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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘WAP’ Tops Tinder’s Dating Anthems of 2020

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s infectious “WAP” hit has topped Tinder’s “10 Essential Dating Anthems” of 2020.

The popular dating app released its year-end review, assembling a list of top trends this year from its Gen-Z users across 190 countries. The report ranked the top 10 songs fans were listening to as they swiped left or right during the emotional rollercoaster of this year’s dating scene, due to COVID-19.

According to Billboard, Drake and Lil Durk‘s “Laugh Now Cry Later” made the list at #2, followed byDaBaby and Roddy Ricch‘s “Rockstar,” Juice WRLD‘s “Wishing Well,” and Jack Harlow‘s “What’s Poppin’?”

Fom his posthumous debut album, Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon, Pop Smoke‘s “For the Night” and “Mood Swings” were also featured on the list, along with Drake’s “Toosie Slide,” Megan Thee Stallion‘s “Savage” remix with Beyoncé, and Juice Wrld’s “Life’s A Mess,” featuring pop star Halsey, as a closer.

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Cardi B Tweeted About Wanting to Buy a $88K Purse and People Shamed Her

Cardi B is the kind of star who loves to tweet out her thoughts, stream of conscious. It’s part of what makes following her so much fun, and part of why she’s constantly involved in ongoing, public conversations about her own life. Well, one such conversation was triggered today by her casually tweeting about a designer bag she’d like to buy, even though it costs close to $90,000.

Now, in a time when a lot of people are struggling financially, it’s easy to see how this tweet could rub people the wrong way. But it’s also clear that Cardi isn’t really the correct target for ire when it comes to how wealthy people behave. She’s given back over $2 million of her own money to those who are in need, as she points out during her clapback to the backlash over the initial tweet.

“Donate 88k to a charity for people that need help right now….u know the people that buy your music to perhaps get thru these shitty time’s…idk jus sayin….,” one Twitter user responded. She pointed out in response to his comment that she’s done quite a bit already.

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This TikTok Hack for Cutting a Cake With a Wine Glass Is Pure Genius [VIDEO]

TikTok, a destination that’s become quite the hub for clever or wacky viral DIYs, has what could be the perfect hack for your next birthday gathering: Cutting a cake with wine glasses.

A video showing a unique cake-cutting method has gone viral, racking up over 1.6 million views and garnering some half-million likes since it was posted Nov. 22.

Posted by user @theroseperiod, a group of pals celebrating a woman named Jules’ 20th birthday begins with the b-day gal blowing out the candles. Then, everyone begins to serve themselves a slice of cake simply by using a wine glass to scoop the perfect circular piece, holding just the stem of the glass.

The hack is not only nifty, but quick to get started noshing on cake in a jiffy without trying to find a knife or wrestling to get the slice on a plate. But, beyond the speed, it’s the ultimate trick for anyone celebrating during the pandemic, since it requires no touching the food. The CDC reports that “no cases of COVID-19 have been identified where infection was thought to have occurred by touching food, food packaging or shopping bags.” However, the agency notes that it’s “always important to follow good food safety practices to reduce the risk of illness from common foodborne pathogens.”

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SURVEY: The 5 Most Hated Holiday Gifts

Whether you’re shopping for friends or family members, getting a thoughtful gift for everyone on your list isn’t always an easy feat. Though members of your inner circle may grin and bear it when they’re opening a gift they’re disappointed to receive, you can avoid a major gifting faux pas more easily than you think. In a new survey, customized gift company Vistaprint identified what people really want this year, with 72 percent of survey respondents saying their favorite gifts are heartfelt and unique. But the company also identified the worst holiday gift out there.

While personalized items, including clothing, photobooks, and kitchenware are among the most popular holiday presents, according to Vistaprint’s survey participants, anonymous-feeling gifts were the least coveted in the bunch. In fact, a whopping 60 percent of individuals polled said they had regifted generic gifts in the past, with certain items more likely to be regifted than others. Read on to discover the worst holiday gift out there, and for some presents they’ll actually love, These Are the Most Popular Christmas Gifts of 2020, According to Google.

5. Box of chocolates

Respondents who said they’d likely regift it: 29 percent

4. Beauty gift sets

Respondents who said they’d likely regift it: 30 percent

3. Scented candles

Respondents who said they’d likely regift it: 32 percent

2. Gift sets of body care products

Respondents who said they’d likely regift it: 33 percent

1. Picture frames

Respondents who said they’d likely regift it: 34 percent

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The Weeknd Responds to Dionne Warwick’s Twitter Call Out

“I Say a Little Prayer” singer Dionne Warwick very publicly called out The Weeknd, as well as Chance the Rapper, over the weekend and they have now both responded!

If you don’t know, it all started when Dionne tweeted, “Hi, @chancetherapper. If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.”

She then added, “I am now Dionne the Singer.”

Later, after Chance had a public exchange with her, she then moved on to The Weeknd.

“The Weeknd is next. Why? It’s not even spelled correctly? @theweeknd,” Dionne wrote.

She then added, “If you have ‘The’ in your name i’m coming for you. I need answers today.”

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Doja Cat and Roddy Ricch Lead Forbes’ ’30 Under 30′ List for 2021

Forbes has rolled out their annual 30 Under 30 list, and their 2021 class is headlined by some familiar names.

One of the artists featured is Roddy Ricch, who was highlighted for his success in music: In 2020, he won his first Grammy and performed well on the charts with Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial and “The Box.” The piece also discussed Ricch investing in Compton real estate and working on a foundation to promote financial literacy in the city. “Investing in Compton just felt like my duty,” Ricch said.

Also earning a nod was Doja Cat, who had a breakout year in 2020 thanks to “Say So” and her Hot Pink album. Other artists on the list include Lil Baby, Murda Beatz, Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, Polo G, Brent Faiyaz, Conan Gray, G Herbo, Ava Max, London On Da Track, and Saweetie.

The publication explained the eligibility requirements of the list, writing, “To be eligible, candidates must be under age 30 as of December 31, 2019, not have appeared on a previous Under 30 list, and show their ability to propel the future of the music industry.” They also noted that this year’s judges were Taylor Swift, Warner Music Group creative officer Mike Caren, singer-songwriter Jill Scott, and Nija Charles.

Check out the full list here.

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Under Armour Teams Up With Steph Curry With Launch of Curry Brand

Stephen Curry is entering a new phase in his endorsement career.

The Golden State Warriors superstar is getting his own imprint with longtime sponsor Under Armour, called Curry Brand, it was announced on Monday.

The new line was set to launch this week, which Under Armour sees as an ideal time weeks ahead of the Christmas holiday and the scheduled tip-off of the 2020-21 campaign, set for Dec. 22.

“We wanted to make sure we did this as close as possible to the NBA season finally launching … and the fact that we’re launching in between Black Friday and the holidays we think is very opportune,” Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk told CNBC.

The line will launch with basketball and golf apparel, as well as the customary basketball sneakers, the report said, and will eventually add women’s gear and running shoes.

Curry, 32, signed with Under Armour back in 2013, and remains its most notable endorser. Sixers center Joel Embiid signed on earlier in 2020.

The move comes as Under Armour aims to reverse recent losses in popularity among younger consumers in particular, the report said. The brand’s products have seen steep discounts at department stores and are often associated with performance rather than style, according to the article.

Curry was expected to return to the Warriors lineup after missing most of last season with a wrist injury. The Davidson product, drafted seventh overall by the Dubs back in 2009, has won three NBA titles and two MVPs, and is presently third for most 3-pointers made in league history.

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Travis Scott Reportedly Made About $20M Working With McDonald’s

It’s no secret that Travis Scott’s brand partnership with McDonald’s was a highly lucrative success. Not only did individual stores across the country actually run out of ingredients for Quarter Pounders, prompting the company to change the ordering process, but the sales also helped lift the fast-food giant out of a pandemic induced slump.

Travis’s somewhat bizarre merch collections also sold-out in short order, driven by the popularity of one of the biggest entertainers in music today. Now, thanks to Forbes, we have a better idea of how much the deal made for Travis, along with similar ones with other brands.

As part of Forbes‘ extended 30 Under 30 coverage, a feature focusing on Travis and his successful ventures turned up some eye-popping numbers for each of his deals with McDonald’s, Nike, and Sony PlayStation. According to Forbes, McDonald’s paid Travis at least $5 million for the initial endorsement deal, while the Houston rapper reportedly grossed $15 million from the merch sales. Travis’s partnership with Nike is estimated to bring him around $10 million a year, while the article notes that the increased cultural cachet is incalculable and invaluable in netting new partnerships.

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Cardi B Explains Herself Following Backlash for Her Huge Thanksgiving Celebration

When Cardi B revealed over the weekend that she had a big Thanksgiving gathering, she saw some backlash.

Cardi reflected on her holiday weekend, writing on Twitter, “12kids and 25 adults over the holidays.It was lit !!” Following that tweet, there were responses critical of Cardi’s decision to have a large celebration, like one that read, “i hope it was worth it for you and those 25 adults and 12 kids. i truly hope it was because i can promise you it’s not worth it to everyone else who is affected by your poor choices aka the healthcare workers who you will run to when you’re sick.”

Cardi insisted, however, that she was abundantly cautious in preparing for the event, saying that she “spent soo much money” on coronavirus tests for everybody in attendance. She tweeted, “Sorry my bad wasn’t trying to make nobody feel bad.I just had my family in my home for the first time and it felt so good & uplifted me .I spent soo much money getting every1 tested but it felt worth it.I wasnt trying to offend no1.” She later added that regular testing has become a part of her routine, writing, “ME specially and everyone that works around me get tested literally 4 times a week.Im In the middle of work and Everytime we clock in we MUST GET TESTED !” She also wrote, “People be trying tooo hard to be offended.I wonder how they survive the real world [laughing emoji].”

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MARIAH CAREY’S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Trailer Is Here to Save the Holidays [VIDEO]

There is only one universal truth we can all agree on: Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas” is the best holiday song to ever grace pop culture. If anyone or anything could save our wintertime festivities from the hellscape that is 2020, it’s Mimi herself.

So I couldn’t help but get some chills of excitement while watching the trailer for Apple TV+’s upcoming Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special. It made me realize that all I want for Christmas all her iconic seasonable outfits shot directly into my veins. Narrated by Tiffany Haddish, the trailer teases even more hype-worthy special guests, from Dan Levy of Schitt’s Creek, to Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande.

Can one Christmas special even handle having that many legendary vocal powerhouses in one place at the same time?

Find out when Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special hits Dec. 4 on Apple TV+.

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