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M.A.C. Cosmetics is honoring the legacy of the late Whitney Houston with a new cosmetics line in her name.

“The idea that is coming to fruition now is something Whitney always wanted to do,” Whitney’s sister-in-law and former manager, Pat Houston, tells People. “I’m pleased we can do something that I know she would have loved. We are just starting on this collaboration but exciting things are coming!”

M.A.C. is participating in the I Wanna Dance With Somebody biopic, scheduled to be released in 2022. Producer Clive Davis says the film will “present the full story of Whitney Houston impeccably and [ensure] that it will be realistic in every respect.”

“We’ve spent a lot of time with the team at M.A.C. looking at Whitney photos and videos and helping them understand the true essence of her,” the sister-in-law says regarding the biopic. “I think you will see all of her looks ring true to how you saw Whitney in life.”

The six-time Grammy winner passed away on February 11, 2012, at the age of 48. She was introduced to makeup early in life as a teenage model.

“Whitney was always a champion of women feeling beautiful whether it was a major event or just for everyday wear. Our work with M.A.C. is about creating a line that can meet all of those needs,” Pat adds. “The line will be true to her colors that she loved to work with.”

 

 

 

 

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In July, Christina Aguilera teamed with SweeTARTS to invite fans to create original beats using the candy’s online “music mixer.” The winner, hand-picked by Christina, got one-on-one advice from the singer as he turned his beat into a finished track in a real recording studio.  Christina says being able to mentor unknown talent put “a big smile” on her face.

“I love being able to be in that position and do that for people, and I’m so happy that I did do it, because I got to have our session with Augusta Sani, the winner of the contest. And he was only 15 and he’d never had recording studio experience or never tried anything like this before,” Christina tells ABC Audio.

“It was so cute, we had to schedule our call…around his school schedule and his family dinners,” she laughs. “So it was sweet and cool for me to have that experience with someone so young…it was definitely great. I walked away with a big smile on my face.”

Another thing making Christina happy these days is her new music: She’s been working on a Spanish-language album project and says some of it will “be released very, very soon” — not just this fall, but beyond that.

“There was so much material that we’re going to be releasing it throughout next year, in sort of six-song increments every few months,” she explains.

“I’m really excited about releasing this music in a different way,” adds Christina, saying the new songs and videos tell “whole story and take you on this incredible journey…[it’s] my labor of love for a part of me and a part of my culture that’s so important, that isn’t always brought out in my English music.”

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With Grandude’s Green Submarine, the sequel to Paul McCartney‘s bestselling 2019 illustrated children’s book Hey Grandude!, set to be published soon, the former Beatles legend has taken part in a fan Q&A about the project that’s been posted on his official website.

As previously reported, the new book tells the further adventures of Grandude, a magical grandfather who takes his four grandchildren — who he calls his “chillers” — on a journey in his new invention, a green submarine, to find the kids’ music-loving grandmother, Nandude.

Asked how he likes being a grandparent, Sir Paul says he loves it, noting, “Each [grandkid] has a different personality, and they keep me entertained and constantly surprised.”

Another fan asked why the submarine in the book isn’t yellow, like the one in the famous 1966 Beatles song and the 1968 animated movie inspired by the tune.

“I have been there and done that with the Yellow Submarine,” McCartney explains. “[T]his green one is related, but has completely different powers than the Yellow Submarine had.”

As for what he enjoyed most about writing the book, the 79-year-old rock legend says, “I just like the process of allowing my imagination to run wild. After I’ve got all my crazy ideas written down, it’s up to the publishers and illustrator Kathryn Durst to bring it all to life.”

Asked why he decided to pen a sequel to Hey Grandude!, McCartney explains, “Writing Grandude’s adventures is something I love, so it made sense to keep going and write more of his story.”

Grandude’s Green Submarine gets released on October 5 in the U.S. and this Thursday, September 30, in the U.K. You can pre-order the book now.

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Biffy Clyro has premiered a new video combining “A Hunger in Your Haunt” and “Unknown Male 01,” the two released singles off the band’s upcoming album, The Myth of the Happily Ever After.

The 10-minute clip begins with the Scottish trio performing “A Hunger” in a warehouse covered in blue paint before transitioning outside into a Bird Box-esque world filled with people wearing blindfolds for “Unknown Male.” At the end of the video, a mysterious set of numbers flashes on the screen.

You can watch the “A Hunger in Your Haunt”/”Unknown Male 01” video streaming now on YouTube.

The Myth of the Happily Ever After, the follow-up to last year’s A Celebration of Endings, arrives October 22.

(Video contains uncensored profanity.) 

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Kendrick Lamar emerged from his long hiatus to spit a verse on his cousin Baby Keem‘s “FamilyTies,” and Tyler, the Creator says it “ruined” him, because he saw a master who was not complacent.

Tyler has called the 13-time Grammy winner every two days to talk about his rhyme.

“You know why it ruined me? Because it’s someone at that level still gunning,” he tells XXL.com. “He’s trying new voices. He’s trying new s**t. He’s still learning. You can tell he was off his phone for a few months.”

The 30-year-old rapper says Lamar has inspired him to “just stay weird and stay tryin’.”

Another hip hop icon who has been a major influence is Jay-Z because of his spirit as a entrepreneur. He describes Hova as “one of the few who’s really listening and learned how to kind of run businesses since I was 17.”

Tyler reveals he’s also a big fan of Eminem, Lil Wayne, André 3000, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, and Pharrell Williams. Wayne and Pharrell are featured on his sixth and latest album, Call Me If You Get Lost, which dropped in June. Now he’s planning a tour for next year to perform music from the album.

The Creator drives a “Green Goblin” Rolls-Royce Cullinan, and he reflects on how he’s become rich and famous after growing up poor.

‘I don’t come from money, they deny it/Since I don’t mirror the stereotypical products of my environment.’ he raps on the track “Massa” from his new album. “That’s why I’m so blessed and grateful to have this stuff,” he says, “’cause I don’t come from that.”

 

 

 

 

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Rick Ross loves to post Instagram photos of stacks of cash, and now he has to share some of his C-notes with the mother of three of his children.

The Boss was ordered to pay Briana Singleton $11,000 a month in child support, plus $25,000 in legal fees, according to TMZ. Ricky Rozay also must provide for health insurance and extra curricular activities for an additional $8K a month. His monthly income was stated at $585K, which is over $7 million a year.

The Maybach Music Group CEO published his fourth book, The Perfect Day to Boss Up: A Hustler’s Guide to Building Your Empire, on September 7, and he’s headlining the Legendz of the Streetz tour which kicks off September 30 in Augusta, GA. He’ll be joined by Jeezy, Gucci Mane and 2 Chainz, with special guests Fabolous, Lil Kim, Trina and Boosie Badazz.

The six-time Grammy nominee, who’s featured on Drake‘s number-one album, Certified Lover Boy, says he’s finalizing his 11th solo album, titled Richer Than I’ve Ever Been. It will be Ross’ first solo album since Port of Miami 2 in 2019.

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Billie Eilish released her theme song for the James Bond film No Time to Die in February of 2020, and won a Grammy for it this past March. Now, at long last, she’s finally gotten to attend the movie’s premiere.

Delayed multiple times by the pandemic, No Time To Die had its official premiere on Wednesday at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall, and as E! reports, photos captured at the event show Billie grinning from ear to ear as she shakes hands with Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge —  the future king and queen of England. 

Brother FINNEAS was also there for the meet-and-greet; the siblings both wore black from head-to-toe, with Billie adding a pair of chunky Chanel platform slides to her outfit.

William’s dad Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, also attended the charity premiere, as did the movie’s stars, Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Phoebe Waller Bridge and more.  Footage of Billie and Finneas show them both laughing and joking with Charles.

#NoTimeToDie theme song artist @billieeilish and @finneas are at the @RoyalAlbertHall. pic.twitter.com/qRpuhFxbLo

— James Bond (@007) September 28, 2021

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Since live music is back, Billboard‘s Boxscore Charts, which rank the highest-grossing and highest-attended concerts of the week, is about to make its return.  In advance of that, the publication has taken a look at which acts did the best over the summer on the road…and the winner is Bruno Mars.

Over June, July and August, Bruno raked in nearly $19.3 million, but you may not have noticed, because he only did 12 shows: 10 at the MGM Park Theater in Las Vegas and two at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland. Bruno played for some 59,000 fans, and because the average ticket price was a whopping $325, he came out on top in terms of total gross.

In fact, Billboard notes that Bruno’s MGM residency has now out-grossed Lady Gaga‘s MGM residency: She’s made $53.9 million, while Bruno’s made $56.2 million.  However, Gaga may catch up, since she’s going to start a run of new shows on October 14. 

Other acts that did well on the road over the summer, according to Billboard: Dead & Company, Usher, Zac Brown Band, Billy Joel, James Taylor, The Eagles, Dave Chappelle and Foo Fighters.

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