Katy Perry Joked About the NSFW Reason She and Orlando Bloom Have Been Together So Long

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have been singing each other’s praises since first getting together more than eight years ago. But in a recent Instagram Live chat with fans to celebrate her new single, “Woman’s World,” Perry got super candid about one of the reasons the couple have managed to stay together for so long.

“Tell us about Orlando’s ‘magic stick,’” Perry read with a smile on her face while scrolling through fan questions during the session. Perry let out a hearty raspberry and smiled at someone off camera, appearing to be thrown by the intimate nature of the query. “Well, we’ve been together for a while,” she said while chewing gum and signing promotional items.

“So I guess he’s got the magic in him,” she finally replied, singing the last bit to the tune of B.o.B.’s 2010 hit “Magic.” Cracking herself up with the NSFW-adjacent response, Perry then got serious about Bloom, with whom she shares four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove.

“No, it’s really his heart,” she said. “And he gave me my greatest gift ever… Daisy Dove,” she whispered.

Over the weekend, Perry appeared to respond to a wave of criticism for the “Woman’s World” video, sharing behind-the-scenes clips to explain her intentions for the visual that mixes feminist tropes and lyrics with lots of cheeky visuals. “YOU CAN DO ANYTHING! EVEN SATIRE!” Perry captioned her Instagram post.

Between criticism that Perry’s song misfired in its attempt to be a feminist anthem and her team-up with track co-producer Dr. Luke — who was accused of sexual misconduct by Kesha before the singer and producer settled a bitter, nine-year legal battle in 2023 before it went to to trial — “Woman’s World” did not appear to land the way the singer intended.

“We’re kind of just having fun being a bit sarcastic with it, it’s very slapstick, and very on the nose,” Perry says says in the first half of the video that seemed to anticipate some potential backlash. “With this set, it’s like, ‘We’re not about the male gaze but we really are about the male gaze,’ and we’re really overplaying it and on the nose because I’m about to get smashed, which is like a reset, a reset for me, and a reset for my idea of feminine divine, and it’s a whole different world we go to after this.”

“Woman’s World” is the first single from Perry’s upcoming follow-up to her Smile album from 2020, 143, which is due out on Sept. 20.

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Gretta Ray Is Recovering From Health Ordeal: ‘It’s Been a Scary Time’

Gretta Ray, the award-winning indie-pop singer and songwriter, is recovering from a serious health complaint which required a visit to the ER and a lengthy stay in hospital.

The Australian artist touched down in London earlier in the summer, a rite of passage for so many of her compatriots and a personal mission for Ray to further her career.

After going quiet on social media, Ray reached out to alert her followers on recent events. “Hi darlings,” she writes, “I wanted to share with you that shortly after moving overseas to London last month, I was admitted to the ER and have remained in hospital for 5 weeks now.”

She continues, “it’s been a scary time, but after a lot of uncertainty, I have a plan moving forward and will soon be on the other side of all of this.” The post is accompanied with a picture taken from her hospital bed, an intravenous drip looming above.

The road ahead is a long one. “I have a long recovery period ahead of me and for now I’m going to keep the details of my illness private,” Ray adds, “but I felt compelled to make this post to remind all of you that if you are ever feeling unsettlingly sick, in unexpected sudden pain, or you just know that something is wrong, make sure you listen to that gut feeling and get seen to as soon as you can.”

Ray’s family are now in London “taking care of me,” she writes in a followup post. “I am in good hands here in a really good hospital.”

Hailing from Melbourne, Ray’s career blossomed while she was still at school. In 2016, a teenage Ray won Triple J Unearthed and she scooped the 2016 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition, which came with a A$50,000 winner’s check.

Her debut album, Begin to Look Around, dropped in 2021 and was nominated an ARIA Music Award (breakthrough artist release) and a J Award, for Australian album of the year.

In 2023, the sophomore album Positive Spin, which was shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize, the J Award and her single “Heartbreak Baby” was nomination for song of the year at the 2024 APRA Music Awards.

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Tenacious D Concert Postponed Following Controversial Trump Comment

Tenacious D is feeling the wrath of Australia’s right-wing after Kyle Gass made an off-color joke at the expense of Donald Trump.

The comedy-rock duo of Gass and Hollywood star Jack Black are visiting Australia for the Spicy Meatball Tour, produced by Frontier Touring.

On Sunday (July 14), in footage widely shared on social media, the “Tribute” singers were on stage at the ICC Sydney, when Black and a “robot” presented Gass with birthday cake.

In the fan-filmed clips, Black can be heard saying, “Make a wish,” to which Gass responded, “Don’t miss Trump next time” as laughter filled the room.

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Gass’ ill-advised comments were made just hours after an assassination attempt on Trump at his Butler, Pa. rally, where the GOP presidential nominee was struck in the ear and an audience member was killed.

Several Australian shock-jocks and right-wing politicians didn’t see the funny side of Gass’ comments, and, on Tuesday afternoon, reps for the concert promoter announced that the sold-out concert that night at Newcastle Entertainment Centre would be postponed.

Earlier, Senator Ralph Babet, a member of the right-wing United Australia Party, took to social media on Monday to demand that Tenacious D be deported for the quip. In a statement , Babet called on Australia’s immigration minister Andrew Giles to “revoke their visas.”

Babet wrote, “Anything less than a deportation is an endorsement of the shooting and the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump.”

Controversial broadcaster blasted the pair during his Kyle and Jackie O show, and issued a life-long ban. “That’s some serious twisted s—,” he remarked. “I never want to speak to them again.”

Tenacious D’s forthcoming Australian tour dates include Brisbane Entertainment Centre (July 18), a sold-out show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena (July 20) and a performance at Adelaide Entertainment Centre (July 22), with NZ dates to follow at Wellington’s TSB Arena (July 24) and Auckland’s Spark Arena.

“Frontier Touring regret to advise that Tenacious D’s concert tonight at Newcastle Entertainment Centre has been postponed,” reads a statement. “Ticket holders are asked to hold onto their tickets until further information is available.” A spokesperson tells Billboard there is no further comment.

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Missy Elliott’s ‘The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)’ Blasts Off as First Hip-Hop Song Beamed Into Space

In a stellar moment for music and space exploration, NASA has transmitted Missy Elliott’s iconic 1997 hit “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” to Venus, marking the first time a hip-hop song has been beamed into deep space.

The historic transmission took place on Friday, July 12, from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Using the agency’s Deep Space Network, the song traveled an astronomical 158 million miles from Earth to Venus at the speed of light, taking approximately 14 minutes to reach its destination.

Elliott, clearly over the moon with this otherworldly honor, shared her excitement on social media: “YOOO this is crazy! We just went #OutOfThisWorld with NASA and sent the FIRST hip hop song into space through the Deep Space Network. My song ‘The Rain’ has officially been transmitted all the way to Venus, the planet that symbolizes strength, beauty, and empowerment. The sky is not the limit, it’s just the beginning 👽👽”

This cosmic milestone follows the Beatles’ “Across the Universe,” which became the first song NASA beamed into deep space in 2008.

Brittany Brown, Digital and Technology Division Director at NASA’s Office of Communications, who pitched the idea to Elliott’s team, noted the synergy between space exploration and the artist’s work: “Both space exploration and Missy Elliott’s art have been about pushing boundaries. Missy has a track record of infusing space-centric storytelling and futuristic visuals in her music videos, so the opportunity to collaborate on something out of this world is truly fitting.”

Produced by Timbaland, Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” from her debut album Supa Dupa Fly marked her emergence as a major player in hip-hop and R&B.

It debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 129,000 copies sold in the first week released, becoming the highest debut for a female rapper at the time, and topped the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The track’s innovative production by Timbaland and its unique music video directed by Hype Williams left a lasting impact on the music industry, establishing Elliott as a creative force and setting the stage for her successful career.

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Jelly Roll to Provide Theme Songs for WWE SummerSlam, Says Triple H

WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque announced on July 16 that chart-topping country artist Jelly Roll will provide the official theme songs for this year’s SummerSlam event.

The prestigious annual wrestling spectacle, scheduled for Aug. 3 in Cleveland, will showcase two of Jelly Roll’s tracks: “Dead End Road” from his album Twisters and his recent hit “Liar.”

Levesque’s social media announcement included a telling hint at a possible live performance. “Excited to have my friend Jelly Roll back with two official #SummerSlam theme songs: ‘Dead End Road’ off Twisters: The Album, and ‘Liar’ off his album coming this fall.”

He added, “btw, @JellyRoll615 – let me know if you’re free on Aug. 3 to play a few songs for the @WWEUniverse,” he tweeted, leaving fans speculating about an in-person appearance by the musician.

This isn’t Jelly Roll’s first interaction with WWE.

The Nashville native has made several surprise appearances at WWE events in his hometown, most memorably in November 2023, during which he got involved in a match between wrestlers Randy Orton and Dominik Mysterio by pushing Mysterio and JD McDonagh after they confronted him outside the ring.

“I just felt like I was backing my boy,” Jelly Roll said at the time.

It’s the latest addition to Jelly Roll’s ever-growing list of achievements, with the country superstar recently collaborating with Eminem on “Somebody Save Me,” which served as the closer on the rapper’s latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).

Reflecting on working with the Rap God, Jelly Roll shared, “I always say my childhood heroes lived somewhere between Willie Nelson and Eminem.”

“As a teenager (and still today) I could recite every song on the Slim Shady album, the Marshall Mathers album and The Eminem Show. When I bonded out of jail at 17 years old and was sneaking into cyphers and battles in Nashville they would also play the ‘Lose Yourself’ beat when I came out on stage at the freestyle battles.”

“I related to every word Eminem wrote. I understand him and felt like he understood me, which was rare cause I spent most of my life feeling misunderstood.”

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Shady’s Back: Eminem’s ‘Houdini’ Set for U.K. Chart Magic, Plus a Football Anthem Revival

As the U.K. midweek singles charts heat up, Eminem is again set to perform some serious chart magic.

His single, “Houdini,” is on track to reclaim the No. 1 spot, thanks to the hype surrounding his new album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce). The track previously held the top position for two weeks, marking Eminem’s longest stint at No. 1.

But that’s not all— Eminem is also set to land two more tracks in the U.K. Top 10 this week. “Habits” and “Renaissance,” both from his new album, are currently sitting at Nos. 8 and 10, respectively. The rapper is also set to secure his 11th U.K. No. 1 album with his latest album, according to the latest midweek album chart data.

Em’s previous charting singles in the U.K. include “The Real Slim Shady” (2000), “Stan” (2000), “Without Me” (2002), “Lose Yourself” (2002), “Just Lose It” (2004), “Like Toy Soldiers” (2005), “Smack That” with Akon (2006), “The Monster” with Rihanna (2013), “River” with Ed Sheeran (2017) and “Godzilla” with the late Juice WRLD (2020).

In other chart news, as England geared up to face Spain in the Euros final, the nation’s excitement was palpable. The enthusiasm has propelled David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and The Lightning Seeds’ iconic football anthem “Three Lions” back up the chart.

“Three Lions” gets the boot 21-5 on the midweek chart, but, just like the England team, is unlikely to win on this occasion. The song, originally released in 1996 and known for its catchy chorus “It’s coming home,” has become a perennial favorite during football tournaments.

Ice Spice and Central Cee’s eye-catching collaboration “Did It First” is making a strong debut, entering the chart blast at No. 17.

With such intense competition, the race for the top spot is more exciting than ever. Will Eminem’s “Houdini” hold onto No. 1, or will Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” reclaim the throne?

Sabrina Carpenter, who has been a strong contender with two tracks in the top four, continues to impress with her pop prowess and dedicated fan base. And how will the potential triumph of England’s football team affect the charts?

All will be revealed when the Official U.K. Singles Chart is published late Friday, July 19.

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Eminem’s ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ Set for 11th U.K. No. 1 Album

Eminem is on track to secure his 11th U.K. No. 1 album with The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), according to the latest midweek charts.

The Detroit rapper is outselling his nearest rival more than three times over.

The album’s lead single, “Houdini” is set to perform another magic trick as it looks to reclaim the top spot on the Official Singles Chart for a third non-consecutive week.

Eminem’s illustrious career, spanning 25 years, has seen him amass ten U.K. No. 1 albums so far, including The Marshall Mathers LP (2000), The Eminem Show (2002), Encore (2004), Curtain Call: The Hits (2005), Relapse (2009), Recovery (2010), The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013), Revival (2017), Kamikaze (2018), and Music to Be Murdered By (2020).

In a fiercely competitive week, Glasgow, Scotland band Travis aims for their highest-charting album in 23 years with L.A. Times, currently sitting at No. 2. This could become their tenth Top 10 album in the U.K., following a string of successful releases since the late ’90s.

Newcomer Griff is also making strides with her second Top 10 album, Vertigo, which is tracking at No. 3. Meanwhile, Cat Burns is on the verge of her first Top 10 album with early twenties, currently at No. 4.

Cigarettes After Sex look like they’ll achieve a career-best with their new album X’s, expected to enter the charts at No. 5. This marks a major leap from their previous albums, Cigarettes After Sex (2017) and Cry (2019), which peaked at Nos 27 and 36, respectively.

John Lennon’s 1973 album Mind Games is enjoying a resurgence, aiming for a new peak at No. 10 following a multi-format reissue. The album originally peaked at No. 13 upon its release 51 years ago.

Clairo’s third studio album Charm is set to be her first Top 40 entry, currently tracking at No. 12. Similarly, Cassandra Jenkins’ My Light, My Destroyer is aiming for a Top 40 spot, coming in at No. 15.

Teddy Swims’ debut album I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1) is making a comeback, jumping to 31-28, thanks to the success of his new single “Funeral.” OneRepublic’s latest release, Artificial Paradise, is also making its mark, aiming for a Top 40 position at No. 29.

Liverpool, England’s STONE is poised to debut on the Official Albums Chart with Fear Life for a Lifetime, currently at No. 38, marking an exciting milestone for the rock outfit.

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HYBE Label Source Music Sues ADOR CEO Min Hee-Jin Over LE SSERAFIM Remarks: Report

More than a month after Min Hee-jin, CEO of HYBE subsidiary label ADOR, successfully avoided HYBE’s attempt to dismiss her from the job, another HYBE imprint has reportedly filed a lawsuit against the embattled executive and NewJeans executive producer.

On Monday (July 15), Korea JoongAng Daily reported that Source Music, the Korean label under the HYBE Labels umbrella that’s home to K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM, has sued Min for 500 million Korean won (about $361,000), accusing her of defamation and disruption of business stemming from comments she made during two emotional press conferences she held in April — thereby damaging the LE SSERAFIM project.

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During those press conferences, Min claimed that her girl group project under Source, where she previously worked, was pushed aside by HYBE after the company decided to focus its efforts on LE SSERAFIM, which notably included two members of the hugely popular girl group IZ*ONE. According to Min, that change in focus led her to move away from Source and establish ADOR — a label operating under the HYBE Labels umbrella that Min previously told Billboard “started with guaranteed autonomy” — to house her project, which eventually became NewJeans.

During the press conferences, the ADOR CEO also shared what some considered disparaging remarks about several HYBE artists and Source Music’s talent casting — telling reporters that future NewJeans member Minji was the only Source trainee she wanted to recruit and that she cast the rest of the group members herself.

Source Music has not shared a statement on the reported lawsuit. Billboard has reached out to HYBE to verify the lawsuit and offer further details.

While LE SSERAFIM’s Coachella debut in April turned the girl group into a hot topic in Korean media over the pressure put on K-pop artists, Min’s subsequent remarks turned up the heat even more. The backlash to her critiques was so harsh that it led NewJeans and its five members to disable comments on their Instagram pages in late June.

The new lawsuit marks the second time a HYBE subsidiary has filed suit against Min. In May, BELIFT LAB sued Min for defamation and obstruction of business over her comments that BELIFT’s breakout girl group ILLIT had plagiarized NewJeans, stating that the label “copied all the formulas that we had with” the group.

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The new lawsuit reportedly filed by Source is just the latest development in a continually unfolding drama. On July 9, Min reportedly arrived at the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul for questioning after HYBE reported her to authorities for breach of trust. Continuing her proclivity to engage in direct media interactions (instead of putting out press releases and statements like HYBE), a smiling Min left the station after eight hours and, to the press gathered outside, called HYBE’s accusations “comedy.”

Amid the commotion, NewJeans has continued rolling out new music. In late June, the group released its first two singles aimed at the Japanese market: “Supernatural” (which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100) and the B-side “Right Now” (which peaked at No. 47 on the same chart) before holding a fan meeting at the famous Tokyo Dome. Meanwhile, Source Music confirmed that LE SSERAFIM is set to drop new music at the end of August following the February release of its EP Easy, which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard 200.

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Zach Bryan’s ‘The Great American Bar Scene’ Tops Multiple Billboard Album Charts

Zach Bryan’s The Great American Bar Scene soars to No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts dated July 20 following the set’s first full tracking week, including the nearly nine-month-old Top Streaming Albums tally, where it vaults to the top spot from No. 18.

The set was released on July 4, the final day of the tracking week reflected on July 13-dated Billboard charts, and arrived on multiple rankings from that first day of activity. The LP leads Top Streaming Albums with 127,500 streaming equivalent album (SEA) units earned in July 5-11 in the U.S., according to Luminate. That SEA sum equates to 163.9 million on-demand official streams generated by the album’s 19 tracks.

On the Billboard 200 (which blends SEA, album sales and track equivalent album [TEA] units), Bar bolts 17-2 – becoming Bryan’s fourth top 10 – while Taylor Swift continues to reign with The Tortured Poets Department. It’s the first time in four months that the two charts don’t share the same No. 1.

In addition to Bar’s rule on Top Streaming Albums, the collection commands Top Country Albums, Top Rock Albums, Top Rock & Alternative Albums and Americana/Folk Albums. It’s his third No. 1 each on the latter four rankings.

On the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, Bar sees 17 of its songs dot the tally, led by “Pink Skies” at No. 12.

The Top Streaming Albums chart ranks the week’s most-streamed albums in the U.S. by streaming equivalent album (SEA) units. Each SEA unit equals 3,750 ad-supported or 1,250 paid/subscription on-demand official audio and video streams generated by songs from an album. All July 20, 2024-dated charts will be posted in full on Billboard‘s website on July 16. For all chart news, follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on both X, formerly known as Twitter, and Instagram.

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Summer Style for Everyone: 5 Budget-Friendly Swimsuits in All Sizes—Get Yours Now

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Summer is in full swing, and if you’re looking for cute bikinis or stylish one-piece swimsuits, look no further than these top 5 picks from Target. Whether you’re inspired by the fashion of Love Island USA, Season 6 or looking to add your own personal flair these swimsuits are sure to make you feel your best.

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