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SZA teases new album at BST Hyde Park headline set with song snippet

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SZA has teased her upcoming album ‘Lana’ at her headlining BST Hyde Park set with a preview of a forthcoming single, ahead of her Glastonbury 2024 set. READ MORE: Glastonbury 2024: the worst set clashes at this year’s festival Last night (June 29), SZA asked the crowd: “New album, you ready?” before performing a snippet of an unreleased song. Soon after, her social media accounts shared a teaser clip of the song with its title ‘Storytime’. “ I know you told stories about me. most of them awful . All of them true . Here’s some for u ”, she wrote, quoting lyrics from the song. View this post on Instagram A post shared by SZA (@sza) Last February, SZA shared a new single titled ‘Saturn’ , which is also expected to appear on ‘Lana’. Earlier that month, she previewed an unreleased song, currently dubbed ‘DTM’ , at an Apple Live event in Brooklyn, New York. The upcoming album was first announced by SZA last September , where she reve...

Glastonbury 2024: Fans react to Jack Peñate as Little Simz’s guitarist

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Fans were left surprised by the identity of Little Simz ’s guitarist as she took Glastonbury 2024 by storm. READ MORE: Glastonbury 2024: recap the biggest headlines from Saturday The rapper played the Pyramid Stage (June 29) last night, accompanied by her band for some of her set. She introduced her guitarist as Jack Peñate – the same Peñate who found success as an indie singer-songwriter in the 2000s. Fans reacted with shock at the news on social media, one saying that “Jack Penate looking like Billy Ray Cyrus in Little Simz’s band was not on my bingo card,” while another said, “Jack Peñate 1) playing guitar for Little Simz 2) looking like a WWE superstar from 2005 is fully spinning me.” One viewer replied that they’d been “Googling since she introduced the band trying to figure out if she did say what I thought she said.” I've been googling since she introduced the band trying to figure out if she did say what I thought she said. I adored Matinee back in the day. — W...

Watch SEVENTEEN cover Adele, Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars in a restaurant in Bath

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SEVENTEEN have been spotted performing covers of Adele , Bruno Mars and more at a restaurant in Bath – watch fan-filmed footage down below. READ MORE: SEVENTEEN on making history at Glastonbury: “We’ll try to blow their minds with this weapon that we have” The 13-piece boyband made the surprise appearance at Square Grill in the city centre, fresh off the backs of their historic Glastonbury debut . SEVENTEEN became the first K-pop act to perform at the festival ever as they took to the Pyramid Stage yesterday (June 28). But it appears the boys weren’t done performing just yet. They stopped by the restaurant in Bath, where member Woozi opted to step into the restaurant’s live music corner. Accompanied by a pianist, he took on vocal duty for Mars’ ‘When I Was Your Man’, and Michael Jackson’s ‘Man In The Mirror’, whilst Seungkwan sang his rendition of Calum Scott ‘s ‘You Are The Reason’ and Adele staple ‘Someone Like You’. Fans have since reacted to the news on social media, expr...

Go Casual, but Still Very Business in This Crochet Sweater Top

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You might be reading this article and wondering how, exactly, crochet could be cool. Or literally cooling during a season where you go outside and immediately swelter. There’s an easy answer: it’s this particular top, and it’s the perfect option for all your business casual needs this summer. Slay a Sweater Vest Like Hannah Waddingham for Just $26 The Free Assembly Crochet Sweater Tank Top is just $20 at Walmart, and it’s a versatile option you can wear with just about anything. It’s a particularly great choice you can wear with black slacks, a pencil skirt, or other appropriate part of a work outfit. See it! Get the Free Assembly Crochet Sweater Tank Top for just $20 at Walmart! It’s lightweight, made from 64% cotton and 36% polyester, and it’s machine washable at that. It’s sleeveless with ribbed armholes, so you don’t have to worry about overheating when you wear it. At the same time, it’s thick enough to give you the coverage you need while wearing it in a busines setting....

Michael Jackson died with over $500million in debt, court filings detail

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Michael Jackson reportedly died with over $500million (£395million) worth of debt, court filings have revealed. In a document filed on June 21 by executors of his estate, The King of Pop – who died in June 2009 from a heart attack  – was apparently dealing with a staggering $500million in “debt and creditors’ claims, with some of the debt accruing interest at extremely high interest rates, and some debt in default”. Filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the document showed that Jackson had more than 65 claims made against him by creditors, which sparked further litigation. Executors wrote in the filing that they did settle these claims or had otherwise resolved them. Along with creditors, Jackson’s untimely death also left his estate liable financially – he reportedly owed $40million to promoter AEG for his ‘This Is It’ residency. Jackson was supposed to take to London’s O2 Arena between July 2009 and March 2010. The ‘Thriller’ singer also apparently faced lawsuits ...

Family of Jeffrey Dahmer victims react to Ariana Grande naming serial killer as a dream dinner guest

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After Ariana Grande recalled a moment early in her career when she named Jeffrey Dahmer as a dream dinner guest, family members of the serial killer’s victims have hit out at the singer. READ MORE:  Ariana Grande – ‘Eternal Sunshine’ review: a compelling mood piece Appearing on Penn Badgley’s podcast, Podcrushed , earlier this month, Grande recounted a time when she was asked who her dream dinner guest – dead or alive – would be, in front of her young fans. “Jeffrey Dahmer’s pretty fascinating. I think I would’ve loved to have met him,” she said on the second episode of her two-part interview, before joking, “Maybe with a third party or something. I have questions I would have loved [to ask him]. The parents were like, ‘We’ll explain later.’” Grande admitted that she was “infatuated” with serial killers when she was younger, and clarified that her fascination with Dahmer came before Netflix released The Jeffrey Dahmer Story . While the hosts laughed off Grande’s...

Tristan Thompson Pens Birthday Tribute for 'Best Friend' Khloe Kardashian

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Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian. INSTAR (2) Tristan Thompson has nothing but nice things to say about ex Khloé Kardashian on her milestone 40th birthday . “Happy birthday Khloé!” the NBA star, 33, began in a series of photos posted via his Instagram Story on Thursday, June 27. “You are the best mom. You are my best friend. And the most incredible human being I’ve ever met.” In his birthday tribute, Thompson shared a total of four pictures of the Good American founder, including multiple family photos with their two children – daughter True, 6, and son Tatum, 22 months – as well as a photo with the basketball player’s 17-year-old brother Amari. (Thompson was granted legal guardianship of his younger sibling after their mom, Andrea Thompson , died in January 2023.) Tristan wasn’t the only member of the Kardashian-Jenner brood to wish Khloé a happy birthday. Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's Relationship Timeline Calling her daughter a “delicious angel,” mom Kri...

KISS OF LIFE drop summery teaser for upcoming single ‘Sticky’

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K-pop girl group KISS OF LIFE have released a music video teaser for their upcoming single ‘Sticky’. READ MORE: KISS OF LIFE prove they have the ‘Midas Touch’ on this confident, yet authentic single In the new teaser, the quartet preview a snippet of the upcoming song along with its energetic choreography. “How long until we fall in love?,” they sing in the snippet. ‘Sticky’ arrives on July 1 at Midnight KST. ‘Sticky’ will arrive about two months after the girl group made a comeback with their single album ‘Midas Touch’. The release included the B-side track ‘Nothing’, which NME has since named one of the best K-pop songs of 2024 so far . Following the release of ‘Midas Touch’, the KISS OF LIFE members have also released several collaborations with other artists. Natty teamed up with Korean-American singer Jay Park on the track ‘Taxi Blurr’ last month while rapper Julie featured on track ‘Magic’ from TWICE’s Nayeon’s mini-album ‘NA’ . KISS OF LIFE made their debut under S...

Watch Kylie Kelce Sing Taylor Swift's ‘Love Story’ at Eagles Charity Event

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Kylie Kelce Kevin Mazur/Getty Images Like any Swiftie, Kylie Kelce knows all the words to Taylor Swift ‘s “Love Story.” In a video shared via the X account for husband Jason Kelce ’s “New Heights” podcast on Wednesday, June 26, Kylie, 31, could be seen singing the hit song while handling three pitches of beer. “Sing it Ky!!!”  the podcast account captioned the clip, which was taken at an event for the Eagles Autism Foundation in Seal Isle City, New Jersey.  Meanwhile, Jason, 36, broke out into a goofy dance upon hearing his song request, “Scatman.” The retired Philadelphia Eagles player was bartending to raise money for the charity. Fans sporting the NFL team’s colors, green and white, surrounded Kylie and Jason as they worked behind the counter, serving drinks and leading the chant: “E-A-G-L-E-S!” The couple generated a huge buzz when they arrived on the scene, Philadelphia’s Channel 6 news station reported .  Eagles' Jason Kelce and Wife Kylie Kelce's Relation...

Bloc Party warm up for Glastonbury with frenetic new single ‘Flirting Again’

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Bloc Party have released a new single ‘Flirting Again’ in the run up to their performance at Glastonbury this weekend. Check it out below. READ MORE: Bloc Party on ‘Alpha Games’: “We’re not the same band now. The chemistry is different” The band will return to Glastonbury this weekend, with a performance on The Other Stage on June 29. To celebrate, they shared brand new single ‘Flirting Again’ yesterday (June 25), which lead singer Kele Okereke said was about dating again after heartbreak. Through a distinctly Bloc Party, frenetic, indie-disco soundscape, the track outlines the uncomfortable chaos of “being thrust back into the scene and trying to remember how it all works.” “It’s about trying to appear desirable, whilst at the same time hiding the hurt that defines you,” Okereke explained. “We are all carrying around the various scars that we have accumulated over the years, the heartbreaks that have come to shape how we give love and receive love. This song is about picking...

Kenya Moore Exits ‘RHOA’ Season 16 Amid Explicit Photo Scandal

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Kenya Moore Prince Williams/WireImage Kenya Moore won’t be returning for The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16. A source with knowledge of the situation tells Us Weekly that Moore, 53, won’t be appearing on the upcoming episodes, which are set to air sometime in 2025. As for Moore’s future with the Bravo franchise, a second insider says that “a return hasn’t been discussed.” Moore took to social media to comment on her decision shortly after news broke of her departure. “You are the best fans anyone could ever ask for. and I love you all so very much,” she wrote via X on Tuesday. “Always and forever.” She included the hashtag #TEAMTWIRLFOREVER in her post. Us has reached out to Moore and Bravo’s reps for comment. Former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Stars: Where Are They Now? Earlier on Tuesday, People reported that the decision to keep the reality star off the series reportedly “came from” Bravo. Moore was reportedly suspended indefinitely from the reality series ea...

Watch Alanis Morissette sing national anthems at Stanley Cup final, team up with daughter for ‘Ironic’

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Alanis Morissette sang the Canadian and US national anthems at the Stanley Cup final last night (June 24). The Canadian singer-songwriter performed renditions of ‘O Canada’ and ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ ahead of Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers’ NHL showdown. You can view footage of both below. The Panthers went on to beat the Oilers 2-1 in Florida to take the series after seven matches. It was their first championship win. Her performance came after Morissette’s daughter, Onyx, celebrated her eighth birthday by joining her mother on stage to sing her classic hit ‘Ironic’ in Nashville on Sunday night (June 23). Introducing Onyx onstage at the Bridgestone Arena, Morissette led the crowd in singing ‘Happy Birthday’. The pair then joined forces to sing ‘Ironic’. Following the performance, which you can view below, the singer-songwriter posted on Instagram: “Birthday angel girl moment singing ironic together i love you so much onyx you are my dream daughter.” ...

Meryl Streep’s Daughter Louisa Jacobson Comes Out as Queer

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Louisa Jacobson (Photo by Valerie Terranova/Getty Images) Meryl Streep ’s youngest daughter, Louisa Jacobson , is opening about her sexual identity.  Jacobson, 33, who is a star on HBO’s The Gilded Age , posted her first official Instagram photos with partner Anna Blundell on Saturday, June 22. Taking their relationship public amid Pride Month, the actress wrote, “Blessed to be entering the Joyful New Era bb,” and added a string of heart, fire and rainbow-flag emojis. Jacobson’s caption alluded to a recent New York Times story headlined “We’re Entering a Joyful New Era of Lesbian Fashion,” which she screenshotted in her photo carousel alongside her selfie with Blundell, as well as a solo shot of herself sporting a loose-fitting black suit. “LIVE queen!” Ariana DeBose wrote in the comments, while Derek Blasberg added, “Happy pride.” Meryl Streep’s Family Guide: Meet the Actress’ Kids Fans also gushed over the exciting news, with one person writing, “COMING OUT AT YOU...