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‘Pokémon Unite’ is Now Available on Mobile
Pokémon Unite is now available on iOS and Android devices. Originally launched on the Nintendo Switch in July, the free-to-play MOBA game now features full cross-platform play and account linking across Switch and mobile devices. The platform expansion comes with a host of additional game updates including the introduction of Unite Squads, the arrival of the second battle pass season Galactic Ghost 094, a new Spectator Mode allowing players to watch friends and select players, and more in-game events and held items. Following the welcome introduction of Blastoise, Pokémon Unite producer Hoshino promises in a letter to all Aeos Island trainers to add more playable Pokémon and engaging content going forward for an increasingly enjoyable experience. The game is available for download on the A...
Dr. Dre Ordered To Pay His Ex-Wife $1.5 Million in Legal Fees
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz The hits keep on coming for Dr. Dre, but not in the way that he’s used to that would lead to platinum plaques. After being ordered to pay his ex-wife $300K a month in spousal support until she remarries (never gonna happen), Page Six is reporting that he nows has to reimburse her for her lawyer fees at the tune of $1.5 million. After already forking over a cool $2 million to his ex-wife, Nicole Young, a judge ordered the good doctor to pay an additional $1.55 million in legal fees and costs. “The judge estimated that Nicole’s reasonable legal fees in the case so far should total $3 million, plus costs. Dre will now have to pay $1 million towards the balance of her fees, plus another $550,000 in costs associated with the cas...
Liza Rios Says N.O.R.E., Fat Joe, Miss Jones Are Spreading Fake News About Big Pun’s Finances
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The back and forth regarding the late Big Pun’s financial matters continues. The Bronx legend’s widow Liza Rios says that N.O.R.E., Fat Joe and Miss Jones are either lying or speaking out of pocket. As spotted on Vibe the tension between Fat Joe and Liza Rios is up and it’s stuck. Since the untimely passing of the “Twinz” rapper, questions have surrounded his contractual dealings with his friend and then business partner Fat Joe. The Rios family, namely Liza, have alleged that millions of dollars due to the fallen MC went missing and more. Over the last couple of months the conversation behind whether or not Joe finessed Pun have arose via the Drink Champs podcast. During a May episode, Joe said that he had long given Pun’s publishing...
Jay-Z and Team Roc File Lawsuit Against Kansas City Police
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kansas City Star / Getty Jay-Z and his philanthropic group Team Roc are continuing to push for greater transparency and police reform, with a new lawsuit filed against a Midwestern city’s police department alleging that it has committed serious misconduct. The philanthropic coalition that is part of the Roc Nation record label filed a lawsuit on Monday (September 20th) in Wyandotte County, Kansas against the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department. In the filed documents, the lawsuit is seeking access to records that would provide more information on complaints that were filed against the investigative division of the department and to shed more light on the training and supervision of officers with the KCKPD and the corresponding guidelines. “For decades, ...
‘Ready, Set, GO!’ Teletubbies Announce Musical Reunion & First Album in Over 20 Years
The foursome is coming out of its musical hiatus to bring much-needed fun in the world after the last year and a half tucked away at home due to the pandemic. During that time, each Teletubby picked up their own hobbies: Tinky Winky developed a designer line of red handbags, Dipsy made the whole world outside of Tubbyland his canvas by becoming a street artist, Laa-Laa tried her shot at becoming an EDM DJ and secured a record deal with a big-time producer, and Po constantly sought out her inner-peace. The Teletubbies recently pleaded with Lil Nas X to collab with him. “Can we get a feature on the next album?” they asked via Twitter, to which Nas immediately gave a thumbs-up, responding, “Alright bet! me and tinky winky on the hook, dipsy & po on the ver...
Myke Towers & Rauw Alejandro Talk Humble Beginnings at ‘Mano a Mano’ Panel During Latin Music Week
The chart-topping artists also talked about finding the right team for the journey and the importance of being experimental. Below are the best quotes from the “Mano a Mano” panel: On their early days: Rauw Alejandro: “I started in 2015 and I really didn’t know where to start but I always had that intuition that’s guided me telling me, ‘ok, now you have to turn here or now you have to do this.’ I started following the new movement that was bubbling in Puerto Rico and I opened my own doors.” Myke Towers: “I started in 2013 and the Internet was my best tool. A lot of people back then didn’t know much about SoundCloud but I took advantage of it. And I knew that what was missing in that movement was rappers so I thought, I&...
‘I Represent Mexican Music’: Best Quotes From ‘Regional No More’ Panel at Latin Music Week 2021
CARIN LEÓN: “We have the obligation to show the public that there are people who really do art and find their identity. Right now, we’re seeing the rebirth of all genres.” ESLABON ARMADO: “This new wave of Mexican music is taking social media into account. We think that in order to be big, we need to expand.” JIMMY HUMILDE: “I represent Mexican music. I don’t want to be called ‘regional’ anymore. If anything, we are international Mexican music.” LOS DOS CARNALES: “A lot of people forgot about the norteño genre. These are our roots. We’re always up to experiment with new genres but as long as Mexican music reaches all parts of the world.” Latin Music Week coincides with the Billboard Latin Music Awards taking place Thursday, Sept. 23 via Telemundo. Considered the longest-running awards show...
The Fugees Serve Satisfying NYC Pop-Up Concert In Preparation of Reunion Tour
A live band accompanied by a suit-and-tie-clad brass section and backup singers introduced the legendary trio with an electrifying rendition of “The Score” and “How Many Mics.” Fans cheered at the sight of Wyclef and Pras but erupted after seeing Ms. Lauryn Hill make her entrance in a red ruffle dress, black circular shades and a matching pair of platform boots. The crew wasn’t going to waste any energy the raucous crowd was giving them as they trailblazed their way through “Ready or Not,” “Zealots” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song.” The crowd’s energy amplified when the thunderous Salaam Remi-produced hit “Fu-Gee-La” caused fans to shake the ground at Pier 17 with all the jumping. Wyclef took some time...
Snoop Dogg Claims He Runs a Popular NFT Twitter Account
The personality behind the NFT Twitter account @CozomoMedici has officially been revealed. The account, which is only about a month old, has been known for documenting speculations on over 140 NFTs. Prior to Snoop Dogg‘s tweet at the beginning of the week, the account posted a poll inviting followers to take a guess at who the owner of the account may be. Interestingly, the rapper was not listed as one of the options. Since the launch of the account in August, the account has garnered significant interest amongst the NFT community. According to the account’s OpenSea account, the owner currently owns more than 140 NFTs, some of which were purchased for millions of dollars in cryptocurrency Ethereum. Some have pointed out that many of the NFTs purchased were cannabis-themed, hinting at Snoop...
Kim Kardashian, Jason Sudeikis and Young Thug Named ‘SNL’ Season 47’s Hosts and Musical Guests
NBC‘s Saturday Night Live has unveiled its initial list of hosts and musical guests for its 47th season. The weekly show’s October slate will feature first-time hosts, with Loki staple Owen Wilson kicking off the brand new season on October 2 alongside musical guest Kacey Musgraves. Following the pair are Kim Kardashian and Halsey as the host and musical guest on October 9, No Time to Die villain Rami Malek and Young Thug on October 16, while Ted Lasso star and former SNL cast member Jason Sudeikis and Brandi Carlile will close the month on October 23. Saturday Night Live recently took home its fifth straight Emmy win for Variety Sketch Series. It was also in the running for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series, while cast members Kenan Thompson, Aidy Bryant, Kate McKinnon, Cecily Stro...
Watch the Eerie Trailer for A24’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’
For the upcoming The Tragedy of Macbeth film based on William Shakespeare‘s original tragedy, Joel Coen teams up with A24 for an off-beat production set in black and white. A24 is behind Uncut Gems, Midsommar, Moonlight, and more, while Joel Coen and Ethan Coen are popularly known as the Coen Brothers who have directed and produced iconic films such as The Big Lebowski, No Country for Old Men and Hail, Caesar! The short one-minute-long trailer above reveals Denzel Washington as Macbeth and Frances McDormand as Lady Macbeth. The beautifully shot scenes display battlefields and castles in a foggy and sinister world. The teaser also gives us a glimpse at the three witches who are an integral part the Macbeth’s power-hungry reach for the Scottish throne. “By the pricking of my thumbs, so...
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Defends Studio Amidst Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit
In light of the ongoing lawsuit with Scarlett Johansson, Disney‘s head honcho Bob Chapek is officially speaking out in defense of the studio. Recently, the Black Widow star sued Disney for breaching her contract with the film’s day-and-date release strategy. The Marvel actor claimed that she would have had better box office ratings if the film was exclusively released in cinemas. Chapek was recently asked a question regarding compensating talents as the distribution strategies continues to change in Hollywood. According to Deadline, the CEO responded, “Disney has had a long history of having very symbiotic and cooperative deals with the talent and we will continue to. Certainly, the world is changing, and the talent deals going forward will have to reflect the fact that the world is changi...
