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Sophie Dunne is an E-Commerce Writer at Penske Media Corporation, writing across Billboard, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, WWD and Footwear News. Originally from Ireland and based in Los Angeles, she previously worked at Static Media as a writer and editor across all brands, covering entertainment, lifestyle, fashion, shopping, sex and relationships, travel, home and garden, tech, health and wellness, history, and food. Her bylines have appeared in Women’s Health, The List, Women.com, Islands, Grunge, WebMD, and more. Before beginning her writing career in 2019, Sophie lived in Dubai for four years working as an Emirates Cabin Crew Member. Having traveled to 71 countries with the airline, she began writing for an LA-based publication as a travel writer during her final year. Sophie has a degree in Humanities from Carlow College, St. Patrick’s (now South East Technological University) in her native Ireland. She studied English, history, philosophy, and psychology.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered to foot a hefty legal bill after unsuccessfully suing over the 2025 Peacock documentary The Making of a Bad Boy.

A Tuesday (Oct. 6) court order, obtained by Billboard, says Combs must repay $478,000 that NBCUniversal spent convincing a judge to dismiss the defamation lawsuit earlier this year. This amount, while significant, is only about half of the $990,000 charged by NBC’s attorneys at the elite law firm Gibson Dunn.

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Combs had sued NBC in early 2025 for $100 million, alleging The Making of a Bad Boy advanced a “false narrative” that he was involved in the deaths of The Notorious B.I.G. and Kim Porter. But Judge Phaedra F. Perry-Bond ruled this April that NBC followed the proper journalistic standards by making clear that Combs denies all such claims and that the interviewees who voiced the theories, including musician Al B. Sure!, had their own biases against the now-imprisoned mogul.

Judge Perry-Bond threw out Combs’ lawsuit under New York’s anti-SLAPP statute, which quickly disposes of meritless cases that threaten First Amendment-protected free speech. Under that law, a successful defendant can recoup the legal fees that they spent in the process.

The judge ruled Monday that NBC indeed qualifies for attorney fee reimbursement in this situation. The judge accepted the hourly billing rates charged by a team of six Gibson Dunn lawyers, ranging from $915 for a junior associate to $1,980 for a senior partner.

“Although the court is cognizant that the rates charged here are higher than the customary rates, due to the publicity, complexity, quantum of damages, caliber and experience of the attorneys, the results achieved and the quality of the submissions and performance at oral argument, the court declines any reduction of the defendants’ hourly rates,” wrote Judge Perry-Bond.

However, the judge did find that the amount of hours billed by Gibson Dunn was, at times, “excessive.” She trimmed a total of $512,000 from the $990,000 bill submitted by NBC — including $269,000 spent drafting a motion and $78,000 for internal office discussions — for a final fee award of $478,000.

Reps for NBC did not immediately return a request for comment on the ruling Tuesday. A spokesperson for Combs told Billboard, “NBCUniversal sought nearly $1 million in attorneys’ fees, and the court found substantial portions of those fees excessive and unreasonable, cutting their request by more than half.”

Combs previously initiated the process of appealing to reinstate his claims against NBC, but the case was one of many dropped by his former law firm due to a money dispute last month. It was not immediately clear whether Combs still intends to pursue that appeal with different lawyers.

The Bad Boy Records founder is currently serving prison time for arranging cross-country prostitution events known as “freak-offs.” He’s appealing, saying the sentence was unduly harsh since jurors acquitted him of more serious sex-trafficking and racketeering charges. Meanwhile, Combs still faces dozens of ongoing civil sexual misconduct lawsuits, in which he denies all wrongdoing.

Combs’ lawsuit against NBC was one of several attempts he’s made to go on the offensive amid the harsh media scrutiny of the last several years. While his claims against NBC were unsuccessful, he’s having better luck with a different defamation case against NewsNation. In that matter, a judge ruled last month that Combs can pursue discovery over news broadcasts that suggested he laced baby oil with drugs to incapacitate alleged sexual assault victims.

Jack White is speaking out after President Donald Trump made controversial remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego during a campaign rally in Nebraska.

In an Instagram post on Tuesday (Oct. 6), the White Stripes co-founder directly addressed Republicans and conservatives living in the two Southern California cities, asking how they felt about Trump supposedly suggesting that Iran could attack them.

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“Hey republicans and conservatives that live in L.A. and San Diego; how do you feel about your Fuhrer recommending that the cities you live in get attacked?” White wrote alongside a screenshot of Trump’s remarks. “Click the video I reposted and watch for yourself. Listen to the cult members CLAPPING and cheering for this.”

White then anticipated how Trump supporters would respond to his statement, writing, “Let me take a wild guess: it was a joke, owning the libs, insert cult rhetoric here, etc.”

“The allegiance these people have to this corrupt felon is so laughable and ignorant,” he continued. “That’s right, a U.S. ‘President’ that recommended that two major cities in our country be bombed because they don’t give total allegiance to his ego.”

Trump made these remarks on Monday night (Oct. 5) during a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, while discussing the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran and the impact of the war on prices. Trump described the economic consequences as “a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe” before saying, “They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay.” The crowd could be heard cheering following the comments.

The White House has pushed back on the interpretation of Trump’s remarks. Communications director Steven Cheung and the administration’s rapid-response accounts argued that Trump was discussing the potential threat Iran could pose if it were able to develop a nuclear weapon, rather than advocating for an attack on American cities.

White, however, rejected that framing in his post.

“Imagine any other President or elected official in history saying this,” he wrote. “False flag incoming anyone? Just wait till next month when he begins enacting illegal measures to not allow democracy at the polls to prevail when the right lose badly in the midterm elections.”

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The Worst American of All Time,” he concluded, adding the hashtag #TWAAT.

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There’s a new reason for music enthusiasts to make a pit stop at their local record store this Black Friday.

Record Store Day has unveiled its 2026 Black Friday lineup, bringing a massive assortment of limited-edition releases to independent record stores on Nov. 27. And while shoppers may be used to hunting for deals on TVs and tech, this year’s slate gives music fans plenty of picks to head to their local record shop instead.

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Among the biggest pop names on the list is KATSEYE, which will release The Dance Breaks on 12-inch yellow vinyl. The special edition brings the live dance-break arrangements of “Debut,” “Gnarly” and “Gabriela” from the group’s Beautiful Chaos Tour to vinyl for the first time. The release is also pressed with a KATSEYE logo etching. Both members of KATSEYE who are currently on hiatus from the group — Manon and Sophia — were on the Beautiful Chaos Tour and should be included in the recording.

KATSEYE isn’t the only newer-generation artist getting a limited-edition item. keshi, CORTIS and sombr are also represented on the lineup, as well as Holly Humberstone, who is releasing a 7-inch featuring performances from her BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge session. The latter pairs her rendition of “Cruel World” with a cover of Harry Styles’ “Coming Up Roses.”

Joji is also getting in on the fun with a deluxe edition of Piss In The Wind, featuring new tracks and instrumentals. Noah Kahan, meanwhile, has two releases on the list: a 7-inch featuring “Draw You Out,” his contribution to The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping soundtrack, as well as The Last of the Bugs, a 12-inch EP pressed on 180-gram Alpenglow vinyl.

For fans who like their records with a side of nostalgia, there’s also something to dig into. The Rolling Stones’ Aftermath gets a clear-vinyl edition with additional package extras, while George Harrison’s 33 1/3 and self-titled album arrive as new zoetrope editions. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band’s Night Moves gets a 50th-anniversary pressing through Third Man Records, and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ I Love Rock ‘N Roll receives a special “Shadow Album” edition.

The list also marks vinyl debuts for Barenaked Ladies’ Born on a Pirate Ship and Rock Spectacle, while Stevie Nicks’ Bella Donna, 2Pac’s Pac’s Life and New Edition’s Candy Girl are among the other catalog titles getting special pressings.

And if live music is more your speed, the lineup is stacked there, too. Prince, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Marianne Faithfull, Funkadelic and Billy Joel all have live releases included, alongside sets from Brigitte Calls Me Baby, the Old ’97s and Jeff Tweedy. Billy Idol and The B-52s both take listeners back to 1982 with archival performances, while jazz releases include recordings from Stan Getz, Charlie Parker and Bill Evans.

The soundtrack section is also packed. A special Wicked package brings together music from both chapters of the film musical, while KPop Demon Hunters gets a holographic-art variant with additional inclusions.

With more than 150 limited releases making their way to independent record stores, the 2026 RSD Black Friday lineup covers just about every corner of music fandom.

Record Store Day Black Friday takes place Nov. 27. The full list of releases, participating stores and additional details are available through Record Store Day.

Offset is once again finding himself in some trouble at a casino.

This time, he was captured on video arguing with staff at a Paris casino. In a video sent to TMZ, the Atlanta rapper can be seen telling pit bosses that he feels like he’s being treated unfairly and shouldn’t be because of the money that he’s spending. According to ‘Set, casino staff was allowing randoms to take spots at tables the rapper reserved with a “disposable card.”

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“You don’t speak English, you’re not listening to me,” he can be heard saying in the clip. “If I play here, and I put the disposable card, nobody should f—ing play my hands, bro. Listen, this is not the little kids… this is high-limit. Nobody touch my sh– … I put the disposable card and he’s letting people play for me in my spot. I’m betting $10,000, I’m winning! I beat y’all out of $200,000… I will f—ing leave, but the problem is, I’m betting high, you need to treat me like how I’m betting. I’m betting more than anybody in this motherf—er. Why the f— are people getting my seats?

He added: “They shouldn’t be playing at my table, bro. I beat y’all a–es tonight, I got $200,000. I’ll just go home. It don’t make no f—ing sense, bro.”

Back in April, Offset was shot outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, after an alleged altercation with Lil Tjay’s crew.

In better news, he buried the hatchet with childhood friend and fellow Migos member Quavo. Offset was featured on Quavo’s latest solo album QRÖMELIFE and the two have plans for one last Migos album and a tour together.

Blake Shelton is making sure Gwen Stefani knows just how loved she is on her birthday.

The country star celebrated his wife’s 57th birthday over the weekend, taking to Instagram on Saturday with a collection of photos chronicling some of their sweetest times together.

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The carousel of photos included snapshots of the couple playfully posing in a cornfield, embracing each other at a party, and cozied up together with a black-and-white filter.

“The best there is!!!!!!” he wrote. “Everyone wish @gwenstefani a happy birthday!!!! I love you pretty girl!!!”

Stefani’s birthday festivities also included some pretty sentimental gifts, including a sparkly one from her husband. Over the weekend, Stefani shared a look at a necklace gifted to her by Shelton, featuring the number “11” — a meaningful number for the couple, who have been together for 11 years.

The pair’s love story began on the set of The Voice, where Shelton and Stefani first crossed paths as coaches in 2014. They began dating the following year and eventually exchanged vows in July 2021.

The couple have also continued to celebrate their relationship publicly over the years. In July, Shelton commemorated their wedding anniversary by sharing a collection of photos from their nuptials, writing, “5 years and every day is better than the last.” Stefani similarly marked the occasion with wedding footage and a message calling Shelton “my forever.”

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Hayley Williams isn’t backing down on her beliefs.

The Paramore frontwoman had a simple message for the Department of Homeland Security after she shouted “F–k ICE” and “Free Palestine” during her recent concert in Chula Vista, California. DHS responded to the singer’s remarks through a statement to Fox News, saying that Americans should be grateful for federal law enforcement officers and suggesting that the singer “thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice.”

Williams shared the department’s statement to her Instagram Story on Monday (Oct. 5), adding her own decidedly less diplomatic response. “And may I suggest all Nazi bi—es suck on my fat di–,” Williams wrote.

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The singer’s onstage comments came during a performance of “Ice in My OJ,” a track from her 2025 solo album Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party. Williams has incorporated political commentary into her current live show, including a statement before performing “True Believer” in which she declares that “the greatest threat to American democracy is Christian nationalism.”

As the longtime frontwoman of Paramore, Williams has helped lead the band to major chart success, including a pair of No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200: 2013’s Paramore and 2023’s This Is Why.

Williams’ solo career has also made an impact on the Billboard charts. Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party followed her 2020 solo debut Petals for Armor and 2021’s FLOWERS for VASES / decansos, all of which landed on the Billboard 200 chart.

Meanwhile, Williams has plenty more on the horizon. She is among the artists set to perform at the 2027 edition of Primavera Sound Barcelona, where she will share the bill with Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers, FKA Twigs, Fontaines D.C., Turnstile, Massive Attack, Robyn and more.

Tinashe has officially reached pop star status with a new career high — and she’s rightfully emotional about it.

The singer’s latest album, Popstar, debuts at No. 6 on the Billboard 200, making it her highest-charting album ever on the tally and her first top 10 appearance. The milestone was enough to leave Tinashe “cryinggggg” as she celebrated the news on social media on Monday (Oct. 5).

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“I’m so unbelievably grateful, this is CRAZY! #6 BILLBOARD DEBUT,” she wrote on X, adding a flood of crying emojis before thanking fans “so soooooo much” for their love and support, before finishing off with: “I’m cryinggggg.”

The congratulations quickly rolled in. Among those celebrating was fellow singer Victoria Monét, who quote-tweeted Tinashe’s post with an enthusiastic message of her own: “YESSS! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! Flowers and rockets to the moon my girl. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!” including a plethora of emojis to showcase her support.

The No. 6 debut is quite a significant jump for Tinashe, whose Billboard 200 journey stretches back more than a decade. Her 2014 major-label debut Aquarius previously held her career-high position on the chart, debuting and peaking at No. 17. Her subsequent albums Nightride and Joyride peaked at Nos. 89 and 58, respectively, while her independent releases continued to keep her name circulating within the R&B/pop music space.

Her 2024 album Quantum Baby arrived at No. 199 on the Billboard 200 — making the leap to No. 6 with Popstar all the more striking.

Tinashe has been spending the past few years steadily turning renewed attention into some pretty big chart numbers. Her 2024 single “Nasty” became a viral sensation and reached No. 61 on the Billboard Hot 100 — her first solo entry on the chart in roughly a decade.

Then came “No Broke Boys,” her collaboration with Disco Lines. The song eventually reached No. 36 on the Hot 100, giving Tinashe her first top 40 hit on the chart since “2 On” in 2014. It also spent 24 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

That trajectory made Popstar feel like more than another album release for Tinashe. It’s another installment of a long-lasting career for the singer, one that has seen the star move between R&B, pop and dance without staying neatly inside any one box. In a recent Billboard feature examining the longevity of R&B artists including Tinashe, the singer was highlighted as part of a generation of artists reaching new heights more than a decade after their initial breakthroughs.

Too $hort felt the need to clear the air over the weekend. The Oakland rapper put out a lengthy statement apologizing for saying he would be going to Diddy’s coming-home party during a recent appearance on The TMZ Podcast.

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“I’m going to the Puff Daddy ‘Coming Home’ party when he comes home,” he said after being asked if he thinks the embattled record executive will have a career once he gets out of prison. He then added that he’s not “judgmental” and suggested that, outside of the infamous Cassie hotel footage, Diddy probably shouldn’t be incarcerated while also insisting that he’s never been to a Diddy party that involved sex.

However, $hort Dawg has walked his previous statement back and posted an Instagram Reel on Sunday apologizing to anyone who felt offended by his words.

“I wanna thank all the people that called me yesterday, texted me, hit me up about this TMZ Puff Daddy thing. I was a little insensitive with my words,” the Bay Area rapper said. “I said that I didn’t condone what he did to Cassie, but I would go to his party if he came home, and I really didn’t know the full extent of the case. I did not know that there were a lot of women who had claimed that they had been abused by Puff Daddy, and how it affected them. I do not condone abuse in any kind of way. Not emotional, not physical, not sexual, and I don’t support anybody that does it. I wanna say, I’m sorry to the people that were hurt by the words that I said. I have listened, I have learned, I read up on it.”

He added: “I do not support abuse or abusers. And I just want to say I’m sorry for putting those words out there. If anything I said hurt anybody, I really do regret it. … When I say I’m going to go to his party, I was talking about the parties that he throws for his friends, not any party where it’s f—ing baby oil or some godd— sexual sh–. I’ve been to dozens of his parties and never once have I seen a naked person or a sexual act. … I hope that when my brother comes home that he has grown.”

Diddy was recently in the news after it was reported that he’s been figuring out how to live a lavish lifestyle behind bars with the help of certain inmates and prison staff.

Shakira‘s Oct. 3 Madrid concert has made history as the most-viewed livestream performance by a female artist on Amazon Music to date.

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The streaming service shared the news via press release on Sunday (Oct. 4), the day after the Colombian superstar’s performance was broadcast live. The show was part of Shakira’s 12-date residency in Spain’s capital at Shakira Stadium on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.

Beyond Shakira’s anticipated set full of hits spanning three decades of her career in Latin music, the Oct. 3 concert included a very special surprise: Dua Lipa appeared onstage with the star to perform an acoustic “Antología,” from Shakira’s 1997 Pies Descalzos album — an intimate moment that Shak gushed was “what this tour was missing.”

“For me, it’s an honor and a privilege to sing this song, which means so much to me, with this woman who is so admired and loved around the world,” Shakira said while introducing Dua Lipa to the crowd of more than 50,000 fans in front of them, plus those at home catching their duet via livestream, which viewers were able to watch via Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch.

Post-show, Dua Lipa shared her excitement on Instagram, writing in Spanish, “I felt that you, me, and the audience were one. Very grateful to take home such a beautiful memory!!!”

Shakira Stadium was built as a temporary venue within Madrid’s Iberdrola Music complex specifically for the star’s concert residency in the city, which opened on Sept. 18 and wraps with a 12th date on Oct. 11.

Amazon Music’s livestream of Saturday night’s Shakira concert led the streamer’s 2026 Women Shaping Latin Music campaign, celebrating the artists, sounds and cultural movements shaping Latin music.


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