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Days ago, Lizzo set the hearts of her fans racing when she revealed that she had new music on the way. The singer has been working hard over the last two years since her career catapulted to new horizons, but we have received a solo effort from Lizzo in that time. She’s toured, performed, worked as an activist, and won several awards, but it seems that she’s been quietly plotting her comeback and the season is nearing.

We know that “Rumors” will be arriving next week after she shared on social media that she’s in a “new era,” but Lizzo returned on Friday (August 6) to kick off the weekend with a preview of her new music with the help of a thirst trap.

“They don’t know I do it for  the culture, goddamn / They say I should watch the sh*t I post, oh goddamn / Say I’m turning big girls into hoes, oh goddamn / They say I get groupies at my shows, oh goddamn,” Lizzo sings in a clip of a teaser of “Rumors.” As she addressed the gossip that she faces in the song, she also stripped down to a thong and showed off her backside, causing mayhem in her comments.

“Rumors” is slated to arrive on Friday, August 13, so make sure to check back with us when it is released. In the meantime, check out Lizzo’s post below and let us know what you think of the track thus far.

Celebrities are making the most out of stacking their coins with Las Vegas events and residencies, and Justin Bieber is the latest to capitalize. While half of the U.S. is convinced that we’re headed toward another lockdown as the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreads, others are enjoying their time back outside. Vegas has been a hotspot throughout the year and in October, Sin City will host a three-day Bieber takeover.

This has been a plan long in the works, and it’s reported that Bieber will take to the stage for late-night performances. There will also be pop-up events as well, including skate parks and food vendors.

“The Las Vegas Weekender” will go down October 7-10 and it’s being promoted as “Bieber & Friends,” so who knows what other celebrities will make appearances. There are plans for poolside performances as well, and while special guests haven’t been revealed just yet, Bieber promises to give more details as we edge closer to the event.

“Been planning this one for a while… I’m heading to Vegas and I’m taking some friends,” Bieber wrote on Instagram. This is event is in celebration of the new Delilah at the Wynn, and considering the Los Angeles location is a favorite among the famous, the Vegas venue should follow suit.

Check out a flyer for Bieber’s upcoming event below.

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In Frank Vogel’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, he was able to lead the team to an NBA championship in the Orlando Bubble. It was a huge moment for the Lakers as they were the first team to win a title in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was also the first year in which LeBron James and Anthony Davis were teammates. 

For the most part, Vogel’s tenure in L.A. was looking promising, although that sort of changed this past season as the Lakers struggled down the stretch due to some injuries. While it was believed that Vogel was well on his way towards an extension, it is now being reported by reporter Marc Stein that sources around the league believe Vogel could be left by the wayside if the Lakers don’t have a hot start this season.

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Per Stein:

“An extension was widely considered an inevitability in league coaching circles once Vogel joined a list of nine active coaches with a ring on his résumé. Perhaps that extension is still coming, but there have been some increasingly pessimistic rumbles in circulation about Vogel’s prospects for a new deal or anything longer than a one-year extension.”

LeBron can be very particular when it comes to his head coaches, and as we’ve seen over the years, if LeBron doesn’t like the direction of the team, he can get changes made very quickly. Considering Vogel already has a title to his name, he certainly has more leeway, although that could evaporate if this new-look Lakers team lacks chemistry.

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As she celebrates milestones of her career and works on her next record, Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty hasn’t been making too many social media appearances. There was quite the controversy when Nicki shared that she was marrying her longtime friend, and while the Barbz sent her well wishes, others were quick to point out that Petty was imprisoned after being convicted of first-degree attempted rape in 1995.

We previously reported on Petty’s run-in with the law last year after he made California his permanent residence in 2019. Nicki’s husband reportedly failed to register as a sex offender in California, so a case was built against him and he reportedly pleaded not guilt to the charge.

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According to TMZ, federal prosecutors have offered Petty a plea deal: “plead guilty to one count of failing to register, and in return, the feds say they will seek a sentence at the low end of the guidelines.” It is unclear how long that sentence may be, but it was reported that the bare minimum is being considered with five years of supervised release.

Agreeing to the deal may have been in Petty’s best interest, considering the maximum he was facing behind bars was 10 years if convicted with supervised release for the rest of his life. It will now be up to a judge to determine Petty’s punishment.

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Over the last few years, Alex Caruso has blossomed into a cult hero amongst NBA circles. After playing in the G-League, Caruso was able to work his way up to the NBA where he thrived with the Los Angeles Lakers. Whenever he played on the court with LeBron James, Caruso showcased tremendous defense and his playmaking ability was quite good as well. While he was by no means a superstar, it was clear that he meant a lot to the team and its collective chemistry.

This past week, Caruso officially left the Lakers as he signed a four-year, $37 million deal with the Chicago Bulls. Now, Caruso will get to play with Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan, and Zach LaVine who are expected to take this Bulls team to the playoffs next season. Despite leaving the franchise, Caruso is still grateful for the times he had in L.A., and on Instagram today, Caruso said thanks for all of the memories.

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Per Caruso:

“Where to begin.. the past 4 years in LA have been nothing short of special. Allowing an undrafted kid from College Station, Texas to create a career playing basketball in the NBA. Thank you to the SBL and LAL front offices, all my SBL and LAL coaches, and all my teammates for believing in me and allowing me to be myself. I’ve been privileged to call this prestigious franchise my home and I’ll forever be grateful. Lastly, to the fans, THANK YOU! from the jump y’all appreciated my effort and love for the game ..I’m glad I could repay y’all with helping this franchise hoist another banner.”

Caruso got to win an NBA title with the Lakers and for many players, that is the ultimate dream. Even if Caruso never wins another title, he will always have that one ring from the NBA bubble. Regardless, Caruso has a huge opportunity ahead of him and it will be fun to see how he progresses as a player.

Russell Westbrook was one of the biggest stars to watch throughout the offseason as fans expected him to request a trade out of Washington. While such a request was never made public, fans ultimately heard about his displeasure in D.C. due to reports that he was going to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers gave up Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Montrezl Harrell for Westbrook, which turned out to be a fantastic deal for the purple and gold.

Westbrook is friends with LeBron and it has been reported that both players have been discussing this move for quite a while. LeBron knew his Lakers needed a third superstar to round out the roster, and now, they have him.

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With Westbrook arriving in Los Angeles, fans have been waiting to see his Lakers jersey. They have also been waiting to see if he would take the number 0 which had been worn by Kuzma over the past four years. As Westbrook revealed on his IG story today, he will be taking the number 0, and there is no doubt that his name looks good written out in Lakers purple.

If you are a Lakers fan, Westbrook’s jersey might prove to be a must-cop piece of attire, especially if he gets off to a hot start with the franchise. Some fans are worried about spacing, however, Westbrook, Davis, and LeBron all have the same goal which should be conducive to some great chemistry.

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If you were able to cop some of the pieces from the wintery “ICY PARK” adidas collection earlier this winter, hopefully you’ve had enough time to replenish your savings because Beyoncé is back with a fiery new drop. After her swimsuit collection with adidas earlier this summer, the Lemonade artist has returned with a blazing new commercial for her forthcoming Ivy Park x adidas collaboration.

Of course, Beyonce immediately steals the show in the advertisement, as she is seen flaunting her curves and showing off her buns while sporting an iced-out cowboy hat, a form-fitting bodysuit, and a pair of belt thigh-high boots. Check it out below.

While the rodeo-themed ad is definitely a visually striking way to promote sneakers and apparel, it also ties into the inspiration behind Beyoncé’s fast-approaching adidas drop. According to HYPEBEAST, the latest round of highly sought-after pieces is referred to as the “IVY PARK RODEO” collection, and the designs behind the new shoes and clothes are based on the often untold impact and influence of Black men and women on American Western culture.

HYPEBEAST also reports that there will be 58 apparel styles to select from in this capsule in addition to five footwear options, including two adidas UltraBOOST runners, two hefty Super Sleek “Chunky” models, and a Forum Mid. 

Scroll down to get a full look at Beyoncé’s upcoming Adidas x Ivy Park collection.

Expect the “IVY PARK RODEO” launch to take place on August 19. Is there any piece that you’re specifically looking forward to getting your hands on?

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Megan Thee Stallion spoke about homophobia being addressed in the hip-hop community in a new interview, Friday. Megan says that it’s “about time” hateful rhetoric is addressed.

“It is about time,” she told People when asked about the hip-hop community confronting homophobia in the industry. “Representation is important, and it is really crucial for us all to have compassion and acceptance of every human.”

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Megan’s comments come in the wake of DaBaby’s homophobic rant at Rolling Loud in Miami, last month.

“If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases that’ll make you die in two to three weeks, then put your cellphone lighter up,” he said, unprovoked, on stage. “Ladies, if your p–sy smell like water, put your cellphone lighter up. Fellas, if you ain’t s–king d*ck in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

Following an online reckoning, DaBaby has since apologized for his “hurtful and triggering” comments.

Later in the interview, Megan touched on her upcoming music: “I am keeping my next project pretty quiet but it will be a complete shock and complete surprise. I am just creating things that feel good to me right now.”

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Dennis Schroder has been having massive problems throughout free agency and it’s been quite a story throughout the entire NBA. Schroder was offered a four-year, $84 million contract by the Los Angeles Lakers although he ended up turning it down because he felt like he was worth more. Once free agency started, the market dried up and it made Schroder lose a lot of his value. There have been reports that the market for Schroder is a barren wasteland, and it’s come as quite a shock considering his skill.

Regardless, Schroder has continued to press on as he hopes to find a new team before the start of next season. With the Lakers trading for Russell Westbrook, it’s clear that Schroder’s time in L.A. is done, and he will now have to move somewhere else.

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According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, things are finally looking up for Schroder as it is now being reported that he is negotiating a contract with the Boston Celtics, who are in need of an extra point guard. It remains to be seen what the terms of such a deal would look like, however, things are still looking up for Schroder who seemed down and out just one day ago.

Free agency continues to produce various storylines so be sure to stay tuned to HNHH as we will bring you all of the latest updates from around the NBA.

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Jake Gyllenhaal is the latest celebrity to admit that he doesn’t bath regularly. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, the Academy Award-nominated actor confessed that sometimes he just doesn’t see the point in showering. “More and more I find bathing to be less necessary, at times,” he admitted, before setting the record straight on oral hygiene. “I do believe, because Elvis Costello is wonderful, that good manners and bad breath get you nowhere. So I do [brush my teeth],” he said while promoting Prada’s Luna Rossa Ocean fragrance.

Gyllenhaal said cutting down his bath time is all to improve the health of his skin. “I do also think that there’s a whole world of not bathing that is also really helpful for skin maintenance, and we naturally clean ourselves.”

“I always am baffled that loofahs come from nature. They feel like they’ve been made in a factory but, in fact, it’s just not true. Since I was young, it’s amazed me,” Gyllenhaal added.

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This topic of personal hygiene and celebrities has become a topic of discussion this week after Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis admitted that they wait until the dirt is visible on their kids, before summoning them to a bath or shower. In addition, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard also revealed on Tuesday that they essentially await the stench before cleaning their daughters as well.

“Once you catch a whiff, that’s biology’s way of letting you know you need to clean it up,” Bell, said on “The View.”

What do you think? Are these celebrities onto something or are they just gross?

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