THE JONAS BROTHERS, MEGAN THEE STALLION, CHLOE X HALLE & MORE HAVE THE SOUNDTRACK TO VIRTUAL GRADUATION PARTIES – (05/26/2020)

While most graduates won’t be walking in graduation ceremonies, Spotify is celebrating with Spotify Yearbook, an exclusive collection of artist-curated playlists for the Class of 2020.

Spotify tapped artists Megan Thee Stallion, Jonas Brothers, Chloe x Halle and more, to design playlists themed around their music, with their actual graduation photos as the playlist cover art. The artists were asked to frame their playlists as “Class of _____”, to fill in however they’d like.

Megan Thee Stallion named her playlist “Class of Savages.” The Jonas Brothers named theirs “Class of XX,” the number 20 in roman numerals, and in honor of their newest single titled “XV.”

Spotify Yearbook also includes the official #GraduateTogether playlist for the star-studded Class of 2020 commencement celebration hosted by XQ Institute, the Lebron James Family Foundation, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation. The playlists:

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SELENA GOMEZ SPREADS HOPEFUL MESSAGE TO GRADUATES FROM IMMIGRANT FAMILIES – (05/26/2020)

Selena Gomez has shared a special message for graduates from immigrant families as commencements were cancelled due to coronavirus.

During the #Immigrad 2020 Virtual Commencement, a national celebration of students from immigrant families and supporters of immigrant rights,” the 27-year-old singer said they were all a part of the American story.

“I know that this is a virtual ceremony, but it is very real. And it’s very real to all the families and all of you and your communities. I want you guys to know that you matter. And that your experiences are a huge part of the American story,” Selena shared.

She continued, “When my family came here from Mexico they set into motion my American story, as well as theirs. I’m a proud third-generation American-Mexican, and my family’s journey and their sacrifices helped me get me to where I am today. Mine is not a unique story. Each and every one of you has a similar tale of becoming an American.”

“Regardless of where your family is from, regardless of your immigration status, you have taken action to earn an education, to make your families proud, and to open up your worlds,” Selena added. “I’m sending all of my love to you guys today and congratulations, and I hope that you guys are set off to be everything that you want to be.”

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Full Story: People

TAYLOR SWIFT FANS THINK NEW ‘KILLING EVE’ COVER IS HER GETTING BACK AT SCOOTER BRAUN – (05/26/2020)

Taylor Swift has shared a mysterious new cover of her track “Look What You Made Me Do,” which appeared on the latest episode of Killing Eve.

The version that appears on the BBC drama is being interpreted by fans as a way to get back at her rival and Big Machine label boss Scooter Braun. The version of the Reputation track is attributed to Jack Leopards and The Dolphin Club, a seemingly fake band or artist with no previous song credits. Fans speculate that the vocals on the song belong to Swift’s brother Austin, who once named his Twitter account “The Dolphin Club.”

A producer credit on the song is also given to Nils Sjoberg, Swift’s songwriting pseudonym.

Further cementing the secret credits for the song: a report published in February that had Swift approaching Killing Eve executive producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the Golden Globes in January to ask if Austin could sing on the show’s soundtrack. The Swift siblings and Antonoff had been photographed together in a studio late last year, leading to fan speculation that the track might have already been recorded by the time Swift reportedly put in the request with Waller-Bridge.

Fans think Swift recorded the song with her brother in order to avoid Braun and Big Machine from claiming any royalties from the song’s use on the show.

Swift has been open about her issues with Braun in the past, as well as her quest to get the full rights to her first six albums.

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KATY PERRY, MARIAH CAREY, MORE JOIN ‘GMA’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES – (05/22/2020)

Katy Perry, Mariah Carey, John Legend and more have joined the lineup for Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series.

Sia, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Megan Thee Stallion, Skip Marley and H.E.R., Bebe Rexha, The Black Eyed Peas, Old Dominion, Ellie Goulding, Kygo featuring OneRepublic and Valerie Broussard and Shaggy, featuring Sting, have also joined the Summer Concert Series, which will run through August.

Each artist will perform virtually from their homes due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Perry will kick things off today with a performance of her new single “Daisies.”

2020 Summer Concert Series Lineup:

  • May 22 – Katy Perry
  • May 29 – Kygo ft. OneRepublic & Valerie Broussard
  • June 5 – Billie Joe Armstrong
  • June 19 – John Legend
  • June 26 – Sia
  • July 3 – Old Dominion
  • July 10 – Shaggy ft. Sting
  • August 21 – Megan Thee Stallion

Dates to be announced:

  • Ellie Goulding
  • Skip Marley & H.E.R.
  • Black Eyed Peas
  • Bebe Rexha
  • Mariah Carey

DRAKE CALLS KYLIE JENNER A ‘SIDE-PIECE,’ LATER APOLOGIZES – (05/22/2020)

Drake took to social media to apologize to Kylie Jenner after a song where he called her a “side piece” leaked online. On “20 H*es,” which features Future, Drake rapped, “Yeah, I’m a hater to society/Real sh-t, Kylie Jenner that’s a side piece/Yeah, I got 20 muthaf–kin’ Kylies.” 

Drake wrote on Instagram, “A song that Mark ran last night on night owl sound set shouldn’t have been played. It’s a song that leaked 3 years ago and got scrapped shortly after.” He added, “Last thing I’d want to do is wake up having any friends of mine feeling disrespected so I just had to say that to start off the day.” 

Rumors swirled last year that Drake and Kylie were hooking up.

THE REAL REASON OLIVIER SARKOZY AND MARY-KATE OLSEN SPLIT? – (05/22/2020)

Many fans called out the generational divide when the 50-year-old Olivier Sarkozy and 33-year-old Mary-Kate Olsen got married five years ago. And judging from the latest reports on their split, they may have been onto something. 

A source tells People that Sarkozy wanted a “stay-at-home wife.” 

LOL? Mary-Kate and her twin Ashley, as fans will doubtless recall, have been working since before they could crawl. The pair played Michelle Tanner on Full House, and as adults launched fashion lines The Row and Elizabeth and James. All told, the pair are worth $500 million. 

The source says: “Mary-Kate is extremely hard working and focused on her business. Her work schedule is beyond disciplined. She is the type of person who would never complain about a 12 hour work day. Olivier never understood her drive and passion.” 

The insider adds: “You can’t control a girl who has been on the billionaire track since her 20s.”

On April 17, Olsen filed divorce papers, and then on May 13th, she requested an emergency order to file for divorce. The judge rejected her order. 

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TWENTY ONE PILOTS DRUMMER CONFIRMS HE GOT MARRIED – (05/22/2020)

Twenty One Pilots drummer Josh Dun has confirmed that he and actress Debby Ryan are officially married. The couple revealed that they tied the knot last New Year’s Eve after fans spotted Dun’s wedding ring in the homemade “Level Of Concern” music video.

Dun proposed to Ryan back in December 2018, but the wedding came together in just 28 days last December. Ryan told Vogue, “We began to flirt with the idea of having a destination party celebrating the new decade, then decided in December to get married (in Austin) on New Year’s Eve, and just keep dancing until after the ball dropped.”

The ceremony took on added urgency after a close friend of Ryan’s passed away last summer. She explained, “He was excited that Joshua and I were getting married, and I never doubted that I’d know him through every coming phase of our lives. When he passed, it really rocked me and put a lot of things in perspective.”

Dun recalled about the wedding, “I remember every detail from how it felt to be walking down the aisle, to the full body chills I got watching Debby walk down toward me.” Dun and the Insatiable star had been dating since 2013 before tying the knot.

Aside from the new song “Level Of Concern,” Dun and bandmate Tyler Joseph have been working on music for their next album.

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OPRAH WINFREY ANNOUNCES $12M RELIEF EFFORT FOR HARD-HIT COMMUNITIES – (05/21/2020)

Oprah Winfrey is opening her wallet once again. The media mogul previously shelled out $10 million for relief efforts, and on Wednesday, she announced that she is giving an additional $2 million to hard-hit regions: her hometown of Kosciusko, Mississippi, Chicago, Nashville, Milwaukee and Baltimore. The funds will go toward everything from housing and food to mental health services. 

Winfrey’s $12 million will be funneled to relief efforts helmed by organizations like NashvilleNurtures, a food relief effort started in part by Winfrey’s alma mater, Tennessee State University, as well as Live Healthy Chicago, Living Classrooms Foundation, Center for Urban Families and more.

Winfrey said: “I’m proud to be able to support the communities I have called home. These organizations are working tirelessly on the ground to help those hit the hardest by the pandemic, meeting people where they are and serving in ways needed most.”

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BEYONCÉ, TAYLOR SWIFT JOIN YOUTUBE’S ‘DEAR CLASS OF 2020’ SPECIAL: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and more have joined YouTube’s upcoming graduation special, Dear Class of 2020. The livestream event, which will serve as a virtual graduation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, will air on June 6th at 3 p.m. [EDT] on the YouTube Originals channel. Beyoncé has signed on to be commencement speaker, joining former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama, BTS, Lady Gaga, Malala Yousafzai, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Swift, Lopez, Demi Lovato, NBA star Kevin Durant, Bill and Melinda Gates, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland and more will be making special appearances. Lizzo, BTS, Camila Cabello, Chloe X Halle, CNCO, Doja Cat, Gaga, Maluma and Megan Thee Stallion are set to perform.

THE WEEKND RESCHEDULES ‘AFTER HOURS TOUR’ AMID PANDEMIC: The Weeknd is rescheduling his tour amid the global health crisis. “see you when it’s safe 💔,” he captioned the announcement post. “The Weeknd is rescheduling his highly anticipated The After Hours tour until 2021. New dates for the tour…will commence in June of 2021 beginning in Canada and taking him through the US and EU with more dates to be announced soon,” the announcement reads. “All tickets will be transferable to the newly scheduled dates. The tour asks ticket holders to please hold onto your tickets as they will be honored for the new dates. If you are a ticket holder and cannot make the new show, you will receive an email directly allowing you to request a refund.”

BACKSTREET BOYS POSTPONE NORTH AMERICAN LEG OF ‘DNA’ TOUR: The Backstreet Boys are postponing the North American leg of their DNA tour due to the pandemic. The band shared the news alongside a video of Brian Littrell and AJ McLean at home. “The best thing we can do is take care of ourselves and our loved ones right now,” Littrell said. The Backstreet Boys initially kicked off the DNA world tour in May 2019. The new North American leg was slated to begin July 10th in Wantagh, New York, and end October 9th in Los Angeles. The DNA tour is in support of the Backstreet Boys’ album of the same name, released in January 2019. The album features the singles “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” “Chances” and “No Place.”

JASON DERULO APPEARS TO CHIP HIS TEETH EATING CORN WITH A POWER DRILL ON TIKTOK: Jason Derulo went viral on TikTok after posting a video of himself eating corn on the cob using a power drill on Monday. “Hey, have y’all seen this? I’ve always wanted to try it. Life hack!” he announces before attempting to eat the swiftly rotating cob on the drill. He then cries out in pain, and showcases his front teeth, seemingly chipped. Although fans are largely convinced the clip is a prank, the video has still gained major attention, bringing in over 9.5 million views in a day. However, according to TMZ, his dentist fixed him back up hours later.

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