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The Russo Brothers Revealed Jon Favreau Tried To Keep Iron Man From Dying In ‘Avengers: Endgame’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marvel / Avengers: Endgame MCU fans already know that Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man sacrificed his life to save the universe during the events of the comic book classic Avengers: Endgame. What they might not know is that Iron Man director Jon Favreau tried his darnedest to keep Tony Stark from death’s door. In a recent interview for Vanity Fair, Avengers: Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo, a.k.a the Russo brothers, revealed that Jon Favreau called them after reading the script. Favreau had some thoughts about Iron Man kicking the bucket after the epic battle, with fans feeling all the emotions at the film’s end. Breaking down the scene in which Iron Man wields the Infinity Gauntlet, Anthony recalled that they did not want to “f*ck up” Iron Man’s last...
Lil Durk Injured During Onstage Incident At Lollapalooza, Kept Perfoming For The Fans
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Josh Brasted / Getty Over the weekend, Lollapalooza went down in the city of Chicago, and much to the delight of the people of the Windy City, Lil Durk rocked the stage for his hometown on Saturday night (July 30). Still, unfortunately, an on-stage incident left him bruised, battered, and out of the game for the foreseeable future. Variety reports that while he was performing “Back In Blood” on stage, Lil Durk accidentally walked directly into two on-stage pyrotechnic smoke flares and got a face full of smoke that left him reeling for a moment. Stumbling away and wiping his eyes, the audience knew that things went left for the Chiraq artist. Stage crew quickly ran to his aid as someone on the microphone was heard saying, “Woah, woah, you alright, bro? [Th...
Lollapalooza Sets Dates For 2023 Edition in Chicago
The sweat is just drying from this weekend’s blow-out 2022 edition of Lollapalooza on the lakefront in Chicago, which means that it’s already time to start gearing up for next summer. As fans were straggling home following this year’s blowout featuring Metallica, Lil Baby, Dua Lipa, Machine Gun Kelly, J. Cole, Big Sean, Kygo, Green Day, Dua Lipa, Charlie XCX and the first solo show by BTS‘ J-Hope, organizers revealed on Monday morning (Aug. 1) that they will return for more around the same time next year, and for many years to come. Lollapalooza will be back in Chicago’s Grant Park from Aug. 3-6 in 2023 with hotel packages already available for early planners out there; the Chicago Tribune also reported that on Sunday that Mayor Lori Lightfoot confirmed that organizers had agreed to terms ...
Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning to Co-Host 2022 CMA Awards
Two-time CMA Awards entertainer of the year winner Luke Bryan and NFL star Peyton Manning will host the 56th annual CMA Awards on Nov. 9 on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. This will mark Bryan’s second year hosting the show, after first hosting the CMA Awards in 2021; it will be former Colts/Broncos superstar Manning’s first time serving as CMA Awards host. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Manning, who has made four Super Bowl appearances and won two Super Bowls during his 18-season career, is no stranger to the CMA Awards. In 2016, Manning was part of a comedic skit with then-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, and also presented the CMA’s pinnacle award to Kenny Chesney. “Being a part of such a historical night that honors...
Atlanta’s Music Midtown Festival Canceled After Court Ruling Made It Illegal to Keep Guns Out of Event
The long-running Music Midtown festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, scheduled for Sept. 17-18 with headliners My Chemical Romance, Future, Jack White and Fallout Boy, has been called off, according to a statement issued by festival organizers. The likely cause, industry sources tell Billboard, are recent changes to Georgia gun laws that prevent the festival from banning guns on to the publicly owned festival grounds. “Hey Midtown fans — due to circumstances beyond our control, Music Midtown will no longer be taking place this year,” a statement posted on Music Midtown’s website reads. “We were looking forward to reuniting in September and hope we can all get back to enjoying the festival together again soon.” While owner Live Nation didn’t provide any additional details for the ...
Travis Scott Bringing ‘Road to Utopia’ Residency to Zouk Nightclub in Las Vegas
Travis Scott will return to the stage Sept. 17 with the first of seven appearances at Zouk Nightclub inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Described by representatives as a multi-year partnership, an additional date of Oct. 15 is also on sale. A statement from Resorts World describes “Road to Utopia” as a “mind-bending, first-of-its-kind nightclub residency experience,” taking advantage of the venue’s technological prowess. The lighting system, known as Mothership, produces a kaleidoscope of visuals as it moves to the music, floating above the dance floor. Advanced sound from an L-Acoustics-driven system powers the audio. The experience changes nightly to meet the headlining artist’s specifications. “Travis plans to utilize all of this to his advantage,” says Ronn Nicolli, chief marketing office...
Music Midtown Festival Canceled Due to Georgia Gun Ruling
Atlanta’s annual Music Midtown festival has been canceled amid a 2019 Georgia Supreme Court ruling making it easier for people to carry firearms onto publicly owned property such as the city’s Piedmont Park, where the event was planned to take place on Sept. 17-18 with My Chemical Romance, Jack White and Future. The Live Nation-produced festival did not specify the reason for the cancellation in its social media announcement, but local media reports confirmed the behind-the-scenes battle to clarify whether Music Midtown organizers had any leeway to bar firearms from the site in the face of the 2019 ruling. A source tells SPIN that organizers had also been searching for an alternate venue but were unable to secure one in time to move forward this year. “Hey Midtown fans — due to circumstanc...
Lollapalooza Announces 2023 Festival Dates in Chicago
This past weekend drew in locals and international travelers alike to Chicago’s annual Lollapalooza. Taking place in the lakeside Grant Park, attendees saw performances from Lil Baby, Dua Lipa, Machine Gun Kelly, J. Cole, Big Sean, Charli XCX, Metallica and more. Highlights included the first-ever solo set from BTS member J-Hope, who performed 18 songs from his debut album Jack in the Box. Lil Durk, meanwhile, suffered an injury during his performance after he was hit in the eye by some pyrotechnics. The rapper said he will be taking a break to focus on his health. In the aftermath of the star-studded weekend, festival organizers have confirmed that the event will be returning around the same time next summer. Lollapalooza will take place in Chicago’s Grant Park once again from August 3 to...
VetsAid to Feature Final James Gang Set, Dave Grohl, NIN, Black Keys
The Joe Walsh-led annual VetsAid benefit concert will be a hot ticket for rock’n’roll fans this fall, as it will feature what’s being billed as the final performance of Walsh’s pre-Eagles band James Gang, plus appearances by Dave Grohl, Nine Inch Nails, The Black Keys and The Breeders. The Drew Carey-hosted event will be held Nov. 13 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Tickets go on sale Friday (Aug. 5). Walsh, who considers Columbus to be his hometown and later became a star amid the late ’60s Cleveland rock scene, curated an Ohio-themed bill for VetsAid, all proceeds from which will be donated to veterans’ services charities in the Buckeye state. Grohl was born in Warren, about an hour southeast of Cleveland, while Black Keys founders Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney grew up in Akron. ...
Lollapalooza 2022: j-hope Kicks Off a New Era for BTS: Recap, Photos + Setlist
“I’m j-hope from BTS,” he told the Lollapalooza crowd, doing nothing more than introducing himself and nothing less than making history. BTS are perhaps the most overwhelming musical force the world has ever known, having conquered the globe with an ARMY bigger than Beatlemania. The septet became such an institution that when they announced a “hiatus,” to pursue solo projects, the resulting panic cost their management label HYBE $1.7 billion in market cap in just two days. “We are not disbanding,” the group clarified. j-hope said it in a different way under the banner of Chicago’s skyline in Grant Park Sunday night: “I’m j-hope from BTS.” Advertisement Related Video He’s a lot more than that. With this appearance at Lollapalooza 2022, j-hope became not just the first of...
Fireboy DML – Timoti
Check out this brand new song “Timoti” by Fireboy DML. Nigerian artist Fireboy DML has released a new song titled “Timoti” for his fans/listeners. The new song is from his new studio album, “Playboy,” which includes 14 songs. It’s a lovely bop with an intriguing chorus and a fantastic mix of music beats to which you can groove. It fills in as a follow-up to his new release track on the album “Afro Highlife“. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Timoti by Fireboy DML below. Download coming soon.
Prinx Emmanuel – Ghost Rider
Nigerian contemporary gospel singer, Prinx Emmanuel, has released a new song titled “Ghost Rider.” Prinx Emmanuel has just put out a brand new song titled “Ghost Rider.” This follows the release of his previous single, “I Get,” a few weeks ago. The new record Ghost Rider is an impressive piece of music in which Prinx lends his voice to caution people against the bad driving habit that could cut one’s life short. Listen to and share Prinx Emmanuel’s “Ghost Rider” below. [embedded content]
