Mis-Teeq’s Sabrina shares experiences of racism in the music industry: 'Change needs to happen'

Waterparks have shared an update on their forthcoming new album, teasing that it’s “80 per cent done”.The follow-up to last year’s ‘Greatest Hits’ will be the band’s fifth album, and according to a social media post the Texas trio are wading through a lot of material.Yesterday (February 14), the band’s official Twitter account confirmed that their next album – tentatively titled ‘PARX5’ – is currently “80 per cent done”. They also revealed that they’ve penned 55 songs for the project that total two hours and 23 minutes.Over on frontman Awsten Knight’s Instagram Story, he said of the new material: “Can’t even describe how good this shit is,” and that song number 54 out of 55 was his “current fave”.He also tweeted that the band “need more friends on this album”, with Phem and Against The Current‘s Chrissy Costanza throwing their hats in the ring in the replies.TAG pic.twitter.com/FA0RM5DIEi— DANNY FANDOM (@awsten) February 14, 2022Speaking to NME at Reading Festival last year, Knight revealed that there are some collaborative tracks sitting in the Waterparks vault.Texas rapper De’Wayne previously featured on their 2021 single ‘You’d Be Paranoid Too (If Everyone Was Out To Get You)’, and Aswten told NME that this wasn’t the only song they worked on.

Singer Miguel and his partner Nazanin Mandi revealed that they’re back together after their brief separation!

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nominated by President Biden last July.Wong holds a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a master’s in environmental engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She also helped establish the Conference on APA Leadership, which helps guide young Asian American and Pacific Islander Americans seeking careers in public service.LGBTQ advocacy groups praised Wong’s confirmation. “Ambassador Wong is now one of the highest-ranking leaders of U.S. economic and international policy in Asia and is well-positioned to leverage her exceptional qualifications and experience,” Annise Parker, the president and CEO of LGBTQ Victory Institute, an organization that advocates for greater LGBTQ representation in elected and appointed positions, said in a statement.“As the first out LGBTQ person of color confirmed to an ambassador-level position, Ambassador Wong is also a symbol of hope and strength for LGBTQ leaders and community members fighting for LGBTQ rights across the globe.

Kate Hudson's son and Judd Apatow's daughter — and it's mother approved!Hudson and Apatow's wife, actress Leslie Mann, are giddy after Hudson's son, Ryder, and Apatow and Mann's daughter, Iris, made their budding relationship Instagram official on Valentine's Day. Ryder, 18, took to the social media platform and shared a pic of him and Iris, 19. They appear to be hanging out at a restaurant, where Ryder's planting a kiss on Iris' cheek.

HBO and HBO Max are gearing up for a must-see spring TV schedule, with a number of new, star-studded series slated to premiere in the next few months. During the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, the networks shared new images for the biographical series  , an adaptation of the popular true-crime docuseries; the series adaptation of David Simon's return to Baltimore with  and more.Get your first look at what's to come:Starring Colin Firth as Michael Peterson, is the anticipated limited series recounting the events surrounding the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette).

Naomi Campbell is sharing her emotional journey as a first time mom, introducing her baby daughter to the world and making their official debut as a mother-daughter duo on the cover of British Vogue.The 51-year-old supermodel looks beautiful holding her baby for the March cover of the magazine, and while Campbell prefers to keep some aspects of her life private, including the name of her daughter, she revealed how much her life has changed after welcoming her first child.“I always knew that one day I would be a mother, but it’s the biggest joy I could ever imagine. I’m lucky to have her and I know that,“ she shared, adding that her daughter “wasn’t adopted.

deleting his Instagram posts about Pete Davidson following pleas from his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.The Grammy-winning rapper, 44, had spent the past several days ranting about Pete amid his blossoming romance with Kim, including banning the Saturday Night Live comedian from meeting his children and calling him a ‘d***head’. Seemingly realising the impact of his actions, Kanye wiped his picture-sharing account and uploaded a new post with a change of heart.‘I’ve learned that using all caps makes people feel like I’m screaming at them,’ he penned.‘I’m working on my communication. I can benefit from a team of creative professionals, organizers, mobilizers and community leaders.

supports HTML5 videoHalyna Hutchins’ family have filed a lawsuit for wrongful death against Alec Baldwin, following Hutchins’ death on the set of Rust in October 2021.Baldwin was holding the revolver during an on-set rehearsal when it fired and fatally injured director of photography Hutchins.Attorney Brian Panish, representing Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son, Andros, held a press conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday to announce the lawsuit again Baldwin and ‘others who are responsible for safety on the set, and whose reckless behaviour and cost-cutting led to the senseless, tragic death of Halyna Hutchins.’ According to Panish, his firm uncovered multiple ‘violations of industry standards’ during an independent investigation.Director Joel Souza was also wounded in the shooting that killed Hutchins.Baldwin has maintained that Hutchins told him to aim the gun just off camera and in her direction and pull the hammer back, and that it fired when he let go.

National Retail Federation forecasted that the estimated 53 percent of American adults who planned to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year would spend $23.9 billion. Yes, that’s a couple of bags!Some of our favorite celebs showed up and showed out for Valentine’s Day, spending big on roses, designer bags and fine dining to make it an unforgettable day for loved ones. Here’s a little bit of the romance that was on display to leave you feeling lovey-dovey.

Megan Thee Stallion turns 26 years old today! The multi-Grammy award winner and recent HBCU graduate’s unique brand of raunchy, braggadocious, girl-power hip-hop is a go-to favorite for turning up, working out, or simply a little easy listening on a commute or in the home for an instant injection of energy and self-affirmation.Megan’s innate sex appeal and southern-bred curves keep eyes ogling, her hard-hitting rhymes and rapid-fire delivery keep fans listening, and her unapologetic self-assuredness always inspires praise and revelry (and a dash of hate) in the comment section. The vibranium-kneed rap goddess has also graced our cover and pages exuding timeless Black beauty, style, and wisdom beyond her years. As she celebrates another year around the sun, take a look at some of the self-proclaimed Hot Girl Coach’s finest, flyest, most fun-filled moments over the last few years as our favorite Savage dominated the industry and won the hearts of millions by being effortlessly classy, bougie, and ratchet.TOPICS:  birthday Black Celebrity Megan Thee Stallion

Frances Bean Cobain is back off the market and back on the ‘Gram!

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Alec Baldwin's lawyer released a statement regarding the wrongful death lawsuit filed against him by Halyna Hutchins' family Tuesday. "Everyone’s hearts and thoughts remain with Halyna’s family as they continue to process this unspeakable tragedy.

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The family of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer shot and killed on the set of "Rust" on Oct. 21, announced the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit at a press conference Tuesday. The lawsuit, which was filed on behalf of Halyna's husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son, Andros, in New Mexico, names Alec Baldwin and others who "are responsible for the safety on the set" and "reckless behavior and cost-cutting" that led to the death of Hutchins, according to Hutchins' lawyer.

Sami Sheen seems to be celebrating her independence just days after her mother, actress Denise Richards, spoke about her heartache over their strained relationship.The burgeoning model posted three bikini pictures on her Instagram page on Tuesday.The 17-year-old beauty - whose father is Charlie Sheen - wore a green bikini with a straw hat as she sat on a beach in Malibu. Life's a beach:Sami Sheen seems to be celebrating her independence just days after her mother, actress Denise Richards , spoke about her heartache over their strained relationship.

Another member of the K-Pop supergroup BTS has tested positive for COVID-19 making five cases in just three months.V, whose real name isKim Tae-hyung, was experiencing symptoms on Tuesday and went to the hospital to get a PCR test the band's label told People.The 26-year-old, who is double vaccinated, tested positive for the virus and is only suffering from a 'mild fever and sore throat', however, thehashtag #GetWellSoonTaehyung is already trending on social media. Coronavirus: BTS member V, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, was experiencing symptoms on Tuesday and tested positive for COVID-19, the band's label told People.'He is currently undergoing treatment at home while waiting for further guidelines from the health care authorities,' the statement from Big Hit read.The label went on to explain that V was around other members of his boyband prior to the positive test result but everyone was masked and socially distancing.

Kim Kardashian looked tense as she emerged on Valentine's Day while her ex Kanye West was causing her heartache and fear with social media attacks and the delivery of unwanted roses to herLA home.The 41-year-old did her best to put on a brave face in Los Angeles on Monday while accompanied by her daughter North, 8, and niece Penelope, 9.The mother-of-four was dressed in head-to-toe pink and her daughter the same color in honor of the day.Kim had just jetted back from New York following a romantic weekend with her new boyfriend Pete Davidson. Tense: Kim Kardashian was pictured in LA on Valentine's Day as her estranged husband Kanye West wascausing her heartache and fear with unwanted romantic gestures and social media attacks Heartache: The star was seen clutching her phone on the same day the rapper was posting 'scary' threats towards Pete Davidson and delivering an truckload of roses to her home Focused on family: The reality star was joined by her daughter North, 7, who was dressed in matching pink in honor of the dayBut she was showing the strain of a difficult few days with her ex which reached a new low on Monday when he sent her dozens of roses in a truck and posted threatening messages about Davidson.On TuesdayKanye admitted that his recent behavior towards estranged wife'came off' as him 'harassing' the reality star.In an Instagram post on Tuesday, the 44-year-old rapper pledged to work on his communication after he posted a series of screenshots that contained threats directed at Kim's boyfriend.'I know sharing screen shots was jarring and came off as harassing Kim.

BRITAIN'S Got Talent star Alesha Dixon has revealed how she hit rock bottom after quitting Mis-Teeq and the collapse of her marriage. The singer and TV presenter, 43, was left with no band, no husband and no money in the autumn of 2006.

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