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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Hailey Bieber poses with one of Hollywood's biggest lotharios... after Justin Bieber got close to SZA onstage
Justin Bieber may have recently hit headlines for his affectionate display with singer SZA, but his wife Hailey Bieber doesn't seem worried. In fact, the billion-dollar beauty mogul had some fun of her own on Thursday evening, as she posed up with one of Hollywood's biggest Lotharios: John Mayer. Mayer is a notorious ladies man who has dated a who's who of pinup women including Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Aniston and Katy Perry, to name a few. He has also been rumored to be dating Kiernan Shipka, although neither has confirmed a relationship. John and Hailey could have been mistaken for a power couple as he smiled while ruggedly handsome in grunge rock wear and she was sexy in a strapless black mini dress with pumps and sunglasses. The event was the Audemars Piguet's special evening with Vogue to celebrate 150th Anniversary in Los Angeles. Earlier she was seen dining at Alba. Meanwhile, there have been rampant rumors that Hailey and Justin have been experiencing marital challenges, even though both have denied it. 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. Mayer is a notorious ladies man who has dated a who's who of pinup women The event was the Audemars Piguet's special evening with Vogue to celebrate 150th Anniversary in Los Angeles This sighting comes after Bieber was frisky with two hot rappers: Sza and Sexyy Red. While Hailey told Vogue that she is doing well with Justin, there are still red flags everywhere as the Sorry singer continues to make questionable moves. He also admitted that during a fight with Hailey, he told her she would never land the cover of Vogue - which she just did. That made Hailey fans turn against Justin. Meanwhile, Hailey just earned boss status on Wednesday when she announced she is selling her skincare line Rhode in a massive $1 billion deal. The model, 28 - who launched the company nearly three years earlier in June 2022 - shared her brand is being acquired by E.l.f. Cosmetics. But the mom-of-one will still serve as founder of the brand as well as Chief Creative Officer and Head of Innovation. Hailey stepped out solo for the evening as her husband Justin did not appear to be in attendance, though he acknowledged her achievement in an Instagram post, which he did not caption after coming under fire for his post following her Vogue shoot. Hailey put on a leggy display in a strapless, black minidress that clung to her frame and contained a hem that stopped inches above her knees. She stepped out of a sleek, black van upon arriving to the eatery while also sporting a pair of black heels and fashionable shades. Her locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves. Before her big night out, the media personality also had a more laid-back approach to the big news. In a short video shared to TikTok, Hailey showed herself rocking a face mask, eating sushi and listening to Britney Spears ' 2001 hit I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman in her bedroom. 'And I'm just in my room like this..,' captioned Hailey, who boasts 15.4million followers on the social media outlet. Though Hailey stepped out solo, her husband Justin helped celebrate his wife's business deal by reposting the announcement to his main Instagram page. The Peaches hitmaker - who recently came under fire for his comments about her Vogue achievement - additionally uploaded a separate carousel of images which showed the couple cozying up together. Hailey was pictured flashing a big smile on her face as she leaned into her husband who placed his hands on her chest and gave her a sweet kiss on the cheek. The performer opted to not add a caption to the posts shortly after garnering backlash for his comments over Hailey's recent Vogue cover in a shocking tirade. He was on the receiving end of substantial backlash after revealing he cruelly told Hailey that she would never grace the cover of Vogue during a heated argument. On the same day his wife achieved her dream, the pop star divided the internet over his Instagram post congratulating her on the feat. The Sorry hitmaker's sense of humor did not land with his or Hailey's fans as he divulged why her Vogue cover was a full circle moment for them as couple. 'Yo this reminds me when Hailey and I got into a huge fight, I told hails that she would never be on the cover of vogue, Yikes I know, so mean, For some reason because I felt so disrespected I thought I gotta get even,' he explained. Justin continued: 'Think as we mature we realize that we're not helping anything by getting even, we're honestly just prolonging what we really want which is intimacy and connection.' He concluded his post by writing a message directly to Hailey, which read: 'So baby u already know but forgive me for saying u wouldn't get a vogue cover cuz clearly i was sadly mistaken.' Many saw his caption as a backhanded compliment and something 'so unnecessary' to share with his more than 294 million Instagram followers. Justin has since taken down the original caption and instead replaced it with a shrugging emoji. In April, it was revealed that Hailey was contemplating the sale of Rhode after hiring both J.P. Morgan and global investment bank Moelis to aid her in finding potential deal options. She previously opened up about her company and told PopSugar last year, 'I still have some fears and hesitations of "I hope this or that doesn't happen." I'm opening up this part of my world to everybody. Rhode is coming straight from my mind to their hands.' The beauty added: 'I'm the majority owner of this brand, I'm the one who put the most money into this brand, so my biggest hope is that people love it for what it is and for the quality of the product.' Another milestone that Rhode has reached is that products will soon hit shelves at Sephora stores beginning in Fall 2025. Fans have since told Hailey to leave her husband Justin following the $1billion deal on social media. One commented, 'Just a casual Hailey Bieber observer but she needs to take that $1B money and run from that man,' and another typed, 'HAILEY GET THAT DIVORCE NOW BEFORE JUSTIN STEALS THAT MONEY.' Following her Vogue interview, reporter Alessandra Codinha shared that Justin emailed her a sweet note about his wife of seven years. 'I've done a lot of dumb things in my life,' he wrote to the journalist by email, 'but the smartest thing I've ever done was marry Hailey'. The Canadian artist also shared he loves family life with the beauty, adding: 'I'm walking in the days I always dreamed of.' The Vogue writer also revealed that they both want more children, with Hailey planning to have at least one more, though she will take it 'a kid at a time'. Hailey also noted that Justin sees her as a 'superhero' after welcoming their child, adding: 'At least that was the case for me.' Hailey gushed that welcoming their first child together their baby made their marriage even stronger. 'It's been my biggest teacher so far,' she said, 'the biggest teacher in my relationship. You see your partner so differently.' Praising Justin as an 'amazing dad,' she added: 'I think you empathize with your parents a lot more. There's so much perspective that comes with it.' Justin also emailed the writer this note in support of his wife: 'She's in the spotlight, and has the attention because of her effortless knack for style, business, art, and fashion. And the way she makes being a mom and wife look easy.'
Winnipeg Free Press
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Leon Thomas is ‘ready for the moment' with new album ‘MUTT Deluxe: HEEL'
NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Thomas is such a believer of speaking dreams into existence that the artist-producer has been patiently awaiting — yet expecting — his current moment of musical appreciation. 'I feel like this is like a 20-year-long, overnight success, and I'm really enjoying just the process. I feel ready for the moment,' said the alternative R&B artist, who's releasing his 'MUTT Deluxe: HEEL' album on Friday. 'Not to get too spiritual, but I feel like the steps I'm on are ordered, and it's just my time to show the world what I can do.' After winning a Grammy last year as co-producer on SZA's song 'Snooze,' Thomas is now experiencing his own solo success. The single 'MUTT,' from his 2024 critically acclaimed sophomore album of the same name, reached No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, including Hot R&B Songs, Adult R&B airplay and R&B Streaming Songs. It also peaked at No. 13 on Billboard's Hot 100, boosted by a recent Chris Brown-remix that will appear on the deluxe. Once known for his role on the Nickelodeon series 'Victorious' of the 2010s, the R&B-rock-funk artist recruited heavyweight features for 'HEEL,' including Big Sean, Kehlani and Halle Bailey. Nine new songs were added, both originals and remixes. 'It's God's plan … Coming from the world of acting, I'd had my fair share of fame and taste of what the high life felt like. But starting off with my debut album, really having to grind and play really small rooms and build from scratch was such a humbling experience,' said Thomas of 'Electric Dusk' which dropped in 2023. 'That really built me, and I wouldn't trade that experience for the world.' The 31-year-old, who's produced songs for Drake, Kanye West, Toni Braxton and Babyface, spoke with The Associated Press about stepping into the spotlight, vulnerability and being protective of Ariana Grande. The conversation has been edited for brevity and clarity. AP: How have you managed the transition from in-demand producer to solo artist? THOMAS: I prayed on this. I did the internal work to be ready for what comes with the spotlight. And, I don't know, I'm just taking it one step at a time. I learned a lot from working behind the scenes, though. I was able to watch everybody's climb to the top … and it was good to be a fly on the wall to a lot of my friends' greatness before I had an opportunity to climb the mountain myself. AP: How did your 'Rather Be Alone' collaboration with Halle Bailey come together? THOMAS: It was very organic … I played her the record and she really resonated with it, and I feel like you should write your life, and you should find ways to use your experience as the paint on the canvas. And I think both of us were going through pretty crazy breakups. So, I think it was important to lead with that song because it's like the truest record right now on the project. AP: It seems like this era of R&B doesn't embrace vulnerability like in earlier decades. Why where you both so transparent? THOMAS: It's a generation of filters. But I think some of the craziest and most viral moments are without any of the bells and whistles. And that's the whole Catch-22. It's like there's lots of technological advancements, but I think things that are real, that really like celebrate the human experience, will always be celebrated. AP: How were you able to successfully break out of the Nickelodeon box and transition into music? THOMAS: It's really hard being a Black male coming from the Nickelodeon-Viacom space because this is epic branding all over the world. I mean, this is like 80 countries … that are kind of fed that image of you. So, I think for me, the biggest thing was really taking the time to study acting. Even when I stepped over into music, it's not like I just jumped into it because I had some fans who grew up watching me. I decided to study under the legendary Babyface, started working with Ty Dolla $ign, Boi-1da, Drake — I was around some epic legends in the field, and I feel like the best teacher is experience. AP: Do you ever reminisce with Adriana Grande about your time as 'Victorious' castmates? THOMAS: We finished our last two years of high school together in a small classroom with one teacher and spent many … weekends hanging out and watching movies and kicking it. That's really my friend, and I'm so proud of her. … There's so much growth that happened, and I am very protective over her and she's the same about me. And it's just good to have real friends in this (industry) — it can be kind of tricky. ___ Follow Associated Press entertainment journalist Gary Gerard Hamilton at @GaryGHamilton on all his social media platforms.
San Francisco Chronicle
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Leon Thomas is ‘ready for the moment' with new album 'MUTT Deluxe: HEEL'
NEW YORK (AP) — Leon Thomas is such a believer of speaking dreams into existence that the artist-producer has been patiently awaiting — yet expecting — his current moment of musical appreciation. 'I feel like this is like a 20-year-long, overnight success, and I'm really enjoying just the process. I feel ready for the moment,' said the alternative R&B artist, who's releasing his 'MUTT Deluxe: HEEL' album on Friday. 'Not to get too spiritual, but I feel like the steps I'm on are ordered, and it's just my time to show the world what I can do.' After winning a Grammy last year as co-producer on SZA's song 'Snooze,'' Thomas is now experiencing his own solo success. The single 'MUTT,' from his 2024 critically acclaimed sophomore album of the same name, reached No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, including Hot R&B Songs, Adult R&B airplay and R&B Streaming Songs. It also peaked at No. 13 on Billboard's Hot 100, boosted by a recent Chris Brown-remix that will appear on the deluxe. Once known for his role on the Nickelodeon series 'Victorious' of the 2010s, the R&B-rock-funk artist recruited heavyweight features for 'HEEL,' including Big Sean, Kehlani and Halle Bailey. Nine new songs were added, both originals and remixes. 'It's God's plan ... Coming from the world of acting, I'd had my fair share of fame and taste of what the high life felt like. But starting off with my debut album, really having to grind and play really small rooms and build from scratch was such a humbling experience,' said Thomas of 'Electric Dusk' which dropped in 2023. 'That really built me, and I wouldn't trade that experience for the world.' The 31-year-old, who's produced songs for Drake, Kanye West, Toni Braxton and Babyface, spoke with The Associated Press about stepping into the spotlight, vulnerability and being protective of Ariana Grande. The conversation has been edited for brevity and clarity. I learned a lot from working behind the scenes, though. I was able to watch everybody's climb to the top … and it was good to be a fly on the wall to a lot of my friends' greatness before I had an opportunity to climb the mountain myself. AP: How did your 'Rather Be Alone' collaboration with Halle Bailey come together? THOMAS: It was very organic … I played her the record and she really resonated with it, and I feel like you should write your life, and you should find ways to use your experience as the paint on the canvas. And I think both of us were going through pretty crazy breakups. So, I think it was important to lead with that song because it's like the truest record right now on the project. AP: It seems like this era of R&B doesn't embrace vulnerability like in earlier decades. Why where you both so transparent? THOMAS: It's a generation of filters. But I think some of the craziest and most viral moments are without any of the bells and whistles. And that's the whole Catch-22. It's like there's lots of technological advancements, but I think things that are real, that really like celebrate the human experience, will always be celebrated. AP: How were you able to successfully break out of the Nickelodeon box and transition into music? THOMAS: It's really hard being a Black male coming from the Nickelodeon-Viacom space because this is epic branding all over the world. I mean, this is like 80 countries … that are kind of fed that image of you. So, I think for me, the biggest thing was really taking the time to study acting. Even when I stepped over into music, it's not like I just jumped into it because I had some fans who grew up watching me. I decided to study under the legendary Babyface, started working with Ty Dolla $ign, Boi-1da, Drake — I was around some epic legends in the field, and I feel like the best teacher is experience. AP: Do you ever reminisce with Adriana Grande about your time as 'Victorious' castmates? THOMAS: We finished our last two years of high school together in a small classroom with one teacher and spent many ... weekends hanging out and watching movies and kicking it. That's really my friend, and I'm so proud of her. … There's so much growth that happened, and I am very protective over her and she's the same about me. And it's just good to have real friends in this (industry) — it can be kind of tricky. ___
The Independent
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Leon Thomas is ‘ready for the moment' with new album 'MUTT Deluxe: HEEL'
Leon Thomas is such a believer of speaking dreams into existence that the artist-producer has been patiently awaiting — yet expecting — his current moment of musical appreciation. 'I feel like this is like a 20-year-long, overnight success, and I'm really enjoying just the process. I feel ready for the moment,' said the alternative R&B artist, who's releasing his 'MUTT Deluxe: HEEL' album on Friday. 'Not to get too spiritual, but I feel like the steps I'm on are ordered, and it's just my time to show the world what I can do.' After winning a Grammy last year as co-producer on SZA 's song 'Snooze,'' Thomas is now experiencing his own solo success. The single 'MUTT,' from his 2024 critically acclaimed sophomore album of the same name, reached No. 1 on multiple Billboard charts, including Hot R&B Songs, Adult R&B airplay and R&B Streaming Songs. It also peaked at No. 13 on Billboard's Hot 100, boosted by a recent Chris Brown-remix that will appear on the deluxe. Once known for his role on the Nickelodeon series 'Victorious' of the 2010s, the R&B-rock-funk artist recruited heavyweight features for 'HEEL,' including Big Sean, Kehlani and Halle Bailey. Nine new songs were added, both originals and remixes. 'It's God's plan ... Coming from the world of acting, I'd had my fair share of fame and taste of what the high life felt like. But starting off with my debut album, really having to grind and play really small rooms and build from scratch was such a humbling experience,' said Thomas of 'Electric Dusk' which dropped in 2023. 'That really built me, and I wouldn't trade that experience for the world.' The 31-year-old, who's produced songs for Drake, Kanye West, Toni Braxton and Babyface, spoke with The Associated Press about stepping into the spotlight, vulnerability and being protective of Ariana Grande. The conversation has been edited for brevity and clarity. AP: How have you managed the transition from in-demand producer to solo artist? THOMAS: I prayed on this. I did the internal work to be ready for what comes with the spotlight. And, I don't know, I'm just taking it one step at a time. I learned a lot from working behind the scenes, though. I was able to watch everybody's climb to the top … and it was good to be a fly on the wall to a lot of my friends' greatness before I had an opportunity to climb the mountain myself. AP: How did your 'Rather Be Alone' collaboration with Halle Bailey come together? THOMAS: It was very organic … I played her the record and she really resonated with it, and I feel like you should write your life, and you should find ways to use your experience as the paint on the canvas. And I think both of us were going through pretty crazy breakups. So, I think it was important to lead with that song because it's like the truest record right now on the project. AP: It seems like this era of R&B doesn't embrace vulnerability like in earlier decades. Why where you both so transparent? THOMAS: It's a generation of filters. But I think some of the craziest and most viral moments are without any of the bells and whistles. And that's the whole Catch-22. It's like there's lots of technological advancements, but I think things that are real, that really like celebrate the human experience, will always be celebrated. AP: How were you able to successfully break out of the Nickelodeon box and transition into music? THOMAS: It's really hard being a Black male coming from the Nickelodeon-Viacom space because this is epic branding all over the world. I mean, this is like 80 countries … that are kind of fed that image of you. So, I think for me, the biggest thing was really taking the time to study acting. Even when I stepped over into music, it's not like I just jumped into it because I had some fans who grew up watching me. I decided to study under the legendary Babyface, started working with Ty Dolla $ign, Boi-1da, Drake — I was around some epic legends in the field, and I feel like the best teacher is experience. AP: Do you ever reminisce with Adriana Grande about your time as 'Victorious' castmates? THOMAS: We finished our last two years of high school together in a small classroom with one teacher and spent many ... weekends hanging out and watching movies and kicking it. That's really my friend, and I'm so proud of her. … There's so much growth that happened, and I am very protective over her and she's the same about me. And it's just good to have real friends in this (industry) — it can be kind of tricky. ___
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hailey Bieber Just Reacted to Justin Kissing SZA's Hand on Stage as Fans Claim He ‘Humiliated' His Wife
Rumors have swirled about the state of Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber's marriage lately. It's gotten to the point where the Rhode founder has even addressed it herself, with Bieber opening up to Vogue about her experiences with Post Partum Depression after giving birth to Jack Blues, and dealing with the rumors about her marriage to Justin Bieber. 'Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I've ever gone through in my life, and learning a new version of myself is very difficult,' she told the fashion magazine. 'And to be doing that all the while going on the internet every day and people being like, 'They're getting divorced' and 'They're this' and 'They're not happy,' it is such a mindf—-. I cannot even begin to explain it. It's a crazy life to live.' More from StyleCaster The Truth to Rumors Justin Bieber Is Balding After Fans Call Out His 'Insane' Hair Transformation Selena Gomez Just Reacted to Hailey Bieber in Vogue After Justin Told Her She'd 'Never Be on the Cover' Related: Here's the Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco relationship timeline However, Bieber's assurances aside, there continues to be speculation about her life and the state of her marriage. In fact, social media has recently been flooded with fans coming to Hailey Bieber's defense and calling out Justin's behavior towards his wife, specifically pointing out ways in which he 'humiliates' her. And it all got worse after Justin Bieber made a surprise appearance at SZA's show at SoFi Stadium to perform a duet to their 2022 single 'Snooze,' with people calling out both SZA and Bieber for that moment. 'Justin humiliates hailey like 40 times this month but its sza fault apparently,' one fan wrote. When SZA liked a video that criticized the Biebers' relationship, another fan wrote, 'Sza YOU WEIRD AF.' Hailey Bieber's response? She shared a video of SZA holding Justin Bieber's face before he kisses her hand multiple times and dances with her, captioning the Instagram Stories clip with five holding back tears emojis and a smiley face with hearts. Not just that, she also wrote on another video of the performance by the two, 'My 2 favorite artists.' So, it seems like there's truly no trouble in paradise, despite the rumors. A performance is just that, a performance, and Hailey Bieber seems to be very clear about not just, but about where she stands in her marriage. 'It's not real,' Hailey recently told Vogue about the rumors. 'And that's the thing: I have a real life. My real life is that I get to wake up to my beautiful family and my son and my friends and I have people that know me and love me and I love them.' This comes after reports that Hailey Bieber's friends Kendall and Kylie Jenner had tried to stage an intervention because they're worried about not just the state of her marriage, but Justin Bieber himself. 'Kendall's been desperately trying to persuade Hailey to get a group of their close friends together to do an intervention for Justin,' sources said. 'She wants to help their marriage.' However, Hailey Bieber is choosing to ignore the noise. 'I've been in a position where I've tried to tell my side of a story or correct a narrative or tell the truth of a lie and then they go, Well, she's lying. Imagine how trapping that feels,' she also told Vogue, adding that this is something she'd learned from her husband. 'He's been doing this literally since he was a child and he has had to face the most scrutiny of any person that I know. He was like, 'Baby, trust me, I've been here before many, many times. You're not going to win. There is no winning.' ' No drama here, apparently. Not that fans are convinced. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways
