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Randy Rainbow is back in his election era, and he’s using the music of pop superstar Taylor Swift to ridicule former president Donald Trump.
In a new parody video posted on Monday (Sept. 30), Rainbow created a “Donald’s Version” of Swift’s hit 1989 single “Blank Space,” switching up the lyrics to openly mock the Republican nominee’s latest statements in a divisive campaign for the White House.
Rainbow started off his new clip pretending to be the moderator at the presidential debate earlier in September, using clips of both Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris to underline his jabs at the former president. “Mister former fake president girl sir, you have been critical of your opponent’s immigration record. Would you care to elaborate by making up some crazy-a– bulls–t?” Rainbow asks in the introduction before replaying clips of Trump making the false claim that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were kidnapping and eating pets.
Launching into his song, Rainbow donned his best Taylor Swift drag and immediately went after Trump’s increasingly strange public comments at both his rallies and the Sept. 10 debate. “Pushin’ garbage, playin’ games/ Got more tall tales than bankruptcies,” Rainbow jabbed in his first verse. “Hey girl, you OK? Do you believe a word you say? Can’t believe a word you say, ’cause we’ve been tryna ditch you for damn near a decade.”
On the song’s choruses, though, Rainbow opted to sing directly to his audience, urging them to get to the polls on Nov. 5. “Soon it’s gonna be November, and we’re gonna get the final say/ Better get your act together, or he’s gonna take your rights away,” he sings. “Got our foreign rivals rooting, he’d be their Christmas gift/ ‘Cause he loves Kim Jong and Putin, but hates Taylor Swift!”
The pop singer made news shortly after the debate when she publicly endorsed Kamala Harris, stating that the vice president “fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.” Swift also made it clear that she would not support Trump’s election bid, despite AI-generated photos (shared on social media by Trump) that claimed to show her lending him her support. “It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation,” she wrote. “It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter.”
Closing out his parody video, Rainbow dressed up as Swift in her endorsement post to deliver one final string of insults at the former president, calling him a “narcissistic weirdo,” a “low-IQ, hot-headed nutjob” and even an “orange fecal stain.” For his final punchline, Rainbow called up Swift’s classic lyric to taunt Trump: “He’s got a blank space, baby/ And it’s in his brain.”
Watch Randy Rainbow’s parody of Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” above.
Lana Del Rey wore a custom-designed dress for her wedding with Jeremy Dufrene, Billboard can confirm.
The dress Del Rey wore on her wedding day was “a custom CINQ gown made specifically for her,” designer Macye Wysner tells Billboard.
No further details were provided, out of respect for the singer’s privacy.
Both a music idol and a style icon, the artist born Elizabeth Grant is known for weaving American nostalgia into her songwriting and fashion aesthetic. Curiosity about what Lana Del Rey would wear as a bride set in when reports of her wedding ceremony in Des Allemandes, Louisiana, circulated, with paparazzi photos taken from a distance published by The Daily Mail.
People confirmed the entertainer tied the knot with airboat captain and swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene on the bayou on Sept. 26. At press time, Del Rey has not publicly commented on their relationship or the private Louisiana celebration.
In the low-resolution glimpse of Del Rey’s attire for the occasion, she appeared to wear a white or ivory gown with a romantic ruffle neckline, a fitted bodice and a full skirt. Her hair was styled over her shoulder in loose curls, fastened to the side with a powder blue ribbon.
The silhouette of her dress has a resemblance to that of The River gown by CINQ, which has a scalloped lace ruffle neckline and silk tulle skirt.
As Del Rey’s design from CINQ was custom, her gown might have been loosely inspired by The River — but it presumably featured elements personal to the bride.
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CINQ, with heirloom designs that combine vintage silhouettes and modern details, “was created for the bride that connects on an emotional level to her gown,” the Los Angeles-based bridal collection states on its website. “It’s not just the dress .. it’s a precious, fleeting moment in time.. it’s the feeling when she’s wearing it.. it’s the moment of reflection.”
Del Rey crossed paths with Dufrene in 2019 on one of his boat tours, which are known to feature alligator encounters, and the couple seemingly reconnected and began dating earlier this year. (As Del Rey sings on the sweet ballad “Margaret,” penned for Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley ahead of their 2023 wedding, “When you know, you know.”)
She hinted at a relationship when she tagged Dufrene as “my guy” in an Instagram post in May, before the pair were seen holding hands at U.K. festival Reading & Leeds in August. Earlier this month, Del Rey and Dufrene were photographed hand-in-hand attending Karen Elson and Lee Foster’s wedding at New York City’s Electric Lady Studios.
Following 2023’s Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, the singer-songwriter is next expected to release an album titled Lasso. The project was first announced as a country record, but as she noted in an interview last month, “All my albums are somewhat rooted in Americana.” She said of Lasso, “I don’t think it will be a heavy departure.”
“If anything, it will just be a little lighter lyrically, and more pointed in a classic country, American or Southern Gothic production — which again, so many of my songs already are,” said Del Rey.
While Chappell Roan has been very serious about her pleas to fans to respect her personal space, Saturday Night Live found a way to make light of the situation on this weekend’s season 50 premiere by likening the red-hot pop star to Moo Deng, the 2-month-old pygmy hippo living at a zoo in Thailand.
On Saturday night’s Weekend Update, Bowen Yang portrayed the viral hippo, who confided in Colin Jost about how hard it was to have the world’s attention on her and have zoogoers throwing bananas and shellfish at her.
“The response has been overwhelming, but it has come to the point that I have to set some boundaries,” Yang said, going on to paraphrase Roan’s words. “Reminder: Women owe you nothing. When I’m in my enclosure, tripping over stuff, biting my trainer’s knee, I am at work. That is the project. Do not yell my name or expect a photo just because I’m your parasocial bestie or because you appreciate my talent.”
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In August, the “Good Luck, Babe!” singer made headlines for speaking out against toxic fan behavior, detailing experiences with stalking and crossed boundaries that she’s faced over the past few months. “I’ve been in too many nonconsensual physical and social interactions and I just need to lay it out and remind you, women don’t owe you sh–,” she wrote at the time in an Instagram post. “I chose this career path because because I love music and art and honoring my inner child, I do not accept harassment of any kind because I chose this path, nor do I deserve it.”
Yang as Moo Deng went on to joke: “Before me, the only hippos in media were either Hungry, Hungry or Jada Pinkett in Madagascar. But now, I’m your favorite hippo’s favorite hippo.”
When Jost suggested that Yang’s Moo Deng sounded a lot like Chappell Roan, the Weekend Update host asked if she even knew who Roan was. “I’m 10 weeks old, Colin. Of course I know Chappell Roan,” Yang said. “And by the way, leave her alone! Let her take as much time as she needs for her mental health.”
On Friday, Roan dropped out of her scheduled performances at the All Things Go festival in both New York and Maryland, writing in a message on her Instagram Story, “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform. Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it. I feel pressures to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health. I want to be present when I perform and give the best shows possible.”
On SNL, Moo Deng also mirrored Roan’s comments about why she wouldn’t endorse a presidential candidate. “I know I’m only 10 weeks old, but this is very important to me so please listen: I will not be making an endorsement in this year’s election.” Roan recently said she would not be endorsing anyone in the U.S. presidential election, but then later clarified that she would be voting for Kamala Harris after fan backlash.
The Weekend Update segment wasn’t Yang’s only reference to Roan in Saturday’s episode: In a sketch later in the night, Yang referred to the classic show I Love Lucy as a “femininomenon,” borrowing the name of a Chappell Roan song.
Watch Yang as Moo Deng below:
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For a short time, up to 100 Prince fans visiting the music superstar’s hometown will have a place to stay when the party’s over that will let them go crazy over his cultural legacy, a home featured in the film Purple Rain.
Although the white, two-story home with brown trim in Minneapolis looks unassuming from the outside, there’s plenty inside to make the late icon’s devotees delirious over this new, limited-time Airbnb rental. Upstairs, a big closet with paisley wallpaper and leopard-spotted floor displays iconic outfits worn by Prince behind glass and has other outfits available to make renters the beautiful ones.
“And then what guests will be able to do themselves is actually play around with a selection of really iconic ‘80s outfits and looks and styles that they can kind of engage their inner rock star themselves,” said Ali Killam, an Airbnb spokesperson.
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The rentals are within reach for fans who don’t own diamonds and pearls — just $7 a night per person for up to four guests. The price is based on Prince’s favorite number and there will be a total of 25 nightly stays available over seven weeks from Oct. 26 to Dec. 14.
The Airbnb rentals are a sign o’ the times — the 40th anniversary of the movie. It starred Prince as The Kid, a musician and band leader with a rocky life in the home featured on screen.
The film, along with the hit album of the same name, made Prince a superstar through songs like the title track, “Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry.” Those followed other hits, such as “1999” and “Little Red Corvette,” and he sold more than 100 million records with a gender- and genre-defying blend of rock, funk and soul. He died April 21, 2016, of an accidental fentanyl overdose at age 57 at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
The rentals are hosted by Lisa Coleman and Wendy Melvoin, two lifelong friends and musical collaborators of Prince’s, on behalf of Airbnb, the late musician’s estate and global media company Warner Bros. Discovery.
In the home’s basement, guests can sleep in a replica of The Kid’s bedroom from the film, down to the lavender pillows on the bed and even a 1980s-style cassette player. There’s also a lounge where guests can play guitar, drums or an upright piano. QR codes throughout the house link visitors to commentary from the hosts.
“It really is meant to immerse you in The Kid’s world,” Killam said.
And, of course, as a tribute to Prince, his career and influence, there’s plenty of his signature color, purple. There’s a large piece of wall art depicting purple bananas, which Killam said was a reference to “Let’s Go Crazy.”
If U would die 4 Prince, you can request a booking online on Airbnb here, starting at 6 a.m. PT on Oct. 2 and through 11:59 p.m. PT on Oct. 6. Airbnb says a pool of potential guests will be chosen at random, and the final invitations to rent will be based on fans’ answers for why they want to stay there.
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Batman enthusiasts can dive into a new HBO series about the caped crusader’s nemesis. The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell, continues the story from Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
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The series, which revolves solely around Oz Cobb (The Penguin), was developed by Lauren LeFranc.
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The cast includes Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, James Madio, Scott Cohen, Michael Zegen, Carmen Ejogo and Theo Rossi.
Reeves, Dylan Clark, Farrell, LeFranc, Bill Carraro, Daniel Pipski and Craig Zobel are executive producers on the series. LeFranc also serves as showrunner while Zoebel directed the first three episodes. The Penguin is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros Television and DC Studios.
See below for ways to watch and stream the show.
Where to Watch The Penguin
The Penguin airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, but you don’t need a cable subscription to check it out. You can watch HBO and other cable channels with a subscription to DirecTV Stream or Fubo. The series also streams on Max.
DirecTV Stream and Fubo offer free trials when you join and streaming plans under $100 for over 90 channels. HBO and Max are both available with DirecTV Stream.
The Penguin premiered on Sept. 19. Episode two airs this Sunday, Sept. 29.
The season will feature eight episodes, the first of which is currently streaming on-demand via Max.
Not subscribed? You can join Max for $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan, or $16.99 per month for the ad-free plan. The platform offers streaming bundles with Hulu and Disney+ (starting at $16.99/month) and annual subscriptions. Click here for ways to get a free trial and here to stream Max on Prime Video.
Max is home to movies, sports and must-watch TV series, including HBO and Max exclusives such as House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, Hacks, And Just Like That…, The White Lotus, Succession, The Gilded Age and Euphoria.
Watch the trailer for The Penguin below.
In promos for the season 50 premiere of Saturday Night Live, former castmember Maya Rudolph is making her presence known. Musical guest Jelly Roll and host Jean Smart — both making their SNL debuts this weekend — are joined by castmember Marcello Hernandez in the new promos, but there was one more on the way. […]
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Kelly Clarkson may be in league of her own as a vocalist, but even she’s nervous to follow in Céline Dion‘s footsteps. On Friday’s The Kelly Clarkson Show, the pop star-turned-host tackled one of the biggest hits of the 1990s as her Kellyoke cover: Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme song from 1997’s […]
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Happy Holidaze! Rihanna is getting into the holiday spirit a little early this year. The billionaire’s Fenty imprint, comprised of Fenty Beauty, Fenty Hair and Fenty Skin, released the 2024 Holidaze Hustle Collection on Friday (Sept. 27).
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“The holidays are all about surprising and delighting,” Rihanna said in a statement. “I love taking my favorite products and even creating some special limited-edition versions and packaging them up in the cutest ways. I’m all about treating yourself as much as your loved ones during the holidays, so I hope everyone will find something to love this year, from makeup to skincare to fragrance and hair!”
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The Holidaze Hustle Collection includes Fenty Beauty favorites such as the Mini Gloss Bomb Vault ($150), It’s Riri SZN ($50), Fenty’s Most Want’d ($35) and Fenty Eau de Parfum Travel Spray + Mini Gift Set ($42).
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The Gloss Bomb Vault Full-Size Universal Lip Luminizer 10-Piece Set
Over in the skincare department, Rihanna decided to take some of her favorite Fenty products “and infuse them with festive scents,” she shared in a press announcement. “Sexy, hydrated skin is the best gift for yourself – or someone else!”
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Lil Butta Dropz Mini Shimmering Whipped Oil Body Cream Trio
Lil Butta Drop Mini Whipped Oil Body Cream Trio ($59) and Plush Puddin’ Intensive Recovery Lip Mask in Salted Caramel ($23) are included in the Holidaze Hustle Collection along with Fenty Hair’s The Mini Maintenance Crew Universal Start’r Kit ($45), the Curl Crew Instant Damage Repair-Treatment Curl-Defining Cream Set ($25) and The Protection Posse Instant Damage Repaid Treatment +Heat Protectant Set ($25).
“Fenty Hair’s launch year just got better with these reparative kits,” added Rihanna. “They are a great way to try the collection or to take them wherever your holiday travels may take you. Each of these kits has my absolute favorite product: The Comeback Kid – you can see and feel the results in just one use!”
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The Maintenance Crew Universal Start’r Kit
In other Rih Rih news, Savage x Fenty is readying the release of the Lavish Lace Collection, which Rihanna teased on social media on Wednesday.
The 2024 Holidaze Hustle Collection is available at Fenty.com, Sephora and Kohl‘s.
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As you transition your wardrobe from lightweight clothing to warmer layers, new fall fashion has been dropping fast and furious, teasing your closet with possible fresh outfits. Rather than pay full price for a chic jacket and jeans, Mango is offering 30% off everything. The clothing brand’s Friends & Family sale is helping you stock up on a fresh, fashion-forward outfit rotation with an extra 30% off styles when you spend $199+.
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To snag the discount, just make sure you add $199 (or more) worth of clothing, shoes and accessories to your cart and enter the promo code EXTRA30 at checkout. As an added bonus, you’ll also get free shipping.
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Besides offering generous sales, Mango has also become a Hollywood-loved brand, with artists including Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, Perrie Edwards and Katy Perry having previously worn the brand.
The sale is only going on for a limited time, which means the discount is set to expire. You’ll also want to act quickly as sizes and popular styles are already selling out, with some predicting a waiting period of 12 business days before shipment.
Need some inspiration before scrolling through the sale? Keep reading to check out ShopBillboard‘s top picks from Mango’s Friends & Family Sale.
What Are the Best Mango Deals?
To help you save time from parsing through all the snag-worthy pieces, we put together our list of the most stylish pieces from the sale that you can buy online (before it’s too late).
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Fur-Effect Coat
$139.99
$199.99
30% off
Bring the elements of a cozy blanket to your outerwear with Mango’s Fur-Effect Coat. The style comes in two different shades and features a contrasting hem with button accents that you can adjust to your liking. It’s also collarless for a more rounded and smooth look.
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Cowboy Leather Boots
$174.99
$249.99
30% off
Embrace your Cowboy Carter era with these sleek leather cowboy boots. Each wear will give you a pointed toe look complete with a smooth 100% bovine leather for an elevated appearance while the rubber sole will add traction to keep you balanced on more slick ground.
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Billie Straight-Fit Jeans With Studs
$90.99
$129.99
30% off
Make a statement with these studded jeans that are designed with a black denim and contrasting silver studs along the edges. It’s made with a cotton material for added comfort and has a medium waist fit you can pair with a simple black belt for a more complete look.
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Handmade Oversized Wool Coat
$160.99
$229.99
30% off
Get comfy without sacrificing elegance when you throw on this wool coat. You’ll notice a double-button construction for a more sophisticated look while the neutral brown shade will make it easy to wear with work attire or for drinks with friends.
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Leopard-Print Satin Skirt
$48.99
$69.99
30% off
Leopard print is having a moment again this fashion season — and this maxi skirt is the proof. Featuring a silky smooth satin material, the skirt has a straight yet loose fit that’ll move with you on the dance floor or as you rush to catch the train.
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Leather-Effect Jacket
$90.99
$129.99
30% off
Instead of the typical black leather jacket, snag this vintage-inspired brown version featuring aged details for a more worn-in look. You can store your small essentials in the two front pockets while the zip closure lets you adjust the opening to your liking.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best oversized leather jackets, knee-high boots and maxi dresses.