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Gayle has released her sophomore EP, a study of the human experience volume two.

The singer said in a press release, "every choice i have ever made has gotten me to this very moment. some i made subconsciously, and some i've made deliberately. either way, every moment of the human experience i chose to live made me who i am. i'm not always proud of who i am or things i've done, but i am who i am, and i can't change that.

"a study of the human experience volume two talks about the moments that happened in my life that lead to where i am. i don't always do the healthiest, the smartest, the most mature, the most reasonable or responsible things- i just do what i want in the moment and learn from my mistakes."

The alum, which dropped Friday (October 7th) includes the single "fmk (with blackbear)" and the new track "snow angels."

Kanye West's social media access is no longer. For now, at least.

Buzzfeed has reported that Kanye's access to Twitter has been revoked following an anti-Semitic message he shared on Twitter on Sunday (October 9th).

In the deleted tweet, he said, "I'm a bit sleepy tonight but when I wake up I'm going death con 3 On JEWISH PEOPLE. The funny thing is I actually can't be Anti Semitic because black people are actually Jew also. You guys have toyed with me and tried to black ball anyone whoever opposes your agenda."

His Twitter page was suspended due to him violating the platform's policies.

Ye's Instagram page was suspended as well following his back-and-forth with Diddy where Kanye shared text messages between them on IG. One of the messages said, "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."

KANYE WEST AND DIDDY EXCHANGE WORDS OVER KANYE'S 'WHITE LIVES MATTER' SHIRTS

Speaking of Kanye losing his IG page over his text conversation with Diddy, that situation actually stems from Puff speaking against Ye's "White Lives Matter" shirts that were at his Yeezy fashion show.

Kanye's text to Diddy said, "I didn't like our convo. I'm selling these tees. Nobody can get in between me and my money. Never call me with no bullsh*t like that again unless you ready to green light me. Cause anybody that got on that tee is me."

Diddy replied asking for Kanye's address so they could meet in person.

To this, Ye said, "Nigga f******ck you. You fed."

Puff then asked Kanye to stop the internet games.

Kanye responded, "This ain't a game. 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. I told you this was war. Now gone get you some business."

Diddy replied, "I'm just trying to talk to you as a Black man. And I'm talking to you because this is hurting our people. Stop."

Then, Kanye said, "Anything you text I will post. I love you. And you guys are breaking my heart. I accept your apology in advance."

This all appears to have stemmed from Diddy saying on his IG live last week, "I am not about to be addressing every last thing that's going on in the world on the internet. But the thing I do have to address is this ‘White Lives Matter' t-shirt. I have always been there and I will also support my brother Kanye as a free thinker. But the ‘White Lives Matter' t-shirt, I don't rock with it. You know what I'm sayin'? I'm not with it and with the press and with what fashion is doing, thinking this is a joke, when, right now, all America has planned for us is poverty, incarceration and death. So, before I can get to any other ‘Lives Matter,' which all lives matter, you know what I'm sayin'? That Black Lives Matter, don't play with it. Don't wear the shirt, don't buy the shirt, don't play with the shirt. It's not a joke."

LIZZO RESPONDS TO KANYE?

Lizzo also appears to have responded to Kanye's body-shaming comments.

According to Rolling Stone, during her recent show at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Lizzo said, "I feel like everybody in America got my motherf**king name in their motherf**king mouth for no motherf**king reason. I'm minding my fat Black beautiful business."

She then asked the crowd, "Can I stay here? Who can I marry for that dual citizenship?"

Lizzo is seemingly responding to the comments Kanye made during an appearance on Fox News' Tucker Carlson Tonight. He said, "Lizzo works with my trainer, a friend of mine, Harley Pasternak. When Lizzo loses 10 pounds and announces it, the bots – that's a term, it's like telemarketer callers – on Instagram, they attack her for losing weight because the media wants to put out a perception that being overweight is the new goal when it's actually unhealthy."

When asked why the media would want to promote unhealthiness, Kanye replied, "It's a genocide of the Black race. They want to kill us in any way they can."

The University of California Berkley has announced that they'll be offering a course on Nicki Minaj titled, Nicki Minaj: The Black Barbie Femmecee & Hip Hop Feminisms.

The course will focus on "her impact in the context of broader historical-social structures & Hip-Hop feminisms."

The 90-minute class is set to begin next semester.

Nicki also shared on Twitter that she would love to stop by the course.

She also tweeted, "Barbz: thank yall so much for the love & interest in my class! words cannot capture my excitement & appreciation for yall support. I feel so encouraged & I'm looking forward to sharing more details as they're finalized!"

Justin Bieber has postponed his Justice World Tour due to health issues.

He recently returned to the road after halting his tour following his diagnosis of Ramsey Hunt syndrome in June.

Thursday (10-5) he shared online that the exhaustion "overtook" him after returning to the stage and he needs to prioritize his health right now.

He said, "I'm going to be ok, but I need time to rest and get better. Thank you for your prayers and support throughout all of this! I love you all passionately!"

All Justin Bieber concerts scheduled now through March 25 have been postponed.

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Demi Lovato is taking a brief pause from touring and is rescheduling the Rosemont, Illinois concert. The morning of the show (10-5) Lovato posted "I woke up and had absolutely no voice. I'm so so sorry but it breaks my heart to tell you I have to reschedule the show."

Tickets will be honored for a new date soon. No other health updates have been announced.

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90s music duo Right Said Fred called Beyonce "arrogant" for sampling their 1992 hit "I'm Too Sexy" on her Renaissance track "Alien Superstar." They said, "Normally the artist approaches us but Beyoncé didn't because she is such an arrogant person. She just had probably thought ‘come and get me' so we heard about it after the fact when you did. But everyone else, Drake and Taylor Swift, they came to us."

Drake sampled the track for his 2021 hit "Way 2 Sexy" while Swift had employed the song in her 2017 "Reputation" lead single "Look What You Made Me Do."

They continued, "To use our melody they need our permission so they send us the demo and we approve it and if so we get a co-write credi. With this Beyoncé thing there are 22 writers it's ridiculous so we would get about 40 pounds."

RSF said that they believe this has happened because "there is so little money now in the actual sales, people like friends, golfing partners, engineers, bookers and the guy who brings the coke, they all want a cut."

They added that they feel powerless to "stop" the singer, saying, "There is nothing we can do. It is s–t. You are going to get into a conversation with someone who has a lot more presence and power and money than we do. And that won't go well." They concluded that it's best to "let it go."

This isn't the first time that Beyonce has been accused of sampling without reaching out to the artist. Back in July, Kelis accused Beyonce of sampling her hit "Milkshake" without her permission.

Bits of news have been coming in about the mandatory military service in South Korea that will effect BTS very soon.

According to Uproxx, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced this week that they would be making a decision on the group's military service by December.

Currently the band is in limbo as far as scheduling because of possible member changes for next year. As it stands, BTS' oldest member Jin, at 29, would be eligible for military service on his 30 birthday.

The Ministry says that because BTS has made Korea known as the "vanguard of K-culture" which has created a huge economic ripple effect for the country… that will play into their decision.

If passed, the group is freed from military obligation. If their exemption does not apply then members must enlist starting early next year.

TL;DR:

• Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced this week that they would be making a decision on the group's military service by December.
• Jin, at 29, would be eligible on his 30 birthday.
• the Ministry says that because BTS has made Korea known as the "vanguard of K-culture"… that will play into their decision.

Lizzo has filed for a trademark for her signature flute, known as the Sasha Flute. The application calls for a range of products in both the digital and physical spheres.

A total of seven trademark applications will cover a number of arenas, including: NFT's, Animated TV programs and movies, toys and action figures, which included dolls in the shape of instruments. It also includes clothing, accessories, and books.

This follows Lizzo's recent performance at Washington, D.C.'s Capital One Arena, where she played a crystal flute once owned by U.S. President and Founding Father James Madison.

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Paramore issued a statement Wednesday (Oct. 5) to address a situation at their show the night before involving a man who allegedly assaulted multiple women, including an engaged couple.

Following the report of physical and verbal abuse at the Salt Lake City concert, they reassured their fans that their security team and venue staff restrained and remove him.

In a public statement they wrote: "We are so sorry. We hope that you know we will always do anything we can to protect you and make you feel celebrated."

The trio went on to explain that they didn't realize the alleged assaults were happening because the incidents in question couldn't be seen from the stage.

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Bruno Mars has made history once again with the RIAA Diamond certification of his hit single, "Locked Out Of Heaven." Meaning it has sold more than 10 million copies.

He posted his excitement on Instagram and wrote: "News like this for some reason makes me wanna climb on top a mountain and scream."

Mars now becomes the first artist in history to achieve six Diamond Single Awards.

The 11X Grammy winning superstar previously made Spotify's Billions Club playlist with the same song. That also makes his sixth to have over a billion streams.

TL;DR:

• Bruno Mars becomes the first artist in history to achieve six Diamond Single Awards with "Locked Out Of Heaven."
• Meaning it has sold more than 10 million copies.

Lil Nas X has teamed with Coach to become their brand ambassador and launch a fashion campaign. He stars in the short film that's formatted like a music video.

The commercials call attention to the courage to be real and to allow self-expression. In the clip that features his latest single "Star Wilkin," Lil Nas X, shares his courageous journey of evolution… breaking barriers and stereotypes to become the superstar and the person he is today.

About the message of the campaign he said, "My whole career has been about breaking down doors, and this represents everything I've overcome so far."

Last month, he made his New York Fashion Week runway debut and walked for Coach during the fashion house's Spring 2023 show.

TL;DR:

• Lil Nas X has teamed with Coach to become their brand ambassador and launch a fashion campaign.
• He stars in the short film that's formatted like a music video.
• The commercials call attention to the courage to be real and to allow self-expression.

Post Malone has added another face tattoo, and this time it's his daughter's initials.

TMZ reports that he got the new ink backstage after his Indianapolis show over the weekend. And even though, he's yet to reveal his daughter's full name... the bold "DDP" on his forehead are her initials. Fans online are already trying to guess her name.

Malone announced the birth of his daughter in June while being interviewed by Howard Stern, but didn't give any other details.

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• Post Malone got his daughter's initials tattooed on his forehead.
• He still hasn't revealed her name.

Kanye West is defending having "White Lives Matter" t-shirts in his Yeezy fashion show despite the backlash he's been receiving.

In a post shared on his Instagram on Wednesday (October 5th), Ye said, "Here's my latest response when people ask me why I made a tee that says white lives matter… THEY DO."

Hours later, Kanye shared another post, which was a bit lengthier. He said, "I wanna just let everybody know there was also some fashion this week also there was a major thing called fashion week which really last a month and there were some very well done crazy overpriced clothes being shown. It wasn't just about my paradigm shifting t-shirt. Just kidding my tee sh*t on everybody's showssss nothing happened but my t shirt to the arnaults that hire anybody that worked for me remember my one t shirt took allllllll the attention. Because you're all f**king programmed sheep aaaaaaaaaand those boots Gab was wearing were f**king traaaaaaaaash. But I'm sure John Legend still wants a pair and Justin get your girl before I get mad."

KANYE WEST ACCUSES KIM KARDASHIAN OF KIDNAPPING THEIR DAUGHTER CHICAGO

In other news, Ye seems to have accused his ex-wife Kim Kardashian of keeping his daughter Chicago from him. However, Kanye was called out by Kim's sister, Khloe Kardashian.

He wrote in an IG post, "You are lying and are liars. Y'all basically kidnapped Chicago on her birthday so she could remember her father not being there. Travis Scott gave me the address of my child's party. That's how y'all play with Black fathers. Y'all also threw a party before Psalm's birthday when I was flying back from Japan to be there for his birthday and the first I heard about it was seeing pics of the party online. Also, I should see my children 100 percent of the time but since there's a separation, it should have been 50 percent of the time. Y'all wouldn't have played with Donda like that in Jesus' name."

Khloe clapped back and said, "Ye, I love you. I don't want to do this on social media but you keep bringing it here. You are the father of my nieces and nephews, and I'm trying to be respectful, but please stop tearing Kimberly down and using our family when you want to deflect."

She continued, "Again with the birthday narrative. Enough already. We all know the truth and in my opinion, everyone's tired of it. You know exactly where your children are at all times and you wanted separate birthdays. I have seen all the texts to prove it. And when you changed your mind and wanted to attend, you came. Like you have pointed out yourself, she is the one taking care of your kids 80 percent of the time. Please leave her and the family out of it so that the kids can be raised peacefully. I come from a place of love and I am happy to continue this conversation privately if you wish."

Machine Gun Kelly got a very futuristic makeover by Megan Fox this week, and it all happened live on Instagram.

From a London hotel room, roughly 15,000 of his 9.7 million followers tuned in to watch his face transform into an Avatar and Doja Cat inspired look. A couple of months ago, Doja shaved her eyebrows and head, live online.

According to his assistant Olivia Stone, who was helping with the transformation… he wanted to look like the year 3050.

MGK is currently in Europe for his Mainstream Sellout world tour which ends Oct. 12 in Amsterdam. MGK sat back and sipped red wine and rapped to his music playlist while having his eyebrows, contour, foundation, and silver eyeshadow worked on.

TL;DR:

• Machine Gun Kelly got a very futuristic makeover by fiancée Megan Fox this week, and it all happened live on Instagram.
• Instagram followers watched his face transform into an Avatar and Doja Cat inspired look. A couple of months ago, Doja shaved her eyebrows and head, live online.

Nickelback has released another new song and lyric video. "Those Days" is from their upcoming tenth studio album called Get Rollin, which comes out on November 18.

When asked why the band took so long between albums, lead singer Chad Kroeger said, "We took our time with it, which was just a wonderful luxury, to be able to sit back and go- 'No. I'm gonna play this guitar solo 40 more times for another three days and make sure it's just exactly how we want it as opposed to deadline, deadline, deadline."

The new album, featuring 10 new songs, will be the band's first release in five years.

TL;DR:

• Nickelback has released another new song and lyric video for "Those Days."
• It's from their upcoming tenth studio album called Get Rollin, which comes out on November 18.

Lynne Spears is begging for her oldest daughter to unblock her on Instagram.

The Spears family matriarch pleaded for her daughter's forgiveness in and Instagram comment on Saturday (October 1st) after Britney Spears wrote that "a genuine apology" would help give her closure in their family feud.

According to Page Six, Lynne responded, "I am soooo sorry for your pain! I have been sorry for years!

"I love you so much and miss you!"

She added, "Britney, deep down you know how much I love and miss you! I apologize for anything and everything that's hurt you," before asking the Toxic singer to "please unblock" her so they can speak … in person."

Harry Styles connected with a young fan at his recent mini residency in Austin, Texas.

According to Billboard, the former One Direction singer took note of a sign that read, "I skipped daycare to be here."

When he spotted young Camila in the crowd for her first concert, Styles shouted, "First concert, get it, let's go! Make some noise for Camila, everybody! Much better than daycare!"

BLACKPINK's management company YG Entertainment is threatening legal action against those responsible for leaking personal photos of band member Jennie Kim.

E! News reports that YG has asked the police in South Korea to investigate who distributed images of Jennie dining with BTS singer V, after the pics surfaced on Twitter and the Telegram App.

Since the leak, rumors have begun to spread that the two K-pop stars are now a couple.

YG says Jennie has been the victim of "indiscriminate rumors, criticism, personal attacks, sexual harassment and violations of personal life."

Chris Martin of Coldplay has come down with a serious lung infection and has to postpone upcoming shows in Brazil.

Taking to social media on Tuesday (October 4), the band wrote: "Chris has been put under strict doctor's orders to rest for the next three weeks."

The group went on to say that they're working as fast as possible to lock in the new dates.

They also stated that they're optimistic that Chris "will return to good health" after his medical break. They went on to apologize to their fans for the inconvenience.

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• Chris Martin of Coldplay has come down with a serious lung infection and has had to postpone upcoming shows in Brazil.
• Chris has been put under strict doctor's orders to rest for the next three weeks.

Kanye West was hit with backlash from many, including Vogue editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, over the "White Lives Matter" shirts that were worn in his Yeezy fashion show. Ye has since referred to Johnson as his "sister," while addressing the situation.

Kanye said on Instagram, "GABBY IS MY SISTER. IM NOT LETTING PEOPLE GO TO BED THINKING I DIDN'T MEET WITH GABRIELLE AT 5 PM TODAY FOR 2 HOURS THEN WE WENT TO DINNER AT FERDIE (a popular Italian restaurant in New York City). WE APOLOGIZED TO EACH OTHER FOR THE WAY WE MADE EACH OTHER FEEL WE ACTUALLY GOT ALONG AND HAVE BOTH EXPERIENCED THE FIGHT FOR ACCEPTANCE IN A WORLD THAT'S NOT OUR OWN. SHE DISAGREED I DISAGREED WE DISAGREED. AT LEAST WE BOTH LOVE FERDIE AND FASHION."

It all started when Johnson criticized Ye's WLM shirts, saying, "I'm fuming… collecting my thoughts … I guess I get what he tried to do– he thought it was duchampian. It wasn't. It didn't land and it was deeply offensive, violent and dangerous. There is no excuse, there is no art here. I do think if you asked Kanye, he'd say there was art, and revolution, and all of the things in that t-shirt. There isn't."

Ye responded to Johnson and said, "This is not a fashion person," while sharing a photo of Johnson.

Vogue also stepped in to defend Johnson, releasing a statement that said, "Vogue stands with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, our global fashion editor at large and longtime contributor. She was personally targeted and bullied. It is unacceptable. Now more than ever, voices like hers are needed and in a private meeting with Ye today she once again spoke her truth in a way she felt best, on her terms."

LAURYN HILL'S DAUGHTER RESPONDS TO 'WLM' SHIRT BACKLASH

Lauryn Hill's daughter, Selah Marley, has responded to the backlash she received after wearing the WLM shirt in Kanye's fashion show.

Selah wrote on IG, "The past 24 hours as allowed me to realize that most of yall are stuck in a hive mentality. You do what the group tells you to do and think what the group tells you to think. Witnessing someone break free from ‘the agenda' sends you all into such a panic that you will do whatever it takes to force them back into the box that you feel they should exist in."

She added, "You cannot bully me, manipulate me, or coax me into silence. Nor will you bully me into being who I don't want to be. I don't care how many tweets you make, DMs you send, or articles you write."

Rihanna has spoken out about her upcoming Super Bowl halftime performance, revealing that she is "nervous," but also excited.

According to TMZ, Rih was shopping at Bristol Farms in Los Angeles when a photog approached her and asked about the upcoming event.

There's no info just yet on who, if anyone at all, will be joining Rihanna on the Super Bowl stage.

Rih confirmed last month that she'll be performing at the annual game.

Ed Sheeran has announced details for the North American leg of his + - = ÷ x Tour (pronounced "The Mathematics Tour") on Monday (October 3rd).

The "Shape of You" singer will be hitting stadiums across the continent for the first time since his history-making Divide Tour in 2018, which officially became the most-attended and highest-grossing tour of all time by its completion.

Dates begin on May 6th, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, before wrapping up on September 23rd, 2023 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA.

Khalid will open from May 6th to September 2nd with rapper/singer-songwriter Russ rounding out the tour, serving as support for most September dates.

Sheeran recently wrapped the UK/European leg of the + - = ÷ x Tour, performing in front of over 3 million people in six months and highlighted by a five-night stand at London's Wembley Stadium.

Harry Styles got political during his sold-out mini-residency at Austin's Moody Center.

The "Watermelon Sugar" singer appeared onstage flashing a "Beto for Texas" sticker on his guitar as Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke watched from the pit.

O'Rourke, who is running against Republican Greg Abbott in the November 8th general election, uploaded footage of the interaction on his Instagram Stories.