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One Love: Cedella Marley & Fossil Team Up for International Women’s Day Collection
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Cedella Marley – author, designer, recording artists and daughter of Bob Marley – is partnering with Fossil for a limited-edition collection released on Tuesday (March 8). Inspired by her father’s timeless hit “One Love,” and her Jamaican heritage, the Cedella Marley x Fossil Collection boasts vibrant styles that embody the spirit of togetherness. Included in the collection: a limited-edition Fossil watch with interchangeable wrist straps ($180), a gold-tone brass charm necklace that spells out “One Love” ($28), a leather backpack ($280) and a matching wallet, the latter of which will be released at a later date. As part of Fossil’s ongoing effort to #MakeTimeForGood, 25% of proceeds from the limited-edition collection will be donated to ...
Megan Thee Stallion Talks the ‘Completely Different Vibe’ of Her ‘Off Thee Leash’ Snapchat Series
The Hot Girl takes over the Hottie ranch! Megan Thee Stallion launched a new Snap Originals series exclusively on Snapchat last month, in which the rapper gets back to her Texas roots to take some much deserved time off. In the aptly titled “Off Thee Leash” series, Meg hits the ranch in style with her celebrity friends including Taraji P. Henson, Nicole Richie, Normani and Kelly Rowland — plus their furry friends. The eight-episode series airs weekly until April 9. “I was raised on the the South Side of Houston, so it was a completely different vibe compared to the Hottie ranch,” Megan Thee Stallion tells Billboard of her Texas upbringing. “It’s kind of similar, you might see someone riding a horse to the store. If you live in Texas you’ve definitely been on a ranch or on a farm ...
‘The Thing About Pam’: Where to Stream the True Crime Series Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Attention true crime lovers: there’s a new TV series that might become your next obsession. The Truth About Pam, starring Renée Zellwellger, Josh Duhamel, Judy Free and Katy Mixon, premieres on NBC on Tuesday (March 8). Zellwellger plays convicted killer, Pam Hupp, in the six-episode series which centers around the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria. Hupp, Betsy’s former coworker, was accused in the deadly stabbing but has never been convicted of her murder. Betsy’s husband, Russ Faria, was wrongfully convicted and later freed for his wife’s murder. Meanwhile, Hupp ...
Kodak Black Shoots His Shot At Kim Kardashian On Instagram
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) / (Photo by Johnny Louis/FilmMagic) Ever since shooting his shot at well-known lesbian, Young M.A, Kodak Black has developed a rep for taking swings and misses at whichever young lady that catches his eye and now he’s got Kim Kardashian square in his crosshairs. Taking to Instagram to flirt with the newly declared single woman, Kodak posted a picture of himself and Kim wearing similar outfits and captioned it with “You Need A Real Nigga Out Dat Pompanoya Bae , Ain’t Even Gone Play 😈 Real Gangsta @kimkardashian.” Can’t help but wonder why these rap dudes have no respect for Pete Davidson at all. That man has been publicly dating Kim Kardashian for a hot minute now, but Kodak either doesn’t know or doesn’t seem to c...
Amazon Launches Beta Version Of Amp, Focuses On Live DJ Shows & Convos
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Amazon / Amazon Amazon is in the early stages of rolling out a new app that will grant users opportunities to use its vast music library to DJ live shows and also host group conversations. The service, Amp, is currently in beta testing mode, and some big names in entertainment will join the space during its initial run. Variety reports that Amp is now available for the Apple app store beginning Tuesday (March 8), and will give users immediate and legal access to millions of tracks from the catalogs of Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group, allowing these fledgling DJs to hold conversations with other listeners. From Variety: Related Stories “Radio has always been about music and culture,” said John Ciancutti, vice preside...
HHW Gaming: ‘God of War’ Live-Action TV Series Being Shopped To Amazon Prime
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Santa Monica Studio / God of War: Ragnarok We can expect to be hearing Kratos scream boooooooyyyy in a live-action television series soon. PlayStation Productions is hard at work turning popular video game properties into big-budget Hollywood productions. Per Deadline, a live-action television series based on Sony Santa Monica’s popular God of War video game franchise is currently being shopped to Amazon Prime. No deal has been made yet, but don’t be shocked if Amazon hits the start button on the show that will be helmed by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (The Expanse) plus The Wheel of Time showrunner Rafe Judkins. Based on a synopsis from PlayStation, the show will bring 2018’s fantastic God of War game to the small screen. Per PlayStation: Startin...
Apple’s Mac Studio & Studio Display Sound Like A Creative Professionals Dream Desktop Computer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Apple / Apple Mac Studio & Studio Display With its new slate flagship devices, Apple is coming for all of the hard-earned coins you earned while working from home in these past two years. The devil works hard, but Apple works harder to drop new products “more powerful and faster” than previously announced devices. Tuesday (Mar.8), the American-based tech giant had its first Apple Event of 2022 and came bearing gifts for Apple fanatics that will have them looking at the bank accounts, trying to figure out how in the hell they will pay for them. During the event, Tim Cook and co spoke about all of the Academy Award nominations, its slate of AppleTV+ that many people still haven’t seen, a new green color for the iPhone 13, an updated iPad Air, plus a ref...
Eminem Makes History as Most-Certified Artist for Singles in RIAA
Eminem on Tuesday made history as the number-one awarded musician for singles in the Recording Industry Association of America‘s (RIAA) Gold and Platinum program with 73.5 million new certifications, moving his career total to 227.5 million. Alongside the new certifications, the chart-topping rapper’s 2005 compilation album Curtain Call: The Hits received the RIAA’s Diamond Album Award, marking Eminem’s third trophy in the full-length category. ? With 73.5 million NEW certified units, @Eminem is now the #1 singles artist in Gold & Platinum history! ? 166 MILLION career Single Awards! @Interscope @ShadyRecords #Aftermath ? https://t.co/V4yPacatoW pic.twitter.com/dtnDwk41IO — RIAA (@RIAA) March 8, 2022 Eminem’s career-high figure represents 166 million single certifications and 61.5...
E11EVEN Announces 5-Day Miami Music Week 2022 Takeover With DJ Snake, FISHER, More
There aren’t many venues in the nation—let alone Miami—quite like E11EVEN. Thanks to its eye-popping production and sumptuous all-night parties, the famed venue has long been considered one of the city’s most coveted nightlife destinations. Combining the sultry exuberance of an afterhours club with the hedonistic vibrancy of a music festival, it’s an adult playground that puts the dance in dance music—literally. And for nearly a full week in March 2022, the $40 million Ultraclub is leveling up during one of the year’s most exciting times in Magic City. E11EVEN Miami The iconic, award-winning club, which is open until 10AM, has announced an extraordinary schedule of events in celebration of the return of Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival. E11EVEN’s impr...
Manic Focus, Minnesota, More to Headline Inaugural Sol Fest On Lush Florida Campgrounds
Coming to Campbellton, Florida, Sol Fest is making its debut in 2022 with a bang. Scheduled for May 6-8, the inaugural festival will take place in an idyllic, 1,600-acre locale called Lilypad Adventures, which is known for its private natural springs that flow into Chipola River. The lush grounds will provide attendees with an impressive lineup over three stages, as well as a slew of interactive pop-ups and art installations. But the festival is about much more than great music and fun moments. Co-founded by avid music festival-goers Justin Kulkusky and Alexus Williams, Sol Fest will be held in remembrance of their dear friend Quentin “Sol” Rupp, who tragically passed away following a car accident in 2021. Despite their festival’s state-of-the-art production and stellar musical slate...
Art of the Wild Festival to Turn Wynn Las Vegas Into a Tropical Wonderland With RÜFÜS DU SOL, Gorgon City, More
Wynn Nightlife and Framework are continuing to build Art of the Wild festival into the premier house and techno festival in Las Vegas. Considering its debut in 2018, Art of the Wild is a relative newcomer to Sin City’s festival scene, though it continues to build strong momentum. Hosted by Wynn’s XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club, the fest has earned a reputation for assembling top-notch talent and a particularly vibrant atmosphere. In that regard, this year is no different. Art of the Wild organizers have now announced a stellar lineup featuring Diplo, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Claptone, Gorgon City, Maceo Plex and more. A number of prolific electronic brands will also curate stages and bring a unique sonic palette to the table, including Animale, CircoLoco, Elrow, Higher Ground and Real...
New York City Lifts Vaccination Status Requirements for Concerts
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the Key to NYC vaccination requirements have come to an end. The regulations required that concert venues—as well as bars and restaurants—validate customers’ proof of vaccination. The program went into effect last summer and has effectively been discontinued ended as of March 7th, 2022. The New York City government website notes that businesses can still validate vaccination status if they so choose. According to ABC7, Broadway shows will be among the businesses opting to maintain a vaccination and mask requirement through the end of the month at least. Whether or not more entertainment establishments will follow suit remains to be seen. Recommended Articles According to NY Daily News, Adams isn’t ruling out the p...
