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James Bond Out: Peep The Final Trailer For ‘No Time To Die’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nicola Dove / DANJAQ, LLC AND MGM Daniel Craig’s days as James Bond is numbered and winding down and with word that the next Bond film will indeed be his last and he’s to be replaced with the first African-American 007, anticipation for No Time To Die is killing James Bond fanatics. Originally scheduled to release last year, No Time To Die was pushed back due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but now we’ll finally get to see what is to become of Craig’s legacy as the British super spy this coming October. In the latest trailer to Craig’s 5th and final James Bond film, we find that 7 (short for 007) is enjoying the quiet life before being dragged back into the spy game by his old CIA chum, Felix Leiter. Once he gets back in the game all the action you’d expect ...
Lil Wayne Links With Topps For ‘Carter IV’ Trading Card Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty It’s truly been a decade since Lil Wayne had the game in a chokehold and heads across the board were bumping cuts off Tha Carter IV like it was the only rap album in existence. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the cult classic Hip-Hop album, Weezy and the Topps trading card company have teamed up to release an exclusive trading card collection dedicated to the rap album that helped solidify Weezy as one of the best to ever do it. The cards are available now on the Topps website and not only will there be special inserts to be had, but some lucky fans might even score an autographed card signed by Weezy F. Baby himself. Retailing for $20, the trading card collection is a must-have for any fan out there that can’t get enough of Lil...
Rewind: On This Day In 2014, Pierce Fulton Released “Kuaga”
This year the dance music community mourned the loss of Pierce Fulton, a star talent—gone far too soon—whose presence continues to be missed. In 2014 on this day, September 1st, Fulton released his late-summer smash “Kuaga,” according to the song’s Beatport listing. It went on to become one of the most beloved electronic music tracks of the past decade. Like most great works, “Kuaga” was written by Fulton with humble expectations. Derived from Swahili, “Kuaga,” meaning “farewell,” was Fulton’s way of mentally moving on from the current chapter of his professional career. It was the last song of his existing record deal, and he was ready to spread his wings elsewhere. In a 2017 Reddit AMA, he even admitted to thinking of...
Porter Robinson Hired the Company Behind The Wizarding World of Harry Potter for His Music Festival
Harry Porter is in the building. Ahead of the 2021 edition of his curated Bay Area music festival Second Sky, Porter Robinson has announced a magical partnership to bring the event to life. The electronic music virtuoso has teamed up with Nassal, a renowned developer of themed environments who designed The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando. “some more updates on transforming Second Sky – my manager hit up Nassal, the company that delivered the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando,” Robinson wrote in an Instagram post. “when i first heard about it, i really thought there just no way it was possible that we could get them.” “i am insanely hyped to tell you that Nassal will be the one...
Injury Reserve Share Trippy New Track “Superman That”: Stream
Injury Reserve are releasing their highly-anticipated sophomore album, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, in just a couple of weeks. The alt hip-hop group has already shared the record’s lead single, “Knees,” and today, they’re following it up with “Superman That” and an accompanying music video. “Superman That” sees Injury Reserve moving in an experimental direction, fueled by crunchy beats and a nearly-indistinguishable time signature. To top it off, Ritchie with a T’s melodic vocals are doused in Auto-Tune, making the track feel almost otherworldly. Its video, directed by Injury Reserve producer Parker Corey, is full of equally disorienting visuals. Check out the “Superman That” clip below. By the Time I Get to Phoenix, the follow-up to Injury Reserve’s 2019 self-titled debut, is due ou...
Michael McDonald to Miss Reunion Concerts with The Doobie Brothers Due to COVID-19
Fans have waited 25 years for Michael McDonald to reunite with The Doobie Brothers. And while a few lucky concert goers got to see them together in August, the rest of us will have to wait a little longer, because as the band has indicated, he’s come down with COVID-19. McDonald pulled out of the August 31st concert at the Minnesota State Fair, as did the opening act Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The rest of the Doobie Brothers performed as planned, and after the second song, Patrick Simmons provided some insight. “He’s recuperating and isolating,” he said of McDonald (via the Star Tribune). “We hope to have him back in a week or so.” He added that the singer “had his vaccine.” Advertisement Related Video Tom Johnston was quick to point out that the entire band and their touring crew had al...
Joe Rogan Caught COVID-19 and Took Unproven Horse Dewormer Ivermectin
A few months after doing an about face on his vaccine stance, Joe Rogan has said he caught COVID-19 while on tour. And because he’s what we’ll call a “counter-mainstream” podcast host, of course Rogan took the unproven horse dewormer ivermectin as part of his treatment regimen. What, he couldn’t get his hands on some hydroxychloroquine? If you haven’t heard, ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication mainly used to treat horses but also, in smaller doses, to fight river blindness and intestinal roundworms in people. Now, obviously, a virus is not a worm, so why anti-vax and right wing personalities have latched onto ivermectin as a possible cure for COVID-19 is down to more of the usual “don’t be a sheep” herd mentality. Of course, Rogan is a hugely successful and wealthy comedian, so woul...
Britney Spears Cleared in Misdemeanor Assault Investigation
Britney Spears has been cleared of any wrongdoing in an incident involving her housekeeper. Last month, Spears’ housekeeper alleged that the singer slapped a phone out of her hand after the two got into an argument regarding the veterinary care of Spears’ dog. Ventura County Sheriff’s Office investigated Spears for misdemeanor domestic battery, but declined to file charges, citing insufficient evidence that a crime had occurred. Advertisement Related Video In a statement, Spears’ lawyer Mathew Rosengart described the allegations as “nothing more than sensationalized-tabloid fodder — an overblown ‘he said, she said’ regarding a cell phone.” “If this involved Jane Doe rather than Britney Spears it would not have been pursued or covered at all,” Rosengart added. Anyone can make an accusation ...
Indigo De Souza: Any Shape You Take
Some nights you go out, and along with the usual sky-high Uber receipt, return home with an iridescent, forever-memory. How beautiful your friends look under the soft gel lighting, cocking their heads back and grinning lazily; how liberating it is to whirl with them drunkenly as the DJ plays another song. In the right company, you don’t have to say much to be understood, yet there’s a kind of tacit oath: that you’ve known each other then and now, and you will care for the successive versions of each other that follow. This sublime, uncomplicated devotion illuminates “Hold U,” by the 24-year-old Saddle Creek artist Indigo De Souza. Its music video celebrates the communal warmth of a queer party; friends brush eyeshadow onto De Souza’s lids and tangle together on the couch before getting gli...
BON JOVI Music Channel Launches On SiriusXM
SiriusXM announced today the launch of Bon Jovi Radio, a new streaming music channel celebrating the band’s music and career. This new artist branded channel coincides with the 35th anniversary of the release of the band’s breakthrough album, “Slippery When Wet”. Bon Jovi Radio begins today, Wednesday, September 1 and is available wherever listeners stream SiriusXM. Bon Jovi Radio will showcase the epic music and career of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees BON JOVI. This music channel will explore decades of BON JOVI rock anthems, fan favorites and biggest hits, along with songs from other artists, hand-picked by Jon Bon Jovi. Listeners can also expect to find exclusive concert specials pulled from the band’s extensive archives, along with interviews an...
DAVID ELLEFSON Teases His First Post-MEGADETH Project THE LUCID
David Ellefson is teasing his first project since he was fired from MEGADETH. Earlier today (Wednesday, September 1), the 56-year-old bassist revealed via his social media that his new band THE LUCID will release its first music on September 8. THE LUCID is a four-piece hard rock band featuring Ellefson, vocalist Vinnie Dombroski (SPONGE), guitarist Drew Fortier and drummer Mike Heller (RAVEN, FEAR FACTORY). THE LUCID‘s debut self-titled album features nine heavy-hitting and emotionally charged tracks showcasing this eclectic quartet’s unique sonic approach. During a November 2020 appearance on “The Chuck Schute Podcast”, Ellefson stated about how he got involved with THE LUCID (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Drew sent me a track and said, ‘Hey, c...
ALICE COOPER Named Grand Marshal For Arizona’s Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade
Alice Cooper and nine Fiesta Bowl founders will serve as Fiesta Bowl Parade grand marshals when the Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade hits Central Phoenix in Arizona on Saturday, December 18. The theme of the parade, which honors the organization’s 50th aanniversary, is “Gold Standard: A Commitment to CommUNITY.” The Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Parade grand marshal honors an individual or group whose actions align with the Fiesta Bowl‘s commitment to driving economic growth, championing charitable causes and executing innovative experiences. For almost 50 years, singer, songwriter and musician Alice Cooper has impacted the music world with his unique theatrical and heavy metal rock performances. In the Phoenix metropolitan area, Cooper founded “Alice Cooper...
