What Happened To The Hot, Fashionable Justin Bieber?! And Why Does He Still Think Sagging Is Cool?

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 2:35pm PDT       By X17 Staff


No, seriously... WTF!

We caught Justin Bieber hitting Starbucks and grabbing a solo sushi lunch today in Beverly Hills, and we couldn't believe our eyes, but not in a good way. What has happened to his looks and style?! They both seem to have gone down the tubes!

The singer was wearing baggy Adidas track pants and a 'Big League Fear of God' jersey, and he's starting to resemble one of those creepy guys that hangs around the gas station in a small town.

We guess it doesn't really matter what we think because he's got his girl Selena Gomez back, but still! It's time for a haircut, a meeting with the swagger coach, and a refresher course on how to dress. He's turning into his dad Jeremy right before our very eyes, and whereas we always thought we'd have terminal Bieber fever, we're now thinking it's definitely in remission.

Also, sagging is so 90s! JB flashed his tush and his tighty whities as he hopped into his ride, and we're just all around embarrassed for him!

 

Selena Gomez Opens Up About Her Split With The Weeknd And Reconciling With Justin Bieber

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 1:20pm PDT       By X17 Staff


Does she have a new song coming out? It's weird that she's being so candid.

Selena Gomez was named Billboard's 2017 Woman of the Year, and the songstress really opened up about her split from The Weeknd and subsequent reconciliation with Justin Bieber in the cover story interview.

A lot of people assumed she ditched the Starboy for JB and he was pissed about it, but she swears that's not the case. In fact, she claims it was friendly breakup!

"Something that I’m really proud of is that there’s such a true friendship [between us]. I truly have never experienced anything like that in my life. We ended it as best friends, and it was genuinely about encouraging and caring [for each other], and that was pretty remarkable for me," she confessed.

So how does she explain her rekindled relationship with The Biebs?

"I’m 25. I’m not 18, or 19, or 20. I cherish people who have really impacted my life. So maybe before, it could have been forcing something that wasn’t right. But that doesn’t mean caring for someone ever goes away," she revealed.

The brunette beauty says that philosophy goes for "people in general," too.

“I mean, I grew up with Demi [Lovato]. Nick and Joe [Jonas] and Miley [Cyrus] — we’ve gone through seasons in our lives. I don’t think it’s as serious as people make things out to be half the time. It’s just my life. I grew up with all of these people, and it’s so cool to see where everybody is. It comes back to the idea of me remaining full. I think a true representation of love is beyond just yourself. … The littlest things are impactful," she added.

She just needs to accept the fact she's got terminal Bieber fever!

 

Scott Disick Goes Jewelry Shopping Amid Reports He's Ready To Propose To Girlfriend Sofia Richie

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 12:10pm PDT       By X17 Staff


Is he going to put a ring on it?!

Scott Disick hit up Polachek's jewelry store in Calabasas yesterday and spent some serious time browsing the goods, and it makes us wonder if those rumors that he's getting ready to propose to Sofia Richie are true?

Kourtney Kardashian's baby daddy and Lionel Richie's daughter are reportedly planning on shacking up, so getting married would be the logical next step... according to them, at least. Her famous father and sister are trying desperately to get her to pump the breaks, though.

"Lionel told Sofia to wait a little longer and not to move in. Nicole flat-out told her sister ‘You’re making a big mistake.’ They [both feel] it’s way too soon to move in with him," a source dished to Life & Style.

The Lord sounds thrilled with the relationship, and is happy to be rid of the overbearing K clan.

"Kourtney and the Kardashians always tried to control Scott, unlike Sofia, who gives him the freedom he needs and lets him be himself. Scott feels that Sofia is the only person who understands him," the source added.

Getting married would undoubtedly sever his relationship with the Kardashian family, which is maybe why he's also not afraid to write a tell-all! In Touch reports that LD is bitter over the way his struggles were used as plot lines on KUWTK, and could grab a huge pay day if he spilled all their dirty secrets!

“Scott’s threatened to write a tell-all book before, but Kourtney has always talked him out of it. Now that he’s not as involved with her or the family, a huge payday from a publisher sounds better than ever," a source told the mag.

So what would be in it?

"Scott will reveal details about her [Kourtney's] relationship with Justin and other secret boy toys. Kourtney told Scott about Kim and Kanye’s volatile marriage, and how they lead separate lives. Scott knows so many personal details about the Kardashians. Everything from their plastic surgery secrets to how much Kris really drinks. Scott knows [the truth] about Kanye’s mental health," the source added.

Anything he does they're going to have a problem with, so he might as well look out for himself!

 

Jay-Z Admits Listening To Lemonade After Cheating On Beyonce Was "Very Uncomfortable"

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 11:20am PDT       By X17 Staff


Yeahhh... ya think?!

Jay-Z hinted at being unfaithful to Beyonce on his new album 4:44, but in a new interview with T: The New York Times Style Magazine, he flat out admits to cheating, and says that listening to his wife's Lemonade album was tough as they went through the work of repairing their marriage.

"You know, most people walk away, and like divorce rate is like 50 percent or something ’cause most people can’t see themselves. The hardest thing is seeing pain on someone’s face that you caused, and then having to deal with yourself. So, you know, most people don’t want to do that. You don’t want to look inside yourself. And so you walk away," he explained.

The two decided to go to therapy, and the rapper learned a lot about himself in the process.

“I grew so much from the experience. But I think the most important thing I got is that everything is connected. Every emotion is connected and it comes from somewhere. And just being aware of it. Being aware of it in everyday life puts you at such a … you’re at such an advantage. If not, you go into survival mode, and when you go into survival mode what happen? You shut down all emotions. So even with women, you gonna shut down emotionally, so you can’t connect [because of the way you feel about yourself]. In my case, like it’s, it’s deep. And then all the things happen from there: infidelity …” he confessed.

They both channeled their complex feelings into their music, and used it to heal their relationship, despite it being "very, very uncomfortable."

"We were using our art almost like a therapy session. We were sitting in the eye of that hurricane. The best place is right in the middle of the pain. And that’s where we were sitting. And it was uncomfortable. And we had a lot of conversations. You know. [I was] really proud of the music she made, and she was really proud of the art I released. And, you know, at the end of the day we really have a healthy respect for one another’s craft. I think she’s amazing," he gushed.

We're glad hip hop's power couple didn't throw in the towel!

 

Kanye Looks Exhausted Leaving The Studio After Working Hard On Kid Cudi's New Album

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 10:15am PDT       By X17 Staff


'Ye is really burning the midnight oil!

Kanye looked ready for bed as left the recording studio last night in LA, and the notorious workaholic is really putting his all into producing pal Kid Cudi's new album. Not only that, he's also working on the rest of his G.O.O.D. music label's artists' projects. Busy busy!

"I got a project I’m doing with 'Ye that’s all produced by him. He’s doing it for every artist on the label. [Big] Sean’s got one that will be executive produced by him. Pusha [T]’s next album is strictly produced by him. Teyana [Taylor’s next project], strictly [produced by Kanye]. Kid Cudi’s, strictly [produced by Kanye]. He does, like, 10 beats a day," CyHi the Prynce revealed to Complex.

"[Kanye West and Kid Cudi are] going to drop some crazy collaboration out of the blue. They're going to drop some surprise project on everybody. They're recording it now. Nobody knows what it is," a source told the outlet.

Yeezus better not push himself too hard. Last time his schedule was this hectic, he had a mental breakdown. Hopefully he goes home and unwinds with Kim!

 

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO - Justin Bieber And Selena Gomez Have Drinks At His Hotel After Church

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 9:15am PDT       By X17 Staff


Jelena is totally back on!

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez grabbed drinks on the patio at The Montage hotel in Beverly Hills last night after attending Hillsong church services together, and while we didn't see the "Come & Get It" songstress indulging in anything other than water, The Biebs was sipping what looked like Saison Dupont beer. The two were having a deep conversation for about a half hour before they retired to the room, and we wonder if it was about Kourtney Kardashian?

The pair ran into JB's former hookup during their worship session, and it had to have been a little awkward! After all, the "Sorry" crooner used to take the mother-of-three back to this same hotel for hot romps just last year. Granted, a lot has changed in the past couple months, and now SG and JB are taking another stab at their relationship.

We've got a lot of updates for you regarding their romance. Firstly, the brunette beauty's former boyfriend The Weeknd has scrubbed his Instagram clean of pictures of his ex lady love, after she cast him aside to reunite with the Canadian pop star. Secondly, Life & Style reports that Selena is allowing Justin to shack up with her!

"He has officially moved into her place," a source dished to the mag. It's only temporary, though, as they allegedly want to find a love nest to buy together! "Justin and Selena want a fresh start together. The only way they can do that is by purchasing a mansion neither of them has lived in before. Their ideal budget is around $15m," the source added.

They didn't spend Thanksgiving together, but Justin is hoping he can be back in her family's good graces by Christmas.

"They both spent Thanksgiving with their families. Justin went to Canada and Selena was in Texas. They are still doing really well together, but they agreed it was best for them to be with their families for the holiday. Selena felt it was too soon for Justin to come to Texas with her. Her family is still getting comfortable with the idea of them back together. Justin says he hopes he can spend Christmas with her but knows that it will take a very long time for her family to accept him back in," a source told E! News.

They're totally going to walk the red carpet together at the Grammys!

 

BREAKING NEWS - Def Jam Founder/CEO Russell Simmons Steps Down After Rape Claim

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 8:23am PDT       By X17 Staff

Def Jam founder and CEO Russell Simmons has stepped down from the top role at his rap label and its sister company Rush Communications, after a sexual harassment claim was made against him today in the form of an open letter published in the Hollywood Reporter by screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of filmmaker Sidney Lumet and granddaughter of singer Lena Horne).

Lumet wrote a guest column in the entertainment industry publication claiming Simmons forced her to have sex with him in 1991 when she was 24 after the two had been friends and after Simmons had pursued her romantically and she had rebuffed him.

An excerpt from her open letter reads:

    "I didn’t recognize you at that moment. It was disorienting. It was disorienting. I say it twice, now, because you said “No” twice, then.

    I couldn’t open the doors. I couldn’t open the windows. The car was moving. The driver did not stop. He did not take me to 19th Street. He took me to your apartment.

    I didn’t try to kick the windows out. I didn’t punch or kick. I didn’t say “What are you doing?” My voice left me after the second 'No.'"

Lumet eloquently explains the fallout since that fateful day and how telling her story is a risk, but not as much for her as for other women less fortunate:

    "I have built a life in the past 25 years, and a reputation in my industry. I need no one to have this visualization of me. I will, like the others, lose work because of this. I realize how privileged I am to be able to risk that. I have children. I’m aware that every mistake, act of thoughtlessness, hypocrisy or cruelty I’ve committed in my 50 years will be excavated, and they’ll see all of it.

    There is so much guilt, and so much shame. There is an excruciating internal reckoning. As a woman of color, I cannot express how wrenching it is to write this about a successful man of color. Again, shame about who I was years ago, choices made years ago. In this very moment, I feel a pang to protect your daughters. I don’t think you are inclined to protect mine."

Simmons released a statement Thursday announcing he'd step down from his companies in response to Lumet's claim -- and to another claim made by model Keri Claussen Khalighi reported in the Los Angeles Times on November 19th to which Simmons replied, "I have never committed any acts of aggression or violence in my life. I would never knowingly cause fear or harm to anyone.”

Now, Simmons is singing a different tune, responding to Lumet's claim with this:

    "I have been informed with great anguish of Jenny Lumet's recollection about our night together in 1991," Simmons said in a statement. "I know Jenny and her family and have seen her several times over the years since the evening she described. While her memory of that evening is very different from mine, it is now clear to me that her feelings of fear and intimidation are real. While I have never been violent, I have been thoughtless and insensitive in some of my relationships over many decades and I sincerely and humbly apologize.

    This is a time of great transition. The voices of the voiceless, those who have been hurt or shamed, deserve and need to be heard. As the corridors of power inevitably make way for a new generation, I don't want to be a distraction so I am removing myself from the businesses that I founded. The companies will now be run by a new and diverse generation of extraordinary executives who are moving the culture and consciousness forward. I will convert the studio for yogic science into a not-for-profit center of learning and healing. As for me, I will step aside and commit myself to continuing my personal growth, spiritual learning and above all to listening."

 

Matt Lauer Breaks His Silence After Being Fired By NBC For Alleged Sexual Misconduct

Posted on Thu Nov 30th, 2017 8:00am PDT       By X17 Staff


We can't imagine the fallout he's dealing with.

Matt Lauer has broken his silence and issued a statement following his firing from the Today show after alleged sexual misconduct, and former co-host Savannah Guthrie read it aloud on-air this morning.

"There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC," he began.

"Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly," he continued.

"Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching and I’m committed to beginning that effort. It is now my full time job. The last two days have forced me to take a very hard look at my own troubling flaws. It’s been humbling. I am blessed to be surrounded by the people I love. I thank them for their patience and grace," he concluded.

We have so many questions! Who will replace him? Will his wife Annette Roque leave him? What is he going to do next? How many more accusers will come forward? Guess we'll have to wait and see!

 

Like us on Facebook!