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Billie Eilish’s 21st Birthday Party Saw Her Hosting In A Sultry Santa Claus Suit

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Unfortunately for those who celebrate a birthday around the holidays, their greetings are often lost in the mix of Christmas and other ongoing festivities. While some complain about the downfalls of this, others, like Billie Eilish use it to their advantage.

Earlier this week, the “Bad Guy” singer celebrated her 21st birthday in a Santa Claus-inspired outfit, surrounded by her closest friends and family members. As Page Six notes, she hosted an event in West Hollywood, wearing a dark red velvet corset and black belt complete with white fur trim.

Eilish’s shiny black hair was styled in pin-up curls, and her bright blue eyes stood out amid her smokey makeup. Of course, her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford gallantly posed alongside her. For his part, The Neighbourhood singer chiefly matched her festive energy in green slacks and a red cardigan.

In photos that have been making rounds from the event, friends like Nas-X” class=”text-word” target=”_blank” >Lil Nas X, Hailey and Justin Bieber, and Dove Cameron are seen posing together. Canadian rockstar Avril Lavigne and comedian Eric Andre also made appearances to celebrate the singer.

Additionally, Kendall Jenner, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Conan Gray, Doja Cat, Petra Collins, and Noah Cyrus were there as well. Obviously, there was no shortage of star power and vocal talent in the room that night.

Billie Eilish arrives at the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Though she held her party recently, Eilish’s birthday is actually on December 18th. At the time, she wore a custom shirt reading “Been a good girl for 21 years” to commemorate the occasion.

Following that, the California native took to the stage on Friday (December 23) to close out her “Hometown Encore” shows. Her boyfriend, parents, and older brother joined her, at which time Billie joked about being able to legally take shots.

Check out more footage from the pop star’s 21st birthday party below. Additionally, check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Ty Dolla $ign Shares Scary Video Of Skateboarding Accident That Hospitalized Him

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When it comes to new music, Ty Dolla $ign has had a relatively quiet year.

However, at this point in his career, the L.A. native doesn’t need to drop music at an alarming rate to stay relevant. He’s already solidified himself as a mainstay in the pop/R&B landscape and is at his best when collaborating with various other artists.

Ty Dolla $ign attends the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for MRC)

Late last month, the “Or Nah” singer shared a shocking photo of himself in a hospital bed while providing no context to his injuries. Of course, fans and fellow artists were alarmed by the cryptic post.

The following day, however, he explained the situation through an Instagram Story. “They just let me out. Had a skating accident and was knocked out for a few but I’m back praise God[.] Thanks to everyone that prayed for me and showed love. I love you more,” he wrote.

“Thanks @dashawnjordan, @bolajibam for holding it down and getting me to the ER and my princess @jailynncrystal for being there with me the whole time[.] I love you so much,” the 40-year-old continued in his message.

Just yesterday, the “Or Nah” singer took to his Instagram account to this time, share footage of the scary incident that left him hospitalized. The video shows a horrific scene in which Dolla $ign hits his head off the pavement without wearing a helmet.

“Just watching this sh*t gave me a headache again[.] Happy holidays everyone and keep pushing your friends to the next level. Never give up. I’ll be back at the park once the doctor says I’m good and I’ll [wear] a helmet next time I promise. know I know even Tony [Hawk wears] a helmet,” the caption reads.

Later in the clip, it shows him performing on stage allegedly five hours after he was in the hospital.

It’s certainly good news that the 40-year-old has recovered and provided us with the update.

One of the most note-worthy of only a few releases that Dolla $ign was part of this year was his collab track with Kid Cudi, “Willing To Trust.” The song serves as a single to Cudi’s Entergalactic album and accompanies the “Mr. Rager” artist’s animated Netflix series of the same name.

As always, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates. Additionally, make sure to check out our newest annual Christmas playlist here.

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Chrisean Rock & Blueface Fight About Their Relationship Status On “Crazy In Love”

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The third episode of Zeus’ Crazy In Love is quickly approaching. Those who have tuned into the show so far are curious as to what will happen next. In the premiere, Blueface was hit by his girlfriend, Chrisean Rock’s father. By next Sunday, though, he got his lick back – but not before he was additionally confronted by his partner’s older brother.

Aside from the physical fighting, we’ve also seen the usual bickering between the famous couple. Even before they were given a reality TV show, their fights were (and still are) frequently broadcast on Instagram Live. In this week’s edition of the series, it looks as though there’s only more squabbling to come.

According to a preview uploaded to @theneighborhoodtalk, Rock and the “Thotiana” rapper are having issues agreeing upon the status of their relationship.

As they sit in the nail salon, Blueface asks her, “What is the status of our relationship right now?” The entertainer quickly claps back, “Why are you asking me?” He responds, “Last time I checked, you was single.” The aggravated look left on her face after speaks volumes.

The camera then cuts to a glam session where Rock vents about her feelings. “I love him and I want to be together, but he got to figure out his life. I got n*ggas right now wanting to be my n*gga.”

As the scene shifts again, we see the Crazy In Love couple sharing a moment of affection in the house. The “Thotiana” rapper adjusts Chrisean’s hair while gazing at her lovingly. Immediately after we see her speaking with another man, saying, “I don’t know why he expects me to stay here,” seemingly speaking on the trajectory of her career.

Of course, the drama only gets more intense as Rock discovers that Blueface took a trip to Las Vegas without her. Immediately she expresses that he’s not there to gamble, but rather, to sleep with other women. This sparks a major rift between the two, with the “Rainy Days” artist sobbing in bed as she cusses her man out.

As if that weren’t already enough, the same episode will also see Rock deal with a stressful court case. In the new trailer, it sounds like she could face some serious legal trouble if things don’t go her way.

Check out Zeus‘ official trailer for Crazy In Love below, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

Jake Paul Joins NFL’s Cleveland Browns In An Unexpected Way

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At this point, it’s impossible to avoid Jake Paul‘s name on social media and in the headlines.

As the social media star’s list of business ventures continues to grow, his latest comes in the form of a contract with the NFL’s Cleveland Browns.

Tyreek Hill #10 of the Miami Dolphins shakes hands with Jake Paul prior to a game against the Houston Texans. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

He won’t, however, be suiting up to play on the field for the currently third-place AFC North team.

In a shocking post to his Instagram account on Friday (December 23), the influencer teased that he would be joining the Browns. He’s seen posing at a press conference alongside the team’s Executive Vice President, JW Johnson.

Since Johnson is holding up a jersey with Paul’s name on it, the post certainly stirred up some conversations. “Excited to be on the team @clevelandbrowns @nfl,” reads the caption.

In another video that’s part of the same post, Paul is seen on FaceTime with Johnson discussing a contract. “Crazy news, guys, I got a contract with the Cleveland Browns,” says the 25-year-old before answering the call. “We’re fired up. [We] can’t wait to get you here today and get you to sign that contract, and excited to have you be a part of the team, man,” Johnson tells the boxer.

The Cleveland Browns subsequently took to their own Instagram account to officially welcome the Cleveland native to their organization in a press conference.

In the amusing clip, the influencer immediately expresses his long-time dream of playing in the NFL, implying that the forthcoming announcement will be making that dream come true. The E.V.P. clarifies that they’re actually bringing him on to be a part of their social media team instead.

Although it’s evidently not what he wants, the YouTuber still signs the contract. His official position is the team’s “junior associate content assistant.”

After rising to fame by starring in the Disney Channel show, Bizaardvark for two seasons, the 25-year-old began taking to social media platforms like Vine and YouTube to further his popularity.

Ever since 2018 though, Paul’s main focus has been on his professional boxing career. He’s currently 6-0 as a boxer, with four of those six wins coming in the form of a knockout. He has controversially beaten opponents such as former NBA player Nate Robinson and former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. Most recently, he defeated former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva by unanimous decision in October.

What are your thoughts on the Browns’ new partnership with Jake Paul? Sound off in the comments down below.

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Pusha T & DJ Drama Announce “Gangsta Grillz” Mixtape In 2023

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After a crazy year for hip-hop, some artists are making it clear that next year might be even better. Pusha T and DJ Drama announced that they will release a Gangsta Grillz project together in 2023. They spoke on Rap Radar’s Brian “B.Dot” Miller’s Twitter space to share the news. King Push also announced that he’s got a solo album on the way as well. As such, fans can’t wait for new music so soon after this year’s It’s Almost Dry. 

CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 01: Meek Mill, Trinidad James, DJ Drama and Pusha T attend a party hosted by T.I. and Fabolous at Cameo Nightclub on March 1, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

We still don’t have an audio clip from the space, i.e. any proof that they said this. However, many outlets on Twitter have corroborated the clip, including Andrew Barber of Fake Shore Drive. While some fans whined that Drama’s working with an older artist and not a new face… I mean, it’s Pusha T. How could it not be great? Many are also excited about the tape’s potential features and reunions, à la Clipse on It’s Almost Dry. 

Although we’re still waiting on the 100% push from Push, it’s no wonder fans are so excited. DJ Drama worked on some of the greatest mixtapes of the 2000s with Pharrell, Lil Wayne, Ludacris, and many more. What’s more is that he’s still dropping projects today. He worked with Tyler, the Creator on CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST and with Icewear Vezzo for the recent Paint The City tape. 

Meanwhile, Pusha T’s been quite busy as of late, too. Recently, his cover story with XXL gave us a lot of insight into his career movement. Moreover, he spoke on his relationship with Kanye West, an upcoming new album, and his evolved beef with Drake. Even with all that extra news surrounding him, he’s giving It’s Almost Dry its proper credit before the Grammys. As one of the best hip-hop albums of the year, which followed one of 2018’s best in Daytona, he’s bound to drop nothing but excellence.

Are you excited for King Push’s Gangsta Grillz tape with DJ Drama? Let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay up to date with HNHH to catch the latest album announcements, collabs, and future classics.

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Lupita Nyong’o’s New Boyfriend Selema Masekela Makes His Debut On Her IG: Watch

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Following a triumphant return to the screen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever recently, Lupita Nyong’o is feeling on top of the world. So much so, in fact, that the actress is feeling ready to let down her guard and give fans a look at her latest romance.

In the past, the 39-year-old has markedly kept her love life private. Now, however, a spark is burning with Selema Masekela, a famous TV host and sports commentator. On Friday (December 23) she uploaded a video of them together, showing off only a few of their best outfits.

“We just click! @selema #thisismylove #nuff said,” the actress wrote in the caption. The footage is soundtracked by Iniko’s “The King’s Affirmation – Chill Mix” featuring Reuel Williams.

In unison with the music, we see Nyong’o and Masekela correspondingly snapping as they transition from look to look. Firstly, they appear in matching printed robes, but shortly after that they flaunt their figures in purple cheetah print swimwear.

Next, the 51-year-old embodies the sunshine as he steps into a vibrant yellow suit. For her part, the Marvel starlet dons a neutral floral dress with subtle yellow details. The couple looks ready to dance the night away at a wedding, or model together in a luxury campaign.

At this time, very few details are known about how Nyong’o met her match, though she seems undeniably happy and has a certain glow about her in the sweet debut video.

Previously, she was romantically linked to Black Panther costar Michael B. Jordan. As PEOPLE notes, they staged a makeout scene in a photo booth at a 2019 Golden Globes party. Afterward, though, they both denied dating rumours that came their way.

“It’s flattering at the end of the day,” Nyong’o told Entertainment Tonight several years ago. “I think it’s such a rare thing to find people you have good chemistry with and too for us to find each other as actors and get to work together, it makes the work richer that we truly enjoy each other’s company on and off screen.”

Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o attend the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 06, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

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Dusty Locane In Jail After Pleading Guilty To Gun Charges

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As one of the most prominent names in the New York drill scene, Dusty Locane has been consistently working to keep himself and the rest of his city’s wave on the map.

Unfortunately, he’s now set to serve some time behind bars after pleading guilty to two gun charges.

Dusty Locane performs live onstage during DTLR’s HBCU Welcome Back Tour at Bowie State University. (Photo by Brian Stukes/Getty Images)

Both are for criminal possession of a weapon and stem from incidents in 2019 and 2020. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of one year, with the maximum time he could serve being three years.

In an Instagram post from November 24, the “ROLANDO” rapper let his fans know that he’s planning to turn himself in. “HAPPY THANCSGIVIN TO ALL MY SUPPORTS N PEOPLES. I WILL BE TURNIN MYSELF IN ON DA 30TH OF NOV,” he wrote.

“BEEN FIGHTIN DESE CASES FOR DAMN NEAR 4 YRS[.] NOW I GOTTA GO HANDLE UP LOL[.] IMA TAKE CARE OF DIS SHORT BID N IMA BE BACC NINE FIVE TIMES STRONGER !! C YA WHEN I GET BACC FRM VACAY,” he continued in the caption.

Regardless, the drill rapper has been continuing to drop music while behind bars. Earlier this month (on December 5), he released his six-song EP, CATCH DA FLU.

This caps off a busy year for Locane, serving as his fourth project of 2022. His ROLLIN N CONTROLLIN EP arrived on September 2, followed by SAY DAT just three weeks later. As a collab project with fellow New York drill artists, Rah Swish, Ron Suno and OnPointLikeOP, the latter is an eight-song collection of hard-hitting bangers.

Although locked up, it does appear as though the Brooklyn native is in good spirits. “ALIVE IS THE BEST PLACE TO BE. THEY LOCCED ME PHYSICALLY BUT MY MIND IS FREE. I APPRECIATE THE LUV N SUPPORT, FREE ME,” he wrote in a tweet on Wednesday (December 21).

Ever since Pop Smoke‘s tragic murder in 2020, there have been a number of artists stepping up and keeping the New York drill scene alive. Thanks to his impressive output, Locane has certainly been one of them. The “Dior” rapper was undeniably the leader of their wave, helping to bring their sound to the eyes of the mainstream with his charisma and gruff delivery.

Locane and Pop were childhood friends, growing up in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn together. The “ROLANDO” rapper has even drawn comparisons to his late friend, with a similarly aggressive flow and delivery. We can only hope that the 23-year-old will soon be free.

What are your favorite songs from Dusty Locane? Comment down below and make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest industry updates.

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Tory Lanez Guilty Verdict Breaks The Internet As Celebs React

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After news spread of Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion’s court case, people reacted with shock, satisfaction, and everything in between. Moreover, the court found Lanez guilty of assault, gross negligence, and carrying an unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Afterwards, Tory Lanez’s guilty verdict lit a fire on social media, prompting reactions on all corners of Twitter.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 28: Tory Lanez attends Sorry For What Event on September 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Meanwhile, one of the most notable celebrity responses came thanks to Iggy Azalea. After fans attacked her online, since Tory was meant to executive produce her new album, she set the record straight. Moreover, she responded to a user who pointed out the hypothetical nature of that criticism.

“Thank you,” the “Fancy” rapper wrote. “This is all I ask. Now isn’t the time to talk about a hypothetical album I’m yet to create or who will E.P it. Give me a min, y’all can fell however you want about whoever you want – that’s all good. But this isn’t the forum to discuss it. Happy holidays.”

However, others like Carl Crawford criticized Tory’s incarceration just a couple of days before Christmas. Additionally, he said that every Black man likely has the same reaction to Lanez getting a maximum of 22 years in jail.

“That’s cold-blooded…” the 1501 CEO said. “Two days before Christmas… 20 plus years… now, if a Black man don’t feel that, that’s cold.”

Many have also brought up the following tweet from the Canadian rapper in light of his verdict.

“I’m going to leave this here one more time… and watch how it ages… NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME SHALL PROSPER… AND EVERY TONGUE THAT RISES AGAINST ME IN JUDGEMENT SHALL BE CONDEMNED u sit and watch now… And don’t ever question the GOD I serve again. This is my last tweet,” he said back on December 7th.

Furthermore, many other celebrities reacted including Melii, Baby Tate, Jonathan Wright, Anthony Fantano, Lil Ju, and more. Still, reactions have been relatively mixed, with some outraged at the verdict. However, it seems many are grateful for justice for Meg.

But what do you think of Tory Lanez’s guilty verdict? Let us know in the comments below and check out some more reactions to the verdict down there as well. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest in the Tory/Meg saga.

Kash Doll Denies Pardison Fontaine Abused Her

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The Tory Lanez trial has placed several names in a controversial spotlight, but Kash Doll doesn’t want to be roped in. As the jury deliberates and Hip Hop waits to hear Lanez’s fate, conversations have erupted across social media. Megan Thee Stallion accused Lanez of shooting her in the feet in July 2020. He has adamantly denied the allegations and pointed the finger at Kelsey Harris, Megan’s former best friend.

In support of his girlfriend, Megan, Pardison Fontaine penned a lengthy statement about injustices against women. The message caused a wave of reactions and Kash found her name mixed up in the conversation. In 2019, the rapper and Fontaine made waves as the new Hip Hop couple.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 28: Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion attends 40/40 Club Celebrates 18-Year Anniversary With Star-Studded Event at 40 / 40 Club on August 28, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for 40/40 Club)

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Like many industry relationships, the romance didn’t last. Fontaine began dating Megan in October 2020, and they have been happily in love ever since. However, during Megan’s testimony at Lanez’s trial, she suggested that the public criticism of the case had taken a toll on her relationship.

Additionally, social media users have revisited Fontaine and Kash Doll’s romance. Several people have spread rumors about Fontaine allegedly abusing Kash during their time together.

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“[Fontaine] literally beat the f*ck outta Kash Doll,” someone tweeted. The rapper replied, “Why tf y’all keep saying that??? No tf he didn’t.”

It’s unclear where this rumor began, but Kash made sure to shut it down before it spread any further. Meanwhile, Megan, Fontaine, and the remainder of the world await a verdict.

Ari Fletcher Believes She’s Owed An Apology After G Herbo Admits To Cheating

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It looks as if G Herbo’s recent interview with Yung Miami has changed how some people view Ari Fletcher. Herbo and Fletcher were once in love and even welcomed a son, but the relationship didn’t last. There were also rumors of infidelity—notably, gossip surrounding Herbo cheating on Fletcher with his girlfriend, Taina Williams.

The tension between Fletcher and Williams has played out on social media as people speculated about the root of the tension. While on Caresha Please, Herbo admitted that he did, indeed, cheat on Ari with Taina.

NEW YORK, NY – JULY 26: G Herbo, Ariana Fletcher and Yosohn Santana Wright attends G Herbo & Southside “Swervo” Album Release Celebration on July 26, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images)

“I wouldn’t say I’m a cheater,” said Herbo. “I’ve cheated though.” Yung Miami asked if he cheated on Fletcher with Williams. He explained, “Technically, yeah. I was young, I was dumb, I ain’t know no better, man, I was just doin’ sh*t. Like, just cheating.”

“I ain’t gonna say I was just cheating,” he also stated. “But like, me and Ari was at a space – and I done talked to her about this already. I already said my piece and apologized. We was at a space where, like I said, I be going through sh*t mentally and I’ve gotta like separate myself from sh*t.”

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After a clip of the interview went viral, people quickly took to social media with hot takes about Fletcher’s past behavior. It also seems that many of them believe she’s owed an apology from trolls—and she agrees.

Under her liked posts on Twitter, Ari co-signed a tweet from a fan.

“Ya owe my sis [Ari Fletcher] a loud apology PERIODTTTT,” the person wrote. “Ya dragged this girl thru the mud as the bitter baby momma nd problematic person .The truth will always come to light #WeSorryAri.”

In the past, there have also been denials that Herbo cheated with Williams. Fletcher has taken issue with Williams being around her son, as well.