A concert by the popular Argentine cumbia band Damas Gratis — which had been scheduled to take place on Wednesday (Aug. 6) night at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá — was canceled before it even started after violent clashes erupted inside the venue, then spilled outside. Local police reported one person had died and five injured with stab wounds.

Carlos Fernando Galán, the mayor of Bogotá, addressed the situation in an Instagram Story late Wednesday, and confirmed the fatality. “I regret the death of a person tonight outside the Movistar Arena, who, according to preliminary information, was hit by a car. In any case, this will be investigated.”

Pablo Lescano, leader of Damas Gratis, publicly expressed his sorrow as well. “Chau Bogotá, Colombia. You broke my heart,” he wrote on his Instagram Story. “I’m very sad about everything that happened.”

The incident was marked by violent confrontations reportedly involving rival football fan groups, often referred to as “barras bravas,” who clashed inside the venue as well as in the surrounding areas. These fights led to physical altercations and left several individuals with injuries, some requiring hospitalization.

“The violent incidents that took place at the Movistar Arena before a concert are absolutely reprehensible,” Mayor Galán added in his Instagram Story. “This type of violence cannot be overlooked or accepted as normal. As a result of the fights, several people are being treated at different hospitals in the city.”

Galán said he had called a meeting with the concert promoters, representatives of the Movistar Arena, the secretary of government, the secretary of security and the commander in charge of the Bogotá Metropolitan Police so that “they can present me with a full report of what happened and thus establish responsibility where appropriate,” he explained. “Violence has no place in our society.”

The concert, which was supposed to cap off the band’s mini-tour in Colombia, was plagued by warnings on social media prior to the event, with concerns that rival football fans might clash at the venue, according to local media Clarín.

Bogotá’s secretary of government stated that the event’s private security measures were overwhelmed and clarified that investigations are underway to understand the full scope of what occurred, according to local paper El Tiempo. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police reported five people with stab wounds.

Earlier in August, Damas Gratis graced the cover of Billboard Argentina, with Lescano reflecting in the story about 25 years of leading the cumbia villera genre. The pioneering band is known for revolutionizing Argentine cumbia in the late 1990s, blending raw lyrics from urban slang with synthesizer-drenched melodies and rebellious rhythms. Its hit songs “Se Te Ve La Tanga” and “Los Dueños del Pabellón” remain emblematic of the band’s innovative style.

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Athletic and lifestyle brand Champion just launched its latest game-changing campaign with help from everyday champions in music and sports.

Spearheading the new campaign are trailblazers in their own field and faces, namely music artist The Kid LAROI, gold medal gymnast turned advocate Aly Raisman and style leader Romeo Beckham. To celebrate the champion within you, you can shop the full collection now at Target.

Other big names featured in the campaign include martial arts prodigy Rayna Vallandingham, Beast Games winner Jeffrey Randall Allen, Colombian actor-musician Juan Palau, K-pop choreographer Lia Kim, and gold medal freestyle skier and activist Gus Kenworthy.

Throughout the campaign’s imagery, each tastemaker is decked out in head-to-toe Champion from colorful crewnecks to sporty and retro sports bras. There’s something to shop for both men and women and even kids. Some of our favorite apparel from the collection includes the women’s Snap Front Top in Teal Blue, men’s Snap Hoodie in Gray Blue, women’s High-Rise Fleece Wide Leg Sweatpants in Heather Gray and the men’s Football Shirt in Red.

The women’s Snap Front Top retailing for $44 comes in an inclusive range of sizes from XS to 4X with two colorways from Teal Blue, our favorite, to Maroon. Whichever size or colorway you pick, the top’s construction is the same. You’ve got a collared neckline that gives way to nifty snap closures and a boxy and cozy fit. Retro Champion branding can be seen fixed to the top’s breast pocket.

Similarly, the men’s Snap Hoodie retailing for $44 includes snap closures on the neckline that are more ergonomic than standard buttons. The men’s hoodie comes in sizes small to XXL and one colorway, Gray Blue. The piece features white and blue trim, a wide front pocket and a cozy hood. Retro-esque Champion branding can be seen throughout. Both the hoodie and top can be styled casually, worn with athleisure like joggers, leggings or denim jorts.

The High-Rise Fleece Wide Leg Sweatpants are all about comfort. Retailing for $34, this piece comes in sizes XS to 4X and features four colorways: Heather Gray (our favorite), Blue, Cream and Red. The bottoms are made of a plush essential weave fleece fabric with a high-rise, wide leg composition for a more comfortable fit. The silhouette also includes a roomy elastic waistband with a drawcord and side pockets. Embroidered Champion logo detailing can be seen throughout, offering the style a subtle branded touch.

In a sportier twist, the men’s Football shirt aims at mimicking the fit and composition of a football jersey. Retailing for $20, the shirt comes in sizes small and XXL and Red and Light Off-White colorways. The top’s fit is boxy and incorporates collegiate striping in white and black on the sleeves and large numbering in black on the front. Champion’s logo is fixed to the front. This piece is another casual offering we can see styled alongside baggy jeans or basketball shorts for a sporty feel.

“Champion’s identity is rooted in cultural leadership,” said Stefani Fleurant, evp, marketing, sport & lifestyle at Authentic, in a statement. “By partnering with talent who are redefining excellence in their fields, we’re reinforcing our commitment to inspiring a worldwide community that is united by creativity, confidence and the Champion spirit.”

The champion-centric collection also includes a slew of accessories. Our favorites? The Center Backpack and the men’s IPO Squish Slide Sandals. Comfy and casual, the slip-on IPO Squish Slide Sandals are a lightweight and casual option we can envision becoming your next go-to lounging shoes. Retailing for $20, the shoe comes in sizes 7 to 13 and Black, Blue/Off-White and Red/Navy Blue colorways. The slides feature a dual-density construction with squishy midsoles and durable density outsoles for maximum comfort with every step. Champion branding is affixed to the straps.

The Center Backpack is a great option for our readers heading back to school. The style retails for $29.99 and is ultra-roomy for the school essentials. The backpack comes in a slew of colorways; our favorite is the Blue/Pink. Adjustable padded straps give way to mesh water bottle pockets, ample internal pockets and a dedicated air mesh laptop sleeve.

What’s the one thing that could make a Stan seriously Stan out? How about a surprise appearance form Slim Shady himself at the New York premiere of the Stans movie? Eminem blew some superfans’ minds on Wednesday night (Aug. 6) when he pulled off an unannounced pop-in to the screening of the documentary about his most ardent admirers.

The gathering on The Rooftop at Pier 17 found Marshall briefly taking the stage to address his shouting Stans, thanking them for coming out. “Let me tell you why this s–t is crazy to me,” he said in a video of his remarks posted by Shady Media. “Because, when I was writing the song ‘Stan,’ I think I was just understanding the impact that my music was having on some people. And it’s so crazy to me to look at, over my career, just the fact that I was able to impact people,” he continued as the repeated shouts of “I love you” interrupted his comments.

“I love you too,” he replied. “I’m trying to think of what the f–k I’m saying here… When I was writing this song I didn’t understand the impact my music was having on people at the time and it was really surreal to me, and it’s still surreal to this day to look out here and see all you and the fact that my music has inspired you. This film is a thank you to all of you for sticking by me for this whole f–king time… I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

In addition to addressing the crowd, Eminem also met some fans and hung out with a few, again thanking them for their support over the past quarter century. In one video from the meet and greet, a woman thanks Marshall for “saving my life,” spurring the rapper to immediately turn to her and give her a huge hug.

In addition, actor Devon Sawa, who portrayed obsessive fan Stan in the original video for the 2000 song from his The Marshall Mathers LP also pulled up to the STANS lookalike contest in New York to meet some fellow Stans, pose with Slim Shady and help judge the contest.

Stans was directed by Steven Leckart (The Day Sports Stood Still) and produced by Eminem, his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg and Antoine Fuqua, among others. The film spotlights 20 fans who talk in depth about how Eminem’s music and story has impacted their lives, and features a rare sit-down interview with the rapper that is sprinkled throughout the nearly two-hour doc. It also features commentary from friends and close associates, including Ed Sheeran, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine, Adam Sandler, LL Cool J, “Stan” collaborator Dido and former MTV TRL host Carson Daly.

By now you’ve either toppled into a heap trying to do the viral Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge, or you won’t stop forwarding your successful attempt to all your annoyed friends. Congrats on that, because it’s not easy, not even for Minaj herself.

The trend started taking off earlier this summer when fans keyed in on a particularly athletic post from Minaj’s 2013 video for her Lil Wayne collab “High School” — in which she wears stilettos and crosses one leg over the other while balancing both feet on the ground near the edge of a pool — and began posting videos of themselves hitting the pose while balanced on all kinds of precarious props.

Naturally, the rapper decided to get in on the action as well in a post on Tuesday (Aug. 5) in which struck a series of poses on the ground near a pool while wearing a very short black dress. Here’s the thing: even Nicki realized that it’s not as easy as she made it look that first time.

In the post, Minaj apologized to her Barbz for not quite hitting the pose, explaining that she had a classic wardrobe malfunction while filming the video. “about that pose…. Ummm 😩 this Chanel dress was just a tad shorter than I thought & the thongs definitely didn’t help,” Minaj wrote. “Didn’t want to make it explicit.😃 Both feet on the ground tho. Ten toes. Ima put on a diff outfit that won’t show so much skin & do it again for you guys later.”

To date, a number of celebs have tried their hand at the challenge, including Ciara, Dancing with the Stars‘ Witney Carson and Jenna Bush Hager. They succeeded, but things did not go so well for Russian influencer Mariana Barutkina, 32, who became a cautionary tale after she tried to balance on a container of baby formula on top of a saucepan, but slipped off and fractured her spine.

Selena Gomez has appeared as the latest guest on the Therapuss podcast, speaking to host Jake Shane about myriad topics, ranging from her acting career, to mental health and her relationship with Benny Blanco.

Launching her discussion with Shane by focusing on a recap of the recent happenings in her life, Gomez turned her focus towards Rare Beauty, the cosmetics company she founded in 2020 which supports mental health organizations with a portion of its sales.

As Gomez explained, the mental health aspect was one that was important to her given the experiences she has had with the topic over the years. 

“I tried to share my story in hopes that it would be something to help others, and I think I did that when I admitted that I had struggled through my bipolar diagnosis,” she explained. “So that was more of a release for me. 

“And then I realized anything that I touch or anything I’m a part of, it has to give back and some sort of element. And that just always has been my key demographic – it’s people who don’t feel seen or heard or, even know what’s going on and in their own mind.”

“I just believe in therapy,” she added on the topic of mental health. “I’m on medication and I feel really lucky that I’m in the position that I’m in now and I believe in all of that.”

Another large focus of Gomez’s appearance on Therapuss was the topic of her engagement to producer Benny Blanco. The pair confirmed their relationship in 2023 before becoming engaged in late 2024, and later collaborating together on March’s I Said I Love You First album.

“I couldn’t be more excited,” Gomez said of her forthcoming wedding. “There’s so much happening at the moment with [Blanco] working on some projects that he has to wrap up and we just have things we want to finish and our own personal endeavors before we get into all the nitty gritty. 

“I just have really never felt so sure about something and I also don’t want to jinx it by saying that.” 

Shane also used the opportunity to ask Gomez about how she and Blanco first met, with the musician explaining that they had both met early on in their respective musical careers, though their initial relationship was little more than a casual friendship. 

“I feel like he was an acquaintance, if that makes sense,” she explains. “To be honest [we weren’t] besties, I just thought he was nice and then we did a few songs together.”

After reuniting to work on 2023’s “Single Soon,” their casual friendship eventually took a deeper turn. “We spoke for two hours and I asked him to hook me up with anybody that he knew that was cute and he was like, ‘Oh we do these things, these dinner nights. You should come,’” she recalls. “And next thing you know we’re dating.

“But he was terrified in the beginning cause he was like, ‘It’s work and it’s complicated and people are going to get mad,’ and I’m like, ‘I don’t give a s–t; kiss me.’”

Watch Selena Gomez’s appearance on Therapuss below.