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The boys of BTS may be pursuing their solo careers at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped them from coming together to film a special episode of their variety show, RUN BTS.

The Grammy nominees shared a 30-second promo of the forthcoming episode, set to air August 16 on YouTube, VLive and the messaging app Weverse.

“BTS is finally back again after a 10-month break,” RM declares as the rest of the septet applauds in delight. Adds Jin, “We did some recharging and brought more fun back with us.”

RUN BTS has been an ongoing reality series since 2015. The return of this fan-favorite show marks the first time the septet has been seen together since June, when they announced they’re going on a mini-hiatus to pursue solo projects.

The “Butter” singers are still working on their own solo careers, with J-Hope recently releasing his debut album Jack in the Box and becoming the first South Korean singer to headline Lollapalooza.

He told Rolling Stone of his headlining performance, “I actually had to prepare really hard since it’s a very meaningful moment and an important part of my artistry. After this performance, maybe I’m going to feel a lot of things. I’m sure it’s going to help me as an artist to take the next step.”

It is unknown when BTS will come together as a unit, but J-Hope assures us it won’t be long because the guys miss each other and being on the road as a solo act is fun but “lonely.”

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Angelina Jolie has announced where her daughter Zahara will be attending college.

The Academy Award-winning actress, 47, shared Sunday that 17-year-old Zahara will attend Spelman College, a historically Black liberal arts college for women based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Alongside a group photo of her daughter with several peers, the actress penned a congratulatory message.

“Zahara with her Spelman sisters!” she wrote. “Congratulations to all new students starting this year. A very special place and an honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl.”

Jolie added #spelman #spelmancollege #spelmansisters #HBCU to the post.

Jolie shares Zahara with ex-husband Brad Pitt. The two are also parents to Maddox, 20; Pax, 18; Shiloh, 16; and twins Vivienne and Knox, 14.

Although their children mostly stay out of the spotlight, Jolie did share a snap with Zahara last year during their trip to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the Violence Against Women Act. The actress has spoken out in support of the legislation on many occasions.

Spelman College, a private school, is part of the Atlanta University Center academic consortium, which aside from Spelman College includes Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and the Morehouse School of Medicine.

It is the oldest private HBCU liberal arts college for women in the U.S. and boasts an impressive list of alumnae, including Pulitzer prize-winning novelist Alice Walker, politician Stacey Abrams, opera singer Mattiwilda Dobbs, lawyer and CEO of The King Center Bernice King (Martin Luther King Jr.‘s youngest child), civil rights activist Dovey Johnson Roundtree and actress Keshia Knight Pulliam.

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Travis Scott is heading to Las Vegas for a new nightclub residency.

His “Road to Utopia” show will debut at Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas next month. The seven-show residency has announced two dates so far – September 17 and October 15. 

A press release teases the residency will be “mind-bending” and the “first-of-its-kind.” Travis is set to play his hits and may also give fans some previews of new tracks as well.

“Travis Scott was a seamless fit for the Zouk Nightclub roster,” Andrew Li, CEO of Zouk Group, says in a statement. “His electric performances will pair perfectly with our immersive atmosphere, bringing our guests an unmatched show unlike anything else they can find in Las Vegas. We can’t wait to kick off his residency and continue to amplify our talent lineup.”

Tickets for those dates are on sale now.

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In Flames has premiered a new song called “The Great Deceiver.”

The track is the second offering from the Swedish metallers of 2022 following the June premiere of the single “State of Slow Decay.”

“‘The Great Deceiver’ was born out of frustration — basically a reaction to false flags,” In Flames shares. “But since then, it has grown to represent several meanings.”

“There’s a line that says ‘Bend the truth to fit your opinion,’ and we feel that speaks a lot to the narrative happening online, between people, and nations, etc., today,” the band continues. “We are more apart now than ever before yet it’s easier to communicate than in any other time in history.”

You can listen to “The Great Deceiver” now via digital outlets.

In Flames most recent album is 2019’s I, the Mask.

Next month, they will launch a U.S. tour. The outing begins September 6 in Boston.

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Andy Grammer, who is out with a new song called “Saved My Life,” recently learned he’s the reason one of his fans is still alive.

Andy shared the sentimental story on his Instagram, which he opened with, “Just ran into a fan after a show and we cried together.”

“She told me a few years ago she had tried to take her own life and played a song of mine over and over to get through the night,” he explained.

The “Keep Your Head Up” singer continued, “It just reminded me how connected we are. I didn’t know her when I wrote that song, I was just trying to pick myself up and stay positive. I was dealing with my own s*** and trying to make something beautiful out of it.”

“We sometimes buy into the illusion that we are alone but we are all SO CONNECTED on the deepest levels,” Andy expressed. “When you fight to stay positive, when you look for the good in s***ty situations, when you show up authentically as yourself it has reverberations beyond what you could even imagine.”

The Dancing with the Stars alum closed out the sentimental post with a reminder, which is: “We are all one, a human family.”

Many of Andy’s famous friends supported his inspiring message, including This Is Us‘ Chrissy Metz, DWTS dance pro Sharna Burgess & and Pentatonix‘s Matt Sallee.

Andy is currently on tour with Fitz and the Tantrums as part of their The Wrong Party Tour, which runs through August 27 with a final stop planned in Los Angeles. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit either artist’s official website.

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Mystikal is in trouble with the law again.

According to ABC-TV affiliate WBRZ, the rapper was arrested in Louisiana Sunday and held on several charges, including false imprisonment and first-degree rape.

This is the third time Mystikal – birth name Michael Tyler – has been accused of sex crimes. In 2004, he was charged with sexually assaulting his hairstylist. He spent six years in prison and was registered as a sex offender following his release. Then, in 2017, he was arrested again in connection with an alleged sexual assault at a Shreveport casino. Those charges were eventually dropped.

Mystikal, 52, now faces charges of first-degree rape, simple robbery, domestic abuse battery, false imprisonment and simple criminal damage to property. Police say he’s being held without bond.

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Ariana Grande won’t be sliding into the recording studio anytime soon and that’s because she’s having too much fun working on her makeup brand, R.E.M. Beauty.

The singer had previously shared a makeup tutorial about the new concealer she released last week, which comes in 60 inclusive shades, but one TikTok critic was not loving this new offering.  

“Pls remember you’re a singer,” the user commented, reflecting previous admissions from fans who are upset the Grammy winner hasn’t been focusing on her music career. 

Instead of letting her fanbase do the talking for her, Ariana personally defended her decision to step away from the microphone. “I have actually never felt more at home in my voice or like more of a singer,” she replied and added a few bubble emojis as well as a smiley face.

Still, that isn’t stopping some fans from begging her to release new music. Most, if not all, of those comments asking about a new album have been met with angry supporters demanding they respect Ariana’s choices.

“it hasn’t even been a full 2 years since she dropped her last album. i promise y’all can wait. like relisten to her whole discography or [something],” one supporter chastised.

Ariana last released Positions, her sixth studio album, in October 2020.

The “pov” singer has made it clear she is taking a hiatus from her music to focus on other projects. In addition to getting her R.E.M. Beauty line off the ground, she is also getting ready to star as Glinda the Good Witch in the movie adaptation of the Wicked musical.

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Chris Stapleton will headline ATLive this fall.  

The country hitmaker joins Billy Joel as a headlining act at the two-day festival that brings together country and rock n’ roll greats at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. 

Chris will headline the show on November 12 with a lineup that also features Miranda Lambert, Dwight Yoakam and Katie Pruitt. American Idol judge Lionel Richie and Sheryl Crow will perform with Billy on November 11. 

Tickets for the third annual event go on sale August 12 at 10 a.m. ET.

Luke Combs, George Strait, Eric Church and Blake Shelton are among the country superstars who have performed at ATLive in previous years.

In other Chris-related news, he and his wife, Morgane, are currently accepting donations through their Outlaw State of Kind Hometown Fund to support those affected by the devastating flooding in Chris’ home state of Kentucky. 

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