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Steam’s Concurrent User Count Reaches New All-Time High of Nearly 28 Million
Steam‘s concurrent user count has just reached a new all-time high. No doubt aided by the long holiday season, the gaming platform saw a massive surge in users over the past week, at one point reaching a record-breaking 27,942,036 users online at the same time according to SteamDB. Roughly eight million of them were in-game, while the remaining 20 million were simply on Steam browsing through its platform or messaging friends. Of those that were gaming, the largest portion was playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, while Dota 2 came in with the second-most players. The top 5 are then rounded out by PUBG, Apex Legends, and GTA V. Other top-played games include Team Fortress 2, Rust, ARK: Survival Evolved, Destiny 2, and even the 2013 title PAYDAY 2...
Supergroup GOT the Beat Debuts ‘Step Back’ at Record-Breaking SMTOWN Live Concert
GOT the Beat, a new seven-member supergroup made up of BoA, Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon and Hyoyeon, Red Velvet’s Seulgi and Wendy and Aespa’s Karina and Winter, rang in 2022 with their debut single, “Step Back.” The group brought the song, which has Yoo Young Jin and Dem Jointz among its producers, to the stage for a special performance at SMTOWN Live 2022 on New Year’s Eve. “Step Back” was officially released as a single on Jan. 3. Explore See latest videos, charts and news GOT the Beat is the “first unit” of a new SM Entertainment project known as Girls on Top, set to bring together and highlight the company’s female artists in various groups. SMTOWN Live 2022, a free event for fans around the world that took place at the “SMCU Express Station” in a virtual space known as “KWANGYA,” fea...
Ed Sheeran’s ‘Bad Habits’ Reigns Over U.K.’s Year-End Singles Chart
It’s official: Ed Sheeran’s “Bad Habits” was the U.K.’s biggest song of 2021. The first single lifted from Sheeran’s latest chart-leading set = (equals), “Bad Habits” led the Official U.K. Singles Chart for 11 weeks during the year, amassing more than 1.7 million combined sales along the way, the OCC reports. Of that sum, “Bad Habits” was streamed 204 million times and amassed 142,000 sales. Sheeran rules the year-end U.K. singles chart, ahead of two Olivia Rodrigo songs, “Good 4 U” (167 million streams) and “Drivers License” (nearly 156 million streams), respectively. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The California teen ties with Sheeran for the most entries on the year-end survey, with three each. Other acts landing multiple entries in the 202...
Adele’s ’30’ Is the U.K.’s Biggest Album For 2021
A new Adele album is typically greeted with excitement and bumper sales. That was certainly the case in her homeland, where 30 (Columbia) logged multiple weeks at No. 1 and ended 2021 as the market’s biggest album. Following its Nov. 19 release, Adele’s fourth LP became the fastest-selling title of the year in the U.K., notching 261,000 week-one chart sales. Since then, the album shifted upwards of 600,000 combined sales and led the weekly chart for five cycles, equaling Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour (Interscope) for the year’s longest-reign. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news 30 was a popular stocking filler. The album shifted 502,000 units in “pure” sales, including 448,000 physical units, according to the OCC in its 2021 market analysis. The year’s No....
The Weeknd Dropping New Album ‘Dawn FM’ This Week
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury / Getty The Weeknd has confirmed he is dropping a new album in the most The Weeknd way ever. On brand, the Canadian crooner shared a visual preview announcing the new project. The new album, titled Dawn FM, will be available on Friday, January 7. The trailer the crooner released on Monday (January 3) morning includes visuals touting “a new sonic universe from the mind of The Weeknd.” The guest also touted include Quince Jones, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne and, wait for it, Jim Carrey. Related Stories A narrator/host is head saying “you are now listening to 103.5 DAWN FM” and that “you’ve been in the dark for way too long and it’s time to walk into the light and accept your fate with open arms.” Alrighty then. Recently, the man born Abel M...
New Private Label Collection Celebrates Xbox 20th Anniversary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Private Label / Private Label Private Label, a brand that elevates the carrying bag experiences in high style, released its latest offering in collaboration with a notable brand in the gaming world. In celebration of Xbox‘s 20th anniversary, the company dropped a collection that highlights the Microsoft brand’s trademark colors. Staying true to its tagline as “The Official Bag for Sneakers, Sports & Travel,” the Private Label drop features a roomy duffle bag, and a sleek and sturdy backpack both emblazoned with the customary Black and green color scheme of Xbox. Source: Private Label / Private Label Below are the descriptions of the duffle and backpack offerings: XBOX x PRIVATE LABEL DUFFLE Dimensions: L: 22″ W: 9.5″ H: 13″ This Collaboration Duffle C...
Did Mary J. Blige Help Alpo Martinez Secure Movie Deal Before Death?
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: YouTube / Youtube It seems the rabbit hole regarding Alpo Martinez’s life is getting even deeper. It is alleged that he was working with Mary J. Blige to bring his story to the big screen. The Yonkers Times is reporting that the notorious drug kingpin turned informant was very busy during his last year of living. The local news outlet says that the Harlem, New York native grew tired of other entities detailing his rise to infamy without his consent or direction. Once he became a free man he sought to tell his story on a large platform and then synced with none other than legendary stylist Misa Hilton Brim. The influencer, who shares a child with Sean “Diddy” Combs, allegedly paired up Martinez with her long time good friend Mary J. Blige and the “Family A...
Skillz Drops 2021 Recap Track, Claims It Will End Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Stefanie Keenan / Getty Following on the heels of the controversial Uncle Murda 2021 recap track, another veteran recap king drops his own version. Promising that this will finalize the long-running annual series, Skillz drops his own version of detailing this past year’s major events. The Richmond, Va. rapper covered an array of topics and happenings, including the ASTROWORLD festival tragedy, COVID-19, President Joe Biden, and more. Skillz announced the end of the “Rap Up’ series he began two decades ago via an Instagram post. From the IG post: Related Stories 2021 Rap Up feat @koron.don “The End Of An Era” [waving emoji] #20 Thank You for rocking with me for 20 years! This is the last one. Mad Skillz Out! *mic drop* If this is indeed the final drop fro...
VIDEO: The Ben ft Diamond Platnumz – Why
Check out the new video from The Ben featuring Diamond Platnumz titled “Why“. Then Ben drops a colourful visual for his released track “Why” joined by Diamond Platnumz, to render a wonderful piece. The “Why” video was shot on the beach and a well decorated environ, giving the video an interesting touch. The video was directed by Julien Bmjizzo. Watch, enjoy and share The Ben ft Diamond Platnumz – “Why” below. [embedded content]
TI Blaze – Sometimes (Remix) ft Olamide
Don’t miss this brand new remix from TI Blaze for his song “Sometimes” featuring Olamide out now. Promising Nigerian music talent, TI Blaze has made a remix for his buzzing tune “Sometimes” with YBNL boss Olamide. The singer had released the original tune a while ago and it has been popular among music fans. He takes it a notch higher by recruiting rapper Olamide for a remix to further give the record more momentum. As usual, Baddo comes through dropping a solid verse on the track. It was produced by Eskeez. Listen, enjoy TI Blaze – “Sometimes (Remix)” ft Olamide below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/TI_Blaze_-_Sometimes_Remix_ft_Olamide_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Jaywon – Somebody’s Daughter
Here is a brand new tune coming from Jaywon titled “Somebody’s Daughter” out now. Popular Nigerian singer Jaywon has returned to the fore with a new song for his fans called “Somebody’s Daughter“. The singer is like he is giving a reply to Tiwa’s song “Somebody’s Son“. However, Jaywon adds some masculine flavour to his new record and we like it. Listen, enjoy Jaywon – “Somebody’s Daughter” below & share. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Jaywon_-_Someones_Daughter_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
JUDAS PRIEST’s ROB HALFORD On Staying Sober For 36 Years: ‘I Live One Day At A Time’
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, who will celebrate the 36th anniversary of his getting sober this Thursday (January 6), spoke to Spain’s Mariskal Rock about how he has managed and avoided the urge to relapse since 1986. “I think about it all the time,” he said about drinking alcohol. “It’s an addiction. When I’m watching the Phoenix Cardinals play on TV the other day, there’s constantly adverts for beer and for alcohol and stuff. And I know it’s there. And it’s a temptation. So you have to have all of the mental tools ready to get you through that instance. ‘Cause it’s all about instances. And I live one day at a time. I’ve lived one day at a time for 35 years now. And that’s all that matters. It’s the m...
