Sia and her estranged husband are fighting over custody of their child amid divorce proceedings — and the allegations are getting ugly.

David Bernad, an oncologist who married Sia at the end of 2022, claims in a Monday (Oct. 27) court filing that the pop star is a drug addict who cannot adequately care for their 19-month-old son, Somersault. In a Tuesday (Oct. 28) response, Sia reveals that Bernad was recently under investigation for alleged possession of child pornography.

The claims come in California divorce proceedings, which Sia initiated this past March due to “irreconcilable differences.” Bernad has since been seeking hefty spousal support from Sia, and his request for more than $250,000 a month is set for a hearing in January.

Now, Bernad is asking for full custody of Somersault (referred to by the nickname “Summi” in court documents). He alleges in the Monday filing that Sia, who has been open about her past struggles with drug addiction, is once again using.

“Sia is an unfit and unreliable parent struggling with substance abuse and addiction, rendering her incapable of providing safe or stable care for Summi,” writes Bernad in a declaration. “I am the only safe and reliable parent for our son. I am a doctor, young, healthy, and have no criminal history or drug or alcohol addiction issues.”

Bernad says he witnessed Sia abuse ketamine and opioids during their marriage, and he claims doctors found barbiturates and benzodiazepines in her system during a hospital stay last month. He says Sia should have supervised visits with Summi, and only after she’s undergone a breathalyzer test. Bernad also wants the singer to submit to random drug testing and pay him $77,000 per month in child support.

Sia, however, counters in her Tuesday court filing that she has been “fully sober for over six months” and remains committed to recovery. She says Bernad is actually the one who parties and uses recreational drugs, and that this is one of the main reasons she chose to divorce him.

“Dan’s attempt to weaponize my past sobriety journey — an issue long resolved and well-documented — serves no legitimate purpose and is intended only to distort the facts and undermine my credibility before this court,” writes Sia in a declaration. “His willingness to dredge up decades-old history to serve his own financial and strategic interests demonstrates the extent to which he will go, even at the expense of his child and the child’s mother.”

Sia says Summi should remain in her primary custody, as has been the case since this summer. According to the court filings, Bernad agreed to this arrangement — including a stipulation that his own visits be supervised — because he was under investigation for alleged child pornography found on his computer hard drive in July.

Bernad “vehemently” denies any wrongdoing and claims Sia “planted” this illicit material on his hard drive. The Los Angeles Police Department and the city’s Department of Child and Family Services both looked into the claims but closed their investigations without any charges, citing a lack of evidence.

Nonetheless, Sia says she’s still not comfortable with Bernad spending unsupervised time with Summi. She says Bernad is not prepared to care for Summi by himself because he was an absentee parent during their marriage, often jetting overseas “at a moment’s notice.”

Sia’s lawyer declined to comment on the proceedings on Tuesday. A rep for Bernad did not immediately return a request for comment.  

Drake and online streamer Adin Ross are facing a class action lawsuit accusing them of promoting illegal gambling by endorsing the online sweepstake casino Stake.

In a case filed Monday (Oct. 27), lawyers for a Missouri man say Drake, Ross and Stake engaged in “deceptive, fraudulent and unfair” practices in the state — and that Champagne Papi used his massive celebrity to “encourage impressionable users to gamble.”

“Drake’s role as Stake’s unofficial mascot is quietly corrosive — he’s glamorizing the platform to millions of impressionable fans, many of whom treat his wild betting habits like gospel,” write lawyers for plaintiff Justin Killham.

Stake is a so-called sweepstakes casino that operates on a “dual currency” system, which critics say is designed to evade gambling regulations. Such platforms sell “gold coins” that they claim are purely for entertainment, then offer separate free “sweeps coins” that can be redeemed for cash, meaning neither constitutes full-fledged gambling. California, New Jersey and other states have moved to rein in the practice, either with new legislation or beefed-up enforcement of existing state gambling laws.

The case filed Monday claims that Stake, a Curaçao-based livestream gambling platform, violated Missouri’s gambling laws with that kind of system. The site tried to mislead consumers, the lawsuit claims, “into believing it offers harmless gameplay instead of an unlawful gambling platform.”

The complaint also claims that the company paid Drake and Ross millions to promote that illegal operation. But lawyers for the plaintiffs say the stars have done so under “deeply fraudulent pretenses,” including fronting the stars’ “house money” to risk.

“When Ross and Drake purport to gamble online with Stake.com, they often do not do so with their own money despite telling the public in Missouri and elsewhere the opposite,” Killham’s lawyers write. “Stake’s and Drake’s and Ross’s conduct here threatens the welfare of Missouri residents and especially its young people.”

Representatives for Drake and Stake did not return Billboard‘s requests for comment by press time. A representative for Ross could not immediately be located.

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Beauty and music go hand-in-hand. Whether you’re strutting onstage in full face, à la Lady Gaga on the Mayhem Ball tour, or getting glammed up to see your favorite musicians in concert, music and makeup give fans an opportunity to express themselves in fun, creative and eye-catching new ways.

There are a plethora of musicians who have gone on to start their own cosmetic brands, from Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez to Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez. (Beyoncé and Shakira both have successful hair care lines but for the purposes of this article, we are only including beauty brands) As a longtime lover of beauty, these brands have always caught my eye because they’re an extension of each musician’s identity and persona, expanding their art and creativity beyond the stage.

Brands backed by the likes of Gaga (Haus Labs) or Halsey’s About Face feature bold offerings with formulas that are just as unique as they are, while Gomez’s Rare Beauty focuses on softer, more wearable tones with user-friendly formulas, mirroring the singer’s everyday makeup. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty, meanwhile, is glamorous and just as artful as she is, utilizing colors and glittering finishes that remind me of the “Diamonds” singer’s equally bold and experimental fashion choices.

This concept of musicians and makeup isn’t new, of course. Stars like Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Gwen Stefani and even Victoria Beckham have been lending their acclaim to the cosmetics industry since the dawn of time, urging fans to shop everything under the sun from body mists to edible makeup (if you know, you know).

Still, not all celebrity makeup and beauty brands are created equal. Some stars are more involved in the production of their lines, while others may just see them as a — literal — vanity project. Below, I’ve ranked a few of the top musician-owned beauty brands, based on formulas, pricing, uniqueness and accessibility. I’ll be breaking down the pros and cons of each line and diving deep into why they’re ranked where they are.

As for why I got this assignment: I am an avid beauty lover and have been since I was 13, and I have covered the beauty and fashion beats at many different publications over the years, including Allure, WWD, Glamour and now Billboard. If that doesn’t convince you, I have very strong opinions — especially on the beauty industry and its practices.

Read on for the best musician beauty brands that you can buy online right now.

Lopez launched JLO Beauty in 2020, and it was made available to the public the next year in 2021. The brand features everything from skincare to body care, with a few makeup products here and there. JLO Beauty’s focus on body care and skincare is what differentiates it from the other brands on this list, making it a standout if you’re looking for coverage beyond just your face.

The packaging is also a big draw for me, with all the gold accents and eye-catching JLO branding. Some of my favorite products from the brand include their That Star Filter Complexion Booster for $39 and That Limitless Glow Sheet Mask 3 Pack for $49. Both those products and the brand’s existing line can be shopped at Revolve.

If I could pinpoint where the brand needs to revamp, I can think of two things: First, the product is outdated, with formulas that have been done before. While Lopez’s skin is amazing, it is likely thanks to the treatments she has had as a world-renowned celeb, not because of her product line. Personally, when I think of JLO, I am not thinking about her skin. I’m thinking about her hit music. She needs to make herself an authority on the subject of skincare if she wants to get people excited about her products. I’m craving more inventive product, even a rebrand if possible — something to further differentiate her brand from the rest.

Stefani began GXVE in 2022 and it was launched in Sephora only a few weeks later. The product line backed by the “Luxurious” singer is exceedingly affordable, boasting strong and eye-catching branding that matches the singer’s own unique sense of style. The product line is also extremely stripped-down, filled with simple and easy-to-use products for the everyday girl looking to get glam.

Some of my favorites from the brand include their Paint It Up Clean 24-Hr Cream Eyeshadow for $10 and the Pick It Up Cream Contour & Talc-Free Powder Bronzer Duo for $14. Every product mentioned, and much more, can be shopped at Sephora.

Where GXVE lacks is inventiveness. The product line is barebones and contains makeup that has been done before, and done better. With a formula revamp, and a quick trip back to the drawing board, I believe the brand could be even greater. I’d like to see new product ideas that fit the 2025 consumer with innovation in mind. With a name like Stefani attached to the line, the brand has the power to do more and go farther.

Grande’s R.E.M. Beauty launched back in 2021 with an “Ultraviolet” collection. The line has since grown to include skincare and makeup brushes. The line is affordable and tells a cohesive story with products that reflect Grande’s personal tastes. The basics, like blushes, highlighters and lip products, are solid through and through, boasting a healthy range of both experimental and wearable hues. Some of my favorites include the Essential Drip Glossy Balm for $19, Hypernova Satin Matte Blush for $22 and their Hypernova Satin Matte Bronzer for $28. All of these products can be shopped at Ulta Beauty.

The brand’s complexion line is where improvements can be made. The Sweetener Foundation is serviceable, as is their concealer of the same name, but both are not in any way remarkable. It’s something we’ve seen before, a lightweight but full-coverage finish. You’ve likely not heard much buzz about those products for that reason. In general, R.E.M. Beauty’s product line is for those looking for approachable products with makeup that you can trust.

One thing I will always give Rihanna flowers for is Fenty Beauty’s commitment to inclusivity, something that not every brand aims to prioritize. When the brand launched in 2017, Rihanna was almost immediately praised for her line of Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear foundations. At the time, it came in 40 shades, a massive feat for 2017. Since then, the foundation line has included 10 more, bumping the total shade range up to 50.

The brand is also exceedingly affordable, even with a celebrity name attached. No makeup-centric product in the line, including brushes, is over $60. If all that wasn’t enough, the brand is extremely accessible, available in store and online at both Ulta Beauty and Sephora. Some of my favorite products from the Rihanna-backed line include their Bright Fix Instant Brightening + Blurring Powder for $38, Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick for $26, Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil for $43 and Match Stix Contour Skinstick for $32.

A common issue with celeb-run brands, and where Fenty Beauty suffers, is that they really have too many eggs in one basket. With a skincare line, their very own brushes, fragrance line, haircare line and makeup all under one roof, it can be easy to produce product that is uninteresting or of less quality. My belief is that if the brand focused all of its time on makeup, every product would be a slam dunk.

Halsey’s About Face is all about artistic perspective. I fell in love with the brand’s creative product line, which boasts unique formulas with affordable price tags to boot. The makeup line is for those looking for something exciting and inventive out of their beauty products. Some of my favorite products launched from About Face include their Holographic Eye Paint for $19, Cheek Freak Blush Balm for $18, Line Artist Liners for $15 and their Curtain Call – Set & Smooth Loose Powder for $21. You can snag all these products, and more, in store and online at Ulta Beauty.

My only gripes with the brand are that the product can be unapproachable, what with the extreme and unique shades of lip gloss, blush, eyeshadow and even setting powder. About Face’s complexion products are also lacking. The brand has a pretty standard foundation but no concealer, which I find a little odd.

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty was launched in 2019 and filled an inclusivity hole in the beauty market. The product launch was, and is, focused on inclusivity, giving those with disabilities access to makeup that they can actually use (all of the product packaging is easy to open and close, and easy to apply for those with dexterity issues). The makeup itself fits into the “clean beauty” category, with shades and formulas that are standard and less inventive than something like Halsey’s About Face.

If you’re looking for product that works, and works well, with shades and formulas that work for everyone, then Rare Beauty should be your go-to. Some of my favorites from the brand include their Kind Words Lip Liner for $16, Brow Harmony Precision Eyebrow Pencil for $19 and, a sleeper hit, their Rare Fragrance Layering Balms, also for $19. These products are available online and in store at Sephora.

A note: This makeup line is not for those seeking out extremely creative formulas. The product is simplistic, oftentimes lacking creativity. All that to say, don’t expect to be creating colorful looks with Rare Beauty products. You’ll likely have to look somewhere else for that.

When Haus Labs launched in 2019, I was immediately drawn to the brand. It just made sense from an artistic perspective, knowing Lady Gaga’s proclivity for fashion and beauty. The musician is well-known for her striking makeup. It’s been a key part of her identity both on and off stage. The line’s star performer, their Triclone Skin Tech foundation, went viral for its airbrushed finish and buildable coverage, making skin look like skin.

Not only that, but the shade range was impressive, boasting 51 total shades as of 2025. This is another brand focused on artistry, with quality formulas and inventive color stories across the board, reflecting Gaga’s love of maximalist looks. Some of my favorites from the brand include the Triclone Skin Tech foundation for $49, Color Fuse Blushes for $32, PhD Hybrid Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil for $26 and their Cruelty-Free Foundation Brush for $39. All of these products are available online and in stores at Sephora.

My big hang-up for Haus Labs is their affordability. The price tag might be due to Gaga’s name tied to the project, or perhaps the quality of packaging and product. Whatever the case may be, the price tag certainly makes the brand less accessible. The product line is more inventive, which could also deter those looking for more natural, everyday makeup.

Juvenile says he’s responsible for 50 Cent‘s legendary Shady Records deal — and he says 50 can attest to it.

In an interview with Nyla Symone, Juvenile explained how after 50’s near-fatal shooting, he became a pariah of the music industry and that no one wanted to work with him.

“I got 50 Cent his record deal with Eminem,” Juvenile explained. “Ask 50, he’ll tell you, yeah, Juve was the one. 50 couldn’t really go to the studio at the time, and I was one of the first cats with a studio bus, so I let him record on my bus, him, [Tony] Yayo, and [Lloyd] Banks.”

Juve said that Eminem invited him to a music video set while filming for D12 in New York City, and that he brought along former G-Unit president Sha Money XL.

“When I went over there with Sha Money, my first thing was telling him the type of music Em doing and the type of music 50 doing with the diss thing…that’s going to work if he go with him. And it worked,” Juvenile explained, adding that 50 even wrote about Juve’s role in his book, though didn’t specify which one.

Billboard has reached out to 50 Cent’s team for comment.

50 Cent actually recently joked that he’s finally leaving G-Unit, claiming its because Tony Yayo took too long to diss Jim Jones and Memphis Bleek. In a video posted to 50 Cent’s Instagram, the mogul is seen making some jokes while aboard a private jet with Tony Yayo about leaving G-Unit.

I’ve been doing some soul searching, and I think I want out the group, OK?” Fif told Yayo.

“If anything, you just kicking us out the group,” Yayo responded.

“Took too long to respond to Jimmy and Memphis Bleek,” 50 Cent continued. “I’m saying, n—as is talking mad sh–, though. You not even like that.”

Check out a clip from Juvenile’s interview below.

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The Only Murders in the Building crew is headed across the pond. As announced Tuesday (Oct. 28), the hit Hulu series has been renewed for a sixth season — and according to leading lady Selena Gomez, the next installment will take place in London.

The news comes on the same day the season 5 finale premiered on the streaming service, with parent company confirming that the next chapter of Only Murders will consist of 10 episodes, just like the five seasons before it. It will likely air at some point in 2026.

Season 6 will also mark the first time Only Murders has filmed overseas, with the Rare Beauty founder and costars Martin Short and Steve Martin planning to shoot the next installment in the heart of England. “Well, looks like our fam is going to London y’all …,” Gomez wrote on her Instagram Story, sharing news of the show’s renewal.

“I want to thank our community and fans of @onlymurdershulu for allowing us to even have a season 6!” she continued in a different slide, posting a photo she took of Short and Martin. “We are eternally grateful we can bring any of you any sort of joy. My deepest gratitude from Steve, Marty and myself.”

Only Murders first premiered on Hulu in 2021 and quickly became one of the streamer’s most successful programs. It has received seven Emmys out of 56 total nominations in the years since.

The location of season 6 seems to correlate with the cliffhanger ending of the fifth season, which closed with the main trio listening to a podcast episode — narrated by Tina Fey’s character, Cinda Canning — about a U.K. woman who allegedly murdered a descendant of the royal family before fleeing to the United States.

News of the show’s renewal also comes about four months after Gomez and her castmates wrapped filming on season 5. At the time, the Wizards of Waverly Place alum posted a video of their emotional last day on set on Instagram and wrote, “To my only murders family, the past 5 years you all have seen my best and my worst … Words can’t describe how much I love what we’ve all created and we wouldn’t be here without you all!”