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Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes For Stupidly Donning Blackface
Source: Getty Images / Getty Another day, another late-night talk show host has to say sorry for donning blackface. Jimmy Kimmel is now apologizing after footage from the 90s of the late-night talk show in blackface pretending to be retired NBA superstar, Karl Malone, in an old sketch from The Man Show. In a statement to Page Six, the 52-year-old comedian said: “I apologize to those who were genuinely hurt or offended by the makeup I wore or the words I spoke.” Kimmel further added: “I never considered that this might be seen as anything other than an imitation of a fellow human being. Looking back, many of these sketches are embarrassing, and it is frustrating that these thoughtless moments have become a weapon used by some to diminish my criticisms of social and other injustices.” ...
T.I. To Teach “Business Of Trap Music” Course At Clark Atlanta University
Source: T.I. (Credit: Eric Bodden) The self proclaimed King of the South is about to add another jewel to his already accredited crown. T.I. has announced he will partnering with one of Atlanta’s premier educational institutions for a much needed history lesson. On Tuesday, June 23 the “Live Your Life” rapper confirmed class will be in session for the sub-genre of music he helped popularize. Clifford has announced he will be curating a “Business Of Trap Music” course at Clark University. The guest spot has been confirmed by Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French Jr. and Tip will partner with Presidential Leadership Scholar and Hip-Hop aficionado Dr. Melva K. Williams. “HBCUs have a vital role in our community and have managed to withstand even while being some of the mos...
Former Employees At Complex & OkayPlayer Speak Out About Experiences of Racism & Sexism
Source: JC Olivera / Getty At a time when companies across the company are reckoning with their toxic work cultures, media companies are now on the chopping block for their role in treating employees of color and women unfairly and subjecting them to abuse. According to published reports, Complex is now under scrutiny by former staffers for perpetuating what they describe as a racist and sexist workplace, with many speaking out despite their nondisclosure agreements. In an open letter posted to Twitter, former employee Tiffany Wines wrote about the “daily microaggressions Complex culture is notorious for,” and specifically called for the resignation of senior employees, Jay Salim and Arman Walia. “Complex Networks would and could not exist without Black art, Black consumers, and Blac...
Kygo Tells Apple Music He’s Been “Jamming” with The Weeknd
Fresh off the release of his third studio album Golden Hour, Kygo recently sat down with Apple Music‘s Zane Lowe for the Beats 1 host’s “At Home With” series to chat about the record and what he hopes listeners get out of the music. The wide-ranging interview featured a slew of topics, like Kygo’s relationship with Martin Garrix, his appreciation of Bon Iver, and his experience writing with OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder. However, it was his comments pertaining to The Weeknd that set off the sirens of his fanbase. “I would love to make sound with The Weeknd,” Kygo gushed. “That’s been in the… We’ve been jamming before. I really hope that will happen one day. Actually, we were in a studio jamming. But we...
Carl Cox Among Judges to Award COVID-19 Frontline Health Worker a Trip to Barbados
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear PPE and fight on the frontlines against COVID-19. One of those heroes is Rachael Faustino, an advanced nurse practitioner who, at 28 years of age, relocated hundreds of miles from Blackpool to London in order to help those at the forefront of the outbreak in the capital. As a reward for her valiant efforts, she was chosen as one of 20 winners of an initiative spearheaded by the Barbados Tourist Board to receive a free seven-night stay on the beautiful island. Faustino’s willingness to put herself in harm’s way, knowing that many doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers were catching the virus and dying from it, did not go unnoticed. She was nominated for the initiative and chosen by a panel of judges, including legendary DJ Carl Cox, who...
Outside Lands Abandons 2020 Event, Announces 2021 Dates and Lineup with ZHU, TroyBoi, Tame Impala, More
Beloved San Francisco music festival Outside Lands is the latest festival to cash in its chips amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to decimate the live music industry. Representatives of the Bay Area music and arts mecca, which takes place each autumn in San Francisco’s sun-kissed, utopian Golden Gate Park, announced the cancellation today. However, organizers are looking to the future, as they also announced dates and a staggering lineup for the fest’s 2021 edition, which will go down August 6th to 8th. Tickets are going on sale tomorrow. Featured performers on the festival’s 2021 slate include Tame Impala, Lizzo, The Strokes, Tyler, the Creator, Vampire Weekend, J Balvin, Kehlani, The 1975, Nelly, and Young Thug, among many others. The lineup also...
MYRNE Speaks to All the “Forbidden Lovers” with the First Single From His Upcoming EP
We’re living in a time in history where separation and isolation have become the new norm. It is also a time when laws that keep people from being with the ones they love still exist. Thus, there is no better opportunity than now for Singapore-based producer MYRNE to drop his new track “Forbidden Lovers,” a song that speaks to the physical and societal blockades that keep people apart. “‘Forbidden Lovers’ is a love song dedicated to lovers currently separated,” MYRNE tells EDM.com. “I got the idea while I was away on tour, enjoying a view of the sky – and asked my partner to send me a picture of the same. I definitely tried to keep things as simple as possible, for this was one of the first few songs I wrote in which my ...
Former BLACK VEIL BRIDES Bassist ASHLEY PURDY Responds To Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
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ROY MAYORGA Says VINNIE PAUL’s Death Came As A ‘Huge Shock’
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UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER Says ‘It Was A Lot Of Fun’ Reconnecting With PETER BALTES After 15 Years
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Full of Hell Unleash New Song “Language of Molten Cherubs” via Adult Swim Singles: Stream
A little over a year since releasing their Weeping Choir album, Full of Hell have unleashed a brand-new song. The band has unveiled the single “Language of Molten Cherubs” as the latest entry in the Adult Swim Singles program. As Full of Hell continue to push their music to uncompromising extremes, “Language of Molten Cherubs” is another burst of avant noise, free jazz rhythms, and harsh metal that defies convenient genre labeling. The band’s sonic concoction brims with ideas and layered overdubs, with frontman Dylan Walker’s voice cutting through the chaos. “‘Language of Molten Cherubs’ is the final death gasp of a broken human being at the end of their rope, on the border between worlds,” reads a press release for the song. It’s unknown if the track is a holdover from the Weeping Ch...
