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Lizzo is dreaming of a better future for members of the LGBTQ+ community, specifically Black trans women.
During her performance at WeHo Pride‘s OUTLOUD Music Festival on Saturday, the hitmaker dedicated a soulful cover of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” to some of society’s most vulnerable members before penning a heartfelt message on Instagram.
Sharing a clip of the cover on the first day of Pride Month — one day after she took the stage in West Hollywood — Lizzo wrote, “As this month begins, let us remember there would be no pride without the Black trans women & trans women of color who fought against the systems that tried to erase them.”
“In honor of that fight we have to continue to take a stand against that very same system that threatens our rights to bodily autonomy and liberation,” she continued in her caption. “We ain’t free till we all free. I love you.”
The video finds the musician wearing a sparkly red coat, a cut-off Yitty T-shirt and denim shorts, her long hair blowing in the wind. “We still in some sh–, right?” she tells the crowd. “But hopefully one day beyond this mother—-ing rainbow, bi—, we will see a place where we no longer have to fight to exist. This is for you.”
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At that, Lizzo dives into her jazzy rendition of “Over the Rainbow,” which was originally sung by Judy Garland in 1939’s The Wizard of Oz before being adopted by the LGBTQ community as a gay anthem in the decades that followed. “Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high,” she sings with emotion tinging her voice. “There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.”
The “Truth Hurts” artist was one of a few dozen acts on the OUTLOUD lineup, with Kim Petras, Frankie Grande and more also performing Saturday. The Sunday lineup was headlined by Remi Wolf, with sets from Honey Dijon, Paris Hilton, Rebecca Black and more.
Lizzo’s message comes during a particularly challenging year for the LGBTQ community. During his first few months back in office, President Trump has worked to undo a number of legal protections for gay and trans people, with GLAAD counting at least 225 “attacks” on LGBTQ rights within his first 100 days in office.
The singer/flautist, however, has long been vocal in her support for her LGBTQ fans, and in 2023, her brand Yitty unveiled a line of gender-affirming shapewear. “You deserve to feel like you,” she wrote at the time. “You deserve to feel good in Your Skin.”
See Lizzo’s message to the Black trans community below.
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Summer is officially here, which can only mean one thing: Time to break out the sunscreen.
To survive the summer sun, you need a good sunscreen handy to protect your skin from those harsh UV rays. Skin prep, especially during the summer, is extremely important. Sunscreen defends the skin from damage, preventing skin cancer, premature aging and, of course, fends off sunburn.
When picking a sunscreen, you’ll want to keep an eye out for the SPF level. 30 or higher will ensure that your skin is fully protected with each application. You’ll also want to take into consideration your skin type, skin tone and formula. For example, our sensitive-skin folks might want to opt for a mineral-based formula without any irritants — think sunscreens that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.
With so many sunscreens on the market to choose from, why not trust some of your favorite celebs? We’ve compiled a list of seven unique celeb-used sunscreens for you to look through that might help narrow down your sunscreen search. We’re talking about top brands like Supergoop!, Kosas, Cerave and Drunk Elephant. Stick around: Your skin will thank you.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
A lightweight SPF 50 sunscreen in a tube.
Used by the likes of Sabrina Carpenter (in her “Espresso” video), Lady Gaga, Jessica Chastain and Christie Brinkley, Supergoop!’s Unseen Sunscreen is a dreamy lightweight unscented formula with a 100% invisible finish. This stuff blends into the skin seamlessly, meaning you can kiss white casts goodbye. It’s easy to see why celebrities gravitate toward this sunscreen.
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It’s pretty much got it all: The product boasts a broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection and is non-greasy and made with non-irritating ingredients. Additionally, the Unseen sunscreen is universally flattering on all skin types, even sensitive or acne-prone skin. Pro tip. Use this product to prep the skin before starting your makeup. The product leaves skin with a natural finish, and it blurs pores too.
Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
A SPF 30 sunscreen with clean ingredients in a tube.
Drunk Elephant’s Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense sunscreen is equipped with antioxidants and powerful SPF 30 protection. Used by Selena Gomez, the lightweight tinted formula features key ingredients like astaxanthin, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, and ubiquinone that all work together to help boost your skin’s free radical defenses.
It’s kind of like building a sturdy wall to keep the sun’s rays out. While most sunscreens are clear or leave a weird white cast, Drunk Elephant’s formula comes in three tinted finishes: Sheer, Cocoa and Tinte. Sheer leaves the skin with a pink hue, while Tinte is more golden. Finally, Cocoa leaves a healthy warm cocoa tint, leaving the skin looking healthy and bronzed every time.
Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
An SPF 40 sunscreen formulated with ceramides and peptides.
Hilary Duff and Hailey Bieber use Kosas’ DreamBeam Mineral Sunscreen. The formula is silicone-free and boasts an SPF of 40, leaving the skin super protected against the harshest of UV rays. This Kosas product is formulated with ceramides and peptides.
The special blend moisturizes, visibly smooths and brightens the skin, creating the perfect base to apply makeup. Also, the additional hyaluronic acid and allantoin combo boosts hydration, soothing the skin. The best part? The sunscreen practically melts into the skin, leaving no pilling or white cast. Skincare jargon aside. If it’s good enough for Bieber and Duff, it’s probably good enough for you too.
Bask Suncare SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
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A lightweight non-aerosol SPF 30 sunscreen.
This sunscreen is scented like a dreamy vacation with notes of coconut and vanilla. It’s also used by former teen heartthrob Justin Timberlake. Retailing for $20 on Amazon, Bask’s Suncare Sunscreen Spray is a non-aerosol SPF 30 sunscreen that’s fast-absorbing, lightweight and easy to apply. Just spray on, rub in and you’re ready to go. The dry down on this sunscreen is impressively fast, leaving your skin dry and non-greasy with every application. Additionally, Bask’s sunscreen is water and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes so you know you’re protected through dips at the beach, sweaty workouts and outdoor adventures.
Cerave Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30
An SPF 30 skincare-infused sunscreen with a hydrating finish.
Zendaya and Busy Philips have worn Cerave’s Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen in the past, and it’s easy to see why. This SPF 30 formula works on the face and body and acts as a sheer hydrating lotion that moisturizes as well as protects. It’s a genius concept that makes a multi-step skincare routine obsolete.
The key to this sunscreen’s success is the combination of mineral and chemical sun filters that help effectively reflect and absorb the sun’s damaging rays. Something to note. This formula goes on white. Don’t be scared though. The white cast is there to guide you to an even application. After rubbing it into the skin, the white sheen is quickly absorbed within seconds, leaving the skin feeling non-greasy without any white residue.
Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor SPF Moisturizer
A moisturizer with SPF 30 and niacinamide.
Dryness be gone. Meet Fenty Beauty’s Hydra Vizor SPF Moisturizer. Like the Cerave pick, this product combines sunscreen and moisturizer, delivering the benefits of both in one convenient product. The Hydra Vizor is true to its name, hydrating while acting as a shield against the sun’s rays and pollution. The SPF 30 moisturizer fades the look of dark spots and smooths pores too for a silky smooth finish on the skin. Of course, Rihanna loves this product. It’s her own creation, after all.
Murad Correct & Protect Serum SPF 45
An SPF 45 seum sunscreen in a dropper.
This sunscreen is a splurge at $69.00, but it’s well worth it. You know it’s good because Ciara uses it. Murad’s Correct & Protect Serum is an SPF 45 sunscreen unlike any other sunscreen you’ve come across. The satiny-smooth serum formula is one-of-a-kind, utilizing carotenoid technology that reflects UV light.
It’s watery, unlike most goopy sunscreens, and acts as a powerful antioxidant to brighten and reduce discoloration. This formula is created without a long list of irritants like parabens, sulfates, phthalates, gluten and animal-derived ingredients, making it safe on sensitive skin. To use, just shake the bottle and drop an ample amount into the palm of your hand. Rub into your face, neck and chest for best results.
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Jamie Foxx didn’t hold back when it came to Diddy, unleashing a savage roast that made it clear he wants no association with him.
During a Comedy Store appearance, Foxx fired shots at Diddy, who’s currently at the center of a federal sex trafficking and racketeering case, with biting commentary that quickly went viral. In video footage obtained by Urban Hollywood, Foxx delivered a pointed verbal jab: “HE’S A NASTY MOTHERF***ER!” The crowd erupted as Foxx leaned into the moment, using humor to call out what many in the public have been whispering behind closed doors.
Foxx spoke candidly about the fall of a once-revered figure, noting how Diddy’s situation hits particularly hard for the Black community. According to Jamie, while “white folks might still think it’s all cool,” for many others, Diddy was once seen as a symbol of success and pride — a sentiment that now feels shattered. The comedian didn’t stop there. Jamie started landing heavier jabs, referencing the mogul’s often-mocked love for baby oil, then turned to his daughter, Corinne, who was standing by his side. With a straight face and perfect timing, he asked her: “You heard of the disturbing claim that the mogul once allegedly had an escort pee in Cassie’s mouth?”
The moment was part roast, part real talk, a savage blend of jokes and truth. Foxx kept it funny, but the message hit hard: the stuff coming out about Diddy ain’t just wild, it’s flipped him from Hip-Hop legend to a straight-up warning sign.
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Do not look for any Pusha T and Kanye West reunions anytime soon. The Clipse is back and the group landed a feature story in GQ magazine, and Push A Ton held nothing back when speaking on his once choice collaborator turned foe, Kanye West.
Malice and Push are great with the timing since the GQ feature arrives shortly after they announced their new album, Let God Sort ‘Em Out, is dropping in July and just after a surprise set at this past weekend’s Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The story is full of plenty of insight into the VA group’s return, but the tea that many are jumping to is Pusha’s take on his former friend Ye.
Unless you’ve been AWOL from society, you’re aware of Kanye West burning every relationship with most of his past collaborators of note, Push included. Just in 2022, Ye handled half of the production (Pharrell covered the rest) on Pusha T’s last solo project, It’s Almost Dry. What a difference three years make because the one-time President of GOOD Music (he stepped down in 2022) is anything but good with Mr. West.
“But…let me tell you something. He’s a genius. And his intuition is even more genius level, right?,” explains Push to GQ. “But that’s why me and him don’t get along, because he sees through my fakeness with him. He knows I don’t think he’s a man. He knows it. And that’s why we can’t build with each other no more. That’s why me and him don’t click, because he knows what I really, really think of him. He’s showed me the weakest sides of him, and he knows how I think of weak people.”
Apparently, Push got word that collaborators weren’t speaking of him in the best of lights as far back as during the recording of Donda back in 2021, and he kept his third eye open ever since. While those interview words are biting, Push also let it be known in song that West was persona non grata on the new Clipse single. On “Ace Trumpets,” he spits, “Look at them, him and him, still waiting on Yeezy/I hope you got your squeegee, at your interviews, I just kee kee, life’s peachy.”
If Kanye West eventually responds, you just know Push—who does give Ye kudos for keeping his word and giving him back the profits to his Def Jam music—has more bars in the tuck.
Also, as far as Yeezy’s erratic behavior being due to mental illness and deserving some grace, Push offered how he takes that into account. “He’s sick, I do believe that much,” said Pusha. “You’re sick, but you’re also very calculated. And if I take your sickness and take how calculated you’ve been and disruptive you’ve been and tried to be to me, then it cancels itself out. I can’t look at it as sick, because you’re detrimental. You’re detrimental to everything.”
Read the full GQ interview, conducted by Frazier Tharpe, right here.
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SZA and Doja Cat haven’t kissed their smash-hit duet good-bye just yet, with the pair reuniting to perform “Kiss Me More” together for the first time in years Saturday (May 31). Rising up from beneath the stage floor to join the “Kill Bill” singer in front of thousands of fans at Allegiant Stadium in Las […]
E-40 kicked off Black Music Month with a swaggering Tiny Desk concert debut on Monday (June 2), which saw 40 Water run through three decades worth of boastful bops in 25 minutes.
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Everywhere he goes, E-40 brings a bit of the Bay Area with him, and he represented for the West Coast when heading to the other side of the country to perform at NPR‘s Washington, D.C. offices. “I’ve been doing this since Kermit the Frog was a pollywog,” 40 said regarding his longevity in the rap game.
40 set the tone with “Da Bumble” and “Yay Area,” before taking it back to the ’90s for “Sprinkle Me,” which featured an incredible transition into “Captain Save a Hoe.”
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“That transition from Sprinkle Me to Captain Save A Hoe was a special one,” E-40 wrote on Instagram. “Thank you @NPRMusic for letting me grace the Tiny Desk stage and set off Black Music Month.”
40 received a ton of flowers in his comments from peers and fans alike. G-Eazy, Ty Dolla $ign, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross and Three 6 Mafia all saluted the Bay Area legend.
The 57-year-old brought an eight-piece band with him to give his hyphy hits a renewed texture with a mix of bass, keys, backup vocalists, guitars and drums. He continued the show with new arrangements to “Snap Yo Fingers,” U and Dat” and “Choices (Yup),” which broke through on TikTok earlier this year to introduce him to a whole new demographic. “I’m on my fourth wind,” 40 said.
He wasn’t done just yet either, as E-40 went back to the well for “Hope I Don’t Go Back,” 1-Luv,” “Function” and his idiosyncratic catalog staple “Tell Me When to Go.”
40 hasn’t dropped an album yet in 2025, but delivered his braggadocios “Beating They Ass” single in May.
Watch E-40’s Tiny Desk concert below.
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Cardi B has taken her rumored romance with NFL star Stefon Diggs public, officially confirming the relationship via Instagram.
The Grammy-winning rapper posted a series of photos on Sunday, featuring the New England Patriots wide receiver, marking their first social media appearance together. The carousel captured the pair enjoying a sun-soaked Memorial Day weekend aboard a luxurious yacht in Miami. One of the standout moments included a playful clip of Cardi dancing on Diggs, radiating chemistry and fun as they celebrated together on the deck.
The Instagram reveal comes just days after Cardi made headlines for slamming her estranged husband, Offset, during a fiery social media rant. The timing of her new post raised eyebrows, with many fans speculating whether it was a subtle message signaling that she’s moved on. Regardless, Cardi looked radiant and carefree in the photos, smiling beside Diggs as they cuddled under the sun.
Stefon Diggs, who recently joined the New England Patriots after a trade, has largely kept his personal life out of the spotlight. However, his appearance alongside Cardi suggests the two are becoming more comfortable sharing their romance publicly. Whether this yacht moment is just the beginning or a one-time splash, one thing’s clear: Cardi B and Stefon Diggs got the people talking.
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Cory Booker is shutting down claims he was out here throwing up a Nazi salute.
MAGA Republicans and Elon Musk are losing their sh*t and doing their best to compare a moment where Cory Booker put his hand on his heart and waved goodbye to the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in California to when Musk clearly did a Nazi salute.
Through a spokesperson, Booker shut down those ridiculous claims.
“Cory Booker was obviously just waving to the crowd. Anyone who claims his wave is the same as Elon Musk‘s gesture is operating in bad faith,” Maya Krishna-Rogers, spokesperson for Booker, said to Newsweek in a statement sent via email on Sunday. “The differences between the two are obvious to anyone without an agenda.”
Musk also doubled down on his acceptance of th use of the word “retard” as an insult.
🤨 https://t.co/HP6RApoMju
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 1, 2025
MAGA Republicans going hard trying to make something out of nothing about Cory Booker waving goodbye to the crowd, comes after Musk and Steve Bannon both were both accused doing nazi salutes during events.
Musk was accused of doing a Nazi salute during Trump rally during his second inauguration following his unfortunate election win.
Elon Musk has gone full mask off Nazi. He is actively promoting Nazism. Tesla is now a hate symbol. pic.twitter.com/gO2VFS0x1B
— James Jansson (@jamesjansson) January 20, 2025
Still despite Booker’s statement and the video evidence, you can’t tell these MAGA fools a damn thing as continue to take photos of other elected officials clearly waving bye, and using them as evidence of them doing Nazi salutes in order to vindicate the alleged ketamine abuser Elon Musk.
🤨 https://t.co/E7NzAWCuJB
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 1, 2025
SMH.
You can see more stupid reactions in the gallery below.
3. Because it’s not a Nazi salute
Here’s a list of all the news networks who have not covered Cory Booker’s salute:- NYTimes- CNN- Washington Post- MSNBC- NPR- USA Today- Reuters- Axios- ABC NewsEvery single one of them wrote stories on Elon Musk’s salute.do you get it yet? pic.twitter.com/uIGJ5TfvQL— kekius tees (@kekmaximusk) June 1, 2025
6. Lol @ shaking
I’m literally shaking right now. Cory Booker is literally Hitler. I can’t wait for fake news to cover this as extensively as they did Elon when gave his heart out to everyone! pic.twitter.com/UBMwOOfWvY— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) May 31, 2025
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Hello, @NewsHour — will you be making a post comparing Cory Booker’s apparent “fascist salute” to the “Sieg Heil?”Your post about Elon Musk making a very similar gesture amassed over 36M views.Since you assure US taxpayers that PBS is a non-partisan organization, and all. pic.twitter.com/OPcwtD1Cjv— Western Lensman (@WesternLensman) June 1, 2025
9. Piers Morgan is a loser
It’s most amusing to watch all the people who branded @elonmusk a Nazi now tying themselves in tortured knots trying to explain why Cory Booker isn’t… for doing the EXACT SAME THING. Of course, neither is.. but the hypocrisy stinks. https://t.co/4ozBbrBFSe— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) June 1, 2025
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