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Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Linked to Chappell Roan Post—Unprepared for What Internet Does Next
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A small perfume business owner has shared her bewilderment after seeing a sudden spike in sales—she later discovered, to a cryptic Instagram post from pop star Chappell Roan. The owner, who runs Thin Wild Mercury (@thinwildmercury), posted a video asking for help solving the mystery of the unexpected sales boost. The TikTok quickly took off, amassing over 20,500 likes and 345,700 views. It all began when Roan posted on Instagram: "Will the girl who I just met at the perfume store please comment the perfume you recommended I wrote it down and just deleted it on accident. The word 'girl' was in the brand name & you said it smelled like lipstick. Thank you." Fans quickly swarmed the Hot to Go singer's post with one prevailing theory: she was talking about Girl of the Year, a scent by Thin Wild Mercury. As it turns out, the perfume's first note is—"lipstick." Still in the dark, the business owner was casually drinking a smoothie when her phone started blowing up with orders. She checked social media but couldn't immediately figure out what had triggered the sudden attention. "The shock I felt when someone dmed me a Chappell Roan post. It was insane. The way that her caption hit me when I read it was that she was in a perfume store chatting with somebody, and based off of what she was saying, they recommended something that she wasn't able to smell in the store and suggested perhaps my perfume," she explained. However, the mystery took a turn when debate erupted in the comments over whether the perfume in question was actually Girl of the Year or Good Girl by Carolina Herrera, which comes in a stiletto-shaped bottle. A TikTok user, @jessica_yk92, joined in, claiming to be the perfume store worker and saying the scent Roan was after was indeed Herrera's Good Girl. But shortly after, she admitted she was just joking. Chappell Roan attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Chappell Roan attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor/FilmMagic "Plot ain't me! I wasn't expecting this comment to get this many likes as it did I was just having a laugh. Please forgive me @chappellroan and the fans. I hope the real girl does come forward and gets a lifetime supply I feel so bad." The scent debate didn't end there. TikTokers joined in with curiosity and commentary. "What does it mean to smell like 'lipstick'?" asked Madison. "It's just like a base cosmetic smell. if you'd ever smelled like unscented lotion it's similar lol," responded danisjustwatching. "It has to be Girl Of The Year! The lipstick note is addicting and came to mind immediately when I saw the post!" said Landon. Eventually, the mystery was solved. The Thin Wild Mercury owner revealed that the girl from the perfume store—named Maggie—had reached out directly and confirmed the story. She also commented on the original TikTok: "It was actually me, I told her about girl of the year at scent bar. Suggested she buy both sample sets and play around no idea it was her when I mentioned it. You deserve your flowers!" Maggie later followed up with an email with the subject line: "The Chappell Roan thing lol," explaining that she recommended Girl Of The Year after hearing the pop star was looking for a "lip scented perfume." She confessed she didn't recognize Roan at the time—she doesn't listen to her music—but her friend realized it was the singer after spotting her tattoos as they left the shop. "So this is a cool story, but Chappell Roan has not smelled my perfume yet. She's just intrigued by it and interested in trying it out, so hopefully she does," the business owner concluded. TikTok users rallied in support of the brand and the moment: "Aww Maggie seems so sweet, I hope you'll send her the Laurel Canyon she's on the hunt for!" said Laura. "Omg so happy for you! you totally deserve the hype!!!" commented @spacegirlamber. "LOVE this for you," added @Elliescent. Newsweek reached out to @thinwildmercury and Maggie, @petillantbrat, for comment via social media. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have any viral videos or pictures that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@ and they could appear on our site.
The Province
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Sheryl Crow says armed man showed up at her home after she ditched Tesla
'When I came out against Walmart carrying guns, not everybody was armed' Sheryl Crow attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles. Photo by Frazer Harrison / Getty Images Sheryl Crow claims that an armed man stormed onto her property after she posted a video of herself selling her Tesla to protest Elon Musk's involvement with Donald Trump's presidential campaign. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Crow shared a clip to her Instagram in February in which she was seen waving goodbye to her Tesla. The singer-songwriter told her followers that she was ditching the vehicle to protest Musk's appointment as head of President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 'My parents always said… you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla,' Crow, 63, captioned an Instagram video of herself smiling and waving as her Tesla was carted away as Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's Time to Say Goodbye played over top. The multi-Grammy winner told her more than 684,000 followers that she was giving away the proceeds from the sale of her car. 'Money donated to @npr, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth,' she added. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Crow closed her message by adding hashtags for #PresidentMusk as well as #PresidentTrump and #ProtectTheConstitution, and the main phone number for the U.S. Capitol. The All I Wanna Do hitmaker later returned to social media to respond to critics who pointed out the video was recorded in the fall. Crow said she sold the car 'right after' Trump's re-election and added that she donated the money to NPR because the service is 'something that I care about.' In a new interview with Variety , Crow says the response from critics ' feels different.' 'W hen I came out against Walmart carrying guns (in her 1996 song Love Is a Good Thing ), not everybody was armed — and certainly I didn't live in Tennessee, where everybody is armed,' she said. 'So yeah, there was a moment where I actually really felt very afraid: A man got on my property, in my barn, who was armed. It doesn't feel safe when you're dealing with people who are so committed.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Still, Crow admitted she 'can't help' but think she would still post the same protest video if she had to do it all over again. 'I can't help it,' she said. 'I feel like I'm fighting for my kids. Also, that's the way I was raised. There have been times when it hasn't really been fun, but I follow my Atticus Finch dad; I'm very similar to him if I see something that seems unfair, you know?' Sheryl Crow performs at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by David Bloom / Postmedia Crow has been a frequent critic of Trump. Back in 2017, during an appearance on ITV's Good Morning Britain , she called his first 144 days in office 'nothing but chaos' and said, 'It's my hope that sooner than later he's not in office anymore.' 'It actually has kept me up at night,' she said during Trump's first term. 'It's infiltrated our daily lives in a way that is, for me, not healthy… I'm concerned about our democracy, what we count on as Americans. We don't know what the truth is.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Crow also wondered why many Americans cast their vote for Trump the first time around. 'I feel sad for the people that voted for him, that are still hoping he's going to deliver for them,' she explained. 'There are a lot of people who are hurting in America just like all over the world and they believed in him, and it's been my worry from the very beginning.' Musk was one of Trump's biggest supporters during last year's hard-fought presidential campaigns, donating $288 million to Republican coffers. The tech billionaire repeatedly warned Americans that voting for Trump was the only way for the country to preserve its democracy. 'Very few Americans realize that, if Trump is NOT elected, this will be the last election,' Musk posted on X . 'Far from being a threat to democracy, he is the only way to save it!' mdaniell@ Vancouver Canucks Sports Sports World News
Toronto Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Sheryl Crow says armed man showed up at her home after she ditched Tesla
'When I came out against Walmart carrying guns, not everybody was armed' Get the latest from Mark Daniell straight to your inbox Sheryl Crow attends the 67th GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 2, 2025 in Los Angeles. Photo by Frazer Harrison / Getty Images Sheryl Crow claims that an armed man stormed onto her property after she posted a video of herself selling her Tesla to protest Elon Musk's involvement with Donald Trump's presidential campaign. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Crow shared a clip to her Instagram in February in which she was seen waving goodbye to her Tesla. The singer-songwriter told her followers that she was ditching the vehicle to protest Musk's appointment as head of President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). 'My parents always said… you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla,' Crow, 63, captioned an Instagram video of herself smiling and waving as her Tesla was carted away as Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's Time to Say Goodbye played over top. The multi-Grammy winner told her more than 684,000 followers that she was giving away the proceeds from the sale of her car. 'Money donated to @npr, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth,' she added. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Crow closed her message by adding hashtags for #PresidentMusk as well as #PresidentTrump and #ProtectTheConstitution, and the main phone number for the U.S. Capitol. The All I Wanna Do hitmaker later returned to social media to respond to critics who pointed out the video was recorded in the fall. Crow said she sold the car 'right after' Trump's re-election and added that she donated the money to NPR because the service is 'something that I care about.' In a new interview with Variety , Crow says the response from critics ' feels different.' 'W hen I came out against Walmart carrying guns (in her 1996 song Love Is a Good Thing ), not everybody was armed — and certainly I didn't live in Tennessee, where everybody is armed,' she said. 'So yeah, there was a moment where I actually really felt very afraid: A man got on my property, in my barn, who was armed. It doesn't feel safe when you're dealing with people who are so committed.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Still, Crow admitted she 'can't help' but think she would still post the same protest video if she had to do it all over again. 'I can't help it,' she said. 'I feel like I'm fighting for my kids. Also, that's the way I was raised. There have been times when it hasn't really been fun, but I follow my Atticus Finch dad; I'm very similar to him if I see something that seems unfair, you know?' Sheryl Crow performs at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Photo by David Bloom / Postmedia Crow has been a frequent critic of Trump. Back in 2017, during an appearance on ITV's Good Morning Britain , she called his first 144 days in office 'nothing but chaos' and said, 'It's my hope that sooner than later he's not in office anymore.' 'It actually has kept me up at night,' she said during Trump's first term. 'It's infiltrated our daily lives in a way that is, for me, not healthy… I'm concerned about our democracy, what we count on as Americans. We don't know what the truth is.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Crow also wondered why many Americans cast their vote for Trump the first time around. 'I feel sad for the people that voted for him, that are still hoping he's going to deliver for them,' she explained. 'There are a lot of people who are hurting in America just like all over the world and they believed in him, and it's been my worry from the very beginning.' Musk was one of Trump's biggest supporters during last year's hard-fought presidential campaigns, donating $288 million to Republican coffers. The tech billionaire repeatedly warned Americans that voting for Trump was the only way for the country to preserve its democracy. 'Very few Americans realize that, if Trump is NOT elected, this will be the last election,' Musk posted on X . 'Far from being a threat to democracy, he is the only way to save it!' mdaniell@ Travel USA Editorial Cartoons Money News Celebrity Sunshine Girls
Forbes
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Doechii Defies The Odds And Finally Hits The Top 10
Months after its release, Doechii's Alligator Bites Never Heal climbs to No. 10 on the Billboard ... More 200, fueled by a Grammy win, physical sales, and viral buzz. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Doechii, winner of the Best Rap Album award for "Alligator Bites Never Heal," poses in the press room during the 67th GRAMMY Awards at Arena on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by) It's become standard practice for albums to debut at what turns out to be their peak position on the Billboard charts. Thanks to months of promotion and sometimes many singles, most artists see their new full-lengths open as high as they'll ever climb, with the biggest fans rushing to buy or stream the collection the moment it's available. But every once in a while, a project defies the norm. At the moment, Doechii is doing just that. Months after its release, her breakout effort Alligator Bites Never Heal is swimming higher than ever before. Doechii's Alligator Bites Never Heal bolts up the Billboard 200 this frame. The set jumps from No. 24 to No. 10. That impressive leap gives the rapper her first moment inside the top 10 on the tally that ranks the most-consumed full-lengths in the U.S. each week. According to Billboard, Alligator Bites Never Heal shifted 33,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. last frame. That sum is up more than 40% from the week prior. Sales were largely responsible for the uptick, though streaming still accounts for the majority of the project's overall consumption. Doechii released Alligator Bites Never Heal back in August of 2024. The collection earned a fair start on the Billboard 200 upon its debut, but it wasn't an immediate smash. It has, however, been building momentum slowly and steadily. A breakout hit in the form of "Denial Is a River" gave the set a significant boost, helping it reach wider audiences. However, it was Doechii's incredible Grammy performance — and her win for Best Rap Album — that truly sent things into overdrive. Following her triumphant night at the Grammys, fans around the world can't seem to get enough of Alligator Bites Never Heal. In the weeks since the show, streams and sales have surged. The set's growth shows that televised award shows still matter, and that not every musician or project follows the same trajectory. Recently, Alligator Bites Never Heal was re-released on vinyl and made available on CD. Those physical editions clearly helped fuel the album's chart surge. Physical sales remain a powerful tool for artists, especially for select Gen Z favorites, like Doechii. The promotion of a tune titled 'Anxiety' is also helping. While not featured on the mixtape, the years-old cut suddenly began trending, and Doechii released a music video to push it higher. In just a few weeks, it gave the rapper her first top 10 on the Hot 100, and now all the excitement around her work brings her to the loftiest space on the Billboard 200 as well.
Forbes
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Marriott Partners With Beyonce For ‘The Cowboy Carter Tour'
Beyoncé accepts the Album of the Year for 'Cowboy Carter' with Blue Ivy Carter onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards. Marriott announced it is the official hotel partner of 'The Cowboy Carter Tour,' which shares its name with that of Beyonce's Grammy-winning Album of the Year. Variety has called the album the 'most talked-about album of the 21st century...a masterpiece of sophisticated vocal arranging.' Hotels are increasingly interested in pairing stays with unique experiences, and this concert fits the bill with Marriott promising VIP access and tickets to Beyonce's upcoming high-energy tour. Beyonce's tenth concert tour starts in Inglewood, California, on April 28, 2025, and wraps up in Paradise, Nevada, on July 26, 2025. It will include concerts in Chicago, East Rutherford (New York City), London, Saint-Denis (Paris, France), Houston, Landover (Washington, DC), and Atlanta. According to promoter Live Nation, ticket sales for the genre-bending concert surpassed one million in less than a month, and two more venues were added to the itinerary. 'The Cowboy Carter Tour is more than a concert—it's a cultural moment, and we're thrilled to give our members and Beyoncé's fans exclusive access to be part of it,' says Peggy Roe, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at Marriott International, in a recent press release. "This partnership goes beyond providing a place to stay - we have designed fun ways for Marriott Bonvoy's Beyoncé fans to immerse in shared experiences with friends and loved ones, and to enjoy more of The Cowboy Carter Tour - beyond the show,' she adds. The partnership will include sweepstakes and on-property experiences tied to the tour: **Visit the Marriott Bonvoy website for details and official rules, and to enter the sweepstakes. **See details at Marriott Bonvoy Moments. Of course, The Cowboy Carter Tour is expected to boost hotel sales in the concert cities. Marriott ran a similar promotion with the immensely successful Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.
