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Friday, September 18, 2020

Lizzo Sends Flowers, Handwritten Note To Cardi B

R&B star Lizzo sent a bouquet of flowers to rapper Cardi B in an expression of support and congratulations.

"Flowers for a flower! Congrats on all your success this summer," the "Truth Hurts" singer said in a handwritten note that was attached to the bouquet, referencing the fact that Cardi's recent collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion, "WAP," topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Know you are loved and are love. P.S - I'm sending you something good this week. Love, Lizzo!" the note read.

Cardi later took to Instagram Stories to reveal the lovely gesture, saying, "Isn't Lizzo like the nicest person in the world? Look what she sent me! She is just a beautiful a-s person, I just love her so much. These are so pretty!"

Cardi revealed the gift amid news that she has filed for divorce from Offset after nearly three years of marriage.

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Lil Nas X To Release Children's Book Early Next Year

Lil Nas X has revealed plans to release a new children's book, titled "C Is for Country," next January.

"I'm dropping the best kids book of all time soon! C IS FOR COUNTRY, out January 5, 2021 from @randomhousekids. I can't wait to share it with you all. You can pre-order it right now at the link in my bio," the "Old Town Road" singer wrote on Instagram.

The book was written by Lil Nas X and illustrated by Theodore Taylor III. The cover of the book features the singer in a colorful outfit, holding a guitar and riding his horse.

The book is being published under Random House Kids, a division of Penguin Random House.

The story follows Lil Nas X and Panini the pony "on a joyous journey through the alphabet from sunup to sundown," according to the Random House's website.

i'm dropping the best kids book of all time soon! C IS FOR COUNTRY, out January 5, 2021 from @randomhousekids. I can't wait to share it with you all. You can pre-order it right here!!!: https://t.co/lLqM4CqXA5 pic.twitter.com/h0hhnlvPTO
— nope (@LilNasX) September 15, 2020

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Travis Scott Fined For Large Gathering At McDonald's Promotional Stop

Travis Scott was fined for gathering hundreds of fans at McDonald's as part of a promotional event in Downey, California.

The city of Downey reportedly fined Scott $200 for not having a permit to film and not getting an event permit for a crowd of more than 200 people.

The event was held to celebrate the launch of the Cactus Jack, a collaboration between Scott and the burger chain.

As part of the collaboration, McDonald's has also launched a new special "Travis Scott Meal." The $6 combo includes a quarter-pounder with cheese, bacon and lettuce, a medium order of fries and BBQ sauce and a sprite.

Scott is the first celebrity to have his name on the McDonald's menu since Michael Jordan in 1992.

A video clip posted on social media shows the rapper arriving at the restaurant in a red Lamborghini as fans surround his car. He also gives an impromptu performance. The fans didn't observe any social-distancing and many didn't wear masks.

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Taylor Swift's '1989' Spends Milestone 300th Week On Billboard 200

Taylor Swift's 1989 earned its 300th week on Billboard's all-genre 200 chart, becoming one of only four albums by women to spend at least 300 weeks on the chart.

On the new Billboard 200 chart dated September 19, 1989 was ranked at No. 116.

1989 debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated November 15, 2014 and has been on the chart for 300 of the 307 weeks since its debut.

1989 joins Adele's 21, which spent 482 weeks on the chart, Lana Del Rey's Born to Die, which spent 364 weeks, and Carole King's Tapestry, which spent 318 weeks.

Meanwhile, the all-time leader in terms of total weeks on the chart remains Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon with 950 weeks.

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