Publishing date: Jul, 23, 2021
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. Lil Uzi Vert is purchasing a planet, Lil Nas X goes to court in the teaser for an upcoming single, and Lorde got drunk on Late Night With Seth Meyers—this is what you missed this week.
#1
Lil Uzi Vert Tries To Buy A Planet
Grimes took to Twitter this week to announce that Lil Uzi is almost done purchasing a planet. Seems like pink forehead diamonds are out and planets are in. The planet in question is WASP-127b that was discovered in 2016 and if this purchase goes through it would make Lil Uzi the first person to legally own a planet. There isn’t currently any legal ownership framework for purchasing planets but maybe Lil Uzi Vert knows something we don’t? Either way, we’ll have to wait and see if this unusual purchase is cap or no cap.
#2
Camila Cabello Shuts Down Body Shamers On TikTok
Camila Cabello went for a run this week and because she’s Camila Cabello she naturally had paparazzi try to sneak some pics. Said pics ended up online with her being trolled for her weight. First of all, does anyone look good when they’re running? Definitely not if you’re doing it properly. She took to TikTok to respond to the haters with a message about body positivity. Acknowledging that she, like everyone, has moments of crisis with body confidence she dismissed those thoughts by reminding herself that “being at war with your body is so last season.” She wrapped up her TikTok TED talk by saying that women have curves, stretch marks, cellulite, and fat and we should all own it. Thank you Camila for the honesty and positivity, we stan.
#3
Lorde Got So Drunk With Seth Meyers She Needed An IV Drip
Lorde went on the Late Night With Seth Meyers this week for their signature “day drinking” segment. Nothing makes for good television like mixing sake, whiskey, red wine, and white claws while trying to guess members of the royal family. Yes, they really did that. During their drinking escapades, Lorde said “I’ve watched this before. Like, who knows, are they drunk? But, like, I’m drunk.” She also performed her new single “Stoned At The Nail Salon” but apparently needed an IV drip the next day for her hangover.
#4
Lil Nas X Stages His Own Nike Court Battle In Teaser For Kanye-Produced Single
Lil Nas X has got jokes and his latest video is no exception. This week he shared a teaser for his Kanye-produced single “Industry Baby” that was released today. The two-minute sketch shows Lil Nas X in fictional court battling Nike for his “Satan shoes.” The shoes released earlier this year were Nike Air Max’s customized by the brand MSCHF without the permission of Nike. Lil Nas X even launched a campaign on social media pretending that the teaser was a real court appearance and got the hashtag #FreeLilNasX trending.
#5
James Blake Announces New Album ‘Friends That Break Your Heart’
The multi-hyphenate artist James Blake is back with a new single called “Say What You Till.” It’s off his forthcoming album Friends That Break Your Heart and if the title is any indication, the album will be a good soundtrack for introspective in your feels moments. This is his first release since 2019 and following the album’s release in September, he’s going on a short but sweet US tour. Sad boy fall anyone?