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Kanye West was a topic of conversation on Monday (October 3rd) after wearing a shirt that had the words "White Lives Matter" written on the back during his YZY Season 9 fashion show for Paris Fashion week.

A livestream of the show was able to be viewed on Kanye's official YouTube page and featured models wearing some of the pieces in Kanye's latest collection.

Conservative political pundit Candice Owens was also seen wearing the shirt while Lauryn Hill's daughter, Selah Marley, was one of Ye's models and wore the shirt as well.

Kanye ultimately received backlash from his WLM shirt from Boosie BadAzz, among others.

Boosie tweeted, "@kanyewest After all we been through as a race you put this disrespectful sh*t on!! U gives no f**ks about how Blacks have died n suffered to the hands of the white man. N u say Bush don't like Black people..really 'n***a.'"

Paramore played "Misery Business" live for the first time in four years during the first stop on their 2022 tour.

On Sunday (October 2nd), singer Hayley Williams told the crowd in Bakersfield, CA, "F**k it" before launching into the 2007 hit that they had previously retired.

According to Consequence of Sound, she said, "Four years ago we said we were gonna retire this song for a little while and technically we did. But what we did not know was that jus about five minutes after I got canceled for saying the word ‘whore' in a song, all of TikTok decided that it was ok. Make it make sense."

Post Malone is feeling better following his rib-cracking fall in St. Louis last month.

Video posted to Twitter shows the performer rocking out with a bra on his head at the Little Ceasars arena in Detroit Saturday (October 1st).

TMZ reports that those in attendance say he was in really good spirits, despite still recovering from the recent spill.

Malone suffered a fracture to his rib cage after he took a nasty fall through a hole in the stage while performing in St. Louis on September 17th. He briefly ended up in a hospital and was forced to cancel his Boston concert.

Taylor Swift is reportedly plotting a massive stadium tour for the summer of 2023.

One insider told Page Six Friday (September 30th), "Taylor has some really ambitious plans in place. She's excited to get back on the road after such a long but fruitful break."

A second source added that several shows have already been booked.

The singer was scheduled to go on tour in 2020 in support of Lover but was forced to cancel due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Billie Eilish isn't going to get on stage without a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

The "Ocean Eyes" singer revealed in an Apple Music TikTok posted Friday (September 30th) that she always has schar backstage, a gluten free bread from Germany and added, "I have that and I always have peanut butter and jelly."

She revealed that he also includes crackers, chips and salsa, guacamole, and watermelon and tajin in her rider.

As for drinks, Eilish says she prefers lemonade chocolate milk and Poppi, a low-sugar probiotic sparkling soda.

If Conjuring Kesha is renewed for a second season at discovery+, the singer already has one famous friend asking to guest star.

Kesha revealed to E! News that Olivia Munn has reached out to be a part of the series which tracks the pop star as she explores the nation's biggest mysteries, haunted locations and supernatural phenomena.

The "Tik Tok" singer said, "She saw an episode of the show and was like, 'Dude, if you do a season two, I'm down.' I just feel like that would be so hilarious. 'Cause she's such a bad b***h. She's so funny. She's so smart."

Conjuring Kesha will have its broadcast debut Oct. 1st at 10 p.m. on the Travel Channel. The full season is available to stream on discovery+.

Kanye West walked in Balenciaga's mud-filled fashion show on Sunday (October 2nd).

According to TMZ, Ye made his first-ever runway appearance for the brand's Summer 2023 collection.

In video footage from the event, Kanye is seen walking down the runway, wearing an all-black ensemble with numerous utility pockets and a "Security" patch over the coat's left breast.

Balenciaga's creative director, Demna, said that the collection represents "a metaphor for digging for truth and being down to earth."

Russell Dickerson announced over the weekend that he's all set to release his third studio album on November 4. The self-titled collection will contain 15 new tracks.

Russell says these song may not be what his fans have come to expect from him, but through them, he's expressing a different side of himself.

He stated in press release: "I'm still the hyper, outgoing, fun-loving, crazy dude on stage. But also these songs are so meaningful to me. It's not all hype and smoke and lights." I am a songwriter, I trust my instincts, and now my instincts are telling me to share 100-percent me, and creatively just let it flow."

He co-wrote and co-produced all 15 tracks.

Following a health episode that caused cancelation of two shows, Post Malone returned to the stage for a full concert in Cleveland on Tuesday night (9-27).

After taking a bad fall at one concert, the next one was canceled due to stabbing pains and breathing problems.

Malone showed no ill effects in Ohio and told the audience all about what he went through. He said after a couple of days of rest and "some stuff" to help out, he was ready to "F***ing kick some A**."

Not only did he bounce back strong, but he also paid tribute to NBA star Darius Garland, by wearing a replica jersey of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

TL;DR:

• Post Malone returned to the stage for a full concert in Cleveland on Tuesday night (9-27).
• Malone showed no ill effects in Ohio and told the audience all about what he went through.
• He said he was ready to "F***ing kick some A**."

Hayley Williams posted online to thank fans ahead of the release of Paramore's new single titled, "This Is Why."

It's been over five years since the band's last album release and she expressed appreciation of their "unwavering support" despite their absence.

According to Williams, it was crucial for her and fellow bandmates Taylor York and Zac Farro to take a step back from the spotlight. She revealed that during their time away, she regained the opportunity to do simple activities such as keeping doctor's appointments, relaxing at home, and spending more time with friends and family.

She wrote, "We're just picking up where we left off. For so many reasons I don't even have words for, I think we are about to experience our happiest, most fulfilling moments as Paramore."

The new single "This Is Why" is the first song from their next album. It will be released on September 28.

TL;DR:

• Hayley Williams thanked fans ahead of the release of Paramore's new single titled, "This Is Why."
• It's been over five years since the band's last album release and she thanked them for their "unwavering support" despite their absence.
• The new single "This Is Why" is the first song from the band's long awaited, sixth studio album that will be released on Sept. 28.

Rapper Coolio has reportedly died. He was 59. According to TMZ, the Coolio's manager Jarez said that the rapper was visiting a friend yesterday afternoon (September 28th) and he went into the bathroom. But when he didn't come out after a while, his friend kept calling out for him. The friend eventually went into the bathroom and found Coolio laying on the floor. The friend called EMTs, who arrived and pronounced Coolio dead on the scene. Jarez said that the paramedics suspect that he suffered cardiac arrest. The official cause of death has not been determined.

Law enforcement sources say that no drugs or drug paraphernalia were found at the scene. An autopsy and toxicology test will be used to determine an official cause of death. The police are investigating Coolio's death but as of now there does not appear to any signs of foul play.

Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. is known for his 1995 #1 hit "Gangsta's Paradise" from the soundtrack of Dangerous Minds, "Fantastic Voyage," "1,2,3,4 (Sumpin' New) and "It's All The Way Live Now."

In an excerpt from this year's Time 100 issue, Avril Lavigne praised the music evolution of Machine Gun Kelly.

When asked about some of her favorite musicians, she talked about Kelly and said he has grown in the "most authentic way." She explained how he started as a rapper and evolved into one of the biggest rock stars in the world.

She said, "I have a lot of respect for him and how thoughtful he is with his craft. When he's performing, you can't help but love him even more because he puts on such a good show."

Earlier this year, Kelly appeared on Lavigne's seventh studio album, Love Sux, on a song called "Bois Lie." Lavigne also joined him on his Mainstream Sellout tour this past summer.

TL;DR:

• Avril Lavigne praised the music evolution of Machine Gun Kelly.
• She said, "I have a lot of respect for him and how thoughtful he is with his craft. When he's performing, you can't help but love him even more because he puts on such a good show."

Cardi B is wide open with her fans and this week she told them that she has lost a lot of money in the past because of her own "stupid decisions."

She posted online and explained that she left a multi-million dollar deal for Call of Duty on the table. The reason she gave was because of court.

She went on to advise, "Think twice about those quick decisions! Lesson learned."

Call of Duty is currently the world's best-selling video game franchise.

It apparently all worked out in the end. Her current cash flow enabled her to donate $100,000 last week to her old middle school in the Bronx.

TL;DR:

• Cardi B has lost a lot of money in the past because of her own "stupid decisions."
• She posted online and explained that she left a multi-million dollar deal for Call of Duty on the table.
• Call of Duty is currently the world's best-selling video game franchise.

Maroon 5 is not letting Adam Levine's cheating scandal stop them from work.

A week after the band's front man denied cheating on his pregnant wife, the Grammy-winning group has been booked to headline a Las Vegas residency next year

The Park MGM announced Tuesday (September 27th) that Maroon 5 will perform 16 shows at their Dolby Live theater from March 24th, 2023, through August 12th 2023. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 3rd.

Will Rihanna perform with a guest at the Super Bowl? According to TMZ, the singer and her creative team are working hard, planning her Halftime Show performance and figuring out whether or not she will be joined by special guests. Rihanna's team has nearly 50 possible names of artists that could hit the stage with her.

Sources say that anyone RiRi collaborated with in the past may possibly appear, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Calvin Harris, Pharrell, Drake and more.

No final decisions have been made on who may join Rihanna, but she will have the final say. There is also a chance that she may do her entire performance solo.

In other news, the singer and her boyfriend were spotted hitting a recording studio on Monday night (September 26th).

Shakira will stand trial for tax fraud in Spain.

On Tuesday (September 27th), a judge ruled that the pop star will be tried for allegedly failing to pay $13.9 million in taxes on income that she earned between 2012 and 2014.

The New York Post reports that prosecutors seek and eight years prison sentence and a stiff fine for the "Hips Don't Lie" singer.

The 45-year-old performer claims she only lived in Spain less than half of the time during the two-year period and her public relations firm says she has already paid all of the taxes that she owed plus interest.

Elton John and Britney Spears released the music video for their "Hold Me Closer" collaboration Tuesday (September 27th).

Neither artist appears in the visual, but the Tanu Muino-directed video features dancers performing in Mexico City.

John wrote on Instagram that the clip "beautifully captures an immeasurable feeling of intimacy so missing from the world through the turmoil and chaos of recent times."

Fans were not happy to see that Spears was not featured in the video. One commenter on John's Instagram post wrote, "Yup! As we expected: no Britney. Rather boring." Another added, "No Britney = fail. What's the point?"

Jack Harlow will serve as co-host for a special episode of NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, October 6th.

According to a press release, the rapper will make a pit stop at 30 Rock the day before his Come Home the Kids Miss You Tour stops at Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Friday, Oct. 7th.

As part of his hosting duties, Harlow is expected to help Fallon deliver the nightly monologue, co-interview guest Dwyane Wade, and introduce a musical performance from Quavo & Takeoff.

The co-hosting gig will mark the "First Class" performer's fourth appearance on The Tonight Show.

Charlie Puth is extending his time on the road by adding shows in Europe this fall. The Grammy-nominated artist previously announced the North American leg in support of his third studio album, CHARLIE, due October 7^th. From that album, Puth will release a new song on Friday (9-30) called "Charlie Be Quiet."

Produced by Live Nation, the run of intimate shows will first kick off with eight dates across North America before making its way to the London Coliseum on November 28^th. His One Night Only tour will wrap in Berlin in the first week of December.

TL;DR:

• Charlie Puth is extending his tour to include Europe this fall.
• He'll play eight dates across North America before heading to the London Coliseum on November 28^th.

Billie Eilish is ending her sold-out global world tour with a special livestream from the O2 Arena in London.

Eilish broke the news to her fans online and called the Happier Than Ever Tour, her "favorite tour" she's ever done.

She added, "I can't wait for you to see it!"

The event will stream exclusively on Apple Music this Friday, (September 30^th) at 10:00p ET. Eilish is one of Apple's top streaming artists worldwide.

TL;DR:

• Billie Eilish is ending her sold-out global world tour with a special livestream from the O2 Arena in London.
• Exclusively on Apple Music this Friday, September 30^th.

Olivia Rodrigo says that Alanis Morissette "Completely changed" her life. She made the comment in Toronto over the weekend as Morissette was being honored by the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Rodrigo noted that listening to Jagged Little Pill inspired her and said that Morissette's writing was unlike anything she'd ever heard.

Rodrigo commented, "I haven't heard anything quite like it since. And that voice… fierce and tender and sometimes funny and playful. I became hooked for life."

The two met last year during a Rolling Stone cover shoot and then later performed together at a concert in Los Angeles.

Near the end of the ceremony, Morissette gave a ten-minute speech and expressed her joy and gratitude as an inductee.

TL;DR:

• Olivia Rodrigo says that Alanis Morissette "Completely changed" her life.
• Rodrigo noted that listening to Jagged Little Pill inspired her.
• Says that Morissette's writing was unlike anything she'd ever heard.
• Morissette was being honored at the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Megan Thee Stallion has launched a new website filled with mental health resources. It's called Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too.

She confirmed the news after retweeting a fan who discovered the site. She wrote: "Bounce back like bad b*tches do."

The site pulls together organizations that provide free therapy, group programs for the Black and LGBTQIA+ communities, specific hotlines, and more.

Megan Thee Stallion has spoken openly about her mental health journey in the past, including the fact that therapy helped her after the deaths of both of her parents.

TL;DR:

• Megan Thee Stallion has launched a new website filled with mental health resources.
• It's called Bad B*tches Have Bad Days Too.
• It pulls together organizations that provide free therapy, group programs for the Black and LGBTQIA+ communities, specific hotlines, and more.