Inside Taylor Swift's 35th Birthday Party, Billie Eilish's Vanity Fair Interview, and Much More

Megan Thee Stallion Files Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez

Megan Thee Stallion is taking legal action against Tory Lanez once again, alleging that he continues to harass her from behind bars. The Grammy-winning rapper filed a new petition, seeking a restraining order to prevent Lanez from contacting, attacking, or harassing her in any way. 

In the 193-page document obtained by Rolling Stone, Megan Pete, as she is legally known, argues that the expiration of a previous criminal protective order has left her without adequate protection from Lanez’s alleged harassment. She claims that Lanez has been using “bloggers” and “puppets” to post online messages aimed at re-traumatizing her. 

The petition states, "Even from behind bars, Mr. Peterson continues to terrorize Ms. Pete. Due to inadequacies and loopholes in the criminal justice system, Ms. Pete is currently without any formal protection against Mr. Peterson's attacks. Mr. Peterson's attempts to re-traumatize and re-victimize Ms. Pete recognize no limits."

Megan Thee Stallion’s legal team is seeking a civil restraining order to provide additional protection beyond what the current criminal justice system can offer. The new petition highlights the ongoing emotional distress and fear that she experiences as a result of Lanez’s alleged harassment. 

This latest legal move comes after Lanez was convicted of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in December 2022 for shooting Megan Pete in both feet during a dispute in 2020. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August 2023.

Taylor Swift Celebrates Birthday With Eras-Themed Party

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce pulled out all the stops for Taylor Swift’s birthday, throwing a surprise “Eras” themed party that was the talk of the town. 

The star-studded event celebrated Swift’s illustrious career, with every detail carefully curated to mirror her iconic Eras Tour. The party was a dream come true for any Swiftie, from friendship bracelets to elaborate table settings inspired by her various album aesthetics. 

Guests were encouraged to dress up as their favorite Taylor Swift era, and the results were nothing short of spectacular. From the glamorous 1989 era to the folk-inspired Evermore, the party was a visual feast of Swift’s evolution. It was a celebration of Taylor’s journey, music, and the people around her. 

Billie Eilish Reflects on Growth and Personal Milestones in Vanity Fair Interview

In her eighth interview with Vanity Fair since 2017, Billie Eilish has opened up about her past year. The singer-songwriter, now 22, admitted to a newfound sense of self-awareness. “This is the first year in my life that I keep forgetting how old I am,” she confesses. 

Eilish’s 2024 album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, was a massive success, becoming the second most-streamed album on Spotify and spawning hit single “Birds of a Feather.” The song has earned three GRAMMY nominations, including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance. 

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Eilish also discussed her personal life. She revealed that the past year has been marked by strong friendships and positive experiences. “I’ve done nothing but make friends all year, and gotten so close with people that I wasn’t with before, and became friends with people I used to be friends with again,” she shared. “It’s just been a year filled with friendship.”

With a playful smile, she added, “And yes, I’ve had a lot of good sex. So you’re welcome, Billie.” 

In the interview, Eilish also revealed that Lady Gaga is the artist she has been listening to a lot lately, “Old Lady Gaga is just so good,” she explained, “Alejandro, and Poker Face and G.U.Y and Born This Way.”

ICYMI

• Lady Gaga has confirmed Gesaffelstein as a producer for “LG7” in a new interview with the LA Times. 

• Britney Spears has continued to tease her jewellery brand - “B Tiny” on Instagram, revealing that it is “coming soon.”

• The Sweat Tour Instagram has become more active with a post saying “Hello?” 

• Federal rule banning hidden fees on live events and hotels goes into effect in April. The new rule enforces pricing transparency, ensuring that customers know all of the details before going to pay. 

• Katy Perry has seemingly teased a deluxe edition of ‘143’ in a new post, stating “The metamorphosis is complete 1432.”

— Katie Macbeth

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