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Hip-hop is celebrating its golden anniversary this year, and an adorable children’s book topped Amazon’s bestseller’s list in the rap/hip-hop category, more than two years after its release. The Story of Rap, originally released in May 2019, shares the story of how rap music “shaped generations and brought a voice to the voiceless,” according to the book’s description.
The picture book notes the birth of hip-hop in 1973 and mentions other important components in hip-hop culture such as DJing. “DJs mixed beats for dancing crowds, speakers thumped, and the bass was loud,” reads a passage from the book.
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Grandmaster Flash, Run-DMC, A Tribe Called Quest and other rap pioneers are featured in The Story of Rap along with newer stars like Kendrick Lamar. There’s even a mention of the East Coast/West Coast beef complete with childlike illustrations of Tupac and Biggie.
“Tupac faced Biggie as East battled West,” reads one page while another notes that “soul met hip-hop with A Tribe Called Quest.”
The Story of Rap is a cute way to help commemorate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. The genre is being celebrated with brand collaborations, tours, TV specials, documentaries, commemorative concerts, albums and more.
On Sunday (June 25), the 2023 BET Awards honored five decades of hip-hop with a jam-packed lineup that featured performances from Migos, Trick Daddy, Trina, E-40, Warren G, Uncle Luke, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, 69 Boyz, Remy Ma, Ja Rule, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Master P, Soulja Boy, Redman, Jeezy, Tyga, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Latto, Crime Mob, Doechii, Freeway, Lola Brooke and Busta Rhymes who also received this year’s lifetime achievement.
The Story of Rap is part of The Story Of book series by Silver Dolphin Books, which includes The Story of Country, The Story of Pop and The Story of Rock.
The book typically retails for $8.99, but if you’re looking to save a couple of bucks, it’s on sale for $5. Other hip-hop kid’s books joining The Story of Rap on the bestseller’s list include When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc & the Creation of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Speaks to Children: 50 Inspiring Poems with a Beat and The Notorious A.B.C. Board Book.
Want more ways to teach music to the kiddies? A Little Golden Book Biography is another popular series of children’s book featuring Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson and other music stars. Some of the upcoming titles in the series include Bruce Springsteen: A Little Golden Biography due on Sept. 5 and The Beatles: A Little Golden Biography on Nov. 7.
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Strapless bras can feel like a necessary evil when you want to sport sleeveless tops and dresses, but then you’re stuck dealing with it slipping all day or night. While you could go braless, that’s not always an option for everyone — sometimes you need that extra support under a corset top or maybe you prefer a smooth, seamless look. TikTok has come to our rescue with a viral sticky bra that users claim actually works.
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The Gatherall Bra has gone viral on TikTok for its ability to lift and support your chest without having to constantly pull it up. Need further proof? User @itsjenwarnes did their own review of the bra showing how well it holds up throughout an entire day.
The result was they were “never worried it was going to fall off at all, so I do think this is much better than cheaper alternatives.”
Check below to check out the full video and shop the sticky bra — plus some other bestselling options.
Consider this the one strapless bra to have in your arsenal. It comes in four colors to personalize to your liking and sizes A–DD — shop it now from Gatherall, Express and Free People.
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Gatherall Bra
$68
The Gatherall Bra is made from a silicone material for added comfort that’s wireless, backless and washable. When it’s dirty, just wash it with antibacterial soap and hang dry it for longevity. No matter if you’re going out dancing or just need an excuse to sport that new backless top, this sticky bra will have you covered and supported.
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Perkies Petals
$25
We’ve tried Perkies Petals ourselves and can’t get over how comfortable and easy to use the design is. It’s made from a silicone material that’s reusable and washable so you can wear them again and again without having to stock up on multiple pairs (though it’s always good to have a backup!).
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Nippies Nipple Cover
$26.50
Nippies Nipple Covers are not only an Amazon No. 1 bestseller for breast petals, but we’ve also tested them out and can confirm they stay on (even after a night full of dancing). Plus, they gained 4.6 stars on Amazon with close to 24,000 shoppers rating it five-stars. One reviewer even stated they’ll “never wear a bra again” after trying these.
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Alki’i Sticky Bra
$17.99
Looking for some extra lift? The Alki’i Sticky Bra features a push up design that’ll help provide a more smooth and lifted appearance. Plus, it comes in a pack of two with additional breast petals to customize to your needs. One Amazon five-star reviewer even claimed they were “walking around in the heat all day and sweating like crazy and never once did I have to worry about them coming off!”
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Stars, they’re just like us! During one of the shows for her Weekends With Adele Las Vegas residency, Adele took some time to banter with fans and get some answers to her burning questions about Vanderpump Rules.
When the name “Vanderpump” came up, Adele said, “The other day my friend was like, ‘No, they really do restaurants or something.’ So is it related to the TV show, and what does the guy do that cheated?”
For some context, this past March, fans learned about the “Scandoval”: Tom Sandoval, one of the show’s original stars, had been cheating on Ariana Madix, his girlfriend of nine years and a Vanderpump Rules fan favorite, with their castmate and close friend Raquel Leviss. The revelation took social media by storm and resulted in fans choosing sides, with the hashtag #TeamAriana gaining a lot of passionate traction.
After a fan admitted that they weren’t too familiar with the details of the scandal, Adele responded, “Me neither, I’ve got no idea. Does anyone know anything about that Vanderpump stuff?” she said, looking around the crowd. Luckily, the singer was able to find one concert attendee that could fill her in on all of the hot juicy gossip. In response to the Grammy winner’s initial question of who Tom Sandoval is, the fan replied, “He’s trash. He tries to sing, but he’s no Adele… he’s on the TV show pretending to be a server, he wants to be an entertainer now, but…”
Adele caught on to the fan’s shade and quipped about how “everyone in L.A.” wants to be an entertainer. The “Hello” singer even joked about the time someone tried to slip her demo while she was going out to eat.
Adele may not be a regular Vanderpump Rules viewer, but at least she got some of her questions about the show’s monthslong controversies answered.
Watch a clip of the full exchange here:
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After competing for Zach Shallcross in last season of The Bachelor, Charity Lawson is back on the journey to find love.
The former contestant stars in the newest season of The Bachelorette, with 25 men attempting to win her heart. Season 20 of the reality show premieres Monday (June 26) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
“Happy premiere day, it is finally here. [I’m] super excited to be sharing my journey with you all,” Lawson tweeted Monday morning. “Reminder to let this be fun – get excited, but remember we are all humans at the end of the day! It’s gonna be a great season!!!”
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Former Bachelor Jesse Palmer returns to host The Bachelorette.
Lawson, a 27-year-old child and family therapist from Columbus, Ga., who earned a Master’s Degree degree in clinical mental health counseling from Auburn University, made it to the final four on The Bachelor before being eliminated.
Keep reading for details on how to watch her season of The Bachelorette.
How to Watch The Bachelorette Online for Free
Season 20 of The Bachelorette premieres in its new time slot, 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, on Monday and streams on Hulu the following day. New episodes will premiere on Mondays.
If you have cable (or a digital TV antenna like this one from Amazon), you can watch The Bachelorette on TV through your local ABC affiliate.
For those without cable, ABC can be streamed online via ABC.com — but you’ll need a provider log-in to stream. Signing up for free trials through DirectTV Stream, fuboTV or SlingTV (and Express VPN or Pure VPN, if you’re outside of the U.S.) will give you access to ABC as well, to watch the latest Bachelorette season live on TV or stream from your laptop, tablet or phone.
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Fubo and DirectTV Stream offer free trials for up to a week (plans start at $65-$75/month).
Fans can also watch online, as The Bachelorette is available to stream free with a Hulu subscription. Not signed up for Hulu? The streaming service is currently offering a 30-day free trial which you can use to watch The Bachelorette online free and Bachelor in Paradise when it premieres later this year.
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Click the link above to launch your free trial to Hulu. You can watch episodes of The Bachelorette and more with a subscription to Hulu+Live TV ($70) which includes, Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ in addition to 75+ channels.
How to Watch Past Seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette
All seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, including Shallcross, Rachel Recchia/Gabby Windey, Clayton Echard, Michelle Young, Katie Thurston, Matt James, Peter Weber and Clare Crawley/Tayshia Adams’ seasons, are available to purchase on Prime Video here. You can also stream previous seasons of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette on Hulu.
The Bachelorette 2023: Who Are the Contestants?
A realtor, firefighter, pilot, scientist, attorney, yacht captain, resident physician and pro wrestler are among the 25 men set to compete to Lawson’s heart this season. The contestants range from ages 24 to 33 and hail from all over the country.
Aaron B., 29, software salesman from San Diego, Calif.
Aaron S., 33, firefighter from San Diego, Calif.
Adrian, 33, realtor from Northridge, Calif.
Brayden, 24, travel nurse from San Diego, Calif.
Caleb A., 29, resident physician from Ann Arbor, Mich.
Caleb B., 24, pro wrestler from Orlando, Fla.
Christopher “Chris,” 27, world record jumper from White Plains, N.Y.
Dotun, 30, integrative medicine specialist from Brooklyn, N.Y.
James, 28, attorney from Chicago, Ill.
Joe, 32, tech operations director from San Francisco, Calif.
Joseph “Joey,” 27, a tennis pro from Lawai, Hawaii.
John, 27, a data scientist from New York, N.Y.
John Henry, 30, an underwater welder from Virginia Beach, Va.
Josh, 28, a Harvard grad student from Bethlehem, Pa.
Kaleb K., 26, construction salesman from Norcross, Ga.
Ahmad Khalid “Khalid,” 28, tech recruiter from Dearborn, Mich.
Michael, 28, yacht captain from Chicago, Ill.
Nicholas “Nic,” 32, HR executive from Bayonne, N.J.
Peter, 33, airline pilot from New York, N.Y.
Sean, 25, software sales representative from Tampa, Fla.
Spencer, 32, medical sales director from Moorpark, Calif.
Tanner, 30, mortgage lender from Pittsburgh, Pa.
Taylor, 32, loan officer from Springboro, Ohio.
Warwick, 27, construction manager from Nashville, Tenn.
Xavier, 27, biomedical scientist from Carrboro, N.C.
See the men from the new season of The Bachelorette below.
After months of confusion, misinformation, and speculation, fans of Jamie Foxx now have another update on the Academy Award winner’s recovery. On the BET Awards red carpet on Sunday (June 25), Foxx’s Dad Stop Embarrassing Me! co-star Porscha Coleman offered an update on the Grammy-winning multi-hyphenate. “I’ve talked to people very close to Foxx, [he] […]
Ariana Grande marked her 30th birthday on Monday (June 26). The two-time Grammy winner extended the celebration to her Instagram page with a new post dedicated to her inner child. “HBD, tiny!” Grande captioned the post. “I trust you implicitly & have never been prouder of you.” In typical Grande fashion, the caption also included […]
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Chris Stapleton has a new collaboration — and this time it doesn’t involve music. The country star teamed up with the bootmaker brand Lucchese to create a cowboy boot collection your disco cowboy hat will be begging to be paired with.
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The shoe line dropped June 22 and features three styles of cowboy boots to choose from in leather or Italian suede starting at $695. Stapleton helped design each boot — which features a sleek vintage-inspired designs — and is available to shop now on Lucchese.
Lucchese took to Instagram to announce the collaboration on June 22 with a shot of Stapleton in the middle of the cowboy boot line, showing off the styles up for grabs.
“Whether crafting a song or crafting a boot, it’s all about the artistry from the first sheet of leather to the first strum of a chord,” the caption read.
If you’re still looking for ‘fits to wear during Stapleton’s All American Tour or plan on snagging some last-minute tickets (which you can get through LiveNation.com, Vivid Seats, Stub Hub and Seat Geek), these boots will bring style that’s Stapleton-approved to your look.
Check below to shop the collaboration while it’s still in stock.
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Chris Stapleton x Lucchese – Old Friend Boots
$695
The Old Friend Boot pays homage to the “I’m a Ram” singer’s heroes, featuring a mix of grit and traditionalism style. It come in two shades — brown and black — and is made from a silky Italian suede, with Mule Ear pull straps to make pulling them on easier.
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Chris Stapleton x Lucchese – San Antonio Boots
$995
The brand considers the San Antonio Boot the “quintessential Stapleton” look, as it’s made with a Western Santini goat silhouette and a classic Seville cord pattern. The goat leather will add a shiny, sleek look, and comes in two timeless shades: black and brown.
Chris Stapleton x Lucchese – The Original Boot
$1,195
If you prefer a more traditional look, the Original Boot takes inspiration from Lucchese’s archives. The vintage design has 11-inch quarters for a worn-in look, while the Del Rio cord pattern and Moc Cord construction combined with the durable buffalo leather material result in an old-school appearance that’ll have you ready to dance the night away.
For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the Adidas x Ivy Park collaboration, Dua Lipa x Versace collection and Bloomingdale’s x Barbie collab.
The wins just keep on coming for Halle Bailey. Still riding high on the box-office success of her starring turn as Ariel in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, PETA recently crowned her — alongside The Last of Us actor Bella Ramsey — one of the organization’s most beautiful vegan celebrities of 2023. “Bella […]
When you’re a critically acclaimed artist and your sister is one of the world’s biggest pop stars, what songs do you let loose and belt your heart out to? For Solange and Beyoncé, the answer is “Love” by Keyshia Cole. On Sunday (June 25), Solange posted a series of videos on Instagram in celebration of […]
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“Culture’s biggest night” will be a celebration of hip-hop. The 2023 BET Awards return to Los Angeles on Sunday (June 25) at 8 p.m. ET.
The show, held at the Microsoft Theater, will feature a star-studded performance lineup honoring hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.
“We have an incredible lineup of performers who will take us on a musical journey, covering Hip Hop spanning every decade, style, and region. From music to dance and fashion, we are digging through every crate as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop and its diversity, evolution, and global impact,” said Connie Orlando, BET EVP, specials, music programming & music strategy. “This wall-to-wall party will reverberate with the amazing energy and passion these artists bring to the stage and the culture. Prepare for an unforgettable night of reunions and surprises as we celebrate hip-hop’s rich history, enduring legacy, and promising future.”
Drake leads this year’s nominees list with seven nominations. Following closely behind the Toronto rapper, GloRilla earned six nominations, while 21 Savage and Lizzo each snagged five nominations.
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Beyoncé, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice and SZA are tied at four nods each. Cardi B, Coco Jones, FLO, Future, Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Tems, Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin landed three nominations a piece.
See below for ways to watch and stream the 2023 BET Awards online, and other details about the ceremony.
How to Watch the 2023 BET Awards on TV
The BET Awards air on Sunday (June 25) at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on BET and will simulcast on BET Her, Logo, MTV, MTV2, TV Land and VH1.
How to Watch the 2023 BET Awards Online for Free
While there isn’t a direct way to watch the BET Awards for free online, if you don’t have cable, your best bet would be to sign up for a streaming service that offers live TV such as DirectTV Stream, Philo, fuboTV or Sling TV. Hulu + Live TV offers live television as well but no free trial.
What are the best streaming deals? Right now, Sling TV starts at just $15 (regular $40) for the first month. Philo costs $25/month to access 70+ cable channels, and you’ll get a after a free trial for the first week, which means you can stream the BET Awards for free.
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DirectTV Stream and Fubo offer up to 200+ cable and local channels for an affordable price. Monthly plans for both streamers start at $75/month. And if you’re streaming internationally, ExpressVPN gives you access to BET and several streaming platforms.
Who is Performing at the 2023 BET Awards?
The BET Awards will feature a star-studded performance lineup celebrating hip-hop from coast to coast. Performers include Big Daddy Kane, Eric Sermon, Chief Keef, 69 Boyz, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid ‘N Play, MC Lyte, Percy “Master P” Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, Redman, Jeezy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, Yo-Yo and more.
Ice Spice, Latto, Lil Uzi Vert, Coco Jones, GloRilla and Doechii are also scheduled to perform.
Who will be honored at the 2023 BET Awards?
Busta Rhymes will be honored with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award, which is presented to industry pioneers who have “shifted the culture” and entertainment industry. Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, Swizz Beatz and other surprise guests are slated to hit the stage to celebrate the Brooklyn native’s more than 30-year career.