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5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (February 6)
A Pablo Alboran Anniversary Pablo Alborán celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his self-titled debut studio album on Feb. 2. “I’d never thought that this day would change my life,” the Spanish crooner tweeted. “Thank you for so many emotions. I never forget the effort and work of all the people who have believed and believe in me. For 10 more years !!” Alborán’s album dropped in 2011 and includes his breakthrough single “Solamente Tú.” A Premio Lo Nuestro Surprise Selena Gomez will make her debut at the 2021 Premio Lo Nuestro, where she will premiere “Baila Conmigo” next to Rauw Alejandro. “Baila Conmigo” is Gomez’s second Spanish-language single released in 2021, following “De Una Vez.” Both f...
Evan Rachel Wood Shares Additional Details Relating to Marilyn Manson Abuse Allegations
She included a copy of the police report, with contact and personal information blacked out. The Hollywood Reporter has contacted Wood’s representatives. Earlier this week, Wood named Manson as her alleged abuser. She stated on Instagram, “I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander or blackmail,” and wrote that Manson groomed her as a teenager and “horrifically” abused her for years. Wood and Manson had a relationship when the actress was 18 and Manson was 36, and the pair were briefly engaged in 2010. On Thursday, Wood shared a letter on Instagram that Senator Kevin Parker wrote to the Acting Attorney General of the United States, requesting “a full investigation into the accusations” that she set forth. Four other women have also come out w...
Robin Thicke Says ‘Lucky Star’ Was Inspired by His Late Father Alan Thicke & Mentor Andre Harrell
Robin Thicke drew inspiration from some of his biggest heroes when writing music for his forthcoming album, On Earth, and in Heaven. The 43-year-old hitmaker took to social media on Friday (Feb. 5) to reveal the emotional meaning behind the album’s opener “Lucky Stars,” which was inspired by his late father Alan Thicke, who died in 2016, and Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell, who passed away in May. “This is the last song I wrote for the album and it’s also the first track on the album,” Thicke wrote on Instagram. “Once we had this song I knew the album was complete. You know that feeling you have when you’re all alone but you know that you’re not alone. That’s what ‘Lucky Star’ is about. That presence in your life that holds you tight, gi...
Evan Rachel Wood Says Marilyn Manson’s Wife Threatened to Release Underage Photos to Ruin Her Career
On Saturday, Evan Rachel Wood took to Instagram Stories to reveal more disturbing facts about her former relationship with Marilyn Manson (real name Brian Warner). The Westworld star said she had to file a police report against the musician’s wife Leslee after she threatened to leak underage photos of her in an attempt to ruin her career. “On Dec. 19, I had to file a police report after I was alerted to threats made by @leslee_lane and @lindsayusichofficial (Brian’s wife) for conspiring to release photos of me when I was UNDERAGE,” Wood wrote, “after being given large amounts of drugs and alcohol, after Brian performed on Halloween in Las Vegas, to ‘Ruin my career’ and ‘Shut me up.’” The next slides show the conversation between Leslee and an unnamed person, followed by a screenshot o...
Haymaker Cannabis Partners With SMACK DVD Founder For New “SMACK” OG Strain
Source: Haymaker Cannabis / Haymaker Cannabis Ever since the legalization of marijuana in certain states, cannabis dispensaries have become big business ventures and though “the man” has cashed in the most, some brothers out in California have been doing their thing with their own brand for the culture. Source: URL/Caffeine / URL/Caffeine Haymaker Cannabis (a subsidiary of ORDER66) has announced that they’ve partnered with SMACK/Ultimate Rap League founder Troy “Smack White” Mitchell to create the “SMACK” OG strain. Yeah, sounds about right. Co-founded by NYC natives Pacino Bing, Master Grower and lead cultivator JJ Exotic in 2019, Haymaker Cannabis has cultivated some 50+ strains over the years including favorites like Runtz, Gelato 41 and Wedding cake. Now that they’ve partnere...
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Are No Longer Speaking, Allegedly
Source: Rob Rich/WENN.com / WENN The saga that is the marriage of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian is coming to a head. Reportedly, the once happily married couple are no longer even speaking to each other. This revelation comes from E! News, and one of the outlet’s sources say Yeezy and Kim “are completely done and no longer speaking.” Reportedly, a divorce is inevitable and only hasn’t happened yet because Kardashian has yet to formally file. Apparently, the social media and reality TV star is trying to figure out the right timing. However, also worth noting is that Yeezy is ready to move on from the marriage as well, and expeditiously. “He doesn’t care what Kim’s priorities are with holding off on a divorce announcement,” another source told E! News. “He will file before she’s ready i...
Pardoned Kodak Black Is Back & Sporting New Forehead Tattoo, Accessories
Source: Instagram / Instagram Fresh off a Presidential pardon from Donald “Treasonous” Trump, Kodak Black is back on the streets and ready to makeup for lost times behind bars. Since getting out the bing courtesy of Cheeto Jesus, Kodak Black seems like a man with a new lease on life as he’s now sporting a new tattoo on his dome (no $24 million dollar diamond?) and enough new ice to keep him cool while global warming gets outta control. Aside from the new purchases, the rapper who was known for having a small potbelly a la Rick Ross (Miami life, y’all), has been sporting a new slimmed-down figure that prison life no doubt contributed to. Keep in mind that Kodak complained about the abusive treatment he had to endure at the hands of prison guards. Aside from the beatings he says he was force...
Lil Yachty Is Working With Mattel To Make An Uno Card Game Movie
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty One of the culture’s most favorite pastimes is about to come to the big screen. Lil Yachty is reportedly working on a film based on Uno. Boat is taking his talents to Tinseltown once again. The Hollywood Reporter broke the story that he is working with Mattel to bring the popular children’s game to life as a movie. It is billed as an “action heist comedy, set in the underground hip hop world of Atlanta”. Additionally the Glacier Boy is reportedly interested in starring in the project. Marcy Kelly (Mean Girls) has penned the script. Quality Control’s Kevin “Coach K” Lee, Pierre “P” Thomas and Brian Sher will serve as executive producers. On the brand side Mattel’s Robbie Brenner will executive produce along with Kevin McKeon. “Uno is a game that transcends gene...
For Studio Ghibli, Earwig And The Witch Conjures New Possibilities
By Erica Russell For nearly four decades, Studio Ghibli has captured the hearts and imaginations of global moviegoers. Co-founded by celebrated Japanese auteur Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, the Tokyo-based studio has produced dozens of iconic films, including 1988’s beloved My Neighbor Totoro and 2001’s Academy Award-winning Spirited Away. Its pictures deliver whimsical adventures at once sweeping and small-scale, unforgettable characters, breathtaking animation and music, and complexly layered narratives that refuse to talk down to even its youngest audience members. Ghibli’s latest offering, Earwig and the Witch, is no different — except in one major way. Based on the 2011 children’s book of the same name by Dianna Wynne Jones — author of Howl’s Moving Castle, adapted to film by Ghibli in 2004...
Challenge Skull-Swiping: Will Any More Men Qualify For The Final?
“There are no more men’s Gold Skulls.” Challenge host TJ Lavin’s words struck a handful of remaining competitors like stones on the latest Double Agents episode, in which Josh earned his first elimination round win over rookie Mechie in “Asset Destruction II.” And with the win, Josh secured the fifth Gold Skull among the men and the final men’s spot in the Season 36 finale. “To be the guy that gets the last Skull — it just feels so good,” he said through tears. Still, that doesn’t mean the final Double Agents roster is set in stone. Four other men still have the chance to earn entry to the final mission by swiping Skulls, thus eliminating already eligible players. So will Fessy, Leroy, Kyle, Devin and Josh be able to hang on to their Gold Skulls, or will CT, Darrell, Cory of Nam — no...
10 Years Ago, James Blake’s Self-Titled Debut Album Made Him A Star
By Grant Sharples No one knew James Blake could sing. Before his 2011 debut album, released 10 years ago today (February 4), the electronic songwriter-producer had primarily become known for his sample-driven, minimalist dubstep arrangements. Apart from a brief 20th-century spiritual singing clip, Blake’s 2009 debut single “Air & Lack Thereof” featured zero vocals, much like its counterpoint instrumental track, “Sparing the Horses.” Following up this single with a string of three acclaimed EPs, 2010’s The Bell Sketch, CMYK, and Klavierwerke, Blake further cemented himself in London’s electronic music scene. But it wasn’t until his self-titled, full-length debut that he became James Blake, the songwriter-vocalist, in addition to James Blake, the producer. Its contemporary Pitchfork revi...
Will Amber Move On To Gary’s Teen Mom OG Property?
Amber’s relationship with Gary and Kristina has “grown” through the years — so is the next step living together on the same property? The background behind the idea: The mother of two went on probation 15 months ago and has one year remaining. During this time, Amber moved into a rental house while Andrew and James live in her home. This arrangement made Gary think of another alternative, which would help with the distance (Amber lives about an hour away in Indianapolis) and Leah’s mom being alone. “What if we put something out here?” Gary posed to Kristina about their vast rural land. “We could do a modular home and have Amber rent it because she’s already paying so much for this place in Indy.” “Would you want her here 24/...
