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Billie Eilish Spotted Holding Hands With Jesse Rutherford

It looks like Billie Eilish may be dating The Neighborhood's Jesse Rutherford.

A video surfaced on TikTok Saturday (October 15th) that allegedly shows the 20-year-old "Bad Guy" singer holding hands with the 31-year-old vocalist at Halloween Horror Nights in Los Angeles.

Although their faces are not clearly shown in the clip, eagle-eyed social media users pieced together Eilish's timeline to confirm that it was her in the video.

Several Twitter users pointed out that the age gap is potentially problematic after they found photos of the two hanging out as far back as 2017, when Eilish was only 15

Ed Sheeran's Lawyers Encourage Judge To Toss 'Thinking Out Loud' Copyright Infringement Case

Ed Sheeran's lawyers want a federal judge to reconsider the recent decision that the star must face a trial over whether "Thinking Out Loud" infringes Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On."

According to Billboard, the singer's attorney told Judge Louis Stanton Thursday (October 13th) that by refusing to toss the case out, he is threatening to "strangle creation" by future songwriters because the only overlap between the two songs were simple musical elements that have "been used in music for centuries."

A date for the trial has not yet been set.

K-Pop Quickies: BTS + BLACKPINK!

JIN ANNOUNCES SOLO SINGLE: Jin will be the next BTS member to release solo music. The singer announced that he's been working on a new single "with someone that I'd always really like" at their Yet To Come concert in South Korea on Saturday (October 15th). (Variety)

JENNIE PERFORMS NEW SOLO SINGLE ON TOUR: Jennie treated fans to a performance of a brand-new solo track during the first stop of BLACKPINK'S world tour. She played the unreleased song "Moonlight" as one of the 23 songs in the K-pop band's setlist. According to their record label, YG Entertainment, this is the "largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group." (NME)

Megan Thee Stallion To Host 'Saturday Night Live' This Weekend

Megan Thee Stallion will host Saturday Night Live this weekend. In a promotional video, she has an awkward moment with one of the show's cast members Sarah Sherman, who somehow doesn't realize she's nude.

In the skit, which refers to her massive hit with Cardi B, Megan asks her if she knows she's completely naked and showing her WAP?.

Megan Thee Stallion appeared on the show in 2020, but this weekend will mark her first time hosting. According to Billboard, she will likely play tracks from her new album Traumazine.

TL;DR:

  • Megan Thee Stallion will host Saturday Night Live this weekend.
  • Her first time to host.
  • According to Billboard, she will likely play tracks from her new album Traumazine.

Candace Owens Reveals Kanye West Was Kicked Out Of JPMorgan Chase Bank

Kanye West is no longer able to bank with JP Morgan Chase, according to right-wing political pundit Candace Owens.

Owens shared a tweet on Wednesday (October 12th), revealing that the bank has ended their relationship with Ye.

While it is unclear what happened, Ye now has to reportedly find another bank for his Yeezy, LLC before November 21st, 2022 and has to transfer his funds over to that institution by that date.

The statement that Candace Owens shared on Twitter started with "Dear Ye," and continued with, "JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A (the "Bank") has decided to end its banking relationship with Yeezy, LLC and its affiliated entities (collectively, the "Company")."

The note also read, "We ask that you promptly transfer your business to another financial institution before November 21st, 2022."

She wrote in the tweet, "Earlier today I learned that @kanyewest was officially kicked out of JP Morgan Chase bank. I was told there was no official reason given, but they sent this letter as well to confirm that he has until late November to find another place for the Yeezy empire to bank."

Lizzo Shares Release Date For HBO Max Documentary

Lizzo's documentary. called Love, Lizzo will be out in time for the holidays. She posted on Instagram on Wednesday (Oct. 12) and revealed the name and release date. In the film, she shares her inspirational story of humble beginnings, along with an intimate look into her hard-earned rise to fame.

She says she's finally getting to tell her story, her way. Lizzo shared in a press statement, "Growing up I never dreamed I'd get to experience all of the things I've accomplished in my life, and I'm just getting started."

The HBO Max documentary will begin streaming November 24.

TL;DR:

  • Lizzo's documentary called Love, Lizzo on HBO Max, will begin streaming November 24.
  • She says she's finally getting to tell her story, her way.

Mark Hoppus Had A Hard Time Keeping Blink-182's Reunion A Secret, Almost Told A Random Fan

After Blink-182 announced this week that they were reuniting, bassist/vocalist Mark Hoppus said he had a hard time keeping the secret. He was at a Dodgers game recently when a fan approached him and asked him if there was ever a chance they would record again. Hoppus said the guy was so sincere that he wanted to just tell him right there.

In the long run, Hoppus was able to wait a few days to reveal that Tom DeLonge was joining him and Travis Barker for a new album and tour.

Blink-182's new single, "Edging" is set to drop this week.

TL;DR:

  • Mark Hoppus said he had a hard time keeping the secret and almost told a fan at a recent Dodgers game.
  • Blink-182's new single, "Edging" is set to drop tomorrow (10-14).

Taylor Swift Calls Lana Del Rey 'One Of The Best Musical Artists Ever'

Taylor Swift is a big fan of Lana Del Rey and announced recently that she's featured on her upcoming album, Midnights. Posting about the song on Instagram, she called Del Rey "one of the best musical artists ever."

According to Swift, "Snow on the Beach" is about "falling in love with someone at the same time as they're falling in love with you.

She explained the song and said, "You're kind of looking around going like, 'Wait, is this real? Is this a dream? Kind of like it would be if you were to see snow falling on a beach."

Midnights will be out on October 21.

TL;DR:

  • Taylor Swift says Lana Del Rey is "one of the best musical artists ever."
  • She's featured on "Snow on the Beach" which will be on Swift's new album, Midnights, out on October 21.

Jamie Foxx Denied Entry To Cardi B's Birthday Party

TMZ reports that as Cardi B was celebrating her 30th birthday party, actor/comedian Jamie Foxx showed up, but was turned away at the door.

Foxx brought along about 5 friends and the guard would not allow him to enter the party. As Foxx walked away, the door guard came running out to the street, asking him to come back. Foxx told him , "It's all good. I love you, but it was all too much." He then stepped back into his white Rolls-Royce and left.

According to a photo agency, Foxx was initially turned away because he had too many guests with him.

TL;DR:

  • Cardi B was celebrating her 30th birthday party, Jamie Foxx was turned away at the door.
  • According to a photo agency, Foxx had too many guests with him.

Lizzo Says She'd Only Marry Myke Wright If She Wanted To Start A Business With Him

Lizzo opened up about her relationship with Myke Wright in a new interview with Vanity Fair.

While "Good As Hell" singer said that the stand-up comedian is the love of her life and called him her "life mate," she made it clear that she'd only marry for one reason. She said, "If I wanted to start a business with him, I'd get married because that's when your finances come together."

Lizzo also addressed her thoughts on monogomy, saying, "People fight for monogamy like they pray to it every day. I'm not thinking about sex when I think about monogamy and rules. I'm thinking about the autonomy and independence of him and me."

Despite her struggles with the concept, she says she's not polyamorous either adding, "I'm not in love with multiple partners. That is not me."

Britney Spears Says Her Father Treated Her Like A Dog

Britney Spears went after her father on Instagram Tuesday (Oct. 11th).

In the caption of a photo carousel, the "Toxic" singer claimed that Jamie Spears treated her like "less than a f***ing dog," writing, "WHAT MAKES YOU SO G**DAMN SPECIAL ??? WHAT MAKES YOUR OTHER DAUGHTERS SO G**DAMN SPECIAL THAT YOU TREATED ME LESS THAN A F***ING DOG ??? Every morning I wake up and every night before I go to sleep I pray to f***ing god you get just 5 minutes of the pain I felt in that place for 4 months !!! I pray you burn in hell you sorry son of a bitch !!!"

In a separate, now-deleted post transcribed by Page Six, the 40-year-old pop star also posted five separate notes app screenshots where she explained how her dad made her feel "ugliest" during her 13-year conservatorship.

She wrote in part, "Then in the conservatorship, I felt absolutely nothing. I was sad, had no say in my looks in photoshoots, had to follow guidelines … I will say it until the day I f***king die … my family ruined my f–king life !!!"

The Shop Pulls Kanye West Episode Following Anti-Semitic Controversy

Kanye West's episode on The Shop won't be airing as the interview with Ye has been pulled by the show's co-host.

According to Andscape, Maverick Carter, the SpringHill Company CEO and LeBron James' co-host of the show, released a statement, saying, "Yesterday we taped an episode of The Shop with Kanye West. Kanye was booked weeks ago and, after talking to Kanye directly the day before we taped, I believed he was capable of a respectful discussion and he was ready to address all his recent comments. Unfortunately, he used The Shop to reiterate more hate speech and extremely dangerous stereotypes."

The statement continued, "We have made the decision not to air this episode or any of Kanye's remarks. While The Shop embraces thoughtful discourse and differing opinions, we have zero tolerance for hate speech of any kind and will never allow our channels to be used to promote hate. I take full responsibility for believing Kanye wanted a different conversation and apologize to our guests and crew. Hate speech should never have an audience."

It's worth noting that LeBron wasn't at the taping for the episode.

KANYE INVITED TO HOLOCAUST MUSEUM

In other news, following Kanye's anti-semitic comments, he has been invited to The Holocaust Museum in L.A.

According to Page Six, the museum wrote in a statement, "Words matter and words have consequences Ye. We urge you to come visit us at Holocaust Museum LA to understand just how words can incite horrific violence and genocides."

The museum added, "The Holocaust started with only words that sadly begat stereotypes, racial and religious tropes and blaming others and led to the murder of six million Jews. At Holocaust Museum LA it is our mission to commemorate those who were murdered, educate on the Holocaust and all genocides including the genocide perpetrated against the Armenian People (of which your children would be included), and inspire a more dignified and humane world."

The museum went on to extend Ye an invite, saying, "Your words reach millions and you can choose to incite or you can choose to inspire. We are located at 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036 and welcome you any time."

Quickies: Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Louis Tomlinson + More!

ED SHEERAN GAVE SAM SMITH A SIX-FOOT-TALL PENIS STATUE: Sam Smith told Kelly Clarkson Tuesday (October 11th) that Ed Sheeran gifted them a six-foot-tall penis statue. They said on the Kelly Clarkson Show, "It's actually wild. I thought it was a joke. It's a 6-foot-2 marble penis. It's two tons, and I'm gonna have to get it craned into my house." The "Shape of You" singer says they're planning on turning it into a water fountain.

LOUIS TOMLINSON TEASES NEW SINGLE: Louis Tomlinson has new music coming out Friday (October 14th). The One Direction alum teased his forthcoming single, "Out of My System" on social media Tuesday (October 11th). His sophomore solo album, Faith In The Future, drops November 11th.

CHRISTINA AGUILERA TO RELEASE A NEW VIDEO FOR 'BEAUTIFUL': Christina Aguilera is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Stripped by releasing a new music video for "Beautiful." The updated visual for the 2002 single drops October 19th. The singer wrote in her Twitter announcement, "Tune out and turn in. Take your space, log off, put your mind, body, and soul first."

Selena Gomez Drops Documentary Trailer And Teases New Song

Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me on Monday (October 10th).

The announcement was made on World Mental Health Day, in support of global mental health education and awareness, as Gomez bravely shares her own journey in this revealing film, directed and produced by Alek Keshishian.

Gomez also shared a snippet of a new song from the film that will drop on November 4th, the same day as the film’s release.

Britney Spears Claims Her Mother Hit Her 'So Hard' For Staying Out Late

Britney Spears claimed in a now-deleted Instagram post that her mother once slapped her "so hard" for staying out too late.

According to the 40-year-old singer, Lynne Spears hit her for the first time after she went out partying with Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan.

A screenshot taken by Page Six shows that Britney wrote, "My mother was watching Jayden and Preston…yes I partied till like 4am and my mother was PISSED !!!! I walked in, she looked at me and hit me so hard that I will never forget it !!!"

The Grammy winner added that the incident happened shortly after the father of her children, Kevin Federline, left her.

Michelle Branch And Patrick Carney Appear To Reconcile On Dan Floor

Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney appear to have made up.

Two months ago Branch was arrested and the pair were on the verge of divorce but TMZ spotted the two dancing the night away and making out at Davey Wayne's Bar in Los Angeles Sunday (October 9th) night.

In August, the "Everywhere" singer was arrested for allegedly slapping Carney in the face just after she claimed he was cheating on her.

Kanye West Releases Surprise Documentary

A new Kanye West documentary has arrived and it touches on a number of topics from new versions of songs he's already released to a tense meeting with some Adidas executives.

On Monday (October 10th), Kanye's 30-minute doc titled, Last Week, was uploaded to YouTube and shared never-before-heard songs, one reportedly called "War" that references Future, Drake and Lil Baby.

He also played new version of his tracks "First Time in a Long Time" and "Sci-Fi," which were originally on his Donda 2 album.

Also in the documentary, there is a tense meeting with Ye and two Adidas executives. And the day after this meeting took place, Kanye ended his partnership with Gap.

Later on, Kanye player a porn video on his phone and shows it to one of the executives, who becomes uncomfortable and tells Kanye, "Come on, man."

Ye also confronted the Adidas execs over allegedly stealing his designs and demanded that one of his associates be made the CEO of Adidas.

The film ends on a family note with Kanye attending his daughter North's basketball game with ex-wife Kim Kardashian and their son Saint.

Ye reveals hypocritical desperation of conservatives

Conservatives have said celebrities are false idols in our society but even they can't deny benefitting from the exposure but may come off as desperate. Recently rapper Ye, caught the attention of the right according to the Washington Examiner, after appearing at his Yeezy fashion show wearing a T-shirt that said "White Lives Matter." The conservative party must really ask themselves the support of a celebrity to move the needle in favor of the party is really worth the trouble it may bring.

Ask You Listeners:

  • With the antics Ye is doing as of late, is bad publicity still considered good publiciity?
  • Do you think the "White Lives Matter" shirts were a marketing plot or does it go deeper than that?
  • How real do you think the possibility of having Kanye West run for President in 2024 really is?

Imagine Dragons Partnered With Crisis Text Line For Mental Health Day

To honor World Mental Health Day on Monday (October 10th), Imagine Dragons shared the music video for "I Don't Like Myself."

Along with the music video release, the band partnered with Crisis Text Line, encouraging fans to support the organization and their work through fundraisers on Imagine Dragons' social media platforms.

The band wrote on Instagram, "Today is a good day for asking those around you how they're really doing. Sometimes a listening ear does a lot of good."

Justin And Hailey Bieber Reportedly Cut Ties With Kanye West

Justin Bieber has cut ties with Kanye West after the rapper attacked his wife, Hailey Bieber, on social media.

Sources told TMZ Saturday (October 8th) that the "Peaches" singer and his wife are "hurt" by Ye's antics.

The rapper went after Hailey after she defended Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, calling her "nose job Hailey Badloose" and telling Justin to "get your girl."

West went after Karefa-Johnson, after she referred to the "White Lives Matter" shirts wornin his Yeezy fashion show as "deeply offensive, violent and dangerous."

Hailey never attacked West in her defense of the stylist and global Vogue contributing editor. She wrote in her Instagram stories, "GKJ ALL DAY, EVERYDAY. My respect for you runs deep my friend! To know you is to adore you and to work with you is an honor. The most kind. The most talented. The most fun. The most chic."

Charlie Puth Says He Was Also Abandoned By Ellen Degeneres' Record Label

Charlie Puth says that Greyson Chance wasn't the only artist to be abandoned by Ellen DeGeneres' eleveneleven record label.

The singer told Rolling Stone Music Now, "We both have different experiences, me versus Greyson. But I do agree with him that no one was present, certainly, after the creation of my first demo EP. Not putting any blame on one person, but from a collective … all the people that were in that room, they just disappeared. I didn't hear from anybody."

Chance recently told Rolling Stone that DeGeneres was "manipulative" and "blatantly opportunistic" to work with and claimed that she was incredibly controlling until his music underperformed. After that, the 25-year-old singer says she became incredibly distant.

Shakira To Drop 'Monotonia' Later This Month

Shakira may address how she's feeling in the wake of her breakup from Gerard Pique in a new single, due to drop later this month.

On Saturday (October 8th), she wrote on Instagram in Spanish, "I never said anything but it hurt. I knew this would happen," alongside footage of a woman reaching out for a heart as a man walking by stepped on it.

A second post made Sunday (October 9th), announced that "Monotonia" will drop October 19th.

The "She Wolf" artist and the FC Barcelona athlete announced their separation in June after 12 years together.

Beyonce Denies Misusing 'I'm Too Sexy' Sample On 'Alien Superstar'

Beyoncé is pushing back against allegations that she didn't use the sample on her song "Alien Superstar" from her Renaissance album properly.

According to CNN, the band claimed Bey never asked for permission to use Right Said Fred's "I'm Too Sexy" and called her "arrogant."

However, Bey's team responded and told Entertainment Weekly, "The comments made by Right Said Fred stating that Beyoncé used ‘I'm Too Sexy' in ‘Alien Superstar' without permission are erroneous and incredibly disparaging. Permission was not only granted for its use, but they publicly spoke of their gratitude for being on the album."

The statement added that "Alien Superstar" only using the composition of "I'm Too Sexy" and none of the sound recordings.

Also, on July 22, before Renaissance came out, Right Said Fred tweeted, "It's nice to get a writing credit on the new ‘Beyoncé album."

Did Madonna Just Come Out As Gay On TikTok

Did Madonna just make a huge revelation about her sexuality?

The "Like A Virgin" singer shared a TikTok Sunday (October 9th) in which she declared "If I miss, I'm Gay!" before tossing a pair of panties at a trash can.

The 64-year-old pop star is shown to miss the shot, shrug and walk away.

Madonna has been married twice, to Sean Penn in the late 80s and Guy Ritchie in the early 2000s. She has six children.