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R.I.P. Ben Cross, Chariots of Fire Star Dies at 72
Ben Cross, the English actor best known for starring in Chariots of Fire, has died at the age of 72. Cross died in Vienna, Austria on Tuesday following a short illness, according to his representative and family members (via AP). A statement from his family called Cross a natural entertainer who “could sing anything” thanks to his vast musical knowledge. “He was a man who taught us to embrace our feelings, whatever they may be,” the statement continued. “We are grateful for the time we had with him. His spirit lives on in our hearts through his words, his music, and the love that we still feel.” Born in London in 1947, Cross entered the performing arts shortly after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. He enjoyed a number of smaller roles early on, including a stint in 1977&...
Chris Rock Hilariously Announces New Busta Rhymes Album
Source: Busta Rhymes / Chris Rock It’s been a hot minute since we’ve gotten any new material from one of the best to ever do it, Busta Rhymes, but now that he’s once again ready to unleash the dungeon dragon on the masses he’s enlisted the comedic talents of Chris Rock to help him make the announcement. In the one-minute clip Chris Rock melodically reminds Hip-Hop rappers “You-n*ggas can’t-f*ck-with the God, Busta Rhymes” by repeating it over and over until he enthusiastically announces “Extinction Level Event 2!… beyatch!” Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God would mark Busta Rhymes’ 10th album in his 20+ year career in Hip-Hop and his first album since 2012’s Year of The Dragon. For those who aren’t familiar with the OG Hip-Hop MC, the album title suggests this will be the sequel t...
Son of Debra Lee, Quinn ‘DJ Spicoli’ Coleman, Has Passed Away
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty DJ, A&R, and entrepreneur Quinn Coleman has died. He was just 31. According to The Grio, Coleman’s family confirmed his passing on Sunday (Aug 16) through an exclusive statement to the publication confirming the passing of the music executive and son of former BET President and CEO Debra Lee. The statement, which was released on Monay (Aug 17) by a spokesperson for Lee does not note how Coleman passed but does request privacy for Lee’s family at this time. Quinn Coleman, son of Debra Lee and Randy Coleman, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 16 at the age of 31. The cause of death is unknown. Quinn was a loving son, brother, cousin and friend, a passionate DJ and A&R executive with a bright future ahead of him. Debra and her family are devas...
50 Cent Is Skeptical About T.I. Saying He Has Five Classic Albums
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz While 50 Cent has made it clear that he feels T.I. isn’t on his level for a head on battle he is still keeping his ear close to the tweets. He recently caught wind of a claim that he found quite humorous. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop the Queens native had a good chuckle on the behalf of the self proclaimed king of the south. Last week Tip was a guest on The Fat Joe Show and he discussed a variety of topics including how and why he defined his royal spot below the Mason-Dixon Line. When the discussion shifted to 50 Cent the “Live Your Life” rapper expressed that he only feels Fif has one undisputed classic under his belt. “I love 50. That whole album [Get Rich Or Die Trying] is jammin’. Top to bottom,” he explained. “Bruh, I got five classics. T...
Schoolboy Q Gets His Virtual Tiger Woods On In Hilarious Launch Trailer For ‘PGA TOUR 2K21’
Source: 2K Sports / PGA TOUR 2K21 If you didn’t know, the folks that bring us NBA 2K every year are now hopping on the golf course. Ahead of the launch of PGA TOUR 2K21, 2K dropped a hilarious new launch trailer featuring Top Dawg’s own Schoolboy Q and more. In the trailer, we see Groovy Q get his virtual Tiger Woods on alongside WWE Superstar and reality TV personality Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, PGA Tour pro golfer, and the games cover athlete Justin Thomas, and legendary actor Christopher McDonald. In the quick clip, the “Man of The Year” crafter, Miz, and Thomas calmy flex their virtual golfing skills while McDonald hilariously struggles to compete with them. For those that didn’t know, Schoolboy Q is quite the golfer in real life. Speaking with GQ, he told the publication he picked up the...
Burning Man Asks for Donations to Ensure 2021 Return
This week, The Burning Man Project—Black Rock City’s prized mecca of international artists, free-thinkers, and other madcap creatives—launched a new microsite to collect financial donations. It packs a somber but encouraging message. “Sadly we will not be gathering in the Black Rock Desert in 2020. Though this will result in an unprecedented revenue shortfall for Burning Man Project, we remain optimistic,” the site reads. “We are committed to maintaining the critical infrastructure we’ll need, after cuts to expenses and staffing, to produce Black Rock City 2021 and continuing our vital off-playa work in the year ahead. We can’t do this without your help.” Curious Josh The suggested donation amount is $475—the price of admission. To some, that number ...
Insomniac Ventures Into Publishing with CTM Partnership
Insomniac has announced that they will be stepping into the publishing world via their new partnership with The Netherlands’ CTM Publishing. It’s been reported that they will operate under the name Sounds That Never Sleep Publishing. In a quote obtained by Music Business Worldwide, the CEO of CTM, André de Raaff, spoke on his excitement to have the major dance music promoter on board. We are pleased and proud that they have chosen CTM as their partner and we are convinced that we can be the right company for them based on our music publishing experience, network and worldwide knowledge and we look forward to making Sounds That Never Sleep Publishing a leading player in the music publishing space of the dance music world, where Insomniac is already a dominant pla...
Ultra Music Festival and iHeartRaves Join Forces to Donate 12,000 Masks to Miami Communities in Need
During times of economic and financial strife, the music industry has stepped up to the plate time and again to support its community. That notion rings especially true during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which decimated the live music landscape and left innumerable artists, sound engineers, venue operators, security staff, and more fighting for their livelihoods. Enter Ultra Music Festival and iHeartRaves, two influential organizations in the EDM zeitgeist that teamed up to deliver masks to Miami’s underserved communities this summer. After the organizers of Ultra were forced to reschedule the fest’s 2020 edition due to the impact of COVID-19, they joined forces with iHeartRaves, a popular rave fashion brand, to donate 12,000 surgical masks to marginalized communitie...
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The Midnight on Seminal Album “Monsters” and the Volcanic Potential of Synthwave Culture [Interview]
While typically flying under the radar, synthwave has become ingrained in popular culture. From the soundtracks of movies such as Drive to the iconic opening theme of Stranger Things, and even the critically-acclaimed video game series Hotline Miami, the genre’s sound and trademark aesthetic has pervaded nearly all forms of media. Case-in-point, one of the streaming world’s most popular creators, Dr. Disrespect, has styled his entire persona around synthwave culture, all the while regularly including music from some of the genre’s artists in his streams. However, despite synthwave’s prevalence, many aren’t familiar with the niche community. We spoke with one of the leading acts in the genre, The Midnight, to learn more about the history of the band, their new album Monsters, the future of ...
Dave Grohl Made a Superfan’s Dream Come True by Crashing His ‘Grohlathon’ Livestream Jam Session
Performing covers on Instagram Live isn’t a new quarantine phenomenon. But for Pat Finnerty, his Dave Grohl-dedicated show finally caught the attention of the one person he was hoping for. The 40-year-old Scranton, Penn.-based musician started “Grohlathon,” a 24-hour IG Live performance from his West Philly studio apartment, on Saturday (Aug. 15), in hopes he could eventually get Grohl to sing Sting‘s part on Dire Straits‘ 1985 No. 1 hit “Money for Nothing.” Before this weekend, a cardboard cutout of the Foo Fighters frontman was the closest thing he could get to the celebrity appearance he wanted so badly on The Pat Finnerty Show, per his Instagram handle, that he’s been putting on for the last five months. “My whole f&#...
Here’s When ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 29 Is Premiering
A pandemic’s not going to stop Dancing With the Stars from waltzing into our homes this fall. ABC announced on Tuesday (Aug. 18) that the dance competition’s 29th season will premiere on Sept. 14. Sharna Burgess, Peta Murgatroyd, Val Chmerkovskiy, Cheryl Burke, Keo Motsepe, Jenna Johnson, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Sasha Farber, Pasha Pashkov, Emma Slater and Gleb Savchenko will all be returning as the pro dancers, with Britt Stewart and Daniella Karagach also joining the cast as pros. Though The Bachelorette’s Kaitlyn Bristowe is the only celebrity for the upcoming season who has been revealed so far, Tyra Banks will be taking over as an executive producer and host after it was confirmed longtime co-hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews would not be re...
Raphy Pina Says He’s ‘Starting A New Chapter’ Following Indictment for Firearms Violations
Artist manager and Pina Records owner Raphy Pina (real name: Rafael Antonio Pina-Nieves) is staying positive after a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging him with firearms violations filed on Aug. 13 in the U.S. District Court of Puerto Rico. “Starting a new chapter,” he expressed on Instagram. “A chapter that will make me stronger during tough challenges. I remain focused on what I have dedicated myself to since I was 16 years old: music.” According to the indictment filed last week, “on or about April 1, 2020, Pina-Nieves, who’s considered a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing or carrying firearms because of restrictions of a prior conviction, knowingly possessed one Glock pistol, Model 19, 9mm caliber, which was was modified to automatic, one Smith & Wess...
