‘Love Is Blind’ Gold Wine Glasses: Where to Buy the Viral Stemware Online

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There’s a clear star in the second season of Love Is Blind — but it’s not one of the participants. If you’re among the millions of viewers who binge-watched season 2 of the Netflix dating series then you may have noticed that there are gold wine glasses everywhere.

For those unfamiliar with the show, Love Is Blind features 15 men and women who are separated by a wall where they “date” through conversations and essentially “fall in love” and get engaged without seeing each other in person.

The second season debuted Feb. 11, and the finale is scheduled to drop on Feb. 25. Meanwhile, viewers have been flooding social media with jokes (and legitimate questions) about those gold glasses — especially because it seems that the cast members won’t (can’t?) drink out of anything else.

In an interview with Variety, Love Is Blind creator Chris Coelen shared the motivation behind the goblet-style stemware.

“I don’t know. It’s something I like,” she explained. “When you turn on the show, you know it’s our show. It’s a very authentic, really true following of these people’s journeys, but I like the fact that we have this sort of connective tissue with that in a really light way. It’s fun.”

If you’re thirsty for new wine glasses, we’ve listed a few of the places where you can buy a pair (or four) online for less than $50.

Oro Wine Glasses

Add a shot of style to your home bar with these Oro collection wine glasses from Z Gallerie. The glasses are crafted of stainless steel with a matte gold finish.

Buy: $22.99 at ZGallerie.com.

PG Stainless Steel Stem Wine Glass

According to multiple customer reviews, these stainless-steel wine glasses deliver a shot of glamour on a budget. The glasses, which hold up to 18 ounces of liquid, feature a lacquer-coated plated finish to prevent tarnishing and damages. You can also get stemless gold wine glasses on Amazon.

Buy: $42.99 at Amazon.com.

VonShef 16 oz. Stainless Steel Red Wine Glasses

A head turning addition to any glassware collection, the 16 oz. Stainless Steel Red Wine Glasses are the perfect for pouring a tall glass of chilled rose.You can also 4-pack of Rose Gold Stainless Steel Wine Glasses at Walmart ($39.99).

Buy: $32.99 at Wayfair.com.

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Here’s Who Won Top Artist Every Year at the Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards have recognized the artists and records that have made the biggest splashes on the Billboard charts since its inception in 1990. Beginning in 1993 (with the exception of 1994 and a break 2007-10), Billboard would award the Artist of the Year or Top Artist award to the musical act who dominated the year commercially. Artists from Whitney Houston to Ed Sheeran have been recognized, with several artists — including Adele, Drake and Taylor Swift — having won the award on more than one occasion.

Check out a gallery of all the artists who have won Top Artist at the Billboard Music Awards below, and find out who will take home the Top Artist award at the 2022 BBMAs on May 14.

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Will Smith Is a Winner on Night 1 of 2022 NAACP Image Awards’ Pre-Telecast Awards

Will Smith, who received two Oscar nominations for his work in King Richard, won an NAACP Image Award for outstanding literary work – biography/autobiography for Will on Monday (Feb. 21).

The NAACP Image Awards are following the lead of the Primetime Emmys’ Creative Arts Awards in stripping their “pre-telecast” awards across an entire week. The focus on opening night was on literary categories and four inaugural podcast categories.

“Jemele Hill Is Unbothered” was the night’s only double winner. It won for outstanding society and culture podcast and outstanding arts and entertainment podcast.

Acting legend Cicely Tyson, who died in January 2021 at age 96, won outstanding literary work – debut author for Just as I Am.

Smith is also nominated for outstanding actor in a motion picture and outstanding motion picture. Those awards will be presented on the 53rd NAACP Image Awards, which are set to air on Saturday (Feb. 26) at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET.

Non-televised awards will be announced nightly through Friday Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on naacpimageawards.net and the NAACP Image Awards YouTube channel.

Billboard will update this story each night this week with the most recent winners on top.

Monday, Feb. 21

Literary Categories

Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction: Long Division – Kiese Laymon (Simon & Schuster)

Outstanding Literary Work – Nonfiction: The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story – Nikole Hannah-Jones (Penguin Random House)

Outstanding Literary Work – Debut Author: Just as I Am – Cicely Tyson (Amistad)

Outstanding Literary Work – Biography/Autobiography: Will – Will Smith (Penguin Random House)

Outstanding Literary Work – Instructional: Feeding the Soul (Because It’s My Business) – Tabitha Brown (HarperCollins Publishers)

Outstanding Literary Work – Poetry: Perfect Black – Crystal Wilkinson (University Press of Kentucky)

Outstanding Literary Work – Children: Stacey’s Extraordinary Words – Stacey Abrams, Kitt Thomas (HarperCollins)

Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens: Ace of Spades – Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé (Feiwel & Friends / Macmillan)

Podcast Categories

Outstanding News and Information Podcast: “Blindspot: Tulsa Burning”

Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast: “Two Funny Mamas,” Sherri Shepherd & Kym Whitley

Outstanding Society and Culture Podcast: “Jemele Hill Is Unbothered”

Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Podcast: “Jemele Hill Is Unbothered”

Special Awards

Youth Activist of the Year: Channing Hill, NAACP chapter president, Howard University.

Here’s a link to a complete list of nominees for the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards.

 

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Megan Fox Reacts to Being Called Machine Gun Kelly’s ‘Wife’ at NBA All-Star Game

When Machine Gun Kelly was introduced to the crowd at the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, his date Megan Fox got a shout-out as well.

But “Please welcome Machine Gun Kelly and his wife, actress Megan Fox!” was announced at the event — and while the actress and artist are engaged, they haven’t tied the knot yet.

The camera was on the couple at that very moment, and Fox turned to MGK. Although she covered her mouth with her hand for a moment, it appeared that the amused star was pointing out to her fiancé that she’s not his wife yet.

The pair first connected in spring 2020, when they were filming the movie Midnight in the Switchgrass in Puerto Rico, before things really started heating up between the two in the summer. They announced their engagement in January 2022.

“Somehow a year and a half later, having walked through hell together, and having laughed more than I ever imagined possible, he asked me to marry him,” Fox captioned an Instagram post that showed the proposal. “And just as in every lifetime before this one, and as in every lifetime that will follow it, I said yes. …and then we drank each other’s blood.”

Watch the clip from the NBA All-Star Game — where Cleveland native MGK helped introduce the teams, and Macy Gray sang the national anthem — below.

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John Mayer Drummer Tests Positive for COVID-19, But Tour Will Go On

John Mayer‘s touring drummer has tested positive for COVID-19, the singer-songwriter revealed on social media Monday night (Feb. 21).

“This afternoon, our drummer tested positive for COVID-19,” Mayer wrote around 7 p.m. ET.

He then wished him a quick recovery and clarified that Monday night’s concert would go on as planned, though he didn’t say who will be filling in on drums.

“Tonight’s concert @TheGarden will go on as scheduled, with a very special presentation. We all wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing you all at the show.”

Mayer is set to perform at New York City’s Madison Square Garden tonight, the second of two evenings at the venue, as part of his Sob Rock Tour, which runs through May. “It all feels deeper and more exciting than ever,” he tweeted of night one at Madison Square Garden.

The trek is in support of 2021’s Sob Rock, his eighth studio album. See a full list of tour dates at johnmayer.com.

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Britney Spears Lands $15M Tell-All Book Deal: Report

Britney Spears is gearing up to tell her side of the story, according to reports of a $15M book deal that surfaced on Monday (Feb. 21).

Page Six first reported the news of the alleged landmark deal, noting that publishing house Simon & Schuster won a bidding war for a tell-all memoir about the superstar’s career, life and relationship with her family. Variety also reported that the news had been confirmed with a “source close to Spears.”

Representatives for Spears had not responded to Billboard‘s request for comment at publication time.

The reported book deal comes three months after the 13-year conservatorship that controlled Spears’ personal and professional life was ended by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge.

In January, the pop star’s sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, released a memoir, Things I Should Have Said — which fueled a very public war of words between the two on social media and in interviews, and led to Britney’s attorney issuing a “cease and desist from referencing Britney derogatorily” throughout Jamie Lynn’s promotional campaign.

“We write with some hesitation because the last thing Britney wants is to bring more attention to your ill-timed book and its misleading or outrageous claims about her,” the letter read. “Although Britney has not read and does not intend to read your book, she and millions of her fans were shocked to see how you have exploited her for monetary gain. She will not tolerate it, nor should she.”

The letter stated, “Britney was the family’s breadwinner and she also otherwise supported you. Publicly airing false or fantastical grievances is wrong, especially when designed to sell books. It is also potentially unlawful and defamatory.”

At the time, Jamie Lynn’s attorney called the threats of litigation “inflammatory” and “disappointing,” and in his response said the cease-and-desist letter “fails to specify any legal wrongdoing whatsoever,” noting that “had you taken the time to read the book prior to sending your letter, you would know that the book is not about Britney, but instead about Jamie Lynn’s own experience.”

Spears hinted just ahead of Jamie Lynn’s release that she just might begin writing her own book, with an Instagram post showing a typewriter and the caption  “Shall I start from THE BEGINNING???”

Spears recently revealed that she was invited to join Congress members Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) and Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) in a meeting to discuss her experience in her 13-year conservatorship and “to describe in your own words how you achieved justice.”

“There is no doubt that your story will empower countless others outside the millions that are already inspired by you and your art,” an official letter from the Congress of the United States read. “Please know that you have absolutely no obligation to do anything more but fight for yourself, but if you are willing we would appreciate learning more about the emotional and financial turmoil you faced within the conservatorship system.”

 

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Nelly to Play New York State Fair for Second Year in a Row

Fans who missed Nelly at last year’s New York State Fair are getting another chance this summer. Organizers announced Monday (Feb. 21) that the Grammy-winning rapper will be back at the fairgrounds Aug. 31.

“Nelly’s show last year was one of the biggest in fair history, and we are fortunate to be able to bring him back so quickly,” fair director Troy Waffner said in a statement.

The state fair will run from Aug. 24 to Sept. 5 this year at the fairgrounds near Syracuse. Chevrolet sponsors the concerts, which are free with fair admission.

With three Grammys and a roster of platinum and gold records, Nelly is known for tracks including “Hot in Herre,” “Country Grammar” and “Ride Wit Me.”

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