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Machine Head Announce New Album, Unveil Single “Choke on the Ashes of Your Hate”: Stream
Machine Head have announced a new concept album, Of Kingdom and Crown, set to arrive on August 26th. In advance of its release, the veteran metal act has released the heavy single “Choke on the Ashes of Your Hate.” Regarding the concept surrounding the upcoming album, frontman Robb Flynn stated, “Thanks to my two teenage boys, my family has become obsessed with this awesome Japanese anime series called Attack on Titan. The album’s concept was loosely inspired by the series in the sense that in the storyline, there is no ‘good’ or ‘bad’ guy — both characters believe they’re doing the right thing as it applies to their being, but make no mistake, both are committing acts of pure atrocity and evil. The opening track ‘Slaughter the Martyr’ is basically our character No. 1’s origin story.” A pr...
Jordana Shares New Single “To the Ground”: Stream
Jordana has dropped the new single “To the Ground” as the latest preview from her upcoming album, Face the Wall. The admirably uplifting tune is described in a statement by the 21-year old indie-pop singer-songwriter as “about being alone and starting from square one, not knowing how and where to start, a venture into adulthood. With the path to growing up, it’s wanting to not ask for any help on any growth to feel accomplished and self-brought-up, emotionally and physically. The only help being asked for in this song is to be stripped completely and figuratively thrown to the ground to get back up.” Though she leads into the chorus by singing, “It’s not that I need your help or anything/ But if you’d like to start me off that would be pretty cool,” Jordana keeps much of the responsibility...
Tim Heidecker Announces New Album High School, Shares “Buddy”: Stream
Musician-comedian Tim Heidecker has announced a new album. Titled High School, the multi-hyphenate’s latest full-length is out on June 24th via Spacebomb Records, and today, we get to hear its lead single “Buddy.” Additionally, Heidecker has announced a North American tour for Summer 2022 featuring both his comedy and music. While much of Heidecker’s recent musical output has centered around the trials and tribulations of adulthood, High School — as its name implies — dials back the clock. Here, he’ll weave stories of childhood and coming-of-age into his whimsical folk rock. Heidecker co-produced the album with Mac DeMarco, Drew Erickson, and Eric D. Johnson. Pre-orders for the record are ongoing. Described in a press release as “a composite of a few woebegone friends,” “Buddy” i...
R.I.P. Gilbert Gottfried, Comedian and Voice Actor Dead at 67
Gilbert Gottfried has died at the age of 67. According to a statement released by his family on Tuesday, Gottfried passed away after a “long illness.” “In an addition to being the most iconic voice in comedy, Gilbert was a wonderful husband, brother, friend and father to his two young children,” the statement reads. “Although today is a sad day for all of us, please keep laughing as loud as possible in Gilbert’s honor.” Related Video Gottfried was known as a comedian’s comedian, whose brash, crude persona and unmistakable voice — equal parts shrill, obnoxious, and bombastic — stood in hilariously stark contrast to his slight 5’5″ frame. Advertisement A native of Brooklyn, Gottfried began playing open mics in New York City at the age of 15, and was eventually recruited by Saturday Nig...
Lil Durk ft. Gunna “What Happened To Virgil,” Lil Baby “Right On” & More | Daily Visuals 4.12.22
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been almost six months since the shocking passing of fashion genius Virgil Abloh and needless to say the culture will always remember him while rappers will continue to reference him, and Lil Durk is the latest to give the fashion genius his well-deserved flowers. Linking up with Gunna for the visuals to “What Happened To Virgil,” Lil Durk starts off the video with an inspirational quote from Virgil Abloh before holding down an airplane runway with his peoples and eventually kicking it with Gunna on the rooftop of a house inside of a building. Yeah, trust us that’s exactly what it sounded like. Back in the South, Lil Baby looks like he’s more than enjoying the fruits of his labor and in his clip for “Right On” rolls through his hood in a Rolls Royce while so...
Lil Durk ft. Gunna “What Happened To Virgil,” Lil Baby “Right On” & More | Daily Visuals 4.12.22
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been almost six months since the shocking passing of fashion genius Virgil Abloh and needless to say the culture will always remember him while rappers will continue to reference him, and Lil Durk is the latest to give the fashion genius his well-deserved flowers. Linking up with Gunna for the visuals to “What Happened To Virgil,” Lil Durk starts off the video with an inspirational quote from Virgil Abloh before holding down an airplane runway with his peoples and eventually kicking it with Gunna on the rooftop of a house inside of a building. Yeah, trust us that’s exactly what it sounded like. Back in the South, Lil Baby looks like he’s more than enjoying the fruits of his labor and in his clip for “Right On” rolls through his hood in a Rolls Royce while so...
Lil Durk ft. Gunna “What Happened To Virgil,” Lil Baby “Right On” & More | Daily Visuals 4.12.22
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been almost six months since the shocking passing of fashion genius Virgil Abloh and needless to say the culture will always remember him while rappers will continue to reference him, and Lil Durk is the latest to give the fashion genius his well-deserved flowers. Linking up with Gunna for the visuals to “What Happened To Virgil,” Lil Durk starts off the video with an inspirational quote from Virgil Abloh before holding down an airplane runway with his peoples and eventually kicking it with Gunna on the rooftop of a house inside of a building. Yeah, trust us that’s exactly what it sounded like. Back in the South, Lil Baby looks like he’s more than enjoying the fruits of his labor and in his clip for “Right On” rolls through his hood in a Rolls Royce while so...
Virtual Avatar Company Genies Raises $150M at $1B Valuation
Genies, a Los Angeles-based avatar startup with close ties to the music industry, raised $150 million in Series C funding led by Silver Lake and existing investors Bond, NEA and Tamarack Global, the company announced today. The deal values Genies at over $1 billion. The six-year-old company has partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group as their official avatar and digital goods NFT provider, and has partnered with artists including Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Shawn Mendes, J Balvin and Migos. Genies creates virtual identities for artists to use across the metaverse and releases digital wearables – such as a J Balvin space suit and a Mendes digital hoodie — for fans to collect and wear in the metaverse. Last year, Genies widened its ambition by launching a marketpl...
Gwen Stefani Is a Spring Break Cowgirl in New Selfie: See the Pic
Gwen Stefani‘s latest transformation is nothing short of B-A-N-A-N-A-S. On Monday, the pop singer posted a photo of herself decked out in an ivory cowboy hat, bright-red bandana and flannel shirt as she gazes off into the distance. Never fear, though: She kept her signature California style in tact with her diamond jewelry, wearing a diamond cross and choker spelling out “GXVE,” the name of her cosmetics line GXVE Beauty. Stefani looks wistful in the snap, but captioned it simply using a smiling cowboy and a sparkle emoji, adding “#Oklahoma #Springbreak” before signing off with a “gx.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news While The Voice coach didn’t specify where, exactly, in Oklahoma she’d brought her three boys for spring break, her husba...
Last-Minute Coachella Accessories to Buy Online: Hats, Scarves, Bags & More
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Heading to Coachella? Before you set out on a trek to the desert, you’ll need the right festival accessories and travel gear. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in the desert heat without the proper sunglasses, a hat to keep your head cool, an external phone charger just in case you’re low on juice, hand sanitizer (yes, we’re still in a pandemic), face masks and bandanas, and a bag to carry everything from your identification to water bottles. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news To help you out, we rounde...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Score Their First No. 1 Album in 15 Years — Who Else Waited a Decade-Plus?
With Unlimited Love‘s debut atop the Billboard 200 this week, the Red Hot Chili Peppers scored their first No. 1 album in almost 16 years, dating back to 2006’s Stadium Arcadium. So just how rare is it to wait that long between Billboard 200 chart-toppers? Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about other acts who have waited at least 10 years between No. 1 albums. We searched through every No. 1 on the Billboard 200 going back to January 2010 and found 12 other acts who waited at least a decade, including Backstreet Boys, A Tribe Called Quest and Paul McCartney, who waited a whopping 36 years to get back to the top. Who else is on the list? You’ll have to listen below ...
Chioma Jesus – Agidigba
This unique song titled Agidigba is a new special track released by one of the top-rated gospel music songstresses in Nigeria. The song was derived from one of her albums titled, The Prophetic Praise. This special album is power-packed. It houses about ten special melodies. Her official name is Amaka Okwuoha although she’s popularly known by her stage name, Chioma Jesus. Chioma Jesus was born in Aba, Abia state but she is originally from Imo State, Nigeria. She’s the first daughter and also the eldest amongst her three siblings. Growing up wasn’t all rosy for Chioma Jesus because she had to grow with the absence of her parents. Despite everything she passed through, she never gave up on herself, and her faith in the Lord. TOP SONGS FOR YOU: Ever since she hit the spotlight in 2003, Chioma ...
