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As his outfits often do, Machine Gun Kelly‘s look on the Billboard Music Awards red carpet earlier this year turned some heads. That time in particular it was his “diamond manicure,” valued at $30,000, that garnered attention.

Kelly is now turning those diamonds into a new ring collection created by jewelry brand Marrow Fine. All profits from the 18-piece line will be donated to MGK’s alma mater, Ohio’s Shaker Heights High School.

“Machine Gun Kelly’s red carpet moment at the Billboard Awards was such a viral moment for Marrow Fine, and I am so excited to share the final collection with the world,” says Marrow Fine founder and creative director Jillian Sassone. “The collaboration with Nails of LA and Machine Gun Kelly was an exciting opportunity and I am thrilled it’s supporting those in need here in the United States.”

The rings retail between $1,950 and $5,000. For more info, visit MarrowFine.com.

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Harry Styles could win an Academy Award next year. Variety reports Amazon Studios has submitted him — and the entire My Policeman cast — to be considered in the Oscars’ supporting categories. We’ll find out if he scores a nod when the Oscars reveals its nominees on January 23.

Zedd will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his album Clarity with a special live performance at the Dolby Theatre on October 9, where he’ll be accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra. The event will stream exclusively on the Moment platform, and tickets are on sale now.

Meghan Trainor has a special, bright pink vinyl edition of her new album, Takin’ It Back, for sale. The color is described as “candy fleece” and it’s a 2-side LP. You can preorder the vinyl now. The album comes out October 21.

Charlie Puth released the music video for Calvin Harris‘ “Obsessed.” He stars alongside collaborator Shenseea, whom he pines for in the beach-vibed video.

Avril Lavigne has been changing up her look for each new album, but says her Love Sux era is “a little bit of all of my styles over the years.” She told Billboard she loves that looks from the early 2000s are back in style and raved, “It’s more sexy now … Everything used to be so baggy and low, and now, the new versions are high waisted with a crop top.”

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Harry Styles could win an Academy Award next year. Variety reports Amazon Studios has submitted him — and the entire My Policeman cast — to be considered in the Oscars’ supporting categories. We’ll find out if he scores a nod when nominees are revealed January 23.

Meghan Trainor has a special bright pink vinyl edition of her new album, Takin’ It Back, for sale. The color is described as “candy fleece” and it’s a 2-side LP. You can preorder the vinyl now. The album comes out October 21.

Kelly Clarkson saluted Shawn Mendes on her daytime talk show by covering his hit “Summer of Love,” but made the dreamy single more of a rock ballad. Fans, of course, are hoping she releases a full version of the cover.

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Actress Amber Riley has been, and still is, a trending topic on Twitter as social media speculates the Glee alum is the Harp on the hit competition show The Masked Singer.

After a showstopping performance of Whitney’s Houston‘s “I Have Nothing” on Wednesday night’s episode, fans immediately took to the internet with theories that it’s Riley under the disguise.

“I would know that effortless hitting of the ‘MYYYYYYY’ anywhere,” one user tweeted. “AMBER RILEY ABSOLUTELY KILLING IT god I hope she wins.”

“That is Amber Riley,” another said. “If you don’t know that voice…how??? IT’S AMBER RILEY. One of my favorite voices of all time. The true star of Glee. Also this has me crying my eyes out. She deserves every bit of applause. She is phenomenal & is not appreciated enough.”

Echoing that sentiment is another Twitter user, who wrote, “So this is definitely Amber Riley. I have tweeted this before & I still stand by it. She is the most underrated singer out there. She should have blown up a long time ago.”

The “clues” given during the premiere episode last week might also contribute to the belief that Riley is donning the Harp costume.

The Harp noted that in the past they’ve “auditioned for the biggest show in the world” but they “didn’t fit the mold and was turned down.” Many point to the fact that prior to Glee, Riley auditioned for American Idol but didn’t make it past producers. 

No word yet from Riley, of course, since the show is still going on and the Harp is still in the competition.

Hopefully, for some, the Harp will make it all the way to the end. 

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Janelle Monáe will be honored with the Trailblazer Award at the 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala taking place at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Saturday, October 22. The award will recognize Monáe’s role as an artist who has consistently shown support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Past recipients at the Outfest Awards include Billy Porter, Laverne Cox, Octavia Spencer and Lee Daniels. 

“The Outfest Legacy Awards has become one of entertainment’s most respected and meaningful industry events that spotlight the artists, leadership and organizations that have significantly contributed to queer representation and advocacy across media, arts and entertainment,” Outfest Executive Director Damien S. Navarro said. “We invite the world to join us in lifting up our awardees who have collectively inspired a new generation of creators, storytellers, and audiences – carving a path for tomorrow’s artists.”

In 2018, Monáe opened up to Rolling Stone about her exploration of pansexuality. She later shared with the hosts of Red Table Talk — and the world — that she identifies as non-binary. 

“I just don’t see myself as a woman solely. I feel all of my energy. I feel like God is so much bigger than the ‘he’ or the ‘she,'” she said. “And if I am from God, I am everything. But I will always, always stand with women. I will always stand with Black women. But I just see everything that I am, beyond the binary.”

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Superstar singer and songwriter Solange Knowles continues to expand her musical resume. 

The 36-year-old entertainer attended the 10th anniversary Fall Fashion Gala in New York Wednesday, after commissioned by the New York City Ballet to compose an original score for the special event and the ballet season. According to the organization, Solange became only the third woman and second Black woman to compose a piece for the ballet. Columbian musician Lido Pimienta composed an original for the NYCB 2021 Fall Gala. 

The “Cranes in the Sky” singer took to Twitter last month to share the exciting news. 

“Very excited to announce i’ve composed an original score for the New York City Ballet,” she wrote. “choreography by Gianna Reisen , score performed by the City Ballet Orchestra + soloist from my ensemble.”

Rooting for Solange was none other than her mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson, who acknowledged her daughter’s great achievements in a sweet message on Instagram.

“I am beyond proud of Solange ! She is always kicking down doors and opening doors for other Artist of Color!” she captioned the post, sharing a photo of Solange’s spread in The New York Times. “Congratulations my little genius I love you and am so proud ! Keep on opening doors.”

Per Solange’s social media, her music can be heard during shows held throughout the month of October and again in May. 

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Parker McCollum is returning to RodeoHouston for 2023, where he’ll headline the first day of the extensive, star-packed festival proceedings.

It’s not the first time Parker’s headlined the rodeo, but next year’s performance will be a little bit different, as plans were unveiled this week for an opening day packed full of special events celebrating all things Texas.

That includes a performance from a local band on the Stars Over Texas stage, plus an early bird giveaway of custom-made Howdy bobbleheads for the first 10,000 people to show up to the festival.

Of course, it’ll all close out with Parker’s performance. He’s the perfect performer to celebrate the hometown theme: He hails from Conroe, Texas, just 40 miles north of Houston. The singer also proved to be a crowd favorite when performed at a previous RodeoHouston to a packed crowd of 73,243 fans.

Parker’s headlining set will kick off RodeoHouston 2023 on February 28. Tickets go on sale to the public on October 6.

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