Days after going off on Bad Bunny‘s Super Bowl halftime show in a since-deleted social media video, Jill Zarin has been dropped from the upcoming Real Housewives of New York spin-off The Golden Life on E!, the show’s studio announced Tuesday (Feb. 10).

“In light of recent public comments made by Jill Zarin, Blink49 Studios has decided not to move forward with her involvement in The Golden Life,” the studio behind the RHONY reboot posted on Instagram. “We remain committed to delivering the series in line with our company standards and values.”

Zarin was set to star alongside fellow Real Housewives of New York alumnae Luann de Lesseps, Ramona Singer, Kelly Bensmon and Sonja Morgan in the Palm Beach-set reality series, which was just announced on Feb. 3 and hadn’t yet started production.

In a minute-long video posted to Zarin’s Instagram account on Sunday, the reality star called Bad Bunny’s performance “the worst halftime show ever.”

“It’s 250 years that we’re celebrating right now in the United States, and I just don’t think it was appropriate to have it in Spanish,” Zarin said in the now-deleted video. “And quite frankly, I didn’t need to see him grabbing his G-area. I think it was totally inappropriate. You’ve got all these young kids watching the Super Bowl, and he doesn’t have to be grabbing himself every five seconds. Is he so insecure? Seriously. I don’t speak Spanish. I would have liked to understand the words he was saying.”

She also complained that the Puerto Rican superstar was making a “political statement” with the performance. “To me, it looked like a political statement, because there were literally no white people in the entire thing. I think it was a political statement, and I’m not taking a side one way or the other, I just do. I think it was an ICE thing.”

She added that “the NFL sold out” by booking Bad Bunny and also accused guest performer Lady Gaga of getting a facelift that left her unrecognizable. “I didn’t recognize her! I literally had to Google her face to see who it was.”

Zarin was an original castmember on Bravo’s New York-set Real Housewives from 2008 to 2011.

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Adam Sandler has received numerous awards for comedy, most notably the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2023. On Thursday, he’ll be honored for his songwriting.

Sandler, 59, is set to receive the ASCAP Founders Award, which is presented to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators, according to ASCAP.

The award has previously gone to the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Patti Smith, Stephen Schwartz, Dr. Dre, Carly Simon, Billy Joel, Tom Waits, Elmer Bernstein, Jeff Lynne, Diane Warren, Quincy Jones, Neil Young and Elvis Costello.

The award will recognize Sandler’s contributions to music and songwriting across comedy, film and popular culture. Sandler will accept the award at the 2026 ASCAP Experience, a full day of panels, workshops and performances, which will be held Thursday (Feb. 12) at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

“Adam is a giant of comedy, and so many of his most hilarious onscreen moments are based in music and song,” ASCAP chairman of the board and president Paul Williams said in a statement. “From Opera Man to ‘The Chanukah Song’ to ‘Grow Old With You,’ Adam’s genius ability to seamlessly blend comedy and music helps us all appreciate the wonders and absurdities of life and love. ASCAP is honored to recognize Adam Sandler for his singular contributions to the comedy music canon.”

An ASCAP member for 33 years, Sandler has made his mark on comedy and music with nearly 450 ASCAP-registered works ranging from amusing ballads to playful sing-alongs. His 1995 classic “The Chanukah Song,” recorded live at UC Santa Barbara, reached No. 10 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 Airplay chart. His 1996 follow-up, “The Thanksgiving Song,” also cracked that chart.

From his famous SNL classics like “Lunchlady Land” and “Red Hooded Sweatshirt” to newer songs like his heartfelt tribute to Chris Farley in his 2019 Netflix special 100% Fresh, no Sandler sketch is complete without a song.

Sandler has released six albums, three of which received Grammy nominations for best spoken comedy album: They’re All Gonna Laugh at You!, What the Hell Happened to Me? and Stan and Judy’s Kid.

Sandler’s songs are also featured in several of his hit films including The Wedding Singer (“Grow Old With You”), 50 First Dates (“Forgetful Lucy”), The Meyerowitz Stories (“Genius Girl”) and Eight Crazy Nights (“The Chanukah Song, Part 3”).

Now entering its 20th year, ASCAP Experience is designed to unite aspiring songwriters, composers and producers with hitmakers and industry leaders, offering practical guidance, creative inspiration, and essential tools for navigating the future of music.

Confirmed to participate in the 2026 Experience are Grammy-winning songwriter/producer duo Nova Wav (Beyoncé, Rihanna), writer and activist Justin Tranter (Chappell Roan, Justin Bieber), Oscar-nominated songwriter Mark Sonnenblick (KPop Demon Hunters), four-time Grammy-winning creator James Fauntleroy (Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars), hitmaker Andreas Carlsson (Backstreet Boys, NSYNC), and writer-producers Darrell Brown (Keith Urban, LeAnn Rimes) and Theron “Neff-U” Feemster (Justin Bieber, Sia), among others. In addition, legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis will join ASCAP Experience for an afternoon fireside chat.

The day kicks off with ASCAP’s membership meeting, opening with a performance from Cautious Clay, followed by remarks from Williams and ASCAP CEO Elizabeth Matthews. After that, a mix of panels, performances and workshops will take place.

St. Louis CITY SC, the fourth-year Major League Soccer team, has unveiled a unique “Tina Turner Kit,” a first-of-its-kind collaboration with sporting giant adidas that pays tribute to the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee  — and to the city that helped shape her. The club’s tribute marks adidas’ first‑ever kit collab with a female music artist in global sport, according to the announcement.

Born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tenn., Turner arrived in St. Louis at 16, settling in The Ville neighborhood and graduating from Sumner High before diving into the city’s vibrant R&B scene. It was in local clubs like Club Manhattan where she first met Ike Turner and, in a pivotal 1957 moment, grabbed a microphone during an intermission — a choice that ultimately led to the Ike & Tina Turner Revue and her rise to stardom. Though her early career was marked by personal hardship, St. Louis remained the birthplace of her artistic identity.

The team said on Tuesday that the new kit was designed to capture the energy of Turner’s iconic stage presence. The gold jersey echoes the shimmer of her signature fringed minidresses, with her silhouette stamped in metallic gold on the tag and her signature in “CITY Red” as a nod to her distinctive lipstick and nails.

The kit, created with adidas, Turner’s estate, BMG and Warner Music Group, will serve as CITY’s secondary jersey for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

“St. Louis is a homecoming for Tina,” said Erwin Bach, Turner’s husband. “It’s where she first felt the thrill of the stage and the joy of performing.”

“Not only did Tina Turner change music, she impacted culture over decades and continues to permeate it today,” added Carolyn Kindle, the team’s CEO. “It is a profound honor to celebrate her influence and legacy. St. Louis has long been home to artists who shaped music history, and Tina stands at the top of that list.”

To further honor Turner, who died in 2023 at age 83, the club has organized a slate of cultural events, headlined by Eternal: A Tribute to Tina Turner — a one‑night‑only concert on Feb. 15 featuring Grammy winner Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes performing with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at the newly renovated Powell Hall.

“Tina Turner has inspired me since I was a child. Her spirit and her strength are reflected in her songs, which have shaped my own sound and my journey as an artist,” said Howard. “Joining St. Louis CITY SC and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra in honoring her is personal for me. I am thrilled to celebrate Tina and her lasting legacy that continues resound today.”

Joining the tribute is STL native and The Voice finalist Kennedy Holmes, along with a lineup of acclaimed vocalists, including Tamika Lawrence and Shaleah Adkisson, performing orchestral arrangements of Turner’s greatest hits under the direction of Stéphane Denève and guest conductor Anthony Parnther.

“It is such an honor to join Brittany in paying tribute to one of the most iconic female musicians of all time and a woman who I deeply admire,” said Holmes. “As a young artist who is also from St. Louis, I am in awe of Tina’s extraordinary career and her rise to becoming one of the most celebrated artists in the world.”

Added Erwin Bach: “I’m especially excited for the orchestral interpretation of ‘Proud Mary’ and the initiatives around town. Local kids will discover the power of music and how performance makes it even more meaningful. Special thanks are also extended to the Taylor family for their enthusiasm and continued support of music and sport in the St. Louis community.”

The celebration extends beyond the pitch with a Tina Turner Pop‑up Shop at City Foundry, where fans can buy the new jersey and view items from Turner’s personal collection — including wardrobe pieces and Grammy Awards (she won eight of them). Running Feb. 11–20, the pop‑up is part of a broader tribute that also includes a new Tina‑focused music education program created with COCA, a local arts organization, that will introduce kids and young adults to her repertoire through music instruction and choreography inspired by her performances, funded in part by proceeds from Tina Turner Kit sales.

Festivities culminate on Tina Turner Night at CITY SC’s home match on Aug. 22.

CITY has made music a core part of its identity since its inaugural season in 2023, partnering with hometown rapper Smino on the Homegrown initiative to elevate local artists through mentorship and match‑day performances. The club has hosted major acts at its block parties, collaborated with Smino on a tornado‑relief streetwear collection, and featured the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for special game‑day moments.