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On Wednesday, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced the company’s 2024 summer release, showcasing new in-app features, including 11 immersive spaces available now.

Airbnb is revolutionizing its booking process, making it easier than ever by allowing users to share wish lists, connect with others via group message, and extend trip invitations using their in-app designed posters from cities around the world.

Along with these new features, you’ll be transported to a world you thought only existed in your imagination.

From its Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse to 11 fresh Airbnb listings — dubbed Icons — you’ll be able to travel the world and feel like you’re in the movies or living the life of your favorite artists. Airbnb’s latest venues are inspired by the world’s greatest icons in music, film, sports and more. “These experiences allow people to step into someone else’s world. This is what Airbnb does. … We are taking you inside worlds that only existed in your imagination,” Chesky said. 

The first 11 Icons include Feid’s tour bus, Carl’s house from Disney Pixar’s Up, Prince’s house from the film Purple Rain, TikToker Khaby Lame’s gaming loft, a re-creation of Marvel’s X-Mansion from X-Men ’97, Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor’s family home, the Ferrari Museum, Kevin Hart’s live lounge, Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 control center headquarters, Doja Cat’s living room and Paris’ Musee D’Orsay.

Chesky stated that more Icons are set to be released this summer, so be sure to stay tuned.

If you are planning your next trip, consider booking on Airbnb and step into the world of your favorite film and music icons.

Go on Tour with Feid

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If you’re a huge reggaeton fan, you probably know Colombian singer Feid. Feid has always been an avid user of Airbnb and approached them expressing his desire to create an experience for his fans.

This monster-truck tour bus includes Feid’s favorite Columbian snacks, video games and even opportunities to play dress-up with green and orange wigs, sunglasses and fuzzy bucket hats. Everything on this bus is fuzzy and comfy; you won’t want to leave.

From the moment you step into the bus, you’ll feel as if you’re already going on tour with Feid. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at his tour life as one of his crew members and experience life through his eyes.

Fun fact: Feid’s sister, Manuela Villada, designed his monster-truck tour bus. She picked out all the colors and designed its style to fit her brother’s aesthetic.

You can book your trip starting Friday for one of the following weeks to join him on this adventure and hang out with him along the way. Check out the schedule below for details.

• Week 1: June 6 – June 14 in Philly, Newark, Hartford, and Boston

• Week 2: June 16 – June 22 in NYC, Washington DC, and Greensboro

• Week 3: June 23 – 29 in Duluth and Orlando

• Week 4: July 1 – 6 in multiple locations in Miami

Drift Off in Disney Pixar’s ‘Up’ House

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Prepare to immerse yourself in the magical worlds of Disney and Pixar. You can now book Carl’s house from Disney Pixar’s Up on Airbnb. This house from the beloved animated film is located in Abiquiu, New Mexico and it includes 1 bedroom, 2 beds, and 1 bath.

Airbnb focused on every detail of the home from the movie to replicate it in real life. Brain Chesky stated, “This is a real house that we built from scratch. We had to paint every detail of the home to match the exact colors used in the film.” From the moment you step inside, you’ll feel you’re inside Carl and Ellie’s home, with the iconic living room set up, ballon strings under the chimney, Carl’s chair lift at the bottom of the staircase, and more. You’ll be sure to spot all the features and details you’ve seen in the movie as if you were in Carl’s shoes.

“This is not just a house, this is an experience,” Chesky said. Like that in the movie, this house also goes up! “This is a 40,000-pound house with 8,000 balloons attached to it, and it’s suspended 50 feet above the ground,” he said. Hurry up and book, adventure awaits.

Prince’s Purple Rain House

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Are you heading to Minneapolis, Minnesota? Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the legendary artist Prince’s album and movie and stay at his iconic house from Purple Rain. Coming this August, guests can stay in his bedroom, which looks exactly the same as it did in the film.

“We handcrafted everything in this house, from the perfume bottles to Prince’s iconic sunglasses, the vanity mirror, and those bedroom eyes on the wall,” Chesky said.

To further enhance guests’ experience, they also worked with Prince’s estate to include his wardrobe and instruments. Guests will also have access to unreleased tracks from Prince’s collection that have never been heard before. “No fan has been able to do this,” he said.

Game with TikToker Khaby Lame

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Do you enjoy gaming and indulging in pizza? TikToker star Khaby Lame rose to fame with a total of 162 million followers, captivating audiences with his silent-yet-expressive reactions to TikTok videos. He loves making TikToks, eating pizza and gaming. You too can experience a chill and fun day with friends at Lame’s house and gaming space.

Stay at the X-Mansion

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On March 20, Marvel released a 2-D animated series X-Men ’97 on Disney+. In this series, there is a house called the X-mansion. You can now jump into this world by booking your stay at the X-Mansion located in New Castle, New York. This home features 4 bedrooms, 5 beds and 2.5 baths. “You can live and train like the X-Men,” Chesky laughed.

Live Like Bollywood Star Janhvi Kapoor

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Are you looking to live a life like a Bollywood star? With this home located in Chennai, India, you can live out your dreams. Actress Janhvi Kapoor is opening her childhood home to share with fans all over the world. In this experience, she’ll take you on a private tour, walk you through her skincare routine and grant you intimate access to everything from food to her beauty secrets.

Spend the Night in the Ferrari Museum

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If you are a race car fan, you might want to consider booking your stay at the Ferrari Museum. On May 6, you’ll be able to book this museum located in Maranello, Italy. With this experience, you’ll spend the night on the red Ferrari bed, enjoy the 110 trophies that these cars have won, and so much more. So, start your engines and get ready to experience this incredible ride.

Go VIP with Kevin Hart

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Calling all comedy lovers: This August, American actor and comedian Kevin Hart is your host. Get ready to laugh and wind down with nights filled with comedy and tequila. It’s a recipe for unforgettable moments and fun.

Make Core Memories with ‘Inside Out 2’

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Experience the magic of unlocking core memories at Disney Pixar’s Inside Out 2 headquarters arriving this June. Book your stay at the control center for Riley’s emotions, where Joy will be your host. More information to come soon. Make sure to turn on your notifications to be the first to know.

A Living Room Session with Doja Cat

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This October, American rapper and singer Doja Cat will be performing for 15 lucky guests in a living room performance and will take you through her creative process. Remember, this is just the beginning. More information will be rolling out on the Airbnb app; stayed tuned.

Wake Up in the Musée d’Orsay

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Take your Paris trip to the next level by booking your stay at the Musée d’Orsay, a museum of fine and applied arts. It’s a literal night at the museum. Before this making, the clock at the museum’s center used to have nothing on its other side. Now, Airbnb has transformed it into a room designed by the French architect and designer of the Olympic torch, Mathieu Lehanneur, which is placed across from your bed.

What are you waiting for? Head to Airbnb, and book your once-in-a-lifetime stay.

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals the identities of the eliminated contestants on Wednesday night’s (May 1) The Masked Singer.

Over the years, The Masked Singer has served up some fun and funky costumed duos, including Snow Owls (Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black), Banana Split (Katharine McPhee and David Foster), Beach Ball (Honey Boo Boo and Mama June) and Hydra (Penn & Teller).

The tradition continued this season with The Beets, who made their smashing debut last month during The Wizard of Oz night when they teamed up for Michael Bublé’s “Home,” before singing The Pointer Sisters’ 1982 Billboard Hot 100 No. 30 hit “I’m So Excited.” The men’s voices melded together so perfectly that panelist Rita Ora gushed, “Beets just beat it up!”

The singers were back Wednesday night (May 1) for a performance they said was inspired by them becoming dads, with their touching take on “One Moment in Time” by Whitney Houston breaking the weep bank on Soundtrack of My Life night. The mix of their soulful vocals — one high and sweet, the other warm and rich — drew gasps from the judges and the audience as they hit each and every note with ease. 

The clues for the two did not help at all, with one dubbing himself “the ladies’ man” and the other “the tough guy,” though they did admit that they “couldn’t be more different” and that they never tried to outdo each other but rather teamed up “like a good girl group.”

The guesses were all over the place, from podcast and Arrested Development castmates Will Arnett and Jason Bateman, to K-Ci & JoJo and members of Boyz II Men, as well as country duo Dan + Shay, Steve Martin and Martin Short, Brooks & Dunn and another comedy duo, Scrubs co-stars Donald Faison and Zach Braff. Ken Jeong, as always, was way off the mark with his Josh Groban/Brian McKnight guess.

After joining in the Group B team’s run through Bon Jovi’s “It’s My Life” and coming back to sing Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes’ “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” during the Battle Royale against Gumball on Wednesday night, alas The Beets didn’t make it through the quarterfinals. And though the Internet figured out early on who they were, the judges were stymied about the identities of American Idol season 2 winner and runner-up, and best buds, Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken, both 45. In addition to staying friends, the dynamic duo have toured together several times over the years, including last year for Twenty The Tour, celebrating the two-decade anniversary of their Idol debut.

The night also saw the unmasking of Seal, who turned out to be 1980s child star and rocker Corey Feldman. But before that, Billboard spoke to Aiken and Studdard before their elimination to find out why their “adult vegetable” costumes were the most challenging ones ever on the show, how they’ve stayed so close over all these years and why Ruben was pissed to not come out on top again.

I’m sure you feel differently, but of all the nutty costumes on the show to date yours seemed kind of the easiest to move around in.

Studdard: Absolutely not! I felt so awkward and out of place in that costume because we literally could not see stuff. The only thing we could see was right in front of us. So trying to perform in those costumes was daunting.

Aiken: What? Oh my gosh I would say it’s the opposite! I want to claim a privilege here and say that Ruben and I — yes, a lot of people have more elaborate costumes and that’s what made the Beets more adorable in their simplicity — but if you look at it the Beet itself covers our whole bodies down to our knees, then our arms are completely inside the Beets, so we just have our wrists out, no arms or really any legs. If you watch, we’re only moving from the knee down. It was simple, but near impossible to move in. I think we had it the hardest, Ruben.

Talk to me about dedicating the Whitney Houston song to being dads, what an emotional moment.

Studdard: [laughs] I was just trying to remember all the words!

Aiken: And not fall off the stage!

Studdard: Anytime you get to reflect on the people that mean the most to you it’s special. Dedicating most of my performances to my kids now has been the joy of my existence. Anything I do on stage, whether people know it’s me or not, it’s for them.

Aiken: It was interesting because the theme was to pick a song that talks about our story or our life or career and that song meant nothing specifically to either of us, other than watching Whitney sing it in a stadium. But the lyrics obviously relate to our time on Idol and how that show changed our lives and it was interesting to do it on the same network where we started and on stage in front of a studio audience. So much about the Masked Singer has parallels to Idol — even though so much is completely opposite and different — but it was cool to re-live that 21 years after we lived it on Idol.

Whose idea was it to be on this show and was there something alluring to you about being disguised given how well-known your story is?

Studdard: I definitely was enthusiastic about being on the show. I don’t know if my initial want was to perform with my brother, but to get the opportunity to continue what we’ve been doing… we did our 10-year tour, we were actually out on the road while we were doing the Masked Singer, so it made all the sense in the world for us to get an opportunity to close out the 20-year reunion strong as the most disgusting condiment they put out.

Aiken: You’re telling me you don’t love beets Ruben? I love beets. That’s how old I am. No kid likes beets, but as we get older I have found that I enjoy beets now. That’s something that adults do, so it was appropriate that we were an adult vegetable.

Oh boy, I am not going to Google “adult vegetable!” Switching gears completely, you are both dads, did you watch the show with your kids before saying yes?

Studdard: I watched the show, but my son is three so he has no idea what it is and my daughter is a baby.

Aiken: We had both seen the show and I believe we had even talked to each other over the years as it’s been on the air how cool it would be to do it, but Ruben’s been busy and I had not been performing at all, so when Ruben got me back on stage for this tour I think the show saw that we were out doing something together. We’re not a duo that records together, so I think they say, “wait a minute, Ruben and Clay are on tour together, but people might not think of them as a duo, so that might be a way to trick the audience,” so it worked out perfectly for us.

Be honest now, what was scarier: singing on Idol as newcomers with no mask or trying to sing inside that costume?

Studdard: Singing on Idol for sure.

Aiken: The interesting thing about Idol for me was obviously it was scary every week because you’re worried you’re going to go home because there’s stakes involved and it’s your life and your career. On Masked Singer we didn’t have that concern at all. We came off tour to do it and went back on tour after it and we came on knowing we were going to have fun and goof off and enjoy ourselves. I never worried about falling off stage on Idol. I was definitely worried about it every time we performed on this show.

You placed one and two on Idol, so are you disappointed to leave Masked Singer after just a few performances?

Studdard: I was disappointed to leave… I want to win everything. I don’t care if it’s marbles or jumping jacks — and I know I can’t do that many — but I want to win.

Aiken: Ruben and I have a very different philosophy on it and I reminded Ruben that Masked Singer is not a singing competition. It’s a singing show, but it’s only marginally a competition because there are so many other factors to it. I was not bothered by losing and I know damn well that we sang the living s–t out of that Whitney Houston song! So I ain’t worried about us when it comes to that. I have lost things multiple times in the past, so I am much more used to it. Ruben has never lost anything before, so it was a little tougher on him [laughs].

After 20 years, why do you think your friendship has endured and continued to bring you together like this?

Aiken: Because I don’t mind losin’! And that’s with marbles and jacks and jumping jacks and everything. I lost to him on everything.

Studdard: [Laughs] Despite our obvious differences, we came up through a situation that inclined us to be closer to one another. American Idol was a lot different than it is now and we relied on each other a lot. We had to depend on each other to be timely, to be kind because we were living with one another. And not just for Clay and I, but I think the majority of our cast mates, we found a way to remain family over the 20 years since the show.

Slightly Stoopid and Cloud 9 Adventures announce details for the 10th edition of Closer to the Sun, their fan-favorite winter concert vacation.

The annual event returns to Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, an all-inclusive resort on the coast of Mexico, for four days and nights from Dec 11-15, 2024. Closer to the Sun is known for its close-knit community of loyal returning guests, its welcoming of first-time attendees, its participating artists and its tendency to quickly sold out.

The schedule features multiple shows by Slightly Stoopid with a stacked lineup including additional performances by Stick Figure, Sublime, Cypress Hill, Iration, Fortunate Youth, The Elovaters, Z-Trip, G. Love & Donavon Frankenreiter, Eli-Mac, Tropidelic and Boostive to round out the trip.

Closer to the Sun takes place at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya located between Playa del Carmen and Tulum where the event has a full takeover and hosts shows and event activities, just steps away from guest rooms. Recent upgrades include a new pool and multiple new restaurants with new offerings for returning guests. This year, Closer to Sun has been extended to an exclusive section of rooms at Barcelo Maya Beach, a second all-inclusive resort just a 10 minute ride away.

All-inclusive packages for returning Closer to the Sun guests can be reserved during the pre-sale on May 6. If rooms remain, the public onsale will begin on May 7, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET on the Closer to the Sun website. Pricing starts at $1999 per person for four night room packages with various upgraded options available including suites overlooking the main stage.