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Women in Tech: Kholiwe Makhohliso, VP of Software AG
In a predominantly male-dominated industry, Kholiwe Makhohliso has carved a name for herself as a diverse leader in the ICT sector as Country Manager and Vice President of Software AG – a German-headquartered global software company. Makhohliso’s experience spans over two decades with a career that has been meticulously nurtured in both public and private sectors. Her growth as a revered executive...
Kaspersky Extends Reach to West Africa
Kaspersky has partnered with Pan-African distributor company, First Distribution, to expand its security software portfolio into West Africa. First Distribution currently distributes Kaspersky in Southern Africa and East Africa. The addition of the new territory means it now covers the full region for non-Francophone sub-Saharan Africa. Kaspersky is a global cybersecurity company founded in 1997. ...
MÖTLEY CRÜE’s TOMMY LEE Almost Completed Another Solo Album While In Quarantine
In a new interview with Jason Rockman of Canada’s iHeart Radio, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee was asked how he is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. He said: “I hate to say this, because it’s weird to say, but it’s sort of just… I mean, yes, a lot of bad stuff happened, but for a guy who doesn’t really leave his house that much and is often in my studios here, I g...
CHRIS SLADE: ‘To My Absolute Knowledge, I Am The Current Drummer In AC/DC’
Chris Slade says that nobody from the AC/DC camp has told him he is no longer the band’s touring drummer. The 73-year-old played drums for the legendary hard rock band’s “Rock Or Bust” world trek after Phil Rudd was arrested for drug possession and threatening to kill an employee. Since then, AC/DC has apparently finished recording a new album, with Rudd sitting behind the ...
OZZY OSBOURNE’s Upcoming Biopic Is In ‘Very, Very Early’ Stages Of Development: ‘We Have A Writer’
Ozzy Osbourne‘s son Jack has confirmed that a biopic about his father’s early solo career and the singer’s life with Sharon Osbourne is in the “very, very early” stages. “We have a writer,” Jack, whose production company is working on the picture, told Rolling Stone. “We said to go from 1979 to 1996. I can’t say too much, but the film is an act...
KISS Announces Summer 2021 U.S. Tour With DAVID LEE ROTH
KISS has announced the rescheduled dates for the latest U.S. leg of its “End Of The Road” tour. The shows, which will once again feature support from VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth, will kick off on August 18, 2021 in Mansfield, Massachusetts and will conclude on October 6, 2021 in Lafayette, Louisiana. Paul Stanley previously stated about KISS‘s return to the road: “We ar...
Notorious B.I.G.’s Son Drops House Remix of Rapper’s Legendary Single “Big Poppa”
Christopher Jordan “CJ” Wallace breathed new life into his late father’s legacy. Christopher Jordan “CJ” Wallace, the son of fabled hip-hop artist The Notorious B.I.G., is breathing new life into his late father’s legacy via the release of a scintillating house remix of his iconic single “Big Poppa.” The remix is set to appear on Ready to Dan...
LNDN and Ketafere Drop Nasty New Single “Virus”
This will have you itching to get back on the dance floor. Canadian DJs and producers LNDN and Ketafere are here to debut their new single “Virus,” an electrifying track that will get you re-energized during that mid-week slump. “Virus,” released on G-Mafia Records, is the ultimate bass house production, complete with a hard-punching beat and rippling s...
Pandora Unveils Exclusive Playlist Series Featuring Steve Aoki, Gryffin, Marshmello, More
Pandora is shrewdly taking advantage of the budding music and gaming crossover space. Pandora is shrewdly taking advantage of the budding music and gaming crossover space with the announcement of its exclusive playlist series, “Game Time.” The streaming giant has teamed up with Steve Aoki, Marshmello, Gryffin, The Glitch Mob, Tokyo Machine, and more for the new initiative. “...
DJ Produces Hilarious Trap Remix of Ben Shapiro’s Viral Reading of Cardi B’s “WAP” Lyrics
iMarkKeyz is the same DJ who went viral for remixing Cardi’s notorious coronavirus rant earlier in 2020. In the immediate aftermath of the release of Cardi B‘s Megan Thee Stallion-assisted song “WAP,” the single polarized the music industry due to its raunchy and controversial lyrics. As parodies and reaction videos came pouring in, dumping gasoline on a song that was alrea...
Beyond the Algorithm: Artists Imagine a World Beyond Spotify
Spotify is designed to make itself indispensable. It offers up endless choices. It keeps playing when the track or album you’ve clicked on is over. It tries to predict your tastes, so you keep consuming content—er, music—for as long as possible. But at the end of the day, it’s just a format. And Spotify may not be the right format for everybody. That became clear recently when Spotify CEO Daniel E...
Metallica Celebrate Black Album Anniversary With Howard Stern Show Performance
Metallica performed a three-song set honoring the 29th anniversary of the Black Album on the Howard Stern Show on Wednesday and, at this point, it’s fair to say that “Nothing Else Matters.” The band ran through cuts “Wherever I May Roam” and “The Unforgiven,” as well as diving into an explosive, acoustic rendition of St. Anger’s “All Within My Hands.” The ...
