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Shakira exhibit coming to museum
Shakira’s two outfits worn during a Super Bowl halftime performance in 2020, her handwritten lyrics and her heavily crystalized electric guitar are among the items that will be on display for a museum exhibit in Los Angeles.
The Grammy Museum announced Thursday that the Grammy winner will have her first exhibit opening March 4. The exhibit, “Shakira, Shakira: The Grammy Museum Experience,” will feature 40 artifacts from her personal archive in the museum’s Latin music gallery.
The museum exhibit will explore Shakira’s musical evolution, from her origin as a Latin performer in Colombia to reaching global superstardom as a performer who spans several genres, including bachata, rock, Bhangra and reggaeton.
“It’s an honor to have the journey of my career displayed at the Grammy Museum,” Shakira said in a statement. “These pieces are a testament to so many indelible moments that I cherish, and I’m so happy to be able to relive these memories with those who have and continue to support me as an artist.”
Mars enlists Rudolph for
ad: Mars says it’s pausing using its trademark M&M’s spokescandies and has enlisted actor Maya Rudolph to star in its marketing efforts, including its upcoming Super Bowl ad campaign.
Mars revamped the M&M candies last year to give them more nuanced personalities. The green M&M ditched high-heeled boots in favor of sneakers, and the brown candy opted for lower heels. Some fans weren’t happy about the changes and took to social media to complain.
In a post on social media last week, Mars said it was taking an “indefinite” pause on using the spokescandies.
“Now we get it — even a candy’s shoes can be polarizing,” the statement said. “Which was the last thing M&M’s wanted since we’re all about bringing people together.”
Mars didn’t say how long the pause would last. Some likened the news to a publicity stunt that Planters tried in 2020 when it announced it was “killing off ” its beloved spokescharacter Mr. Peanut ahead of the game only to have a baby Mr. Peanut appear in the ad that aired during the Super Bowl.
This year’s Super Bowl will air Feb. 12 on Fox.
Bianco, Manson settle
lawsuit: Actor Esme Bianco has agreed to settle a federal lawsuit filed in 2021 with rocker Marilyn Manson in which she alleged sexual, physical and emotional abuse, according to their attorneys.
Bianco reached the agreement in her lawsuit against Manson and his record company “in order to move on with her life and career,” her lawyer Jay Ellwanger said in an email.
Howard King, Manson’s attorney, also confirmed the agreement in an email. He previously said the actions alleged in the suit “simply never happened” and were “probably false.”
A Tuesday court filing says a request for dismissal, which remains subject to a judge’s approval, will be filed in the next 45 days. Details of the terms were not released.
Jan. 30 birthdays: Actor Gene Hackman is 93. Actor Vanessa Redgrave is 86. Singer Norma Jean is 85. Singer William King is 74. Musician Phil Collins is 72. Actor Charles S. Dutton is 72. Actor Ann Dowd is 67. Actor Christian Bale is 49. Actor Olivia Colman is 49. Actor Wilmer Valderrama is 43. Actor Kylie Bunbury is 34.