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☆ Travis Kelce says he told himself 'don't drop the baby' while carrying Taylor Swift onstage at the Eras Tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

(Travis is a noted fan of "Blank Space," one of several hit singles from Swift's fifth studio album.) "There was no bike in case I ran into somebody else or hit one of the dancers or anything," Travis said. Do not drop Taylor on your way over to this damn couch,'" he said. Do not drop Taylor, do not fuck this up." Travis wooed Swift last summer by giving her a shout-out on "New Heights," a move that Swift later described as "metal as hell."

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☆ The best songs this summer sound like total nonsense. That's a good thing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"Brat," along with viral hits like Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" and Tinashe's "Nasty," have ushered in a season of pleasure and levity — what my friends and I have been calling a "smooth brain summer." The primary lure of pop music has always been escapism. Indeed, we've lived in a pop world dominated by Taylor Swift and refashioned in her likeness for several years. These peculiar bops form the perfect foundation for a "smooth brain summer" soundtrack — though please note that doesn't mean they're devoid of value or meaning. An appetite (and a need) still exists for complex metaphors, history lessons, and personal revelations in pop music — but now is not the time.

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☆ 12 celebrities who have declined to label their sexuality
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Billie Eilish said of her sexuality: "Who fucking cares?" After Eilish's revelation sparked headlines, the Grammy winner said she thought it was "obvious," adding, "I just don't really believe in it. The "Hit Me Hard and Soft" singer also declared that "nobody should be pressured" to come out or label their sexuality. "The whole world suddenly decided who I was, and I didn't get to say anything or control any of it." "Dude, I've known people that don't know their sexuality, or feel comfortable with it, until they're in their forties, fifties, sixties," Eilish continued.

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☆ 73 celebrities who don't identify as either straight or gay
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Kim Renfro | Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Billie Eilish attends the 2023 Variety Hitmakers event. River Callaway/Billboard via Getty ImagesEilish nonchalantly discussed her sexuality in a cover story for Variety, which was published in November 2023. Eilish described herself as "physically attracted" to women, adding, "I'm attracted to them for real." Shortly after, Eilish attended the Variety Hitmakers event, where she was interviewed on the red carpet. "No, I didn't," Eilish said with a laugh.

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☆ Celine Dion says she 'could've died' from taking high dosages of Valium to manage Stiff Person Syndrome on tour
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewCeline Dion breaks down in tears in her new Amazon Prime documentary, "I Am: Celine Dion," while reflecting on her final concerts before she was diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. Dion revealed her diagnosis in 2022, although she says in the doc that she began experiencing symptoms 17 years ago. The documentary includes footage from performances in 2018 and 2019, including clips when Dion was struggling to hit certain notes. Related storiesAt one point on tour, she says she was taking up to 80 or 90 milligrams of Valium every day. I needed medicine to function," Dion continues.

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☆ Taylor Swift knew exactly what she was doing bringing Travis Kelce onstage
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementTaylor Swift is joined onstage by Travis Kelce during The Eras Tour in London. This was especially evident during The 1989 World Tour, which ran for nearly seven months in 2015. Mostly thanks to her talent and partially thanks to her self-spun underdog narrative, she had enjoyed years of headlines like "Taylor Swift: America's Sweetheart" and "Taylor Swift Is the Music Industry." Taylor Swift is joined onstage by Serena Williams, Karlie Kloss, and more during The 1989 World Tour in London. Perhaps bringing Kelce onstage felt as natural to Swift as writing a love song about him.

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☆ Taylor Swift bringing Travis Kelce onstage is the most Swiftian thing she could have done
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

☆ Larry Ray was accused of starting a sex cult of college students at Sarah Lawrence. Here's where he is today.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewBack in 2019, The Cut published a bombshell investigation into a pattern of concerning student behavior at Sarah Lawrence College. After "The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence" was published in April 2019, a joint FBI and NYPD task force began investigating the allegations. Ray (born Lawrence Grecco) was indicted on charges including sex trafficking, forced labor, conspiracy, racketeering, tax evasion, and exploitation. In early 2023, Judge Lewis Liman sentenced Ray, then 63, to serve 60 years in prison. Later that year, several of the cult's survivors filed a lawsuit against Sarah Lawrence, saying the school failed to protect them.

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☆ No Apparent Motive in Arkansas Shooting, but the Reaction Is ‘So Personal’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( David W. Chen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But the officers in the town of 3,400 who rushed there and eventually subdued the assailant could not have felt more connected. “They knew everyone personally, from the suspect to the victims on scene,” said Col. Mike Hagar, the director of the Arkansas State Police. Officers arrived at the Mad Butcher grocery store three minutes after the first shot was fired, then took down the gunman five minutes later. An additional person was identified late Saturday as having been injured by the gunman, bringing the total to 10. Of the five people who remained hospitalized, one woman was still in critical condition at a hospital in Little Rock, Mr. Hagar said.

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☆ Stars like Billy Joel and Gayle King react to Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Justin Timberlake was arrested on Tuesday and charged with driving while intoxicated. Celebrities like Gayle King and Billy Joel have publicly defended Timberlake. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Justin Timberlake, Gayle King, Billy Joel, Timberlake, Jessica Biel, —, who's, Michael Arkinson Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Sag Harbor , New York

☆ Katy Perry worked with Dr. Luke on her new album, despite Kesha's allegations of sexual abuse
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewKaty Perry has teamed up with Dr. Luke to create her forthcoming album, reconnecting with the embattled pop producer for the first time in a decade. After sharing a snippet on TikTok, rumored song credits began circulating on social media, which listed Dr. Luke as a producer. AdvertisementDr. Luke, born Lukasz Gottwald, coproduced many of Perry's early hits, including diamond-certified tracks like "California Gurls," "Roar," and "Dark Horse." However, Perry seemed to sever ties with Gottwald after she released "Prism," her third album with Capitol, in 2013. Kesha and Gottwald reached an undisclosed settlement last year, though Kesha has never walked back her allegations.

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☆ Katy Perry's comeback single is already being criticized — and it's not even out yet
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Katy Perry announced her new single, "Woman's World," will be released on July 11. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementKaty Perry's new song won't be released until next month, but the pop star's much-hyped comeback may already be in jeopardy. On Monday, Perry unveiled the cover art and title for her forthcoming single, "Woman's World," out July 11, which will serve as the lead single for Perry's seventh album. The as-yet-unnamed album will be Perry's first full-length release since 2020's "Smile," which drew an underwhelming response from critics and fans alike.

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☆ The T-Shirt’s Message Is Simple: ‘Everyone Watches Women’s Sports.’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Callie Holtermann | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The black T-shirt spells it out in capital letters: “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports.”In the past few months, the message has been hard to miss. Dawn Staley, the coach of the University of South Carolina’s women’s basketball team, kicked off a social media frenzy when she wore the shirt for a pregame interview in January. The comedian and actor Jason Sudeikis wore a version with yellow lettering to the women’s N.C.A.A. Jimmy Fallon got one on “The Tonight Show” as a gift from the recently retired W.N.B.A. The shirt, which was created by a company co-founded by Ms. Bird, has become an unofficial uniform as viewership of women’s basketball has soared, and women’s sports in general have seen greater momentum.

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☆ Believe in the bull market but have rational optimism, says Ritholtz's Callie Cox
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBelieve in the bull market but have rational optimism, says Ritholtz's Callie CoxCallie Cox, Ritholtz Wealth Management chief market strategist, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the strategist's thoughts on the current market rally, what would spur a selloff in equities, and if a September rate cut is on the cards.

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After 23 years, Braun announced the end of his management career. He described himself as "a father first, a CEO second, and a manager no more." Scooter Braun at Crypto.com Arena on December 6, 2023. Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesNearly one year after Bieber, Lovato, Grande, and more severed ties with Braun, the mogul said his time as a manager had come to an end. So for my entire adult life I played the role of an artist manager on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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☆ Taylor Swift fans say you can't put a price on the memories as The Eras Tour hits the UK, injecting a potential $1.2 billion into the economy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Eve Crosbie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

After the multi-Grammy-winning superstar announced the European leg of The Eras Tour in mid-2023, they started saving, knowing that they had to "travel for Taylor." Corrie (left), KJ (center), and Callie (right) traveled from Gibraltar to Edinburgh to see The Eras Tour. AdvertisementThey estimated that the total cost for their weeklong trip, accommodation, and Eras Tour tickets was just over $2,500 each. Taylor Swift kicked off her 15-stop UK tour at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 7, 2024. AdvertisementAs KJ had said at the start of the day, seeing The Eras Tour isn't "just about the show and the music.

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☆ Do You Have a Tip About the Pageant World? We Want to Hear From You.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Madison Malone Kircher | More About Madison Malone Kircher | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

When the reigning Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, Noelia Voigt and UmaSofia Srivastava, resigned last month, it rocked the pageant world. Even when the organization has faced allegations of racism, sexual harassment and pageant rigging in the past, no titleholder had ever before stepped down. Some pageant contestants said they were disillusioned with Miss USA and described the environment as toxic. We want to learn more about Miss USA, its parent company Miss Universe and the pageant world more broadly. We’re interested in hearing from contestants past and present, pageant coaches, parents, employees and anyone else who has knowledge of the inner workings of pageants.

Persons: Noelia Voigt, UmaSofia Srivastava, Callie Holtermann Organizations: Miss USA, Miss Teen USA, Miss

☆ What Really Happened Inside Miss USA?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Madison Malone Kircher | Callie Holtermann | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Laylah Rose says she won her first pageant at the age of 2. Ms. Rose didn’t only want to wear a sash, as her mother and grandmother had done before her: She wanted to run Miss USA. Last summer Ms. Rose, 45, whose legal name is Laylah Loiczly, finally achieved that goal. In recent years, Miss USA has weathered allegations of racism and sexual harassment, and has passed from owner to owner — one of them being Donald J. Trump. The 2022 suicide of Miss USA 2019 sent the organization reeling.

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☆ Jake Gyllenhaal says being legally blind is 'advantageous' to his acting career
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Jake Gyllenhaal was born with a lazy eye and is still considered legally blind. While filming the 2015 film "Southpaw," Gyllenhaal removed his contacts to focus more intensely. Though his lazy eye resolved itself naturally over time, Gyllenhaal is still considered legally blind. On set, Gyllenhaal removed his contact lenses "to force himself to listen more closely," THR's Rebecca Keegan wrote. Gyllenhaal told THR that he's been seeking roles that "freak me out a bit."

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☆ Taylor Swift shows support for Lady Gaga shutting down pregnancy rumors: 'It's invasive & irresponsible to comment on a woman's body'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewLady Gaga and Taylor Swift are teaming up to squash "invasive" and "irresponsible" speculation about women's bodies. The photos fueled speculation that Gaga was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, Michael Polansky. Related stories"Can we all agree that it's invasive & irresponsible to comment on a woman's body," Swift wrote. Taylor Swift commented on Lady Gaga's TikTok to show her support. In the 2020 documentary "Miss Americana," Swift opened up about avoiding paparazzi photos during her eating disorder recovery.

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☆ Miley Cyrus is shocked it took the Grammys this long to take her seriously: 'I've been doing this for 20 years'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Miley Cyrus won record of the year for "Flowers" at the 2024 Grammy Awards in February. Cyrus had never won a Grammy before, despite being a famous singer for nearly 20 years. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . "No shade," Cyrus said, "but I've been doing this for 20 years, and this is my first time actually being taken seriously at the Grammys?" This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Taylor Swift's 3 new Eras Tour openers have connections to Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, and Imagine Dragons. Here's everything to know about the rising stars.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

John Phillips/Getty Images for Condé NastAge: 32Key songs: "Bet," "Van Gogh," "Mama's Eyes"The lowdown: Mette Towley, who releases music mononymously as Mette, is a singer, dancer, and actor from Minnesota. She initially received acclaim after starring in the 2017 music video for "Lemon" by N.E.R.D and Rihanna; the clip opens with Rihanna shaving Mette's head. You may also recognize her from a brief cameo as the discontinued Video Girl doll in the 2023 blockbuster "Barbie." Mette and Swift most likely met on the set of 2019's "Cats," in which Mette played Cassandra. In addition to joining The Eras Tour this summer, Mette will also perform at Lollapalooza in Chicago.

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☆ Only 25 artists have multiple songs that are certified diamond — here they all are
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Justin BieberJustin Bieber in "Baby." Justin Bieber/YouTubeThe official diamond award was unveiled by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1999. Justin Bieber's "Baby" was only the second song in history to be certified diamond on May 9, 2013. Bieber received a second diamond certification in 2018 as a featured artist on "Despacito" by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee. His third award was bestowed in 2021 for his smash hit "Sorry."

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☆ Elvis Presley's granddaughter Riley Keough is fighting to keep Graceland. Meet the King of Rock 'n' Roll's extended family.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Keough did all her own singing for the show, proving that musical talent runs in the family. Riley Keough as Daisy and Sam Claflin as Billy in "Daisy Jones & The Six." However, her vocals were so strong that the music supervisor, Frankie Pine, was able to use her live singing during a pivotal scene in the series' eighth episode. "We ended up using so much of her live vocal in that moment," Pine told Business Insider. "Because it was the only way that I could get across the fact that she was out of her mind."

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☆ Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade just got married, and rap royalty was in attendance
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Eminem's daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, got married this weekend to her fiancé, Evan McClintock. The "modestly sized" wedding had some A-listers in attendance, like 50 Cent and Dr. Dre. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Over two decades later, Eminem watched with pride as his daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, got married. Scott tied the knot over the weekend with Evan McClintock at Greencrest Manor in Michigan.

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