Singer Meghan Trainor Teases Fans With Her Upcoming Release “Mother”

Singer Meghan Trainor posted a video of her singing to “Mother” and dancing with her two-year-old son on Instagram on March 3. The singer’s track is part of a re-release of her past album “Takin’ It Back” from October 2022. Her new album will be titled “Takin’ It Back Deluxe” and will be released on March 10.

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In the video posted to her Instagram, Trainor is seen in a sparkling silver jumpsuit singing and dancing to her tune “Mother,” while her son Riley made an appearance hugging her legs. Trainor also added in her caption that she is currently 21 weeks pregnant. Back in January, she also revealed that she was pregnant with her second baby while sharing a picture of her sonogram. Her second baby is due in the summer and Trainor revealed that she is excited and better prepared this time. Trainor has been regularly updating fans with the process of her pregnancy, sharing another picture with her son recently.

BEN AFFLECK, Matt Damon, and Viola Davis star in new movie: ‘Air’

by: gabrielle traylor

The biographical comedy/drama, Air, might be the next movie of the year. Directed by Ben Affleck and brought to you by Amazon Studios, the film dives into the decisions that led Nike to become a multi-billion fashion empire. 

The tailer begins at Nike headquarters in 1984. The compnay’s had a tough year and sales were down. Nike was predominately popular in the track and field world and their basketball division was comical. Affleck plays Nike co-founder Phil Knight alongside Matt Damon, who plays a Nike shoe salesman, Sonny Vaccaro. The film recounts the process of creating the legendary Air Jordan line at Nike and what it took to sign Michael Jordan. The film has an ensemble cast: Viola Davis (playing Michael’s mother), Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Christ Tucker, and Chris Messina have all signed on. Air is set to release in theaters on April 5th, 2023 and athleisure lovers can’t wait!

Beyoncé announces Renaissance World tour

BY: Gabrielle traylor

Beyoncé announced the Renaissance World Tour earlier this week and it seems like the whole world has noticed. The “Break My Soul” singer has remained on top of the charts since Renaissance was released in July 2022. Fans are determined to secure a spot in the crowd for the highly anticipated tour which runs from May-September. After her historic Coachella performance in 2018, fans and critics expect flawless performances that entertain you in more ways than one. Beyoncé is known for tying in elements of Black history and African American culture into her artistry and is praised for representing the community in a positive light.  

Social media is buzzing in anticipation, with some users on Twitter trying to deter others from getting tickets with sarcastic reviews about Beyoncé’s performance abilities. Others have said that they’re “ready to fight” whoever so they could attend the concert. 

The Senate Judiciary Committee even took note of the Renaissance World Tour. Earlier this week they issued an informal warning to Ticketmaster via Twitter after Beyoncé announced her world tour. The committee’s cautionary message, “We’re watching,” comes after thousands of people were scammed while trying to buy Taylor Swift tickets. Ticketmaster customers waited hours for a chance to buy tickets but never actually received them. However, for Beyonce’s tour, Ticketmaster has implemented a multi-step plan to ensure purchases are fair this time around. Fans will be required to register through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan Database in order to prevent resellers from buying all the tickets and uncharging.

The 2023 Met Gala Is Coming!

By: gabrielle traylor

The Met Gala is arguably the most popular event of the year for fashion. The charity event is held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on the first Monday of May. Celebrity favorites pop out in creative outfits dedicated in some way to the Met Gala theme. This year, the theme “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty” is an ode to the late fashion designer who passed away at 85 years old in 2019. 

 Karl Lagerfeld is one of the fashion world’s most prolific and celebrated designers. His iconic designs were appreciated by many, leading him to work for major fashion houses like Fendi, Chanel, and Balmain. While we can expect to see many variations of designs from these prominent houses on the Met stairs, it will be interesting to see designers that don’t interpret the theme so literally. Andrew Bolton, Met curator, says, "Even though one of his [Lagerfeld] facets was that he was a historicist, and he would revisit themes in his work, he was always looking to the future in his own work — he hated looking back at the past." 

This year will be an emotional event for some as they pay tribute to a friend, peer, and mentor. Designers and stylists have plenty of inspiration to draw from Karl’s catalog which can be seen below. 

Naomi Osaka is Expecting a Little Tennis Star

by: Gabrielle Traylor

Tennis champion and stylish it-girl, Naomi Osaka announced she was pregnant! The trailblazer posted a sweet message to followers yesterday morning alongside an ultrasound photograph. Naomi wrote, “I know that I have so much to look forward to in the future, one thing I’m looking forward to is for my kid to watch one of my matches and tell someone, ‘that’s my mom,’ haha.”

Naomi is known for her powerful 125 mph serve which won her 4 Grand Slam Champion titles, two Australian Opens, two U.S. Opens, and much more. She was the first Japanese player to win a major title. Naomi has trained intensely her whole life to be a top tennis competitor and her jump into the spotlight added pressure. Naomi has been very vocal with fans about her mental health struggles and had to take time away from the sport. Audiences praise Naomi for inspiring young women and being transparent about mental wellness.

 Despite her challenges, Naomi seems excited for her new adventure and plans to return to tennis in 2024. Many suspect Naomi is expecting with long-time boyfriend Cordae, the Grammy nominated rapper, singer, and songwriter. But, we’ll wait for Naomi to confirm before making any assumptions!

The Golden Globes 2023: The Best Motion Picture

by: aracely gutierrez

After much excitement, The 80th Golden Globe Awards aired Tuesday night on NBC hosted by esteemed filmmaker and comedian, Jerrod Carmicheal. The annual awards show is renowned for honoring the incredible art of film and TV. While many talents were recognized throughout the night, the most anticipated and final award of the night is the best motion picture award. 

The 2023 best motion picture had five nominees this year: “Avatar: The Way of Water”, “Elvis”, “The Fabelmans”, “Tár” and “Top Gun: Maverick”. These five films all had incredible ratings and made groundbreaking ranks in the box-office. 

This year’s best motion picture award was given to the talented Steven Spielberg for his excellent drama, “The Fabelman’s.” The film hit theaters on November 11th, 2022 and was a huge box-office success earning over $15 million worldwide. “The Fabelman’s” is a semi-autobiography centered around Spielberg’s wondrous childhood, and showcases the beginning of his passionate love for films. The main character, a young Jewish man named Sammy Fabelman, represents a young Spielberg. The other characters in the film are all based around his family and the other significant people in his life.

The Bachelor: 2023 Cast Reveal!

By: Aracely Gutierrez

The season of love is approaching and there are thirty beautiful women hoping to find it with this year's beloved heartthrob and new bachelor, Zach Shallcross. The new season will premiere on Monday, Jan. 23rd at 8/7c on ABC, but luckily for us, we get an early sneak peek of the cast that will be joining the show.

For those who keep up with The Bachelor/Bachelorette, losing Zach Shallcross on Season 19 of The Bachelorette was truly a heartbreaking experience. Having Shallcross back as the starring bachelor is a dream come true, with his outstanding charm and admirable sincerity, he’ll definitely be stealing the hearts of women across the nation once again.

I'm sure you're all dying to know which wonderful ladies are on the hunt for love this season, so watch the video below to meet them all!

EMILY IN PARIS SEASON 3 HAS ARRIVED!

by: Aracely Gutierrez | @aracelyzgutierrrez

Our favorite American-made French girl is officially back for another season filled with messy secrets, stunning couture, and heart-racing romance. Netflix aired season 3 of the hit series starring Lily Collins and Lucas Bravo on December 21st, 2022 after almost a full year of waiting since the release of season 2. 

For those of you who haven’t got around to watching, the story follows a young woman named Emily (Lily Collins) living a comfortable life in Chicago with her loving boyfriend and a stable job at a marketing firm. Her life gets entirely flipped upside down after being asked by her pregnant boss Madeline (Kate Walsh) to leave behind her Chicago life and work abroad in Paris for a few months in her place. While there, she tries to accommodate the difficult changes in her life and befriends an aspiring talented singer, Mindy (Ashley Park), whom she becomes very close with and also teaches Emily the ways of the city. 

This season will unravel Emily’s new Parisian lifestyle, and it is packed with all the heartfelt romantic tension we‘ve been longing for- so grab your berets and a pain au chocolat and get ready to watch season 3 of Emily In Paris on Netflix on December 21st, 2022. 

Harry & Meghan: First look at The Netflix Documentary

BY: gabrielle Traylor

Netflix released its first teaser trailer for “Harry and Meghan,” a documentary with exclusive footage detailing the love story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. This global event offers a first-person narrative about the ridicule, harassment, and scrutiny Harry and Meghan faced from the Royal Family and British media. However, it seems the documentary will also highlight more joyous aspects of their relationship and even showcase their children. 

This look into Harry and Meghan’s life promises drama and suspense as it recounts the treatment that forced the couple to flee the UK. “I had to do everything I could to protect my family,” Harry explained. Meghan Markle, who looked distressed throughout the trailer, is able to speak freely about the impact of marrying into the Royal family. “When the stakes are this high, doesn’t it make more sense to hear our story from us?” Meghan said. There is no official release date yet, but Netflix users can expect this heartfelt story on their screens soon.

Spotify Wrapped Makes Its Way Into 2022

BY: ARACELY GUTIERREZ | @ARACELYZGUTIERRREZ

In the mood for a 2022 rewind? Spotify users can now access their own 2022 Spotify Wrapped, a list created for each user made up of their most frequently listened to songs, artists and genres throughout the year. Spotify also features annual rankings for the artists and songs that were most streamed overall this year. 

This annual popular feature was released today and is already making its way onto many’s stories and Twitter posts, including influencers and celebrities.

The top-tier streaming platform has also announced global recording artist Bad Bunny as this year’s most-streamed artist in the world on Spotify. Because Bad Bunny is the first artist to hold this title for the third year in a row, Spotify has decided to honor him with their decision to turn the heart button on the app into the artist’s iconic red-heart symbol from his 2022 album, Un Verano Sin Ti.

2022 American Music Awards rundown

By: GAbrielle Traylor

The biggest night in music, the American Music Awards, aired last weekend and here are some moments you might have missed:

To no one’s surprise, Taylor Swift, the record holder for winning the most AMA awards ever, took home an additional 6 awards to add to her collection. After releasing her rerecorded album, Red (Taylor’s Version), the artist was pleasantly surprised by her fans support. “I cannot tell you how much my rerecorded albums mean to me,” said Taylor as she accepted the award for favorite pop album. “But I never exected or assumed that they would mean anything to you, so I can’t thank you enough for caring about this album that I’m so proud of.”

Other celebrities honored music’s most iconic talents on Sunday evening. Stevie Wonder and Charlie Puth sang a heartwarming tribute to Lionel Richie as he accepted the icon award. P!NK also sang “Hopelessly Devouted to You” in remembrance of Olivia Newton John who passed earlier this year.

And when it comes to fashion, your favs did not disaapoint. Machine Gun Kelly struted the red carpet with an eccentric, but on- brand, purple suit with protruding 12 inch metal spikes. Latto and Kali Uchis struted the red carpet with 2023 trends in mind and on their heads— feather and sheer. Latto wore a sheer black headpiece over slicked down baby hairs and a red lip. Kali Uchis wore a faux-feather hood with similarly styled baby hairs underneath. These ladies looked great with their eccentric headpieces.

Emily in Paris Season 3 Is Almost Here

By Rebecca Chiang

It's official — Emily in Paris is coming back for a third season. Darren Star's highly anticipated Netflix series picks up right at the cliffhanger it left off after season two, and we finally get to go back to Paris with the bestie duo Emily and Mindy. “ Get ready for new looks, new locations, new love triangles… Merci France for being a home away from home and embracing us yet again. So proud of this cast and crew and cannot WAIT for you all to see what our girl Emily gets up to! Get ready for another wild ride…,” Lily Collins who stars as Emily wrote on Instagram. Will Emily choose to stay in Paris, starting her new work life at Sylvie's brand-new agency, or accept her promotion at Savior's Chicago offices and return to the states? Treat yourself to a box of macarons and be ready to binge-watch the newest season of Emily in Paris on Netflix on December 21, 2022.

Charmaine Bey on the BET Soul Train Awards 2022 Red Carpet

by gabrielle traylor

Charmaine Bey illuminated the red carpet at the BET Soul Train Awards 2022 in Las Vegas. As a fan favorite from reality TV Show “Black-Ink Crew: Chicago,” Charmaine’s energetic and warm personality charmed interviewers and photographers all along the carpet. She sported a shimmery, gold two-piece dress from JLUXLABEL with black Versace Heels. Wearing vegan nails from PearNova and a sharp red lip, Charmaine’s look was sexy and sophisticated in the spirit of the evening’s celebration. “I’m so excited to be here and see everyone perform,” Charmaine said at the event honoring the best and most influential R&B and Soul Musicians. Charmaine recently said goodbye to "Inside the Midday with Charmaine Bey," her talk show on iheartRadio’s 107.5 WGCI, the most popular Hip Hop and R&B radio station in Chicago. The former radio show host has more looks and content to come, and you can keep up with her here: @charmainebey