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House & Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation To Combat Those Annoying Online Bots
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dmitry Ageev / EyeEm / Getty Democrats are attempting to save Christmas and just shopping in general from online grinch bots. Before the pandemic put a strain on the global supply chain causing highly sought-after electronics like PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles to become insanely hard to find, bots were making online shoppers’ lives miserable. Things have only gotten worse, as you can expect to see people complaining to no end about not being able to grab a pair of Jordans, YEEZY’s, or a next-gen gaming system because resellers are gobbling everything up at an alarming rate. Capitol Hill, well, at least Democrats have heard the cries of consumers and are looking to lend a helping hand in the form of new legislation. House and Senate Democrats have reintro...
Dave East Honors Nipsey Hussle As He Buys First Store In Harlem
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Dave East has been busy adding to his sizable resume with solid rap releases and acting. And now, he’s adding “business owner” to that list, crediting the late Nipsey Hussle as motivation. The Hoffa rapper and Wu-Tang: An American Saga star took to social media on Sunday (November 28) to share that he’s officially the owner of a convenience store in his native Harlem, New York. The post shows the 33-year old grinning and holding the keys as he proudly stands in the space. Related Stories He writes in the caption, “Bought my first store today. I told Nipsey he laid the blueprint for real ones everywhere. Wish Shooter could see this s**t. Coming soon 2022. Couldn’t have made this happen without @queenofharlem The realest!” Da...
Posting Photos & Videos of Private Individuals Without Their Consent Is Now Banned On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Don’t hit send on that tweet containing a photo or video of a private individual cause it could get you in trouble. Coming on the heels of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey stepping down, the popular social media platform announced on Tuesday (Dec.1) that sharing images and videos of private individuals without their consent is now banned. Users will now be able to contact Twitter and ask that photos of themselves be removed from the platform. There is a small caveat to the new rule. It does not apply to public figures, but the platform can take down images and videos featuring those individuals if Twitter says the content posted was to “harass, intimidate, or use fear to silence them.” “We will always try to assess the context in which the cont...
Hear The Linda Lindas’ New Song About A Cat Named ‘Nino’
The Linda Lindas just debuted their newest single, in honor of vocalist and guitarist Bela Salazar’s cat, “Nino.” [embedded content][embedded content] Off the punk quartet’s forthcoming 2022 record, “Nino” follows their other recent releases of “Racist, Sexist Boy” and “Oh!” “Nino” is out today via Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz’s own indie, LA-based Epitaph Records. Its lyric video was illustrated and animated by Rob Fidel, and it’s storyboard by Salazar. “The killer of mice and cats” (Nino) was also written by Salazar, and produced, engineered, and mixed by Carlos de la Garza. This isn’t the first time the band has paid tribute to one of their own furry felines. Salazar wrote a song for the group’s 2020 self-titled EP, “Monica,” about her siamese cat. And another cat happens to be...
The Reissue Section: Fall 2021
Vinyl sales have gone up 94% this year, according to a report by the RIAA. That helps the massive flux of reissues that dotted the fall. But that’s not the good news. What really makes this column hum remains the variety of choice titles that are released on CD, and sales of that sturdy little plastic silver disc went up 44% in the first half of 2021 as well. And with the slew of choice archival titles that dropped like so many acorns across the autumn landscape, both formats will certainly be seeing a significant bump in those numbers as the holiday season closes in. Now let’s get into it. Here are the best reissues of Fall 2021. Violent FemmesWhy Do Birds Sing? Expanded Edition (Craft Recordings) For a lot of kids who came of age in the 1980s, the first real taste of college rock came co...
Koffi Olomide – Chief ft Tiwa Savage
Check out this brand new song coming Koffi Olomide – Chief ft Tiwa Savage from out now. Congolese singer Koffi Olomide unveils a brand new song with Nigerian pop queen Tiwa Savage titled “Chief“. This super collaboration came unannounced and the result is amazing. Both music star give their fans something good to dance and make merry with. Listen, enjoy Koffi Olomide – Chief ft Tiwa Savage below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Koffi_Olomide_-_Chief_ft_Tiwa_Savage_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing ...
Kim Kardashian West, Ye, Maluma, Pharrell Attend Louis Vuitton Show Honoring Virgil Abloh
Louis Vuitton’s first ever U.S. fashion show turned into a somber yet whimsical tribute to groundbreaking designer Virgil Abloh days after his death. The Miami menswear event, an unofficial kickoff to the prestigious Art Basel fair, had been in the works for months. Guests were ferried by yachts to the star-studded affair held on an island. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Celebrity attendees, including Kim Kardashian West and her daughter North, Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, model Bella Hadid, Joe Jonas, Maluma and Pharrell, arrived in sleek LV monogrammed silver speedboats. Kid Cudi and Erykah Badu performed at an after-party. “Hey Virgil,” she yelled at the start of her set, later saying “we want to see you fly.” Abloh, who die...
Investigator Details How Jussie Smollett Took Brothers On ‘Dry Run’ Before Hoax Attack
Prosecutors’ case against Jussie Smollett has focused on how Chicago police say they determined that what they initially believed was a horrific hate crime was actually a fake assault staged by the ex-Empire actor with help from two brothers. Testimony will continue Wednesday (Dec. 1) in the trial, which is expected to last about a week. A lead investigator in the case, Michael Theis, said Tuesday that the brothers — who worked with Smollett on the Chicago set of Empire — detailed for police how the actor orchestrated the hoax. They said Smollett told them via text message to meet him “on the low,” paid for supplies including a clothesline later fashioned into a noose and took them for a “dry run” prior to the January 2019 alleged attack. Theis, who now is assistant director for ...
Michael Bublé Enlists Camila Cabello, Jimmy Fallon & More Guests for ‘Christmas in the City’ Special
When Michael Bublé celebrates Christmas in the City next week on NBC, he’s inviting some friends along for the sleigh ride, Billboard can exclusively reveal. Camila Cabello, Jimmy Fallon, Leon Bridges, Ted Lasso actress Hannah Waddingham and even Kermit the Frog are joining the festivities, backed by a 48-piece orchestra. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’m especially excited about this year’s show and our phenomenal guests,” Bublé said in a statement. “It will be a night to remember and I can’t wait to celebrate with everyone.” Michael Bublé’s Christmas in the City, premiering Monday, Dec. 6, at 10 p.m. ET on NBC, will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the crooner’s Christmas album, which peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 back in 2011 a...
Las Vegas Police Investigating Trey Songz Over Sexual Assault Allegation
Police said Tuesday (Nov. 30) they’re investigating sexual assault allegations involving R&B artist Trey Songz at a Las Vegas Strip hotel. In a statement, Las Vegas police said sex crimes detectives received a complaint about a Sunday incident involving the singer and actor whose name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson. Sunday was his 37th birthday. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Neverson was cooperating with the investigation and no arrests have been made, said Officer Misael Parra, a Las Vegas police spokesman. Parra declined to name the hotel. A representative for Neverson didn’t immediately respond to messages. Neverson has had several legal issues in the past. He was arrested in January at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, but criminal charges were not filed after he...
Nilüfer Yanya Announces 2022 Tour Dates
Nilüfer Yanya’s got a big year ahead. Earlier this month, the London artist announced her sophomore album PAINLESS, and now, she’s shared a run of tour dates to accompany the record. To coincide with the album’s March 4th release date, Yanya’s tour kicks off March 10th in Scotland. After a trek through Europe, the singer-songwriter hits the States, starting in Austin on April 26th and wrapping up in Portland on May 22nd. Presale tickets become available November 30th, and general sale begins December 3rd. See the full list of tour dates below, and grab tickets through Ticketmaster. Advertisement Related Video Yanya announced PAINLESS with the single “stabilise,” a quick-moving rejection of modern mundanity. Her second full-length follows the 2020 EP Feeling Lucky? and h...
UPSAHL Announces First Headlining Tour
Singer-songwriter UPSAHL is continuing her ascent to pop stardom with her first run of headlining US tour dates, plus some sweet spots opening up for K. Flay, Yungblud, and Fletcher. A writer whose credits include Dua Lipa’s “Good in Bed” and Madison Beer’s “BOYSHIT,” UPSAHL released her debut solo album Lady Jesus back in October. Now, she kicks off a tour that extends into May. A stop tonight (November 30th) at The Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco kicks off the US leg, which wraps up in March in Los Angeles. In April, the singer hits Europe, beginning in Stockholm April 21st and ending in London May 15th. UPSAHL tops the bill for the first few US dates before hopping on bills with her fellow alt-pop artists later on. See the lineup for the full itinerary below, and get tickets through...
