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Niall Horan Takes Hilarious Credit for the Nile River: ‘It Was Named After Me’
Rewrite your history books, One Direction fans, because from here on out, it’s known as the Gift of the Niall. At least, that’s what Niall Horan is happy to claim after seeing an adorable young fan use his name as a reference for the Egyptian waterway during an impromptu game of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” The clip circulating around social media depicts two middle schoolers named Bella and Hayden who get stopped on a boardwalk to play the notorious trivia game. The first question? “What are the two longest rivers in the world?” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Hayden gets the first one in a breeze by correctly naming the Amazon. And it when it comes to the second, she confidently states, “The one named after the One Direction guy, uh, ...
Chrissy Teigen Celebrates One Year of Sobriety: ‘I Really Feel Good’
It’s been one year since Chrissy Teigen decided to stop drinking alcohol, and the model took to Instagram to celebrate the accomplishment. “Not a drop of alcohol in 365 days! I miss feeling loopy and carefree sometimes, but to be honest toward the end, it didn’t give that fun feeling anymore anyhow,” she wrote alongside a montage of videos from a smile-filled family vacation with husband John Legend and their children, Luna and Miles. “I drank to end crazy anxiety that later mostly went away when I – get this – quit drinking! sigh. anyhow I feel really good.” “Sometimes I get really frustrated looking back on days I should remember way better than I do because of alcohol,” she continued. “Like when I drank cafe patron and fell asleep while an Outback Steakhouse chef taught me (my friends) ...
The Powerpuff Girls Getting Animated Reboot from Original Creator
Craig McCracken has returned to Hanna-Barbera Studios to reboot The Powerpuff Girls and Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends. McCracken created both series and worked on shows like Dexter’s Laboratory while working at Hanna-Barbera before leaving to work on projects for Disney Channel and Netflix. The new reboot of Powerpuff Girls is described as revisiting the world of the original “as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup face off against a gallery of villains comprised of familiar foes and new threats.” The original series debuted on Cartoon Network in 1998 and ran for 78 episodes before coming to a close in 2005. It’s worth noting that Cartoon Network rebooted Powerpuff Girls in 2016, but McCracken wasn’t involved because he was working on Disney’s Wander Over Yonder at the tim...
How to Get Tickets to Alemán’s 2022 Tour
Alemán has revealed a new US tour with tickets going up for grabs just 24 hours after the announcement. The Mexican rapper’s “TOUR USA 2022” is rapidly approaching with the 16-city run starting in September. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including on-sale dates. What Is Alemán’s Next Tour? “TOUR USA 2022” kicks off at New York’s Gramercy Theatre on September 3rd and spends the first week in Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Atlanta. Alemán then takes over Texas for four nights between Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso. He plays Los Angeles on September 15th and Anaheim on September 16th followed by shows in San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, and Las Vegas. After a stop in Denver, the tour wraps in Chicago on September 28th. Who Is Opening for Alemán on Tour? Advertisement...
Joe Rogan Calls Donald Trump a “Man-Baby” on Adderall
Joe Rogan is a one-man shitstorm of misinformation, but since he is also the world’s most popular podcast host, being a well-informed citizen means occasionally checking which way the shit is blowing. At the moment he’s aiming the excrement at Donald Trump, saying in a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience that the former president is a “man-baby” who can hardly read without Adderall. Via The Daily Beast, the segment was led by Tom Segura, who wondered at Trump being “full of fucking energy” when he supposedly only slept four hours a night. “He’s on Adderall,” Rogan responded. “Do you think he’s on Adderall? “Yes, I do, only because there were multiple people who used to work on The Apprentice that were like, ‘He was fucking gassed up for shoots,R...
Desus & Mero Break Up, End Showtime Talk Show
Desus & Mero have broken up and ended their popular Showtime talk show. Showtime confirmed the news in a statement, saying, “Desus Nice and The Kid Mero will be pursuing separate creative endeavors moving forward. Showtime’s late-night talk show Desus & Mero will not be returning for a fifth season. Its final episode aired Thursday, June 23rd.” Desus Nice addressed the end of the talk show on Twitter with a cordial statement (“thanks for being part of the journey”), but social media posts from both comedians suggest Desus and Mero had a falling out of some sort. Related Video On June 19th, Desus tweeted, “bodegahive you think I abandoned y’all but the art is coming back. Plz believe in me, I love y’all,” prompting Mero to respond on Reddit, “NAH IT’S A WRAP BRODY, SOMEBOD...
Watch Footage From Eric Prydz’s Mind-Bending “HOLO” Production at Tomorrowland 2022
It’s impossible for videos to do justice when it comes to Eric Prydz‘s live shows, but they’re simply too incredible to ignore. The Swedish dance music legend performed at Tomorrowland over the weekend, where he brought back his fan-favorite “HOLO” show to send the festival’s attendees into a rabbit hole. Thanks to its mind-bending visuals, the immersive production stole the show and was the unquestioned highlight of the festival’s first day. “Tomorrowland day 1 was stupid fun,” tweeted famed Twitch streamer Jericho, “but listen when I tell you that Prydz holo live was the single best show I have ever seen.” Prydz has long been recognized as one of the electronic music industry’s leading artists in terms...
15 Photos From Gorgon City’s Dazzling “REALM” Open Air Performance In Los Angeles
Following their wildly successful REALM Brooklyn Mirage show in New York this May, Gorgon City took over the Shrine in L.A. and put on another spectacular performance July 8th. Just like the Brooklyn Mirage show, this one traded the dark club interior for an open air experience outside of the Shrine Expo Hall. Combined with a stellar lineup of opening acts, this made “REALM” feel more like a small festival than a standard weekend concert. The stage featured towering pyrotechnic displays that lit up the night sky, jetted pillars of smoke and rhythmic lights beaming off the crowd below. Local Los Angeles staple Matt Black and surging house music artist Nala, the latter of whom is featured on many a festival lineup this year, respectively opened the night and made the crowd ...
Giveaway: Win Tickets to Shambhala 2022 and Free VitaPLUR, the World’s First “Rave Supplement Gum”
Aiming to provide effective solutions for harm reduction at dance music events, VitaPLUR is here to stay. The company behind the world’s first “rave supplement gum,” VitaPLUR and its line of products aims to promote wellness. Its products, the brand says, provide a steady stream of supplements for ravers who are enjoying themselves on the dancefloor. “We leveraged chewing gum as the ultimate sublingual delivery system,” explained VitaPLUR founder DJ Gilbert in a statement. “Since gum is allowed into nearly every venue it provides a simple and easy way to keep ravers safer and the days that follow more relaxed. The gum truly speaks for itself.” VitaPLUR’s “E-BOOST” line was the first magnesium- and antioxidant-infused supplement gum after launching ...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘As Dusk Falls’ Is A Narritve-Driven Adventure Done To Perfection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Interior/Night / As Dusk Falls Narrative-driven games are nothing new, but INTERIOR/NIGHT’s As Dusk Falls is a refreshing take on the video game genre. As Dusk Falls Is Why Xbox Game Pass Wins Regarding exclusive titles, Microsoft is not beating down the doors right now, and that’s understandable because no one is competing with A Horizon Forbidden West or the upcoming God of War: Ragnarok. But, with Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft continues to have one of the most fantastic gaming bargains because games like As Dusk Falls are exclusive to the service. A Narrative-Driven Game Done Right Source: Interior/Night / As Dusk Falls In choice-driven games, you get the ability to make decisions, and if you don’t like the outcome, you can replay a situation. In As D...
HHW Gaming Review: ‘As Dusk Falls’ Is A Narritve-Driven Adventure Done To Perfection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Interior/Night / As Dusk Falls Narrative-driven games are nothing new, but INTERIOR/NIGHT’s As Dusk Falls is a refreshing take on the video game genre. As Dusk Falls Is Why Xbox Game Pass Wins Regarding exclusive titles, Microsoft is not beating down the doors right now, and that’s understandable because no one is competing with A Horizon Forbidden West or the upcoming God of War: Ragnarok. But, with Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft continues to have one of the most fantastic gaming bargains because games like As Dusk Falls are exclusive to the service. A Narrative-Driven Game Done Right Source: Interior/Night / As Dusk Falls In choice-driven games, you get the ability to make decisions, and if you don’t like the outcome, you can replay a situation. In As D...
Comedian & ‘Bust Down’ Co-Creator Jak Knight Tragically Passes Away At 28
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Kempin / Getty The comedy world lost one of its rising stars in Jak White. We Lost A Real One In Jak Knight Over the weekend, Jak Knight’s family confirmed through an agency rep that the writer/stand-up comedian and actor passed away on Thursday (Jul.14) at 28. The family did not share details such as the cause of his death at the time. “Knight’s loved ones ask that their privacy please be respected during this extremely difficult time,” the rep said. Knight has been in the entertainment industry for quite some time, revealing in a 2018 interview with Respect that he got his start as a writer on the FOX animated show Lucas Bros. Moving Co. when he was around 20 years old. His stock immediately began to rise, landing writing gigs on Netflix’s ra...
