Olivia Rodrigo on Palestine, Justin Bieber’s 'SWAG,' Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion

Olivia Rodrigo Speaks on Palestine

Grammy winner Olivia Rodrigo has spoken out about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, using her platform to raise awareness and call for action.

“There are no words to describe the heartbreak I feel witnessing the devastation that is being inflicted upon innocent people in Palestine,” she shared in an Instagram story.

“Mothers, fathers, and children in Gaza are starving, dehydrated, and being denied access to basic medical care and humanitarian aid,” she continued.

The 21-year-old artist encouraged her 39.4 million followers to donate to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), which provides clean water, medical care, psychosocial support, and emergency relief to those affected.

“I have made a donation to UNICEF to help support the victims of this horrifying situation and encourage you to do the same if you have the means,” Rodrigo wrote.

“To give up on them is to give up on our shared humanity,” she concluded.

Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion Confirm their Relationship

NBA star Klay Thompson just hard launched his relationship with Grammy winner and Hot Girl Megan Thee Stallion.

The Dallas Mavericks guard shared a series of photos on Instagram from their Bahamas vacation, including one of them kissing and another holding hands. The post was captioned, “Sweet Bells son 🌴🥥.”

Before the official announcement, fans had already speculated about their relationship after spotting the NBA player in the background of one of Megan’s recent Instagram posts.

In the photo, the rapper poses in a green bikini while the basketball star can be seen lounging by the poolside.

Angel Reese Makes WNBA history

At just 23 years old, Angel Reese has made WNBA history by becoming the fastest player to record 40 double-doubles.

She achieved the milestone during Saturday’s matchup between the Chicago Sky and the Minnesota Lynx. Reese delivered an impressive performance, finishing with 19 points and 11 rebounds–11 of those points coming in the first quarter alone.

When asked about the team’s recent success, Reese credited it to relentless effort and strong team dynamics.

"I just trust my work. I put the work in every single day. Being able to feel comfortable," she noted. "When I have teammates that put a lot of confidence in me, it makes my job easier."

Justin Bieber’s ‘SWAG’ Debuts with 200 Million Streams

Justin Bieber made a powerful return with the surprise release of his seventh studio album, SWAG, under Def Jam.

The album shattered records, amassing nearly 200 million global streams on its first day–cementing its place as the top Pop/R&B debut of 2025.

In the U.S. alone, SWAG is on track to hit over 200 million streams in its first week, fueling Grammy buzz and an estimated 175,000+ in total first-week activity.

ICYMI:

• After two years of dating, Grammy winner Coco Jones and NBA star Donovan Mitchell have announced their engagement on Instagram.

• Due to a technical malfunction, Beyoncé replaced her flying car stunt in the COWBOY CARTER tour with a dramatic entrance on a flying horse.

— Bea Bertuldo

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