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Kanye West Sells Malibu Home for $36 Million Loss

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Kanye West. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Fast Company) Kanye West has taken a $36 million loss on his Malibu home, selling it for $21 million just three years after buying it. The rapper, 47, originally purchased the oceanfront property for $57.3 million in 2021 before gutting it with plans to completely overhaul the home. California-based real estate crowdfunding firm, Belwood Investments, snapped up the home for the slashed price, The Real Deal first reported on Thursday, August 22. “We are incredibly excited about the acquisition of this property,” said Belwood founder and owner Steven “Bo” Belmont via a press release. “This is not just a phenomenal real estate investment; it is an opportunity to revitalize and preserve an architectural gem by the renowned Tadao Ando , ensuring it remains a jewel of Malibu. This acquisition exemplifies Belwood Investments’ commitment to transforming properties with historical and architectural significance while delivering excep...

Oasis reunion 2025: fans frustrated as hundreds of thousands held in long queues on Ticketmaster

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Oasis fans hoping to get tickets for the reunion shows in 2025 are frustrated after hundreds of thousands are stuck in long queues to buy tickets this morning (August 31). READ MORE: You gotta roll with it: the rocky road to Oasis’ supersonic return The Britpop band announced a huge run of comeback gigs on Tuesday (August 27), dubbed Oasis Live ’25. Set to take place next summer, the trek will see Liam and Noel Gallagher perform on stage together for the first time in 16 years. Concerts were scheduled for Manchester’s Heaton Park, London’s Wembley Stadium, Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Dublin’s Croke Park, and Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium. Mid-week, extra gigs were confirmed for Manchester, London and Edinburgh in response to “unprecedented demand” . Tickets for the gigs are now on sale, but fans online are reporting issues as they’re held in long queues and unable to even get onto the site. There is also a queue just to get into the main ticket queue, such is the huge...

Brittany Cartwright Cries as She Breaks Silence on Divorce Filing

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Getty Images (2) Brittany Cartwright is speaking out after filing for divorce from Jax Taylor, explaining her decision “wasn’t made lightly or quickly.” “It’s been a big week,” Cartwright, 35, admitted on the Friday, August 30 episode of her and Jax’s joint podcast, “ When Reality Hits. ” “I unfortunately can’t speak to details since everything has been heavily documented on the show since we happen to be filming right now. You will see how everything plays out once the show airs, but I will say this: This season has been the most difficult season I have ever had to film.” ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Cast: Then and Now Cartwright opened up about the personal toll the separation had taken on her, especially given how public the news became. “I never imagined I’d go through something so personal and painful while having the world watch. I’m not saying this for anyone to feel badly, but I know that this is the life I chose and I’m so fortunate in many ways. I always want to be real with...

Sin City, Baby! Celebrity Couples Who Got Married in Las Vegas

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — unless you’re super famous. Over the years, Las Vegas has been a prime destination for the hottest celebrity couples to get hitched without all the pomp and circumstance of a typical Hollywood wedding. Some of the most famous couples in the industry have opted for an Elvis impersonator over a destination wedding. Usher and his long-time girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea tied the knot in Las Vegas in February 2024 after five years of dating. Us Weekly  confirmed that the couple had tied the knot before the R&B artist performed at the halftime show for Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, February 11. While a Las Vegas wedding may start with the best of intentions, not all were meant to last. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner , for example, were married by an Elvis impersonator at the Chapel L’Amour inside A Little White Wedding Chapel after the Billboard Music Awards in May 2019. The Jonas Brothers musician and Game of Thrones star split in September 20...

Jax Taylor Served Divorce Papers From Brittany While Filming 'The Valley'

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Brittany Cartwright, Jax Taylor. Felix Kunze/Bravo(2) There’s a new plot twist in Jax Taylor ’s split from Brittany Cartwright . Taylor, 45, was served divorce papers on camera while filming season 2 of Bravo’s The Valley , a reality spinoff of Vanderpump Rules , Us Weekly has learned.  The news, which was first reported by TMZ on Wednesday, August 28, came one day after Cartwright, 35, filed to divorce from Taylor after five years of marriage. Per court documents obtained by Us on Tuesday, August 27, she listed their official date of separation as January 24. Cartwright cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split and is seeking primary legal and physical custody of their 3-year-old son, Cruz, with visitation for Taylor.   According to TMZ, Cartwright, who stars on The Valley alongside her ex, filmed footage for the show on the day that she filed. She and Taylor did not film together.  Us Weekly has reached out to Taylor’s rep for comment...

Sam Smith drops new version of ‘I’m Not The Only One’ with Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon

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Sam Smith has released a brand-new version of his 2014 hit single ‘I’m Not The Only One’, featuring K-pop singer Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation . READ MORE: Jaehyun – ‘J’ review: a tantalisingly sweet tease The release is the second new version of ‘I’m Not The Only One’ that Sam Smith has released in recent weeks, following one with Alicia Keys . That version appeared on the 10th anniversary edition of his 2014 debut studio album, ‘In The Lonely Hour’. This re-recorded version of ‘I’m Not The Only One’ with Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation features brand-new Korean lyrics during the first verse and half of the bridge, while the two pop stars come together for the final chorus. Aside from the ‘I’m Not The Only One’ re-recordings with Keys and Taeyeon, Smith has also released re-recordings of this other singles. They include ‘Stay With Me’ with Mary J. Blige or Utada Hikaru, ‘Lay Me Down’ with IZA or John Legend, among others. Meanwhile, Taeyeon’s last solo release was the mini-albu...

Travis Kelce Honored as Sportsman of the Year at Kansas City Sports Awards

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Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Travis Kelce was honored for his achievements on the field during the 2023-2024 NFL season. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, was recognized as the Polsinelli Sportsman of the Year at the 2024 Kansas City Sports Awards on Tuesday, August 27. The 51st annual event, which is held   by   the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation, honors outstanding individuals for their commitment to and achievement in sports. “Thank you, we love we can’t wait to get back out there in front of you guys. Thank you for everything you do in this community,” Kelce told the crowd during the ceremony, per footage shared via X . “I’ve been here 12 years and I love the support, that’s why I came out tonight, to make sure you guys see the face of the people that love you guys just as much as you love them. I appreciate you guys big time.” Six sports personalities in total were honored throughout the evening, which is held at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott M...

Bristol Palin Claims ‘DWTS’ Pro Maks Chmerkovskiy 'Hated' Her

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Bristol Palin, Maks Chmerkovskiy. Getty Images (2) Bristol Palin is reflecting on competing on Dancing With the Stars — and recalling how one pro dancer wasn’t exactly her biggest fan. The Teen Mom OG alum, 33, opened up about her experience during an appearance on the Sunday, August 25, episode of former DWTS pro Cheryl Burke ‘s “ Sex, Lies and Spray Tans ” podcast, claiming that Maks Chmerkovskiy didn’t care for her throughout her run on the show. Palin first appeared on season 11 of the long-running dance competition in 2010, and later returned for Dancing With the Stars: All-Stars season 15 in 2012. During both runs, she was paired with Mark Ballas . After Burke, 40, asked Palin who would roll their eyes at her and Ballas, 38, every time they made it through elimination, Palin replied, “Oh, who? Maks? He hated me so much.” Biggest 'Dancing With the Stars' Feuds She continued, “I don’t know why [he didn’t like me]. Just because we kept going through? He was re...

Chung Ha teases new single ‘Algorithm’

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K-pop singer Chung Ha has teased the upcoming release of a new single, titled ‘Algorithm’, out later this week. READ MORE: Chung Ha is ready for her next chapter: “I’m here to try new things” Chung Ha announced the single on August 23 at 6pm KST through her official social media channels. Billed as a “special digital single”, the song was announced alongside a 15-second snippet of the track, set against the official animated artwork for the single. CHUNG HA Special Digital Single [알고리즘 (Algorithm)] Release 28th August 2024 6PM KST #CHUNGHA #청하 #청하_Algorithm #Algorithm #알고리즘 #MOREVISION #모어비전 pic.twitter.com/Yyz3WEMFHd — 청하 CHUNGHA (@CH_CHUN9HA) August 23, 2024 On August 25, Chung Ha also dropped the first teaser for the song’s accompanying music video. The vertical teaser features a screen recording of Chung Ha taking pictures on her phone, before it cuts to the phone’s lock screen alongside a short snippet of the song. Chung Ha’s new single ‘Algorithm’ will be re...

Reading Festival “apologise unreservedly” for cutting Lana Del Rey’s headline set short

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The organisers of Reading Festival 2024 have released a statement apologising for Lana Del Rey ‘s set last night (August 24), which was cut short. READ MORE: Reading Festival 2024: here’s what went down during Lana Del Rey’s headlining set The pop singer was the penultimate headliner on the main stage who was set to close out the second day of the festival alongside  Fred Again.. The ‘Ride’ singer is set to perform at Leeds today (August 25) at 7.30pm. In a statement posted on Instagram Stories , it reads: “Due to an error by the Reading production team we accidentally cut Lana Del Rey’s incredible set short by 5 mins, we apologise unreservedly to Lana and her fans.” Del Rey showed up roughly 15 minutes late to her set which was slated for an 8.00pm start. To kick off her performance, she treated the rowdy crowd to a shortened version of her 2019 track ‘Norman Fucking Rockwell’. “Hello Reading, hello London. Look at this crowd,” she said before jumping into ‘Arcadia’, ‘Wit...

Macklemore cancels Dubai show due to UAE’s involvement in “catastrophic” Sudan crisis

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Macklemore has announced the cancellation of an upcoming show in Dubai in an effort to “boycott doing business in UAE” due to the ongoing crisis in Sudan. READ MORE: Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?! – Macklemore In a social media post shared yesterday (August 24), the rapper explained his decision in a lengthy statement. Earlier this year, he announced a one-off performance in Dubai, due October 4 at the Coca-Cola Arena. He reveals that, since then, he’s been contacted by people requesting him to cancel the date “in solidarity with the people of Sudan and to boycott doing business in UAE for the role they are playing in the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis in the region,” he writes. “It was important for me to learn and really get a grasp on the situation. I never want to make a decision out of fear but a measured one from the heart.” He details the “catastrophic” crisis in Sudan, citing “ten million” displaced people, with “millions” who face “imminent famine”, al...

Hailey Bieber Gives Birth to Baby No. 1 With Justin Bieber

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Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for OBB Media Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) and Justin Bieber are new parents after welcoming their first baby. “WELCOME HOME,” Justin, 30, wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 23, revealing their little one’s name is Jack Blues Bieber. The musician shared a photo of their son’s foot wrapped in a blanket to announce his arrival. The couple announced Hailey’s pregnancy via Instagram in May, sharing a series of photos and videos that showed off her baby bump as the pair renewed their vows. In the pictures, Justin acted as photographer while Hailey cradled her belly before he joined her in another shot where they both placed their hands on her stomach. Shortly after the reveal, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Justin and Hailey “couldn’t be more excited” to become parents. Celebrity Babies of 2024: Which Stars Gave Birth This Year “They are elated and so grateful they are expanding their family,” the insider a...

Vanessa Bryant Posts Sweet Birthday Tribute to Late Husband Kobe

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  Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Vanessa Bryant posted a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Kobe Bryant , on what would have been his 46th birthday. Sharing a sweet throwback photo of herself kissing Kobe on the cheek, Vanessa marked the special day via an Instagram post on Friday, August 23. “Happy birthday @kobebryant,” Vanessa, 43, wrote in the caption. “I love you for now, forever & for always.” It’s been more than four years since the NBA star and the couple’s 13-year-old daughter, Gianna , were tragically killed. Kobe Bryant's Life in Photos Kobe and Gianna died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, which also left seven others dead. Vanessa and Kobe, who married in 2001, also shared daughters Natalia , 21, Bianka , 7, and Capri , 5. The tribute comes after Vanessa debuted a new Olympics logo to honor her husband at the upcoming 2028 L.A. Games. Putting a twist on the original design, Vanessa changed the letter “A” ...

Beyonce Was 'Never Scheduled' to Appear at Democratic National Convention

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Beyoncé. Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood Beyoncé did not make an appearance at the 2024 Democratic National Convention despite rumors the singer would take the stage in celebration of Kamala Harris’ presidential nomination. “Beyoncé was never scheduled to be there,” the Grammy-winning star’s rep told The Hollywood Reporter in a Thursday, August 22, statement. “The report of a performance is untrue.” Speculation that Beyoncé, 42, would perform at the United Center in Chicago during the DNC’s final evening sparked earlier this week. While Beyoncé had yet to officially endorse Kamala Harris, 59, before Thursday, CNN reported in July that she gave the vice president permission to use her 2016 song “Freedom” throughout her campaign. Harris first utilized the anthem during a visit to her campaign headquarters in July and has since featured it in ads and at the Democratic National Convention when she walked on stage on Monday, August 19. Attendees of the convention have also...

New Order respond to fan queries about “extreme weather” that cancelled Cardiff show

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New Order have responded to fans’ comments after having to cancel their Cardiff Bay show on Thursday due to “extreme weather”. Read More:   “It felt like we were changing the world”: inside New Order’s seminal ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’ Yesterday (August 22),  it was announced that the band’s gig at Cardiff Bay had been cancelled on “health and safety grounds” . The show  was due to mark New Order’s first UK performance of the year , but was called off due to “extreme weather” conditions in the area. No plans have been shared about rescheduling the show. Some disappointed fans pointed out to the band that by the time the show would have started, the storm had largely cleared from the Cardiff area, and now the band have responded to the comments on their social media accounts. “Further to our announcement that the gig has been cancelled tonight, we’d like to make it clear that the extreme weather that caused the cancellation of the event was earlier this morni...