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Sabrina Carpenter is taking a firm stand against critics of her sexual expression in music and live performances. In a candid new Rolling Stone cover interview, the Grammy-winning artist addressed the backlash she’s received for the sensuality in her lyrics and shows, particularly the viral moments during her Short n’ Sweet Tour. ‎ Sabrina Carpenter defends her sexy songs and viral tour moments, says fans made them popular. New album Man’s Best Friend drops August 29. ‎Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images ‎ ‎Carpenter, whose latest single “Manchild” has already generated buzz ahead of her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend, says the controversy surrounding her sultry material is often misplaced. ‎ ‎“It’s always so funny to me when people complain. They’re like, ‘All she does is sing about this.’ But those are the songs that you’ve made popular,” Carpenter told Rolling Stone. “Clearly you love sex. You’re obsessed with it. It’s in my show.” ‎ ‎A focal point of criticism has been t...

‎Love is officially in the air for British pop sensation Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner. The Grammy-winning singer has confirmed that she is engaged to the Fantastic Beasts star, putting an end to months of speculation that began when she was spotted wearing a dazzling diamond ring late last year. ‎ ‎ Callum Turner and Dua Lipa at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York. ‎Gilbert Flores ‎ ‎In an exclusive interview with British Vogue published on Thursday, June 12, Dua Lipa shared the joyful news: “Yeah, we’re engaged. It’s very exciting,” she revealed. “This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don’t know, be best friends forever – it’s a really special feeling.” ‎ ‎The engagement ring, which has captured public attention since Christmas, was a custom creation. Turner enlisted the help of Dua’s inner circle—including her sister Rina—to desig...

‎Sabrina Carpenter’s provocative album cover for her upcoming release Man’s Best Friend has ignited a firestorm of discourse — not only across social media, but also on national television. On Thursday, June 12, the women of The View weighed in on whether the artwork, which features the pop star on all fours beneath a man gripping her hair, is a bold act of subversive feminism or a problematic example of modern-day sexism. ‎ ‎‎ Sabrina Carpenter's Man’s Best Friend cover sparks fierce feminist vs. sexist debate on The View and social media ahead of August 29 release. ‎Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images ‎ ‎Alyssa Farah Griffin defended Carpenter, calling the backlash overblown. “Oh, boo-hoo,” she said. “If you listen to her music, she’s a feminist. It’s all about women’s empowerment. Her newest single, Manchild, is literally just about men who are useless and refuse to grow up.” ‎ ‎Griffin even compared the controversy to early reactions to Britney Spears in the late ’90s, s...

‎Sabrina Carpenter has officially turned the page on one of the internet's most speculated celebrity love triangles. In her latest Rolling Stone cover story, the singer-actress addressed the infamous “Drivers License” drama that erupted in 2021, involving Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett. What once seemed like the defining narrative of Carpenter’s career is now merely a footnote in the rise of a pop powerhouse. ‎ ‎ Sabrina Carpenter attends the 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York City. ‎Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images ‎ ‎For the uninitiated, Rodrigo’s chart-topping debut single, “Drivers License,” appeared to allude to a rumored breakup between Rodrigo and Bassett, with Carpenter painted as the “blonde girl” referenced in the lyrics. As speculation mounted, the “Espresso” singer became the target of internet backlash, often framed as the “other woman.” But as Carpenter told Rolling ...

‎At first glance, the trailer for Materialists might provoke concern from fans of Past Lives. Could Celine Song, known for her nuanced exploration of memory and longing, really be behind what appears to be a glossy, conventional romantic comedy? Fortunately, the answer is far more compelling. Song’s second feature is a smart, layered dissection of love, ambition, and class in the modern urban dating scene — a film as emotionally resonant as it is aesthetically stylish. ‎ ‎ Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal in 'Materialists.' ‎Atsushi Nishijima/A24 ‎ ‎Set in New York City, Materialists follows Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a high-end matchmaker at Adore, an elite agency catering to the city’s wealthiest singles. While the concept might suggest lighthearted matchmaking antics, Song treats Lucy’s work with realism and emotional weight, drawing from her own past experiences in the industry. Lucy is not just navigating the needs of her wealthy clients; she’s also contending with ...

‎Mariah Carey, the five-octave vocal powerhouse known as the “Songbird Supreme,” is not just one of music’s most recognizable voices — she's also one of its wealthiest stars. As of 2025, Mariah Carey’s net worth is estimated at $350 million , a staggering figure built on decades of chart-topping success, shrewd business moves, and of course, a little holiday magic. ‎ Mariah Carey at the BET Awards 2025 held at the Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. ‎Christopher Polk ‎ ‎From Struggling Waitress to Chart Royalty ‎ ‎Mariah Carey’s rags-to-riches journey is the stuff of legends. Born in 1969 in Huntington, New York, she navigated a childhood marked by divorce and racial discrimination. By high school, she was already writing and recording songs with collaborators like Ben Margulies. But the breakthrough came in the late 1980s when pop star Brenda K. Starr passed her demo tape to Columbia Records exec Tommy Mottola — who would eventually become her ...

Mariah Carey made a triumphant return to the live stage at the 2025 BET Awards with a breathtaking television debut of her new single, “Type Dangerous.” Held at the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live and hosted by Kevin Hart, the star-studded event featured an unforgettable Club Mariah segment, curated by D-Nice and headlined by the pop icon herself. ‎ ‎ Mariah Carey performs onstage at the BET Awards 2025 held at the Peacock Theater on June 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. ‎Christopher Polk ‎ ‎D-Nice opened the set with a nostalgic medley of Carey’s timeless hits, including “Fantasy,” “Obsessed,” and “Heartbreaker.” Then, in true diva fashion, the Songbird Supreme appeared with her signature whistle tone, igniting thunderous applause as a troupe of male dancers in white suits surrounded her. ‎ ‎With theatrical flair, Carey sang the opening lines of “Type Dangerous,” removing her white trench coat to reveal a shimmering gold dress that sparkled under the stage lights. The per...

Broadway’s biggest night honored innovation, legacy, and emotional storytelling as Maybe Happy Ending won Best Musical at the 2025 Tony Awards. The show also claimed five additional honors, making it the evening’s most awarded production. ‎ ‎Sarah Snook, Cole Escola, Darren Criss and Nicole Scherzinger. ‎Getty Images (4) ‎ ‎Hosted by Cynthia Erivo, the ceremony celebrated theatrical excellence with top prizes going to Purpose (Best Revival of a Play), Sunset Blvd. (Best Revival of a Musical), and, in a surprise twist, Eureka Day as Best Play. ‎ ‎Darren Criss earned his first Tony Award for his leading role in Maybe Happy Ending, while Nicole Scherzinger won Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Sunset Blvd.. In the play categories, Sarah Snook (The Picture of Dorian Gray) and Cole Escola (Oh, Mary!) took home the lead acting honors. ‎ ‎Tied with 10 nominations, Maybe Happy Ending, Buena Vista Social Club, and Death Becomes Her led the field going into the evening. Buena Vis...

‎Ana de Armas steps boldly into the assassin-laden universe of John Wick in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, a propulsive, high-stakes spin-off that trades quiet grief for explosive revenge. Directed by Len Wiseman and penned by franchise regular Shay Hatten, Ballerina doesn’t attempt to subvert the beloved “gun-fu” formula—it embraces it, offering a kinetic thrill ride led by a commanding performance from de Armas as Eve Macarro. ‎ ‎ Ana de Armas in 'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.' ‎Murray Close/Lionsgate ‎ ‎Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, the film follows Eve, a ballet-trained killer raised by the formidable Director (Anjelica Huston, in scene-stealing form), as she sets out to avenge the murder of her father, Javier (David Castañeda). Armed with a dancer’s precision and a deadly arsenal of makeshift weapons—flamethrower, mallet, katana, even ice skates—Eve brings a new kind of heat to the snow-covered ass...

‎Love Island USA Season 7 has taken an unexpected turn just days after its premiere, as contestant Yulissa Escobar has exited the villa without explanation. The announcement came during episode two on Wednesday night, when series narrator Iain Stirling revealed, “Yulissa has left the villa,” about 18 minutes into the episode. ‎ Yulissa Escobar in 'Love Island USA.' ‎Ben Symons/PEACOCK ‎ ‎Escobar was initially coupled up with fellow Islander Ace Greene, who was later confirmed to be single following her sudden departure. While neither Peacock nor the show’s producers have issued an in-depth statement, a spokesperson echoed Stirling’s words in a comment provided to The Hollywood Reporter. ‎ ‎Though the reason for Escobar’s departure hasn’t been officially disclosed, it comes shortly after resurfaced podcast clips circulated online in which Escobar allegedly used racial slurs, including the N-word. The clips, obtained by TMZ, have drawn significant backlash across soc...

‎Hailey Bieber has never been a stranger to online scrutiny. Often pitted against Selena Gomez and accused of meticulously orchestrating her marriage to Justin Bieber, the model has remained relatively quiet — until now. ‎ Hailey Bieber attends the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12, 2023 in Beverly Hills, Calif. ‎Amy Sussman/Getty Images ‎ ‎A viral Vogue “What’s in My Bag” interview showcased a side of Hailey rarely seen by the public: sarcastic, self-aware, and unbothered. As she pulled items from her purse, she addressed — with biting humor — nearly every conspiracy theory the internet has thrown her way. ‎ ‎Holding up multiple phones, Hailey deadpanned, “These are a couple more that I keep on me, and I really just use them for a lot of the simple stuff, like surfing anonymously, commenting, stalking, viewing girls’ pages, making multiple accounts… You know, that kind of thing.” ‎ ‎That sly ...

‎HBO's Euphoria is gearing up for its third season, and if Sydney Sweeney’s recent comments are any indication, fans are in for the show’s most chaotic and emotionally raw chapter yet. Speaking with Empire magazine, the Emmy-nominated actress revealed that the upcoming season will be "unhinged" — a word that perfectly captures the show's signature style. ‎ ‎ Sydney Sweeney at the 2025 Met Gala. ‎Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images ‎ ‎Sweeney, who plays the emotionally complex and controversial Cassie Howard, opened up about her love for the role. “I have such a spot in my heart for Cassie, and I hold her really close and dear,” she said. “She is crazy. She makes so many mistakes. She’s flawed on so many levels, but she does it all from a place of love. It could be a sad version of love, as well.” ‎ ‎The Anyone But You star went on to highlight her creative collaboration with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, describing a process of continually pushing boundaries. “It...

‎Amazon Prime Video has officially canceled The Wheel of Time after three seasons, bringing an abrupt end to one of the platform’s most ambitious fantasy television adaptations. Based on Robert Jordan’s internationally best-selling The Wheel of Time book series, the show was a flagship project for Prime Video, developed in partnership with Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios. ‎ Rosamund Pike in 'The Wheel of Time' season three. ‎Courtesy of Prime ‎ ‎The third season, which premiered its finale on April 17, was primarily adapted from The Shadow Rising, the fourth book in Jordan’s expansive 14-novel saga. Despite significant narrative momentum and deep fan engagement, Amazon’s decision signals a sharp pivot away from the longform fantasy storytelling it once embraced. ‎ ‎A Sudden Halt to a Growing Story ‎ ‎Rafe Judkins, the series showrunner and executive producer, had previously expressed concerns about the show’s uncertain future. In a recent interview w...

‎A haunting plunge into fractured minds and broken intimacy, Die My Love marks director Lynne Ramsay’s most unflinching work to date. This Cannes 2025 contender, adapted from Ariana Harwicz’s searing debut novel, stars Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson as a couple unraveling under the weight of rural isolation, postpartum trauma, and decaying passion. ‎ ‎ Jennifer Lawrence in 'Die My Love.' ‎Courtesy of Cannes Film Festival ‎ ‎Ramsay’s filmmaking remains fearless. She steers clear of neat conclusions, instead immersing viewers in the unsettling emotional terrain of Grace (Lawrence), a woman torn apart by motherhood and madness. Jackson (Pattinson), her increasingly estranged husband, navigates the wreckage of their relationship with quiet sorrow and stoic tenderness. ‎ ‎Shot in a suffocating 4:3 aspect ratio by cinematographer Seamus McGarvey, the film amplifies its psychological intensity with restrained visual claustrophobia. Grace prowls the property like a ...

Contrary to widespread headlines declaring Selena Gomez a billionaire, the former Disney star and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur isn’t quite there yet. According to a recent investigation by Forbes, Gomez’s net worth is closer to $700 million—not the $1.3 billion figure previously reported by Bloomberg and echoed by many media outlets. ‎ ‎' Selena Gomez. ' ‎Emma McIntyre via Getty Images ‎ ‎This recalibration in valuation comes amid financial turbulence at Wondermind, the mental health startup Gomez co-founded in 2021 alongside her mother, Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson. Over the weekend, Forbes revealed the startup failed to pay employees, freelancers, and vendors in recent weeks. Nine employees were laid off in early May, and CEO Teefey reportedly took out a personal loan against her home to cover debts. ‎ ‎The financial trouble sparked public debate: If Selena Gomez is truly a billionaire, why couldn’t she step in to save her own company? ‎ ‎The answer lies in ...

International R&B star Chris Brown has been formally charged by the Metropolitan Police Service in connection with a violent incident at a London nightclub in 2023. ‎ ‎According to an official press release issued Thursday, Brown, 36, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, a serious offense under UK law. Authorities allege that Brown assaulted a man with a tequila bottle during a February 2023 altercation at Tape London, a nightclub located in the capital's Hanover Square. ‎ ‎' Chris Brown. ' ‎Image via Getty/Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage ‎ ‎“Chris Brown, 36 (05.05.89), who is a US National, was charged on Thursday, 15 May with grievous bodily harm with intent,” the statement read. “He remains in custody and will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court at 10:00hrs on Friday, 16 May. The charge relates to an assault which reportedly took place at a venue in Hanover Square in London, on Sunday, 19 February 2023.” ‎ ‎Reports of Brown’s arrest beg...

‎Amid swirling speculation on social media, Megan Thee Stallion has firmly denied reports that she was banned from the 2025 Met Gala for using her phone inside the event. The Houston-born rapper addressed the claims during a conversation with People on Tuesday, May 13, setting the record straight with her signature blend of poise and humor. ‎ ‎ Megan Thee Stallion at The 2025 Met Gala Celebrating "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 05, 2025 in New York, New York. ‎Michael Buckner ‎ ‎“We’re gonna dead these rumors right now, OK?” she said. “People are like, ‘Oh my God, Megan, you got banned from the Met Gala.’ No, I didn’t, babe. Like, that’s not true.” ‎ ‎The rumor mill ignited after Megan shared behind-the-scenes footage from the gala via her popular “Hottie Cam,” which captured glimpses of the star-studded dinner table she shared with fellow artist Doechii and WNBA phenom Angel Reese. The trio sampled an opulent menu,...

The federal criminal trial of music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs took a shocking turn on Wednesday as singer and model Cassie Ventura returned to the witness stand, offering disturbing testimony that detailed physical threats, coercion, and explosive retaliation tied to her brief relationship with rapper Kid Cudi (Scott Mescudi). ‎ ‎' Cassie Ventura. ' ‎Getty Images ‎ ‎Cassie testified that she began dating Kid Cudi in 2011 while her relationship with Combs was “not in the greatest place.” Their connection, initially professional and platonic, turned romantic during a turbulent period in her life. According to Cassie, Combs discovered the relationship during what she described as a “freak-off,” a multi-day sex party organized by Combs, after he accessed her private emails sent to one of his staff members. ‎ ‎Upon the discovery, Combs allegedly became enraged. Cassie recounted a harrowing moment when he placed a wine corkscrew between his fingers, “lunged” at h...

Taylor Swift’s legal team has laid out a firm strategy to shut down a subpoena issued by actor-director Justin Baldoni, who is embroiled in an escalating legal battle with actress Blake Lively. The case centers on allegations tied to the film It Ends With Us, and now includes some of the biggest names in entertainment. ‎ ‎' Justin Baldoni ' and ' Taylor Swift. ' ‎Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Parkwood ‎ ‎The subpoena, served to Swift’s longtime law firm Venable LLP on April 29, seeks communications between the firm and Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds, and their attorney Michael Gottlieb. The move followed a similar subpoena aimed directly at Swift. ‎ ‎Venable’s response, filed Monday, was unequivocal. The firm is demanding the court quash the subpoena entirely, asserting it is irrelevant, overly burdensome, and part of a broader effort to generate public spectacle rather than resolve legal issues. Their strategy is to foc...

‎Halle Bailey has taken legal action against her ex-boyfriend and the father of her son, rapper and streamer DDG, citing multiple allegations of abuse. ‎ ‎ DDG and Halle Bailey attend the World Premiere of "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé" at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on Nov. 25, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. ‎Amy Sussman/WireImage ‎ ‎Here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing situation: ‎ ‎1. Restraining Order Granted ‎ ‎On May 13, 2025, Halle Bailey was granted a temporary restraining order against DDG (real name Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.). The order restricts him from contacting or approaching her, pending a hearing on June 4 to determine whether it will be made permanent. ‎ ‎2. Allegations of Physical Abuse ‎ ‎Bailey alleged in court documents that “things got physical” beginning in January 2025. She described an incident where DDG allegedly pulled her hair and slammed her face into a steering wheel while their son was present, resulting in a chip...