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Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Revives Plans to Acquire Austin’s Block 21 Complex
The deal is set to close near the end of the fourth quarter of this year. Opry Entertainment, one division of Ryman Hospitality Properties, includes the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, WSM 650 AM, Ole Red, and Circle, a country lifestyle media network owned via a joint venture with Gray Television. The $260 million price tag includes the assumption of nearly $138 million of existing mortgage debt. Ryman Hospitality Properties will also receive approximately $11 million of existing cash reserves. Colin Reed, chairman and CEO of Ryman Hospitality Properties, said, “We are pleased to again have the opportunity to add this one-of-a-kind asset to our growing entertainment portfolio. Much like Nashville, Austin’s leisure and hospitality industry is recovering and is well-positioned for growth ...
Hailey Mia and Cunningham Sisters are Teen Titans on ‘The Voice’ Knockouts: Watch
Blake Shelton admitted the sisters were one of his favorite acts this season, while Mia, “holy crap, wow,” he remarked. “You really dug down deep and gave it a knock-out worthy performance.” Ariana Grande had similar things to say. “Oh my god, what is happening,” she said of Mia. “That was so so stunning and so powerful to see your growth, I’m just astounded by what I watched.” Legend remarked that Mia’s performance was “compelling”. The hard decision was Clarkson’s to make. The original Idol loved the sisters’ ability to “magically” blend their tones. But on this occasion, Clarkson gave the win to Hailey. “She really came alive,” Clarkson explained later. Watch below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating sho...
Daniel O’Donnell Extends U.K. Chart Record With ‘60’
The latest, easy-listening effort is produced by Nigel Wright, who worked on the records of many Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals, including the film versions of Evita — starring Madonna and Antonio Banderas —The Phantom of the Opera, and other TV and film projects. On the LP, O’Donnell performs versions of such standards as “Let Your Love Flow”, “I’ll Never Find Another You”, “Happy To Be On An Island In The Sun” and “Somethin’ Stupid,” a duet with his wife Majella. For the record, O’Donnell is still 59. He doesn’t turn 60 until Dec. 12. 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 cha...
Confidence Man Signs With I OH YOU, Books a ‘Holiday’
The new deal comes ahead of “Holiday,” the first track lifted from Confidence Man’s forthcoming sophomore album. Expect this “Holiday” to blow your hair back. “We’ve been wanting to try a ‘hands in the air’ banger forever. Everybody does. It’s quite difficult,” Bones explains. “But for some reason, this song has dropped out of the heavens.” Self-produced, and mixed by Ewan Pearson, “Holiday” was “pretty much perfect from the get-go,” he notes. Speaking over the phone from Sydney, singer Janet Planet describes the new cut as “Underworld meets M.I.A.” True, that’s an unusual vibe, she admits, “but for some reason it works.” “Holiday” is due out Nov. 11. Confidence Man “embody everything an I OH YOU artist should,” comments label founder Johann Ponniah, “they make...
Hit-Boy Shares ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Sample Used on Kendrick Lamar’s “Backstreet Freestyle”
Hit-Boy took to social media to confirm that he used a sample from a Powerpuff Girls episode for Kendrick Lamar‘s good kid, m.A.A.d city cut, “Backstreet Freestyle.” The reposted video was originally made by the Twitter account Songs // Samples, which is known for breaking down the samples used in hip-hop. Songs // Samples revealed that the ending of “Backstreet Freestyle” actually uses a sample of Buttercup’s reaction to Blossom eating evil broccoli beings in the 1999 Powerpuff Girls episode “Beat Your Greens,” while the intro utilizes The Chakachas’s 1970 track “Yo Soy Cubano.” Sharing the video on Instagram, Hit-Boy wrote, “Don’t request to work wit me if you looking for something inside the box that sounds like whatever is going on chart wise. Work wit me when you wanna be creativ...
Mac Miller’s ‘Faces’ Sets New Vinyl Albums Chart Record
Mac Miller‘s 2014 mixtape Faces has set a brand new record on Billboard’s Vinyl Albums chart. According to reports, the project, which just hit streaming services on October 15, sold 34,000 copies in the U.S., with 2,000 of that number coming from digital album downloads and 32,000 from vinyl LP sales — the latter of which broke the record for the largest sales week on vinyl for an R&B/hip-hop record since sales were tracked in 1991. Billboard adds that Prince’s Welcome 2 America previously held the record with 22,000 units, while Faces upstaged Miller’s own Circles for largest sales week for a rap album on vinyl. Faces recently made its Billboard 200 debut at No. 3, earning 67,000 equivalent album units including 34,000 in album sales, 33,000 in streaming equivalent album units a...
Meek Mill Says He Has Yet To Be Paid By Record Label, Is Unclear About His Contract
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Shareif Ziyadat / Gettynews It seems Meek Mill is in need of some legal aid in a hurry. The “Amen” rapper has revealed that he has yet to be paid by his record company and doesn’t know what is going on with his record contract. As spotted on Complex the Philadelphia MC is coming to the realization that everything that glitters isn’t gold. On Monday, October 25 he took to his Twitter account to make an announcement that took his fans by surprise but not his peers. “i haven’t get paid from music and i don’t know how much money labels make off me!!!!! i need lawyers asap!!!” he wrote. Meek went on to make it clear that he plans to take action to figure out what is really good. “ask the record label? how much have you spent on me as a artist? then you as...
HHW Gaming: Master & Dyanmic Brings Style To Gaming With First-Ever Gaming Headset
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Master & Dynamic / Master & Dynamic Gaming Headset The New York-based headphone company has ventured into the world of gaming. Master & Dynamic wants to make gaming look good by introducing its first-ever gaming headset, the new MG20. The new headset keeps the brand’s signature sleek design while promising to sound just as good as it looks, thanks to 50mm Beryllium drivers supporting 7.1 surround sound that aim to supply the perfect atmosphere and immersion during your gaming sessions. The MG20 also has Qualcomm aptX HD to help keep your music listening experience on point. AptX Low-Latency ensures your mobile gaming experience doesn’t experience any delays. A detachable boom microphone provides clear in-game chat, while an onboard mic array e...
AZ ft. Dave East “Blow That Sh*t,” Curren$y “High” & More | Daily Visuals 10.25.21
HipHopWired Featured Video After a lengthy hiatus Hip-Hop OG AZ returned to the rap game with his latest album, Do or Die II and with it brought back clever wordplay, lyricism, and smooth as butter leather flows. Continuing to push his latest LP, Sosa comes through with some Dave East assisted visuals to “Blow That Sh*t” in which the two men sit down with some exotic young women to blow some trees and sip some bubbly. AZ’s still got it, b. Related Stories Speaking of blowing trees, Curren$y knows a thing or two about the practice and in his clip for “High” does exactly that while sitting in one of his many automobiles at his lavish home. He lamping forreal. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Ron Killings (WWE wrestler known as R-Truth), Peso Peso, and more. AZ FT. DAVE...
Buju – Sorry I’m Late EP Download
One of Nigeria’s hottest new school acts, Buju drops an amazing body of work titled “Sorry I’m Late”, an EP for lovers of his music. Next rated music star Buju keeps to his promise by delivering an amazing extended play “Sorry I’m Late”. So far this year we have witnessed the drops bangers and his collaborations as a guest artist have been major hits. From Blaqbonez “Bling”, Ladipoe’s “Feeling“, to Savage “Confident” etc. His new project has 7 new tracks like “Ogechukwu”, “Kilometer”, “I Do” etc. With producers like Timi Jay, Rexxie, Steph, Denzl producing records on the EP. The Cavemen are the only featured artist on the project. Listen, enjoy Buju – “Sorry I’m Late” EP below. Download link coming soon… You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reim...
Mayorkun – Holy Father ft Victony
Self-styled Mayor of Lagos, Mayorkun drops a big tune titled “Holy Father” featuring new school sensation Victony. Former DMW music star Mayorkun is here again teaming up with Victony for this nice collaboration titled “Holy Father“. The new tune is taken from his soon-to-be-released album “Back In Office”. So far Mayorkun has dropped other singles like “Back In Office“, “Let Me Know“. Victony begins with very unique vocals on the track holding things up until Mayorkun comes through mid-way. We recommend this for your music playlist. Listen, enjoy Mayorkun – “Holy Father” ft Victony below. [embedded content] Download 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 Beautif...
Zedd Mashed Up “Squid Game” With ACRAZE’s Hit “Do It To It” in One of EDC’s Most Surreal Moments: Watch
If you’ve been online lately, odds are your timeline has been filled with nothing but EDC Las Vegas and Squid Game. Over the weekend, Zedd managed to merge the two in one of the most viral moments of the music festival. During his Sunday night performance on the cosmicMeadow stage, the Grammy-winning Clarity producer dropped an unexpected mashup, blending the now-iconic theme song from Netflix’s runaway hit show with ACRAZE‘s breakout house anthem “Do It To It.” The distinct, ominous keys from the theme of the record-breaking show were brilliantly mixed with ACRAZE’s hit single, which DJ Snake deemed “the song of the summer”earlier this year. In true mega-festival fashion, eerie visuals from Squid Game were melded with Zedd’s logo befor...
