Jay Park launches new label, More Vision

New York Daily News outlining her history of anti-gay rhetoric, a spokesperson for the mayor announced he was rescinding the appointment, saying the administration had been unaware of Barrett-Layne’s past writings expressing anti-LGBTQ sentiments.As reported by the Daily News, in a 2013 book, Challenging Your Disappointments, Barrett-Layne placed same-sex relationships in the same category of “sin” as pedophilia and other crimes when discussing “temptations” facing Christian leaders and their followers.“Leaders struggle with the same temptations of drugs, alcohol, homosexuality, fornication, adultery, pedophilia, stealing, lying, envy, covetousness, and every other sin that the congregation struggle with,” she wrote. In that same book, Barrett-Layne raised concerns about the prevalence of homosexuality among incarcerated people, writing: “They live in the grip of fornicating homosexual lifestyles.”In another book from 2004, When Your Mess Becomes the Message, Barrett-Layne claimed her 3-year-old daughter told her “she was a boy” after being present for a counseling session Barrett-Layne gave to a lesbian woman. She wrote that she and her husband “began to militantly and violently pray for, with, and over our daughter.”“We prayed against every spirit that was not of God, including the spirit of homosexuality,” she wrote.

Avenger and New Orleans native actor Anthony Mackie is building a film and television studio on 20 acres of land in the southern city. 

Frank Doelger, who was an executive producer on Game Of Thrones between 2011 and 2019, provided an update on his new company in Germany during a Series Mania panel today.

IU has revealed that she thought ‘Ganadara’, her collaboration with Jay Park, would never come out because of how long it took to be released.During the latest episode of the singer-songwriter’s YouTube talk show IU’s Palette, which featured Jay Park as the guest star guest on her show, the duo spoke about the recent release of their new single ‘Ganadara’. The song is notably the first release under Park’s newly launched label More Vision.“It’s been two years now since we met at the recording studio,” IU pointed out in reference to the newly released ‘Ganadara’. “Why did it take so long? I really want to know why! We recorded it to years ago.”She then teased Park for taking so long to release the song, saying that she thought her vocals were going to be removed from the final version of the track.

TV personality Gino D'Acampo has taken to Instagram to announce he is launching his very own cooking game in the metaverse.

spoofing controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, 54, in a brand new episode satirizing cancel culture.In the divisive Season 33, Episode 14 episode, titled “You Won’t Believe What This Episode is About—Act Three Will Shock You!,” Homer is erroneously blamed for leaving the family dog, named Santa’s Little Helper, in a hot car resulting in him getting publicly shamed, Newsweek reported.Things really go off the rails when the “Simpsons” patriarch tries to apologize, and inadvertently knocks Reverend Lovejoy out of the church window. Videos of the fiasco subsequently go viral on social media, causing Homer to lose his job and become ostracized by his friends, coworkers and family.Eventually, the doh-nut gobbler meets up with a Joe Rogan doppelganger.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentProminent Dubai-based satellite pay-TV and streaming service Orbit Showtime Network (OSN) is launching OSN Plus, a new premium streaming service that replaces its streaming app and marks OSN’s full-fledged entry into the MENA region’s increasingly crowded SVOD landscape.The move comes after OSN in January re-upped its long-term exclusive partnership with HBO, and expanded its rapport with NBCU to include more premium content from Peacock and Sky Studios. The company also has new deals for premium shows in place with Endeavor Content and All3Media, supplementing existing partnerships with Paramount, Warner Media, Sony, Discovery, MGM and Lionsgate.However, OSN recently lost the SVOD leverage it had under its exclusive deal with Disney, which will be launching Disney Plus in the region this summer and has rescinded the SVOD aspect of that arrangement.

Winnie Harlow does it all! The supermodel is one of Hollywood’s perfect examples of how to balance career, business, and love life successfully. The Jamaican-Canadian fashion sensation and vitiligo spokesperson launched a new skincare product right after returning from her romantic vacation with boyfriend Kyle Kuzma.The 27-year-old model and businesswoman took to social media to share snaps from her paradisiacal vacation with her 26-year-old NBA star boyfriend.

Until recently, azelaic acid was something of an unsung hero in the skincare world. It’s been used by experts for aeons, but it’s only in the last few years that it’s really become a popular beauty buzzword among the masses. Unlike glycolic and lactic, azelaic isn’t one of your powerful exfoliating acids – but its credentials are very impressive in terms of how it can improve your complexion, and it's found in many of the best face serums.

Help Musicians has launched its new helpline for people suffering bullying and harassment within the UK music industry. The music charity – which already supports the health and well-being of musicians in a number of ways – announced it was planning to launch this new specific helpline back in January.It follows increased debate within the music community in recent years about bullying and harassment within the sector, and especially the challenges faced by people who are basically freelance – which includes most artists and songwriters – and who therefore don’t usually work in companies which, in theory at least, should have formal systems to deal with such problems.Rebecca Ferguson has been particularly vocal on this issue, of course, while organisations like the Musicians’ Union and the Incorporated Society Of Musicians have pursued various initiatives, including the MU’s Safe Space programme, which offers advice and sign-posts support services to those experiencing bullying, harassment or other abuse while working in musicThe new helpline will seek to complement existing schemes in this domain and – crucially – will be available to everyone working in the music industry, not just artists and songwriters.Explaining how the service works, Help Musicians said earlier today: “Callers are able to immediately speak with a specialist bullying and harassment counsellor, who undertakes a risk assessment.

The National Association of Theatre Owners today announced the creation of The Cinema Foundation, a new, donor-supported non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the cinema exhibition industry by developing future diverse workforces and growing moviegoing communities through research, education and philanthropy.

Katie Price has undergone even more cosmetic surgery within the last few weeks with a boob job - her 14th breast operation - as well as liposuction, and a "repositioning" of her belly button. And the mum of five flaunted the results in a bikini while on holiday in Bangkok in Thailand with her husband to be Carl Woods, 33. A source has told OK! that Katie, 43, had the surgery in Zurich whilst on her way to Thailand, where she's flown out to film for her OnlyFans page.

Rocket League Season 6 will begin on Wednesday (March 9) and it focuses on putting an animated spin on things.The latest season of the vehicular football game will feature a new arena variant, amongst other things. The new arena is a comic book inspired variant on Neo Tokyo which was added back in 2016. The cyberpunk-inspired stadium now offers a distinctly more animated experience.In addition to the revamped arena, there will also be a new Limited Time Event which features an equally new Limited Time Mode.

Jay Park has announced ‘Ganadara’, featuring IU, the first release under his newly launched label More Vision.On March 7 at midnight KST, Park’s newly established music label More Vision shared through its official Twitter account that the Korean-American musician would be released a new track titled ‘Ganadara’, featuring singer-songwriter IU.The announcement was accompanied by a teaser for the single, which features title of the track inside a distorted heart in the sky and a snippet of its lo-fi inspired instrumental. ‘Ganadara’ arrives on March 11 at 6pm KST.박재범 (Jay Park) – ‘GANADARA’▶️ 2022.03.11 (Fri) 18:00 KST@JAYBUMAOM #박재범 #JayPark#GANADARA #가나다라#MOREVISION pic.twitter.com/Xp2FOfLBXM— MORE VISION (@MOREVISIONKR) March 4, 2022Soon after, Park quote-tweeted the announcement and wrote, “is there a MV??????”, implying that the pair may also be releasing a music video for the upcoming track.is there a MV?????? https://t.co/mQsZeLOjpR— JAY BUM PARK (@JAYBUMAOM) March 6, 2022Last week, Park launched New Vision alongside an introduction video that took the form of an interview with the singer-rapper.

Kim Kardashian has celebrated 'beauty icon' Gwen Stefani, praising her for the launch of her new make-up brand, GXVE.MORE: Gwen Stefani launches debut makeup brand GXVEKim shared a video posted by her "bestie" Allison Stratter - a brand strategist who worked on Gwen's campaign - which promoted the new products, and Kim was quick to praise the pair, commending Allison for "how hard" she worked on the campaign and Gwen for the launch, sharing how she "couldn't wait" to try it.WATCH: Gwen Stefani stuns as she unveils debut cosmetics lineGwen then shared the post and thanked the reality star, adding a series of kissing emojis.The 52-year-old singer made sure she looked the part for her big reveal, wowing in multiple head-turning outfits, including a netted dress that featured a daring thigh-split for a number of promotional videos.MORE: Gwen Stefani fans can't believe their eyes with stunning childhood photosMORE: Gwen Stefani shares glimpse of incredible party celebrating latest family milestonePosting a video on Instagram of herself modeling the collection, Gwen was her own best advertisement as she wowed with her signature bold red lip and winged eyeliner."Before the music, it was makeup. Bold color.

COVID vaccination will no longer be required to attend gigs in the city.Vaccination has been a requirement of entry for all gigs since live music returned last summer, with anti-vax protestors gathering outside Foo Fighters’ reopening concert at Madison Square Garden.In an announcement in the city’s Times Square, Adams confirmed that from Monday, May 7, vaccination will no longer be required to attend gigs as well as restaurants, bars and gyms.“Businesses previously covered will still have the flexibility to require proof of vaccination or masking indoors if they choose,” Adams’ office confirmed.The Mayor did go on to stress that “COVID changes, it shifts, it modifies, and we must be willing to do the same.”Watch the speech below.Last month, industry insiders and health experts spoke to NME about what US fans can expect from live music during the next stage of the ongoing pandemic.After being postponed three times during the pandemic, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is set to return to Southern California this April. One of the world’s biggest festivals, the event draws up to 125,000 fans to the Indio desert a day, which is why health officials initially forced the event to cancel, pointing to the high risk of viral spread due to the large number of attendees.

New York City is opening back up amid the pandemic.