Travis Scott‘s UTOPIAshatters records with its release, becoming Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day of 2023. The album’s 19 tracks dominate the Top 20 U.S. charts, with “MELTDOWN” taking the coveted #1 spot. Fans eagerly embraced the highly-anticipated fourth studio album, propelling it to unprecedented success on its release day, July 28th, 2023.
Travis Scott’s UTOPIA is available worldwide and is expected to top the Billboard Charts. HitsDailyDouble projects the new album to have a first-week streaming total of 245-275K. The album was streamed to 100 million teams in the U.S. on the first release day.
In addition, Scott has physicals of the album in various bundle packs being sold through his website to his rabid fan base. That total is believed to spike the overall number and near the 500K mark.
The new release is a collection of 19 tracks, exploring a new sound for the boundary-pushing superstar. The album arrived after Scott took over theaters nationwide with his CIRCUS MAXIMUS film, which he wrote and directed.
Joining Travis Scott on the UTOPIA album is Beyoncé, Drake, SZA, Young Thug, Playboi Carti, Westside Gunn, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Future, 21 Savage, James Blake, Swae Lee, Bon Iver, Sheck Wes, Teezo Touchdown, KayCyy, and Rob49.
UTOPIA is available at shop.travisscott.com and alongside five unique album covers as a part of vinyl, CD, and merchandise box sets. You can also press play on the album below.
Keke Palmer has gone blonde. Hitting Instagram, Palmer showed off a new platinum blond look. Captioning the picture, Palmer wrote, “That time I went blonde.”
Keke Palmer’s new blond look aligns with an industry trend following the success of the Barbie movie.
The beauty world is experiencing a Barbie revolution as the iconic doll’s influence permeates beauty and wellness routines. Consumers are embracing Barbie-pink nail art, “Barbie blonde” hair color, and themed services that evoke nostalgia in their self-care practices.
Fresha, the leading marketplace and booking software for the beauty industry, has witnessed an astounding 508% year-on-year increase in Barbie-inspired services offered by salons. From June 19th to July 19th, 2023, bookings for Barbie-themed treatments like pink hair and nails and platinum blonde makeovers rose by 83% year-on-year.
Google Trends data shows a remarkable 323% surge in “Barbie” searches from July 2022 to July 2023, largely fueled by the highly anticipated Barbie movie release, which has significantly influenced global beauty and wellness trends.
On TikTok, the #barbie hashtag has taken off, with over 3 million posts in the past 30 days. Additionally, Barbie-related beauty hashtags have amassed a staggering 171 million views, showcasing the trend’s widespread popularity.
Salons worldwide are capitalizing on the hype, with London’s Proper Salon launching a limited-time pop-up offering unique Barbie-inspired services like Barbie Tooth Gems and Barbie Nail Art, all bookable on the Fresha marketplace.
This phenomenon highlights how pop culture profoundly impacts consumer behavior in the beauty industry and demonstrates how businesses like Fresha Partners are embracing trends to provide personalized customer experiences.
“Why am I overthinking this?” Palmer noted. “I guess you get to the point where I want my life to be my own life.”
Earlier in life, Palmer revealed she avoided her feelings and didn’t “live out” her desires in her relationships.
“There is like an unsaid thing that can make you feel — and because I liked guys too, I was kinda like, ‘Well, we don’t have to talk about it,’” Palmer said. “Because I like guys too, it was like that’s another extra thing that no one really has to know about. I don’t really have to live out.”
Palmer added she has open support from her parents, citing them to have a “whoever cares” demeanor.
The march toward Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 continues. Hitting Twitter, Minaj gave an update about the album, stating the massive power her new music has.
“Y’all, I’m not even kidding. In 111 days…Pink Friday 2 is coming to save & restore hope in mankind omg barbz I love you I dooooo!” Minajr wrote.
In a separate tweet, she stated, “The barbz will gather around the camp fire and well… you’ll have to wait to see what we do next.”
Y’all,
I’m not even kidding. In 111 days… Pink Friday 2 is coming to save & restore hope in mankind omg barbz I love you I dooooo! Like when y’all have this masterpiece y’all gon be on 9⃣. Omg I love it so much y’all. I assfcfhnkjhdbyik
And make sure on that night when the clock strikes 12, that you ain’t neva EVAHHHHH played wit MUVA. #PinkFriday2 It’s #Barbie If you still in doubt The barbz shall gather around the camp fire and well… you’ll have to wait to see what we do next
Nicki Minaj has announced her new album will be a sequel to Pink Friday and has a new release date. Hitting Instagram, Minaj moved the project from the October release date to Nov. 17.
“Dear Barbz, I’ve been trying to find the right time to tell you this for a few days,” Minaj wrote on Instagram. “Due to some really exciting news that I’ll share with you guys @ a later time, I’ve shifted the album date just a tad bit. Trust me, it’ll be WELL WORTH THE WAIT…but since I AM shifting the date just a tad, I’d like to give you guys a tiny SIP of some more album tea so that I don’t have to get cussed out so…here it goes: MY NEW ALBUM WILL BE RELEASED ON 11.17.23.”
She added, “and she shall be called: Pink Friday 2”
I love you guys so much. I am so grateful for the years of support & love you guys have given me. At times maybe I didn’t even deserve all that you have poured into me. Nonetheless, you. will. love. this. album. I will give tour deets closer to that time, but obviously the tour will start around the first quarter of 2024. I’ll also share the REAL album cover at a later date.
Cardi B made headlines this weekend after she hurled a microphone at a fan who threw a drink at her while performing at a pool party in Las Vegas.
Even when a concertgoer threw a drink at Cardi B while she was performing on stage, she showcased her real talent by continuing to sing without missing a beat
That wasn’t the only time Cardi threw a mic. The night before, the DJ at her Drai’s show caught a mic too. There aren’t any details why she tossed the mic in that incident.
Travis Scott’s UTOPIA is available worldwide and is expected to top the Billboard Charts. HitsDailyDouble projects the new album to have a first-week streaming total of 245-275K. The album was streamed to 100 million teams in the U.S. on the first release day.
In addition, Scott has physicals of the album in various bundle packs being sold through his website to his rabid fan base. That total is believed to spike the overall number and near the 500K mark.
The new release is a collection of 19 tracks, exploring a new sound for the boundary-pushing superstar. The album arrived after Scott took over theaters nationwide with his CIRCUS MAXIMUS film, which he wrote and directed.
Joining Travis Scott on the UTOPIA album is Beyoncé, Drake, SZA, Young Thug, Playboi Carti, Westside Gunn, The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Future, 21 Savage, James Blake, Swae Lee, Bon Iver, Sheck Wes, Teezo Touchdown, KayCyy, and Rob49.
UTOPIA is available at shop.travisscott.com and alongside five unique album covers as a part of vinyl, CD, and merchandise box sets. You can also press play on the album below.
Joseline Hernandez, The Puerto Rican Princess, has a warrant out for arrest. A new video has hit the Internet following her backstage brawl at a boxing match, showing her assaulting officers. In the video, Hernandez is confronted by multiple officers. After yelling at them, she attacks multiple officers.
According to The Shade Room, Hernandez is charged with battery of law enforcement officers. She is due in court by Aug. 10. If she does not show, she will forfeit any bond options.
Previously, Joseline Hernandez was arrested in Miami for her role in a massive backstage brawl at the Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III fight. According to TMZ, Hernandez was charged with at least four counts of trespassing and battery. Her mugshot is below.
Joseline Hernandez was in a brawl with Big Lex backstage at the Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti fight. The brawl in Miami worked throughout an entire backstage area, with Hernandez getting the best of Big Lex, hitting a security guard, another random woman, and more.
Also present in the video is Joseline’s husband, Ballistic, who screams at Big Lex after the initial encounter. The reasons for the start of the fight are unknown.
The massive Travis Scott concert at the pyramids has been paused for now, but fans still gathered at the pyramids to celebrate the rapper’s new album UTOPIA. Videos of rapping fans near the pyramids have hit social media.
— TRAVIS SCOTT FAN PAGE (@RodeoTheAlbum) July 28, 2023
Travis Scott’s UTOPIA show was placed on hold but he vows that it will happen. After the cancellation notice went out, Travis issued a follow-up tweet.
“Egypt at the pyramids will happen,” Travis wrote. “But due to demand and detail logistics They just need a bit a time to set lay on lands. I will keep u posted on a date which will be soon.”
Live Nation Middle East released a statement on Wednesday, citing the show is off due to “complex production issues.”
“We regret to inform you that the Utopia show, originally scheduled for July 28th at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is cancelled,” Live Nation Middle East’s statement said on Twitter. “Unfortunately, despite highest efforts, complex production issues meant that the show could not be constructed in the desert.
“We understand that this news is disappointing and not the outcome any of us desired. Refunds will be issued to all ticket holders at their point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused and appreciate your understanding. We remain committed to bringing exceptional live performances to fans and hope to have the opportunity to do so in the future.”
— Live Nation Middle East (@LiveNationME) July 26, 2023
Previously, Travis Scott was the subject of rumors that his show in front of the pyramids in Egypt had been canceled. According to outlets in Egypt, The Egyptian Syndicate of Musical Professions, who provide permits, nixed the show.
“Since the General Syndicate is part of the fabric of this beloved country it is keen on its stability and refuses to tamper with societal values and Egyptian and Arab customs,” the statement reads.
The Syndicate added, “Based on research and documented information about strange rituals at Travis’s concerts that are inconsistent with our authentic societal values and traditions, the Board of Directors has decided to cancel the license issued to hold this type of concert that contradicts the cultural identity of the Egyptian people.”
Representatives from Live Nation have responded, stating, “There have been no changes to Travis Scott’s show in Egypt; any reports to the contrary are false. We can’t wait to celebrate ‘Utopia’ with you in Egypt!”
Reps for Scott also reached out to Hypebeast, denying the show was canceled.
Travis Scott announced in celebration of his highly anticipated new album, Utopia, he would perform a special show in front of the Pyramids of Egypt on July 28th. The Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, will be the awe-inspiring backdrop for this immersive experience.
Marvel is preparing fans to get ready to reenter the world of Loki. Marvel Studios and DIsney+ have dropped a new poster showing Miss Minutes and Loki in various editions going in a circle. The opening season of the series was the first introduction of supervillain Kang the Conqueror, who appears as “He Who Remains.” Kang would appear as the main villain of the third Ant-Man film, which was released earlier this year and is expected to be featured prominently throughout the franchise’s future.
Barbie and Oppenheimer ran it back with more crazy numbers at the box office. Barbie will remain at the box office’s top spot, bringing in $93 million in the second week, with another $122 million overseas. Oppenheimer brought in $46.2 million and another $72.4 million overseas.
According to Variety, Barbie‘s ticket sales only declined 43% since its debut, a massive sophomore outing only bested by Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, Jurassic World, and The Avengers.
“Weekend two proves the outpouring of interest in ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ a week ago was not a fluke,” says Paul Dergarabedian, a senior Comscore analyst. “Both films put up second weekend numbers that would have been considered solid as debuts and reflect two of the best sophomore session holds in box office history.”
The Barbie Album is taking the music world by storm as Spotify users streamed its 19 songs a staggering 52 million times in just the opening weekend after its release. According to Music Industry How To, the track “Barbie World” by Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, and Aqua emerged as the most streamed song from the movie’s official album, accounting for 10.3 million of the total streams. Aqua, in particular, experienced a significant boost in popularity, almost doubling its Spotify following within three weeks.
Dua Lipa’s hit single “Dance The Night” just missed out on the title of the most streamed Barbie song, gaining an impressive 10,120,370 streams during the opening weekend and reaching a total of 127,408,954 streams since its release in May. Not far behind, Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For” accrued 9,608,211 additional streams over the movie’s opening weekend, totaling 30,546,883 streams overall.
Interestingly, Aqua, known for its iconic song “Barbie Girl” from 1997, experienced a massive surge in listeners, going from 13.5 million to 25.2 million in just three weeks, with almost two million new listeners joining during the opening weekend of the Barbie movie.
Additionally, Ryan Gosling, who stars as Ken in the movie, witnessed a remarkable increase in Spotify listeners, gaining 941,474 new followers within three days, surpassing established artists like Nicki Minaj, Lizzo, and Dua Lipa. The album’s success reflects Barbie’s immense popularity and cultural significance, captivating audiences with its catchy tunes and engaging performances.
The beauty world is also experiencing a Barbie revolution as the iconic doll’s influence permeates beauty and wellness routines. Consumers are embracing Barbie-pink nail art, “Barbie blonde” hair color, and themed services that evoke nostalgia in their self-care practices.
Barbie opens this weekend with $155 million in ticke sales across North America. According to Variety, the film now has the biggest opening of the year and broke the weekend reocrd for a film directed by a woman. Barbie opened in 4,243 locations across the continent.
Fresha, the leading marketplace and booking software for the beauty industry, has witnessed an astounding 508% year-on-year increase in Barbie-inspired services offered by salons. From June 19th to July 19th, 2023, bookings for Barbie-themed treatments like pink hair and nails and platinum blonde makeovers rose by 83% year-on-year.
Google Trends data shows a remarkable 323% surge in “Barbie” searches from July 2022 to July 2023, largely fueled by the highly anticipated Barbie movie release, which has significantly influenced global beauty and wellness trends.
Young Thug’s legal representation attempts to stop prosecutors from displaying a video of a co-defendant’s arrest during the trial. According to WSB-TV, attorneys are attempting to suppress the arrest video of Shannon Stillwell.
Stillwell was arrested for murder on March 17, 2022. The arrest occurred during a religious ceremony involving the alleged sacrifice of goats. The legal team states showing that the video will only provide prejudice against Stillwell and Young Thug.
Young Thug, born Jeffrey Williams, and Stillwell are two of eight on a RICO indictment of the YOung SLime Life gang. The trial has been in jury selection since January.
JUST IN: Attorneys for Young Thug filed a motion Thursday, claiming that co-defendant, Shannon Stillwell, who is facing numerous charges, including murder, was arrested by police “while in the midst of a religious ceremony which involved supposed sacrifice of goats.” @wsbtvpic.twitter.com/SWHl6vk7h6
According to several reports, a court hearing occurred today (July 21) in which Young Thug and his lawyers requested a bond but was once again denied. This means the 31-year-old trap rapper will remain in custody throughout the YSL RICO trial.
Thug’s lawyers argued that the alleged YSL leader’s health was suffering, stating, “This lifestyle has caused physical harm to Mr. Williams.” They also said that his prior kidney problems and food with little nutrition in jail had caused their client to gain excessive weight. The judge denied their bond motion because he stated he was concerned about Thug’s influence.
Yak Gotti’s bond motion was also denied, with the court citing that Gotti was a flight risk and mentioned an alleged physical confrontation with another inmate. His attorneys argued that Fulton County Jail staff members assaulted Gotti, but their claims were unfounded.
TheSource.com will update this story as more details develop.
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strikes 12, that you ain’t neva EVAHHHHH played wit MUVA. 
so…here it goes: 
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