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Taylor Swift Responds To Study About Her Private Jet Usage

Taylor Swift recently came under fire online after it was revealed that her private jet is used so frequently that it is responsible for "1,184.8 times more than the average person's total annual emissions."

According to a study conducted by the Yard, flights by her private jet have emitted 8,293.54 metric tons of carbon in the last seven months alone.

A spokesperson for the pop star told E! News, "Taylor's jet is loaned regularly to other individuals. To attribute most or all of these trips to her is blatantly incorrect."

Ariana Grande Claps Back At Fan Who Criticized TikTok Post

Ariana Grande recently put a fan in page in their place after they told her to "remember that you're a singer."

Grande was demonstrating new concealers for her r.e.m. beauty line on TikTok when a user dropped the comment.

According to Billboard, she clapped back, writing, "I have actually never felt more at home in my voice or like more of a singer."

Quickies: Jennifer Lopez + Britney Spears!

J.LO HEADLINED UNICEF GALA: Jennifer Lopez headlined a UNICEF charity gala in Capri, Italy to benefit Ukraine Saturday (July 30th). According to Page Six, Diplo, Sofia Carson and DJ Cruz performed ahead of Lopez's set, which included hits like "If You Had My Love" and "Waiting for Tonight." It was her first concert since she wed Ben Affleck on July 16th.

BRITNEY SPEARS MEMOIR DELAYED BY PAPER SHORTAGE: Britney Spears' tell-all is finally complete, but TMZ reports that the supply shortage is keeping the book off of shelves. Sources close to the pop star told the outlet that a paper shortage is holding up Simon & Schuster's plan to publish the memoir in January 2023.

Harry Styles Sets Record For The Fastest Solo Song To Reach 1 Billion Spotify Streams

Harry Styles has the fastest solo song to make it to 1 Billion streams on Spotify.

"As It Was" was released on April 1, so it took 118 days to make it to the milestone. He tied the record for individual song, so he shares that glory with The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber. Their song, "Stay" hit the same mark on the exact amount of days last year.

But, given the fact that Bieber and Lario recorded as a duo, Styles has the fastest solo song to reach 1 billion streams.

His album, Harry's House is 2022's best-selling vinyl album and the first album this year to go platinum.

TL;DR:

  • Harry Styles has the record for having the fastest solo song to make it to 1 Billion streams on Spotify.
  • The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber. Their song, "Stay" hit the same mark on the exact amount of days last year.
  • Bieber and Lario recorded as a duo, Styles has the fastest solo song to reach 1 billion streams.

Machine Gun Kelly Drops New Videos For Vevo Series

Machine Gun Kelly teamed with Vevo to release 2 new live performances this week.

"More Than Life" featuring Glaive shows Kelly standing in a vast green lit warehouse, surrounded by floor length curtains made of chains. Their performance transports viewers into a punk rock paradise, filled with pure chaotic rage.

"Twin Flame" begins with Machine Gun Kelly lying in a glass box, surrounded by chains, the room is bathed in a pink hue. He slowly emerges with guitar in hand, and gives a ferocious performance.

MGK is currently on the road with Avril Lavigne, Blackbear, Travis Barker and others.

TL;DR:

  • Machine Gun Kelly teamed with Vevo to release 2 new live performances this week.
  • "More Than Life" featuring Glaive and filled with pure chaotic rage.
  • "Twin Flame" shows him lying in a glass box, surrounded by chains.

Post Malone Sets Release Date For Documentary

Post Malone's documentary, Runaway is set to be released next month.

Filmed just before the pandemic grounded his tour, it gives you backstage access to his North American tour. It's complete with stories, and songs from Malone.

The one hour musical documentary was created by Pulse Films and Federal Films and will debut on Amazon Freevee on August 12.

TL;DR:

  • Post Malone's documentary, Runaway is set to be released
  • To be released on Amazon Freevee on August 12.

Quickies: Selena Gomez , Ed Sheeran

On TikTok, Selena Gomez shared the casual way she styles her new bangs. She also got personal and revealed her morning beauty and hair routine and showed off some affordable products. Some as little as $12. She currently stars in the second season of Hulu's hit show, Only Murders In The Building.

Ed Sheeran's Mathematics Tour has proven very successful. For the month of June, it generated $60 million over the span of only 12 shows. Sheeran easily leads European tours on the Boxscore Report. His next date in the U.S. is slated for October 22 in Austin, Texas.

Shakira Turns Down Prosecutor's Offer In Tax Fraud Case

Shakira is closer to possibly facing trial for tax fraud. Reuters reported that she declined the prosecutor's settlement offer.

In a press release, her team stated that she has always met all tax obligations and called the case a total violation of her rights.

"The singer is fully confident of her innocence and therefore does not accept a settlement."

According to the spokesperson, the Spanish Tax Office continues to violate her rights and labeled her case baseless.

Shakira is accused of not paying taxes on 14.5 million euros between 2012 and 2014. They claim that she lived in Spain, despite her residence being in the Bahamas.

According to Shakira, she relocated to Barcelona in 2015 to live with FC Barcelona soccer club defender Gerard Pique. Shakira said she paid the 17.2 million they claimed was owed, so there has been no outstanding tax debt for many years.

TL;DR:

  • Reuters reported that she declined the prosecutor's settlement offer.
  • In a press release, her team stated that she has always met all tax obligations and called the case a total violation of her rights.
  • According to the spokesperson, the Spanish Tax Office continues to violate her rights and labeled her case baseless.
  • Shakira is accused of not paying taxes on 14.5 million euros between 2012 and 2014.
  • At the time, she lived in the Bahamas.

Beyonce's Renaissance Leaks Early

Beyonce's new album Renaissance leaked overseas -- two days before its official release. A French fan posted a pic of the album yesterday in CD format. In addition, some of the singles made their way onto social media.

The Beyhive took to social media to shut down anyone who leaked the album, with one fan saying, "don't share the leaks! Just report them on social media . . . and block."

Renaissance is officially due out tomorrow (July 29th).

Harry Styles Sends Lizzo Flowers After She Snatches His #1 Billboard Spot

Lizzo got flowers from Harry Styles this week when her song, "About Damn Time" topped the chart. The 34-year-old showed off the colorful bouquet in a TikTok video and thanked him for the gesture.

She posted a note that read: "Y'all, Harry got me flowers - congratulating me on 'About Damn Time' going #1."

Not only did it reach the top spot on Billboard Hot 100, but it also pushed Styles out of the position to do so. His song, "As It Was" dropped to #2. This marks Lizzo's 2nd career chart topper.

TL;DR:

  • Lizzo got flowers from Harry Styles this week when her song, "About Damn Time" topped the chart.
  • Not only did it reach the top spot on Billboard Hot 100, but it also pushed Styles out of the position to do so.

Ed Sheeran Celebrates 100 Million Spotify Followers With Humor

Ed Sheeran celebrated 100 million followers on Spotify by having some fun on the road with his crew.

Wearing a t-shirt that touted the big news, he walked around pre-show, approaching crew members while they set up the stage and asked them what they thought of his big career milestone.

Obviously joking around, their response was very disinterested. Two of them had no comment, while one staffer simply said, "Whatever."

Sheeran cheekily captioned the post, "Needless to say, everyone around me is pretty excited about it."

The other big accounts on Spotify include Ariana Grande with 81 million followers. Billie Eilish has 66 and Drake has 65 million.

TL;DR:

  • Ed Sheeran celebrated 100 million followers on Spotify by having some fun on the road with his crew.
  • Obviously joking around, their response was very disinteresting.
  • The other big accounts on Spotify include Ariana Grande with 81 million followers. Billie Eilish has 66 and Drake has 65 million.

The Weeknd Announces Upcoming Attraction At Universal Studios

The Weeknd is set to have his own attraction at Universal Studios theme parks.

It's part of a series of haunted houses featured as Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Orlando and Hollywood.

The haunted house experience is described as a surreal living nightmare filled with grotesque characters. The theme was inspired by The Weeknd's After Hours Til Dawn tour.

It opens September 2 at Universal in Orlando, Florida, and on September 8 at the Hollywood location.

TL;DR:

  • The Weeknd is set to have his own attraction at Universal Studios.
  • It's a haunted house as part of the Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios in Orlando and Hollywood.
  • Opens in September.

Shawn Mendes' Postponed Tour Now Officially Canceled

Weeks after postponing his tour, Shawn Mendes has officially cancelled all scheduled dates.

On Wednesday (7-27) he posted a statement explaining that he was making his health his "first priority."

He wrote, " I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away."

Mendes said that after additional conversations with his team and an "incredible" group of health professionals, he decided he needed a longer break from the road.

Mendes kicked off the tour in Portland, Oregon on June 27, and was slated to play more than 40 shows through October.

TL;DR:

  • Shawn Mendes has officially cancelled all scheduled dates.
  • On Wednesday (7-27) he posted a statement explaining that he was making his health his "first priority."
  • Mendes said he needed a longer break from the road.
  • Mendes was slated to play more than 40 shows through October.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan Holds Benefit For Highland Park Community

Last night (7-27) Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and clothing designer, Chloe Mendel held an event to benefit the Highland Park Community Foundation. The Illinois town was where dozens of people were injured and seven were killed during this year's July 4th parade.

Corgan told Billboard, "The only reason we weren't there was that Chloe was on a plane, and our business was closed."

The two long-time partners created the Together and Together Again benefit concert that livestreamed last night (7-27) and encouraged viewers worldwide to donate.

The event, which was held at their clothing store, included a variety of special guests that included Pumpkins drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin as well as Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction, jazz saxophonist, Frank Catalano, and singer Billy Swan.

The performance is available to view on YouTube and donations are still being accepted.

Corgan has lived in Highland Park for about 20 years and is very involved with the community.

TL;DR:

  • Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and clothing designer, Chloe Mendel held an event to benefit the Highland Park Community Foundation.
  • Special guests included Pumpkins drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin as well as Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction, jazz saxophonist, Frank Catalano, and singer Billy Swan.
  • The performance is available to view on YouTube and donations are still being accepted.
  • Corgan has lived in Highland Park for about 20 years.

Ozzy Osbourne Makes His SDCC Debut; Releases New Single

Ozzy Osbourne made his SDCC debut last Friday (July 22nd), setting a record for the larest signing of the year on the convention room floor. In addition, Ozzy also released "Degradation Rules," the second single on his upcoming album Patient Number 9.

The song marks the first time that Black Sabbath co-founder and guitarist Tony Iommi appears on an Ozzy solo album. Revolver noted that the single--written by Ozzy with Andrew Watt, Robert Trujillo and Chad Smith--features "Iommi's signature heavy riffery and even some wailing harmonica by Ozzy hearkening back to classic Sabbath."

Patient Number 9 is due out on September 9th.

Jack Harlow And Lil Nas X Lead VMA Nominations

Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X lead this year's Video Music Award nominations with seven nods a piece.

MTV also announced Tuesday (July 26th) that Doja Cat and Harry Styles each picked up six nominations. Additionally, Madonna, who reigns at the most awarded artists in MTV history with 20 wins, has become the only artist to be nominated in each of the VMAs five decades (1980s-2020s), as she earns her 69th nomination for "MADAME X."

The 2022 VMAs will return to celebrate the biggest names in music on Sunday, August 28th at 8PM ET/PT.

COMPLETE LIST OF 2022 NOMINEES:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR, Presented by Burger King®
Doja Cat – "Woman" – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – "Way 2 Sexy" – OVO/Republic
Ed Sheeran – "Shivers" – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – "As It Was" – Columbia Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – "INDUSTRY BABY" – Columbia Records
Olivia Rodrigo – "brutal" – Geffen Records
Taylor Swift – "All Too Well" (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) – Republic Records

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bad Bunny – Rimas Entertainment
Drake – OVO/Republic
Ed Sheeran – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – Columbia Records
Jack Harlow – Generation Now / Atlantic Records
Lil Nas X – Columbia Records
Lizzo – Atlantic Records

SONG OF THE YEAR
Adele – "Easy On Me" – Columbia Records
Billie Eilish – "Happier Than Ever" – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Doja Cat – "Woman" – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Elton John & Dua Lipa – "Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)" – EMI / Interscope Records
Lizzo – "About Damn Time" – Atlantic Records
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – "STAY" – Columbia Records

BEST NEW ARTIST, Presented by EXTRA® Gum
Baby Keem – Columbia Records
Dove Cameron – Disruptor Records / Columbia Records
GAYLE – Atlantic Records / Arthouse Records
Latto – Streamcut / RCA Records
Måneskin – Arista Records

SEVENTEEN – PLEDIS Entertainment/Geffen Records

PUSH PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
September 2021: Griff – "One Night" – Warner Records
October 2021: Remi Wolf – "Sexy Villain" – Island Records
November 2021: Nessa Barrett – "i hope ur miserable until ur dead" – Warner Records
December 2021: SEVENTEEN – "Rock With You" – PLEDIS Entertainment / Geffen Records
January 2021: Mae Muller – "Better Days" – Capitol Records UK
February 2022: GAYLE – "abcdefu" – Atlantic Records / Arthouse Records
March 2022: Sheneesa – "R U That" – Rich Immigrants / Interscope Records
April 2022: Omar Apollo – "Tamagotchi" – Warner Records
May 2022: Wet Leg – "Chaise Longue" – Domino Recording Company
June 2022: Muni Long – "Baby Boo" – Supergiant Records LLC / Def Jam Recording
July 2022: Doechii – "Persuasive" – Top Dog Entertainment / Capitol Records

BEST COLLABORATION
Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – "Way 2 Sexy" – OVO/Republic
Elton John & Dua Lipa – "Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)" – EMI / Interscope Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – "INDUSTRY BABY" – Columbia Records
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – "Sweetest Pie" – 300 Entertainment
Post Malone & The Weeknd – "One Right Now" – Mercury Records / Republic Records
ROSALÍA ft. The Weeknd – "LA FAMA" – Columbia Records
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – "STAY" – Columbia Records

BEST POP
Billie Eilish – "Happier Than Ever" – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Doja Cat – "Woman" – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Ed Sheeran – "Shivers" – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – "As It Was" – Columbia Records
Lizzo – "About Damn Time" – Atlantic Records
Olivia Rodrigo – "traitor" – Geffen Records

BEST HIP-HOP
Eminem & Snoop Dogg – "From The D 2 The LBC" – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Future ft. Drake, Tems – "WAIT FOR U" – Freebandz / Epic Records
Kendrick Lamar – "N95" – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Latto – "Big Energy" – Streamcut / RCA Records
Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby – "Do We Have A Problem?" – Young Money / Cash Money / Republic Records
Pusha T – "Diet Coke" – G.O.O.D. Music / Def Jam

BEST ROCK
Foo Fighters – "Love Dies Young" – RCA Records
Jack White – "Taking Me Back" – Third Man Records
Muse – "Won't Stand Down" – Warner Records
Red Hot Chili Peppers – "Black Summer" – Warner Records
Shinedown – "Planet Zero" – Elektra Music Group
Three Days Grace – "So Called Life" – RCA Records

BEST ALTERNATIVE
Avril Lavigne ft. blackbear - "Love It When You Hate Me" - Elektra Music Group / DTA Records
Imagine Dragons x JID – "Enemy" – KIDinaKORNER / Interscope Records
Machine Gun Kelly ft. WILLOW – "emo girl" – Bad Boy / Interscope Records
Måneskin – "I WANNA BE YOUR SLAVE" – Arista Records

Panic! At The Disco – "Viva Las Vengeance" – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group
Twenty One Pilots – "Saturday" – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group
WILLOW, Avril Lavigne ft. Travis Barker – "G R O W" – MSFTSMusic / Roc Nation Records

BEST LATIN
Anitta – "Envolver" – Warner Records
Bad Bunny – "Tití Me Preguntó" – Rimas Entertainment

Becky G X KAROL G – "MAMIII" – Kemosabe Records / Sony Music Latin / RCA Records

Daddy Yankee – "REMIX" – Republic Records
Farruko – "Pepas" – Sony Music US Latin
J Balvin & Skrillex – "In Da Getto" – Sueños Globales, LLC /Universal Music Latino / Asylum Records UK


BEST R&B
Alicia Keys – "City of Gods (Part II)" – AKW
Chlöe – "Have Mercy" – Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records

H.E.R. – "For Anyone" – RCA Records
Normani ft. Cardi B – "Wild Side" – Keep Cool/RCA Records
Summer Walker, SZA & Cardi B – "No Love (Extended Version)" – LVRN / Interscope Records
The Weeknd – "Out Of Time" – XO / Republic Records

BEST K-POP
BTS – "Yet To Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)" – BIGHIT Music / Geffen Records
ITZY – "LOCO" – JYP Entertainment
LISA – "LALISA" – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
SEVENTEEN – "HOT" – PLEDIS Entertainment/Geffen Records
Stray Kids – "MANIAC" – JYP Entertainment
TWICE – "The Feels" – JYP Entertainment

VIDEO FOR GOOD
Kendrick Lamar – "The Heart Part 5" – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Latto – "P*ssy" – Streamcut / RCA Records
Lizzo – "About Damn Time" – Atlantic Records
Rina Sawayama – "This Hell" – Dirty Hit
Stromae – "Fils de joie" – Mosaert Label / The Darkroom / Interscope Records

BEST METAVERSE PERFORMANCE
BLACKPINK The Virtual | PUBG – YG Entertainment / Interscope Records
BTS | Minecraft – BIGHIT Music / Geffen Records
Charli XCX | Roblox – Atlantic Records
Justin Bieber – An Interactive Virtual Experience | Wave – Def Jam
Rift Tour ft. Ariana Grande | Fortnite – Republic Records
Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience | Roblox – Fueled By Ramen / Elektra Music Group

BEST LONGFORM VIDEO
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Foo Fighters – Studio 666 – RCA Records
Kacey Musgraves – star-crossed – Interscope Records / MCA Nashville
Madonna – Madame X - Interscope Records
Olivia Rodrigo – driving home 2 u – Geffen Records
Taylor Swift – "All Too Well" (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) – Republic Records

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – "family ties" – Columbia Records
Camila Cabello ft. Ed Sheeran – "Bam Bam" – Epic Records
Harry Styles – "As It Was" – Columbia Records
Kendrick Lamar – "N95" – pgLang / Top Dawg Entertainment / Aftermath / Interscope Records
Normani ft. Cardi B – "Wild Side" – Keep Cool / RCA Records
Taylor Swift – "All Too Well" (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) – Republic Records

BEST DIRECTION
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – "family ties" – Columbia Records
Billie Eilish – "Happier Than Ever" – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Ed Sheeran – "Shivers" – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – "As It Was" – Columbia Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – "INDUSTRY BABY" – Columbia Records
Taylor Swift – "All Too Well" (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) – Republic Records

BEST ART DIRECTION
Adele – "Oh My God" – Columbia Records
Doja Cat – "Get Into It (Yuh)" – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Drake ft. Future & Young Thug – "Way 2 Sexy" – OVO / Republic Records
Kacey Musgraves – "simple times" – Interscope Records / MCA Nashville
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – "INDUSTRY BABY" – Columbia Records
Megan Thee Stallion ft. Dua Lipa – "Sweetest Pie" – 300 Entertainment

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Billie Eilish – "Happier Than Ever" – Darkroom / Interscope Records
Coldplay X BTS – "My Universe" – Atlantic Records
Kendrick Lamar – "The Heart Part 5" – pgLang/Top Dawg Entertainment/Aftermath/Interscope Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – "INDUSTRY BABY" – Columbia Records
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa – "Sweetest Pie" – 300 Entertainment
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber – "STAY" – Columbia Records

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
BTS – "Permission to Dance" – BIGHIT Music/Geffen Records
Doja Cat – "Woman" – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
FKA twigs ft. The Weeknd – "Tears In The Club" – Atlantic Records
Harry Styles – "As It Was" – Columbia Records
Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow – "INDUSTRY BABY" – Columbia Records
Normani ft. Cardi B – "Wild Side" – Keep Cool / RCA Records

BEST EDITING
Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar – "family ties" – Columbia Records
Doja Cat – "Get Into It (Yuh)" – Kemosabe Records / RCA Records
Olivia Rodrigo – "brutal" – Geffen Records
ROSALÍA – "SAOKO" – Columbia Records
Taylor Swift – "All Too Well" (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) – Republic Records
The Weeknd – "Take My Breath" – XO / Republic Records

Attorney Says Britney Spears Will Not Sit For A Deposition In Legal Battle Against Father

Britney Spears' attorney has double down on his assertion that the pop star will not sit for any depositions.

TMZ reports that Mathew Rosengart filed legal documents saying that he has no reason to call Britney as a witness during the ongoing legal battle against her father, Jamie Spears.

Jamie has previously asked the judge to order Britney to sit for a deposition, arguing she has made numerous claims against him in court and on social media and some of these allegations go to his performance as a conservator.

John Mayer Announces Montana Flood Relief Shows

John Mayer announced Tuesday (July 26th) that he will be holding a trio of benefit concerts to raise fun for his fellow Montanans impacted by the historic flooding of the Yellowstone River last month.

The Rise For the River shows will feature him teaming up with his Dead and Company bandmate guitarist/singer Bob Weir on Aug. 8th, followed by a gig with comedian Dave Chappelle, on Aug. 14th. Mayer will finish the run out with a solo show on Aug. 21st.

All three shows will take place at Pine Creek Lodge in Livingston, Montana with proceeds to benefit the SW MT Flood Relief Fund.

Selena Gomez Celebrated Her 30th With A Formal Party

Selena Gomez ran in her 30th birthday with a "formal" party for 50 guests at a private home.

An insider told E! News, "Everyone was in gowns and dressed up. There were red roses lining the entry way and throughout the party."

According to the source there was even a photo booth by the Collective You and a cake that paid homage to Gomez's childhood role on Barney & Friends.

Attorneys For Sam Smith And Normani Respond To Copyright Lawsuit

Lawyers for Sam Smith and Normani are calling a copyright lawsuit claiming the stars ripped off an earlier song with their 2019 hit "Dancing With a Stranger," "rambling" and nonsensical."

According to Billboard, this is their first response to a lawsuit filed in March claiming the duo copied the hit from a 2015 song of the same name.

The attorneys, hailing from the law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, have asked that the case be dismissed, claiming that any similarities between the two tracks are common musical tropes.

Drake Responds To Private Jet Criticism

Drake has responded to criticism that he took a 14 minute plane ride via a private jet -- which resulted in a huge amount of CO2 emissions being created.

According to Twitter account CelebJets, the Canadian rapper flew his private Boeing 767, dubbed "Air Drake," from Toronto Pearson Airport to Hamilton International Airport on July 18th. The 38-mile flight lasted approximately 14 minutes and cost roughly $2,729 worth of fuel.

He wrote via Instagram, "This is just them moving planes to whatever airport they are being stored at, for anyone who was interested in the logistics." He added, "Nobody takes that flight."

Earlier this month, Kylie Jenner was also dragged after taking a flight that lasted just 17 minutes. One person on social media called her out for her "absolute disregard for the planet" and for being a "full time climate criminal." However, it also appears that her plane was being parked.

Other celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather, and Tom Cruise have also been criticized for taking brief flights.

Adele Announces New Dates For Las Vegas Residency

Adele's Las Vegas residency is back on and it's bigger than ever.

The singer announced Monday (July 25th) morning that she will perform Weekends with Adele at Caesars Palace Colosseum from November 18th, 2022 to March 25th, 2023.

The residency, which was originally supposed to last for 24 dates is now scheduled to include 32 performances.

She captioned the promo shot shared to her Instagram with, "Words can't explain how ecstatic I am to finally be able to announce these rescheduled shows. I truly was heartbroken to have to cancel them. But after what feels like an eternity of figuring out logistics for the show that I really want to deliver, and knowing it can happen, I'm more excited than ever!

"Now I know for some of you it was a horrible decision on my part, and I will always be sorry for that, but I promise you it was the right one. To be with you in such an intimate space every week has been what I've most been looking forward to and I'm going to give you the absolute best of me."

In January, Adele abruptly postponed the her Las Vegas engagement the day before it was supposed to start.

She cited Covid and supply chain issues for her reasoning, but it was later revealed, it was canceled due to creative issues.

Britney Spears Records 'Tiny Dancer' Duet With Elton John

Britney Spears is working with Elton John to make her much-anticipated comeback.

Page Six reports that the embattled pop star secretly recorded a duet with John of his song, "Tiny Dancer" in Beverly Hills last week.

A music industry insider said the recording session was produced by Andrew Watt and added, "This was Elton's idea, and Britney is a huge fan. They have recorded a remix of ‘Tiny Dancer' as a full duet — and it is incredible."

According to the source, the track is set to be released by Universal Music next month.

BTS Fans Can Stay At 'In The Soop' Estate

Two lucky BTS fans will get the chance to stay at the South Korean property where the group filmed season two of BTS In The Soop.

Billboard reports that the estate will be available on Airbnb for the first time next month. However, the booking will only be available for one fan and their guest.

Guests can request to book this stay for just $7 on Monday, August 1st at 10 p.m. ET.