Rick Ross predictably has a message for his fellow troll-in-arms 50 Cent.

The Miami rapper took to social media to respond to 50’s recent comments about still putting out rap albums and wanting to be the hottest rapper after a certain age during an appearance on Apple Music’s Rap Life Review.

“I saw Curtis Jackson say he ain’t doing no music and it makes sense for the music he make,” he said in a video posted to his Instagram Stories before bringing up Bun B, who’s still actively rapping in his early 50s. “But Bun B just hit the stage, the South won’t let Bun B stop rappin’. If Pimp C was alive we wouldn’t let Pimp C stop rappin’, they could put out albums til they’re 85 years old, n—a. That’s how it go. When the streets love you and the culture needs you and you bring something that can’t be duplicated. F— what your age is.”

Last week, 50 gave Apple Music host Ebro the reason why he doesn’t release much music these days unless said music is attached to one of his film projects. “I’m not trying to be in the way,” the Queens rapper and filmmaker explained. “Hip-hop culture is connected to youth culture. You are not supposed to be the hottest in nothin’ at 60. F— that, man.”

He then added that he still has love for music, but if it doesn’t make dollars, then it doesn’t make sense. “I still got love for music. I’m never going to lose that. I’ma always want to do something,” 50 continued. “And those are like entries. It’s me putting a little piece or tap something in there for them to hear that I still do it, that I still got it. If it doesn’t sell, you keep it to your motherf—king self. Motherf—ker’ll tell you, ‘This is a personal album. I made this for this and that.’ Then why do I hear it, b—h?”

Both Ross and 50 have been busy in between trolling each other. Rozay dropped his 12th solo album Set in Stone last month and is currently on tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of his debut Port of Miami while 50 had a cameo during the Verzuz between Donnell Jones and Joe, and is in the live-action Street Fighter film that’s set to hit theaters in October.

The Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast and multiple festivals appear to be distancing themselves from Reggie Watts following a disturbing Rolling Stone report that detailed his allegedly toxic, controlling and at times abusive behavior toward ex-girlfriend Katherine McCollough, who died by suicide this spring after developing an addiction to drugs over the course of their relationship.

The outlet reported Monday (Aug. 24) — four days after the initial investigation was published — that the Watts-composed Comedy Bang! Bang! theme song had been notably absent from the latest episode, despite serving as the intro music since 2011. Instead, Rolling Stone writes that the installment was preceded by “a generic British woman’s voice” that simply stated the episode’s number.

Also in the aftermath of the publication’s shocking report on Watts, the 2026 lineups for Greenbelt Festival, Shambala Festival and Electric Picnic no longer display his name. As previously announced, Watts had been scheduled to perform at all three events over the course of the weekend of Aug. 27-30.

Billboard has reached out to Watts’ reps for comment.

The developments come after the musical comedian faced lengthy accusations from numerous people interviewed by Rolling Stone of him pressuring his former partner, McCollough, into using heavy amounts of dangerous substances such as ketamine in order to remain emotionally close with him throughout their romance, which lasted from approximately May 2024 to October 2025. A few months after their breakup, McCollough — a Cornell law student and eventual producer for some of Watts’ comedy endeavors — traveled to Peru to obtain a euthanasia agent and end her life.

Watts’ lawyer, Andrew Brettler, vehemently denied all claims that the former Late Late Show With James Corden bandleader was ever “abusive” toward any of his romantic partners, adding that it’s “dangerously false” to link McCollough’s suicide to her relationship with Watts. “Ms. McCollough did not need any so-called ‘encouragement’ from him [to take drugs],” the attorney told Rolling Stone, calling McCollough an already “experienced” drug user prior to meeting Watts.

Numerous people close to McCollough, however, told the publication that the South Carolina native had only previously taken drugs in small quantities before dating Watts, a vocal advocate of using ketamine as a means of spiritual enlightenment who would allegedly goad his then-girlfriend into taking drugs in large amounts. One source who remained anonymous claimed in the report that Watts is “incredibly reckless” with how he “administers” dosages of ketamine to other people, including but not limited to McCollough.

“I’m confident if she never met Reggie, she’d be alive,” an anonymous former classmate of McCollough’s told Rolling Stone.

Sources alleged plenty of other alarming behaviors exhibited by Watts, accusing him of withholding payment for McCollough’s part in producing and financing one of his comedy specials and his improv talk show Watch Watts Happen Live. Five other women who previously dated Watts told Rolling Stone that they, too, had experienced Watts being allegedly emotionally and psychologically abusive toward them during their relationships with him, which his attorney denied and called “false.” The attorney also denied one woman’s accusation that Watts had knowingly exposed her to an STD, while providing no response to a different claim that Watts had allegedly filmed a sexual encounter with a partner without her knowledge.

If you or someone you know is currently struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts or substance abuse issues, call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or contact the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-4357. 

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There’s no shortage of ’70s inspiration in Jessica Simpson’s Walmart fashion line this fall. As summer comes to a close, the collection is making room for sweater tops, denim, faux-fur pieces and other seasonal staples, with prices starting at just $8.

Simpson launched the Walmart line in 2024, adding an affordable option to the fashion empire she has built over the years. Her latest fall pieces feel like an easy way to ease into the new season without buying an entirely new wardrobe. A sweater can be layered over a summer dress, denim works with practically everything and faux fur can instantly make an outfit feel more fall-ready.

The retro influence is also easy to wear. You don’t have to commit to a full ’70s look to get in on the trend. Instead, a few throwback details can give an otherwise simple outfit a little more personality.

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The collection arrives as Simpson is getting ready to tell more of her story. Netflix recently acquired a feature-length documentary about the singer, entrepreneur and author, with Joe Pearlman, who directed Robbie Williams and Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now, behind the camera. The film will explore Simpson’s career and personal journey.

Of course, music is where Simpson first made her mark. She broke onto the scene in the late 1990s alongside Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Mandy Moore, scoring her biggest Billboard Hot 100 hit with “I Wanna Love You Forever.” The 1999 single peaked at No. 3 on the chart.

Simpson went on to sell more than 20 million records globally before expanding into television, fashion and publishing. Following a 15-year hiatus from releasing original music, she returned with Nashville Canyon: Part 1 and Nashville Canyon: Part 2. Now, as she continues her musical comeback, her Walmart collection is giving fans another reason to keep Jessica Simpson on their fall radar.

Edilberto Portillo, founder and lead singer of the Tierra Caliente music group Beto y Sus Canarios, is alive after being shot on Saturday shortly before going onstage at Rodeo Texcoco in Chicoloapan, Estado de México, his family said Monday (August 24) in a press release shared on social media.

“Given the news that has circulated in recent hours, the family of Edilberto Portillo, known as ‘Don Beto,’ founder of Beto y Sus Canarios, wishes to inform the public, friends, fans and the media that Don Beto is alive and currently receiving medical attention after being the victim of an armed attack,” reads the statement, published on the band’s official Facebook account. “Don Beto is under the care of medical professionals and receiving all necessary attention. Our absolute priority at this time is his life, his recovery, and his safety.”

The family added that no other members of the band were injured during the incident.

Portillo was shot by unknown individuals outside Rodeo Texcoco, where he was scheduled to perform Saturday night at the event “Los 4 Patrones de Tierra Caliente.” The lineup also included other groups from the genre, such as Los Player’s de Tuzantla, Súper Banda Los Pajaritos and La Dinastía de Tuzantla.

The incident gained traction on social media, but no authorities, the venue or anyone from the group made any statements until Monday afternoon. The event organizers also did not address the incident and proceeded with their scheduled program.

With over four decades career, Beto y Sus Canarios, originally from Huetamo, Michoacán, was founded in 1987 by Portillo and Gabino García, launching a genre that came to be known as Tierra Caliente music, named after the region. The musical movement gained momentum in the early 2000s with hits like “Está Llorando Mi Corazón” and “Noche Eterna,” and had chart presence on Billboard.

Their 2005 LP Ardientes spent two weeks at No. 1 on Top Regional Mexican Albums, where the group placed a total of seven albums. On Regional Mexican Airplay, they charted 13 songs, with two reaching No. 1: “No Puedo Olvidarte,” which spent 16 weeks at the top that same year, and “Está Llorando Mi Corazón,” which led for 12 weeks in 2004.

“We deeply appreciate the expressions of love, prayers and messages of support we have received,” the family added in their statement. “We respectfully ask the public and the media to avoid sharing unconfirmed information or speculation about what happened and to rely only on information shared through our official channels.”

Hilary Duff didn’t just stumble into the world of pop stardom after becoming a Disney Channel star. She says she actively pursued music as a way to move beyond her beloved television persona.

During a conversation with Drew Barrymore on The Drew Barrymore Show, Duff ruminated on the complicated experience of growing up in the public eye and being forever associated with Lizzie McGuire, the titular character she played on the Disney Channel series from 2001 to 2004.

Barrymore asked Duff whether she ever consciously tried to prove herself or others that she was no longer Lizzie McGuire, particularly as she began to grow up.

“I think that was why I became — I wanted to be a pop star,” Duff said. “You know, the second I finished filming Lizzie, I was like, ‘Cool. I don’t want to be called that anymore.’ And I’m going to be — I’m going to make music and I’m going to get a record deal and I’m going to be a pop star.”

“And you did,” Barrymore replied.

“I did,” Duff said.

Duff’s transition from Disney star to recording artist quickly became one of the defining chapters of her early career. Her 2003 album Metamorphosis peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making Duff a chart-topping pop artist while she was still in her teens. Her 2005 compilation Most Wanted also reached No. 1, and to this day, she’s had seven songs hit the Billboard Hot 100.

Duff says the transition wasn’t necessarily as simple emotionally as it might have looked from the outside. During her conversation with Barrymore, she explained that it took her about a decade to make peace with the fact that Lizzy McGuire would remain frozen in time for audiences while she continued growing up.

“It’s weird to play a character that people fall so in love with that doesn’t grow up,” Duff said. “She stays that age, and then I grew up.”

Duff added that she eventually became “obsessed” with Lizzie and learned to appreciate the character alongside the fans, but said there was a period when it was difficult to change and evolve while constantly being identified with her Disney alter ego.

Barrymore, who also grew up in the spotlight, connected Duff’s experience to her own childhood roles. The two discussed how audience can attach themselves to the younger versions of actors they grew up watching, even as those performers continue to age and establish identities of their own.

For Duff, music became part of that evolution.

She went on to release Metamorphosis in 2003, followed by albums including Hilary Duff, Dignity and Breathe In. Breathe Out. Her latest album, luck… or something, arrived in February 2026 after more than a decade between studio albums. Billboard previously reported that the 11-track project excitedly signaled Duff’s return to music through Atlantic Records.

More than two decades after Lizzie McGuire premiered, Duff is starting to embrace both sides of her legacy. Her latest era incorporates her latest hits while introducing audiences to the adult artist she has become. In the Barrymore interview, she said performing now has allowed her to reconnect with the audience that grew up alongside her while also sharing new music that showcases their lives as adults.

“It’s like I get to have these pillars of my old music, which feels so nostalgic and makes people find that kid in them again,” Duff said. “But then also [I can] share my new music, which is like, introducing all of us as adults.”

Watch the full interview with Duff and Barrymore below.

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It’s been a big summer for Stray Kids, who debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their latest album, THIS & THAT, which earned the K-pop group their ninth chart-topper to date. The boy band also topped the box-office charts back in February, when their concert film, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience, hit No. 1 on its first day in theaters.

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The concert film followed the global K-pop stars on stage and backstage during their sold-out SoFi Stadium dates on their Dominate World Tour last year. In addition to behind-the-scenes footage, the Blu-ray release features a bonus song that wasn’t shown in the theatrical release (spoiler alert: the song is “ITEM,” from the group’s 2023 studio album, 5-STAR).

Moviegoers flocked to theaters to watch Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience when it came out, and the film debuted with nearly $20 million at the global box office. Fans say the Blu-ray film captures the same excitement of seeing it on the big screen, with one reviewer writing that, “The camera work does a great job of balancing full-stage shots with close-ups, so you don’t miss the choreography or the individual charisma of each member.”

The reviewer adds that “What stands out most is how immersive it feels—you can almost hear the fan chants and feel the atmosphere of the venue.”

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Just like the Blu-ray release, the DVD edition features the entire SoFi Stadium concert and backstage footage (though the bonus track is not included). Of course, the group members sang and interacted with the audience in both English and Korean; you can choose to turn subtitles on or off. This DVD has a runtime of two hours and 25 minutes.

You can also watch Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience online by renting or downloading it through Prime Video or stream it through Disney+ and Hulu.

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This physical release includes the concert and behind-the-scenes footage spread across two Blu-ray discs, plus a bonus photo book, photo cards, photo stand and a fold-out poster. You also get eight Polaroid-style “instant photo” prints of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin and I.N, respectively. That makes this release a must-have for STAY and K-pop fans alike.

The Seoul concert is also available as an official DVD release with a black case here.

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Want more from the K-pop superstars? Amazon’s top new merch release is this fan-made set of photocards inspired by the new album, THIS & THAT.

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This set includes 60 photocards and 64 stickers of all the group members, album artwork and fan-inspired pics. The photocards measure approximately 3.5 x 2.5 x 0.75 inches in size.

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Part of the Little Golden Books Biography series for young readers, this picture book tracks the group’s rise to fame and impact on fans around the world. The book officially comes out in March but you can pre-order it now for just $6 on Amazon.com.

Stray Kids’ busy year continues into the fall. The group next heads to Japan and Colombia before playing Brazil. You can find Stray Kids tickets here.