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Business Insider
9 hours ago
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- Business Insider
Summer concert season has officially begun
Happy Saturday! How would you feel if you were invited to a wedding on a Thursday? While some guests were pretty angry, this writer thinks it's pretty smart. Find out why! On the agenda: The most common sign of colon cancer is one that can be hard to talk about. The "Taylor's Version" era is officially over. A cosmetic surgeon says she has to steer some clients away from " ab etching." Sex work was supposed to be a fast track to financial freedom. Not anymore. But first: Summer sing-alongs. This week's dispatchThe great outdoor jam session Beyoncé kicked off my live-music summer earlier this week, turning New Jersey's MetLife Stadium into a proper rodeo when she brought her tour, Cowboy Carter, to town. Even though it's nearly June, it sure didn't feel like it last Thursday. In fact, Beyoncé performed in the pouring rain. (Thank God for ponchos.) Still, a little bad weather wouldn't stop me from having a good time. I'm a die-hard concert lover. And I'm not alone. According to EMARKETER, a market research company owned by Business Insider's parent company, Axel Springer, Gen Z and millennials are more likely to attend a live event this summer than other generations. In fact, nearly three-quarters of people age 18 to 29 and 59% of consumers who are 30 to 44 are expected to attend at least one concert this summer. If you want to grab a ticket, there's no shortage of acts to see perform this summer, no matter what type of music you're into. From Kendrick Lamar and SZA to Mumford & Sons, Lady Gaga, and Oasis, you're in for a treat. Let's just hope the weather is better for you than it was for me and Bey. An embarrassing sign of colon cancer Colon cancer diagnoses are on the rise among young people, and stigma is one reason it can be hard to catch. Symptoms like rectal bleeding and changes in bowel movements are early signs of colon cancer, but some people don't know how to talk about it with their doctors. Fortunately, there's a movement to destigmatize words like "poop" and "stool." The push to make poop talk less taboo. All the versions are Taylor's After a record-setting tour and plenty of NFL game appearances, Taylor Swift noticeably disappeared from the public spotlight this year. The superstar's vacation even seemed to frustrate some fans, who had grown accustomed to seeing her in public for the past year-plus. But on Friday, Swift showed them what had kept her so busy: acquiring her original music catalogue. The deal ended the musician's long fight to own and control her art. It won't be a cruel summer for Taylor. Not even Taylor Swift can take a vacation without backlash The rise of "ab etching" More men are requesting cosmetic procedures, and their abs aren't off limits. "Ab etching" is a type of targeted liposuction that makes abdominal muscles more pronounced. This kind of fat removal can be painful and requires an ab-defining lifestyle to maintain. BI spoke with cosmetic surgeon Dr. Giselle Prado-Wright about who may be the right fit for this procedure. Some should steer clear, though. The one filler this cosmetic surgeon is begging you not to get Stuck in sex work Ayesha Kazim for BI Faced with a brutal job market, some Gen Zers turned to sex work to make ends meet. For many of them, it was the quickest way to achieve financial freedom. Because of the economic downturn of the past few years, many strippers, escorts, and camgirls have had to slash rates to compete for clients. What was supposed to be a backup plan or temporary gig now looks like a job they can't quit. " It's a lot quieter in the club." What we're watching this weekend "Mountainhead": Steve Carell and Ramy Youssef play billionaires in an elite friend group in a new satirical comedy on HBO Max. "The Handmaid's Tale": After six seasons, the Hulu original starring Elisabeth Moss has concluded this week. "And Just Like That…": Sarah Jessica Parker returns as Carrie Bradshaw in season three of the "Sex and The City" reboot streaming on HBO Max. What to shop Essential summer shorts: After giving them a shot, we've loved Patagonia's Baggies for everything from hiking to lounging. Our style editor recommends them for their comfort, quick-dry material, and timeless style, making them a go-to pick for summer. Retro sneakers for modern feet: We've tried dozens of styles to find the best retro sneakers that blend old-school vibes with modern comfort. Check out our list if you're looking to add timeless, stylish sneakers to your wardrobe. Air fryers worth the hype: You've got a lot of choices when it comes to air fryers. We've tested over 60 options to find the best models on the market, so whether you're cooking for one or a whole family, you can trust these picks with your meals. More of this week's top reads: Stimulating your vagus nerve could help you live longer. A top scientist shares three easy things he does to activate his. The "Lilo & Stitch" box office numbers show Disney learned a major lesson after the "Snow White" debacle. Gen Z and millennials are thirsty for luxury bag dupes. Here are the brands they're after most. Four things you should never order in front of your boss or coworkers, according to an etiquette expert. Royal Caribbean and Carnival are racing to grow their private islands and resorts. Here's how their new cruise destinations compare. The New York City apartment from "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is on the market for $15 million. It features a Tiffany-blue door. Victoria Beckham says she stopped her fashion brand from bleeding cash through two big changes. Good men are harder than ever to find, which is good news for good men. The BI Today team: Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York City. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Elizabeth Casolo, fellow, in Chicago.
Yahoo
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Megyn Kelly slams Beyoncé for including footage of her in 'Cowboy Carter' tour visuals: 'She could play the victim'
Megyn Kelly is having a meltdown over her unexpected inclusion in Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour. The political commentator responded to the Grammy-winning artist splicing footage of one of her on-air interviews into the visuals for the musician's ongoing tour, which blurred Kelly's face and also featured the brief inclusion of other media clips containing commentary about her foray into the country genre. Though Kelly's face is not explicitly recognizable, the former Fox News host slammed the inclusion on Thursday's episode of her eponymous SiriusXM show. "It recently came to my attention that Beyoncé', who's on some world tour right now reinventing herself as a country star, is running videotape during the show of yours truly," Kelly began. The clip in question, Kelly clarified, hailed from her conversation with Sky News Australia last year, in which she mocked the country album and the way it had been marketed as if Beyoncé were "Jesus incarnated" and "here to rescue country music." "She is considered untouchable," Kelly continued. "You're not allowed to rip on her, by the way. You're not allowed to rip on Michelle Obama, either, but we do. Too bad. The more untouchable you tell me somebody is, the more likely I am to want to hit them.' She lamented that the music superstar "had to scour the internet to find anybody who offered any criticism of this move [into country] whatsoever," adding, "Here is another one of the most privileged, beloved women in the world, and richest based on her own fortune ... but still has to look for the one sliver where she could play the victim and be aggrieved because big bad Megyn Kelly said something completely milquetoast about her entry into country music.' Kelly then compared the inclusion to her previous spat with George Clooney, who caused great offense when he questioned her career as a journalist last month. Speaking with fellow Broadway star Patti LuPone, Clooney — currently portraying broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow in Good Night, and Good Luck — said at the time, "I'm not quite sure what she has done to be a journalist.' "He's George f---ing Clooney. She's Beyoncé, but they can't take the mildest criticism," Kelly griped. Entertainment Weekly has reached out to Beyoncé's rep for comment. The Cowboy Carter tour kicked off in Los Angeles on April 28 and is set to conclude in Las Vegas on July 26. The music icon recently won the 2025 Grammy for Best Country Album, becoming the first Black woman to do so. She has spoken candidly about not feeling welcome within the country genre despite her Texan roots. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Daily Mail
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Megyn Kelly hits back at Beyonce in surprise FEUD between the pair as host trolls her over 'BFF' Diddy
Megyn Kelly is striking back at Beyoncé after learning that she plays an unexpected role in her ongoing Cowboy Carter Tour - sparking an unlikely feud between the pair. The 54-year-old conservative pundit took the 43-year-old hitmaker to task on Thursday's episode of The Megyn Kelly Show after she was told that a clip of her criticizing Beyoncé has been incorporated into her tour stops. Kelly, who blasted the singer for acting like an 'aggrieved woman,' said that Beyoncé should instead focus on explaining her own former friendship with the disgraced rap mogul Sean ' Diddy ' Combs, 55, amid his ongoing trial on racketeering and sex-trafficking charges which he has not pled guilty to. has contacted Beyoncé's representative for comment but has not heard back as of Friday morning. Kelly delivered her rant to her guest, the journalist Glenn Greenwald, as she recounted learning that a clip of her unloading on Beyoncé's recent turn toward country music on the Australian show Paul Murray Live was being played at her concerts. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Kelly originally took issue with Beyoncé and her marketing treating her the release of Cowboy Carter — which was released one year before Thursday's show to the day — as 'the Second Coming.' 'It's Jesus incarnate, He's back. All hail Queen Bey,' she added mockingly. Kelly included a fan-shot video of a Cowboy Carter Tour concert that showed the clip, in which she was briefly featured mocking Beyoncé for 'sticking her big toe' into country music. But the concert display then included a quick montage of Black musicians who were influential in the development of popular 20th-century genres, as if to suggest that there was nothing unusual about her wanting to make country music. Kelly said that the country music industry had been 'a perfectly thriving industry long before Beyoncé showed up.' She did admit that her opinion was in the minority, based on the massive sales of Cowboy Carter and the numerous awards it received, though the subsequent tour has struggled with soft sales. The media host claimed that Beyoncé has become 'untouchable.' 'You're not allowed to rip on her,' Kelly said, before claiming that Michelle Obama fell into the same category. 'Too bad! The more untouchable you tell me someone is, the more likely I am to want to hit them,' she admitted. The host ripped Beyoncé for 'scouring the internet' to find criticism of her Cowboy Carter album, considering how overwhelming the praise for it had been. 'Here is one of the most privileged, beloved women in the world — and richest, based on her own fortune, never mind the man she's married to — but still has to look for the one sliver where she can play the victim and be aggrieved because big, bad Megyn Kelly said something completely milquetoast about her entry into country music,' she seethed. Later, she slammed Beyoncé and other similarly famous stars for not being able to 'take the mildest criticism because in there world they never receive any.' 'Meanwhile, where's her show video of her with P-Diddy. Where's that picture, Queen Bey?' Kelly taunted, referring to him as Beyonce's 'BFF.' Kelly blasted the A-lister for having 'so many things you want to say about items in the news' but not speaking about her and Jay-Z's relationship over the years with the charged mogul. 'I can't wait to watch that at your next show,' Kelly added sarcastically. However, she didn't expect anyone to seriously ask the entertainer to clarify her connection to Jay-Z because she's considered 'untouchable.' Kelly isn't the only one who has mocked Beyoncé over her and Jay-Z's friendship status with Diddy. Earlier this month, the rapper 50 Cent — who has gleefully celebrated every update on the record mogul's downfall — took aim at Jay-Z as well. He posted a slideshow featuring photos taken over the years of him and Diddy together, which was soundtracked by Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr. and Bill Withers' song Just The Two Of Us.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cam Drops New Single 'Alchemy' After Winning Grammy for Working on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter'
Cam released her latest single, "Alchemy," on Friday The genre-blending track celebrates the cyclical nature of life, death and each stage in between To accompany the song, Cam released a one-take visual directed by James MackelCam is back with a magical new single. Months after the "Burning House" singer earned a Grammy for her work on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, the country star released a brand-new single titled "Alchemy." The genre-blending track, which is her first release in over four years, celebrates the cyclical nature of life, death and each stage in between, per a press release. 'I wanted to write something where we just focused on melody, but it turned into a song about reflecting on what we're made of, where we're coming from and where we're going," Cam, 40, said in a press release. To accompany the single, Cam released a one-take visual directed by James Mackel, where she performs the song wearing a black pant suit. "Alchemy" follows the release of Cam's 2020 album The Otherside and 2015's Untamed, which featured her Grammy-nominated single "Burning House." In May 2024, Cam opened up to PEOPLE about working on five Cowboy Carter tracks. On the album, she's credited as a writer on "Ameriican Requiem," "Protector," "Daughter," "Tyrant" and "Amen"; co-producing "Ameriican Requiem," "Daughter" and "Amen"; providing background vocals on "Ameriican Requiem" and "Amen"; and engineering on "Daughter." 'I just think this album is doing incredible things, it's going to keep doing incredible things, and just watching it, it's such a fun ride to be on," Cam said of Cowboy Carter. "I'm so proud of it.' She also opened up about the "surreal" feeling of working with the Lemonade songstress. "I know I said surreal earlier, but it just feels like a dream to have someone who's been at the top of her career over 20-plus years see what you're doing and invite you in, which is a very sacred space for artists. It's a huge honor, and I think it's one of the biggest compliments of my life to be just asked, not even the fact that anything made it or didn't. Just being asked is one of the biggest compliments of my life, yeah," she said. When asked how working on Cowboy Carter inspired her creatively, Cam said she wanted to make music in a way that "honors who I am and who my collaborators are." "I want this in my everyday life too, not just in the studio. I think that those values and just holding onto those, going into the studio every day, is just making music so much more fun. I'm having such a good time, and it sounds great," she said. "[My manager] gave me a shirt that says, "Sounds like bulls--- to me," so we put that up in the studio too, so we don't fall into any bulls--- while we're working. No bulls---." Listen to "Alchemy" here. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Megyn Kelly Attempts A Perplexing Beyoncé Takedown — But The Receipts Are Damning
According to Megyn Kelly, Beyoncé hasn't faced much backlash for releasing country music... even though a quick Google search will tell you otherwise. During a segment of 'The Megyn Kelly Show' posted online Thursday, the former Fox News host complained to guest Glenn Greenwald that Beyoncé's current world tour features an onstage clip of Kelly criticizing the marketing behind the singer's 2024 country album, 'Cowboy Carter.' Kelly was not pleased and accused Beyoncé of playing 'the victim,' suggesting that the singer is exaggerating the hostility she's faced for putting out country music. 'The vast majority of consumers and her fans celebrated her to high heaven,' Kelly said, before later claiming '[Beyoncé] had to scour the internet to find anybody who offered any criticism of this move whatsoever.' But googling any combination of the words 'Beyoncé,' 'criticism,' and 'country music' will generate several news articles highlighting the singer's turbulent experience in the country music world, including the hostility she faced after releasing the 2016 song 'Daddy Lessons' on the album 'Lemonade.' When Beyoncé, a Houston native, performed the song alongside The Chicks at the 2016 Country Music Association Awards, their performance was met with swift backlash and a wave of racist attacks from country music fans online. 'Having Beyoncé perform at the CMA Awards is like having Taylor Swift perform at the BET Awards,' one person wrote on X, formerly Twitter, at the time. Beyoncé 'isn't even what country represents,' wrote another, per The New York Times. Natalie Maines, lead singer of The Chicks, told Howard Stern in 2020 that there was a 'weird vibe in the building' the night she performed with Beyoncé, and said that furious 'racist assholes' emailed the CMAs and bombarded the social channels for the CMA Awards in response to the singer's performance. Beyoncé shared on Instagram in March last year that her 'Cowboy Carter' album was born out of 'an experience' in which she 'did not feel welcomed.' While she did not explicitly mention the CMA Awards, it's widely understood that she was alluding to the polarizing 2016 performance. 'The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me,' she wrote at the time. Beyoncé has since made history in the country music industry, which has a history of racism and discriminationdespite country's Black roots. Last year, she became the first Black woman to top Billboard's country music chart with the song 'Texas Hold 'Em.' Even so, 'Cowboy Carter' was controversially shut out of last year's CMA Awards nominations. Monica Cwynar, a licensed clinical social worker with Thriveworks who specializes in trauma and coping skills, said that 'the backlash Beyoncé has received for exploring country music can be viewed as a reflection of deep-rooted biases in the music industry and society at large.' 'People like to put individuals in boxes that make them comfortable. When she chose to explore a genre that has been dominated by white performers, some people may feel threatened or angry, as if she doesn't have a right to be in this space,' Cwynar said. 'As an artist from Texas, she has the cultural backdrop to authentically engage with country music.' 'Music should bring us together,' she added. 'Her decision to continue releasing country music despite pushback highlights her commitment to artistic expression and authenticity, serving as an important statement about inclusivity in music.' Cwynar said that Kelly's remarks about Beyoncé dismiss the criticism and discrimination the singer faces, and that the former Fox News host is speaking to her 'own personal bias.' 'This perspective reinforces a narrative that often seeks to silence Black voices and experiences, suggesting that there is a right way for Black artists to navigate their careers,' she said. Cwynar said that Kelly's suggestion that Beyoncé didn't face significant criticism entering the country music world could be seen as a form of gaslighting. 'By suggesting that Beyoncé's experiences with criticism are nonexistent or exaggerated, it attempts to undermine her lived reality and negate her perspective,' she said. 'This diminishes the authenticity of her experiences and can lead to greater feelings of isolation and confusion for those who may relate to her struggles.' 'I have seen this in my practice; it leads to increased feelings of self-doubt, anxiety and depression, as individuals may begin to question their perceptions of reality,' Cwynar said. 'It can also exacerbate feelings of isolation, as victims might feel unsupported in their struggles.' 'Validating one's experiences and seeking community support can be essential to counteracting these effects,' she added. And for anyone who feels that the validity of their experiences with racism and discrimination are being questioned, Cwynar recommends that you find supportive spaces and communities where your feelings can be validated. 'Journaling their experiences can help clarify their thoughts and feelings,' she said. 'Ultimately, these conversations highlight the ongoing need for open dialogue about race, identity, and the intersections within the music industry and beyond,' she added. 'We have come a long way but we have to still continue to move forward with patience and making space for everyone.' Megyn Kelly Loses It Over Halle Berry's Intimate Mother's Day Video Megyn Kelly Melts Down Over 'Leftist' Met Gala In Wild Rant Megyn Kelly Leveled A Vile Trope At Meghan Markle — And It Goes Deeper Than It Seems
