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After Neil Young Boycott, Spotify Adding Content Advisories to Any Podcast That Discusses COVID-19
After Neil Young and Joni Mitchell had their music pulled from Spotify, citing misinformation about COVID-19 being spread on Joe Rogan’s Spotify exclusive podcast, the streaming platform’s CEO Daniel Ek released a statement in response today. Ek outlined steps the company plans to take to combat COVID-19 misinformation, largely centered on a plan to add content advisories to every podcast episode that includes a discussion about COVID-19. “This advisory will direct listeners to our dedicated COVID-19 Hub, a resource that provides easy access to data-driven facts, up-to-date information as shared by scientists, physicians, academics and public health authorities around the world, as well as links to trusted sources,” the statement reads. “This new effort to combat misinformation will roll o...
‘Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel’ Exceeds 4 Million Downloads in First Week
After a celebrated teaser of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel from Konami, news has just been revealed that the official release has been met with tremendous success. Konami has just announced that the Yu-Gi-Oh! game has been downloaded over 4 million times just a week after being available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Adding to the momentum, Konami has also made the game available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play for Android in over 150 countries. In other gaming news, WWE 2K22 launches gameplay trailer ahead of Royal Rumble.
Spotify to Add ‘Content Advisory’ Label to All Podcasts Discussing COVID
After a tumultuous week that saw Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, and Nils Lofgren exit the platform, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has responded. In an open letter posted on the company’s website, Ek outlined a new policy regarding podcasts that discuss COVID. “Based on the feedback over the last several weeks, it’s become clear to me that we have an obligation to do more to provide balance and access to widely-accepted information from the medical and scientific communities guiding us through this unprecedented time,” Ek wrote. “These issues are incredibly complex. We’ve heard you – especially those from the medical and scientific communities.” The big change? Spotify is adding “a content advisory to any podcast episode that includes a discussion about COVID-19.” That label will serve as “a resource t...
U2 Share ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ With New Lyrics on 50th Anniversary of the Massacre
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday massacre that inspired U2‘s hit, “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” and the band commemorated the date with an acoustic rendition of the song. The black and white clip features Bono and the Edge performing, and near the end footage from the horrible atrocity that took 14 lives flashes on the screen. In the last verse, Bono changes the lyrics, singing: “Here at the murder scene / The virus of fiction, reality TV/ Why so many mothers cry/ Religion is the enemy of the Holy Spirit guide/ And the battle just begun/ Where is the victory Jesus won?” On January 30, 1972, 13 civilians were shot and killed by members of the British Army’s Parachute Regiment at a march protesting internment without trial in the Northern Ireland town of Derry. A 14th victim l...
Nicki Minaj’s Husband Sued For 2-Piecing Security Guard, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: James Devaney / Getty Nicki Minaj’s husband stays in some drama. Mr. Minaj aka Kenneth Petty is gettings sued for allegedly putting his hands on a security guard. Supposedly it went down back in 2019 in Germany, when a security guard claims he was working a Nicki Minaj event and caught one of Petty’s fist to his jaw, breaking it in the process. All because Nicki was pissed, allegedly. Reports TMZ: Related Stories The guy was head of security for one of Nicki’s concerts in Germany back in March 2019 … and in a lawsuit, he claims the rapper was pissed at a security staffer for allowing a male fan to get onstage during the show. In docs, obtained by TMZ, Thomas Weidenmuller alleges Nicki yelled at the female security guard — calling her a “f**king bitch...
The Audacity: Jermaine Dupri Admitted To Cheating On Janet Jackson, Black Twitter Is Disgusted
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Christian JENTZ / Gettyaine So Janet Jackson’s Lifetime and A&E documentary concluded last night, and if you’re fan you were probably pleased with the insight. But one particular point that has people in their feelings is Jermaine Dupri admitted that him being “reckless” is what put the kabosh on their 8-year relationship. Shortly after reveal, Jackson said she heard that JD, who she admitted to wanting to start a family with, was cheating on her. Say what now? JD, could have been in happy matrimony with Janet Jackson, and he fumbled the relationship bag. Jackson herself said JD was a nice guy, and the joke was that he clearly had to be in order to bag someone of Jackson’s caliber. But man alive. “One of the weird things is that dating Janet att...
Tolibian – Dem Be No Know Me (freestyle)
Check out this hot freestyle from Tolibian titled “Dem Be No Know Me”. Nigerian singer Abubakar Abdul Mutilib Ottan also known as Tolibian is a talented Nigerian who started as a comedian and paved his way into music. Since Tolibian began his musical career he has been steadily going up the top from a smash hit single “Abaya Palava” released a few years ago. However, the artist decided to serve his fan with a freestyle titled “Dem Be No Know Me” to prep them for what he has to offer. “Dem Be No Know Me” is a fantastic freestyle for your listening pleasure. Watch and share Tolibian – “Dem Be No Know Me” below. [embedded content]
Shatta Wale – Ragga Ragga
Shatta Movement Entertainment unveils a new track titled “Ragga Ragga” out now. Ghanaian singer drops a new song just for his beloving fans. The new record is an irresistible melody that will get you hooked. Shatta Wale for a couple of weeks has put out impressive records like “Landlord“, “Don’t Start” and more. Moreover, he expresses himself more on the track “Ragga Ragga” with great energy and delivery. Listen, enjoy and share Shatta Wale – “Ragga Ragga” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Shatta-Wale-Ragga-Ragga-Audio-Slide-6_tTfh1bqPc_4.mp3 Download
John Mulaney to Become Third Fastest Host to Join SNL’s Five-Timers Club
John Mulaney is set to join Saturday Night Live’s Five-Timers Club as he returns to host on February 26th. LCD Soundsystem will serve as the episode’s musical guest, marking the band’s first visit to Studio 8H since 2017. Mulaney, who worked on SNL as a writer between 2008 and 2014, first hosted an episode of the show in 2018. He’s since hosted in each subsequent season, making him one of the fastest hosts to join the illustrious Five-Timers Club (three years and 320 days, to be exact). In fact, only Steve Martin and Buck Henry joined the club in a shorter time frame. Following Mulaney’s most recent turn as host in October 2020, he entered rehab for substance abuse. After completing treatment, he began dating actress Olivia Munn. The couple welcomed their first child in December 2021. Mula...
Supreme Taking Over Tower Records’ Old L.A. Flagship Store
As the saying goes: as one supreme rises, the one before it fades. That certainly feels like the case Tower Records’ old West Hollywood location, which is now poised to become the next Supreme shop. Set to open in Summer 2022, the new retail operation will serve as the ultra-fashionable streetwear brand’s second location in Los Angeles, following the existing store on North Fairfax Avenue. However, some residents of West Hollywood are already up in arms over the coming storefront, particularly with its habit of hyping exclusive drops that cause long lines of hip teenagers waiting for all hours to cop the latest piece of Supreme merchandise. Advertisement Related Video “Camping and altercations would be a negative side to having a chain like this, especially with a lot of residential space,...
Nils Lofgren (Crazy Horse, E Street Band) Removes Music from Spotify
Nils Lofgren, a member of Neil Young & Crazy Horse and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, is the third high-profile artist to pull his music from Spotify in protest of the platform’s spread of COVID disinformation. “A few days ago, my wife Amy and I became aware of Neil and Daryl [Hannah] standing with hundreds of health care professionals, scientists, doctors and nurses in calling out Spotify for promoting lies and misinformation that are hurting and killing people,” Lofgren wrote in a statement posted to the Neil Young Archives. “When these heroic women and men, who’ve spent their lives healing and saving ours, cry out for help you don’t turn your back on them for money and power. You listen and stand with them.” “As I write this letter, we’ve now gotten the last 27 years of my music...
R.I.P. Howard Hesseman, “Dr. Johnny Fever” from WKRP in Cincinnati Dead at 81
Howard Hesseman, the veteran comedy actor known for his roles on WKRP in Cincinnati and Head of the Class, has died at the age of 81. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Hesseman died Saturday, January 29th, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles due to complications from colon surgery he first had last summer. Hesseman will likely best be remembered for his role as the anti-disco disc jockey “Dr. Johnny Fever” on WKRP in Cincinnati. A former radio DJ in his early years, Hesseman was cast on the show as a last-minute replacement for Richard Libertini. “He just stepped in and killed it. He knew exactly what he was doing,” recalled WKRP in Cincinnati director Jay Sandrich in an interview from 2001. For his portrayal of Johnny Fever, Hesseman was twice nominated for a Primetim...
