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Rapper A$AP Rocky was found not guilty on Tuesday of shooting a former acquaintance with a revolver on a Hollywood street in 2021. "Thank y'all for saving my life," he thanked jurors as they departed the Los Angeles courthouse. They acquitted him of two felony charges of assault with a semiautomatic pistol. ' A$AP Rocky. ' Allison Dinner/Pool via Getty Images If convicted, the 36-year-old hip-hop sensation, fashion mogul, and aspiring actor — real name Rakim Mayers — could face more than 24 years in jail. On the eve of trial, he turned down a prosecution offer of only six months in jail, with probation and other conditions, if he pleaded guilty to one count. Rocky, 36, insisted on his innocence and gambled that a jury would agree, despite having two little baby kids at home with his longterm lover Rihanna. It paid off. The jury believed there was reasonable doubt about his guilt. When the verdict was delivered, Rihanna sobbed and hugged the defense att...

Five people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who died on October 16 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, according to a public notice issued by Argentina's National Criminal and Correctional Prosecutor's Office. Liam Payne attends the World Premiere of ' I Am Bolt ' at Odeon Leicester Square on November 28 , 2016 in London , England. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Hotel manager Gilda Martin, receptionist Esteban Grassi, and Payne's buddy Roger Nores have all been charged with manslaughter. Additionally, hotel employee Ezequiel Pereyra and waiter Braian Paiz have been accused with drug distribution. In Argentina's judicial system, prosecutors gather evidence before a judge decides whether to continue to trial. Judge Laura Bruniard has advanced the case to the next step, a decision that the defendants' attorneys may challenge. If the appeal fails, the matter will go to ...

"It's only right that we do 'Texas Hold 'Em' for the first time in Texas, on Christmas." So declared Beyoncé toward the end of a stunning performance during the halftime show of the Houston Texans-Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas Day – a special, one-of-a-kind showcase for her album Cowboy Carter that fans had been waiting months to see and enjoy. Beyonce ' A COWBOY CARTER CHRISTMAS. ' Courtesy Photo Beyoncé was presented as a "hometown hero" at a special Christmas Day NFL game on Netflix, prior to the "Beyoncé Bowl." Fittingly, the longer performance and live debut of numerous Cowboy Carter tunes seemed completely independent of the halftime show environment, a must-see live event that was streamed internationally, dominated social media, and happened to take place during a football game. Beyoncé appeared on a white horse backstage, singing "16 Carriages" and made her way to the field at NRG Stadium with gol...

Taylor Swift went to the venues of her record-breaking Eras Tour aboard her private plane.  Swift flew her plane 98 times in 2024, according to the aviation magazine Simple Flying. Her overall flight time came to almost 225 hours. Taylor Swift performs onstage during ' Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour ' at Rogers Centre on November 14 , 2024 in Toronto , Ontario. Emma McIntyre/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management The popular musician has a reputation as a frequent user of private jets. Throughout the year, she utilized her jet to go to various tour locations, visit her boyfriend (Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce), and fly back to her residences in Los Angeles and Nashville.  Her plane's most frequent stops were Nashville International Airport, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport in Kansas City (where Kelce lives), and Hollywood Burbank Airport in Southern California.  Swift flies a Dassault Falcon 7x, a three-engine aircraft capable of flying m...

Zayn Malik honored his late friend, Liam Payne, in his birthplace of Wolverhampton, England. As part of his Stairway to the Sky tour, the artist visited the English city and spoke with the crowd about Payne, who died on October 16 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Zayn Malik. Getty Images for ABA "So, at the end of each event, I've been doing something special for my brother Liam Payne. Rest in peace. I hope you're seeing this in your hometown tonight, Wolverhampton; this is for you, Liam," Malik stated in a fan video from the event on Friday, before playing "it's YoU." The Room Under the Stairs artist already honored Payne in his Leeds show earlier this week, displaying the words "Liam Payne, 1993-2024." "I love you bro," he said on stage, holding a heart. Prior to the gigs in England, Malik had postponed the U.S. portion of the tour due to the death of a friend and former One Direction member. "Given the heartbreaking los...

Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging that the two businesses collaborated to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us." Drake watches on as the Sacramento Kings play the Toronto Raptors during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on November 2 , 2024. Mark Blinch/Getty Images In a petition Monday, November 25, in Manhattan court, Drake's Frozen Moments LLC accused UMG of starting an unlawful "scheme" including bots, payola, and other ways to boost Lamar's song - a single that severely attacked Drake amid the two singers' continuing spat. "UMG did not rely on chance, or even ordinary business practices," Drake's attorneys claim. "It instead launched a campaign to manipulate and saturate the streaming services and airwaves." Drake's lawyers accuse UMG of breaking the federal "RICO" act, which is ...

Kendrick Lamar surprised fans with an early Christmas present: a new album. On Friday, the rap superstar released GNX. It includes 12 tracks, the most of which are produced by longtime collaborator Sounwave and hitmaker Jack Antonoff, with SZA appearing on the soulful ballad "Luther." The album comes months after his stellar chart run with Drake's diss single "Not Like Us," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 list and received five Grammy nominations, including song and record of the year. He also topped the mainstream charts with "Like That," a duet with Future and Metro Boomin. Kendrick Lamar 's ' GNX ' album cover . Dave Free Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, released in 2022, was Lamar's last album and won numerous Grammys. His 2017 album, DAMN, earned the Pulitzer Prize for Music, becoming him the first non-classical or jazz musician to receive the coveted award. He has 17 Grammy Awards and was nominated for the best or...

It's Domingo live from the Short n' Sweet Tour. On Sunday night, November 17, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, Sabrina Carpenter welcomed a special visitor direct from Miami for her tour segment in which she arrests an audience member for being "too hot" before of her racy song "Juno." This time, it was Domingo, the sexy Saturday Night Live character portrayed by Marcello Hernandez, who first appeared in a viral skit last month set to Carpenter's popular song "Espresso." Sabrina Carpenter performs on stage during the Short N ' Sweet Tour held at Madison Square Garden on September 29 , 2024 in New York City. Christopher Polk for Billboard "My name is Domingo," Hernandez announced from the audience to huge shouts after catching Carpenter's attention. When Carpenter asks where he is from ("I'm from Miami, baby," he growls), she says, "I wish you were from my bedroom." Hernandez th...

Victoria Kjaer Theilvig of Denmark has been crowned Miss Universe 2024, making her the first Dane to win the competition. The 21-year-old competitive dancer, entrepreneur, and aspiring lawyer beat over 120 other participants to win Mexico City's annual beauty pageant on Saturday night. Miss Denmark , Victoria Kjær Theilvig , is crowned Miss Universe 2024 in the 73rd Miss Universe Competition in Mexico City on November 16 , 2024. Hector Vivas/Getty Images Other contenders on stage congratulated her as she took the tiara from Nicaragua's reigning titleholder, Sheynnis Palacios. This year's finale included a performance by musician Robin Thicke and was hosted by Mario Lopez from "Saved by the Bell" and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo. The extravagant pageant kicked off with contenders being reduced to a shortlist of 30, based on the results of Thursday's preliminary event, which featured a showy national costume competition. The semi-finalists th...

John Krasinski has been crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The announcement was made Tuesday night on "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." "It was just an immediate blackout. I had no thoughts," Krasinski told People about his reaction to learning he would be this year's recipient. "Other than that, perhaps I'm being punked. That is not how I wake up, wondering, 'Is this the day I'll be asked to be the Sexiest Man Alive?' And yet, it was the day you two did it. You've truly elevated the bar for me." John Krasinski. Mike Coppola/Getty Images Krasinski said his wife Emily Blunt was "very excited" when she heard the news. "There was a lot of joy involved in me telling her," he told People. Krasinski is best recognized for his roles as Jim Halpert in the American version of the mockumentary sitcom "The Office" and as the titular CIA analyst in the Prime Video series "Jack Rya...

Karol G responded in detail Monday, November 11, to criticism of her new song "+57" — which features J Balvin, Feid, Maluma, and other Colombian performers — for lyrics that some have interpreted as sexualizing youngsters. Karol G. Amy Sussman/Getty Images Her post comes four days after the release of the reggaetón tune featuring Colombia's top hitmakers, including Ryan Castro, Blessd, and newcomer DFZM. Produced by Ovy on Drums – Karol's longtime producer — and co-written by Keityn, the song was dubbed a new Colombian anthem even before it was released. However, the song's lyrics were criticized online quickly after its release on Thursday, November 7, with some individuals pointing out that it oversexualizes children. (In one sentence, they discuss a lady who has been a "mamacita," or "hot mama," since the age of 14.) Rolling Stone En Español published a column titled "The Disaster of +'57′," and the Instituto Colomb...

NCT's Jaehyun has returned, and he pours his heart out in the just released music video for Unconditional. This R&B pop track is his fourth solo digital single and demonstrates his artistic progression by mixing a groovy baseline with soulful, blues-inspired melodies. The song, which Jaehyun wrote and recorded himself, delves into the concept of unconditional love, portraying the depth of devotion and sincerity for someone special. With its irresistible chorus and unforgettable lyrics, Unconditional is sure to leave an impression on listeners. Jaehyun of NCT. Courtesy of SM Entertainment The music video presents a stunning visual experience set against the dramatic backdrop of Los Angeles, USA. The novel explores the complexity of love, depicting both the playful and serious aspects of a relationship. Jaehyun's calm performance brings the concept to life, with the graphics flawlessly transitioning between lighthearted and somber scenes. The prominent exploding ...

Shakira has postponed her North American dates for her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour until 2025, citing high demand and the necessity for larger venues. Shakira. shakira/Instagram Shakira's tour was originally scheduled to begin next month with visits in arenas across the United States and Canada, but she has revealed that she would now play stadiums, with dates beginning in May 2025, following the Latin American events. She said that the new dates would be disclosed on Monday. "Your incredible support since my tour announcement has truly been extraordinary, and it's already making this the biggest tour of my career," Shakira said on social media Friday. "As Live Nation communicated earlier, the demand for tickets and more shows has reached the point that our tour now requires stadiums in the USA and more dates so I can see as many of you as possible." Shakira described the concert's staging as "larger and unlike anything I've done b...

BLACKPINK's Jennie made her much awaited comeback with a new track named Mantra, which grabbed the globe by storm. Shortly after its release, the song rose to the top of the global iTunes list. Fans respond enthusiastically, demonstrating her overwhelming appeal. ' Mantra ' by Jennie. OA Entertainment On October 12, 2024, the iTunes chart data was announced, and BLACKPINK's Jennie's Mantra took the #1 place. Released on October 11, 2024, the song quickly went popular on social media channels and dominated global charts. It rated first in 47 nations, including the United States, Brazil, Singapore, Mexico, the Philippines, and more.  Moreover, Mantra is currently the only song by a female K-pop soloist to grab the top spot in the U.S. iTunes chart so far in 2024. This proves the artist’s growing popularity in the country and across the world.  Jennie made her debut as a K-pop idol alongside Lisa, Jisoo, and Rose with BLACKPINK in 2016. The group became ext...

Taylor Swift has surpassed Rihanna as the world's richest female musical artist. Forbes said Monday that the Grammy-winning artist, 34, has a net worth of $1.6 billion, which is higher than Rihanna's reported net worth of $1.4 billion. Taylor Swift. David Eulitt/Getty Images Swift, who was certified a millionaire earlier this year, surpassed the Umbrella diva in terms of earnings from her massively successful Eras tour, according to the site. According to Forbes, the Fortnight artist has a real estate portfolio worth over $125 million and became a billionaire purely via her musical pursuits, royalties, and concerts. Rihanna, who runs the enormously successful Fenty cosmetics and lingerie line, formerly had a net worth of $1.7 billion, TMZ reported. Swift began releasing updated versions of her first six albums three years ago, following a business fight with music magnate Scooter Braun over her library. The results have been extremely successful, with the Eras Tour ...

The Espresso singer, 25, took to the stage in Ohio, US, and captivated her audience while wearing a pink Victoria's Secret lingerie set. Before performing for the shouting throng, Sabrina dressed in a baby pink bodysuit, suspenders, and stockings covered with "hand placed" sparkles. Sabrina Carpenter. sabrinacarpenter/Instagram She had revealed her appearance after wrapping up in a little crystal-covered sheet and removing it. Victoria's Secret's official Instagram account posted some lovely photos of Sabrina, writing: "It's no coincidence that @sabrinacarpenter is shining on stage - she's wearing custom VS with 150,000+ hand placed crystals." sabrinacarpenter/Instagram Fans are ecstatic about the photographs, and some are even urging Victoria's Secret to cast Sabrina as the brand's face. Referring to Sabrina's song Please Please Please, one responds: "Ok, now we need her at the show, please please please....

Doja Cat wants to clear up any confusion regarding her relationship status with Joseph Quinn. On Saturday, September 21, the 28-year-old "Paint the Town Red" rapper flashed a ring on her left hand while performing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, prompting many fans to question if she is engaged to Stranger Things actor. Doja Cat attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023 in Newark , New Jersey. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic "No, I'm not engaged; it's a David Yurman ring with no rocks," Doja posted and hastily deleted on X (previously Twitter) early Sunday morning, according to screenshots from Page Six. Doja Cat performs onstage at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena on September 21, 2024 in Las Vegas. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartRadio Following the release of photographs of the "Angora Hills" performance, engagement rumors began to circulate onl...

Actress Song Hye Kyo has reportedly increased her net worth by ₩6.00 billion KRW (about $4.50 million USD) without doing any job. Song Hye Kyo. kyo1122/Instagram According to News1, the actress made those millions of dollars from her real estate investment in just three years. According to data from real estate agency structure Road, Song Hye Kyo purchased a five-story structure with a land area of 149.35 pyeong and a building area of 74.61 pyeong near the entrance to the Hannam the Hill apartment complex, one of Seoul's poshest real estate. In 2021, Song paid ₩19.5 billion KRW (about $14.6 million USD). At the time of the acquisition, the actress invested ₩11.5 billion KRW (approximately $8.63 million USD) in cash and the rest through a bank loan. The property was purchased in her own name. Song purchased the property for ₩131 million KRW (about $98,000 USD) per pyeong, which has now escalated to ₩165 million KRW (approx. $124,000 USD). Because the building is old, dat...

Lisa is on her way to the runway. The BLACKPINK starlet is set to perform at the highly anticipated Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The announcement comes in the midst of a momentous year for Lisa, who launched a new phase of her solo career outside of BLACKPINK with "Rockstar," which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200 and earned her first-ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. BLACKPINK Lisa. lalalalisa_m/Instagram "The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is such an iconic night in fashion, and I'm thrilled to be a part of its return, featuring so many incredible and powerful women! "It's going to be a fantastic night," Lisa said in a news release. The announcement comes after the lingerie and clothing company announced that Tyla will also perform and Cher will headline the performance, which will include an all-female artist roster for the first time ever. The 2024 performance will be held on October 15 in Brooklyn,...

Hailey Bieber is feeling herself on the path to motherhood.  Hailey Rhode, the founder of Rhode Beauty, and her husband Justin Bieber welcomed their first kid, Jack Blues Bieber, less than a month ago, and she's already showing off her mama vibes. Hailey Bieber. haileybieber/Instagram The 27-year-old uploaded a lovely selfie on Instagram Stories on September 19, labeling it "hi." In the photo, a freckle-faced Hailey is wearing a black shirt and gold hoop earrings, dark blue nail varnish, and a jewel-encrusted necklace. Of course, she was wearing her signature Rhode Beauty phone case and exuding that natural mother glow. Hailey's most recent piece of jewelry, a heavy gold ring from ISA Grutman spelling out "MOM" in bedazzled letters, was not photographed. She unveiled it one week after announcing Jack's birth. The model and Justin have kept a low profile since the birth of their son in August, but Hailey was recently spotted having a girl'...