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Shawn Mendes is showing off his abs in a new advertising campaign for Tommy Hilfiger.

Posing in a barren field, he donned classic, sexy looks including half buttoned tee shirts and low rise jeans revealing the waistband of his Tommy Hilfiger underwear. And in one photo, you can see his toned abs as he's photographed dressing.

The partnership is part of an environmentally friendly initiative. And in a press release, Mendes said, "Everyone has a role to play in creating a more sustainable future and I'm inspired to see what we can achieve."

For his upcoming Wonder: The World Tour, Mendes will wear custom-made Tommy Hilfiger pieces and the brand plans to donate $1 million to offset the environmental impact of the tour.

The campaign is set to launch May 16.

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• Shawn Mendes is showing off his abs in a new advertising campaign for Tommy Hilfiger.
• The partnership is part of an environmentally friendly initiative.
• The campaign is set to launch May 16.

For anyone watching Jessica Biel's new show, Candy… You may not have realized that you were also watching Justin Timberlake make a cameo.

In an unannounced appearance, Timberlake acted in a fake mustache and fake hair and looked nothing like himself as he played a deputy named Diffy.

Although the two have been married for 9 years, Initially, Biel had no idea that he was interested in the part. To get the job, Timberlake approached her producing partner, instead of her.

Candy is a five-part limited series in which Biel plays the main character. It's streaming now on Hulu.

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• Justin Timberlake make a cameo on wife, Jessica Biel's new show on Hulu, Candy
• Timberlake appeared in a fake mustache and fake hair and looked nothing like himself as he played a deputy named Diffy.

Ed Sheeran has enlisted new artist, Budjerah for a remix of his song, "2step."

When the young Australian artist won the ARIA award, it was Sheeran who announced him as the winner. He said, "To now be featured on the Australian remix of Ed's track ‘2Step' and have it released globally as I'm just starting my first overseas tour, it's really exciting."

"2step" appears on Sheeran's smash hit fifth studio album, = (Equals). Several other versions have rolled out, including cuts featuring Ukrainian band, Antytila, as well as Lil Baby, Ultimo and 1.Cuz.

Budjerah released his self-titled, debut EP last year.

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5 Seconds of Summer have released their new single, "Me, Myself & I."

Lead vocalist, Luke Hemmings says the song "explores the emotional cycle of feeling like you can do everything on your own and that you don't need anyone else, but eventually realizing that sometimes you push away the best things in your life."

The emotionally-driven song highlights the group's pop and punk influences. The music video premiers Friday (May, 13) at 5pm ET on YouTube.

The band also announced their 5^th studio album,5S0S5, to be released on September 23. The deluxe CD and digital versions of the album will have 19 tracks and will include cassette and vinyl formats.

To promote the new album, 5 Seconds of Summer will tour North America this summer. They'll make stops in 29 cities, including, Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, and New York City.

TL;DR:

• 5 Seconds of Summer have released their new single "Me, Myself & I."
• The music video premiers Friday (May, 13) at 5pm ET on YouTube.
• New album to be released on September 23.

More tour dates have been announced for Chvrches to play in North America. The next leg kicks off on July 24th in Austin, Texas. From there, they'll hit the South, in cities like New Orleans, Birmingham, Alabama, Atlanta, and Asheville, North Carolina. They'll play both east and west coasts before wrapping in October in Boise, Idaho.

Pre-sales are available now, with tickets going on sale tomorrow, May 14.

The tour is in support of Chvrches' latest album, Screen Violence.

TL;DR:

• Chvrches to play more dates in North America.
• The next leg kicks off on July 24th in Austin, Texas.
• Pre-sales are available now, with tickets going on sale tomorrow, May 14.

Katy Perry will star as the title character in Melody, an animated musical feature created, directed, and produced by Jeremy Zag. Along with 3 others, Perry will also have the title of producer.

Perry plays a kind-hearted, insecure singer who must overcome the evil plans of a jealous wicked pop queen who has vowed to destroy her. All set against the backdrop of New York City.

She's writing and performing songs with themes of self-discovery and self-belief. She told Deadline, "I am 37-year-old woman who still struggles with being insecure. I've come to realize that everyone is insecure, and that if you are not, I wonder if you have some negative characteristics because of that. I'm such a big fan of the animation world, and because my daughter is two years old, I am more immersed than ever before."

She posted images online of her character… a young girl with bubblegum pink hair, sitting in a bedroom and playing guitar. No release date has been announced.

TL;DR:

• Katy Perry will star as the title character in Melody, an animated musical feature.
• Along with 3 others, Perry will also have the title of producer.
• Perry plays a kind-hearted, insecure singer who must overcome the evil plans of a jealous wicked pop queen.
• No release date has been announced.

Earlier this week, Hailey Bieber posted a how-to, make-up video and just a few hours later Selena Gomez did the same and that started an online frenzy. Followers were quick to make assumptions about the intention behind Gomez' video and accused her of "throwing shade" at Bieber.

Gomez soon made it clear that was not the case and apologized. Some of her fans took up for her and said, she was just showing off her skincare products.

Gomez said she had "Zero bad intention" and would be deleting the video.

Some have tried to pit Selena and Hailey against each other over their ties to Justin Bieber… Selena previously dated him and he's married to Hailey.

Gomez doesn't usually use social media and has said in the past that her mental health is better because of it.

TL;DR:

• Earlier this week, Hailey Bieber posted a how-to, make-up video and just a few hours later Selena Gomez did the same and that started an online frenzy.
• Followers accused her of "throwing shade" at Bieber.
• Gomez soon made it clear that was not the case and apologized.

BTS finally released the full tracklist for their forthcoming anthology, Proof, and fans are not happy that part of the LP will only be available on CD.

In a press release Tuesday (May 10th), the K-Pop band revealed that the third CD in the three-disc, 48-song collection will not be available to stream.

Angry members of ARMY quickly began tweeting comments, "What do you mean CD only?" and "I want to hear on spotify."

The disc's "14 special tracks" include demo versions of "Jump," "Boy in Luv," "Boyz with Fun" and "Seesaw" as well as an a capella version of Jung Kook's solo track "Still With You."

Halsey provided fans with an update on their health after dealing with a spate of recent hospitalizations.

The singer said in their Instagram Stories Tuesday (May 10th), "Basically, after seeing a hundred thousand doctors, I got diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, POTS postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and I'm still looking for answers to the root cause of some of these things."

Despite their health issues, Halsey says they are continuing to rehearse for the forthcoming Love and Power Tour.

Olivia Rodrigo got to meet another one of her idols Tuesday (May 10th).

The "Drivers License" singer shared a video of herself excitedly hugging Jack White on Instagram alongside the caption, "got to meet my hero of all heroes today. still crying. thank u @officialjackwhite for being so kind to ur biggest fangirl. everyone go listen to fear of the dawn!!!!!"

In addition to meeting the White Stripes singer, she also got to spend time with Gwen Stefani and Avril Lavigne earlier this month.

Rihanna is planning to expand her Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin brands outside of the states. RiRi posted a photo on her Instagram wearing a headwrap, along with the caption, "I've been waiting for this moment!! Fenty Beauty & Fenty Skin are finally dropping in AFRICA!!!"

The singer also mentioned select African countries that will have the beauty products delivered and accessible to them.

Jack Harlow will hit the road for the Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour, this fall.

The rapper announced Monday (May 9th) that he'll be supported by City Girls for the nationwide trek which will kick off in Nashville on September 6th and hit cities like Los Angeles, Miami and San Diego.

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 13th.

Video surfaced this weekend (May 7th) showing Olivia Rodrigo performing No Doubt's hit "Just A Girl" at her recent tour stop in Philadelphia.

According to Billboard, the "Drivers License" singer took a minute to pay tribute to the original artist – whom she met at the 2022 Met Gala.

She told the screaming crowd, "Anyone that knows me knows that I am the biggest Gwen Stefani fan in the world. I got to talk to her for a while, and she's just the coolest human in the world. I love her music so much and I wanted to play this song for you guys tonight."

Joe Alwyn tells GQ that writing songs with Taylor Swift for Folklore and Evermore was "accidental."

He told the outlet, "It was really the most accidental thing to happen in lockdown. It wasnt like, ‘It's three o'clock, it's time to write a song!' It was just messing around on a piano & singing badly & being overheard & then thinking, ‘You know, what if we tried to get to the end of it together?'"

Alwyn has writing credits under the name William Bowery on both albums and earned an Album of the Year Grammy for Folklore.

Camila Cabello will headline this year's UEFA Champions League final Opening Ceremony presented by Pepsi.

The singer shared the news on Instagram Monday (May 9th) and added, "I've got lots of surprises in store for you."

She told Billboard, "My music, I always feel celebrates my heritage and my Cuban-Mexican heritage, so there's going to be songs from Familia on there. I can't say much else, but I'm doing it for the Latinos, for sure."

The showdown between Liverpool and Real Madrid will take place at Stade de France on May 28th.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas celebrated Mother’s Day weekend by bringing their baby girl home after more than 100 days in a newborn intensive care unit.

On Sunday (May 8th), the couple shared a photo of Chopra holding Malti Mari on her chest while Jonas grabbed her arm. A joint statement written alongside the image said, "On this Mother’s Day we can’t help but reflect on these last few months and the rollercoaster we’ve been on, which we now know, so many people have also experienced. After 100 plus days in the NICU, our little girl is finally home. Every family’s journey is unique and requires a certain level of faith, and while ours was a challenging few months, what becomes abundantly clear, in retrospect, is how precious and perfect every moment is."

They continued, "We are overjoyed that our little girl is finally home, and just want to thank every Doctor, nurse and specialist at Rady Children’s La Jolla and Cedar Sinai, Los Angeles, who were there selflessly every step of the way. Our next chapter begins now, and our baby is truly a badass. Let’s get it MM! Mommy and Daddy love you."

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have set the date for their wedding.

The 28-year-old actor shared the news in an Instagram Story dedicated to his "soon to be queen" on Mother's Day (May 8th). He wrote, "The big day has been set! But nobody will know until the day after."

In a separate post shared on Spears' Instagram, the pop star gave fans a sneak peak at her wedding veil along with an introduction to a cat named Wendy.

The couple has been engaged since September 2021.

BTS announced Friday (May 6th) that "Yet To Come" will be the lead single from their forthcoming anthology album, Proof.

According to a tweet from the band a teaser for "Yet to Come," will arrive on June 8th, with the official video set to drop two days later.

The tracklist, shared by their label, BigHitMusic on Sunday (May 8th), features 19 tracks on CD1, including "Butter", "Dynamite" and "Boy With Luv (Featuring Halsey)."

"Yet to Come" will be one of three new songs included on Proof, which is being released as a celebration of the band's upcoming ninth anniversary.

Taylor Swift has been dropping hints that 1989 will be the next album to be re-released.

On Friday (May 6th) morning, the singer dropped a lyrics video for "This Love (Taylor's Version)." She wrote on Instagram, "This Love (My version!) is out & I'm currently reliving the 1989 tour in my head and spiraling, it's fine."

It's the second track from 1989 (Taylor's Version) to be released, following last year's "I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version)."

Drake attended the Kentucky Derby this past weekend with Jack Harlow, who he has a recent collab with called "Churchill Downs" on Jack's Come Home the Kids Miss You album.

Several videos have been making its rounds of the two rappers at the horse-racing event, dancing and being cheered on my fans.

While Drake was hanging with Harlow, a native of Louisville, Ky., who was speaking with a reporter for NBC Sports, Drizzy eased his way into the conversation, saying, "I was just trying to listen to what you guys got going on. I just want to hear the conversation. I'm not really here to speak on nothing."

Drake continued, "I just had to show up. I'm so proud of this guy," adding, "And we're drunk."

Drake then clarified that he was the one drunk while Jack Harlow was sober.

Rich Paul ditched Adele on her birthday, opting to spend the day in Miami with LeBron James instead.

According to Radar, Rich and his famous NBA client were spotted partying at the American Express Presents Carbone Beach event Thursday (May 5th) night.

However the "Hello" singer seemed optimistic about her 34th birthday, writing on Instagram, "What a difference a year makes! If time keeps healing and smoothing out all the creases in my life like it does as the years fly by, then I can't wait to be 60! I've never been happier! So many lessons, so many blessings to be grateful for. This is 34, and I love it here!"

BTS will release their new anthology album, Proof, next month.

The music collection will celebrate the first nine years of the supergroup's journey since their debut.

The album will include various known tracks and three new tracks. Look for Proof, to be released on June 10.

In other BTS news…

BTS could be given exemption from military service in South Korea. Under the present Military Service Act, all able-bodied Korean men must enlist for roughly two years of military service before age 30.

During a press briefing, Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister, Hwang Hee, stated that - forcing globally recognized pop culture artists to halt their careers at their peak, in order to serve in the military, would cause a great loss. Not only to the country, but to the entire world.

If the exception is made, it would be deeply controversial in Korea, and opposed by many men who have already served.

BTS' oldest member, Jin, will turn 30 in December.

TL;DR:

• BTS will release their new anthology album, Proof, on June 10.
• It will include various known tracks and three new tracks.

Harry Styles has announced a new tour, calling it his… Love On Tour.

His big road trip will include a massive 32 nights in some of North America's most notable venues.

His new album, Harry's House will be released on May 20th.

Styles will continue his residency in New York City for ten nights at Madison Square Garden. He'll also play Austin and Chicago for 5 nights. And will wrap in Los Angeles in mid-November after playing there for 10 nights.

The tour kicks off on August 15 for a 2 night stand in Toronto.

Tickets go on sale beginning May 26^th.

TL;DR:

• Harry Styles has announced a new tour, calling it his… Love On Tour that kicks off on August 15 for a 2 night stand in Toronto.
• 32 nights in some of North America's most notable venues.
• Tickets go on sale beginning May 26^th.

During her Washington, D.C. concert this week, Olivia Rodrigo spoke up about how she feels about abortion rights. She told her audience that she was heartbroken over the Supreme Court's potential decision to take away a woman's right to choose.

She said, "Our bodies should never be in the hands of politicians. I hope we can raise our voices to protect our right to have a safe abortion, which is a right that so many people before us have worked so hard to get."

Rodrigo was referring to a shocking Supreme Court leak of a draft opinion arguing that the landmark 1973 Roe V. Wade abortion ruling was "egregiously wrong from the start."

A number of other artists have also spoken out in support of abortion rights since Monday's leak, including Phoebe Bridgers, Halsey, and Gracie Adams.

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