TOP TRENDING NEWS - MAY 2022

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 After posting a preview on Sunday, CBS Mornings revealed Gayle King’s full chat with Megan Thee Stallion on Monday (April 25), in which, for the first time, the rapper sat for a television interview about her alleged shooting at the hands of Canadian rapper Tory Lanez. “I’m a victim,” she told King. “I’m the victim. I’m not defending myself against anything. Something happened to me!”. Megan explained that the alleged incident took place after she’d attended a party at Kylie Jenner’s house, with the interview folding in some footage of the two women seemingly taken that July 2020 day. 

Donald Trump Jr, the son of the 45th United States president, claimed that Ukraine is one of the "most corrupt countries in the world" after president Joe Biden asked Congress to approve a $33bn aid package for the war-torn country.  Asking the Congress to approve the package "as quickly as possible", Mr Biden said: "We can’t stand by as the Russians continue their atrocities and aggression in Ukraine." 

Chicago Bulls eliminated from the playoffs after DeMar DeRozan is held to 11 points in the Game 5 loss. MILWAUKEE — The Chicago Bulls season ended with an air of inevitability Wednesday night as the team crumpled against the Milwaukee Bucks in a 116-100 Game 5 loss to close their best-of-seven first-round series. 

Even amid their divorce last year, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were still looking out for one another. A new episode of Hulu’s The Kardashians features the moment where Ye hand delivers a hard drive containing alleged additional footage from Kim’s sex tape with Ray J. While Kardashian sources have previously denied anything was on the tape, as does Kim in the episode, she still seems grateful about Ye’s delivery, speaking through tears.

Elon Musk reached an agreement to buy Twitter for roughly $44 billion on Monday, promising a more lenient touch to policing content on the social media platform where he — the world’s richest person — promotes his interests, attacks critics and opines on a wide range of issues to more than 83 million followers.  The outspoken Tesla CEO has said he wanted to own and privatize Twitter because he thinks it’s not living up to its potential as a platform for free speech. 

 President Joe Biden has been letting loose in private conversations in the recent weeks, railing about the factors bogging down his approval ratings and the people he thinks aren't helping -- including Democrats eyeing his job despite his clear promise to run for reelection.  He's gearing up for intense midterm campaigning built around hammering Republicans, as he tries to save Democrats in the House and Senate, but also to tee up a reelection campaign that for now is expected to be announced by next spring. 

Kevin Durant is no longer taking shots on the court, but he's taking plenty of shots from fans ... and Charles Barkley. 

The Brooklyn Nets were swept out of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics on Monday, and Durant and his teammates have since been criticized for their postseason disappointment everywhere from social media to TNT's "Inside the NBA."But Durant continues to shoot back, responding to fans' tweets on Wednesday with some sarcasm. 

Paris Jackson is breaking into beauty by landing her first major deal with KVD Beauty. The popular cosmetics brand best known for its tattoo-inspired vegan beauty offerings has tapped Jackson as their latest muse, and to be the face of the brand's new Tattoo Liner Liquid.  Throughout the campaign imagery and visuals, the model, actress and singer is seen wearing a full face of KVD Beauty with standout eyeliner artistry around her eyes.  

Harry Styles is opening up about why he has never publicly labeled his sexuality. In an interview with Better Homes & Gardens published on Tuesday, the pop star, 28, revealed that his romantic relationships are “personal.” He shared that he finds it “outdated” to tell the world who he is attracted to.

 Camila Cabello will spread her wings and represent her culture with her latest endorsement deal. The platinum-selling Latin Grammy Award winner is the face of Victoria's Secret's first bilingual beauty campaign. 

Tyler, The Creator returns to No. 1 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated April 30), reigning as the top musical act in the U.S. for a third total week, thanks to a record-breaking vinyl sales week for his 2021 album Call Me If You Get Lost. The set blasts back to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, 

Bryce Hall   is headed for the silver screen.The TikTok star has been cast in a new Hollywood thriller film based on internet fame, Skill House. According to Deadline, the film will be shot at Bryce’s former stomping grounds, the mansion that previously housed the now-defunct Sway House. Bryce co-founded the Sway House in 2020 alongside Josh Richards, Blake Gray, and others, to compete with rival creator collective, The Hype House.