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The Weeknd Reschedules Canceled Australian Tour Dates

The Weeknd announced his return to Australia with new tour dates Monday, revisiting plans abruptly canceled last year.

Originally, the Grammy-winning artist was set to close his “After Hours Til Dawn” world tour in Australia and New Zealand in November and December 2023. These concerts were postponed and eventually scrapped due to “schedule and logistical constraints.”

“I feel a strong pull to perform in Australia before moving on to the next chapter,” The Weeknd said in a statement, Billboard reports. “I want to make sure you all know I hadn’t forgotten about you. When I return now, it will be the right time, and I promise it will be such a special experience. I can’t wait to see you all!”

Fans noticed a significant alteration in the new schedule. The Canadian artist, born Abel Tesfaye, was originally due for multiple performances: two nights in Brisbane, three in Sydney, four in Melbourne, and two in Auckland, New Zealand.

This revised tour, however, comprises only four shows: two in Sydney and two in Melbourne.

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The “Blinding Lights” artist will perform at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on October 5 and 6.

Additional shows in Sydney are slated for October 22 and 23 at Accor Stadium. These will mark The Weeknd’s first stadium appearances in Australia since 2017.

The Weeknd’s “After Hours Til Dawn” tour began in July 2022 and concluded in October 2023. This tour extension provides Australian fans a highly anticipated, albeit truncated, opportunity to catch the pop sensation live.

In a poignant moment of serendipity, despite initial setbacks, the announcement reaffirms The Weeknd’s commitment to his global audience, ensuring that his artistic journey is shared with fans Down Under.

Fivio Foreign Teases Donald Trump Meeting, Sparking Fan Backlash 

Fivio Foreign featured Donald Trump’s voice on his new single with Kodak Black, and now he’s taking his endorsement a step further. 

Last Friday (August 16), the Brooklyn native stunned fans with his new collab with the Florida rapper “ONBOA47RD.” Despite coming under fire from his fans over the track, some of whom vowed to never listen to his music again, Fivio Foreign claims he’s set to meet Donald Trump very soon.  

On Sunday (August 18) made an announcement on X (Twitter). “Linking up w Trump inna couple days,” he wrote. 

It appears Fivio intends to conduct an interview of sorts, and asked his followers to submit questions for the former President and 34-times convicted felon.  

“What’s the 1 question yall want me to ask Trump when I see him ?” he asked.  

While there were some silly replies, many responded with valid questions. 

“Why is he using rappers as pawns?!” one person suggested. “Why is he pandering and what actual plan does he have that won’t benefit anyone making over 400k a year.” 

Another said, “Ask him if he ever apologized for saying the central park 5 should be put to death.” 

While a third person advised Fivio Foreign to ask Donald Trump, “Why he’s racist.” 

Ignoring the pertinent questions, the rapper revealed he wanted to ask about Flat Earth theory, but a follower recommended he find out about “secret alien files.”  

However, Donald Trump has already addressed Fivio Foreign’s burning question.  

Meanwhile, fellow rapper and Trump supporter Kanye West was mobbed after showing up to a rally in Beverly Hills. MAGA hat-wearing supporters flocked to his car as West and his wife Bianca Censori arrived.  

Lil Durk Addresses Conflict Between Being Muslim & Gang Life 

Lil Durk doesn’t want to be defined as anything other than a father and devout Muslim. 

On Sunday (August 18), the “All My Life” hitmaker recently shared a message on Instagram asserting his beliefs. 

“Don’t label me nothing outside of A MAN A FATHER and A 1000% Muslim,” he wrote alongside a selfie. 

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However, it appears not everybody understood his intention, so Lil Durk took to his Instagram Stories to elaborate. The Chicago rapper wants to use his platform to spread the message that followers of the faith cannot also be gang members. 

“I don’t gabgbang I’m a Muslim,” he wrote. “Basically what I was saying on my post in so many words you can’t do both ima be the one who say it.” 

Furthermore, Lil Durk wants existing followers to continue to support him as he takes a new path. He clarified that while his raps draw from personal life experiences, he isn’t encouraging others to follow in his footsteps. 

“So if you follow me as a brother a friend a icon follow me to my new chapter of life,” he added. “When I make music | rap what I seen and been through not telling you to go do it HUGE difference the music won’t change but my life goals will.” 

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Lil Durk has been taking steps to better himself, including getting clean. Earlier this year, Durk revealed he underwent a stint in rehab to treat his addiction to Codeine and Xanax. He also shared his plans to build a treatment facility to help others in his hometown.   

“It was tough at first, but it ain’t that tough ’cause I really knew what I wanted. I knew what was holding me back,” Lil Durk explained, before adding, “I wanted better. I want to be a better man, a better father, a better leader. 

“My main goal is peace, being with the family and staying out of b#######,” he added. “I just see myself staying on the right track and trying to change a lot of lives.”

  

Travis Scott Announces “Days Before Rodeo” Re-Releasing On Streaming Services  

Travis Scott is re-releasing his Days Before Rodeo mixtape on streaming services alongside a few previously unreleased tracks to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the fan-favorite project. 

Over the weekend, La Flame announced the good news at Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Fest, revealing the tape would be available on streamers for the first time ever. 

Then, on Sunday evening (August 18), the tenth anniversary, Scott shared a video previewing the re-release. Fans won’t have long to wait. The project is set to arrive on streaming platforms on Friday, August 23.  

“DAYS BEFORE RODEO 10yr ANNIVERSARY BEING CELEBRATED BY FINALLLY RE-RELEASING EVERYWHERE AUGUST 23RD,” Travis Scott wrote on Instagram. “AND MAYBE COUPLE DBR SONGS FROM THAT ERA FROM THE VAULT.” 

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“TOOO ALLL THE DAYS ONES THATS BEEEN LOCKED TO DBR SINCE THE START,” he added. “THIS WEEK WE EAAAATTTT!!!” 

Travis Scott also announced an upcoming concert to mark the re-release, and he had a special surprise in store for one lucky fan who claims they “manifested” the move. 

“That you did,” Scott wrote. “Would u be down to come to the show imma do soon for DBR ???” 

In other Travis Scott news, Rey Mysterio recently unveiled the rapper as his new WWE tag team partner.  

“Are you guys ready for me to introduce my latest tag team partner?” He asked the audience at Fanatics Fest. “Are you ready? Alright. This man has shaped the landscape for hip-hop. He is an icon. He is also on ‘SICKO MODE.’ He is a rapper, producer, songwriter, and Grammy-nominated.” 

A masked Scott then emerged for the big reveal. 

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Doja Cat & Joseph Quinn Spark Dating Rumors Two Years After Viral Controversy 

Doja Cat recently stepped out with actor Joseph Quinn, leading fans to believe she manifested a new man two years after shooting her shot. 

The singer and rapper was recently spotted with the Stranger Things star packing on the PDA in London. The pair cozied up to each other in Dingwalls music venue in North London. Other footage shows Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn holding hands while walking through the city. 

The dating rumors arrive two years after Doja got into it with Quinn’s co-star Noah Schnapp in a very public spat.  

Back in 2022, Doja Cat asked the then-17-year-old Schnapp to tell Joseph Quinn to contact her. 

“Noah can you tell Joseph to [hit me up.] Wait no. Does he have a [girlfriend]?” she wrote, but Schnapp told her to just slide into DMs. 

However, he later posted their exchange on TikTok promoting Doja Cat to call him out on Instagram Live. 

“First, let’s try to be chill about it. To be fair, this is like a kid. I don’t even know how old he is, but he’s not even over… like there’s no way he’s over 21,” Doja Cat told her IG followers. “But when you’re that young, you make mistakes. You do dumb s###.” 

She added, “But the fact that Noah did that, like went and posted a private conversation between me and him, is so unbelievably like socially unaware and wack. That’s like borderline snake s###. That’s like weasel s###.” 

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Quinn addressed the situation during a 2022 interview with Entertainment Weekly

“That was funny,” he explained. “That whole experience was quite odd, but it’s fantastic. I admire her enormously as an artist.” He added, “She’s an immensely talented artist and the fact that she liked my character was cool.”

Nonetheless, Joseph Quinn seemed unfazed by the exchange, judging by his recent outing with Doja Cat. 

Her fans are over the moon at Doja’s rumored romance and are gearing up for some new bangers. 

Tina Knowles Finally Learns Explicit Double Meaning Of Beyoncé’s “Ego” 

Beyoncé wrote the sexual innuendo-filled “Ego” more than 15 years ago but her mother Tina Knowles has only just cottoned on to the risqué meaning behind the lyrics. 

The track, released in 2006, sees Bey singing about how much she loves her man’s giant “ego” and includes lyrics like “It’s too big, it’s too wide/It’s too strong, it won’t fit/ It’s too much, it’s too tough.” 

However, despite being a huge fan of Beyoncé’s songs, Tina Knowles didn’t understand the real meaning behind “Ego.” On Sunday (August 18) she shared a clip from a podcast discussing the song and it appears Bey surprised her mom. 

“Wow, !!!!!!!” she captioned the post. I just realized that she wasn’t talking about that ego!!!!!! Ohhhhhh Myyyyy!!!!!!!” 

She added several crying-with-laughter emojis before clarifying that she didn’t get it until now. “I’m serious,” Tina Knowles continued. “I really didn’t Know til now!!!!! That’s crazy! Nooo! Really? Maybe not ! I don’t know! What y’all think?” 

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One thing Tina Knowles was certain about was her daughter’s singing skills but even there, Beyoncé never ceases to amaze her. The proud mom posted a snippet of an a cappella version of Cowboy Carter cut “FLAMENCO,” praising her daughter in the caption. 

“Wow ! Just Wow!!! Vocal acrobats !!” she wrote. “These effortless vocals on here!!!!! Flamengo may be the most underrated song on this amazing album! from Cowboy Carter Album. ! Pure acapella vocals!!! no help here.” 

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Machine Gun Kelly Reveals Deep Symbolism Behind Blackout Tattoo 

Machine Gun Kelly is opening up about the meaning of his huge blackout tattoo that spans across his upper torso and both arms, covering his older ink. 

During a recent appearance on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, MGK explained the tattoo’s metamorphosis-like effect. 

“I’m in a new body, I literally am in a new body,” he told hosts Gillie and Wallo. “I covered everything on my arms and my body. I left windows to it, just like there’s windows to my old work, but I’m a new person so the evolution has led me from a caterpillar to a butterfly now.” 

He continued, elaborating on why he used “windows” to show traces of his old tattoos. 

“The one thing I think fans don’t appreciate is an artist turning their back on what made them fall in love with you,” MGK added. “Now while I may not resonate as much with older work that I’ve done, I do resonate with the fans, always. So, I don’t ever want to run away from them.” 

Furthermore, Machine Gun Kelly said he didn’t want to completely eliminate the “tall skinny tatted white boy” image. 

“I didn’t want to necessarily erase everything like I’m running from it,” he shared. “I just put on armor.” 

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Machine Gun Kelly debuted the tattoo in February amid the release of his single “Don’t Let Me Go.” Posting the first image of the ink, he wrote, “for spiritual purposes only.” 

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In April, he shared a video documenting the grueling process which he described as “the most painful s### I’ve ever experienced in my life.” 

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Machine Gun Kelly recently marked a significant milestone in his sobriety journey. Earlier this month, he celebrated a year of sober living since ditching substances, including alcohol, cocaine and heroin. 

Drake Trolls Chingy With Sneaky, Back-Handed Compliment  

Drake had some thoughts about Chingy’s 2003 hit “One Call Away” that he just had to share with his followers. 

Late on Sunday night (August 18), the OVO honcho shared a confusing post on his Instagram Story. He quoted a section of the track alongside his musings about the lyrics: 

“The next day I’m with the fellas at the case playin’ ball,” Chingy raped on the track. “Here she come with her friends they posted up on the wall/ Now I’m showin’ off, tryin’ to dunk, tryin’ to dribble/Break fast threw the middle just to see her smile and giggle.” 

The line about playing ball in front of attractive women hit home for Drake. 

 “Nah chingy I felt this,” he wrote alongside the lyrics. “Like why do I play ball better when the tings aren’t watching,” He added, “You really struck a chord with this one goated lyric.” 

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Drake doubled back a few minutes later with another takeaway from the decades-old hit. This time, Drake took a shot at Chingy, clowning him for showing off in front of a girl despite being no good at basketball. However, it wasn’t all shade, as he did concede that the St. Louis native can pen a good bar. 

“Also the fact you said tryna dribble like off that bar we know you were ass at ball,” he added. “But your ting showed up and you started doing too much like this real af you are a guy for that bar.” 

It’s unclear what motivated Drake to share his take on Chingy’s lyrics. The “Right Thurr” hitmaker recently made a comeback. He shared his take on the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef, warning that things could get violent.  

50 Cent, Fredo Bang & Hurricane Chris Trade Shots Over Humor & Harmony Festival Criticism   

50 Cent isn’t taking Hurricane Chris’ complaint seriously, trolling the Louisiana, Shreveport native after he called him out for not hiring local artists to perform at his Humor & Harmony Festival. 

The G-Unit mogul responded to Hurricane’s lengthy rant in typical fashion, posting a pair of memes and trolling him. 

“Hurricane Flex,” he wrote alongside a snippet from Juice. “Boy ya s### is wack, the f### you think you @fredobang. Ya s### gets no play in my ride. LOL.” 

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Louisiana-born artist Fredo Bang also hit back, pointing out he performed at Humor & Harmony. He posted a video on Instagram questioning the “A Bay Bay” rapper. 

“Hurricane,” he said. “If he didn’t put no Louisiana artists, Louisiana legends, who the f### I am then?” 

50 Cent doubled back with another meme, this time from Menace II Society. 

“Oh no you not gonna play that 1 song you got,” he captioned the clip. “Bay Bay just went on stage wit Master P. LOL.” 

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However, Hurricane Chris didn’t appreciate getting trolled by 50 Cent. He posted another rant on Instagram calling 50 Cent a “culture vulture” and an “opportunist.” 

“You big dummy you just prove my point,” he said. “You don’t know about the city. Shreveport this n#### just said I got one song. I go all the way back to 5 Entertainment. That’s how I know you don’t know s### about the city.” 

Furthermore, Hurricane Chris branded 50 Cent a “culture vulture,” who’s profiting from a city he knows nothing about. He also responded to 50 Cent’s one-hit wonder accusations, insisting he has music going back to 2005 and a new mixtape with Boosie Badazz coming soon.  

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MTV Delays VMAs To Make Way For Trump-Harris Showdown

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have been rescheduled to avoid conflicting with a presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Originally set for September 10 in New York, the star-studded ceremony will now take place the following evening.

MTV announced the postponement, encouraging fans to tune in to the debate before enjoying “music’s most iconic night.”

The network’s commitment to mobilizing young voters may have influenced the decision to delay the event, thus preventing any accusations of undermining their civic engagement efforts.

Anticipation over the debate is high, marking the first head-to-head showdown between Trump and Harris in their bid for the White House.

The political landscape saw significant upheaval in June when current President Joe Biden, after struggling with public speaking, exited the race, leading to Harris securing the Democratic nomination.

As the VMA delays hit the news, MTV also revealed the first set of performers scheduled for the ceremony, including Sabrina Carpenter, Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, and Rauw Alejandro.

With 10 nominations, Taylor Swift is poised to dominate the evening, featuring in categories like artist of the year, song of the year, best collaboration, and best pop.

Rihanna Reportedly Set To Release Ninth Studio Album After Years Of Delays

Rihanna is reportedly set to release her ninth studio album. The “Diamonds” hitmaker is believed to be preparing for her first record release in eight years.

The Sun published quotes from an unnamed “well-placed industry insider” claiming Rihanna, 36, is gearing up to unveil a new album, having already recorded and thrown out an entire record’s worth of material.

“It’s been a running joke how long Rihanna’s ninth album has taken to be released, but finally the wait is almost over,” the insider reportedly said.

“Because she wants it to sound fresh, and because of where Rihanna is at in her life, practically everything was scrapped.”

The source added Rihanna had experimented with a number of different genres before deciding nothing she’d worked on was good enough.

“She has gone from pop to reggae to hip hop and everything in between,” the source reportedly told the outlet.
Rihanna’s last album, Anti, dropped in 2016.

Since then, the singer has started a family with her partner, A$AP Rocky, 35, giving birth to their son, RZA, in May 2022. He was followed by a sister, Riot Rose, born in August 2023.

An entrepreneur, Rihanna has also been busy building up her reported net worth of more than $1.4 billion (£1.1 billion) via her highly successful Fenty cosmetics and Savage X Fenty lingerie businesses.

Zoe Rex Is an Independent Artist Breaking Through the Noise

Today’s music industry is overflowing with musicians competing for listeners’ attention and trying to find their niche. Every day, listeners are inundated with new music, making it harder and harder to stand out. The issue is evident: How can an artist genuinely connect with a listener in a saturated market? Introducing Zoe Rex, an independent artist whose genuineness and unadulterated skill provide a welcome change of pace.

The difficulties faced by the music business are well-known. Oversaturation, the need to follow commercial trends, and the competition for attention in a crowded field are some challenges artists must overcome. These obstacles frequently drive genuinely exceptional abilities to the periphery and make it harder for fresh voices to be heard.

Taking Care of the Issues

Those who succeed despite these obstacles do so by adhering to their artistic vision. One such example is Zoe Rex. Zoe’s music is shamelessly honest and intensely personal, unlike many who follow industry trends. Despite the competitive nature of the profession, she has managed to develop a devoted following because of how she approaches her listeners.

Presenting Zoe Rex

When Zoe Rex was seventeen years old, her music career started. Her love of music was rekindled when a friend casually asked to hear her play the guitar. She gradually taught herself songs and started writing her own. Zoe began posting songs on SoundCloud with GarageBand, and her music soon became popular. For Zoe, the real bond that developed between her music and fans throughout the globe was not only a significant achievement but also a source of personal joy.

Overcoming One’s Challenges

There have been difficulties along Zoe’s road. Her greatest enemies seemed to be her battles with impostor syndrome and self-perception. Because of her androgynous look and unique musical taste, the public often found her hard to place, which made it challenging for her to break through to the mainstream. However, her highly unpredictable nature worked to her advantage as listeners began to value her resistance to fitting in.

The Distinctive Allure of Zoe Rex

Zoe stands out in the congested music world for her daring commitment to her craft. She sees every experience as subjective and doesn’t hesitate to make errors. Because of her uncertainty, the audience is constantly curious about what she will do next. Many others who experience comparable difficulties may relate to Zoe’s music since it mirrors her inner struggles and victories.

Zoe recently dropped a music video for her song Jacob’s Ladder, which she worked on with her producer Jake Hixon, aka HXN, to create. She credits HXN for helping her grow her music career, stating that “there wouldn’t be Zoe Rex or the Zoe Rex sound without him.”

Highlights of Your Career and Personal Narratives

A memorable moment in Zoe’s career was when she performed at the Whisky a Go Go, frequented by many of her favorite musicians. Working with producers who have previously collaborated with her inspirations has also powerfully affirmed her skills. More personally, Zoe’s escape from the 2019 Saugus school massacre has had a significant impact on her music, enabling her to share her experiences and build connections with other trauma survivors.

The Prospects for Zoe Rex

Zoe envisions doing a lot of touring, from small pubs in far-off places to stadiums. Maintaining the duality of her performances while being faithful to her creative vision will help her reach an audience in various situations. Zoe is steadfast in her resolve to create music that heals herself and her audience as she develops.

Hurricane Chris Slams 50 Cent & G-Unit For Giving $500K To Shreveport Police

Hurricane Chris delivered a heated message to 50 Cent in the form of an Instagram video on Sunday (August 18). His gripe centered on 50 Cent’s recent Humor & Harmony Festival in Hurricane’s hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.

“You threw a m############ concert in Louisiana and didn’t book no Louisiana legends, ain’t put no bankroll in any Louisiana legends’ pockets, but you paid the police half a million dollars,” he says in the clip. “What type of b#### ass s### is that?” He then condemned 50 Cent for not booking local artists like Boosie Badazz, Webbie or him.

“Shreveport had cheap ass land, he came and bought that s### and a n#### don’t give a f### about f#####’ with us,” he said. “He just showed you that by paying the police a half a million dollars, when we got young n##### out here starving. We got young n##### out here killing each other. That f###### money could have went to anything to help the youth, we don’t need more money invested into the police.”

He included a lengthy caption that read in part: “The people around @50cent are from New York even the ones who live in Shreveport they are attempting to gate keep a person who could of really made a difference. I challenge you to let me show u our community and the things that the rotten people around you.”

He went on to say Shreveport is the fourth worst educated state in America with a sky high murder rate and insisted the local youth is “lost.” He made sure to include in the comment section, “I love 50 bro it’s the people around him being selfish.”

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Now that the Humor & Harmony Festival has ended, a Shreveport city attorney was able to confirm 50 Cent will be paying nearly $500,000 to cover the cost of law enforcement during the four-day event. The Shreveport Police Department partnered with several local agencies to keep the people of Shreveport and visitors safe. The festival ended with no reports of violent crimes.

“Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson and his team at G-Unit have agreed to pay the costs incurred for security directly related to the events at the Humor & Harmony Festival,” Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux said. “We anticipate those costs will approach $500,000. This gesture is a testament to Mr. Jackson’s pledge to help revitalize the Red River District of Downtown Shreveport in a fun, and most importantly safe, way. The G-Unit organization and the City of Shreveport proved through the success of the Humor & Harmony Festival that we can make big things happen when we work together as a team.”

In addition to the police partnering with other local agencies, G-Unit also had its own security team along with outsourced security companies making Shreveport one of the safest places to be.

Hurricane Chris has had beef with the local police for years. He recently filed a lawsuit against the Shreveport Police Department, hoping to recoup all the damages and lost wages he missed during the three-year legal battle over a second-degree murder charge. According to the rapper, the department neglected to give him due process and didn’t properly investigate his case involving the shooting death of Danzeria Farris in 2020.

Many people in the comment section of Hurricane’s post believe he acted in haste. As one person said, “Actually the money was invested in the community. Businesses made big money and businesses are preparing now for a bigger turnout next year. You jumped the gun on this one. Did you not see the video where young men got hired to work that weekend? Once the studio is done there will be more jobs available.

“Also it’s 2 weeks later why say this now after nothing but good reviews. Trust me I felt this way being one of the top comedians to ever come out of Shreveport who has performed with everyone that hit the stage but I said “just give it time” there’s more work coming.”

 

 

Kim Kardashian’s Kids Want Her To Date Streamer Or Ball Player

Kim Kardashian’s kids have taken up matchmaking for their celebrity mom.

Speaking on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Kim Kardashian shared how her children try to covertly set her up on dates.

Asked by Fallon if she was romantically linked to anyone, the reality star revealed her single status, adding she isn’t ready to dive back into the dating pool just yet.

Kardashian, balancing humor and exasperation, recounted how her children—North, 11, Saint, eight, Chicago, six, and Psalm, five—with ex-husband Kanye West, are persistently making efforts to pair her up.

“It’s so funny because my kids try to set me up,” she said amidst chuckles. “They’re ready now but I’m not. They make lists. Saint wants me to be with any basketball or soccer player. And I’m like, ‘If you only knew.’ No,’” she added, shaking her head and smiling. “Some of my kids want me to be with streamers. They have lists and they try to sneakily set me up. I’m like, ‘Guys, this just isn’t what I want right now.'”

Footage of Kardashian’s New York trip with her daughter, North, captured the bond they share.

“I love to travel solo with each of my kids because it really is this bonding time,” Kardashian said. “I always do a soccer trip with my oldest son. One is heavily into karate. One is just a full princess, into anything glitter. North is into art. Saint is into soccer and basketball,” she continued. “I go to all their personal games… I’ve taken him all over. We’re going to Spain for the first Real Madrid soccer game soon. It’s nutty that I travel the world for my kids’ interests but it’s fun.”

While on “The Tonight Show,” Kardashian also promoted her latest project—a collaboration with Beats headphones—expressing enthusiasm for the venture.

Lizzo’s Fitness Video Draws Internet Scorn: “The Bullying Worked”

Lizzo is currently on a fitness journey and has been sharing clips of her workout to Instagram and TikTok. Par for the course, the videos have garnered both positive and negative comments.

Many applauded the “Truth Hurts” singer for taking steps to improve her health, while others deemed her a hypocrite for wanting to change when she claims to be comfortable in her skin no matter her size.

Some are questioning her progress with comments like, “Nothing really changed. She’s the same size.” Others are claiming the “bullying” she’s often subjected to “worked” and some are even convinced the South Park episode that references her was her sole motivation to get fit.

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The aforementioned South Park episode, titled “The End of Obesity,” arrived in May. The premise is centered on a fictional weight loss drug named “Lizzo,” which is given to Cartman as a cheaper alternative to Ozempic. The goal of the drug is to foster body positivity and reduce weight-related expectations.

After viewing the segment for the first time, Lizzo shared her reaction online, saying at the time, “I just feel like, damn, I’m really that b####. I really showed the world how to love yourself and not give a f###, to the point where these men in Colorado know who I am and put it on their cartoon that’s been around for 25 years. I’m really that b#### and I show you all how to not give a f### and I’ma keep showing you how to not give a f###.”

Lizzo’s weight has been a focus since she exploded on to the scene in 2017. In a recent interview with the New York Times, Lizzo revealed her stance on the body positivity movement has changed.

“The idea of body positivity, it’s moved away from the antiquated mainstream conception,” she said. “It’s evolved into body neutrality. I’m not going to lie and say I love my body every day,” Lizzo, 35, said. “The bottom line is, the way you feel about your body changes every single day.”

Despite the negative comments, plenty of Lizzo’s fans came to her defense.

“I’ve seen a few people making fun of Lizzo’s workout video,” one person tweeted. “She has made the decision to improve her health by taking control of her weight. This is to be commended. Making fun of her for losing weight would be akin to mocking a homeless man applying for jobs. Be better.”

Still, the criticism continued in the comment section, with one person saying, “Maybe she should start making statements on how unhealthy it is and how wrong she was since she pushed that fat positivity ‘healthy and beautiful at any weight’ garbage to millions of people.”

Lizzo has yet to address the fitness video responses and instead, is focused on promoting her Yitty shapewear brand.

Donald Trump Claims He’s “Much Better Looking” Than Kamala Harris

Donald Trump appeared at a Pennsylvania rally on Saturday (August 17), where he continued attacking Vice President Kamala Harris. In addition to calling her “not very smart” last week, he’s now commenting on her looks, claiming he’s “much better looking” than her.

The comments arrived as Trump was talking about the drawing of Harris on the cover of TIME Magazine, suggesting the publication couldn’t get any flattering photos of her. He then mentioned he read something by a “highly overrated” speech writer, who praised Harris’s beauty.

“She said, ‘Kamala has one big advantage, she’s a beautiful woman,'” he says in the clip. “So I decide to go back and re-read, but I say I am much better looking than her. Much better. I’m a better looking person than Kamala. No, I couldn’t believe it. I had never heard that one. No, she said, ‘Her biggest advantage is she’s a beautiful woman.’ I never thought of that.

Trump frequently attacks Harris, often using sharp rhetoric to undermine her qualifications and political standing. During the 2020 presidential campaign, Trump and his allies sought to cast doubt on Harris’s suitability for the vice presidency, labeling her as “nasty” and “mean.”

Trump routinely questions her credibility and dismissed her achievements, portraying her as a radical leftist whose policies would steer the country in a dangerous direction. His criticisms were often intertwined with broader attacks on the Joe Biden administration, painting Harris as a key figure in what he described as a potential socialist agenda.

Trump’s attacks on Harris extended beyond her policies to target her identity and background. He frequently questioned her authenticity and suggested that she was unlikable, trying to stir division and appeal to his base’s skepticism of her. Trump also amplified unfounded conspiracy theories about Harris, including questioning her eligibility for the vice presidency based on her parents’ immigrant status, despite her being born in the United States.

Harris has also been critical of Trump, particularly regarding his leadership style, policies and impact on American democracy. Throughout her career, especially during the 2020 presidential campaign, she has characterized Trump as a divisive figure who’s undermined key democratic institutions and norms.

She has often pointed to Trump’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, his response to racial injustice and role in inciting the January 6 Capitol riot as evidence of his unfitness for leadership. Harris has argued that Trump’s presidency represented a dangerous departure from the values of inclusion, equality, and justice that she believes are essential to the American identity.

Per Newsweek, Harris’ aggregated favorability rating is stronger than Biden or Trump has achieved in more than two years. Despite becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee just three weeks ago, Harris and her campaign have been successful in helping her overtake Trump in many polls.

The share of registered voters who think Trump will win in November has fallen 10 points, from 58 percent to 48 percent, in less than a month, according to Marist College polls conducted between July 9 and 10 and August 1 through 4.

EXCLUSIVE: adidas Wins Class Action Lawsuit Over Kanye West’s Antisemitic Statements

adidas scored a legal victory by defeating a class action lawsuit accusing the company of securities fraud linked to Kanye West’s contentious behavior.

The HRSA-ILA Funds filed the complaint, contending that adidas failed to reveal West’s inappropriate conduct between 2013 and 2018 and the company’s internal concerns about him.

Nevertheless, the Court dismissed these claims due to insufficient concrete evidence showing misleading statements that could have swayed investor choices.

“Certainly, that Ye allegedly engaged in such behavior while working with adidas is troubling,” Judge Karin J. Immergut said. “This Court does not condone what Ye allegedly did. But the question before this Court is not whether to admonish Ye or hold Adidas morally accountable for Ye’s conduct.”

She added, “This Court is faced with a precise legal question: has [HRSA-ILA Funds] sufficiently pleaded facts showing that Adidas misled investors and thereby committed federal securities fraud? On the current record before this Court, the answer is no.”

The adidas-Yeezy partnership proved highly lucrative, with sales hitting $300 million in 2017.

By 2021, annual sales from the partnership soared to more than $1.7 billion, accounting for eight percent of adidas’s revenue and over 40 percent of its profits.

HRSA-ILA Funds alleged that from the outset in 2013, adidas was well aware of the volatile potential of its partnership with the entertainer.

Early incidents included Kanye West making adidas executives watch adult movies at his Manhattan apartment and drawing a s####### on a shoe during a meeting in Germany.

West’s behavior escalated dramatically in 2022, beginning with his appearance in a “White Lives Matter” t-shirt at a Paris fashion show.

The controversy deepened when he publicly clashed with Diddy, saying, “Ima use you as an example to show the Jewish people that told you to call me that no one can threaten or influence me.”

West’s antisemitic rhetoric on Twitter, including a threat to go “death con 3 on JEWISH PEOPLE,” sparked backlashes and resulted in account suspension.

In an interview with Tucker Carlson, further anti-Semitic remarks were made by West but were omitted from the broadcast. He stated, “I prefer my kids knew Hanukkah than Kwanzaa. At least it will come with some financial engineering.”

adidas ultimately severed ties with West, leading to a significant financial quagmire.

In February 2023, the company warned of a potential shift from profit to loss if it could not offload its Yeezy inventory, valued at $1.29 billion.

In 2023, the company’s revenue declined by $1.3 billion due to the fallout from the split.

The lawsuit contended that adidas’s senior management was aware of the risks posed by Kanye West’s increasingly erratic behavior but failed to inform investors, leading to artificially inflated stock prices.

The Court stressed the stringent criteria for securities fraud, notably the necessity for objective verifiability of corporate statements.

The judge referenced a 2020 Business Partner Risk disclosure available to investors, which acknowledged the potential fallout from unethical behavior by business partners.

The document indicated that adidas had measures to manage such risks, including contract clauses to suspend or terminate partnerships if necessary.

The company finally dumped Kanye on October 25, 2022.

adidas said in a statement, “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness.”

Mary J. Blige Reflects On Dark Past

Mary J. Blige revealed she was in a “dark place” before releasing her transformative album, My Life, in a reflective interview with Billboard.

The R&B powerhouse discusses how the 1994 album, with tracks like “Be Happy” and “Mary Jane,” marked a turning point in her professional and personal journey.

Blige detailed the significance of My Life, recounting her struggles at the time.

“That album is so important, because it was so pivotal for when it came time for me to choose,” Mary J. Blige shared. “I was in a dark place where I didn’t wanna live, and I was begging people to love me and stay with me. Now, I’m not begging anyone to love and stay with me.”

The music icon has since embraced self-love. “I love myself. I found my real love. My true love is myself and I,” she said. “That’s why when it was time for me to choose the My Life album, I chose my life.”

Mary J. Blige, now 53, recalled a critical decision-making moment.

“I chose my life and my fans when it was time to make that turn because I didn’t want to off myself and take half my fanbase with me. That didn’t seem right. I always had a conscious and a spiritual grounding. That’s what made me choose.”

The release of My Life was a watershed moment for Blige, propelling her career to new heights. Since then, she has amassed an impressive collection of 88 awards for her singing and acting, including nine Grammys. Earlier this year, her enduring influence was recognized with an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Kanye West & Wife Bianca Censori Mobbed By MAGA During Beverly Hills Trump Rally

Kanye West continues to show his allegiance to Donald Trump. On Sunday (August 18), the embattled entrepreneur/rapper and his wife, Bianca Censori, showed up to a Trump rally in Beverly Hills.

Driving a Tesla Cybertruck, West simply pulled to side of the road and soaked up the scene—until he was swarmed by fans chanting his name. Within minutes, he sped off, seemingly anxious to escape the growing crowd. In a video posted to TikTok, Trump supporters are seen waving their Trump flags and wearing red “Make America Great Again” hats as they approach West’s vehicle.

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Kanye West has been a vocal supporter of Donald Trump, which has drawn both attention and controversy. West’s support first became widely known in 2016 when he publicly endorsed Trump during a concert. He followed up with a highly publicized visit to the White House in 2018, where he donned a MAGA hat, a symbol of Trump’s campaign.

During the meeting, West praised Trump for his “dragon energy,” a term he used to describe what he saw as Trump’s strong and unorthodox leadership style. West also expressed his admiration for Trump’s approach to business and politics, suggesting that Trump’s presidency represented a break from the traditional political establishment, something West found appealing. Then in 2022, he and and white nationalist Nick Fuentes had dinner with Trump at his Palm Beach estate, Mar-a-Lago.








West’s support for Trump was rooted in his desire to challenge conventional thinking and push against the boundaries of political correctness. He saw Trump as a disruptive force in American politics, much like he views himself in the music and fashion industries.

West has spoken about how he feels a kinship with Trump in their shared willingness to defy expectations and go against the grain. However, West’s endorsement of Trump was met with significant backlash, particularly from the Black community and his fans, who felt that Trump’s policies and rhetoric were harmful to marginalized groups. Despite this, West has remained steadfast in his belief that his support for Trump was about more than just politics—it was about challenging the status quo and promoting free thought.






Post Malone Thinks It Would “Suck” To Be As Famous As Beyoncé & Taylor Swift

Post Malone feels the immense fame of Taylor Swift and Beyoncé would be a burden, saying it “must suck” to live with their level of celebrity.

The Hip-Hop artist and songwriter, who has tunes on Taylor Swift’s and Beyoncé’s 2024 albums, expressed his reluctance to attain their notoriety.

“I can’t even imagine being at their level – it must suck,” Post Malone said in an interview with The New York Times published this week.

Born Austin Richard Post, the artist elaborated on how intense and invasive the experience must be.

Post Malone shared his observations while working with Swift, describing how the 34-year-old singer needed extreme measures to avoid paparazzi during their video shoot for the song “Fortnight.”

Taylor had to be completely covered—using an umbrella and drapes over a golf cart—to protect her from drones and helicopters capturing footage, he said. “That’s so much pressure.”

Similarly, deception accompanied his collaboration with Beyoncé.

For their song “LEVII’S JEANS,” Post Malone never met the 42-year-old superstar in person.

The musician explained that Beyoncé’s team sent her part of the track to his Utah compound, and the pair communicated solely via text message.

“It was terrifying,” he said, though he was “just honored to be in these people’s vicinity.”