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Helen Reddy, ‘I Am Woman’ Singer, Dies at 78
Helen Reddy, the singer best known for the feminist anthem “I Am Woman,” has died at the age of 78. Reddy’s children confirmed the news on Reddy’s verified Facebook page. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen Reddy, on the afternoon of September 29th 2020 in Los Angeles. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and a truly formidable woman. Our hearts are broken. But we take comfort in the knowledge that her voice will live on forever,” the statement read. Statement from Traci and Jordan It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen… Posted by Helen Reddy Official Fan Page on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Born Oct. 25, 1941 in Melbourne, Reddy had 20 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including the aforemen...
Listen to Louis The Child and TroyBoi’s Nasty Trap Single “Fresh Juice”
Louis The Child are showing fans a new side of them after dropping “Fresh Juice,” a monster trap collaboration with TroyBoi. Known to champion trap music in their live sets, the duo have tapped one of the genre’s most popular producers to mutate their future pop sound into bona fide sonic boom. They employ nasty bass patches in the drop, which are akin to Skrillex‘s post-dubstep sound design of yesteryear. TroyBoi’s influence in “Fresh Juice” is also undeniable, especially in the break, which features eerie Middle Eastern-inspired vocal swells. Check out the new collaborative single below, which also came with a trippy animated video. Along with the release of “Fresh Juice” came another single called “Keep Moving.” Loui...
Daft Punk’s Iconic “TRON: Legacy” Soundtrack Receives Deluxe Vinyl Reissue by Mondo
As rumors around Disney’s Tron 3 continue to swirl around the mythos of Daft Punk, the duo’s iconic soundtrack from 2010’s TRON: Legacy has received a special deluxe vinyl reissue from Mondo. Known for its limited edition comics, vinyl pressings, rare VHS releases, and screen printed posters, Mondo is one of the most renowned pop culture lifestyle companies in the nation. Their brand new vinyl reissue of the legendary duo’s TRON: Legacy soundtrack is nothing short of breathtaking. Featuring exquisite custom artwork by British illustrator Matt Taylor, Mondo’s record is housed in a spot-varnished die-cut O-Card and pressed on 2x 180-gram colored vinyl. The vinyl contains Daft Punk’s entire original score in addition ...
TOKiMONSTA’s “Oasis Nocturno (Remixed)” Album Has Arrived—And It’s Stacked
After a series of teaser EPs for her long-awaited Oasis Nocturno (Remixed) album, TOKiMONSTA has finally released the monster 20-track project. Released September 23rd via Young Art Records, the album includes previously released remixes by AC Slater and Dombresky, among others, along with a cutting edge lineup of promising EDM artists. Highlights of the album that were not released on the EPs include project opener “Love That Never” reimagined by IMANU (formerly known as Signal), and a take on “Higher Hopes” featuring Rosehardt by Ardalan. Both flip TOKi’s signature easygoing, introspective sound on its head, with the former adding future bass synths to its drop and the latter backing his mix with driving percussion beats and club sonics. &nbs...
Oliver Heldens Announces Exclusive “Heldens Everywhere” Livestream Performance
Oliver Heldens has announced an upcoming one-of-a-kind livestream performance. Joining forces with blossoming streaming platform Cadenza, the Dutch electronic music superstar is set to perform an interactive concept dubbed “Heldens Everywhere.” Heldens is slated to play an hourlong set this Thursday, October 1st at 21:00 CEST (3PM ET, 12PM PT). The performance, which will be streamed live on Cadenza, was recorded at an old industrial steel plant and theatre in Amsterdam. According to a press release issued to announce the streaming event, the “Heldens Everywhere” show will “put Oliver and a cast of characters in the middle of an evolving set design centered around six different nostalgic TV show concepts.” Heldens seems to be embracin...
Zendaya to Play Ronnie Spector in Upcoming Film on Singer’s Life
Zendaya will be taking on the role of Ronnie Spector in an upcoming film on the iconic singer’s life, according to Deadline. Independent entertainment company A24 is teaming up with New Agency for the Marc Platt-produced film, which has closed deals for Spector’s life rights and for her memoir, Be My Baby, written with Vince Waldron. Spector personally chose Zendaya to portray her, according to Deadline. A24 also produces Euphoria, and Zendaya at 24 years old recently became the youngest actress to win an Emmy lead actress in a drama series for her role as Rue in the popular HBO show. Spector fronted the girl group the Ronettes with her older sister Estelle Bennett and their cousin Nedra Talley. The group rolled out hits throughout the 1960s, including&n...
Bryson Tiller Honors Fellow Louisville Native Breonna Taylor With Billboards Across Kentucky
Bryson Tiller celebrated the fifth anniversary of his Trapsoul album last week when he released a deluxe version featuring three extra tracks, but he isn’t in a celebratory mood. In his Louisville hometown just two days prior, a Kentucky grand jury came to a decision in the case of Breonna Taylor that didn’t charge a single police officer in direct connection to the killing of the 26-year-old EMT. Tiller’s peers in R&B, from Alicia Keys to Ella Mai and more, expressed their frustration immediately after the news broke. That’s when the 27-year-old crooner decided to redirect the key real estate he recently secured in his and Taylor’s Kentucky home state: billboards. Originally intended to promote his forthcoming album Anniversary, which ...
Here Are the Lyrics to 24kGoldn’s ‘Mood,’ Feat. iann dior
24kGoldn and iann dior are in a pretty good “Mood” as their hit keeps skyrocketing up the Billboard Hot 100, with a peak spot at No. 5 this week (chart dated Oct. 3). This year’s XXL Freshman and his featured guest Dior question their stormy relationship with women who seem indecisive when it comes to their feelings. Check out the lyrics and music video below. (Whoa-oh)(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Yeah Why you always in a mood?F—in ’round, actin’ brand newI ain’t tryna tell you what to doBut try to play it coolBaby, I ain’t playing by your rulesEverything look better with a view Why you always in a mood?F—in ’round, actin’ brand newI ain’t tryna tell you what to doBut try to play it coolBaby, I ain’t playing by ...
Bonnaroo Postpones for Third Time, Moves Festival to September 2021
The 2021 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has been pushed yet again over concerns about the length of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking the third time dates for the festival were shifted due to the virus. The annual event will now take place Sept. 2-5, 2021. The festival, which typically takes place in mid-June, was moved to September 2020 in March after the coronavirus took hold in the U.S. In June, it was moved a second time to June 2021, before being rescheduled for a third time earlier today. The original dates for Bonnaroo 2021 have changed. Bonnaroo will now take place on Sept. 2-5, 2021. Stay tuned for info on lineup, camping + more. We encourage you to rollover your tickets to the new dates, but refunds will be available for those who cannot attend. pic.twitter.com/i78MnMITdY —...
Jeff Rosenstock Made His Late-Night TV Debut Look Like ‘Chaos Hell’
On Monday night (September 28), punk icon Jeff Rosenstock made his late-night TV debut by roaring through “Scram!” on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Like his indefatigably sweaty live shows, it was an energetic affair. Backed by his masked-up band, Death Rosenstock, the kinetic front-person shouted, clapped, and perspired through the three-minute rager, with Black Lives Matter written on his face covering. Bassist John DeDomenici was green-screened in, giving the rendition presence a trippy and occasionally unsettling punch. There was even a lightly subliminal message to buy his new album, No Dream. To hear Rosenstock describe it, the three-minute remote performance perfectly fit the hellish year 2020 has been. “We live in fucking chaos hell. I want to be honest about us li...
For The Culture: Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff Tour ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Mansion
Source: Al Pereira / Getty Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff took a tour of the mansion featured on the legendary sit-com show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and it’s a far cry from how it was portrayed when it first debuted in our livingrooms 30 years ago. The video clip shows to the two hip-hop legends standing in front of the white doorway Jazzy Jeff was frequently thrown out of by Uncle Phil (first things first, R.I.P.) throughout the show’s series. However, when they walked into the home, the decor couldn’t be further away from the posh white-and-beige livingroom set that fans have come to know. Instead, it’s reminiscent of the poolhouse Will and Carlton shared when they moved out of the main residence on the show. [embedded content] The pad is decorated with graffiti ...
HHW Gaming: ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath’ All Hallow’s Eve Skin Pack Draws Inspiration From Iconic Horror Movie Characters
Source: WB Games / NetherRealm Studios Despite COVID-19 more than likely going to rain on Halloween’s parade this year but things are still going to get spooky in the world of Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath. Mortal Kombat 11 has been out a year and a few months, and the folks at NetherRealm have been keeping the game fresh with character skins, in-game events, tournaments, new playable characters, and, of course, the Aftermath expansion. Announced today (Sept.29), players can now download the new Hallow’s Eve character skin pack that brings that spooky energy back to Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath right in time for Halloween. The new skin pack features three new character skins that draw inspiration from our favorite horror characters. D’Vorah is delivering deadly care thanks to her “Bad Medicin...
