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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Selena Gomez's kidney donor, Francia Raisa signals support for Justin Bieber fueling feud rumours
Francia Raisa has reignited speculation over her friendship with Selena Gomez after sharing an Instagram post that featured Justin Bieber's new song 'Daisies.' The track, a heartfelt dedication to Hailey Bieber from his latest album Swag, played in the background of Raisa's behind-the-scenes content from Celebrity Family Feud. Bieber later reshared the post to his Instagram Stories, sparking renewed interest in Raisa's apparent support. In the caption, Raisa wrote, 'Spoiler Alert: We Won! I had so much fun playing Celebrity Family Feud with my familia. What made it really special was getting to play for a cause that meant something personal.' She revealed the episode was filmed the same weekend as her late friend Supanna's birthday, a connection that made the experience deeply meaningful. Raisa's team played for The Breasties, a cancer support nonprofit. Still, fans focused on her song choice. With 'Daisies' being a known tribute to Hailey Bieber and Raisa's former best friend, Selena Gomez, notably absent from the post, users on social media speculated whether this marked the end of their once-close bond. Bieber's quiet repost only added to the intrigue. Raisa and Gomez have had a complex relationship since Raisa famously donated a kidney to the singer in 2017. While they've both downplayed reports of a rift, public interactions have been minimal in recent years. Now, with Raisa embracing a track by Gomez's most high-profile ex, fans are left wondering if the silence between them speaks volumes.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Francia Raisa, Selena Gomez's kidney donor, shows support for Justin Bieber, igniting fallout rumours with former best friend
Francia Raisa, best known as Selena Gomez's long-time friend and kidney donor, appears to be throwing subtle support behind Justin Bieber. In a recent Instagram post celebrating her appearance on Celebrity Family Feud, Raisa used a song by Bieber and opened up about the personal meaning behind her chosen charity. But it was the inclusion of Bieber's track and his reaction that had fans reading between the lines. Justin reshared her post on his Instagram Story, adding more fuel to the fire. Francia Rasia's Justin Bieber song choice has the internet talking In her Instagram post, Francia shared behind-the-scenes moments from filming Celebrity Family Feud with her family, where they competed for The Breasties, a nonprofit supporting people affected by cancer. She wrote, Spoiler Alert: We Won! I had so much fun playing Celebrity Family Feud with my familia. What made it really special was getting to play for a cause that meant something personal." She revealed that the episode was filmed in May, on the same weekend as her friend Supanna's birthday. Supanna, who passed away from cancer, had found comfort through The Breasties during her battle. Francia added, 'I know in my gut she was with us that day helping us out.' But what caught fans' attention was the audio clip she used—Justin Bieber's unreleased track Daisies from his latest album, Swag. Justin Bieber reacts by resharing Francia's post Shortly after Francia shared her post, Justin Bieber took notice. The singer reposted it to his Instagram Stories, highlighting the use of his track and acknowledging her support. While he didn't add any caption, the gesture didn't go unnoticed by fans. However, it's not new for Bieber to throw shade at Selena-adjacent topics. Recently, fans noticed the Baby singer was seen interacting with an X account that mostly operates as a Selena Gomez hate account. The song 'Daisies' is reportedly about Hailey Bieber Daisies is Justin Bieber at his most unfiltered, soft, stripped back, and straight from the heart. Dropped on July 14, 2025, just days after his surprise album Swag hit, the track feels like a direct letter to Hailey Bieber. He sings about emotional distance and staying grounded through it, with lines like 'You leave me on read, babe, but I still get the message' and 'Don't wanna be friends, just skin-to-skin.' Francia and Selena: from soul sisters to distant friends Once known for their unbreakable bond, Francia Raisa and Selena Gomez have seemingly grown apart in recent years. The two made headlines back in 2017 when Francia donated a kidney to Selena, who needed the transplant due to complications from lupus. But in the years since, their relationship has faced ups and downs, some of them playing out publicly. While they've occasionally denied a rift, fans have noticed fewer interactions and subtle shade on social media. With Francia now casually supporting Justin, Selena's famous ex, some are wondering if the two former best friends have fully gone their separate ways.
Axios
6 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Chicago's $20 cocktail era may be coming to an end
Chicago restaurants and bars are adjusting the price of cocktails. The big picture: In some cases, drink prices have soared above the $20 threshold, but in recent weeks, high-profile restaurants, like Avli in River North, have announced they are modifying their cocktail menus, bringing them down to more reasonable prices like $14 or, in some cases, less. This trend is exemplified in Lettuce Entertain You's latest venture, Gus' Sip and Dip, which offers classic cocktails for $12. Reality check: The price reduction is not just altruistic. The strategy is to get customers to hang out longer and order more cocktails. The latest: Logan Square restaurant Daisies just announced it is opening an all-day cocktail bar, called The Radicle, in its old space on Milwaukee. It will open this fall with $10 aperitivo-style cocktails. The other side: Restaurants are hoping the strategy works because it's already been a rough year with increases in labor costs, plus many are paying much more for expenses like appliances and ingredients. While it's still just a handful of restaurants adjusting their cocktail prices, many others are putting more energy into happy hour menus, hoping to bring in customers during off hours.
Elle
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Justin Bieber Shares Subtle Message About His Marriage to Hailey in New Photos
THE RUNDOWN Justin Bieber further shut down speculation about trouble in his marriage to Hailey Bieber with an Instagram post this morning. The singer shared a captionless carousel of vacation photos, which began with an intimate shot of him kissing his wife. It's been almost seven years Justin and Hailey got married and nearly one year since they became parents. Justin made some direct statements about their relationship in his new album, Swag, which dropped on Friday. On the song 'Walking Away,' Justin acknowledged their issues but also asserted his resolve to remain by Hailey's side. He sings, 'Baby, I ain't walking away / You were my diamond / Gave you a ring / I made you a promise / I told you I'd change / It's just human nature / These growing pains / And baby, I ain't walking away.' In 'Daisies,' he explores how he handles their time apart during conflict: 'You leave me on read, babe, but I still get the message / Instead of a line, it's three dots, but I can connect them / And if it ain't right, babe, you know I respect it / But if you need time, just take your time / Honey, I get it, I get it, I get it / Way you got me all in my head / Think I'd rather you in my bed / Whatever it is, you know I can take it / I'm countin' the days, how many days 'til I can see you again?' Justin's public statements on his marriage come after a source told Us Weekly on June 24 that the couple has been navigating a difficult time. 'Justin's been a hard person to deal with recently because of what he's going through,' the insider said. 'Hailey is the stable parent and the one keeping their family together. It's been really hard on her.' That source added that the couple isn't considering separation: 'They don't talk about divorce.' A second source said, 'They believe they are soulmates and meant for each other.' They remain committed to their relationship, the insider added: 'They'll do anything to make it work.'
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Justin Bieber's Swag becomes one of his worst-rated albums; it's already crashing on streaming charts
Justin Bieber dropped his seventh studio album without any promotions, no press notes, not even a proper credit sheet for streaming platforms. The move sparked instant buzz, but it looks like it's backfired. The album shot to number one on Apple Music and Spotify, both US and global charts, within hours. The lead track, 'Daisies,' pulled a staggering 8.5 million streams on day one. But by July 14, the hype started to burn out. Critics and listeners didn't have much to say about it, although some appreciated Bieber for speaking out about his marriage and mental health struggles. 'Daisies' slipped to No. 5, and the rest of the album fell out of the Top 10. Also read: American Idol executive and husband shot dead in LA; 22-year-old suspect arrested According to album review aggregator Album of the Year, Swag has pulled a critics' score of 55, making it Bieber's second-lowest rated album ever. Only 2020's Changes scored worse, at 54. The fan score's even lower, just 47. His best critics' rating remains My World 2.0 in 2010 with 66, followed by Believe in 2012. Even Justice in 2021 held up better with a score of 62. Critics say Swag tries to bring back the old 'R&Bieber' from the early 2010s but ends up sounding stuck, confused and looped, with barely any variation across tracks. In Justice, he tried to reinvent himself with vulnerability and genre-blending experiment, but here, that ambition's missing. The Guardian said there's no real personality in the lyrics. The Telegraph called it messy and awkward. For most critics, the album highlights Bieber's growing disconnect with what fans and the industry expect of him. Some loyal fans are still defending it, calling it 'classic Biebs.' Others say he's sliding backwards instead of pushing forward. But the one thing no one's debating, despite fighting Ramsay Hunt syndrome and dealing with a lot mentally, Bieber's vocals, as always, still sound magical. Also read: Justin Bieber reveals full tracklist for new album SWAG; Hailey Bieber shares fierce message for 'losers' But despite the dip, Swag isn't a total flop. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the album is speculated to move between 150,000 to 175,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, the standard metric used to track overall sales. Since there were no physical copies this time, insiders say the digital debut alone is strong enough to land it at No. 1. For comparison, Justice, Bieber's sixth studio album, had moved 154,000 units during its debut week, including 30,000 in physical sales, and also opened at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Fans are calling Swag raw and unfiltered, it's packed with voice notes, scratch recordings, even paparazzi clips where Bieber sings about being crushed under public pressure. Songs like 'Go Baby' and 'Walking Away' speak directly to his wife Hailey, dismissing divorce rumours. He's a dad now, and the song 'Dadz Love' is dedicated to his newborn, Jack Blues Bieber. 'Therapy Session' and 'Standing On Business' touch on his frustrations with fame, trolls, and being misunderstood. Swag dropped just hours after Bieber officially cut ties, both professionally and financially, with his former manager Scooter Braun. The Peaches crooner reportedly paid Braun $26 million for the cancelled Justice world tour advance from 2022, plus another $5.5 million in unpaid commissions. Ahead of the release, TMZ confirmed the dues were cleared and the long-running work relationship was over. But despite everything, Braun still took to social media minutes after the album came out, calling Swag 'the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date.' He also made it clear, he had nothing to do with making it.
