Ricky Martin’s latest thirst trap has left little to the imagination.

On 30 September, the music icon took to his Instagram Story to share a selfie with his 18.9 million followers.

In the snap, Martin flashes a cheeky smile as he poses in what looks to be a lavish bathroom. However, the most popular aspect of the photo is the beloved singer’s, err, shirtless appearance… 

Unsurprisingly, it didn’t take long for Martin’s steamy snapshot to appear on other social media platforms, such as X/Twitter, which resulted in a stream of thirsty reactions from fans.

“This man been fine my whole life,” one user commented, while another fan tweeted: “He bangs, he bangs!”

A third Ricky Martin enthusiast joked: “I HATE NDAs. But, I will sign.”

The Grammy winner’s recent shirtless story comes a few weeks after he broke the internet with his saucy pre-VMAs wardrobe malfunction.

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— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) September 30, 2025

On 7 September, Martin posted a carousel of behind-the-scenes images on Instagram as he prepared for the 2025 ceremony, where he was honoured with the inaugural Latin Icon Award.

The carousel ranges from Martin shirtless, trying to fix his trousers, to fully immersed in hair and makeup — wrapped only in a towel.

His caption read: “Lots of laughter, friends and even a little wardrobe malfunction (I can sew if need be by the way). Lots of make up and grooming and friends around!

“It’s gonna be a very special day. Thank you, @danielavesco, for documenting it all this morning. Don’t forget to watch @vmas tonight.”

 

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In addition to receiving the Latin Icon Award at the 2025 VMAs, Martin performed a medley of his biggest hits, including international chart-toppers’ Livin’ la Vida Loca’ and ‘María’, as well as his Grammy-nominated collaboration with Maluma, ‘Vente Pa’ Ca’.

Since his 1991 debut, Martin has become one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time, moving over 70 million records and earning the title “King of Latin Pop.”

He has achieved 11 number-ones on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and won two Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammys, five VMAs, three Latin American Music Awards, and more.

As an actor, Martin received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Antonio D’Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018) and as Robert Diaz in Apple TV+’s period dramedy Palm Royale (2024–present), which returns for a second season this November.

Watch his 2025 VMAs medley below.

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Lady Gaga’s MAYHEM Ball has finally hit London, giving the gays everything they want and need – and it couldn’t arrive at a bigger moment in her career.

Her acclaimed album MAYHEM has dominated the charts and earned widespread praise. Her Grammy-winning collaboration with Bruno Mars, ‘Die With A Smile,’ continues to break all-time records, while ‘Abracadabra’ still ranks as the most-streamed solo song by a female artist this year.

Gaga also headlined Coachella and drew an estimated 2.5 million attendees at Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach, making history as the largest free concert by a female artist. So, naturally, news of an accompanying tour was met with rapturous applause from fans.

The MAYHEM Ball, spanning 87 shows, stormed across the United States and Canada throughout July, August and September before landing in London on 29 September.

As 20,000 Little Monsters descended on the iconic O2 Arena for the first date of her four-night residency, Gaga took fans on a journey through some of her biggest hits – as well as deep cuts and fan-favourites from across her glittering 17-year career.

Audiences can expect everything from 2008’s ‘Just Dance’ to 2025’s ‘Abracadabra’ in an action-packed, 2.5-hour, 30-song, five-act spectacular that will keep you on your feet from start to finish. Bending genre and defying convention, Lady Gaga has continued to prove she is a master of her craft as a live performer.

As theatrical and visually sumptuous as ever, the show opened with Act I: Of Velvet and Vice. A short film saw both Mother Monster and the Mistress of Mayhem, each played with relish by Gaga herself, reading out their manifesto, the dark, swirling prologue declaring: “The chaos in your heart will never cease.” From that moment, we were plunged into a gothic fairytale rock opera.

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Gaga emerged for ‘Bloody Mary’, clad in an Elizabethan-inspired gown that split open to reveal a cage of dancers within, before ‘Abracadabra’ drove the crowd wild. Hearing the future Grammy winning anthem transition into ‘Judas’ live is an experience few will forget. As if her soaring vocals weren’t enough, the superstar reminded us she can also play guitar with an electrifying rendition of ‘Garden of Eden’.

After that heart-pounding introduction, Act II: And She Fell into a Gothic Dream plunged the audience into a sandbox-turned-grave as Gaga belted out ‘Perfect Celebrity’, surrounded by dancing skeletons, before tearing through a rightfully extended version of ‘Disease’. At that point, I realised this might be the closest I’ll ever get to a rock concert (until Beyoncé drops Act III, of course…).

The show, as Lady Gaga has proven throughout her time in the spotlight, was truly a sanctuary for the LGBTQIA+ community. During her performance of ‘Paparazzi’, the singer donned a cape lit up in the colours of the Pride flag before diving into arguably her campest hits, ‘LoveGame’ and ‘Alejandro’.

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Act III: The Beautiful Nightmare That Knows Her Name saw Gaga return to the darker aesthetic and deliciously maximalist tint that has come to define the MAYHEM era. ‘Killah’ was a standout here, Gaga’s bold delivery rattling the walls of the O2.

Then came the earlier-than-usual performance of ‘The Dead Dance’, one of the night’s many surprises, with Gaga’s Wednesday co-stars Emma Myers and Evie Templeton joining her onstage for a gloriously camp recreation of their Nevermore Venetian Gala dance. It was camp, spooky and utterly joyous.

The concert’s penultimate Act IV: Every Chessboard Has Two Queens delivered a tender change of pace, pivoting towards themes of community and identity, with the set melting into twinkling lights as Gaga took to the piano.

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Before launching into ‘Shadow of a Man’, the visibly emotional songstress told the crowd: “My first big arena show was in the UK… thank you for believing in me then.” Reflecting on her almost 20-year career, she asked: “If I come back 20 years from now, will you come to the show?” before assuring teary-eyed fans that she’s here to stay: “I’m just gonna roll up with a keyboard and I’ll be playing on the street… I’ll be here no matter what!”

That reflective energy carried into a stunning performance of ‘Born This Way’. “You are so special, and so beautiful, in every way. And I bet you didn’t need me to tell you that, did you? You already knew!” Gaga told the crowd. Though the song has become synonymous with Pride parades and can sometimes feel overplayed, witnessing it live – surrounded by thousands of queer fans – was transcendent. I couldn’t help but think of my closeted 13-year-old self, who once found so much comfort and hope in it.

By now, you’ve likely seen it across your feed: Lady Gaga then gifted fans a moving piano performance of ‘Speechless’, her first live rendition since 2017 (and we don’t know why, the song was deservedly included on Billboard’s list of the 100 Best Deep Cuts by 21st Century Pop Stars), and its return did not disappoint.

@gaytimes We’re not crying, you are! Lady Gaga performed ‘Speechless’ for the first time since 2017 at the first London show of The MAYHEM Ball ❤️ #ladygaga #speechless #mayhem #gaga #concert ♬ original sound – GAY TIMES

By the time Finale: The Eternal Aria of the Monster Heart arrived, the O2 had screamed, danced, and wept – but the show wasn’t over yet. ‘Bad Romance’ ripped the roof off the arena, soaring into a jaw-dropping crescendo. If it didn’t look so ugly on the page, I’d write the rest of this review in all caps – it really was that incredible.

As the credits rolled and Gaga left the stage, fans had a brief moment to breathe before the screen lit up once more and a much more casual artist appeared. Backstage, with her makeup and wig off, wearing a beanie and sweatshirt, Gaga strutted back into the arena and closed the show with ‘How Bad Do U Want Me’. While social media may undersell this low-key finale, believe me: as tempting as it was to leave early to avoid the tube crush, this moment made staying worth it.

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Did I cry? YES. Did I scream? YES. Was I on my feet the whole time? ABSOLUTELY. Who else is doing it like Gaga? Nobody. This wasn’t just another pop show – this was the pop show.

Seventeen years into her career, this feels both like a celebration of everything fans have come to love about Gaga and the beginning of a new peak in the Grammy winner’s already historic career. It’s also clear that she’s loving every second. Part concert, part performance art, The MAYHEM Ball is a resurrection, a reinvention, and a reminder that Lady Gaga is still at the very top of her game.

GAY TIMES rating: ★★★★★

Lady Gaga continues The MAYHEM Ball in London until 4 October, before heading to Manchester from 7-8 October. Find out more and grab your tickets here.

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La cantante brasileña que hizo historia al convertirse en la primera artista trans en ganar un Grammy vuelve a marcar un hito al recibir siete nominaciones en los premios más importantes de la música.

La Academia Latina de la Grabación divulgó este miércoles (17) la lista de nominados al Grammy Latino de este año.

Liniker destacó con nada más y nada menos que siete nominaciones, incluidas tres de las principales categorías de la premiación: Grabación del Año, Álbum del Año y Canción del Año.

La artista oriunda de Araraquara, en São Paulo, atraviesa una racha de éxitos tras el lanzamiento de su segundo álbum de estudio, Caju, que llegó a las plataformas de streaming en agosto del año pasado y obtuvo el premio a Álbum del Año en el Premio Multishow da Música Brasileira, uno de los más importantes del país.

La cantante ha sido nominada en un total de siete categorías: Grabación del Año (Ao Teu Lado), Álbum del Año (Caju), Canción del Año (Veludo Marrom), Mejor Álbum de Pop Contemporáneo en Lengua Portuguesa (Caju), Mejor Interpretación Urbana en Lengua Portuguesa (Caju), Mejor Canción en Lengua Portuguesa (Veludo Marrom) y Mejor Álbum de Ingeniería de Grabación (Caju).

Los ganadores se anunciarán durante una ceremonia en el MGM Grand Garden Arena, en Las Vegas, el 13 de noviembre, con transmisión en vivo a partir de las 20:00 horas.

En 2022, Liniker hizo historia al ganar el Latin Grammy a Mejor Álbum de Música Popular Brasileña por Indigo Borboleta Anil, convirtiéndose en la primera mujer trans en recibir un gramófono de oro.

“Yo soy una cantante, compositora y actriz brasileña. Hoy algo histórico acontece en la historia de mi país: es la primera vez que una artista transgénero gana un Grammy”, declaró durante la ceremonia de entrega de premios celebrada en Las Vegas.

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Music legend Christina Aguilera has teamed up with Grindr in the most unhinged and iconic way.

On 15 September, the popular dating platform announced that the voice of Xtina would temporarily replace its staple ‘bloop’ notification.

Yes, you read that correctly: pop icon Christina Aguilera and her tremendous vocals will now notify US-based users when they receive new messages, taps, and other app notifications.

According to a press release, Grindr users who have their ringer on will hear a snippet from the singer’s platinum track ‘Come On Over Baby (All I Want is You).’

“We know the bloop is sacred. That’s why we’re only letting one of pop’s greatest diva’s mess with it – because there ain’t no other man, woman, or app sound that could do it better,“ the company said in a statement.

The move is in support of Xtina’s upcoming headline performance at the Portola Festival in San Francisco on 20 September.

In a statement, the Grammy-winning singer expressed excitement for the “spicy“ new partnership.

“Portola, Grinder and me? That’s a threesome I can get behind. When that ‘Come on Over‘ sound hits at the festival, or wherever you’re celebrating, I hope things get spicy,“ she said.

 

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Xtina’s notification sound will be available to users in the US until 22 September.

2025 has been a busy year for Grindr. Over the past few months, the company has introduced a range of new features and changes to its app.

In August, the platform introduced its new Grindr Presents feature, allowing users to access original content directly within the app.

Now, the company’s popular entertainment offerings, such as the Katya-hosted Who’s The Asshole podcast, the viral Daddy Lessons series, editorials, music drops, and more, will all be available via an in-app content hub.

In addition to making it easier for user to access their content, Grindr revealed that all of it will be uncensored, so say goodbye to the unwanted bleeps and hello to Katya and friends’ uncut and profanity-filled interviews.

 

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Lastly, the social media company teased that Grindr Presents isn’t a one-off decision; instead, it’s a “bigger shift“ into “making Grindr not just where the gays are, but where the culture is.”

A few months prior,  Grindr announced an expansion of its new Right Now feature – first implemented in Australia and the greater Washington D.C. area in 2024.

The intent-based option enables users seeking an immediate connection to upload text and photos to a real-time feed, separate from the main grid.

In a statement, AJ Balance, the Chief Product Officer at Grindr, provided insight into the new feature, stating that it “empowers users to find exactly what they want, when they want it – without the guesswork.“

“We built this intention-based feature based on feedback from our community so they can connect with like-minded people, without wasting time on mismatched expectations,“ he said.

“Too often, people start a conversation only realise they’re looking for different things – one person wants a date, the other a quick connection. Right Now makes it clear who’s available and what they’re looking for, in real-time.”

For more information about Xtina’s upcoming Portola appearance, click here.

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Ricky Martin has shared some rather saucy snaps of a pre-VMAs wardrobe malfunction — and, naturally, the reaction was as thirst-filled as you’d expect.

On 7 September, the legendary singer posted a carousel of behind-the-scenes images on Instagram as he prepared for the 2025 ceremony, where he was honoured with the inaugural Latin Icon Award.

The carousel ranges from Martin shirtless, trying to fix his trousers, to fully immersed in hair and makeup — wrapped only in a towel.

His caption read: “Lots of laughter, friends and even a little wardrobe malfunction (I can sew if need be by the way). Lots of make up and grooming and friends around!

“It’s gonna be a very special day. Thank you @danielavesco for documenting it all this morning. Don’t forget to watch @vmas tonight.”

Drag Race icon Tatianna simply wrote, “Yes,” while other responses ranged from “Good lord, man, what is your secret?” to “Papi!”, as well as gifs of the thirsty variety – including one of Samantha Jones from Sex and the City gawking at a man in admiration.

 

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In addition to receiving the Latin Icon Award at the 2025 VMAs, Martin performed a medley of his biggest hits, including international chart-toppers ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ and ‘María’, as well as his Grammy-nominated collaboration with Maluma, ‘Vente Pa’ Ca’.

Since his 1991 debut, Martin has become one of the best-selling Latin artists of all time, moving over 70 million records and earning the title “King of Latin Pop.”

He has achieved 11 number-ones on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart and won two Grammy Awards, five Latin Grammys, five VMAs, three Latin American Music Awards, and more.

As an actor, Martin received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Antonio D’Amico in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (2018) and as Robert Diaz in Apple TV+’s period dramedy Palm Royale (2024–present), which returns for a second season this November.

Watch his 2025 VMAs medley below.

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Frank Ocean and Payton Talbott have once again sparked dating rumours.

On 31 August, the Channel Orange singer took to his Instagram Story to share a photo of himself and the UFC fighter.

In the shot, Ocean can be seen sitting behind Talbott, who is shirtless and using his phone’s front camera as a mirror to wipe his face.

Since sharing the photo, fans have taken to social media to share their theories about the couple’s dating life.

One person on Reddit commented: “For sure they dating.”

Another fan added: “I like how much he’s been posting, he seems very happy.”

The Ocean and Talbott dating rumours first started in 2024 after they followed each other on Instagram.

Since then, speculation has continued to grow over the last year due to the pair’s habit of highlighting each other on their respective accounts.

In January, Ocean showcased support for Talbott before his UFC fight against Raoni Barcelos by sharing a photo of him in front of a stove alongside the caption: “Gotta cook tonight P.”

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On Valentine’s Day, the Grammy-winning singer uploaded a snap of Talbott wearing a Patagonia jacket, while the latter shared a video of Ocean shirtless in the gym.

In addition to their Instagram activity, the duo generated attention in March after the MMA fighter included the ‘Pink + White’ artist singing in a video on his YouTube channel.

While the jury is still out on whether Ocean and Talbott are a couple, the latter has previously opened up about their bond and when they first met.

While appearing on an episode of the Ariel Helwani Show in June, the 26-year-old athlete revealed that the ‘Pyramids’ singer reached out to him after his fight during international fight week.

“We just kind of kept in contact, we’ve hung out a couple of times, and we just had a lot of appreciation for each other and our respective careers,” he said.

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When asked if it was “surreal” to have a friendship with one of the music industry’s biggest artists, Talbott described their bond as “unexpected.”

“It was kind of strange, like just unexpected at first. He was the last person I would have expected, but after meeting him, no, he’s just a normal person,” he continued. “A very special person and very gifted and just brilliant, but he’s just a person.”

Talbott also revealed that Ocean wasn’t a “fight fan” before they connected, which prompted Helwani to ask how he got on the singer’s radar.

The young fighter said in response, “I don’t know. The universe just connects people. It has a weird way with the strings.”

A few months later, Talbott seemed to address the dating rumours and his sexuality during an extensive interview with The New York Times.

“Who I’m trying to have sex with is none of your business, unless I’m trying to have sex with you,” he said.

 

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Colman Domingo’s iconic drag turn in Sabrina Carpenter’s new music video has the usual anti-LGBTQIA+ crowd fuming – and he couldn’t care less.

On 29 August, Carpenter unleashed full-blown queer mayhem with the music video for her glittering disco anthem ‘Tears’, serving up homages to various horror classics – most notably The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Playing Susan Sarandon’s heroine Janet, the Grammy winner arrives at a sinister house in the middle of nowhere, where she’s welcomed by Domingo’s deliciously camp Dr. Frank-N-Furter and a swarm of eccentric queer misfits.

While fans and critics largely showered the video with overwhelming acclaim, it was met with contempt from the conservative, heteronormative brigade that can’t seem to comprehend fun (so shocking!).

One disgruntled viewer on Twitter/X threw a strop, dismissing Domingo’s drag makeover as “bulls**t”. Domingo, however, brushed it off with peak nonchalance: “Calm down brother.”

“It’s a character. Like all the characters I play,” the Oscar responded. “Enjoy the video and the fun that it possesses. Dance it out! It ain’t that deep.”

It’s a character. Like all the characters I play. Calm down brother. Enjoy the video and the fun that it possesses. Dance it out! It ain’t that deep. “We are born naked and everything else is drag” Suits, t shirts, dresses. All drag. 😂👍🏾🙏🏽

— Colman Domingo (@colmandomingo) August 30, 2025

Domingo then dropped RuPaul’s iconic mantra — “We’re all born naked and the rest is drag” — before adding, laughing emoji included: “Suits, t-shirts, dresses. All drag.”

The Euphoria star’s response was met with praise from fans, with comments ranging from “this is poetry!” to “everything you do is iconic they can’t handle it” and “speak on it, zaddy!”

Ahead of the video’s release, Domingo said it was “about to break the internet” – true – and shared the viral slogan in support of trans women: “Protect all the dolls.”

Carpenter later gushed over her experience filming with the actor, calling him “truly incomparable, magnetic and fantastic,” adding: “Wish we were still dancing in the street at 4am.”

Following its release, ‘Tears’ debuted at number-one on the Global Spotify chart with 9.29 million streams, becoming the biggest debut for a female artist this year.

Its accompanying album, Man’s Best Friend, is out now.

Watch the music video for ‘Tears’ below.

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Lil Nas X has updated fans following a “terrifying last four days”.

On 21 August, the Grammy-winning artist – whose real name is Montero Hill – made headlines after he was hospitalised over a possible drug overdose, and then arrested.

Before being taken into custody, the ‘Old Town Road’ rapper was spotted in the early hours wandering along Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, per TMZ.

In a video obtained by the news outlet, Lil Nas X was shown wearing a pair of underwear and cowboy boots, walking down the street while telling an unidentified person to “not be late to the party tonight” and to put the phone down.

Details were limited on how long he had been walking and what may have caused his behaviour.

However, the aforementioned publication revealed that he was later arrested for charging at responding police officers, before being transported to the hospital on suspicion of a potential overdose.

Over the last few days, Lil Nas X and his representatives refrained from releasing a statement… until now.

On 26 August, the ‘Industry Baby’ singer took to his Instagram Story to share a brief update on the situation, assuring fans that he’s going to be alright.

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— Pop Base (@PopBase) August 26, 2025

“Shit. That was f**king terrifying. That was terrifying. That was a terrifying last four days. But your girl is gonna be all right.”

Lil Nas X’s video update comes a day after he was released from jail on $75,000 bail.

The 26-year-old currently faces four felony charges: three for battery with injury to an officer and one for resisting arrest, with the latter carrying a fine and sentence of up to three years.

The ‘HOTBOX’ singer has pleaded not guilty to the aforementioned charges.

During Lil Nas X’s arraignment on Monday (25 August), one of his attorneys – Christy O’Connor – described the arrest as “an aberration in [Hill’s] life” before noting his prior history of no criminal or violent offences.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, she also argued against the police report’s suggestion that his behaviour stemmed from drugs, adding that it’s too early to tell.

Drew Findling, another attorney for Lil Nas X, echoed similar sentiments outside the courthouse.

“He’s never been in trouble for a split second in his existence, we’re not going to let one little event change the trajectory of his amazing life,” he said.

“There’s no way to have a sense of what happened this immediately, but we’re going to look into it and do the right thing.”

The judge overseeing the arraignment has ordered Lil Nas X to attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings in the interim.

While legal proceedings are still in the beginning stages, the rapper’s father told reporters that he’s “in good spirits” and doing “great mentally”.

“He’s very remorseful for what happened. He’s going to get the help he needs,” he said, while refuting claims that drugs were involved.

When asked about his first conversation with Lil Nas X after his arrest, Stafford described it as “awesome,” adding that they shed some tears and shared some laughter.

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Ricky Martin hará historia en la próxima edición de los premios VMA de MTV al ser el primer artista galardonado con el Latin Icon Award.

El cantante puertorriqueño regresa al escenario de los VMAs veintiséis años después de convertirse en el primer artista latino en llevarse el premio a Mejor Video Pop y en el más galardonado de la noche, llevándose a casa cinco premios.

En 1999, Martin interpretó Livin’ la Vida Loca en el escenario de los MTV Video Music Awards. La canción había sido nominada a Video del Año, marcando la primera vez que un artista latino recibía una nominación en esta categoría. Aunque los detalles de su actuación se mantienen en secreto, es seguro suponer que interpretará un popurrí de sus grandes éxitos.

Nacido en San Juan, Martin comenzó a aparecer en comerciales de televisión a los nueve años e inició su carrera musical como miembro de la boy band puertorriqueña Menudo.

En las últimas dos décadas, Martin se ha consolidado como uno de los artistas latinos más relevantes en el escenario internacional.

Además de encabezar las listas, Martin ha recibido numerosos y prestigiosos reconocimientos, entre ellos dos premios Grammy, cinco Latin Grammy, nueve Billboard Latin Music Awards y 14 Premios Lo Nuestro, entre otros.

La ceremonia de entrega de los premios tendrá lugar el 7 de septiembre en Nueva York, a partir de las 8 p. m. ET/5 p. m. PT. Lady Gaga parte como favorita, ya que obtuvo el mayor número de nominaciones, con 12 en total. Detrás de ella figuran Bruno Mars con 11, Kendrick Lamar con 10, Sabrina Carpenter y Rosé con ocho cada uno, y Ariana Grande y The Weeknd con siete cada uno.

 

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Lil Nas X has been hospitalised and is potentially facing police charges.

According to TMZ, the Grammy-winning rapper was spotted early Thursday morning (21 August) wandering along Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.

In a video obtained by the news outlet, Lil Nas X is wearing a pair of underwear and cowboy boots, walking down the street while telling an unidentified person to “not be late to the party tonight” and to put the phone down.

At one point in the video, the ‘Old Town Road’ star finds an orange traffic cone and puts it on his head.

Details are limited on how long he was walking for and what may have caused his behaviour.

However, the aforementioned publication revealed that he was later arrested for charging at responding police officers, before being transported to the hospital on suspicion of a potential overdose.

Officer Charles Miller, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department, confirmed the singer’s arrest in a statement to CNN.

“Upon arrival, the suspect charged at officers and was taken into custody. He was transported to a local hospital for a possible overdose and placed under arrest for battery on a police officer,” he shared.

As of this writing, neither Lil Nas X nor his representatives have released a statement addressing the situation.

Lastly, he is reportedly being held without bail in a Van Nuys jail, located outside Los Angeles.

The shocking news comes a few months after the ‘HOTBOX’ rapper landed in the hospital to treat the loss of function of the right side of his face.

“When I smile… this is me doing a full smile, by the way, it’s like what the f**k,” he explained in video posted on 14 April. “Bruh, I can’t even laugh, right. Bro, what the f**k. Oh my god.”

A few days later, Lil Nas X returned to social media to assure fans that he’s doing okay in a series of Instagram Stories.

“Guys, I am ok! Stop being sad for me! Shake ur ass for me instead,” he wrote in one post. In another, Lil Nas X wrote that he would “look funny for a lil bit, but that’s it,” alongside two crying emojis.

Lil Nas X also shared a video showcasing his facial improvement.

“Okay, so I’ve been chewing a lot so I can get this muscle stronger. It’s much better. It’s much better,” he said. “My eye still has to play catch-up, but I can give a genuine smile, so that’s good. I’m still winking at mothaf**kers, but yeah.”

In a final Instagram Story addressing the situation, the 26-year-old exclaimed that nothing could ruin his “dreamboy summer”.

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