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Rebel Rock Festival Canceled Just Hours Before Gates Were Set to Open
Rebel Rock Festival, which was set to take place in Orlando, Florida, today (September 24th) through Sunday (September 26th), has been canceled just hours before it was set to begin. Unfortunately, severe weather leading up to the festival made the grounds unfit for fans. The fest was able to stage its “Taco Metal Party” last night, although headliner Volbeat was forced to drop out due to visa issues. However, there wasn’t enough time to make the rest of the grounds safe for the three-day main festival, which was set to feature Five Finger Death Punch, Machine Gun Kelly, Rise Against, Papa Roach, The Used, Philip Anselmo, Killswitch Engage, and many more acts. According to comments on the Rebel Rock Instagram page, many fans had just flown into Orlando and some were already in line for tod...
Michael K. Williams’ Cause of Death Confirmed as Accidental Overdose
Michael K. Williams died of an accidental overdose after ingesting a mix of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, a coroner has determined. The Wire actor’s official cause of death was determined by the New York City Chief Medical Examiner on Friday and first reported by TMZ. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment on September 6th. Police had said drug paraphernalia was found at the scene and launched an investigation into the cause of his death. Just 54 at the time of his passing, the Emmy Award-nominated actor tragically developed an addiction to drugs while immersing himself into the role of stickup man Omar Little in HBO’s The Wire. Earlier this year, Williams spoke about starting therapy for the first time to unpack the issues behind his addictions...
On New Track “Big Energy,” Lupe Fiasco Honors Late Comedian and Activist Dick Gregory
Following the premiere of Andre Gaines’ The One And Only Dick Gregory this past summer, Lupe Fiasco has shared a musical tribute to the comedian and civil rights activist. On “Big Energy,” Fiasco describes the lifelong work of Gregory, who notably used his comedy sets as a platform for addressing bigotry and racial injustice in the U.S. The documentary, which was released by Showtime in July, takes a closer look at the life and career of Gregory. Alongside Gaines as its director, Kevin Hart and Lena Waithe worked on the project as executive producers. The film featured footage of Gregory, who passed away in 2017, and interviews with prominent Black comedians today, including Hart and Waithe, as well as Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes and more. “Bout to get heavy, hope you’re ready,...
‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ Receives New Character Posters
Before the action kicks off two weeks from now, Sony Pictures reveals four new character posters giving fans a little extra to think about ahead of Marvel‘s Venom 2 premiere. While the blood-red Carnage/Kasady played by Woody Harrelson, Venom/Eddie Brock starring Tom Hardy, and Shriek played by Naomie Harris were revealed in the official trailer. The new character posters offer a new development. Michelle Williams‘ poster hints at a She-Venom silhouette, further validated by an Instagram caption that reads “She’s back in black” as seen below. The comic book adaptation has seen six release date changes due to uncertain circumstances, so the posters also serve as reassurance for the expecting fans. Earlier this month, the movie’s test screening yielded a strongly positive response with an em...
Red Hot Chili Peppers’Blood Sugar Sex Magik Turns 30: Artists Reflect on Its Legacy
“There’s the thing with the Chili Peppers: We put socks on our dicks, and we’re never going to outrun it,” Flea told GQ in 2019. “People are always going to think of that. I feel that ultimately the measure of art that we or I created, as good as it is, over time will stand for what it is. The core essence of it, the cerebral part of it — the emotional, spiritual, and physical — are things that will always survive.” With the Red Hot Chili Peppers, there’s always been that delicate balance of junk-swinging funk-rock jock and peace-promoting psychedelic muso. And no album better represents that symbiosis than the group’s 1991 blockbuster, Blood Sugar Sex Magik. While it may be forever remembered for a handful of massive singles (the pulverizing “Give It Away,” the pensive “Under the Bridge”)...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2022 World Tour With Satirical News Broadcast
The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be embarking on a worldwide tour next summer, the band’s first since its original guitarist, John Frusciante, made his return to the group. The global tour was announced via a satirical breaking news announcement for a faux station called KHOT. In the teaser, lead vocalist Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea serve as co-anchors named Johnson Hammerswaddle and Todd the Squirrel, respectively. Drummer Chad Smith gives a report as weatherman Randy Raindrops before Frusciante, as himself, sits down with the anchor duo. “John, might we expect you and the fellas to play live anytime soon?” Flea’s character asks. “We’re going to do a tour starting in June 2022,” Frusciante cooly responds, setting the anchors into hysterics. Frusciante goes on to share that the U.S. leg ...
William Shatner Gets Personal on His Autobiographical New Album, Bill
Before we could get anywhere near talking about his new album, Bill, on our scheduled Zoom call, William Shatner was already marveling at my beard. Now, it’s not the first interview to be disrupted by my ample facial hair, but it’s not exactly how I was planning to start my chat with the man behind Captain James T. Kirk, dozens of other characters from my childhood, and some of the most memorable cover songs in history. Always the storyteller, Shatner gleefully launched into a memory of when he was once performing live and there was a man with a large beard in the audience. “He was standing up, and I turned to his wife sitting next to him, and I said, ‘Do you like that beard?’” Shatner recalls in his now-legendary almost-hushed voice. “She looked at her husband and said ‘No!’ Obviously, in...
EXCLUSIVE: Kurupt Talks New LP ‘TRANSITION,’ Dropping Fresh Single “Transformation” & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Heritage Music Group / HMG West Ricardo Brown, largely known to the world as Kurupt, is not the man he was just a year ago, much less the brash teen on the cusp of adulthood when he emerged as a member of the Death Row Records camp. Kurupt’s ups and downs haven’t bittered his spirit or outlook and in a new interview, the Philadelphia native and current California resident spoke confidently about not only his legacy, and his journey on how he came to arrive at his current space of peace. East To West Source: Heritage Music Group / HMG West Kurupt graciously and candidly spoke with Hip-Hop Wired, primarily to speak about his upcoming seventh studio album TRANSITION and his new single “Transformation,” which drops today (September 24), but also covered more ...
R. Kelly’s Defense Lawyer Bizarrely Compares Him To MLK, Hugh Hefner
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty In potentially one of the most confusing spectacles ever seen in a courtroom, the defense lawyer for disgraced R&B singer R.Kelly gave his closing argument in the federal trial and made some outlandish comparisons between the singer and Dr. Martin Luther King, among others. Per Buzzfeed News, Deveraux Cannick, the defense attorney for R. Kelly, made his closing argument to the jury in the Brooklyn, New York courthouse on Thursday (September 23) and it began in a highly convoluted manner. He began by trying to compare Kelly to the civil rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King, asking the jury to let his client go free. “I told you about Dr. King and the people of courage for a reason,” Cannick said. “Getting a conviction of R. Kelly ...
Drake Celebrates ‘Certified Lover Boy’ In Miami With Celebrity Friends Including The Real Wolf of Wall Street
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @champagnepapi / Instagram Drake’s Certified Lover Boy is a certified smash as it’s broken all kinds of streaming records since it’s release a few weeks back, and now the King of The North is taking time to pat himself on the back with quite an interesting acquaintance. Page Six is reporting that recently Drizzy had a special night out with the Wolf of Wall Street himself, Jordan Belfort (not DiCaprio) at Miami’s famous eatery Carbone. Eating some good grub and toasting to success, the new BFF’s have begun to refer to themselves as the “werewolves of Miami” because, well, why not? “The duo hit it off immediately and ended up celebrating Drake’s No. 1 single “Way 2 Sexy,” as well as his “Certified Lover Boy” album.” “We hear their tables had already f...
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Fugees Reunite For 1st Time In 15 Years At New York’s Pier 17, World Tour Launching Soon [Photos]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Keeyahtay Lewis / Keeyahtay Lewis The Hip-Hop community was all shocked and pleasantly surprised by the news this week that the Fugees were reuniting for the first time in 15 years ahead of other exciting news. The New Jersey trio rocked the stages of Pier 17 in New York, and they’ll take their talents on the road with the launch of their international tour in November. Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, and Praz Michel were all in tow to perform select songs from their classic second album, The Score, as the album is celebrating its 25th anniversary as of this past February. Source: Keeyahtay Lewis / Keeyahtay Lewis The Fugees rocked standout tracks such as “How Many Mics, “Zealots,” “Fu-Gee-La, and “Killing Me Softly” among other tracks. Ms. Lauryn Hill said...
Krizbeatz – Time & Place ft Terri & Victony
Prolific Nigerian music producer KrizBeatz has a brand new song “Time & Place” featuring Terri and Victony. After the success of his last album, KrizBeatz collaborates with Terri and Victony for his brand new tune “Time & Place“. The song is a warm Afro R&B tune that you would like easily as the guest acts bring the vibe on the thumping beats. Listen, enjoy Krizbeatz – “Time & Place” ft Terri & Victony below https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/KrizBeatz_-_Time_Place_ft_Terri_Victony_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 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 Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by ch...
