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Paul McCartney Won’t Sign Any More Autographs
Write this one down: Should you ever be lucky enough to run into Sir Paul McCartney in the wild, don’t ask him for an autograph. In a recent interview with Reader’s Digest, the Beatles legend said he’s effectively imposed a ban on signing mementos and taking haphazard selfies with fans. “It always struck me as a bit strange — ‘here, can I write your name down on the back of this till receipt please?’ Why? We both know who I am,” Macca said, adding that he doesn’t understand the appeal of grainy selfies, either. But don’t mistake these brush-offs for arrogance; the 79-year-old songwriting icon just wants to take that precious time to get to know his fans on a more personal level, instead. “What you’ve usually got is a ropey photo with a poor backdrop and me looking a bit miserable,” he went...
Aminé Returns with New Single “Charmander”: Stream
Aminé is back with “Charmander,” his first new music of 2021. To accompany the single, the rapper released a music video that he co-directed with frequent collaborator Jack Begert. Produced by Lido (Halsey, Chance the Rapper) and Aksel Arvid, “Charmander” sees the Portland MC explaining his chosen life of solitude. “Look, my energy is priceless, told my jeweller, ‘Ice this’/I’m way too decisive, don’t catch that ego-itis,” he raps over a chirpy beat featuring a sped-up vocal sample. “People be so phony, that’s why I be on my lonely.” In the video for “Charmander,” Aminé leads a simple life with his partner in a cabin located in the Oregon wilderness. The couple is also joined by a gigantic dog who pisses off their next-door neighbor. Watch the full clip below. Advertisement Related Vi...
Esports Platform FaZe Clan Going Public in $1 Billion SPAC Deal
“We are thrilled to announce this important milestone of FaZe Clan’s plans to enter the public market,” Trink said in a statement announcing the move. “In our short history, we have evolved from a disruptive content generator to one of the world’s most decorated and successful esports franchises, and now into one of the younger generations’ most recognized and followed brands globally. We believe FaZe Clan is becoming the voice of youth culture, a brand that sits at the nexus of content, gaming, entertainment and lifestyle in the digital-native world. This transaction will provide us capital and access to the public markets, which will help us accelerate the expansion of our multi-platform and monetization strategy.” The deal, subject to approval by the boards of both FaZ...
A$AP Rocky’s ‘Live. Love. A$AP’ Mixtape Coming to Streaming for First Time
This re-release includes the addition of a new song called “Sandman,” a track with signature A$AP hazy instrumentals and pitched-down ad libs, which first premiered during Yams Day 2021 in January. “Sandman” was produced by Kelvin Krash and Clams Casino, who was a close collaborator on the original mixtape. The single was also part of the rapper’s NFT collection that featured select pieces and entered fans into a raffle to win one of his testing vehicles from his Injured Generation Tour or a studio visit to listen to his upcoming studio album. Pre-save the re-release here and see the tape’s full track list below. Live. Love. A$AP track list PalacePesoBassWassupBrand New Guy feat. Schoolboy QPurple SwagGe...
Adele’s ‘Easy on Me’ Dominates Both Billboard Global Charts
Billboard‘s two global charts, which began in September 2020 and recently marked their first year, rank songs based on streaming and sales activity culled from more than 200 territories around the world, as compiled by MRC Data. The Billboard Global 200 is inclusive of worldwide data and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart comprises data from territories excluding the U.S. Chart ranks are based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams on both subscription and ad-supported tiers of audio and video music services, as well as download sales, the latter of which reflect purchases from full-service digital music retailers from around the world, with sales from direct-to-consumer (D2C) sites excluded from the charts’ calculations. ‘Easy on Me’ Vaults 19...
Garth Brooks Reveals Grand Ole Opry House Concert After Selling Out Two Ryman Shows
“I am stunned at the number of people who showed up for this on sale,” Brooks said. “And as happy as I should be, I feel bad for the people who did not get tickets. We have already talked to the Opry House and we are starting on a plan to take care of as many as we can who did not get tickets.” In July, Brooks’ show at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium was called off shortly after it began, due to inclement weather. Soon after, he canceled the next five stops on his stadium tour due to concerns with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, before ultimately trading stadium shows for smaller-capacity venues. Brooks will also take the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House on Oct. 30, as part of the Grand Ole Opry’s celebration of its 5,000th Saturday night broa...
‘Transformers: Rise of The Beasts’ Wraps Production, Optimus Prime Pic
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @stevencaplejr / Instagram Outside of Bumblebee, the last few live-action Transformers movies have been disappointing to say the least. But that isn’t keeping Paramount from dropping another installment into the franchise and director Steven Caple Jr. announced on Instagram that Transformers: Rise of The Beasts has officially wrapped production. Sharing a photo of himself driving the truck better known as Optimus Prime with a caption that reads “That’s a wrap,” the Creed II director seems more than confident that he’ll be able to right the wrongs of the previous Transformers films. As per Hypebeast, the new film aims to give fans that nostalgic feeling that’s been missing while introducing some new elements to the world of the Autobots. Looking at the tru...
Culture Control: Salehe Bembury Named Creative Director of LeBron’s UNINTERRUPTED Apparel
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Our culture is getting more representation at the fashion table. Salehe Bembury has been named Creative Director for UNINTERRUPTED Apparel. As spotted on Nice Kicks the emerging designer has been spotted holding down LeBron James’ and Maverick Carter’s clothing label. While UNINTERRUPTED is largely synonymous with the hit talk series their brainchild has successfully executed some noteworthy collaborations with Sue Bird and the Space Jam franchise. The appointment was announced via the brand’s Instagram account. “Proud to welcome @uninterrupted’s new creative director, Salehe Bembury. Big things coming soon” accompanied an image of James shaking Bembury’s hand. For those not in the know the Syracuse University alumni is valid whe...
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Drake Threw Himself A ‘Narcos’ Themed Birthday Bash [Photos]
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Cole Burston / Getty Over the weekend Drake celebrated his 35th year on this earth and to get things popping the King of The North threw himself a Narcos themed birthday bash which featured tons of ice, cake, and celebrity peers. Titled “Chico Amante” which means “Lover Boy” in Spanish, the lavish soiree featured bricks of fake cocaine (was it though?), and had guests dressed down as Mexican cartel street soldiers with Drizzy partaking in the costume festivities himself. Showing up in denim attire with cowboy boots and a cowboy hat to resemble a drug lord south of the border, Drake was looking like someone of interest to the FBI or something. That’s pretty damn funny. With friends like YG, Future and Draya Michele coming out to play, Drizzy had a he...
Rest Powerfully In Peace To Shawn “Jeranimo” Oliver Of Rumpletilskinz
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Twitter / @JazzUNGang Hip-Hop fans of a certain age are no doubt well aware of the iconic dance, the East Coast Stomp, popularized by Long Island collective, Leaders Of The New School. The inventor of the dance, Shawn “Jeranimo” Oliver of Rumpletilskinz fame has reportedly passed away. Few details are known about Oliver’s passing, but Jazz from the group, The U.N., shared a tweet on Monday (October 25) mourning the loss of his Long Island brethren in Jeranimo. “Rest In Perfection Shawn “Geronimo” Oliver,” read one tweet from Jazz, featuring an image of the late Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor, Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest, a woman who appears to be rapper Lin Que, and Dinco D of Leaders Of The New School. In the flick, Phife is pretending...
Mr Funny: A South-South Comic King with Cultural Mix in Comedy Skit Making
Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as “Mumu Man”, Mr. Funny or Investor Sabinus, is the replica of a creator who draws comic inspirations, attributes, and creativity from a mix of the culture he grew up from and has been influenced. Mr. Funny, 26, was born and was raised in the Southern part of Nigeria in Port-Harcourt city, where creatives have been distinguished from a range of creators in the Nigerian creative industry. The likes of Burna Boy, Omah Lay, and more are seen in a new light. However, one can experience this reality from Mumu Man’s comedy skits. How he explores the core Port-Harcourt people’s culture whereby they react even as to how his comic activities present him in a state where he deserves almost every sympathy. Mumu man is always a victim of circumstance wheth...
Imanbek Teams Up With Hollywood Undead for Persevering Single, “Runaway”
Imanbek has returned with one of the most unexpected collaborations of the year, bringing a slew of new faces into the dance music fold in the process. Teaming up with California-based rap-rock group Hollywood Undead, Imanbek brings a new energy to the production side of “Runaway,” a track that represents something of a departure from his previous work. The hit-making, 20-year-old Grammy winner has come out on top in meteoric fashion over the last year on the back of numerous club-killing singles. With Hollywood Undead, Imanbek channels a new trap-inspired energy complimentary of the band’s no-holds-barred attitude. Recommended Articles A rallying cry for deriving strength even in the darkest times, “Runaway” is an energizing anthem that incorporates bot...
