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Taylor Swift’s 10-Minute “All Too Well” Sets Record for Longest Billboard No. 1 Hit
Everyone knows the key to a pop hit is keeping it short and sweet — unless you’re Taylor Swift. Today, the long-awaited, recently released 10-minute version of fan-favorite Swift track “All Too Well” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, setting the record for the longest song ever to do so. The original recording of “All Too Well,” from Swift’s 2012 album Red, ran for five and a half minutes, but that version was cut down from what she originally wrote. The release of Red (Taylor’s Version) saw the full track come to light in all its post-breakup, maybe-Jake-Gyllenhaal-is-a-creep glory, and with the addition of such revelatory lyrics as “I’ll get older but your lovers stay my age,” we can see why the track is shifting units. “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Versi...
Beatport and Microsoft Surface Unite to Empower Musicians With Remote Collaboration Tools
Beatport has announced a unique partnership with Microsoft Surface to empower creators with the latest tech developments from the touchscreen-based device brand. The alliance will enable musicians using Beatport’s leading electronic music platform to harness the tools of Surface’s innovative products and collaborate remotely in real-time, regardless of where they are. The two powerhouses recently announced the launch of a dedicated campaign, dubbed Originals2, which will kick off with a series of educational events featuring world-famous DJs. “In a world where collaboration between music creators is accelerating online, it’s critical that technology hardware and software keep innovating with frictionless experiences,” said said Chris Beeby, Director, Integ...
ANTHRAX’s FRANK BELLO Is ‘Still Writing’ Music For His Upcoming Solo Album
In a new interview with the “Highway 81 Revisited” podcast, ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello, who is currently promoting his memoir, “Fathers, Brothers, And Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, And Anthrax”, spoke about his plans to release a solo album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Doing the book thing now, I’ve written some music, I’ve actually recorded some music that I didn’t know what I was gonna do with — if I was gonna put it out with the book or after the book. ‘Cause after this, going through this cathartic thing with the book, it opened up a lot of things in my mind. So I started writing during it, and it was really helpful with the book. So I’ve recorded these songs in a studio and all that — I have some g...
Baby On NIRVANA’s ‘Nevermind’ Cover Amends Lawsuit Against Band, Cites KURT COBAIN’s Personal Journal Entries
Spencer Elden, the man who claims he was the baby featured on the cover of NIRVANA‘s “Nevermind” album, has amended his lawsuit against the band to include the allegation that the photographer hired to take the photo, Kirk Weddle, also shot images of Elden styled to look like Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. The new filing also drops former NIRVANA drummer Chad Channing as a defendant in the case. According to Rolling Stone, Elden‘s updated complaint cites personal journal entries from late NIRVANA frontman Kurt Cobain, which were published by Riverhead Books in 2002, in an apparent attempt to prove the claim that the photographer intended the cover image to be sexual in nature. “Undated journals written by Cobain sketch the album cover in a sexual manner, with se...
HANK VON HELL’s Manager Denies Former TURBONEGRO Singer Committed Suicide
The manager of former TURBONEGRO frontman Hank Von Hell has shot down speculation that the singer took his own life. The Norwegian musician, whose real name was Hans-Erik Dyvik Husby, was just 49 years old when he was found dead in Slottsparken, a public park in the center of Oslo, on Friday, November 19. Boye Nythun, who was also Husby‘s best friend, told Norway’s Se Og Hør: “In recent days, we have seen and observed a lot of rumors about Hans-Erik‘s death. I can deny that Hans-Erik took his own life. Hans-Erik had optimistic plans for the future and much to look forward to. “It was no secret that Hans-Erik has lived a hard life at times. He has also been open about this before. The last few months have been extra hard for him, and unfortunately the sum of a ...
SLASH Shares Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of ‘The River Is Rising’ Video
Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS‘ new music video, “The River Is Rising”, can be seen below. The clip was shot on location in downtown Los Angeles with Gibson TV director Todd Harapiak. “The River Is Rising” is taken from SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS‘ new album, “4”, which will be released on February 11, 2022, via Gibson Records in partnership with BMG. “4” is Slash‘s fifth solo album and fourth overall with his band featuring Myles Kennedy (vocals), Brent Fitz (drums), Todd Kerns (bass, vocals) and Frank Sidoris (guitar, vocals). In a recent “Behind The Track” clip uploaded to Slash‘s official YouTube channel, he stated a...
Tom Holland Reportedly Wants to Play James Bond
During a recent interview, Jacob Batalon, who plays Peter Parker’s faithful friend Ned in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, revealed that co-star Tom Holland‘s desire to play another hero. Batalon noted that the British actor “talks about being James Bond a lot,” reiterating the fact with “a lot a lot.” It seems as though Holland along with many other actors in Hollywood currently have their sights set on the empty role of 007. Currently, the role and future of the James Bond franchise remain unknown following the departure of Daniel Craig‘s final performance in No Time To Die. Recently, Tom Holland noted that with the end of Marvel Studios‘ Spider-Man trilogy would be “the end of a franchise.” Adding, “I think if we were lucky enough to dive into these characters again, you’d be seeing a ver...
Inside the ‘House of Gucci’, with Jared Leto and Adam Driver
This week marks the long-awaited release of House of Gucci, the Ridley Scott-directed and co-produced film that tells the story of one of the darkest chapters for the Gucci family. The movie is based on Sara Gay Forden’s book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed, and tells of Maurizio Gucci’s rise to the pinnacle of the family company, before the fashion empire begins to crumble and Maurizio himself is murdered. As well as Adam Driver (who plays Maurizio), the cast includes Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, Jared Leto as Paolo Gucci and Al Pacino as Aldo Gucci. Leto — who plays family outsider Paolo — is a frequent collaborator of the house. Earlier this month, he walked for Gucci in its “Love Parade” show in Los Angeles, continuing his relationship w...
Young Dolph’s Team Moves Forward With Turkey Drive In His Honor
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Mendez / Getty Even though he is no longer with us Young Dolph’s spirit continues to live on. His team made sure that his annual turkey drive fed people in his hometown. As spotted on Huffington Post friends and family of the fallen MC honored him by continuing his commitment to community. On Friday, November 19 they hosted a Thanksgiving drive in Memphis, Tennessee at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Staff from his Paper Route Empire record label and the place of worship gave out turkeys, stuffing mix, cranberry sauce and other sides to people in need. According to those in attendance this had been an effort that had been in the works for sometime. Additionally Dolph had planned to be in attendance. Related Stories PRE employee Bee Bee...
Kevin Hart Discusses Black Capitalism On Charlamagne’s ‘Tha God’s Honest Truth’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Comedy Central / Comedy Centralcharla Charlamagne Tha God is keeping the same inquisitive and raucous energy he brings to The Breakfast Club with his new show, Tha God’s Honest Truth on Comedy Central. And on the latest episode, he tackles a topic that’s been heavily discussed of late with Kevin Hart stopping by to join in. [embedded content] In the episode, “Is Capitalism Cap?”, Lenard McKelvey aka Charlamagne kicks off the discussion by breaking down the current discussion taking place regarding inflation in the country in his opening segment. That leads into an interview segment with Dr. Claud Anderson, a noted businessman, educator, and author who has published four books with a focus on how Black Americans should equip themselves to be a more competi...
Two American Missionaries Have Been Freed In Haiti After Kidnapping
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: RICHARD PIERRIN / Getty Even though Haiti can’t seem to get a break there is a victory that has to be acknowledged. Two missionaries have been freed after being held hostage over a month. As spotted on CNN two Americans have been let go after being captured. The Christian Aid Ministries confirmed the great news after days of speculation. “We have learned that two of the hostages in Haiti were released. We praise God for this! Only limited information can be provided, but we are able to report that the two hostages who were released are safe, in good spirits, and being cared for,” the organization stated in a statement on Sunday, November 21. Related Stories On Saturday, October 16 a group of 17 Americans and one Canadian were kidnapped by the Ha...
HHW Gaming: Mythical Games Announces Collaboration With Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mythical Games / Marathon Clothing This collaboration between Mythical Games and Marathon Clothing makes all the sense in the world. Monday (Nov.22), Mythical Games announced its latest collaboration, this time with the late Nipsey Hussle’s Marathon Clothing. Dubbed The Marathon Collection, it will see the long-awaited The Marathon Clothing x Blankos in Blankos Block Party, Mythical Games free Play-to-Earn party game. Beginning at 3 p.m. PST / 6 p.m. EST / 11 p.m. UTC on Wednesday, the collection will be available in-game or via the Blankos website. Players will be able to get virtual hands on two new playable Blankos characters and two accessories designed in partnership with The Marathon Clothing, Hussle’s innovative and tech-forward fashion brand ...
