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On Wednesday, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced the company’s 2024 summer release, showcasing new in-app features, including 11 immersive spaces available now.
Airbnb is revolutionizing its booking process, making it easier than ever by allowing users to share wish lists, connect with others via group message, and extend trip invitations using their in-app designed posters from cities around the world.
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Along with these new features, you’ll be transported to a world you thought only existed in your imagination.
From its Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse to 11 fresh Airbnb listings — dubbed Icons — you’ll be able to travel the world and feel like you’re in the movies or living the life of your favorite artists. Airbnb’s latest venues are inspired by the world’s greatest icons in music, film, sports and more. “These experiences allow people to step into someone else’s world. This is what Airbnb does. … We are taking you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination,” Chesky said.
The first 11 Icons include Feid’s tour bus, Carl’s house from Disney Pixar’s Up, Prince’s house from the film Purple Rain, TikToker Khaby Lame’s gaming loft, a re-creation of Marvel’s X-Mansion from X-Men ’97, Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor’s family home, the Ferrari Museum, Kevin Hart’s live lounge, Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 control center headquarters, Doja Cat’s living room and Paris’ Musee D’Orsay.
Chesky stated that more Icons are set to be released this summer, so be sure to stay tuned.
If you are planning your next trip, consider booking on Airbnb and step into the world of your favorite film and music icons.
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Go on Tour with Feid
If you’re a huge reggaeton fan, you probably know Colombian singer Feid. Feid has always been an avid user of Airbnb and approached them expressing his desire to create an experience for his fans.
This monster-truck tour bus includes Feid’s favorite Columbian snacks, video games and even opportunities to play dress-up with green and orange wigs, sunglasses and fuzzy bucket hats. Everything on this bus is fuzzy and comfy; you won’t want to leave.
From the moment you step into the bus, you’ll feel as if you’re already going on tour with Feid. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at his tour life as one of his crew members and experience life through his eyes.
Fun fact: Feid’s sister, Manuela Villada, designed his monster-truck tour bus. She picked out all the colors and designed its style to fit her brother’s aesthetic.
You can book your trip starting Friday for one of the following weeks to join him on this adventure and hang out with him along the way. Check out the schedule below for details.
• Week 1: June 6 – June 14 in Philly, Newark, Hartford, and Boston
• Week 2: June 16 – June 22 in NYC, Washington DC, and Greensboro
• Week 3: June 23 – 29 in Duluth and Orlando
• Week 4: July 1 – 6 in multiple locations in Miami
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Drift Off in Disney Pixar’s ‘Up’ House
Prepare to immerse yourself in the magical worlds of Disney and Pixar. You can now book Carl’s house from Disney Pixar’s Up on Airbnb. This house from the beloved animated film is located in Abiquiu, New Mexico and it includes 1 bedroom, 2 beds, and 1 bath.
Airbnb focused on every detail of the home from the movie to replicate it in real life. Brain Chesky stated, “This is a real house that we built from scratch. We had to paint every detail of the home to match the exact colors used in the film.” From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel you’re inside Carl and Ellie’s home, with the iconic living room set up, ballon strings under the chimney, Carl’s chair lift at the bottom of the staircase, and more. You’ll be sure to spot all the features and details you’ve seen in the movie as if you were in Carl’s shoes.
“This is not just a house, this is an experience,” Chesky said. Like that in the movie, this house also goes up! “This is a 40,000-pound house with 8,000 balloons attached to it, and it’s suspended 50 feet above the ground,” he said. Hurry up and book, adventure awaits.
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Prince’s Purple Rain House
Are you heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota? Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary artist Prince’s album and movie and stay at his iconic house from Purple Rain. Coming this August, guests can stay in his bedroom, which looks exactly the same as it did in the film.
“We handcrafted everything in this house, from the perfume bottles to Prince’s iconic sunglasses, the vanity mirror, and those bedroom eyes on the wall,” Chesky said.
To further enhance guests’ experience, they also worked with Prince’s estate to include his wardrobe and instruments. Guests will also have access to unreleased tracks from Prince’s collection that have never been heard before. “No fan has been able to do this,” he said.
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Game with TikToker Khaby Lame
Do you enjoy gaming and indulging in pizza? TikToker star Khaby Lame rose to fame with a total of 162 million followers, captivating audiences with his silent-yet-expressive reactions to TikTok videos. He loves making TikToks, eating pizza and gaming. You too can experience a chill and fun day with friends at Lame’s house and gaming space.
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Stay at the X-Mansion
On March 20, Marvel released a 2-D animated series X-Men ’97 on Disney+. In this series, there is a house called the X-mansion. You can now jump into this world by booking your stay at the X-Mansion located in New Castle, New York. This home features 4 bedrooms, 5 beds and 2.5 baths. “You can live and train like the X-Men,” Chesky laughed.
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Live Like Bollywood Star Janhvi Kapoor
Are you looking to live a life like a Bollywood star? With this home located in Chennai, India, you can live out your dreams. Actress Janhvi Kapoor is opening her childhood home to share with fans all over the world. In this experience, she’ll take you on a private tour, walk you through her skincare routine and grant you intimate access to everything from food to her beauty secrets.
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Spend the Night in the Ferrari Museum
If you are a race car fan, you might want to consider booking your stay at the Ferrari Museum. On May 6, you’ll be able to book this museum located in Maranello, Italy. With this experience, you’ll spend the night on the red Ferrari bed, enjoy the 110 trophies that these cars have won, and so much more. So, start your engines and get ready to experience this incredible ride.
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Go VIP with Kevin Hart
Calling all comedy lovers: This August, American actor and comedian Kevin Hart is your host. Get ready to laugh and wind down with nights filled with comedy and tequila. It’s a recipe for unforgettable moments and fun.
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Make Core Memories with ‘Inside Out 2’
Experience the magic of unlocking core memories at Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 headquarters arriving this June. Book your stay at the control center for Riley’s emotions, where Joy will be your host. More information to come soon. Make sure to turn on your notifications to be the first to know.
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A Living Room Session with Doja Cat
This October, American rapper and singer Doja Cat will be performing for 15 lucky guests in a living room performance and will take you through her creative process. Remember, this is just the beginning. More information will be rolling out on the Airbnb app; stayed tuned.
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Wake Up in the Musée d’Orsay
Take your Paris trip to the next level by booking your stay at the Musée d’Orsay, a museum of fine and applied arts. It’s a literal night at the museum. Before this making, the clock at the museum’s center used to have nothing on its other side. Now, Airbnb has transformed it into a room designed by the French architect and designer of the Olympic torch, Mathieu Lehanneur, which is placed across from your bed.
What are you waiting for? Head to Airbnb, and book your once-in-a-lifetime stay.
The highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic has found their “Dirty Diana.” On Monday (March 25), Lionsgate and Universal Pictures announced several new additions to the film‘s already star-studded cast, led by Vampire Diaries actress Kat Graham as Diana Ross and Love Jones actor Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy.
In the Vampire Diaries and other television shows, Graham boasts an extensive filmography, including a turn as Jada Pinkett Smith in Benny Boom‘s 2017 Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me. She has also released four studio albums — most recently, 2022’s Long Hot Summer — and made several appearances on the Billboard charts. In 2012, her Against the Wall EP debuted and peaked at No. 4 on Heatseekers Albums. At the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards, Graham announced her upcoming new single, “World Song” (with will.i.am).
Diana Ross, the music icon who Motown handpicked to official introduce the Jackson 5, remains an active figure in the entertainment industry. In 2021, the Grammy winner released Thank You, her 25th studio album, which earned her a Grammy nomination for best traditional pop vocal album — her first since 1983. Last year, she surprised Beyoncé with a medley of “Love Hangover” and “Happy Birthday” at the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer’s Renaissance World Tour show at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium (Sept. 4, 2023).
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Motown Records founder Berry Gordy — who helped transform the landscape of American music by introducing legendary actss such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Gladys Knight and the Pips — will be brought to life by Larenz Tate. The beloved actor currently stars on the Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost, a spin-off of the 50 Cent-produced Power, which Tate starred on for six seasons.
In 2021, Gordy received the highly prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, and the following year, he was inducted into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame.
The latest Michael casting annoucnement also trumpets Jessica Sula as Billboard charting-artist fifth Jackson sibling LaToya Jackson, Liv Symone as the iconic Billboard Hot 100-topping Gladys Knight, KeiLyn Durrel Jones as trusted MJ confidant Bill Bray and Kevin Shinick as the era-defining Dick Clark.
Kendrick Sampson, whose credits include Issa Rae’s Emmy-nominated Insecure, will star as famed Oscar and Grammy-winning producer and close MJ collaborator Quincy Jones. The new additions beef up an an already esteemed cast, including Oscar nominee Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier and nine-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael.
Currently in production, Michael — which stars Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the titular role — is currently slated for worldwide release on April 18, 2025. Training Day director Antoine Fuqua will helm the picture, while Oscar nominee John Logan handles the script. Co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain are producing the film alongside Oscar winner Graham King, with on-set assistance from Prince Jackson, the late singer’s eldest son, on behalf of his siblings.
The casting news comes just days after Blanket Jackson, the “Thriller” singer’s youngest son, going up against his grandmother, Katherine Jackson. In court filings obtained by Billboard, Blanket argued that the superstar’s estate should not foot the ball for her current legal debacle concerning a deal over her song’s $600 million catalog.
This year marks the ten-year anniversary of Iggy Azalea‘s ascent to Stateside superstardom, and the Grammy-nominated “Fancy” rapper seems to be marking the occasion with an apparent retirement announcement.
In a lengthy message to her fans posted to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday (Jan. 3), Azalea detailed the thought process that helped her decide to shift her focus away from music. “I’ve always been someone who finds my joy in being creative & seeing my ideas come to life. For a long time I used music to deliver my big crazy ideas to the world,” she wrote. “I know a lot of people have this idea that I was ‘bullied away from music’ and that’s something I’ve always laughed at because I’d never be bullied out of anything! In fact, I’m too stubborn. I think I’ve even resisted changes within myself at times, purely because I don’t like being viewed as someone who quits.”
The most recent musical updates from Azalea detailed a forthcoming as-yet-untitled fourth studio album set to be executive-produced by the now-incarcerated Tory Lanez. The album was intended to be the follow-up to 2021’s The End of an Era, which featured collaborations with BIA and Tyga, among others.
“In truth what I’ve known for a long time is that I feel more passionately about design and creative direction than I do about songwriting,” she continued. “That’s why I want to let you know that I’m not going to finish my album. It’s been paused for a few months while I was giving direction for a different project & in truth I just haven’t felt the urge to go back to it. I feel really happy & passionate in my day to day life when my [mind’s] focused on that and so I want to stick to what’s undeniably best for me.”
Although she was working on an album, Azalea has always had her hands in multiple creative pots. The “Black Widow” rapper has self-directed a number of her own music videos — including the Jennifer Hudson-assisted “Trouble” and 2021’s “I Am The Stripclub” — and, back in 2012, she signed a modeling contract with Wilhelmina Models. At the top of last year, Azalea joined the subscription-based OnlyFans platform to deliver illustrations, poetry, photography and videos to her most loyal fans. Later this year, Azalea will perform at the 2024 AVN Awards.
Azalea closed out her message saying, “[Can’t] wait to start sharing some of the things I’ve been involved in creating & hoping you’ll see my quirk & humor in anything I touch!”
Iggy Azalea has earned four career Billboard 200 entries, including her Grammy-nominated debut studio album, The New Classic (No. 3), her highest-charting entry on the ranking to date. On the Billboard Hot 100, she has notched three top ten hits from 13 total entries, including “Problem” (No. 2, with Ariana Grande), “Black Widow” (No. 3, with Rita Ora) and “Fancy” (No. 1, with Charli XCX). Her most recent musical release is last year’s “Money Come,” which received a remix featuring Ivorian Doll and Big Boss Vette.
Check out Iggy’s full message below:
This is gonna be long….so only bother reading if you love me. (If you still bother anyway you’re a weirdo who has been warned. 🤷♀️😂)I’ve always been someone who finds my joy in being creative & seeing my ideas come to life. For a long time I used music to deliver my big…— IGGY AZALEA (@IGGYAZALEA) January 3, 2024
No, this is not an illusion: Dua Lipa is prepping the release of her brand-new single, and it’s coming much sooner than you think. On Wednesday (Nov. 1), the three-time Grammy winner took to her social media pages to share the highly anticipated announcement. “Houdini,” Lipa’s new single, will arrive Nov. 9. The singer shared […]
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