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Rihanna Stuns Again In Images From Valentine’s Day Savage X Fenty Collection
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Savage X Fenty / Savage x Fenty Rihanna is showing no signs of slowing down the expansion of her fashion empire and now’s she’s supplying the world with a new collection primed for this upcoming Valentine’s Day. The latest campaign from Savage X Fenty is known as “Love On The Edge,” and the distinction is an honest assessment of the new offerings. As usual, the Barbadian superstar donned the Savage X Fenty wares in an array of images that highlight the singer’s curves and promote the line’s aim of bringing allure to evening wear. One of the items from the collection is a collaboration featuring Savage X Fenty and Fenty Beauty, a first. Gloss Bomb Heat in Lavender Savage is a new color that’s featured in the collaborative effort. There is also a Lace’d Up ...
Kanye West & Big Sean Spotted Leaving The Studio
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty It’s been a very eventful few days for Kanye West. From taking to social media to complain about Kim Kardashian not letting him attend his daughter’s birthday party to having that guy Pete hire extra security after Kanye threatened to “beat” Davidson’s “ass” on a new song with The Game, Ye’s been making all kinds of noise these days. But it seems like Kanye’s at least squashed some lingering drama he had with Big Sean as the two were recently spotted leaving the studio together in Los Angeles just a day ago. Apparently the two have reconciled their differences as Ye was the first to throw a shot across the bow when he called signing Big Sean the “worst” thing he ever did while talking to Nore on Drink Champs a few months back. Big S...
Chuck D To Host New ‘Songs That Shook the Planet’ Series For Audible
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Audible Originals / Audible As the frontman and cofounder of legendary Hip-Hop group Public Enemy, Chuck D has made music that changed the culture of the globe. And now, he’ll guide listeners as host of a new audiobook series chronicling music that has had the same impact. Audible, the Amazon platform dedicated to audiobooks, has announced that they are producing a new series under their Words + Music format entitled Songs That Shook the Planet. The series, which is crafted to showcase songs that have had significant influence politically and socially, will have Chuck D as the host. Songs That Shook the Planet will feature tunes from a variety of notable artists including Marvin Gaye, Billie Holiday, and Stevie Wonder, among others. Remaining true to the ...
Cardi B To Cover Funeral Expenses For Families Affected By Bronx Fire Tragedy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Even though she is an international superstar Cardi B still has her borough in heart. She will be covering the funeral expenses for the families affected by the recent fire in The Bronx. As spotted on TMZ Belcalis is stepping up for the Boogie Down once again. According to the report the “Be Careful” rapper is offering support to tenants of 333 East 181 Street. On January 9 a fire swept through the building killing over 17 people, including eight children. Additionally the tragedy has left the structure pretty much inoperable leaving the surviving tenants without a home. Several high profile celebrities quickly mobilized to help everyone with shelter, clothing and more. Cardi is working with the newly appointed New Y...
Selena Gomez Excited to Judge 2022 Doodle For Google Contest
Selena Gomez has signed up to be a celebrity judge for this year’s Doodle for Google contest. The annual event, which encourages students from kindergarten through 12th grade to design their own version of the company’s logo has an inspiring theme for 2022: “I care for myself by..” Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I can’t wait to learn how students across the country are approaching mental health and self-care,” Gomez tweeted in announcing her participation. In an accompanying video, Gomez explained why she decided to get involved in this year’s contest. “I know firsthand how scary and lonely it can feel to face the pressure of the world alone, especially at a young age,” said the singer/actress. “That’s why I started the Rare Impact Fund with the goal of raising $100 million fo...
Judge Tosses Legal Malpractice Suit Filed By Ex-UMG Exec Charlie Walk
Prominent attorney Marc Kasowitz has defeated a legal malpractice lawsuit filed by former Universal Music Group executive Charlie Walk, who claimed the lawyer gave him terrible legal advice when Walk was hit with multiple accusations of sexual harassment. Walk, the former president of UMG’s Republic Records, claims that the attorney and his firm Kasowitz Benson Torres committed “catastrophic malpractice” by pressuring him to sign a “one-sided settlement” to exit the record label in 2018, but Justice Andrew Borrok dismissed those claims during a live hearing on Tuesday. As first reported by Law360, Borrok called Walk’s accusations against Kasowitz a “false narrative” and “absolutely outrageous.” Walk had argued that his attorney ignored key arguments in his favor, but Justice Borrok cited e...
The Weeknd Watches Himself Watching Himself in ‘Gasoline’ Behind-The-Scenes Video
At this point only The Weeknd really understands the emerging storyline behind his No. 1 album Dawn FM. But thanks to a new behind-the-scenes video that takes fans inside the filming of the dramatic visual for the album single, “Gasoline,” we get a glimpse of the intricate machinations that went into the climactic scene where present-day Abel fights an aged-up version of himself. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The clip — tagged as the “XO Vision” — opens with a make-up artists applying the aging wrinkles around the singer’s eye as he stands still amid a room full of writhing bodies in a club scene. Soon enough, 2022 Weeknd pops in, sitting in a director’s chair watching footage on a monitor while getting a touch-up on his hair before we’re back to old man Abel standing still as...
Bobby Rush Boulevard Unveiled in Blues Great’s Hometown
Mississippi’s capital is renaming one of its major streets for a Grammy-winning blues singer who lives in the city. The Jackson City Council voted Tuesday to rename Ellis Avenue to Bobby Rush Boulevard, WLBT-TV reported. The north-south corridor provides a direct route from Interstate 20 to the Jackson Zoo. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The name change takes effect in a month. Rush has won two Grammy Awards for best traditional blues album — one in 2016 and one in 2020. Rush is a Louisiana native and lived in Arkansas and Chicago before moving to Jackson in the 1980s. A Mississippi Blues Trail marker says Rush is known for a “folk funk” style. He spoke to the Jackson City Council in April when a member first proposed renaming the street for him. He said he ...
Sofia Kourtesis Enlists Manu Chao for New Song “Estación Esperanza”: Listen
Sofia Kourtesis has shared a new song, her first original track since last year’s EP Fresia Magdalena. It’s called “Estación Esperanza,” and the French-Spanish singer Manu Chao joins her. The track is released via Ninja Tune. Check out “Estación Esperanza” below. In a press release, Kourtesis said: “Estación Esperanza” is all about hope. I’m hopeful my mother will get better, I’m hopeful the world will begin to heal, I’m hopeful this song will bring you light on dark days. I first wrote this song after listening to Manu Chao. To me Manu Chao has always represented hope, his lyrics were like a bible to me growing up. This song is for him, my mother and all those activists working hard to make this world better…. Never lose hope! Kourtesis, a Berlin-based Peruvian producer, issued Fresia Ma...
New Sonic Youth Rarities Album In/Out/In Announced
A new album of Sonic Youth rarities has been announced. In/Out/In compiles unreleased material recorded between 2000 and 2010. The five-song collection will be released on LP, CD, and cassette on March 18. Today, the record’s “In & Out” has been released. Hear it below and scroll down for the tracklist. Plus, find the album artwork, made by D. Norsen. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. The songs of In/Out/In were recorded in a number of different locations throughout the early 2000s. “Basement Contender” and “Machine” were laid down in Sonic Youth’s rehearsal room in Northampton, Massachusetts, during sessions for The Eternal; “In & Out” was recorded in Pomona, California and Echo Canyon, New Jersey; and “Out & In” was recorded in Echo Canyo...
Camp Cope Announce New Album Running With the Hurricane, Share Song: Listen
Camp Cope have announced their new album Running With the Hurricane and shared its title track. It’s the Melbourne band’s third LP, and it’s due out March 25 via Run For Cover. Running With the Hurricane is named after the song of the same name by Australian folk group Redgum (of which singer Georgia Maq’s father was a member). Check out the title track below. The album was produced by Maq and engineer Anna Laverty at Sing Sing Recording Studios outside Melbourne. Of the new LP, Maq said in a press release: “The first record was us diving into whatever Camp Cope created, the second album was us when we were in the thick of it, and then this album is about how we’ve come out the other side. And we’ve come out stronger, more loving, more peaceful and better friends.” “Running With the ...
Watch Japanese Breakfast Perform “Slide Tackle” on Corden
Japanese Breakfast was featured on last night’s episode of The Late Late Show With James Corden. Michelle Zauner and her band played the Jubilee song “Slide Tackle.” Zauner also spoke with James Corden about her Grammy nominations, Philadelphia, Coachella, and more. Watch the performance and interview below. Japanese Breakfast is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album at the 2022 Grammys in November. In September, she released an original soundtrack for the video game Sable. And then, in October, she released her cover of Weezer’s “Say It Ain’t So” for Spotify’s Live at Electric Lady series. Read about Japanese Breakfast’s Grammy nominations in “6 Takeaways from the 2022 Grammy Nominations” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it origina...
