Nicki Minaj Claims Kanye Refused To Collaborate With Her Because Of Kim Kardashian!

Big Hit Music is cracking down on unofficial BTS merchandise ahead of the group’s four-night Las Vegas residency at the Allegiant Stadium.Yesterday (April 7), the music label said in a statemen that it will be taking action against companies that produce, sell and distribute products that “make unauthorised use of BTS images and trademarks” in the coming days.“During the BTS ‘Permission To Dance On Stage – Las Vegas’ concert, we will be closely monitoring the concert venue and surrounding areas, and will take all lawful steps to prevent the sale of such violating products,” it added.Big Hit Music also encouraged fans who will be attending the concerts or visiting the venue to “exercise caution by avoiding purchase of Violating Products”. It added: “Big Hit Music is committed to and will continue to work tirelessly to protect our artists and their rights.”[공지] 아티스트 초상 및 상표권 무단 사용 상품에 대한 공지 (+ENG) pic.twitter.com/D8g0Hcpr4O— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC) April 6, 2022   In other BTS news, Big Hit Music announced on April 8 that member Jin will be minimising his participation on all four nights of the Las Vegas concerts, due to a previous injury sustained to his left finger.

Emmerdale fans have said they were left feeling 'uncomfortable' as they tuned into Thursday night's hour-long edition of the ITV soap. It was finally the day of baby Thomas' christening in the village after Gabby Thomas was almost forced to postpone the family event by Kim Tate.

A local travel agent office has offered holidaymakers advice for jetting off from Manchester Airport amidst the chaos after some airlines started offering "twilight check-in".

Former Feyenoord and Genk manager Mario Been believes it would be wise for Erik ten Hag to show Cristiano Ronaldo the exit door if he is appointed as Manchester United's new manager.

Weddings can be eye-wateringly costly affairs, and with the current cost of living crisis touching nearly every home across the country, there's no reason why a wedding band needs to break the bank to symbolise the love and unity between two people.

Vivienne Chow Jimmy Wang Yu, once a superstar of multiple Asian martial arts genres, died on Tuesday. He was 79.News of his death in a Taipei hospital was posted on social media by Wang’s daughter Linda, herself a former Canto-pop star of the 1990s.

Police are looking for a missing woman who was last seen at a hospital in North Manchester.

A mix-up at a travel agents led to a Cheadle couple being forced to spend the night in a Barbados bus stop because they were unable to board their flight home.

Manori Ravindran International EditorBBC family comedy “Dodger,” which launched on children’s channel CBBC and migrated to the flagship BBC One channel, has gotten an official soundtrack release.Universal International Studios and Back Lot Music released the official soundtrack, which features original music written by Joel Cadbury and Will Harper. You can stream the soundtrack now via all major global digital streaming platforms.

If you're thinking about ordering flowers for a loved one this Easter, or to decorate your own home with for the bank holiday, you've only got a week to get those orders in.

Marnie Simpson isn't having the best time at the moment, as she has revealed she has come down with another bladder infection, which she has described as "frustrating".The 30 year old Geordie Shore star – who is reaching the final weeks of her pregnancy – was forced to cut her holiday short and seek urgent medical attention after she started feeling ill. Writing in her exclusive column - available for OK! VIPs – Marnie also tells all on her catch-up with fellow pregnant star Olivia Bowen and why she's found some of her midwife appointments "unsettling". Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

Netflix is in early-stage conversations with The Crown producer Left Bank over a prequel to the smash hit royal drama.

The Weeknd has teamed up with American art collective MSCHF for a limited-edition run of his ‘Dawn FM’ single ‘Out Of Time’, pressed on a playable saw blade vinyl record.Only 25 copies will be made. Weeknd fans who are keen to get their hands on a copy will need to be quick – they’re being auctioned off here, with the auction set to end today (April 8) at 1pm ET/6pm BST.The auction website clarifies that the record ships with an adaptor for use on a regular turntable, and advises prospective buyers that it “is not rated or intended for use as a functional saw blade”.Watch a promotional video for the record below:It’s not MSCHF’s first collaboration with a musician.

Jack Harlow has shared his sultry new single ‘First Class’ – listen below.Ahead of its full release, a snippet of the track went viral on TikTok earlier this week. ‘First Class’ samples Fergie’s 2006 hit ‘Glamorous’, as Harlow adds his own spin to the song’s well-known chorus.“I been a (G) / Throw up the (L) / Sex in the (A.M.) / Uh huh/ (O-R-O.U.S),” Harlow raps over Fergie’s memorable lines. “And I can put you in (First Class up in the sky).”The track features a mellow piano melody as Harlow discusses his journey to success.

Chloe x Halle, has shared her new solo single ‘Treat Me’ – watch the video below.The track follows on from her debut single ‘Have Mercy’, which was released last September. A snippet of the track had previously gone viral on TikTok before its official release.Chlöe gave her debut live performance of the song at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, and was widely praised for the memorable set, which included dramatic green screen visuals and dynamic choreography.‘Treat Me’ is the second single from the artist’s as-yet-unannounced debut album.

BTS member Jin will be minimising his participation in the group’s upcoming Las Vegas residency after sustaining an injury.The group’s label, Big Hit Music, released a statement today (April 8) to fan community app Weverse, where it announced that Jin would be unable to participate fully in the group’s upcoming Las Vegas concerts due to a previous injury to his left finger.The singer had undergone surgery to repair the extensor in his finger last month, however after consultations with various medical personnel, Jin has been advised to “refrain from vigorous movement as any impact on his finger due to the amount of activities increased more than necessary”.“While the artist himself strongly wished to participate in the performance in full, our company has decided to follow physician advice and minimise Jin’s movements during the “BTS Permission To Dance On Stage – Las Vegas’ concerts,” added Big Hit Music. The label clarified that if he strains his finger again while it’s recovering, he may need to undergo an additional surgery to rectify the injury.“As a result, Jin’s choreography and stage performance will be limited to a certain extent.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a Conservative, received backlash from health and LGBTQI organisations after doubling down on exempting trans kids from the ban on ‘conversion therapy.’In an interview with SkyNews, Johnson remarked that he is “sad” about the backlash but said, “I don’t think that it’s reasonable for kids to be deemed so-called Gillick-competent to take decisions about their gender or irreversible treatments that they may have. I think there should be parental involvement at the very least.” He finished the statement by saying that he is understanding of people’s situations and supportive if people want to “change” genders. Boris Johnson explains why he is exempting trans children from the ban on conversion therapy He also ranges more widely on the issue of competing rights for the first timeFull exchange: pic.twitter.com/cRY2ohXev1— Sam Coates Sky (@SamCoatesSky) April 6, 2022The acting chair of the British Medical Association’s (BMA) representative body, Dr Latifa Patel, disagreed with Johnson and believes that “conversion therapy should be banned “in its entirety. “While this is now supposedly happening for gay and bisexual people, it seems the Government will only rely on current legislation or non-legislative options for transgender people who are subjected to the practice.

More than two-fifths (42%) of people predict their finances will worsen over the next three months, according to a wealth and wellbeing tracker by LV=.

A Dumfries man who took up growing his own food during lockdown is set to appear on BBC Scotland’s gardening series Beechgrove.

The first major work on a multi-million pound regeneration project for Dumfries is set to get under way.

Moffat’s flagship Station Park was again targeted by vandals at the weekend who are being sought by police.

Fashion flashback. A Yeezy collaboration with Nicki Minaj was once on the table, but it turns out Kanye West turned the 39-year-old singer down because he didn’t think then-wife Kim Kardashian “would love that idea.” 

Nicki Minaj opened up about a lot of things in her new interview with Joe Budden.

Mike Wass Nicki Minaj is reclaiming the narrative. After opening up a dialogue with fans in last night’s Instagram Live, the rapper sat down with Joe Budden for an exhaustive interview. While the 39-year-old steered clear of the hot-button issues that have plagued her of late, she addressed a long list of topics including plastic surgery, upcoming projects, chart manipulation, motherhood, and the state of female rap.The “Do We Have A Problem?” hitmaker was particularly transparent about the latter subject, explaining how she feels about being the blueprint and avoiding trends that many of her contemporaries jump on.

Nicki Minaj has opened up like never before in a candid new interview with Joe Budden.

Queens supporting queens! Nicki Minaj showed up to defend Britney Spears after she called herself “not the best dancer,” reminding the pop star her status in the culture.