What’s Trending: Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
#BillboardMusicAwards
o Las Vegas is set to host the show and the first wave of performers has been announced.
o Megan Thee Stallion, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Latto, Burna Boy and Rauw Alejandro will hit the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
o The Red Hot Chili Peppers are returning to sing at the show 23 years after their last performance.
o Mary J. Blige will receive the Icon Award during the ceremony…she has received 10 Billboard awards in her career.
o The show takes place on May 15th.
o The Weeknd has the most nominations with 17, followed by Doja Cat with 14.
#JohnnyDepp
o The actor took the stand yesterday in court as he sues is ex-wife Amber Heard for defamation.
o He spoke of the “complete shock” of the domestic abuse allegations that were made against him.
o He said, “Never did I myself reach the point of striking Ms. Heard in any way, nor have I ever struck any woman in my life,” under oath.
o He added, “Since I knew there was no truth to it whatsoever, I felt it my responsibility to stand up not only for myself in that instance but stand up for my children, who at the time were 14 and 16."
o He filed the $50 million lawsuit in March of 2019, saying that being pained as an abuser has ruined his Hollywood career.
#PopTarts
o Kellogg’s has decided to bring back the 90s fave Frosted Grape Pop Tarts.
o They’ll be just like the ones everyone remembers from a couple of decades ago with white icing, grape jelly flavored filling and the purple crunch that gave them a great reputation.
o The company is also asking fans to get in on the fun by “frosting” their hair grape – highlights, extensions, pomades, or even a full head of purple hair (it can be a wig).
o The first 50 Fans that share their Frosted Grape look on IG using #Y2GrapeEntry will get a year’s supply of the Frosted Grape Pop Tarts and a Y2Grape Time Capsule that’s filled with nostalgic Y2K items including a gift card to purchase: Purple jelly sandals, throwback butterfly hair clips, juicy grape lip gloss, purses, hats and purple jelly pens.
o The contest runs through midnight EST on Friday.