Are the Minions losing their pop culture hold? Minions & Monsters, the latest installment in the Despicable Me franchise, marks the third prequel entry and the seventh Despicable Me film. While the animated feature was praised by critics, earning a franchise-high Rotten Tomatoes score of 90%, its box-office performance has come up lacking. Minions & Monsters follows James and Henry (Pierre Coffin), two minions who belong to a different group from the ones that served Gru, with more artistic tendencies. One day, they stumble into Hollywood and become superstars until the introduction of sound in filmmaking, when the minions are unable to adapt due to their language. After getting fired, James plans to make his own movie, but to make it a success, they need to find a giant monster.

Since its release, Minions & Monsters has made over $161 million worldwide. But according to a recent report, it failed to meet its projected domestic box office of $80 million during the 4th of July weekend. The film made $36 million across over 4,000 North American theaters between Friday and Monday, and $61 million since Wednesday. This marked Minions & Monsters as the “lowest start in the franchise,” even lower than 2010’s Despicable Me‘s $57 million. The report also noted that families did not avoid the box office that weekend, as Toy Story 5 still performed, generating $31 million during its third weekend. Experts say the drop is due to fatigue, but believe Minions & Monsters still has the potential to be profitable.

What Is the Despicable Me Franchise About?

The Despicable Me franchise follows Gru (Steve Carell), a supervillain-turned-good, and his army of minions, small yellow creatures who are loyal to their “big boss.” The franchise can be split into two parts: the Despicable Me films and the Minions movies. Despicable Me follows Gru’s story: how he was on his way to becoming the greatest supervillain, but things changed when he started a family of his own, and he is now part of the Anti-Villain League.

Meanwhile, the Minions movies take place before the events of Despicable Me, with Minions: The Rise of Gru being the closest entry to the present timeline. These films follow the Minions before they served Gru as they travel around the world to find a “Big Boss” to serve, only to be met with constant disappointment because of their antics. Across all seven films, the Despicable Me franchise has grossed over 5.2 billion worldwide and received widespread praise, earning numerous nominations from the Saturn Awards, the Annie Awards, and the BAFTAs, among others.

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Hilary Duff has a way of making even a quick farmers’ market run feel like fashion inspiration moment. While picking up fresh groceries over the holiday weekend, she proved once again that the best summer outfits aren’t complicated — they’re built around timeless basics you’ll actually wear on repeat. One detail immediately caught our attention: the retro Adidas sneakers that grounded her entire look.

The actress stepped out in Los Angeles on July 5 wearing these exact Adidas Samba OG Sneakers, pairing them with black leggings, white crew socks and oversized sunglasses for an effortlessly cool off-duty outfit. The iconic sneakers are one of fashion’s biggest staples, and unlike many viral trends, they have the staying power to earn a permanent spot in your closet.

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It’s easy to see why the shoes are timeless. The low-profile silhouette works with everything from leggings and athletic dresses to relaxed denim and breezy linen pants, making them one of those rare sneakers you’ll reach for nearly every day.

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Designed with a suede overlay, classic stripes and gum soles, the Samba sneakers give off that vintage-inspired aesthetic that celebrities seem to love. They’re available in the classic Core Black and Cloud White colors, however, you can also shop them in several other neutral and color-blocking shades. Of course, we’re opting for the black to channel Duff.

She’s not the only one who loves the style. Over 650 shoppers gave the shoes a five-star rating, including one reviewer who sported them internationally. During their trip, the shopper said, “They were so easy to break in, and I walked miles in them every day on my trip to Spain.”

Another shopper said the shoes are “so versatile” because they can be dressed up with trousers or worn casually with jeans.

If Duff’s laid-back farmers’ market outfit has you rethinking your everyday sneakers, you may not want to wait too long. Popular Samba sizes have a habit of selling out quickly whenever they’re back in stock, so hurry.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding may have looked effortless from the outside, but newly revealed details suggest an enormous operation was working behind the scenes to keep the couple’s big day private.

As more information emerges from the July 3 celebration at Madison Square Garden, reports indicate that guests, vendors, and even law enforcement personnel faced unprecedented restrictions designed to prevent photos, videos, or other details from leaking before the newlyweds were ready to share them.

The measures show just how seriously Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce approached privacy during one of the most anticipated celebrity weddings in recent memory.

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According to TMZ, the couple required guests to surrender their phones upon entering Madison Square Garden, effectively creating a technology-free environment inside the venue.

Attendees were reportedly subjected to additional screening procedures designed to identify hidden recording devices, including Meta smart glasses and other wearable technology capable of capturing photos or video.

The restrictions reportedly extended beyond wedding guests. Even New York Police Department officers assigned to work security during the festivities were allegedly required to surrender their phones while on duty, highlighting the lengths organizers went to in order to prevent unauthorized images from surfacing online.

For an event attended by approximately 1,000 guests, maintaining that level of privacy represented a significant logistical challenge.

The Security Measures May Have Been About More Than Privacy

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The strict rules may also help explain another wedding detail that has recently surfaced. According to reports, Swift and Kelce hired professional camera crews to document every stage of the wedding process, from the planning phase through the ceremony and reception itself.

Insiders claim the footage will eventually be compiled into a special film documenting the couple’s journey to the altar. Rather than releasing the project publicly, reports suggest the finished product may be distributed to wedding guests as part of personalized thank-you packages.

If accurate, the strategy would allow Swift and Kelce to control how their wedding story is preserved and shared, rather than relying on leaked photos, social media posts, or unauthorized recordings. In that context, the no-phone policy appears less like a celebrity demand and more like an effort to ensure the couple’s own cameras captured the definitive version of the event.

A Star-Studded Guest List Made Privacy Even More Challenging

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The scale of the security operation becomes easier to understand when considering who was inside Madison Square Garden. The wedding attracted some of the biggest names from sports, music, film, and fashion, creating countless opportunities for images to leak online.

Among the attendees were Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, Vanessa Bryant and daughter Natalia Bryant, Cindy Crawford and Kaia Gerber, Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez, Selena Gomez, and the Haim sisters.

Several guests later shared carefully selected glimpses of their wedding attire on social media, but notably avoided revealing details from inside the ceremony itself. Vanessa Bryant celebrated the newlyweds in an Instagram post, writing, “Congratulations T&T!!!!”

Meanwhile, Natalia Bryant shared a photo of her blue gown, writing, “Something blue.”

The limited social media content suggests the couple’s privacy strategy was largely successful despite the enormous guest list.

The Wedding Marked The Latest Chapter In Swift And Kelce’s High-Profile Love Story

The elaborate celebration served as the culmination of one of pop culture’s most closely watched relationships.

Kelce proposed in August 2025 after a carefully planned engagement that reportedly transformed part of his property into a romantic setting designed specifically for the occasion. The couple later announced their engagement on Instagram with the playful caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

Taylor Swift Once Explained Why Fans Never Saw Her And Travis Kelce’s First Date

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Swift first publicly discussed her relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs star during her 2023 Time Person of the Year interview, describing the pair as “just two people supporting each other doing what we love.”

In that same interview, she revealed more details about when the two started seeing each other. “So we actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I’m grateful for, because we got to get to know each other,” she said. “By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple. I think some people think that they saw our first date at that game? “We would never be psychotic enough to hard launch a first date.”

Nearly two years later, that relationship culminated in a wedding so tightly controlled that even police officers reportedly couldn’t bring their phones inside.

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Druski has the internet in tears after sharing a new behind-the-scenes video from his skit ‘JOE’ on Instagram. The comedian shared the clip on Monday, July 6, but originally released the skit during the BET Awards on June 28.

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Druski Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From ‘JOE’ With Fans

Druski is breaking the internet with his new clip from his skit ‘JOE.’ His original video is a parody and “prequel” of the film ‘Michael’ about the late Michael Jackson. The pop star and his siblings became famous as the Motown group The Jackson Five. Their father, Joe Jackson, was a strict disciplinarian and the group’s manager, played by Druski in the skit. The original video resembles a real film trailer, and it highlights the family’s early days in the entertainment industry. The behind-the-scenes video features Druski as Joe, who is in the car with Michael and his brothers while they sing ‘Once More Chance.’ Druski shared the clip with the caption “BEHIND THE SCENES 🎬😂😂😂😂😂😭😭😭😭 #JOEJACKSON.”

“Sing louder,” Druski said in the clip. “Fix your face, Jermaine! Fix your face!”

Fans React To The New Footage

The new footage has already received more than 2 million likes, and fans reacted to the new footage on The Shade Room‘s Instagram page.

Many roomies were impressed with Druski’s acting chops, and his makeup artist also received well-deserved flowers from fans.

User @randy_thames noted, “Mustache coming from the nostrils 😂😂😂.”

@iam_venise wrote, “Fix your face Jermaine!” 😩🤣.”

User @kkiss1122 wrote, “Can we give his makeup artist their flowers because they NEVER miss 😂😂😂💪🏽.”

@barbie_killer_ replied, “Lmaooooooo I thought that nicca was The Weeknd first 2 seconds.”

User @nhamomusic wrote, “HIS BIG AHH PLAY TOO DAGGONE MUCH LMAOOO I LOVE HIM 😂.”

@dayaaa_j added that the comedian rarely holds back. “Druski gon always take it to hell 😭😭.”

‘JOE’ Also Received Millions Of Likes

The skit ‘JOE’ also received more than two million likes after it dropped on Instagram. The comedian released the footage while he was hosting the BET Awards, where Janet Jackson was in attendance. The post was captioned, “The Prequel to MICHAEL… ‘JOE’ 😂 Coming to Theaters Soon #BETAwards.” So far, the Jackson family hasn’t reacted to the videos.

Tim Allen and Jenna Elfman‘s romance on Shifting Gears has raised eyebrows — but what has been said about the surprising fictional age gap?

Shifting Gears, which premiered in 2025, introduced fans to Matt (Allen) and Eve’s (Elfman) romance in season 1. The pair dated throughout the second season before calling it quits due to long distance. Matt and Eve — who have an age gap — found their way back to each other before season 2 concluded.

“Our showrunner [Michelle Nader] put this thing together and they really like the romance. I wanted a car show about a widower to deal with grief. That’s what I wanted,” Allen exclusively told Us Weekly in June 2026. “I loved Kat Dennings [as my daughter] because she’s the perfect choice. That old dynamic is really where I was at.”

Allen chose to go with the flow when Elfman’s character was introduced, saying, “They threw this romance in there and I know Jenna so I said, ‘That’s not the problem. It’s just that I’m feeling way too old for her.’ Sometimes they say, ‘Visually it doesn’t look like you think it does.’”

After seeing the reception to the relationship, Allen became interested to see where the show takes the characters next.

“She’s so fun to be around and it’s brought out a whole different part of that show and brought a different audience to that show,” he continued. “I’m really out there for the car guys and I make sure the car stuff is fun and exciting. Then the office is cool and now you’ve got romance for the people that want that. Because it turns out the flirting and the actual activity between these two characters is working and I said, ‘All right, I’ll go there.’ [Jenna is] really good at this and the romance is kind of generated quite by accident.”

Elfman, meanwhile, praised Allen for his support as a scene partner.

“I love doing scenes with Tim. I got very excited and it took me a couple episodes to go, ‘OK, who are we in this? Who are you? How is he playing within this format? How is his timing?’ It takes a moment to see how we’re dancing together as partners,” Elfman told Us in February 2025.

The actress continued: “He’s so confident as a comedic actor. He’s just confident and I’m confident and we don’t care if something [doesn’t land]. When you’ve been doing it long enough, you’re not paranoid about a joke not working and you don’t care. There’s no preciousness and there’s enough confidence to support the exploration of the scene of humor.”

Keep scrolling for the most candid commentary about Matt and Eve’s age gap:

Expressing Concerns

After the ABC show featured jokes about the age gap, Allen spoke to Us about his reaction.

“The age difference is not much different than my wife and I,” Allen, who has been married to wife Jane Hajduk since 2006, told Us in June 2026.

Allen noted that his response to the age gap varies, adding, “It depends on the pictures. It gets creepy for me at a certain age [and] we’re right at that border. If Jenna didn’t look so damn nice than our age gap is not that much. I just let my hair go natural and she just looks — especially on camera — quite young.”

Trusting the Vision

“They say when you’re lit better and I go, ‘When I’m lit better, I look probably 68,’” he quipped to Us. “I just don’t want to be creepy about it — and that’s kind of the borderline image these days.”

Allen continued: “It hasn’t really come out — except when they joke about, ‘Well, a guy your age.’ When they have her making jokes about it, it’s not my preference. But I said, ‘It’s admitting what is there.’ There’s times — and I’ll give it to them — that they lit right and in the right clothing so it doesn’t look creepy.”

Following What Works

After Matt and Eve’s brief onscreen split, Allen shut down the assumption that their issues were too large to work through.

“Coming up, you’ll see it’s not over yet and it’s really a different thing for a comic to play this,” Allen told Us in January 2026. “In the show, by design there’s more drama to lay the comedy on top of. It’s something I’ve always liked to do.”

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Allen stood by the vision, saying, “The reality of the story is that it was working and it was really romantic for the show. [While] they’re not really a couple yet, it just was really sad. Both of us really got affected by the writing of it and played it very well.”

Not Being Afraid of Obstacles

Before season 2, showrunner Michelle Nader teased the fictional couple’s journey.

“I will say that it is really interesting to watch them,” Nader shared with Us in September 2025 about the onscreen dynamic. “It’s interesting to watch their relationship develop, and so they’re going to go into high gear — but it’s going to be a little bit of a roller-coaster.”

There has been no shortage of Stephen King adaptations in recent years, but some have been more successful than others. Most fans would agree that the best adaptation of one of King’s novels to come in 2025 was The Long Walk, which earned widespread acclaim from critics and audiences while also finding success at the box office. The harrowing horror movie stars up-and-comers Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, and it was directed by Hunger Games helmer Francis Lawrence. The most anticipated King adaptation of 2025 came at the end of the year with The Running Man, the second retelling of the story after Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 action classic. Unfortunately, the collective star power of Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, and Colman Domingo wasn’t enough to get The Running Man off the ground, and it ran out of stamina quickly before scattering to Paramount Plus.

Stephen King has written hundreds of novels, many of which, such as The Running Man and Carrie have been adapted more than once. Carrie was told as a feature film back in the 70s, and now Mike Flanagan is telling the story through the lens of a Prime Video original TV show. Carrie won’t be the first time that one of King’s books unfolds over the course of a show on Prime Video, though. King’s famous short story, The Colorado Kid, was previously adapted into a series on Prime Video, Haven, which ran for five seasons between 2010 and 2015. Over 10 years after Haven went off the air, the show has resurfaced as the #10 most popular horror show in the world on Prime Video.

What Is ‘Haven’ About?

The official synopsis for Haven, which was written and created for TV by Jim Dunn and Sam Ernst, reads as follows: “FBI agent Audrey Parker arrives in the coastal town of Haven, Maine, expecting a routine case. Instead, she uncovers “The Troubles” — a wave of supernatural afflictions haunting the town’s residents. Teaming with local detective Nathan Wuornos and smuggler Duke Crocker, Audrey digs deeper into the mysteries plaguing Haven, only to find her own hidden past is tied to its darkest secrets.” Haven stars Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, and Eric Balfour in leading roles. The show earned a solid 63% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes to pair with a strong 84% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter.

Check out all five seasons of Haven on Prime Video with ads and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of King’s work.

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Nolan Xavier Wells was reportedly last seen alive on July 4th. The 18-year-old had traveled to Horn Island on a boat trip. He spent time with at least three males, according to photos his mother shared during the search for him. After two days missing, a park ranger reportedly found a body in the northwest end of Horn Island. An autopsy is pending to confirm the body’s identity with DNA. On Facebook, his mother asked for privacy to grieve and thanked the rescue efforts.

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In between sending his parents love, the internet has also raised questions about where Wells was ultimately found. Here are some key things to know about Horn Island.

Horn Island Is Only 10 Miles Long

Horn Island is approximately between 10 to 12 miles long from east to west, but very narrow. 10 miles long is the same thing as traveling between 10 to 15 minutes on a highway with no traffic or walking the entire length of the National Mall in Washington, DC at least three times. But it’s only 1 mile wide though and that’s reportedly at it’s widest point. See drone footage of the island and surrounding waters below. 

How Do You Get There? 

Horn Island is about 8-10 miles off the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, according to the National Parks Conversation Association. From Ocean Springs it’d take about 20 to 25 minutes to get there, but only if the waters are calm. Nolan Well grew up in Ocean Springs and graduated from Ocean Springs High School last year. The main way to travel to Horn Island is on a private boat, like the 18-year-old did with presumed friends on July 4.

What’s The Terrain Of Horn Island Like? 

Horn Island is mostly flat sand, but can switch up quickly. For example, every 200 yards, it can go from white sand beaches to rolling sand dunes, to pine forests, lagoons and even hidden marshlands.

It’s A Designated Wilderness Area With Wild Animals

According to the National Park Service, there are no bathroom facilities, shelter, trash cans, drinking water sources or even staff on the island. However, they allow people to camp, fish, bird watch and boat on and off the shores of the island with the expectation of following the “Leave No Trace” principles. Glass containers aren’t allowed, neither are pets.

That said, visitors are also subject to the animals living on and surrounding Horn Island. Dolphins are known to play and swim close to boats on the beach. The sandy shores are active with crabs and wild oysters in the shallow water, per NOLA.com. On land, there’s marsh rabbits and black racer snakes. And alligators also live permanently in Horn Island’s interior habitats, like lagoons and ponds. Sometimes, per the NPCA, they even sunbathe on the open beaches and swim in the ocean.

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For Tate McRae, Snoop Dogg, and more Hollywood celebrities, July 4 in the Hamptons will always be a date for the books!

The superstars donned their best outfits, dancing shoes, and social skills to attend some of the dozens of parties thrown in the Hamptons to celebrate 250 years of America’s independence.

Tate McRae was earlier spotted breezing into New York to attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding on July 3 before running it back to the Hamptons for more fun.

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Akiva’s annual July 4th party became a feature in the post-pandemic Hamptons party boom around 2021 and 2022. However, he has been a prominent face in the Hamptons summer nightlife circuit since the early 2000s.

Akiva partnered with venues like Kissaki in Water Mill during the 2022 holiday weekend to throw a star-studded Hamptons event, which laid the foundation for an annual July 4th celebration.

This year was not any different; the nightlife king opened the doors of his spot at the Sagaponack beach to hundreds of A-listers for his annual “The Afters” bash. The number of attendees reportedly increased from an invited 400 to 1000 and they all watched Hollywood’s biggest names unwind.

Akiva’s event, co-hosted by Jeremy Tahari, witnessed attendance from McRae, Justin Skye, Jordyn Woods, Alabama Barker, Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg, and Mike Tyson, who marked his 60th birthday with a cake. 

As shared by Page Six, McRae and her pal Earle, alongside socialite Anastasia Karanikolaou, showed off their best moves as they hopped on the couch and danced the night away. The “Greedy” singer arrived in the Hamptons after watching Swift exchange vows with Kelce at MSG in New York.

Snoop Dogg Blew Off The Roof At The Surf Lodge In Montauk

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McRae was not the only musician who had a time on July 4th weekend; her industry colleague and pop culture icon, Dogg, also showed up at Nylon’s party in Montauk.

The rapper reportedly serenaded attendees, including McRae, Milly Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi, Earle, Emma Roberts, Bethenny Frankel, among many others.

Although the festivities in Montauk kicked off on Thursday, July 2, just in time for the corporate elites to land in for a performance from DJs and Murda Beatz, Saturday, July 4 really took the cake.

According to Nylon founder Jayma Cardoso to Vogue, Dogg’s presence at the event came after many years of her trying to book him. 

The rapper got to perform some of his killer tunes like “California Gurls,” “Gin and Juice,” and “P.I.M.P” to an excited crowd who secured last-minute wristbands to watch him do his thing.

Cardoso continued that it was a moment everyone deserved, to come together, dance, and watch the sunset without dealing with the distraction of phones and work schedules.

One Famous July 4th Party At The Hamptons Got Moved Due To Taylor Swift’s Wedding

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For most socialites, the name Michael Rubin has become the synonym for July 4 thanks to his massive annual all-white party usually hosted on Independence Day.

The New York Times reported that this year actually took a different turn, no thanks to the much-anticipated nuptials of Swift and Kelce, which had nearly the whole of Hollywood in attendance.

Rubin had hosted his famous party on July 1 at his $50 million mansion in Bridgehampton to prevent it from clashing with the singer’s wedding celebration on July 2 and 3. The socialites had expressed that he did not want people to be forced to choose, as his date allowed them to experience the best of both worlds.

A source described Rubin’s party as the one with the biggest celebrity pull in the Hamptons, as they usually fly in for that specific event, which featured a mix of sports stars and Hollywood’s finest alongside business moguls. 

Michael Rubin’s All-White Party Delivers Celebrity Fashion, Surprise Performance And Fireworks

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Three years ago, Rubin’s expansive beachfront estate glowed with neon pink lights and sparkling white ensembles from famous faces including Beyoncé, Jay Z, Kim Kardashian and Leonardo DiCaprio.

A few highlights, however, made the event memorable, as stated by Vogue, including Lori Harvey’s impromptu fashion show, which went viral on TikTok, racking up millions of views. While celebrity DJs like Travis Scott and Jack Harlow spun the deck, Ne-Yo and Usher threw in real-life performances in the mix.

The latter even engaged in a dance interlude with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck as Tom Brady and Robert Kraft kept up the appearance for the sports industry. The attendees were fed rounds of pizza, other exotic meals, and shots of alcohol from the stables of Dusse and Ace of Spades.

The 2023 edition of the annual all-white celebration proudly powered by Rubin ended with electric fireworks displayed by the Grucci Family.

Inside The Billionaire’s Parties At The Hamptons And Beyond

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In 2024, Rubin discussed with Billboard the process that goes into throwing a successful party and how it has also become an avenue to network the right way. To be more precise, Jay Z signed Latin music act J Balvin to Roc Nation Management three months after they met at one of Rubin’s events in 2023.

While he has a hold in the sports world due to his business of selling licensed apparel from every major professional sports team, his most trusted allies and advisers include Jay-Z, Meek Mill, and Lil Baby.

He revealed in the interview that for his parties, he manages the guest list by himself and approves each person’s presence in the room. But when it comes to the music policy, his close pal Jay-Z handles that. According to Rubin:

“I’m always getting input from Jay-Z. I’ll call and ask people, Hey, do we want this person? Do we not want this person? People don’t understand, I’m not a music guy. My brain doesn’t work that way.”

The next July 4 definitely has a record to break in the Hamptons!