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EA Sports Insists Players Love ‘FIFA’ Loot Boxes
As the gaming industry continues to grow immensely thanks to microtransactions, the feature has come under fire from both players and regulators alike in recent years, with some research even indicating that its effects are similar to that of gambling addictions. Despite these criticisms, however, EA Sports is now insisting that FIFA players actually love loot boxes. In a statement from the publishing giant to Eurogamer, EA claims that FIFA Ultimate Team packs are core to the game’s experience and the fan base actually prefers to have them. “We wholeheartedly believe that Ultimate Team and FUT Packs, which have been part of the game for more than a decade, are a part of FIFA that players love,” the company writes. “Fans love that the game reflects the real-world excitement and strateg...
R.I.P. Steve Grimmett, Grim Reaper Singer Dies at 62
Steve Grimmett, the longtime singer of UK metal band Grim Reaper, has died at the age of 62. The sad news was reported on social media by both his brother and his son, with no cause of death reported as of yet. After the band initially formed in 1979 as part of the new wave of British heavy metal, guitarist Nick Bowcott essentially re-formed Grim Reaper with Grimmett on lead vocals in 1982. The band released three albums: See You in Hell (1983), Fear No Evil (1985), and Rock You to Hell (1987). After their breakup in 1988, they regained notoriety when their videos were featured on Beavis & Butt-Head in the 1990s. Advertisement Related Video Grimmett re-formed the band without Bowcott as Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper in 2006, and they had been active until the present day. During the gro...
A$AP Rocky Charged with Assault in A$AP Relli Shooting
A$AP Rocky has been charged with assault with a firearm in connection to a shooting that occurred last November, Rolling Stone reports. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón charged Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, with assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm. The rapper, whose arraignment is set for Wednesday, August 17th, could face up to nine years in prison if found guilty of the offense. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón said in a statement. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm al...
Adele Opens Up About Postponed Las Vegas Residency: “There Was Just No Soul in It”
Back in January, Adele postponed her “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas residency just one night before it was scheduled to begin, citing various COVID-19 delays. Now, the artist is opening up about her decision, revealing that there was “just no soul” in the show she originally plotted. “The stage setup wasn’t right,” Adele told Elle. “It was very disconnected from me and my band, and it lacked intimacy. And maybe I tried too hard to give it those things in such a controlled environment.” “Weekends with Adele” was set to take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a 4,300-plus-seat venue with a 15,700-square-foot stage. In the interview, Adele recounted a moment during rehearsals in which she sang a cappella from the foot of the stage, and as her voice filled the room, she realized she’d ...
Ezra Miller To Begin Treatment for “Complex Mental Health Issues”
Following a string of arrests and concern over their well-being, Ezra Miller has announced that they “have begun ongoing treatment” to address “complex mental health issues.” In a statement released on Monday evening, Miller — who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns — acknowledged that they had “recently gone through a time of intense crisis.” Miller went on to apologize to “everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior,” and said they were “committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life.” Advertisement Related Video Since March of this year, Miller has been arrested three times. During a month stretch in Hawaii in the spring, Miller was charged with disorderly conduct and second-degree assault. And earlie...
A$AP Rocky Charged With Felony Assault With a Firearm in Connection to November 2021 Shooting
A$AP Rocky has been hit with a charge of felony assault with a firearm in connection to a shooting that took place in Hollywood last November. According to reports, the Los Angeles district attorney charged the rapper with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm, and his arraignment is scheduled for August 17. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Dist. Atty. George Gascón said as he announced the charges. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers...
Nipsey Hussle Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Los Angeles
Nipsey Hussle has been posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on what would have been the rapper’s 37th birthday. In attendance at Hollywood Boulevard to receive the star on behalf of the artist was his family, which included his grandmother Margaret Boutte, sister Samantha Smith and longtime girlfriend Lauren London. London spoke at the award ceremony and paid homage to the late Crenshaw rapper, “I think I speak for the entire city of L.A. when I say that we’ve always known Hussle was destined for greatness. This moment only amplifies this for us. Nip would’ve been honored by this moment.” His sister also said a few words at the ceremony, speaking on how proud she was of her brother, “Nip the Great, look at who you are, look at what you did. I’m in awe but I’m not ...
Playboi Carti Joins Rolling Loud New York 2022 Lineup
Playboi Carti is officially joining the Rolling Loud New York 2022 lineup as a special guest. The upcoming festival is set to return to Citi Field in Queens from September 23 to September 25, where Carti will be joining a bill comprised of headliners Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future, along with performers such as Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Moneybagg Yo, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lil Tecca, Fivio Foreign, BIA, Bktherula, DreamDoll, Kali, Lakeyah, Pusha T, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe and more. The festival recently closed out Rolling Loud Miami with Kid Cudi, Future and Kendrick Lamar, and is also scheduled to set up shop in Toronto with Future, WizKid and Dave. Elsewhere in music, Kendrick Lamar’s visual for “We Cry Together” is qualified for Oscar consideration. Read Full Article
R. Kelly Chicago Trial Focuses on Whether Potential Jurors Watched ‘Surviving R. Kelly’
Jury selection in R. Kelly’s federal trial on charges that he rigged his 2008 state child pornography trial began Monday (Aug. 15) with the judge and attorneys quickly focusing on whether would-be jurors watched a 2019 documentary about sex abuse allegations against the R&B singer. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After denying a request from Kelly’s attorney to automatically exclude anyone from the jury who watched the six-part documentary series, Surviving R. Kelly, U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber quizzed potential jurors about how much they watched, what they could recall about it and whether they could be impartial if they were selected. Jurors were asked whether they watched the documentary in a questionnair...
A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault Over 2021 Shooting Case
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Monday (Aug. 15) that A$AP Rocky has been charged in connection to an alleged shooting in Los Angeles in November 2021. The rapper, born Rakim Mayers, faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón said in a news release. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The rapper is set to b...
AIM CEO Paul Pacifico to Step Down at End of 2022
Paul Pacifico will exit the U.K.’s Association of Independent Music (AIM) at the end of 2022, the organization announced Monday (Aug. 15). His departure coincides with the end of his second three-year term as CEO, which officially ends on Oct. 31, though he will remain in the role through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. During his tenure, Pacifico led AIM through such earth-shattering chapters as Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also oversaw the establishment of a free Associate Membership tier and the launch of last year’s free Future Independents online conference to foster access to learning resources and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and artists from diverse backgrounds. More recently under Pacifico’s leadership, the organization co-created a new MA ...
Zayn Revisits His One Direction Days, Singing ‘Night Changes’ in New Video
ZAYN appears to be getting a little nostalgic, posting a 30-second black-and-white video of himself singing One Direction‘s 2014 single “Night Changes” on Monday night (Aug. 15) to Instagram. The ballad was released as the second single from the group’s fourth studio album Four in November 2014 — just four months ahead of Zayn Malik’s surprise departure from the boy band in March 2015. It peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 20 hit on the Pop Airplay chart. Malik is a co-writer on the song alongside all his 1D bandmates, as well as Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the new video, Malik sings the second half of the chorus — originally recorded by bandmate Harry Styles — crooning...
