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Zoe Kravitz Reveals Taylor Swift Was a ‘Very Important Part’ of Her Quarantine Pod

Zoë Kravitz spilled the tea in a new interview about quarantining during the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with none other than Taylor Swift.

“She was my pod,” the actress told GQ of hunkering down with the superstar and her boyfriend Joe Alwyn as she filmed Matt Reeves’ The Batman in the U.K. “She was a very important part of being in London, just having a friend that I could see and that would make me home-cooked meals and dinner on my birthday.”

For her part, Swift had equally nice things to say about her pal, telling the magazine via email, “Zoë’s sense of self is what makes her such an exciting artist, and such an incredible friend. She has this very honest inner compass, and the result is art and life without compromising who she is.”

Part of that art included the duo collaborating on music, with Kravitz credited with co-writing and providing backing vocals on the opaque Midnights opener “Lavender Haze.” (The actress also sang backup on bonus cut “Glitch” from Midnights [3am Edition].)

When The Batman was released, Swift cheered on her friend in the role of Selina Kyle. “@zoeisabellakravitz IS THE CATWOMAN OF DREAMS,” the “Anti-Hero” singer wrote on her Instagram Stories at the time. “The Batman was PHENOMENAL!!!”

And though it has yet to officially see the light of day, Kravitz has already confirmed that, in addition to contributing to Midnights, she’s also recorded her debut solo album with Tay’s trusty producer of choice Jack Antonoff, which she described as feeling “vulnerable” and “a little scary.”

Read Kravitz’s full GQ interview here.

Here Are the Lyrics to Drake & 21 Savage’s ‘Rich Flex’

Drake and 21 Savage went viral on TikTok thanks to “Rich Flex,” off their recent Billboard 200-topping joint album, Her Loss.

The song also launched at No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 chart, and No. 2 on the Hot 100 songs chart.

If you need a guide to follow along with Drake and 21 Savage’s “Rich Flex,” find the lyrics below:

Go buy a zip of weed, hit the club
Pay for ’bout ten n—as to get in, we crunk, lit, in this bi—, yeah
Know we walk around the world
Steppin’, not givin a damn ’bout where our feet land at, yeah
Get you’re a– mushed, smooshed (6ix)
Yeah, 21, the biggest
Put a n—a in the chicken wing, p—y

21, can you do somethin’ for me? (21)
Can you hit a lil’ rich flex for me? (21)
And 21, can you do somethin’ for me? (21, 21)
Drop some bars to my p—y ex for me
Then 21 (21), can you do somethin’ for me? (Yeah)
Can you talk to the opps necks for me? (Okay)
21, do your thing 21, do your thing (21)
Do your thing, 21, yeah, okay

Yellow diamonds in the watch, this sh– cost a lot
Never send a bi— your dot, that’s how you get shot
I DM in Vanish Mode, I do that sh– a lot
Took her panties off and this bi— thicker than the plot
All my exes ain’t nothin’, them h–s busted
If my opps ain’t rappin’, they a– duckin’
You ain’t ready to pull the trigger, don’t clutch it
I know you on your period, baby, can you suck it?
I’m a savage (21)
Smack her booty in Magic (21, 21)
I’ll slap a p—y n—a with the ratchet (p—y)
I might slap a tracker on his whip and get the addy (p—y)
Don’t call me on Christmas Eve, bi—, call your daddy (21)
Bi—, call your uncle (21), bi—, don’t call me (21)
Always in my L, your h- a flea (f—)
Why my opps be posting guns and only use they feet? (21)
Paid like an athlete, I got-

All you h–s, all of you h–s need to remember who y’all talkin’ to
It’s a Slaughter Gang CEO
I got dick for you if I’m not workin’, girl
If I’m busy, then f— no
You need to find you someone else to call
When your bank account get low, you need to find you someone-

Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
I’m on that Slaughter Gang sh–, ayy, murder gang sh–
Ayy, Slaughter Gang sh–, ayy, murder gang sh–, ayy

Stick and stones, chrome on chrome
That’s just what a n—a on
Internet clones, got ’em kissin’ through the phone
P—ies cliquin’ up so they don’t feel alone, ayy
Nan’ n—a seein’ me, I’m Young Money CMB
I used to roll with CMG, the house is not a BNB
The bad bi—es waitin’ on a n—a like I’m PND
I’m steady pushin’ P, you n—as pushin’ PTSD
I told her a– to kiss me in the club, f— a TMZ
I used to want a GMC, when Woe was doin’ BNE
We revvin’ up and goin’ on a run like we DMC
I layup with her for a couple days, then its BRB
You rappers love askin’ if I f—ed, when you know we did
When you know we did
She came in heels but she left out on her cozy sh–
Ayy, I’m livin every twenty-four like Kobe did
Shoutout to the 6ix, R.I.P to 8
Swear this sh– is gettin’ ate, I’m on ten for the cake
Get a lot of love from twelve, but I don’t reciprocate
Fifty-one division stay patrollin’ when it’s late
21 my addy, so the knife is on the gate
All the dawgs eatin’ off a Baccarat plate
N—as see Drake and they underestimate
Take it from a vet’, that’s a rookie a– mistake, ayy

Ah, what, what
Slaughter Gang sh–, ayy, murder gang sh–
Ayy, Slaughter Gang sh–, ayy, murder gang sh–
Ayy, Slaughter Gang sh–, ayy, murder gang sh–
On God
Boy, look, you the motherf—in’ man, boy, you, ooh
You is the man, you hear me?

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Written by: Aubrey Graham, Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, Anderson Hernandez, Brytavious Chambers, Michael Mule, Isaac John De Boni, Jamal Gwin, Megan Pete, Anthony White, Bobby Sessions, Clifford Harris, Aldrin Davis

Here Are the Lyrics to Taylor Swift’s ‘Maroon’

Taylor Swift brought fans a more mature version of “Red” with “Maroon,” off her new album Midnights.

With her 10th studio album, Swift made one of the most historic weeks in the 64-year history of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, as she became the first artist to claim the survey’s entire top 10 in a single frame. “Maroon” came in at No. 3.

If you need a guide to follow along with Taylor Swift’s “Maroon,” find the lyrics below:

When the morning came we were cleaning incense off your vinyl shelf
‘Cause we lost track of time again
Laughing with my feet in your lap
Like you were my closest friend
How’d we end up on the floor anyway? You say
“Your roommate’s cheap-ass screw-top rosé, that’s how”
I see you every day now

And I chose you
The one I was dancin’ with
In New York, no shoes
Looked up at the sky and it was

The burgundy on my T-shirt when you splashed your wine into me
And how the blood rushed into my cheeks, so scarlet, it was
The mark you saw on my collarbone, the rust that grew between telephones
The lips I used to call home, so scarlet, it was maroon

When the silence came, we were shaking blind and hazy
How the hell did we lose sight of us again?
Sobbin’ with your head in your hands
Ain’t that the way shit always ends?
You were standing hollow-eyed in the hallway
Carnations you had thought were roses, that’s us
I feel you no matter what
The rubies that I gave up

And I lost you
The one I was dancin’ with
In New York, no shoes
Looked up at the sky and it was maroon

The burgundy on my T-shirt when you splashed your wine into me
And how the blood rushed into my cheeks, so scarlet, it was (maroon)
The mark you saw on my collarbone, the rust that grew between telephones
The lips I used to call home, so scarlet, it was (maroon)

And I wake with your memory over me
That’s a real fucking legacy, legacy (it was maroon)
And I wake with your memory over me
That’s a real fucking legacy to leave

The burgundy on my T-shirt when you splashed your wine into me
And how the blood rushed into my cheeks, so scarlet (it was maroon)
The mark you saw on my collarbone, the rust that grew between telephones
The lips I used to call home, so scarlet (it was maroon)

It was maroon
It was maroon

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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Taylor Alison Swift

Deal Alert: Here’s How Walmart Shoppers Can Get Free Paramount+

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Thinking about joining Paramount+? A free trial is the best way to test out a streaming platform to see if it’s a good fit — and Walmart is allowing customers to join the platform at no extra cost.

Shoppers can receive a free subscription to Paramount+ included with any Walmart+ subscription, the retail giant announced in September. A Walmart+ subscription is $12.95 a month (or $98 for the annual plan) after a free 30-day trial and unlocks free access to the Paramount+ Essential Plan.

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Not a Walmart+ subscriber? There are other ways to go about getting a free trial to Paramount+ for up to a year. One option would be to go directly through the platform. Right now, Paramount+ is offering one week free at sign up. Use promo code “TULSAKING” to receive a 30-day free trial. 

After the free trial ends, Paramount+ subscriptions start at $4.99 a month for the Essential Plan, which gives you access to tons of TV shows and movies with limited commercials, or upgrade to the commercial-free Premium subscription for $9.99 a month.

Paramount+ features a mountain of entertainment with a growing list of original programs such as RuPaul’s Drag Race, Jerry & Marge Go Large, Tulsa King, 1883, One the Come Up, Cecilia, Evil, Coyote, iCarly, The Game, Halo, South Park: The Streaming WarsThe OfferThe Good Fight, The Challenge All Stars, All Star Shore, Mayor of Kingstown, Seal Team, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Picard, Why Women Kill and The Stand.

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In addition to tens of thousands of TV episodes and tons of movies, exclusives from MTV, BET, Nickelodeon and more — Paramount+ has NFL on CBS, PGA, Champion League and other must-watch sports.

How to Get a Free 1-Year Trial to Paramount+

T-Mobile is offering a one-year free trial with T-Mobile and Sprint wireless plans, T-Mobile Home Internet and T-Mobile for Business plans. After the first year, you will be automatically charged $4.99 a month unless you cancel before the 12-month promo ends or anytime thereafter.

A T-Mobile or Sprint phone number is required for the promo deal, or the phone number on your T-Mobile internet bill. Click here for more information on how to redeem the free one-year trial.

New releases on Paramount+ include new episodes of Ink Master, Blood & Treasure, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head, The Good Fight and Inside the NFL in addition to Destination Paris, The Lost City, Honor Society and When You Least Expect It, a Spanish-language original drama series (English subtitles are available) that follows five adults whose lives intersect in therapy as they battle with the loss of loved ones. Upcoming release include My Dream Quinceañera and Seal Team.  

More Ways to Save With Paramount+

Want to save more cash? Bundling Paramount+ with Showtime for $7.99 a month and save 28% off what you would normally pay for both subscriptions. Students are eligible to receive a 25% discount to the Essential monthly plan.

And if you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can subscribe to Paramount+ through Prime Video and receive a free weeklong trial.

Lil Nas X Shows Off His Impressive Abs With Steamy Bubble Bath Snaps

Lil Nas X has been touring all around Europe over the past few weeks, and he enjoyed a relaxing bubble bath after his show in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday (Nov. 15).

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The “Industry Baby” singer took to Instagram to share a series of sultry mirror selfies from the bath, posing nude with abs on full display — keeping just covered enough for the Internet thanks to some well-placed bubbles.

In other photos from the carousel, Lil Nas X is seen performing on stage. He captioned the series of snaps with the flag of Belgium.

The singer has been having an eventful tour, and just last month, he gushed on Twitter over meeting Will Ferrell at his Los Angeles concert. “WILL FERRELL CAME TO MY F—IN CONCERT ! nobody can tell me sh–,” he captioned two photos with the comedian and actor.

He then made a playful a joke in the replies to his tweet. One follower asked, “Where is Will’s hand?” and the superstar responded, “he couldn’t resist getting a good hand full of this big fat a–. and i couldn’t say no tbh.”

During his ongoing Long Live Montero Tour, Lil Nas X has also sent pizza to religious protesters outside Fenway Park and stopped the show in Atlanta for an emergency bathroom break.

Is There a Viable Path From Singing to Acting? Lunay, Ambar Lucid & Isabela Merced Discuss in ‘Cultura Clash’

Puerto Rican artist Lunay most recently made his big-screen debut in The Valet alongside Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez. The singer and rapper is among a new generation of musicians who are eyeing a potential career in Hollywood — but for musicians, is there a blueprint for him to follow?

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This is the topic discussed in the latest Cultura Clash episode featuring Lunay, singer-songwriter and aspiring actress Ambar Lucid (Elite), and singer and actress Isabela Merced (Father of the Bride).

“The community and my fans know me for my music,” the “Soltera” singer says. “When I say I want to enter the world of acting well it’s like my crossover. I have fans who are ready to accept me in any transition I want to make so it makes me really to be able to enter this world. I love to sing and act and there’s no other way. I’m truly focused on both.”

Whether there is a viable path from acting to singing, Merced, who released her latest single “Agonía,” says there is a way, and singers who’ve carved a lane for themselves in the music industry could be at an advantage. “I think if you establish yourself in one career significantly enough then you will have an easy transition. Whether you’ll be good at it or not, that’s up to you.”

On this week’s episode, hosted by YouTube’s A.J. Ramos and presented by Capital One, the three artists also opened up about receiving backlash on social media, the artist they most admired growing up for breaking gender norms, and much more. 

Now in its second season, Cultura Clash — hosted by Latin executive AJ Ramos — spotlights Latin artists and influencers who discuss trending topics within Latin culture and music. A new episode airs every Wednesday on Billboard.com, social media, and Billboard‘s YouTube channel.  Watch this week’s episode above.

Grammys 2023: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar & More Potential Record-Setters in Big Four Categories

The Grammy nominations were just announced on Tuesday (Nov. 15) and already people are looking ahead to who might win when the 65th annual Grammy Awards are presented on Feb. 5 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. And not just who might win, but what it would mean in Grammy history.

Some potential winners would truly be groundbreaking:

Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti is vying to become the first Spanish-language album ever to win album of the year.

Adele is vying to become the first three-time winner for song of the year. She is nominated this year for co-writing “Easy on Me” with Greg Kurstin. She previously won for co-writing “Rolling in the Deep” with Paul Epworth and “Hello” with Kurstin.

Kendrick Lamar is vying to become the first male solo rapper to win album of the year. He is nominated for Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. The only other hip-hop artists to win album of the year (as lead artists) are Lauryn Hill (The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, 1998) and OutKast (Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, 2003).

If Beyoncé’s Renaissance, Mary J. Blige’s Good Morning Gorgeous or Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers wins album of the year, it would set a new record as the album of the year winner with the most credited producers. A whopping 36 producers worked on Beyoncé’s album; 24 worked on the Blige and Lamar albums. The current record for the album of the year winner with the most credited producers is held by the multi-artist Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, with 16 producers. The current record for an individual artist’s album with the most credited producers is held by Celine Dion’s Falling Into You, which had 14 producers.

Here are more potential record-setters in the Big Four categories:

Summer Walker Addresses Grammys Snub: ‘The Math Is Literally Not Mathing’

Summer Walker‘s name was noticeably absent when this year’s crop of Grammy nominations was announced on Tuesday (Nov. 15) and the R&B star took to social media to speak about it.

In a since-expired pair of Instagram Stories, the “Girls Need Love” singer wrote, “Thanks for all the overflowing love in my dm’s… & as for the grammys for a 2nd time, the math is literally not mathing… I was gone post some numbers but it’s ok, atleast the streets fuq with me. y’all always pack out every show & support everytime I drop so thanks for the love I do receive” with a pair of white heart emojis.

While Walker may have been disappointed her 2021 sophomore album Still Over It failed to earn any nods from the Recording Academy, she actually did, in fact, earn her first Grammy nomination this year for contributing to Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, which is up for album of the year. (The singer co-wrote and provided guest vocals on album cut “Purple Hearts” with Ghostface Killah.)

Meanwhile, the R&B fields for the 2023 ceremony were crowded by the likes of Beyoncé’s Renaissance, Mary J. Blige’s Good Morning Gorgeous, PJ Morton’s Watch the Sun and other work by Muni Long, Lucky Daye, Jazmine Sullivan and Robert Glasper.

In the last few months alone, Walker has released new collaborations with The Weeknd (“Best Friend [Remix]“), Ciara (“Better Thangs“) and Ari Lennox (“Queen Space“).

The 2023 Grammys will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5 at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Check out the full list of nominees here.

Kendrick Lamar Is Stuck Inside the House in New ‘Rich Spirit’ Video

Kendrick Lamar can’t seem to get himself out of the house — literally. The rapper surprised fans with the video for his Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers track “Rich Spirit,” on Wednesday (Nov. 16), in which he delivers the song’s clever and well thought out lines from the confines of a sparsely decorated home that he never attempts to leave due to continued torment from the telephone.

“Rich n—a, broke phone (ah)/ Tryna keep the balance, I’m stayin’ strong (ooh)/ Stop playin’ with me ‘fore I turn you to a song (yeah)/ Stop playin’ with me ‘fore I turn you to a song (ooh)/ Ayy, b—h, I’m attractive (ah)/ Can’t f–k with you no more, I’m fastin’, ugh (ooh)/ B—h, I’m attractive (ah, ah, ah, ah)/ Can’t f–k with you no more, I’m fastin’, ugh,” Lamar raps on the chorus of the track.

Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers — Lamar’s highly anticipated follow up to 2017’s DAMN. — was released on May 23. The double album, which features singles “N95,” “Silent Hill” and “Die Hard,” was commercial success and charted spent a total of 26 on Billboard 200, where it peaked No. 1. All three of the LP’s singles charted within the top 5 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

Lamar is currently up for eight awards at the 2023 Grammys — Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers is up for album of the year and best rap album, meanwhile “The Heart Part 5” is nominated for record and song of the year, best rap performance, best rap song and best music video. “Die Hard” is up for best melodic rap performance.

Watch the music video for “Rich Spirit” in the video above.