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Ray J was arrested after allegedly pointing a gun at his ex-wife, Princess Love, during a livestreamed argument on Thanksgiving.
The 44-year-old singer, whose real name is William Ray Norwood Jr., was taken into custody by Los Angeles police on Thursday (Nov. 27) and charged with making a criminal threat. Officers had responded to a report of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic violence, according to NBC News.
Ray J, the younger brother of singer Brandy, was booked at the LAPD’s Van Nuys Station and released on $50,000 bond later that night, jail records reportedly indicate.
Video footage of the heated incident, published by TMZ, appears to show Ray J livestreaming a confrontation with Princess Love, 41, over the custody of their children. The former couple share daughter Melody Love, 7, and son Epik Ray, 5.
In the edited clip, Ray J appears to pull a gun while Love — holding one of their children — says, “You just pointed a gun at me.” The “One Wish” singer then denies pointing a firearm.
The livestream begins with Ray J claiming he was having “the worst Thanksgiving in the f—king world,” TMZ reports. The video also reportedly shows him holding a gun and saying, “If these n—s step foot close to this door I’m going to blow this f—king s—t away, bro.”
Ray J and Princess Love starred together on the VH1 reality show Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood from 2014 to 2019. They married in 2016, and Love filed for divorce — her fourth filing — in 2024, according to People.
The singer has also recently been in the news for filing a countersuit against Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, claiming they intentionally released the sex tape with him that helped launch Kim’s career and then “peddled the false story” that it was leaked.
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Hailey Bieber’s go-to denim is from Gap, and her chosen styles are currently on super-sale on the retailer’s website for Black Friday.
First it was KATSEYE, now Hailey has been seen rocking the brand’s denim while hanging out in Los Angeles, grabbing coffee or hanging with her hubby Justin. Hailey’s denim picks include a menswear style, namely the Low Rise ’90s Loose Jeans and Extra Baggy Jeans. The best part? Both silhouettes are on sale now, with some of the biggest markdowns we’ve seen from the brand in a minute.
The 90s-inspired denim is 21% off in the color Dark Blue Indigo, a deep blue hue, and comes in a boxy style that sits low on the model’s hips. The jeans are made of an ultra-soft mix of 99% organic cotton and 1% stretch tencel and feature loose pant legs and five total pockets. The 1% stretch fabric means these pants are stiff, keeping their shape even through multiple wears and washes.
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Bieber styled her denim in a simplistic manner, worn with a black, cropped tank top. On the accessories front, the model wore thin black 90s-inspired glasses and a black slouchy shoulder bag. On her feet, Bieber styled what looked to be black thong sandal kitten heels. The denim lends itself well to both formal and casual occasions because the color is so damn versatile.
If you’re looking for a similar style that’ll scratch that baggy denim itch, we suggest Gap’s men’s Extra Baggy Jeans, another unisex style that is also currently on sale for a whopping 50% off. This is another model Hailey has worn. The denim will currently run you $44.98. Like the ’90s Loose Jeans, the Extra Baggy Jeans silhouette is baggy. You’ve also got the same five-pocket detail and roomy pant legs. The 90s silhouette is on the slimmer side of baggy, if that’s what you’re looking for.
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High Rise Barrel Jeans
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The Extra Baggy model is basically identical down to the fit and color scheme, save for an extra baginess that is extremely on-trend at the moment. To style the Extra Baggy Jeans, we’d likely take a page from Bieber’s book and wear them casually with a tank top or band tee and low-top kicks. If you really want to go for a trendy look, slip on a pair of thong sandals like Bieber. If those options didn’t tickle your fancy, we’d suggest the High Rise Barrel Jeans for $44.98, also 50% off. The denim comes in that same deep indigo hue with a baggy barrel silhouette, yet another trending denim style.
Trending on Billboard Horns up! Yungblud and Aerosmith have hit No. 1 with their new collaborative project on this week’s Official U.K. Albums Chart (Nov. 28). The achievement marks a major milestone for both acts. One More Time sees U.S. rock legends Aerosmith hit the summit on the chart for the first time, while also […]
K-pop band aespa and other South Korean pop stars have announced a flurry of donations to support victims of an apartment fire in Hong Kong that killed at least 128 people in one of the city’s deadliest blazes. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Girl group aespa said they will donate 500,000 Hong Kong […]
Trending on Billboard Jack White and Eminem’s first live collaboration is now streaming. Shortly after the Detroit music legends took the stage at Ford Field for the Lions–Packers Thanksgiving Day halftime show on Thursday (Nov. 27), their collaborative performance was released on all major streaming platforms. “Live at Ford Field’ Jack White III featuring @eminem […]
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There are no shortage of KPop Demon Hunters gifts online, from T-shirts to coloring books and everything in between. But if you really want to surprise the KPop Demon Hunters fan in your life, consider getting them a personalized video from one of the actual cast members in the hit Netflix animated film.
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Right now, the celebrity video app Cameo is offering custom videos from Kevin Woo, one of the Saja Boys from the film. Woo provides the singing voice of Mystery Saja, and while he’s an animated boy band character in KPop Demon Hunters, he’s available IRL on Cameo, ready to deliver a personalized shoutout or message to you and your friends.
Here’s how it works: head over to Woo’s Cameo page here and click on the “booking” tab. There, you can list the name of the person you want a video for, and select the special occasion (I.e. birthday, Christmas, congratulations or “just because”). You then have 250 characters to describe what you want Woo to do and say — maybe it’s an inside joke between friends or maybe you want to hear him hum a few lines from “Soda Pop.”
Woo’s page says the actor and singer’s personalized Cameo videos are a “delightful mix of heartfelt messages, playful interactions, and personalized musical performances.” Cameo adds that Woo — who used to be in the real-life K-pop group U-KISS — is known for “singing beloved K-pop songs, incorporating inside jokes, and offering words of encouragement – all while maintaining his signature charm and positivity. Whether you’re a longtime U-KISS devotee or a newfound K-pop enthusiast, a Cameo from Kevin is sure to leave you feeling uplifted, entertained, and cherished.”
You can book a Cameo video from Kevin Woo for just $120 right now on Cameo.com (a bonus: Cameo’s Black Friday deal gets you 20% off at checkout). While the site doesn’t guarantee content or length, examples of videos on Woo’s page have ranged from 2-4 minutes.
Woo isn’t the only K-pop star you can find on Cameo: you can also request videos from singer and After School Club host Hanbyul Jang; Block B star U-Kwon; and rapper Jay “Flowsik” Pak, among others. Other musicians available to book on Cameo include everyone from Drake Bell and Carly Pearce, to Akon and Boy George. See all the Cameo offerings and Black Friday deals here.
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LISA has been on a mission — and it comes to completion on Saturday, Nov. 29, when she launches as Fortnite Festival season 12’s Icon. As part of the Starlux Music Pass, the BLACKPINK singer-rapper’s collab will offer an in-game virtual headlining performance, as well as outfits, accessories and music from her solo debut album, Alter Ego, available as Jam Tracks.
“I’m always looking for fun, new ways to reach my fans, and I love when music, gaming and fashion mix together,” she tells Billboard. “Fortnite is the perfect place for all of that. I had so much fun creating my outfit designs, based on the different characters from my album Alter Ego, and making sure everything was personal and authentic!”
In fact, the star — who portrayed hotel employee Mook in season three of the HBO hit The White Lotus this year — took an extra step to make her contribution to season 12 of Fortnite Festival extra personal. And eagle-eyed fans may have caught the tribute when the trailer for the game’s new season dropped on Nov. 24.
“When Fortnite asked me what I wanted in this collab, I immediately thought of my cats,” LISA reveals. “My pets are such a big part of my life, and so the Back Bling is a little love letter to Louis! It’s my way of bringing a part of my family into Fortnite.”
In the trailer, her beloved furry pal rides on her back as LISA cruises around on a motorcycle, as well as when she’s showing off her moves on the main stage.
“I love how creative everyone gets with their collabs, and the best part is seeing people bring a piece of themselves into the game,” she says of other artists — Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Eminem and Mariah Carey, among many more — who have worked with Fortnite. “Ariana Grande included her pet as a Back Bling, which I thought was so cute!” (The “Thank U, Next” singer’s porcine pal, Piggy Smallz, was featured in 2021.)
LISA also details her level of involvement in this Fortnite collab and her thinking process behind her choices. “I got to work with the Fortnite team, from the art direction to song selection. For songs, I wanted a good mix coming from Alter Ego,” she shares of the music from the album, which debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 in March. “’Rockstar” is for the attitude, ‘New Woman’ for a bold and confident energy, ‘FUTW (Vixi Solo Version)’ for a moody vibe.
“We also used the real dances in emotes, too,” she adds. “The FUTW and Rockstar emotes are very similar to the actual music videos. The Rockstar emote even has a motorcycle as part of it.”
The star notes that the collaboration really allowed her creativity to soar, and reveals one of her favorite parts of the collab. “What I love about Fortnite is that you can create anything,” she gushes. “I really wanted to show the bold attitude of Alter Ego for this collab. The FUTW emote was definitely a highlight for me! Adding those flash accents made every dance move feel exciting.”
Though LISA is far from the first musician to work with Fortnite, she is the first member of BLACKPINK to do so. And while the singer-rapper didn’t say who she’d like to be a Fortnite Festival Icon next, she does want to see all her bandmates do it — perhaps even as a group. She enthuses: “Those are my girls, and it’d be so cool to see all of us together in Fortnite!”
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To many in the culture, TDE breakout artist Doechii has become one of the more polarizing figures in the music game for a bevy of reasons and conspiracy theories. Regardless of how some may feel about her, we’re willing to bet they wouldn’t turn down a lap dance from the Grammy award-winning artist.
During a recent performance at Tyler, The Creator-hosted Camp Flog Gnaw Festival, the “Anxiety” singer gave the crowd quite the impromptu moment to remember when she invited The Bear actress, Ayo Edebiri, onto the stage and surprisingly made her a part of the show while giving social media something to chirp about. Sitting the actress down on a school desk that many of us are familiar with, Doechii seductively crawled atop the table before straddling the chair and bouncing her booty off the desk while Edebiri held onto her legs to ensure she kept her balance through the performance.
It was hot, man.
While we’re sure Doechii haters will have something negative to say about the surprising performance or even attribute this to some kind of “Satanic” ritual amongst the Hollywood elites, we have no issues with D and Ayo giving fans something to remember, as we’re sure the people in attendance will not be forgetting this moment anytime soon. We know we won’t.
Check out Doechii give Ayo Edebiri a warm welcome to the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival below, and let us know your thoughts about the moment in the comments section.
ASCAP has named media veteran Marc Zelanko as chief of staff, reporting directly to CEO Elizabeth Matthews. In this newly created role, Zelanko will help drive ASCAP’s mission to grow revenues and improve operational efficiency for its 1.1 million songwriters, composers, and music publishers.
Zelanko brings more than 20 years of experience in business operations and transformation within IP-driven media and entertainment companies. Most recently, he served as senior vice president at Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS), where he led strategic initiatives to strengthen operations and streamline processes across global teams. His wins include organizing CEO-level leadership forums, managing the COVID Task Force to maintain operations for 15,000-plus U.S. employees, reducing liabilities through HR process improvements and coordinating the Viacom Marketing Council.
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In the aughts, he spent five year at MTV Networks, where he rose to senior vp of business operations and notably helped scale Scratch, a creative consultancy launched by the network.
Earlier in his career, Zelanko worked in the Media & Entertainment Group at Booz Allen Hamilton. He holds a degree from Harvard University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Matthews praised Zelanko’s appointment, stating: “Marc is the perfect fit to help ASCAP deliver on our mission to grow revenues and drive efficiencies for the benefit of our more than 1.1 million songwriters, composers and music publishers. He brings a wealth of experience working cross-functionally to lead complex global initiatives, and we are excited to add him to our senior leadership team.”
Zelanko added: “ASCAP has a mindset of innovation and evolution to meet the changing needs of its members and licensees. I look forward to bringing my expertise to ASCAP’s mission in support of improving the future for its songwriters, composers and music publishers.”
This announcement follows ASCAP’s recent hire of John Pershing as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Pershing, formerly with What If Media Group, brings extensive experience in IT, product development, and data engineering, further strengthening ASCAP’s leadership team.
Check out a full rundown of this week’s staffing news below.
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SYDNEY — Australia’s federal parliament has passed legislation that will enforce content quotas for popular streaming video on-demand platforms.
Earlier this month, the national government announced it would push ahead with quotas, that would require those services with over 1 million domestic subscribers to invest 10% of total program expenditure for Australia, or 7.5% of their total Australian revenue, to support local storytelling.
Now those points become law.
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There’s a strong incentive to play by the rules. The Bill provides the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) with “substantial powers” to determine compliance. Failure to do so would see the streaming businesses face large civil penalties, with fines of up to ten times their annual Australian revenues.
“We have Australian content requirements on free-to-air television and pay television, but until now, there has been no guarantee that we could see our own stories on streaming services,” comments Australia’s arts minister Tony Burke. “Streaming services create extraordinary shows, and this legislation ensures Australian voices are now front and centre. Now, no matter which remote control you’re holding, Australian stories will be at your fingertips.”
With that investment, the likes of Netflix, Disney, Amazon and other SVOD services operating in these parts will be compelled to create more local content, from drama, children’s programming, documentaries, arts programs and educational shows.
“Today marks a watershed moment for Australian storytelling and the music that brings screen stories to life,” reads a statement from Dean Ormston, CEO of APRA AMCOS. “This legislation means local composers will have unprecedented opportunities to contribute to the next era of local screen creation.”
Passing in parliament on Thursday night, Nov. 27, the Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025 should create “substantial new opportunities” for Australian screen composers and music creators, according to APRA AMCOS.
Eligible programs must pass the scrutiny of the Australian Content Test Standards (ACTTS), which sets the bar applied to commercial and subscription television services, including post-production in Australia.
Additionally, the legislation has been supported by the Greens and includes an extra A$50 million ($32 million) in funding for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to invest in homemade children’s and drama content.
“Screen music is fundamental to storytelling – it drives emotional connection and defines the cultural fingerprint of Australian productions,” adds Ormston. “The IP developed by our screen composers represents valuable cultural and economic assets that resonate with audiences both here and around the world.”
Screen Producers Australia welcomed the development. “Today is a landmark day for Australian screen storytelling,” remarks SPA CEO Matthew Deaner, nothing the organization’s members had worked “patiently and tirelessly” on the issue for more than 10 years, roughly the time when Netflix switched on. “It finally puts in place a strong starting point for a regulatory framework that responds to the enormous changes that digital streaming platforms have made to our industry dynamics and viewing habits.
Adds Australian Writers’ Guild CEO Claire Pullen: “This is a watershed moment for Australia’s screen industry. This will give our members and the entire creative community more certainty around their careers, and the industry here at home.”
The new rules should’ve been implemented in 2024 but were delayed over concerns on how they might create a stumbling block for Australia’s trade agreement with the United States.
