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New Women Who Rock Documentary Series Announced
MGM-owned cable network Epix has announced a new documentary series called Women Who Rock, Deadline reports. Women Who Rock will reportedly include interviews with Kate Pierson of the B-52s, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Mavis Staples, Aimee Mann, Tori Amos, Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club, Chaka Khan, Pat Benatar, Sheila E, Macy Gray, Rickie Lee Jones, and more. The four-part docuseries will be executive produced by journalist and and former Pitchfork editor Jessica Hopper, menswear designer John Varvatos (who converted CBGB into a store for his brand in 2008), Derik Murray, and Rachel Brill. The series will be produced by Network Entertainment. A release date for the project has not yet been announced. Epix is also working on a series about A&M Records, a four-part serie...
Whoopi Goldberg ‘The View’ Co-Hosts “Furious” At Two Week Suspension
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jenny Anderson / Getty As Whoopi Goldberg was suspended for two weeks from her hosting duties on The View for two weeks over her recent remarks regarding the Holocaust, the decision reportedly isn’t sitting well with her fellow co-hosts. The actress was given a two-week suspension from the popular daytime talk show on Tuesday (February 1st) after making comments that the Holocaust was “not about race” during a discussion on the show the previous day. The immediate backlash from several Jewish organizations and others online prompted Goldberg to issue a public apology through her social media accounts and offer an on-air apology during the show the next day. Joy Behar briefly addressed the situation as the show began on Wednesday (February 2nd). “You all s...
4 Arrested In Connection To Overdose Death Of Michael K. Williams
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rodin Eckenroth / Getty The tragic passing of celebrated actor Michael K. Williams last year was a shock to many of his adoring fans and colleagues in the industry, and now a new development in the case emerged. Four men were arrested in connection to the overdose death of Williams after the use of surveillance cameras and other investigative means. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York made an announcement on Wednesday (Feb. 2) that they arrested four defendants who they allege sold Williams a tainted batch of drugs that led to his overdose death. One man, Irvin Cartagena aka “Green Eyes,” was arrested in Puerto Rico this past Tuesday while Hector Robles aka “Oreja,” Luis Cruz aka “Mostro,” and Carlos Macci aka “Carlito” were a...
HHW Gaming: ‘Fortnite’ Leaves The Door Open For Silk Sonic For Latest Content Collaboration
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Epic Games / Silk Sonic x Fortnite Who hasn’t been brought into the world of Fortnite at this point? Epic Games revealed it left the door open for Silk Sonic to get in on the Battle Royale fun. Fortnite players will be singing “this b****” while competing for Silk Sonic 70’s-inspired drip in the “Silk Sonic Cup” tournament as part of the dynamic R&B duo’s collaboration with the highly addictive video game in partnership with Atlantic Records. That’s not all either. Silk Sonic’s addition to Fortnite will see a new “Icon Radio” station hosted by the legendary Bootsy Collins churning out tunes from Silk Sonic’s fantastic album, An Evening with Silk Sonic, while operating vehicles in the game. As far as emotes, there will be a new one launched called “Fre...
Holy Smokes: Christian Rapper GAWVI Accused Of Sending Unsolicited Johnson Flicks, Dropped From Label
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty GAWVI, a popular Christian rapper who emerged as a member of the Reach Records label, had his contract voided due to some actions that didn’t reflect the core values of those of the faith. According to some online chatter, GAWVI allegedly sent unsolicited photos of his junk to several women while still hitched. Rapzilla reports that GAWVI, real name Gabriel Alberto Azucena, was accused of sending the photos after Chicago artist @cataphant shared a tweet regarding GAWVI’s actions. The outlet opened the piece up remarking on GAWVI mentioning details of his divorce, which then sparked a flurry of responses regarding his alleged activities. From Rapzilla: Unfortunately, a number of stunning allegations have come to light over this last...
ILLENIUM Is Working On New Music With The Chainsmokers
The Chainsmokers and ILLENIUM have reunited. The chart-topping music producers, who teamed up back in July 2019 for the global dance hit “Takeaway,” returned to the studio and are now working on new music. Both ILLENIUM and The Chainsmokers took to social media to share the news. The Chainsmokers ended a three-year hiatus from releasing original music last week, when they unveiled a brand new track called “High.” It’s the first single off their upcoming fourth album, which ILLENIUM called “refreshing and timeless” in a tweet shared yesterday. “Just got home from @TheChainsmokers house and got to listen to their new music. Shits fkn fire af,” ILLENIUM gushed. “Extremely refreshing and timeless music.” Recommend...
Porter Robinson Announces “Nurture Live” Headline Show at Red Rocks
Porter Robinson will soon descend on one of the nation’s most beloved concert venues for a massive headlining show. Today he announced a concert at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where he’ll host a special edition of his “Nurture Live” tour on April 1st. The iconic open air venue is celebrated for its natural acoustics, which are made possible by two giant monoliths flanking its seating area and stage. Interestingly enough, Robinson, who first performed at Red Rocks 2015, will be opening and closing the show. He’ll be kicking off the night with a performance from his side project, Air To Earth, before additional supporting sets from Qrion, Wavedash, and Machinedrum. Porter Robinson performs at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2015. Porter Robinson (via...
Tim McGraw Shows Off His Vocal Chops With This Elton John Classic on ‘Colbert’: Watch
Tim McGraw is currently starring on the Taylor Sheridan series 1883, alongside wife and fellow artist Faith Hill, but he’s still a musician at heart. On Feb. 2, during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, McGraw got some help from Jon Batiste & Stay Human on an impromptu cover of the Elton John classic “Tiny Dancer.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news At the conclusion of Colbert’s interview with McGraw, the late-night host asked the musician-actor if he would sing them into the break. McGraw happily agreed, asking to sing “Tiny Dancer.” McGraw has long covered the John hit in concert, and even teamed with John himself to perform “Tiny Dancer” as the opening performance of the 2003 American Music Awards. McGraw also included a ...
Silk Sonic Slide Into Fortnite ‘Icon Series’ With Outfits, Radio Station
Silk Sonic joined the world of Fortnite on Thursday (Feb. 3) when the Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak-led duo announced that they’ve signed a deal to bring their smooth stylings to the virtual universe. The partnership between Atlantic Records and Fornite on the latest “Icon Series” will include in-game outfits for players, a new in-game “Icon Radio” station and an upcoming “Silk Sonic Cup” player tournament. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “When Fortnite asked me if I wanted to create an outfit for the game, I asked, ‘Are CGI muscles off the table?’ They said ‘no.’ I said ‘deal.’ I”ll see you on the Island,” Mars said in a statement, with .Paak cheekily adding, “When Fortnite agreed to give Bruno CGI muscles, I said, ‘I’m in. He could use ...
Kanye West & Julia Fox Get Cozy During Her Birthday Celebration: Watch
Kanye West and Julia Fox continue to pack on the PDA. Fox celebrated her 32nd birthday on Tuesday (Feb. 2), which saw her and the “Hurricane” rapper enjoy a gathering with friends in New York City. During their night out, the pair was seen sharing a romantic embrace, and it was captured by a pal and shared on social media. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Ye’s friend and playwright Jeremy O. Harris posted a brief TikTok video of the festivities, and the clip shows Ye and Fox hugging during the evening. “Happy Birthday Julia,” the voiceover in the video says. The Grammy winner had previously taken the Uncut Gems actress to see Slave Play, which Harris wrote, for a date in early January. Artist K$ace was also at the gathering, and shared his own v...
On The Radar Latin: Akim, Mabiland & More Emerging Artists to Discover
Every month, Billboard Latin editors will feature a small group of new, or relatively unknown artists, whose music we love. Think “diamantes en bruto” or “diamonds in the rough.” These are newcomers who have yet to impact the mainstream — but whose music excites us, and who we believe our readers should make a point to discover. In honor of Black History Month, our inaugural “On The Radar Latin” list includes five Afro-Latino rising stars you should be listening to. See our recommendations below: Artist: AkimCountry: Panama Why They Should Be on Your Radar: It was at an intimate listening session last year where I first discovered Akim’s music, and his potential to possibly become the next breakout artist deriving from Panama. Akim has been bubbling under for a couple of years now, but it ...
Nubya Garcia Announces 2022 U.S. Tour
Nubya Garcia has announced a U.S. tour—her first set of performances in the country since the release of her 2020 album Source. Many of the shows are support dates for Khruangbin. Find her itinerary below. It was just announced today that Garcia will appear on Obonjayar’s new album on a song called “Wrong for It.” Read about Source in Pitchfork’s list of “The 50 Best Albums of 2020.” Nubya Garcia: 03-02 Madison, WI – The Sylvee *03-03 Saint Paul, MN – The Palace Theatre *03-04 Saint Paul, MN – The Palace Theatre *03-05 Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom *03-09 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall *03-10 New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall *03-11 Washington, D.C. – The Anthem *03-12 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE *03-14 Nashville, TN –...
