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Selena Gomez wasn't able to perform at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (October 26th) due to her testing positive for COVID-19.

She made the announcement that same day via her Instagram Story, writing, "I'm not going to be on Fallon tonight. I ended up getting covid but am resting and feeling ok. A friendly reminder that covid is still out there."

Gomez added, "Get updated on your boosters. I was actually scheduled to get mine this week. Love you all."

The video for Taylor Swift's song "Anti-Hero" has been edited following backlash the visual received about a scene where Taylor stands on a scale and it reads "fat."

According to Variety, that particular scene from the video seems to have disappeared after Taylor was accused of portraying body image issues.

One fan responded to the video and said, "Taylor Swift's music video, where she looks down at the scale where it says 'fat,' is a sh*tty way to describe her body image struggles. Fat people don't need to have it reiterated yet again that it's everyone's worst nightmare to look like us."

Taylor, however, hasn't addressed the change made to the video.

Adidas announced that they were severing ties with Ye yesterday (October 25th), saying in a statement, "Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech. 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."

It is being reported that the company will take a $246 million hit to its net income this year.

Meanwhile, Ye has reportedly lost his billionaire status after Adidas terminated their partnership. According to Forbes, Ye is now worth somewhere in the ballpark of $400 million. The Adidas deal accounted for $1.5 billion of Ye's net worth.

GAP TO REMOVE ALL YEEZY PRODUCTS FROM STORES

In related news, GAP also announced that they severed ties with Ye over comments he made about Jewish people. The statement said, "In September, Gap announced ending its Yeezy Gap partnership. Our former partner's recent remarks and behavior further underscore why. We are taking immediate steps to remove Yeezy Gap product from our stores and we have shut down Yeezygap.com."

Taylor Swift may have revealed the name of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' unborn child in her latest album.

According to Glamour, fans believe the couple is planning to name their fourth child "Daisy May" after hearing the name in Midnights' fifth track, "You're on Your Own, Kid." Swift previously used the names of Lively and Reynolds three older daughters for characters in her 2020 album, Folklore.

Swift also released the video for the Midnights track, "Bejeweled," on Tuesday (October 25th), and the cast is speaking out about what a "delight" it is to work with the singer and director.

The visual featured Swift as the Cinderella to the Haim sisters' evil stepsisters. Laura Dern made a cameo as the wicked stepmother, while Dita Von Teese appeared as the fairy godmother.

The famed burlesque performer told Billboard in a statement Tuesday, "I had a wonderful time working with Taylor's stylist Joseph Cassell on creating the costumes with Catherine D'Lish, and coaching Taylor on the act… and what a delight to perform alongside her for the video.

"Taylor's generosity radiates in all that she does. I'm deeply touched by her kindness in acknowledging not only me, but burlesque, an American art form to which I have dedicated my life. It was a true pleasure to share my martini glass act with her."

Additionally, Dern, an Oscar and Emmy-winning actress, tweeted, "Thank you to my director @taylorswift13 for inviting me to join her party and celebrate her triumph!!."

Billboard reported Monday (October 24th) that Swift sold 1.2 album units in just the first three days of Midnights' release. The last artist to have a similarly successful opening week was Swift, herself when she released Reputation in 2017.

The video for Adele's single, "I Drink Wine" drops Wednesday (October 26th).

The singer wrote on social media Tuesday (October 25th), "'The I Drink Wine' video was the first one I shot for this album. And it's finally coming out tomorrow!! I'm excited for you to see it and I can't wait to see some of you tonight!"

Last year she told YouTuber NikkiTutorials that the visual is ""f**king hilarious." She adds, "It's the campiest thing you'll ever see, and I feel like everyone might be dressed up as Halloween for it next year."

Katy Perry's mid-performance "glitch" has fans joking that she may be a robot.

The viral clip, posted to the KatyPerryTV TikTok account, shows the singer's right eye shut involuntarily during a Las Vegas performance. When she managed to get it open again, she continued with her performance as if nothing ever happened.

On user wrote, "Her robot seems to glitch a lot," while another commented, "Her clone was glitching. That's scary."

The comments about Perry's wonky eye came about as the singer turned 38 on Tuesday (October 25th).

A grateful Sam Smith is "nauseous" after learning that "Unholy" has become their first No.1 single on the Billboard Hot 100.

The singer wrote on Twitter Tuesday (October 25th), "I am honestly speechless, overwhelmed, nautious and extremely happy. This song is so special tome for so many reasons and I am just so proud of everyone involved for their bravery and guts and spirit."

They also thanked Kim Petras for featuring on the track, calling the 30-year-old German artist a "treasure and an inspiration."

Smith and Petras are the first out trans artists in history to earn an No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

After only four weeks, Sam Smith has taken the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with his new single, "Unholy" featuring Kim Petras. The song debuted at #3 and skyrocketed when it was released last month.

It also has the #1 position on Billboard's Global 200, Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts and has been #1 for fourth consecutive weeks on the UK Official Singles chart.

The multi-platinum artist released it as the lead single from his fourth studio album, Gloria, which comes out on January 27.

TL;DR:

• After only four weeks, Sam Smith is #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with his new single, "Unholy" featuring Kim Petras.
• The song also has the #1 position on Billboard's Global 200, Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts and has been #1 for fourth consecutive weeks on the UK Official Singles chart.

Cardi B posted a series of now-deleted tweets expressing that she felt "disrespected" by Madonna because she said, she paved the way for other female artists to express their sexuality.

Madonna was referring to her iconic book called SEX that was published 30 years ago. In it, were a lot of naked and provocative images. Madonna posted, "Now Cardi B can sing about her WAP. Kim Kardashian can grace the cover of any magazine with her naked a** and Miley Cyrus can come in like a wrecking ball."

Cardi took particular offense to the final line of Madonna's post, which read, "You're welcome b****es," followed by a clown emoji.

A few hours after Cardi B slammed her on Twitter, the two were on the phone with each other and smoothed things over. They both later posted their love and respect for the other.

Cardi posted, "I talked to Madonna …It was beautiful." Madonna added, "I love you Cardi B!! Always have and always will."

Cardi B later admitted that she was just very "sensitive" because she respected Madonna so much.

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A Kanye West documentary has been pulled following his comments about Jewish people. According to reports, film and TV studio MRC said in a statement, "This morning after discussion with our filmmakers and distribution partners, we made the decision not to proceed with any distribution for our recently completed documentary about Kanye West."

The statement continued, "We cannot support any content that amplifies his platform."

Meanwhile, it has also been announced that Ye and his G.O.O.D. Music label is no longer signed to Def Jam and that Ye has been dropped from CAA Talent Agency.

Taylor Swift has dropped her first music video from her 10^th studio album, Midnights… and it's ghoulish. The dramatic clip for "Anti-Hero" features Swift, running from ghosts, attending her own funeral, and doing shots with her doppelgänger.

It's one of her favorite songs she's ever written. Swift previously said, "I really don't think I've delved this far into my insecurities in this detail before."

At one point the music stops and it becomes a mini-movie with a comedic twist. You see her grown children fight over their inheritance, all while she's lying in a casket watching. The clip ends with three Taylor Swifts drinking a bottle of wine on a rooftop.

Swift directed and wrote the treatment for the five-minute clip.

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Just recently, Billie Eilish and rumored boyfriend, Jesse Rutherford confirmed their relationship by kissing in public. Now, Hollywood Life reports that her brother Finneas approves of him as well.

The source told the publication that his sister and Rutherford go way back. He went on to say that the couple gets along "flawlessly."

Not only does Finneas approve of their romance, but he also loves seeing his sister so happy and giddy.

Rutherford is a successful artist and sings with the band, The Neighborhood.

TL;DR:

• Just recently, Billie Eilish and rumored boyfriend, Jesse Rutherford confirmed their relationship by kissing in public. Now, Hollywood Life reports that her brother Finneas approves of him as well.
• He says he loves seeing his sister so happy and giddy. Rutherford is a successful artist and sings with the band, The Neighborhood.

Mariah Carey announced this week that she'll celebrate the holidays with a couple of Christmas concerts in New York City and Toronto.

She posted online, "Lil' excited to be back on stage and get festive with everybody!!"

The Merry Christmas To All! shows will take place on December 11 in Toronto and December13 at Madison Square Garden.

Carey's fans call her The Queen of Christmas, but she balks at that title. In the past, she said, "I'm someone that loves Christmas, that happened to be blessed to write 'All I Want For Christmas Is You.' And let's face it, you know, everybody's faith is what it is. But to me, the virgin Mary is the Queen of Christmas."

Tickets for the shows will be available to the general public starting this Friday, October 28.

TL;DR:

• Mariah Carey announced her Merry Christmas To All! shows that will take place on Dec. 11 in Toronto, Canada, and December 13 at Madison Square Garden.
• Tickets for the shows will be available to the general public starting this Friday, October 28.

It has been confirmed that Beyonce will be going on a world tour next year. According to the Jasmine Brand, attendees at the 2022 Wearable Art Gala revealed that two tickets for the concert were auctioned off. Last month, rumors hit that Beyonce was gearing up for a 2023 tour.

The tour package reportedly included two concert tickets, first class airfare tickets, as well as a 3 night hotel stay. The package also comes with a backstage tour guided by Beyoncé's mom, Mrs. Tina Knowles–Lawson.

Reports state that while bidding for the tickets began at $20,000 for the package, the price tag ended at a whopping $150,000.

Over the weekend, Doja Cat celebrated her 27th birthday with a masquerade party in Los Angeles, with a lot of her famous friends.

Among those on the guest list were Justin Bieber in all black and a simple black mask, his wife Hailey by his side. Shawn Mendes was seen entering without a mask. Kendall Jenner sported a black two-piece lingerie set with sheer tights and heels.

The birthday girl wore a full-face mask with a giant feather headdress and a black velvet cape. A series of photos that included celebrity guests was posted on Twitter by People magazine.

TL;DR:

• Over the weekend, Doja Cat celebrated her 27th birthday with a masquerade party in Los Angeles, with a lot of her famous friends.
• Among those on the guest list were Justin Bieber, his wife Hailey, Kendall Jenner, and Shawn Mendes.

VOGUE WILL NO LONGER WORK WITH KANYE WEST

A source has revealed that Vogue will no longer work with Kanye West after his comments about Jewish people. A source told Page Six that the magazine's Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour "has had enough," adding, "She has made it very clear inside Vogue that Kanye is no longer part of the inner circle."

Last week, Balenciaga announced that they were ending their business relationship with Ye.

KANYE WEST ADDRESSES BACKLASH, SAYS HE REFUSES TO BE CANCELED

Meanwhile, TMZ ran into Ye on Friday night (October 21st), who addressed the backlash he's been facing. He said,"I ain't losing no money. The day I was taken off the Balenciaga site, that was one of the most freeing days."

Ye added that people are cutting ties with him in order to "score points: assuming that they are being asked "to not do business with" him because they're "trying to mute" him. He added that he refuses to be canceled, saying, "We here, baby, we ain't going nowhere."

He also discussed comments he made about Jewish people, saying,"I want to talk about the Jewish comment, it's actually proven the exact point that I made." He added that his comments have been an attempt to unite the human race as one. He explained, "It's going to take all of us to come together. We gotta get the truth before we can get the love if not we are just loving the lies."

He continued, "They never expected someone to have the platform. It's not that anyone is afraid, they're afraid of us not being afraid anymore. They can't use all the tactics. I'm talking about my life has been threatened for having a political opinion. To wear the wrong color hat or the audacity of me as a black man to have a White Lives Matter T-shirt. I've seen white people wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts. it's pretty one-sided if you think about it."

Ye also addressed the possibility of Adidas also dropping him, saying that they "are going through legal right now so anything can happen."

YE WANTS TO BUILD HIS OWN 'YECOSYSTEM' MINI-CITY

In related news, sources close to Ye says he has filed several trademark applications that would allow him to launch his own, self-contained mini-city. According to Rolling Stone, he's planning to call it the "Yecosystem." The city will have its own stores selling Kanye branded food and beverages. He plans to have the first campus up-and-running by the end of the year and open more across the country.

Among the trademarks filed are names like Yzyverse, Yxyverse, and Yeezyverse.

After only a couple of days, Taylor Swift has already broken a few records (including her own) with the release of her new album, Midnights.

As reported by Billboard, it sold more than 800,000 copies in the U.S. on the very first day (Oct. 21) and that includes digital, CD, vinyl, and cassette.

Midnights has already logged the largest sales week for any album since 2017, which was also her album, Reputation.

It's now the top-selling album of the year. She passed Harry Styles for that spot. Among other things, the new music set a modern-era record for single-week vinyl album sales.

It's still a few days away before the chart is announced, but If Midnights debuts at # 1 on the Billboard 200, it will mark Swift's 11th chart-topping effort.

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Alicia Keys is set to release her first-ever holiday album next month, called Santa Baby.

The 11 tracks were described in a press release as "soulful and raw." Seven are Christmas classics and four are originals. The 15-time Grammy winner said, "I picked each song based on my all-time favorites and I wrote the new ones based on real holiday emotions and stories."

It was recorded over the summer while Keys was on her sold-out European tour. The album's first single "December Back 2 June" will be released October 28. And the full album will be out on November 4 exclusively on Apple Music in spatial audio.

TL;DR:

• Alicia Keys is set to release her first-ever holiday album called Santa Baby on November 4.
• The 11 tracks were described in a press release as "soulful and raw."
• The album's first single "December Back 2 June" will be released October 28.

Matt Skiba revealed that he recorded "eight or nine" songs with Blink-182, which may never be released, now that Tom DeLonge has rejoined the band.

In an interview with Louder he said, "There's almost a whole album's worth of stuff. It was supposed to be an EP and it just kept going, and going." They finished around the time that Mark Hopper was diagnosed with cancer.

In case anyone thinks Skiba is smarting over the shelving of this material, he insists that he couldn't be happier to see Blink's classic line-up reunited.

He said, "I'm proud of the work that I did with them. We had a great time... There's no bad blood, there's no drama, there's no nothing. It's just the next chapter in the band's life."

Skiba continues singing with Alkaline Trio.

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• Matt Skiba revealed that he recorded "eight or nine" songs with Blink-182, which may never be released, now that Tom DeLonge has rejoined the band.
• He said, "There's almost a whole album's worth of stuff. It was supposed to be an EP and it just kept going, and going."
• Skiba continues singing with Alkaline Trio.

The Chainsmokers have slowed things down and rerecorded their latest album. The reimagined version features a completely new sequencing from the original and all tracks come with new animated visualizers.

In addition to their new release, members Alex Pall and Drew Taggart have launched a 24/7 livestream on their YouTube for fans to tune into at any time.

Through a press release they commented, "This album is for all the people grinding on midterms or coding all night or just need a break from whatever reality they're in right now, which feels like most of us."

The original So Far So Good album was released in May and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Dance chart and has over 560 million audio and video streams to date.

TL;DR:

• The Chainsmokers are slowing things down and have rerecorded their latest album.
• The reimagined version features a completely new sequencing from the original and all tracks come with new animated visualizers.

BTS's Jin has announced that he will debut his solo single "The Astronaut" at a Coldplay concert. It takes place October 28 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The show itself will not be livestreamed, but that video of the performance will be uploaded immediately after the show.

The song, which features Coldplay on the recording will also be released that day to the public.

"The Astronaut" was written by Jin and Coldplay They first got to know each other year when BTS collaborated with Coldplay on the global smash "My Universe."

TL;DR:

• BTS's Jin has announced that he will debut his solo single "The Astronaut" at a Coldplay concert.
• It takes place Oct. 28 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The show itself will not be livestreamed, but that video of the performance will be uploaded immediately after the show.
• The song was written by Jin and Coldplay.

Ed Sheeran was first approached to write a James Bond theme song in 2019before the studio decided to hire Billie Eilish instead. She and her brother, Finneas went on to win an Oscar and Golden Globe for their music used in the film.

Billboard reported that Sheeran had already done all the meetings and started work on it when the movie suddenly changed directors and scripts.

He said, "I'm not gonna pretend it didn't hurt not doing it. But if they came back I'd be like, ‘yeah, yeah, of course, yeah!'"

As an English performer, penning a Bond theme song is one of Ed Sheeran's bucket list items.

TL;DR:

• Ed Sheeran was first approached to write a James Bond theme song in 2019before the studio decided to hire Billie Eilish instead.
• Sheeran had already done all the meetings and started work on it when the movie suddenly changed directors and scripts.
• This is one of his bucket list items.

When Lil Nas X got sick before his performance in Los Angeles on Wednesday (10-19) he made sure his fans knew the details. From a microphone backstage, he announced that he needed a little extra time to prepare, because he threw up.

He said, "Can y'all hear me? I just vomited so give me five minutes. It's not a joke. Give me a second."

He entered the stage 10 minutes later and performed "Panini" before speaking to the crowd. He explained to fans what happened, and pointed to a cup on the stage, that was there in case he got sick again. Luckily none occurred during the concert.

This wasn't the first time Lil Nas X had to pause a show to complete some personal business backstage. During a concert in Atlanta last month, he announced from backstage that he was in the midst of pooping and would be back in "like a minute or two."

TL;DR:

• At a Los Angeles concert, he delayed his concert and told fans… "Can y'all hear me? I just vomited so give me five minutes. It's not a joke. Give me a second."
• He explained to fans what happened, and pointed to a cup on the stage, that was there in case he got sick again.

Yungblud will be releasing a short scripted film called Mars that was inspired by his song of the same title.

He commented and said, "Giving people a platform to tell their stories with truth and integrity means so much to me and I feel that's what we've achieved with this film."

Mars is a frank and funny scripted 21-minute film of self-discovery, set in the north of England, it follows a day in the life of a teenager.

The film will make its digital world premiere on November 17th. The online event will include an introduction by Yungblud and star of the film, Yasmin Finney.

It will include a panel discussion hosted by GLAAD.

TL;DR:

• Yungblud will be releasing a short scripted film called Mars that was inspired by his song of the same title.
• It's a frank and funny scripted 21-minute film of self-discovery, set in the north of England, it follows a day in the life of a teenager.
• The film will make its digital world premiere on November 17th.