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R.I.P. Peter Robbins, Original Voice of Charlie Brown Dead at 65
Peter Robbins, the original voice of Charlie Brown, has died at the age of 65. According to FOX 5 San Diego, Robbins took his own life last week. As a child, Robbins voiced Charlie Brown in six Peanuts television specials, including A Charlie Brown Christmas and It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, as well as in the 1969 feature film, A Boy Named Charlie Brown. Robbins was replaced as the voice of Charlie Brown in 1970, but Peanuts continued to use a recording of his “AUGH!!” scream in later specials. Related Video At the age of 16, Robbins retired from the entertainment industry. As an adult, he worked in real estate and hosted a talk radio program. Advertisement Robbins suffered from bipolar disorder, and was sentenced to prison in 2015 for making criminal threats. In an interview with...
50 Cent ft. Lil Durk & Jeremih “Power Powder Respect,” Mariah The Scientist ft. Young Thug “Walked In” & More | Daily Visuals 1.24.22
HipHopWired Featured Video 50 Cent is all about the almighty dollar and even though he hasn’t been dropping many records lately it’s only right that he get back in the booth to promote his latest installment in the Power franchise, Book IV: Force. Linking up with Lil Durk and Jeremih for the visuals to “Power Powder Respect,” 50 Cent hits up a bar to throw back some shots and play chess while scenes from Power cut in and out throughout the video. It’s basically a promo visual for the latest chapter of Power. Back in the strip club Mariah The Scientist takes a load off and makes it rain on the twerking talent before jumping the broom with Young Thug in the clip to “Walked In.” Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Big K....
President Biden Caught On Hot Mic Calling Alleged Reporter “Stupid S.O.B.”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Alex Wong / Getty A reporter for Fox News got a little bit more heat than he bargained for as President Joe Biden responded testily to his question by calling him a “stupid son of a b—h” at the end of a press conference. The incident occurred at the end of a press conference by the White House on Monday (January 24th) was convened to allow reporters to listen in on remarks President Biden delivered to his Competitive Council about how to boost wages and lower the prices consumers pay for goods. At the end, reporters began to shout questions primarily about recent military aid sent to Ukraine. After staff began to usher the president out, Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy shouted out, “Will you take questions about inflation? Do you think inflation is a p...
Digging for Gold: South Korean Hip-Hop and R&B
Digging for Gold is HYPEBEAST’s monthly playlist series that highlights regions across the world and the genres that come out of them. By putting together a mix of essentials and hidden gems, we hope to add to how you discover music and to deliver the thrill of finding new tracks. From K-pop to K-dramas, South Korea’s pop culture has conquered the world in an unprecedented fashion. While BTS and BLACKPINK have skyrocketed as international sensations, the spotlight on the country’s music exports has turned eyes and ears to its emerging hip-hop and R&B scene. As we make headway into 2022, we’re joining forces with HYPEBEAST Korea to discover the promising talents who are disrupting the industry and on the path to becoming global phenomena as well. As both genres take hold in the region, ...
The Used & Less Than Jake to Headline Florida’s Kraken Fest
The Used and Less Than Jake will top this year’s Kraken Fest in Orlando. The third edition of the festival will also feature appearances from Story of the Year, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Evergreen Terrace, The Dev and We’re Wolves. “We are insanely excited for Kraken Fest 2022,” said festival founders Freddy Escobar and Marcelo Ferreira in a statement. “Orlando has welcomed us with open arms since our first show there, so we are thrilled to be back and continue to grow. We are pumped to have the opportunity to bring The Used back to Florida after the unforeseen cancellation of their Orlando show earlier this year.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The single-day festival will take place on Feb. 19 at the Orlando Amphitheater and run from 2 to ...
Bobbe ‘Beegie’ Adair, Jazz Pianist, Dies at 84
Jazz pianist, session musician and bandleader Bobbe Long “Beegie” Adair, who played on over 100 records throughout her six-decade career, has died. She was 84. Her manager, Monica Ramey, said Adair died Sunday in Franklin, Tenn. A cause of death was not immediately released. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Adair, raised in Cave City, Ky., began playing at age 5, attended college in Kentucky, and then moved to Nashville to work in the city’s music scene in the 1960s. She worked as a musician on Johnny Cash’s TV show and Ralph Emery’s TV show, as well as on albums by Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Chet Atkins and many more. She started her own commercial jingle company with her husband and started recording with her own bands. She released 35 albums with her trio of bassist Roger Spenc...
Beggars Group Names New President
4AD U.S. label manager Nabil Ayers will succeed Matt Harmon as president of Beggars Group’s U.S. operations, the label group announced Tuesday (Jan. 25). Harmon, who has been with Beggars for 24 years, is exiting the company to pursue other opportunities. The label consortium has also promoted Claire Taylor to the role of general manager. Ayers has served as U.S. label manager for Beggars Group subsidiary 4AD since 2009. In his absence, Simon Halliday will continue leading 4AD in his role as worldwide managing director. “We are very grateful to Matt for his contributions over two decades which have brought us such success, but equally excited about Nabil and Claire’s elevations, as we look forward to an even brighter future,” said Beggars Group chairman Martin Mills in a statement. Ayers i...
Meat Loaf’s Widow Remembers the Rocker as a ‘Hugger’ and a ‘Kind Man’
Meat Loaf‘s wife has recounted the happy life — and daily hugs — she shared with the late rocker. Speaking exclusively with People, Deborah Aday spoke of the “Bat Out of Hell” singer’s good nature, and the “gut-wrenching” experience that was his passing last Thursday (Jan. 20), at the age of 74. “Some of my fondest memories will always be about how we so often laughed, and how we brought out the silliness and playfulness in each other,” she tells the celebrity news title. “Michael was a hugger – such a physically affectionate and kind man, and I’m grateful that he brought out those traits in me.” The couple married in 2007, and “there wasn’t a day that went by that we didn’t tell the other how much we loved them. Not a day that we didn’t hug each other,” Aday reminisces. Explore Explore Me...
Rework Martin Garrix’s Music For His First Remix Competition With STMPD RCRDS
Since launching in 2016, STMPD RCRDS has become one of dance music’s most esteemed record labels, stewarding the careers of some of the scene’s brightest production minds. So it’s hard to believe the imprint has just now launched its first remix contest featuring the music of founder Martin Garrix. STMPD this morning announced the competition, which invites music producers to rework the Dutch superstar’s collaboration with Matisse & Sadko and John Martin, “Won’t Let You Go.” Garrix and the label’s A&R will pick multiple finalists to be considered for two categories: Jury (STMPD’s team) and public (determined by poll voting). According to a press release issued by STMPD, prizes include a chance to win an official release...
Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge Unveils Star-Studded 2022 Lineup With Porter Robinson, Getter, More
Insomniac Events is going all out with their second year of Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge. The renowned dance music event promoter has unveiled a star-studded lineup fit for one of the most scenic venues in the world. The 2022 lineup features some of the most sought-after artists in the scene, including Porter Robinson, Kaskade, John Summit, Green Velvet, Elderbrook, Alesso and ACRAZE. Powerhouses like Zeds Dead, TroyBoi, Apashe, Getter, and Chris Lorenzo will also be joining their ranks, making this one of the most stacked lineups the Gorge has seen in years. Insomniac has once again done an excellent job at booking local talent for their return to the Gorge, enlisting Pacific Northwest favorites like Frida K, Weird Waifu, and Downlo to represent Seattle. While the lineup is enough...
Dirtybird CampInn Unveils Full Lineup for 2022 Festival
With just under a month left to go before the second iteration of Dirtybird CampInn, the full lineup has been revealed for the Orlando festival resort takeover. Scheduled to begin February 24th and conclude on the 27th, the Floridian event will take place at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, hosting over 45 artists from across the electronic spectrum. The first phase of the roster revealed headlining performances from Chromeo, Claude VonStroke, and Walker & Royce. Joining them will be Dirtybird co-founder Mz Worthy, Court T., Astronomar, Ardalan, Justin Jay, Steve Darko, and Paul Woolford. Other noteworthy artists in the lineup include Black V Neck, Loco Dice, Wyatt Marshall, Bruno Furlan, Nala, Luke Andy, Lubelski, Escapade, Kevin Knapp, and Barclay Crenshaw. Guests attending the ...
SLASH Was ‘Blown Away’ By AXL ROSE’s Performance With AC/DC
GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist Slash says that he was “blown away” by Axl Rose‘s performance as the fill-in singer for the end of AC/DC‘s “Rock Or Bust” tour. AC/DC postponed the last 10 dates of its spring 2016 North American trek after frontman Brian Johnson was advised to stop playing live or “risk total hearing loss.” The band went on to complete the European and North American legs of its “Rock Or Bust” tour with the GUNS N’ ROSES frontman as a “guest vocalist.” In a new interview with Classic Rock magazine, Slash said about Axl‘s pairing with AC/DC: “I came out to a gig in London, and it was phenomenal. I was blown away, especially when he sang the Bon Scott stuff. That was a very proud moment, a...
