“Irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives,” Mitchell wrote on her official website Friday.
Kanye West and Julia Fox’s romance was on full display during a recent trip to Paris.
Photographer Danielle Levitt took to her Instagram page on Friday (Jan. 28) to share a steamy photograph of the Donda rapper and Uncut Gems actress French kissing during a recent celebrity-filled dinner party.
West (who now goes by Ye) and Fox made their red carpet debut on Jan. 23, posing together at Kenzo’s fashion show during Paris Fashion Week. The pair coordinated in denim ensembles that were accessorized with black gloves.
In Levitt’s candid snapshot, the 31-year-old actress is seen with her arms wrapped around the rapper and fashion mogul, 44, as they share an open-mouthed smooch. Fox donned a one-shoulder red dress and heavy black eye makeup, while Ye sported a black jacket with a gray hoodie and light blue contact lenses.
Other celebs spotted in Levitt’s gallery post included rappers Mos Def and Pusha T. See the photos here.
Ye and Fox met in late December, less than a year after Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from the rapper in February 2021. Fox had married pilot Peter Artemiev in November 2018, and announced their separation three years later.
Ye recently confirmed that he will be releasing a sequel to his 2021 album, Donda. “DONDA2 COMING 2 22 22 EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY FUTURE,” the rapper revealed through social media on Jan. 27.
Donda, named after his late mother, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in September. The set features guest appearances by Chris Brown, DaBaby, Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, Lil Durk, Marilyn Manson, Roddy Ricch and The Weeknd.
Donda 2 would be mark first sequel project in Ye’s 10-album catalog. No additional information about the project was available as of press time.
Ezra Miller on Thursday posted a cryptic video to social media in which the actor appears to threaten members of a Ku Klux Klan chapter in North Carolina.
Wearing a Flash ring, the DC superhero actor does not explain what prompted the video, and their rep could not be immediately reached for comment. A connection between the town, identified by Miller as Beulaville, and the KKK was not immediately apparent.
Says Miller in the video: “Look, if y’all want to die, I suggest just killing yourselves with your own guns. OK? Otherwise, keep doing exactly what you’re doing right now — and you know what I am talking about — then, you know, we’ll do it for you, if that’s really what you want. Talk to you soon, OK. Bye.”
Along with the video, Miller wrote in the caption, “Please disseminate (gross!) this video to all those whom it may concern. This is not a joke and even though I do recognize myself to be a clown please trust me and take this seriously. Let’s save some live [sic] now ok babies? Love you like woah.”
As of Thursday evening, the actor was trending on social media, with a number of viewers taken aback by the message.
The actor, known for playing the Flash in Justice League, will star in their own DC film, The Flash, due out from Warner Bros. on Nov. 4. Miller will next be seen in Warners’ Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore on April 15. The actor plays Credence Barebone in the Harry Potter prequel series. Miller is also in a band called Sons of an Illustrious Father.
Video circulated in April 2020 that appeared to show Miller choking a woman while in Iceland. The footage sparked backlash, but Miller never addressed the matter. A source confirmed to Variety at the time it was a serious altercation, rather than a joke as some had speculated.
This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.
After Jamie Lynn Spears took to Instagram on Thursday to thank her fans for helping her controversial memoir, Things I Should Have Said, become a national best seller, Britney Spears shared her own perspective on the situation.
The pop star shared clips from talk shows The Real and The Talk on Friday (Jan. 28), in which respective hosts Adrienne Bailon and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila expressed that Jamie Lynn should have cleared out family issues with her sister in private.
“She should have named this book Things I Should Have Said to My Sister and My Sister Alone But Instead I’ve Decided to Make a Book for Profit,” Bailon quipped, while Gbaja-Biamila compared the situation to Will Smith, who alternatively “brought everyone in that was mentioned in the book and got their approval” for his 2021 memoir, Will.
“National best seller ???? DUH [eye-roll emoji],” Spears wrote in the caption accompanying the videos. “The timing of your book was unbelievable Jamie Lynn … especially knowing the whole world had no clue what was really done to me !!!! My whole family including you is saying YOU DIDN’T KNOW …. Bulls— !!!”
Britney then applauded The Real and The Talk for “telling it like it is,” before bringing up a part of the memoir in which her sister accused her Zoey 101 co-star Alexa Nikolas, who had previously said Jamie Lynn bullied her on set, of spreading rumors that she was “mean and b—-y” and that she “smelled bad.” Jamie Lynn wrote that Nikolas’ bullying accusations against her were for attention since her “fame had waned.”
“The nerve of you to sell a book now and talk shit but your f–king lying just like you lied about Alexa Nikolas !!!!” Britney wrote. “I wish you would take a lie detector test so all these masses of people see you’re lying through your teeth about me !!!! I wish the almighty, Lord would could come down and show this whole world that you’re lying and making money off of me !!!! You are scum, Jamie Lynn.”
On January 13, Nikolas also refuted Jamie Lynn’s claims on Instagram, sharing that her co-star was “lying up a storm” in her memoir. “I recently thought we were fine after she tried to use me in her Zoey 101 music video to make herself look better after I finally came out about what happened to me while on set/being left out once again during the reunion reboot ploy,” the actress, who played Nicole Bristow in the popular Nickelodeon series, wrote.
After revealing that she unfollowed Jamie Lynn amid the #FreeBritney movement and was later confused when the “Follow Me” singer recently asked to send her a gift,” Nikolas said that she wants “absolutely nothing to do with it.”
“Typical move for a bully to play the victim card/gaslight other while straight up lying,” she concluded in her statement. “I responded to her and said ‘Please do not send me anything and please stop contacting me.’ She never addressed anything that she mentioned in the book to me personally because she knows everything she is saying is a total lie and I would have called her out on that. One on one.”
See Nikolas’ full post below.
Joni Mitchell is joining her old friend and contemporary Neil Young in having her legendary music catalog pulled from Spotify over concerns about vaccine misinformation being spread on the platform’s popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
In a brief note posted to her official website on Friday, the singer-songwriter wrote, “I’ve decided to remove all my music from Spotify. Irresponsible people are spreading lies that are costing people their lives. I stand in solidarity with Neil Young and the global scientific and medical communities on this issue.”
Mitchell’s announcement comes just two days after Spotify confirmed it would be granting Young’s request to have his music removed from the platform. Young made the demand on Monday (Jan. 24), writing in part, “With an estimated 11 million listeners per episode, JRE, which is hosted exclusively on Spotify, is the world’s largest podcast and has tremendous influence. Spotify has a responsibility to mitigate the spread of misinformation on its platform, though the company presently has no misinformation policy.”
Spotify and a representative for Mitchell did not immediately respond to Billboard‘s request for comment.
This is a developing story.
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It’s Janet Jackson appreciation day!
Jackson’s new documentary is giving fans a new reason to celebrate, with the first episode of Janet premiering on A&E and Lifetime tonight (Jan. 28). (Find how to watch here.)
There’s a good chance that watching Jackson’s documentary will evoke feelings of nostalgia, and if you consider yourself a true fan, now’s a great time to stock up on merch and collectibles inspired by Ms. Jackson. The superstar’s website has an official online shop of T-shirts, tumblers and other goodies, but for those who want more variety, we put together a list of awesome items that are tailor-made for die-hard fans.
See the roundup below.
Janet Jackson 1989 Rhythm Nation Key Hoop Earring
“We are a part of a rhythm nation!” This cool accessory is a replica of the infamous key hoop earring worn by Jackson during the Rhythm Nation era.
Buy: $49.99 on Amazon.com.
Janet Jackson Puzzle
This jigsaw puzzle might be too cute to pass up. It’s made from high-quality chipboard pieces and arrives in a gift box that features the complete puzzle design on the front. The 16 x 20-inch puzzle includes 500 pieces.
Buy: $30.69 on Etsy.com.
True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself
In True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself, Jackson travels the road to self-acceptance. Pulling back the velvet rope on the honest but painful journey to loving herself, Jackson discusses her career, shares life lessons and fitness tips, addresses rumors, and offers an intimate look at on her family.
Buy: $22 on Amazon.com.
Janet Jackson Prayer Candle
Feeling prayerful? This handmade, 8-inch white wax candle features Jackson showcasing that million-dollar smile.
Buy: $24.99 on Amazon.com.
Janet Jackson Illustrated Eras Hoodie
It’s cozy season! Show your love for Janet with this illustrated hoodie, which captures iconic eras in her career. The pre-shrunk cotton hoodie is available in sizes ranging from a men’s small to XL and you can buy it in several different colors. You also might like this pink hoodie which is on sale at Old Navy ($17).
Buy: $36 on Etsy.com.
Janet Jackson Retro Personalized First Name 1970s T-Shirt
The internet is literally packed to the brim T-shirts depicting your favorite artists and bands. This vintage-style shirt is a unique choice among a seemingly endless array of shirts that you can find online. It comes in multiple colors, including black, brown and blue, and sizes ranging from XS to 4X.
Buy: $17.99 on Amazon.com.
Janet Jackson: All the Top 40 Hits
The name says it all. This 2017 book written by Craig Halstead is a compilation of Jackson’s top 40 hits (singles and albums). Each entry is illustrated and includes the catalog number and release date.
Buy: $8.95 on Amazon.com.
Janet Jackson 2022 Calendar & Planner
Stay up to date with this Janet Jackson 2022 calendar and planner. Aside from a photo for each month, the calendar includes tabs and a note section to write down notes and keep your schedule on track.
Buy: $9.99 on Amazon.com.
Janet Jackson 1993 Janet Original Double-Sided Promo Poster
Looking for authentic memorabilia? Ebay is a good resource for rare finds such as this double-sided promo poster for the 1993 Janet album.
Buy: $18.74 on Ebay.com.
Gunna scored his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with DS4Ever, which kicked off 2022 with its January 7 release date.
The album is full of high-profile collaborations with fellow hip-hop and R&B stars including 21 Savage, Chris Brown, Future, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Young Thug. However, a 20-track edition of the album, which added “P Power” featuring Drake, was released late in the day on Jan. 13 and helped push the already bubbling excitement over the album.
If you need a guide to follow along with Gunna and Drake’s powerful collaboration, find them all below:
(If Young Metro don’t trust you, I’m gon’ shoot you)
She wanna go viral (viral), keep f—in’ for hours (hours)
That p—y got power, that p—y got power
She wet in the shower (wet), that p—y gettin’ louder (louder)
We ain’t saying no vow (vow), she f—in’ no coward (nope)
I’m di–in’ it deep (deep), she wanna get geeked (geek her, uh)
She sniffin’ that flour (flour), we geekin’ for hours (skeet-skeet)
Get play as a player (we player), that P get devoured (P)
Told my brother, “She ours” (she ours, slatty)
I’m comin’, my baby, f— it, I’ll crocodile Birkin the baby (f— it)
We don’t take breaks, she wan’ f— on the daily
Had to stop, get some Percs for this lady
We go CC, make her wanna go crazy
I hit Mercedes inside a Mercedes
Power, that P got you poppin’ in places (P)
I’m givin’ her the D, I’m the d-boy, baby (I’m giving her the D, I’m the d-boy, baby)
I’m in her gut like a sit-up (sit-up)
I drop the di– off like a dealer (yeah)
I left a few racks, pay your rent up (rent up)
She make that lil’ p—y pop like a pimple
I’m parkin’ right here in the center (yeah)
I tell her, “Pull up,” she gon’ mop all the drip up
That’s why I upgraded her denture (why?)
In her mouth, in love with your dentals
She wanna go viral (viral), keep f—in’ for hours (hours)
That p—y got power, that p—y got power
She wet in the shower (wet), that p—y gettin’ louder (louder)
We ain’t sayin’ no vow (vow), she f—in’ no coward (nope)
I’m di–in’ it deep (deep), she wanna get geeked (geek her, uh)
She sniffin’ that flour (flour), we geekin’ for hours (skeet-skeet)
Get play as a player (we player), that P get devoured (P)
Told my brother, “She ours” (she ours)
I’m comin’, my baby, forget a crocodile Birkin, my baby
Show you a link, now you workin’, my baby
You f— on me, it feel personal, baby
Trust me, it’s comin’ full circle, my baby
The dash in the Benz is virtual, baby
You seein’ 3D off a Perky, my baby
Seein’ HD off the 2C, my baby
31 gang get spooky, my baby
How can I worry ’bout blockin’ with buttons
When n—as is out here and Glockies is bussin’?
How can I not be the topic discussion
When n—as got rich off of droppin’ my govy?
How do you even be rockin’ with buddy?
The pictures I’ve seen, I’m like, “Damn, he got lucky”
Take it from him and I leave him with nothin’
She wanna go viral (viral), keep f—in’ for hours (hours)
That p—y got power, that p—y got power
She wet in the shower (wet), that p—y gettin’ louder (louder)
We ain’t sayin’ no vow (vow), she f—in’ no coward (nope)
I’m di–in’ it deep (deep), she wanna get geeked (geek her, uh)
She sniffin’ that flour (flour), we geekin’ for hours (skeet-skeet)
Get play as a player (we player), that P get devoured (P)
Told my brother, “She ours” (she ours, slatty)
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Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Leland Wayne, Sergio Kitchens
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If you’ve happened to check Twitter on the weekend, then you may have seen Power Book II: Ghost on the list of trending topics. Season 2 of the spinoff series, starring Michael Rainey Jr., debuted last year, but for those who want to catch up on the show before a new episode arrives this Sunday (Jan. 30), Starz is offering a limited promo that lets you join the service for less than $1 a month for the first six months.
Picking up where its predecessor left off, Power Book II follows Tariq (Rainey Jr.) as he navigates life while trying to escape his father’s haunting legacy.
Method Man, Mary J. Blige, Gianni Paolo, Larenz Tate, Daniel Sunjata, Shane Johnson, Woody McClain, Daniel Bellomy, Lovell Adams-Gray and Paige Hurd are among the ensemble cast.
The crime drama, created by Courtney Kemp and executive produced by 50 Cent, premiered in 2020. Season 2 arrived on Starz in November 2021 and filming for season 3 is already under way, according to 50 Cent who shared behind-the-scenes footage via Instagram on Tuesday (Jan. 25).
All 10 episodes from season 1 are currently available for on-demand viewing, as well as the first eight episodes from the second season, which will be updated as the episodes premiere. New episodes drop Sundays at midnight via the Starz app. The show also airs on the network at 9 p.m. ET every Sunday.
How to Watch ‘Power Book 2: Ghost’ Online from Any Device
Power Book II is streaming exclusively on Starz and can be accessed directly through the app or by logging in through Starz.com. The network is offering up to a 44 percent discount on its monthly membership, bringing the price down to just $5 for six months and you can cancel at any time (click here to sign up).
Available to new and returning subscribers, the limited deal includes Unlimited HD streaming and downloads on up to four devices. The Starz app is compatible with Android, Apple and Chromecast, which means that you can stream from your TV, smartphone, laptop or a compatible notebook device. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can watch Starz through Prime Video and stream for free for the seven days.
Starz is home to Power Book II and the entire Power franchise including season one of the prequel series, Power Book III: Raising Kanan. Other shows on the Starz roster include BMF, Run the World, City of Lies, Blindspotting, American Gods, The Gloaming and P-Valley.
For movie buffs, Starz has a huge film catalog filled with dramas, comedies, romance flicks, horror movies, action and fantasy films, crime dramas, sci-fi, kids films, cult classics, westerns, Black films, women-directed movies, documentaries and Oscar-winning and nominated releases such as The Devil Wears Prada, Forrest Gump, American Hustle, Juno, Inglorious Bastards and The Hurt Locker.
Starz features classic film favorites as well like Trading Places, Donnie Brasco, Black Sheep and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, alongside more recent releases such as Spiral: From the Book of Saw, Bad Boys for Life, Bloodshot and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.
Power Book VI: Force, the newest addition to the Power family, will premiere on Starz on Sunday, Feb. 6.
The Lumineers land its third straight, and total, No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated Jan. 29), as the act’s latest release, Brightside, opens atop the list with nearly 26,000 copies sold in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 20, according to MRC Data. The Lumineers previously led the list with its last two full-length studio albums, III (in 2019) and Cleopatra (in 2016).
Brightside leads a busy top 10 on Top Album Sales, as the latest efforts from ENHYPEN, Skillet, Underoath and Casting Crowns all debut in the region.
Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart ranks the top-selling albums of the week based only on traditional album sales. The chart’s history dates back to May 25, 1991, the first week Billboard began tabulating charts with electronically monitored piece count information from SoundScan, now MRC Data. Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album units and streaming equivalent album units. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both Twitter and Instagram.
Of Brightside’s 25,600 copies sold in its first week, physical sales comprise 19,100 (15,000 on vinyl LP; 3,800 on CD and 300 cassette tape) and digital sales comprise 6,500 sold. Brightside also launches at No. 1 on the Vinyl Albums chart.
ENHYPEN’s Dimension: Answer arrives at No. 2 with 21,000 sold. Physical sales comprise over 99% of the set’s first-week sales – all from its CD edition. (It’s digital album sold a negligible sum.) Like many K-pop releases, the CD edition of the album was issued in collectible packages (three total, including one Target-exclusive edition), each with randomized internal paper goods (such as photocards and bookmarks).
After eight straight weeks at No. 1, Adele’s 30 falls from the top slot for the first time, dipping to No. 3 in its ninth week on the list (18,000 sold; down 16%).
The soundtrack to Disney’s Encanto posts a gain in sales, rising 4% to 17,000 sold – but is pushed down 2-4, owed to the two debuts at Nos. 1 and 2.
Skillet’s Dominion debuts at No. 5 (12,000 sold), Olivia Rodrigo’s former No. 1 Sour falls 4-6 (9,000; down 13%), Taylor Swift’s chart-topping Red (Taylor’s Version) dips 5-7 (8,000; down 13%), Underoath’s Voyeurist starts at No. 8 (7,000), Casting Crowns’ Healer bows at No. 9 (nearly 7,000) and Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours moves 6-10 (6,000; down 18%).
In the week ending Jan. 20, there were 1.729 million albums sold in the U.S. (up 0.8% compared to the previous week). Of that sum, physical albums (CDs, vinyl LPs, cassettes, etc.) comprised 1.326 million (up 0.6%) and digital albums comprised 403,000 (up 1.3%).
Year-to-date album sales total 5.270 million (down 13.6% compared to the same year-to-date time frame a year ago). Year-to-date physical album sales stand at 4.069 million (down 12.2%) and digital album sales total 1.202 million (down 18.2%).
Madonna wants to bring the headline-making moment of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards to 2022.
In a recent Instagram Live session, Madonna was asked if she would ever do a world tour again. “Hell yeah, I have to,” she replied. “Stadium, baby. Me and Britney [Spears], what about that? Yeah, I’m not sure she’d be into it, but it would be really cool. We could, like, reenact the original kiss.”
Madonna wanna do a world tour with Britney pic.twitter.com/s1IWuHF0hH
— MADONNA IS MY MOM (@Fishyboi95) January 26, 2022
Madame X, of course, was referring to her 2003 VMAs performance with Spears, Missy Elliott and Christina Aguilera, where the trio performed a medley of hits including “Like a Virgin” and “Hollywood.”
Madonna then surprised everyone by kissing Spears onstage. After a quick camera cut to the pop princess’ ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, Madonna then smooched Aguilera. But it was the Britney-Madonna kiss that made news.
At the height of the #FreeBritney movement, Madonna advocated for an end of Spears’ 13-year conservatorship, which was officially terminated by a Los Angeles judge in November.
In July 2021, Madonna wrote on her Instagram Story that the justice system needs to “give this woman her life back.”
Over a photo of herself wearing a Britney T-shirt, Madonna wrote: “Give this woman her life back. Slavery was abolished so long ago! Death to the greedy patriarchy that has been doing this to women for centuries. This is a violation of human rights! Britney we coming to get you out of jail!”
“We coming to get you out of jail”
-Madonna supports Britney in her latest IG post #FreeBritney pic.twitter.com/7x92IKqd07
— Madonna Dailly (@madonnaxdaily) July 9, 2021
