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Super Bowl Producer Confirms Jay-Z Made Final Decision On Kendrick Lamar
After much speculation, we now know who chose Kendrick Lamar for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The show’s producer confirmed it was Jay-Z’s decision. As spotted on Rap-Up, the culture now has better clarity on how the Compton, California, talent became the Super Bowl LIX headliner. This week, Variety spoke to event producer Jesse Collins, and […] The post Super Bowl Producer Confirms Jay-Z Made Final Decision On Kendrick Lamar appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Fan Chant: It’s Time to Talk About the “Phantasmagoric” Thirst for SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu
It's time we talk about Pop Base's ongoing obsession with the member of SEVENTEEN. Fan Chant: It’s Time to Talk About the “Phantasmagoric” Thirst for SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Mary Siroky
New Docuseries On Diddy’s Allegations In The Works
Now that Diddy's facing 15 years to life in prison for his disturbing transgressions, don't be surprised if the founder of Bad Boy Records decides to save his own ass and go the Tekashi 6ix9ine route in an effort to get himself a lighter sentence. The post New Docuseries On Diddy’s Allegations In The Works appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Future Reveals ‘Mixtape Pluto’ Tracklist
Just days ahead of the drop, Future is readying for the release of the long-awaited Mixtape Pluto. The rapper shared the official tracklist for the project, which, in its current form, sees no features on the list.Based on previews of the album that have circulated the internet – from Future himself and others – the album will feature a slate of contributing artists and producers all of whom just remain hidden on the revealed tracklist.Some commenters are in search of a Playboi Carti feature (on "Really I'm Trim") as well as contributions from Baby Keem, while others are content with the feature-less foray, pointing to the rapper's previous sans-feature projects – 56 Nights and Purple Reign – and how pivotal they were. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Freebandz Entert...
Jamie xx Gets the Gang Back Together on “Waited All Night”
As Jamie xx's In Waves' release date approaches, the producer is keeping his foot on the gas with pre-release singles. Joining the five already-released cuts comes possibly the most electrifying yet; dubbed "Waited All Night," Jamie xx reconnects with The xx bandmates Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft for the first track since 2017.“Thank you to my two best friends and musical siblings, Oliver and Romy. It's wonderful to have the gang back together, working in new ways, working out new lives, I wouldn't be here without them," Jamie xx said of the track, whose release arrives after the three siblings reunited on-stage at Glastonbury Festival earlier this year. "Waited All Night" joins "Dafodil," "All You Children," "Life," "Treat Each Other Right" and "Baddy On The Floor" as the pre-release...
‘Quiet on Set’ Producers Announce Docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs
The true crime network behind the Quiet on Set, the documentary exposing the toxic behind-the-scenes environments on child TV shows, has a new project in the works. Investigation Discovery (ID) has announced a docuseries on the “rise and fall” of Sean “Diddy” Combs.“As accounts of sexual assault, abusive behaviors, and other disturbing claims surface, the doc traces the story of this self-proclaimed Bad Boy, unraveling allegations of a pattern of depravity,” says ID, which will be working with the same producer from Quiet on Set, Maxine Productions.The news arrives just a day after Combs was charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan courthouse and is being held without bail.The series, which has yet to r...
“Come Back (Don’t)” by OLI is passionate and mesmeric: listen
UK alt-pop songstress OLI returned the other week with a brand new single, “Come Back (Don’t)”. The London-based artist has, in the past, had us enthralled with songs like “Float” and “Old Ways“. This new song is unsurprisingly mesmerizing — both lyrically and musically. Tapping into her signature fragility, OLI passionately questions someone’s motives in […]Services Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
Travis Scott and Spotify Drop ‘Days Before Rodeo’ 10th Anniversary Concert Film
Travis Scott and Spotify are gearing up to celebrate La Flame's breakout album Days Before Rodeo in a big way. In celebration of the album's 10th anniversary, the streaming platform is releasing a mini-documentary, chronicling how the project became an era-defining album. The concert film takes fans on a one-night-only journey to celebrate the the Houston rapper's decade of success since the release of the album, which was his second commercial mixtape following Owl Pharaoh. Titled Spotify Presents: Days Before Rodeo, the mini concert film is slated to drop on Spotify's YouTube page. The mini doc follows a one-night epic concert in Atlanta back in August where La Flame brought fans back to the Days Before Rodeo era. The sold-out show saw a DJ set by Chase B and Quavo perform as the surpris...
Miley Cyrus Sued for Alleged Copyright Infringement Over “Flowers,” Accused of Copying Bruno Mars
Miley Cyrus has been named in a lawsuit regarding alleged copyright infringement over her 2023 hit Grammy-award winning self-love "Flowers." Tempo Music Investments has accused the singer of copying Bruno Mars' 2013 hit "When I Was Your Man," claiming that the two songs have "striking similarities." While Cyrus is being sued over Bruno's song, Bruno Mars has not been the one to file the suit and has not been named as the plaintiff.Vulture has reported that the lawsuit claims that Cyrus' "Flowers," which has often be interpreted as a response to "When I Was Your Man," bears lyrical similarities. In Mars' song he sings, "I shoulda bought you flowers, and held your hand" and "Take you to every party, cause all you wanted to do was dance," where Cyrus sings "I can buy myself flowers," and "I c...
A Quick Note of Thanks as Consequence Begins Year 17
A few thoughts on the state of independent media in light of an especially trying year. A Quick Note of Thanks as Consequence Begins Year 17 Alex Young
Netflix Drops Official ‘Starting 5’ Trailer
Netflix has officially dropped the trailer for its upcoming NBA-focused docuseries, Starting 5. The series follows five of the league's biggest superstars, including LeBron James, Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis.The series gives fans a closer look at the daily regiments of each NBA star, giving a behind-the-curtain look at their training, motivations and journey to greatness as they push pass injuries and balance prioritizing family and establishing a legacy. Directed by Susan Ansman, Trishtan Williams, Peter J. Scalettar and executive produced by Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, Philip Byron and Randy Mims (for UNINTERRUPTED); President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis (for Higher Ground); and Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz an...
Mark Cuban Expresses Interest in Buying Fox News and X
Mark Cuban is ready to sign his name on the dotted line when the time comes to acquire conservative network Fox News and social media platform X. In a recent interview with WIRED, Cuban shared that he unfortunately does not have enough cash at hand at the moment to buy Fox News, otherwise he would do it "in a heartbeat." He said of purchasing the legacy news company, "If I had enough money to do it, which I don't, I'd buy it in a heartbeat." He explained that currently, Fox's current market value is at $15.6 billion USD but he would need much more to make the full acquisition. Cuban, who is currently the Dallas Mavericks minority owner explained, "You've got to pay at least 50% premium. So now it's $22 billion USD. And then, you've got to make all the changes, so that's another $2 billion ...
