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SAMMY HAGAR Receives Second Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine: ‘I Want To Get Back To Playing Live Concerts’
Sammy Hagar received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine earlier today (Thursday, March 11). The 73-year-old former VAN HALEN frontman took to his Instagram to share a video of him getting the final dose of the vaccine. He wrote in a caption: “I dislike shots as much as anyone. But I want to get back to playing live concerts, traveling the world without putting anyone at any risk my family my friends and myself Included. #2shot #moderna #bettersafethansorry #letitrock”. Last June, Hagar made headlines for an interview in which he said that he was willing to sacrifice himself to COVID-19 if it means saving the economy. At the time, Hagar was one of several musicians interviewed by Rolling Stone about staying at home instead of touring while coping with the uncertainties of t...
Bandsintown PLUS Brings Live Sets This Week from Aloe Blacc, Nathaniel Rateliff, Japanese Breakfast
This week, Bandsintown PLUS brings together an eclectic bunch of artists from across the stylistic spectrum. Thursday night, fresh off of his Saturday Night Live performance, roots revivalist Nathaniel Rateliff will stream an intimate set from his home studio in Colorado. Friday night, indie songwriter Japanese Breakfast plays live in Brooklyn — debuting the first single off her upcoming LP, Jubilee — followed by a set from the Japanese avant-pop collective CHAI. Saturday night, chart-topping singer-turned-reality-show-powerhouse Aloe Blacc comes at us live from L.A. with a full band. Join Bandsintown PLUS to tune in. <!– // Brid Player Singles. var _bp = _bp||[]; _bp.push({ “div”: “Brid_10143537”, “obj”: {“id”:”25115R...
Black Pumas to Perform Verizon Up Livestream Concert
Though going to concerts still isn’t a thing, you can take heart that your favorite musicians are finding new ways to bring the live shows to you. Over the last few months, Verizon has brought some of the world’s biggest artists to fans’ homes via their Verizon Up livestream series. Later this month, the program will continue with a members-only performance from Black Pumas. Set to take place on March 13th, Verizon will broadcast a special concert from the Austin psychedelic soul duo exclusively for members of the Verizon Up loyalty program. Verizon Up offers monthly, weekly, and daily reward choices to its loyal customers at no additional cost. While the goodies can range from discounts at your favorite stores and restaurants to tech swag, members can also get access to exclusive livestre...
Protect Live Music Hoodie: Now Available at Consequence Shop
Consequence made our name by being the go-to source for live music news. The concert industry has been severely impacted by the pandemic, and independent venues have been hit particularly hard. That’s why we’re is proud to do our part to support these struggling institutions with our “Protect Live Music” merch capsule. Designed by Allison Aubrey, our new sweatshirt features a collage of the only message that matters: Protect Live Music. This premium, unisex hoodie is available on heather slate gray or peach. Order yours now! To help support small venues in their recovery efforts, 50% of net proceeds will be donated to the National Independent Venue Association’s (NIVA) Emergency Relief Fund. Related You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what...
Netflix Testing Feature to Crack Down on Password Sharing
Netflix password sharing could soon be a thing of the past. As spotted by GammaWire, the streaming service is starting to test a pop-up screen meant to stop viewers from attempting to use somebody’s account. “If you don’t live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to keep watching,” the warning reads. It also asks users to verify the account via email or text. However, there is a “verify later” option allowing viewers to bypass the prompt for now, according to Twitter user DOP3Sweet, who shared the image above. In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix confirmed the new feature. “This test is designed to help ensure that people using Netflix accounts are authorized to do so,” a spokesperson for the streaming giant said. THR further reported that the extent of th...
Fugees Scored Big at the Crossroads of Hip-Hop
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Consequence of Sound and Sony present The Opus, an exploration of legendary albums and their ongoing legacy. For Season 13, host Jill Hopkins (The Moth Chicago, Making Beyoncé podcast) will explore the Fugees’ second and final album, The Score. Hip-hop had considerably changed from when the Fugees started recording their first album in 1992 to just three years later when they began working on their second effort. The “Golden Age” was coming to a close, and the genre was at a crossroads. So were the Fugees, though. Coming off their critically and commercially divisive first album, 1994’s Blunted on Reality, the New Jersey trio of Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Pras Michel were ...
Tony Iommi Looks Back at Black Sabbath, Meeting Dio and His Friendship With Eddie Van Halen
As one of rock’s most legendary guitarists, the creator of the ominous riff for the song “Black Sabbath” — not to mention the soundscape of the ubiquitous chant-along “Iron Man” and many dozens of other iconic Sabbath songs, Tony Iommi is one easygoing, unassuming bloke. His melodic sense has even led some to term Sabbath “The Dark Beatles.” Iommi, 73, has been a constant throughout Sabbath’s eight singers, a definite aural architect of the Sabbath’s sound over 50 years. Black Sabbath enjoyed several discrete eras: the Ozzy Osbourne years began in 1968. The first of two time periods with Ronnie James Dio at the helm started in 1980, then came round again under the Heaven & Hell moniker in 2006. (The name is taken from Dio’s first LP with his Sabbath brethren.) Recently, Black Sabbath r...
Beyoncé Shows Meghan Markle Love After Oprah Interview
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Aaron Chown – PA Images / Getty Beyoncé is showing her support to her friend Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, in a powerful way. On Tuesday (Mar 9) the superstar, who rarely posts online, has dedicated the homepage of her website to the Duchess, writing her a public thank-you note in response to her explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. “Thank you Meghan for your courage and leadership,” Beyoncé said in the statement. “We are all strengthened and inspired by you.”The message is accompanied by a photo of Beyoncé and Markle meeting at The Lion King premiere in 2019. According to Entertainment Tonight, the couples discussed the birth of Harry and Meghan’s son Archie during their brief conversation, with Jay-Z offering the advice to “always find some time ...
L’s On Deck: The Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 “Fragment”‘s Have Been Teased
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Crayton Gerst / Cactus Jack Foundation Just when it seemed like 2021 didn’t have enough L’s for sneakerheads to hold, pictures of the Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 “Fragment” have begun to circulate around social media. Days after La Flame teased the Air Jordan VI “Cactus Jack” on his IG, pics of another “Pending” L have hit the web and sneaker heads wanna know “Why does Nike do this to us?!” The blue toe version of the Air Jordan 1 High’s feature Travis’s now signature reverse swoosh along with the Cactus Jack face stitched on one heel while the other boasts the Fragment double lightning bolt symbol. The military blue and white colorway are similar to the 2014 Air Jordan 1 x Fragment grails which are currently going for a cool $5,000 on the resale market dep...
Quando Rondo Tells Fan That King Von’s Death Was Out Of His Hands
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The tragic shooting death of King Von occurred after an incident between the rising rapper and the crew of one of his contemporaries in Quando Rondo. While the Savannah, Ga. rapper has since moved on while expressing remorse, a recent response on Instagram suggests that the moment still looms heavily in Rondo’s life. The exchange between Quando Rondo and the fan occurred on the rapper’s Instagram page and was grabbed by Akademiks and shared on the social media network. The fan replied under Rondo’s IG post, “How about you donate to Von family no more of the streets be a good man the situation happened already you can make it right if YOU want to god forgives but that mans kids will never.” Rondo responded, “Von got his self in that si...
Ryan Coogler Still Processing Chadwick Boseman’s Passing As ‘Black Panther 2’ Production Nears
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Joe/WENN.com / WENN Ever since the shocking passing of Chadwick “T’Challa” Boseman last year, fans have been pondering what’s to become of the Black Panther franchise that he helped turn into a worldwide phenomenon. With the star of the franchise no longer here to carry it for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many have speculated how the sequel would work without Boseman donning the Wakandan vibranium in the next film. In a recent interview with Jemele Hill on her podcast, Unbothered, director and writer, Ryan Coogler spoke on working on Black Panther 2 without Boseman, and how it’s affected him personally. Like many of us, Coogler is still processing the loss of Boseman and we can only imagine how much more real it became when work on Black Panther 2 got u...
#TBT: How JWOWW Introduced Her Now-Fiancé To The Jersey Shore Cast
Jenni “JWOWW” Farley “said yes” to Zack Carpinello — and the bride’s Jersey Shore family offered their congratulations to the soon-to-be husband and wife. “So beyond happy for you two!!!! You deserve all the happiness in the world love you J! Congrats to you both!!!!!” Deena commented on the announcement above, while Pauly D offered “Congrats to you both!!!!!” Snooki wrote, “Love you guys so much,” and Lauren added, “I’m so excited for you two!! Love you guys! Cheers to forever!” But it wasn’t long ago (Season 3 of the hit MTV series, to be exact), that Jenni was gushing about being “madly in love” with her then 24-year-old beau and introducing 24 him to everyone in Las Vegas. “There...
