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Marilyn Manson Ex-Assistant’s Abuse Lawsuit Dismissed
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit against Marilyn Manson on Wednesday (May 25) filed by his former personal assistant. The documents, received by Billboard, cite the statute of limitations as the reason for dismissal, as the incidents occurred in 2010 and 2011. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The judge dismissed the case with prejudice, prohibiting plaintiff Ashley Walters from refiling the charges. Walters originally filed her lawsuit against Manson (real name Brian Warner) in May 2021, alleging sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other claims. She also named his label, Marilyn Manson Records Inc., as a co-defendant. Manson has since denied all c...
Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” Re-recording Could Sell for up to $1.25M USD at Auction
Bob Dylan‘s first re-recording of “Blowin’ in the Wind” in 60 years is estimated to sell for £600,000 GBP to £1 million GBP (approximately $1.25 million USD) at auction. Christie’s will be responsible for the sale and will be offered in The Exceptional Sale on July 7. Dylan’s re-recording of the track, which he wrote and recorded in 1962 and released the year after, was done with GRAMMY-winning producer T Bone Burnett and is the first recording done on NeoFidelity, Inc.’s Ionic Original disc, which “advances the art of recorded sound and marks the first breakthrough in analog sound reproduction in more than 70 years, achieving dramatic improvements in listening experience and durability.” Peter Klarnet, Christie’s Senior Specialist, Americana, Books and Manuscripts said, “Christie’s is exc...
Pitbull Gets Behind the Wheel of NASCAR Program For International Drivers
Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of former driver Justin Marks and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull, launched a program Tuesday that will field a NASCAR Cup Series entry for renowned international drivers. PROJECT91 could make Trackhouse a destination spot for global stars eager to compete in America’s most popular racing series. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news PROJECT91 will enter the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro at least once during the current Cup season and has plans to expand the program in future years. The first driver and race will be announced soon. Trackhouse Racing, a division of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, currently fields cars for Daniel Suárez (No. 99) and Ross Chastain (No. 1) in the Cup Series. IndyCar, the Am...
Neversea Festival Announces Second Wave Of Headliners For July Edition With Alesso, KSHMR, Amelie Lens, More
Coming to Constanța, Romania for four immersive days and nights this July 7-10, 2022, Neversea Festival is Europe’s biggest beach party. With a colossal lineup of headliners and performers just announced for its fourth edition this year, Neversea Festival will feature three masterfully-designed stages and is set to be the most exciting edition to date. Neversea Festival’s massive Main Stage lineup is slated to include performances from the likes of Alan Walker, Alesso, KSHMR, Steve Aoki, and many more dance music mainstays, as well as widely-celebrated names such as Parov Stelar, ZHU, and Tchami. Neversea Festival aims to offer an experience that’s nothing short of diverse, with house and techno music fans gearing up to enjoy their favorite DJs and producers on the Temp...
Brandy Sends Shots at Jack Harlow With “First Class” Freestyle
Making good on her promise, R&B figure Brandy recently released a freestyle over Jack Harlow‘s “First Class” single. Throughout the take on the popular track released on Hot 97, Brandy boasts about her accomplishments and delivers shots at Harlow. The not-so-subtle jabs serve as a response to Harlow admitting that he did not know that Brandy and Ray J were siblings. Lines include, “That don’t mean jack in the streets/Jack of all trades, now I’m here jacking for beats/Queen’s canceled but you can never cancel a queen.” Along with, “Over 20 years and I am still a topic/A picture’s worth a million now I’m feeling philanthropic,” and “43 and feeling like a kid with millions watching/popular but now I’m poppin’ shit for those out of pocket.” During a recent appearance on Hot 97, hosts Ebro ...
Texas Republican Blames Rap Music & Video Games For Elementary School Shooting To Deflect From Gun Regulation
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bill Clark / Getty There are a few simple facts that we know about Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old who shot and killed two adults and 19 children at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde County, Texas. We know that the day he turned 18, he legally purchased an assault rifle from Oasis Outback. We also know he bought another rifle from the same store a few days later. This was reported by Texas state Sen. John Whitmire, who also said Ramos purchased 375 rounds of 5.56 ammunition. Lastly, we know Ramos used that very weaponry to commit one of the most horrific mass shootings since the one carried out in Buffalo just a few weeks prior. Then there’s what we don’t know. We don’t know what kind of music Ramos listened to or what kind of video games he played if any....
Kanye West And Naoto Fukasawa Reimagine McDonald’s Packaging
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ronald Martinez / Getty Kanye West is adding his magic touch to the world’s most famous fast food chain. He and Naoto Fukasawa are reimagining McDonald’s packaging. As per The Grio the Chicago, Illinois native has teamed up with popular chain for a collaboration that has taken the world by surprise. For many weeks his social media channels have been largely inactive but on Tuesday, May 24 he returned with the announcement. “Ye teams up with industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa to reimagine McDonald’s packaging” the caption read. The accompanying visual features a square McDonald’s sandwich wrapped in what seems to be a cellophane wrapper. As expected the iconic double arch logo is prominently featured on top. Related Stories In a since deleted Instagr...
Doja Cat States Upcoming Album Will Be “Predominately Rap”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ethan Miller / Getty For those who cast aspersions on Doja Cat and her rapping, her next album will have plenty of it for them to analyze according to her latest interaction with the press. In a profile interview with writer Marjon Carlos for Elle Magazine, the artist talked about the follow-up album to her smash platinum release, Planet HER and according to Carlos the new project will feature “predominantly rap.” “I’ve rapped since the beginning, and I really couldn’t even sing that well to begin with—I got a lot better,” Doja said in response to those who doubt her lyricism. “I use my voice as a tool to create these worlds, and it’s fine if people think that I can’t rap.” She goes on to explain that she hasn’t actually started work on the new album yet ...
Benny The Butcher “Super Plug,” OT The Real, Freeway & Statik Selektah “Hardcore” & More | Daily Visuals 5.25.22
HipHopWired Featured Video When he’s not rolling out the “welcome” mat” for his rap peers in Buffalo, New York, Benny The Butcher’s a man on his grind and today the Upstate NY OG continues to push work off his latest album, Tana Talk 4. Coming through with some new visuals to “Super Plug,” The Butcher finds himself politickin’ with his peoples before laying back in his crib and flossing the fruits of his labor such as ice, cars and a swimming pool to keep him cool whenever the block is hot. BTB’s out there living his best life. Related Stories Elsewhere OT The Real, Freeway and Statik Selektah link up to bring heads that good ol’ Hip-Hop mixtape sound and in their clip to “Hardcore” take it to the streets and hit us with aerial views of the city that they rep and love. Great to see Freeway...
Sky Ferreira Returns with “Don’t Forget,” Her First New Single in Three Years: Stream
Is this the year Sky Ferreira finally releases her long-awaited sophomore album, Masochism? Only time will tell, but today fans can listen to “Don’t Forget,” her first new single in three years. Co-produced with Jorge Elbrecht, “Don’t Forget” is powered by a bombastic electropop beat filled with ’80s synths and booming percussion. Lyrically, Ferreira insists she isn’t a damsel in distress. “Honey, you can see that it’s a rotten world/ I don’t need you to save me,” she sings. “I don’t need to deceive you/ I am the real bad girl.” Ferreira first hinted at “Don’t Forget” two months ago, when the artist also seemed to reveal in her Instagram Story that the LP would be coming in April. Of course, that timeframe has since come and gone — just like the March release teased by Ferreira’s mother To...
“Weird Al” Yankovic Announces Graphic Novel The Illustrated Al
There’s even more weirdness coming your way: “Weird Al” Yankovic has joined forces with Z2 Comics for a new graphic novel called The Illustrated Al: The Songs of “Weird Al” Yankovic. Written by Yankovic, the book will compile 20-plus illustrated interpretations of his songs. With an expected release coming in late November 2022, The Illustrated Al boasts a long list of contributors including artists Bill Plympton, Aaron Augenblick, Peter Bagge, Wes Hargis, Jeff McClelland, and more. It also comes complete with an introduction written by Yankovic’s longtime collaborator, comedian Emo Philips. “It’s such an incredible honor to see my song lyrics brought to life by some of my all-time favorite cartoonists and illustrators,” Yankovic writes in a press release. “I’ve actually bee...
Ricky Gervais Defends His Transphobic Jokes: “That’s What Comedy Is For”
Ricky Gervais evidently hasn’t learned any lessons from Chris Rock or Dave Chappelle about behaving himself onstage. Despite the backlash he’s received for the blatant transphobia in his new Netflix special SuperNature, the Office (UK) star defended his decision to crack jokes about “taboo subjects,” saying he thinks “that’s what comedy is for.” “I think that’s what comedy is for, really — to get us through stuff,” Gervais said during a recent appearance on BBC’s The One Show. “I deal in taboo subjects because I want to take the audience to a place it hasn’t been before, even for a split second. Most offense comes from when people mistake the subject of a joke with the actual target.” Following SuperNature‘s release, LGBTQ+ organization GLAAD took to Twitter to share their frustration...
