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Hailey Bieber is Vogue‘s summer cover star, despite what Justin Bieber once told her during a heated moment that he now regrets.
Following the publication of the model’s big feature in the fashion magazine Tuesday (May 20), the pop star congratulated his wife by posting photos of the shoot on Instagram and proudly revealing that her achievement had caused him to eat his words from a long time ago. “Yo this reminds me when Hailey and I got into a huge fight,” he wrote in his caption. “I told hails that she would never be on the cover of vogue.”
“Yikes I know, so mean,” he continued. “For some reason because I felt so disrespected I thought I gotta get even.. I think as we mature we realize that we’re not helping anything by getting even … So baby u already know but forgive me for saying u wouldn’t get a vogue cover cuz clearly i was sadly mistaken.”
The Biebers have certainly come a long way since the fight in question, with the couple getting married in 2018. Last August, they became parents when they welcomed son Jack Blues, about which Hailey told Vogue: “Giving birth was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. … That s–t was so crazy. That was not fun. They broke my water. I went into labor and I labored for a few hours. No epidural, nothing.”
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The pop star also gushed about his marriage to the Rhode founder in the piece. “I’ve done a lot of dumb things in my life,” he told the publication, “but the smartest thing I’ve ever done was marry Hailey.”
“She’s in the spotlight, and has the attention because of her effortless knack for style, business, art and fashion,” he added when sharing his thoughts on why his partner attracts so much hate online. “And the way she makes being a mom and wife look easy.”
Hailey’s Vogue cover comes just two days after she and Justin attended the Stanley Cup playoffs together to cheer on the Toronto Maple Leafs, cuddling up in their seats as the “Peaches” artist fawned over the players. A week prior, Justin celebrated his spouse by throwing a lavish Mother’s Day celebration for her, complete with a candlelit dinner and Mariachi band.
With four years passing since Justin last released an album — 2021’s Justice, which spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 — fans are eager to hear new music from the star. Luckily for them, Hailey confirmed that her husband is working on something new. While welcoming Vogue into her home, she said as the sounds of him singing bled through the walls: “I forgot Justin is recording, otherwise I’d say let’s get cozy.”
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Mewow! Billboard’s Power Pets is a new feature focusing on musicians’ best friends — no, not the humans — but the furry (and some scaly and feathery!) ones who bring extra joy and companionship to artists. Celebrities will be sharing sweet details about their beloved pets and how their furbabies enrich their lives. For the second story in the installment, we talked to country artist Chase Rice.Chase Rice may sing “you’re right there in that bench seat next to me” in his emotional tune “Bench Seat,” but nowadays, it’s Jack – his beloved dog and best friend – who sits next to him on the concert stage during his performance of that song.
“[‘Bench Seat’] was the reason I got Jack,” the country artist tells Billboard of his black Lab and the track about the healing power of dogs that was inspired by a friend’s mental health struggles. As the songwriter previously shared, Rice’s pal’s own dog saved the friend from a very dark moment by simply laying its head on his lap to create an unbreakable connection during that difficult time.
“[Jack] was originally supposed to be the puppy in the video, but it took us a year and a half to get it together, so he’s the middle-aged dog in the video,” Rice explains of the visual for “Bench Seat,” which reveals that the track is from the pooch’s point of view. “That song is the very reason that I got him. I knew the day that I wrote it that it was finally time for me to get a dog.”
Rice says that he’s always wanted a duck dog since childhood, so that’s what he looked for when he began his search. “I met a guy who works with Mossy Pond Retrievers in Georgia, and he said if you want a duck dog, get a black Lab, so we made a plan.” Now, shares Rice, Jack is “certified as a master hunter and he’s my best buddy.”
And a much-loved friend at that. “Before every meal, I have him sit and I hug him and tell him, ‘I love you and you’re the best dog I’ve ever had.’” the singer-songwriter says. “He has no clue that he’s the only dog I’ve ever had, but I’ll keep telling him that all the same.”
Rice says Jack has taught him about love and responsibility as well: “I know he’s made me a better man.”
Read on to learn more about Jack from Chase Rice.
All About Jack
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Age: 4 years Hometown: Nashville Type/breed: Black Lab Favorite toy: Water bottles. It drives me crazy, but he loves them. Favorite nap spot: The couch, then the floor, and back and forth for no reason.
“He was the chunkier one out of the two males from [the litter I was considering]; the other one looked like the Terminator,” Rice recalls of selecting his pup. “Jack looked fat and I loved that. He’s since shaped up.”
The Best Thing Jack Has Changed About Chase’s Life
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“The time we spend and adventures we get into” are two things the singer cherishes that his dog has brought into his life. “I’ve ended up chasing birds in places I had never even heard of because of Jack and knowing I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to see him get one more bird.”
“One time this year I sent Jack on a 350-yard retrieve for a wounded mallard in Oklahoma; just a few hand signals and he was all over that duck,” recalls Rice. “That’s a long retrieve, but he did it perfectly. Just a few hours later, he was on stage with me that night partying. He’s a jack-of-all-trades: business by day, party by night.”
Jack’s Reaction to Being on Stage
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“I bring him on stage for one song during my set; he just sits next to me and looks for my approval at the end to not have to heel anymore and to be able to go party with the fans,” explains the artist.
As for the first time Jack went on stage? Rice says the Lab was still a puppy at the time, and was “a little nervous.” But that didn’t last. “He got used to it when I started letting him go down and run towards the crowd, because he loves people. The first time I did it was really just about me wanting to have my dog with me. He was going to training that night for about six months, and I wanted him with me as much as possible, so I brought him up there on stage. That was a tough night once he left.”
Jack’s Musical Tastes
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“I think he’s pretty sick of hearing anything by me at this point,” admits the singer.
Regardless of how Jack may feel about his music, that hasn’t stopped Rice from mentioning his beloved buddy in his songs. “‘Arkansas’ had a mention of him in there,” the songwriter shares. “An unreleased song called ‘October’ has his name – not sure if I’ll put that one out. He will get a bunch of songs over these next few years, I’m sure.”
A Sibling for Jack?
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Rice mentioned in a sweet March 2023 Instagram post for Jack’s 2nd birthday that his dog was “dangerously close to having a little bro.” So did the musician grow his family? “I’ve really been messing with the thought of breeding Jack or just getting another breed that’s not a working dog,” he shares. “With my schedule, it’s gonna be real tough to have two, so for now, I’m sticking with just Jack. Quality over quantity.”
Elizabeth Hurley has anything but an achy breaky heart when it comes to Billy Ray Cyrus, with whom she said she’s “very happy” in a new interview.
While walking the red carpet for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s 2025 Hot Pink Party Tuesday (May 13), the actress looked slightly caught off guard when Entertainment Tonight asked about her connection with the country star — but that didn’t stop her from gushing about her new sweetheart.
“Billy’s a very, very fabulous person,” she told the outlet. “He’s a very gentle man, very nice.”
Smiling, Hurley added, “We’re very happy.”
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The comments come nearly a month after the British model and Cyrus debuted their romance on Instagram, celebrating Easter by posting a photo of a sweet kiss they shared outdoors. Both parties have since shared more PDA-filled snaps with each other on the app, and two days prior to the BCRF event, the Hannah Montana actor praised Hurley’s performance in Bryan Adams’ new “Never Ever Let You Go” music video.
“I should be jealous, but WOW !!!!!!” he wrote on Instagram. “Congratulations @bryanadams for your great new video with my beautiful girlfriend @elizabethhurley1.”
Of getting Cyrus’ seal of approval on the video, Hurley told ET, “It’s fabulous.”
“It’s very nice when people close around you are happy for you when you do well,” she added.
The couple’s romance comes about three years after they filmed Netflix’s Christmas in Paradise together. The two stars reconnected this year when Hurley reached out to Cyrus via text, something he recounted on Apple Music’s The Ty Bentli Show in April.
“She’s so impressively brilliant,” he said of Hurley at the time. “She reminds me a lot of Dolly Parton. She’s a very smart businesswoman. If you can laugh together, you can make it through everything.”
Watch Hurley gush about Cyrus below.
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Lil Tecca’s journey from Queens kid to chart-climbing artist has always been rooted in authenticity—and now, his signature self-expression is taking shape in a new way. Teaming up with Foot Locker and adidas for their “Stay in Rotation” campaign, Tecca joins a movement designed to spotlight Gen Z’s bold style and sense of community. And for Tecca, the opportunity hit close to home.
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“I was ecstatic,” he says, remembering the moment he got the call. “It’s honestly an honor, ’cause I grew up going to Foot Locker with my parents and shopping with adidas. So it’s nothing but a blessing.”
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The “Stay in Rotation” campaign leans into the ever-evolving connection between music, fashion, sports, and individuality—something Tecca knows well. With his effortless, genre-fluid sound and a closet full of sneaker heat, the 22-year-old embodies the freedom the campaign promotes. It’s only right he’s helping to spotlight one of adidas’ most buzzworthy silhouettes: the Handball Spezial.
“It’s a real casual shoe with a sleek fit,” he says. “I don’t have to think too much about what I’m putting together with it, ’cause it kind of finishes the fit regardless.”
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He’s also bringing that visual energy to the “Stay in Rotation” campaign, which champions individual style and nontraditional self-expression. For Tecca, that means sometimes wearing shoes a size too small— “just because the shoe’s so fire I have to wear it.” Style, for him, is all about taking risks to bring a vision to life.
That carefree versatility mirrors Tecca’s creative process — especially these days. His latest single, “Dark Thoughts,” recently climbed to No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and struck a chord with fans with its introspective tone. But Tecca says the song wasn’t born from a specific moment — it came from routine, from discipline, from sharpening the blade.
“I made that song fresh off the wake-up,” he says. “I wasn’t trying to make something specific; I was just practicing my craft.”
Still, that practice is paying off. Tecca is more focused than ever, building toward the release of his next studio album Dopamine. He describes this new era as “more intentional, more organized,” and filled with a desire to create something great for the people who’ve stuck with him.
And while the music remains central, Tecca’s ambitions stretch far beyond the studio. He’s diving into film, cinematography, and fashion — anything that can add to the full picture of who Lil Tecca is. “Everything around the music that can make it sort of the Valhalla of what people want,” he explains. “I want to show more of what the songs look like.”
One key part of that vision? Sneakers. “They’ve been a passion throughout my whole life,” he says. “Now, they’re definitely a statement silhouette when it comes to picking an outfit. They’re just as important to me as any other part of the look.”
It’s why campaigns like “Stay in Rotation” make sense for Tecca — he’s lived the culture his whole life. Whether it’s classics like the adidas Superstar or standout pairs from Jeremy Scott, kicks have always helped him tell his story. Sometimes he starts a fit from the sneakers, sometimes the top — but whatever the formula, the shoes are non-negotiable.
When asked which of his tracks would best pair with the Handball Spezial, he picks “Show Me Up.” “It’s one of my calmer songs. I see myself on a nighttime walk with those. No one’s seeing me, it’s just me and the world — just trying to do something calm.”
That balance of calm and ambition defines where Lil Tecca is headed next. He’s still the kid who didn’t let himself dream too far beyond what was possible, but now, with the world watching, he’s dreaming bigger than ever—and still staying grounded.
Advice for a younger version of himself? Tecca flips it.
“I’ll give advice for older Tecca: Keep your head down, stay humble, and you still know nothing. That’s the only thing you know.”
Wise words from an artist who’s still evolving — but always in rotation.
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