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Ariana Grande Could Be Coming to ‘Fortnite’
Ariana Grande could be the next artist to join the world of Fortnite. According to reports, a reputable Fortnite leaker shared that the positions artist will be offered as a skin and will be holding an in-game concert some time in the future. It’s unknown, however, if the concert will be of the same magnitude as Travis Scott‘s Astronomical Tour in 2020. In addition, the leak hinted at the arrival of skins from Naruto, Justice League and Suicide Squad. The release of the two DC franchises are yet to be confirmed, however the Naruto skin (and an explosive kunai weapon) could be releasing as early as Season 8. The leak also touched on some Season 7 and 8 news, claiming that Season 7 – Chapter 3 will feature a completely redesigned map upon the return of The Cube (Kevin) who is controlled by a...
EA Releases ‘Skate 4’ Teaser Trailer
Despite the fact that Skate 4 will not be appearing at EA Play Live, the studio was nice enough to share a teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated game. The one-minute visual doesn’t feature any gameplay, but rather updates from the developers, behind-the-scenes clips and reactions from fans (like Rico Nasty) who were given a preview. Deran Chung and Cuz Parry, the creators of the original Skate, confirmed that they are “still working on it,” while the fans who have seen it shared their excitement for what seems like an installment with a lot of new gameplay mechanics. EA confirmed a new title in the Skate franchise during EA Play Live 2020 and established Full Circle, a new studio, to helm development. No other information has been offered as of writing. Watch the teaser trailer above a...
KSI’s ‘All Over The Place’ Races to U.K. Chart Lead
KSI will hope to go one better than the performance of his debut album Dissimulation, which peaked at No. 2 in 2020. Also new to the chart blast is John Mayer with Sob Rock (Columbia), his eighth studio album. It’s at No. 3 on the midweek chart, and should give Mayer his third U.K. Top 10. Just one place behind is Pop Smoke’s second posthumous LP, Faith (Republic Records), new at No. 4 midweek. Meanwhile, Hail Satin (Columbia), the Record Store Day release from Foo Fighters, as the disco alter-ego Dee Gees, is tracking for a No. 7 bow. If it holds it momentum, it’ll mark the Foos’ 12th Top 10 album. Over on the Official Singles Chart Update, Ed Sheeran stays on track for a fourth week at No. 1 with “Bad Habits” (Asylum), ahead of the fast-rising “Heartbreak Anthem” by Galantis, ...
Rapper Kris Wu Accused of Sex Abuse
Wu publicly denied the accusations and said he was filing a defamation suit. Wu came to fame in Asia as a member of the popular K-pop boy band Exo, but he returned to China in 2014 to explore a solo career as a model, singer and actor. He has become one of China’s most bankable stars — a TV variety show staple, the face of dozens of major fashion campaigns in the country, a reasonably popular actor and a successful solo artist. He has appeared in several major Chinese box office hits, such as Mr. Six (2015) and Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017), as well as a few Hollywood films — which were aiming to court the China market — like Vin Diesel’s xXx: Return of Xander Cage and Luc Besson’s mega-budget misfire Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. Chinese tabloid Global ...
Farm Aid to Return Live in September With Willie Nelson & More: ‘We Need Each Other’
Farm Aid’s mission is to build a strong, family-farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Since 1985, with the support of artists who contribute their performances, the organization has raised more than $60 million to support programs that help family farmers thrive and expand the markets for their food. “Live performances by artists who are passionate about agriculture and good food are the deep roots that sustain Farm Aid’s year-round work for family farmers,” says Farm Aid executive director Carolyn Mugar. More than a concert, the Farm Aid festival is an annual gathering place for activists involved in the Good Food Movement and related concerns with the environment and social justice. Attendees in Hartford will have access to Homegrown Concessions, Farm Aid’s trademarked menu of ...
Martin Kahan, Prolific Music Video Director, Dies at 74
Almost immediately, Columbia Records came calling with an assignment, for Scandal’s “Love’s Got a Line on You.” It was the first of many major label promos, and Kahan would become one of the record company’s go-to directors. Over the following years, he’d shoot videos for Ian Hunter (MTV VMA-nominated “All of the Good Ones Are Taken”), Clarence Clemons (“A Woman’s Got the Power”), Loverboy (“Queen of the Broken Hearts”), Michael Bolton (“Fool’s Game”), Eddie Money, Heaven, Fastway and more. As the music video format entered its golden age, Kahan’s eponymously-titled production company delivering the goods for the booming MTV platform, including clips for Bon Jovi (“In and Out of Love,” “She Don’t Know Me”), Mötley Crüe (“Too Young to Fall in Love”), The Firm with Jimmy Page and Paul ...
Erykah Badu Announces 2021 Tour Dates
Erykah Badu has announced a selection of tour dates slated for September to October 2021. The revered artist is kicking off her series of performances at the 2021 Riverfront Jazz Festival in Dallas, Texas on September 3. She will then stop by areas like Atlantic City, New York City, Sugar Land, Indianapolis, Phoenix and San Diego before the final October 30 show in Atlanta. Badu will also be making a few festival appearances, including Lights On Festival in Concord and both Austin City Limits weekends. In a July 2020 interview, Badu referred to herself as “the laziest artist probably in Dallas” as she touched on what she thought about touring. “I didn’t miss it,” she said in reference to live shows. “I’ve always wanted to perform from my bed at home. I’m the laziest artist probably in Dall...
Grimes and will.i.am to Judge Avatar Singing Competition, ‘Alter Ego’
Fox is launching Alter Ego, a new reality singing competition series coming this fall. Building off the success of the anonymous Masked Singer concept, the show gives contestants the chance to “reinvent themselves and perform like never before” in their dream avatar alter egos. “Alter Ego merges talent and technology to revolutionize the singing competition show in only a way Fox can do,” Rob Wade, Fox’s president of alternative entertainment and specials, said in a statement. The judging panel will consist of Grimes, Will.i.am, Alanis Morrissette, and Nick Lachey, with Emmy Award-Winning Rocsi Diaz serving as the host. While contestants appear in avatars utilizing motion capture and visual effects, the judges will gather in real life to gauge the performance of the aspiring singers. In ot...
Future Says Blu Jasmine “Big Capping” After She Claimed He Offered 5 Stacks For Sex
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Future has earned a reputation as a so-called “sniper” when it comes to the ladies, although he’s also known for having a ton of kids due to his galavanting ways. However, he clearly knows discernment after refuting claims that he offered Instagram model Blu Jasmine $5,000 for sex after she appeared on Twitch with DJ Akademiks. Blu Jasmine, who frames herself as a “Motivational Speaker,” hopped on Twitch with Ak and the discussion was apparently about rappers paying for the privilege of a young lady’s time. Blu claimed that women are getting $10,000 from Future but Ak wasn’t believing it. In fact, Blu then said that the “Stick Talk” rapper offered her half of that amount but Akademiks didn’t believe her. Adding to that disbelief, F...
Spike Lee Addresses Cannes Film Festival Announcement Snafu
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Spike Lee’s historic stint as the first Black president of the jury at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival included a shocking snafu as he announced the final winner early. On Saturday (July 17th), the acclaimed director was asked by the host of the awards ceremony, French actress Toria Diller to announce the “first prize” of the festival. Apparently, Lee took the question to mean “first place” and prematurely announced that Titane, was the winner of the Palme d’Or. The slip-up caused quite a commotion, as seen on French network Canal Plus’ coverage of the moment. The 74-year old director is taking it all in stride, saying that he “messed up, simple as that” when talking about the gaffe in a press conference after the cere...
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Lil Baby & His Son Shine During Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash Performance [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Radio One Digital In case you missed it, Atlanta’s biggest Hip-Hop concert, Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash, went down over the weekend, and Lil Baby was on hand to shut it down. The Atlanta native made sure to represent during his performance at Birthday Bash, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the momentous occasion, the concert was moved to Center Parc Stadium, a much bigger venue that it’s usually held at to accommodate the larger crowd who showed up to see the larger-than-life lineup of acts that included Young Thug, Migos, Gunna, Lil Keed, Gucci Mane, Moneybagg Yo, Big Latto, Beat King, BRS Kash, Money Mu, Yung Bleu, Morray, Mooski, Erica Banks and of course Lil Baby. Source: Prince Williams / Radio One Digital Lil ...
Dame Dash Calls Roc-A-Fella Records Lawsuit Corny & Embarrassing
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty The sale of Roc-A-Fella Records continues to get muddier and muddier by the week. Dame Dash is calling the legal back and forth a bad look for the culture. The Harlem native continues to question the business ethics of his former business associates. Recently the entrepreneur spoke to HipHopDX and expressed his disappointment in Jay-Z. “From my perspective, it feels like this was all done to devalue this asset,” he explained. “I just don’t understand why. What’s odd is that they knew I was only trying to sell one-third, but they’re trying to say I tried to sell the whole thing. But we all know that that’s not the case, so why do they keep saying it? The question is, why is it such a big deal? Why is everyone so scared for me to sell m...
