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21 Aug 2023

Sabrina Carpenter Expands on Her Sweet Tooth With Luxurious New Fragrance: Here’s How to Shop Caramel Dream

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Sabrina Carpenter is welcoming fans back into her candy shop with the release of her decadent new fragrance Caramel Dream.

The new collaboration with Scent Beauty continues her fragrance journey following the success of the pop star’s debut perfume, Sweet Tooth. The scent, which was developed in partnership with the original Sweet Tooth formulators Firmenich and Perfumer Gil Clavien, “embraces the spirit of indulgent cravings with a luxurious caramel twist bursting with rich flavor,” per a press release.

The sophisticated, playful fragrance features notes of caramelized amber, patchouli, dark chocolate bean, sugared lemon, orange zest, freesia, vanilla and fluffy musk.

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“As an artist, I believe in the power of storytelling through music and various art forms. Perfume, to me, is an emotional extension of my music and personal world, and it allows me to create a stronger connection with my fans,” Carpenter said in a press release. “With this new campaign and Caramel Dream, I want to invite my fans into my world, where every fragrance will tell a unique story that resonates with their hearts.”

To celebrate the launch of Caramel Dream, Carpenter will be going live on Billboard, TalkShopLive, Walmart.com/Live and Facebook on Monday (Aug. 21) at 7 p.m. ET for a special live simulcast event where Caramel Dream will be exclusively available for purchase. In the stream, the “Feather” singer will dive into the making of Caramel Dream, supporting Taylor Swift on the upcoming Latin America leg of the Eras tour and more.

Be sure to tune into the livestream below.

21 Aug 2023

The Chainsmokers Break L.A. Historic Park Attendance Record at First ‘Party Never Ends’ Show

Hurricane who? L.A. may have been bracing for Hurricane Hilary, but it was The Chainsmokers who brought the action Saturday, as the DJ duo kicked off the inaugural edition of their “The Party Never Ends” show.

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Billed as a “day-long celebration of inclusivity, collaboration and just plain f–ing fun,” Saturday’s show brought out 18,798 people to Los Angeles State Historic Park, breaking the venue’s all-time attendance record. The incoming storm held off for the night, as the crowd partied to The Chainsmokers’ biggest hits under open skies and fireworks.

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The Chainsmokers were joined by Two Friends — who brought out Bebe Rexha for their Loud Luxury collab “If Only” — along with opening acts ARMNHMR, NOTD and DJ Press Play.

The Chainsmokers took to the stage as the sun went down, joined by surprise guests Maluma, Shenseea, 347Aidan and Carlie Hanson, who all performed their recent collaborations with the dance music duo. As their two-hour set came to an end, the guys debuted their new track “Summertime Friends” for the first time live. The song is expected to be featured on The Chainsmokers’ upcoming fifth studio album, the follow-up to last year’s So Far So Good.

For The Chainsmokers — Alex Pall and Drew Taggart — Saturday’s show was a chance to finally curate their own festival-style experience for their fans. While the guys will play upward of 200 shows around the world this year, Pall and Taggart say “The Party Never Ends” allows them to bring their music — and their friends — all in one place.

In an Instagram post, the duo called Saturday’s show, “Our most special show we’ve ever done,” adding, “We hope to do this every year with you all.”

Pall and Taggart head to Colorado next, bringing “The Party Never Ends” to Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sept. 2 (find tickets here).

It’s a busy fall for the group, who also just launched an “artist in residence” program to help cover a year of rent and studio time for an emerging musician in New York City.

21 Aug 2023

Bob Dylan Announces New Dates for Fall 2023 North American Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour

After spending this summer criss-crossing Europe on the latest leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour — which began in 2021 — Bob Dylan announced a new slate of 18 North American fall dates on Monday morning (Aug. 21).

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The legend shared the news on Instagram alongside the tour’s promotional poster: an old school film-inspired advertisement featuring a couple dancing in the shadows while a menacing skeletal figure looks at the viewer. Check it out here.

The outing will kick off on Oct. 1 at with the first of two dates at the Midland Theatre in Kansas City, MO, before moving on to St. Louis, a three-night stand at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, a pair of shows in Milwaukee at the Riverside Theater and gigs in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Akron and Toronto before winding down on Oct. 30 at the Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, NY. In his Instagram post, Dylan promised more dates to be announced “soon.”

Tickets for the tour will go on sale here starting this Friday (Aug. 25).

Bob Dylan’s fall 2023 N.A. Rough and Rowdy Ways tour dates:

Oct. 1 — Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre
Oct. 2 — Kansas City, MO @ The Midland Theatre
Oct. 4 — St. Louis, MO @ Stifel Theatre
Oct. 6 — Chicago, IL @ Cadillac Palace Theatre
Oct. 7 — Chicago, IL @ Cadillac Palace Theatre
Oct. 8 — Chicago, IL @ Cadillac Palace Theatre
Oct. 11 — Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theatre
Oct. 12 — Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theatre
Oct. 14 — Grand Rapids, MI @ DeVos Performance Hall
Oct. 16 — Indianapolis, IN @ Murat Theatre
Oct. 20 — Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Oct. 21 — Akron, OH @ Akron Civic Theatre
Oct. 23 — Erie, PA @ Warner Theatre
Oct. 24 — Rochester, NY @ Auditorium Theatre
Oct. 26 — Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
Oct. 27 — Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
Oct. 29 — Montreal, QB @ Place des Arts — Salle Wilfrid- Pelletier
Oct. 30 — Schenectady, NY @ Proctors Theatre

21 Aug 2023

Britney Spears Parties With Her ‘Fav Boys’ Amid Sam Asghari Divorce: ‘Played All Night!’

How is Britney Spears doing amidst her divorce from Sam Asghari, you ask? Just fine, thank you very much.

In an Instagram video post shared Sunday (Aug. 20), the Princess of Pop shared that she’s living her best life following her breakup, partying with friends and showing off her glam looks. The clips feature her trying on a sparkly green dress with knee-high boots before posing with five male friends, who hold her up next to a pool.

“I put my green dress on and show up at my friends !!!” she wrote in her caption. “I invited my fav boys over and PLAYED ALL NIGHT !!!”

Spears didn’t mention her split from Asghari in the post, but she did reveal that her night out followed an incident where someone in her life tipped off the paparazzi to her whereabouts: a Dave’s Hot Chicken in Oxnard, Calif., were she was snapped picking up her order.

“When you go to meet up with a so called ‘friend’ and drive an hour for chicken !!!” she wrote. “Then you have to wait in the car and need to use the bathroom … I knew paps were tipped off because the car I was in was never used before … so how I was I followed ??? Malibu Canyon Road is the most horrible road ever to drive on … so what does a b—h like me do !!??!”

The post comes two days after Spears broke her silence on her breakup from Asghari, who filed for divorce from the Grammy winner on Aug. 16, citing irreconcilable differences. “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but … I’m not here to explain why because its honestly nobody’s business !!!” she wrote alongside a video of herself dancing to Janet Jackson’s 1993 hit “If.”

“But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly !!!” she continued. “In some sort of telepathic way I have been receiving so many messages that melt my heart from friends and I thank you !!! I’ve been playing it strong for way too long and my Instagram may seem perfect but it’s far from reality and I think we all know that !!! I would love to show my emotions and tears on how I really feel but some reason I’ve always had to hide my weaknesses !!!”

Asghari has also been active on social media since filing for divorce, and even asked followers for help in choosing his “paparazzi disguise” over the weekend. In a prior statement on social media, he wrote, “After six years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together. We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always. S— happens. Asking for privacy seems ridiculous so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful.”

See Spears’ post below:

21 Aug 2023

BTS’ V Drops Teaser for ‘Blue’ Music Video: Here’s When It Arrives

No need to feel “Blue.” BTS’ V has just released the first teaser for his forthcoming music video for the Layover track. On Monday (Aug. 21), the artist shared a 23-second black-and-white clip teasing the storyline for the “Blue” music video.

The teaser trailer finds V walking down an apartment building hallway. He then rings the Apartment C doorbell and knocks on the door before the screen cuts to black and displays the name of the single in bright blue text. The full “Blue” music video is slated for Sept. 13 release. The visual will arrive less than a week after the release of Layover, V’s upcoming debut studio album on Sept. 8.

V has already shared two songs from Layover. The BTS member released “Love Me Again” and “Rainy Days” on Aug. 10 and 11, respectively. The two tracks simultaneously occupied the top two spots on the Hot Trending Songs chart dated Aug. 19. As the various members of BTS have started to fulfill their military duties, several have pursued solo endeavors ahead of their mandatory service, including J-Hope, Suga and 2023 Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers Jung Kook and Jimin.

This year, the K-pop group celebrated its 10-year anniversary. The members commemorated the occasion with personal heartfelt messages, a live performance video for “Take Two” and the BTS 10th Anniversary FESTA, which turned all of South Korea purple — from Dongdaemun Design Plaza to the Lotte World Tower.

As a soloist, V has earned one entry on the Hot 100: 2022’s “Christmas Tree” (No. 79). Since the group’s arrival on the music scene a decade ago, BTS has earned six No. 1 singles on the Hot 100, including the Grammy-nominated singles “Dynamite” and “Butter.” On the Billboard 200, the group has scored six No. 1 titles in just five years.

21 Aug 2023

Dua Lipa Celebrates 8 Years of Debut Single ‘New Love’

Anniversary wishes are in order for Dua Lipa, as her single “New Love” just celebrated its eighth birthday.

The milestone is a special one for the pop star due to it being the first track she ever released, kickstarting her career in pop music. To celebrate the occasion, Lipa posted about “New Love” via her Instagram Story on Monday (Aug. 21) with a special shoutout to the people who helped make the song happen.

“8 Years ago I released my first song that I wrote with @wyattish [Andrew Wyatt] and @emilehaynie (and videos!)” Lipa wrote over a shared post that contained several clips from the song’s music video. “19 year old me would be very happy to know we’d get this far.”

“New Love” appeared on Lipa’s self-titled debut album released June 2, 2017. The track — which arrived ahead of the set two years prior in 2015 — was released as the first of eight singles from the project. While the song didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot 100, another “New” track would make the tally in a major way: “New Rules,” released as Dua Lipa‘s seventh single, marked the star’s first top 10 single on the Hot 100, peaking at No. 6 and spending a total of 48 weeks on the chart.

Revisit the visual for “New Love” in the music video above, and see Lipa’s celebratory Instagram Story post about the track here before it expires.

21 Aug 2023

Sam Asghari Asks Followers Help Choose His ‘Paparazzi Disguise’ Following Britney Spears Split

Sam Asghari is preparing for life as a single man following his split from wife Britney Spears. The first order of business? Choosing a paparazzi-proof new look.

In a Saturday (Aug. 19) Instagram Story, the 29-year-old former backup dancer asked his three million followers to help him decide between three wigs in the hopes of masking himself from any intrusive camera flashes. “Help me choose paparazzi disguise ?,” he wrote, according to People.

The first option was by far the most drastic, with Asghari sporting a voluminous gray wig and a matching wispy mustache. The second option featured a curly brunette wig with sunglasses, while the third saw Asghari wearing a simple wavy brown wig over his natural hair.

It seems that the fitness trainer is anticipating an influx in paparazzi following his split from Spears, which went public last week after Asghari filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on Aug. 16, citing irreconcilable differences. The next day, he posted a statement confirming the breakup. “After six years of love and commitment to each other, my wife and I have decided to end our journey together,” he wrote on Instagram. “We will hold onto the love and respect we have for each other and I wish her the best always. S–t happens. Asking for privacy seems ridiculous so I will just ask for everyone including media to be kind and thoughtful.”

Spears broke her silence on the matter on Aug. 18. “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but … I’m not here to explain why because its honestly nobody’s business !!!” the “Toxic” singer wrote on Instagram. “I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly !!!”

The two first met in 2016 on the set of Spears’ “Slumber Party” music video. After years of dating, they tied the knot in June 2020.

Following reports of their split, reports emerged that Asghari was planning to challenge his and Spears’ prenup agreement, and allegedly threatening to release embarrassing information and videos of the pop star. Asghari denied the rumors via a statement to Billboard from his reps; he is indeed seeking spousal support from Spears in his divorce filing.

“There are many claims that Sam is challenging the prenup and threatening to exploit his ex-wife with videos,” Asghari’s representative, Brandon Cohen, told Billboard in an Aug. 18 statement. “However, all these claims are false, as no negative intention has ever been directed towards her and never will be. Sam has always and will always support her.”

21 Aug 2023

Quavo Pays Tribute to Takeoff With Touching New ‘Hold Me’ Music Video: Watch

Quavo has unleashed the official music video for “Hold Me,” a heartfelt BNYX-helmed track off new solo album Rocket Power that grapples with the intricacies of grief and mourning. In the visual, which he uploaded to YouTube on Saturday (Aug. 19), Quavo shares footage from a memorial for Takeoff in Atlanta. Attendees convene and foster community with one another while wearing shirts adorned with the late artist’s face as they come together to honor him. The second half of the music video finds Quavo in Paris flaunting merch, greeting fans and performing for crowds.

Takeoff (né Kirshnik Khari Ball) was shot and killed during a private party he attended in downtown Houston with his uncle and Migos bandmate, Quavo, on Nov. 1, 2022, something that still weighs heavy on the rapper and looms over much of Rocket Power. The album, Quavo’s second solo studio effort, marks his first full-length release since Takeoff’s untimely death. From its somber themes to its title — Takeoff’s only solo studio album was titled The Last Rocket — Rocket Power functions as a touching tribute to the late star. Takeoff even appears on a pair of the album’s tracks: “Patty Cake” and “Back Where It Begins.” Other features that appear on Rocket Power include Future, Young Thug, Hunxho and BabyDrill.

Rocket Power follows Quavo Huncho as Quavo’s sophomore studio album. In 2018, Quavo Huncho peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 — the highest ranking for a solo LP from a Migos member. In 2022, Quavo and Takeoff teamed up for a joint album under the name Unc & Phew. Titled Only Built for Infinity Links, the album peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard 200. On the Billboard Hot 100, Quavo has earned six top 10 hits, including the No. 1 single “I’m the One” (with DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne).

21 Aug 2023

Travis Barker Surprises 9-Year-Old Blind Drummer With Drumsticks, Donation and Impromptu Jam Session

Travis Barker made a young fan’s dreams come true on Friday when the Blink-182 drummer made a surprise visit to 9-year-old blind drummer Grayson Roberts’ lemonade stand and left behind some unforgettable memories.

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The special moment took place at the Dream Factory space in Los Angeles and footage of it blew up over the weekend after social media influencer Charlie Rocket shared it to his Instagram, noting that business at Roberts’ stand had been super slow earlier in the week.

In the video, Rocket showed Barker walking up the stand with two pair of drum sticks in his hand and introducing himself to Roberts. The budding entrepreneur, focused on his biz, asked Barker if he wanted a cup of lemonade as the drummer offered up much more. “I brought you some drumsticks and I also brought some donations, I brought some money,” Barker said, stuffing some bills into the donation jar and handing over the sticks.

“I saw a video of you playing drums and singing,” Barker added.

After Barker said he’d love some lemonade, Roberts asked if it would be possible for them to sing and play together. “I would love to,” a smiling Barker replied. “No way!” Roberts said in disbelief as he pointed to the spot where his kit was set up. “You want to sing or play drums?” Barker asked.

With Roberts on the mic, Barker quickly learned the beat to Adam Jensen’s 2017 anthem “Street Fight,” as an adoring audience clapped, cheered and shouted Grayson’s name afterwards.

“@travisbarker came to help @graysons_view drum up some business at his lemonade stand!!!” wrote Rocket. “Lol what a great soul Travis barker is. Thank you to @katietua @mikeytua @lukismac @sweetyhigh for helping make this happen !!!” In a previous post, Rocket described rolling up on Roberts’ stand — which explained that he was born blind and that he is determined not to let that stop him from doing “everything you can do” — and asking the community to come together to help the young man reach his dream of traveling the world.

Roberts also shared a video of the encounter, writing, “THANK YOU travis for taking a break while filming your music video to come by my Lemonade stand and allowing me to perform with you!! It was SO amazing And thank you for letting me choose the color of sprinkles because who doesn’t love sprinkles?!”

Blink wrapped the first leg of their 2023 world tour on July 16 with a show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The band will pick things up again on Sept. 1 with a gig at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland for a European swing that will keep them on the road through an Oct. 16 gig in Manchester at the AO Arena; after that they will swing into Las Vegas in late Oct. for the When We Were Young Festival before moving on to Australian and New Zealand in Feb. and March 2024.

Check out footage of Barker’s jam session below.

21 Aug 2023

Tish Cyrus Marries Dominic Purcell With Miley Cyrus as Maid of Honor: Report

Tish Cyrus and Prison Break actor Dominic Purcell got married over the weekend with daughter Miley Cyrus reportedly acting as her mom’s maid of honor. Just Jared posted purported pics from the nuptials, in which Miley wore a light blue one-shoulder dress while carrying a bouquet of baby’s breath.

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While the bride — who was previously married to Miley’s dad, “Achy Breaky Heart” singer Billy Ray Cyrus for 28 years — wore an elegant white gown and matching veil, Purcell walked the aisle in black pants and a short-sleeve white shirt during what was described as an intimate ceremony in Malibu on Saturday night. The couple announced their engagement in May after going Instagram official in November. At press time Billboard was not able to independently confirm the details of the wedding and it did not appear that Tish Cyrus or Purcell had posted about the wedding on their socials.

In April 2022, Tish filed for divorce from her longtime husband Billy Ray Cyrus. “It is after 30 years, five amazing children and a lifetime of memories, we have decided to go our separate ways — not with sadness, but with love in our hearts,” a joint statement shared to People at the time read. “We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths.”

After marrying Tish in 1993, Billy Ray adopted her two children from a previous relationship, Brandi, 36 and Trace, 34, and then the couple had Miley, 30, Braison, 29 and Noah, 23. Just months after their divorce, Billy Ray got engaged to Australian singer Firerose in Nov. 2022.