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Buzz Feed
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
New Reports On Justin And Hailey Bieber's Relationship
Justin and Hailey Bieber are reportedly having the best weekend after the release of his seventh studio album. On July 11, Justin released a surprise album, Swag, featuring guests like Gunna, Sexyy Red, Lil B, Cash Cobain, and more. Dijon and Eddie Benjamin were also featured on the album and worked alongside Justin on the production. It's been more than four years since his sixth album, Justice, and the EP Freedom, and it was well worth the wait because Swag is an album reportedly made on his terms. It's an experimental blend of pop and R&B that's personal, raw, and dare I say — swaggie. According to a source obtained by People, the 31-year-old Grammy winner and his wife, the founder of Rhode, are in celebration mode in honor of the album's creation — a project that rose from the ashes of a tumultuous last few months of rumors and speculation. "Hailey was by Justin's side for the whole creation of the album," the source told the publication. "Everyone knows Justin as a star and a performer. They now get to know the artist that Hailey has known all these years." Justin apparently had a new creative process where he got to "run his own show" by selecting his producers and musicians, and only used "stripped-down" live vocals. "Hailey supported Justin to follow his artistic instincts," the source adds. "She helped him to trust himself and do what Justin knew he wanted to do as an artist." People reported that the source felt like Justin could create the album he wanted after significantly changing his career, regaining control of his creative direction, and parting with his former manager, Scooter Braun. On July 12, Rolling Stone reported that Justin had no regrets parting ways with his former manager. Justin and Scooter had worked together for over 15 years before ending their business relationship in 2023. "Breaking away from Scooter Braun and his team has been something that Justin has wanted for so long, and now that he's fully free, he could finally share this album with his fans and with the world," a source told the publication. "Having full creative freedom, sadly, is something new for him as an artist," the source continued. "Not having to stress about creating the perfect single, or perfect album, allowed for him to create the best body of music he's ever made." While Justin's busy celebrating his release alongside Hailey and their son Jack Blues, Scooter supported Swag in a post on his Instagram Stories. "Been having a beautiful start to the weekend and been getting a lot of texts about how I feel about Justin's new album," Scooter wrote. "So I will just leave this here.. This is without a doubt, the most authentically Justin Bieber album to date. It's beautiful, raw, and truly him. And that matters." Scooter continued, "I've had the privilege of witnessing his growth for almost two decades. Along every journey, there comes a time when an artist fully steps into their own — and that's what he's done here. He's poured his soul into this project, and you can feel it in every single run.""The way he chose to release it is just as intentional as the music itself — and I'm happy to see him do it this way. I have played no roll in this one, but as someone who's always believed in him, I'm incredibly proud and impressed and genuinely enjoying the music," he said. On July 10, another source told People that Swag was supposed to be a "darker, more vulnerable and less polished" album compared to his previous work. But, dark and vulnerable doesn't mean it's "depressing." I've already listened to the album five times with no skips. Justin took back control of his narrative from all the gossip, speculation, haters, and being constantly stalked by paparazzi. Congratulations, Justin! The album is 🔥. We reached out to Justin and Hailey's team for further comment, and we'll let you know if we hear back.
Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shruti Haasan says Justin Bieber's Baby put her off: ‘I don't like his music, not my kind of pop''
Shruti Haasan recently appeared on Ranveer Allahbadia podcast and got candid about several aspects of her life—why she's chosen not to marry, her take on motherhood, and more. She was also asked about her perspective on mental health, where the host brought up pop star Justin Bieber, who had dropped his seventh studio album SWAG that very day. Bieber had been in the news for his mental health struggles, including a recent outburst at the paparazzi. Shruti's said, she is 'not a fan,' but called mental health problem 'a global issue.' Also read: Justin Bieber reveals full tracklist for new album SWAG; Hailey Bieber shares fierce message for 'losers' During one of the segments on The Ranveer Show, the host asked Shruti, 'Do you like Justin Bieber? He seems to be going through something,' referring to the popstar's ongoing struggle with mental health. He then asked if she had seen those videos. Shruti nodded and said yes. She continued, 'I've always said, and this isn't to play the 'boohoo' card, right now, the world is in a very challenging space for everyone. I think everyone's going through something. It's just that when you put a camera on it, it becomes more obvious. But I promise you, it's not a Justin Bieber thing, it's a planetary problem right now.' That said, Shruti made it clear, she doesn't know Bieber personally, and she's not into his music either, so she didn't want to offer a strong opinion. But when asked why she's not into his music, she said, 'Because it's too happy,' leaving the host slightly puzzled. She explained, 'His music's too happy. I think I heard that first song of his, that put me off. Baby, I think.' She clarified that she does like pop and follows plenty of pop artists, just not Bieber. 'Maybe his stuff's just not my kind of pop,' she added. In the later part of the interview, the Ramaiya Vastavaiya star opened up about how she deals with dark phases and recalled the one lesson her father, Kamal Haasan, always reminds her of. 'Honestly, and I've said this in so many interviews, the advice he consistently gives me is: 'Don't be afraid of pain. No pain, no gain.' If there's something challenging in front of you, face it. Take it on. Of course, be practical,don't hurt yourself, but still, no pain, no gain. You shouldn't be scared of challenges,' she shared. Also read: 'Genius' Justin Bieber secretly licenses paparazzi showdown, signs NDA with photo agency for new album track Bieber, on the other hand, ended his four-year music hiatus with the newly released SWAG. Across the 21-track rollout, the popstar opened up about his mental health struggles and even addressed his marital issues. Rumours of a split between Bieber and Hailey have surfaced multiple times, with the Rhode founder brushing them off several time. But in the new track, Bieber makes it clear, he's not walking away. While subtly confirming they've had their share of problems, he draws the line there. The couple welcomed their first child, Jack Blues, last year.
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Hailey Bieber is accused of copying idea from small business AGAIN after latest Rhode product launch
Rhode, the billion-dollar beauty brand founded by Hailey Bieber, has landed in hot water again amid fresh accusations its team allegedly copied a product design from a small business. After the model, 28, was pictured wearing a custom lipgloss-carrying waist chain in a new Rhode campaign, social media users began accusing the company of taking inspiration from the skincare brand, Cocokind. The resemblance between the gold waist chains divided the internet as many were torn between whether Rhode ripped off Cocokind or if the resemblance was purely coincidental. 'Not surprised she's been copying concepts from other brands all along! Looks like it's just another day, another design lifted from someone else. Shamelessly stealing ideas,' one X user pointed out. Another quipped: 'There's nothing original about Hailey Bieber.' Others accused Bieber of being a 'copycat since day one.' 'Neither of them invented anything, that accessory has been around for decades, and Hailey never claimed to have created it,' one X user pointed out. has reached out to Bieber, Rhode and Cocokind, but has not heard back, at this time. Last month, Cocokind polled fans over the product to gauge interest from consumers to see if they would actually wear a body chain that hooks to their lip gloss and doubles as a belt chain. 'We don't know how many to make so we need your honest opinions! Here's how some of our Miami crew styled the chain this weekend!' they wrote on Instagram in a post, uploaded on June 9. Rhode first posted their body chain on July 5. It is unknown when they began working on their design. In general, product development timelines can vary from weeks to several years. After Rhode went public with their design, Cocokind founder and CEO, Priscilla Tsai, revealed they 'decided that were not gonna be making this body chain slash belt that hooks onto your lip balm' anymore. Tsai explained in an Instagram video that only 50 percent of consumers said they were interested in purchasing the body chain, which raised 'red flags' to her that it may be too niche. In the comments section, one customer wrote: 'I saw Rhode coming out with one. It's cute but I'd rather buy from Cocokind... no tea no shade to them.' A second commented: 'Rhode copied you.' Following the recent release of her brand's lipgloss-carrying gold waist chain, social media users alleged the model, 28, may have copied an idea in development at the brand, Cocokind A third wrote: 'Rhode has something similar for their new launch, however it's not for sale and simply used in the campaign pics. Maybe you can use yours for just pics.' Cocokind was launched in November 2014 by Tsai, who sought to create an accessible and clean skincare line. The company has 346,000 followers on Instagram and is sold at stores like Ulta Beauty, Target, Walmart and Whole Foods. Meanwhile, Rhode has 3.4 million Instagram followers and is primarily sold through its own website. This fall, it will hit Sephora. This is not the first time Rhode has been called out for copying the aesthetic of other brands, like Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty, Summer Fridays and Millie Bobby Brown's Florence by Mills. The resemblance between the waist chains divided the internet as many were torn between whether Rhode ripped off Cocokind or if the resemblance was purely coincidental In 2022, Rhode raised eyebrows for having similar packaging to Florence by Mills and has repeatedly been accused of taking inspiration from Gomez's Rare Beauty. Hailey has never not publicly denied or commented on the copying allegations. Bieber's brand was previously sued for trademark infringement by Rhode-NYC over its name Ultimately, Bieber's brand won the trademark dispute against the clothing company, which has been worn by stars like Beyoncé, Rihanna, Tracee Ellis Ross and Khloé Kardashian. Regardless, the mogul, who is married to pop star Justin Bieber, has achieved significant success as an entrepreneur and sold Rhode to E.l.f. Cosmetics in May. She still serves as the brand's the Chief Creative Officer and Head of Innovation and a strategic advisor for e.l.f. This is not the first time Rhode has been called out for copying the aesthetic of other brands, like Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty, Summer Fridays and Millie Bobby Brown's Florence by Mills In 2022, Rhode raised eyebrows for having similar packaging to Florence by Mills Four years before Hailey released her Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie at Erewhon, Summer Fridays had a similar collaboration with Alfred Coffee Bieber launched her much-anticipated brand in June 2022, releasing only three products at the time - Peptide Glazing Fluid, Barrier Restore Cream, and Peptide Lip Treatment. Since then, the brand has grown exponentially, expanding into different tinted lip products, blush and even viral phone cases that double as lip gloss carriers. After making the purchase, e.l.f. Chairman and CEO Tarang Amin told Business Wire: 'E.l.f. Beauty found a like-minded disruptor in rhode.' 'Rhode further diversifies our portfolio with a fast-growing brand that makes the best of prestige accessible,' he said in his statement. 'We are excited by Rhode's ability to break beauty barriers, fully aligning with e.l.f. Beauty's vision to create a different kind of company. Rhode is a beautiful brand that we believe is ready for rocketship growth.' Following the news, Hailey took to Instagram to break her silence on the monumental deal. Last month, Rhode raised eyebrows for seemingly taking inspiration from Gomez's Rare Beauty in the photo above 'When I launched @rhode in 2022, I always had big dreams for the company, and the most important thing to me is to keep bringing rhode to more spaces, places, and faces globally,' she wrote in the caption, which was accompanied by two pictures of her. 'So today I am so incredibly excited and proud to announce that we are partnering with e.l.f. Beauty as we step into this next chapter in the world of rhode. 'I found a like-minded disruptor with a vision to be a different kind of company that believes in big ideas and innovation in the same way that I do and will help us continue to grow the brand,' her message continued. 'I feel invigorated, excited and more ready than ever to step into an even bigger role as Chief Creative Officer, and Head of Innovation of rhode as well as strategic advisor to e.l.f. Beauty.' In the post, Hailey also thanked her dedicated team at rhode and acknowledged that she 'couldn't have done it' without their help. Of course, she also thanked consumers. 'As I've said, this is only the beginning,' Hailey signed off. Earlier this year, she told Vogue that Rhode, which is her middle name, was a COVID-era idea. 'I think from having worked with so many different makeup artists and trying different facialists, estheticians, all these different people... I realized that it doesn't take much for you to have a good routine, and it doesn't take much for skin care to be great,' she told the publication. In the interview, Rhode's president, Lauren Ratner, credited Hailey as the 'number-one reason for Rhode's success.' 'I think the consumer is really smart, and really understands authenticity,' Ratner said. While speaking about the success of Rhode, Hailey admitted she 'never, ever thought or expected it to turn into this.' 'In my wildest dreams, it's already gone beyond what I would've hoped for,' she gushed.
Elle
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
How Justin Bieber Has Been Supporting Hailey Bieber as Rhode Takes Off
THE RUNDOWN This month, Hailey and Justin Bieber hosted guests in Mallorca, Spain, as part of the Rhode founder's beauty brand expansion. The model was celebrating the launch of her Lemontini Peptide Lip Tint with her husband and son, Jack Blues Bieber, as well as a number of influencer attendees from around the world. Their rental property reportedly had six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a gym, wine cellar, pool, and hot tub. A source told People that the trip was an 'important move for Hailey's business,' adding that hosting the special guests was 'pretty much Rhode's official step into the global beauty arena.' 'Hailey was excited, but also nervous. She loved having Justin there,' the source continued. 'He knew this was the biggest deal for her. He's super impressed by how far Hailey's taken Rhode and how focused she's on growing right now.' The insider added, 'She loves that Justin shows up when it matters.' The group went on excursions outside the villa as well, taking over the Gran Folies beach club in Cala Llamp, which was decorated in yellow, Rhode's colors for the current season. Hailey shared a carousel of pictures from the trip in which she is wearing a yellow bikini, a matching yellow set, posing in a yellow bathrobe, and even standing with a basket of lemons. She can also be seen lounging on a floaty with Rhode's logo emblazoned across it in yellow. She captioned the post, 'summer club lemontini girli.' She shared another carousel of pics on Saturday that included a shot on a yacht with friend Camila Morrone, seemingly from the trip. The collection included a picture of Justin and Jack together too, cuddled up in some blue towels on a lounge. In the image, Justin is wearing blue and white tropical print shorts and Jack is in a blue onesie.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Justin and Hailey Bieber Are 'Celebrating' His Vulnerable New Album Together: How She Stood 'by His Side' (Exclusive Source)
Justin and Hailey Bieber are spending a celebratory weekend together, following the July 11 release of Swag, Justin's first solo album in more than four years A source familiar with the creation of the album tells PEOPLE that the Rhode founder supported her husband throughout the entire process "Hailey supported Justin to follow his artistic instincts. She helped him to trust himself and do what Justin knew he wanted to do as an artist," the source saysJustin and Hailey Bieber are spending a celebratory weekend together, following the release of his first solo album in more than four years. According to a source familiar with the creation of the album, the Grammy winner, 31, and the Rhode founder, 28, are celebrating Swag — and the fact that Bieber made the record on his own terms. "Hailey was by Justin's side for the whole creation of the album," the source tells PEOPLE. "Everyone knows Justin as a star and a performer. They now get to know the artist that Hailey has known all these years." The source also shared that Justin felt like he was able to make the kind of album he truly wanted after parting ways with his former manager, Scooter Braun. The singer experienced a new creative process, in which he got to "run his own show" by choosing the musicians and producers he collaborated with and using only live vocals and instruments to create a more "stripped-down" style. "Hailey supported Justin to follow his artistic instincts," the source adds. "She helped him to trust himself and do what Justin knew he wanted to do as an artist." Justin has wanted to do an album in a more candid style for years, the source says, but he didn't have the opportunity to until he had gained control of his own creative direction. The source adds: 'Scooter Braun was not a part of the creation of this album. This is Justin's project from his heart and soul. It is a deeply personal R&B-inspired album.' According to a report from Rolling Stone, Justin reportedly has no regrets when it comes to parting ways with Braun. 'Breaking away from Scooter Braun and his team has been something that Justin has wanted for so long, and now that he's fully free, he could finally share this album with his fans and with the world,' a source told the outlet in a piece published on Saturday, July 12. 'Having full creative freedom, sadly, is something new for him as an artist,' the source continued. 'Not having to stress about creating the perfect single, or perfect album, allowed for him to create the best body of music he's ever made.' Justin and Braun, 44, worked together for more than 15 years before ending their business relationship in 2023. Braun showed his support for Justin's new music, calling his Swag album 'beautiful' and "raw" in a post on his Instagram Stories on Saturday, July 12. Swag, which is a mix of R&B, pop and experimental production that showcases Justin's vocal style, has been described by some as his most personal record yet. While Justin has released collaborative singles over the past few years, this album marks his first full-length solo project since 2021's Justice. The album contains 21 songs with features from Gunna, Sexxy Red and more. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. A source previously told PEOPLE that Justin intended the songs to be "darker, more vulnerable and less polished" than his previous music, but 'in no way depressing.' 'This album is a huge milestone for Justin in so many ways,' another source told PEOPLE following the release of Swag. 'It's the first solo album he's released since becoming a father, and it's the first time he's produced sound that's all his own. He was so excited for everyone to listen to his new music.' Read the original article on People
