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ICED EARTH’s JON SCHAFFER On COVID-19: ‘It’s Arguable Whether It’s Even As Bad As The Flu In Terms Of The Actual Death Rate’
ICED EARTH leader Jon Schaffer spoke to Brutal Planet Magazine about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected his group’s touring and recording activities. He said (hear audio below): “Our travel is very restricted right now, especially being an international band. We have a Canadian and a British guy in the band, and it’s not gonna be easy. And I think it’s gonna be quite a while before we can get together and do our next thing. It doesn’t make any sense to start planning anything right now, because I believe they are gonna launch the second wave of this and lock everything down again. They certainly will in most states, and as it is right now, Americans can’t even go to Europe. “To me, it’s a ridiculous level of fear mongering,” he c...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – A Perfect Fit For The WTO
In the cesspool of corruption and continuous A-grade drama that is Nigeria, only a handful of names have stood out to tell a different story, not only in Nigerian circles but across global scenes, too. One very prominent name to reckon with is the iconic name of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who through sheer hard work and pristine service has risen to the ranks of a national hero. She is a woman of reckoning across the world, sitting on many seats without breaking them, standing at many a podium, accepting heavy responsibilities and handling them all with classy aplomb, thus deserving the countless feathered caps that sit so immaculately well on her head. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is not a name that suddenly leapt out of nowhere. It belongs to a personality that has worked hard and tirelessly in the ...
Biz Markie Has Been In Maryland Hospital For Weeks: Report
Source: W.Wade/WENN / WENN Prayers up to a Hip-Hop legend. Juice Crew rapper Biz Markie has been in a Maryland hospital battling an undisclosed illness for weeks. Fortunately, it’s not COVID-19. However, it seems that the Biz is fighting for his life. Reports TMZ: Biz’s rep tells TMZ the illness is not coronavirus. The rep went on to say the trigger for the hospitalization is that he suffers from Type II Diabetes. He’s currently in a Maryland-area hospital and the status of his condition is unclear, but it appears serious. The rep told us, “He is receiving the best care from an amazing team of medical professionals and we remain positive about the outcome.” Back in 2014 Biz talked about his diabetes diagnosis and how he lost 140 pounds to get it under control — he went from 385 lbs to 244 ...
Kanye West Apologizes To Kim Kardashian, Visits ER for 10-Minutes
Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN It seems like Kanye West‘s mind is refocusing, maybe. The multi-hyphenate rapper has apologized to Kim Kardashian over what many consider to be some appalling and asinine comments—even if they were the result of a bipolar episode. I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter.I did not cover her like she has covered https://t.co/A2FwdMu0YU Kim I want to say I know I hurt you. Please forgive me. Thank you for always being there for me. — ye (@kanyewest) July 25, 2020 Just as where the insensitive comments occurred, Yeezy took to Twitter to ask his wife for forgiveness. “I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter,” tweeted West on Saturday (July 26). “I did ...
Nick Cannon Visits Museum Of Tolerance After Anti-Semitic Remarks
Source: SWC / Simon Wiesenthal Center The Nick Cannon apology tour has officially kicked off. The now-former Wild ‘N Out host, as of right now, paid a visit to the Museum of Tolerance, which was founded by a Holocaust survivor, after his anti-Semitic remarks during a podcast sparked outrage. In a statement issued by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Cannon reportedly reached out to Rabbi Abraham Cooper, SWC’s associate dean and global social action director, after his rhetoric and apologized to the Jewish community. On Monday (July 20), Cannon paid the center a visit to learn about the Center and Museum of Tolerance’s work while discussing how to “build bridges between the Jewish and Black communities, especially young people.” Along with touring the museum, Cannon was The Hitler Letter wh...
Reminisce – Ogaranya ft. Fireboy DML
This is a brand new jam from Reminisce – ‘Ogaranya’ featuring Fireboy DML out now! As we await the release of the ‘Vibes & Insha Allah’ EP from veteran rapper Reminisce, here is his latest tune ‘Ogaranya’. The song is taken off the forthcoming EP and it has YBNL singer Fireboy DML on it. It’s been a while we heard from Reminisce and this tune reminds us why we love him. He worked with his longtime music producer Sarz on this one. Listen and enjoy Reminisce – ‘Ogaranya’ ft Fireboy DML below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Reminisce_-_Ogaranya_ft_Fireboy_DML_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Share this: 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 power. Get to m...
BBNaija: Nigerians gush as Prince weaves ka3na’s hair
It’s day number 7 in the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) house and the housemates are showcasing lots of talents and abilities. One of such talented BBNaija housemates is Prince Nenwerem who is quickly showing what he can do with his hands. Just recently, Prince got Nigerians especially the ladies talking as he was seen weaving Ka3na’s hair. This was done shortly after he barbed Tochi’s hair as the housemates prepared for the live show tonight. Nigerians couldn’t hold back the excitement as they watched Prince use in hands skillfully on Ka3na’s hair. At the end of the day Prince did a good job. See the photos in the tweets below. Who’s your versatile prince again 😍🔥🔥🔥 hair on fleek @PrinceNenwerem #BBNaija #princebbnaija pic.twitter.com/Wzo8diNXXz — blisscuti3 (...
Akpororo – God No Go Shame Us
Check out this brand new piece of music from Akpororo – ‘God No Go Shame Us’ out now! Nigerian comedian and gospel singer Jephthah Akpororo unleashes a brand new tune titled ‘God No Go Shame Us’ for the fans. He has been teasing the song for a while now it’s out. The tune is coined from a popular street parlance ‘God No Go Shame Us’ meaning God would not allow us face embarrassing situations. The song is a motivation as Akpororo encourages folks to stay strong and committed to every good work. Listen to Akpororo – ‘God No Go Shame Us’ and be blessed. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Akpororo_-_God_No_Go_Shame_Us_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should...
St Vincent Shares Video of Herself ‘Fumbling Through ‘Stairway to Heaven”
St. Vincent is a guitar player, and like anyone passionate about their craft she misses noodling around in guitar shops. So what did she do? Shared a video of herself “fumbling through” the song everyone fumbles through while testing out a new ax: Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” “Since guitar stores have been closed, I thought you might have missed the sound of someone fumbling through ‘stairway to heaven,’” she captioned the Instagram clip before poking fun of some other classic songs you’re bound to hear in a guitar store. “(Not pictured but honorable mention, ‘smoke on the water’ ‘sweet home Alabama’ ‘black dog’ ‘where ever I may roam’). Love to all my guitar players out there. I know. I miss it too.” St. Vincent has been active on social media since quarantine started, and even be...
Chuck D, Ice-T and More Send Well Wishes to Hospitalized Biz Markie
Biz Markie has reportedly been hospitalized due to complications from Type 2 diabetes. According to TMZ, the 56-year-old rapper has been receiving care at a Maryland hospital for several weeks and his condition “appears serious;” however, Markie’s rep is optimistic. “He is receiving the best care from an amazing team of medical professionals and we remain positive about the outcome,” they told the outlet. After news broke, members of the hip-hop community took to Twitter to send well wishes to the legendary emcee. “Just heard @BizMarkie has been in the Hospital.. Get well Homie!!” Ice-T tweeted. “Get better @BizMarkie everybody send a happy GET WELL RT to THE BIZ …..always been a very nice man,” Chuck D wrote. This isn’t the first time Markie has experienced complications from diabetes, an...
Doja Cat Got COVID-19 After Calling Those Scared Of It ‘Pussy’
Karma’s a bitch, just ask Doja Cat. During an interview with Capital Xtra, the rapper revealed that she contracted COVID-19. “I got COVID,” she confessed. “Honestly, I don’t know how this happens, but I guess I ordered something off of Postmates, and … I don’t know how I got it, but I got it … I’m OK now, it was a four-day symptom freakout, but I’m fine now.” The diagnosis comes after Doja mocked the virus’ severity in an Instagram live video, calling it nothing more than “a flu” and anyone scared of it “pussy.” “Bitch, I’m not scared of a coronavirus or the motherfucking beer version of that shit,” the 24-year-old declared at the time. “I’m gonna get corona and then I’m gonna get a Corona, cos I don’t give a fuck about corona, bitch. It’s a flu!” “I’m not scared. Y’all are pussy, period,”...
The Sword Announce Conquest of Quarantine Session, Cover T. Rex’s “Children of the Revolution”: Watch
The Sword have announced a new socially distant performance series, Conquest of Quarantine. The heavy rockers are today premiering the first tune from the three-song lockdown session, a cover of T. Rex’s “Children of the Revolution’, exclusively via Heavy Consequence. The new series comes on the heels of The Sword’s recent career-spanning compilations, Conquest of Kingdoms and Chronology 2006-2018. Both cull archival live recordings, B-sides, and rarities. As singer-guitarist J.D. Cronise told us in our recent interview, the band hoped to tour in support of the album before the pandemic effectively paused live music. Instead, The Sword performed together virtually in isolation and streaming the footage for fans. “Since we’re not touring this summer as originally planned, we figured we shou...
