Tilian Pearson, the clean vocalist for post-hardcore act Dance Gavin Dance, has stepped away from the band after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced this week. The news comes less than two months after the sudden and tragic passing of Dance Gavin Dance bassist Tim Feerick. In April, a woman posted on Reddit that she was assaulted by Pearson around the time of Dance Gavin Dance’s Swanfest. The woman detailed multiple encounters that described an erratic and intoxicated Pearson slapping her across the face and having forcible sex with her. Pearson responded to the allegations on Reddit, saying, in part, “I take the subject of sexual assault seriously, and I want to firmly reiterate that there was no moment of anything happening that was not consensual.” But he also added, “My general s...
Dance Gavin Dance announced on Friday (June 3) that vocalist Tilian Pearson will be stepping away from the rock band to “seek professional help” following recent sexual misconduct allegations. “The recent allegations against Tilian are something we take very seriously, and we have been in deep discussion regarding the appropriate action,” the statement shared to Instagram read. “Effective immediately, Tilian will be stepping away from the band in order to seek professional help.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The statement added that the rest of the band members will continue to perform at their scheduled tour dates this summer, and will also release their album Jackpot Juicer on July 29 as planned. “We all worked ...
Mariah Carey is being sued for $20 million by a Mississippi artist who claims the singer stole her perennial holiday blockbuster “All I Want for Christmas is You” from him and denied him his rightful profits from the song. In the complaint, which was filed on Friday (June 3) in Louisiana district court by attorneys Douglas Schmidt and Andrew Abrams, Vince Vance (née Andy Stone) says Carey and her “All I Want” co-writer Walter Afanasieff willfully infringed his copyright of the song and have been unjustly enriching themselves ever since. Afanasieff and Sony Music, which released “All I Want for Christmas is You” on Columbia Records, are named as co-defendants in the suit, along with Sony Corp. of America. Described as a “self-employed artist,” Vance says he co-wrote the song of the same nam...
New York legislation requiring ticketing companies to display “all-in” ticket prices now awaits Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature after passing the state senate on Thursday and the assembly on Friday (June 3). Those and other new rules are meant to bring “honesty” into the ticket market, the bill’s sponsor, James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley), chair of the Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee, tells Billboard. Hochul must sign the bill before the existing law expires on July 1. Most notably, the bill requires primary or resale web pages for events in New York to disclose an “all-in” price that includes the ticket price inclusive of all ancillary fees, and show “in a clear and conspicuous manner” the portion of the price that represents a service charge or any other fee. The fi...
For King & Country won three awards at the 2022 K-LOVE Fan Awards, which aired on TBN on Friday (June 3). The show, co-hosted by Matthew West and Tauren Wells, was taped live at the Opry House in Nashville on May 29. In addition to co-hosting, West was also a big winner on the night, taking the award for male artist of the year. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The K-LOVE Fan Awards’ stated mission is to celebrate and promote artists, athletes, authors and entertainers “who engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.” The awards are in their ninth year. For King & Country won artist of the year, song of the year (“For God Is With Us”) and group/duo of the year. The brother duo, consisting of Joel and Luke Smallbone, has reco...
With over 560 million views on TikTok, rising artist ShantiiP seems poised to take her place within the ever-evolving world of hip-hop music, as she drops her latest remix project “ABOW” – featuring Dream Doll, Rubi Rose and Kash Doll. The new track (produced by Run-It-Up Records), arrives after ShantiiP’s original version went viral on TikTok and began to take over countless user page activity. Containing seductive and suggestive lyrics that are laced overtop a throwback Ying Yang Twins – “Whistle While You Twurk” – sample beat, the Houston, Texas artist playfully rhymes on the hook, “He told me throw it back, ABOW. So I sit this m*****f***** on his lap, ABOW!” Joining in on the song’s fun, veteran artists Dream Doll, Rubi Rose and Kash Doll chime in with equally provocative lyricism, dro...
Zeh Nation presents a brand new music video titled – Expensive OG, out now. Portable drops the official video to his just-released song tagged “Expensive OG” directed by Knory. The music video was shot in Dubai on a rooftop and other locations following his visit there, it has beautiful video vixen vibing and dancing to the song. TOP SONGS FOR YOU: It is a cool video for your viewing pleasure. Watch, share & enjoy Portable – “Expensive OG” below. [embedded content]
Don’t miss this hot banging mixtape tagged – “With The Vibe Mix” by DJ Salam. Disc jockey, DJ Salam treats his fans to a non-stop party cruise mixtape titled “With The Vibe Mix“, a compilation of songs from your favorite singers. The new mixtape is well suited for parties, social gatherings, or any occasion. Tracklist 1. DJ Salam – Mapamina Intro2. Asake Ft. Burna Boy – Sungbalaja Remix3. Pheelz Ft. Buju – Finesse4. Melvitto Ft. Wande Coal – Gentility5. Ti Blaze Ft. Olamide – Sometimes Remix6. Skiibii Ft. Davido – Baddest Boy Remix7. Seyi Vibez – Billion Dollar8. Asake – Trabaye9. Ti Blaze Ft. Skiibii – Kilo10. Dasmart – SOL11. Black Sherif – Kwaku the Traveller (DJ Kush refix)12. Young Jonn Ft. Davido – Dada Remix (DJ Kush refix)13. Eltee Skhillz – ODG14. Buju Ft. Black Diamond – Italy Re...
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Infinity Ward / Trae Young Activision dropped the live-action trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Thursday, which also announced the game’s full reveal is coming on June 8. Two celebrity-led cuts of the same ad featuring Trae Young and Pete Davidson have arrived. Everyone Is Excited About Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 It’s no secret. Everyone is excited about Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, including professional athletes and other celebrities. Activision always drops star-studded commercials along with the games. So, it comes as no surprise the highly anticipated shooter is getting the same treatment. Activision released two shorter cuts of the live-action teaser unleashed to the world. Instead of the more serious tone of the first commercial,...