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30 Oct 2023

Halle Bailey & DDG Nail Janet Jackson & Tupac ‘Poetic Justice’ Couples Halloween Costume — And Janet Approves

Halle Bailey and DDG have officially won Halloween. The duo dressed up as the lead characters from 1993’s Poetic Justice, played by Janet Jackson and the late Tupac Shakur.

Bailey, who resembles Jackson in general, also took to TikTok to share a video in which she and DDG re-create an NSFW scene from the film.

Bailey is no stranger to channeling her iconic look-alike, as she’s paid tribute to Jackson throughout the years. She even got Jackson’s approval this year: The iconic pop star shared Bailey’s Halloween costume to her Instagram story along with a red-heart emoji.

“Poetic justice, put it in a song,” Bailey captioned a series of photos of the couple’s costumes, quoting Kendrick Lamar’s 2012 song “Poetic Justice.” DDG captioned his photos “tupac & janet” with a black heart. The pair re-created a dozen photos of Jackson and Shakur, from the film’s poster to a series of black-and-white publicity photos.

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Halle’s sister Chloe went a more mystical route for her Halloween costume this year, dressing as Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones, also known as Khaleesi. As part of Chloe x Halle, the duo contributed the haunting song “Wolf at Your Door” to the 2019 album For the Throne: Music Inspired by the HBO Series Game of Thrones, which also featured contributions from Maren Morris, Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers as well as a collaborative track from SZA, The Weeknd and Travis Scott.

30 Oct 2023

The Rolling Stones Receive Brit Billion Award (And Set a Record)

“Time Is on My Side,” the title of The Rolling Stones’ first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 way back in 1964, couldn’t have been more prophetic. Nearly 59 years after that song became a hit, The Stones have become the 25th artist to receive a BRIT Billion Award by the BPI. The program commemorates 1 billion career UK streams as calculated by the Official Charts Company.

In reaching the landmark, the British band became what the BPI artfully called “the longest-active artist” (so much nicer than “oldest”) to receive the award.

The Stones’ most-streamed hits include “Paint It, Black,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Start Me Up.”

“Few artists have crossed generational divides in quite the way The Rolling Stones have,” Dr. Jo Twist OBE, BPI chief executive, said in a statement. “Their iconic songs and albums are era-defining, but the band remain as contemporary as ever. The BPI is thrilled to honour them with a BRIT Billion Award, which underscores both the timeless appeal of their music and the extent to which they are now also connecting with a new wave of fans thanks to streaming.”

Last week, The Stones celebrated their 14th No. 1 album on the Official U.K. Albums Chart with Hackney Diamonds, their first album of new material in 18 years. The album entered the Billboard 200 at No. 3.

In terms of the BRIT Billion Award program, which was officially launched in May, The Stones follow fellow icons ABBA, Coldplay, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston and Queen, as well as pioneering rap and hip-hop artists AJ Tracey and Headie One, chart-dominating pop artists such as Ellie Goulding, Lewis Capaldi and RAYE, and the next generation of pop superstars including Olivia Rodrigo and Billie Eilish.

Ed Sheeran recently became the first artist to receive a special Gold edition of the award for reaching a landmark of 10 billion UK streams.

30 Oct 2023

Mary J. Blige ft. Vado “Still Believe In Love,” AZ “This Is Why” & More | Daily Visuals 10.30.23

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No one knows how to capture the ups and downs of love on a record like Mary J. Blige and after three decades in the music game the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is still out here showing can’t no one do it quite like her.

Linking up with Vado for her new visuals to “Still Believe In Love,” Mary J. and her team of grown ass women take to the waters in a fancy yacht where Ms. Blige breaks down her latest set back in her love life while getting her groove back with the iciest of chains. We don’t think we’ve ever seen Mary J. rocking rappers kind of jewelry. More power to her.

Speaking of OG’s, AZ is still out here dropping gems and jewels of his own and in his latest clip to “This Is Why” the Brooklyn rapper rolls up to his fancy estate in his Maybach to remind everyone he’s still living the life of a boss.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Kevin Gates, K Camp, and more.

MARY J. BLIGE FT. VADO – “STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE”



AZ – “THIS IS WHY”



KEVIN GATES – “GOD SLIPPERS”



K CAMP – “FAMILY TREE”



MOZZY FT. LIL ZAY OSAMA – “AIN’T ON SH*T”


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KING LOS – “THE SECRET RECIPE FREESTYLE”



SHORDIE SHORDIE & MURDA BEATZ – “DON’T FORGET ME”



LIL NIQO – “DREW BREES”



MICK JENKINS – “MOP”



30 Oct 2023

Billie Eilish & Phoebe Bridgers Wear Misfits T-Shirts to Celebrate Halloween: Shop the Look

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Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers are proving they’re the iconic duo we never knew we needed, until now. The two singers came together this Halloweekend, debuting one of the most casual couples costumes we’ve seen so far.

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Rather than go all out with Halloween makeup and face paint, the artists opted to keep things simple by dressing as Misfits fans in the group’s official band T-shirts — and they’re still in stock. It’s perfect timing to show off your fandom for the pioneers of horror punk.

Eilish showed off the look in a post via Instagram on Saturday (Oct. 28), which she captioned “weeeeeeeee.”

Among the other photos included in the post were moments with her friends and family as she gave fans a peek into her life offstage.

Keep reading to shop the exact Misfits shirts below.

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The cotton T-shirt comes in black with a skull graphic and is a part of the band’s official merch. The classic Misfits logo comes in a vibrant purple shade, which Eilish styled by cutting off the sleeves.

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If you prefer Bridgers’ look, then be sure to add the green style to your cart. It’s also under $25 meaning you won’t have to break the bank to add this celeb-inspired look to your rotation.

The styles almost don’t come as a surprise as the Grammy-nominated artist and Grammy winner normally step out in grunge-inspired streetwear. Though, the “Bad Guy” singer is trading her band T-shirt for designer fashion as she also announced her eco-friendly campaign with Gucci on Monday (Oct. 30).

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Billie Eilish iconic outfits, Doc Marten deals and best corsets.

30 Oct 2023

Jung Kook Just Broke a Massive Spotify Record

Jung Kook’s solo career is breaking records. The BTS superstar’s “Seven” featuring Latto became the fastest song to reach 1 billion streams in Spotify history, the streaming platform announced on Monday (Oct. 30).

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It’s been 108 days since the song was first released, and as a new member of the Spotify Billions club, the song was added to the official playlist.

This is hardly the first record Jung Kook’s Latto collaboration has broken, as it landed upon its release at No. 3 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart, published July 21, for the highest-charting debut by a solo Korean act. Additionally, “Seven,” launched at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts (dated July 29). The song marked the first leader on the lists for a member of BTS as a soloist, as well as Latto’s first No. 1.

See Spotify’s announcement of Jung Kook’s accomplishment below.

30 Oct 2023

Doja Cat Drops Exclusive Scarlet Tour Merch on Amazon: Shop Here

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Doja Cat is gearing up to “Paint the Town Red” with the launch of her Scarlet Red Tour on Tuesday (Oct. 31), and to help fans prepare, the 28-year-old partnered with Amazon Music to create an exclusive merch store you can shop now.

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Before you grab last-minute tickets on Ticketmaster or through resale sites like VividSeats, Seat Geek and StubHub, make sure to stock up on these limited-time pieces of apparel, including T-shirts, hoodies, socks, hats and more. All pieces are inspired by the recent album and feature reimagined Doja Cat memorabilia styles, according to a press release.

This marks the second artist that Amazon Music has partnered with to create an exclusive merch collection with following the success of the Beyonce Renaissance merch shop.

Some of the items will also be available in-person at Doja’s sold-out concerts, but if you want to skip the line and ensure you get your size, this shop helps to make it easier to stock up on the artist’s merch without having to miss a single song from the setlist.

Keep reading to shop some of the Scarlet Red Tour merch or view the entire shop here.

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Show off the album cover in this classic T-shirt style that’s available in black or white and sizes S-XXL. It’s made from a soft cotton material for extra comfort and breathability — plus, it’s machine washable!

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The official hoodie is one of the only pieces of apparel you can also pick up at the concert and comes designed with graphics inspired by the singer’s memes and themes of the album.

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Get cozy in a pair of relaxed sweatpants that come in a neutral black shade with a white graphic of spiders. The legs feature a cuffed bottom that’s elastic to fit to your unique shape and an elastic waits for added comfort.

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Fans of Doja Cat’s memes will appreciate this pink T-shirt that’s designed with an array of graphics from her social media and music videos.

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For a basic that you can wear with a white tank top or hoodie, these Bejeweled Shorts come with the artist’s name as well as star graphics and a breathable polyester birdseye material that should be hand washed only.

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Looking for an under $30 option? These crew socks come in three shades, feature the iconic spider graphics and will keep your feet comfy while showing off your love for the rapper.

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Top off your outfits with an official Doja Cat hat designed with the album cover’s spiders as well as text that says “Illuminaughty.”

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best bucket hats, pleated skirts and belly chains.

30 Oct 2023

A Lana Del Rey Fan Dressed Up as the Singer Working at Waffle House for Halloween — Then Ran Into Lana Herself

Lana Del Rey saw double this past Halloweekend, as she ran into a fan dressed like her.

Makeup artist Sandy Ganzer dressed up as the pop star working a shift at Waffle House — as she memorably did in Alabama over the summer, which went viral on social media — in an equal-parts hilarious and serendipitous moment at a Halloween party.

Ganzer spilled the details of her meeting the “Summertime Sadness” singer via Instagram on Monday (Oct. 30).

“Waffle House employee shirt purchased on Ebay: $28.60. Pepsi bottle and fun little straw purchased last minute at CVS: $9. Waffle House ‘Lana’ name tag sticker: $5.59. Attending a halloween party dressed as ‘Lana Del Rey kicking it at Waffle House’ and she’s there in real life: Priceless,” Ganzer captioned the post, which featured her and the six-time Grammy nominee posing together, plus her solo in the costume. “Thank you for having a sense of humor about it @honeymoon, you’re a Queen. *first two photos taken by the Queen herself.”

While Ganzer didn’t share how she ran into Del Rey, she is a celebrity makeup artist who has created looks for Hunter Schafer, Phoebe Bridgers, Kesha, Paris Hilton, Kendall Jenner and more.

Del Rey explained how she ended up working at an Alabama Waffle House in her September feature in The Hollywood Reporter. “We were on our third hour, and the servers asked, ‘Do you guys want shirts?’ ” she recalled. “Hell yeah! We were thrilled.” She even remembered a notable customer: “This guy, a regular, comes in every day and orders two things, so they were like, ‘Just go get it for him!’ I brought him a Coke. No ice. And an empty cup.”

The response to Del Rey’s Waffle House photos caught her off guard, she revealed. “I wish my album had gone as viral. I woke up to, like, 10,000 texts the next morning — some from folks I had not heard from for 10 years,” Del Rey said. “’Saw your picture at the Waffle House!’ I was like, ‘Did you hear the new album?’”

See Del Rey and Ganzer pose for pictures below.

30 Oct 2023

Lance Bass Says Fans Should ‘Find Some Forgiveness’ for Justin Timberlake After Britney Spears Memoir

Once a bandmate, always a brother. That appears to be the case for Lance Bass, who recently stuck up for his *NSYNC bandmate Justin Timberlake amid the “Mirrors” singer’s myriad swirling controversies following the bombshell revelations unleashed in Britney Spears’ new memoir The Woman in Me.

In an impromptu airport interview with TMZ, Bass confirmed that he bought Britney’s memoir and intended to read it on his flight. The singer also said the memoir’s Michelle Williams-voiced audiobook “sounds amazing.” “Maybe she should do my book!” he quipped. Back in 2007, Bass published his own memoir, Out of Sync, which debuted at No. 22 on The New York Times best-seller list.

When asked about the heat Timberlake has been receiving from some fans following the memoir’s release, Bass responded, “Everyone has their own opinion. I just feel like the world is so full of hate right now that we need to practice a little forgiveness. Britney did, so let’s take a note from her.”

Among the countless revelations in The Woman in Me, Spears revealed that she had an abortion while dating Timberlake. “If it had been left up to me alone, I never would have done it, and yet Justin was so sure that he didn’t want to be a father,” she wrote. “To this day, it’s one of the most agonizing things I have ever experienced in my life.”

For his part, Bass thinks “Everyone deserves to tell their story; she did. I hope the fans can find some forgiveness.” He then declined to reveal the details of any conversation he and Timberlake have had since the memoir’s release.

Bass’ management has not yet responded to Billboard’s request for comment.

Bass’ defense of Timberlake comes on the heels of an *NSYNC reunion. Earlier this month, the boy band tied for their highest career Billboard Hot 100 debut (No. 25) with “Better Place,” the lead single from the Trolls Band Together soundtrack that also doubles as the group’s first new original song in 21 years.

30 Oct 2023

Matthew Perry’s Candid Memoir Rises to No. 1 Best-Seller After His Death

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Before the actor delves into his eye-opening story you’ll hear from Lisa Kudrow, the late star’s friend and co-star, in a foreword. The description for the memoir also says it’s “frank, self-aware and with his trademark humor, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all.”

His hope was to help those also overcoming addiction while also letting those on the path to sobriety know that they’re not alone.

30 Oct 2023

Halloween 2023: See What Musicians Are Dressing Up As

This is Halloween, this is Halloween — and today’s biggest music stars stepped up their costume game this year.

The most high-profile parties over the weekend were Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s Halloween party on Friday (Oct. 27) and Vas Morgan and Michael Braun’s bash on Saturday (Oct. 28).

Stars like Paris Hilton got inspiration from fellow superstars, as the heiress opted to dress as Britney Spears and Katy Perry. Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox, meanwhile, drew inspiration from a classic Quentin Tarantino film. MGK donned a blood-drenched yellow jumpsuit similar to the one worn by Uma Thurman’s Bride character and Fox rocked a costume based on the schoolgirl assassin Gogo Yubari, portrayed by actress Chiaki Kuriyama.

Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber nailed the couple’s costumes as well, rolling up to Vas Morgan and Michael Braun’s party as Bamm-Bamm and Pebbles from The Flintstones. Demi Lovato, meanwhile, revisited her Disney days by dressing as a classic Snow White.

See below for our gallery of 2023 celebrity Halloween costumes.