Ryan Tedder: Human is 'wildly different' to anything out there
OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder believes that the band's latest LP, 'Human', is remarkedly different theme-wise to anything else in mainstream music.The 'Stop And Stare' hitmakers have just dropped their fifth studio album and the frontman has insisted there is nothing else like it out there, "lyrically and conceptually".
Adele sparked rumours she's dating sports agent Rich Paul after they were spotted together at the NBA Finals over the weekend.
© Bang Showbiz Adele The 33-year-old singer and the well-known agent were sat courtside together at the game on Saturday (17.07.21), and speculation about their relationship status intensified after ESPN’s Brian Windhorst referred to the 'Skyfall' singer as Rich's "girlfriend".
Speaking on 'The Lowe Post' podcast, he said: "Rich Paul, [LeBron James’] agent, brings his girlfriend to the game sitting next to LeBron. His girlfriend is Adele.
"Rich Paul is at the game with Adele."
How 'Richie Rich' Richard Nektalov became a jeweller for the stars
Third generation jewellery scion, born Richard Nektalov, is the son of jeweller Leon Nektalov. The 29-year-old has swapped his family's more subtle style for flashy designs loved by rappers.And with an Instagram covered in snaps of million dollar chains, 40-carat rings, and coloured jewels - it's no wonder Richie Rich is the man A-listers and royals turn to for their diamond desires.
The singer - who has Angelo, eight, with her ex-husband Simon Konecki - usually likes to keep a low profile and has so far remained tight-lipped about the relationship speculation.
Gallery: JUST MARRIED! Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s love story (BANG Showbiz)
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JUST MARRIED!
Lovebirds Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are reported to have tied the knot in a wedding on the country singer’s Oklahoma ranch over the weekend after nine months of engagement. The couple first got to know each other as judges on ‘The Voice’ and after their divorces from previous partners they kicked off a beautiful romance which we can’t wait to share.
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Coaching on The Voice
Let’s take it back to where and when it all began. In April 2014, NBC confirmed that Gwen Stefani would replace Christina Aguilera as a judge on ‘The Voice’ alongside Adam Levine, Pharrell Williams, and her future-beau Blake Shelton. Stefani returned again to be a coach for many more seasons.
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We're over!
When Shelton and Stefani first became colleagues, they were both married to their own respective partners, but in Summer 2015, these came to the end. Blake filed for divorce from ‘Platinum’ singer Miranda Lambert after four years of marriage in July 2015. Less than a month later, ‘The Sweet Escape’ singer called it quits with Bush musician Gavin Rossdale after 14 years of marriage and three sons, who they continue to co-parent together.
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Duet time
Newly single Shelton and Stefani took their working relationship to a new level as they performed a duet of Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on October 27, 2015. The performance made the audience wondering if the two were more than just colleagues…
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It's official!
In an interview with Ryan Seacrest, Stefani was asked if she was in a relationship with Shelton, but could not confirm that. Instead, she told Seacrest that she "thinks he's hot." Then, following months of dating rumors, reps for Blake Shelton confirmed to E! News in November 2015 that the country singer and pop star were officially an item.
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Romance on the red carpet
Shelton and Stefani showed off their love as they appeared hand-in-hand on the red carpet at a Vanity Fair Oscar after-party in February 2016. For their red-carpet debut, Stefani wowed in a sheer, red Yanina Couture gown, whilst Shelton played it casual in jeans and boots.
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Musical collaboration
The lovebirds returned to the stage as they debuted a romantic duet they had co-written together, ‘Go Ahead and Break My Heart’, at the Billboard Music Awards in May 2016. The song featured on Shelton's tenth studio album, ‘If I'm Honest’ and made it to number 70 on United States' Billboard Hot 100.
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She saved my life!
In a June 2016 Billboard cover story, the ‘Austin’ singer opened up about how his girlfriend had "saved his life," following his divorce from Miranda Lambert. He said: "It went from checking in on each other once a week through email ... to 'Hey here's my phone number if you ever want to text.' Next thing I know, I wake up and she's all I care about and I'm wondering if she feels the same about me.”
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Tick tock...
The proposal rumors were rife in 2019, so when Ellen DeGeneres met Shelton on ‘Ellen’, she hinted to him to get a move on and pop the question to Stefani by gifting him a clock with the couple’s faces on. DeGeneres explained that she gave Jennifer Lopez a similar "countdown to a proposal" in order to spur Rodriguez into proposing and the gesture worked, as a few months later, Rodriguez got down on one knee. Shelton clarified: "So you're saying [with this clock] ... there's a chance she's going to ask me to marry her? You see how I flipped it around and put it on her?" DeGeneres said: "Now that she knows you're waiting for her to ask, now that she sees this, she'll ask you.”
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She said yes!
In October 2020, Shelton took the hint and asked Stefani to marry him. The world heard their good news, when Shelton tweeted a photo of him and his new fiancée kissing — and Stefani was donning an engagement ring. He wrote: "Hey @gwenstefani thanks for saving my 2020... And the rest of my life... I love you. I heard a YES!”
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'I do'
The couple reportedly applied for their wedding license on June 29 and they are now said to have wed on Saturday (03.07.21) at Blake's Oklahoma ranch. They said "I do" at a decorated chapel on the 45-year-old country music star's estate, as well as a white tent complete with a floral display.
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However, the London-born star was seen chatting and laughing with Rich, as they watched the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns 123-119.
Kim Kardashain supports Kanye West as she listens to album Donda
Kim Kardashian, 40, has proved that despite her and 44-year-old Kanye West's impending divorce, the pair has remained on good terms.The SKIMS founder, 40, made it clear to her 246 million Instagram followers that all is amicable between herself and the 44-year-old rapper, revealing on Saturday that she had been listening to his upcoming album Donda while cruising in her car.
Speaking about the rumoured new couple, Brian added: "This is the first time they’ve come out in public together, so this will be all over the tabloids."
Adele - who previously denied speculation she was dating rap star Skepta - is currently preparing to release her long-awaited new album.
The award-winning singer hasn't released an album since '25' in 2015 and even though she's spent the last year or so "focusing on herself" following her split from Simon, she's now excited to return to the spotlight.
A source recently shared: "Adele has been very busy focusing on herself this last year and has spent months in the studio recording her new album."
The chart-topping singer now can't wait for her fans to hear her new music.
The insider added: "The album is going to be released very soon, and she is excited for the world to hear it."
The long, rocky road to Chris Paul's first-ever NBA Finals appearance .
In 16 seasons and 12 playoff appearances, future Hall of Famer Chris Paul had never made the NBA Finals until now. With the Suns closing out the Clippers in the Western Conference Finals, Paul leaves behind a history of first-round exits, surrendered leads and injury-bitten playoff runs as he finds himself just four wins away from an ever-elusive NBA title.How is it that an all-time great point guard, who has done nothing but bring a winning culture to every franchise he's ever played for, could constantly come up short of the ultimate goal of competing for a championship?