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GameStop Stock Rises Due To Reddit & Robinhood Users, Wall Street Shook?
Source: Johnny Louis / Getty Back in 2019, GameStop announced that it was closing hundreds of stores nationwide as the need for a brick and mortar video game store started to dwindle. This week, the retail chain is experiencing a boom in stock value, and what makes this unique is that individual investors have somehow bent the market to their will. There may not be any place on the Internet to avoid news or chatter surrounding the huge gains made by the Grapevine, Texas company. Like many other global entities, GameStop’s earnings and impact within its industry were impacted by the coronavirus pandemic with retail sales slowing to a near halt as digital sales continued to boom. On Monday (Jan. 26), smaller investors congregating on Reddit and using the Robinhood app resulted in a short squ...
Atlanta Rapper 6 Dogs Dies By Suicide: Report
Source: YouTube / Youtube Fans of popular underground rapper 6 Dogs are in mourning today (Jan. 27) as reports come in that he has unfortunately passed away after taking his own life in Atlanta, Georgia. According to the Daily Mail, the 21-year-old “Guccy Armor” rapper committed suicide on Tuesday morning (January 26). Born Chase Amick, the aspiring rapper had amassed an impressive social media following with 171,000 IG fans and 37,000 Twitter followers. Last year he shocked his fans when he revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 but explained his symptoms weren’t severe as he was only experiencing a “pretty bad headache.” Still, he began hinting at mental health issues this past November when he tweeted “If you have friends in the music biz call them and check on them. This rat...
Amanda Gorman, Biden’s Inaugural Poet, To Perform Ahead Of Super Bowl
Amanda Gorman captured the hearts of people throughout the United States with her passionate performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration last week. Now, the rising star is taking that explosive success all the way to the Super Bowl. The NFL announced on Wednesday (January 27) that Gorman is scheduled to recite an original poem ahead of Super Bowl LV during the pregame ceremony. Her piece will recognize three honorary game captains who were each selected by the League for their commitment to supporting their communities throughout the coronavirus pandemic. They include the Los Angeles educator Trimaine Davis, Tampa nurse Suzie Dorner, and Marine veteran James Martin. At 22, Gorman is the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate. Her Inauguration Day r...
VIDEO: Dare David – Eze (King) Ft Osby Berry
Here is a brand new video from Dare David – Eze (King) Ft Osby Berry out now! United States-based Nigerians singer, Dare David has released a new song dubbed “Eze” (King) featuring Osby Berry. The gospel artist who disclosed that the new single was recorded live at Dallas Worship Encounter a programme which was tagged “Shift”, noted that the single was released to as a means of returning praise to God and declaring Him King over all things. The new gospel sound which was titled “Eze” means King. David took time out to feature talented American worship leader and vocalist, Osby Berry. Watch Dare David – Eze (King) Ft Osby Berry video below. [embedded content] Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating...
Top 6 Hit Songs By Bella Shmurda
The professional musical journey of Akinbiyi Abiola Ahmed, popularly known as Bella Shmurda started in 2018 when he released a reprise on his song “Vision 2020” with one of the highly respected rappers in the Nigeria music industry, Olamide. The 23-year-old singer who has released numerous songs and has worked with top personalities in the music industry like, Davido, Olamide, LAX, DJ Consequence, MasterKraft, DJ Spinnal, and many others has been consistent in his game. The speed at which the singer signed into ‘Canny Consults For Oneword Global Records Label’ is moving has got him recognition among the fast-rising artist in the tough music industry in Nigeria. Bella Shmurda‘s consistency in the music industry has got him a mouth-watering net worth within a short time spent in the challeng...
Watch SEPULTURA’s ELOY CASAGRANDE Play SLIPKNOT’s ‘The Heretic Anthem’
Video of SEPULTURA‘s Eloy Casagrande playing along to SLIPKNOT‘s classic song “The Heretic Anthem”, from the 2001 album “Iowa”, can be seen below. Says Eloy about the clip: “No audio editing, no samples, no triggers. Audio recorded with the Yamaha EAD10. Video recorded and edited by Estevam Romera.” Last February, SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green told Australia’s Everblack Media that Casagrande has had “a tremendous impact” on the group since he joined in 2011. “It’s undeniable because he’s such a strong force,” he said. “He loves playing metal music. He’s one of the most talented drummers I’ve ever seen, honestly. That power is consistent from beginning to the end. It really has rubbe...
LITA FORD Says Her Upcoming Album Contains ‘Some Of The Best Guitar Playing’ She Has Heard ‘In Decades’
Lita Ford spoke to SiriusXM‘s “Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk” about the progress of the recording sessions for her long-awaited new solo album. The follow-up to 2012’s “Living Like A Runaway” is once again being helmed by guitarist/producer Gary Hoey, who contributes some guitar playing to the disc, alongside the rest of Ford‘s backing band, which continues to consist of guitarist Patrick Kennison, drummer Bobby Rock and bassist Marty O’Brien. “[Gary] and I have been working back and forth on this new record for quite a few years now,” Lita said. “It’s been a process. But what I do is when I have an idea, I call Gary, I call his wife Nicole, and I’m, like, ‘Nicole, does Gary have a break in his schedule? Wh...
THE DEAD DAISIES Have Already Written Follow-Up To ‘Holy Ground’ Album: ‘It’s F**king Mega’, Says GLENN HUGHES
THE DEAD DAISIES have already completed writing the follow-up to the “Holy Ground” album, which was released last week. Recorded at La Fabrique Studios in the south of France with producer Ben Grosse, “Holy Ground” was THE DEAD DAISIES‘ first LP to feature Glenn Hughes, who joined the group in 2019 as its new bassist and vocalist, replacing John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE) and Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY). Speaking to “The Neil Jones Rock Show” on TotalRock Radio earlier today (Wednesday, January 27), Hughes said: “I’ve just been given the go-ahead to tell media — so you’re getting kind of an exclusive today — I have written a whole new DAISIES album, a new one, between May and August. And we are going to get into that in the next three or...
THE PRETTY RECKLESS’s TAYLOR MOMSEN: ‘I Don’t Compromise When It Comes To Art’
THE PRETTY RECKLESS frontwoman Taylor Momsen spoke to Terrie Carr of the Morristown, New Jersey radio station 105.5 WDHA about the importance of seeing her vision through to full execution while making music with her bandmates. “I’m fine with compromising, but I’m not fine with compromising when it comes to art,” she said (see video below). “Anything that has to do with artistic expression — so from the songs to the production to the videos to the visuals — anything artistic, that has to be my way or just I’m not interested. Otherwise, what’s the point? I’m expressing myself. If you want to be a part of that, then that’s awesome. If you have a different vision for or you want to guide me in some other path, then I’m not the right ...
Watch TroyBoi’s Ode to Disco With New Music Video and Single, “Bellz”
Studio 54 may have closed its doors decades ago but TroyBoi knows disco is forever. He’s now here to prove it with his latest single “Bellz,” the first release from the upcoming fourth volume in his V!BEZ series. With this track we see the British trap heavyweight reimagine a true classic for the modern era. “Bellz” features samples from Anita Ward‘s 1979 Grammy Award-winning disco classic “Ring My Bell.” He breathes new life into her iconic vocals with his signature, effortlessly cool trap stylings. Accompanying the single is a stunning visual directed and edited by Panvelvet. Fair warning: this video will make you want to buy a disco ball just so you can dance all night long underneath it to the irresistible track.&...
Brownies & Lemonade Announce “Open Aux,” a Worldwide Online Showcase Event
Brownies & Lemonade events have always been known as a safe haven for rising talents. They use their extensive networks and long history within the EDM scene as a way to promote a diverse range of artists with their beloved club nights and now, in the era of livestreams, with their successful virtual events. It’s just one of the reasons they were chosen as the winner for EDM.com‘s Best of 2020: Industry Leaders in the Event Organizer/Promoter category. They are bringing that same passion into the new year with the announcement of their next digital event, Open Aux. On January 30th, 2021, the worldwide online showcase event will feature performances from Snavs, whereisalex, Kumarion, Dabow, Barnacle Boi, deadcrow, Pauline Herr, Camoufly, Ninajirachi, BOII, an...
REZZ Announces New Music Arriving Next Week
It’s been an empty first month of the year without the bone-rattling synths of Space Mom guiding the way. Luckily, dance music fans won’t have to wait much longer after REZZ announced that she will be dropping a new track next week. While the track’s title and specific release date have yet to be announced, it’s safe to assume it’s a must-listen if REZZ is behind the production. In August of last year, it was revealed that she was working on a new album, which means her first single of 2021 could theoretically be from the upcoming project. Check out her announcement below. Last year, REZZ added some major hits to her already impressive discography. She dropped two powerhouse collaborations, “Into The Abyss” with Zeds Dead and the jaw-drop...
