Kanye West left fans disturbed this week after unveiling his new online store selling just one item – T-shirts with swastikas on them.

Kanye West’s website has been taken down. Credit: Bellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/Getty Images

Ye, 47, who recently declared that he was a “racist” and a “nazi”, had aired a commercial in some markets during the Super Bowl, pointing fans to his website, Yeezy.com.

The 30-second commercial showed Ye filming a close-up of his face while lying in a dentist’s chair, telling the camera: “I spent, like, all the money for the commercial on these new teeth. So, once again, I had to shoot it on the iPhone.”

According to reports from the New York Times, the rapper then directed people to his online store, which sold just one item – a $20 white T-shirt with a back swastika on the front.

According to Variety, at the time the commercial aired on Sunday night, the store was selling a range of non-branded clothing, but changed it to the controversial T-shirt shortly afterward.

By Tuesday morning, the website appeared to have gone offline, being replaced with a message reading: “This store is unavailable.”

A spokesperson for Shopify, the online platform which processed the website’s orders, told the outlet that Kanye’s online store “did not engage in authentic commerce practices and violated our terms so we removed them from Shopify.”

Shopify President Harley Finkelstein told CNBC that the website’s owners “had an entire day” to prove they were not violating company policies, “which did not happen.”

He said on Tuesday: “The moment we realized this was not actually a real commerce practice, they weren’t actually engaging in authentic commerce, we pulled it down,” labelling the website “disappointing”.

According to reports, the T-shirt was labeled ‘HH-01’, with it being believed to stand for “Heil Hitler”.

Finkelstein told CNBC’s Sara Eisen: “I’m a proud Jewish entrepreneur. I’m a proud Jewish community member. You and I have talked about this in the past, that it’s a big part of my identity. So obviously I’m devastated by that.”

Kanye West’s ad had aired during the Super Bowl. Credit: Arnold Jerocki / Getty

Kanye has expressed antisemitic views on numerous recent occasions, including on social media after his controversial appearance on the red carpet at the Grammys, where his wife, Bianca Censori, appeared wearing a sheer mesh dress underneath which she was completely naked.

The ‘Runaway’ performer took to X on February 7 to share a series of posts including a number of antisemitic tweets about Jewish people, and even about friends of his who are Jewish who he has apparently “never trusted”.

The once-revered rapper then went on to say that he “loves Hitler”, branding himself a Nazi.

Since then, Elon Musk also confirmed that people would no longer be able to see Kanye’s X (formerly Twitter) account.

As a result of his inflammatory posts and offensive slurs, X slapped a “sensitive content warning” on the ‘Gold Digger’ rapper’s account.

According to Sky News, the Campaign Against Antisemitism group condemned West’s posts in a statement, saying: “Once again, Ye has gone on an antisemitic rampage online. It couldn’t be any clearer that he is an unrepentant, proud antisemite.

“At a time of unprecedented antisemitism, there can be no mistaking this incitement for exactly what it is. We call on Elon Musk to remove him from X,” they added.

Elon Musk confirmed Kanye’s account has been restricted. Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty

The 53-year-old X owner finally addressed the controversy after three days, revealing that Kanye’s account had been marked as “NSFW [not safe for work].”

“You should not be seeing that anymore,” the billionaire added.

Kanye had previously been banned from Twitter in 2022 after he posted a photo of a swastika merged with a Star of David.

Naya Rivera’s ex-husband has revealed the heartbreaking reason their son feels guilty he was unable to save his mother from drowning.

Naya Rivera was just 33 when she tragically drowned. Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Point Honors

The Glee star died at the age of 33 on July 8, 2020, while on a boat in Lake Piru with her on Josey Hollis Dorsey, who was just four years old at the time.

Rivera had been declared missing after the boat was found floating with Josey alone inside, but no sign of his mother.

A search had begun after Rivera had failed to return the boat she’d rented after the allocated time, and a rescue mission was launched when her young son was found alone inside it with his life jacket on.

Her body was found on July 13, with the sheriff suggesting that Rivera and Josey – who’d been swimming at the time – may have found themselves caught in a rip current and struggled to get back to the boat, saying that she likely “mustered enough energy to save her son, but not enough to save herself.”

Four and a half years have passed since her tragic death, but Rivera’s son – now nine – still holds guilt that he couldn’t do more to save her life, according to his dad, Ryan Dorsey.

The 41-year-old explained in a new interview with People: “He said that the last thing she said was his name, and then she went under, and he didn’t see her anymore. It just rocks my world that he had to witness her last moments.”

Revealing how Josey tried to help his mom, Dorsey added: “Something he’s said over and over is that he was trying to find a life raft, and there was a rope, but there was a big spider on the rope, and he was too scared to throw it.

“I keep reassuring him, ‘Buddy, that rope wasn’t going to be long enough.’

“That obviously still sticks out in his head because he feels like he could have saved her. I think she just got caught up in a brush — that or a weird undercurrent from the dam. It was just a freak occurrence.”

Dorsey admitted that he also wonders if things could have been different if he had also been there that day, but admits it would not necessarily have meant a less tragic outcome.

“I probably would have jumped in, and I like to think I would’ve saved the day. But on the other hand, I think maybe something bad could have happened to both of us. I don’t know,” he told the outlet.

The 41-year-old acknowledged how difficult it has been to grieve for Rivera, admitting that he still can’t look at pictures of her.

After he heard the news she was missing, he recalls collapsing at Ralph’s grocery store in Big Bear, before driving 100MPH on the 145-mile journey to Lake Piru to help with the search.

Dorsey called it the “worst five days of my life” as he feared they may never find her body.

Naya Rivera’s body was recovered five days after she disappeared. Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images

Lake Piru, a 130ft-deep man-made reservoir, is known for its unpredictable currents and whirlpools, and 26 other people have reportedly drowned in its waters.

Ventura County reached a confidential settlement with Dorsey in 2022 after he filed a wrongful death lawsuit due to the rented boat “not complying with safety standards.”

Attorney Amjad M. Khan wrote in a statement to The Blast at the time: “Through this settlement, Josey will receive just compensation for having to endure the drowning of his beloved mother at Lake Piru.

“Though the tragic loss of Josey’s mother can never truly be overcome, we are very pleased that the monetary settlement will significantly assist Josey with his life beyond this tragedy.”

Josey still feels guilt for being unable to save his mom. Credit: Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images

Dorsey also revealed how he helps Josey grieve for his mother, explaining: “You can only give him a hug and tell him, ‘I know, life is not fair. Bad things happen and there’s no reason for it, and you just have to do your best to be a good person.’

“It’s hard trying to explain things that you can’t really make sense of no matter what age you are.

“I’m not a big believer in everything happens for a reason because I can’t ever think of a reason why he doesn’t have his mom.”

Former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano has opened up about her recovery after being shot in the face while celebrating her husband’s birthday.

Christy Carlson Romano has opened up about her horrific accident on Instagram. Credit: Andrew Toth / Getty

The 40-year-old actress, best known for portraying Ren Stevens on Even Stevens and voicing the titular character in Kim Possible, revealed the horrific details of her accident in an Instagram post.

“So I got shot in the eye. It was not fun. I am safe,” Romano said, pointing to a deep bruise underneath her right eye.

She pulled down her eyelid to expose severe redness and damage, and said: “This is really bad tonight,” before taking a moment to remind fans to “be grateful for every day”.

Despite the bruise, Romano kept her sense of humor, joking: “I get to say I got shot in the face, and lived to tell the tale.”

In the caption of the post, the Disney star explained that an unsafe gunshot from another party at the event is what led to her injury.

“Yesterday was my husband’s birthday and I took him to shoot clay pigeons as a present. There was another party with us and they unsafely fired in the wrong direction and shot me in the face,” she penned.

Her husband, Brendan Rooney, immediately jumped into action and rushed her to the hospital as Romano was hit in five places, including one shot that was less than an inch from hitting her right eye directly.

Reflecting on the terrifying moment, she shared an emotional message of gratitude: “With everything that happened, all I can think about is how grateful I am to be alive. I love my daughters, husband, family, and friends so much.”

“I saw my life flash before my eyes and I’m telling you, hug the people around you every chance you can. Life can change in an instant,” she added.

On Tuesday, February 11, Even Stevens star Christy Carlson Romano took to social media to share an update on her recovery after visiting an oculoplastic surgeon.

“It is a miracle,” she wrote. “The shot was less than 1mm from permanently blinding me. @drseanpaul also explained that the shot missed all the vital parts of my eye by moving around them like a marble hugging the curve of a bowl (it’s an anomaly).”

Doctors have determined that a pellet fragment below her eye cannot be removed, as attempting surgery could result in permanent blindness.

Another fragment lodged in her forehead has fused into her skull, and medics have decided to leave it in place since it could actually help the healing process.

Despite the close call, Romano assured her 751K followers that she “should fully recover with no issues at all.” However, she revealed an unexpected long-term consequence: “I may never be able to get an MRI again.”

Support poured in from fans, many expressing their relief at Romano’s recovery. “Wow that’s incredibly lucky holy moly. Sending you healing love!!!” one wrote. “Definitely a miracle! Im so happy you are okay,” another said.

“So happy for you. This moment will forever change the way you think about everything. Thanks for sharing…be well,” a third added.

Kendrick Lamar took to the stage to give us an eventful Super Bowl halftime show, and people think they’ve deciphered what it was about.

The Compton-born rapper electrified the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans with a powerful set, and there was lots to unpack.

Kendrick Lamar delivered a captivating Halftime Show performance. Credit: Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty Images

One of the biggest shocks of the night came when tennis legend Serena Williams joined Lamar’s show. Fans quickly speculated about the significance of her presence.

A Twitter user pointed to a moment from Williams’ past, writing: “For those of y’all who weren’t outside, the media tore Serena to shreds for crip walking at Wimbledon.

“Her coming back to do a dance that references a culture she’s actually a part of, during a live performance criticizing someone for being a culture vulture is chef’s kiss.”

It also fuelled the beef between Kendrick and Drake due to Serena being an ex-girlfriend of the latter.

Serena Williams made a surprise appearance during Kendrick’s Halftime Show. Credit: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

Drake recently filed a defamation lawsuit against his own record label, Universal Music Group, over the release of Not Like Us – a song widely seen as a diss track.

Though Kendrick was not directly named in the lawsuit, Universal responded, stating: “Not only are these claims untrue, but the notion that we would seek to harm the reputation of any artist – let alone Drake – is illogical.”

Some fans believe Kendrick alluded to the ongoing feud during his Super Bowl set.

“Kendrick with the a minor necklace is next level trolling and shithousery. I’m here for it,” one user posted.

Adding to the layers of symbolism, actor Samuel L. Jackson opened the halftime show dressed as Uncle Sam, declaring: “Salutations, it’s your uncle… Sam. And this is the great American game.”

One social media user broke down the potential meaning behind the choice, stating: “Uncle Sam dates back to the War of 1812, when slavery was still rampant & continued being a symbol of ‘Patriotism’ (Trump calls Americans ‘patriots’ which many feel is code) that people felt perpetuated the marginalization of Black People. Tonight, Uncle Sam was Black.

“America as it was portrayed on that stage was Black, during a time where diversity is actively being legally stripped away in many forms in this country. Kendrick Lamar sent a strong message right in front of the President that we built this country, no matter what you & yours may think. That is why this performance was powerful.”

Samuel L. Jackson made a surprise appearance during the performance. Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Despite delivering a historic halftime show, Lamar won’t receive direct payment from the NFL. Like past Super Bowl headliners, he performed for free, with the league covering production costs. Instead, the real value comes from the global exposure, which typically translates into skyrocketing music sales and streaming numbers.

Past Super Bowl performers have seen massive benefits from their appearances:

• Rihanna’s Spotify streams surged by 640% after her 2023 halftime show, earning an estimated $88.3 million in media impact value within 12 hours.
• Lady Gaga’s 2017 performance boosted her album and song sales by 1,000%.
• Jennifer Lopez gained 2.3 million new Instagram followers after her 2020 Super Bowl appearance.

Some artists have even invested their own money to elevate their performances – The Weeknd reportedly spent $7 million on his 2021 show, while Dr. Dre did the same in 2022.

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Travis Kelce had an emotional reaction to his girlfriend Taylor Swift getting booed at the Super Bowl.

Swift received an unexpectedly chilly reception during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, where she was in attendance to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift was savagely booed as she watched the Chiefs vs the Eagles at the Super Bowl. Credit: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Despite being one of the world’s most recognizable celebrities, Swift was met with loud boos from the crowd when she appeared on the stadium’s jumbotron.

In widely circulated videos, the singer appeared to acknowledge the negative response, offering a humorous side-eye. She was also seen turning to rapper Ice Spice and seemingly asking: “What is going on?”

Tennis legend Serena Williams quickly showed her support, posting on X (formerly Twitter): “I love you @taylorswift13 don’t listen to those booo!!”

Some speculate that Eagles fans may still hold resentment over Swift’s past comments about the team.

During her 2023 Eras Tour stop in Philadelphia, Swift addressed speculation about whether lyrics from her song Gold Rush referred to the Eagles football team or the rock band. She clarified: “There was sort of a, I don’t know how large the debate was, but I did see the debate about how a lyric that says ‘with my Eagles T-shirt hanging from the door’ … I saw some people wondering if it was the band Eagles or the team the Eagles.”

“And I love the band the Eagles,” she continued, before adding: “But guys, like come on. I’m from Philly. Of course it’s the team,” per Billboard.

Since dating Kelce, however, Swift has become a vocal supporter of the Chiefs, a shift that has not gone unnoticed by Philadelphia fans.

Taylor Swift was in attendance at the Super Bowl. Credit: Gregory Shamus / Getty

Kelce, who had just endured a tough night after the Chiefs’ loss, struggled with the crowd’s treatment of Swift, according to a source cited by the Daily Mail.

“Travis was aware of Taylor getting booed and he felt helpless. Seeing the look on her face got to him,” the source revealed.

“He always protects her and it broke his heart. He was already having a tough night and the fact that the stadium was predominantly Eagles fans didn’t help. Travis knows that this hurt her and anyone can see this.”

The insider suggested that Swift’s reception may have been fueled by lingering resentment from Eagles fans, who view her as “a traitor of sorts” due to her Pennsylvania roots and former support for the team. Since dating Kelce, Swift has been a prominent Chiefs supporter, a shift that has not gone unnoticed by die-hard Eagles fans.

Kelce had a rough night. Credit:Jamie Squire / Getty

Adding to the controversy, former President Donald Trump took to social media to mock Swift, amplifying the stadium’s reaction.

Trump, who made a brief appearance at the game, later trolled Swift on Truth Social, writing: “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!”

The remark was particularly stinging given that Kelce had previously expressed his appreciation for Trump’s attendance, calling it a “great honor.”

While Trump was spotted in the stands early in the game, he did not stay for long, leaving the stadium by halftime after the Chiefs struggled in the first half.