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Rüfüs Du Sol Drop Hard Kombucha Drinks Range

When Rüfüs Du Sol put their collective feet up for a well-earned celebratory drink, the electronic trio can imbibe their own supply.

The Grammy Award-winning trio unveil Mate Maker Co., which launches with two ready-to-drink flavors, Mango Peach Smash and Citrus Mule Hard Kombucha.

The boutique business is founded by Justin Medcraft, ex-global senior brand manager at Diageo and brand director at Pabst Brewing co, and co-founded by the electronic musicians and their artist manager Danny Robson, along with drinks trade expert Tom Appleton (formerly Diageo and Four Pillars Gin).

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According to the team behind the fruity new releases, Mate Maker is small-batch brewed, vegan, uses no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors or hidden ingredients, and is presented with sustainable packaging.

“With a shift towards moderation and mindfulness,” reads a statement, “this group of friends asked themselves: if you choose to drink, why not ‘drink better’? So they set out to create a transparent drink made from better ingredients, that’s better for the world.”

For those who keep count, the two flavors contain 4% alcohol by volume, less than 110 calories and under 5 grams of sugar per can.

“When we discovered hard kombucha a couple years back in the U.S., we immediately thought people in Australia would get it,” comments Jon George, of Rüfüs Du Sol.

“This is something we’ve put a lot of care and effort into and we’re stoked to be able to unveil it now right before we come home to play shows in Australia for the first time in three years. We think people will love it as much as we do.”

Rüfüs Du Sol has been on a tear of late. Just last week, the trio of George, James Hunt and Tyrone Lindqvist scored a leading seven nominations for next month’s 2022 ARIAs in Sydeney, including nods for best group and best album for 2021’s Surrender (Rose Avenue Records/Warner Music), the band’s third leader on the ARIA Chart.

The Sydneysiders cut Surrender during lockdown stints between Joshua Tree and Los Angeles. When restrictions lifted, the threesome performed works from across their four albums at a stretch of sold-out headline shows at Banc of California Stadium in L.A.

Then, at the 2022 Grammy Awards, Surrender track “Alive” won for best dance/electronic recording.

More flavors in the Mate Maker co. range are coming soon, and should make a splash at independent retailers and festivals across Australia later in the year.

Visit matemakerco.com for more.

Taylor Swift Confirms ‘Graham Norton’ Appearance, ‘Midnights’ Music Video Drops

After weeks and months of drip feeds, easter eggs, and product launches, we’ve officially reached Midnights week. For Swifties, the finishing line is in sight.

Taylor Swift’s tenth studio album, Midnights, is due to arrive this Friday (Oct. 21). Release day, however, isn’t where the action ends.

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In a brief new video posted to her social channels, Swift gives us a glimpse at her busy diary, which includes TV stints on both sides of the Atlantic, music video drops, teasers and more.

“Mark your calendars! Meet the Midnights Manifest,” reads TayTay’s latest post, which walks us through a week in her life.

On Thursday (Oct. 20), we’ll see a teaser trailer during the third quarter of Thursday Night Football on Prime video.

The next day is, of course, the big reveal with the Midnights album release, plus a “special very chaotic surprise” at 3am ET, followed by the “Anti-Hero” music premiere at 8am, and a #TSAntiHeroChallenge on YouTube Shorts. Midnights lyric videos will roll out at 8pm.

After a weekend of absorbing Midnights, fans can tune into NBC on Monday, for Swift’s previously-announced appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Then, Tuesday, Oct. 25 sees the release of a second, unnamed Midnights music video, and next Friday, Oct. 28, Swift will stop by the BBC for The Graham Norton Show in the U.K.

It should come as no surprise that “Anti-Hero” is the first cab off the rank. The track, Swift recently said, is “one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written. I really don’t think I’ve delved this far into my insecurities in this detail before.” She continued, “I struggle a lot with the idea that my life has become unmanageably sized…Not to sound too dark, but I just struggle with the idea of not feeling like a person — don’t feel bad for me, you don’t need to. But this song really is a real guided tour through all the things I tend to hate about myself; we all hate things about ourselves.”

Swift playfully revealed each of the LP’s 13 track titles with a “Midnights Mayhem With Me” game on TikTok, in which she spun a bingo cage where each ball corresponded to a track from the album.

The album will also be issued on several shades of vinyl. Collect them all, spin them around, and you’ve got a clock (Swift’s website is selling hardware to turn that clock into a functioning timepiece).

Target has the exclusive on the vinyl “Lavender Edition” of Midnights, and a CD which will carry three bonus tracks.

Watch the “Midnights Manifest” clip below.

Sam Smith and Kim Petras Extend ‘Unholy’ U.K. Chart Reign

Sam Smith and Kim Petras make it a hattrick as “Unholy” (via EMI) claims a third consecutive week at No. 1 in the U.K.

The track draws level with Smith’s 2017 single “Too Good At Goodbyes” as their second-longest-running No. 1 hit, with both songs boasting three straight weeks at the summit.

Of Smith’s eight U.K. No. 1s, none has logged more time at the top than their “Promises” collaboration with Calvin Harris, at six weeks.

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“Unholy” leads an unchanged top three, ahead of David Guetta and Bebe Rexha’s “I’m Good (Blue)” (via Parlophone) and Lewis Capaldi’s “Forget Me” (Vertigo), respectively.

Beyoncé’s “Cuff It” (Columbia/Parkwood Ent) is enjoying a renaissance after going viral on social media. The single lifts 10-5 for a new chart high in its 11th week on the Official U.K. Singles Chart.

Also on the rise is Anne-Marie and Aitch’s “Psycho” (Atlantic), up 12-9 for its first stint in the top 10. “Psycho” leads Aitch’s three appearances in the top 40 of the latest U.K. chart frame, published Friday, Oct. 14, with Ed Sheeran collab “My G” (Asylum/Capitol) up 16-14, and Tion Wayne alliance “Let’s Go” (Atlantic) debuting at No. 30.

Another song on the rise after turning viral on TikTok is Tom Odell’s 2010 release “Another Love,” up 18-13. That’s the highest chart position for the track since July 2013, and it’s closing in on its peak of No. 10. The debut from the BRITs Critics Choice winner began trending alongside protest videos, including tributes in response to the death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in suspicious circumstances.

A slew of singles rise on the latest survey, including Lizzo’s “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” (via Atlantic), up 20-16; Rema’s “Calm Down” (Mavin) up 21-17; Burna Boy and Ed Sheeran’s “For My Hand” (Atlantic) up 19-18; Cian Ducrot’s “All For You” (Polydor) up 23-19; Venbee and Goddard’s “Messy In Heaven” (Columbia) up 38-20 and d4vd’s “Romantic Suicide” (DVD4) 31-22.

The highest new debut on the latest frame belongs to Mimi Webb, as “Ghost Of You” (Epic) starts at No. 23. Lifted from her forthcoming debut album Amelia, “Ghost Of You” is Webb’s fifth top 40 appearance.

Finally, Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz snag a top 40 debut with “Miss You” (Atlantic), new at No. 28. It’s Tree’s highest chart position in the U.K. and his second top 40 after “Life Goes On,” which last year peaked at No. 33, and it’s Schulz’ fourth appearance in the top tier.

Harry Styles & Lizzo Bring Their Sweet Friendship to Chicago

Harry Styles and Lizzo‘s tours both brought them to Chicago this weekend, leaving them with the perfect opportunity to reconnect in person.

Lizzo attended Styles’ Love On Tour Saturday night (Oct. 15) and spent some time hand-in-hand with her friend backstage. She shared a couple photos of their happy meeting on Twitter on Sunday — with both artists showing off gleeful grins.

“I had so much fun w Harry yesterday,” she tweeted with emojis.

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Styles performed at the city’s United Center, where Lizzo would be returning to headline her own concert on The Special Tour Sunday night.

“ALL THE RUMORS ARE TRUE, YEAH! @Lizzo and Harry Styles were under one roof here at Harry’s House in Chicago,” the venue posted.

The first glimpse at the pair’s wholesome friendship started back in 2019, when Styles visited the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and covered Lizzo’s smash hit “Juice.” “She’s exactly what you want an artist to be… which is yourself,” he said in the interview.

See Styles and Lizzo’s latest adorable photos together on Twitter.

Rachel Zegler Responds to Live-Action ‘Snow White’ Being Labeled Politically Correct

Rachel Zegler is addressing the scrutiny she’s faced doing press for two high-profile movies, Disney’s upcoming live-action Snow White and last year’s West Side Story.

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In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the actress opened up about the pressures around two of her earliest and biggest big-screen credits. That includes her role in Snow White, with the actress responding to what she describes as “jokes” about the modern update, which features her — a Latina — in the titular role and consultants who have been brought in to address the representation of the film’s dwarfism community.

“People are making these jokes about ours being the PC Snow White, where it’s like, yeah, it is — because it needed that,” the actress said. “It’s an 85-year-old cartoon, and our version is a refreshing story about a young woman who has a function beyond ‘Someday My Prince Will Come.’”

In January, Disney addressed its handling of the “seven dwarfs” characters after Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage criticized the live-action remake.

“Literally no offense to anyone, but I was a little taken aback when they were very proud to cast a Latina actress as Snow White — but you’re still telling the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Take a step back and look at what you’re doing there. It makes no sense to me. You’re progressive in one way, but then you’re still making that f—ing backward story about seven dwarfs living in a cave together?” the actor said in an episode of Marc Maron’s WTF podcast.

In a statement, a Disney spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter it had hired consultants, with the studio reportedly reimagining the dwarf characters, who it said would be CG/animated, from the movie’s earliest stages.

“To avoid reinforcing stereotypes from the original animated film, we are taking a different approach with these seven characters and have been consulting with members of the dwarfism community,” the spokesperson said. “We look forward to sharing more as the film heads into production after a lengthy development period.”

Zegler also discussed her experience during the press tour for her breakout role as María in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, which she filmed while 17 years old. The actress noted that having to juggle questions about her identity as a Colombian American playing a Puerto Rican while also grappling with responses to her be cast as Snow White made it particularly “stressful.”

“I don’t think there could be a more stressful press tour than what I had to do for West Side Story,” she said. “Having to answer for a lot of cultural questions and at the same time answer for why I got cast as a Disney princess that isn’t associated with my skin color — it was bizarre.”

This article originally appeared on The Hollywood Reporter.

Two Shot, Others Hurt at Asian Doll Concert at College in North Carolina

Two people were shot and others were injured as they fled gunfire that broke out at a North Carolina college homecoming concert featuring rapper Asian Doll (also known as Asian Da Brat) on Saturday night (Oct. 15), officials said.

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Officers called to the campus of Livingstone College in Salisbury around 11 p.m. found two people shot and others who were hurt as attendees fled the gunfire, city officials said in a statement.

Video footage from the concert shows that a fight broke out while Asian Doll was on stage. One person, who isn’t a Livingstone student, then fired one or more shots, police and school officials said in a joint statement.

A male victim with a gunshot wound was flown to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, where he was in stable condition, and a female victim with a graze wound was treated at a local hospital and released, city spokesperson Linda McElroy said in a text on Sunday afternoon. She could not say whether the victims were adults.

No arrests had been made, McElroy said.

Livingstone, a private, historically Black school, is located in Salisbury, which is about 35 miles (56 kilometers) northeast of Charlotte.

The school’s priority is to ensure students’ mental health and evaluate public safety measures to create a safe environment, Livingstone President Dr. Anthony J. Davis said in a statement. The college is cooperating with police as they investigate, he said.

Z-Ro Arrested On Gun Charge Following Traffic Stop In Houston

Houston, TX – Z-Ro is currently being held in the Harris County Jail after police discovered a weapon in his car during a traffic stop in his native Houston.

In a post to his official Facebook account on Friday (October 14), Harris County Constable Mark Herman revealed that the rapper, born Joseph McVey, had been pulled over in the 7500 block of N Sam Houston Pkwy W. Z-Ro, who is a convicted felon, immediately identified himself and informed the arresting officers that he was in possession of a firearm.

The post did not indicate what kind of weapon was recovered. However, upon further investigation, authorities uncovered 4.7 ounces of marijuana.

“Joseph Mcvey was arrested and booked into the Harris County jail, charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm,” Herman wrote. “His bond and court information have not been set at this time.”

While it’s unclear what felony arrest remains on the Houston native’s record, Z-Ro was arrested in July 2017 after then-girlfriend, fellow rapper Just Brittany, accused him of assaulting her in her home.

The police report stated that the couple had plans to meet at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on April 29, 2017, but the restaurant was closed. The pair met up at Z-Ro’s house instead, where an argument broke out after a conversation about the failed dinner date.

Z-Ro was accused of slapping, punching and dragging her around the house while holding a gun, with Brittany offering video evidence of the alleged altercation. The assault charges were eventually reduced to a misdemeanor, then dismissed altogether two years later.

Trae Tha Truth Caught Kicking & Punching Z-Ro In Newly Surfaced Video

Earlier this year, the No Love Boulevard rapper made headlines when he and fellow Houston rapper Trae Tha Truth were involved in an altercation, which was captured by fans and posted on social media.

Speaking to TMZ after the fight, Z-Ro claimed he was essentially ambushed by Trae and his crew on August 27 during 50 Cent’s Tycoon weekend in Houston.

“[I was] minding my business and when I walked outside, it was like, I’m called over to the side of sprinter van and he was like, ‘Ay, when you get finished doin’ that, come take this walk with me right quick,” he recalled.

“So, when the video comes on. it’s me making sure, like, you know, I’m not gon’ go home looking like I just fought a football team. I don’t even live my life like that. I got too much positive shit goin’ on, I obviously didn’t expect no shit like that, really.”

Trae Tha Truth and Z-Ro’s relationship went sour sometime in 2012, but they refuse to call it beef. “Wasn’t ever no beef, it was no misunderstanding,” the latter has said of the rift. “It was just two people grew apart.”

Boosie Badazz Recalls Being Robbed In L.A.: ‘That Muthafucka Dangerous’

Boosie Badazz has revealed he got robbed in Los Angeles and is warning other rappers to take every necessary precaution for their protection while in the City of Angels.

In a new interview with Drink Champs, Boosie detailed several run-ins he’s experienced in L.A., including the time his truck was stolen while he was recording an episode of the No Jumper podcast.

“Bro, we got so many dudes that got robbed in L.A. who ain’t talking about it … That muthafucka dangerous. It’s really dangerous. I was at No Jumper and n-ggas stole our truck! I’m at the interview and n-ggas stole my muthafucking truck,” he said, seemingly referring to his appearance on the podcast in 2018.

On another occasion, Boosie Badazz said a vehicle belonging to a member of his entourage was broken into.

“I’m at a strip club, they break into one of my other bitches’ car,” he said. “Aye bruh, they out to get it. They tried to get my artist. Like bro, this shit real out there.”

The Baton Rouge native revealed he runs at least “10 deep” every time he visits L.A. for his own protection.

“I move kinda deep. I bring all my people from Louisiana,” he said. “And I’m in and out. N-gga, I’m not hanging in no L.A. I’m coming to do a deal, whoop de woo, and I’m out probably the next day. I know it ain’t safe, my people know it ain’t safe, the whole industry know. N-ggas getting jacked out there. You gotta be ready.”

Boosie Badazz’s comments follow several acts of violence committed against rappers in Los Angeles in recent months. On Friday (October 14), it was reported that Megan Thee Stallion was the victim of a home invasion that saw robbers leave with almost $500,000 in jewelry, cash, and electronics.

In September, PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in South Los Angeles. Later that month, Tee Grizzley’s Porter Ranch home was burglarized for over $1 million worth of jewelry and cash.

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During an interview with VladTV back in March, Boosie Badazz cautioned rappers to be extra careful when in L.A. following the shooting of Kodak Black.

“I don’t know if that was the situation, but when I’m out in public, you always gotta be worried about [things] when you develop a past like that,” he said. “That’s why my most peaceful times [are] at my crib. When I’m out in the street, regardless of what I’m doing, I’m looking over my shoulder. I got a life of looking over my shoulder.”

“That’s where all the rappers get robbed, you know, they can’t protect you in L.A. I only go to L.A. to take care of something, get money, get money on business terms,” he added. “I’m at Universal Studios, I’m trying to get money. Wherever I’m at, I’m not in the streets in L.A. I don’t really got nobody to protect me in L.A. but me.”

Jack Harlow Set as ‘SNL’ Host and Musical Guest

Live from New York, it’ll be Jack Harlow on Saturday Night Live on Oct. 29.

Harlow will serve as both host and musical guest, SNL announced during this weekend’s show.

“HOSTINGGGGGG SNL,” he wrote on Instagram, sharing the big news.

Harlow follows fellow artist Megan Thee Stallion in most recently pulling double duty as host and musical guest. You can see a roundup of the best of Meg’s SNL skits here, and her performances here.

Earlier this month, Harlow got some late-night television time in with Jimmy Fallon, co-hosting The Tonight Show.

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His Come Home the Kids Miss You album, released in May, reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and earned the Louisville rapper a No. 1 single with “First Class.”

Check out SNL‘s post announcing Harlow below.

Cam’ron Slides Into Nia Long’s DMs Following Ime Udoka Cheating Scandal

Cam’ron is looking to woo Nia Long after her fiancé Ime Udoka’s alleged infidelity.

The Harlem rapper took to Instagram on Sunday (October 16) to share screenshots of several paragraphs of flowery language he sent the 51-year-old actress in an Instagram DM.

“Hey stink. I was giving you some time to yourself till I reached out,” Cam’ron’s romantic message began. “Your perseverance as a strong black woman through this turbulent time has been something to behold.

“You shouldn’t be taken advantage of and exploited as you did nothing to deserve this. Especially all over these sports networks. You’re bigger and better then [sic] that. You’re a queen, and by the way I’m a king. Together we can achieve the greatness we were both destine [sic] for as a couple.”

He continued: “As I sit here sipping gazpacho and watching ‘the best man’ I was inspired to reach out, because that’s what I am the best man for you!! Hope to hear from you soon my Mi- amor or should I say ‘Ni-amour,’” before signing off with a series of love heart emojis.

Unfortunately for Cam’ron, his poetic attempt at charming Nia Long has so far been unsuccessful. “This was last week. Still no response [angry face emojis] [face palm emojis] Lolol,” he confessed in the caption.

Cam’ron’s overture comes just weeks after it emerged that Nia Long’s longtime partner, Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, had an affair with an employee of the franchise. Udoka was suspended for the entire 2022-23 NBA season after violating the Celtics’ code of conduct.

Long and Udoka began dating in 2010 and have been engaged since 2015. The couple share a 10-year-old son, Kez.

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Nia Long, who has appeared in such films as Friday, Boyz N the Hood and Love Jones and on television opposite Will Smith on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has yet to release a statement regarding her relationship status.

But her ex, Massai Zhivago Dorsey — the father of her son Massai Zhivago Dorsey Jr. — told the DailyMail earlier this month that he believes the couple will remain together.

“We talk as a family, and it’s all about unconditional love, and that’s what she’s giving him,” Dorsey said. “We’re sticking by him 100 percent. Ime made a mistake. Every man needs another chance. Like the Bible says, the flesh is weak. He’s not a bad guy. Hopefully, he’s learned from this.”