SAMANTHA AGATE

NBC’s The Voice really takes the theme of chairs turning literally. The coaching panel for season 19 of the show was just announced and it may come as a bit of a shock that Nick Jonas is not on it. Instead, fans will see the return of Gwen Stefani as one of the coaches.

The new panel of coaches was confirmed in an Instagram post on The Voice account.

Gwen Stefani Is Finally Returning To ‘The Voice’

Stefani will be joining Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and boyfriend Blake Shelton when The Voice is slated to return this fall. Jonas was only a coach for one season but it is not ruled out that he will rejoin the coaches again in a later season. As you may know, The Voice has a rotating panel of coaches which has included in the past Miley Cyrus, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson.

Stefani first made her debut as a coach in Season 7 along with Seasons 9, 12 and 17. Her Las Vegas residency was a contributing factor as to why she left the show after season 17. She was also an advisor to Team Pharell and Team Blake on seasons 8 and 10 of the show. But it seems like Stefani is ready to make her return and take the crown after Shelton’s team took home the win with artist Todd Tilghman last season.

People Are Shocked That Nick Is Not Returning To The Show

While people are freaking out that Stefani is making her return to The Voice, others couldn’t help but wonder what happened to Jonas. “What happened to NICK?????” asked one person in an Instagram comment. Another similarly asked, “WHERE IS NICK JONAS ARE U KIDDING ME!!!!” Literally all of the comments were buzzing about Jonas’ absence from season 19.

People also left comments asking the producers to bring back Jonas because of the chemistry he had with the other coaches. Jonas has yet to speak out about why he will not be returning to the next season of The Voice. Recently he has been posting on social media about the Black Lives Matter movement so maybe more answers will be coming from him at a later date. But again, a return to the show cannot fully be ruled out sometime in the future.

It simply could just be that Jonas was not available during the time that the season is slated to be filmed. With the coronavirus pandemic still looming, many air dates and schedules are up in the air. Meanwhile, the Gwen Stefani fans are ready for her return to the hit show and her iconic looks with her bold red lipstick.

She will be looking for her first win as a coach on the show and die-hard fans absolutely cannot wait.

Are you surprised that Gwen Stefani is returning to The Voice?

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By Rebecca Cukier

Ariana Grande is still followed by Starbucks, but the “thank u, next” singer today unfollowed the coffee giant. Ariana, 26, is currently climbing up Twitter trends for her decision to shade the Seattle-based chain amid the brand’s controversial decision to ban employees from wearing Black Lives Matter clothing – a policy that’s since been reversed. Starbucks is now making headlines for a “backtrack” after it ruled out employees “[violating]” the company’s dress code policy by toting #BLM attire. The pop princess, followed by 190 million, herself once updated in Starbucks’ green apron as she promoted the Cloud Macchiato. The vibe appears to have changed.ADVERTISEMENT

Literally, ‘Thank U, Next’

Ariana unfollowed Starbucks on Tuesday morning. She also took to her Instagram stories to promote other, and lesser-known coffee brands, posting an iced beverage from Nimbus Coffee, a wizard-themed coffee outlet in L.A. “mmmmmmmm @nimbus_coffee_la ⚡,” she wrote, then posting a beverage from Undergrind Cafe. Starbucks’ initial policies ruled out employees from wearing Black Lives Matter clothing or accessories while working. A bulletin had stated that employees were “not permitted to wear buttons or pins that advocate a political, religious or personal issue.”

Starbucks Quickly Backtracks After Backlash

Social media did not respond well to the policy, with June 12 seeing the company reverse its policy in a tweet reading: “Black Lives Matter. We continue to listen to our partners and communities and their desire to stand for justice together. The Starbucks Black Partner Network co-designed t-shirts with this graphic that will soon be sent to 250,000+ store partners.” A statement also issued by the brand behind the Frappuccino addressed the movement revived after the May 25 death of black man George Floyd.

The ‘Bucks Backs Down

The statement read: “These are alarming, uncertain times, and people everywhere are hurting. You’ve told us you need to express yourself at work, asking: ‘Do you understand how I feel? Do you understand the black community is in pain?’” continuing: “We see you. We hear you. Black lives matter. That is a fact and will never change.” Ariana, whose Starbucks cup fills her Instagram feed, has also jokingly ordering a “Grande” during her “Carpool Karaoke” Starbucks stop with James Corden in 2019. She also fronted the brand more officially last year.

Fronted The Cloud Macchiato

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2019 brought the former “Victorious” star in a popular Instagram post as she posed in the iconic green apron and snuggling a dog while holding the Cloud Macchiato beverage. The star’s last name is, of course, the Grande medium-sized drink, with the cloud being both a tattoo the singer has, plus her perfume. As to Starbucks, which has faced boycott threats over its controversy, it’s now allowing employees to “wear Black Lives Matter t-shirts, pins, and name tags.” Ariana largely sees herself backed by fans on Twitter.

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BY MICHELE MENDEZ

During Pride Month, members of the LGBTQ+ community often share their personal journeys to understanding their sexual orientation or their gender identities. If they’re comfortable, some even use the opportunity to come out to friends and family. Like Tana Mongeau, who came out as pansexual to her 5 million Instagram followers in her Pride Month post.

“I never thought I’d be brave enough to publicly share my sexuality in the way I do now.. I still struggle with it- I hate the boxes, I hate people telling me i’m straight or discrediting my relationship if i’m with a girl,” Mongeau began her June 15 Instagram post. “But I’m proud to be not only a member but an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.”

The 21-year old YouTube star then explained how she’s attracted to all genders. While the technical term for someone who is attracted to people regardless of their sex or gender identity is pansexual, Mongeau says she’s not worried about labeling her sexuality at all.

“I’m proud to say i will live my life based on loving people not for their gender but their soul. Some people call that pansexuality, everyone calls me bi, I personally don’t find a need to label it all.. love and sexuality is gender less to me & I’m so lucky to have this platform to speak openly about that,” she continued.

While Mongeau has only now opened up about her sexual orientation, she has been very public about her previous relationships with both men and women through the years. After dating actress Bella Thorne from September 2017 to February 2019, she began seeing fellow YouTuber Jake Paul, whom she tied the knot with in Las Vegas (although the stars confirmed the ceremony was not legally binding).

Currently, fans think Mongeau is dating Noah Cyrus. In her coming out post, she even included a picture with the singer, but Mongeau didn’t confirm whether they’re really together or just friends.

Take a look at Mongeau’s Instagram post below.

Mongeau ended her statement with a sweet message directed to all her LGBTQ+ fans: “I LOVE ALL OF U LGBTQIA BABIES, EXACTLY WHO YOU FEEL LIKE INSIDE IS EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE MEANT TO BE ?️‍??.”

MATTHEW MEADOW

We live in a society where the slightest hint from an artist on social media could signal something bigger. Extrapolations have been made from artists following each other, leaving a comment or a like, showing up in the studio on an IG story (which is actually a bit more than “slight”), and more. One of the most damning indications of something new happening has been when an artist wipes their Instagram, a carefully curated collection of images and videos that tell a story of an artist. When such a thing is wiped, it usually signals a rebrand or something new happening.

Skrillex just wiped his Instagram of all but two pieces of content. The oldest is a December 2019 post where he’s playing live and accidentally kills the mixer; the second is a more recent post that was shared a day before #BlackOutTuesday, a clip of a song with Ty Dolla $ign, Ant Clemons, Virtual Riot, and actress/activist Nia Miranda speaking about police brutality.

According to a post on r/skrillex, he’d actually removed all but six of his posts as recent as this past Saturday. A newer post in the Reddit community alerted us that he’d taken it a step further, though exactly when isn’t particularly clear.

This is definitely an indication of something coming, but we can’t know what it will be. And longtime Skrillex fans know to keep their expectations in check, because we never know what he’s got in store.

So keep an eye on his socials to be the first to learn what he’s planning.

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Stephanie Mlot

Instagram has become a popular platform for the Black Live Matter movement, with supporters using the social network to demand justice, express solidarity, support businesses, amplify voices, and raise awareness. But while a revolution rages on the surface, Instagram is reconciling how it treats equality at the core.

“In the last few weeks, we’ve seen an incredible movement happening around the world. As these important conversations have come to our platform, we’ve seen communities on Instagram mobilizing,” CEO Adam Mosseri wrote in a blog post.

“At the same time, we’re also hearing concern about whether we suppress Black voices and whether our products and policies treat everyone equally,” he continued, highlighting the irony that “we’re a platform that stands for elevating Black voices, but at the same time Black people are often harassed, afraid of being ‘shadowbanned’ and disagree with many content takedowns.”

For years, users have complained of stealth banning—the act of blocking someone and/or their content in such a way that they don’t realize it’s happening. Instagram promised more information “soon” about the types of posts it avoids recommending. The company, which has previously taken steps to curb online bullying and bolster mental health, is turning its focus toward underrepresented groups at and on Instagram.

“We need to better support the Black community within our own organization, as well as on our platform,” according to Mosseri, who outlined four key elements for change:

1. Harassment: Address safety inequalities on and off the site and fill gaps in products and policies
2. Account verification: Adjust current criteria to ensure inclusivity
3. Distribution: Review how content is filtered on Explore and Hashtag pages
4. Algorithmic bias: Investigate how internal technology enforces inequality

“This work is going to take some time, but we’re going to provide updates over the next few months—both about what we learn and what we address,” Mosseri said. “These efforts won’t stop with the disparities people may experience solely on the basis of race; we’re also going to look at how we can better serve other underrepresented groups that use our product,” including the LGBTQ+ community and body positivity activists.

By LEE WEI LIN

BROUGHT TO YOU BY 8 DAYS
This is definitely not how you should be sliding into someone’s DMs.

It’s not uncommon these days to have complete strangers slide into your DMs, but what should you do when they start sending you unsolicited lewd messages?

The latest celeb to come forward with her experience with thirsty fans is Julie Tan. Over the weekend, the actress shared a screenshot of her conversation with a stranger, who started off the conversation with a not-so-subtle “Can I lick your * everyday and born babies (sic)”. Julie then responded with “Who gave you the rights to talk to me like that. (sic).”

1 of 2Gross
Instead of backing off, the stranger went on to say that Julie was “too gorgeous for [him] and asked her if she could let us marry and born babies (sic)”. He later wrote in Chinese: “I didn’t mean it. Please forgive me. I live near Singapore and I enjoy visiting [your country]. I don’t even need to take a plane, and I can go [to Singapore] by car. You were a child actress, right?”

Julie didn’t respond and instead, posted a screen cap of the conversation on her IG Stories on June 13. “Here’s the dilemma,” she wrote. “Instead of understanding the discomfort it gives to women, it actually encourages him because he now has an ongoing conversation with me. But if I ignore him, he will continue to think that there are no consequences.”

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She soon posted a screenshot of his profile, writing: Mothers how would you feel knowing your son wrote this. Fathers, would you be okay with someone sending this to your daughter? Would you be okay knowing this is how your friend or colleague spends their free time?

When contacted by 8days.sg, Julie declined to comment on her post.

For those who think that this is a good idea, here’s a tip: just because the internet provides a cloak of anonymity, doesn’t mean you’ll be able to get away with harassment of any sort online.

Under the Protection From Harassment Act, intentionally causing harassment, alarm or distress is a crime and those found guilty can be subjected to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both.

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Kourtney Kardashian always slays.

She is known for her street looks and casual outfits, but she also knows how to switch things up all while remaining true to her original sense of style. The Poosh founder can truly rock anything and turn the most basic items into an outfit, from plain white tees and pajamas to — most recently — a flannel that fans say belongs to Scott Disick.

That’s right — let’s discuss more here.

Kourtney Kardashian wore the shirt in a recent Instagram photo

Kardashian took to Instagram on June 14 and shared a photo of her hugging a lamb while sporting the flannel. The same day, a fan page posted the picture alongside a photo of Disick in a similar shirt. The caption read, “KOURTNEY IS REALLY WEARING SCOTT’S FLANNEL!”

Fans commented on the similarities in the comment section, with one person writing: “When I saw that shirt, I raised an eyebrow.” Someone else seemed a bit skeptical, though, saying, “I hope that’s his flannel.”

As of writing, neither Kardashian or Disick has addressed the speculation.

More on Kourtney Kardashian’s photo

According to Us Weekly, the photo was taken in Wyoming, where Kardashian is reportedly vacationing with Disick, their three kids, and the rest of their family.

“They’re all having a fun time doing family activities like swimming, etc,” an insider told the outlet.

The trip comes just weeks after Disick joined Kardashian and their kids for a vacation to Utah for Memorial Day weekend. The Utah getaway came on the heels of Disick’s split from Sofia Richie, whom he began dating in 2017. E! News reported at the time that Richie had called off their relationship so Disick could focus on issues that led to him spending time in rehab in late April.

“Sofia thinks Scott has a lot on his plate right now and thinks it’s best for them to be apart so he can focus on himself. She is only looking out for him and his best interest and it was primarily her decision for them to split,” the source shared. “Sofia has been spending time with her family and has taken the majority of her stuff out of Scott’s house.”

As he works to better himself, the E! News source also said he had been leaning on Kardashian for support.

“Kourtney knows how to handle Scott and he is always in a better headspace when he gets to spend time with his kids,” the insider continued, referencing the Utah trip. “She has really been there for him since his rehab exit, and has had a lot of sympathy towards him.”

Kourtney Kardashian’s romantic relationship with Scott Disick ended years ago

Kardashian and Disick dated off-and-on between 2006 and 2015. The Poosh founder broke up with Disick for good when he was seen partying with a group of women, including an ex-girlfriend. But despite their split, the two have remained friends and continue to co-parent their children.

“The truth is, my problems shouldn’t affect the kids,” Disick said in a 2019 interview with Us Weekly. “Just because their mother and I couldn’t make it as a perfect, romantic couple shouldn’t have anything to do with the kids. They don’t deserve our mistakes, so we figured out a way.”

It’s amazing to see them in this space after everything they’ve been through. Keep it up, you two.