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The Used’s Bert McCracken Seeks Mental Health Treatment, Band Cancels Festival Gigs
The Used singer Bert McCracken has announced that he will seek professional treatment for mental health struggles. As a result, the band has canceled its scheduled gigs at the Slam Dunk festival slated for this coming weekend (June 3rd and 4th) in the UK. McCracken revealed his current “struggle with mental health” via the band’s social pages on Tuesday (May 31st), apologizing for skipping the high-profile festival performances while asserting that it’s the best decision for his personal well-being. The singer’s full statement reads as follows: “I have always been open about my struggle with mental health and have recently found myself facing new and overwhelming challenges. For this reason, I won’t be able to play the upcoming shows at Slam Dunk. I am so sorry but needed to make this deci...
Pauly Shore Teases Possible Encino Man Sequel: “I Would Do It for the Fans”
Love them or hate them, remakes, reboots, and revivals are having a moment in Hollywood and on streaming. Disney+ might be cashing in next with a sequel to 1992’s Encino Man, according to one of the film’s stars, Pauly Shore. Speaking in an oral history of the film with Inverse, the actor added that if his co-stars Brendan Fraser and Sean Astin were on board, he might be down for a remake. “I know Disney+ is talking about possibly doing the sequel,” Shore said. “If they want me to do it and the script was right and Brendan and Sean were on board and it made sense, I would do it for the fans! It’s what George [Zaloom, who wrote Encino Man] has been working on. So ask him about it.” When asked, Zaloom offered little in terms of clearing the air: “If you ask me ‘Is there going to be anot...
How Accurate Is the Sex Pistols Show Pistol? Here’s a Fact Check
This week’s release of Pistol, FX’s six-part limited series about the short existence of U.K. punk group Sex Pistols helmed by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle, has been met with excitement by fans and some serious trepidation by critics. So far, reviews have been mixed (for the record, we liked it) but even among the pans, one aspect that nearly all the writers seem to approve of is the show’s attention to detail. The team behind Pistol went above and beyond to replicate the look and feel of mid-’70s London, the groundbreaking fashion designs of Vivienne Westwood, and the physical mannerisms of the real-life people being portrayed on screen. As for the story being told in Pistol — a group of striving lower-class Londoners who through sheer chutzpah and the machinations of their manager ...
Lil Uzi Vert Defends Jack Harlow Against White Privilege Claims
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Jack Harlow has been front and center in discussions about who’s hot in Hip-Hop these days, and some have pointed to the fact that he’s white as the main factor. But Lil Uzi Vert disagrees. The “Erase Your Social” rapper was out on the town and stopped to greet fans on a tour bus run by TMZ recently. As he took photos, he was asked if the Louisville rapper deserved all of the criticism that he’s gotten in the wake of his latest album, Come Home the Kids Miss You. Uzi flatly stated, “No.” He followed that up by saying “he’s really good.” He was then asked if white privilege had a part in Harlow’s booming success. “Nah, he doesn’t have white privilege,” Uzi responded. “Nah, he’s signed to Black people.” Related Stories The Philadelphia ...
The Rock’s Daughter, Simone, Slams Haters Who Don’t Like Her Wrestling Name
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: KENA BETANCUR / Getty Twenty-year-old Simone Johnson will not be known by a moniker that is any variation of her famous father’s. The daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was signed to the WWE in 2020, but her debut was delayed due to a knee injury. When she does take to the ring, she announced on Sunday that she will be known as Ava Raine. Not surprisingly, fans offered their own name suggestions on Twitter. One fan wrote, “I’m slightly disappointed she won’t be known as The Pebble,” to which she responded “i beg of you guys to find a new joke. anything.” A fourth-generation wrestler, Simone’s grandfather Rocky Johnson and great-grandfather Peter “High Chief” Maivia are WWE Hall of Famers. Her father was a 10-time WWE world champion be...
Pharrell Announces Tyler, the Creator and 21 Savage Collaboration
Following his recent work with Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar and NIGO, Pharrell on Tuesday announced a new collaboration with Tyler, the Creator and 21 Savage. The multi-hyphenate took to Instagram to share that the trio will release a joint single, titled “Cash In Cash Out,” under an animated image of himself, Tyler and 21 Savage, hinting at a potential appearance in the metaverse. “CASH IN CASH OUT @feliciathegoat @21savage 6/10 Presave at the link in bio,” Pharrell captioned the post. The single is slated for release on June 10, one week prior to Pharrell’s three-day Something In The Water festival in Washington D.C. In April, the rapper-producer unveiled the event’s lineup, which features Tyler, the Creator, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Calvin Harris, Pusha T, Chloe X Halle, J...
‘Winnie the Pooh’ Set To Catch Bodies In New Horror Film Re-Imagining
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jagged Edge Productions / Jagged Edge Productions Inflation seems to be hitting everyone hard these days but when a lovable bear like Winnie the Pooh has to resort to eating his friends and human beings instead of honey, y’all know his pockets is struggling. Seriously though, according to Variety a new film starring Winnie the Pooh and Piglet as blood thirsty animals has just wrapped filming and we’re sure it’s going to leave a sour taste in the mouths of Pooh Bear fans who have nothing but fond memories of the classic cartoon. Directed by Rhys Waterfield, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey will take Winnie and Piglet into the dark side of life as the premise of the film revolves around Winnie and Piglet satisfying their hunger after being abandoned by a co...
F.B.I. Investigates Basquiat Paintings At Orlando Museum
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rose Hartman / Getty As a resurgence of interest in the works of the late artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is taking place, a recent grouping of paintings has aroused suspicion and the interest of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. According to reports, the Art Crime Team of the F.B.I. has opened an investigation into the authenticity of 25 paintings on display in an exhibit entitled “Heroes & Monsters: Jean-Michel Basquiat” at the Orlando Museum of Art. The agency reportedly issued a federal subpoena last July to obtain “any and all” communications between employees of the museum and owners of the paintings. The request also demanded records from the museum’s board of trustees. The owners of the artwork and the museum’s director and chief executive, Aar...
Caught Slippin’: Actor Owen Wilson’s Telsa Liberated Of Its Rims and Tires
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Eurasia Sport Images / Getty Owen Wilson just found out that the struggle is real out in these streets and the wolves are ready to pounce on whoever regardless of your celebrity status. According to TMZ the Wedding Crashers actor was relieved of the tires and rims off his Telsa which he parked right in front of his home in Santa Monica, California. Must’ve been some thieves hype off of wheatgrass shots or something. Apparently Wilson got home on Saturday night, parked in front of his home, but when he woke up the next morning the rims and tires were gone with the wind. All in all the final cost of the stolen items totaled up to $4,000. Luckily that’s pocket change to a working man like Owen Wilson. Had it been someone like Emilio Estevez, it probably woul...
Tytyana Miller, Daughter Of Master P, Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Tytyana Miller, the daughter of rapper Percy “Master P” Miller, has reportedly died. Tytyana publicly battled substance addiction, but the cause of death remains unknown. Master P and his son Romeo Miller both took to social media to honor the life of their loved one over the weekend. From Master P’s Instagram page: Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana. We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve. We appreciate all of the prayers love and support. Mental illness & substance abuse is a real issue that we can’t be afraid to talk about. With God, we will get through this. #MyAngel Romeo Miller’s post was similar, with additional words for his sister in the end: ...
Anita Baker Reveals Chance The Rapper Helped Her Buy Her Masters From Former Label
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Raymond Boyd / Getty Living R&B legend Anita Baker took time during her show to thank Chance The Rapper for an excellent reason. After her long fight with her former record label over control of her classic records, Anita Baker came out on top in 2021, and Chicago rapper Chance The Rapper was instrumental in making that happen. Related Stories Anita Baker would take to Twitter to ask her fans not to purchase or stream any of her music while she was in her dispute with Elektra Records label. Baker revealed to her fans that she reached a deal to regain her masters in September 2021. The “You Bring Me Joy” singer, who came out of retirement to begin a Las Vegas residency, announced during a show that Chance The Rapper helped her get her masters. During h...
A New Louis Vuitton x NBA Capsule Collection Is Here Right In Time For The Finals
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Louis Vuitton / Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton is extending their partnership with the NBA for the 2021 playoff season. They have revealed a new collection just in time for the Finals. As per Hype Beast the French luxury house is suiting up just in time for the upcoming series between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Last week the brand announced some new and very key additions to the LV x NBA collection. In this third installment all the pieces feature a cobalt blue theme. For this newest drop we get an array of carries that feature co-branding throughout including their signature duffle bag, a Christopher PM backpack, a pocket organizer and a reimagined Dopp Kit Toilet Pouch. Source: Louis Vuitton / Louis Vuitton Related Stories The m...
