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Cardi B is responding to criticism that she's putting older songs on her sophomore album just to boost sales.

The rapper confirmed on the Playboy-housed Centerfold platform that both "WAP" and "UP" will be featured on her forthcoming album despite the songs being released in 2020 and 2021. Fans took to social media accusing her of adding the hits in order to get certifications for her album.

Cardi wrote on Twitter, "Lmaaaoooooo imagine me not putting my OWN records on my album."

According to Complex, she also responded to a now-deleted tweet with, "Why haven't you said nothing about other artists who recently put songs b4 the pandemic on their album or people that have to put other people songs on their sh*t ..Imagine my biggest song not being on a album."

JOE JONAS REPORTEDLY CHANGES LYRICS ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT: Joe Jonas has reportedly changed up some song lyrics that were once meant to shade ex-girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The two dated for approximately three months back in 2008 before Jonas dumped the "Cardigan" singer on the phone in 25 seconds. While Swift sang about the breakup in the song, "Forever and Always," fans always suspected that the lyrics "I get a rep for breakin' hearts / Now I'm done with superstars / And all the tears on her guitar / I'm not bitter" from the Jonas Brothers track, "Much Better," were directed at Swift. BuzzFeed reports that on Saturday (June 4th), during the Jonas Brothers residency in Las Vegas, Jonas showed he was "cool" with his ex by singing the updated lyrics, "I get a rep for breakin' hearts / Now I'm done with superstars / And all the tears on her guitar / I'm not bitter."

NICK JONAS INJURED PLAYING SOFTBALL: Nick Jonas was injured while playing softball Sunday (June 5th). According to Page Six, the Jonas Brothers singer was several innings into the game when he appeared to get hit in the groin with the ball. According to the outlet, Nick was taken to the emergency room by his brother, Kevin Jonas, after he nearly collapsed onto the field.

You'll be hearing Harry Styles on a new ad for Apple AirPods. The soundtrack for the commercial is "Music for a Sushi Restaurant."

According to Billboard, the jazzy track from his new album, Harry's House sounds like a throwback to some of the classic 2003 Apple Silhouettes ads.

In the new commercial, Styles is scatting along as his color-blocked body cycles through a variety of eye-popping hues.

In case you're wondering how much he got paid to promote Apple… He requested that his artist fee be donated to the International Rescue Committee. An organization that responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

TL;DR:

• Harry Styles is featured on a new ad for Apple AirPods.
• The soundtrack for the commercial is "Music for a Sushi Restaurant."
• He donated his artist fee to International Rescue Committee.

Camila Cabello and Vevo have released another song in the series, Official Live Performance featuring Yotuel. The song, "Lola" is from her new album, Familia and represents the final video in the series that follows "Bam Bam," "Boys Don't Cry," and "No Doubt."

In the new video, Cabello and Yotuel are in the middle of a valley, surrounded by rolling hills at dusk. Both dressed in all white on a round, white stage.

Cabello worked closely with Vevo's team to create a custom series of original content. Her intent was to focus on joy, movement, and freedom.

TL;DR:

• Camila Cabello and Vevo have released another song in the series, Official Live Performance featuring Yotuel.
• The song, "Lola" is from her new album, Familia.

Jack Harlow and Kentucky Fried Chicken just launched an ad campaign for the Jack Harlow Meal. It's a combo of Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Fries, and a lemonade, all served in custom Jack Harlow packaging. Harlow recently spent time at KFC's Louisville, Kentucky headquarters tasting the entire menu to hand pick his meal.

In other Jack Harlow news… The Louisville, Kentucky native released a video this week for the song, "Churchill Downs," featuring Drake. It was shot during the Kentucky Derby last month. The song is from Harlow's album, Come Home The Kids Miss You.

TL;DR:

• Jack Harlow and KFC just launched an ad campaign for the Jack Harlow Meal. It's a combo of Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Fries, and a lemonade.
• He released a video this week for the song, "Churchill Downs," featuring Drake.

Kesha has announced that she will star in Conjuring Kesha, a Discovery+ show about exploring the supernatural and paranormal. She'll also have celebrity guests and says that - to her, the supernatural comes naturally.

She posted about it on Twitter and wrote, "This is literally the most insane thing I've ever experienced and I've experienced a lot of insanity this life time. Join me on the adventure! We cry! We laugh. We wonder if we're already dead! Are we aliens?!"

She hosts a weekly podcast with a similar theme.

Conjuring Kesha consists of six, one-hour episodes and will begin airing on July 8, on Discovery+.

TL;DR:

• Kesha will host Conjuring Kesha, a Discovery+ show about exploring the supernatural and paranormal.
• "This is literally the most insane thing I've ever experienced and I've experienced a lot of insanity in this life time."
• Six, one-hour episodes beginning July 8

The Strokes canceled another show due to Covid. On Thursday (June 2), the band issued a statement via Instagram Story, telling fans that they are unable to perform their headlining set for tonight's (June 3) Primavera Sound Festival because of Covid.

They wrote: "The band is committed to returning full force in Stockholm and playing next weekend in Barcelona. We deeply apologize."

The Festival made a statement to fans to let them know they tried everything to make it work. Saying that they had been concerned since the band's cancellation of their Boston concert on May 28. The band is already in Barcelona, with the exception of one of its members, who can't travel due to health reasons.

Other than the Boston show, The Strokes also had to cancel their New Year's Eve concert in Brooklyn due to covid.

Caribou will be taking The Strokes' place in the festival lineup, while Mogwai will take Caribou's original slot.

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Justin Bieber seemed to enjoy making his new commercial for the launch of Biebs Brew, a French vanilla coffee brew, for a donut company called Tim Horton's.

The popular donut shop released a playful new commercial featuring Bieber's dedication to the cold brew he co-created.

The clip shows Bieber standing in a dark conference room in front of a large brewing container of coffee. And he tells the Tim Horton's employee that he isn't leaving until the coffee is ready, even though that won't happen until the next day. As he plans to spend the night at Tim Horton's waiting on the first brew, she turns out the lights and leaves him in the dark to wait alone.

This isn't the first time Bieber has come up with a fun collaboration with Tim Hortons. In November, he worked with the company's director of culinary innovation to come up with Timbiebs, AKA… donut holes.

Fans will be able to buy the new Bieber Brew in Canada and the U.S. by June 6^th.

TL;DR:

• Justin launched his new commercial for Biebs Brew, a French vanilla brew, at a donut company called Tim Horton's.
• Fans will be able to buy the new Bieber Brew in Canada and the U.S. by June 6^th.

Billie Eilish and actor Matthew Tyler Vorce have split.

Vorce, 30, confirmed that he and Eilish, 20, had gone their separate ways He also addressed rumors and said he had not cheated on her.

According to Vorce, "Nobody" cheated on anyone. As he put it, "Relationships end. Simple as that."

The two first sparked dating rumors in April of 2021. Vorce, has appeared in horror films such Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? and Little Monsters, as well as several short films.

A representative for Eilish did not comment on the breakup when approached by People.com.

TL;DR:

• Billie Eilish and actor Matthew Tyler Vorce have split.
• According to Vorce, "Nobody" cheated on anyone. As he put it, "Relationships end. Simple as that."
• A representative for Eilish did not comment on the breakup when approached by People.com.

Train has released a new video for their single, "Cleopatra."

The ‘70s-inspired clip, features a vintage-style set that captures the retro sounds of the new single and features Mexican pop singer-songwriter, Sofía Reyes.

"Cleopatra" is on Train's new album, AM Gold. And to help promote it, they'll hit the road next week with opening acts, Jewel and Blues Traveler. The trek kicks off June 8 in Mansfield, MA and will make 35+ stops across North America.

TL;DR:

• Train has released a new video for their single, "Cleopatra."
• The ‘70s-inspired video, features singer-songwriter, Sofía Reyes
• "Cleopatra" is on Train's new album, AM Gold.

Rina Sawayama's next project was inspired by Taylor Swift. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she said that listening to Swift's Folklore album, is how she came to write about personal experiences through a poetic lens.

After her debut album was released in 2020, Sawayama found herself ridden with anxiety as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the record's promotion.

It was then that she heard the album and it helped her push through the creative rut. She laughed and said, "I remember when Taylor released Folklore, I was like, 'This bitch is writing about fake stories and she just wrote a whole album.' If she can do it, I need to do it."

She says her music will tell the story of her emotional growth over the last few years. And similar to Folklore, listeners will have to decode the stories featured within the album's lyrics for themselves

Sawayama's sophomore album, Hold the Girl, will be released September 2^nd.

TL;DR:

• Rina Sawayama's next project was inspired by Taylor Swift's Folklore album.
• She heard the album and it helped her push through a creative rut.
• Sawayama's sophomore album, Hold the Girl, will be released September 2^nd.

Lil Nas X called out the BET Awards after being snubbed with 0 nominations. Lil Nas X tweeted and deleted, "Thank you, BET Awards. An outstanding zero nominations again. Black excellence!"

Back in 2020, Lil Nas X secured a nomination from the BET Awards for Best New Artist and lost to Roddy Rich.

After one person asked Lil Nas X why he deserved to be recognized, he said, "What you put out? And don't use that gay sh*t as excuse. Don't nobody care no more." He added, "IDK maybe 3 of the biggest songs of last year and a critically acclaimed album. I feel like that should've helped me a bit."

BTS addressed the rise of Asian-targeted hate crimes in the United States from the White House on Tuesday (May 31st).

Members of the K-Pop group joined Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre as AAPI Heritage Month ended and said, "This AAPI Heritage Month, we join the White House to stand with the AAHPI community and to celebrate. We were devastated by the recent surge of hate crimes including Asian American hate crimes, but to put a stop to this and support the cause, we'd like to take this opportunity to voice ourselves once again."

The concluded, "It's not wrong to be different, and equality begins when we open up and embrace all of our differences."

Charlie Puth told Bustle on Tuesday (May 31st) that he lost his virginity at the age of 21 while playing a small gig in Boston.

The "Light Switch" singer revealed that a girl came up to him and asked, "Can you sign my chest?"

He continued, "I was like, 'I feel like a rock star.' I never saw her again. She was lovely, but it makes me sad sometimes because I wish the older version of me was like, ‘Hey, you might want to just make this like a little more memorable.'"

Puth also shared that his first solo moment of intimacy was soundtracked by Maroon 5's 2002 hit "This Love". He added, "Now I'm good friends with Adam Levine. I told him and he was like, ‘That's really weird.'"

Halsey announced Tuesday (May 31) that "So Good" is finally coming out on June 9th, with a music video arriving the following day.

The singer tweeted, "I didn't expect so much conversation about this record," the "Without Me." All I know is that I wanted you guys to hear it and now you can. So Good, song on June 9th and video the next day."

Shortly before their announcement, Capitol Records showed their support for the artist, writing, "@Halsey, we love you and are here to support you." They added, "We are an artist first company that encourages open dialogue. We have nothing but a desire to help each one of our artists succeed, and hope that we can continue to have these critical conversations."

Last month, Halsey appeared on TikTok to announce that their label wouldn't release "So Good" until they found a way to go viral on the social media app.

Harry Styles' critically acclaimed new album Harry's House has topped charts around the world and accomplished an array of chart records.

The new album has debuted at No. 1 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200 chart. "As It Was" returns to the No.1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a fourth week and Harry debuted three additional songs in the Top 10: "Late Night Talking," "Music For A Sushi Restaurant," and "Matilda". Additionally, the full album is charting in the top 30.

Styles joins The Beatles, who achieved the feat for five weeks in 1964, as the only British acts ever with four concurrent Hot 100 Top 10's.

Jonas Brothers are teaming with Scriber, a subscription-based texting and digital fan club service.

Billboard reports that the band will offer their fans exclusive content, including behind-the-scenes videos, early ticket access, and other updates through the brand-new platform.

Additionally, more than half the band's proceeds will go to a charitable organization selected by the group.

Nicki Minaj has been named MaximBET's first Global Ambassador. According to Rap-Up, MaximBET is a privately held, licensed sports betting and iGaming platform. In the role, Nicki will work on merchandise, parties, partnerships, fan experiences, and branding, all designed to bring together entertainment, sports, celebrity, and betting. The rapper is also the new Creative Director of Maxim magazine, special advisor to the MaximBET Board of Directors, and will be actively involved in the company's iGaming plans.

Nicki said in a statement, "I don't think I've ever been prouder of a collaboration. Merging business savvy power moves with my natural, creative, sexy, fun, and fashion-forward expression is just so spot-on as it relates to this partnership."

Her statement continued, "I'm ready to fully step into my potential as a young, influential Queen, and owner and open doors for others to dream big. Get ready for the sexy parties and remember: scared money don't make NO MONEY!!!! HA!!! Place your bets!!!! Let's GO!!!"

Alina Mawlka is speaking out about the rumors that she split up Liam Payne and his ex-fiancée Maya Henry.

A spokesperson for the 24-year-old model told E! News Sunday (May 29th), "Aliana is very taken back by the accusations that have been made regarding a relationship with Liam while he was still engaged or involved with his ex-fiancée." They continued, "Under no circumstances would Aliana have involved herself in a public relationship as such if there was any truth to the comments that have been made."

Last week, Henry fueled the speculation that Payne was unfaithful when she commented on a photo of him and Mawlka with, "I love all of the fans so much but please stop sending me these pictures of my fiancé wrapped around another woman. This is not me and it's hard enough knowing this has happened without seeing it. Enough now."

During an interview with Dazed, A$AP Rocky revealed that he'd like to raise "open-minded children with Rihanna. He said, "I hope to raise open-minded children. Not people who discriminate, And I'm not trying to describe a saint, but realistically, I just want a cool child with cool parents."

He continued, "Things like diversity and versatility are important, and they'll be embedded in the household."

Rocky and Rihanna welcomed their first child, a baby boy on May 13th.

Camila Cabello opened the Union of European Football associations' 2022 Champions League Final Saturday (May 28th), but was not happy with the fans' reaction to her performance.

According to Page Six, the singer took to Twitter after she left the field to chastise Liverpool and Real Madrid supporters for drowning out the sound of her nearly six-minute opener.

She wrote, "Playing back our performance and I can't believe people were winging their teams anthem so loud during our performance. Like my team and I worked tirelessly for so long to bring the right vibes and give a good show." In a follow up post she added, "Very rude but whatever. IM GLAD U GUYS LOVED IT."

Both tweets have since been deleted.

Jack Antonoff is engaged.

According to People, the 38-year-old Bleachers musician is set to tie the knot with 27-year-old Maid star, Margaret Qualley.

The actress was recently spotted wearing a diamond ring at the Cannes Film Festival last Wednesday (May 25th), where her latest film, Stars at Noon, held it's premiere.

The outlet reports that the couple has been dating since last summer and went public with their romance earlier this year at the AFI Awards Luncheon in March.

Machine Gun Kelly says that Pete Davidson showed up at his birthday party back in April, with Batman. The big surprised happened when Davidson asked if he could bring a plus-one and then invited Robert Pattinson.

Kelly said, "I was like, ‘You brought Batman?' Everyone kept coming up and was like, ‘Dude, is Batman at your birthday party?'"

In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, Kelly explained that one Easter, when Davidson showed up at his house with beer, he took him to Sandra Bullock's house, where they ran into Jennifer Aniston and other major stars.

The two have become good friends and Davidson is in Machine Gun Kelly's movie, Good Mourning.

TL;DR:

• Machine Gun Kelly says that Pete Davidson showed up at his birthday party back in April, with Batman.
• Kelly said, "I was like, ‘You brought Batman?' Everyone kept coming up and was like, ‘Dude, is Batman at your birthday party?'"
• Davidson is in Machine Gun Kelly's movie, Good Mourning.