In today’s Quickies — Khloe Kardashian, Tristan Thompson, Manifest, Caitlyn Jenner, American Horror Stories, Ed Sheeran, NXIVM, news, and more! Keep scrolling to check out more entertainment and pop culture news.
George Michael‘s estate has praised Lorde after connections were made between the singer’s new single “Solar Power” and Michael’s hit “Freedom '90.”
Lorde released her comeback single on June 10, which is set to be the title track of her forthcoming third album.
Following its release, some people began drawing comparisons between “Solar Power” and Michael’s “Freedom '90,” which was released by the late singer in October 1990.
In a statement shared on Friday (June 18, 2021), Michael’s estate played down any notion that they were troubled by the comparisons by instead praising Lorde and saying that Michael “would have been flattered to hear” about the connection.
Read more at NME.
In Other News — The Headlines
Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson reportedly broke up a few weeks ago, friends of the former couple revealed. [Page Six]
The Stonewall Inn has announced it will boycott Anheuser-Busch products during NYC Pride weekend (June 25-27) in response to learning the beverage company has made political contributions to lawmakers who publicly support legislation that targets transgender youth. [The Randy Report]
Ah, Caitlyn Jenner rebrands herself as the poster child for Christianity in a new campaign ad. [omg blog]
Ryan Murphy‘s latest production, American Horror Stories, released a new poster that reveals the premiere date for the highly-anticipated series — July 15. [Collider]
Mere days away from sentencing for her involvement in the NXIVM cult, former Smallville actress Allison Mack today got an unexpected helping hand from federal prosecutors. She turned over a tape to the feds in which NXIVM’s founder Keith Raniere discussed branding female cult members, who he groomed to be his “slaves,” with his initials. [Deadline]
Youtuber David Dobrik is selling his Studio City home. Take a look inside! [Evil Beet Gossip]
Manifest will not move forward with a fourth season after efforts to find the show a new home following its cancellation failed to pan out. Not even Netflix wants to renew the show. [The Wrap]
The Paul Walker-driven Fast & Furious Toyota Supra sells for record-breaking $550,000 at auction. [Hypebeast]
Ed Sheeran shares first teaser for new song “Bad Habits.” Apologizes for being blond.
