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Joy Reid Set To Make History As Cable’s First Black Female Prime-Time Anchor
Source: Randy Brooke / Getty MSNBC national correspondent and political commentator Joy Reid is about to make history. According to Page Six, the veteran television host is set to take over the slot previously occupied by Hardball host Chris Matthews until his abrupt exit from MSNBC amidst accusations of inappropriate behavior. Reid, who currently hosts the morning show AM Joy, has filled in for the network’s prime-time stars including Rachel Maddow and Chris Hayes. The experience helped solidify Reid as a perfect fit for the suddenly opened slot, after Matthews, who’d been hosting “Hardball” on the network since 1999, quit after accusations of “inappropriate comments,” including flirting with a guest off camera. Although the announcement hasn’t been made official just yet, Reid ...
Joy Reid Set To Make History As Cable’s First Black Female Prime-Time Anchor
Source: Randy Brooke / Getty MSNBC national correspondent and political commentator Joy Reid is about to make history. According to Page Six, the veteran television host is set to take over the slot previously occupied by Hardball host Chris Matthews until his abrupt exit from MSNBC amidst accusations of inappropriate behavior. Reid, who currently hosts the morning show AM Joy, has filled in for the network’s prime-time stars including Rachel Maddow and Chris Hayes. The experience helped solidify Reid as a perfect fit for the suddenly opened slot, after Matthews, who’d been hosting “Hardball” on the network since 1999, quit after accusations of “inappropriate comments,” including flirting with a guest off camera. Although the announcement hasn’t been made official just yet, Reid ...
Megan Thee Stallion Went Full Freedom-Fighting Road Warrior In Her BET Awards Medley
Megan Thee Stallion‘s “quarantine girl summer” is turning out to be the hottest season of all. The Houston rapper had her first No. 1 single, as well as an EP reach the top 10. It was all capped on Sunday (June 28), when she delivered a sexy performance for the socially distant BET Awards. Megan’s pre-recorded performance began with her newest single, “Girls in the Hood,” which released on Friday (June 26). She appeared out of a Mad Max fantasy: Rolling up in a desert scene on the back of a stripped-down motorbike, she wore knee-high lace-up boots and an S&M bralette decked out with silver O-rings; her shoulders were covered with red and black feathers, while her long hair streamed behind. As the lyrics to the song ...
Megan Thee Stallion Went Full Freedom-Fighting Road Warrior In Her BET Awards Medley
Megan Thee Stallion‘s “quarantine girl summer” is turning out to be the hottest season of all. The Houston rapper had her first No. 1 single, as well as an EP reach the top 10. It was all capped on Sunday (June 28), when she delivered a sexy performance for the socially distant BET Awards. Megan’s pre-recorded performance began with her newest single, “Girls in the Hood,” which released on Friday (June 26). She appeared out of a Mad Max fantasy: Rolling up in a desert scene on the back of a stripped-down motorbike, she wore knee-high lace-up boots and an S&M bralette decked out with silver O-rings; her shoulders were covered with red and black feathers, while her long hair streamed behind. As the lyrics to the song ...
Chloe x Halle Take On Chloe x Halle In Resplendent BET Awards Dance-Off
As two early cuts on Chloe x Halle‘s latest endearing collection Ungodly Hour, “Forgive Me” and “Do It” capture the album’s essential R&B vibe — a deep, rich sonic warmth complete with the sister’s lilting voices floating on top. It’s a mood that the pair put on full display in a dazzling, Destiny’s Child-referencing medley during the (virtual) BET Awards Sunday night (June 28), where each song got its own moment. And then Chloe x Halle squared off in a winner-take-all dance-off against none other than… Chloe x Halle. The twist, of course, is that both win. “Forgive Me” opened with them delivering the smooth tune in shiny black dresses with magnificently high-pointed shoulders, close to nature inside a barn. A dirt...
Chloe x Halle Take On Chloe x Halle In Resplendent BET Awards Dance-Off
As two early cuts on Chloe x Halle‘s latest endearing collection Ungodly Hour, “Forgive Me” and “Do It” capture the album’s essential R&B vibe — a deep, rich sonic warmth complete with the sister’s lilting voices floating on top. It’s a mood that the pair put on full display in a dazzling, Destiny’s Child-referencing medley during the (virtual) BET Awards Sunday night (June 28), where each song got its own moment. And then Chloe x Halle squared off in a winner-take-all dance-off against none other than… Chloe x Halle. The twist, of course, is that both win. “Forgive Me” opened with them delivering the smooth tune in shiny black dresses with magnificently high-pointed shoulders, close to nature inside a barn. A dirt...
Beyoncé Dedicates Her BET Humanitarian Award To Activists: ‘Your Voices Are Being Heard’
“I dedicate this award to all of my brothers out there, all of my sisters out there inspiring me, marching and fighting for change. Your voices are being heard, and you’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain.” That’s how Beyoncé made the most of her moment accepting the Humanitarian Award near the end of the night on Sunday (June 28) at the socially distant BET Awards. The prize honored her accomplishments aiding her hometown of Houston, raising up young artists in the music industry, helping Black and brown communities get ample COVID-19 testing and mental-health care during the pandemic, and more. As Michelle Obama explained as she introduced the award and its 2020 recipient, Bey’s contributions to the world spanned lifting up...
Beyoncé Dedicates Her BET Humanitarian Award To Activists: ‘Your Voices Are Being Heard’
“I dedicate this award to all of my brothers out there, all of my sisters out there inspiring me, marching and fighting for change. Your voices are being heard, and you’re proving to our ancestors that their struggles were not in vain.” That’s how Beyoncé made the most of her moment accepting the Humanitarian Award near the end of the night on Sunday (June 28) at the socially distant BET Awards. The prize honored her accomplishments aiding her hometown of Houston, raising up young artists in the music industry, helping Black and brown communities get ample COVID-19 testing and mental-health care during the pandemic, and more. As Michelle Obama explained as she introduced the award and its 2020 recipient, Bey’s contributions to the world spanned lifting up...
Marshmello and Halsey Escape Quarantine with Vibrant Music Video for “Be Kind”
Marshmello and Halsey have released a colorful music video for their single “Be Kind.” With the EDM superstar only in the video for a couple of seconds, the spotlight is on Halsey. Playing on themes of escapism and wanderlust, the duo uses green screens to show her journey into an animated world. The video starts out with the superstar singer-songwriter in a bleak, warehouse-esque environment dancing by herself. Her world then begins to shift when she picks up a flower and is transported to a cherry blossom-filled city and park with picturesque vegetation. The vibrant voyage was directed by one of Halsey’s frequent collaborators, Hannah Lux Davis. In addition to “Be Kind,” Davis also helmed the videos for Halsey’s songs “Nightmare” and &...
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Which Producer Should NGHTMRE Collab With On His Debut Album? [POLL]
Fans were left reeling after NGHTMRE recently casually teased the existence of his debut album. While he didn’t share much, it’s interesting to note that he mentioned it will be a fully cohesive body of work with each song flowing into the next and that it will represent his artistic vision perfectly. While we count down the seconds to its release, we’ll have to be patient, as he said there’s still a lot that has to be done before it drops. In honor of the exciting news, we want to hear from you. Which producer should NGHTMRE collaborate with on his debut album? Choose one of the selections or add your own to the poll below. As of the time of writing, NGHTMRE has not yet announced a title or release date for his upcoming debut album. FOLLOW NGHTMRE: ...
Deep Tropics Announces Lineup for 2020 Outing
While many festivals around the world are being canceled due to COVID-19, the Tennessee gathering, Deep Tropics, is moving forward with its plan for an August event. Doubling down on their objective to open doors two months from now, organizers have released the lineup for the third iteration of the festival. This year’s fest will features performances from Dirtybird boss Claude VonStroke, CloZee, TOKiMONSTA, Whethan, and more. On the festival’s website, organizers have laid out their plan for hosting a safe festival during the ongoing pandemic. They have stated that they will be complying with all local and state guidelines, limiting capacity to the event and checking the temperature of employees and patrons, among other measures. The page outlining their safety ...
Can learning to play an instrument help with EDM production?
EDM DJs and producers benefit from learning how to play an instrument before they dive into the world of music production. Even basic knowledge of an instrument can help! Benefits of playing an instrument Playing an instrument allows you to gain a better understanding of musical theory. An instrument allows you to have a tactile and visual way to learn musical concepts. Knowing musical concepts can help you make better compositions. Not to mention, learning an instrument also gives you a better ear and learn how to analyze musical pieces. This can help you gain a better understanding of melody instead of just producing by ear. For example, knowing how to play an instrument can help you learn the chords of a scale. So when you are producing something, and it doesn’t sound correct, you can f...
