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Saturday, September 24, 2022

Cardi B Shows Off Signed Copy Of 'Renaissance' With Handwritten Note From Beyoncé

Cardi B received an early birthday present from none other than Beyoncé. The "WAP" rapper revealed that she received a signed copy of the superstar's latest album, Renaissance, along with a handwritten note.

"To: Cardi B," Bey wrote. "Hard working, beautiful and talented queen, thank you for always supporting me. Sending so much love to you and yours. Respect, Beyoncé."

Cardi B, who is set to celebrate her 30th birthday on the 11th of next month, was ecstatic after receiving the gift.

"It's so beautiful, so lovely," she said. "I'm gonna put it in a glass frame with laser beams on it. Anybody who gets motherf***ing next to it is gonna get electrocuted on motherf***ing sight. And I just wanna say thank you so much, I feel so special," Cardi concluded before singing a few lines from the Renaissance cut "Plastic Off the Sofa."

Renaissance was Bey's seventh studio album and dropped on July 29, 2022, via Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. The album was her first solo studio release since Lemonade (2016) and the first installment of a trilogy project.

The album received widespread acclaim from music critics and debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart as Beyoncé's seventh consecutive album to do so.

(Photo: Flo Ngala)

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Lil Nas X Wax Figure Unveiled At Madame Tussauds Hollywood

Rapper, singer and songwriter Lil Nas X's new wax figure has been unveiled at the world's greatest wax museum, Madame Tussauds Hollywood.

In just a few short years, Lil Nas X has reached undeniable global fame through his internet mastery, iconic fashion sense and his steady stream of #1 hits including "Old Town Road" feat. Billy Ray Cyrus, "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)," "INDUSTRY BABY" feat. Jack Harlow and "THAT'S WHAT I WANT."

He revealed his wax figure in an unforgettable side-by-side moment. The striking figure is wearing a replication of his iconic gold Versace suit armor worn at the 2021 Met Gala. Intricately detailed, Madame Tussauds artists also replicated the Versace earring, choker and nail art from the custom look. Not to mention Lil Nas X is the first wax figure to have a grill!

"We're thrilled to welcome Lil Nas X into the Madame Tussauds Hollywood family," said Madame Tussauds Hollywood General Manager Therese Alvich. "As a musical, social and fashion icon, this figure marks an extraordinary addition to our museum. We're excited for his fans to interact with the star's identical twin."

Meanwhile, Lil Nas X released "STAR WALKIN'," a collaboration with Riot Games and the anthem of the League of Legends' 2022 Worlds Tournament, on Friday.

(Photo: Madame Tussauds)

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Harry Styles' 'As It Was' Tops Billboard Hot 100 For 14th Week, Tying Fourth-Longest Reign

Harry Styles' "As It Was" continues to rule the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, as the song topped the list for a 14th total week, tying for the fourth-longest reign on the tally.

"As It Was" earned 68.2 million radio airplay audience impressions, 14.4 million streams, down 9%, and 3,000 downloads sold, down 13%, in the September 9-15 tracking week, according to Luminate.

The track, which dropped on March 31, is the first single from Styles' third album, Harry's House, which was released on May 20 via Erskine/Columbia Records.

"As It Was" ties for the fourth-longest rule in the Hot 100's 64-year history. It's also the longest reining song since Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road," featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, which ruled for a record 19 weeks in 2019.

(Photo: Hanna Moon)

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Mariah Carey Hints At Plans To Release Lost Alt-Rock Album 'Someone's Ugly Daughter'

Mariah Carey has hinted about her plans to release Someone's Ugly Daughter, a lost alternative rock album.

The pop superstar secretly recorded the album in 1995 under the pseudonym Chick.

Speaking to Rolling Stone's "Rolling Stone Now" podcast, Carey revealed that she recently came across a version of the album with her vocals in the forefront.

"The quest for that version is going great. We actually have it," she said, when asked about the long-lost album. "This was my outlet, and nobody knew about it. Most people, I'd rather they don't even know about it until we decide exactly what happens from that quest of finding those vocals."

Carey also hinted that she intends to release her version of Someone's Ugly Daughter and is also planning a related project.

Speaking about the album, she said it "will become something we should hear, but also, I'm working on a version where there will be another artist working with me. Possibly something built around the album."

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