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‘House of the Dragon’ Crashed HBO Max Streaming During Series Debut
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NurPhoto / Getty HBO Max is getting a lot of mention these days in the press, and not for the greatest of reasons according to some observations. The streaming service suffered a slight blow once more over the weekend after a new series, House Of The Dragon, caused some crashing for users with a certain peripheral device. The Verge reported on the woes experienced by HBO Max users, pointing to a well-established fact that the app itself is plagued with a variety of issues. House Of The Dragon, a highly anticipated spinoff from the creators of the sprawling Game Of Thrones universe, apparently impacted several people who use the Amazon Fire TV or the Fire Stick device. Related Stories It appears that news of the HBO Max House Of The Dragon crashes came fro...
RUMPUS and Nicky Genesis’ High-Energy Collab Sees a Trippy Cazztek Remix: Listen
Earlier this year, Canadian multi-instrumentalist RUMPUS teamed up with Las Vegas-based talent Nicky Genesis to deliver a high-energy funk house tune. Now, three months later, Cazztek offers up a refreshing twist on the track. Out today via Rock Bottom Records, the exuberant rework maintains the groovy topline and overall tone of the original, while infusing dancefloor-dominant sounds—a Cazztek signature. What stands out the most about this revamp of “You Better” is the drop. While RUMPUS and Genesis got the party started, so to speak, the reimagined version keeps the momentum going. Take a listen to the reworked track below. Since his debut single in 2016 released under Club Sweat, RUMPUS has released songs via Insomniac, Hood Politics, Vibrancy and Westwood Re...
Travel Guide: 4 Toronto Airbnbs When You’re Visiting for a Music Festival or Concert
So you’re going to Toronto to see some epic music. You have your tickets, rave outfits and flights secured, but where are you going to rest in-between all the music? Thankfully, Toronto is an awesome city and there’s plenty of great spots to lay your head down at night. As the largest city in Canada representing over 200 distinct ethnic origins, there’s no shortage of Airbnbs to book when visiting for your next festival or concert. Whether you’re coming out for Veld Music Festival, Rolling Loud, North By Northeast, or seeing your favorite producer throw down, we have you covered with top five picks of Airbnbs to book for your next Toronto live music experience. 1) Upscale condo in the clouds at CN Tower If you’re going out for a night on the city, consider this executive-style ...
GRiZ and LSDREAM Announce Release Date of Long-Awaited Collab, “Funkonaut”
Fans of GRiZ and LSDREAM can finally mark their calendars for the release of “Funkonaut,” the first-ever collab from the bass-funk masterminds. The two debuted their upcoming track in late December 2021, appearing onstage together at GRiZ’s Space Camp event in Virginia. That’s when fans got the first taste of “Funkonaut,” a wobbly record that blends elements of dubstep and trap music with the psychedelic hallmarks of GRiZ’s and LSDREAM’s respective sounds. The moment was brief, but electric: According to GRiZ, “Funkonaut” will hit streaming platforms this Friday, August 26th. Check out his announcement below and pre-save the track here. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES GRiZ and LSDREAM Announce Release Date o...
Loveland Festival Returns to Amsterdam With Massive 25th Edition
Returning to Amsterdam after a tough two-year hiatus, Loveland Festival landed in Sloterpark to celebrate its momentous 25-year anniversary. In what might have arguably been its biggest fest to date from August 13-14, Loveland attracted tens of thousands of attendees, who were ecstatic to dance to the sounds of some of techno and house music’s most celebrated artists. More than 75 artists performed at this year’s Loveland, which made its debut back in 1995 and has since cemented itself as one of the Dutch capital’s most beloved dance music events. This year, the festival’s creative and production teams made sure to curate an incredible experience in order to celebrate Loveland’s 25th anniversary in a special way. Loveland Festival 2022. Ruben May Loveland once again succeede...
Netflix’s Ad-Supported Tier Reportedly Won’t Show Ads During New Movies
If you’re looking to subscribe to Netflix‘s upcoming ad-free tier, it now appears that you might be able to watch new movies without being interrupted. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Netflix will not be implementing ads when streamers are watching movies that are newly released in an attempt to keep the platform attractive for filmmakers who might be afraid that audiences would be put off by mid-film interruptions. However, once a film has been out for a while, the company will be inserting ads into it, although there’s no clear timeline yet on how long that ad-free premiere period will be. If you’re a parent, you might also be relieved that Netflix has apparently decided to refrain from advertising to children. The report suggests that the streaming platform has taken a pa...
Marvel Key Art for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Characters Surfaces
With just three months to go until its highly anticipated release, key art for the upcoming Marvel Studios blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has now surfaced giving fans of the superhero franchise a closer look at some of the sequel’s main characters. Featured in the collection of artwork above are eight of the movie’s main characters, including Letitia Wright’s Shuri, Lupita Nyong’o’s Nakia, Danai Gurira’s Okoye, Winston Duke’s M’Baku, Tenoch Huerta’s Namor, Domonique Thorne’s Riri Williams aka Ironheart, Alex Livinalli’s Attuma and Mabel Cadena’s Namora. The latter four will all be making their MCU debuts with this film, branching out the ever-expanding multiverse that Marvel has built over the past four Phases. As for who will take on the mantle as the new Black...
Here’s Your First Look at Netflix’s ‘Knives Out’ Sequel ‘Glass Onion’
Netflix has dropped off the first-look images for its upcoming murder-mystery film, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, directed by Rian Johnson. The movie, which will arrive as a follow-up to 2019’s Knives Out, sees Daniel Craig reprise his role as detective Benoit Blanc, who must travel to the Mediterranean in order to solve a new mystery. Johnson equates his casting process to “throwing a dinner party,” according to the streamer. Seated around the Glass Onion table are Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, with Kate Hudson and Dave Bautista. Although plot details remain largely under wraps, Netflix did reveal that the film is slated to debut on December 23, following its premiere at the Toronto International Fil...
Nathan Fielder’s Docu-Comedy ‘The Rehearsal’ Renewed for a Second Season
Nathan Fielder’s docu-comedy series for HBO, The Rehearsal, will receive a second run. Created, written, directed by and starring Fielder, the show prepares ordinary people to encounter difficult conversion and life events through a rehearsal, using paid actors and sets to mimic real-life situations. For instance, the first episode of last season centers on a man who wants to confess to his bar trivia team that he lied about having a master’s degree. The show was rated highly by critics, who praised Fielder for its over-the-top simulations of events. The news of The Rehearsal’s renewal arrived just before season one’s series finale, which premiered on Friday evening. “One more chance to get it right,” the season two poster reads, showing Nathan facing the camera while a woman looks upset i...
Corey Taylor Appears Masked and Unmasked in Music Video for Slipknot’s “Yen”: Watch
Slipknot have unveiled the music video for their new song “Yen,” featuring both a masked and unmasked Corey Taylor. The eerie clip comes ahead of the band’s forthcoming album THE END, SO FAR and fall Knotfest Roadshow tour. The outing launches September 20th in Nashville and runs through October 7th in Irvine, California. Get tickets via Ticketmaster. “Yen” is the latest single from the aforementioned album, and the band’s own M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan directed the music video, which is as demented as it is decadent. Cutup vignettes of gothic imagery and psychedelic horror are mashed up to create a nightmarish seven-minute sequence. Clown makes prominent use of Slipknot’s primary colors, red and black, to add an unsettling visual atmosphere. Advertisement Related Video One notable tidbit is ...
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Dances Like Any Other Awkward Dad at Son’s Wedding: Watch
Metal singer, pilot, author, accomplished fencer: Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is a man of many talents. Dancing at weddings doesn’t appear to be one of them! The legendary vocalist could be seen cutting the rug at the reception for his son Austin’s wedding earlier this month. Dickinson might be known for his energetic stage presence, but it turns out he’s like any other awkward dad on the dance floor. Facebook footage from the reception sees Dickinson in lively spirits, vibing and flailing his arms about as he shimmies and shakes next to his freshly wedded son, who beams a huge smile. It all looks like a cracking good time, and Bruce certainly has no shame about his dance moves. In fact, he’s quite the trooper. Advertisement Related Video Austin is Bruce’s son with his second...
How to Get Tickets to Coldplay’s 2023 “Music of the Spheres World Tour”
Coldplay have been making the rounds on their ongoing “Music of the Spheres World Tour” since spring 2022 with over four million tickets sold, but they’re just getting started with a new slate of tour dates coming in 2023. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Coldplay’s Next Tour? The band’s ongoing world tour has taken them nearly around the entire globe already, but they still have legs in South America and Europe ahead while also hinting at future dates in North America and southeast Asia as well. Advertisement Related Video Coldplay’s next run kicks off at Brazil’s Rock in Rio on September 10th, followed by two double-headers in Lima, Peru and Bogota, Colombia. They then stop for a four nights in Santiago, Chile and two headlining shows back ...
