Publishing date: Mar, 11, 2022
If you’re anything like us, we see an interesting headline during our daily scroll—pause to read it—but then keep scrolling without reading the actual story. So at the end of each week, we’re rounding up all the buzziest, news-worthy headlines you might have missed. Think of it like the “saved” feature on Instagram but for news instead of aesthetically pleasing photos. Fleetwood Mac’s Mick is starring in the latest Pleasing campaign, Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa release their song “Sweetest Pie” and Blackpink’s Jennie went to Hawaii for Jacquemus—this is what you missed this week.
#1
Harry Styles Taps Mick Fleetwood as the Face of New Pleasing Campaign
Turns out Harry Styles and Mick Fleetwood have been friends since 2014 when Fleetwood’s 12-year-old daughters begged him to go to a One Direction concert. It’s the type of concert Fleetwood could easily fly under the radar at except Styles is a big fan. Years later and Fleetwood is starring in the second Pleasing campaign—Styles’ beauty brand. Titled “Shroom Bloom” the collection has a magic mushrooms theme and features psychedelic limited-edition apparel. Fleetwood is pictured in the campaign wearing colorful shirts and hats and his pet pig Tilly even makes an appearance. The collection is out on March 15th.
#2
Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa Release “Sweetest Pie” Music Video
After teasing their collaboration on Instagram, Dua Lipa and Megan Thee Stallion have finally released their track “Sweetest Pie”. The video lives up to its name starting out sweet but quickly takes a trippy turn. Dua and Hot Girl Megan lure men to their treehouse Jennifer’s Body style and the men slowly realize it’s their worst nightmare, not fantasy. Speaking about the collaboration Megan says she kept seeing fan mashups of her and Dua’s song and it sounded really good. One thing lead to another and when Megan felt like she had the perfect beat, “Sweetest Pie” came together.
#3
The xx’s Oliver Slim Makes Solo Debut With “Romance With A Memory”
Oliver Slim, 1/3rd of The XX, shared his solo debut single and the song is produced by his bandmate Jamie xx. “Romance With A Memory” has visuals as well, the horror-inspired music video features drag artists Charity Kase, HoSo Terra Toma, and Gena Marvin. “Terrifyingly, this is the first song I’ve ever released under my own name, I really hope you all enjoy it. Produced by my dear older brother Jamie xx. I’ve also made a compilation of some of my favourite monsters, killers, and queers getting down. I hope both the music and monsters make you feel as happy as they make me—I cannot tell you how much joy it brings me to watch a ghoul having a good time.” said Slim in a statement. The xx are still together and recently announced their new Apple Music show, Interludes.
#4
Blackpink’s Jennie Goes to Hawaii For Jacquemus Fashion Show
As fashion month comes to a close, one designer chose sun over croissants bringing artists and fashion aficionados from all over to Hawaii. Jacquemus debuted his collection on a beach in Hawaii and the front row guests had familiar faces. K-pop star, Jennie, flew from Paris to Honolulu and wore a pink-themed outfit for the occasion. SZA, Daniel Caesar, Aminé, Jhené Aiko, Nicole Scherzinger, and Don Toliver were also in attendance. Photos of the colorful Jacquemus fits, beautiful beach and lively after-party were all over social media soon after the show.
#5
Grimes and Elon Musk Had a Secret Baby
If you’re as surprised as I was reading this headline then please continue reading. Didn’t they break up? Weren’t they diving their assets on earth AND space? How did she hide her baby bump? Just a few of the thoughts that first came to mind. Well turns out the world wasn’t even supposed to find out about baby Exa Dark Sideræl—Y for short—but Grimes’ daughter had a tantrum during an interview with Vanity Fair. The child was born in December of last year via surrogate (that answers the baby bump question) and soon after the news came out Grimes tweeted she would like her daughter to live as privately as possible and asked people to respect their privacy. In the same interview, she spoke about her relationship with Elon Musk saying they don’t define their relationship with a label, they’re “fluid” and “best friends” but still live in separate houses. Well, I may not understand but to each their own, I hope Grimes and Musk live fluidly ever after on earth or space.