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Ariana Grande Shares Pics From Scenic Utah Vacation With Dalton Gomez, Teases New ‘R.E.M’-Inspired Perfume
Ariana Grande took to social media on Wednesday (Aug. 5) to give followers a peek at her vacation in Utah with boyfriend Dalton Gomez, as well as her next fragrance. In an Instagram slideshow, the pop star wears a mint green bikini top while taking smiling, sun-drenched selfies and showing off the state’s desert landscape. She also included close-up snaps of herself wearing a mask and posing with her real estate agent love. While Grande’s post didn’t clarify exactly where she was staying, Canyon Point, Utah is home to Amangiri, a secluded five-star luxury resort frequented regularly by a host of celebrities and other famous clientele. On the same day, the superstar also used her Instagram Stories to tease the pending release of her latest perfume, which is named after fan...
COVID-19: Tracking The Impact On The Entertainment Landscape, Release 6
Today, Billboard and Nielsen Music (an MRC Data service) launched Release 6 of “COVID-19: Tracking the Impact on the Entertainment Landscape.” This is the final release in the series. Looking back at the last few months, consumer sentiment appears to have come full circle. As the United States is tightening its reopening measures due to a rise in coronavirus cases, Release 6 reveals that consumers are growing more concerned over health, safety and job security and increasingly turning to entertainment for comfort, information and connection to others. Video streaming services still remain the most popular subscriptions to add, but interest in music streaming services has grown considerably, as people are spending more time with music and seeking familiar content, especially mus...
Mozart La Para Vs. Lapiz Conciente: What to Know About the Never-Ending Dominican Rap Battle
In the urban world, the famous tiraeras is like a sport, where two artists battle each other so that their fans determine who’s the best lyricist. Daddy Yankee vs. Tempo, Tego Calderon vs. Lito y Polanco, Hector y Tito vs. Baby Rasta y Gringo, and Cosculluela vs. Anuel AA are previous rap battles that further proves tiraeras have been a part of the genre’s history for years. Most recently, Jhay Cortez and Bryant Myers confronted each other during the quarantine to come to terms on who’s the best trap artist of this generation. {“nid”:”9377122″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Jhay Cortez vs. Bryant Myers: Everything You Need to Know About the Latin Trap Feud”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/columns\/latin\/9...
How to Watch Rick Ross & 2 Chainz’s ‘Verzuz’ Battle
Hip-hop heavyweights Rick Ross and 2 Chainz are going head-to-head tonight (Aug. 6) for the next Verzuz battle. The VerzuzTV Instagram account initially announced the latest pairing on Tuesday (July 28) with a poster of a two-seater Verzuz-branded sports car. “Grab your popcorn @verzuzonline,” Chainz tweeted on July 29 alongside a pic of him and the Boss. “Perfect day to boss up,” Ross tweeted on battle day. {“nid”:”9425894″,”type”:”post”,”title”:”Rick Ross & 2 Chainz Set for Next 'Verzuz' Battle, Timbaland Already Puts Up Call for the Following One”,”relative_path”:”\/articles\/columns\/hip-hop\/9425894\/rick-ross-2-chainz-verzuz-battle\/”,”media̶...
Hear Prince’s Previously Unreleased ‘Cosmic Day’
The Prince Estate released another sonic gem from the vault and have just shared “Cosmic Day.” The previously unreleased song was recorded on November 15, 1986, at Sunset Sound, Studio 3, with engineers Susan Rogers and Coke Johnson. “While the song had floated among ardent collectors as a small snippet, the full version reveals Prince at his most psychedelic,” said a statement regarding the release. “From the race car ignition sounding intro to the screaming guitar finale, Prince sings about Mermen in the sky and flying in the deep sea.” “Cosmic Day” follows the release of “Witness 4 The Prosecution (Version 1)” in June and the 1979 version of “I Could Never Take the Place of Your Man,” which dropped in last month. Li...
Listen to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s Viking-centric Main Theme
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will undoubtedly be one of the top titles of the holiday season this year, and now gamers can hear the song that will soundtrack the series’ first journey into Nordic territory. Featuring metal drummer-turned-Nordic folk frontman Einar Selvik (who’s also appeared alongside his music on History Channel’s Vikings), the track serves as both a seemingly accurate and appropriate representation of 9th-century Viking culture as well as a launching point to excite players for their action-packed adventure. Created by veteran film and video game composers Sarah Schachner and Jesper Kyd, the theme carries the weight of protagonist Eivor’s personal conflicts and overarching journey throughout the game. “We wanted the main theme to simultan...
L7’s Smell the Magic to Be Issued on Vinyl for the First Time
L7 broke through with their power-packed sophomore album, Smell the Magic, 30 years ago. Now, the record that melded elements of is getting a proper reissue. Out on Sept. 18 via Sub Pop, this is the first time that the album is coming to vinyl. You can listen to a remastered version of “Shove” below. The reissue comes in a special Loser edition — which in this case is — a clear with orange, blue, and gray vinyl. If you’re a collector, and into that, there enjoy. Prior to this release, the L7 covered Joan Jett’s 1983 track, “Fake Friends,” which also brought Jett on for vocals and guitar. Check out the tracklisting below and preorder the album here. 1. “Shove” 2. “Fast and Frightening” 3. “(Right On) Thru” 4...
David Bowie’s Something in the Air (Live Paris 99) Set for Digital Release
David Bowie’s archival drops are continuing with the upcoming digital release of Something in the Air (Live Paris 99). Recorded on Oct. 14, 1999, in Paris’ Elysée Montmartre, the new installment includes rarities like “Can’t Help Thinking About Me,” which he recorded in 1965 but haven’t performed in more than three decades. It also includes live renditions of “Word on a Wing,” off 1975’s Station to Station; Aladdin Sane’s “Drive-In Saturday;” and the premiere live performance of “Something in the Air,” off Hours, which released that year. Parlophone has announced the 3rd in a series of 3 digital live releases from the 90s. DAVID BOWIE SOMETHING IN THE AIR (LIVE PARIS 99) is available to stream from 14th August. DRIVE-IN SATU...
Diddy’s Son King Combs Injured In Ferrari After Being Hit By Driver Under The Influence
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Diddy’s son should be feeling lucky. Christian “King” Combs was driving his red Ferrari when it got smashed into by a man driving a Tesla—who was determined to be under the influence. Combs seems to be strictly the victim in this incident. Reports TMZ: King was involved in a car accident a little after midnight in Bev Hills, when cops say a man in a Tesla speeding down Sunset Blvd. lost control and smashed into King’s red Ferrari. We’re told Diddy’s son suffered injuries, but was treated at the scene and didn’t need to be taken to the hospital. He’s super lucky, because both cars were totaled. Law enforcement sources tell us the Tesla driver — who can be seen taking a field sobriety test in the video R...
Say Hello To Samsung’s Newest Flagship Smartphone The Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra
Source: Samsung / Samsung Mobile Samsung’s worst-kept secret, the Galaxy Note 20, and Note 20 Ultra have finally been unveiled, and both devices look stunning and are loaded with even more features. Oh, the new Galaxy Tab S7, S7 Plus, Galaxy Buds Live, and Galaxy Watch3 were also revealed. Before we get into Samsung’s newest tab and wearables, we gotta focus on the crown jewel of the entire event, the Galaxy Note 20, and Note 20 Ultra. Source: Samsung / Samsung Mobile If you loved the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus like we did, then you definitely shouldn’t be disappointed with the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra. Samsung has definitely taken the best of the previous and model and expanded on it with the latest offering in the powerful smartphone that promises to give users th...
Blueface ft. Snoop Dogg “Respect My Cryppin,’” Dave East “So Confusing” & More | Daily Visuals 8.5.20
Source: SU Magazine’s 17th Anniversary Celebration Featuring DJ Snoopadelic (AKA Snoop Dogg) Hosted By Former Miss USA Via Sanchez Featuring: Snoop Lion, Snoop Dogg Where: Hollywood, California, United States When: 13 Aug 2017 Credit: WENN.com Uploaded By Godspeed You can criticize Blueface all y’all want but he must be doing something right if he got a triple OG Hip-Hop icon to get down with him for his latest video. Linking up with non-other than Snoop Doggy Dogg for his visuals to “Respect My Cryppin’” Blueface and the Doggfather kick it together at the studio before letting Snoop borrow his mop to clean up the track. Anyone else enjoy that Snoop Dogg Verzuz DMX battle a few weeks back? Snoop won that one, b. Sorry, X. Back in the Beast Coast Dave East continues to grind and in hi...
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HHW Gaming: “Everything Is Game” In ‘NBA 2K21’s New Gameplay Trailer [Video]
We’re still currently enjoying NBA 2K20, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get hyped for NBA 2K21. “Everything is game” in the newest gameplay trailer for NBA 2K21. In the trailer, we get to see the next installment in the no.1 basketball video game franchise in action in current-generation technology. The clip makes sure to highlight your favorite NBA superstars balling out. Names like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, Paul George, current and next-gen NBA 2K21 cover athletes Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson doing what they do best on the court. We also get a sprinkle of Kobe Bean Bryant in action. It was revealed back in early July that he would grace the cover of both generations of NBA 2K21’s aptly-titled, Mamba Forever Edition to honor t...
