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Terence Blanchard on Composing Music for a Documentary About One of His ‘Heroes’ & Other 2022 Emmy Nominee Reactions
More than a dozen nominees in the music categories for the 2022 Primetime Emmy Awards shared their reactions to the good news with Billboard. Spoiler alert: They were delighted, proud and grateful. Here are some of their reactions. Terence Blanchard, They Call Me Magic, outstanding music composition for a documentary series or special (original dramatic score) Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Not only is this nomination an honor, but it is also humbling to be nominated for composing music for the documentary about one of my heroes, Magic Johnson — someone that I admire. Working on this documentary was a reminder of what it takes to be great and the focus and effort that are needed to be the best you can be.” Siddhartha Khosla, Only Murders in t...
GOP Tap Dance Artist Herschel Walker Delivered Goofy China Climate Change Argument
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: James Gilbert / Getty Herschel Walker, the Republican candidate for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat, hasn’t enjoyed the smoothest campaign run despite the heavy endorsement from GOP darlings. The former NFL player was on the trail over the weekend and delivered an eyebrow-raising comment on China and air pollution in a now-viral video that puts another ding in Walker’s armor. Herschel Walker was in Hall County, Ga., and over the weekend, journalist Stephen Fowler captured a video of the senatorial candidate fumble through an explanation of air pollution, the Green New Deal, and climate change in general. “Since we don’t control the air our good air decided to float over to China’s bad air so when China gets our good air, their bad air got to move. So it ...
Bobby Shmurda Warns Rappers Not To Say Too Much On Records Regardless of “Rap On Trial” Bill
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Getty Just because New York State passed a “Rap On Trial” bill which limits law enforcement from using rap lyrics against rappers in court, it doesn’t mean you should just spill all the illegal tea on your records. And who’d know better than Bobby Shmurda? In an interview with HotNewHipHop, the “Hot Ni**a” rapper expressed his view on the issue and warned that the bill itself shouldn’t let rappers feel safe expressing their personal experiences in the booth. Related Stories “Kay Flock, and a lot of rappers are getting locked up right now. So again, they get accused. They getting accused of these things. Accused! Accusations, you know what I’m saying? Theories. Gotta make sure you keep that word, key word. Now listen, just because they pa...
ESPN Host Apologizes For Fake Quote Disrespecting Michael Jordan Wrongly Attributed To Ja Morant
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Legato / Getty Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is well-known for talking that big talk on and off the court, but that doesn’t mean new outlets get to misquote the NBA star and make it sound like he’s disrespecting arguably the greatest basketball player of all time. That’s why David Jacoby, host of ESPN’s This Just In, has apologized for reading on the show Monday a fake quote attributed to Morant, who was accused of saying Michael Jordan would be considered “just another superstar” if he were playing today. The thing Morant never said was supposedly said during an hour-long interview with sports journalist Taylor Rooks. Now, y’all know this is a Jordan “…and I took that personally” moment waiting to happen. Related Stories N...
R. Kelly Is Reportedly Now Engaged To His Alleged Victim Joycelyn Savage
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Cook County Department of Corrections / Cook County Department of Corrections The R. Kelly saga continues to get even more bizarre. Jocelyn Savage, one of his alleged victims, is now reportedly his fiancée. The disgraced crooner is apparently set to get married. According to TMZ Jocelyn Savage submitted a letter on Monday, June 13 to U.S. District Judge Ann Donnelly prior to his sentencing. While the goal of the kite was get to Robert some leniency, she stated they intend to jump the broom. “My name is Joycelyn Savage, and I’m Robert Kelly’s fiancé,” she wrote. “I’m writing this letter in support of Robert in advance of his sentencing, so I can explain to the court that I’m not the victim that the government has portrayed me to be.” Related Stories S...
Lil Uzi Vert Announces ‘Red & White’ EP
Despite the constant teasing of his P!NK album, it doesn’t seem that Lil Uzi Vert is ready to release the follow-up to Eternal Atake just yet. Though the rapper is preparing to offer fans a release in the coming weeks. Taking to Instagram, the rapper announced the release of his Red & White EP with a look at the cover artwork for the pre-album. Although not much is known about the EP, Uzi did write, “Red & White Ep …. Before The P!NK,” in the accompanying caption for his recent post. The album cover shared, which looks to be computer-generated, shows Uzi painting what is believed to be the cover for P!NK in front of an audience with his previous album covers hanging in the background. Take a look at the cover for Lil Uzi Vert’s Red & White below and stay tuned for more release ...
Cardi B Delivers Music Video for “Hot Sh*t” Feat. Kanye and Lil Durk
After dropping “Hot Shit” Feat. Kanye West and Lil Durk, Cardi B has now returned to deliver a music video for the Tay Keith-produced track. Serving as Cardi B’s first release since 2021’s “Up” and first single of 2022, “Hot Sh*t” is expected to be the lead single of her highly-anticipated sophomore studio album. Directed by Lado Kvataniya, the new music video places the three artists in striking CGI scenes that lean on a fanciful aesthetic. Cardi kicks off the visual by standing high above, on the top of the building before wall walking on the side of the structure. During her verse, the artist is also seen being set ablaze by two robotic arms and decked in iced-out jewelry in interjecting scenes. Later in the music video, Lil Durk and Kanye West appear in equally over-the-top settings th...
Sound Sultan – Siren ft 2Baba
Don’t miss this brand new single from Sound Sultan titled – Siren. Naija Ninja presents brand new music titled “Siren” by Late Sound Sultan featuring 2Baba. It is off his posthumous extended play titled “Reality CHQ“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his song on the EP titled “Friends“. Listen and share Sound Sultan ft 2Baba – “Siren” below. Download coming soon.
Sound Sultan ft Zlatan – Levels
Don’t miss this brand new single from Sound Sultan titled – Levels. Naija Ninja presents brand new music titled “Levels” by Late Sound Sultan featuring Zlatan. It is off his posthumous extended play titled “Reality CHQ“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his song on the EP titled “Siren“. Listen and share Sound Sultan ft Zlatan – “Levels” below. Download coming soon.
‘Succession,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘The White Lotus’ Lead the 2022 Emmy Nominations
The Television Academy on Tuesday unveiled the 2022 Emmy Awards nominations, during a special announcement program hosted by chairman and CEO Frank Scherma, as well as Curb Your Enthusiasm‘s JB Smoove and Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s Melissa Fumero. HBO‘s Succession leads the pack as the most-nominated program with 25 nods, including one for outstanding drama, followed by HBO’s The White Lotus and Apple‘s Ted Lasso, which each received 20 nominations. Several additional programs received double-digit nominations, including Hacks (17), Only Murders in the Building (17), Euphoria (16), Barry (14), Dopesick (14), Severance (14), Squid Game (14), Ozark (13), Stranger Things (13), The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (12) an...
50 Cent to Star in New Horror Film About Social Media and Influencer Culture
Entertainment and music mogul 50 Cent has officially signed on to produce and star in the upcoming horror movie Skill House from Proxima Media. The film will also be produced under his compay G-Unit Film & Television banner. According to Deadline, 50 Cent joins a cast that is led by TikTok star Bryce Hall and other additions like Lea Pipes, Paige Vanzant, McCarrie McCausland, Ivan Leung, Neal McDonough and more. The film is slated to be directed by Josh Stolberg who will be examining “social media and influencer culture, and what those new to the sphere are willing to do to attain fame.” This project adds to 50 Cent’s repertoire of projects in the film and TV industry, recently executive producing, directing and co-starring in Starz’s hit series Power. He has now expanded that universe...
Pete Davidson, Amandla Stenberg and More Star in New ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Trailer
A24 has dropped off the second official trailer for Bodies Bodies Bodies, an upcoming dark comedy film directed by Halina Reijn. The two-minute preview sees Bee (Maria Bakalova) attend a party with her rich girlfriend Sophie (Amandla Stenberg), who hangs with a group known to be rather “nihilistic” on the internet. According to an official synopsis, “When a group of rich 20-somethings plans a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game goes awry in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong.” Aside from Bakalova and Stenberg, the film stars Pete Davidson, Amandla Stenberg, Myha’la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Rachel Sennott, and Lee Pace. The slasher entry will mark Reijn’s sophomore effort, following her directorial debut ...
