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Rihanna Is Officially a Billionaire
Rihanna is officially a billionaire, according to Forbes. The publication reported on Wednesday that the Grammy-winning artist and beauty mogul — founder of high-fashion label Fenty and inclusive makeup company Fenty Beauty — is worth an estimated $1.7 billion USD, making her the wealthiest female musician in the world and the second-wealthiest female entertainer in the world behind Oprah Winfrey. A majority of her riches — approximately $1.4 billion USD — derives exclusively from Fenty Beauty, of which Rihanna owns a 50 percent stake. The remaining wealth mostly comes from her top-shelf music and acting career as well as her share in her lingerie company, Savage x Fenty, which is worth an estimated $270 million USD. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty found groundbreaking success not only for its cele...
Burberry Readies the Debut of Its Much-Anticipated ‘Blankos Block Party’ NFT Collection
Burberry’s long-awaited non-fungible token (NFT) collection alongside Mythical Games’ Blankos Block Party is finally set to release on August 11. Initially unveiled earlier this year, the release — which marks the first digital item to be released as a part of Burberry’s B Series — features a selection of limited drops that combine moments of inspiration and discovery, as well as the brand empowering gamers to own an NFT from the new collection and actively engaging with the brand’s house codes. As part of this collection, Burberry will also launch its own branded in-game NFT accessories, including a jetpack, armbands and pool shoes, which players can apply to any Blanko they own. “Gaming is a unique space for us to test and learn and trial digital innovations that embody our values and ce...
‘Apex Legends’ Season 10 Introduces Stylish New Character
Apex Legends Season 10: Emergence reveals Seer, a new stylish intel-seeking legend, as well as a range of new weapon updates, legend metas, game modes, and map updates. “With microdrones and an artist’s eye, Seer spots opportunities that other Legends might miss and seizes them in the most beautiful way he can,” reads the official description. The new legend has a “Heart Seeker” passive which can hear heartbeats of nearby threats when aiming down sights, a tactical ability that summons microdrones that temporarily interrupts enemy actions and reveals their health, and an ultimate which creates a sphere of microdrones that reveals the footsteps of moving enemies and firing weapons. Other big updates include the addition of Ranked Arenas, a new mid-range Rampage LMG, and a “Hold On” response...
‘Street Fighter V’ Announces Luke the Kickboxer as Its Latest Character
Capcom has officially introduced a new kickboxing character named Luke to the Street Fighter V universe. While only very limited information is shared regarding Luke, Street Fighter V‘s director Takayuki Nakayama confirms that the character will provide a “glimpse into the future” for the franchise. It appears that Luke will play a titular role in the upcoming games, but the extent to which he will be featured in the storylines still remains a mystery to the public. 2016 saw the initial release of Street Fighter V and included many of the series mainstays including, Ryu, Chun-Li, Cammy and Dhalsim. The game has added memorable newcomers including Rashid, an Arab socialite with high combat abilities and a slew of high-tech gadgets, and F.A.N.G., a poison-wielding disciple of M. Bison. Stree...
Kit Harington Says Game of Thrones Led to “Mental Health Difficulties”
Kit Harington has opened up about his time on Game of Thrones, telling SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show that it led to some “mental health difficulties” (via The Hollywood Reporter). As the show wrapped in 2019, reports circulated that Harington had checked into rehab. This had nothing to do with the quality of the final season — as of several months later, the actor hadn’t seen it — and at the time, a source identified as a friend said, “He’s in the clinic predominantly for stress and exhaustion and also alcohol.” Now, after some much-needed rest, Harington is speaking about the experience. “I went through some mental health difficulties after Thrones, and during the end of Thrones, to be honest,” he said. “I think it was directly due to the nature of...
Bassist Rudy Sarzo Returns to Quiet Riot After 18-Year Absence
Bassist Rudy Sarzo has announced he will return to Quiet Riot after an 18-year absence from the veteran metal band. “I am returning home,” Sarzo told Eddie Trunk on SiriusXM on Monday (August 2nd), “going home to Quiet Riot in the beginning of 2022, next year.” “Next year marks 50 years of my journey with Quiet Riot,” he added (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), “because that’s when I met and I started playing with [late drummer] Frankie Banali, another founding member of the Metal Health version of Quiet Riot. To me, that was a turning point [for me] as a musician.” Advertisement Related Video Sarzo first joined Quiet Riot in 1978, and played on the band’s influential 1983 album Metal Health. Bolstered by a hit single — an arena-ready cover of Slade’s “Cum on Feel the Noise” — the LP became...
Full of Hell Announce New Album, Unleash New Song “Industrial Messiah Complex”: Stream
Full of Hell have announced a new album, Garden of Burning Apparitions, arriving October 1st. They’ve also shared the video for the lead single, “Industrial Messiah Complex.” Fronted by vocalist and lyricist Dylan Walker, Full of Hell have put their name on some of the most extreme heavy music of the past decade. “Industrial Messiah Complex” is another example of their captivating harshness, blending grindcore, death metal, and industrial into a singular, potent force. “‘Industrial Messiah Complex’ examines the commodification and weaponization of faith and spirituality,” Walker said of the track in a press statement. “This misdirection is a ploy for control and power. Whether through some profit obsessed mega-church or via militaristic action, humanity is raked over the coals and bled out...
Sean Kingston ft. Travis Barker “Love Is Wonderful,” & More | Daily Visuals 8.2.21
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been a minute since Sean Kingston’s been on the culture’s radar, but that isn’t keeping him from dropping new material in hopes of catching the buzz that he had during his “Beautiful Girls” days. Rolling with a beautiful girl in his Travis Barker assisted clip to “Love Is Wonderful,” Sean finds himself a ride-or-die who shows him crazy love as they stroll through the desert in a classic car. Why we feel like all those chains and rings he got on might not be fully paid for? Keeping with the theme of love, Lil Yachty seems to be a man smitten himself and in his visuals to “Love Music” takes a pretty young lady on a date through Candy Land or something. Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from ...
U.S. Senate Designates November As Hip-Hop History Month & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty The United States government is putting some added respect on our culture’s name. The U.S. Senate has designated November as Hip-Hop History Month. By unanimous consent, via the Senate, the country will be encouraged to honor the music that changed the world. On Sunday, July 29 the upper chamber of the United States Congress agreed on the resolution of slotting August 11, 2021, as ‘‘Hip Hop Celebration Day’’, designating August 2021 as ‘‘Hip Hop Recognition Month,’, and designating November 2021 as ‘‘Hip Hop History Month’’. “Whereas, on August 11, 1973, at a ‘‘Back To School Jam’’ organized by his sister Cindy Campbell and held at the recreation room of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx, New York, Clive ‘‘DJ Kool Herc’’ Campbell in...
Ayra Starr – Toxic
From the stable of Mavin Records comes this brand new song from teenage singer Ayra Starr titled “Toxic” out now. Sensational Mavin Records music act Ayra Starr premieres a brand new single called “Toxic” taken off her debut album project “19 & Dangerous“. It has only been a few months since Ayra Starr went pro with her music career and she already has an album to show for it. Before the project dropped the promising singer released her lead single “Bloody Samaritan“. In her new song “Toxic“, the young singer exudes some positive energy as she holds her listener with her vocal prowess. She is in sync with the beats as the strength in her voice is undeniable. This track was produced by Don Jazzy. Listen, enjoy Ayra Starr – “Toxic” below. Download link coming soon… You Deserve to M...
Ayra Starr – Beggie Beggie ft CKay
From the stable of Mavin Records comes this brand new song from teenage singer Ayra Starr titled “Beggie Beggie” ft CKay out now. Sensational Mavin Records music act Ayra Starr premieres a brand new single called “Beggie Beggie” featuring CKay taken off her debut album project “19 & Dangerous“. It has only been a few months since Ayra Starr went pro with her music career and she already has an album to show for it. Before the project dropped the promising singer released her lead single “Bloody Samaritan“. In her new song “Beggie Beggie“, the young singer exudes some positive energy as she holds her listener with her vocal prowess. She is in sync with the beats as the strength in her voice is undeniable. This track was produced by Loudaaa. Listen, enjoy Ayra Starr – “Beggie Beggi...
Ayra Starr – Underwater
From the stable of Mavin Records comes this brand new song from teenage singer Ayra Starr titled “Underwater” out now. Sensational Mavin Records music act Ayra Starr premieres a brand new single called “Underwater” taken off her debut album project “19 & Dangerous“. It has only been a few months since Ayra Starr went pro with her music career and she already has an album to show for it. Before the project dropped the promising singer released her lead single “Bloody Samaritan“. In her new song “Underwater“, the young singer exudes some positive energy as she holds her listener with her vocal prowess. She is in sync with the beats as the strength in her voice is undeniable. This track was produced by Loudaaa. Listen, enjoy Ayra Starr – “Underwater” below. Download link coming soon...
