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Rihanna is celebrating her music career.

The 37-year-old “Work” singer and Fenty Beauty founder posted a tribute to her debut album to her Instagram account on Friday (August 29). Her debut album, Music of the Sun, was released on August 29, 2005 and started her ascent to stardom.

To celebrate 20 years of making music, Rihanna shared a heartfelt tribute to her fans, her family, and everyone who has been there for her throughout her career.

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“20 years ago, i left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music,” Rihanna‘s caption reads.

DJ Khaled has dropped two new singles, “You Remind Me” and “Brother.” The songs are both off his upcoming album Aalam of God, his first LP in three years.

“You Remind Me” is an upbeat collaboration with Vybz Kartel, Buju Banton, Mavado, Bounty Killer, Rorystonelove, and Kaylan Arnold, who also appear in the music video for the track.

The more reflective “Brother” sees DJ Khaled teaming up with Post Malone and YoungBoy Never Broke Again.

DJ Khaled has been teasing Aalam of God, his 14th studio album, since earlier this year.

The Nyt Mini Crossword is a pinnacle of the daily puzzle world, and quite frankly, there is no other challenge out there that is this fun and quick to solve at the same time. This includes the 5×5 grid we have for the day on August 29, 2025, as well.

Still, however, got stuck on some of the clues? No worries, the following are all the answers you’d need to solve the August 29’s Nyt Mini Crossword grid completely.

Solutions for Nyt Mini Crossword Today All the answers to the Nyt Mini Crossword on August 29, 2025 | Credits: Nyt/ Fandomwire Across Recede, as the tide

– Ebb Fictional creature voiced by Rihanna, James Corden or Nick Offerman,...

PinkPantheress doesn’t think anyone would be too surprised by the collection of songs saved to her phone. Her own records are often erratic, moving quickly from one idea to the next. It makes sense, then, that when she let Rolling Stone sift through her library on the latest installment of Song Shuffle, the results yielded songs from Davido, Kaytranada, Normani, and more.

“My playlist is actually a little bit of fuckery,” PinkPantheress says. The first song up is Rihanna and Drake’s “Work.” The record takes the musician back...

Britney Spears is back at it on social media, serving her trademark sexual confidence.

It’s the latest in a string of odd photos that have fans questioning her mental state.

The photo, taken from the back, shows Spears wearing nothing but cowboy boots, her hair cascading down her back, hands joined above her head, facing the golden sunlight. A single rose emoji is placed over the photo to censor a minimal amount of her backside. Spears further did not include a caption and restricted the comment section.

Britney Spears Poses Nude

She later posted another close-up of the same photo, cutting off at her lower back.

On August 25, Spears...

Rihanna is letting her baby bump peek out in her latest public outing.

The 37-year-old entertainer and Fenty entrepreneur was seen stepping out to run errands on Monday (August 25) in Los Angeles.

Rihanna, who is pregnant with her third child, wore a tight top that didn’t cover her entire belly and let part of it hang out.

If you didn’t know, Rihanna is getting close to welcoming her third child into the world with longtime partner A$AP Rocky. The couple already shares two children, sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2.

In a recent interview, Rihanna shared how her sons feel about becoming older siblings to the new baby.

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The Weeknd is seeking $1 billion in financing with a music catalog-backed deal that will give him $250 million in cash plus $750 million in debt, Bloomberg reports.

An investor group called Chord Music Partners currently owns 50% of his publishing. The once-and-future Abel Tesfaye (he said he plans to retire the name The Weeknd) now wants to cash out $250 million in equity from what’s left of his catalog, plus raising $500 million in senior debt and $250 million in junior debt. Lyric Capital Group is leading the discussions to find investors for the $1 billion.

The structure of the deal suggests that The Weeknd plans to launch business ventures with the $1 billion. The interest rates...

Angela Bassett has played many powerful women on screen, but there’s one role she’s always dreamed of.

When Coveteur asked her about it, she didn’t hesitate. “The legend of her power, intellect, and beauty really draws me to her story, and I would love to explore that on the screen,” Bassett said. She was talking about Queen Nefertiti, one of the most famous queens of Egypt’s 18th dynasty.

Nefertiti was no ordinary ruler. Alongside her husband, King Akhenaton, she helped lead a religious revolution and became one of the most influential figures of her time. Her life is still partly a mystery.

Her tomb has never been found,...

Angela Bassett has already played some of the most powerful women on screen, but she still has one dream role she hasn’t landed yet.

When asked by Coveteur about a character she would love to play, she didn’t hesitate. “The legend of her power, intellect, and beauty really draws me to her story, and I would love to explore that on the screen,” she said, naming Queen Nefertiti of Egypt’s 18th dynasty.

Nefertiti was a queen of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty and the wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten. She and Akhenaten are known for promoting Atenism, an early form of monotheism focused on the sun disc, and ruling...

Britney Spears is making headlines with her latest Instagram post.

The 43-year-old “Toxic” pop superstar took to the platform on Saturday (August 23) to share a nude photo of herself, wearing only a pair of knee-high black boots.

In the image, Britney stood in front of a large window with her arms stretched above her head and her back to the camera, letting her long blonde hair cascade down. A rose emoji was strategically placed to cover her backside.

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The post did not include a caption, and comments were turned off, but it still racked up over 200,000 likes within hours of going live.

Britney has...

With a net worth of $1.1 billion, Roger Federer has entered the billionaire celebrity club three years after his retirement. Forbes has reported that the legendary tennis player is now among the 20 billionaire celebrities, which includes the likes of pop musician Taylor Swift and basketball player LeBron James.

Roger Federer, who once had a Pamela Anderson poster in his room, might have retired at the age of 41, but to this day, he is one of the highest-paid tennis players. Owing to the numerous injuries he suffered throughout his career, Federer decided to hang up his racket in September 2022. However, that did not stop him from becoming a billionaire.

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Peacock has a lively mix of animated favorites, teen comedies, and big action that keep viewers busy all week long. The lineup ranges from zoo adventures and martial arts epics to high school classics and alien warfare, so there is something here for families, nostalgia seekers, and blockbuster fans alike. Every title below is easy to jump into, whether you want a quick laugh or a full night of escapism.

Below is a simple countdown of what people pressed play on this week. Each entry includes quick background details like plot highlights, key cast, creative leads, and other essentials that help you choose what to watch next. Dive in and...

It has been a busy week on Peacock with animated adventures, teen comedies, and big screen spectacle all pulling viewers in. The lineup brings together long running franchises like ‘Madagascar’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda’ alongside fan favorite throwbacks and a fresh take on a high school classic with ‘Mean Girls’.

Below you will find a simple countdown of what people pressed play on the most. Each entry gives a quick look at the story along with key cast and crew details so you can decide what to watch next without any fuss.

10. ‘Mean Girls’ (2024) Paramount Pictures

This musical comedy follows Cady Heron as she transfers to North Shore High and...

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are stepping out for the day.

The 37-year-old pregnant “We Found Love” singer and the 36-year-old “Sundress” rapper spent the afternoon running a few errands on Thursday (August 21) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

For their outing, Rihanna went casual in a white T-shirt with a colorful scarf tied around her waist as a skirt while Rocky sported a neon yellow T-shirt, black running shorts, and a black baseball hat.

Back in May, Rihanna announced that she and Rocky are expecting their third child together. The two are already parents to sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2. In a recent interview, Rihanna shared how her sons feel about becoming...

At the Cannes Film Festival premiere of “Highest 2 Lowest” in May, all eyes were on the crime drama’s fourth lead: A$AP Rocky. The “Everyday” rapper’s very presence at the Palais sent photographers into a frenzy before he and partner Rihanna were whisked away to the film’s exclusive beach party, followed by an early-morning yacht bash sponsored by Ray-Ban. Despite all the fanfare and a riveting performance in which Rocky held his own opposite two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, “Highest 2 Lowest” barely made a whimper at the box office when it arrived in roughly 300 theaters on Aug. 15. In fact, the final numbers were likely so weak that A24 and Apple Studios took the unorthodox step of not releasing box office numbers at all.

Rocky is certainly not alone. A stream of chart toppers with massive social media followings have made bold forays into the movie...

Mariah Carey (Photo Credit: Ethan James Green / Courtesy of MTV)

Mariah Carey is joining a list of performers that includes Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Rihanna, David Bowie, and The Beatles as the 2025 MTV VMAs Video Vanguard Award recipient. Carey will receive the honor during the September 7, 2025 awards show taking place in New York’s Ubs Arena. The VMAs will air live on both coasts beginning at 5pm Pt/8pm Et on CBS and MTV.

Mariah Carey will also perform a “career-spanning medley of her biggest hits” during the show, according to MTV. Carey presented this year’s host, LL Cool J, with the Vanguard Award back in 1997 and...

MTV has named Mariah Carey its 2025 Video Vanguard Award recipient. The seven-time MTV Video Music Award nominee will perform a medley of her biggest hits when the show airs live on CBS from Ubs Arena in New York on Sept. 7.

The coveted award will be the first VMA the musician has received in her storied career. Carey is nominated this year in the Best R&b Video category for her action flick-themed video for “Type Dangerous.” It’s her first nomination as a lead artist since she was up for...

Mariah Carey is heading back to the MTV VMAs stage!

The 5-time Grammy winner will be honored with the coveted Video Vanguard Award at the 2025 MTV VMAs, airing live on Sunday, September 7 from Ubs Arena in New York.

The show will be hosted by LL Cool J and broadcast on CBS, MTV, and Paramount+.

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Mariah will also perform a career-spanning medley of her biggest hits — her first performance at the VMAs in 20 years.

She last delivered a medley in 2005 that included her No. 1 smash “We Belong Together,” from her multi-platinum album The Emancipation of Mimi, which just celebrated its 20th anniversary.

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After several decades as a mainstay in the music industry, Mariah Carey is set to receive the MTV Video Music Awards’ 2025 Video Vanguard Award.

In addition to accepting the award, Carey will also take the stage to perform a medley of her greatest hits during the awards show.

Carey has been nominated for eight VMAs over the years, including a nod in the best R&b video category for her song “Type Dangerous” at the 2025 ceremony. She made her VMAs debut in 1991 with a memorable performance of “Emotions” and returned to the awards show in 1997 to present the Video Vanguard Award to LL Cool J.

The following year, Carey was joined by Whitney Houston to open the show with a skit in which both women “accidentally” wore the same dress.

Carey is a five-time Grammy Award winner who has sold more than 220 million albums worldwide. She has also racked up 19 Billboard Hot 100 No.

Mariah Carey will be the 2025 recipient of the Video Vanguard Award, given out annually as part of the MTV Video Music Awards. The singer will also perform on the Sept. 7 telecast, which is airing on CBS for the first time.

Producers are promising a “show-stopping, career-spanning medley of her biggest hits” as part of the three-hour show.

Last year’s Video Vanguard recipient/performer was Katy Perry. The award has had a diva-heavy skew in recent years, with recipients in recent years also including Shakira, Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, Jennifer Lopez, Pink and Rihanna. The last time the Video Vanguard Award went to a male performer was when Kanye West picked it up in 2015.

Not surprisingly, just as Perry did last year, Carey has an album to promote that is due soon after the telecast — “Here for It All,” due out Sept. 26 on the Gamma label. Carey released the first single from the project,...

Mariah Carey will be the 2025 honoree for the MTV Video Music Awards‘ Video Vanguard Award. The award honors artists who have had a profound impact on both music videos and pop culture as a whole.

As part of her acceptance, Carey will perform a medley of her biggest hits live onstage during the VMAs. The ceremony, which will be hosted by LL Cool J and will take place at New York’s Ubs Arena, will air on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Et/5 p.m. Pt. The event will simulcast on both MTV and CBS — a first for the awards show that’s been around since 1984 — and will be available to stream on Paramount+.

Benny Blanco is opening up about the mindset that’s fueled his decades-long career of pop smashes.

In a new interview for Harper’s Bazaar’s Icons issue, the 37-year-old producer revealed that his creative instincts have always been rooted in fun and instinct.

“I feel like my mind and a 15-year-old girl’s mind are very similar in what we like, musically,” Benny said.

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“I’ve just always been drawn to having fun and making stuff that makes me feel good. If it winds up being something that other people like, then that’s cool to me. If it doesn’t, then that’s also cool to me. I think being iconic is not giving a f—,” he added.

Benny has co-written or produced mega-hits including Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream,” Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” Kesha’s “TiK ToK” and Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera’s “Moves Like Jagger.

The instantly immortal Rihanna lyric “We found love in a hopeless place” comes to mind more than once in “On the Sea,” and perhaps unfairly so. The severe, slate-skied stretch of northern Welsh coastline on which Helen Walsh’s romantic drama plays out may be menaced by the sea and unvisited by the sun, but it’s rather lovely in its own forbidding way. For born-and-bred mussel farmer Jack (Barry Ward), however, it’s a place of ever-narrowing opportunities — both professional, as his modest family business is crowded out by larger fishing enterprises, and personal. Longstanding marriage in a town where everybody knows his name has put paid to desires he’s resigned himself to never exploring — though when they’re stoked by a chance connection with a roughneck stranger, his small world turns altogether suffocating.

Premiering in competition at the Edinburgh Film Festival, Walsh’s second feature arrives a full decade after her first,...

After two decades of pop ubiquity, Maroon 5 are digging deeper into the crate than expected on their eighth album. Love Is Like weaves a surprising number of Seventies funk, soul, and R&b samples into their sleek pop sound — Barbara Stant’s 1972 obscurity “You Know I Love You,” Loleatta Holloway’s storming “I Know Where You’re Coming From,” and the Festivals’ forgotten B side “Take Your Time,” to name a few. The selections do more than nod to the group’s blue-eyed-soul roots; they feel like earnest tributes. Yet...

Rihanna, apart from being a talented artist, singer, and entrepreneur, is unbelievably gorgeous and effortlessly captivating, and Amy Poehler agrees. In the recent episode of her podcast, Good Hang, Poehler was joined by Aubrey Plaza as the two compared Rihanna’s eyes to those of a horse. And yeah, they meant it as a genuine compliment.

rihanna has the most beautiful eyes in the world. pic.twitter.com/bRo9MHpb0s

— Noah  (@NoahFentys) April 5, 2023

During the conversation, Plaza brought up Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy’s horror film, ‘The Gorge’ (2025), which prompted Poehler to comment, “Anya Taylor-Joy to me is the example of, like, the more beautiful you are, the more spaced-out your eyes are.”

The host then brought up Rihanna, stating, “Rihanna is so beautiful and her eyes are truly on the side of her head”, to which Plaza replies, “Just like a horse…that’s why horses are so beautiful.

Rihanna is going comfy while stepping out for the day.

The 37-year-old “Love on the Brain” singer and Fenty boss cradled her baby bump as she arrived at a store as she ran a few errands on Sunday afternoon (August 17) in Los Angeles.

For her outing, Rihanna dressed her growing baby bump in striped pajamas paired with a pink and white headscarf and pink ballet flats.

Hours before walking the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala in May, Rihanna announced that she is expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky. The two are already parents to sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2. In a recent interview, Rihanna shared how her sons feel about becoming older siblings to the new baby.

If you missed it, Rocky, 36, seemingly revealed the sex of baby No. 3!

Fyi: Rihanna is wearing Savage x Fenty pajamas and Maison Margiela flats.

Taylor Swift is undeniably one of the richest Hollywood celebrities right now. The 35-year-old Cruel Summer singer recently earned a spot on the 2025 Forbes richest celebrities list, with a reported net worth of $1.6 billion.

Her record-breaking Eras Tour, which lasted an incredible 21 months and covered 149 shows in 51 cities worldwide, solidified her status not just as a global superstar but also as a financial juggernaut in the entertainment world.

While Swift’s fortune comes primarily from music, only a handful of celebrities have managed to leverage their fame into even bigger financial empires through smart investments and business ventures.

Think of Vincent McMahon, whose Tko Group holdings, parent company of WWE and UFC, push his net worth to around $3.3 billion, or Michael Jordan, whose legendary basketball career combined with Nike endorsements, royalties from the Jordan brand, and stakes in various businesses has made him worth $3.5 billion.

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The music world is absolutely electric right now, and for good reason! Karol G is about to make history as she headlines the halftime show during YouTube’s first exclusive NFL live broadcast on September 5, 2025. Picture this: the Kansas City Chiefs battling the Los Angeles Chargers at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, while one of Latin music’s biggest stars takes center stage.

Sure, you probably know her killer tracks like “Tusa” (1.3+ billion YouTube views) and “Bichota” (1.4+ billion views), but trust us, there’s so much more to this Grammy-winning powerhouse than what meets the eye. From building business empires to honoring her deepest musical roots, Karol G is redefining what it means to be a global superstar while staying true to her Latin heritage.

1. Karol G’s Career Started With YouTube Covers, Just Like Justin Bieber Karol G Performing the Cover of “Can’t Take My Eyes Off...

A$AP Rocky fans, rejoice: the rapper has shared two new songs, “Trunks” and “Both Eyes Closed.” Stream them below.

Both tracks are taken from the soundtrack to Highest 2 Lowest, the new Spike Lee film adaptation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 thriller, High and Low. Rocky is among the cast of Lee’s version, which also includes Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and Ice Spice. The movie hits theaters today (August 15th).

The new tracks follow Rocky’s most recent release, “Pray4DaGang,” which dropped last month. It was the latest track from the rapper’s highly anticipated (and long-awaited) fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb.

In the meantime, Rocky will again flex his acting chops in the upcoming A24 feature, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. The film, which also stars Rose Byrne and Conan O’Brien, premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and is currently making the festival circuit.

Welcome to the era of VanSZA. Vans has named Sza as its first artistic director, signing the R&b superstar to a multi-year partnership.

According to a press release, the position will empower her to “reimagine upcoming campaigns and co-create exclusive product collections that fuse her unique vision with the brand’s creative and youthful spirit.”

In a statement of her own, Sza said, “I’ve been wearing Knu Skools and other styles for years; they’ve always had an ethos I connect with.” The singer added that her goal was to “show that joy, community, creativity, and fashion are all still intersectional. That humanity, culture, and connection are still the access points.”

By taking this role, Sza follows in the footsteps of Rihanna, who served as the creative director of Puma in 2014, and Beyoncé, who had a partnership with adidas from 2019 to 2023.

Earlier this year, Sza scored a No. 1 hit...

From Home’s Box Office Triumph To Smurfs’ Flop — Ranking Rihanna’s Top 7 Films Globally(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Rihanna’s talents extend far beyond her chartbusters and stage performances, with her videography thriving from her twerking her assets to eclectic roles at major film productions. The Barbadian popstar has successfully transitioned from music icon to accomplished actress, proving that her star power translates to the big screen and, most importantly, to impressive worldwide box office numbers that spotlights her commercial appeal across different entertainment mediums.

From animated features to action-comedy films and heist capers, Rihanna’s box office track record demonstrates her growing influence in Hollywood, with her films collectively grossing over $1.3 billion worldwide. Here’s a comprehensive ranking of Rihanna’s best theatrical releases based on worldwide box office performance.

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1. Home (2015) Worldwide Gross: $386.0 Million Rotten Tomatoes Score: 53% Director:...

Labubu has transcended the bounds of plushy accessories to become a cultural movement, all thanks to Blackpink’s Lisa for opening our eyes to the significance of the plushy devils.

Many celebrities have hopped on the trend, including Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa and even the football icon David Beckham, all of whom have used the dolls in creative ways to accessorize more than just their handbags. On the other side of the fence are certain celebrities who have chosen to resist the trend.

But whatever side of the fence that you’re on, the matter remains that we all know what a Labubu is. That was what I thought until Liam Neeson came along and shattered my illusions.

Liam Neeson Reveals He Hadn’t Heard of the Colorful Monster Toys Driving Pop Culture’s Latest Craze

Liam Neeson isn’t very sure what you do with a Labubu. Is it food,...

Sandwiched between its big successes of How to Train Your Dragon 2 and Kung Fu Panda 3, DreamWorks released a little sci-fi film in 2015 about an outcast alien and a little girl just trying to get Home. The sweet little film came packed with an otherworldly cast, headlined by the likes of Rihanna, The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons at the height of his powers, the great Steve Martin, and Jennifer Lopez fresh off of The Boy Next Door with 9-1-1's Ryan Guzman. Despite all the star power and a solid $386 million box office, though, it's mostly forgotten among the studio's larger catalog, especially considering the movies around it. Now, however, it's getting a chance to shine again on streaming, rising to #4 on Netflix's global charts and beating out some big names in Happy Gilmore 2 and Megamind.

Home starts on Earth, where a cowardly alien...

Starring as Denzel Washington’s wife in a Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” was a dream come true for Ilfenesh Hadera. But she admits she was skeptical when she heard A$AP Rocky was also cast in a starring role in the film.

“I mean, like total transparency, I asked Spike who was cast as the kidnapper. He said [A$AP] Rocky and I was like, ‘oh…’ I’d never seen him act before,” Hadera told Variety on Monday at the movie’s New York City premiere.

In “Highest 2 Lowest,” a modern reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 classic “High and Low,” Rocky takes on his most substantial role yet as the film’s central antagonist.

This isn’t Rocky’s first time on the big screen. He made his feature film debut as a drug dealer in “Dope,” but it was his supporting role in the 2018 legal drama “Monster” that caught Lee’s attention.

Sonarworks has released an update to its AI-powered vocal changer plugin, SoundID VoiceAI, introducing two new premium Preset Expansion Packs - Rock Voices and Kids Voices - along with free improvements for all users, including a Captured Voice Cleanup tool for instantly improving vocal clarity.

The Rock Voices Expansion Pack delivers ten professional-grade voices designed for high-energy genres like rock, metal, and cinematic trailers. Built on licensed, ethically sourced material, these presets capture the rasp, power, and dynamic range that define live-stage energy and radio-ready grit.

The Kids Voices Expansion Pack offers ten authentic children’s vocals with natural tone and expressive charm, ideal for animation, educational content, and jingles - eliminating the cost and challenges of recording young talent.

Both packs are available now for $29 each via the Sonarworks Store.

Free Enhancements for All SoundID VoiceAI Users Two New Factory Rock Presets: “Derek” and “Henry” bring the built-in voice...

Rihanna is dressing comfy as she enters the final months of her pregnancy.

The 37-year-old singer, who is expecting her third child with partner A$AP Rocky, was seen putting his baby bump on display in a pink cropped sweatshirt while running errands on Monday (August 11) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Rihanna completed her outfit with low-rise jeans and oversized sunglasses, as well as several necklaces.

If you didn’t know, Rihanna‘s recent movie Smurfs is currently playing in theaters. The film has grossed $30 million at the domestic box office and $99 million at the global box office so far.

Rihanna‘s partner A$AP Rocky recently seemed to reveal the sex of their third child. Also, in a new interview, Rihanna shared how her sons feel about becoming older siblings to the new baby.

Browse through the gallery for more photos of Rihanna shopping for baby clothes…...

If you’ve been doomscrolling TikTok or Instagram and spotted toothy, gremlin-looking plushies dangling from celebrity bags like cursed keychains, you’re not alone in wondering what’s going on.

Labubu — that’s the name of this bizarre little creature — has exploded into a global phenomenon in 2025, blending cute with creepy in a way that’s got K-pop idols and collectors losing their minds. It’s ugly as sin, but it’s racking up hundreds of millions in sales, sparking chaos at toy stores, and even inspiring burglaries.

If you’re clueless about this trend, buckle up — here’s the primer you didn’t know you needed.

Here’s the Tl;Dr What it is: Plush collectible toy, part monster, part elf, with pointy ears and a toothy grin. Origin: Created by Hong Kong artist Kasing Lung in 2015, inspired by Nordic folklore, and sold by Pop Mart. Why popular: Celebrity endorsements,...

Are Labubu dolls… haunted? Are they demonic?

You’ve probably seen Labubu everywhere by now — those toothy, gremlin-like plushies dangling from bags and racking up sales in 2025.

But what started as a cute collectible craze has taken a sinister turn, with viral stories claiming these dolls are haunted portals to hell, stuffed with fentanyl, or even vessels for ancient demons like Pazuzu from The Exorcist.

As influencers burn their collections and parents panic over “cursed” toys, the question remains: is Labubu just an ugly fad, or is something far darker lurking in your kid’s bedroom?

If you’re wondering if that Labubu on your shelf is eyeing you funny, here’s the deep dive into the rumors shaking up 2025.

Here’s the Tl;Dr

The Rumors: Accusations of demonic ties, possession by Pazuzu, moving on their own, and bringing bad luck.

Origin of Panic: Mid-2025 TikTok and X videos...

Cameron Diaz‘s comeback movie, Back in Action, has officially become Netflix’s most-watched movie in 2025 so far, outpacing Taraji P. Henson‘s Straw. Her long-awaited return has finally paid off.

Netflix released a biannual Engagement Report in July for the first half of 2025. According to this report, Back in Action racked up an astounding 164.7 million views, outperforming all other titles on the platform. In comparison, Straw, a psychological drama directed by Tyler Perry and led by Henson, pulled in 102.9 million views. The movie stands in second position, right after Back in Action.

The data, based on total hours viewed divided by runtime, reflects Netflix’s internal viewership metric. Released alongside Netflix’s Q2 earnings in July, the report captures around 99% of all viewing activity on the platform. It showed that overall watch time rose to 95 billion hours, slightly up from last year.

While Back in Action topped the movie chart,...

Amelia Gray stars in the new era of the Elyse, Stella McCartney’s vegan shoe that fuses fashion with sustainability.

Stella McCartney once again reshapes the luxury footwear landscape with the relaunch of her iconic Elyse, this time fronted by Amelia Gray. Known for their distinctive serrated platform, the Elyse debuted on the Autumn/Winter 2014 runway and swiftly became a symbol of conscious fashion, worn by celebrities such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Rihanna and Beyoncé.

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This new chapter introduces a refined colour palette featuring shades like grey and navy, alongside innovative materials such as apple-waste-based vegan leather and a snake-effect finish crafted from mycelium, a sustainable mushroom-derived fabric. All while staying true to its original DNA: Fsc-certified wooden wedge, micro-toothed sole and 100% vegan adhesives.

The choice of Amelia Gray reinforces the Elyse’s dual spirit: strength and elegance, innovation and tradition. Styled in Savile Row tailoring,...

Rihanna is getting ready for baby #3!

The 37-year-old singer, who is pregnant with her third child, had her baby bump on display in a form-fitting white top under a blazer on Thursday afternoon (August 7) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Rihanna was seen heading into the store English Rabbit to shop for baby clothes.

If you didn’t know, Rihanna‘s recent movie Smurfs is currently playing in theaters. The film has grossed $29 million at the domestic box office and $93 million at the global box office so far.

Rihanna‘s partner A$AP Rocky recently seemed to reveal the sex of their third child. Also, in a new interview, Rihanna shared how her sons feel about becoming older siblings to the new baby.

Browse through the gallery for more photos of Rihanna shopping for baby clothes…...

Tom Holland should be best known for his role as Spider-Man, or one of his other highly-praised acting roles, yet that is never what people who meet him want to talk about. Instead, they want to talk about the jaw-dropping moment Holland donned fishnets and performed Rihanna’s “Umbrella” on Lip Sync Battle.

While appearing on Gordon Ramsay’s show, Scrambled, Holland reflected on his 2017 drag performance on the reality competition that pitted two celebrities against each other in, as the title suggests, a lip-sync battle. As it turns out, Holland’s adversary on the show was none other than his now partner, Zendaya, but he may not have put in quite such a memorable performance if he had followed some advice he was given by his father. Holland said:

“What was really great about that is people didn't know that I could dance. I kept that quiet, I don't know why.

High-end fashion, jewelry and watch brands are more aligned with Hollywood A-listers than ever before, as even the smallest red carpet would demonstrate these days. But are stars and the labels they wear doing everything they can to ensure mutual red-carpet success and brand awareness? That’s among the questions The Hollywood Reporter and data firm Launchmetrics will address in an upcoming webinar, “Influence that Performs: The Playbook for High-Performing Ambassador Content,” set for Thursday, Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. Edt.

The Hollywood Reporter and Launchmetrics partnered in December 2023 to produce the Red Carpet Power Rankings series, which kicked off with the 2024 Golden Globe Awards and has continued through the 2025 awards season, including the upcoming Emmy Awards on Sept. 14. Launchmetrics specializes in measuring brand awareness and influence, employing its proprietary Media Impact Value (Miv) algorithm to analyze and rank both brands and stars, spanning five categories in the Power Rankings series: fashion,...

Liam Neeson was asked about a Labubu doll in his latest interview promoting The Naked Gun. During his appearance on the Interrobait session with Metro UK, he was shown a picture of a Labubu doll and asked what it was. He was visibly confused at the plush toy of a monster elf in the picture. Neeson shared, “Have no clue. No. Seriously, I don’t know.”

He wasn’t particularly amused to hear that the toy was called a “Labubu.” He told the interviewer that it looked like a “fluffy doll” and asked, “Can you eat it?” The interviewer then went on to explain how the maker of the Labubu doll is making a fortune now. He shared, “The owner of the Labubu is now a billionaire because people around the world are hoarding these.”

Liam Neeson learns what a Labubu is during an interrogation pic.twitter.com/v94JUGOuES...

A$AP Rocky makes his A24 film debut with a surreal comedy that has already sparked memes and fan theories.

Yes, you read that right: A$AP Rocky is starring in a new film under the prestigious indie label A24. The Harlem rapper — more recently known for his campaigns with Rihanna and their family getaways with the Fenty crew — trades fashion runways for the big screen in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, hitting cinemas on 10 October 2025.

Directed by Mary Bronstein, the film blends absurdist humour with existential drama. The official synopsis reads: “With her life falling apart around her, Linda (played by Rose Byrne) tries to cope with her son’s mysterious illness, her husband’s absence, an unresolved disappearance, and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.”

A$AP plays a classic “local hustler” type — a character who crashes into Linda’s string of personal failures bringing chaos,...

In 2017, MCU starTom Holland performed a forever iconic lip sync to Rihanna's "Umbrella" in a battle against his now-fiancé Zendaya, and now, he's opening up about it. Lip Sync Battle was a reality competition show that first aired on Paramount Network (formerly Spike) on April 2, 2015. The show ran for 5 seasons from 2015 to 2019.

Lip Sync Battle's concept involved two different celebrities competing against each other every week, who would have to prepare two lip-sync performances, and then the audience would decide the winner. In addition to Holland, many other notable celebrities who have appeared on the show include Channing Tatum, Kathy Bates, Kaley Cuoco, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, and more.

While a guest on Gordon Ramsay's talk show Scrambled, Holland opened up about his 2017 performance in Lip Sync Battle in drag, and how wearing fishnets was his idea. During Ramsay's show, Holland admitted that he loved showcasing his...

United Talent Agency (UTA) is expanding the company’s communications department with the addition of Gabe Tesoriero and Kate Cafaro, the agency announced on Wednesday.

Based in New York and Los Angeles respectively, Tesoriero and Cafaro will both serve as Vice President of Corporate Communications, with Tesoriero leading communications for UTA’s global Music division and Cafaro heading up communications for the agency’s Filmed Entertainment division. Both will report to Senior Vice President, Claudia Russo and Cassandra Bujarski, who joined the agency in February as Chief Communications Officer.

Previously, Tesoriero served as EVP of Media & Brand Strategy for Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Group and spent over ten years overseeing the company’s communications practice. Throughout his career, he has executed strategic media campaigns for the biggest names in music, including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Jeezy, Nas, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz,...

United Talent Agency is expanding the company’s communications department with the addition of Gabe Tesoriero and Kate Cafaro.

Based in New York and Los Angeles, respectively, Tesoriero and Cafaro will both serve as Vice President of Corporate Communications, with Tesoriero leading communications for UTA’s global Music division and Cafaro heading up communications for the agency’s Filmed Entertainment division.

Both will report to Senior Vice President, Claudia Russo and Cassandra Bujarski, the latter of whom joined the agency in February as Chief Communications Officer.

Previously, Tesoriero served as EVP of Media & Brand Strategy for Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Group and spent over ten years overseeing the company’s communications practice. Throughout his career, he has executed strategic media campaigns for the biggest names in music, including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Frank Ocean, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Jeezy, Nas, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, The Roots,...

Tom Holland is reflecting on his now iconic performance on Lip Sync Battle!

The 29-year-old actor got in drag for the show as he performed a mashup of “Singin’ In the Rain” and Rihanna‘s “Umbrella,” as part of his battle against now fiancée Zendaya.

While appearing on Gordon Ramsay‘s Scrambled cooking series recently, Tom looked back on the performance and how his dad thought it wasn’t the best idea to do the show.

Keep reading to find out more…

“What was really great about that is people didn’t know that I could dance. I kept that quiet, I don’t know why,” Tom told Gordon. “It’s so funny, Zendaya and I, we were chatting at the time about what we were gonna do, and we had agreed that we would take it easy. That was the agreement, that it was like, ‘I’m not gonna do anything crazy,...

Tom Holland’s “Lip Sync Battle” performance was a family affair.

On a recent episode of Gordon Ramsay’s “Scrambled,” the “Spider-Man” star went behind the scenes on his 2017 rendition of Rihanna’s “Umbrella” on the Spike competition show.

Holland’s performance was a bait and switch for the audience, starting as a performance of “Singin’ in the Rain” before quickly switching to “Umbrella.” During the transition, Holland trades his suit for a dress, fishnets and a wig. He appeared on the episode with his fiancée Zendaya.

“It’s so funny, Zendaya and I, we were chatting at the time about what we were gonna do, and we had agreed that we would take it easy,” he said. “That was the agreement, that it was like, ‘I’m not gonna do anything crazy, you’re not gonna do anything crazy, we’re just gonna keep it nice and easy breezy.