5 things to know this evening: Ariana Grande reportedly engaged, IHOP becomes IHOb, and Beyoncé and Jay-Z get personal
Good evening! Catch up on your pop-culture news with our roundup of today’s top stories.
1. Ariana Grande is reportedly engaged
Less than two weeks after confirming her relationship with Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson, Grande is set to marry him, according to multiple reports. “It’s a recent engagement. They’re just two people who found love quickly and make each other happy all the time,” a source told People. Read more>>
i thought u into my life woah ! look at my mind ??
A post shared by Ariana Grande (@arianagrande) on May 31, 2018 at 12:51pm PDT
2. IHOP becomes IHOb
The International House of Pancakes has revealed why it flipped the last letter in its name earlier this month. Selena Gomez’s beloved eatery now wants to be known for its burgers, hence the temporary name change. (Understandably, burger chain Wendy’s is not happy about the news.) Read more>>
Dear Internet, we abbreciate your batience. Now let’s see who guessed right. B-hold!!!!! #IHOb pic.twitter.com/Fh3SkZ7s3Y
— IHOb (@IHOb) June 11, 2018
3. Beyoncé and Jay-Z share intimate photos
Fans who’ve nabbed merchandise from the couple’s “On the Run II” tour are sharing the never-before-seen photos in the tour book. They’re pretty personal but, um, not for the family photo album. Read more>>
Dear #Beyonce: I was not ready!!! #BreakfastInBed #JayZ #OnTheRunTourBook
A post shared by HONEY GERMAN (@honeygerman) on Jun 9, 2018 at 12:48pm PDT
4. Nicki Minaj drops new song
The rapper has released “Rich Sex,” a new song with Lil Wayne. Earlier on Monday, Minaj also shared the news that she’ll be embarking on the “NICKIHNDRXX Tour” with Future in September. Read more>>
A post shared by Barbie? (@nickiminaj) on Jun 11, 2018 at 11:18am PDT
5. Anthony Bourdain’s estranged wife speaks out
Ottavia Busia-Bourdain, who married the late celebrity chef in 2006 and separated from him in 2016, shared a photo of the couple’s 11-year-old daughter performing, alongside a short, heartbreaking message to her husband. The two never finalized their divorce, so Ottavia is Bourdain’s next of kin. Read more>>
A post shared by ottavia busia-bourdain (@ottaviabourdain) on Jun 10, 2018 at 9:40pm PDT
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