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30 Jan 2023

Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez and Oprah Winfrey Are All Smiles in Selfies Together

Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Lopez and more famous faces got together over the weekend to celebrate makeup mogul Anastasia Soare.

On Monday (Jan. 30), the SKIMS mogul posted selfies and more photos with the talk-show legend and former Super Bowl halftime performer from the bash, which marked the 25th anniversary of Soare’s massively popular makeup brand Anastasia Beverly Hills Cosmetics.

“Celebrating @anastasiasoare’s 25 year anniversary of her brand @anastasiabeverlyhills,” Kardashian captioned the carousel of pics. “The women who have been on this journey with you coming together to celebrate you was magical! You are the epitome of the American Dream and I couldn’t be more proud of you. I look up to you, you give the best advice and hearing everyone’s kind words about you just reminded me what I already knew.”

Amusingly, one fan commented, “Why does this look more like it was a party for Oprah” on Kardashian’s post, and they wouldn’t be wrong, considering the media personality happened to ring in her birthday on Sunday (Jan. 29).

According to another photo from Kardashian’s slideshow, the party was a veritable who’s who of women in Hollywood, with everyone from Cindy Crawford, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Kris Jenner to Jessica Alba, Rita Wilson, Maria Menounos and Ashley Tisdale also in attendance.

Lopez also shared the selfies and other snaps on her Instagram account. “Lovely dinner last night celebrating Anastasia’s 25th anniversary,” she captioned her carousel.

Soare’s get-together also coincided with the release of J. Lo’s latest rom-com, Shotgun Wedding, which is now streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Earlier this month, the multihyphenate revealed that she was originally meant to participate in Madonna and Britney’s infamous kiss at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, but was replaced with Christina Aguilera as she was filming a movie at the time and couldn’t get away from set.

Check out Kardashian’s selfie with Winfrey and Lopez below.

30 Jan 2023

Bjork Announces 2023 Cornucopia Arena Tour

Björk‘s Cornucopia is heading overseas. On Monday (Jan. 30), the singer announced that her successful Cornucopia residency shows at New York City’s The Shed will travel to Europe for an arena tour this year

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“Cornucopia was always intended to be a world for both utopia and the album after that … which is now out there called Fossora. So I am truly excited to premier those two worlds colliding, this autumn in southern Europe,” Björk said in a press release.

The original show is based on her album Utopia and includes her catalogue of music. The Cornucopia arena tour shows will be reworked to include music from Fossora, according to the press release. Fossora is nominated for the best alternative music album Grammy, which will be handed out Feb. 5.

The tour will kick off on Sept. 1 in Lisbon, Portugal, at the Altice Arena. After making stops across the continent in Madrid, Paris, Milan, Prague, Vienna and more, the trek will conclude on Dec. 5 at Bordeaux, France’s Arkéa Arena. The shows arrive after Björk’s scheduled concert dates earlier in the year, which includes a run at Australia’s Perth Festival and stops in Japan in March, as well as a Coachella appearance in April.

Tickets for the 2023 European Cornucopia tour dates go on sale starting Friday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m. local time. Tickets for Madrid will go on sale the same day at 10 a.m. local time. See the full list of dates below.

BJÖRK 2023 TOUR DATES

  • Sept. 1 – Altice Arena, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Sept. 4 – WiZink Centre, Madrid, Spain
  • Sept. 8 – Accor Arena, Paris, France
  • Sept. 12 – Mediolanum Forum, Milan, Italy
  • Sept. 16 – O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Sept. 19 – Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria
  • Sept. 23 – Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy
  • Nov. 18 – Tauron Arena, Krakow, Poland
  • Nov. 21 – Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany
  • Nov. 24 – Quarterback Immobilien Arena, Leipzig, Germany
  • Nov. 28 – Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland
  • Dec. 2 – Zénith, Nantes, France
  • Dec. 5 – Arkéa Arena, Bordeaux, France

30 Jan 2023

Madonna Celebrates Her Upcoming Tour With FKA Twigs, Kim Petras, Paris Hilton & More: See the Clip

Madonna‘s upcoming world tour is already poised to be quite the celebration. Now, all she needs are some people to celebrate with.

In a new video posted on her Twitter Sunday (Jan. 29), Madonna gets some help commemorating her career-spanning Celebration Tour from a host of special guests. Asking at the video’s start “I really want to know if you guys are excited that I’m going on tour,” the singer cedes the screen to a series of artists — including FKA Twigs, Kim Petras, Paris Hilton, Honey Dijon, Quavo, Ab-Soul, Bob the Drag Queen, Arca, Tokischa, Jozzy, Teezo Touchdown, Evan Mock and Jozzy — all offering emphatic yeses.

For at least one of those stars, the excitement is about more than just the prospect of seeing a new Madonna show. Bob the Drag Queen, the winner of season eight of RuPaul’s Drag Race, is set to appear as a special guest on the circuit. Celebrating the announcement two weeks back, the drag star tweeted a photo of herself dressed in a Madonna-inspired outfit on Drag Race next to a photo of the pair hanging out. “We’ve come a long way,” the queen wrote.

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The tour has already sold out in multiple major cities, leading to Madonna adding 13 new dates to accommodate the demand from fans. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the icon took a moment to relish her recent achievements. “I’m about to create another show, and I’ve been working for several years on the screenplay about my life,” she said. “This is a good time for me — I’m gathering ideas, getting inspired, hanging out with creative people, watching films, seeing art, listening to music.”

While that screenplay was in the process of being transformed into a biopic of the singer’s life, Madonna’s representatives recently revealed that the production was officially being put on hold so that the singer could focus on her world tour.

Check out Madonna’s teaser clip below:

30 Jan 2023

Luke Bryan Is Hitting the Road With Chayce Beckham, Ashley Cooke & More for Country on Tour

Luke Bryan will bring his signature party vibe to summer when his Country On Tour visits 36 cities this year, starting June 15 in Syracuse, NY.

The five-time entertainer of the year winner will also present his fans with music from several red-hot newcomers, highlighting the music of Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Jon Langston, Conner Smith, Alana Springsteen, Hailey Whitters and DJ Rock.

Since launching his inaugural major headlining trek in 2013 with his Dirt Road Diaries Tour, Bryan has played to more than 13 million fans, while simultaneously continuing to amass hit songs (he has earned 26 No. 1 Billboard Country Airplay hits to date). He’s used his massive platform to offer numerous newcomers a prime performance slot on his tour, providing a sought-after stage for rising artists who have now also become household names in country music, including Morgan Wallen, Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town and Cole Swindell.

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“Artists get into the business to make music and perform it for the fans,” Bryan said via a press release. “Leaving it all out on that stage is what it’s all about for me. I’m excited to support and have so many talented new artists along for the ride this year. It’s one of the most rewarding parts of our job.”

Additionally, Bryan has diversified his concert offerings to include his annual Spring Break and Farm Tours, and just celebrated his eighth Crash My Playa festival in Mexico. He’s also spearheading his ongoing headlining show at Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas.

Tickets for the tour dates go on sale Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. local time at lukebryan.com. See the full schedule for his Country On Tour below:

  • 06/15/2023: Syracuse, NY- St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
  • 06/16/2023: Darien Center, NY-Darien Lake Amphitheater
  • 06/17/2023: Toronto, ON-Budweiser Stage
  • 06/23/2023: Philadelphia, PA-Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
  • 06/24/2023: Holmdel, NJ -PNC Bank Arts Center
  • 07/06/2023: Wantagh, NY-Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
  • 07/07/2023: Columbia, MD-Merriweather Post Pavilion
  • 07/13/2023: Hershey, PA-Hersheypark Stadium
  • 07/20/2023: Portland, OR-RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
  • 07/21/2023: Wheatland, CA-Toyota Amphitheatre
  • 07/22/2023: Mountain View, CA-Shoreline Amphitheatre
  • 07/27/2023: Lubbock, TX-United Supermarkets Arena
  • 07/28/2023: Albuquerque, NM-Isleta Amphitheater
  • 07/29/2023: Denver, CO-Ball Arena
  • 08/04/2023: Salt Lake City, UT-USANA Amphitheatre
  • 08/05/2023: Boise, ID-Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
  • 08/10/2023: Rogers, AR-Walmart AMP
  • 08/12/2023: Nashville, TN-Bridgestone Arena
  • 08/13/2023: Brandon, MS-Brandon Amphitheater
  • 08/17/2023: Cincinnati, OH-Riverbend Music Center
  • 08/18/2023: Indianapolis, IN-Ruoff Music Center
  • 08/19/2023: Pittsburgh, PA-The Pavilion at Star Lake
  • 08/25/2023: Evansville, IN-Ford Center
  • 08/26/2023: St. Louis, MO-Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
  • 09/28/2023: Dallas, TX-Dos Equis Pavilion
  • 09/29/2023: Ft Worth, TX-Dickies Arena
  • 09/30/2023: Tulsa, OK-BOK Center
  • 10/05/2023: Orlando, FL-Amway Center
  • 10/06/2023: Savannah, GA-Enmarket Arena
  • 10/07/2023: Charlotte, NC-PNC Music Pavilion
  • 10/12/2023: Sioux Falls, SD-Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
  • 10/13/2023: Green Bay, WI-Resch Center
  • 10/14/2023: St. Paul, MN-Xcel Energy Center
  • 10/26/2023: Raleigh, NC-Coastal Credit Union Music Park
  • 10/27/2023: Charlottesville, VA-John Paul Jones Arena
  • 10/28/2023: Charleston, SC-Credit One Stadium

30 Jan 2023

NLE Choppa Leads Peaceful Protest in Memphis Honoring Tyre Nichols

Memphis continues to mourn the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who was brutally attacked and killed by five Black police officers after a Jan. 7 traffic stop. On Saturday (Jan. 28), rapper NLE Choppa took matters into his own hands when he led a peaceful protest to honor Nichols. 

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“Today, I felt it on my heart to turn a negative situation to a positive. I actually went to sleep dwelling on how I could wake up today and do that,” he said in a video posted to social media “I just want to skate for Tyre in respect to him and know that’s how he would have wanted everybody to act.”

The Memphis rapper began the protest at 4687 Cottonwood Road alongside adults and children with his skateboard. “No justice, no peace, we gon’ skate for Tyre,” he chanted. He later thanked his supporters for joining the protest and expressed gratitude for everyone’s involvement. “I know it’s hard for us to all come together, and it’s kinda sad it takes something tragic for us to do this,” he told the group. “But I’m grateful for it for everybody to be together, so I just want to thank y’all for being a part of this.”

Bodycam and surveillance footage of Nichols’ altercation with police was released on Jan. 27, and prompted responses from many celebrities. “My heart is crushed. I couldn’t watch the full video because it hurt so much to see something like that. I pray for those with hate in their hearts. I pray for the lost souls of people. There is no need to take anyone’s life. Rest In Peace Tyre. #JusticeForTyre,” said Ciara.

Former President Barack Obama shared similar sentiments on Instagram. “The vicious, unjustified beating of Tyre Nichols and his ultimate death at the hands of five Memphis police officers is just the latest, painful reminder of how far America still has to go in fixing how we police our streets,” he wrote. “Along with mourning Tyre and supporting his family, it’s up to all of us to mobilize for lasting change.” 

Nichols’ injuries led to his hospitalization and death. Footage of the incident also showed him screaming out for his mother, crying, “I’m just trying to get home.” The five police officers have since been fired and charged with murder.

Watch NLE Choppa’s video in his post below.

30 Jan 2023

Warner Music Group Partners With Roblox on Rhythm City

Warner Music Group will launch Rhythm City — a “music-themed social roleplay experience” — on the gaming platform Roblox on February 4th. 

Not only will Rhythm City host events and shows from Warner’s artists, it will allow users to take on roles like DJ, producer, or dancer as they explore the virtual world and purchase digital items only available on Roblox. Rhythm City was developed in partnership with Gamefam, a metaverse-focused gaming and content company. 

Warner is the latest music company to partner with Roblox, which has been around for more than 15 years but exploded in popularity with young users during the pandemic. Sony Music and BMG announced partnerships with Roblox in 2021. Spotify became “the first music-streaming brand to have a presence on Roblox” last year. 

Earlier this month, Roblox announced that it had more than 61 million daily active users in December who spent close to 5 billion hours on the platform. It’s no surprise, then, that record companies are eager to find new ways to seed their music to Roblox users.

“Immersive online environments represent a meaningful opportunity for reaching a growing number of fans who want to use virtual communities to enjoy shared music experiences,” Dennis Kooker, Sony Music’s president of global digital business and U.S. sales, said in 2021. When BMG announced its Roblox partnership, Christopher Ludwig, BMG’s vp of global digital partnerships and strategy, noted that the platform “has transformed the gaming experience for millions and is proving a powerful way to introduce new generations to music they love.” 

In a statement announcing Rhythm City, Oana Ruxandra, chief digital officer and evp, business development at Warner Music Group, struck a similar tone. “As our lives become increasingly digital, exciting opportunities are opening up for artists and fans to engage and interact,” she said. “WMG is focused on facilitating the foundations of these new experiences by building and experimenting across evolving ecosystems. This partnership with Gamefam sees WMG creating a place for artists and audiences to come together to define and contextualize their communities within living spaces.” 

Joe Ferencz, founder and CEO at Gamefam, added that “we are thrilled to have a chance to combine our passion for developing authentic, highly-engaging metaverse content with our love of music.” “WMG has been a brilliant partner in pushing innovative strategies, and together with our expertise, we’ve channeled that into production excellence creating a new community for music lovers in the metaverse,” he continued.

Warner acts, including Twenty One Pilots and David Guetta, have previously hosted virtual concerts on Roblox.

30 Jan 2023

Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper Set 2023 ‘Freaks on Parade’ Joint North American Tour

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper: two great ghouls who scare best together. The O.G. shock rocker and his spookiest offspring announced a joint summer tour on Monday (Jan. 30), the 19-city Freaks on Parade outing, which will follow-up Zombie’s terrifying 2022 tour of the same name.

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The Live Nation-produced swing with opens Filter and Ministry is slated to kick off on August 24 at the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, Texas and keep the show on the road through dates in Tampa, Toronto, Nashville and Anaheim before winding down on Sept. 24 with a gig at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tickets for the tour will go on sale on Friday (Feb. 3) at 10 a.m. local time here, with a Citi presale slated to start on Tuesday (Jan. 31) at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday (Feb. 2) at 10 p.m. local time here.

Zombie dropped The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse album in 2021 and his reimagining of the classic monster family sitcom The Munsters in 2022; last summer’s Freaks on Parade tour featured Mudvayne, StaticX and Powerman 5000. Cooper is planning to drop two new albums in 2023 — to follow his 2021 Detroit Stories collection — while continuing to host hist syndicated “Nights with Alice Cooper” radio show.

Check out the Freaks on Parade 2023 tour preview and dates below.

August 24 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion

August 26 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

August 27 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

August 29 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

August 30 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater

Sept. 1 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Sept. 2 – Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena

Sept. 5 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sept. 6 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage

Sept. 8 – Scranton, PA @ The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

Sept. 9 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

Sept. 10 – Hartford, CT @ The XFINITY Theatre

Sept. 12 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena

Sept. 16 – Englewood, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre *

Sept. 19 – Ridgefield, WA @ RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater

Sept. 20 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre

Sept. 22 – Concord, CA @ Concord Pavilion

Sept. 23 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center

Sept. 24 – Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

*Non-Live Nation Date

30 Jan 2023

Damar Hamlin Releases Video Thanking Bills, Fans For Support

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Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills who suffered a medical issue during a Monday Night Football contest, made his first public statements since the harrowing incident. In the video, Hamlin thanked the Bills, the fans, and the NFL for supporting him during his recovery.

Damar Hamlin, 24, posted the video to his Instagram account titled “From The Heart,” and he opened up the clip by stating that he is still processing the gravity of the moment on all levels. Hamlin collapsed on the field on Jan. 2 as the Bills were battling it out with the Cincinnati Bengals. As the disturbing image went wide, former players such as Shannon Sharpe and others stood in solidarity with Hamlin and applauded the Bills and Bengals for stopping the game.

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Hamlin made his first public appearance a week ago ahead of releasing this current video during Buffalo’s playoff loss against the Bengals. Hamlin’s time at the stadium sparked a flurry of silly controversy with people alleging the team was using a body double.

“I can’t tell you how appreciative I am of all the love, all the support and everything that’s just been coming in my way,” Hamlin said. “What happened to me on ‘Monday Night Football’ I feel is a direct example of God using me as a vessel to share my passion and my love directly from my heart with the entire world and I’m able to give it back to kids and communities all across the world who need it the most, and that’s always been my dream.”

Salute to Damar Hamlin.

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30 Jan 2023

Meghan Trainor Is Pregnant With Baby No. 2, Announces ‘TMI’ Book for Expecting Mothers

Dear future mothers, here’s a few things you need to know: Meghan Trainor is right there with you, as the singer-songwriter recently shared not one, but two pieces of big news. Not only is she expecting her second child with husband Daryl Sabara, but she’s also releasing a book all about pregnancy titled Dear Future Mamas.

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Just three months after dropping her fifth studio album, Takin’ It Back, Trainor stopped by the TODAY show Monday (Jan. 30) morning to share her exceptionally well-timed joint announcements. First, Dear Future Mamas‘ due date is April 25 this year, and second, her baby on the way is expected to arrive this summer.

“What a blessing,” the “Made You Look” singer also told People of her pregnancy news. “I’m just so grateful I can get pregnant. And I’m like, ‘I’m crushing it. This is amazing. This is my dreams.’ I’m halfway there — I want four kids!”

She also shared the baby announcement on Instagram with a photo of her sonogram. “BABY #2 COMING THIS SUMMER,” the singer captioned a snap of herself holding up the series of images.

Trainor, who’s four months pregnant, and Sabara first became parents in February 2021, when they welcomed their son, Riley. The “All About That Bass” musician’s experiences being pregnant with and giving birth to Riley will serve as the focus of Dear Future Mamas, which will also include “TMI real talk” about body image, the newborn days and insights from the artist’s own personal trainer, registered dietitian, husband and ob-gyn, according to a release.

“After feeling so overwhelmed and alone in my first pregnancy, I was inspired to write this book to make sure no other future mama ever felt like that,” Trainor said in a statement. “I want to give future mamas permission to find the right path for them — without the judgment of others. I want this book to feel like a hug from a bestie.”

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30 Jan 2023

Marc Anthony Marries Paraguayan Model Nadia Ferreira: See Clips From the Wedding

Marc Anthony and Nadia Ferreira are officially husband and wife after tying the knot on Saturday (Jan. 28) in Miami. 

The star-studded wedding, held at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), included guests such as Romeo Santos, Marco Antonio Solís, Daddy Yankee, Maluma, Prince Royce, Luis Fonsi, and Salma Hayek ¡HOLA! reported. Mexican entrepreneur Carlos Slim and soccer star David Beckham served in the role of Anthony’s best men. 

Victoria Beckham also attended the wedding, and dedicated a special Instagram post to the newlywed couple. “Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Muniz!!! We love you both so much and it was such an honor to be part of your special day and celebrate your love!! Kisses,” she wrote on Instagram. 

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The 54-year-old salsa singer and 23-year-old Paraguayan model, who was first runner-up at the 2021 Miss Universe, got engaged in May 2022. Ferreira shared the big news via an Instagram Story with a photo that showed both of their hands. On her ring finger was a big, glitzy diamond. On his, a black tattooed ring. “Engagement partyyyyy!!!” read the text on the since-expired post in which she tagged Marc Anthony and included a ring emoji.

Two months prior on March 19, the lovebirds made their relationship Instagram official after the model shared a photo of the two outside the Crypto.Com Arena, where Anthony stopped for his Pa’Alla Voy tour. The “Mala” singer also shared a photo on Instagram that day of the two cuddling in a private jet. “May God multiply everything you wish for us,” he captioned the pic.

This is the singer’s fourth marriage following Dayanara Torres (2000-2004), Jennifer Lopez (2004-2014) and Shannon de Lima (2014-2017). 

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