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After lots of speculation, it's official, Taylor Swift has an acting role in the upcoming movie, Amsterdam. The news was confirmed when the official trailer revealed her character.

About 2 minutes into the promotional clip, she's seen, wearing a 1930s dress and hat while gazing off-screen. Robert De Niro, Chris Rock, and Rami Malek are also in the movie.

Amsterdam is an original romantic crime epic and according to Variety, is set in a quirky and mysterious world in the 1930s,

The trailer shows three friends, vowing to always protect each other as they are being accused of murder. Swift's character is the mourning daughter of the dead man.

Amsterdam hits theaters Nov. 4.

TL;DR:

• Taylor Swift has an acting role in the upcoming movie, Amsterdam.
• Robert De Niro, Chris Rock, and Rami Malek are also in the movie.
• Amsterdam hits theaters Nov. 4.

J-Hope of BTS unveiled the track list for his upcoming solo album Jack In the Box. It comprises a total of 10 songs with titles like "Pandora's Box, "What If," and "Safety Zone." Jack In the Box will be available on digital music services beginning July 15.

Charlie Puth is gearing up to release his third studio album. He just revealed the artwork and told fans it would be out on October 7^th. So far, he's released 3 songs from the album, including "Left and Right" which features Jung Kook of BTS. His last album was released in 2018.

Selena Gomez hinted at a new music project by sharing a few clips of herself in a recording studio.

On TikTok, she posted a clip of herself wearing headphones, sitting in front of a studio microphone. She didn't' post a comment, just the images got the attention of her fans who have been waiting for new music.

One user wrote, "New music?!?! Yassss please." And the positive comments just kept coming.

Recently, Gomez has been working on Season 2 of Hulu's hit series, Only Murders In The Building. She also just released a new makeup line.

TL;DR:

• Selena Gomez hinted at a new music project by sharing a few clips of herself in a recording studio.
• Recently, Gomez has been working on Season 2 of Hulu's hit series, Only Murders In The Building.
• She also just released a new makeup line.

Kanye West is being sued for $400,000 over unpaid rental clothes. According to TMZ, Ye has been using the David Casavant archive over the years, and in 2020 alone, he ended up renting over 49 pieces. However, Ye is being accused of only bringing back 36 of those pieces, and by the end of 2020, he stopped paying his rental fees. Now, DCA is looking to sue Kanye for upwards of $400K due to these outstanding charges.

Ye reportedly owes $220,000 in unpaid fees and DCA wants another $195K to go towards replacing the 13 items that Kanye has yet to bring back.

Backstreet Boys will release a holiday record this fall. A Very Backstreet Christmas is a combination of classics like "White Christmas," "Silent Night," and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." A few new songs will also be included.

There will be different versions to choose from. One is an exclusive, 15-track CD, available only at Target. It features bonus tracks of "Feliz Navidad" and "It's Christmas Time Again." The other is a limited-edition, red-vinyl and it will be sold only on the group's website.

To be released October 14, this will be Backstreet Boys' first-ever Christmas album and their first studio effort in three years.

TL;DR:

• Backstreet Boys will release a holiday record October 14.
• 2 versions… An exclusive, 15-track CD available only at Target.
• And a limited-edition red-vinyl will be sold only on the group's website.

John Mayer is caring for his father Richard, after he suffered a "medical emergency" and was rushed to the emergency room. Mayer shared his family's news just hours after Dead & Company, announced the cancellation of Wednesday evening's (7-6) show in Saratoga Springs, New York. Mayer is a member of the band along with Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann

He posted that his 94-year-old father was fairly stable, but will continue to undergo some procedures. Mayer is staying in New York City with him.

TL;DR:

• John Mayer is caring for his father Richard after he suffered a "medical emergency" and was rushed to the emergency room.
• Dead & Company's Wednesday evening's concert was canceled.
• Mayer is in New York City with him.

Post Malone is the star of an upcoming virtual reality concert. He'll do a 40-minute set that includes all the songs on his new album, Twelve Carat Toothache.

He told Billboard, "It's just a really cool, really different way to experience the album."

Look for special guest appearances by The Kid LAROI, Fleet Foxes, and Roddy Ricch.

It premiers July 15 via Venues programming, within Horizon Worlds app. A free online video game that fosters social virtual reality experiences.

It will also be available through Meta Quest 2. If you don't own a VR headset, you can watch it on Post Malone's Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Reports say that Beyonce has been vetting artists and producers who work on her album for any "Me Too" allegations. Back in 2020, producer Detail, who worked on Beyonce's 2013 hit "Drunk In Love," was arrested on 15 counts of sexual assault. According to The Sun, a source said Beyoncé was "devastated" by the allegations. As a result, she makes sure nobody in her camp is potentially problematic.

A source told the UK Sun, "She stopped working with him and her team now run #MeToo checks on any potential collaborators. Two songs from high-profile artists have been rejected because of alleg­ations they are facing. Although neither has been found guilty, she's sending a clear message to the industry in the wake of troubling cases from people like R. Kelly and Harvey Weinstein."

While some may think this is extreme, the source added Beyoncé doesn't want any kind of abuse or harassment to be "normalized" and simply "doesn't care" about what anyone thinks.

Detail was charged with raping five women and sexually assaulting a sixth between 2010 and 2018. The musician, born Noel Fisher, has denied all allegations and is currently being held on $6.9 million bail.

Representing Balenciaga Couture, Dua Lipa showed off her modeling skills this week in Paris. She was part of a star-studded runway lineup that included Nicole Kidman, Naomi Campbell, and Kim Kardashian.

She wore a striking yellow dress with a long train dragging gracefully behind her, long black gloves, black tights and high heels.

This wasn't Dua Lipa's first fashion show, her debut was in Milan last year for Versace's spring and summer collection.

TL;DR:

• Representing Balenciaga Couture, Dua Lipa showed off her modeling skills this week in Paris.
• She walked the runway with Nicole Kidman, Naomi Campbell, and Kim Kardashian.

Ed Sheeran just launched a new clothing line inspired by the artwork for his album, Equals.

He teamed up with independent clothing brand Lucy & Yak for a limited-edition capsule collection which includes organic dungarees, hoodies, t-shirts, and a bucket hat.

Sheeran and his wife Cherry are passionate about the environment and the making of the cloths reflects that. Prices range from $26 to $77.

Equals is Sheeran's fourth album to top the Billboard 200 chart. And he'll kick off his European tour tonight (July 7) with a show in Germany.

TL;DR:

• Ed Sheeran just launched a new clothing line inspired by the artwork for his album, Equals.
• The collection which includes organic dungarees, hoodies, t-shirts, and a bucket hat.

Travis Barker is back to work following his unexpected stay in the hospital. He posted online that he's feeling "much better."

On Tuesday, the Blink-182 drummer, was photographed walking outside his studio in Calabasas, California. Just one week ago he was diagnosed with life-threatening pancreatitis. Hours before being admitted, he went in for an endoscopy and later developed excruciating pain. Barker suggested that it was due to medical error.

TL;DR:

• Travis Barker is back working at his studio in Calabasas, California.
• Just one week ago he was diagnosed with life-threatening pancreatitis.

Britney Spears shared a bit of her tropical honeymoon by posting a video of herself rolling in the ocean and walking on the beach, wearing nothing but bikini bottoms.

One video that she posted showed her dancing on a boat as it races across the ocean, all while loving on her new husband, Sam Asghari.

She said she had been watching her favorite movie starring Matthew McConaughey and was playing the role of How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days… "Am I obnoxious Enough? Do you Guys Think it's real?"

The couple got married on June 9 and put off the honeymoon for a few weeks while they moved into a new home.

TL;DR:

• Britney Spears shared a bit of her tropical honeymoon by posting a video of herself rolling in the ocean and walking on the beach, wearing nothing but bikini bottoms.
• In another video she's dancing on a boat as it races across the ocean, all while loving on her new husband, Sam Asghari.

BLACKPINK announced Tuesday (July 5th) that they will release new music in August and embark on a world tour by the end of the year.

According to a press release from YG Entertainment, the K-pop superstars are in the "final stages of recording a new album" and their forthcoming international tour will be the "largest world tour in the history of a K-pop girl group."

The group released their first full-length album, THE ALBUM, in October 2020.

J-Hope shared a teaser for his upcoming debut solo album Jack in the Box Tuesday (July 5th).

The 23-second visual shows a jack-in-the-box cranking itself while sinister music plays. He captioned the Instagram clip, "Are you just going to stay in the box? #HopeInTheBox".

Jack in the Box is set to be released July 15th via Big Hit Music.

Noah Cyrus recently revealed to Rolling Stone that she channeled the ups and downs of her past addiction to Xanax for her upcoming LP, The Hardest Part.

The singer explained that she struggled with the pressures of being part of a public family which includes older sister Miley Cyrus and father Billy Ray Cyrus. She recalled trying downers at the age of 18, amid her battles with body dysmorphia and depression.

Noah told the outlet, "My boyfriend at the time was the first person that gave me a Xanax, and it became a way for us to bond. I think I wanted to fit in with him. I wanted to be what he wanted and what he thought was cool and what I thought everybody was doing."

She added, "Once I felt that it was possible to silence things out for a second and numb your pain, it was over."

The singer admitted she would sleep all day and wake up sometimes as late as 8 p.m., and revealed, "It just kind of becomes this dark pit, bottomless pit."

Things got scary for Noah when she nodded off mid-conversation during an international television interview at the height of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. She says she reached out for help shortly after and began "slowly wading back into the creative process," which includes her album, slated for a July 15th release.

Thanks to hours of therapy and psychiatry, she says things are improving and tells the outlet, "I wake up in the mornings, and I'm able to look in a mirror and go on about my day without hating myself. I'm able to comfort myself and nurture myself."

Machine Gun Kelly was nearly dropped onto the stage by a prop helicopter at his Detroit stop Sunday (July 3rd).

According to Loudwire, the fake chopper appeared to hit a bump on its predetermined track, shaking the rocker as he performed high above the crowd.

Once onstage, MGK told the audience at Little Caesars Arena that the "helicopter broke right here in Detroit," and added, "Thank you, Lord, for keeping me alive."

Reports say that Travis Scott stopped his recent concert in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY to make sure fans were okay. According to TMZ, Scott opened for Meek Mill at the Coney Art Walls this weekend.

During a performance of "Antidote," two individuals could be seen on top of the lightning rig. The fans were then spotted climbing back to the ground. Scott called out to them, "We need y'all to get down."

A guy in a Spider Man costume didn't immediately comply. Scott started to perform again, but stops again to ask the crowd to take a few steps back.

Adele stands by her decision to postpone her Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum in January.

She told BBC Radio 4, "I definitely felt everyone's disappointment and I was devastated, and I was frightened about letting them down. I thought I could pull it together and make it work and I couldn't, and I stand by that decision."

The "Hello" singer added that she'd also like to have "a couple more kids" with boyfriend Rich Paul.

She added, "It would be wonderful if we can. If not, I've got Angelo. I just want to be happy."

Harry Styles canceled a concert in Copenhagen, Denmark on Sunday (July 3rd) following a shooting at Field's shopping center.

The singer tweeted, "I'm heartbroken along with the people of Copenhagen. I adore this city. The people are so warm and full of love. I'm devastated for the victims, their families, and everyone hurting. I'm sorry we couldn't be together. Please look after each other. H"

Styles was scheduled to perform at the city's Royal Arena, less than a mile from where a 22-year-old man opened fire, killing three people, and injuring several others.

Styles' Love on Tour is scheduled to resume on Tuesday (July 5th) in Paris.

Katy Perry got dragged on Twitter Monday (July 4th) for sharing her frustration about the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade.

The singer wrote, "'Baby you're a firework' is a 10 but women in the US have fewer rights than an actual sparkler. Smh."

Social media users pointed out that Perry supports Democrat Rick Caruso in the L.A. mayoral race – a former Republican who historically donated to pro-life GOP candidates.

One user wrote, in reply, "then you should stop supporting billionaires and doubtful candidates."

TAYLOR SWIFT REPORTEDLY ENGAGED: Taylor Swift is reportedly engaged to Joe Alwyn. The Sun reported last week (June 30th) that the couple has no plans to formally announce their impending nuptials but have told their inner circle. In other Swift news, the singer's alleged stalker was arrested Friday (July 1st) following several run-ins with Swift and her security personnel. According to TMZ, the NYPD arrested Joshua Christian after he threatened to do harm to the singer.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SUED BY DOCUMENTARY DIRECTOR: Justin Timberlake is being sued in federal court by director John Urbano over a film about the singer's blockbuster The 20/20 Experience album that has never been released. According to a filing obtained by Deadline, the director is suing for $2.5 million, the amont that he would have been paid if the film was a straightforward for hire deal. Instead, the two entered a profit-sharing plan that didn't pay out when the film was shelved.

JAMIE SPEARS DENIES BUGGING BRITNEY'S ROOM: Jamie Spears denies that he bugged his daughter's room during her 13-year-conservatorship. In court documents filed on June 29th and obtained by E! News on July 1s,t attorneys for the elder spears called those allegations "salacious and fake." The filing read, "In fact, there are no documents regarding the alleged bugging or surveillance of Britney's bedroom, and this is because it never happened."

Chris Brown had some words for media outlets who failed to support his latest album, Breezy, saying they'd rather cover negative stories about him.

The R&B singer posted a few messages on his Instagram Story on Sunday (July 3rd), writing, "July 8th Breezy deluxe album, not that it matters…SEEMS LIKE YALL ONLY INVEST IN THE NEGATIVE STORIES ABOUT ME. CHRIS GETS IN TROUBLE (THE WHOLE WORLD IS ON it). Chris drops album…cricket emojis."

In another post, Chris said, "I'm back on my gangsta sh*t...It's BRACKIN at all Times."

According to Billboard, Breezy, which came out on June 24th, landed at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart, moving 72,000 album equivalent units.

R. Kelly is reportedly on suicide watch after being sentenced last week to 30 years behind bars on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.

According to the Associated Press, the singer's lawsuit against The Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn (MDC Brooklyn) where he claims he was placed on suicide watch as a form of punishment has been denied by federal officials.

In fact, the Brooklyn U.S. Attorney's Office submitted documents on July 2nd stating that Kelly is under suicide watch "for his own safety" following a psychological assessment.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Melanie Speight said in the court filing that Kelly's "current life circumstances undoubtedly bring emotional distress."

She added, "He is a convicted sex offender who has been sentenced to spend the next three decades in prison. In the immediate future, he faces another federal criminal trial in Chicago for charges related to child pornography."

Kelly previously alleged that his Eighth Amendment right is being violated after he was placed in a single cell at the detention center with no bed rails, shower or toiler paper. He also claims he was forced to eat his meals with his hands and has not received contact from family members.