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R.I.P. Brad Allan, Stuntman and Coordinator in Jackie Chan and Kingsman Films, Dead at 48
Brad Allan, the influential Australian stuntman, stunt coordinator, and actor who brought fight scenes to life in iconic movies and served as a longtime member of Jackie Chan’s team, has passed away. Allan reportedly died on August 7th from an unspecified illness. He was 48 years old. News of Allan’s death was announced by Jackie Chan on his official website. “Many years ago while I was filming Mr. Nice Guy, he was just a fan and I remember him coming to visit the set,” wrote Chan in his eulogy. “At that time, he was crazy about Chinese Kung Fu and had practiced it for many years. It was because of his amazing skills and talent, he transformed from being a fan to a stuntman, and eventually joined my JC Stunt Team. He even fought with me in Gorgeous, and I think a lot of people remember thi...
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Halts Spoken-Word Tour After Household Member Tests Positive for COVID
Bruce Dickinson has postponed the final two dates of his UK spoken-word tour after a member of the Iron Maiden singer’s household tested positive for COVID-19. The news broke via Iron Maiden’s social media accounts, which stated that a member of Dickinson’s “immediate household” had contracted the virus. Dickinson himself tested negative, but under UK government rules, he must isolate for the next 10 days. The scheduled shows tonight (August 9th) at the Birmingham Alexandra and tomorrow (August 10th) at Shepherd’s Bush Empire will be rescheduled, according to the official statement: “Due to a member of Bruce’s immediate household having tested positive for COVID-19, it is with great regret that the final two shows of his ‘Evening With’ tour cannot go ahead as planned tonight at the Birming...
Machine Gun Kelly Announces His Next Album With a New Tattoo
Machine Gun Kelly on Monday announced his next album’s title via a matching tattoo with the record’s executive producer Travis Barker. The pair showed off the new ink, which reads “born with horns” on their left forearms, in a video posted to MGK’s Instagram. “born with horns the album,” the “Blonde Don” captioned the post. “we’re back for round two.” born with horns will be MGK’s sixth studio album, following 2020’s Barker-produced Tickets to My Downfall, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 charts in October and fully cemented his pivot into the pop-punk genre. Last week, MGK teased the first single off of born with horns in a video posted to Instagram, in which he sings along to a short clip of the upcoming song while wearing a pink cheetah sweater on the road. “signed ...
What the Heck Is the Theremin?
Analog music instruments were rendered largely outdated by the 1960s, anachronistic just as the advent of electronics fundamentally changed what music could be virtually overnight. With the creation of new instruments there comes new conduits to summon new sounds it taps into from the beyond, playing and teasing sonics into novel shapes, sizes and textures previously impossible. And no, I’m not talking about the synthesizer. There existed an earlier, more obscure electronic instrument, called the theremin. It was accidentally invented by Russian physicist Léon Theremin in 1919 while he was attempting to engineer proximity sensor devices for the Soviet government. His experiment was unsuccessful in what it sought to achieve, but its byproduct surpassed any other possible outcome, inte...
Lupe Fiasco Is Making an Entire Album in 24 Hours
Lupe Fiasco has challenged himself to create an entire 10-track album in 24 hours. The Chicago rapper took to Twitter last night to announce the ambitious project. Finna do an album from scratch in 24 hours… 1 song in… 9 to go… Last time I did this Stack was alive… — TAPE TAPE & HOUSE EP NOW PLAYING (@LupeFiasco) August 9, 2021 The rapper said he previously undertook the ambitious project years prior, mentioning the late Queens rapper Stack Bundles, who passed away in 2007. As an early supporter of Bundles, the rapper had been signed to Fiasco’s label 1st and 15th Productions and the duo even lived together at one point. When Fiasco shared the news at 3:34 a.m. EDT, he had already created a song for the album. It appears the rapper is keeping a steady pace, following up with two more s...
Super Rich Kids: Frank Ocean Launches His Luxury Brand “Homer”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Frank Ocean is going from ambassador to owner. The crooner is launching his own luxury brand called Homer. As spotted on Hip Hop N More the Long Beach, California native is bossing up and we are here for it. Last week he announced he now his own designer goods company that is a true refection of his signature to approach to style. As expected he delivered the news in his signature fashion and used few words to reveal the new vibes. He shared his front cover on Financial Times and hit us with simple instructions. “homer.com” he wrote. According to a press release, the brand’s name represents “carving history into stone.” The collection itself will comprise of “fine and high jewelry pieces, plus printed silk scarves. The pieces ar...
Meek Mill Drops New Visuals For “War Stories”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Meek Mill‘s been hella quiet on the music front for a minute now and while he’s been drawing ire for many a reason on social media for the past few months, the Philadelphia rapper isn’t giving up his day job in the studio. While we don’t know whether or not Meek has a new project on the way, over the weekend Mills dropped a new video for his latest cut “War Stories.” In the new visuals Meek showcases just how well life is going for him out in these streets as he shares fancy meals with his dogs, plays chess with his peoples and even gets some cameos from Lil Uzi Vert and Bobby Shmurda. We guess you can expect those two to drop some features on whatever album he’s working on at the moment. Check out the video to “War Stories” below an...
Rihanna Had The Perfect Repsonse To Becoming The World’s Newest Billionaire
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Raymond Hall / Getty Rihanna has been taking her sweet time when it comes to making new music, and we totally understand why now. She has been caking off her other business ventures. The Barbadian musician, makeup dealer, and lingerie slinger joined an elite circle of individuals worldwide. The financial bible Forbes reported earlier this week that Rihanna is now a billionaire, making her the richest female musician and second richest female entertainer only behind Oprah Winfrey. Since the announcement, Rihanna has been very mum about the accomplishment but finally broke her silence when pressed by photographers about what it means to be a “self-made billionaire.” Before going on her merry way, the singer told the paparazzi, “God is good.” You...
K Woods Foundation To Hold 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament In Park Hill, Staten Island
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: K Woods Foundation / K Woods Foundation The Wu-Tang Clan might’ve been able to make it out of Park Hill in Staten Island. But unfortunately, not many other residents can go on to become Hip-Hop icons like the killer bees. With that being the case the K Woods Foundation in the Park Hill section of Staten Island is holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament this August to engage the community and give participants something to get involved in. But the foundation can’t do it on their own and are hoping the culture lends a hand and donates to their GoFundMe in order to get the ball rolling and bouncing on the court in the rugged lands of Shaolin. “The K Woods Foundation is dedicated to youth development and building community through teamwork and leadership. We a...
Gyakie – Need Me
Beautiful Ghanaian singer Gyakie drops a brand new song titled “Need Me”. “Need Me” is Gyakie’s second release this year, after the remix of her song “Forever” with Omah Lay earlier this year. The singer has been impressive since her debut in 2019, her singles show influences inspired by Nigerian singer Asa and Ghanaian duo R2Bees. Her latest single is mellow and with a fusion of R&B and Afrobeats and the vocals that drive the tune are fantastic. Listen, enjoy Gyakie – “Need Me” below & share. [embedded content] Download Gyakie – “Need Me” Lyrics Lyrics:WoyooFlip The Musicna na na na eyy yaGyakie uh huh Baba don’t stopno don’t stopcome close to mebaby no don’t stopi want this dailyi’ve fallen in lovei cannot denywhat you wanna ? mmtwe b3n me! i try to go low low lowyou got me going...
Cardi B Will Feature on Lizzo’s New Track “Rumors”
Lizzo announced on Monday that Cardi B will feature on “Rumors,” her first new single since 2019’s Cuz I Love You, slated to release this Friday, August 13. “Good morning, motherf***er! That’s who it’s featuring y’all, period,” said Lizzo on a FaceTime call with a barely-awake Cardi in a video posted to Instagram. “It’s Harry Styles!” Lizzo joked. “Yo what the f***? What’s going on. Why you call me so early? It’s nine o’clock in the morning,” Cardi responded as she attempted to wake herself up. Fueling excitement surrounding the collaboration, Lizzo captioned the video: “GRAND RISING MUTHAF***ASSSSS…. GUESS WHOS HOPPIN ON ‘RUMORS’ W/ ME?!?” Lizzo announced her return to music last week, revealing the single’s title, cover art and release date on Instagram, with the caption, “NEW ERA B*TCH....
Malice In Zuckerland
I am writing these words from the corner into which Facebook has exiled me, for allegedly offending “community standards.” Witness this shocking announcement that popped onto my screen yesterday morning: ” Your account is restricted for 3 days. Your previous posts didn’t follow our Community Standards,so you can’t do things like post or comment.” They claim that three of my commentaries broke their rules, but fail to specify which. (Only three, I wonder?) My guess is the one expressing my opinion that those convicted of January 6th insurrection crimes should not receive token sentences — two days on a work farm; “community service” sweeping parking lots. Like all traitors who attempt the violent overthrow of our Constitution, they deserve severe penalties, up to and including executio...
