#OliviaRodrigo #V
o Her highly anticipated second album GUTS was released overnight.
o The album has already given us a number one single with the song “Vampire.”
o She said that she was inspired by 1990s female artists “who aren’t afraid to be angry and remorseful and like spiteful and snarling.”
o Her debut album, 2021’s Sour went four-times platinum.
o She’s also set to perform at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night.
o BTS’ V also released his debut solo EP.
o It’s called Layover and he also released a music video for the song “Slow Dancing” off the album.
o The album will consist of a total of six songs including Slow Dancing and its instrumental version along with the pre-released songs Love Me Again and Rainy Days. The other two tracks are Blue and For Us.
#JimmyFallon
o The host of The Tonight Show is apologizing to staffers after an article from Rolling Stone came out saying that the show “has been a toxic workplace for years.”
o They reportedly spoke with two current and 14 former employees that said it was that way due to Fallon’s erratic behavior.
o Reports are that after the article came out the staff joined a Zoom with Fallon where he said he did not intend to "create that type of atmosphere for the show."
o He reportedly said, “It's embarrassing and I feel so bad. Sorry if I embarrassed you and your family and friends… I feel so bad I can’t even tell you.”
o The employees said that the apology seemed genuine and that he wants the show to b fun and inclusive to everyone.
#CupNoodle
o If you're bored with your morning coffee, here's a weird new option: The company that makes Cup Noodle just announced the debut of caffeinated ramen.
o Their target market isn't really the breakfast crowd. They're going after hungry gamers who stay up late playing video games online. They even put the word "Gaming" in the product name . . . "Gaming Cup Noodle".
o There are two different flavors: A black pepper-and-garlic one, and a ginger-curry version.
o They'll start selling them on September 18th. But sadly, you'll need a plane ticket to get that sweet ramen buzz. They're only selling them in Japan for now.
o It's not clear how much caffeine they're packing, but supposedly enough to give you a nice big energy boost and keep you alert.