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Green Day Officially Release Live Cover of ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’
Green Day released a banging compilation video of them performing “Rock and Roll All Nite” night after night during the U.S. leg of their Hella Mega Tour. The KISS cover became a live staple for the punk trio, who will resume the tour with Weezer and Fall Out Boy, in Europe and the U.K. [embedded content] The video shows head-boppin’ fans and funny backstage shenanigans as everyone rocks out to the iconic rock anthem. Old people crowd surf, Billie Joe Armstrong looks like a bug on his back on top of a piano, and the huge mob of heads in the stadium makes for a light-hearted, forgetful-of-the-pandemic time. The alt-rock giants finished off the U.S. portion of the tour in Seattle on September 6. Hella Mega will take over Europe beginning in June 2022 with its first show in Vienna. Fans can p...
‘Black Panther’ Will Be Scored by the Philharmonic Orchestra for an Immersive Live Event
In an immersive live-to-picture event, Black Panther will become the first Marvel film to be screened alongside a live orchestra. The Los Angeles Philharmonic will be led by the Hollywood Bowl’s principal composer, Thomas Wilkins, in its performance of the score for the 2018 movie, for which composer Ludwig Göransson was awarded an Oscar. In addition to an ensemble of African drums and flutes, Senegalese artist Baaba Maal will accompany the orchestra as a special guest. Maal collaborated on the film’s soundtrack and had vocals in the introduction to the “Wakanda” song. There are about two hours of music in the 134-minute film, according to Variety, meaning that the orchestra will be playing for the majority of screen time and most of the vocals and production elements will be played from t...
Brody Dalle Files a Request for Two Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Against Ex, Josh Homme
UPDATE: 10:45 am PST: Two judges (one in downtown Los Angeles and one in Santa Monica) have denied the request for a restraining order. Following the denial, Homme’s attorney, Susan Wiesner gave a new statement, saying, “The allegations made by Ms. Dalle against Mr. Homme are categorically false. In order to protect the children, we will not be making any further statements.” On Sept. 8, Distillers singer Brody Dalle filed two requests for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO), on behalf of her two young sons Orrin and Wolf Homme, ages 10 and five, respectively, against their father and her ex-husband, Queens of the Stone Age singer-guitarist Josh Homme. In the state of California, minors can legally file for a restraining order if a copy of the restraining order is sent to at ...
Jordan Brand Makes Nigel Sylvester Its First BMX Athlete
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand Looks like Nike isn’t done adding diverse athletes to their team of representatives as Nigel Sylvester becomes the latest name added to the ever growing roster of Jordan Brand athletes. Yesterday Jordan Brand announced the exciting news that the BMX ridah would be the first BMX athlete to call the Jumpman brand home and in the interview, Sylvester revealed that the Air Jordan 1 was his favorite silhouette for damn near a decade. “The AJ1 is my all-time favorite shoe. I began riding in them back in 2012, and it felt right. The outsole grips my pedal perfectly and provides the ankle support I need. I’ve been signed to Nike for years, and Nike is home to me. That being said, it’s an incredible feeling to be signed as an official a...
Should Have Put Those Doggies First: Jaheim Arrested For Animal Cruelty, Accused of Starving 15 Dogs
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Jaheim once soulfully belted that you should put that woman first, now he might be singing the same tune about the dogs he allegedly woefully neglected. The New York Daily News reports Jaheim Hoagland was arrested on animal cruelty charges after New Jersey police found 15 dogs living in deplorable conditions in his New Jersey home. On Thursday (Sep.9), Prosecutors revealed that some of the canines were found by police officers in crates filled with feces and water. According to the New York Daily News, authorities went to the “Could It Be” singer’s house responding to a “puppy in distress” call and discovered six dogs in the driveway. Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office revealed that one of the dogs was found unresponsive in a water-fil...
“Righteous” Bikini Hater Fired By Christian Construction Company After Harassing Women About Their Bathing Suits
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Federico Caputo / EyeEm / Getty A “righteous” white man who was deeply disturbed by a bunch of women wearing bikinis on a public beach that he felt the need to harass them is now out of a job. Spotted on Raw Story, Mighty Hand Construction, a Christian construction company, announced it has fired Logan Dorn after he felt the need to share on social media in a video that his “righteous anger” and the “Holy Spirit” made him confront several women about the bathing suits they were wearing on a public beach on a Colorado lake. In a post on the company’s Facebook page, it announced Dorn’s termination stating: “Today information was brought to our attention that one of our employees, Logan Dorn, was accused of harassing a group of individuals over the week...
Afrika Bambaataa Hit With New Allegations of Sex Trafficking Minor In Lawsuit
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN / WENN Afrika Bambaataa and the Zulu Nation are mired in controversy once again due to a new lawsuit levied against the Hip-Hop pioneer and the group with some disturbing allegations. According to records in the New York Supreme Court, a lawsuit against Bambaataa was filed on August 4 on behalf of the plaintiff referred to in the documents as John Doe, who is a separate individual from those who first alleged abuse by Bambaataa in 2016. The lawsuit was filed under New York’s Child Victims Act that came into effect in 2019, which allows for adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue within a limited window of time regardless of when the offense took place. The victim claims that he was “repeatedly sexually abused and sex trafficked” by Bambaataa w...
List of Top 10 Most Expensive Smartphones in the World in 2021
The advancement of smartphones has exceeded receiving and making calls. Even as choices differ, some people would willingly go for the top 10 most expensive smartphones in the world in 2021 than go for a low-budget phone. Yet, it still has become a significant part of our daily lives. Currently, there are over 4 billion users of smartphones. However, plenty of people have settled for mid-range phones because they think there are no other expensive phones in the world. Don’t be surprised because there are pricey phones out there that many may not know about because they are so engrossed with the feeling of having a mid-range phone that they see everywhere. At the end of this article, you will be able to recognize some of these phones when next you see them on a billboard or online. The Most...
Kygo Is Livestreaming His Biggest Show to Date Tonight on Moment House
This Friday, Kygo will take over the Banc of California Stadium for the biggest show of his career. As many artists have done with their performances in the COVID-19 epoch, the tropical house star will be livestreaming the event in partnership with Moment House so fans all over the world can catch it from the seat of their pants. In a press release, Kygo promised impressive stage production, special guests, and songs from all stages of his career. On Instagram, he shared a trailer for the event and explained how he decided to stream the show so fans who are unable to travel due to the pandemic can still get the live experience. Luckily for those who can’t tune in to the live event as it airs, the concert will be replayed multiple times on Sunday. The upcoming show is K...
Lucii and Adventure Club Reveal New Collab
Lucii and Adventure Club are getting set to release a collaboration that fans have been waiting over a year to get their hands on. Lucii, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2021, took to Twitter to share a video hyping up her upcoming Metamorphosis tour, which included footage of her live performances set to the unreleased collab. In a reply to the video, she confirmed that the track was indeed the highly anticipated song and that it’s “coming soon.” Fans can clearly hear contributions from both Lucii and Adventure Club in the clip of the larger-than-life melodic bass track. Emotive lyrics and a massive bass drop make up the ingredients to what’s sure to be one of this year’s fall festival anthems. Some fans may remember that this song was teased all th...
Steve Aoki Is Hosting a $1 Million Charity Pokémon Card Unboxing
Remember all those Pokémon cards your mom threw out when you got bored of them? It turns out those could have bought you a Tesla. It certainly feels like the 90s again with how much Pokémon has been in the news lately. Always one for pop culture crossovers, Steve Aoki has gone all-in on the craze with his latest charitable endeavor. Next month, he, Gary “King Pokémon, the hosts of Dumb Money, and other prominent figures in the Pokémon community will host a $1 million charity box break event called “Pokémon Saves The World.” For those unfamiliar with box breaks or the trading cards in general, participants will bid on spots in the auction that will represent packs of cards in the sealed boxes. Since the boxes included are from the 90s, they are ext...
Boomerang Nightclub Aims to Dominate Hong Kong’s Nightlife Scene
Despite having only launched last year, Boomerang Nightclub is on the fast track to becoming one of Hong Kong’s most desirable clubbing desintations. Boomerang opened around Halloween in 2020 but had to temporarily shutter due to the impact of COVID-19. Since reopening, the venue has made ripples in the region’s nightlife scene thanks to its world-class live production and immersive design. Boomerang’s roots can be traced to Deejaykarlie, an influential local artist who reportedly channeled her experiences traveling the world to build the nightclub’s concept. It has also partnered withJohn Rana, the owner of Privé Group affectionately known as the “Asian Clubbing Dragon,” who has over 15 years of experience in Hong Kong’s n...
