DUA LIPA WINS BIG AT BRIT AWARDS & TAYLOR SWIFT MAKES HISTORY – (05/12/2021)

Dua Lipa won big at the Brit Awards Tuesday night, taking home the prize for both Female Solo Artist and Album of the Year for Future Nostalgia. 

Winners for the international categories included Billie Eilish for Female Solo Artist, The Weeknd for Male Solo artist and Haim for Group. 

In addition, Taylor Swift made history by becoming the first female and the first non-British star to accept the Global Icon Award. 

The “Cardigan” singer said in her acceptance speech, “I want to thank my friends and family who know exactly who they are. Whose opinion of me never changed whether my stock was up or down. If there’s one thing that I’ve learned, it’s that you have to look around every day and take note of the people who have always believed in you and never stop appreciating them for it.”

Jack Whitehall hosted the Brit Awards for the fourth straight year. The full list of winners included:

Female Solo Artist: Dua Lipa
Male Solo Artist: J Hus
Group: Little Mix
Breakthrough Act: Arlo Parks
Single of the Year: Harry Styles – “Watermelon Sugar”
Album of the Year: Dua LipaFuture Nostalgia
International Female Solo Artist: Billie Eilish
International Male Solo Artist: The Weeknd
International Group: Haim
Rising Star: Griff

BTS TO PERFORM ‘BUTTER’ AT THE 2021 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS – (05/12/2021)

BTS will perform their new single, “Butter” at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. 

The K-Pop supergroup will give the debut television performance of their second English-Language single remotely from Korea. 

The septet is also nominated for top duo-group, top song sales artist, top social artist and top selling song for “Dynamite.” 

The 2021 Billboard Music Awards will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles May 23 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on NBC, with Nick Jonas as the host.

BILLIE EILISH REVEALS WHY SHE WENT BLONDE – (05/12/2021)

Billie Eilish revealed the inspiration for her platinum blonde hair during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday (May 11th). 

The “Bad Guy” singer said she was inspired after seeing herself as a blonde in a fan edit video. 

She didn’t think her hair was healthy enough to survive the transformation from black and green to platinum, saying, “So, I kinda thought of it as a dream. I didn’t think it was gonna happen because my hair went through so much. I thought I would burn it all off, but I did it.”

The trick, it turns out, was to take things slow.  The 19-year-old superstar explained, “It took about six weeks. It was a lot because we started in January, and then it was two weeks of nothing, of healing and letting my hair take it in and digest and recover. And then again, and then two more weeks…it took a long time.”

She finally made the big reveal in March when she broke an Instagram record by getting more than a million likes in six minutes. 

DEMI LOVATO’S NEW SHOW IS A UFO DOCUSERIES – (05/12/2021)

Demi Lovato is getting a four-part docuseries about UFOs on Peacock. 

The singer tweeted Tuesday (May 11th), “SURPRISEEEEE!!! I’m hitting the road for an out-of-this-world adventure for my new show Unidentified & I’m taking you guys along for the ride.”

Page Six reports that the show will feature Lovato, her friend Matthew and her sister Dallas, visiting UFO hot spots, investigating eyewitness encounters and uncovering secret government reports.

Lovato is also set to executive produce and star in Hungry, an NBC sitcom about friends who belong to a food issues group.

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Tony Hawk (professional skateboarder) (52)
  • Jason Biggs (actor, American Pie movies, Jersey Girl, My Best Friend’s Girl) (43)
  • Stephen Baldwin (actor, BioDomeThe Usual Suspects) (55)
  • Emilio Estevez (actor, The Breakfast ClubMen At WorkYoung Guns) (59)
  • Ving Rhames (actor, Pulp Fiction, Mission: Impossible movies, Striptease, Con Air) (62)
  • Malin Akerman (actress, The Heartbreak Kid, 27 Dresses, The Bang Bang Club, Couples Retreat, The Proposal, Watchmen) (43)

HALSEY NAMED SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AT BMI POP AWARDS – (05/11/2021)

Halsey was named songwriter of the year at the 2021 BMI Pop Awards. The artist wrote four of the year’s most performed songs: “Nightmare,” “Graveyard,” “Be Kind” and “You Should Be Sad.” 

In an acceptance speech, they said, “It is a very very very strange time in this world and music is more important than ever. I am so grateful for the way that Manic was received worldwide.”

The pregnant singer clutched their belly as they continued, “I’m super looking forward to where my musical journey takes me and the songs that I have yet to write and all the new things happening in life that I’ll get to write about.”

NICKI MINAJ RETURNS TO SOCIAL MEDIA – (05/11/2021)

After months of silence, Nicki Minaj returned to social media yesterday (May 10th). The rapper shared two photos of herself sitting on a desk, wearing pink crocs and covering herself with heart shaped pillows. She captioned the photos, “F R I D A Y,” which has fans thinking she may be dropping new music this week.

Nicki has been absent from social media since January and she hasn’t released a solo track since “Yikes” in February 2020. Last year, she dropped collaborations with Davido, NBA YoungBoy, Sada Baby, and Ty Dolla $ign.

OLIVIA RODRIGO WILL DROP ‘GOOD 4 YOU’ FRIDAY – (05/11/2021)

Olivia Rodrigo’s next single “good 4 you” will drop Friday (May 14th). 

The “Driver’s License” singer wore a cheerleader outfit and long, black latex gloves while posing next to a trophy in the cover image shared to Instagram Monday (May 10th).

Rodrigo also announced that se will perform the new track when she makes her debut on Saturday Night Live this weekend (May 15th). 

KATY PERRY SHARES COVER ART FOR POKEMON SINGLE – (05/11/2021)

Katy Perry dropped the cover art for her collaboration with Pokemon on Monday (May 10th). 

The American Idol judge wrote on Instagram, “I know y’all have been waiting for this one and it’s almost here!”

The new single, “Electric,” released in honor of Pokemon’s 25th anniversary is currently available for presave.

J LO AND BEN AFFLECK SPENT DAYS AT MONTANA GETAWAY – (05/11/2021)

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck may have busted out of the friend zone, TMZ reports. The pair were spotted at the Big Sky Resort in Montana, which is right near Yellowstone National Park

They were spotted in the same car, with Affleck driving and J. Lo riding shotgun. An insider who saw them out told TMZ that they were acting like a couple. They also flew out of Montana back to L.A. together, and drove back to her home in Bel-Air. 

“[Jennifer] spent several days with Ben out of town. They have a strong connection. It’s all been quick and intense, but Jennifer is happy,” a source told People

The former couple were also spotted hanging in L.A. recently, igniting rumors that they’re back on. 

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KYLIE JENNER AND TRAVIS SCOTT ON TRIPLE DATE? – (05/11/2021)

Are Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott back on? The pair have been spotted multiple times out and about together. Their last spotting was Sunday night at Catch LA in West Hollywood, on an apparent triple date with Justin and Hailey Bieber and Kylie’s sister Kendall and her NBA star boyfriend Devin Booker

Their romance rumors ignited full-force last weekend when she flew to Miami earlier this month to celebrate Travis’ birthday with him, posting flirty videos of them dancing together on IG Stories. 

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‘GREY’S ANATOMY’ RENEWED WITH ELLEN POMPEO INKING MEGA-DEAL – (05/11/2021)

ABC has renewed its flagship drama Grey’s Anatomy for a record 18th season, after star and executive producer Ellen Pompeo managed to ink a rich new deal. Financial terms were not disclosed, but insiders tell The Hollywood Reporter that she managed another salary bump. Pompeo remains the highest-paid actress in a primetime drama show on broadcast TV. (In 2017, she signed a deal giving her $20 million a year). 

O.G. cast stars Chandra Wilson (Bailey) and James Pickens Jr. (Richard) have also closed new deals to return for season 18, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Grey’s spinoff, Station 19, is also set to return for season 5. No word yet on Grey’s future post-season 18. Deliberations between ABC’s parent Disney and Pompeo were underway for months. 

The series is still doing very well; it’s No. 1 in the 18-49 demo, averaging north of 15 million total viewers and 6.18 in the demo, up 4 percent vs. season 16. 

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TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Martha Quinn (original MTV VJ) (62)
  • Jeffrey Donovan (actor, Burn NoticeChangeling) (53)
  • Jonathan Jackson (actor, Nashville, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Tuck Everlasting, Camp Nowhere) (39)

TAYLOR SWIFT TO RECEIVE GLOBAL ICON AWARD – (05/10/2021)

Taylor Swift will receive the Global Icon award at the 2021 Brit Awards on Tuesday, May 11th.

The “Cardigan” singer will be the first female and the first non-English artist to be presented with the BRIT’s “highest accolade” in recognition of her immense impact on music across the world. 

Elton John, Robbie Williams and David Bowie are the previous winners. 

BEBE REXHA SLAMS UK TABLOID – (05/10/2021)

Bebe Rexha is speaking out against The Sun for making it look like she confirmed a feud between Dua Lipa and Rita Ora.

In an exclusive interview with the outlet, published on May 7th, Rexha is quoted saying about the pair, “I have really tried. I don’t know what’s really going on there or what the drama is. I’ve tried to always be the peace-keeper and bring the girls together.”

Rexa tweeted Friday, “A UK tabloid is making up an awful story about my friends and women I admire.  It’s absolute bull***t to pit women against each other, especially those who I know are GOOD PEOPLE !!! This toxic gossip is malicious and NOT F***ING TRUE!”

ELON MUSK REVEALS HE HAS ASPERGER’S: Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live Saturday, and delivered a classic opening monologue, with a surprise twist at the end. Musk said that he’s the first SNL host with Asperger’s syndrome, “or at least the first to admit it,” a reference to Dan Akroyd, who was a member of the cast and hosted in 2003 after leaving. Akroyd also has Asperger’s, which is considered to be a mild form of Autism. 

MADAME TUSSAUDS GETS NEW ARIANA GRANDE FIGURE – (05/10/2021)

Madame Tussauds finally has a wax figure of Ariana Grande that resembles the singer. 

The museum posted an image of the new display on Instagram Thursday (May 6th) with the caption, “You want it? We got it. Ariana Grande has arrived at Madame Tussauds Hollywood.”

One commenter wrote, “finally a great one!!! I thought that it was really her.” 

The original figure, which debuted in 2019, had the singer’s signature ponytail, but otherwise barely resembled her. 

NINE INCH NAILS ANNOUNCES TWO SEPTEMBER HEADLINE SHOWS – (05/10/2021)

Nine Inch Nails has announced two September headline shows. According to NME.com, the two concerts will take place at Jacobs Pavillion at Nautica in Cleveland, Ohio on September 21st and 23rd.  Pixies will be the opening act.

The band announced on Twitter, “NIN return to Cleveland for the first time since the band’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Visit the R+RHOF museum display & see the only NIN headline shows of 2021.”

Tickets go on sale on Friday (May 14th).

BTS RELEASES TEASER PHOTO FOR ‘BUTTER’ – (05/10/2021)

BTS just revealed their first teaser photo for “Butter”. The image, which shows each member of the septet in a different suit, follows a series of promotional videos for the track. The band will release the new English-language single at midnight (EDT) on May 21.

CINEMARK REACHES NEW DEAL ON THEATRICAL WINDOW: Cinemark has reached new agreements with give studios that will formalize a shorter theatrical window, Variety reports. Cinemark said it now has agreements with Warner Bros. Picture Group, The Walt Disney Company, Paramount Pictures, Universal and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Cinemark is thrilled to have reached new agreements with our major studio partners, and we are eager to continue providing movie fans an immersive, larger-than-life cinematic environment to see major upcoming films, ranging from the biggest blockbusters to specialty fare to family-friendly content,” said Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi. “In our ongoing efforts to maximize attendance and box office during the pandemic and beyond, our goal is to provide the widest range of content with terms that are in the best long-term interests of Cinemark, our studio partners and moviegoers. We are pleased with these recent developments and are confident we are taking positive steps toward reigniting theatrical exhibition and evolving the industry for a post-pandemic landscape.”

TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:

  • Bono (singer of the band U2 and activist) (61)
  • Keenan Thompson (actor, Saturday Night Live, Fat Albert, All That, Good Burger) (43)

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Celebrity Scoop – 03/30/2021

JUSTIN BIEBER has become the first male solo act to open atop the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 in the same week.  The singer’s latest album, Justice, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 while his single “Peaches” opened at the top spot on the Hot 100.  Billboard also reports that “Peaches” featuring […]

Celebrity Scoop – 03/29/2021

SHAWN MENDES and CAMILA CABELLO were home in LA when burglars broke through a window and stole the keys to Mendes’ SUV. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the suspects made a quick exit when they realized the couple was home.  Although the police were called and rushed to the house, the thieves still had […]

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