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"RiRi Rum" backfires: Startup fined 1Million$ over fake Rihanna partnership

Talk about a startup disaster — one that ends with a $1 million price tag and a whole lot of internet shade. Beverage startup The3rdBevco tried to launch the ultimate celebrity liquor fantasy: RiRi Rum. The only problem? Rihanna had absolutely nothing to do with it. In what’s now being dubbed one of the boldest (and messiest) celebrity marketing fails in recent memory, the company pitched investors a fake rum brand supposedly backed by Rihanna herself. They went all out — using her photos, snippets of her music to set the "vibe," and even teasing that the drink was ready to fuel “Hot Girls Summer” across the globe. But the twist? RiRi had no idea this was......

Lorde sets the mood for “Virgin” with raw, honest new single “Hammer”

Lorde is back — stripped down, unfiltered, and more self-aware than ever. With her latest single Hammer, the New Zealand star cracks open the door to her upcoming album Virgin, and it’s clear: she’s holding nothing back. Serving as the opening track of the album and the final teaser before its official release, Hammer is described by Lorde as “an anthem for city life and desire — without filters.” That’s no understatement. The track pulses with raw energy, hitting hard and fast, like a sudden urge you didn’t see coming. Alongside the release, she posted a moody bathroom mirror selfie on Instagram, her reflection splintered endlessly across......

“Building the Band” launches with emotional tribute to Liam Payne

Netflix confirms: The artist’s family approved the final cut Netflix’s brand-new music reality series Building the Band is set to hit screens this summer, and it carries with it a deeply emotional layer: the late Liam Payne appears as a judge, with his family having personally approved the inclusion of his scenes. A unique concept and a bittersweet debut Premiering July 9, the show will kick off with its first four episodes, followed by three more on July 16, and concluding on July 23. The format introduces a fresh spin on the typical talent show: young singers attempt to build musical chemistry by performing together in isolated booths—without ever seeing one......

Rihanna x Billie Eilish: The collab everyone’s dreaming of

Finneas reveals how it might actually happen When Rihanna hinted she’d love to collaborate with Billie Eilish, the internet lit up with excitement. Could we be looking at one of the most unexpected—and electrifying—collabs in recent music history? According to Finneas, Billie’s brother and creative partner, it’s not just wishful thinking. “We’re ready!” he said enthusiastically on Score: The Podcast. “We both adore Rihanna—we couldn’t be bigger fans.” A Spark Waiting to Ignite The Grammy-winning producer shared that the idea isn’t just a fantasy—they’ve thought it through. “If Rihanna ever......

Donatella Versace devoted 11,000 hours to Beyoncé’s cowboy carter looks

Exclusive backstage scoop from the Versace x Cowboy Carter Tour collaboration When Beyoncé hits the stage, she doesn’t just perform—she transforms. And for her Cowboy Carter Tour, she turned to none other than Donatella Versace to bring her bold vision to life. The result? Two custom-designed showstoppers that took a jaw-dropping 11,000 hours to complete and shimmer with hundreds of thousands of hand-placed crystals. The reveal took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where Beyoncé stunned in a crystal-embroidered bodysuit paired with white fringe chaps—a fierce fusion of western flair and Queen Bey glamour. The second look? A dramatic ball......

When fans dress like Pitbull and he absolutely loves it

Slick suits, dark shades, and boundless energy – Pitbull’s European tour is more than just a concert series. It’s a celebration, and the fans are dressing the part. Armando Christian Pérez, better known worldwide as Pitbull or “Mr. Worldwide,” is witnessing something hilarious, heartwarming, and a little surreal: fans showing up to his concerts dressed exactly like him. Black suits, sunglasses, shiny bald caps, and all. And far from being weirded out, he’s here for it. In a recent BBC interview, Pitbull described the moment he sees the crowd mimicking his look as “priceless.” “I always tell them: if you wore the bald cap,......

Jin is back with “Echo” — A new album, solo tour, and dreams of Bruno Mars

The BTS vocalist reveals his artistic evolution (and love for puppies) in a warm, candid interview. Jin has officially made his return — and he’s doing it with charm, puppies, and a heartfelt connection to music. In a new BuzzFeed Puppy Interview, the BTS star opened up about his freshly released mini-album Echo, the inspirations behind it, his first-ever solo tour, and his admiration for none other than Bruno Mars. “I’ve only met him briefly, but I’d really love to collaborate with him someday. It’d be so much fun — I’m a huge fan,” Jin said, all while cuddling a few adorable dogs. He even shared that before his debut with BTS, he......

Miley Cyrus opens up: “My siblings were embarrassed to be related to me”

The pop star reflects on the personal fallout from her most controversial era. At 32, Miley Cyrus is no stranger to reinvention — but in a deeply personal and candid appearance on the Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky podcast, the singer takes a step back to revisit the year that both catapulted her career and nearly unraveled her personal life: 2013. “It was a time of immense pressure and shame,” Miley recalls. That was the year she released Bangerz, the album that formally shattered the image of the former Disney sweetheart, Hannah Montana. With tracks like “Wrecking Ball” and a headline-grabbing VMAs performance alongside Robin Thicke, Cyrus became a symbol......

Miley Cyrus and Spotify: From billions of streams to the Paris stage

The concert celebration of her billion-stream hits is heading to the big screen Miley Cyrus is taking her biggest hits to Paris, teasing fans with a playful online exchange before confirming her upcoming appearance at Spotify’s Billions Club Live — a one-of-a-kind performance that promises to be unforgettable. It all started when Spotify tweeted a lyric from her track End of the World — “Let’s go to Paris, I don’t care if we get lost in the scene” — and tagged her directly: “@MileyCyrus, you coming?” Miley didn’t keep us waiting. “I’ll meet you there. Next week. #BillionsClubLive,” she reposted, sealing......

More than a visual album: “Something Beautiful” is Miley Cyrus’ cinematic self-portrait

A bold, sensory film that transcends the format and reveals the full spectrum of her creative identity When Miley Cyrus conceived Something Beautiful, she wasn’t just thinking in visuals—she was world-building. The companion film to her ninth studio album isn’t your typical visual album. It’s an immersive, genre-defying journey through her emotional and artistic universe, where each track transforms into its own distinct cinematic chapter. The project landed at XYZ Films—the indie studio known for cult hits like Mandy—after Miley’s team at Crush Music pitched the idea. It wasn’t hard to see this was something different.“She......