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For the past couple of months, Halsey has been opening up about the health problems that they’ve been struggling with since having a baby. “Basically, after seeing, like, a hundred thousand doctors, I got diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Sjögren’s syndrome, mast cell activation syndrome, POTS, and I’m still looking for answers to the root cause of some of these things,” they explained in an Instagram story.

In a TikTok posted yesterday, the “Closer” singer confronted the comments they get on their health and body all of the time, including examples like: “Halsey u look sick,” “Is she ok? Put some meat on those bones,” “She’s too thin,” and, “Looks unhealthy.” Their caption reads: “‘u look sick’ BC I AM! LET ME LIVE!”

Meanwhile, Halsey has still been on the road for their tour, and included a powerful pro-Roe V. Wade message at a recent show. During the song “Nightmare,” a video played behind them, displaying abortion statistics. One read, “Abortion is one of the safest medical procedures performed today, more than 99 perfect safe in fact.” Another read, “Nearly 8 in 10 Americans oppose overturning Roe v. Wade.” Another said, “Black women suffer from maternal mortality at rates three times higher than white women.” Another noted, “There are now 16 states where 95% of counties do not have an abortion clinic.”

Over the past few months, Britney Spears mostly uses her Instagram in two primary ways: sharing naked photos and discussing her conservatorship. She did a bit of both last night, offering up some new nude pictures and teasing her upcoming memoir. In her post, she wrote that her conservatorship was so bad that it has made her question God.

She wrote, “I’ve been playing the field … the business … the industry my whole life … that was of my own making … was it in God’s hands or mine ??? Or was it because I was close to God and he guided me ??? God knows I haven’t been perfect, but I do know this the consequences that were taken over me for never committing a crime a day in my life made me question God !!!”

Spears also noted that in general, she feels better now than she ever has, saying, “I’ve never been more happy in my life … in the past several months since it’s been over besides my miscarriage !!! My spirit feels lighter and I genuinely laugh and smile now and my eyes are hungry for more each day …”

She also addressed the reason she’s writing her book: “I want to share my story for one reason and one reason only … to let people know you’re not alone and trust me I KNOW if you’re going through something and you feel so distant from everything … it’s hard to confront your mind and say … oh you’re not alone … it’s easier said than done, but I need to share through it all.”

Find Spears’ full post below.

“Point of view – perspective ??? Tell me then ??? Or do I really want to ??? I’ve been playing the field … the business … the industry my whole life … that was of my own making … was it in God’s hands or mine ??? Or was it because I was close to God and he guided me ??? God knows I haven’t been perfect, but I do know this the consequences that were taken over me for never committing a crime a day in my life made me question God !!! It wasn’t just the torture it was the embarrassment of it all … Nobody should have to go through what I went through …

I’ve made a point to capture my experience through a book I am writing … It’s all written on pages that people will hold with their own two hands … and hopefully have a better understanding … we all know something we read isn’t the same as your spirit experiencing those circumstances, but I do feel like some people will be touched …

my experiences in the business were always with vast amounts of people … always on the go and working so hard … connecting with people basically work my ass off … the one thing I will say that bothered me the most was the extent of isolation I was in for 4 months … I used to love being alone, but it was my choice !!! My choice to go in deeper and hear the whispers of the spirit … the type of isolation that was forced on me was torture on all levels … confusion … Why ??? None of it is making sense …

I do know there are quite a few people that have experienced situations similar to mine and I respect their bravery on sharing their story openly to the press … unfortunately, after I gave an open testimony in court by phone I gave so many people the awareness to question my situation … don’t want to be openly questioned by anyone about my experience !!! I don’t want to speak openly about a traumatic experience when in the foreground it was condoned by my whole family !!! Honestly, I don’t want to ever talk about it ever again … I feel like I would entertain the very people who hurt me … I do believe they would secretly like the embarrassment I would go through bringing it all up 100 percent … They will no longer get the best of me and humiliate me …

I’ve never been more happy in my life … in the past several months since it’s been over besides my miscarriage !!! My spirit feels lighter and I genuinely laugh and smile now and my eyes are hungry for more each day …

I want to share my story for one reason and one reason only … to let people know you’re not alone and trust me I KNOW if you’re going through something and you feel so distant from everything … it’s hard to confront your mind and say … oh you’re not alone … it’s easier said than done, but I need to share through it all … my subconscious knew it was gonna be ok … the spirit within me that told me to keep moving forward and it was all I had … it’s what I hung onto !!! Although it was hard as hell I got through it !!! And the one thing I wish someone would have told me is you are not alone … my fans showed me so much love and assertiveness through it all … their hearts knew and there’s not a single day that goes by that I’m not aware of that and I’m so grateful to have my fans … remember you are not alone and God bless you all [heart emojis] !!!”

A recurring storyline in the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard is that both parties claim that they lost work because of the other. Depp’s talent manager testified that a $22.5 million deal to play Jack Sparrow in a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean movie vanished after Heard published an op-ed in the Washington Post in which she called herself a “public figure representing domestic abuse,” while Heard said that she had to “fight really hard” to stay in the entertainment industry after her split with Depp.

”I fought to keep my job and the biggest movie opportunity I had to date [with] Justice League with the option to [star in] Aquaman,” she said. “I had to fight really hard to stay in Justice League because that was the time of the divorce.” Heard also claimed that Warner Bros. “didn’t want to include me” in the film’s sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and that the final script featured a “pared-down version” of the character’s original arc. “They basically took a bunch out of my role,” she added. But her agent believes that her role was minimized due to a “lack of chemistry” with Jason Momoa.

In a pre-recorded deposition, [agent] Jessica Kovacevic testified about Heard’s career before and after her split from ex-husband Johnny Depp, sharing her belief that Warner Bros. wanted to replace Heard as Mera amidst the flurry of bad press pertaining to the split. Instead, Kovacevic testified that the studio cited Heard’s lack of chemistry with Momoa as the reason they were considering recasting her.

There was also talk of recasting the role of Mera with another actress, because in Kovacevic’s words, “no one wants that association” with “bad press.” But Heard ultimately remained in the sequel, although reportedly only for 10 minutes.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom comes out on March 17, 2023.

(Via Entertainment Weekly)

Britney Spears has really taken to sharing naked (but somewhat censored) photos of herself on Instagram lately, a practice that has earned Spears both criticism and support. Sure enough, she offered four new skin-bearing photos last night (or rather, four different edits of the same photo). In them, Spears wears only some wristbands as she poses nude by a door, with a heart emoji doing a bit of covering up.

There appears to be an issue with that door, though, since it seems to bulge out in an unnatural way by its handle. So, it appears either Spears posed next to some odd architecture or some photo editing is at play here and a smudge tool was used to make her stomach appear flatter, with the altered door being an unintended consequence of the Photoshopping.

Fans took notice of this and shared their thoughts in the comments, some of which included, “Nice photoshop lol [laughing emoji] the door by her stomach is curved out,” “Gurl you gotta stop the photoshop. As least don’t have a bent door,” “I love your curvy door,” and, “I’ve always been intrigued by doors that don’t form a perfect rectangle. It feels so Picasso’sh.”

Also in the comments was Demi Lovato, who offered some praise and wrote simply, “You’re beautiful Britney [black heart emojis].” Lovato, like Spears, is a Disney alum: Lovato’s breakout role was in the 2008 Disney Channel movie Camp Rock while Spears was on The All New Mickey Mouse Club as a youngster.

French Montana’s new song, “Alcatraz” features the rapper sharing small anecdotes over his life and career. Throughout the track, Montana proclaims, “I’m expensive every day, I ain’t free tomorrow.” Rife with metaphors, similes, and somewhat clever wordplay, “Alcatraz” is a typical Montana track.

Perhaps a standout line is where Montana likens himself to Kanye West, saying, “I feel like Ye through the car crash / Feel like Ye ’cause me and Ye killed the curse from the Kardashians.” In case you forgot, Montana and Khloe Kardashian dated on and off between 2013 and 2014.

Other one-liners may elicit a chuckle, like “Word to 112, my life ain’t peachy,” but lines like “She lied on her booty, that’s an ass cap / I asked her, what’s her sign, she said CashApp,” may trigger an awkward grimace. At the end of the song, Montana teased a new installment in his Mac & Cheese mixtape series, saying, “Ride big V’s like the G house / Montega in the flash, Mac & Cheese 5.”

The song’s music video, directed by Montana and Zay Jones, shows Montana rapping as police bag a body, and toward the end, the rapper is seen standing behind fire arranged in lettering reading “CB,” referring to Montana’s Coke Boyz crew.

Check out “Alcatraz” above.

Among all of the hip-hop releases that were shared in 2022 so far, Babyface Ray’s Face is certainly at the top of the list. The Detroit native released his debut album at the top of the year and it was filled with memorable moments like “6 Mile Show” with Icewear Vezzo, “My Thoughts 3/Pop’s Prayer,” and “Dancing With The Devil” alongside Pusha T and Landstrip Chip. Nearly three months after that project arrived, Babyface Ray is already back in action with a deluxe reissue for his impressive debut.

With the re-release of Face, Babyface Ray supplies eight additional songs to the album including “Family Over Money” which he dropped with a music video. In it, Babyface Ray enjoys a serene view from a luxury house while laying off raps focused on loyalty. The visual also displays clips of him performing on stage and recording in his in-home studio.

The deluxe release of Face adds features from Veeze, Baroline, Lucki, DJ Esco, and Lil Yachty to the project that was already highlighted by appearances from G Herbo, 42 Dugg, Wiz Khalifa, and others.

You can press play on the video for “Family Over Money” above.

Face (Deluxe) is out now via Wavy Gang/Empire. You can stream it here.

42 Dugg is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Foushee’s big stepping-out moment came last year when she released her debut album Time Machine. The project arrived after she reached viral success with “Deep End Freestyle,” which was amplified by a remix from Sleepy Hallow. Since the project’s release, which was pushed by songs like “Paper Plane” and “My Slime,” Foushee has used her genre-bending skills to pair herself with names like Vince Staples, Ayra Starr, Lil Wayne, Saba, and more. Foushee is now preparing to release her second project, and as she continues to put the finishing touches on it, she returns with its second single.

Following last month’s “Double Standard, Foushee is back in action with “I’m Fine.” The record finds the singer in a reassuring space as she convinces both listeners and the person she speaks to on the song that all is well in her world. It’s another message-focused song from Foushee, just like “Double Standard,” which she spoke about in a press release for the song.

In it, she said the song addresses “outdated gender roles that I have experienced in past relationships and rebelling against them.” Foushee adds, “The imbalance frustrates me. Don’t expect anything from me that you wouldn’t give me, including respect and loyalty. I match energy.”

You can listen to “I’m Fine” here.

Two-thirds of the Migos are dropping heat ahead of the summer. Quavo and Takeoff have premiered their new single, “Hotel Lobby” under their new collective stage name, Unc And Phew.

The name Unc And Phew refers to their duo’s actual family dynamic, as Quavo is Takeoff’s uncle. Like many Migos tracks, “Hotel Lobby” is a braggadocious ode to wealth and debauchery. On the Murda Beatz-produced track, Takeoff opens with a verse, rapping about his love of private jets and mink coats. Quavo then takes over on the chorus, promising, “all these commas, I won’t fumble.”

In the song’s music video, directed by Quavo and Keemotion, the two pay homage to Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, and take a road trip through the desert while tripping on shrooms. When they arrive to the aforementioned hotel lobby, the shaky, blurry lenses create the effect of a trip of a lifetime.

In regards to the elephant in the room, Offset’s absence, none of the Migos have confirmed the group’s disbandment, however, rumors began to swirl about a Migos breakup after fans noticed Offset and Cardi B unfollowed Quavo and Takeoff on Instagram.

Earlier today, TMZ caught up with Quavo at LAX Airport, however, Quavo offered no comment regarding the breakup rumors.

Check out “Hotel Lobby” above.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Our lesbian icon is back with another banger. On her latest single, “For The Girls,” Hayley Kiyoko embraces the divine feminine within herself and the women around her.

On the fast, bouncy track, Kiyoko proudly proclaims, “summer’s for the girls, the girls who like girls, the girls who like boys,” celebrating female empowerment and sexual fluidity. In the song’s accompanying visual, which is directed by Kiyoko herself, Kiyoko plays a bachelorette in a quirky queer parody of The Bachelorette, as various women compete for a rose.

“I love being a woman, and women have always been a massive influence on my life,” said Kiyoko in a statement. “‘For The Girls’ is an anthem celebrating that love, highlighting our strength, beauty, and vulnerability. The music video is meant to reflect that celebration with a sense of humor and an expansive take on whose romantic story gets told. It was so much fun to direct, especially since it’s a nod to one of my favorite reality shows of all time. I wanted the music video to give representation to all of us searching for love while not taking ourselves too seriously. Being surrounded by queer people of many different gender identities and making art that feels relevant to us was the greatest gift. It was a reminder of how resilient this community is and how strong and confident we feel being our authentic selves together. No matter how you identify or who you love, I hope this bop makes you feel sexy and empowered.”

“For The Girls” comes ahead of her upcoming sophomore album, Panorama. The album will also feature her songs, “Found My Friends” and “Chance.”

Check out “For The Girls” above and the Panorama album artwork below.

Panorama is out 7/29 via Atlantic. Pre-save it here.

Hayley Kiyoko is a Warner Music Artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

This Saturday, May 20, will mark what would’ve been The Notorious B.I.G.’s 50th birthday. As expected there are big plans to honor the late rapper, and it continues what’s been a celebratory year in honor of Biggie. This year also marked the 25th anniversary of Biggie’s Life After Death, and back in February, his estate released an anniversary box set for the album complete with eight LPs for fans to indulge in. Now, in celebration of his upcoming 50th birthday, Biggie’s estate delivers the late rapper’s first song in 17 years with “G.O.A.T.” and it’s quite the unique song, at least for what you would expect from Biggie.

Thanks to some help from Ty Dolla Sign and Nigerian singer Bella Alubo, Biggie arrives with “G.O.A.T.” which features an unexpected dose of afrobeats within the record. Biggie delivers verses at the beginning and at the end of the song while Ty Dolla Sign takes care of the middle verse. Elsewhere, Alubo takes care of the song’s hook. The track also samples “I Love The Dough,” which is a fan favorite from Biggie’s Life After Death album.

“Being on a song with Biggie has been a dream of mine since I was a kid,” Ty said about the new song. “The song title is fitting of him…the GOAT. Happy Birthday, Big. We miss you!” Biggie’s mother, Voletta Wallace, also spoke about the new song. “It’s wonderful to witness my son’s music reimagined for his fans and today’s generation of young men and women to embrace his art,” she said. “I appreciate the hard work of all involved in bringing together the perfect blend of voices and music to this song, G.O.A.T.”

You can check out the new record in the video above.

Ty Dolla Sign is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.