5 things to know this morning: Kanye West reveals new music, Pride Month begins, and a 'Bachelorette' apology
Good morning! Catch up on your pop culture news with our roundup of today’s top stories — so far.
1. Kanye West releases controversial new tunes
Kanye West hosted a livestreamed listening party for his new album, Ye, last night in Wyoming. The material on it refers to his mental health, #MeToo, and wife Kim Kardashian’s reactions to his statements about slavery. And while Taylor Swift can breathe easy, NBA star Tristan Thompson got burned with a rhyme about his cheating on West’s sister-in-law, Khloé Kardashian. Read more >
A post shared by Kanye West (@kanyewestt_official) on May 31, 2018 at 10:00pm PDT
2. Kim Kardashian gives a Trump meeting recap
Speaking of Mrs. West, the reality star revealed details about her meeting with President Trump in an interview with Mic. Kardashian is “very hopeful” that POTUS will pardon Alice Marie Johnson — though so far he has only announced plans to pardon conservative pundit Dinesh D’Souza, with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich and Martha Stewart as possible contenders. Read more >
Great meeting with @KimKardashian today, talked about prison reform and sentencing. pic.twitter.com/uOy4UJ41JF
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 30, 2018
3. Pride Month begins
June 1 marks the beginning of Pride Month, which celebrates the LGBTQ community. Disney and H&M are just two of the brands taking part with Pride-themed collections. Read more >
We believe in love for all!
10% off the sales price for each item in our "Love for All Collection" will support the UN Free & Equal campaign — shop online or in selected stores. #HM pic.twitter.com/tneTSp1NQ9— H&M (@hm) May 31, 2018
4. Meet the new National Spelling Bee champ
This 14-year-old must feel pretty good about himself today. Texas’s own Karthik Nemmani took home the National Spelling Bee trophy after correctly spelling koinonia. Mmm, definition please? Read more >
Congratulations to Karthik Nemmani, #Speller471, the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion. He correctly spelled "koinonia" to win the title. #SpellingBee pic.twitter.com/IyjGWmKg3W
— NationalSpellingBee (@ScrippsBee) June 1, 2018
5. Bachelorette contestant apologizes for social media controversy
Garrett Yrigoyen, who is vying for the heart of Bachelorette Becca Kufrin, has issued a statement — via social media, of course — expressing regret over “liking” controversial posts bashing feminism, Parkland survivors, immigrants, and trans rights. Read more >
A post shared by Garrett Yrigoyen GY (@gy_yrigoyen) on May 31, 2018 at 4:22pm PDT
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