GELO (LiAngelo Ball) gave his first comment to Billboard after news of his divorce from Rashida Nicole broke in a new interview.

GELO:

When people conversate about my personal life, it don’t touch me or bother me too much. Like I see it, of course, because you know, everybody got a phone, but it don’t rub me the wrong way or nothing because nobody really go [through] what I go through every day. You not me, for real. So it don’t mean sh–, for real. I don’t even know half the people saying anything. And everybody I know rock with me. Sh–, there it is. I be feeling good when I step out. Got love.

A federal judge in Miami has thrown out a lawsuit that accused Karol G and Tiësto of infringing a Cuban-American composer’s work for their 2021 dance-pop hit “Don’t Be Shy.”

A Wednesday (July 9) ruling from Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga granted summary judgment to Karol G (Carolina Giraldo-Navarro) and Tiësto (Tijs Michiel Verwest) while also tossing claims against Atlantic Records, Kobalt, Sony Music Publishing and Warner Records.

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Rene Lorente-Garcia sued in 2023, alleging “Don’t be Shy,” which was Karol G’s first English-language release and peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, copied the melody, rhythm and harmony of his 1998 song “Algo Diferente.”

The defendants all denied any infringement and said they’d never even heard of Lorente-Garcia or “Algo Diferente” before the lawsuit. Their expert witness, copyright litigation heavy hitter Dr. Lawrence Ferrara, said the 1998 song is markedly different from “Don’t be Shy” and that the two tracks share only common building blocks.

Lorente-Garcia’s lawyers countered this with their own expert report from Richie Viera, a Latin music producer and former A&R executive at Capitol Records. But Judge Altonaga says Viera is not qualified to serve as a musicology expert.

“While his CV highlights substantial experience in the business side of the Latin music industry,” writes the judge of Viera, “none of these roles involves the core competencies of forensic musicology: transcribing compositions, analyzing protectable expression or applying comparative methodologies to determine similarities.”

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Judge Altonaga says Viera’s expert report lacks any real musicological analysis and fails to even consider the key element of prior art. When asked to describe his methodology at a deposition, Viera supposedly replied, “I use my ears. I am able to detect when a word is copied, when there is any sort of copy. I operate at that high level… I hold an instinct, something that was granted to me by God.”

“That is not a methodology,” writes Judge Altonaga. “It is, at best, Viera’s personal intuition offered up as professional expertise.”

With Viera’s expert report excluded, Lorente-Garcia’s attorneys would have needed to show that the writers of “Don’t be Shy” had access to “Algo Diferente” in order to defeat the summary judgment motion.

Lorente-Garcia’s case comes up short on this front, too, according to Judge Altonaga, who says the evidence “reveals little more than ‘Algo Diferente’s’ presence in the digital ether, one among millions of songs” and that “no reasonable jury” could find that Tiësto and Karol G heard the track.

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Pryor Cashman attorney Donald Zakarin, who represents Tiësto and Karol G as well as the label and publisher defendants, tells Billboard, “This was a misguided case that never should have been brought.”

“There was no possibility of access and, as Dr. Ferrara demonstrated, the claimed ‘similarities’ were commonplace musical building blocks found in multiple pre-existing works,” Zakarin continues. “It is just wrong that successful songwriters and artists are so frequently subjected to objectively baseless claims that are expensive to fight. But fighting these claims is the right thing to do, and we are grateful to our clients and their representatives for standing up to protect all songwriters.”

Lorente-Garcia’s lawyers and Viera did not immediately return requests for comment.

London electronic festivals Junction 2 and Paradise in the Park will both offer 100% vegetarian and vegan dining options for attendees this year.

This effort is by festival producer BM Park Live, which puts on these and other music events in the city’s Boston Manor Park.

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Junction 2 happens July 25-27 with a lineup including Above & Beyond, Charlotte de Witte and deadmau5. Paradise In the City, the London iteration of Jamie Jones‘ globe-traveling Paradise party brand, is set for Aug. 2 at the park with a lineup including Jones, Vintage Culture and Seth Troxler. Attendance for Junction 2 is 45,000 across three days, while Paradise In The City will host 15,000.

This year’s 100% meat-free menus expand on BM Park Live’s NetZero 2025 program, which has phased out meat gradually over three years. In 2024, festival food vendors in the park served chicken, vegetarian and vegan options, but no red meat, while crew catering was 100% vegan.

The menu development has happened in collaboration with food trader management company Event Merch to ensure a diverse selection of 100% plant-based and vegetarian (including dairy) food options across BM Park Live’s festival roster.

The consumption of meat, and especially red meat, is a well-documented source of carbon emissions. A 2024 report by the World Resources Institute says animal agriculture is responsible for more than three-quarters of agricultural land use, 11%-20% of global greenhouse gas emissions and more than 30% of global methane emissions. The report also notes that meat production is a leading driver of recent tropical deforestation.

Notably, the more than 80 artists on this year’s Junction 2 lineup have agreed not to use private jets to travel to the festival this year. In terms of travel, all attendees are charged £1.75 (roughly $2.40) to offset travel emissions via the organization onboard:earth, which works to provide low-carbon travel options for live events.

BM Park Live’s NetZero 2025 initiative also includes the use of hydrogenated vegetable oil instead of diesel, which has a 90% lower carbon footprint; a reduction in the number of generators; and the switching out of diesel generators for batteries where possible. Food serveware is made from plastic-free materials that can be composted at a local facility, and all tea, coffee and hot chocolate served on the site is Fairtrade or Rainforest Alliance certified.

A rep for BM Park Live says that to date, the company has also protected 158 acres through The Rainforest Trust’s Climate Action Fund and planted 451 trees in Nicaragua and Northern Malawi.

ESSENCE Fest 2025 brought out the biggest stars, including Lauryn Hill, GloRilla, Keke Palmer, Muni Long and more bringing their A game to the stage in Louisiana. Keep watching for the full breakdown of the hot festival and to see snippets of their performances.

Did you go to ESSENCE Festival 2025? Let us know in the comments!

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Yeah, Glo, serve us Keyshia! From the Memphis rapper to music legends, ESSENCE Fest was lit, and we’re breaking down some of our favorite moments from the Louisiana weekend. Jermaine Dupri led a Quincy Jones tribute that had LL Cool J take the stage. Master P gave his farewell performance, Glo gave us a show, Coca-Cola had its own experience that nabbed artists like Lloyd and Mariah the Scientist. And of course, there was a whole lotta singing going on at the fest — from Muni Long to Keke Palmer ‘Waiting to Exhale,’ and when Boyz II Men took the stage, the vocals had us on bended knees. And shutting down the weekend as only she can was Lauryn Hill. We have even more coverage coming from the weekend in NOLA, so keep it locked on Billboard News.

Faith Evans, the R&B singer and widow of The Notorious B.I.G., has been sued for allegedly refusing to share profits from a landmark Primary Wave catalog deal with the estate of the rap icon’s late mother.

Evans faces the claims in a Delaware court petition originally filed last Wednesday (July 2) and unsealed on Tuesday (July 8). The case was brought by Wayne Barrow, a record executive who became executor of the estate of Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace, upon her death in February.

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The petition says Voletta managed an LLC holding Biggie’s assets after the rapper (born Christopher Wallace) was killed in 1997, up until she negotiated the “transformative” sale of half the portfolio to Primary Wave before her death. The deal, which the Wall Street Journal reported was worth $100 million, gave Primary Wave a stake in Biggie’s catalog as well as certain name, image and likeness rights.

According to the court filing, Evans became the sole manager of Biggie LLC after Voletta’s death. This allegedly makes her responsible for giving the deceased matriarch’s trust, managed by Barrow, its cut of the profits from the catalog sale.

“Ms. Evans has distributed sale proceeds to Ty’anna, CJ, and presumably to herself,” writes Barrow, referring to Biggie’s two children. “She, however, has wrongfully withheld the Trust’s [redacted] share of the proceeds, in the amount of [redacted].”

Additionally, Barrow says Evans has refused to recognize the Voletta Wallace trust as a 50% member of the holding company and has kept Barrow “entirely in the dark about the business and affairs of the LLC.”

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“Ms. Evans’s actions are particularly troubling given that, unlike Mr. Barrow, she has never previously been involved in the LLC’s management,” says the petition.

Barrow is seeking a court order forcing Evans to provide the trust with its share of the Primary Wave sale proceeds, which he says will be ultimately donated to the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation.

The petition also seeks to remove Evans from her position as manager of the LLC due to her “continued misconduct and disregard for her obligations.” Barrow is asking to be named the new company manager.

A rep for Evans did not immediately return a request for comment on Wednesday (July 9). Primary Wave, which is not named in the lawsuit nor accused of any wrongdoing, also did not return a request for comment.

Lena Dunham’s latest film project stars one of rom-com’s biggest icons — but without Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour, the casting of Meg Ryan might not have been possible.

In a Variety cover story published this week, the Girls creator opened up about securing the Sleepless in Seattle actress for Good Sex, Dunham’s upcoming Netflix film about a couple’s therapist played by Natalie Portman who re-enters the dating scene after getting out of a decadelong relationship. Ryan will co-star in the film alongside Mark Ruffalo and Tucker Pillsbury, aka alt-pop musician Role Model.

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According to Dunham, she sold the When Harry Met Sally star on the project after running into her at a 2024 Eras stop in London. “I decided, it’s now or never, and I’m going to shoot my shot,” the screenwriter told the publication. “She couldn’t be a lovelier person.”

“Shout-out Taylor — thank you for that,” Dunham added. “She brings everyone together; she makes the world go ’round.”

Dunham and the pop star have long been close friends. The former co-starred in Swift’s 2015 “Bad Blood” music video, and in 2021, Swift was a bridesmaid in Dunham’s wedding to musician Luis Felber.

In an interview with The New Yorker last year, Dunham — who also caught Eras Tour shows in Boston and Pittsburgh — opened up about feeling “protective” of her famous friend. “Probably the two things I get asked most in life are ‘What is Taylor like?’ and ‘Can I have tickets to the Eras Tour?’ And usually my answer to both things is no, but I will say that she’s everything that you would want her to be,” she said at the time.

“She’s kind, she’s devoted, she’s introspective, she’s emotional, she’s funny as f—,” she added at the time “I guess my feeling sometimes is, ‘Isn’t she giving us enough, guys?’”

See Dunham on the cover of Variety below.

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If you’re looking to achieve that glass skin look everyone’s been talking about, you’re going to need a tried and true skincare routine. Nobody has capitalized on this glossy and youthful skin look better than the South Korean skincare scene.

A great place to start your search for the best of the best South Korean skincare products without breaking the bank is Amazon. Right now, during the retailer’s 2025 Prime Day, you can snag major deals on cult-classic brands from Tonymoly to Nature Republic.

We’re talking up to 38% off on everything from hydrating eye masks and lip balms to foaming cleansers and serums that’ll get you the glow you’ve been searching for. To help you along your skincare journey, we’ve compiled a list of sale skincare products likely to get you on your way to glass skin in no particular order. We’ll show you how to apply, when to use and how it works. Trust us. Your skin is in good hands.

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Tonymoly Moisture Boost Cooling Hydrogel Eye Patches

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30 cooling eye patches.


So you want to achieve glass skin, huh? You can’t really do that unless you get your eye bags under control. Whether they’re genetic or due to a lack of sleep, dark circles tend to make the face look more discolored and hollow, features that are the antithesis of all things youthful, glass skin. These eye patches from Tonymoly are jam-packed with ingredients that aim at hydrating and plumping the skin underneath your eyes, giving it a fuller, healthier look. Each pair of patches is saturated with a formula featuring ingredients like spirulina, plankton and sea water that help nourish, hydrate and soothe skin.

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Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleanser 5.07 Fl Oz

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A foaming cleanser.


You can’t get clear and glass-like skin if your skin isn’t clean. A titular part to some K-Pop idols’ infamous 12-step skincare routine is double cleansing, a process where you utilize both a foam and oil clenaser in tandem to thoroughly dislodge dirt and oils from the skin, leaving it as smooth as a babies butt. Round Lab’s 1025 Dokdo Cleanser is the aforementioned foaming cleanser that you can use following your oil cleanser. Retailing for $13.99, this gentle foaming formula is crafted with a low pH so that it won’t disrupt the skin’s natural balance. The lather deeply cleanses but doesn’t strip the skin, leaving a clean and moisturized feel behind.

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Nature Republic Vitapair C Glow Facial Serum

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A glowy vitamin C serum.


Vitamin C is a particularly special ingredient in lots of skincare, not just South Korean products. When included in skincare formulas, the ingredient often works to brighten the skin. All of this to say that a bright complexion is associated with glass skin. This vitamin C serum from Nature Republic is a great option because it’s extremely effective for only $13.52. Not only does it brighten, but it improves the skin’s overall texture by combating breakouts thanks to a mix of 4% niacinamide, 4% tranexamic acid, and glutathione.

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Cosrx 92% Snail Mucin Face Moisturizer 3.52 Oz

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A facial moisturizer infused with snail mucin.


We know what you’re thinking. ‘Snail mucin sounds disgusting. Why would I put that on my face?’ We get it, but trust us. This ingredient sounds like something out of Fear Factor; however, it’s a star ingredient in many trending products like this one from Cosrx because of its hydrating and anti-aging properties. This facial moisturizer is formulated with a whopping 92% snail mucin, giving this already hydrating formula a glowy boost. The Cosrx formula is a gel type that blends into the skin seamlessly, leaving a glass-like, dewy finish upon every application.

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Centellian 24 Madeca Derma Face Mask Set

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A 10 piece sheet mask set.


The best thing that you can do for your skin is to create a routine. Trying out different products every day can disrupt your skin’s pH, leading to breakouts or rashes. This 10-piece face mask pack from Centellian 24 is perfect for creating an unchanging routine that’s gentle on your skin. You’ve got 10 sheet masks for $12.50, that’s $1.25 per mask. Each sheet mask is saturated with a hydrating formula of titrated extract of centella asiatica and epidermal growth factor, two seemingly fancy ingredients that work simply to soothe irritated skin. We recommend using this sheet mask during your nighttime routine to lock in moisture overnight while you snooze.

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Abib PDRN Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly 0.38 fl oz

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A jelly-like lip mask.


Although the lips might be overlooked in the glass skin routine, it’s an important part of the overall effect. The lips are usually a big portion of the face. The focal point, if you will. For this reason, you’ll want to do yourself a favor and grab Abib’s PDRN Collagen Lip Mask Glazed Jelly now retailing for $12.00. This jelly-like lip mask is collagen-heavy, promoting elasticity and hydration for the perfectly juicy pout. The jiggly texture ensures that the mask sits comfortably on the lips without leaving a sticky residue.

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Banila Co Clean it Zero Original Cleansing Balm Big Size

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A cleansing balm that turns into an oil.


We can’t stress the importance of cleansing enough. Since we’ve pointed you towards a foam cleanser, it only feels right to give you an oil cleanser too. This Clean it Zero Original cleanser from Banila Co might be deceiving because it starts off balmy. Warm it up in your palms and the formula transforms into an oil right before your eyes. The oil works to dislodge oil and dirt, combating even the most stubborn of waterproof mascaras with ease. Acerola berry and vitamin C found in the balm’s formula leave the skin moisturized post-wash, preventing that dry feeling that cleansers tend to leave after cleansing. BabyMonster was named a brand ambassador for Banila Co earlier this year.

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Dr.Jart+ Every Sun Day Sun Fluid Korean Sunscreen SPF 50+ 3.38 Fl Oz

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Facial sunscreen with SPF 50.


If there’s one thing that you listen to in this whole article, dear readers, let it be this. Sunscreen is the most important portion of any good skincare routine. If your skin is sun-damaged, nothing, not even the best moisturizer or serum in the world, can make it look good. This sunscreen from Dr. Jart+ is an affordable option at $31.50 that works like a charm. The formula is fluid, gliding onto the skin without leaving a white cast. You’ve got an SPF of 50, the highest sun protection formula you can get your hands on. You’ll want to apply and reapply this sunscreen throughout the day for the best results. Yes, even if it’s cloudy too. Enhypen was named the brand’s global ambassador back in 2023.

Tyler, The Creator might be the Clipse‘s biggest fan, or at least the duo outta Virginia feel that way.

While sitting down with Ebro and Apple Music, the Thornton brothers talked to Ebro about Tyler’s guest appearance on their upcoming album Let God Sort Em Out, and Push mentioned how impressed he is when it comes to the Call Me If You Get Lost rapper’s Clipse knowledge.

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“Tyler is the number one Clipster,” Pusha T proclaimed. “As a fan of the discography, Tyler is the number one Clipster. He can tell me things about albums and the time periods and any and everything, from production to raps, when it comes to Clipse albums.”

Tyler is featured on the song “P.O.V.” and has collaborated with Push before on the records “Trouble on My Mind” and “Oooh.” He’s also admitted to being a huge fan of Pharrell and The Neptunes over the years.

The Clipse recently commented on the ugly breakup currently happening between Pharrell and his former production partner Chad Hugo.

“Absolutely miss Chad, as far as, you know, being on the album,” Malice said. “I’ll see Chad in the airport, in the street, at Buffalo Wild Wings, you know, in VA. Whatever they got going on, just hope for the best. … Whenever we see each other, it’s always gonna be love. Always.”

And while Pusha admitted that he still has love for Hugo, he’s content with P handling all of the production on their first album in 15 years. “For me no,” Pusha T said after being asked if the group misses Chad in the studio. “Everybody knows my favorite album is Hell Hath No Fury. Pharrell did that alone. That’s it. … Chad’s my guy. I love Chad. Pharrell’s my guy; love Chad too. We’re brothers, we came up together. But, you know, when you say missing in the music, there is no missing in the music when it comes to the Clipse. And if it’s just P, it don’t matter — we find what we find.”

Let God Sort Em Out is set to drop Friday.

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5 Seconds of Summer‘s previously exclusive Feeling of Falling Upwards concert at the historic Royal Albert Hall in London can now be streamed for one day only with Veeps.

How to Stream Feeling of Falling Upwards With Veeps

That’s right, 5SOS Fam. You can stream the special orchestra-accompanied concert on Thursday (July 10) at 10 a.m. This particular September 2022 performance of the boy bands is exceedingly hard to find without doing some serious digging. With a Veeps subscription, you can tune into the performance with crystal-clear sound and HD visuals previously unheard of. A subscription to Veeps will run you $19.99 a month, while the yearly plan is $199.

During this hallowed concert, the boy band performed a set of reimagined versions of songs from their 11-year catalog, along with brand-new songs from their latest album at the time, 5SOS5. Each song was backed by an orchestra and choir. The live musical elements add dimension to some of 5SOS‘ most beloved tracks, including “Complete Mess,” “Teeth,” “Ghost of You” and “Amnesia,” among others. The band performed 17 songs in total

Beyond gaining access to the band’s exclusive concert, a Veeps subscription will also earn you access to new and popular music shows, documentaries and Veeps originals. You’ll also gain access to live comedy and concerts all from the comfort of your couch. The perks don’t stop there. You’ll also gain access to stream exclusive interviews and backstage footage of some of your fave artists, along with 24-hour, always-on Music TV. If you aren’t happy with your subscription, you can cancel at any time with the click of a button via your subscription landing page.

How to Stream Feeling of Falling Upwards With Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+

The concert can also be streamed with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV+. Amazon Prime Video costs $14.99 a month, while Apple TV+ will run you $9.99 per month. With Amazon Prime Video, you have access to stream the most talked-about shows including The Summer I Turned Pretty and Yellowjackets. Prime Video also gives users access to live TV including sports and news.

The movies on Apple TV+ are similarly unmatched, with titles like The Substance and Climax available to watch right now. You can also stream live sporting events like Friday Night Baseball and catch every soccer match with MLS Season Pass.

5SOS’ latest album 5SOS5, was dropped on Sept. 23, 2022. The project was released under BMG Rights Management and includes nine tracks. Since the release of this album, members Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin have focused on releasing solo projects. New music from the boy band has been teased numerous times, but as recently as June of this year. The band’s bassist, Hood, spoke to Rolling Stone, hinting that something might be in the works. “We’re always planning. The 5SOS cog in the music world never stops. In fact, it’s probably the hardest-working cog.”

Co-hosted by Billboard Korea and the Seoul Business Agency, the RUNWAY TO SEOUL FASHION+MUSIC SHOW officially launched on June 25 with a successful opening listening party at the DDP Showroom.

The event marked the beginning of a new exhibition series that blends Seoul-based fashion brands and K-pop artists, celebrating collaborative creative expression. The night featured electrifying performances from four K-pop acts across genres including hip-hop and R&B — Homies, Coogie, BIG Naughty and Jang Wooyoung (2PM) — as well as back-to-back DJ sets from Korea’s top DJ crews FIXL, Daywalker and Jin Rico, turning the venue into a high-energy showcase.

Running from June 26 through July 20, the exhibition brings Billboard Artist magazine photo spreads to life as immersive, physical installations.

Stunning visual scenes featuring JISOO, ATEEZ and PLAVE — each of whom has graced the cover of Billboard Korea’s special editions — are reimagined through contemporary art, lighting, and spatial design. Visitors can experience the aesthetic and narrative of each artist in an immersive, multi-sensory format.

Additionally, 11 domestic fashion brands—each with prior collaboration experience with K-pop artists—participated in the exhibition, presenting custom-designed garments and original installations. These branded zones elevate the exhibition’s creative integrity and visual diversity.

The ‘RUNWAY TO SEOUL FASHION+MUSIC SHOW’ is open daily at the DDP Showroom, located inside Dongdaemun Design Plaza, through July 20. Admission is free and open to the public without reservation.

The exhibition operates from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.