It makes the most pedestrian of conversations and interactions in spaces feel less safe for our gay brothers and sisters and those who may be questioning.”

The former child star of Everybody Hates Chris also pointed out how such speculation can be harmful in reinforcing stereotypes about what straight men are supposed to be.

“Being straight doesn’t look one way. Being gay doesn’t look one way,” he wrote. “And what may seem like harmless fun and conversation may actually be sending a dangerous message to those struggling with real issues,” he wrote. “I refuse to inadvertently contribute to that message.”

The 30-year-old star has been pivotal as teacher Gregory Eddie in the success of the ABC sitcom helmed by Quinta Brunson with Emmy Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph as part of the cast. Abbott Elementary was renewed for a third season by the network in January of this year, and the previous two seasons are now available to watch on Hulu.

Williams concluded his message by saying “Happy Pride to all of my queer and questioning brothers, sisters, and individuals. I pray that you feel seen in ways that make you feel safe in the celebration that is this month. As an ally, I continue to be committed to assisting in that where I can and helping to cultivate a future where we are all accepted and given permission to be ourselves,” he said, signing off his message with a white heart emoji.

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05 Jun 2023

Jeremy Renner Says He Would Return To MCU After Injury If Asked

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It isn’t necessarily over for one of the MCU’s most beloved characters. Jeremy Renner says he would return as Hawkeye after his serious injury.

As per The Direct, the Modesto, Calif. native recently attended the Phoenix Fan Fusion convention in Arizona this past Friday (June 2).

While discussing matters, he was asked if he would consider returning to the Marvel Comic Universe to which he responded, “If Marvel wants me back, I’ll do it in a heartbeat.”

Renner went on to add he “isn’t going anywhere”.

While was reported to be in great spirits doing the appearance his 2023 started off very rocky.

At the very top of the year, Renner suffered serious trauma to his chest and other parts of the body when he was run over by a snowplow at his Nevada home. The local Washoe County sheriff detailed the machine as “an extremely large piece of snow removal equipment weighing at least 14,330 pounds.” Renner went under surgery immediately according to his publicist shortly after the incident.

Renner has starred in several films but is most known for his role as Hawkeye in the television series of the same name. The show only ran for one season in 2021 but was well-received by fans. Additionally, he has made cameos in multiple MCU films including Thor, The Avengers, Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War and most recently Avengers: Endgame.

Representatives at Marvel have yet to comment on Jeremy Renner. You can watch Hawkeye on Disney+.

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