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James Earl Jones Dies at 93
Prolific TV, film and theater actor James Earl Jones, widely known as the actor and voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader has died at the age of 93. Variety has confirmed that the actor died on Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y.Jones has been considered as one of the pioneering Black actors of his generation. With a career spanning across six decades, Jones had his start in Broadway in 1958. Most recently, he appeared in 2021's Coming 2 America where he reprised his role of King Jaffe Joffer from the original 1988 comedy with Eddie Murphy. Other iconic roles include lending his baratone voice to play King Mufasa in Disney's animated feature The Lion King in 1994 and appearing as CIA deputy director Vice Admiral James Greer in three Jack Ryan movies. Jones starred in Stanl...
Broadway Of Bronx Rap Group Strickly Roots Passes Away
Hip-Hop has lost yet another MC this month. Broadway of Strickly Roots and of Boogie Down Productions fame has passed away. As spotted on HipHopDX, one half of the Bronx duo is no longer with us. On Saturday, September 7 DJ Premier broke the bad news via his Instagram Story when he shared a video […] The post Broadway Of Bronx Rap Group Strickly Roots Passes Away appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
The Year-Long Civil War In Sudan And Its Causes, Explained
The civil war taking place in Sudan has been going on for over a year - in this article, we examine the causes of the conflict and the devastation it has caused, with violence reaching the levels of genocide in the western Darfur region. The post The Year-Long Civil War In Sudan And Its Causes, Explained appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Spider-Man 4 webs Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton
Tom Holland will swing on the screen once more, as Marvel is reportedly fast-tracking the production. Spider-Man 4 Webs Shang-Chi Director Destin Daniel Cretton Ben Kaye
Bon Iver Announces New Music
When Bon Iver changed his profile photo on Instagram and X, fans immediately suspected something was up. They were right, as earlier this morning, the enigmatic artist took to his socials to unveil a new preview video for imminent new music.The clip is rather short and reveals no real details other than the fact that: new music is on the way. The black-and-white clip focuses on Justin Vernon in a cowboy hat for a few seconds, followed by a title card with a pre-save link and "Jagjaguwar" – a record label. View this post on InstagramA post shared by Bon Iver (@boniver)When clicking on the pre-save link, still, no details on the release populate, leaving fans speculating whether it's a single or an album. Vernon has also revamped the entire Bon Iver website, leading fans to believe it's a lo...
Juice WRLD’s ‘The Pre-Party’ EP Is Now Streaming
Juice WRLD's estate has dropped off two posthumous tracks from the rapper. Packaged as a two-pack entitled The Pre-Party, new cuts include "World Tour (Aquafina)" and "Lightyears" – the latter of which comes with contributions from Young Thug.The EP dropped this morning, September 9, at 9:00 a.m. – an ode to Juice's cherished 999 number. The rapper first teased "World Tour (Aquafina)" on an Instagram Live stream back in 2018, and fans have been vying for a studio release ever since.On the other hand, "Lightyears," marks the latest in the lineup of high-octane collaborations from Thugger and Juice – including but not limited to "Bad Boy" and "Mannequin Challenge." Nick Mira, longtime friend and collaborator of Juice, whipped up the track's beat, with past Juice credits including "Lucid Drea...
James Earl Jones Passes Away At 93
The iconic film legend James Earl Jones has passed. He was 93. It’s a sad in the world, the universe and a galaxy far away. Deadline confirms, via his reps, that Jones passed away on Modnay morning (Sept. 9) at his Dutchess County, NY, home. The voice behind cinema’s greatest villain. Rest In Peace James […] The post James Earl Jones Passes Away At 93 appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Apple Event: The iPhone 16 Series Gets A New Button & Is Built From The Ground Up To Take Advantage of Apple Intelligence
Finally, it's Apple's turn to show off its new flagship smartphones. The post Apple Event: The iPhone 16 Series Gets A New Button & Is Built From The Ground Up To Take Advantage of Apple Intelligence appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
James Earl Jones, Voice of Darth Vader, Dead at 93
The actor worked in film, television, and theater and was a coveted EGOT winner. James Earl Jones, Voice of Darth Vader, Dead at 93 Carys Anderson
How English Teacher Made It to FX Without Losing Its Voice
Creator/star Brian Jordan Alvarez and his collaborators explain the show's journey to the screen. How English Teacher Made It to FX Without Losing Its Voice Liz Shannon Miller
‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Reportedly Gets It Wig Pushed Back, Will Launch In 2026
One of 2025's most highly-anticipated games is reportedly getting its wig pushed back. The post ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ Reportedly Gets It Wig Pushed Back, Will Launch In 2026 appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
The Weeknd and Playboi Carti Debut New Collab in Brazil
The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have unveiled a brand new collab, which they performed live at the former's weekend show in Brazil.The joint clocks in at about two-and-a-half minutes and hears Carti drop his distinct verses over a thumping electronic beat. Meanwhile, The Weeknd delivers vocal riffs before diving into his signature crooning, and the pair ends their track with an epic outro. A release date or title for the collab are yet to be announced.Earlier this month, The Weeknd officially announced his upcoming album Hurry Up Tomorrow — the final installment in his recent trilogy comprised of Dawn FM and After Hours. A press release describes the record as "the creative apex of the project, serving as the third and final chapter crafted with existential and self-referential themes as seen...
