Cardi B chats over Zoom with Joe Biden in a new video for Elle. The two talked about all of 2020’s big issues, from the coronavirus pandemic to the Black Lives Matter movement. Cardi said about the COVID-19 crisis, “I want a president to tell me what the steps are for us to get better.”

Bruce Springsteen praised Lana Del Rey as “simply one of the best songwriters in the country” on a recent episode of his radio show. His comments came after he played her 2012 track “American,” which famously name-checks him with the lyric, “Springsteen is the king.”

The Smashing Pumpkins shared five mysterious countdown clocks this past Friday on their official website and social media accounts. Fans have figured out that the countdowns will end at midnight on August 28, September 18, October 9, October 30, and November 20. They’ve also theorized that on those dates, the band may reveal a title, track list, cover art, and release date for their next album.

Kendall Jenner’s reigniting romance rumors with NBA star Devin Booker after the two dined together at Nobu with Kendall’s sister, Kylie. The outing comes less than a week after Kendall and Devin appeared to flirt with one another on Instagram.

Chrissy Teigen says she was “scared s**tless” after discovering she was pregnant during her recent breast implant removal surgery. “Was pretty positive you shouldn’t get your boobs out while pregnant? Pretty sure,” she tweeted about the unexpected news. She says she and husband John Legend “prayed to the boob surgery gods that everything would be okay.”

Hallmark Channel has aired its first LGBTQ wedding. On Saturday night, the network premiered a new original movie titled “Wedding Every Weekend”, in which a couple fall in love as they realize they keep attending the same string of marriages. The inclusion of a lesbian wedding comes a month after Hallmark issued a statement promising new LGBTQ storylines, characters and actors would be included in future programming.

Jennifer Hudson and her sister, Julia, are giving back to Chicago students. They held their 10th annual “Hatch Day” giveaway on Friday where they donated 2,000 backpacks filled with supplies to Chicago kids in need.

Katy Perry isn’t planning a lengthy maternity leave after she gives birth. She’s due any day now, but says she plans to tour as soon as the pandemic is over. Her new album “Smile” comes out Aug. 28.

Honeymoon Suite has hit the Canadian top 30 rock charts for the first time in 19 years thanks to their new single ‘Find What You’re Looking For’, the title cut from their upcoming album.

Alcoholic-beverage giant Diageo has acquired Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin as part of a deal worth as much as $610 million. The deal includes an upfront payment of $335 million, with an additional $275 million up for grabs based on the brand’s performance. In 2017, Diageo likewise bought George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila company in what was reportedly a $1 billion sale.

Taylor Swift has revealed a ton of Easter eggs hidden in her “Cardigan” music video. A new, annotated version of the video reveals that a picture seen at the start of the clip is of her grandfather, Dean, who fought in WWII. The visual also has a shot of a clock referencing Taylor’s favorite number, 13.

Miley Cyrus will perform on the MTV Video Music Awards this month. She’ll deliver her first-ever TV performance of “Midnight Sky” which dropped this past Friday. The 2020 VMAs will be hosted by Keke Palmer and will air live from multiple locations across New York city on Sunday, August 30.

Keith Urban has revealed a mystery collaborator who will appear on his upcoming LP The Speed of Now Pt. 1. “One Too Many” will find Keith duetting with pop superstar Pink. The Speed of Now Pt. 1 arrives on September 18.

Kenan Thompson is going to replace Simon Cowell on ”America’s Got Talent” this week. Simon is recovering from a back injury.

Tiger Woods’ 11 year-old son, Charlie, recently took part in a kids golf event in Florida. He won the event by five strokes.

Madonna recently celebrated her 62nd birthday in Jamaica with her 26 year-old boy toy Allahmalik Williams. The couple reportedly spent the night smoking marijuana as a band played music on a beach.

Ellen DeGeneres fired three executive producers yesterday from her show because they allegedly created a toxic workplace environment. Her DJ, Twitch, has been promoted to co-executive producer. Ellen apologized to her staff for the toxicity. She blamed some of the problems on being an introvert herself.

The Mercedes that Michael Jordan drove in ”The Last Dance” is up for sale. The Beverly Hills Car Club is selling the 1996 Benz. It has a V12 engine, heated seats, a sunroof and a leather interior. Bidding on the car has reached $185,000.

Fisher-Price has released a playset honoring the sitcom The Office. The Little People Collector The Office figure set includes Michael Scott, Dwight Schrute, Jim Halpert, and Pam Beesly.

Kanye West says he had a vision that he needs to start a TikTok for Christians, called “Jesus Tok.”

One Direction member Louis Tomlinson has put his L.A. home up for sale for a mere $6.75 million. He originally bought the place in 2016 for $7.3 million. It’s a 4,000-square-foot, 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom Art Deco home.

Kevin Hart revealed Monday on Instagram that he and Will Smith are set to remake Planes, Trains and Automobiles. The 1987 comedy starred Steve Martin and John Candy and was written and directed by John Hughes.

Noted motorcycle enthusiast Ben Affleck got a custom new BMW bike from girlfriend Ana de Armas for his 48th birthday. He also received a pair of matching green helmets, which they used on a fun joyride around L.A.

LAURENCE FISHBURNE says he wasn’t asked to be in the new “Matrix” movie, but he wishes them well.