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Melania Trump Wears Dolce & Gabbana to Donate Her Inaugural Ball Dress at the Smithsonian

2017-10-20T09:59:00.003-07:00

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Melania Trump donated her Inaugural ball dress today at the Smithsonian, a tradition carried out by First Ladies for over a century. For the occasion, Trump went with a familiar name, Dolce & Gabbana, instead of a custom piece from the piece's designer Hervé Pierre, though he was also on hand for the celebration. “This means everything to me,” said Pierre via email ahead of the event. “I will have contributed, in part, to a small piece of American history!” That sentiment was echoed by Dr. David Skorton, the current Secretary of the Smithsonian, who was taking part in his first First Lady ceremony today. “This is one of those destination areas that people really want to see,” said Skorton of the museum’s First Ladies collection, an ongoing exhibition which features the looks worn by Frances Cleveland, Lou Hoover, Jacqueline Kennedy, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and more. “The reverence for First Ladies, the work that so many First Ladies have done in fields broad and deep, along with an very abiding interest in fashion; it’s an intersection of those elements that bring people in such large numbers.” Trump’s ensemble for the ceremony, a streamlined white dress with coordinating Manolo Blahnik stilettos, was appropriate and reserved with a fashion-minded twist—not unlike the Inaugural dress itself.

“We have the same vocabulary,” explained Pierre of that dress’s creation. “I could understand what she had in mind; the process was easy because the First Lady knows fashion.” And while Skorton refused to name his favorite from the lot—“I love all my children, so to speak!”—he did reveal that Trump’s dress allowed him to learn a thing or two about fashion. “The gown is very, very interesting,” said Skorton. “The curator was trying to explain to me all the nuances of the color white."

Pierre, too, is happy visitors will have the opportunity to experience the design up close: “I am so pleased everyone will be able to see the dress and the real textures that television doesn’t really give you." For those unable to make the trip, Skorton and his team at the Smithsonian have been digitizing the archive, though Skorton concedes that there is a distinct magic to seeing the pieces in real life. “What I’m struck with is how seeing the gown triggers my memory of that time and the things that happened in our country at that time,” he said. "To understand the link between the way our society is changing, the way women’s role in society is recognized, and the way fashion casts some light on that, that idea is really, really fascinating.”

To view the First Ladies Collection online, visit http://americanhistory.si.edu/exhibitions/first-ladies.

LIAM PAYNE'S NEW SONG IS FULL OF BREAKUP (AND MAKEUP) SEX

2017-10-20T09:58:00.001-07:00

Liam Payne's latest single, "Bedroom Floor," is somehow even more scandalous than "Strip That Down." His solo debut featuring Quavo was about grinding and dancing the night away, but "Bedroom Floor" — co-written with the talented Charlie Puth — basically covers what happens after the club closes down and everyone heads home with someone special.

"You said it was over / But your clothes say different on my bedroom floor," Payne sings repeatedly in the chorus, an ode to a couple who can't make up their mind. The second verse is more direct: "Why you always act like you don’t want me? / Don't make me bring up your dirty laundry / We always on and off until you're on me."

After all, the only thing harder than breaking up in the first place is actually staying broken up. And even though "Bedroom Floor" takes place entirely indoors, the lyric video, released Friday (October 20), will take you back to summer with plenty of tropical imagery: sunshine, palm trees, and pools galore.

Love may be an emotional roller coaster in "Bedroom Floor," but in real life, Payne is happily dating Cheryl Cole. Their son, Bear, is almost seven months old.

"We both like that song," Payne told BBC Radio 1 host Nick Grimshaw about Cole's reaction to his new single. "That's her favorite, that's been her favorite since the start, so if it turns out to be the best one then she's gonna say, haha!"

Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir Are Not Immune to the Challenges of Cutting Wedding Cake

2017-10-20T09:49:00.000-07:00

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2017 is Gucci Mane’s year. He's released four albums, debuted his first book “The Autobiography of Gucci Mane,” masterminded a style transformation, and on October 17th, he married the girl of his dreams, Keyshia Ka'oir. They hosted an all-white, glittering affair at the Four Seasons in downtown Miami, complete with a 10-foot tall wedding cake reportedly accessorized with 8,000 handmade sugar flowers. The couple needed a sword to cut it, and even then it was a bit of a logistical challenge, as evidenced in a video from the event. (Still, Gucci's smile was present throughout it all.) While the wedding cake tends to provide a moment of grandiosity in any ceremony—just look at the towering pastries that have made an appearance in Vogue—Gucci and Keyshia of course took it to the next level.

The couple first met in 2010, on the set for his music video "911 Emergency." After seeing her pictures in XXL magazine and in numerous music videos, he immediately called his manager—he needed to meet her.

However, unlike your typical "love at first sight" story, soon after their initial meeting Gucci was arrested and sentenced to prison. But, through all the ups and downs with her beau and the law, Keyshia always managed to keep her cool—she stayed by his side. "I was his biggest support system, and no matter what he goes through I'm going to be there for him,” Keyshia said to The Fader.

On May 26th, 2016, she brought a sober, healthy Gucci Mane home to Atlanta, GA. And six months later, on November 22nd at the Atlanta Hawks game on Gucci Mane Night, Gucci proposed to the love of his life in front of thousands of fans.

On Tuesday, Gucci and Keyshia—now Mr. and Mrs. Radric Davis—exchanged vows. The celebrity guest list included the rapper Trina (one of Keyisha's bridesmaids), Diddy, Rick Ross, Lil Yachty and more. A full look at their wedding and all days leading up to the big day will debut in a mini-series on BET.

ED SHEERAN OPENS UP ABOUT 'SLIPPING INTO' SUBSTANCE ABUSE

2017-10-20T09:43:00.002-07:00

A life on the road can be thrilling, inspiring, and energizing, but it also can wear down musicians who spend more times sleeping on the tour bus or in hotel rooms — and that exhaustion, and stress, can lead to some dark moments.

Ed Sheeran didn't shy away from his struggles with substance abuse in a recent interview, and he connected his issues to his meteoric rise in the music industry and his subsequent, perpetually nomadic lifestyle.

“I think you need to, when you get into the industry, adjust to it — and I didn’t adjust because I was constantly working on tour," he said on The Jonathan Ross Show (the episode airs on October 21). "All the pitfalls that people read about, I just found myself slipping into all of them. Mostly, like, substance abuse. I never touched anything. I started slipping into it, and that’s why I took a year off and buggered off."

He continued to describe how "it just started gradually happening," and that eventually those close to him intervened. "Some people took me to one side and were like, 'Calm yourself down,'" he said. "It’s all fun to begin with, it all starts off as a party and then you’re doing it on your own and it’s not, so that was a wake-up call and taking a year off."

Perspective is important, and it sounds like his sabbatical gave him some much needed time for self-reflection. Sheeran is currently on the mend from a gnarly bike accident, so here's hoping he feels better soon.

Burglars Hit Mariah Carey's L.A. Home For $50K

2017-10-20T09:41:00.001-07:00

Mariah Carey is another L.A. burglary victim.

Another Los Angeles burglary has hit a big name in Hollywood, this time songstress Mariah Carey.

According to TMZ, Mariah's home was robbed of $50,000 worth of goods around 3AM on Thursday morning. The publication details that a ladder was found in the backyard of her home, where the suspects broke in through an upper floor window or door. Unlike a lot of burglaries that target the rich and famous, this particular scheme didn't lead to any of Mariah's jewellery being taken, just her purses and sunglasses. With the load equalling a whopping 50K, it's easy to assume that this could have only been around five items. There's no detail on whether Mariah's residence was left unlocked, or if the suspect had to force their way in.

Mariah was reportedly in New York City when the break-in took place, and although an alarm went off, security did not reach her residence until around 7AM in the morning.

The last reported celebrity that was hit by this wave of robberies was Jason Derulo just last month. The break-in was noticed by Jason's friends after they paid a visit to his crib and noticed that things weren't quite right. At the time, police could not report on how the suspects got into the home. Since Jason was on the road at the time, not much was said of which items were stolen.

Drake, Kendall Jenner, Scott Disick, Nicki Minaj and Demi Lovato have been victims of the L.A. home robberies that have taken place this year. TMZ reported that these burglaries aren't because celebrities flaunt their goods for everyone to see, but because California recently opened its prison doors to deal with overcrowding, allowing the release of inmates who committed non-violent crimes. Sources revealed to the publication that many of those set free were in prison for theft, and some are going back to what they know.

How One Afrobeats Superstar Is Reinventing Ghana’s Most Prized Fashion Treasure

2017-10-20T09:38:00.001-07:00

E.L wears Studio One Eighty Nine

E.L, the Afrobeats singer and rapper, is picky about his kente. A fabric of the Asante people, one of Ghana’s largest ethnic groups, it has been handmade from silk and cotton on looms with painstaking precision for centuries. And yet, because of its global popularity, the local market has been flooded with poor imitations of the original. “It’s tradition in Ghana—buying fabrics, gifting fabrics,” he says. We’re driving (or should I say pacing—the traffic in Accra is infamous) in E.L’s SUV to the Arts Center, a deceptively large market in the heart of the city where he knows he can get high-quality goods. When we arrive, a crowd of merchants surround us, hoping to sell us their wares, but the singer, thin and tall and in big black sunglasses, beelines for a booth where an older gentleman is sitting at a loom, methodically (and surprisingly zippily) weaving fabric. “This guy has the good stuff,” says E.L, picking up some neatly folded examples in his hands. He settles on a red, yellow, and green pattern—the same as Ghana’s flag and the prototypical kente colors.

E.L first came to prominence as a producer and artist during the flamboyant Azonto dance craze which swept western Africa around 2012. Now, as Afrobeats—the polyrhythmic mix of rap and singing, largely from Nigeria and Ghana, that blasts from just about every car in Accra—is ascendant, he’s kept time with tracks like “Abaa,” and his success means he needs a solid touring wardrobe. And when the singer needs something special for a show or red carpet event (he won Artist of the Year at the 2016 Ghana Music Awards), he turns to his tailor, Chocolate, who runs a studio in the Dome neighborhood of the capital.

Chocolate has a knack for using traditional motifs, including kente, in unlikely ways, such as piping on suits. “It should always be with a twist. Culture is dynamic. It’s always changing. Our fathers wore cloth, but we want to create a contemporary look,” says E.L. Chocolate has had an eye for clothes since childhood. “My mom sewed,” he says. “We make our own prints here, and one day we will start our own factory.” Amid buzzing sewing machines, he and E.L decide they want to use the newly bought fabric to make a button-down shirt. He wraps a strip of the kente around the singer’s throat to take a measurement. “It allstarts from the neck,” he says, referring to the importance of a perfect collar.

If E.L needs something ready-made, he goes over to Studio One Eighty Nine, the boutique and clothing line operated between New York and Accra by designer Abrima Erwiah and actress Rosario Dawson. It’s a sunny shop on a quiet corner, and he’s basically family here: Erwiah and Dawson often dress him in their clothes, which are sourced and created locally in ethical ways to benefit education and revive regional artisanal practices. “This swaggalicious guy? I mean, come on,” says Dawson when asked why she loves to see E.L wear their clothes. Erwiah is a veteran of the fashion industry, who previously worked at Bottega Veneta in Milan before she decided to reconnect with her roots in Ghana. Now she splits her time between Accra and New York. She and Dawson are old friends, both having grown up in New York, and the two started Studio One Eighty Nine because they were passionate about supporting African causes. “When you buy our clothes, it creates work, and people can buy farmland, feed their kids, send their kids to school,” says Erwiah. “I have been on that hamster wheel of constant fundraising, but we want to foster sustainable methods that aren’t going to depend on people’s generosity,” Dawson continues.

Again, E.L has settled on a kente item, a blue suit with white stripes so contemporary and cool you’d never know it was made with an ancient technique unless you’re up close and feeling how soft and special it is to the touch. “Kente is something you use for ceremonies and weddings. When the president was sworn in, everyone was wearing kente. But we like the idea of using special fabrics and making it approachable, so that it’s more modern,” says Erwiah. Which is precisely why E.L is such a good fit for Studio One Eighty Nine’s progressive mission. “He raps in Ga,” says Erwiah, referring to one of the more than 250 languages spoken in Ghana, “which is a big deal. He embodies what we’re trying to do. He represents this future of creativity. He’s rapping in his local language; he embraces his culture. He just knows what he likes.” The singer agrees, and seeing him in his slim kente suit with no shirt on underneath, it’s clear that he’s relentlessly forward-thinking in his fashion choices, even when he’s wearing a fabric as old as this. “I want to reflect an African kid who has had the opportunity to travel far and wide but hasn’t forgotten where he’s from,” he says, a day of shopping for new clothes behind him. “We don’t lose sight of who we are.”

Listen to Taylor Swift's New Song "Gorgeous"

2017-10-19T23:52:00.000-07:00

It's a gorgeous day for some new Taylor Swift music.

Hours after teasing fans on social media about a brand-new song, the Grammy winner released the full rendition of a track titled "Gorgeous."

Set to appear on her upcoming album reputation, the song is sure to get Swifties and music fans moving and singing along. It also will likely get fans asking: Who could this be about?

"You're so gorgeous / I can't say anything to your face / 'Cause look at your face / And I'm so furious," she sings. "At you for making me feel this way / But what can I say? / You're gorgeous."

It also will build the anticipation for her first new album since 1989. While fans have received a taste with songs including "Look What You Made Me Do" and "…Ready for It," there's still plenty of mystery about what will be featured in the total package out November 10.

In addition to a new album, Taylor is preparing for a few special concerts just in time for the holidays.

The woman behind huge hits including "Shake It Off," "Bad Blood" and "Blank Space" is expected to perform this December in New York and Los Angeles as part of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour.

She also is perfecting "The Swift Life" app that is designed to be a "creative, inclusive and community-driven place for users to better connect with each other…and Taylor."

Until then, Swifties around the world are voicing their excitement on social media. And who knows, Taylor may be watching and inviting you to one of her secret sessions before reputationis released.

Enough reading: It's time to replay "Gorgeous" again and again…and again.

SHAWN MENDES’S MTV UNPLUGGED IS NOW AN AMAZING LIVE ALBUM

2017-10-19T23:48:00.000-07:00

COULD IT BE HIS THIRD CONSECUTIVE NO. 1 ALBUM?

Shawn Mendes recently teased “Album 3” on the way, but before his official studio follow-up to Illuminate, he has a special surprise for fans. The singer has announced an MTV Unplugged live album, captured during his intimate September 8 performance at The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.

The 11-track opus will include hits like “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” “Stitches,” and “Mercy,” as well as a cover of Kings of Leon’s “Use Somebody” that Mendes cleverly mashed with “Treat You Better.”

Mendes’s Unplugged episode kicked off the MTV rebooted series, and represented a huge moment in the 19-year-old's career. He told MTV News on the day of his performance, “There’s a lot of moments, I think, in a career that shape you as an artist. ... I think about bands like Pearl Jam and how much their Unplugged affected them as a band. People literally, if you ask them about it today, still think about that, and it puts a lot of pressure on tonight, in a good way. I think I’m ready, and I hope to make tonight a very career-sculpting thing.”

Mendes’s MTV Unplugged arrives on November 3 and bookends another banner year for him. He scored his second No. 1 album this year with Illuminate, embarked on a sold-out arena tour, and even performed on the VMA main stage.

The MTV Unplugged live album is available for pre-order here. See the full tracklist below.

1. "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back"

2. "Ruin"

3. "Stitches"

4. "Three Empty Words"

5. "Patience"

6. "Bad Reputation"

7. "Don't Be A Fool"

8. "Roses"

9. "Mercy"

10. "Never Be Alone"

11. "Use Somebody / Treat You Better"

Is Kanye West Being Ripped Off By Taylor Swift In Her Upcoming Song?

2017-10-19T23:45:00.001-07:00

The Kanye West and Taylor Swift feud rages on.

Beginning in 2009 with his infamous interruption of her MTV Video Music Award acceptance, Kanye West and Taylor Swift have been feuding for what seems like forever. Nearly a decade later, it seems that, at least from Swift's point of view, the animosity towards the other hasn't faded over time. After accusations that she stole Kanye's look and even font for the cover of her new album, there's no speculation that he's directly referencing his music with the title and intro of her upcoming track "Gorgeous."

Of course, that song title was also the name of an entry on West's critically acclaimed masterpiece, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. That track, which boasts both Kid Cudi and Raekwon as features, the gentle high-hat and the soulful rhythm of the instrumental help set the tone beautifully for the rest of the LP, which runs along a similar vibe. However, where Taylor's "Gorgeous" is concerned, there's more than a passing resemblance to the part of West's "Ultra Lightbeam," a song off of his album Life of Pablo. Listen to the intros to both pieces of audio and see if you can spot the similarity.

In the Swift teaser, the high-pitched young girl's voice who speaks the eponymous word in the intro and the sound of a different girl's voice in the first few moments of "Ultra Lightbeam" sound too close in nature to be a coincidence. It adds yet another layer to the conspiracy theories already surrounding Reputation, Taylor's forthcoming LP. In addition to the "coincidences" we mentioned earlier, the album is also scheduled to be released on the 10-year anniversary of the passing of Kanye's mother. While Taylor Swift's label, Big Machine, is denying that the dates were aligned intentionally, the overall vibe doesn't look great for the pop singer. Elite Daily stated that the record was supposedly locked into its specific Friday debut date based on the entire calendar of other Universal Music Group projects, but that this point, it will do little to quell the rumor mill. At this point, there's no way that Taylor Swift appears to be done with shading Kanye West for bygone misdeeds.

The Wait Is Over! Here's When Selena Quintanilla Will Receive Posthumous Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

2017-10-19T23:43:00.002-07:00

Selena Quintanilla fans, rejoice!

On Nov. 3 the Mexican-American artist is posthumously receiving her star on the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The late singer's sister, Suzette Quintanilla, announced the exciting news on social media.

"Hollywood Chamber President/CEO and Walk of Fame emcee Leron Gubler along with Suzette Quintanilla will unveil Selena's star in the category of recording," she captioned the post.

Selena will also receive another immense honor that day.

"Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, actress, producer and Texas native Eva Longoria will be there to proclaim November 3rd as the official 'Selena Day' in the city of Los Angeles, " Suzette added

The star will be located in front of the Capitol Records building on 1750 Vine Street in Hollywood.

Longoria shared this touching post on Instagram, of herself and the Bidi Bidi Bom Bom singer, "I could never have dreamed that one day I would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But even more ironic is that the same year I receive my star, so does my idol, my inspiration, my fellow Tejana, my fellow Corpus Christi native, Selena Quintanilla. She was the reason I even dared to dream that a better life was possible. And that that life didn't have to distance you from where you came from," she said. "So many people become famous and leave a place without ever crediting it with the role it played in shaping their lives. Selena was proud of being from Corpus Christi, Texas. And that made me proud to be from Corpus."The ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM and in attendance will be Suzette along with other members of the Quintanilla family.

Longoria, who shares similar roots with Selena, honored the star last year when it was announced that they'd both be receiving stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

She continued, "She blazed the way for all of us and I will be forever grateful to her for not only that but for the pure joy I felt when I got to see her perform. Her smile, her charisma, her beauty put every single person who watched her under a spell. Thank you, Selena. I know I will receive my star on the Walk of Fame because you dared to dream it first."

THE DROP, WEEK 3: NIALL HORAN, JESSIE WARE, H.E.R. & MORE

2017-10-19T23:40:00.002-07:00

Here's why Thursday is low-key the best day of the week: before the weekend hits, there's almost always an outpour of album releases on Friday. Most of these new faves drop right at midnight, which means staying up all night for that first glorious listen. If you're also hunting for fresh new sounds, scroll down and get familiar with all of the artists on our list in the roundup, below.

Jessie Ware- Glasshouse

After three years of silence, the British singer-songwriter has returned with an album shaped by her personal experience as a woman, and all the ups and downs that she's gone through along the way to reaching the point she's at now in her life. "I think this record is about building a family and keeping a romance alive, loving somebody, adoring somebody, not knowing what you're doing," she told The FADER. "I decided to have a child when I knew full well I needed to put a record out. And I feel like I have a point to prove, where I'm like, 'I can do everything. I can work. I can make a record. I can be a good mom. I can do this all.' I had no idea whether I'd be able to do it or not, and I was really scared about that."

H.E.R- H.E.R. Vol. 2: The B Sides

After a year of high praise for the H.E.R. Vol. 1 and H.E.R. Vol. 2 EPs, the Toronto R&B singer is supplying her fans demand for more music with this collection of B-sides. Next month, H.E.R. will headline her first-ever tour in North America so catch her if you can!

Kllo- Backwater

The Melbourne duo comprised of Chloe Kaul and Simon Lam makes quite a splash with their debut album, a deep dive into the process of learning how to adjust to various changes in life within the complex vein of electro-pop. Let go and lose yourself completely to the beautiful sound of Chloe's soft and soothing voice.

Niall Horan- Flicker

Niall is the third Directioner to step into new territory with a debut solo album. As expected, the Irish singer has stayed in the pop realm but this record grows on you like a quiet storm with a handful of heartfelt ballads that are easy to sing along to.

Giraffage- Too Real

San Francisco-based producer Charlie Yin spent two years working on his debut album and it inevitably paid off. This project is stacked with upbeat bangers and includes features from other emerging artists like Japanese Breakfast, THEA, and Body Language's Angelica Bess.

nothing,nowhere.- Reaper

This mysterious Massachusetts-based artist has surfaced just in time for the emo revival. (Still no confirmation on his real identity, but that makes the music all the more intriguing!) Embrace the darkness and peel back the layers of your broken heart with these nine tracks.

Lindstrøm- It's Alright Between Us As It Is

The Norwegian producer intends to give you several eargasms through the power of disco with his latest project. Don't fight the feeling, groove on at full speed ahead.

Stream Future & Young Thug's "Super Slimey" Project

2017-10-19T23:38:00.001-07:00

Out now, stream Future & Young Thug's new joint mixtape "Superslimey."

Rumors have been circulating online over the past couple months that Future & Young Thug were cooking up something for the fans ever since Thugger teased a video shoot that Future was tagged in back in early August. Then couple weeks later in September Thugger decided to share another preview of an unreleased Future song on his IG stories. Since the two were spotted making music (or at least being civil again), fans have been anticipating to hear what the two ATL superstars created, and thankfully we now get to hear the result. After recently connecting on records like “Relationships” & Chris Brown’s “High End,” Thugger & Future have decided to join forces for a new surprise mixtape today called SuperSlimey, which they just announced hours earlier.

Laced with 13 tracks in total, the follow up Young Martha & Hendrxx features a lone appearance from Offset, who appears on the song "Patek Water." Meanwhile production looks to be handled by frequent collaborators like C4, Wheezy, Southside and Richie Souf to name a few.

Before teaming up as a duo however, it should be reminded that Future & Thugger were once enemies in the ATL. From dissing one another on tracks in 2015 to a couple twitter exchanges last year, Future & Thugger were not a fan of another. Last February, when Future announced that he was dropping his EVOLmixtape at midnight (the same day as Thugger’s Im Up tape), Thugger clapped back by saying “boy slow down dropping all that BS music,” which caught Future’s attention who responded with “Yo bitch wish u was me…in real life.” Thugger didn’t like that one, and responded back with “Yo family/team wish u was me lil nigga….” But thankfully all that BS is in the past and the two superstars are on the same side now. It’s good for Atlanta and entire music scene in general.

Available now on iTunes, fans can stream the highly anticipated joint project via Apple Music, and let us know what record you’re feeling the most?

How Country Music Stars Honored Las Vegas Victims at 2017 CMT Artists of the Year Special

2017-10-19T10:56:00.001-07:00

"We have the power to overcome anything that threatens our way of life or our freedom," says Jason Aldean.

The 2017 CMT Artists of the Year show on Wednesday night took a moment to celebrate "a year of incredible human spirit" following horrific events in Las Vegas, Charlottesville, Puerto Rico, Houston, Florida and California.

Following a performance of "Rise Up" from Andra Day and Little Big Town, honorees Chris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Luke Bryan opened the show with a speech about the power of music in tragic times.

"Music can be so powerful and we've never needed it more than we do right now," said Bryan. "Music moves us. Music brings us together. And tonight music can be a part of the healing."

"From Las Vegas to Puerto Rico, from Florida and Texas to Charlottesville and California, the entire nation is trying to process these devastating events," continued Stapleton. "But on this night, one that we usually celebrate a year of music, we also want to celebrate a year of incredible human spirit. A spirit that we see in our fans every night."

"The character of country music fans is obvious to us all. We see it all the time," said Brian Kelley of FGL. "When the natural disasters strike, you step up to lend a helping hand and open your hearts and wallets for those in need." Band mate Tyler Hubbard then added: "And during tragedies like Las Vegas, so many people, from concertgoers to first responders who risked their own lives for total strangers, it's in those moments, those acts of courage and heroism, that bring light to even the darkest times."

"So in some small way tonight, we want to thank you for your resolve and perhaps lift your spirits just for a moment," Urban continued. "You guys are going to hear some of your favorite songs and we hope to remind you that everything we go through, we can get through when we stick together."

Aldean closed out the moment, saying, "We've been tested beyond our worst nightmares the past few months. Heartbroken doesn't even begin to explain how some of us feel. But we have proven time and again in this country that we have the power to overcome anything that threatens our way of life or our freedom. We dedicate this night to you and to everyone who's experienced loss or tragedy in the past few months. Like Keith said, we will get through this together."

There were tributes to Las Vegas all night long, as Stapleton dedicated his performance of "Broken Halos" to the victims of the shooting, as well as those affected by the natural disasters. The In Memoriam segment also included the names of all those who died in Las Vegas.

A number of stars, including Blake Shelton and Kelsea Ballerini, also participated in a PSA for CMTOneCountry.com, a fundraiser for the victims of the shooting.

The show ended with a tribute to Tom Petty as well, as Aldean, Urban, Stapleton and Little Big Town covered "I Won't Back Down."

VIEW PHOTOSGettyInside CMT's 2017 Artists of the Year Special

Master P To Colin Kaepernick: I'll Help You Start Your Own Football League

2017-10-19T10:14:00.002-07:00

Master P wants to help Colin Kaepernick start a rival league.

Despite an injury to one of the NFL's best quarterbacks, Aaron Rodgers, Colin Kaepernick is still without a job in the NFL. While the near future may look pretty bleak for the football player's pro career, hip-hop mogul Master P has a solution for the embattled former San Francisco 49er: if you can't join 'em, make your own league.

According to a report from TMZ Sports, if Colin Kaepernick isn't able to return to the NFL, Master P is all about giving the pro sports giants some competition by helping the QB start his own football league. “We have to start owning things," said the No Limit Records founder. "Without real ownership you have no control, no matter how much money you make [or] what you bring to the league." According to P, you can't get ahead if your cupboard is bare of any assets. “You’re never going to win if you don’t own nothing,” he added.

Last weekend, we reported that Colin Kaepernick had taken action against the league that has spurned him for over a year and filed a grievance under the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for collusion against the owners in the league. In a move that surely won't get him a ton of love from the players, Kaepernick bypassed the NFLPA and is instead being represented by Mark Geragos, a noted celebrity attorney who has previously represented the likes of Michael Jackson and Chris Brown. That same day, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell proclaimed that it was his belief that all players should stand for the anthem, however a rule that would've made standing for the anthem mandatory was ultimately rejected as an alternative.

"I’ll help him start his own league,” continued Master P, who seems to be sharing similar thoughts that Diddy did not long ago about football league ownership. “I think he should, I mean he’s a great football player. I think the NFL should have some competition.” Though there's no way of telling how a rival league would compete with the NFL (this is the part where anyone who watched and XFL game should chime in), but there's no doubt that rumblings continue to grow surrounding a changing of the guard when it comes to professional football in America.

THIS MIGHT BE CARDI B'S MOST OUTRAGEOUS 'BODAK YELLOW' OUTFIT YET

2017-10-19T10:07:00.003-07:00

Cardi B returned to her New York roots during her latest "Bodak Yellow" performance Wednesday night (October 18) in Brooklyn. One week after transforming the BET Hip Hop Awards stage into a Bronx bodega — your girl was raised in the Bronx — she blessed Jimmy Kimmel Live! with the same chart-topping, history-making hit song.

This week, each episode has a Brooklyn theme, and Cardi B's performance was no exception. Her set featured a magazine newsstand — she's used to making headlines, after all — a slew of talented backup dancers, and a generous dose of the color pink.

Cardi B's stage costumes are rarely subtle — remember when she was basically a real-life disco ball at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards? — but this giant pink coat might be her most insane outfit yet. Those feathers look so soft and luxurious, you could probably use them as a blanket. If anybody could make feathered Snuggies a thing, it would be Cardi B.

For more on Cardi B's record-breaking career, watch MTV News' full report on "Bodak Yellow."

Eminem Voted Greatest Rapper Of All Time By Ranker Users: Twitter Reacts

2017-10-19T09:56:00.000-07:00

The Internet crowns Eminem as the greatest rapper ever.

With a historic body of work in the music industry and a reported 170 million albums sold, Eminem has certainly put his name in the conversation as the greatest emcee ever to get behind a mic. However, Internet users have now spoken and, via Ranker, have anointed him as the best rapper of all time.

2 million people cast their votes for who they thought was the greatest rapper of all time, with the Slim Shady's upvote total giving him a healthy win over his next closest competitor, Tupac Shakur. Over 16,000 separated the two, while users created a gap of over 20,000 "yes" votes between first-place Eminem and The Notorious B.I.G., who came in third. Nas and Ice Cube rounded out the Top 5, while rappers like Andre 3000 and Kanye West found themselves languishing outside the Top 10. Yikes.

The funny thing about this is that Eminem has already called himself more of a product of those who came before him, specifically in the lyrics to the song "Rap God:"

Me? I'm a product of Rakim
Lakim Shabazz, 2Pac, N.W.A, Cube, hey Doc, Ren
Yella, Eazy, thank you, they got Slim
Inspired enough to one day grow up, blow up and be in a position
To meet Run–D.M.C. and induct them
Into the motherfuckin' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Of course, with subject matter as touchy as declaring the GOAT of the rap game, Twitter users were quick to voice their (dis)pleasure with the voting outcome. While there were plenty of supportive voices in the crowd, just as many came out against the decision, at times naming several emcees that they believe trounced Eminem in terms of his career accomplishments, as well as his impact and influence on others in the music business. Check out some of the Twitter responses below.

What do you think? Is Eminem the greatest rapper of all time? Or does another artist rise above him and take the crown instead? Let us know in the comments

LFO Singer Devin Lima Diagnosed with Tumor, Having Life-Saving Surgery

2017-10-19T09:50:00.000-07:00

LFO singer Devin Lima is going into surgery after doctors found a massive tumor -- and the health scare comes 7 years after his fellow bandmate died of leukemia.

Sources close to the group tell TMZ, doctors went in Thursday morning to remove the benign tumor, which is sitting on his adrenal gland. We're told it was discovered a few weeks ago.

The '90s band was ramping up for a national tour, but that's on hold since Devin will need recovery time. We're told he is expected to be fine though.

LFO member Rich Cronin died tragically from leukemia in September 2010. He was only 36.

Devin seems to be keeping a positive outlook. He and Brad Fischetti promised fans they'll be back on the road ASAP.

Donald Trump Has A Melania Trump Body Double According To Conspiracy Theory

2017-10-19T09:45:00.000-07:00

Twitter has gone into a frenzy over a possible fake Melania Trump.

And the latest for internet theories gone viral is the conspiracy trend that Donald Trump's wife, Melania, uses a body double. This wild idea was sparked by Twitter user Joe Vargas, who goes by the handle @BuyLegalMeds. His first tweet showed a video of Melania standing my Donald, where she's wearing a dark pair of shades with her hair covering her face, just nodding in approval to her husband. Joe captioned the tweet with, "This is not Melania. To think they would go this far & try & make us think its her on TV is mind blowing. Makes me wonder what else is a lie."

He followed up his tweet by saving followers the task of googling a recent image of her, with:

Whether Joe (who owns Cloud N9ne Syrup, a hemp syrup infused with cannabis) just sent the tweet out as a small idea, it was picked up by his 29.3K followers turning it into a trending topic on U.S. Twitter. It sparked a lot of re-tweets that lead to other Twitter users mostly making fun of the claim.

A user by the name of Shauna, @goldengateblonde, tweeted, "okay look this "Melania body-double travels w Trump" story is silly I mean where would they find another woman willing to go places with him."

Another user couldn't help but drag in Kris Kardashian's one-liner from a past season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

Even a poll was created where users could vote on what they thought was really going on with options like "cloned in a Russian lab," "has a twin sister" and "everyone is crazy."

Whether this body double theory is true or not, it's not the first time the world wide web has set off on a venture to prove something so absurd to be true. Remember when everyone thought Gucci Mane had a body double, and came back from jail as government clone? Well, he responded to those claims in a Snapchat video where he said, "I will neither support nor deny those accusations."

Cardi B Joins Chris Brown, Jay-Z & More At Tidal's Brooklyn Benefit Concert

2017-10-18T09:57:00.002-07:00

Cardi B and a host of A-list stars treated fans to an excellent concert.

Jay-Z's third annual Tidal X benefit concert was one for the records books, attracting many big stars from the world of music to take the stage and perform in front of their fans. In addition to that, proceeds from the show went towards a good cause, this year benefiting hurricane relief in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, as well as earthquake relief in Mexico.

One of the most anticipated performances of the night was from Cardi B. By this point, any casual hip-hop fan who's unfamiliar with her hit single "Bodak Yellow" has been severely out of the loop for too long. She's rode the unprecedented rise to the top of Billboard's Hot 100 in an honest kind of way, with many candid social media moments belying the fact that, at the end of it all, she's just a New York City kid who's made the most of her hustle and, now, it's paying off in a big way. On Instagram, she called performing at the Tidal event a "dream come true." Check out that post and a clip from her performance below.

Chris Brown is another performer who graced the stage on Tuesday night, who is having no small amount of success in his own right this year. Clad in a yellow tracksuit with matching Nike's on his feet, the vaunted R&B star sang several of his well-known tracks, including recent fare like "Party." He's expected to be dropping a 45-track project (!) in time for Halloweeen. Check out video footage of his performance below.

Fifth Harmony, who are coming off a memorable couple of singles as well as a statement showcase at this year's MTV Video Music Awards, were part of the lineup too, performing some of their classics for adoring fans who packed the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn and also tweeted along enthusiastically while watching the Tidal livestream at home. A snippet of their set can be seen below.

T.I., Iggy Azalea, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, A$AP Ferg and a host of other hip-hop luminaries were all on hand at the star-studded event put on by Tidal and its promoters. In fact, the man behind Tidal, Jay-Z, took to the stage as well, ripping through both his new 4:44 material as well as some fan favorites that got big reactions from those in attendance. It was quite the show that helped raise a bunch of cash for those in need. Congrats to everyone involved in making the night such a spectacular one.

BEYONCÉ LOOKED LIKE AN ACTUAL QUEEN ON THE RED CARPET IN BROOKLYN

2017-10-18T09:54:00.001-07:00

We know that Queen B has long since achieved royal status in music and pop culture at large, but Beyoncé looked the part last night in Brooklyn — and jewel tones will never be the same.

Bey's Instagram is the go-to source for all of her sartorial impulses, and the reliable documenter of her favorite outfits. Every single time she steps out for a major event, a holiday, or a special family function, you can bet that she'll post a few shots of her chosen ensemble (and as she should, because these outfits are worth appreciating long after she puts them away).

For TIDAL X 2017 — the charity concert thrown by Jay-Z's streaming service on October 17 that raised funds for natural disaster victims across the U.S., Mexico, and the Caribbean — she favored a palette similar to the one she rocked for Mardi Gras, and she looked absolutely stunning in emerald green.

And deep violet.

And fur.

And gold earrings that look like they were literally plucked from the ears of a goddess and brought down to earth solely for the purpose of hanging out by Beyoncé's face.

Not exactly breaking news, but yeah: Leave it to Beyoncé to pretty much render any other green evening gown useless, because no one will look this divine in a similar frock ever again.

Warriors Unveil Record-Setting Championship Rings

2017-10-18T09:53:00.000-07:00

Warriors rings feature more diamonds than any other championship ring.

Prior to last night's season opener, the Golden State Warriors unveiled their 2017 championship banner and handed out their championship rings, which has more diamonds than any other championship ring.

According to reports, the Warriors' rings, designed and manufactured by Jason of Beverly Hills, are 11 carats in weight and feature more diamonds than any other championship ring across all four major sports.

And each of the stones has a significant meaning.

Jason Arasheben, who has crafted four NBA championship rings in the last nine seasons, explained to the Mercury News,

“The ring itself has to tell a story,” Jason Arasheben, CEO of Jason of Beverly Hills, told the Mercury News. “You have to talk about what happened during the regular season and what happened during the playoffs. What’s the identity of each and every player? What’s the identity of the team as a whole? And are you building a design that can be conducive toward telling that exact story?”

According to ESPN, the 36 princess blue sapphires represent the number of Warriors' home wins last season, while the 31 white trapezoid diamonds represent the team's wins on the road. Additionally, there are 83 diamonds that represent the Warriors' total number of regular season and playoff wins combined.

"4-0" appears three times on the side of the ring and "4-1" appears once, as a nod to Golden State's incredible playoff-series records in 2017. The rings also include the years "2016-2017" along with each of the players' numbers. The Roman numerals "XVI-I" are also on the sides of the ring to represent Golden State's playoff record.

Each player's ring is personalized with his last name as well. Lastly, there are also five trophies on the side of the ring to represent each of the five NBA championships won by the franchise.

Check out some additional shots of the championship rings below.

ED SHEERAN HAS BAD NEWS AFTER FRACTURING BOTH ARMS

2017-10-18T09:51:00.002-07:00

HE CAN'T EVEN TYPE, LET ALONE PLAY GUITAR

Ed Sheeran's massive ÷ tour has experienced a major setback: two fractured arms, rendering the "Shape of You" singer unable to strum a guitar. Earlier this week, he announced he'd gotten into "a bit of a bicycle accident" and was awaiting medical advice for his injuries. On Tuesday night (October 17), he updated fans, revealing bad news for his fans in Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong.

"A visit to my doctors confirmed fractures in my right wrist and left elbow that will leave me unable to perform live concerts for the immediate future," read the caption to a photo of Sheeran's right arm in a cast. (Your boy can't exactly type right now.) He's right-handed, so you know the ÷tour is in trouble. (The next leg of performances was originally scheduled to kick off October 22 in Taipei, Taiwan.)

The post continued, "Sadly, this means that the following shows will not be able to go ahead as planned: Taipei, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong. I'm waiting to see how the healing progresses before we have to decide on shows beyond that. Please stay tuned for more details. PS - Ed isn't typing this as he has both arms casted/bandaged."

Sheeran prides himself on rarely — if ever — using a backing band, so it makes sense he's not moving forward with the ÷ tour as planned. On the marginally brighter side, "Shape of You" is still in heavy rotation on the radio, so even if he's not performing live at the moment, you can still enjoy his music. Plus, he already has concerts scheduled through the end of 2018, so he has plenty of opportunities to make up for lost time. Watch him tell MTV News about "Shape of You" below.

Birdman & Toni Braxton Marriage Rumors Denied By Singer's Rep

2017-10-18T09:48:00.001-07:00

Birdman and Toni Braxton are supposedly not a couple.

Amid rumors that Birdman and Toni Braxton have tied the knot, the singer's rep has spoken out to Us Weekly and unequivocally denied those whispers as simply that - whispers.

The statement doesn't reveal too much beyond that, however. Her spokesperson admitted that the 50-year-old R&B legend is dating, but there was no confirmation that the mystery man was in fact the Cash Money Records head honcho. Instead, her rep turned her attention to Braxton's music, saying that she “has a new single called ‘Deadwood’ from her forthcoming album Sex & Cigarettes." Fans can expect that full-length project to drop in the early part of 2018.

Jasmine Brand was one of several outlets that reported earlier this week of Birdman and Braxton's secret nuptials. The couple have been a rumored item since last summer, when Birdman appeared onstage with Braxton during one of her shows at Atlanta's Fox Theater. According to those close to Toni, the romance could be something that's been in the works for several years. "Toni been knowing him... 15 years ago something like that," Evelyn Braxton said last year. "Ever since I’ve been knowing that man, he’s been phenomenal. So let me say, I hope so." Neither member of the alleged couple have publicly confirmed any dating rumors, but there have been other signs that lead many to speculate them to be true. For example, Birdman did rush to Braxton's side when she was hospitalized for Lupus last year. At the very least, they're good friends,

Birdman has been in the news for other tabloid items as of late, but more as a punching bag for Rick Ross than anything else. Rozay has been going after the label boss for most of the last week, airing him out for not paying Lil Wayne for work that he completed for Cash Money Records. "It just ran across my mind," said Ross in a Snapchat video. "I said, 'damn, I wonder if Birdman paid that man yet? [...] Man, that man sold a million his first week. God damn, what a n***a gotta do to get his money?" Birdman hasn't joined the social media drama as of this writing.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Raise the Bar on Fashion Couple Goals for Fall

2017-10-18T09:44:00.001-07:00

Blake Lively is in New York to promote her latest film, All I See is You. On Monday the actress was in full-on red carpet mode, donning several eye-catching pieces straight from the runway. She switched gears into a more causal zone yesterday and was seen strolling the streets of Manhattan with her husband Ryan Reynolds. Lively and Reynolds have always had enviable couple style, channeling old Hollywood icons at the White House, dressing up as a family with their kids on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and bringing high polish to the Golden Globes. Their most recent off-duty looks have the same complementary elegance, hardly what you’d call matchy-matchy, but still totally in sync.

Lively, dressed in a Max Mara oatmeal cardi-coat and tonally coordinated fedora, added sophisticated touches to her ensemble with some help from Chanel, namely a chain-link lady bag with oxblood red trim and thick-sole boots. Similarly, Reynolds kept things classic in a neutral tone palette. Grounding his outfit were tobacco suede boots that, like his wife’s footwear, proved that the best Fall essentials can be chic and cozy, too.

See this week’s best dressed celebrities:

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WHO: Cate Blanchett
WHAT: Gucci
WHERE: At the Thor: Ragnarok premiere, Los Angeles
WHEN: October 10, 2017Photo: Getty Images

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