The cause of death for Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of rap rock band Crazy Town, has been revealed.

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The star, who was born Seth Binzer, died of accidental overdose, according to People. “Seth Binzer, after struggling with addiction and Crazy Town’s rapid success with ‘Butterfly,’ never was able to reach out on a more successful level to deal with his addictions,” Crazy Town’s manager told the publication. “We all tried, but ultimately we all failed, or Shifty would still be here.”

He continued, “The cause of death was a combination of prescription drugs and street purchased drugs. Shifty was a friend and really wanted to get himself fixed — unfortunately no one had the exact tools to do this, myself included.”

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is still awaiting a toxicology report for more information.

On Monday (June 24), it was revealed that Shellshock died at home at age 49, per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Shellshock met Crazy Town co-founder Bret Mazer in 1992, and the band went on to add various members, including Adam Goldstein (better known as DJ AM, who died from an accidental overdose in 2009), Rust Epique, Antonio Lorenzo Valli, James Bradley Jr., among others. The band released its debut album The Gift of Game in November 1999. It peaked at No. 9 on the all-genre Billboard 200 on the chart dated March 3, 2001, and remained on the tally for 34 weeks.

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On Wednesday night (June 26), Selena Gomez made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to chat with guest host and co-star on Only Murders in the Building, Martin Short on shooting Only Murders in the Building Season 4 and all her career success up to this point. “I do what I can with what I have. And I’m so grateful. And I mean, my grandparents are here, I just want to make my family proud,” she said.

In the interview, Gomez reveals she will star in the first episode and take on the Executive Producer hat of the highly anticipated Disney Channel reboot Wizards of Waverley Place. “It brings me to tears because that is the beginning of where I started and honor it in this way is truly been a blast and I can’t wait for people to see it,” she said. Along with the many roles Gomez takes on she’s also the Founder of her own beauty line, Rare Beauty.

For those of you who haven’t experienced Gomez’s highly praised Rare Beauty line, during her interview with Martin Short, she demonstrates the application process by giving him a makeover. She uses three essential Rare Beauty products including, contouring with the Rare Beauty’s Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick, Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, and Always An Optimist Powder Brush.

Keep scrolling down to recreate Gomez’s step-by-step makeup routine with Rare Beauty’s three key products.

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Selena Gomez’s beginner-friendly makeup tutorial is a great way to start your makeup journey. So, make sure you add these to your cart.

For more product recommendations, check out this travel-friendly Rare Beauty puffy makeup bag, these stylish Uggs inspired by Selena Gomez, and more Rare Beauty products to add to your self-care routine.

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Loewe has quickly become a celebrity favorite brand, with artists including Troye Sivan, Ariana Grande, A$AP Rocky, Griff and Jennifer Lopez all spotted in the luxury label. A$AP is especially a fan of Loewe’s accessories including its straw bags, which he’s been photographed with numerous times.

But the bag that seems to be on all fashion influencers’ minds (or in their hands) since 2023 is the coveted Raffia Tote Bag, which has already gathered 2.4 million videos on TikTok. The Lyst Index also ranked the cult-favorite straw bag at No. 4 for the hottest products of Q2 in 2023 and the brand’s status has only skyrocketed from there as searches for the designer have increased 19%.

As a luxury brand, that means the purse comes with a higher price tag ($650 to be exact), but if you’re on the fence about splurging, Loft has an almost identical style that’s $600 less than the original.

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For $51 you can pick up Loft’s Straw Basket Tote that possess similar designer-like qualities, but for a major steal. The bag comes with a front leather pocket that reviewers say is perfect for your “cellphone and other accessories.” For larger items, you can use the main compartment to store commuter gadgets and the rest of your travel necessities. We like the contrast color trim and the longer handles, which let you hold this as a tote or sling it over your shoulders.


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If you want the real thing, Loewe’s Raffia Basket Bag shows off a high-grade look with its authentic leather front patch with embossed logo and a handcrafted straw body that gives off major summer vibes. The strap is also adjustable to turn it from a shoulder bag into a longer tote depending on what your needs are.


Loft’s straw tote bag isn’t the only Loewe alternative that you can pick up — below you can find more affordable options to stock up on.

What Are the Best Straw Tote Bags?

To help you find luxury on a budget, ShopBillboard rounded up some of the most identical-looking Loewe Raffia Bags on the market you can buy online now.

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Basket Bag with Studs Detail

Mango’s Basket Bag brings some flair to the design with stud accents that’ll add some shimmer to your look. There are also two handles attached that’ll easily transition the accessory from a handbag to a tote bag.


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JAYAVENTURA Straw Basket Bag

Amazon’s under $50 option brings a simple yet elevated style you’ll want to show off all summer. The body has a wide main compartment with an adjustable strap to adjust to your needs. On the edges is a rounded thicker perimeter to add extra texture and style.


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If you’re willing to spend a little extra, then Veronica Beard’s straw tote bag is one you shouldn’t sleep on. Similar to Loewe’s version, the basket bag comes with an embossed leather front and straw detailing made in Spain. You can also use the larger main compartment to store your book, wallet and even a picnic blanket.


For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of the best backpacks, tote bags and belt bags.

Mathew Rosengart, a powerhouse litigator whose resume includes clerking for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter and a stint as a Department of Justice trial attorney, has a stable of high-profile Hollywood clients like Steven Spielberg, Michael Mann, Sean Penn and Casey Affleck. But it’s his work with Britney Spears in successfully freeing the pop superstar from a controversial, restrictive and highly scrutinized 13-year conservatorship that catapulted the Greenberg Traurig partner into something of a household name and globally recognized legal eagle.

In a swift four months, from July to November 2021, Rosengart dove headfirst into the probate court case after being handpicked by the singer herself with one goal in mind — to free Spears from the arrangement that limited her rights and left all life decisions in the hands of a team led by her father Jamie Spears. Rosengart accomplished that on Nov. 12, 2021, when L.A. County Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny granted a petition to terminate the conservatorship. Over the past three years, Rosengart remained on the case to settle loose ends while resolving an ongoing legal dispute with the singer’s father, Jamie Spears, over his attorney’s fees. The latter matter was resolved two months ago, bringing a quieter end to the entire ordeal but delivering an exclamation point nonetheless.

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There’s no active litigation at this time, Rosengart has said. “As she desired, her freedom now includes that she will no longer need to attend or be involved with court or entangled with legal proceedings in this matter,” he explained in a statement issued on April 26.

As such, Rosengart is closing the chapter as Spears’ litigator of record as he shifts focus toward to other clients. “It has been an honor to serve as Britney’s litigator, to work with her to achieve her goals in obtaining the court-ordered suspension of her former conservator, followed by restoring her fundamental rights and civil liberties, while continuing to protect her and more recently to extricate her from all outstanding litigation and the byzantine probate court proceedings. As I’ve always said, the credit goes to Britney,” Rosengart says in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.

Rosengart’s work with Spears over these past three years extended beyond the conservatorship as he emerged wearing many hats as a trusted counsel and point of contact in a number of high-profile negotiations and situations. It is understood, however, that his role in her life was always as a litigator and such an arrangement would always have an end date.

Rosengart played a key role in shepherding a number of deals and developments in Spears’ life. Those included a massive Simon & Schuster book deal for her best-selling memoir The Woman in Me, a prenuptial agreement and subsequent divorce with ex-husband Sam Asghari, a restraining order against ex-husband Jason Alexander (who attempted to crash her Asghari wedding) and more. In May, following an incident at Chateau Marmont that reportedly left her with an ankle injury, Spears credited Rosengart with helping her through the aftermath. “This man is wonderful!!! He’s like a father to me,” she posted. “I adore you and admire you mister Matthew!!!”

For his work, Spears has repeatedly and profusely praised Rosengart through multiple Instagram posts (her primary source of public commentary) and in The Woman in Me. Rosengart has also been hailed as a hero by the pop star’s legions of fans, a group that doggedly propelled the #FreeBritney movement. Though the attention, compliments and numerous accolades and awards may have been a surprise for Rosengart, it wasn’t completely new. Rosengart once triumphed on behalf of Penn in a defamation case against Lee Daniels, and the Oscar-winning actor has since praised his lawyer as a “tough-as-nails street fighter with a big brain and bigger principles.”

He previously told THR that he leaned on those principles when taking the case. “I’ve always detested bullying, even growing up,” he told THR. “Bullying a woman is even more unacceptable and abhorrent. It was troubling to me both personally and professionally, and I felt I could help stop it, as a lawyer and otherwise. That’s a pledge I made, and it was really rewarding to be able to help.”

Spears’ life started to change in June 2021, when, for the first time, the singer addressed the court herself, by phone, during a conservatorship hearing. Spears spent more than 20 minutes unloading to Judge Brenda Penny in a scorching declaration of life under the “abusive” restrictions she’d been under since 2008. “It is my wish and my dream for all of this to end,” said Spears who requested during prepared remarks that she be able to hire an attorney of her choosing rather than continue with conservatorship-approved counsel Samuel Ingham.

Within days, on July 10, 2021, Rosengart made his way to Spears’ residence where, in a pool house, they met to discuss a plan that would see the powerhouse litigator and former Department of Justice trial attorney to take the case. The court approved his appointment in July, and in a swift four months Spears’ wish was granted. On Nov. 12, 2021, Judge Penny granted a petition to terminate the 13-year arrangement in a landmark probate court decision, delivering a seismic shift for Spears that freed her from the conservatorship and opened her life in a way that left her future open ended.

Last October, California Gov. Mathew Rosengart signed Senate Bill 43 that updated the state’s conservatorship laws for the first time in half a century. The bill was designed to give individuals protected rights while also increasing transparency on the process.

When the conservatorship was terminated that day in November, Rosengart fielded a question from reporters outside the court house in Downtown Los Angeles. “What’s next for Britney?” asked a journalist, to which Rosengart replied, “What’s next for Britney — and this is the first time this could be said for about a decade — is up to one person: Britney.”

This article was originally published by The Hollywood Reporter.

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The 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is set for Thursday (June 27). The presumptive Republican and Democratic nominees will square off in the first official debate of the 2024 Presidential election, which will be moderated by CNN’s Jake Tapper and Dana Bash.

Keep reading for the most affordable ways to stream the debate live from anywhere.

Where to Watch the Presidential Debate

CNN will host the 2024 Presidential debate airing live from Atlanta on Thursday, June 27, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

The 90-minute debate will air on CNN, CNN International, CNN en Español and stream on Max and CNN.com. CNN is available on DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Fubo and other streamers.

ABC, NBC, Fox and CBS will simulcast the presidential debate along with cable networks such as MSNBC, HLN, C-Span, Fox News, Telemundo and Bloomberg TV.

How to Stream the Presidential Debate Online for Free

If you don’t have cable, but want to watch the debate for free, there are several streaming options that won’t cost anything up front.

For example, DirecTV Stream offers a 5-day free trial and 90+ live channels including CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Fox News, ESPN and FS1.

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Other streamers that offer free trials include Fubo (seven days) and Hulu + Live TV (three days).

Streaming internationally? You can watch the presidential debate with ExpressVPN, NordVPN , Surfshark and other VPNs.

How to Watch the Presidential Debate on Max, Peacock & Paramount+ with Showtime

The presidential debate will stream live on Max at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Plans start at $9.99/month. Save up to. 16% off by subscribing to the annual plan.

Peacock Premium Plus includes live access to NBC, which means you can stream the presidential debate from the platform. It’s $11.99/month for Peacock Premium and $5.99/month for the base plan.

Besides NBC, Peacock Premium Plus gives you ad-free streaming and the ability to download select titles and watch them offline. Peacock also has a large selection of bingeworthy reality shows, movie and original series.

Want to stream CBS live? Launch your free trial to Paramount with Showtime for access to CBS, commercial-free streaming and a huge library of content to stream (also available on Prime Video).

Paramount with Showtime combines both streaming platforms giving you double the content for just $11.99/month.

What to Expect from the Presidential Debate

It’s safe to say that the presidential debate will have more than enough viral moments to live in internet infamy. While there’s no official word on debate topics, the economy, border control, student loans and abortion laws are some of the political issues that Trump and Biden might address.

The debate will include two commercial breaks over the 90 minutes. Biden will be positioned at a podium on the right side of the room and Trump on the left. Each candidate’s microphone will be muted until it’s their time to speak. Trump will deliver closing statement during the debate.

Trump, 78, and Biden, 81, agreed to the presidential debate in May, around a month before the twice-impeached former president was convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

The next presidential debate between Biden and Trump is scheduled for Sept. 10 on ABC News.

Banda Los Sebastianes de Saúl Plata and Edgardo Nuñez celebrate the success of “El Humo De Mi Gallo,” their first collaboration, which rises from No. 3 to lead Billboard’s Regional Mexican Airplay chart dated June 29.

“I’m extremely happy that we are in first place with ‘El Humo De Mi Gallo’,” Armando Celis, better known as Choco and vocalist for Los Sebastianes, tells Billboard. “Thank you to all who are listening to our music.”

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The new No. 1 gives Nuñez a second leader, after the 23-year-old scored his first No. 1 on any Billboard chart just two months ago, when “First Love,” with Oscar Ortiz, ruled for one week in April.

“I feel very happy and grateful that in such a short time we have achieved two No. 1s on Billboard,” Nuñez adds. “For me it is a great honor to be in this prestigious magazine thanks to our work. I am always grateful to my friends Los Sebastianes and Oscar Ortiz for these achievements.”

“El Humo De Mi Gallo” leads with 6.1 million audience impressions earned during the June 14-20 tracking week, according to Luminate. That’s a 13% increase from the week prior. That gain dethrones El Fantasma’s “Sabor a Michelada” which falls to No. 2 with 5.4 million impressions, down 36%.

With “Humo” Banda Los Sebastianes de Saúl Plata capture their sixth leader. They last led two years ago through “Modo Incógnito” in April 2022. Since then, the Sinaloans placed three entries, including the No. 10 peaking “Promteo,” with Kurt.

“Grateful for our audience, both at radio and shows, who request our songs,” Javier Larrañaga, the latest vocalist for Los Sebastianes, shares. “We are happy with all of you and look forward to more music, great things coming ahead.”

Beyond its Regional Mexican Airplay coronation, “Humo” rises 10-6 on the overall Latin Airplay ranking, for its new peak, the highest entry for Los Sebastianes since the equal No. 6 high “Sin Miedo al Éxito” in 2021.

Thalia Returns To The Top 10: Elsewhere on the Latin charts, Thalia makes a strong comeback to the upper region on Latin Airplay with “Te Va a Doler,” her first Grupo Firme collab, which flies 12-3 with 6.6 million audience impressions, up 23%.

The surge marks Thalia’s first top 10 on Latin Airplay since 2013, when “Te Perdiste Mi Amor,” featuring Prince Royce, reached No. 1 in 2013. Plus, the song, which ascends 4-2 on Latin Pop Airplay, marks the pop star’s best showing in over a decade and a half, following an equal No. 2 peak though “Equivicada” in Feb. 2010.

Further, Grupo Firme, who also scored their first entry on a pop radio ranking when “Te Va a Doler” debuted in the top 15 on Latin Pop Airplay in May, capture its 10th top 10 on the overall Latin Airplay tally.

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Summer can be unpredictable, especially when it comes to your hair. The heat and humidity can transform your hair from straight to frizzy and a good blow dryer can save the day, especially in an unexpected hair emergency.

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Dyson’s Supersonic Nural hair dryer is it’s “most intelligent” hair dryer yet. The 10-inch hair dryer features sensor technology that reduces heat damage and a slew of “new and improved” attachments including a gentle air attachment, styling concentrator, wave + curl diffuser, wide tooth comb and flyaway attachment.

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The $500 hair dryer is equipped with sensors that automatically reduces heat as the Nural gets close to your head and a scalp protection mode that automatically reduces the heat to 131-degrees, an “optimum temperature for scalp comfort and drying speed,” per Dyson.

Depending on how close it is to your hair, the Nural’s LED lights will adjust from yellow (low heat) to orange (medium heat) or red (high heat) when in Scalp Protect mode.

Dyson Nural Supersonic Hair Dryer: Review, Where to Buy

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I tested the Dyson’s Supersonic Nural hair dryer during a trip overseas, and it came in handy when my flat iron failed the vibe check. It’s surprisingly lightweight, not too bulky or loud, and works rather quickly.

Another bonus, the Nural is smooth to the touch and has a motion sensor that turns the blow dryer off when you put it down. Plus, it’s compact enough to throw in your luggage and take on summer vacation.

The Dyson Nural Supersonic hair dryer is available in vinca blue/topaz and ceramic patina/topaz at Dyson.com and major retailers such as Amazon, Ulta, Sephora, QVC, Best Buy, Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom.

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Today (June 26), Totally Cool Inc. issued a recall for 68 ice cream products from 13 different brands due to possible listeria contamination. If you’re looking for a safe and fun way to make homemade ice cream this summer, consider picking up this TikTok-viral Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker. Whether you’re putting together a backyard barbecue or chilling by the pool, you’ll be able to indulge in your favorite homemade treat.

This versatile ice-cream maker also allows you to blend in fruits for refreshing smoothies, craft alternative cool drinks, and customize your flavors with chocolate, nuts, or candy to create a unique texture and taste. It’s easy to use and one of a kind “re-spin” function allows you process your flavors even more for creamier and softer results. You can find this Ninja ice-cream maker on Amazon, Ninja Kitchen, Walmart, or Target.

If you’re shopping on Amazon, consider taking advantage of all Amazon Prime has to offer and sign up for a 30-day free trial, which also comes with access to Prime VideoPrime Gaming and Amazon Music. And to help make sure you get your beauty essentials, being a Prime member means you get fast, free shipping in two days or less with Prime Delivery. Want free shipping? Join Walmart+ for free for the first 30 days. The membership includes free shipping and free delivery from your local store, free Paramount+ and so much more!

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If you are still on the fence on whether or not to add this must-have item to your kitchen, check out the reviews. One Amazon customer said, “This machine is AMAZING! The chocolate hazelnut gelato you see pictured above is made with skim milk and sweetened with Allulose, making it low calorie while still completely delicious and creamy.”

A Walmart customer said, “The Ninja Creami Deluxe has been a game-changer for me! I love that I can now make my own delicious frappes at home, rather than having to wait in long lines and pay high prices at the coffee shop. Not only is it a money-saver, but I can customize my drinks exactly how I like them.”

For more product recommendations, check out this QVC Vitamix Explorian Blender, musician-inspired cookbooks, and additional Walmart Deals for the summer.

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Before Olympian champ Suni Lee heads to Paris, France, for the upcoming 2024 Olympics, she’s been training to ensure she’s at the top of her game once the competition begins. It’s no surprise that her hardcore training sessions cause her to work up a sweat, but to help extend the length of time between washing her hair, she’s partnered with dry shampoo brand Batiste.

The haircare brand joins the list of Olympian-approved products (including Reese’s chocolate) that athletes consider their “go-to.” Right now, Batiste’s dry shampoo is arguably one of the best beauty deals you can pickup as it’s on sale for just $9.

Lee especially loves the brand’s Sweat-Activated Shampoos as they come with “encapsulated fragrance technology” that release bursts of fragrance every time you sweat or touch your hair, according to the brand.

Keep reading to shop the dry shampoo deal below.

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Each spritz of the Batiste Sweat Activated Dry Shampoo includes notes of green apple, pineapple and pear that will last up to 24 hours as well as prevent sweat buildup. Plus, it’s compact enough that you can slip it into your gym bag or tote to refresh you hair on the go.


Even before becoming a brand ambassador, Lee has considered this dry shampoo a game-changer for her haircare routine — especially for after intense workouts.

“The Sweat-Activated Shampoo transforms my post-workout routine, allowing me to transition from intense training sessions to my next activity without the need for a hair wash,” she said in a press statement. “On my non-training days, the Touch-Activated Shampoo is perfect for a quick refresh, leaving my hair smelling great with its unique blend of scents. The new Sweat-Activated and Touch-Activated Dry Shampoos from Batiste have become my go-to products.”

For more product recommendations, check out our roundups the best beauty products celeb love, blowdryers for all hair types and makeup bags for travel.

Blackstone doesn’t intend to increase its latest offer to acquire Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF), the London-listed investment trust it first launched a takeover bid for on April 20. The private equity firm said in a regulatory filing Tuesday (June 25) that the financial terms of its June 3 offer “are final and will not be increased” unless a higher offer or possible offer materializes.

The announcement appears intended to thwart any attempts by opportunistic investors to extract a higher offer from Blackstone. Analysis of shareholder data by The Financial Times shows that hedge funds known to trade on takeover targets have acquired “well over” 25% of HSF’s shares, raising the possibility that Blackstone’s offer will fail to reach the minimum 75% approval threshold when shareholders vote on the proposal at HSF’s July 8 general meeting.

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Blackstone’s latest offer of $1.31 per share values HSF’s share capital at a total of $1.584 billion. After some back-and-forth with Concord, which bid $1.25 per share on April 24 and $1.14 per share on April 14, Blackstone increased its bid to $1.30 per share on April 29 and then to the current $1.31 per share price on June 3.

Securing the acquisition would allow Blackstone to consolidate HSF’s 65,000-song catalog with two entities it currently owns: the private music assets investment fund Hipgnosis Songs Capital and Hipgnosis Song Management, the investment advisor to HSF. The collection of rights held by HSF includes songs by Neil YoungJourneyLindsey BuckinghamBlondie and more.

A purchase by Blackstone would bring an end to the six-year-old HSF and the turbulence of recent years. Launched as a pure-play investment in the safety of classic music copyrights, HSF was hit by a stagnant share price that hurt its ability to raise cash for additional acquisitions. Financial mishaps — such as an errant royalty accrual that caused the company to cancel its dividend — and accounting issues led shareholders to vote against continuation in October and set the stage for turnover on the board of directors and a plan to attract bidders to satisfy shareholders.