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‘Happy Tears’: How Mike And Lauren Learned They’d Be Parents On Jersey Shore
Mike and Lauren happily shared ““gym tan we’re having a baby boy” at the end of 2020. And during tonight’s Jersey Shore: Family Vacation episode, viewers got to see the heartwarming moment the longtime lovebirds learned they would be parents. A family vacation expanding! “Hold on — it takes a few minutes!” Lauren told her impatient hubby of the pregnancy test, as she was in the bathroom. And when Lauren emerged, she showed him the test and declared, “It says it is.” Translation: A positive situation. The Sorrentinos, who bravely opened up about a miscarriage they endured shortly after Mike returned home from prison, embraced and shed a few tears (us too) as the reality set in that they would soon be Mom and Dad. “I’ve ...
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12th Planet Sends Liquid Stranger’s “Psychonaut” Remix Album Into Orbit [Premiere]
Last Valentine’s Day, Liquid Stranger impressed fans with his masterfully-crafted six-track EP, ASCENSION, diverting from his recognized freeform bass prowess and venturing into dubstep territories. Featuring collaborations with artists such as LUZCID, Hydraulix, and LSDREAM, ASCENSION was the last release from the esteemed Wakaan tastemaker. Celebrating one year since the release of ASCENSION, the Swedish bass powerhouse is returning with a collection of stellar remixes of the lead track, “Psychonaut.” Recruiting fiery bass maestros such as 12th Planet, Astrolizard, Blanke, Kischvn, LICK, Mersiv, and original ASCENSION collaborators, Hydraulix and LUZCID, Psychonaut (Remixes) will be released on February 12th. 12th Planet leads this legendary roster with h...
Felix Cartal Announces Chopped Up Challenge for Producers
Producer challenges and remix contests seem to have exploded in popularity since the beginning of global lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists like Kill The Noise, Seven Lions, and The Midnight have all played host to a slew of contests and now, Felix Cartal is presenting his own producer challenge. The Chopped Up Challenge is a musical challenge series with more than $10,000 in prizes over the span of four weeks. Each week, Cartal will offer up a short vocal chop sample and entrants will have to create a 60-second beat or song interpretation of the sample. Cartal will pick the best submissions to review on Twitch alongside special guest judges and choose a winner. Over the four-week contest, guest judges will include Kaskade, Zedd, Dr. Fresch, and TOKiMON...
Ariana Grande, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat Have a Luxe Hotel Night in the “34+35 (Remix)” Video: Watch
This is the way the pop music world learned what a Baked Alaska is. Ariana Grande has shared a music video for her “34+35 (Remix)” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat, and you can watch it below. The clip finds the trio of big name talents having a luxury girls lingerie night in a crazy luxe hotel. Yes, the song is all about getting raunchy with a lover, but it’s cool to just feel sexy with your fellow Hot Girls too! Especially when you can buzz down to the front desk through an intercom and order up some grub without even putting on a towel. In between lounging by the pool and taking some home video, this is exactly what Grande does. She calls up for some champagne and french fries, and then at the end of the clip is disappointed to learn the kitchen is out of Baked Alask...
Run the Jewels Fulfill Destiny, Get Quoted During Trump’s Impeachment Trial
The January 6th Capitol insurrection was an unholy calamafuck that resulted in an unprecedented second impeachment of Donald Trump. Those hoping to convict face an uphill battle, but if nothing else comes of it, the trial at least allowed Run the Jewels to fulfill their destiny. On February 10th, Rep. Stacey Plaskett quoted the lyrics “Truth is truth, whether denied or not,” entering the RTJ2 song “Early” into the official Congressional Record to make the case that — to summarize — Trump is guilty as fuck. Plaskett is a representative of the US Virgin Islands, and she made a bit of history herself when she became the first non-voting delegate to join a team of House impeachment managers. On February 10th, she addressed Congress and opened with a quote from Wu-Tang maestro GZA. “T...
Syd Returns with First Solo Song in Nearly Four Years “Missing Out”: Stream
Over three years following her Always Never Home EP, Syd has returned with a new solo song called “Missing Out”. With a dark wave of synths and a slowly crunching beat, The Internet member delivers the perfect self-actualizing anti-Valentine’s Day ballad. “As far as I can see, you and me could never be/ ‘Cause we didn’t spend the proper time tryna work it out,” Syd sings. “Hope you findin’ what you need or what you seek ’cause now I’m free.” Stream “Missing Out” below. In addition to it being nearly four years since Always Never Home and its preceding LP Fin, it’s been two and a half since The Internet dropped Hive Mind. That doesn’t mean Syd’s been silent until “Missing Out”, though; over the last year or so, she’s collaborated with The Free Nationals, Disclosure, Zayn, Lil Uzi Vert, and ...
Weezer’s Brian Bell on What Albums to Expect Next
Kyle Meredith With… Weezer Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Weezer multi-instrumentalist Brian Bell joins Kyle Meredith to talk about OK Human, the band’s latest LP that finds them working with an orchestra on a seamless thematic piece. The guitarist discusses playing the acoustic guitar and organ since the record has no electric instruments, the importance of human voices, and using the Fibonacci sequence in one of their songs. Bell also dives into how the band continues to work on multiple records at once, gives an update on the delayed Van Weezer LP, drops the news on a classic-Weezer-inspired Weezer album that’ll be included in a four-part album series, and the possibility of a...
‘American Idol’ Was the First Show to React to COVID. Can They Be the First to ‘Pivot Back’ to Normal?
Instead, Kinane says they came up with “Idol Across America,” teaming with Zoom to create a custom audition process that tried to mirror the old way of auditioning as closely as possible. The new style included creating a huge Zoom room contestants signed in to from home, where they might find ex-Idol cast members sharing stories of their auditions as well as advice. The singers were then filtered through to producers in breakout rooms, which Kinane says actually ended up working to the show’s advantage and allowed Idol to virtually visit all 50 states for the first time in its 19-year history. “Everybody got seen by an Idol producer,” according to Kinane, who says she then sorted through the cream of the crop with Idol executive producer Megan Michaels W...
Jorge Drexler Signs Global Deal With Warner Chappell Music Spain
Santiago Menendez-Pidal, managing director of Warner Chappell Music Spain, said about the signing: “Jorge is an absolute legend with an army of fans across Spain, Latin America and well beyond. He is also the go-to partner for some of the biggest Latin artists in the world. I’m so excited to be working with him and know that his upcoming album is going to make a huge impact.” Born in 1964, Drexler released released two albums in Uruguay in the early 1990s before getting his “big break” after Spanish songwriter Joaquin Sabina invited him to Madrid to collaborate with a wide range of artists. Most recently, Drexler’s COVID-19-inspired “Codo Con Codo” was nominated for best song at the 21st annual Latin Grammys. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you...
First Stream: New Music From Taylor Swift, Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z, Dua Lipa and More
While Taylor Swift’s decision to re-record her first six albums marks a fascinating business move and creative choice, for her many fans, the project also provides an excuse to dive back into one of the most captivating discographies in modern pop. “Love Story (Taylor’s Version),” from the upcoming re-recorded version of 2008’s Fearless, represents a faithful re-creation with Swift’s current voice — and for a breakthrough top 10 hit as undeniable as this one, the lack of gimmickry makes for a loving revisit. Nipsey Hussle & Jay-Z, “What It Feels Like” A dream team-up has materialized for the soundtrack to Judas and the Black Messiah, as Jay-Z and Nipsey Hussle — who had a close personal relationship but never appeared on a song together prior to the latter’s 2019 deat...
Hayley Kiyoko, Mindy Kaling & More Are Obsessed With ‘Love Story (Taylor’s Version)’
Taylor Swift released her refreshed version of “Love Story” on Friday morning (Feb. 12) and her biggest A-list fans are already obsessed with it. Mindy Kaling put it best with the tweet, “God I love this song,” about the zhuzh’d up version of the beloved song, which has a reconfigured opening section and louder strings than the original. Because we can’t be together to dance and sing at the top of our lungs together, the Vamps’ James McVey did it for us, tweeting, “Romeo taaaake meeeee,” while Hayley Kiyoko addressed the elephant in the room with the Insta Story caption, “Also this is still absolute MADNESS you have to do this but so proud of you @taylorswift13 Taylor’s version is the only version :)” You Deserve to Make Mone...
More IRON MAIDEN Jigsaw Puzzles To Be Released In April
Several more IRON MAIDEN titles will get the jigsaw puzzle treatment in April. Zee Productions will release “The Trooper”, “No Prayer For The Dying”, “Fear Of The Dark”, “The X Factor”, “Virtual XI” and “The Book Of Souls” as 500-piece jigsaws on its Rock Saws imprint. “The Trooper” is also available as a 1000-piece jigsaw. All 500-piece puzzles come in a vinyl-box-set-sized box, perfect to fit alongside a vinyl record collection. Previously released IRON MAIDEN jigsaws include “Iron Maiden”, “Killers”, “Live After Death”, “The Number Of The Beast”, “Powerslave”, “Somewhere In Time” and “Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son”. Accord...
