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Metallica Release 53-Song Blacklist Covers Album: Stream
Metallica have released The Metallica Blacklist charity covers compilation. The album features 53 artists covering the 12 songs from “The Black Album.” All proceeds from the release benefit a charity of each artist’s choice and Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation. The band announced the compilation at the same time as the “Black Album” Super Deluxe Edition box set. Both celebrate the 30th anniversary of the seminal heavy metal album that launched Metallica to superstardom. Each week leading up to the September 10th digital release, the band shared new covers from the Blacklist. From Miley Cyrus’ rendition of “Nothing Else Matters” to Weezer taking on “Enter Sandman” to St. Vincent shredding through “Sad But True,” the covers have been a highly entertaining pastime for Metallica fans...
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Says She’s the Loudest in Room With Her ‘LALISA’ Solo Debut
Following weeks of teasing, YG Entertainment has now released BLACKPINK Lisa’s LALISA solo debut album. To mark the release, Lisa has delivered a frenetic music video for her title single “LALISA,” notably produced by TEDDY, founder of YG subsidiary THEBLACKLABEL. Matching the expansive hip-hop tone centered around dynamic rhythm, melody and striking rap verses, the visual sees the Thai K-pop superstar showcase her charisma with energetic dance cuts in various settings. Aside from “LALISA,” the LALISA album features another title track, “MONEY,” along with instrumental versions of the tracks. Lisa serves as the third member of BLACKPINK to have a solo debut, following Jennie‘s “Solo” release back in 2018 and Rosé‘s two-track EP “R” earlier this year. Watch the music video for “L...
Drake Reflects on His “Certified Classics” With a Nostalgic Art Piece
Hot off the release of the highly talked-about album, Certified Lover Boy, Drake has taken to Instagram to share a piece of artwork to celebrate his albums over the years. Zimbabwean artist HulioDraws has recently shared a nostalgic piece that features a mosaic of Drake’s album covers for Thank Me Later, Take Care, Nothing Was The Same, If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late, Views, More Life, Scorpion, Dark Lane Demo Tapes and Certified Lover Boy. The painting depicts the eight album covers placed on a mantle and underneath, fans can see eight different versions of Drake from each of his album eras. The highlight of the piece sees the Thank Me Later-era Drake shake hands with the current Certified Lover Boy-Drake, seemingly pinpointing how far the artist has come since then. HulioDraws capt...
Aaliyah’s Self-Titled Album Arrives on Spotify
Aaliyah‘s third and final studio album, entitled Aaliyah, is finally available on Spotify. The self-titled record is the third project to drop on the streaming service following the releases of the Romeo Must Die soundtrack on September 3 and One in a Million on August 20. Aaliyah was initially released in July 2001 and featured guest appearances from Timbaland on “We Need a Resolution” and Static on “Loose Rap.” It went on to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and peaked at No. 1 upon Aaliyah’s death the following month; it also marks the last album she released during her lifetime. Meanwhile, her 2002 posthumous record I Care 4 U and the box set Ultimate Aaliyah will both hit Spotify on October 8. Stream Aaliyah on Spotify. Elsewere in music, Lil Nas X’s MONTERO lead...
Baby Keem Enlists Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott and Don Toliver for New Album ‘The Melodic Blue’
Baby Keem has finally dropped off his latest studio album, The Melodic Blue. Clocking in at almost an hour, the 16-track project features guest features from Kendrick Lamar on “range brothers” and the previously-released single “family ties,” Travis Scott on the single “durag activity” and Don Toliver on “cocoa.” The pgLang artist also gracted the stage of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the personal and intimate cut “issues” live. “my art is 99.9% feeling and .1% technicality,” Keem shared on Twitter. “the world will feel it soon come. the people. The Melodic Blue.” Keem recently made an appearance on Kanye West’s DONDA, contributing to “Praise God” alongside Scott. His collaborative “family ties” cut with Lamar also entered the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 18, ear...
KISS Continues to Raise Larger-than-Life Funds for Crew Nation
Rock and roll band KISS is far more than just long tongues and painted faces. In fact, these days, the band’s performances are rooted in spectacular philanthropy. The legendary Hall of Fame inductees have partnered with world-renowned performance artist David Garibaldi to raise funds for Crew Nation – a charity providing monetary grants to crew members facing hardship during the pandemic. To make this happen, they’ll be offering tons of lucky fans a gift of pyrotechnic proportions. “…We are incredibly grateful to be partnering with Crew Nation, as we continue to do our part in helping support the music industry & live music crews,” said KISS. After raising over $600,000 on the initial portion of their End of the Road Tour, KISS was more than happy to invite back enthusiastic artist Dav...
Benedict Cumberbatch Shares His Thoughts on Scarlett Johansson’s Disney Lawsuit
Benedict Cumberbatch is the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe actor to give his thoughts on Scarlett Johansson‘s ongoing lawsuit against Disney. In a recent interview, Cumberbatch gives his take on the current situation even calling it a “bit of a mess.” He said, “It’s sad what’s going on between the lawyers. Just the verbiage and the accusations of, ‘Put it in a global pandemic context.’ The whole thing’s just a bit of a mess. We’re trying to understand what the revenue streams should be for artists that contribute to the billion-dollar business that is Disney. And it has to be contractualized.” Johansson claims that her contract was breached by Marvel when Black Widow was released on the streaming service since a large part of her salary was based on the traditional box office performance...
Andrew Garfield Reiterates He Will Not Be Appearing in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’
Andrew Garfield has once again confirmed that he will not be making an appearance in Sony‘s upcoming film, Spider-Man: No Way Home. In the midst of rumors and supposedly “leaked” images that show him, current Spider-Man Tom Holland and 2000s Spider-Man Tobey Maguire together, the actor set the record straight about his involvement. “I understand why people are freaking out about the concept of that because I’m a fan as well. You can’t help but imagine scenes and moments of ‘Oh, my God, how f*cking cool would it be if they did that?’” he said in an interview with Variety. “But it’s important for me to say on the record that this is not something I’m aware I am involved in. But I know I’m not going to be able to say anything that will convince anyone that I don’t know what’s happening. No ma...
Jokes On You: Sexual Predator Bill Cosby’s Comeback Comedy Tour Not Happening… For Now
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Abbott / Getty Following his unfortunate release due to a ridiculous technicality, “blind” sexual predator Bill Cosby boasted he would be going back on tour. We are happy to report that won’t be happening anytime soon. TMZ exclusively reports Cosby’s return to the world of comedy to tell “jokes” has been put on halt. The disgraced actor/comedian’s rep Andrew Wyatt confirmed the news to the celebrity gossip site that his tour is on hold with no date resumption on the table because of another civil lawsuit. Per TMZ: Cosby’s rep, Andrew Wyatt, tells TMZ … the comedy tour Cosby was planning to launch is officially on ice — with no resuming date in mind just yet — and he says the reason they’re hitting pause is Judy Huth‘s civil lawsuit....
Jokes On You: Sexual Predator Bill Cosby’s Comeback Comedy Tour Not Happening… For Now
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Abbott / Getty Following his unfortunate release due to a ridiculous technicality, “blind” sexual predator Bill Cosby boasted he would be going back on tour. We are happy to report that won’t be happening anytime soon. TMZ exclusively reports Cosby’s return to the world of comedy to tell “jokes” has been put on halt. The disgraced actor/comedian’s rep Andrew Wyatt confirmed the news to the celebrity gossip site that his tour is on hold with no date resumption on the table because of another civil lawsuit. Per TMZ: Cosby’s rep, Andrew Wyatt, tells TMZ … the comedy tour Cosby was planning to launch is officially on ice — with no resuming date in mind just yet — and he says the reason they’re hitting pause is Judy Huth‘s civil lawsuit....
Former NBA Star Cedric Ceballos Fighting COVID-19 In ICU
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @cedceballos / Twitter As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the nation, another notable name from the world of sports is desperately fighting the effects of the virus – former NBA star Cedric Ceballos. The former Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Laker and broke the news on his Twitter account this past Tuesday (September 7th), sharing a photo of himself in an oxygen mask from his hospital bed. “On my 10th day in ICU, COVID-19 is officially kicking my butt,” the 52-year old wrote. “I am asking ALL family, friends, prayer warriors healers for your prayers and well wish for my recovery.” He offered an apology to all those who he might have offended in the past, and vowed that “My fight is not done….. Thx.” Ceballos first declared that he had contracted t...
Former NBA Star Cedric Ceballos Fighting COVID-19 In ICU
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @cedceballos / Twitter As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague the nation, another notable name from the world of sports is desperately fighting the effects of the virus – former NBA star Cedric Ceballos. The former Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Laker and broke the news on his Twitter account this past Tuesday (September 7th), sharing a photo of himself in an oxygen mask from his hospital bed. “On my 10th day in ICU, COVID-19 is officially kicking my butt,” the 52-year old wrote. “I am asking ALL family, friends, prayer warriors healers for your prayers and well wish for my recovery.” He offered an apology to all those who he might have offended in the past, and vowed that “My fight is not done….. Thx.” Ceballos first declared that he had contracted t...
