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Song of the Week: The Weeknd Returns With the Heart-Pounding “Take My Breath”
Song of the Week breaks down and talks about the song we just can’t get out of our head each week. Find these songs and more on our Spotify Top Songs playlist. For our favorite new songs from emerging artists, check out our Spotify New Sounds playlist. This week, The Weeknd successfully leaves us breathless. “Take My Breath,” the latest from The Weeknd, confirms it: the disco resurgence that’s been permeating the airwaves since early 2020 isn’t going away any time soon. Over the past year, smashes like Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia and beloved collections like Jessie Ware’s What’s Your Pleasure? have leaned into the sounds and aesthetics of a sparkling dance floor. Even as recently as last week, Silk Sonic shared yet another track that doesn’t shy away from the ’70s energy — and why should t...
CNN Fires Three Employees For Not Being Vaccinated
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bloomberg / Getty Oh y’all thought employers were playing with their new vaccination policies in the workplace? CNN surely wasn’t and now a few of their former employees are looking for a new gig. The New York Times is reporting that Donald Trump’s “favorite” media network fired three employees for showing up to work without having been vaccinated and potentially exposing their peers to The Rona while being there. While it seems a bit harsh on it’s surface, CNN did inform their employees that vaccinations would be required for anyone returning to work at the office, but instead of requiring vaccine cards to enter the building, CNN went off an honor system in hopes that people would keep it 100 when returning to work. Three did not and were apparently oute...
LeVar Burton Graciously Thanks Fans After Jeopardy Locks In New Host
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty The decision this week made by the people at Jeopardy! to go with another host has caused an uproar among many in the public upset that LeVar Burton wasn’t chosen. But Burton is taking the news in stride, feeling the experience means he’s already won. The Star Trek: The Next Generation actor and former host and former host of Reading Rainbow took to Twitter on Thursday (August 5th) to express his thanks to the many fans and supporters who were heavily advocating for him to become the new host of the syndicated game show after the passing of iconic host Alex Trebek. “I have said many times over these past weeks that no matter the outcome, I’ve won. The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and fans alike has been in...
Ariana Grande Is Taking Over ‘Fortnite’ This Weekend: Inside The Rift Tour
Over the past several years, the music industry has opened its eyes to gaming as a new way to connect with fans and drive revenue. In-game performances offer multiple revenue streams to artists, from up-front payments to virtual goods and a streaming spike for the artist’s music that tends to follow an in-game show. Compared to “Astronomical,” Grande’s performance is less visually chaotic, with fewer scene changes, and has an expanded focus on the player experience. In Grande’s world — which looks like if the Lisa Frank brand were an entire planet — players aren’t just watching the show, but actively participating in it, a key element that will be part of future experiences, according to Phil Rampulla, head of brand at Epic Games, Fortnite‘s parent company. “You’ll ...
Watch Beyonce Run an Ivy Park Rodeo in Stunning New Campaign Video
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. Giddy up, because Beyoncé‘s got a new Ivy Park collection on the way. Houston’s Queen Bey took channeled her Southern roots in a two-minute teaser on Friday (Aug. 6) for Ivy Park Rodeo, Adidas x Ivy Park’s upcoming collection. The clip features the superstar herself, along with her mom Tina Knowles Lawson, Houston rapper Tobe Nwigwe, singer Snoh Aalegra, real-life cowboy Glynn Turman and more — all rocking rugged yet chic outfits in denim, cow print and more rodeo-inspired fabrics and colors. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back pow...
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Appeals Underway for Denied Applicants
Since appeal notices began rolling out Monday, 494 invitations have been accepted so far. Those entities will need to review the SVOG Eligibility Matrix to see where they believe errors were made on the behalf of an SBA reviewer. The SBA has not provided specific reasons why each entity was declined, leaving the guesswork up to the companies. “There is a balancing act we have to do. The level of specificity slows things down,” The SBA’s senior advisor for COVID-19 programs Deidra Henry-Spires told Billboard at the end of July. “There are conversations we can have after we’ve seen the whole unit of declines once we’ve gotten through [all the applications that came in the first 60 days]. But often in grant programs, you don’t...
Major Labels Hit Charter Communications With Second Copyright Suit
“Charter has insisted on doing nothing — despite receiving thousands of notices that detailed the illegal activity of its subscribers, despite its clear legal obligation to address the widespread, illegal downloading of copyrighted works on its Internet services, and despite being sued previously by Plaintiffs for similar conduct,” the complaint maintains. The new lawsuit says the labels continued to “monitor and detect infringement” occurring on Charter’s network during the current claim period and sent over 150,000 additional notices identifying the illegal download, copying and distribution of their copyrighted music through BitTorrent and other digital file-sharing services. The notices allegedly flagged the unique IP addresses of what the labels claim are “tens of thousands” of ...
Listen to Swedish House Mafia’s BBC Radio “Dance Weekend” Mix—With 4 Unreleased IDs
It’s safe to say Swedish House Mafia are back in full force—and arguably stronger than ever. The group recently appeared at BBC Radio 1’s “Dance Weekend” celebration, a 70-hour takeover comprising mixes from a bevy of high-profile DJs. None were more momentous, however, than the iconic trio’s electrifying 30-minute set. Swedish House Mafia masterfully cycled through a litany of their biggest hits, such as “Greyhound, “Antidote,” and “Leave The World Behind.” They also managed to interweave tracks from a few of their legendary electronic music contemporaries, such as Daft Punk’s “Burnin'” and Axwell’s remix of Eric Prydz’s “Slammin’.” The mix also contains fou...
COFRESI, Matisyahu and Kyng Dyce Connect on Massive Single “Daylight”: Watch the Music Video
Ahead of what promises to be a must-listen debut album, Chicago-based electronic music producer COFRESI has unveiled one of it’s surefire standouts. “Daylight,” which arrives by way of Westwood Recordings, is a multicultural track featuring fabled reggae artist Matisyahu and Jamaican rapper Kyng Dyce. COFRESI’s frenetic, percussion-driven production is bolstered by the signature cadence of Matisyahu’s iconic voice, while Dyce adds another level of flair. All hell breaks loose in the song’s trap-inspired drop, which is nothing short of breathtaking. Watch the official “Daylight” music video below. Recommended Articles COFRESI has been dominant over the course of the past year. Back in November 2020 he dropped a vi...
Feed Me Announces New Album, Drops Stunning Music Video and Single “Reckless”
After teasing a new album back in February, Feed Me has finally unveiled more details about the LP as well as released its first single, teaming up with Tasha Baxter for “Reckless.” Arriving by way of Feed Me’s Sotto Voce imprint, “Reckless” is a beautifully cinematic tune, embracing a downtempo feel. Baxter’s airy vocals float effortlessly atop the meticulously textured soundscapes of Feed Me, who has long been revered for his trailblazing approach to sound design. The synthwave-inspired song is ideal for late-night drives, capturing a melancholy yet gritty feel. Check out the official “Reckless” music video below. Recommended Articles “Reckless is a lockdown story reimagined as escapist f...
Take a Look Inside Brownies & Lemonade’s Larger-Than-Life Lollapalooza Aftershow
Since appearing in the Los Angeles EDM scene in the mid-2010s, electronic music collective Brownies & Lemonade has grown exponentially—with a cult following to match. Known for their off-the-walls, if-you-know-you-know shows, they’ve hosted everything from underground pop-ups and open aux concerts to high-profile artist showcases and curated festival stages. The powerhouse brand’s latest stop was in Chicago at Lollapalooza, which was the first major multi-genre festival to surface since the onset of the pandemic. Following a July 30th stage takeover, B&L headed to Chop Shop for a sold-out July 31st aftershow that proved larger than life. With its packed audience, stacked lineup and multitude of merch-clad fans, one thing became instantly clear: ...
Live Nation Gives Artists Option to Require Vaccination Proof at Concerts
Live Nation, the world’s largest entertainment company, announced in a new “best practices” document that artist teams will be allowed to require concert attendees to provide proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test results for entry into its venues. The new rule goes into effect on October 4, and it was already implemented at Lollapalooza earlier this month. “We are working to ensure we are reopening in the best way possible for staff, artists, crew, fans, and communities at large,” said Michae Rapino, Live Nation’s chief executive, in the document. “Our teams have worked together to put new processes in place so that artists doing shows with Live Nation in the U.S. can require all attendees and staff to be fully vaccinated or show a negative test result for entry, where permitted b...
