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Celebrity Scoop – 09/10/2018
MAC MILLER DIES AT AGE 26 – (09/10/2018)
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Mac Miller died on Friday (September 7th) of an apparent drug overdose. He was 26-years-old. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources said that the Pittsburgh rapper was found at around noon at his San Fernando Valley home and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities were alerted by a male, who made the 911 call, presumably from Mac’s home.
The family released a statement, saying, “Malcolm McCormick, known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26. He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers.”
The Blast reported that the rapper’s official cause of death is listed as “Deferred,” as the medical examiner needs additional investigation to determine why Mac died. According to the L.A. County Medical Examiner, the rapper’s autopsy was completed on Saturday (September 8th), a day ahead of schedule. Sources close to the investigation said that the death could have been categorized as an accidental overdose, or even a natural death, but it is all pending on the toxicology.
TMZ later reported that very little evidence was left behind following the rapper’s apparent overdose. Law enforcement sources told the publication that they only recovered a tiny amount of white powder when they searched the home for clues as to how Mac died. They also believe, based on conversations with witnesses and other evidence, that the house was swept clean, so there was no evidence of drug use.
In other news, according to XXLMag, plans of a vigil in honor of Mac Miller has been announced. The celebration of the rapper’s life will be held at Blue Slide Park in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh’s Nightfall Records said in a Facebook post they created to promote the vigil, “We would like to bring the city together in full force for this legendary icon. Mac deserves to be sent off with an evening of celebrating his life, discussing his struggles, and remembering his stories; most importantly for his iconic work that brought joy into the lives of everybody who listened.” The vigil is set to take place on Tuesday (September 11th) at 7 p.m. at Frick Park, which is a section of Blue Slide Park.
Celebrity Reactions
ARIANA GRANDE DISABLES INSTAGRAM COMMENTS FOLLOWING MAC MILLER’S PASSING: Ariana Grande has turned off her Instagram comments following ex boyfriend Mac Miller’s death. The 25-year-old disabled the comments after many people began blaming her for the rapper’s overdose and subsequent passing. Ariana and Mac broke up earlier this year after about two years of dating. Shortly after parting ways, Mac was involved in a DUI incident and she also faced accusations of being the cause of the car accident. One day after the 26-year-old rapper was pronounced dead from an apparent overdose, Grande shared a black-and-white photograph of her former boyfriend via Instagram on Saturday. Choosing to let the image speak for itself, Grande shared the image without a caption.
CARDI B AND NICKI MINAJ INVOLVED IN ALTERCATION AT NYFW PARTY – (09/10/2018)
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Things got heated between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj Friday night (September 7th) during the Harper’s BAZAAR ICONS event at The Plaza Hotel in NYC. According to reports, the feud was a result of Nicki allegedly criticizing Cardi’s parenting by reportedly liking a tweet that said, “The message she is sending as a mother to a baby girl by supporting a rapist is unsettling & uncomfortable to me,” which was a response to Cardi welcoming Kodak Black home from jail.
According to TMZ, sources connected to Cardi said that she approached the area where Nicki was located “to address the lies Nicki was spreading.” In videos which have surfaced the net, Cardi is seen trying to get close to and lunge at Nicki, yelling, “Like some sh*t about my kid again, b*tch. Keep f**king playing with me.” Security stopped Cardi from getting close to Nicki, although she was able to remove her shoe and throw it at Nicki, but she missed. Cardi was escorted out of the building by security wearing one shoe, and she had a lump on her forehead from the incident, while Nicki remained inside. Variety reports that Cardi sustained the knot above her eye after being elbowed by one of Nicki’s security guards.
One source told PEOPLE magazine, “She left barefoot with her dress ripped and butt out.” Another insider told the publication, “The scene was f**king crazy. It was entourage against entourage. They had their altercation on the second-floor balcony, right above the red carpet. All of the sudden there was a big commotion and everyone didn’t know what was going on.”
Meanwhile, a separate source told Page Six, “It was bad. They were separated by security, but Cardi was still trying to get at her. She took off a giant red shoe and threw it at Nicki — who was being blocked up against a wall by huge security guard.”
Sources also said that Nicki’s friend and former Love & Hip Hop: New York star, Rah Ali, tried to step in and fight Cardi on Nicki’s behalf.
According to The Grio, Nicki has reportedly declined pressing charges against Cardi and has not addressed the situation.
CARDI B EXPLAINS TRYING TO FIGHT NICKI MINAJ
On another note, shortly after the chaos, Cardi took to social media to explain her side. She wrote, “I’ve let a lot of s*t slide! I let you sneak diss me, I let you lie on me, I let you attempt to stop my bags, f**k up the way I eat! You’ve [threatened] other artists in the industry, told them if they work with me you’ll stop f**king with them!! I let you talk big sh*t about me!! I addressed you once in person, I addressed you a second time in person, and every time you copped the plea!! But when you mention my child, you choose to like comments about me as a mother, make comments about my abilities to take care of my daughter is when all bets are f**king off!!”
Cardi added, “I’ve worked to hard and come too far to let anybody f**k with my success!!!! B*tches talk all that sh*t in they raps but in real life they p***y!! This sh*t really is for entertainment!!”
POST MALONE’S ROLLS ROYCE INVOLVED IN LOS ANGELES ACCIDENT: Post Malone’s $320k Rolls Royce Wraith was involved in an accident with another vehicle in West Hollywood at around 2:45 a.m. Friday. No one was injured, but both vehicles appeared to be badly damaged. Post said a Kia hit his Rolls in the intersection, causing him to spin out. Police confirmed several people were treated at the scene but no one was seriously hurt. Post tweeted following the accident, “god must hate me lol.” The next day, Post shelled out $420k on a new Rolls Royce Phantom. The accident comes just two weeks after his private jet was forced into an emergency landing when two of its tires exploded during take-off.
REPORT: POST MALONE TARGET OF HOME INVASION: Post Malone’s former home was invaded on September 3rd by robbers looking for the rapper, police say. Post Malone no longer lived there, and a resident was pistol whipped by the angry robbers, TMZ report. The robbers shouted for Post Malone and when they couldn’t find him, they made off with $20K worth of jewelry, cash and cell phones.
Celebrity Scoop – 09/07/2018
HOLLYWOOD ICON BURT REYNOLDS DIES OF HEART ATTACK AT AGE 82 – (09/07/2018)
Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82. The actor suffered a heart attack Thursday in Florida. He was transported to a hospital after going into cardiac arrest. His family was by his side when he passed.
The 911 call, made just after noon, revealed a male caller telling emergency operators that Reynolds was experiencing trouble breathing and had chest pain. He was awake, but not answering questions. Reynolds had heart problems for years and underwent major heart surgery in 2010.
In the early part of his career, after starring in TV shows such as Gunsmoke and Dan August, Reynolds rose to fame in the ‘70s for his breakout role as Lewis Medlock in Deliverance. The actor, who had nearly 200 film and TV credits, also starred in multiple successful films including 1974’s The Longest Yard, 1977’s Smokey and the Bandit, 1996’s Striptease and 1997’s Boogie Nights. The latter of which earned him an Oscar nomination.
Most recently, he was cast alongside Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino‘s story of Charles Manson, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, but according to a TMZ source, he had not shot his scenes yet. Reynolds’ movie, Defining Moments is set to be released in December of this year.
The Hollywood Icon was once married to Judy Carne from 1963 to 1965 and Loni Anderson from 1988 to 1993, they have an adult son Quinton Anderson Reynolds. He also famously dated Sally Field on and off for five years in the ‘70s and ’80s. And in a 2015 interview with Vanity Fair, he called her “The one who got away.”
CRANBERRIES SINGER’S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED – (09/07/2018)
Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan died by drowning as a result of alcohol intoxication, a “tragic accident” according to statements made during an inquest held on Thursday (September 6th) at Westminster Coroner’s Court in London.
According to BBC News, the 46-year-old vocalist had been drinking heavily before she was found dead in room 2005 of the Park Lane Hilton hotel in Park Lane, London in the morning of January 15th. She was found submerged face up in the bath by a maid the morning after she checked into the hotel, and declared dead after police and paramedics failed to revive her.
Police found empty bottles of alcohol in O’Riordan’s hotel room, including five miniature bottles and a bottle of champagne. There were also containers of prescription drugs with tablets in each, though a toxicology report showed that O’Riordan had only “therapeutic” amounts of medication in her blood. However, her blood alcohol levels were more than four times over the legal driving limit.
O’Riordan displayed no injuries or evidence of self-harm, although she had struggled for many years with bipolar disorder and excessive drinking.
The surviving members of the Cranberries released a statement saying, “On January 15th 2018 we lost our dear friend and band mate Dolores O’Riordan. Today we continue to struggle to come to terms with what happened. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Dolores’ children and her family and our thoughts are with them today. Dolores will live on eternally in her music. To see how much of a positive impact she had on people’s lives has been a source of great comfort to us. We’d like to say thank you to all of our fans for the outpouring of messages and their continued support during this very difficult time. We request, please, for our privacy to be respected at this time.”
TINA FEY & KATE McKINNON ANNOUNCED AS ‘EMMY’ PRESENTERS – (09/07/2018)
The first list of presenters for the Primetime Emmy Awards has officially been revealed.
Among those who will announce the winners during the star-studded ceremony include Kate McKinnon and Tina Fey. There are several tie-ins with Saturday Night Live. The show’s creator and producer, Lorne Michaels is the executive producer of the big event. And Saturday Night Live’s – Weekend Update anchors Michael Che and Colin Jost will be hosting the show.
Kit Harington, Taraji P. Henson, Constance Wu, Tracy Morgan and Bob Odenkirk will also present during the live broadcast. The show takes place September 17 in Los Angeles and will air on NBC.
‘THE ACADEMY’ PUTS ‘MOST POPULAR MOVIE’ CATEGORY ON HOLD – (09/07/2018)
Less than a month ago, the Academy of Motion Pictures announced a new category for the Oscars called, Most Popular Movie. The announcement caused a lot of controversy among the entertainment industry. The Academy has now put that decision on hold.
In a prepared statement they wrote: “The Academy recognized that implementing any new award nine months into the year creates challenges for films that have already been released”
Actors have spoken out since the initial announcement, complaining that the category would be in direct competition with Best Picture category. The Oscars are set for February 24, 2019.
IMAGINE DRAGONS TEAMS UP WITH ‘ANGRY BIRDS’ – (09/07/2018)
Imagine Dragons is joining forces with the Angry Birds franchise to raise money for the Tyler Robinson Foundation, the band’s pediatric cancer charity.
If you download the Angry Birds Match mobile game, you can play a new, Imagine Dragons-inspired mode in which baby Angry Birds try to set up a concert in the band’s hometown of Las Vegas. While you play, you’ll hear the band’s new single “Natural” in background.
“The Tyler Robinson Foundation is a cause very close to our hearts,” Imagine Dragons says. “These kids and their families should never have to suffer financial despair when they’re already battling cancer together, and it’s an honor to help them out any way we can. We jumped at the chance to join with Angry Birds to bring more awareness and support to TRF and these kids.”
You can play the Imagine Dragons event now through September 25th. For more info, visit TRF.org.
Meanwhile, Imagine Dragons has spent the last week dropping cryptic teasers on social media, including a 15-minute video of silence. The teasers have to do with a special upcoming fan event held in Las Vegas, the full details of which will be announced shortly.
AVRIL LAVIGNE ANNOUNCES COMEBACK – (09/07/2018)
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Avril Lavigne is back. In a lengthy letter to fans posted on her website, the singer announces that after a five-year battle with Lyme Disease, she’ll release a new song, “Head Above Water,” on September 19th.
“Those were the worst years of my life as I went through both physical and emotional battles,” Avril writes. “I was able to turn that fight into music I’m really proud of…words and lyrics that were so true to my experience came pouring out of me effortlessly.”
She says that “by keeping my spirits up, having goals to reach and a purpose to live for, my music helped to heal me and keep me alive.”
Of “Head Above Water,”‘ she says, “It is…the first song I wrote from my bed, during one of the scariest moments of my life. I had accepted death and could feel my body shutting down. I felt like I was drowning. Like I was going under water and I just needed to come up for air.”
Avril also announced that her foundation will now provide Lyme prevention resources. Soon, she will launch an initiative to educate and help others fighting the disease.
“A single bug bite can f**k you up hard,” she says bluntly, adding, “I’m taking my life back into my own hands and doing what it is I know I am meant to be doing in this life time. Making music. And sharing my healing and hope, through my music.”
“I now have a very strong, triumphant, powerful and true record to me and my experiences over the last few years,” she writes. “I’m so excited to be returning with new music and to have you on this journey with me. Let’s do this!”
Avril’s last album was her self-titled 2013 disc.
Celebrity Scoop – 09/06/2018
ED SHEERAN, TAYLOR SWIFT, BRUNO MARS AMONG 2018 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS NOMINEES – (09/06/2018)
The nominees for this year’s People’s Choice Awards, which will air November 11th on E!, have been revealed.
There are 43 categories in all, and in addition to new ones like Animal Star of the Year, Bingeworthy Show of 2018, and Competition Contestant of 2018, there are plenty of music stars who’ve received nods, including Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Drake, Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes and more.
This year marks the first time the PCAs will air on E! They previously aired on CBS. Voting is open now on E!.
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Full Story: E Online
Nominees In The Top Pop-Centric Music Categories:
Male Artist of 2018
Female Artist of 2018
Group of 2018
Song of 2018
Album of 2018
Music Video of 2018
Concert Tour of 2018
DRAKE TOPS BILLBOARD’S 2018 SONG OF THE SUMMER – (09/06/2018)
Drake’s track “In My Feelings” is now officially Billboard’s 2018 Song of the Summer. The track from his Scorpion album, which has been at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight weeks, shows no signs of slowing down. On Billboard’s Songs of the Summer chart, Drizzy also has the No. 4 track, “Nice For What,” and the No. 9 song, “God’s Plan.” This is Drake’s second Billboard Song of the Summer, following 2016’s “One Dance” featuring WizKid and Kyla.
Cardi B holds the second and third positions for this year’s official summer songs with “I Like It,” featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, and “Girl Like You” by Maroon 5, on which she’s featured.
Post Malone also has two tracks in the Top 10: “Psycho” featuring Ty Dolla $ign at No. 6, and the No. 10 song, “Better Now.”
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Full Story: Billboard
Billboard’s 2018 Songs of the Summer:
DUA LIPA, DIPLO & MARK RONSON DROP ‘ELECTRICITY’ – (09/06/2018)
Dua Lipa, Diplo and Mark Ronson – together known as Silk City – teamed up for a new track called “Electricity,” which debuted at midnight.
“It’s one of the first things that we wrote when me and Diplo got together last summer,” Mark explained.
“It really represents – more than anything – kind of like, the best synthesis of what we love…Diana Gordon wrote this – she’s an amazing writer.”
The video for “Electricity” was also released.
TROYE SIVAN, MARK RONSON MAKE VANITY FAIR’S BEST DRESSED LIST – (09/06/2018)
Troye Sivan, Rihanna, “Uptown Funk” mastermind Mark Ronson, Lauryn Hill and JAY-Z are the musicians who’ve made it onto Vanity Fair’s 2018 Best-Dressed List.
The magazine describes Rihanna as “a true style heroine” and “the ultimate chameleon,” who “embraces color and outlandishness.”
Troye tells the magazine, “For a long time, I didn’t allow myself to wear things that I actually appreciated because I was worried I couldn’t pull them off. Push yourself out of your comfort zone and trust your instincts – allow yourself that journey.”
Mark Ronson, who Troye cites as one of his style icons, tells Vanity Fair that his favorite piece of clothing is, “a rare T-shirt of New York ‘80s freestyle legends Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam.”
Vanity Fair praises Jay-Z’s “more tailored silhouette,” including Gucci and Tom Ford suits and ‘70s-era shirts. The mag adds of Beyoncé’s husband, “He’s also grown out his hair – a definite step toward a more mature, sexier version of himself, while still having fun with his style.”
Lauryn Hill is described as “eclectic in every sense of the word,” giving her props for layering, “colors, textures, and one-off pieces, mixing classic-soul ‘70s and early-’80s vibes with a modern twist.”
A whopping 43 stars were chosen for the prestigious list, which celebrates those “whose personal style and creativity are redefining the game.” Joining the five musicians are the likes of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Donald Glover, Serena Williams, Tracee Ellis Ross, LeBron James, Jeff Goldblum, Amal Clooney, Bella Hadid, and Jonah Hill.
Check out photos of all the honorees at VanityFair.com.
CHILDISH GAMBINO OFFERING TWO FREE SONGS FOR BUYING TICKETS TO HIS TOUR – (09/06/2018)
Childish Gambino is offering two free songs – “Algorhythm” and “All Night” – in exchange for purchasing tickets to his upcoming This Is America tour, which features Vince Staples. The tour kicks off today in Atlanta, and will continue through October 12th in Nashville.
“These songs are not complete,” he wrote about the tracks, according to a screenshot posted to Reddit, “But it is important for u to be familiar with them in order to participate, and therefore fully enjoy the experience.” Gambino, real named Donald Glover, also asked fans not to share his new music. “These songs are for people attending the show only,” he wrote. “Keep this without our community.”
As previously reported, the singer/actor dropped his animated music video for the song “Feels Like Summer” over the Labor Day weekend. It features plenty of cameos, including Future stealing Drake’s bicycle, Chance the Rapper babysitting Jaden Smith while Birdman mans a grill, and Nicki Minaj losing a game of blocks to Travis Scott.
Other celebrities featured in animated form in the video include Janelle Monáe, SZA, Oprah, Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, Solange, The Weekend, Kanye West and Michelle Obama.
A new Donald Glover-directed short for Adidas Originals tells the story of what happens after that video ends, and appears to reveal a new partnership between the artist and shoe brand.
Where the song’s visual follows Gambino’s character pacing down a neighborhood street and observing various animated celebrities before reaching home, the short, titled “Donald Glover,” shows the character after he walks inside. The avatar sits down, takes off his shoes, grabs an Adidas box, and puts on a new pair of sneakers. Then, the short ends.
Glover has said that his next full-length, whenever it drops, will be the final Childish Gambino album.
In other news, Glover plans to sue Glassnote Entertainment Group because they took too large a chunk of his royalties for his work as Childish Gambino.
Glover and Glassnote have been battling it out over the matter all summer. The label believes their agreement entitles them to half his Childish Gambino royalties, while he does not.
According to court docs obtained by The Blast, Glover intends to “assert counterclaims” that he is owed $700,000 in streaming royalties.
KELSEA BALLERINI & THE CHAINSMOKERS TEASE SPECIAL COLLABORATION – (09/06/2018)
It looks like Kelsea Ballerini will be announcing a collaboration with The Chainsmokers. The two acts teased back and forth on Twitter yesterday (Wednesday, September 5th) with the pop/EDM act writing, “Kelsea you think they’re ready?” She replied, “It’s like you’re READING MY MIND. I’m in.” Kelsea also added, “I’ll tell you a story before it tells itself…” followed by two champagne glass, one heart and one winking face emoji.
Kelsea recently hinted about a trip to the west coast for a secret project on her Insta stories, along with a few behind-the-scenes clips from an unspecified video shoot in Los Angeles yesterday. On last night’s Insta story, Kelsea said the secret will officially be announced on Monday (September 10th).