Ice Spice Makes a Style Statement at the 2023 BET Awards

Former Extreme Makeover: Home Edition host Ty Pennington is recuperating after a medical procedure to remove an abscess.

plays the real-life Barbie in the $100 million live-action “Barbie” movie coming to theaters on July 21.Depending on who a Barbie fan believes, however, the genuine, in-the-flesh Barbie who inspired the doll is either the late Barbie Ryan or the now 82-year-old Barbara Handler Segal.The two origin stories could not be more different. Either Barbie exists thanks to one man’s obsession with the “perfect woman” — or because of an apparently sweet story revolving around a mother’s love for her two children.But both come with far darker sides than the innocent child’s toy would suggest, including orgies, sex toys, embezzlement, AIDS, and suicide.The battle over who really inspired Barbie only exploded into the open decades after the doll made her debut at the International Toy Fair in New York in 1959.She was an immediate hit: 11 inches tall, long-legged, slim-waisted, perky-breasted and either blonde or brunette, dressed in a hand-made black and white swimsuit, and soon after advertised on The Mickey Mouse Club.

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Sam Smith has been announced as featuring in the Barbie soundtrack and will be representing the Kens in the film with their song.The singer is the final surprise artist to feature on the upcoming soundtrack to the Greta Gerwig film. He’s set to release a track called ‘Man I Am’ on July 21, which is the same day that the film is released in cinemas.They first announced that they’d be taking part in the project yesterday (July 10) and confirmed that their song will follow the point of view of all the actors playing Ken in the movie.“I cannot begin to express how incredibly excited I am to be a part of the soundtrack to this already iconic film,” Smith wrote in revealing the news.

Have y’all ever seen a more glamorous cast?!

Margot Robbie ditched the pink for her most glamorous look of all for the world premiere of Barbie!

Before Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie captured the zeitgeist with their Warner Bros-backed Barbie, the popular doll was the subject of a much darker indie pic directed by Todd Haynes.

Joan Collins is speaking out about the negative impact that she believes cancel culture has had on the Hollywood social scene. The 90-year-old actress expressed her disappointment over how she thinks times have changed during a recent interview with Best magazine. "The parties I go to now are kind of… dull," the "Dynasty" alum said.  She continued, "They are red carpet things in which everybody does behave.

Selome Hailu Ahead of the July 21 release of “Barbie,” Warner Bros. Discovery and Mattel have partnered with humanitarian organization Save the Children to launch a girls’ empowerment initiative. “Barbie” stars Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Simu Liu and Will Ferrell appear in a text-to-donate PSA that will air across WBD’s linear, digital and social platforms to raise money for Save the Children, which is working to connect girls around the world to educational resources. Additionally, there will be an in-show integration on HGTV’s “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge” as well as consumer activations through different brand partnerships and a charity auction that features tickets to the Los Angeles and London premieres of the movie.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Snapchat is pinking out loud for Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie.” Warner Bros. Pictures is launching a “Barbie” AR Lens ad campaign exclusively on the social and messaging app — meaning Snapchat is the only place where you can dress up to look like Margot Robbie’s Barbie or Ryan Gosling’s Ken in fashions based on the film. The studio’s paid campaign on Snapchat launches Friday (June 30), three weeks ahead of the movie’s wide opening on July 21. Snapchat users can access the virtual Barbie wardrobe from the app’s Lens Carousel or by scanning the QR code (left). With the debut of the new Barbie Wardrobe AR Lens, Snapchatters can see themselves wearing different outfits and accessories inspired by costumes in the upcoming film. You can share the resulting pics or videos in a Snap message or a Snapchat Story (or save it to your camera roll to share via text or on other social platforms).

she confessed to the New York Times. “I felt really spoiled,” Eastwood said, noting that she was part of a limited cast and crew on set in the shoot’s first days and even had her own trailer.She also got to wear the same exact pretty-in-pink costumes made for Robbie, as the two share identical measurements.“They didn’t make anything for me specifically,” she said.

You’ve probably heard by now about how this year marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. It’s a theme last night’s BET awards embraced with gusto, featuring performances from generational icons alongside the hottest up-and-comers of the moment.

For the 2023 BET Awards, Latto wanted memorable hair and a memorable win. It’s no surprise that the rapper achieved both, and her hairstylist, Ashanti Lation, exclusively told Us Weekly how she made it happen. 

, but she’s not against coming back to the show.On Sunday, ET’s Kevin Frazier spoke to Jordan on the red carpet at the 2023 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where the former reality star opened up about her time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.«I don’t watch anymore,» Jordan admitted. «Once I wasn't on the show I watched it two more times.

The Hollywood Reporter that LaBelle was blocked from seeing the prompter.“It was an extraordinary privilege to celebrate the life and legacy of Ms. Tina Turner at BET Awards 2023.

It’s culture’s biggest night! Some of the biggest names in music, television, film and sports turned out for the 2023 BET Awards, ready to celebrate Black excellence.

2023 BET Awards gave one of the greatest his flowers.During «culture's biggest night,» Busta Rhymes was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award — presented by Marlon Wayans and Swizz Beatz -- where he shared an inspirational message in his acceptance speech, and got emotional while reflecting on the award.Speaking with ET's Kevin Frazier after the show at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, Rhymes explained what, exactly, brought him to tears during his speech.«I was thinking about everyone that I acknowledged. I was thinking about the ones I couldn't get to because I ain't have enough time,» Rhymes explained.

Ray J and Princess Love showed a united front at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday. The on-again, off-again couple were on hand at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles to present the award for Best New Artist. «Love wins. I love you, baby,» Ray J said to Princess Love on stage.

2023 BET Awards gave one of the greatest his flowers.During «culture's biggest night,» Busta Rhymes was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award — presented by Marlon Wayans and Swizz Beatz -- where he shared an inspirational message in his acceptance speech, and got emotional while holding the prestigious award.Known for his rapid-fire delivery and intricate rhymes, the 51-year-old artist was surprisingly candid and soft-spoken as he got real about his career and the trajectory of his life.«All right. So, I'm going to wear it on my sleeve.

2023 BET Awards, and fans got a chance to see their favorites perform the hottest hits on the charts right now.Amid the awards and acceptance speeches, Sunday's show saw some truly impressive numbers from newcomers and veterans alike. Nominees Coco Jones and GloRilla took the stage to perform some of their recent hits, along with hitmakers Doechii and Lil Uzi Vert.Other performances from the full range of hip-hop subgenres include 69 Boyz, Big Daddy Kane, Chief Keef, DJ Unk, E-40, Fast Life Yungstaz & Easton (F.L.Y.), Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Kid 'N Play, MC Lyte, Percy "Master P" Miller, Remy Ma, Soulja Boy, The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy, Trina, Tyga, Uncle Luke, Warren G, Ying Yang Twins, and Yo-Yo.Bia, Coi Leray, Cutty Ranks, Dexta Daps, M.O.P., Rah Digga, ScarLip, Spice, Supercat, Swizz Beatz and more took the stage to celebrate Busta Rhymes and his 30-plus-year musical legacy.ET is following along throughout the night to share every star-studded and showstopping set.