Category: Ice Spice

Ice Spice blasted by charity PETA for ‘exploitative’ Dubai zoo photoshoot with baby animals

Ice Spice has been slammed for posing with captive animals including a tiger cub at the controversial Fame Park zoo in Dubai.

The 24-year-old rapper was invited to the facility last Monday by its billionaire Emirati owner Dr. Saif Belhasa, who gave her a tour of the premises.

Only the rich and famous are asked to the private farm, which has welcomed such guests as Lionel Messi, Mariah Carey, Andrew Tate and Blac Chyna.

Now Ice has joined their ranks, starring in a photoshoot at the zoo in which she carried a tiger cub, a sloth, small snakes and a giant python.

Fame Park has been sharply criticized by animal welfare organizations including the UK’s Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (RSPCA).

Now People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) has issued a scathing statement in response to Ice’s photoshoot, telling DailymMail.com: ‘Ice Spice’s heart must be ice cold if she supports tearing baby animals away from their distraught mothers so they can be exploited for photo ops.’

Ice Spice has been slammed for posing with captive animals including a tiger cub at the controversial Fame Park zoo in Dubai

The organization continued: ‘Wild animals want to be left alone, not used as props for internet clout, and PETA urges Ice Spice to keep them out of her next publicity stunt.’

A host of celebrities have visited Fame Park, including singers Jason Derulo and Ne-Yo, soccer legend Wayne Rooney, pro boxers Floyd Mayweather and Anthony Joshua, Stranger Things actor Noah Schnapp and Bollywood icon Shilpa Shetty.

Animal welfare organizations have firmly denounced the private zoo, with the RSPCA arguing that the creatures should not be used for ‘public entertainment.’

When Manchester United’s Scott McTominay visited Fame Park, he was controversially filmed played tug of war with a tiger.

Wendy Higgins of the Humane Society International responded with a statement criticizing the way in which ‘captive life limits the lives of these animals such that they are forced to participate in demeaning spectacles.’

She added: ‘Big cat cub petting is never OK from an animal welfare or human safety perspective, and facilities that offer interactions fall far short of ethical standards.’

During her own recent visit to Fame Park, Ice Spice – born Isis Naija Gasto – fed a hungry alligator and a lizard while posing for selfies with the exotic animals.

She also participated in the park’s tug-of-war challenge with a liger, a hybrid offspring of a male lion and a female tiger.

Now People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) has issued a scathing statement in response to Ice’s photoshoot

The 24-year-old rapper was invited to the facility last Monday by its billionaire Emirati owner Dr. Saif Belhasa, who gave her a tour of the premises

Ice posed with a small white snake around her neck

She wore a floor-length silver gown, gold cross chain and Christian Dior sandals for the rare opportunity

She got up close and personal with a reptile

She used a special tool to feed the alligator from a distance

She showed off her strength as she participated in the park’s tug-of-war challenge with a liger, a hybrid offspring of a male lion and a female tiger

She took on the liger with a pal

The liger showed off its strength

However, the Princess Diana rapper was no match for the mighty liger and lost the challenge

She held a sign that read ‘I lost’

The Munch hitmaker fed a hungry alligator and a lizard while posing for selfies with the exotic animals

The hip-hop star appeared to be in good spirits

She let her locks loose for the special meet and greet

She allowed a tiger cub to place its mouth against on her cheek for a selfie

The singer is currently on her Y2K! world tour

However, the Princess Diana rapper was no match for the liger and lost the challenge — joining action star Steven Seagal and British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua on the list of celebrities who could not defeat the extant feline.

She posed with a sign that read ‘I Lost’ after her loss, behind a wall full of images of the zoo’s previous tug-of-war losers.

Ice posed with a small white snake around her neck and allowed a tiger cub to plant a kiss on her cheek for a selfie.

Last Thursday, the singer took to Instagram to share behind the scenes photos of her Middle Eastern trip, wearing a racy top that read ‘Bl**job is better than no job.’

She also took on the desert’s sand dunes and rode a 4×4 ATV alongside close pals while donning denim booty shorts, a busty bandeau bra as a top and a headscarf.

And the singer shared a brief clip of herself holding the tiger cub at the zoo.

‘dubaiii got my heart <3 vlof on tiktok,’ she caption the carousel of snaps as Lil Uzi Vert’s Chill Bae played in the background.

November 27, 2024
Beyond the Valley music festival set to host Victoria’s first pill testing trial: ‘It saves lives’

Beyond the Valley is set to host Victoria’s first pill testing trial.

The music festival, which takes place annually at Barunah Plains Homestead in Hesse, Victoria, will take part in drug-checking trials after the State Government passed legislation last month allowing it.

Premier Jacinta Allan said that the procedure, which is confidential, anonymous and takes around 15 minutes, will ‘save lives.’

However, police operations, which often include drug sniffer dogs, will continue at the four day event, which will be held between the 28th of December 2024 and the 1st of Jan 2025.

The move followed an increase in deadly drug overdoses in 2024.

It comes after news that top Australian DJ Fisher will lead a stellar lineup at this year’s Beyond the Valley festival.

Beyond the Valley is set to host Victoria’s first pill testing trial. Pictured: Revelers including Mia Fevola party at last year’s Beyond The Valley

The music festival, which takes place annually at Barunah Plains Homestead in Hesse, Victoria, will take part in drug-checking trials after the State Government passed legislation last month

The 37-year-old dance guru joins US hip hop ‘drill’ queen Ice Spice at the top of the bill for the four day event which kicks off on December 28 at Barunah Plains in Hesse, Victoria.

Organisers took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the stars of this year’s dance and pop music festival which will also include UK drum ‘n’ bass performers Chase & Status.

Gold Coast born ARIA award-winning DJ Fisher will also be sharing the stage with famed Brit pop veterans Sugababes.

Formed in 1998, the all-girl group are expected to wow fans with their classic hits like Run for Cover and Soul Sound.

Also featured at this year’s ninth BTV festival is Berlin based rave-king DJ Marlon Hoffstadt, Sydney duo Royal Otis and R&B American pop star Tinashe.

UK Garage music star Sammy Virji will also be spinning the decks at the 2024 event alongside Brit dance pop ‘These Words’ hitmaker Natasha Bedingfield.

Also performing live will be Confidence Man, Teenage Dads, Neil Frances, and Lola Young.

Ghetts, The Rions, Barkaa, Kita Alexander, The Grogans, Billie Marten, The Terrys, and Sycco will also be hitting the stage during the popular event.

Top Australian DJ Fisher (pictured) will lead the stellar lineup at this year’s Beyond the Valley festival which takes place at Barunah Plains in Hesse, Victoria in December

Likewise featured over the four day New Year’s Eve rave will be electronica acts including HorsegiirL, KI/KI, DJ BORING, and SG Lewis.

Located west of Geelong, 126kms from Melbourne, the Beyond the Valley 2024 festival runs between December 28 and January 1.

Event organisers have also announced that single day tickets will be available for the festival with pre-sales beginning on August 28.

In a move bound to delight festival goers, fans will be able to check each day’s lineup on the event website.

Meanwhile, Bluesfest called it quits after 35 years, marking the end of one of Australia’s longest running music festivals.

The Byron Bay music festival announced on Wednesday that its four-day event starting April 17, 2025, will be its ‘final curtain call’.

‘Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia’s premier and most awarded music festival in Australia ever, proudly announces that the 2025 edition will be its final curtain call,’ organisers said.

‘After 35 years of celebrating the very best in Blues, Roots music, and beyond, the legendary institution that has brought the world’s greatest artists to Australia, plus a whole bunch of our own, will host its last festival.’

Also featured at the four day event will be US hip hop ‘drill’ queen Ice Spice (pictured) which kicks off December 28 and runs until January 1

The final Bluesfest will take place from April 17 to 20 on Byron Events Farm.

Festival director Peter Noble OAM said Bluesfest was a ‘labour of love’ and celebration of community, music and resilient spirit of the fans.

However, Mr Noble, who has been at the helm of the festival since 1994 and in the music industry for more than 50 years, said it was time to ‘close this chapter’.

‘After the 2025 festival, as much as it pains me to say this, it’s time to close this chapter,’ he said.

Like many Australian festivals, Bluesfest has faced many challenges including cost increases, changes in ticket-buying behaviour and being forced to shut down due to the Covid pandemic and extreme weather.

Bluesfest is the latest in a long line of Australian music festivals which have been axed this year including Splendour in the Grass, Groovin the Moo and ValleyWays.

November 25, 2024
Chris Brown reveals secret to having multiple girlfriends on Kai Cenat stream

Chris Brown has revealed his secret to having multiple girlfriends on a Kai Cenat stream.

The 35-year-old singer – who narrowly avoided an awkward run-in with ex Karrueche Tran last month – appeared on the 22-year-old uber popular Twitch streamer’s channel on Thursday night.

Kai livestreams from his home for hours and often days as many celebrities have appeared on his platform including Drake, Ice Spice, Nicki Minaj, Glorilla, Lil Uzi Vert, and even a random appearance by Adele.

Chris was chopping it up with the highly-popular internet personality who asked him about his romantic life as they were eating.

Kai queried: ‘Are you in a relationship right now?’

Chris had a big smile on his face as he replied: ‘Me? Am I in a relationship? I’m in multiple.’

Chris Brown has revealed his secret to having multiple girlfriends on a Kai Cenat stream

The streamer – who is credited for making the slang ‘rizz’ for charisma popular – was shocked by the singer’s response as they shared an awkward look at each other.

‘Like more than one girlfriend?,’ Kai asked to which Chris bashfully replied: ‘Something like that.’

The Twitch personality accepted the answer despite being perplexed by it and asked Chris how he balances multiple sexual partners with his life and career.

The Run It hitmaker then gave his secret to his success in polyamory as he said: ‘Keep it 100. Just be honest.’

Kai is one of the most famous streaming personalities as he is the fifth most-followed on Twitch with 13million including the most-subscribed streamer of all-time.

Chris is one of the most notorious names in music as last month an accuser claimed that the singer drugged and raped her during a yacht party outside of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ mansion in Miami four years ago.

The woman – whose identity is only Jane Doe – made the claims against Brown, 35, in an upcoming Investigation Discovery documentary titled Chris Brown: A History Of Violence which airs on Sunday, October 27.

Diddy’s Beverly Hills and Miami homes were notably raided by Homeland Security earlier this year in March during a sex trafficking probe.

The 35-year-old singer – who narrowly avoided an awkward run-in with ex Karrueche Tran last month – appeared on the 22-year-old uber popular Twitch streamer’s channel on Thursday night

Kai livestreams from his home for hours and often days as many celebrities have appeared on his platform including Drake, Ice Spice , Nicki Minaj , Glorilla, Lil Uzi Vert, and even a random appearance by Adele

Chris was chopping it up with the highly-popular internet personality who asked him about his romantic life as they were eating. Kai queried: ‘Are you in a relationship right now?’

Chris had a big smile on his face as he replied: ‘Me? Am I in a relationship? I’m in multiple’

The streamer – who is credited for making the slang ‘rizz’ for charisma popular – was shocked by the singer’s response as they shared an awkward look at each other

The Run It hitmaker then gave his secret to his success in polyamory as he said: ‘Keep it 100. Just be honest’

After being arrested last month in September, the disgraced rapper is currently being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center where he is ‘sad and lonely.’

Brown’s accuser explained that she had moved to Los Angeles in 2020 to pursue a career in dance, per People. In December of that year, she went to visit Miami with a friend.

It is also interesting to note that he has multiple romantic partners considering he has faced multiple legal consequences from relationships in his past.

Two years ago, his ex Karrueche Tran’s five year-restraining order had come to an end in June 2022.

A judge previously granted the order for the model in June 2017, after she alleged he’d sent her violent text messages, and accused him of physical abuse.

Karrueche first shot to fame during her on-off romance with Chris, whom she filed a domestic violence restraining order against in 2017.

She accused him of threatening her as well as physically abusing her, and he was temporarily banned from going within 100 yards of her.

His dating history prior to Karrueche included Rihanna, whom he infamously beat to the point she had to be hospitalized in 2009.

Chris is one of the most notorious names in music as last month an accuser claimed that the singer drugged and raped her during a yacht party outside of Sean ‘ Diddy ‘ Combs’ mansion in Miami four years ago; seen in February in Atlanta

Two years ago, his ex Karrueche Tran’s five year-restraining order had come to an end in June 2022 after she alleged he’d sent her violent text messages, and accused him of physical abuse (the former couple are seen in West Hollywood back in November 2014)

Brown was charged with felony assault and making criminal threats after an argument turned violent when he physically assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna  in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2009.

Chris pleaded not guilty in April 2009 to one count of assault and one count of making criminal threats stemming from the Feb. 8 incident where Rihanna required hospitalization due to visible face injuries.

He later pleaded guilty to a felony after accepting a plea on June 22, 2009 and received five years of probation in addition to community service and domestic violence counseling.

His dating history prior to Karrueche included Rihanna, whom he infamously beat to the point she had to be hospitalized in 2009

Brown was charged with felony assault and making criminal threats after an argument turned violent when he physically assaulted then-girlfriend Rihanna in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2009; the former couple are seen in February 2013

Chris (seen in an LA court in June 2009) pleaded not guilty in April 2009 to one count of assault and one count of making criminal threats stemming from the Feb. 8 incident where Rihanna required hospitalization due to visible face injuries

In a video to fans, Chris accepted ‘full responsibility’ for the incident and pleaded for forgiveness from his ‘deepest regret.’

Despite the physical altercations, Chris and Rihanna somehow maintained a friendship and he even broke things off with model girlfriend Tran in 2012 to pursue a new relationship with the Umbrella songstress.

Their newfound love didn’t last too long as they reportedly ended things for good in May 2013 and she has since moved on with rapper A$AP Rocky whom she shares two children with.

November 22, 2024
Ice Spice flashes her abs in a cropped varsity top and low-rise pleated skirt as she steps out for dinner in Paris after performing her Y2K! World Tour

Ice Spice flashed her abs in a cropped varsity top and low-rise pleated skirt as she headed out for dinner in Paris.

The American rapper, 24, arrived in the French capital over the weekend to perform her Y2K! World Tour at L’Olympia on Sunday.

She looked incredible as stepped out for dinner at Siena in a short grey skirt with brown suede slouch boots and a navy crop top.

Ice Spice was beaming as she smiled at fans outside the lavish restaurant in Paris’s famous Marché Saint-Honoré.

She sported a huge butterfly-shaped diamond chunky chain necklace with a priceless Richard Mille watch.

Ice Spice flashed her abs in a cropped varsity top and low-rise pleated skirt as she headed out for dinner in Paris

It comes after Ice Spice performed in Birmingham on Tuesday evening as part of the UK leg of her Y2K! world tour.

She made sure to turn heads in a very busty bra top and mini skirt at the O2 Institute.

Ice Spice teamed the black satin lingerie with a cropped shrug that closed at the neck with an embellished butterfly necklace.

She added a pair of fishnet stockings and completed her outfit with chunky knee high lace-up boots.

The American rapper was in Birmingham as part of her Y2K! world tour to the UK, which saw her take to the stage in Manchester last week.

Her debut album, Y2K!, came out on July 26, and features 10 new hits from Popa to TTYL.

Ice Spice announced her debut full-length project in late January, sharing the title with her millions of online followers.

‘I definitely wanted to branch out more and try different sounds, and it was also just really natural, too,’ she told RS about the release.

She looked incredible as stepped out for dinner at Siena in a short grey skirt with brown suede slouch boots and a navy crop top

She sported a huge butterfly-shaped diamond chunky chain necklace with a priceless Richard Mille watch

It comes after Ice Spice performed in Birmingham on Tuesday evening as part of the UK leg of her Y2K! world tour

She made sure to turn heads in a very busty bra top and mini skirt at the O2 Institute

‘I’d get in the studio and just really say the first thing that comes to mind. A lot of these beats are still drill beats, but we’re using a lot of trap elements, too, to spice it up,’ she noted.

The Princess Diana hitmaker recently sparked rumours of Ozempic use after debuting a very trimmed down physique.

She has denied using the popular diabetes medicine for weight loss and shared a workout video on Instagram to refute the allegations.

‘We beatin them allegations bae [red-heart emoji],’ captioned Ice Spice as her hit, BB Belt, played in the clip.

A few days before that Instagram post, Ice took part in an X (formerly Twitter) Spaces chat to discuss the rumours.

‘I actually came on here to talk about that real quick. Cuz I was like, b****, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic,’ the Deli rapper said.

And she denied knowing of the weight loss drug saying she maintains her fit figure by working out regularly.

She teamed the black satin lingerie with a cropped shrug that closed at the neck with an embellished butterfly necklace

Ice Spice added a pair of fishnet stockings and completed her outfit with chunky knee high lace-up boots

The American rapper was in Birmingham as part of her Y2K! world tour to the UK, which saw her take to the stage in Manchester last week

‘That’s one thing I wish. Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? What the f*** is that? Genuinely, what is that, bro? Like, you lazy b***es never heard of the gym?

‘It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all f***ing day, it’ll be easier to stay big,’ she shared.

Ice Spice’s former friend Cleotrapa, 26, didn’t believe her claims and wasn’t afraid to share her thoughts.

‘Imagine being called big by someone that was just big. I’m going to bed bro ozempic got yall gassed & fatphobic now? BET,’ Cleotrapa tweeted.

Cleotrapa was the opening act on several dates on Ice Spice’s recently wrapped Y2K tour but they had a falling out over chicken salad.

November 11, 2024
Ice Spice looks incredible in a very busty bra top and mini skirt as she performs in Birmingham

She never shies away from putting on a racy display.

And Ice Spice looked incredible as she performed in Birmingham on Tuesday evening as part of her Y2K! world tour.

The singer, 24, made sure to turn heads in a very busty bra top and mini skirt at the O2 Institute.

She teamed the black satin lingerie with a cropped shrug that closed at the neck with an embellished butterfly necklace.

Ice Spice added a pair of fishnet stockings and completed her outfit with chunky knee high lace-up boots.

Ice Spice looked incredible as she performed in Birmingham on Tuesday evening as part of her Y2K! world tour

The singer, 24, made sure to turn heads in a very busty bra top and mini skirt at the O2 Institute

The American rapper was in Birmingham as part of her Y2K! world tour to the UK, which saw her take to the stage in Manchester last week.

Her debut album, Y2K!, came out on July 26, and features 10 new hits from Popa to TTYL.

Ice Spice announced her debut full-length project in late January, sharing the title with her millions of online followers.

‘I definitely wanted to branch out more and try different sounds, and it was also just really natural, too,’ she told RS about the release.

‘I’d get in the studio and just really say the first thing that comes to mind. A lot of these beats are still drill beats, but we’re using a lot of trap elements, too, to spice it up,’ she noted.

The Princess Diana hitmaker recently sparked rumours of Ozempic use after debuting a very trimmed down physique.

She has denied using the popular diabetes medicine for weight loss and shared a workout video on Instagram to refute the allegations.

‘We beatin them allegations bae [red-heart emoji],’ captioned Ice Spice as her hit, BB Belt, played in the clip.

She teamed the black satin lingerie with a cropped shrug that closed at the neck with an embellished butterfly necklace

Ice Spice added a pair of fishnet stockings and completed her outfit with chunky knee high lace-up boots

The American rapper was in Birmingham as part of her Y2K! world tour to the UK, which saw her take to the stage in Manchester last week

Her debut album, Y2K!, came out on July 26, and features 10 new hits from Popa to TTYL

A few days before that Instagram post, Ice took part in an X (formerly Twitter) Spaces chat to discuss the rumours.

‘I actually came on here to talk about that real quick. Cuz I was like, b****, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic,’ the Deli rapper said.

And she denied knowing of the weight loss drug saying she maintains her fit figure by working out regularly.

‘That’s one thing I wish. Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? What the f*** is that? Genuinely, what is that, bro? Like, you lazy b***es never heard of the gym?

‘It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all f***ing day, it’ll be easier to stay big,’ she shared.

Ice Spice’s former friend Cleotrapa, 26, didn’t believe her claims and wasn’t afraid to share her thoughts.

‘Imagine being called big by someone that was just big. I’m going to bed bro ozempic got yall gassed & fatphobic now? BET,’ Cleotrapa tweeted.

Cleotrapa was the opening act on several dates on Ice Spice’s recently wrapped Y2K tour but they had a falling out over chicken salad.

The Princess Diana hitmaker recently sparked rumours of Ozempic use after debuting a very trimmed down physique

Pictured in June

In a video, Cleotrapa claimed production refused to purchase her a chicken salad despite her being a member of the tour.

Recounting the alleged incident, she stated: ‘The hairstylist shows me a menu and stuff and is like, ‘Oh production, whatever, they’re gonna order food for everybody, pick what you want.’

‘I was like, ”Okay, I’m getting the chicken salad just like you”… Then she shows me a message where somebody from production is like, ”Cleo is not a part of the budget.”

‘How am I not a part of the budget but y’all invited me on tour?’ Cleotrapa wondered aloud.

November 6, 2024
Ice Spice’s Provocative Performance in Manchester

She is no stranger to skintight attire.

And Ice Spice made sure all eyes were on her as she took to the stage at The O2 Ritz in Manchester on Wednesday evening.

The Barbie World singer, 24, thrilled the 1,500-strong crowd as she performed her hit songs and showcased her impressive twerking skills.

Ice, real name Isis Naija Gasto, showed off her toned abs in a bold slogan crop top boasting the phrase ‘I Love Bape.’

She teamed it with a black mini skirt, which revealed her tiny black thong, and added a pair of fishnet stockings.

Ice Spice, 24, made sure all eyes were on her as she took to the stage at The 02 Ritz in Manchester on Wednesday evening

The Barbie World singer thrilled the 1,500-strong crowed as she performed her hit songs and showcased her impressive twerking skills

The star added inches to her frame with statement black heeled boots and completed her look with chunky silver jewellery.

Ice was in Manchester as part of her Y2K! world tour to the UK.

Her debut album, Y2K!, came out on July 26, and features 10 new hits from Popa to TTYL.

She announced her debut full-length project in late January, sharing the title with her millions of online followers.

‘I definitely wanted to branch out more and try different sounds, and it was also just really natural, too,’ she told RS about the release.

‘I’d get in the studio and just really say the first thing that comes to mind. A lot of these beats are still drill beats, but we’re using a lot of trap elements, too, to spice it up,’ she noted.

The Princess Diana hitmaker recently sparked rumors of Ozempic use after debuting a very trimmed down physique.

She has denied using the popular diabetes medicine for weight loss and shared a workout video on Instagram to refute the allegations.

Ice, real name Isis Naija Gasto, showed off her toned abs in a bold slogan crop top boasting the phrase ‘I Love Bape’

She teamed it with a black mini skirt, which revealed her tiny black thong, and added a pair of fishnet stockings

The star added inches to her frame with statement black heeled boots and completed her look with chunky silver jewellery

Ice was in Manchester as part of her Y2K! world tour to the UK

‘We beatin them allegations bae [red-heart emoji],’ captioned Ice Spice as her hit, BB Belt, played in the clip.

A few days before that Instagram post, Ice took part in an X (formerly Twitter) Spaces chat to discuss the rumors.

‘I actually came on here to talk about that real quick. Cuz I was like, b****, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic,’ the Deli rapper said.

And she denied knowing of the weight loss drug saying she maintains her fit figure by working out regularly.

‘That’s one thing I wish. Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? What the f*** is that? Genuinely, what is that, bro? Like, you lazy b***es never heard of the gym?

‘It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all f***ing day, it’ll be easier to stay big,’ she shared.

The Princess Diana hitmaker recently sparked rumours of Ozempic use after debuting a very trimmed down physique. (pictured at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show earlier this month)

Ice Spice’s former friend Cleotrapa, 26, didn’t believe her claims and wasn’t afraid to share her thoughts.

‘Imagine being called big by someone that was just big. I’m going to bed bro ozempic got yall gassed & fatphobic now? BET,’ Cleotrapa tweeted.

Cleotrapa was the opening act on several dates on Ice Spice’s recently wrapped Y2K tour but they had a falling out over chicken salad.

In a video, Cleotrapa claimed production refused to purchase her a chicken salad despite her being a member of the tour.

Recounting the alleged incident, she stated: ‘The hairstylist shows me a menu and stuff and is like, ‘Oh production, whatever, they’re gonna order food for everybody, pick what you want.’

‘I was like, ”Okay, I’m getting the chicken salad just like you”… Then she shows me a message where somebody from production is like, ”Cleo is not a part of the budget.”

‘How am I not a part of the budget but y’all invited me on tour?’ Cleotrapa wondered aloud.

October 31, 2024
Madonna, 66, stuns in blazer dress and latex gloves at NYFW

Madonna led the music royalty attending the Luar runway show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday.

The Like A Prayer hitmaker, 66, showed off her smooth complexion and turned heads in a quirky ensemble at Rockefeller Plaza.

Madonna — whose eldest daughter is also enjoying the NYFW festivities — wore a beige blazer dress with a cinched waist and dramatic shoulder pads.

She styled the piece with edgy black latex opera gloves, thigh-high boots and fishnet stockings.

Topping off her look she layered large, black-framed glasses over a pair of white oval-shaped shades and accessorized with silver chain necklaces.

Madonna and Ice Spice led the music royalty attending the Luar runway show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday

The Like A Prayer hitmaker, 66, showed off her smooth complexion and turned heads in a quirky ensemble at Rockefeller Plaza

Her dress featured huge shoulder pads and a double breasted closure

Madonna’s blonde hair was styled straight.

Missing from the action was Madonna’s new toyboy Akeem, 28, who she stepped out with in NYC the night prior.

During the event, the luxury online fashion retailer debuted their Spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection

Elsewhere, Ice Spice showed off her incredibly weight-loss in a skintight strapless Luar minidress.

The rapper, 24, layered up with a black faux fur shrug and carried a small black purse with Luar logo spelling out in crystals.

She strolled towards the show’s entrance in black leather pointy-toe boots.

Her bright orange hair was worn in a half up, half down style and she rocked a glossy nude lip.

Ice Spice sported a glitzy diamond cross pendant necklace and diamond stud earrings.

RHONY star Jenna Lyons was also in attendance at Tuesday night’s big fashion show.

She styled the piece with edgy black latex opera gloves, thigh-high boots and fishnet stockings

Topping off her look she layered large, black-framed glasses over a pair of white oval-shaped shades and accessorized with silver chain necklaces

The singer carried a huge handbag with an oversized strap

Members of her team helped her walk down the stress and carried the dress behind her

The designer, 56, styled her white dress shirt and silk tie with a Matrix-inspired black leather trench coat.

She posed up on the runway with glamorous Summer House star Ciara Miller, 28.

Miller wowed in an ab-baring black turtleneck top and a low-rise tan skirt.

Music superstars Tinashe and Doechii — who will soon release a song with Katy Perry — were seated front row with rapper A$AP Ferg.

Sultry singer-songwriter Coco Jones sizzled in a sexy cutout top and navy blue faux leather slacks.

The ICU hitmaker, 26, strolled the venue in sky-high heels and she carried a silver metallic handbag.

Legendary style icon Amanda Lepore, 56, put on an ultra busty display in a sheer, blue corset dress.

She sported her signature cherry red lip and her bleach blond hair in Marilyn Monroe-esque curls.

It’s been a busy NYFW for Madonna, who kicked off the week with the starry Off White party on Sunday night.

She brought along her boyfriend Akeem after previously flaunting him on her Instagram.

Madonna cut a trendy figure in a yellow and blue striped mesh long-sleeve top which she wore over a black bra.

The Like A Virgin hitmaker paired the look with a pair of baggy denim jeans and pointed black heels.

It’s been a busy NYFW for Madonna, who kicked off the week with the starry Off White party on Sunday night. She brought along her boyfriend Akeem

Elsewhere, Ice Spice showed off her incredibly weight-loss in a skintight strapless Luar minidress

The rapper, 24, layered up with a black faux fur shrug and carried a small black purse with Luar logo spelling out in crystals

She strolled towards the show’s entrance in black leather pointy-toe boots. Her bright orange hair was worn in a half up, half down style and she rocked a glossy nude lip

RHONY star Jenna Lyons was also in attendance at Tuesday night’s big fashion show along with Summer House star Ciara Miller

The style icon, 56, styled her white dress shirt and silk tie with a Matrix-inspired black leather trench coat

Music superstars Tinashe and Doechii — who will soon release a song with Katy Perry — were seated front row with rapper A$AP Ferg

Sultry singer-songwriter Coco Jones sizzled in a sexy cutout top and navy blue faux leather slacks

Legendary style icon Amanda Lepore, 56, put on an ultra busty display in a sheer, blue corset dress

Both her and her boyfriend kept their shades on as they made there way through the party hand in hand.

Akeem opted for a graphic black T-shirt, camel baggy trousers and white trainers before completing the look with a some chunky silver chains.

Madonna first flaunted her new lover on July 4, just months after splitting from her ex boyfriend Josh Popper, who was 36 years her junior.

She first shared pictures of herself cuddling up to Akeem as they celebrated Independence Day together in New York City.

The star later posted a picture of herself in bed with Akeem amongst a ‘dump’ of images on her social media, which was captioned: ‘Hot Fun In The Summer Time’.

However it has been revealed that the Jamaican-born footballer has actually been in her life for a while, after they previously appeared in a magazine shoot together.

They both featured in the same Paper magazine shoot, which was published in August 2022.

Meanwhile Akeem was present at the celebrations for her twin daughters Estere and Stella last month.

Madonna threw a lavish party for her daughters’ 12th birthday as she took to Instagram to share outtakes from the party.

She wrote in the caption of a reel, ‘Happy Birthday to my Twin Virgos!’ adding at the end, ‘LOVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH!!!’

Madonna has been spotted in New York with her new boyfriend Akeem after previously flaunting him on her Instagram.

The post included a sweet family shot of Madonna with her children, Lourdes Leon, Rocco, David Banda, 18, Mercy, 18, and 11-year-old twins Stella and Estere

Prior to Akeem, Madonna was most recently linked to Josh Popper, 30, (pictured) however sources close to the star claimed their romance ‘fizzled out’

The soiree consisted of a water slide, arts and crafts, T-shirt and hat airbrushing, an ice cream truck, and horseback riding.

Stella and Estere were adopted by Madonna in February 2017 at the age of five. They were born in Malawi in August 2012.

The songstress is also mum to Lourdes, 27, Rocco, 24, David, 18, and Mercy, also 18.

Prior to Akeem, Madonna was most recently linked to Josh Popper, 30, however sources close to the star claimed their romance ‘fizzled out’.

September 11, 2024
Madonna and Ice Spice stun in unique looks at NYFW runway show

Madonna and Ice Spice led the music royalty attending the Luar runway show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday.

The luxury online fashion retailer debuted their Spring 2024 ready-to-wear collection at Rockefeller Plaza.

Madonna — whose eldest daughter is also enjoying the NYFW festivities — turned heads as she arrived to the invite-only event with her entourage in tow.

The Like A Prayer hitmaker, 66, rocked a beige trench coat dress with a cinched waist and dramatic shoulder pads.

She styled her frock with edgy black latex opera gloves and thigh-high boots.

Madonna and Ice Spice led the music royalty attending the Luar runway show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday

Madonna’s blonde hair fell down her back in sleek strands.

She layered large, black-framed glasses over a pair of white oval-shaped shades and accessorized with silver chain necklaces.

Missing from the action was Madonna’s new toyboy Akeem, 28, who she stepped out with in NYC the night prior.

Ice Spice showed off her incredibly weight-loss in a skintight strapless Luar minidress.

The rapper, 24, layered up with a black faux fur shrug and carried a small black purse with Luar logo spelling out in crystals.

She strolled towards the show’s entrance in black leather pointy-toe boots.

Her bright orange hair was worn in a half up, half down style and she rocked a glossy nude lip.

Ice Spice sported a glitzy diamond cross pendant necklace and diamond stud earrings.

RHONY star Jenna Lyons was also in attendance at Tuesday night’s big fashion show.

Madonna — whose eldest daughter is also enjoying the NYFW festivities — arrived to the invite-only event with her massive entourage in tow

Ice Spice showed off her incredibly weight-loss in a skintight strapless Luar minidress

The rapper, 24, layered up with a black faux fur shrug and carried a small black purse with Luar logo spelling out in crystals

She strolled towards the show’s entrance in black leather pointy-toe boots. Her bright orange hair was worn in a half up, half down style and she rocked a glossy nude lip

The designer, 56, styled her white dress shirt and silk tie with a Matrix-inspired black leather trench coat.

She posed up on the runway with glamorous Summer House star Ciara Miller, 28.

Miller wowed in an ab-baring black turtleneck top and a low-rise tan skirt.

Music superstars Tinashe and Doechii — who will soon release a song with Katy Perry — were seated front row with rapper A$AP Ferg.

Sultry singer-songwriter Coco Jones sizzled in a sexy cutout top and navy blue faux leather slacks.

The ICU hitmaker, 26, strolled the venue in sky-high heels and she carried a silver metallic handbag.

Legendary style icon Amanda Lepore, 56, put on an ultra busty display in a sheer, blue corset dress.

She sported her signature cherry red lip and her bleach blond hair in Marilyn Monroe-esque curls.

RHONY star Jenna Lyons was also in attendance at Tuesday night’s big fashion show along with Summer House star Ciara Miller

The style icon, 56, styled her white dress shirt and silk tie with a Matrix-inspired black leather trench coat

Music superstars Tinashe and Doechii — who will soon release a song with Katy Perry — were seated front row with rapper A$AP Ferg

Sultry singer-songwriter Coco Jones sizzled in a sexy cutout top and navy blue faux leather slacks

Legendary style icon Amanda Lepore, 56, put on an ultra busty display in a sheer, blue corset dress

It’s been a busy NYFW for Madonna, who kicked off the week with the starry Off White party on Sunday night.

She brought along her boyfriend Akeem after previously flaunting him on her Instagram.

Madonna cut a trendy figure in a yellow and blue striped mesh long-sleeve top which she wore over a black bra.

The Like A Virgin hitmaker paired the look with a pair of baggy denim jeans and pointed black heels.

Both her and her boyfriend kept their shades on as they made there way through the party hand in hand.

Akeem opted for a graphic black T-shirt, camel baggy trousers and white trainers before completing the look with a some chunky silver chains.

Madonna first flaunted her new lover on July 4, just months after splitting from her ex boyfriend Josh Popper, who was 36 years her junior.

It’s been a busy NYFW for Madonna, who kicked off the week with the starry Off White party on Sunday night. She brought along her boyfriend Akeem after previously flaunting him on her Instagram

Madonna first flaunted her new lover on July 4

She first shared pictures of herself cuddling up to Akeem as they celebrated Independence Day together in New York City.

The star later posted a picture of herself in bed with Akeem amongst a ‘dump’ of images on her social media, which was captioned: ‘Hot Fun In The Summer Time’.

However it has been revealed that the Jamaican-born footballer has actually been in her life for a while, after they previously appeared in a magazine shoot together.

They both featured in the same Paper magazine shoot, which was published in August 2022.

September 11, 2024
Ice Spice Stuns in Leopard-Print Dress at 2024 BMI Awards

Ice Spice turned heads as she arrived at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday.

The 24-year-old rapper put on a sultry display in a plunging slip dress with a sexy keyhole cutout and a flowing, leopard-print skirt draped on her curves and trailing behind her.

Similarly, her fiery, ember-colored tresses were styled in soft beach waves that cascaded across her shoulders and down her back.

To match the solid black bust of her gown, she carried a glittering clutch, and to highlight the low-cut silhouette, she wore a long, cross pendant necklace.

Additionally, the singer–songwriter — who was accused of using Ozempic by her former friend Cleotrapa amid their heated online feud and has since denied the allegations — wore a pair of diamond stud earrings and no other jewelry for an understated look.

Ice Spice turned heads as she arrived at the 2024 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday

The 24-year-old rapper put on a sultry display in a plunging slip dress with a sexy keyhole cutout and a flowing, leopard-print skirt draped on her curves and trailing behind her

The In Ha Mood hitmaker, born Isis Naija Gaston, also rocked a long, glamorous manicure with baby pink details.

For makeup, she went for a monochromatic pink and dewy look featuring light, shimmering eyeshadow and classic winged eyeliner.

She looked radiant in peachy-pink blush and a deep mauve, glossy lip.

Her appearance at the award show comes after she received the inaugural BMI Impact Award in Miami Beach last year.

It also comes amid her highly publicized feuds with her former friends Cleotrapa and Baby Storme.

Her friendship breakup with Baby Storme came to light again after Cleotrapa released a six-part TikTok series and accused Ice Spice of humiliating her and mistreating her when she opened for her on the Y2K tour this summer.

Previously, Ice Spice said Baby Storme ‘took complete advantage’ of her vulnerability and friendship when she leaked text messages where she venting about Nicki Minaj over their negotiations for their Barbie collaboration.

Cleotrapa called Ice Spice a ‘fake friend’ and listed several instances where she felt betrayed by her ex-friend.

In one instance, she alleged the Munch rapper told her that her expenses would be covered on the tour but did not add to her the billing.

She also described scenarios in which Ice Spice did not invite her out to eat or she was told that she couldn’t order something because it was ‘not a part of a budget.’

Similarly, her fiery, ember-colored tresses were styled in soft beach waves that cascaded across her shoulders and down her back. To match the solid black bust of her gown, she carried a glittering clutch, and to highlight the low-cut silhouette, she wore a long, cross pendant necklace

Her stunning dress featured crossed straps, a low-cut back and a flowing train

For makeup, she went for a monochromatic pink and dewy look featuring light, shimmering eyeshadow and classic winged eyeliner. She looked radiant in peachy-pink blush and a deep mauve, glossy lip

The In Ha Mood hitmaker, born Isis Naija Gaston, also rocked a long, glamorous manicure with baby pink details

Cleotrapa also claimed that Ice Spice was using weight loss drugs.

After the Barbie World rapper denied the rumors after fans noticed her slimmed down frame and speculated she used weight loss drugs to obtain her figure,

Cleotrapa referenced the rumors and fired off against her.

‘Imagine being called big by someone that was just big. I’m going to bed bro ozempic got yall gassed & fatphobic now? BET,’ she tweeted about Ice Spice.

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September 6, 2024
About the feud: Ice Spice’s former friend Cleotrapa has recently made claims that the rapper is using Ozempic, sparking a heated new feud between the two. Explanation of the situation: These allegations come after Ice Spice’s recent weight loss transformation, which has led to speculation about the methods she may have used to achieve her new look. Current status of the feud: The feud between Ice Spice and Cleotrapa is escalating, with both parties making public statements and engaging in social media arguments over the claims about Ozempic usage. Implications of the feud: This controversy has raised concerns about the use of weight loss medications in the music industry and has sparked debates about body image and healthy weight loss practices.

Ice Spice’s former friend Cleotrapa alleged the Barbie World rapper was using Ozempic as the duo became embroiled in a heated feud online.

The rapper – real name Isis Naija Gaston – has already denied using the weight loss drug after her slimmed down frame sparked Ozempic speculation.

But Cleotrapa referenced the rumors as she fired off against the star online after Ice Spice, 24, described her appetite as a ‘vacuum.’

‘Imagine being called big by someone that was just big. I’m going to bed bro ozempic got yall gassed & fatphobic now? BET,’ Cleotrapa tweeted about Ice Spice.

The tweet came after Cleotrapa, who was an opening act at several of Ice Spice’s Y2K tour concerts, aired her grievances about the singer over the course of six TikTok videos.

Ice Spice’s former friend Cleotrapa alleged the Barbie World rapper was using Ozempic as the duo became embroiled in a heated feud online; Ice Spice pictured L August 2024 and Cleotrapa R in June

Cleotrapa referenced the Ozempic rumors as she fired off against the star online after Ice Spice, 24, referred to her appetite as a ‘vacuum’

In the videos, Cleotrapa claimed production refused to purchase her a chicken salad despite her being a member of the tour.

Recounting the alleged incident, she stated: ‘The hairstylist shows me a menu and stuff and is like, “Oh production, whatever, they’re gonna order food for everybody, pick what you want.”

‘I was like, “Okay, I’m getting the chicken salad just like you”… Then she shows me a message where somebody from production is like, “Cleo is not a part of the budget.”‘

‘How am I not a part of the budget but y’all invited me on tour?’ Cleotrapa wondered aloud.

The chicken salad debacle was just one of many issues Cleotrapa discussed in her videos, and Ice Spice subsequently hit back at her complaints on X Space.

‘Crashing out is sad you guys,’ Ice Spice said in her lengthy response. ‘The scary part of fame honestly is the moment that somebody feels like they can no longer use your platform or like they’re not getting exactly what they want out of a situation the way that they want it, you know what I mean, that’s when they decide to crash out every single time. I’m noticing a pattern.’

‘This s**t is sad because I genuinely was trying to help her. I’m like “Yo, do you want to just come on this tour?”‘ she said as she described how she invited Cleotrapa on tour after they added an extra bus to the show.

‘That’s what the f**k I get for trying to be a good person,’ Ice Spice said of her efforts with a miffed tone.

‘Just to leave out so many details is crazy,’ she said before insisting they had ‘fun’ during the tour.

‘What are you really talking about right now?’ Ice Spice said in her lengthy response. ‘You’re gon’ send me a whole essay after tour, like you just gon’ just get off the bus. I don’t even know you got off the bus and you gon’ send me an essay with an intro, bodies, and conclusion and you want me to try to analyze this s**t and figure out how I’m wrong when all I did was share my stage with you?

‘When I ain’t even have to do that. You got less than 10,000 listeners and I’m sharing my stage with you and you feeling so entitled. Like, you thinking my peoples that work for me is supposed to work for you too. Like, that’s so crazy to me.’

She also made the ‘vacuum’ comment that sparked the Ozempic tweet.

‘B**ch, you not going to tell the people how we was at an Italian restaurant and you ate so much f**king food, you f**king vacuum, that the server was like, “Where did the food go?”‘ Ice Spice told followers.

Cleotrapa aired her grievances with Ice Spice over the course of six videos she posted to TikTok; the singer pictured performing for the Y2K tour last month

The rapper vented the issues she had allegedly endured on TikTok

It comes after Ice Spice denied Ozempic speculation, after her noticeably slimmed down physique raised eyebrows.

She chatted with her fans on X Spaces who complimented her physique in her latest social media post as she responded: ‘I actually came on here to talk about that real quick.

‘Cuz I was like, b****, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic. That’s one thing I wish.’

Ice Spice subsequently responded to Cleotrapa’s videos on X Space; pictured June

Ice went on to say she doesn’t even know about the highly-popular Type II diabetes drug used by many celebrities.

She continued: ‘Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? What the f–k is that? Genuinely, what is that?’

The Princess Diana hitmaker did not hold back as she explained the reason behind her weight loss was due to training and touring.

Ice explained: ‘Like, you lazy b***es never heard of the gym? It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour.

‘Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all f***ing day, it’ll be easier to stay big.’

The musician’s noticeably slimmed down physique has sparked Ozempic rumors

Ice Spice continued firing back at Ozempic speculation on Saturday with video of her at the gym

She continued firing back at the speculation on Saturday with video of her at the gym.

‘We beatin them allegations bae [red-heart emoji],’ captioned Ice Spice as her hit, BB Belt, played overtop the clip.

September 3, 2024
Spice Fires Back at Weight Loss Drug Allegations in Gym Workout Video

Ice Spice turned up the heat while working out on Saturday.

The Princess Diana hitmaker, 24, took to Instagram to share a clip of herself at the gym — firing back at recent weight loss drug use claims.

She filmed herself performing various intense workouts, including dumbbell rows and jogging on a treadmill.

The New York native flaunted her hourglass figure in a skintight bodysuit and a cropped hoodie as she stretched suggestively.

‘We beatin them allegations bae [red-heart emoji],’ captioned Ice Spice as her hit, BB Belt, played overtop the clip.

Ice Spice turned up the heat while working out on Saturday

The Princess Diana hitmaker, 24, took to Instagram to share a clip of herself at the gym — firing back at recent weight loss drug use claims

And she went makeup-free as she flaunted her toned body in the gym mirror.

She impressively did the splits and timed planks which improve core strength.

The Barbie World singer — born Isis Naija Gaston— also showed herself performing various upper and lower body workouts.

Ice’s post was a hit with her 11.6million followers, racking up over 1 million likes and hundreds of comments supporting the hip hop it-girl.

Many praised the singer for her consistency in the gym, writing.

‘No wig no makeup just her and her workouts! #naturalgymbaddie,’ one superfan wrote.

Ice Spice’s latest gym clip comes just days after she vented her frustration about claims she used Ozempic to lose weight.

‘I actually came on here to talk about that real quick. Cuz I was like, b****, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic,’ the Deli rapper said on X Spaces chat.

And she denied knowing of the weight loss drug saying she maintains her fit figure by working out regularly.

‘That’s one thing I wish. Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? What the f*** is that? Genuinely, what is that, bro? Like, you lazy b***es never heard of the gym?

‘It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all f***ing day, it’ll be easier to stay big,’ she shared.

She filmed herself performing various intense workouts, including dumbbell rows and jogging on a treadmill

‘We beatin them allegations bae [red-heart emoji],’ captioned Ice Spice as her hit, BB Belt, played overtop the clip

The Barbie World singer — born Isis Naija Gaston— also showed herself performing various upper and lower body workouts

She had on black shorts and hoodie as she stretched out on a yoga mat

She impressively did the splits and timed planks which improve core strength

Ice Spice’s latest gym clip comes just days after she vented her frustration about claims she used Ozempic to lose weight

‘Like what even is Ozempic? What the f*** is that? Genuinely, what is that, bro? Like, you lazy b***es never heard of the gym?’ she said on X Spaces chat

Ice Spice is slated to wrap up her Y2K! World Tour in Miami on Saturday with her final show taking place at The Fillmore Miami Beach.

She will also make a special appearance on Sunday at Club LIV.

The 24-year-old rapper released her debut album, Y2K!, back in July with features from Central Cee, Gunna and Travis Scott.

September 1, 2024
Wildlands 2025: DJ Fisher Joins Massive Music Festival

Australian DJ Fisher will lead a huge international lineup for Wildlands Festival 2025.

The ARIA Award-winning tunesmith will be joined by US rapper Ice Spice at the top of the festival bill that will kick off in Brisbane on New Years Eve before heading to Perth and Adelaide.

UK drum and bass duo Chase & Status, who were Down Under in April, are also headed back for the three-date electro-pop festival.

Also featured at this year’s festival is Berlin based rave-king Marlon Hoffstadt, Sydney duo Royel Otis and R&B American pop star Tinashe.

UK Garage deck-spinner Sammy Virji will also appear at the Brisbane and Perth events alongside US rapper RL Grime.

The first lineup announcement for the 2024 festival also includes Believe Me Now? hitmaker Becky Hill, plus Horsegirl, Wilkinson, Confidence Man, Joy (Anonymous) and Lola Young.

BARKAA, Melugi, Sam Alfred, Hannah Laing, Issey Cross, MESSIE, Little Fritter, 1tbsp, SAMMYTHESINNER, Moss, Djanaba, and UK-Dutch popsters GIRLTHING roudn out the huge lineup.

The first Wildlands lineup is a great chance for punters who can’t make it to the popular Lost Paradise festival in New South Wales’ Glenworth Valley or the Victorian Beyond the Valley festival, with many acts also appearing on those bills.

Australian DJ Fisher will lead s huge lineup for this year’s Wildlands Festival

Wildlands kicks off in Brisbane on December 31 before heading to Perth on January 4 and Adelaide on January 5.

The flurry of summer festivals comes after a string of recent event cancellations including the long-running Bluesfest in Byron Bay, Splendour in the Grass, Groovin the Moo and ValleyWays.

Music promoter Danny Grant shared a TikTok video in March explaining that the iconic acts slated for the axed Splendour In The Grass festival were too ‘diverse’.

‘They have had a nightmare three years and were trying to diversify too much,’ the promoter, who runs the Hello Sunshine Festival, said in the video.

US rapper Ice Spice (pictured) is also at the top of the festival bill that will kick off in Brisbane on New Years Eve before heading to Perth and Adelaide

Also featured at this year’s festival is Berlin based rave-king DJ Marlon Hoffstadt, Sydney duo Royal Otis and R&B American pop star Tinashe (pictured)

‘They went from Kylie Minogue to [American rapper] Future and they were probably aiming at crowds that didn’t want to see each other.’

He added: ‘I don’t think there was much of a crossover. It did the opposite of what they were hoping for.’

Australian rapper Illy also weighed in and claimed the issue is ‘more cultural than cost of living’-based as people aren’t going to pay money to see acts they aren’t interested in.

‘Australian music CULTURE is broken,’ he wrote on X.

‘Yes Falls, Groovin, and now Splendour (not to mention countless smaller ones) go under, but Pink just did 20 stadium shows, Taylor Swift did 600,000+ tix, Fred again 100,000+ in a day.. it’s both, but it’s more cultural than cost of living.’

Illy also claimed Australian music has ‘suddenly got worse’ as people won’t spend ‘money to go see acts they don’t want to’.

UK electronic duo Chase & Status, who were Down Under in April, are also headed back for the three-date electro-pop fest

Wildlands kicks off in Brisbane on December 31 before heading to Perth on January 4 and Adelaide on January 5

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August 28, 2024
Love Island’s Phoebe Spiller confirms breakup with Mitchell Eliot

Phoebe Spiller has shared some heartbreaking details about her split from her boyfriend Mitch Eliot, confirming that he was the one to end their romance.

The Love Island Australia star, 26, took to TikTok to share two videos shedding light on the sad details of their break up.

In one clip, Phoebe revealed she thought they were going to get engaged before Mitch, 26, ended their romance.

Alongside footage of her dancing slowly in the rain, she confessed: ‘I thought I was getting a ring… But I got dumped on a random Thursday.’

In a second video, she lip-synced along to some famous break-up audio which hinted that Mitch might have already moved on as she shared her heartbreak.

Many of Phoebe’s followers quickly took to the comments section to share their words of support with the reality TV star.

‘I thought you’d be getting married as well. Hope you’re doing okay,’ one person wrote and a second user added: ‘It’s a blessing in disguise, I promise.’

Earlier this month, Phoebe shared a heartbreaking plea for help just days after announcing her split from her Love Island Australia co-star Mitch.

Phoebe Spiller has shared some heartbreaking details about her split from her boyfriend Mitch Eliot, confirming that he was the one to end their romance

She broke her on-camera silence as she took to TikTok to share a tearful update addressing her heartbreak.

She explained that she filmed the tearful video eight days after the break-up, but only shared it to TikTok after the couple finally went public with the news.

Breaking down in tears, Phoebe called on her 118,000 followers for help as she admitted she was feeling isolated and couldn’t stop crying.

‘Hi guys, if you’re seeing this then that means me and Mitch have already announced our break up to the world, which is terrifying. All I do is cry. It’s awful.’ Phoebe said in-between tears.

The couple announced their break-up in statements shared to their respective Instagram pages at the end of July.

In their break-up statements, Phoebe and Mitch explained that they were going their separate ways because they ‘wanted different things’.

The Love Island Australia star, 26, took to TikTok to share two videos shedding light on the sad details of their break up, and hinted that Mitch, 26, had already moved on

The couple, who met and fell in love on Love Island Australia in 2022, announced their break-up in statements shared to their respective Instagram pages at the end of July

The couple, who met and fell in love on Love Island Australia in 2022, said they still shared a lot of love for one another despite the separation.

‘Unfortunately, me and Phoebe have decided after two years that we would go our separate ways,’ Mitch penned in his lengthy message.

‘Never thought I’d be one to make a break up post, but I feel like it’s needed so we can focus on getting through this and moving on.’

He went on to praise Phoebe for showering him with love over the past two years and said he would ‘always be backing’ her.

In her own statement, Phoebe wrote: ‘I honestly never thought I’d be writing this, but unfortunately Mitch and I have separated.

‘As you can imagine, I have been a wreck and not in a good head space as of lately, so I’d really appreciate it if you guys don’t ask questions or make assumptions.

‘As much as I wanted him to be my forever, we ended up wanting different things. Regardless of that though, I will always love him. Thank you for everyone who has supported us from day 1.’

August 23, 2024
Ice Spice Speaks Out on Ozempic Rumors

Ice Spice has finally responded to accusations that she took Ozempic to achieve her slimmer frame.

The 25-year-old rapper – born Isis Gaston – had been at the center of plenty of speculation as she has had appeared to be more slender in her more recent public appearances and social media posts.

She chatted with her fans on X Spaces who complimented her physique in her latest social media post as she responded: ‘I actually came on here to talk about that real quick.

‘Cuz I was like, b****, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic. That’s one thing I wish.’

Ice went on to say she doesn’t even know about the highly-popular Type II diabetes drug used by many celebrities.

Ice Spice has finally responded to accusations that she took Ozempic to achieve her slimmer frame as she chatted with her fans on X Spaces

She continued: ‘Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? What the f–k is that? Genuinely, what is that?’

The Princess Diana hitmaker did not hold back as she explained the reason behind her weight loss was due to training and touring.

Ice explained: ‘Like, you lazy b***es never heard of the gym? It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour.

‘Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all f***ing day, it’ll be easier to stay big.’

Earlier this month the rapper’s slimmed-down figure sparked Ozempic rumors.

The rapper posted a series of snaps earlier this month where she showed off her trim waist in a number of looks.

One particular selfie caught the attention of fans. In the snap the Munch hitmaker — born Isis Naija Gaston — had a noticeably smaller waist.

The photo showed her in a black hoodie and workout leggings posing sideways in front of a mirror. ‘I’m a baddie like f**k how u feel,’ she captioned the post.

The Princess Diana hitmaker (seen performing in New York earlier this month) did not hold back as she explained the reason behind her weight loss was due to training and touring as she explained: ‘Like, you lazy b***es never heard of the gym? It’s called the gym, it’s called eating healthy, it’s called being on tour. Like, what the hell? Maybe if I was sitting home all f***ing day, it’ll be easier to stay big’

‘Stop using Ozempic,’ another chimed in.

‘Girl what the ….. why you so small,’ another asked.

‘She is sooo skinny??!!’ yet another comment read, while someone else wrote, ‘Smallest waist I’ve ever seen.’

The comments continued, with another person writing, ‘6th slide dont even look healthy….’ and, ‘Someone feed this woman.’

‘Girl… you are disappearing… where all your weight went,’ asked another fan.

There were also fans who thought Ice edited the photo.

‘Not the edited waist.’

‘Ik I’m not the only one who thinks that she is editing the pictures.’

‘Girl why are u editing ur pictures,’ another chimed in.

In the photo carousel Ice also showed off her figure in a lime green sleeveless dress while posing backstage at the Jimmy Fallon show on July 26.

She has not discussed her weight loss but she has been posting snaps of her healthy meals as well as photos at the gym.

Earlier this month the rapper’s slimmed-down figure sparked Ozempic rumors.

The rapper posted a series of snaps earlier this week where she showed off her figure in a number of looks

Fans took to her comments questioning whether she was using Hollywood’s favorite weight loss drug, Ozempic, with one writing, ‘ICE IS MELTING’

‘The ice done melt?’ another questioned

‘Stop using Ozempic,’ another chimed in

Other comments also wondered whether Ice was using Ozempic to achieve her weight loss

‘What waist’ another comment read

There were also fans who thought Ice edited the photo. ‘Ik I’m not the only one who thinks that she is editing the pictures’

‘Why you so small,’ another asked

The comments continued, with one fan writing, ‘Someone feed this woman’

Ice has not discussed her weight loss but she has been posting snaps of her healthy meals as well as photos at the gym; seen July 26

In that same post she shared one photo of her meal, which consisted of salmon and beans

She also showed off her figure in a lime green sleeveless dress while posing backstage at the Jimmy Fallon show; pictured with Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird on July 26

Fans took to her comments questioning whether she was using Hollywood’s favorite weight loss drug, Ozempic, with one writing, ‘ICE IS MELTING.’

In that same post she shared one photo of her meal, which consisted of salmon and beans.

And on Wednesday, she posted a photo of her breakfast, which consisted of spinach, eggs and cherry tomatoes.

A few weeks earlier, she also shared a mirror selfie at the gym, sporting a pink bodysuit.

She’s been sharing her healthy routine while embarking on her Y2K! world tour, which kicked off in Denmark on July fourth.

Last month Ice appeared on Rolling Stone’s cover, and inside the issue she addressed a range of topics including her purported Nicki Minaj feud, beef with Latto, and her upcoming debut album.

The Bronx native — who recently released a song with Central Cee called Did It First — told writer Jeff Ihaza: ‘When people ask me, “Oh, how do you deal with the hate?” I don’t give a sh** because I won, bro. I win at life.

‘I can only just be grateful for people talking sh**, for people supporting me. Everything that comes with the territory, I can only be grateful for.’

She’s been sharing her healthy routine while embarking on her Y2K! world tour, which kicked off in Denmark on July 4th; Pictured performing on July 30 at The Anthem in Washington, DC

As for her relationship with fellow New York native Minaj — with whom she collaborated on the song Barbie World for last year’s Barbie movie soundtrack — Ice said: ‘We don’t have the closest relationship, you know? But we’re definitely good.’

It comes after earlier this year a former friend of Spice’s leaked messages in which she labeled the rapper ‘delusional’ and ‘ungrateful’ over frustrations regarding contract negotiations.

Her debut album Y2K! came out on July 26.

She announced her debut full-length project in late January, sharing the title with her millions of online followers.

‘I definitely wanted to branch out more and try different sounds, and it was also just really natural, too,’ she told RS about the release.

‘I’d get in the studio and just really say the first thing that comes to mind. A lot of these beats are still drill beats, but we’re using a lot of trap elements, too, to spice it up,’ she noted.

August 20, 2024
Fisher joins Beyond the Valley lineup

Top Australian DJ Fisher will lead a stellar lineup at this year’s Beyond the Valley festival.

The 37-year-old dance guru joins U.S. hip hop ‘drill’ queen Ice Spice at the top of the bill for the four day event which kicks off on December 28 at Barunah Plains in Hesse, Victoria.

Organisers took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the stars of this year’s dance and pop music festival which will also include U.K. drum ‘n’ bass performers Chase & Status.

Gold Coast born ARIA award-winning DJ Fisher will also be sharing the stage with famed Brit pop veterans Sugababes.

Formed in 1998, the all-girl group are expected to wow fans with their classic hits like Run for Cover and Soul Sound.

Also featured at this year’s ninth BTV festival is Berlin based rave-king DJ Marlon Hoffstadt, Sydney duo Royal Otis and R&B American pop star Tinashe.

UK Garage music star Sammy Virji will also be spinning the decks at the 2024 event alongside Brit dance pop ‘These Words’ hitmaker Natasha Bedingfield.

Also performing live will be Confidence Man, Teenage Dads, Neil Frances, and Lola Young.

Top Australian DJ Fisher (pictured) will lead the stellar lineup at this year’s Beyond the Valley festival which takes place at Barunah Plains in Hesse, Victoria in December

Also featured at the four day event will be U.S. hip hop ‘drill’ queen Ice Spice (pictured) which kicks off December 28 and runs until January 1

Ghetts, The Rions, Barkaa, Kita Alexander, The Grogans, Billie Marten, The Terrys, and Sycco will also be hitting the stage during the popular event.

Also featured over the four day New Year’s Eve rave will be electronica acts including HorsegiirL, KI/KI, DJ BORING, and SG Lewis.

Located west of Geelong, 126kms from Melbourne, the Beyond the Valley 2024 festival runs between December 28 and January 1.

Event organisers have also announced that single day tickets will be available for the festival with pre-sales beginning on August 28.

In a move bound to delight festival goers, fans will be able to check each day’s lineup on the event website.

It comes after Bluesfest called it quits after 35 years, marking the end of one of Australia’s longest running music festivals.

The Byron Bay music festival announced on Wednesday that its four-day event starting April 17, 2025, will be its ‘final curtain call’.

‘Bluesfest Byron Bay, Australia’s premier and most awarded music festival in Australia ever, proudly announces that the 2025 edition will be its final curtain call,’ organisers said.

‘After 35 years of celebrating the very best in Blues, Roots music, and beyond, the legendary institution that has brought the world’s greatest artists to Australia, plus a whole bunch of our own, will host its last festival.’

The final Bluesfest will take place from April 17 to 20 on Byron Events Farm.

Festival director Peter Noble OAM said Bluesfest was a ‘labour of love’ and celebration of community, music and resilient spirit of the fans.

Another highlight is Brit pop veterans Sugababes. Formed in 1998, the all-girl group are expected to wow fans with their classic hits like Run for Cover and Soul Sound

However, Mr Noble, who has been at the helm of the festival since 1994 and in the music industry for more than 50 years, said it was time to ‘close this chapter’.

‘After the 2025 festival, as much as it pains me to say this, it’s time to close this chapter,’ he said.

Like many Australian festivals, Bluesfest has faced many challenges including cost increases, changes in ticket-buying behaviour and being forced to shut down due to the Covid pandemic and extreme weather.

Bluesfest is the latest in a long line of Australian music festivals which have been axed this year including Splendour in the Grass, Groovin the Moo and ValleyWays.

August 20, 2024
Ice Spice Turns up the Heat in New York with Y2K Performance

Ice Spice sent pulses racing in a skimpy lace ensemble as she performed her new album Y2K! during her tour in New York’s Terminal 5 on Wednesday.

The rapper, 24, looked incredible in a black cut out lacy crop top which featured long sleeves and bow ties along her sides.

She left very little the imagination as the songstress paired her plunging top with some scanty matching hotpots.

Adding inches to her flender frame, the musician paired her two-piece with some chunky black leather boots.

Belting out a tune, Ice accessorised with a very glitzy butterfly diamond statement necklace.

Ice Spice sent pulses racing in a skimpy lace ensemble as she performed her new album Y2K! during her tour in New York’s Terminal 5 on Wednesday

The rapper, 24, looked incredible in a black cut out lacy crop top which featured long sleeves and bow ties along her sides

To finish off her look, Ice flaunted her statement orange wavy locks as she opted for a 90s-inspired glam makeup look.

Her debut album, Y2K!, came out on July 26, and features 10 new hits from Popa to TTYL.

She announced her debut full-length project in late January, sharing the title with her millions of online followers.

‘I definitely wanted to branch out more and try different sounds, and it was also just really natural, too,’ she told RS about the release.

‘I’d get in the studio and just really say the first thing that comes to mind. A lot of these beats are still drill beats, but we’re using a lot of trap elements, too, to spice it up,’ she noted.

After her performance in New York on Wednesday, Ice is set to grace the stage again on Friday in The Fillmore Detroit.

Her stunning appearance comes just days after her slimmed-down figure sparked Ozempic rumors.

She posted a series of snaps earlier this week where she showed off her trim waist in a number of looks.

Adding inches to her flender frame, the musician paired her two-piece with some chunky black leather boots

Belting out a tune, Ice accessorised with a very glitzy butterfly diamond statement necklace

Her debut album, Y2K!, came out on July 26, and features 10 new hits from Popa to TTYL

Her stunning appearance comes just days after her slimmed-down figure sparked Ozempic rumors

One particular selfie caught the attention of fans. In the snap the Munch hitmaker — born Isis Naija Gaston — had a noticeably smaller waist.

The photo showed her in a black hoodie and workout leggings posing sideways in front of a mirror. ‘I’m a baddie like f**k how u feel,’ she captioned the post.

Fans took to her comments questioning whether she was using Hollywood’s favorite weight loss drug, Ozempic, with one writing, ‘ICE IS MELTING.’

‘Stop using Ozempic,’ another chimed in.

‘Girl what the ….. why you so small,’ another asked.

‘She is sooo skinny??!!’ yet another comment read, while someone else wrote, ‘Smallest waist I’ve ever seen.’

The comments continued, with another person writing, ‘6th slide dont even look healthy….’ and, ‘Someone feed this woman.’

‘Girl… you are disappearing… where all your weight went,’ asked another fan.

There were also fans who thought Ice edited the photo.

‘Not the edited waist.’

‘Ik I’m not the only one who thinks that she is editing the pictures.’

‘Girl why are u editing ur pictures,’ another chimed in.

In the photo carousel Ice also showed off her figure in a lime green sleeveless dress while posing backstage at the Jimmy Fallon show on July 26.

She has not discussed her weight loss but she has been posting snaps of her healthy meals as well as photos at the gym.

The rapper posted a series of snaps earlier this week where she showed off her figure in a number of looks

Fans took to her comments questioning whether she was using Hollywood’s favorite weight loss drug, Ozempic, with one writing, ‘ICE IS MELTING’

‘The ice done melt?’ another questioned

‘Stop using Ozempic,’ another chimed in

Other comments also wondered whether Ice was using Ozempic to achieve her weight loss

‘What waist’ another comment read

There were also fans who thought Ice edited the photo. ‘Ik I’m not the only one who thinks that she is editing the pictures’

‘Why you so small,’ another asked

The comments continued, with one fan writing, ‘Someone feed this woman’

Ice has not discussed her weight loss but she has been posting snaps of her healthy meals as well as photos at the gym; seen July 26

In that same post she shared one photo of her meal, which consisted of salmon and beans

She also showed off her figure in a lime green sleeveless dress while posing backstage at the Jimmy Fallon show; pictured with Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird on July 26

In that same post she shared one photo of her meal, which consisted of salmon and beans.

Last week, she posted a photo of her breakfast, which consisted of spinach, eggs and cherry tomatoes.

A few weeks earlier, she also shared a mirror selfie at the gym, sporting a pink bodysuit.

She’s been sharing her healthy routine while embarking on her Y2K! world tour, which kicked off in Denmark on July fourth.

Last month Ice appeared on Rolling Stone’s cover, and inside the issue she addressed a range of topics including her purported Nicki Minaj feud, beef with Latto, and her upcoming debut album.

The Bronx native — who recently released a song with Central Cee called Did It First — told writer Jeff Ihaza: ‘When people ask me, “Oh, how do you deal with the hate?” I don’t give a sh** because I won, bro. I win at life.

‘I can only just be grateful for people talking sh**, for people supporting me. Everything that comes with the territory, I can only be grateful for.’

As for her relationship with fellow New York native Minaj — with whom she collaborated on the song Barbie World for last year’s Barbie movie soundtrack — Ice said: ‘We don’t have the closest relationship, you know? But we’re definitely good.’

She’s been sharing her healthy routine while embarking on her Y2K! world tour, which kicked off in Denmark on July 4th; Pictured performing on July 30 at The Anthem in Washington, DC

It comes after earlier this year a former friend of Spice’s leaked messages in which she labeled the rapper ‘delusional’ and ‘ungrateful’ over frustrations regarding contract negotiations.

August 8, 2024