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The Weeknd‘s all-new album, Dawn FM, is finally here and, with it, comes some speculation over whom he may be referencing in some of his songs.  One particular track has fans wondering if he confirmed his long-rumored relationship with Angelina Jolie.

The ballad “Here We Go… Again,” which is the eighth track on the album, features a lyric that gave some listeners a double take.  In it, he sings, “My new girl, she a movie star,” and that he “Loved her right /Make her scream like Neve Campbell.”

He continues singing in the track, “But I make her laugh/ Swear it cures my depressing thoughts/ ‘Cause, baby girl, she a movie star/ Baby girl, she a movie star/ I told myself that I’d never fall/ But here we go again.”

The Weeknd has yet to confirm if the song is about Angelina or another mystery woman.

In October, the Eternals actress was asked about her rumored relationship with the singer after the pair were photographed together several times.  When speaking with E!’s Daily Pop, host Justin Sylvester asked Angelina, “Your kids are at the age where they have opinions…were they more excited that you were in the Eternals, or that you’re friends with The Weeknd?”

Angelina replied with a smile, “They’re very excited about this film, if that’s what you’re asking. They’re very excited about this film.”

Other reports have since come out to say their relationship is cordial, but leave it to The Weeknd to get the rumor mill back up and running once again.

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It was a very happy 37th birthday for Keyshia Ka’oir Thursday as she received a special surprise from her husband, Gucci Mane.

At a birthday celebration, the model opened a gift from Gucci, and as he watched, she screamed and then declared, “It’s a million dollars, y’all,” and then revealed a stack of cash. 

“Happy Birthday to my wife the most beautiful woman in the world and the best thing ever came into my life I love you Mrs Davis 4ever and appreciate and will never take you for granted,” the “Ice Daddy” commented on Instagram. “I got the perfect wife and family and I got your back 4life.” 

“Behind every strong black man is a strong black woman,” he added. “Thank you for staying down when every one turned they back. I got the smartest prettiest and most loyal wife in the world And I’m a spoil her for life.” 

Keyshia commented, ONE OF MY BEST BIRTHDAYS EVER Thank u hubby, and added, “The perfect birthday with my family!”

Gucci and Keyshia celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary on October 23. Their son, Ice Davis, turned one year old on December 23.

 

 

 

 

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Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall and Jack Ingram are taking fans inside the making of their Grammy-nominated album, The Marfa Tapes, with an upcoming documentary film.

The movie, which has the same name as the album, will add a visual element to the Texas trio’s raw, acoustic project, which they recorded while on a songwriting and music-making trip to Marfa, Texas. The project captures the live energy of the songs, as well as the ambient noises of planes overhead, cows in a neighboring pasture and coyotes howling in the distance.

“It’s scary, it’s risky, it’s very, very vulnerable, to not have any fixes,” Miranda explains in a trailer for the documentary. “To not have any production. To just let the wind blow, and the birds, and the cows, and kinda let it be.”

The Marfa Tapes documentary film premieres January 20 on Paramount+.

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As the Omicron variant surges across the country, DJ Khaled is promoting a new home test for COVID-19.

The Grammy winner has partnered with the eMed company for a multi-million dollar “Keep America Healthy” campaign aimed at improving COVID-19 testing in the United States.

“Everybody, and I mean everybody has to be tested when they come to my house,” Khaled says in a promo video. “What’s so beautiful about eMed is that you can get tested at home, at your pool, your office, your studio, wherever you’re at. Right there, get tested and get your results in 15 minutes right there on your phone verified. Be smart. Trust, Verify.”

eMed CEO and co-founder Dr. Patrice Harris announced the collaboration with Khaled Wednesday at the CES tech trade show in Las Vegas.

“We believe that when people don’t feel well, they should be able to take an accurate test at home, receive verified and validated results and get rapid access to the right treatment as soon as possible,” Dr. Harris said in a statement “We’re thrilled to be in Las Vegas among like-minded disruptive companies showing how we can use technology to improve the human experience.

“I’m particularly excited about our upcoming campaign, as we know too well that the message is as important as the messenger,” she continued. “We need to cut through the noise and help Americans understand the options they have at hand to stay safe, healthy and productive.”

Publication of this story does not constitute endorsement of eMed by ABC News, its affiliates or The Walt Disney Company.

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Walker Hayes might be “trying to stay out of AA” in his current single, but in his just-released new tune, “Drinking Songs,” he’s falling prey to “ciga-regrets” and the kind of heartache only a stiff drink can cure.

It’s the first song on the track list of Country Stuff The Album, an upcoming expansion on his 2021 EP of the same title. That project also includes his mega-hit, “Fancy Like,” plus follow-up single “AA” and 10 more tracks.

Though he’s six years sober, Walker says he loves revisiting the heady healing powers of alcohol through the lyrics of his new song.

“‘Drinking Songs’ is one of my favorites off the new album. I don’t drink anymore but I still connect with how a song can get you through, just like a drink can for some people,” he explains. “We’ve all been in a bar full of people singing together, arms around each other. Plus, the lyrics and the beat have a relatable quality to them that feels so country to me.”

Later this month, Walker’s kicking off The Fancy Like Tour.

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Charlie Puth may have opened up a can of worms after participating in the latest TikTok challenge, where people are asked to name a beloved singer that they can’t stand.  The “Attention” singer seemingly has no love for Billie Eilish.

Charlie didn’t say who he disliked outright, but he did leave enough context clues that have some fans believing he’s shading the Grammy winner.  The video starts with him beatboxing before he dramatically says, “I have my Invisalign in.  I wonder what note that is.”  He then rolls his eyes and resumes beatboxing.

It didn’t take long for speculation to begin in the comments to Charlie’s post.  You may recall that Billie is known for using an Invisalign, which is an alternative to metal braces. In the song “!!!!!!!,” which is the opening track of Billie’s debut studio album, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO?, Billie introduces the album and says she spit out her clear aligners.  In addition, her brother FINNEAS told Vulture that Billie has to take out her Invisalign because it makes her sing with a lisp.

Charlie has yet to clarify who he referenced in his TikTok video.

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Justin Bieber‘s non-Canadian fans can finally get their hands on his exclusive merchandise line with Tim Hortons.

Justin, who recently partnered with the beloved coffee chain to release his Timbebs — a spin on the donut hole snacks called Timbits, has now launched an online shop filled with goodies.  It appears the coffee chain expanded their market reach beyond the Canadian borders because so many non-Canadian Beliebers begged to add the official merch to their collections.

“You asked, so we made it happen,” the online store touts.

Although there is nothing edible up for grabs, fans can stock up on other delicious offerings like an exclusive beanie or tote bag. Also, for those who want to store snacks for later, there is also an official TimBiebs fanny pack that the website says it “fits it all — phone, keys, wallet, and more.”  

All items retail for about $30 USD and are available for U.S. residents to purchase, but only for a limited time.

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Although the Palm Springs International Film Awards were called off because of COVID-19, Lady Gaga was still honored with the prestigious Icon Award.

The “Rain on Me” singer accepted the honor and spoke about the meaning behind her win in an Instagram post on Thursday.

“Thank you so much to the#palmspringsfilmawards for the Icon Award. I dedicate this to all the beautiful communities who have come together for years to support a shared vision for kindness and bravery in the art of life,” Gaga wrote, and shared a selfie of her posing with the trophy. 

Gaga continued, “We deconstructed iconography with a repetition of images that were broken — many individuals, and not just singular stories, but many stories of the lives of real people who deserve love and liberation. My icon is a mirror. My icon is you.”

As previously reported, the singer earned the Icon Award following her “tour-de-force performance” in House of Gucci, in which she plays Patrizia Reggiani, the woman who was convicted of arranging the murder of her ex-husband, Italian fashion heir Maurizio Gucci.

Gaga now joins fellow Icon Award winners Meryl Streep, Glenn Close, Michael Douglas, Willem Dafoe, Robert Duvall and Tom Hanks.

The Palm Springs International Film Awards was to have taken place on January 6, 2022 at the Palm Springs Convention Center, but the ceremony was cancelled because of the pandemic.

 

 

 

 

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Are Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello on the path of reconciliation?  While the jury is still out on that, paparazzi have snagged photos of the two recently walking side by side with their dog, Tarzan.

TMZ obtained the pap photos and video, which shows the former couple taking a sunny stroll in Miami, Florida, on Thursday.  Shawn was holding onto Tarzan’s leash as Camila walked next to him.  They weren’t walking super close to one another, but they did appear cordial.

The two adopted Tarzan together in November 2020 and regularly shared photos or stories about the goofy pup over the years.  Most recently, the golden retriever was credited for helping Camila compose her recent single, “Don’t Go Yet,” when he crashed a jam session. 

Shawn and Camila announced back in November via Instagram Stories that they were no longer together and released a joint statement that read, “Hey guys, we’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for another as humans is stronger than ever.”  They also said at the time that they “will continue to be best friends.” 

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