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K-Music to the World: How to Enjoy Korea Through Virtual ‘K-Vibe Festa’
For the past two years, lockdowns and travel bans have resulted in it being almost impossible to visit other countries. As the world resets and the global COVID-19 pandemic recedes, tourism is tentatively returning to some regions, but if you’re not yet ready to hop on a plane to South Korea, that’s all right, because with the K-VIBE FESTA, South Korea can come to you, virtually. A multi-element experience that is built on the increasingly popular idea of a metaverse, the Korea Tourism Organization’s K-VIBE FESTA campaign is themed around the idea of “Come Play With Korea” and features a variety of different experiences for people to engage with in digital realms. The overall theme of the K-VIBE FESTA is for international fans to explore and enjoy all that South Korean pop culture and trad...
Troubled Music Festival Hit With Lawsuit, Claiming Fyre Fest–Like Conditions
Disgruntled concertgoers filed a class action Tuesday on behalf of thousands of people who attended the Elements Music and Arts Festival in September, a troubled EDM festival that has drawn comparisons to the infamous Fyre Festival. Held on Labor Day weekend, the Elements festival drew thousands of fans to rural Pennsylvania with a lineup that featured EDM stalwarts like Diplo, CloZee and Griz. But in the days after, fans flooded social media with complaints of muddy conditions, shoddy staffing, little water and 10-hour waits to enter. In a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court that echoed those complaints, three Elements attendees accused the event’s organizers of gross negligence, deceptive business practices and other wrongdoing over an “understaffed, disorganized, and unsanitary f...
Machine Gun Kelly Strips Down for Wild Calvin Klein Campaign With Pete Davidson
Pete Davidson has finally joined Instagram — but it’s not what you think. On Monday, the Saturday Night Live star took over Calvin Klein’s Instagram to unveil his new campaign with Machine Gun Kelly. The social media surprise began with Davidson posting a casual selfie to the brand’s feed. “I got Instagram,” he captioned the post, which featured him throwing up a peace sign in a simple, white Calvin Klein T-shirt, his face mostly obscured by his camera’s flash. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The post by the famously social media averse star quickly went viral, amassing more than 400,000 likes. For his part, Kelly took to the comments section to hint that he’d somehow be involved, writing, “Are you gonna post us in our undies[?]” Hours later, the pair surprised fans by taking ov...
‘Eye of the Tiger’ Writer Strikes Catalog Deal With Primary Wave
Jim Peterik — a songwriter and band member of The Ides of March, ’80s pop-rock band Survivor and southern rock group .38 Special — has sold a majority stake in his full publishing catalog to Primary Wave. According to sources close to the deal, the acquisition is purported to be in the ballpark of $20 million. It includes Peterik’s stake in the perennial rock anthem “Eye of the Tiger,” which became Survivor’s greatest hit after its placement in Rocky III‘s montage training scene. Along with “Eye of the Tiger,” Peterik’s new partnership with Primary Wave will include other Survivor co-writes like “Burning Heart,” “High On You” and “I Can’t Hold Back.” It also includes .38 Special’s platinum-selling hits “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up In You” as well as “Vehicle” by The Ides of March. Prim...
Thief Steals Charitable Daft Punk Artwork and Sells It for $12,000 In Crypto
A Daft Punk hobby artist has fallen victim to the dark side of the NFT gold rush. The artist, who works under the pseudonym sodasprouts, had created bespoke digital artwork depicting Daft Punk to promote “One More Time,” a charitable fanzine dedicated to the legendary electronic music duo. However, she claims her work was stolen and subsequently sold as an NFT for $12,000 worth of cryptocurrency. All profits from the zine benefit The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for the LGBTQ+ community. “That’s $12,000 that could have gone to charity, $12,000 that could have paid for my spring semester of college or that could have gone to rent,” sodasprouts tweeted. “I’m sure more has been stolen.” Re...
The Ultimate Electronic Music Fan’s European Club Guide
Many in North America look to cities like Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York as meccas of entertainment. Yet, stories of the nightlife scene in Europe have long permeated bathroom line conversations and after-party dance floors across America. Some diehard ravers and dance music fanatics will stop at nothing to find the best nightlife experiences the world has to offer. If this sounds like you, look no further. In this guide, we provide a definitive list of which cities to visit, where to stay, and our picks of two must-visit clubs. Amsterdam Amsterdam is one of the most popular European destinations for young people looking to party. On the weekends, most bars stay open until 3AM while dance clubs remain open all night. When you’re ready to sleep, we recommend staying at St...
Source Says Khloe Kardashian Is “Ignoring” News Of Tristan Thompson Paternity Suit
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Steph Chambers / Getty Chatter online has been robust regarding Houston personal trainer Maralee Nichols, who filed a paternity suit against professional basketball player and cheat-on-you-ologist Tristan Thompson over child support. Nichols, who claims her newborn son is actually the third child fathered by the NBA big man, says that the boy was conceived in March around Thompson’s 30th birthday while he was still reportedly dating Khloé Kardashian. The on-again, off-again nature of Thompson and Kardashian’s relationship completely points to the fact that the Canadian-born center has more triple-doubles in infidelity stats than he does rebounds, blocks, and points on the court. If you happen to be wondering how the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star—wh...
GRiZ, Disclosure, Porter Robinson, More to Headline Electric Forest 2022: See the Full Lineup
The organizers of Electric Forest have announced the fan-favorite electronic music festival’s 2022 lineup, including headliners Disclosure, GRiZ, Sylvan Esso, Porter Robinson, SLANDER, Fisher, Louis The Child, and Big Gigantic. After having to cancel its 2020 event and postpone its 2021 gathering due to the impact of COVID-19, fans will finally be able to get down in the beloved Sherwood Forest from June 23rd to 26th, 2022 for four days of nonstop music. FifthLegend/Wikimedia Commons The 2022 edition of the Rothbury, Michigan festival will boast a plethora of electronic and jam artists. The wildly popular fest will return with its traditional three sets by hosts The String Cheese Incident, as well as performances from CloZee, Duke Dumont, Subtronics, TOKiMONSTA, Deathpact, Toro y Moi...
Swizz Beatz Frustrated With Inebriated Artists, Tardiness for ‘Verzuz’ Battles
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Swizz Beatz has announced a new change in policy regarding tolerated artist behavior during the live-streamed Verzuz battles and many fans seem to be in agreement. Last week during the Verzuz battle between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia, Swizz Beatz took to the comments on Instagram to share his frustrations with fans regarding the attitudes and demands artists participating in the event have requested. Related Stories The seemingly pointed comments call out artists for not only showing up to the performance late but also inebriated–a policy that Swizz announced is going to be changed. “New rule, if you don’t start on time you don’t get paid on time!!! Verzuz is not free!! They charge us 5x they do non black shows. Culture,” ...
Elements Festival Attendees File Class Action Lawsuit Seeking $5 Million In Damages
The organizers of 2021’s ill-fated Elements Festival are facing a class action lawsuit. Rumors of such a suit pervaded social media in the wake of the electronic music festival, which took place in Lakewood, Pennsylvania from September 3-6. After proprietors marketed a “lakefront paradise” experience, the event fell victim to inclement weather precipitated by Hurricane Ida, which led to complex logistical issues and a reported lack of organizational support. According to court documents reviewed by EDM.com, three plaintiffs allege the event’s organizers failed to “properly organize, prepare, and provide ticket purchasers and attendees of the Elements Festival 2021 with the experience Defendants extensively promoted and marketed as being a safe,...
Drake Withdraws ‘Certified Lover Boy’ From Grammy Consideration
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Emma McIntyre / Getty This year’s Grammy Awards will be without Drake as the Certified Lover Boy has withdrawn himself from music’s most prestigious award show. Variety is reporting that the Recording Academy has confirmed that Drake and his management has taken himself out of the running of two rap categories including Best Rap Performance (“Way 2 Sexy”) and Best Rap Album (‘Certified Lover Boy’). The reason for Drake’s withdrawal wasn’t given. Rather than replacing the Toronto rapper’s vacated slot voting will be determined with the four remaining nominees in each respective category. It’s presumed that there isn’t adequate time for a replacement as the voting period is already underway. Drake’s self-removal is unprecedented but it may have so...
Mary J. Blige “Good Morning Gorgeous,” DMX “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” & More | Daily Visuals 12.7.21
HipHopWired Featured Video After taking a break from the game for a hot minute, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige returns to fill out ears with that OG R&B we’ve been missing and our hearts with that hurt that only she can provide. In her latest visuals to “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. once again finds herself going through the relationship motions while she struts around her mansion in some seductive lingerie like the broken-hearted boss she is. She’s a national treasure, b. Related Stories For the Christmas celebrators who are also hardcore DMX fans, y’all getting an early present as we’ve gotten an animated visuals to DMX’s “Rudolph The Red Nosed Riendeer” where X becomes Santa Claus and Rudolph leads his sleigh through the Christmas night. RIP, DMX. Check out the rest of ...
