| | | As Much as We Wish It Were True, Andra Day and Brad Pitt Are Not Dating | | by Monica Sisavat Jun 29, 2021 | 
Andra Day is putting an end to those Brad Pitt dating rumors. During Sunday's BET Awards, the 36-year-old actress responded to speculation that she's romancing the 57-year-old actor. "We're not dating. We don't even know each other," she said. "It is hilarious. It was thin air. Somebody was bored that day." It's unclear how the rumor got started, but even though Andra has never actually met Brad, she did acknowledge the fact that he's a "great" actor. "Super talented, wonderful," she added. Andra is pretty private when it comes to her love life, so not much is known about her previous relationships. Brad, on the other hand, was previously married to Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie, and more recently, he was linked to model Nicole Poturalski, but their relationship was short-lived. | | | | | There's a Chance Meadow Walker *Could* Be Appearing in Fast 10: "Nothing's Ruled Out" | | by Monica Sisavat Jun 29, 2021 | 
Meadow Walker may soon be following in her father's footsteps. While the 22-year-old model and daughter of the late Paul Walker does not appear in the latest installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, F9: The Last Saga, there's a chance she may be making an appearance in the forthcoming film. Vin Diesel recently teased the possibility in an interview with E!'s Daily Pop, saying, "I would not count anything out. Let me just - without giving you all of the secrets of Fast 10 - let's just say nothing's ruled out." Even though Meadow doesn't make an appearance in F9, she and Paul's brothers, Caleb and Cody, were actually involved behind the scenes, particularly with the movie's tribute to Paul. "We continue to consult with them on everything," Ludacris told Entertainment Tonight. "They are the ones that are spearheading and signing off on all the ideas. So, it's really about being close with his family." Director Justin Lin added, "I'm proud and I'm so happy that Brian O'Conner is still a part of the universe." | | | | | This TikToker Does Impressions of Famous Singers, and We Could Watch Her All Damn Day | | by Victoria Messina Jun 29, 2021 | 
Head to Rynia Kando's TikTok page, press play on any given video, close your eyes, and you just might think you're listening to Ariana Grande . . . or Halsey . . . or Billie Eilish. A 21-year-old Chicago native, Kando has a knack for impersonating a slew of famous singers, and her videos are beyond addicting and impressive to watch. For those not yet familiar with the budding star, Kando has been singing for as long as she can remember and used to belt out Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" around her house as a child. Her love for impressions began blossoming in kindergarten when she started mimicking the musical rodents from Alvin and the Chipmunks, but it wasn't until 2019 that she began widely sharing her talent with the world via social media. Some of Kando's musical impressions are tied to popular releases (see: her "Celebrities Sing 'Levitating'" video), while others are quite random and just plain hilarious (like her "How Celebrities Stub Their Toes" series, for example). The college student's finely tuned impersonation repertoire includes artists like Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Tate McRae, Celine Dion, Shakira, and, of course, the aforementioned trio of Halsey, Grande, and Eilish, which are some of her strongest. While trying to explain exactly how she morphs her vocals to sound just like these singers, Kando told POPSUGAR, "I picture in my mind what the person sounds like and what mannerisms they do, and I then try to recreate that as accurately as possible with my voice . . . It really comes down to remembering how the celebrity pronounces words and what kind of vowels or sounds they choose to exaggerate." "Music is like therapy to me." Kando has amassed more than 300,000 cumulative followers on TikTok and Instagram since she began posting on the platforms and even made an appearance on The Tonight Show for its "Show Me Something Good" segment back in November 2020. Kando's ultimate goal is to make it big as a singer, "creating music that people can connect to," and she's already doing just that, having released her debut single, "Still Try," in March. "Music is like therapy to me, so I would love to provide others with something they can use for their own good," she said. While interviewing Kando via email, she made sure to pass along an important message for content creators, both those on TikTok and otherwise. "If you're embarrassed to post that one video of you doing your hobby, don't be," she said. "I started doing social media by only posting content that was 'normal' or just like everyone else . . . You never know how many people will appreciate your talent." So, are you ready to appreciate her talent? Read ahead to watch Kondo's incredible vocals change from nasally to raspy to whistle tone-y at the drop of a hat. Now, can someone please get this gal a record deal?! | | | | | | | | | Jason Sudeikis Is Reportedly Dating Ted Lasso Costar Keeley Hazell After Olivia Wilde Split | | by Grayson Gilcrease Jun 29, 2021 | 
It seems that critical acclaim isn't the only good thing to come out of Ted Lasso for star Jason Sudeikis. On June 27, Jason continued to spark romance rumors when he was spotted in New York City with his arms around costar Keeley Hazell, who plays Bex, the girlfriend of Anthony Head's Rupert Mannion, in photos obtained by People. While this is the first time the couple have been seen publicly together, they were first linked back in February. "He's enjoying spending time with her, but its casual for now," a source told E! News at the time. "They have known each other for a while and have always been friendly. It's been nice for him while he's in London to have someone to spend time with. He's not looking for anything serious." The 45-year-old actor and the 34-year-old model first met while filming 2014's Horrible Bosses 2, where Keely played an assistant to Chris Pine's Rex Hanson. This marks Jason's first relationship since splitting from longtime partner Olivia Wilde in November 2020, though they continue to coparent their two kids, Daisy Josephine, 4, and Otis Alexander, 7. | | | | | Jennifer Hudson Is "Nervous" and "Excited" For the World to See Her as Aretha Franklin | | by Grayson Gilcrease Jun 29, 2021 | 
Image Source: Getty / Johnny Nunez Jennifer Hudson knows just how high the expectations are for her portrayal of Aretha Franklin in the late singer's upcoming biopic, Respect. "That's a lot, a lot, a lot of pressure," the former American Idol star shared with Entertainment Tonight at the BET Awards on June 27. "Everyone is counting down and I'm like, 'Please don't tell me! I don't want to know, that's enough pressure.'" Prior to her death in August 2018, the legendary singer personally called Hudson to tell her that she had handpicked her for the role. "Enough with [Aretha] being like, 'Jennifer, do this.' But that's that women power, that's that empowerment, like if she passed the torch and she said, 'Jennifer, you can do it,' that gave me the strength and the encouragement to try," she added. Respect, which premieres on Aug. 13, is a longtime passion project of Hudson's. "It's such a personal passion project for me . . . so it's a bit of everything. I'm excited, I'm nervous, I'm anxious, I'm like holding my breath," she shared with Access. "I've waited for this for 15 years. I know everyone else has been waiting a year, well, I've been waiting 15 years. So, it's like, 'Oh my God, it's finally here' and I just hope we can continue to honor Ms. Franklin's legacy, as we should." To continue honoring Franklin's legacy, Hudson's BET Awards outfit included a sweet nod to the legend via a "Respect" necklace. You can watch the full interview with Entertainment Tonight below.  | | | | | Jamie Lynn Spears Breaks Her Silence on Sister Britney's Harrowing Conservatorship Hearing | | by Monica Sisavat Jun 29, 2021 | 
Jamie Lynn Spears is breaking her silence following her sister Britney Spears's June 23 conservatorship court hearing. In a series of videos on her Instagram Stories on Monday, the 30-year-old actress explained the reason she's never publicly discussed Britney's conservatorship, saying, "I feel like until my sister was able to speak for herself and say what she felt she needed to say publicly, that it wasn't my place and it wasn't the right thing to do." "I think it's extremely clear since the day I was born, I've only loved, adored, and supported my sister," Jamie continued. "I don't care if she wants to run away to a rainforest and have a zillion babies in the middle of nowhere or if she wants to come back and dominate the world the way she has so many times before, because I have nothing to gain or lose, either way. This situation does not affect me either way because I am only her sister who is only concerned about her happiness." "This situation does not affect me either way because I am only her sister who is only concerned about her happiness." Jamie then opened up about how she's personally supported Britney. "I have made a very conscious choice to only participate in her life as her sister, as an aunt to those boys," she said, referencing Britney's sons, Sean and Jayden Federline. "Maybe I didn't support the way the public may have liked me to with a hashtag on a public platform, but I can assure you I have supported my sister long before there was a hashtag and I'll support her long after . . . My sister knows I love and support her. That's the only person I owe anything to. I am not my family; I am my own person; I am speaking for myself." She concluded her statement by expressing how "proud" she is of Britney for speaking out and "using her voice." "I am so proud of her for requesting new counsel, like I told her to do many years ago," she said. "I support that 100 percent, because I support my sister. I love my sister, always have and always will, as long as she's happy." Britney has been under the conservatorship of her father, Jamie Spears, since 2008. In her harrowing testimony, Britney detailed how she was forced to take medication and how she is unable to have another baby or get married again. "Not only did my family not do a godd*mn thing, my dad was all for it," Britney said. "I've lied and told the whole world I'm OK and I'm happy." Britney has not yet filed a motion to end the conservatorship, but it seems like she will be doing so soon. "I will abide by whatever decision she makes in that regard," Britney's lawyer Samuel Ingham III stated. Vivian Thoreen, who represents Jamie, then responded to Britney's allegations with a brief statement. "He is sorry to see his daughter suffering and in so much pain," Vivian said. "Mr. Spears loves his daughter and misses her very much." | | | | | Storm Reid "Felt ALL the Love" at Her Surprise 18th Birthday Party (Courtesy of Her Mom) | | by Chanel Vargas Jun 29, 2021 | 
Image Source: Getty / Jon Kopaloff Last year, Storm Reid marked her birthday with an epic lightning bolt tattoo, and this year, she was given another memorable gift: a beachside surprise party, courtesy of her mom! "I felt ALL the love last night," Storm captioned an Instagram post on Sunday, four days before her 18th birthday on July 1. "My mommy threw me an early surprise birthday party, and it was perfect." The sweet post included a photo of Storm posing with mom Robyn Simpson Reid and a heartwarming video of Storm's reaction to seeing all her loved ones gathered around for her special day. "I should have known!" she shouted through happy tears as she stepped out to see her friends and family greeting her with a chorus of "surprise." "I didn't get to get all the photos I wanted with everybody that showed up, but each person who was there made me feel so loved, and last night will be etched in my heart forever. So thankful. I can't believe I'm about to be a mini 'adult' lmaooo. #StormTakes18." Swipe through Storm's full Instagram post here to see her sliding into 18 with a smile on her face. | | | | | Courtney Love Just Accused Olivia Rodrigo of Copying Her, but Did She Get Carried Away? | | by Grayson Gilcrease Jun 29, 2021 | 
Image Sources: Amazon and YouTube user Olivia Rodrigo
By now you've probably heard that Hole's Courtney Love is upset with Olivia Rodrigo's choice of cover art for the upcoming Sour Prom concert film. Love alleged that the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star copied the crying-prom-queen visuals shot by photographer Ellen von Unwerth for Hole's 1994 album, Live Through This. But is this a legit case of plagiarism, or is Love blowing things out of proportion? On June 24, Love shared Rodrigo's Sour Prom cover art on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter alongside the caption, "Spot the difference! #twinning!" Rodrigo then commented on Instagram, "love u and live through this sooooo much," to which Love replied, "Olivia - you're welcome. My favorite florist is in Notting Hill, London! Dm me for deets! I look forward to reading your note!" While Love's initial post made it seem like the singer was flattered or joking with the 18-year-old, her subsequent comments on Facebook made it clear that she was less than thrilled with the comparisons. "Stealing an original idea and not asking permission is rude," the 56-year-old wrote in the comment section of her Facebook post. "There's no way to be elegant about it. I'm not angry. It happens all the time to me . . . really I'm very gracious or say nothing. But this was bad form. That's not bullying or bomb throwing. This persons music has nothing to do with my life. Possibly never will. It was rude and I gave every right to stick up for my work." Image Source: Everett Collection
Fans of Rodrigo and Love then questioned the originality of the Live Through This album art in the comment sections of Love's posts. Many pointed out that both were reminiscent of the 1976 Brian de Palma classic Carrie. To this, Love replied, "It's rude not to be asked. I know Ellen von Unwerth isn't amused. And just to clarify? The Brian de Palma classic Carrie is another thing. My cover was my original idea. A thing you maybe have to actually live life to acquire? I don't know." However, von Unwerth confirmed the Carrie connection to Another Magazine in an oral history of the cover back in 2019. "Courtney Love called me," the photographer revealed in the interview. "We were on the phone for one hour. I didn't say much but listened, and Courtney had the idea of re-enacting the scene of the [1976] movie Carrie, which I loved, too." Rodrigo's fans flooded Love's comment sections to explain that Rodrigo had made the Carrie inspiration clear by including a picture of Sissy Spacek in character for an Instagram Story dedicated to the Sour Prom cover art. Even her initial Twitter announcement for the concert film, on June 23, included a knife emoji; likely as a nod to the infamous crucifixion scene in the 1976 film. While the two covers are similar, including an element of smeared mascara, Sour Prom is not a perfect re-creation. If anything, the Carrie connection is far stronger with Rodrigo's, particularly with the color and cut of her dress. The woman in the Live Through This art could potentially be interpreted as a crying pageant queen. We'll let you decide whether or not you feel Love's feelings are justified ahead of the June 29 YouTube premiere of Rodrigo's Sour Prom concert film.  | | | | | |
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