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Flying Lotus Announces New Sci-Fi Horror Film Ash
Flying Lotus has announced his second feature film, as Deadline notes. He will direct the forthcoming sci-fi horror flick Ash, which centers on a woman who “wakes up on a distant planet and finds the crew of her space station viciously killed,” as stated in press materials. Production for Ash is scheduled to begin this summer. The film will feature an original score composed by Flying Lotus, too. “I’ve a strong desire to innovate in the sci-fi space and I really want to show the world something they’ve never seen before,” Flying Lotus said of the movie in a press release. Ash is based on an original screenplay written by Jonni Remmler. The new movie follows Flying Lotus’ debut feature Kuso, which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival—and inspired a number of walkouts, due its gory v...
Watch FKA twigs and Rema’s New Video for “Jealousy”
FKA twigs has shared a new video for her Caprisongs track “Jealousy,” featuring Rema. The visual—directed by Aidan Zamiri—features choreography by Kash Powell. Check it out below. FKA twigs first shared “Jealousy” earlier this month, a day before the release of Caprisongs. Last week, she dropped the video for “Meta Angel.” In December, she shared a video for her collaboration with the Weeknd, “Tears in the Club.” Check out Pitchfork’s Cover Story “The Sacred and Profane Genius of FKA twigs.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Rihanna-Led Foundation Pledges $15 Million to Climate Justice Organizations
Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation (named after her grandparents) has pledged to donate $15 million to various climate justice organizations in the United States and the Caribbean, The Associated Press reports. The funds will be spread between 18 different organizations, including the Climate Justice Alliance, the Movement for Black Lives, the Indigenous Environmental Network, the Black Feminist Fund, the Caribbean Youth Environment Network, and more. Find the full list here. “Climate disasters, which are growing in frequency and intensity, do not impact all communities equally, with communities of color and island nations facing the brunt of climate change,” Rihanna told The AP in a statement. The Clara Lionel grants were made in partnership with #StartSmall, the philanthropic initiative o...
Watch Dijon Perform “Big Mike’s” on Fallon
Dijon was the musical guest on last night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The Los Angeles–based singer performed “Big Mike’s,” a highlight from his 2021 album Absolutely. Watch Dijon make his television debut below. Absolutely is the first solo album Dijon has released since his alternative R&B group Abhi//Dijon split amicably in the mid-2010s. Prior to the full-length, he released two EPs, 2019’s Sci Fi 1 and 2020’s How Do You Feel About Getting Married?, and linked up with Raveena, John C. Reilly, and Dan Reeder for the unexpected folk cypher “The Stranger.” See where Dijon’s track “Many Times” landed on Pitchfork’s list of “The 100 Best Songs of 2021.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Fat Joe Warns Young Rappers About the “Money Challenge”
Fat Joe has publicly appealed to young rappers to stop participating in the “Money Challenge” — a trend where people spell out phrases or words with cash — out of legal fears. Taking to Instagram Live, the hip-hop veteran first reminded them that Busy Bee actually started the trend back in the ’80s, then continued to caution the new generation of artists about getting themselves caught by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). “Nick Cannon wrote it with paper toilet. It said, ‘The IRS is watching.’ Listen guys, I dare you to look down my Instagram, or anywhere on social media, and see if Fat Joe has ever pulled out a $100 bill,” he said, his voice raising with frustration. “One! Find the one! And then these people, when they get caught…you told on yourself.” Fat Joe continued, “You haven’t ha...
FKA twigs Throws It Back to the ’80s for New “Jealousy” Visuals
FKA twigs has unveiled the new visuals for her track “Jealous” feat. Rema. The song is featured in the artist’s current Caprisongs mixtape which was released earlier this month on January 14. The British vocalist throws it back to the vintage ’80s era with the visuals. The video is directed by Aidan Zamiri and is choreographed by the artist’s longtime collaborator Kash Powell. While audiences can see FKA twigs singing along to the track, a group of dancers performs a choreographed routine in front of a white background. The video goes back and forth between color and black and white footage as Fka twigs join in on the dance. When Rema comes in, the visuals switch back to black and white. The video ends with the entire group of dancers and FKA twigs posing for a final black and white shot, ...
Kygo to Headline Sports Illustrated Super Bowl Party In Los Angeles
Ah, the Super Bowl. That time of year when we lose thousands on obscure prop bets as our pupils turn into the apples of Budweiser’s eye. And since the NFL effectively owns a day of the week, Saturday is up for grabs during football’s biggest weekend—and Sports Illustrated is taking over. The fabled sports brand has announced a special Super Bowl party in Los Angeles with a killer lineup of musical performances ahead of the 2022 Super Bowl. Headlining “Sports Illustrated The Party” is Kygo, whose renowned lifestyle brand, Palm Tree Crew, partnered with ABG Entertainment and Talent Resources Sports to produce the open air event at Century Park. Joining the tropical house superstar is chart-topping rapper Jack Harlow, with support from DJs Frank Wal...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s ‘Colors’ Projected to Debut at No. 3
YoungBoy Never Broke Again‘s Colors is projected to debut at No. 3 on next week’s Billboard 200 chart. According to HITS Daily Double, Colors may be the only new album to debut in next week’s top 10 as it is expected to earn a total of 69,000 equivalent album units including 1,600 in album sales. The rest of the top 10 may be comprised of Disney’s Encanto soundtrack still at No. 1, Gunna’s DS4EVER at No. 2 and The Weeknd’s Dawn FM at No. 4 while Morgan Wallen, Adele, The Weeknd’s The Highlights, Drake, Doja Cat and Meat Loaf’s 1977 record Bat Out of Hell will make up the bottom half. NBA YoungBoy’s Jason “Cheese” Goldberg recently took to social media to announce that the Baton Rouge rapper will be taking a six-month break. “PSA: A select f...
Here Are the Lyrics to Kodak Black’s ‘Super Gremlin’
Kodak Black has a certified smash on his hands with “Super Gremlin” — a No. 1 hit on Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and a top five hit on the Billboard Hot 100. But what are all the words to the Sniper Gang Presents Syko Bob & Snapkatt: Nightmare Babies standout track? Find the full lyrics below: Man, we could be superstarsWe been ridin’, wreckin’ cars (ayy bro, is that Jambo?)What is at stakes for us?Kickin’ off power mirrorsYeah, we could be superstarsBut I’m pretty sure time is upAnd so we fell in love with spinnin’ dropsStill only a child, but faithful error (ATL Jacob, ATL Jacob) Say you my n—a, I’ma be your killerNobody gon’ play with you when I’m with youGo against any n—a, like f— this glitterSkeet off dirt, I’m ditchin’I put it in for you, I spin for youWhatever y...
Cardi B Wants a ‘Chat’ With Meghan Markle Following Defamation Lawsuit Victory
Winners are grinners, and, right now, Cardi B can smile all she wants. The chart-topping hip-hop star this week scored another hit, this time in court, when jurors sided with Cardi B in a defamation case against YouTuber Tasha K (real name Latasha Kebe). The hits kept coming when jurors tacked on another $1.5 million in punitive damages on Tuesday (Jan. 25) and ordered the blogger to repay the star’s $1.3 million legal bill, meaning Tasha K and her company are facing nearly $3 million in penalties. Cardi (whose real name is Belcalis Almánzar) posted a vague tweet, which has her fans smiling. Explore Explore Cardi B See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I need a chat with Megan Markle,” she wrote, a reference to Meghan Markle, the actress and member of the B...
Brit Awards 2022 to Celebrate Winners With First-Ever NFT Collection
The Brit Awards is entering the NFT space. When the winners are announced next month at London’s O2 arena, music fans will get a chance to capture a piece of the action, by way of the awards’ first-ever NFT collection. The official digital collectibles are designed by MRE, the West Midlands-born digital artist who has worked with previous Brit Award-winning rappers artists Dave and J Hus, and they’re delivered through a partnership with Australia-originated NFT platform Serenade. Priced at £10 each ($13.50), the limited-edition NFTs commemorate the 2022 winning artists, in categories including artist of the year, best new artist, album of the year and the four new genre awards: alternative/rock act, dance act, hip-hop/grime/rap act and pop/R&B act. “Working with the Brit Awards to crea...
Morrissey Asks Johnny Marr to Stop Talking About Him in ‘Clickbait’ Interviews
Morrissey has penned an open letter to his former bandmate Johnny Marr asking him to “stop using my name as clickbait” in interviews and to “move on.” The pair, who along with bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce formed the highly influential Manchester rock act The Smiths, have had a nonexistent relationship following the band’s breakup in 1987, but have sniped at each other in the press since. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the letter, posted on Morrissey Central, Morrissey wrote, “This is not a rant or an hysterical bombast. It is a polite and calmly measured request: Would you please stop mentioning my name in your interviews?” “Would you please, instead, discuss your own career, your own unstoppable solo achievements and your own...
