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5 days ago
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Jennifer Lopez Wore 8 Stunning Outfits at the AMAs, But This One Stole the Show
ICYMI: Jennifer Lopez hosted the 51st annual American Music Awards (AMAs) on Monday. While there were plenty of performances and winners, it was outfit changes that caught my attention. The "Let's Get Loud" singer had eight (yes, eight) looks throughout the night, but there was one that truly stole the show. But before I get ahead of myself, let's take a trip through each look. David Becker/Stringer/Getty Images Her red carpet look was this Defaǐence gown, which draped nicely on the purple carpet. In Lopez fashion, she sported a plunging style, gold heels and a voluminous blowout. Ethan Miller/Staff/Getty Images kicked off the show in a custom catsuit from Michael Ngo that was covered in gems and black accents. She danced to a mix of the biggest hits of the year, including Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and more. Christopher Polk/Contributor/Getty Images In an exclusive interview with InStyle, the host teased she was going to wear eight outfits. "There's a lot of different options. I will change [my mind]. I'll be like, 'No I don't like this hair. Let's just pull it back. Give me a ponytail. Where are my hoops?' Theres so many different ways to go, and I'm just going to pick whatever feels good in the moment," she shared. Christopher Polk/Contributorr/Getty Images The Hustlers star also wore this gold sequins number, which had high slits on both sides. She also opted for a sleek high ponytail to complete the look. Gilbert Flores/Contributor/Getty Images Another sequins fave is this royal blue David Koma strapless gown that had a fun boxy silhouette. She paired it with silver heels, a tennis bracelet and a choker—along with a updo and face-framing pieces. Gilbert Flores/Contributor/Getty Images Keeping up with the sequin trend, the triple-threat wore this black Monot jumpsuit with side cutouts, a diamond-shaped neckline and a deep open back. This time around, she kept her hair straight and glossy to show off her chunky highlights. Rich Polk/Contributor/Getty Images Before I show you *the* outfit, this plunging Miss Sohee halter-neck gown comes at a close second. It was embroidered in Swarovski crystals and had a high slit in the front to show off her dancing legs, as well as a gorgeous floral cape. Gilbert Flores/Contributor/Getty Images But it's this outfit that truly defined the night and stole the entire show. A Bronx and Banco original, this sparkling number had dramatic bedazzled cutouts and a sheer fringe skirt made for a professional dancer like her. The jaw-dropping look complements nicely with the big news she just gave her fans on Instagram. On Monday night, she shared that she will be having her very own Las Vegas residency starting in December. OK, can we officially crown the queen of outfit changes? Jennifer Lopez Stuns in Plunging Feathered Dress (and Fights Off Major Wardrobe Malfunction) Want all the latest Jennifer Lopez news sent right to your inbox? Subscribe here.
Black America Web
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Pimp My Paycheck: Xzibit Was Only Getting $5,000 An Episode
Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty In a recent interview, rapper and former television host Xzibit revealed that he was only paid $5,000 per episode for his role on MTV's popular show Pimp My Ride. Despite the show's widespread success and cultural impact, the financial compensation he received was surprisingly low. Xzibit opened up about the disconnect between public perception and reality, explaining that what appears successful from the outside does not always reflect the truth behind the scenes. He shared that the initial deal he signed was not favorable and likely mishandled by his agents at the time. They had no way of knowing how big the show would become, and the contract failed to secure better terms. Xzibit had also hoped that being on MTV would help promote his music by including his videos, but that opportunity never came to fruition. As the show progressed, Xzibit began to feel restricted by the obligations it placed on him. He expressed dissatisfaction with being unable to tour or pursue other opportunities due to his commitment to the show. His frustration only grew as he realized the financial arrangement was not improving in line with the show's growing popularity. He went on to claim that the situation worsened when Viacom, MTV's parent company, began reducing his earnings. Although his contract included a clause promising him 15 percent of all merchandise featuring his name or likeness, that promise was undercut. Xzibit noted that while the first season's DVD box prominently featured his face, later seasons did not, with the packaging instead focusing solely on the cars. This change appeared to be a deliberate way to avoid paying him his share of merchandise profits. Xzibit also alleged that when the show went into syndication, his music was removed from the episodes. This move, he believes, was made specifically to avoid paying him additional royalties. His story sheds light on the often unseen struggles artists face behind the scenes, even when their work is widely celebrated. Pimp My Paycheck: Xzibit Was Only Getting $5,000 An Episode was originally published on
Buzz Feed
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Here's How Wildly Different 31 Celebrities Dressed At The Met Gala Afterparties
1. Zendaya at the Met Gala: Zendaya at the Met Gala afterparties: 2. Janelle Monáe at the Met Gala: Janelle Monáe at the Met Gala afterparties: 3. Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala: Kendall Jenner at the Met Gala afterparties: 4. Hunter Schafer at the Met Gala: Hunter Schafer at the Met Gala afterparties: 5. Anne Hathaway at the Met Gala: Anne Hathaway at the Met Gala afterparties: 6. Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala: Kim Kardashian at the Met Gala afterparties: 7. Megan Thee Stallion at the Met Gala: Megan Thee Stallion at the Met Gala afterparties: 8. Hailey Bieber at the Met Gala: Hailey Bieber at the Met Gala afterparties: MAPE / BlayzenPhotos / BACKGRID 9. Sabrina Carpenter at the Met Gala: Gilbert Flores / Variety via Getty Images Sabrina Carpenter at the Met Gala afterparties: Ilya S. Savenok / Getty Images for AWGE 10. Jenna Ortega at the Met Gala: Taylor Hill / Getty Images Jenna Ortega at the Met Gala afterparties: BFAA / / BACKGRID 11. Simone Biles at the Met Gala: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Simone Biles at the Met Gala afterparties: Stephanie Augello / WWD via Getty Images 12. Chance The Rapper at the Met Gala: John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images Chance The Rapper at the Met Gala afterparties: Gilbert Flores / WWD via Getty Images 13. Doja Cat at the Met Gala: Theo Wargo / FilmMagic / Getty Images Doja Cat at the Met Gala afterparties: Stephanie Augello / WWD via Getty Images 14. Leon Bridges at the Met Gala: Michael Buckner / Penske Media via Getty Images Leon Bridges at the Met Gala afterparties: Gilbert Flores / WWD via Getty Images 15. Heidi Klum at the Met Gala: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Heidi Klum at the Met Gala afterparties: Stephanie Augello / WWD via Getty Images 16. Ashley Graham at the Met Gala: John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images Ashley Graham at the Met Gala afterparties: BFAA / / BACKGRID 17. Bebe Rexha at the Met Gala: ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images Bebe Rexha at the Met Gala afterparties: BFAA / / BACKGRID 18. Andra Day at the Met Gala: Michael Buckner / Penske Media via Getty Images Andra Day at the Met Gala afterparties: Gilbert Flores / WWD via Getty Images 19. Kaytranada at the Met Gala: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Kaytranada at the Met Gala afterparties: Gilbert Flores / WWD via Getty Images 20. Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman at the Met Gala: John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images Adrien Brody and Georgina Chapman at the Met Gala afterparties: NEDA, LELE, NINO, MIHA / Alessandra G / BACKGRID 21. Keke Palmer at the Met Gala: Adrian Edwards / GC Images / Getty Images Keke Palmer at the Met Gala afterparties: NEDA, NINO, LELE, MIHA / Alessandra G / BACKGRID 22. Questlove at the Met Gala Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Questlove at the Met Gala afterparties: Gilbert Flores / WWD via Getty Images 23. Maluma at the Met Gala: Cindy Ord/MG25 / Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Maluma at the Met Gala afterparties: NEDA, NINO, LELE, MIHA / Alessandra G / BACKGRID 24. Lauryn Hill at the Met Gala: Matt Crossick - PA Images / PA Images via Getty Images Lauryn Hill at the Met Gala afterparties: NEDA, MIHA, LELE, NINO / Alessandra G / BACKGRID 25. Charli XCX at the Met Gala: TheStewartofNY / Getty Images Charli XCX at the Met Gala afterparties: BFAA / / BACKGRID 26. Law Roach at the Met Gala: Savion Washington / Getty Images Law Roach at the Met Gala afterparties: BFAA / / BACKGRID 27. Rosé at the Met Gala: Taylor Hill / Getty Images Rosé at the Met Gala afterparties: BFAA / / BACKGRID 28. Alex Consani at the Met Gala: Gilbert Flores / Variety via Getty Images Alex Consani at the Met Gala afterparties: BFAA / / BACKGRID 29. Cardi B at the Met Gala: TheStewartofNY / Getty Images Cardi B at the Met Gala afterparties: LIKE / North Woods / BACKGRID 30. Natasha Lyonne at the Met Gala: Matt Crossick - PA Images / PA Images via Getty Images Natasha Lyonne at the Met Gala afterparties: JWNY / JosiahW / BACKGRID 31. And lastly, Tracee Ellis Ross at the Met Gala: John Shearer / WireImage / Getty Images Tracee Ellis Ross at the Met Gala afterparties: JWNY / JosiahW / BACKGRID
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24-04-2025
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Kehlani Removed From Cornell University Performance Due to Opposition to Israel's War in Gaza
Kehlani, February 2025 (Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty Images) Earlier this month, it was announced that Kehlani would perform at Slope Day, Cornell University's annual spring concert to celebrate the final days of undergraduate classes. Her concert invitation has now been rescinded, however, due to her opposition to Israel's war in Gaza. 'Slope Day is a cherished tradition at Cornell—a time for our community to come together to celebrate the end of classes. For decades, student leaders have taken the helm in organizing this event, hiring performers they hope will appeal to the student body,' the university's president, Michael I. Kotlikoff, wrote in an email to students that was posted online. 'Unfortunately, although it was not the intention, the selection of Kehlani as this year's headliner has injected division and discord into Slope Day,' he continued. 'For that reason, I am rescinding Kehlani's invitation and expect a new lineup for a great 2025 Slope Day to be announced shortly.' Explaining his decision to remove Kehlani from Slope Day, Kotlikoff said: 'In the days since Kehlani was announced, I have heard grave concerns from our community that many are angry, hurt, and confused that Slope Day would feature a performer who has espoused antisemitic, anti-Israel sentiments in performances, videos, and on social media. While any artist has the right in our country to express hateful views, Slope Day is about uniting our community, not dividing it.' Kehlani has long opposed Israel's war in Gaza and shown support for Palestinians. Israel's war in the territory escalated after the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, that killed 1,200 Israelis. A ceasefire took hold in January 2025, but ended in March, as Israel accused Hamas of violating terms of the agreement. According to recent numbers from Gaza's Health Ministry, Israel's offensive has killed more than 51,000 Palestinians. According to The Cornell Sun, students from Cornellians for Israel launched a petition against the selection of Kehlani not long after she was announced for Slope Day. The group took issue with some of her social media posts and cited the singer's 'Next 2 U' music video, which opened with the message 'Long Live the Intifada.' The term 'intifada,' an Arabic word for a rebellion or uprising, is used by pro-Palestinian demonstrators to signal support for the region's liberation from oppression. It has also been used to describe periods of violent protests by Palestinians against Israelis. Representatives for Kehlani did not immediately respond to Pitchfork's requests for comment. Cornell's decision to remove Kehlani from its spring concert arrives as President Donald J. Trump and his administration crack down against free speech on college campuses. The administration has particularly targeted schools that have dealt with student protests against Israel and the war in Gaza. Cornell, for example, recently, had more than $1 billion frozen by the Trump administration as the government investigates allegations of antisemitism on campus. Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
Buzz Feed
30-03-2025
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Here's What Everyone Wore To The 2025 Billboard Women In Music Red Carpet
Trendsetters, hitmakers, and everyone in between gathered to celebrate the 2025 Billboard Women in Music event, held at the YouTube Theater on Saturday in Los Angeles, California. Here's what the stars wore: Tyla Jennie Kim Doechii Victoria Monét GloRilla Victoria Justice Madison Bailey JoJo Siwa Julia Michaels Erykah Badu Summer Walker Becky G Tina Knowles Meghan Trainor Tinashe Kali Uchis Madison Beer Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Laverne Cox Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Loren Gray Christopher Polk / Billboard via Getty Images Heidi Montag Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Serena Page Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Kiana Ledé Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Muni Long Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Lauren Jauregui Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Aubrey Anderson-Emmons Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Zara Larsson Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Drew Afualo Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Sabrina Claudio Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Tanner Adell Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / FilmMagic Lakeyah Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Ashe Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Lauren Spencer-Smith Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Lady London ETIENNE LAURENT / AFP via Getty Images Bobbi LaNea Tyler, Folayan Omi Kunerede of Flyana Boss Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Ángela Aguilar Christopher Polk / Billboard via Getty Images Aespa Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Lu Kala Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Madison Reed Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Megan Moroney Christopher Polk / Billboard via Getty Images James Charles Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Bella Poarch Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Ebony Riley Christopher Polk / Billboard via Getty Images Wendy Osefo Christopher Polk / Billboard via Getty Images Rico Nasty Amy Sussman / Getty Images Rapsody Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Griff Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Helen Peng Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Ledisi Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Ravyn Lenae Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Mickey Guyton Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Ari Lennox Christopher Polk / Billboard via Getty Images Chxrry22 Christopher Polk / Billboard via Getty Images Jessica Judith Gilbert Flores / Billboard via Getty Images Yasmine Sahid Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Challan Trishann Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Finally, Sasha Calle Michael Buckner / Billboard via Getty Images Tell me which look was your favorite down in the comments!
