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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, GAYLE has announced a busy tour schedule. She's opening on select dates for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour as well as Pink's European Carnival Tour.

Her 15 opening slots with Taylor Swift will conclude August 9^th in Inglewood, California. Her first date with Pink will be June 7, in Bolton, UK. so, for a couple of months, she'll play both tours.

She also released a video this week for her new single, "Everybody Hates Me."

TL;DR:

• GAYLE is opening on select dates for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour as well as Pink's European Carnival Tour.

After weeks of speculation, Jungkook from BTS has been announced as the newest global ambassador for the Calvin Klein brand.

The 25-year-old, South Korean pop star posed for ads wearing an unbuttoned jean jacket and a pair of Calvin Klein underwear that can be seen peeking over his mid-rise jeans. The photos were all shown in black-and-white.

In a press release, Jungkook noted that he had been a Calvin Klein fan for a long time and said, that the brand "values, resonate" with him.

Following the news of the collaboration, stock in Calvin Klein's parent company, PVH Corp, skyrocketed. Additionally, Jungkook trended on social media in 167 different countries.
TL;DR:

• Jungkook is the newest global ambassador for the Calvin Klein brand.
• Jungkook noted that he had been a Calvin Klein fan for a long time and said, that the brand "values, resonate" with him.

Ed Sheeran asked Jay-Z to record a verse on his massive 2017 hit, "Shape of You" and he turned it down. He said, he didn't think the song needed a rap verse. Sheeran told Rolling Stone, "He was probably right. He's got a very, very good ear. It was a very natural, respectful pass."

"Shape of You" went on to win a Grammy for best pop solo performance and spent 12 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

TL;DR:

• Ed Sheeran asked Jay-Z to record a verse on his massive 2017 hit, "Shape of You" and he turned it down.
• He said, he didn't think the song needed a rap verse.

In an interview with Conan O'Brien, Billie Eilish shared a personal story about Justin Bieber.

Eilish and Bieber both had success in their early teens and share that common bond. She says that growing up in the spotlight wasn't easy and she's thankful for his friendship. She said, "He just doesn't give up on me, and I know that sounds stupid, but it's really true."

Bieber told her that he's glad she has someone to talk to because he understands exactly what she's going through. He said "Almost nobody in the world can know what it was like except you and me and a few others."

The full episode of the Conan O'Brien podcast is now streaming online.

TL;DR:

• Eilish and Bieber both had success in their early teens and share that common bond.
• Bieber told her "Almost nobody in the world can know what it was like except you and me and a few others."

Cardi B announced on Wednesday (3-29), that that her vodka-infused whipped cream has gone "double platinum."

She stated in a press release: "Boozy and beautiful since day one, and two million cans later, there is no slowing us down."

She partnered with Starco Brands to launch Cardi B's Whipshots in December of 2021.

A small can retails for $5.99 and the price is $14.99 for a large one.

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The Houston Chronicle has reported that Megan Thee Stallion will throw the first pitch at the Houston Astros' opening day game on Thursday (March 30th).

Megan will throw the ceremonial pitch at 6:08 p.m. CT at Minute Maid Park.

Country music star Cody Johnson will sing the national anthem while actor Mark Wahlberg will call "Play ball."

The game starts at 7:10 pm CT.

John Mayer has added 17 additional dates to his tour.

He posted to Instagram, "Something very special is happening out here and I want to keep it going - It's too good for my soul."

While the current Solo Tour run ends April 14 in Los Angeles, it will pick up again Oct. 3 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, before coming to a close on Nov. 10, again in Los Angeles. New cities include Chicago, Austin, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Boston.

Tickets for Mayer's arena tour go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 31.

TL;DR:

• John Mayer has added 17 additional dates to his tour.
• New cities include Chicago, Austin, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Boston.
• Tickets go on sale March 31.

Demi Lovato called their boyfriend, Jutes, a "literal dream come true" in a birthday tribute Tuesday (March 28th).

The singer wrote on Instagram, "I couldn't be more excited to celebrate you because I couldn't be more in love with your gorgeous, funny, sexy, talented self. I've waited my whole life to find you and I can't wait to celebrate so many more birthdays together.. you're a literal dream come true and I'm so grateful to call you mine."

The couple made their relationship Instagram official in August 2022.

The 31-year-old indie artist wrote multiple songs on Lovato's most recent album Holy Fvck, including second single "Substance," "Happy Ending" and "City of Angels."

Ed Sheeran is planning to tone down his touring schedule by the time his kids are in school.

He told RollingStone, "I love the way that country artists do it. They do the weekend-warrior thing, where they'll just go out and play weekends. That's obviously not possible in America because I live so far away from America. But it's certainly possible in Europe, to just go out and play Frankfurt on a Saturday night, come back."

The "Shape of You" singer currently has two kids, an eight-month-old and a two-year-old.

Christina Aguilera is now selling personal lubricants.

RollingStone reports that as Co-Founder and Chief Brand advisor for Playground, she is working to to help de-stigmatize narratives around female sexuality, while working to "champion the brand's mission to create an open dialogue around sexual wellness."

She wrote on Instagram Tuesday (March 28th), "Sex is an essential part of our overall wellness, and @hello.playground is here to remind you that EVERY part of your body, not just your hair or your face, deserves to be pampered."

Kanye West has received responses from Jewish organizations after saying he likes Jewish people after watching Jonah Hill's 21 Jump Street movie.

According to TMZ, StopAntisemitism executive director Liora Rez said, "Joking about a movie with Jonah Hill is not the apology that the Jewish people deserve from Kanye, particularly when his antisemitic tirades continue to have a dangerous trickle-down effect of hatred against Jews."

American Jewish Community spokesperson Richard Hirschhaut also said, "It is a little odd that all it might take for Kanye to renounce his vile antisemitism is to watch and 11-year-old Jonah hill movie. Whether Kanye is sincere, only he knows."

This past weekend, Kanye shared on Instagram that he is now fond of Jewish people again following a string of anti-Semitic statements.

He said, "Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump street made me like Jewish people again No one should take anger against one or two individuals and transform that into hatred towards millions of innocent people. No Christian can be labeled antisemite knowing Jesus is Jew Thank you Jonah Hill I love you."

SELENA GOMEZ 'S 'WIZARDS' CHARACTER WAS BISEXUAL: Selena Gomez's Wizards of Waverly Place character was bisexual. Showrunner Peter Murrieta told the Wizards of Waverly Pod that the writers wanted to do more with Alex and Stevie's relationship. He said of Gomez and Hayley Kioko's characters, "We weren't able to in that time, but it was pretty clear to all of us what that relationship was." Murrieta added, "At that time, it wasn't a thing. But, we got as close as we could... I mean it was pretty close. It was pretty much right there."

JUNG KOOK'S CALVIN KLEIN AD DROPS: Jung Kook's first campaign as global ambassador for Calvin Klein dropped Tuesday (March 28th). The clip, shot by photographer Park Jong Ha, shows the BTS singer rocking Calvin Klein jeans as he lounges around on a leather couch and playfully walks towards the camera.

JISOO TEASES 'FLOWER' VIDEO: Jisoo released the teaser trailer for her first solo single, "Flower" on Tuesday (March 28th). The full video will be released Friday (March 31st).

Kelly Clarkson has announced 10 Las Vegas shows in celebration of her new album, Chemistry.

The talk show host will appear at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood between July 28th and August 19th.

She wrote on Instagram Monday (March 27th), "I'll be singing all of your favorites... and yes, I'll be singing some new ones, too!"

Tickets go on sale Friday (March 31st).

AJ McLean and his wife Rochelle McLean are taking some time apart after 11 years of marriage.

The estranged couple told US Weekly in a statement Monday (March 27th), "Marriage is hard, but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves, and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future."

The Backstreet Boy and his wife added, "The plan is to come together and continue to nurture our love for one another, and our family. We ask for respect and privacy at this time. Separation is hard enough without the commentary, please be kind and remember there are children involved."

The couple share two daughters, Elliott, born in 2012, and Lyric, born in 2017.

Madonna plans to donate a portion of the proceeds from her newly added Tennessee tour date to trans rights organizations.

The Material Girl announced Monday (March 27th) that she will add a stop on The Celebration Tour in Nashville on December 22nd.

In regard to the over 100 anti-LGBTQ+ bills currently before state legislatures, Madonna wrote on Instagram, "The oppression of the LGBTQ+ is not only unacceptable and inhumane; it's creating an unsafe environment; it makes America a dangerous place for our most vulnerable citizens, especially trans women of color. Also, these so-called laws to protect our children are unfounded and pathetic. Anyone with half a brain knows not to f*** with a drag queen. Bob and I will see you from the stage in Nashville where we will celebrate the beauty that is the queer community."

In addition to Nashville, the "Like A Virgin" singer has added seven new dates to The Celebration Tour, adding shows in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Palm Springs, and Sacramento, along with a second show in Phoenix and a third show in San Francisco and Las Vegas. All new dates will take place between December 2023 and January 2024.

Drake is under fire after cancelling his set at 2023 Lollapalooza Brasil, but was spotted out partying with 50 Cent in Miami the night before.

Drizzy was supposed to headline the festival in São Paulo, Brazil on Sunday (March 26). However, the festival released a statement that day, announcing Drake would not be showing up and would be replaced by Skillrex.

The statement says, "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Drake is without members of his sound and production team, essential for the realization of the Lollapalooza show in Sao Paulo. Drake was excited to perform for his fans in Brazil. Unfortunately, this is out of his control. Sorry."

The statement was made in Portuguese.

The festival also announced that they wouldn't be issuing refunds.

TAYLOR SWIFT HAS SEVEN ALBUMS IN THE TOP 40: Taylor Swift has become the first living artist to chart seven albums in the top 40 on the Billboard 200 simultaneously. Evermore, Reputation, Red (Taylor's Version), 1989, folklore, Lover, and Midnights are all ranked at #31 or higher with her latest release at #3.

JISOO DROPS TRAQCKLIST FOR 'ME': Jisoo revealed the tracklist for her forthcoming solo effort, Me, ahead of its Friday release). On Monday (March 27th), the BLACKPINK singer tweeted that her first single album will include the two tracks "Flower" and "All Eyes On Me."

Adele has extended her Las Vegas residency through November.

The "Hello" singer announced Sunday (March 26th) that she added 34 additional dates to her stay at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace.

The resdency, which was originally scheduled to end on March 25th, will pick back up on June 16th and continue until November 4th.

Presale starts April 5th.

Harry Styles was spotted making out with Emily Ratajkowski in Tokyo Saturday (March 25th) night.

Video obtained by the Daily Mail shows the two passionately kissing outside in the rain after leaving a nightclub.

The "Watermelon Sugar" singer has been crushing on the model for years, having told Telehit in 2014 that Ratajkowski was his celebrity crush.

Kelly Clarkson is working on a new album.

The talk show host said in an Instagram video Sunday (March 26th), "It is officially time to tell you that I've been working on this project for close to three years now and I wasn't sure I was going to release it, but I am."

Clarkson, who got divorced from Brandon Blackstock last year added, "This album is definitely the arc of an entire relationship. A whole relationship shouldn't be just brought down to one thing. So there's the good, the bad and the ugly kind of thing going on in it."

According to the American Idol winner, the album will arrive "soon" and some tracks from the album will be available "even sooner."

Taylor Swift praised Lana Del Rey during her Friday (March 24h) performance in Las Vegas.

According to Billboard, The "Lavender Haze" singer called Del Rey "the best that we have" before adding, "She knows I'm obsessed with her, and she was kind enough to make a song with me on Midnights called ‘Snow on the Beach' because she's a generous king. She did that for me, and I'll never forget how nice she's been to me. It's so cool when you have favorite artists and they turn out to be so nice to you. I wanted to just do some promo for her, and also, in honor of this brilliant album that she just put out, I wanted to play ‘Snow on the Beach.'"

The following night, Swift invited Marcus Mumford to join her for the live debut of the Evermore track, "Cowboy Like Me."

Following Kanye West's anti-Semitic rants, the rapper has revealed that he now "likes Jewish people again," thanks to actor Jonah Hill.

On Friday night (March 24th), Kanye uploaded a post to Instagram, sharing a promo video from the 2012 remake of 21 Jump Street.

He captioned the post, "Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump street made me like Jewish people again. No one should take anger against one or two individuals and transform that into hatred towards millions of innocent people. No Christian can be labeled antisemite knowing Jesus is Jew. Thank you Jonah Hill I love you."

Ed Sheeran is already planning for music to be released after he dies.

In an interview with Rolling Stone, he revealed his desire to record the music slowly over time for the rest of his life and have it in his will to be released posthumously.

And while he didn't reveal much else about it, he's already juggling several projects, including his new album Subtract, that comes out in May.

TL;DR:

• Ed Sheeran is already planning for music to be released after he dies.
• He wants to have it in his will to be released posthumously.

The Arizona Food Bank Network got a surprise in the form of a money donation, ahead of Taylor Swift's show in Glendale last week.

Then on Wednesday (3-22), a food bank in Nevada, near her shows this weekend got the same surprise. They posted that because of Taylor's donation, they would be able to provide thousands of meals to families and individuals struggling with hunger.

There was no mention of the dollar amount, but they did stress that it was "a generous donation."

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour will be in Las Vegas tonight and Saturday night (3-24/25).

TL;DR:

• The Arizona Food Bank Network got a surprise in the form of a money donation, ahead of Taylor Swift's show in Glendale last week.
• Wednesday (3-22), a food bank in Nevada, near her shows this weekend got the same surprise.
• There was no mention of the dollar amount, but they did stress that it was "a generous donation."