8@8: your morning scoop

Today is…

The Day After Kanye West’s Birthday (that’s a holiday too, right?)

News of the Day:

+ From the guys who did a sick collaboration with Ed Sheeran for his song “Bloodstrem,” Rudimental just released the music video for their latest single “Never Let You Go.” This song will be featured on their new album We The Generation that is , set for release on September 18.

+ To help fight the heat, Starbucks has released 6 new Frappuccino flavors. Now comes the dilemma of which one to try first: Cotton Candy Or Lemon Bar?

+ Fans of The Weeknd rejoice! After a quick leak last week, the new single "Can't Feel My Face" just officially dropped.

+ Girls star Jemima Kirke spoke to Refinery29 about living a healthy lifestyle. In the interview, she got deep when it came to body image: “I think a lot of women see themselves like Mr. Potato Heads…like if they could take this part away, if they could eliminate this part, they would look better. They don’t see themselves as a package. They see themselves as pieces.”

+ The last name of Zoe Saldana’s husband Marco Perego won’t be Perego for much longer. He has stated that he will officially be taking on Saldana’s last name.

Deal of the Day:

Up to 40% off online at Opening Ceremony. 

Quote of the Day:

“I can’t wait to live in a world where people are not valued by who they’re dating / married to / attached to, having sex with (or not) / seen with…but by their value as an individual.” - Ariana Grande

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