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The Sale of CDs Has Increased for the First Time in 17 Years
For the first time in 17 years, the sale of CDs has increased. As reported by Billboard and MRC data, the sales of compact discs was up 1.1 percent in 2021 from 2020 with 40.59 units sold — largely due to Adele, Taylor Swift, and BTS. Adele’s album 30 sold 898,000 units alone. On top of CD sales, the sales of vinyl records hit a new milestone in December selling 2.11 million records in weekly sales — a number that has been witnessed since 1991. As we see the continued push for 2000s nostalgia, this could be the start of the return of the CD medium. In other music news, The Weeknd releases music video for “Sacrifice.“ Read Full Article
Why FIVE Palm Jumeirah Is One of the Hottest Spots for Dance Music In Dubai
Offering top-tier culinary offerings, riveting entertainment and events, and a breathtaking view of the beach and Dubai Marina skyline, FIVE Palm Jumeirah houses an impressive 470 rooms and suites. It also features a slew of top-notch restaurants and event spaces, including the lavish Penthouse, one of Dubai’s hottest rooftop bars and lounges. Cinque Restaurant by FIVE. Five Palm Jumeirah True to its key location and the balmy Dubai weather, FIVE Palm Jumeirah also offers the Beach by FIVE, a 150-meter private beach providing the best experiences during daytime, like water sports and luxurious lounging sites, while hosting the famed Bohemia party. Robin Shultz at Bohemia by FIVE This combination of Dubai’s best daytime offerings and unmatched nightlife is what makes FIVE Palm Jum...
How Mim Nervo Gets Her Badass Mohawk: A Step-By-Step Guide
For most DJs, a signature visual brand means so much more than just a helmet or a telltale logo. In fact, these hallmark features tend to become more than representative of an artist—they’re synonymous. So goes the story of Mim Nervo, one half of Australian sister duo NERVO, whose trademark mohawk has taken on a life of its own. Mim’s hair has become one of the biggest personalities in the electronic game. It’s been blue, it’s been blonde, and it’s always paired with a kickass outfit. But what makes Mim’s mohawk so impressive is its stability. Pyrotechnics, head-banging, sweaty DJ sets under the sun—you name it, and this hair has survived it. How in the heck is that even possible, you may ask? Mim has provided us with an exclusi...
Gunna Reportedly Axed Drake Feature From ‘DS4Ever,’ Sparking Confusion Amongst Fans
Earlier this week, Gunna dropped his highly-anticipated third studio album DS4EVER. While the mixtape featured a lengthy 19 song tracklist featuring the likes of Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, Kodak Black and 21 Savage, fans were quick to point out that Toronto rapper, Drake was nowhere to be seen on the album. In an album tracklist shared prior to the album drop, Drizzy was set to be featured on the artist’s track titled “Pussy Power.” However, it appears to have since been moved. This is not the first time Drake has been removed from a tracklist. Last November, Drake’s feature was confirmed to be on French Montana’s track “Splash Brothers,” which was later cut from the new album They Got Amnesia. It is speculated that the decision was made due to the recent Astroworld incident that involved Trav...
John Travolta Is ‘Dizzy’ With Excitement for Daughter Ella’s Debut Single
John Travolta‘s daughter is following in his famous footsteps. On Friday (Jan. 7), the Grease and Saturday Night Fever actor took to Instagram to share that his 21-year-old daughter Ella is making her official foray into music, and he couldn’t contain his excitement at the news. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I’m so excited for Ella! Her song ‘Dizzy’ is out right now! The link is in my stories and bio!” the 67-year old wrote, sharing a video with multiple cuts of Ella singing and playing the piano while softly singing the track. Ella shared that she was just as excited as her father in her own post about her music debut. “So happy and excited to say that my first single ‘Dizzy’ is out now!!!” she captioned the same video on her Instagram account. “It’s been a long time co...
Ex-Member of The Rascals Can’t Stop Bandmates From Using Name, Judge Rules
An ex-member of the classic rock band The Rascals cannot block his former bandmates from using the name for a reunion tour, a Manhattan federal judge has ruled. Eddie Brigati accused two of his former bandmates of breaching contracts and infringing trademarks by using the “Rascals” name as part of a 2018 tour, but U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl dismissed those accusations in a ruling on Thursday. The judge cited a number of different reasons for why Brigati’s claims were legally flawed, most notably that Brigati – who left the band way back in 1970 — had long ago legally “abandoned” his interest in the “Rascals” trademark through decades of disuse. “Brigati has failed to show that he performed even one time under any version of The Rascals name between 1970 and 2012,” Judge Koeltl wrot...
Grammys Could Be Moving, Have a Hold on a Venue in Las Vegas
Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena could be the host venue for the 2022 Grammys, sources tell Billboard. Other venues are under consideration to host the rescheduled awards show, sources say, but Recording Academy officials have quietly placed a hold on the MGM Grand Garden Arena, which in just two days has gone from backup-plan venue to front-runner due to the lack of available replacement venues in Los Angeles. Located on the Las Vegas Strip inside the MGM Grand hotel and casino, the 29-year-old sports and music venue has operated as a joint venture between AEG and MGM Resorts International since 2016 when the two companies built the T-Mobile Arena, which they own and operate as a 50-50 joint venture. In terms of hosting the 2022 Grammys, it meets two essential requirements – it’s av...
Drakeo The Ruler ft. Ralfy The Plug “Ain’t That The Truth,” KRS-One “The Beginning” & More | Daily Visuals 1.6.22
HipHopWired Featured Video A few weeks ago the Hip-Hop world was shocked when word spread that up and coming LA rapper, Drakeo The Ruler was murdered at the Once Upon A Time In L.A. concert in Los Angeles. While he’s gone his musical legacy remains and today his latest visual was released much to the appreciation of his hardcore fanbase. For his clip to Drakeo’s “Ain’t That The Truth,” he and Ralfy The Plug kick it in an apartment where they pour out some liquor and roll up some herb to take in a basketball game that’s playing on the TV. Rest In Peace, Ruler. Back in New York, Hip-Hop legend KRS-One gets back in the booth for his clip to “The Beginning” where he drops jewels and gems as he’s known to do to teach the youth about things that they don’t teach you in school. Check out the rest...
Iconic Actor Sidney Poitier Dies At 94
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: JEWEL SAMAD / Getty The iconic, Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier has passed away. He was 94. Born in Miami and proudly of Bahamian descent, Poitier’s death was confirmed by the nation’s Minister of Foreign Affair Fred Mitchell. Poitier holds the distinction of being the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1964 for his performance in Lilies of the Field. Some of the famed films to his credit in a stellar career include Porgy and Bess (1959), A Raisin in the Sun (1961), To Sir, with Love (1967); Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967) and The Defiant Ones (1958). Poitier was also an accomplished director, with some of those credits include Stir Crazy which starred Richard Pryor and Let’s Do It Again, which starred Bill Cosby and...
LA Reports Its First case of “FluRona”, The Flu & COVID Simultaneously
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty With the Rona‘s Omicron variant raging out of control once again and infecting everyone across the globe, things have gotten crazier as now LA has reported its first case of the Flurona, a person carrying both influenza and coronavirus at the same time. According to CBSNLA, the case was stumbled upon at a COVID-19 testing center across the street from the Getty Center in Los Angeles, California. Though not much is known about the person carrying the virus, the report states that it was a teenager who had mild symptoms and had just returned from a trip to Cabo San Lucas with his family. Luckily he was the only one in his family to test positive for both viruses while one of his parents tested positive for Covid. “CBSLA’s Joy Benedict ...
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Atlanta Home Sold For $715K
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty Looks like someone just bought the old Atlanta home of Bobbi Kristina Brown exactly seven years after she was found lifeless due to a drug overdose. According to TMZ, the Atlanta residence that was previously owned by Whitney Houston in which Bobbi had been living has just been sold for $715,000. The house was listed back in 2020 for a cool $599,000 but was then taken off for reasons unknown. After being listed again in November it sold for the asking price of $715K. That’s a pretty nice come up after a year of being off the market. Who knew? While many would be scared of purchasing a property that is known for being the last place that a famous person passed away in, buyers didn’t seem to mind the house’s history. Related Stories “K...
The Weeknd Shares New Video for “Sacrifice”: Watch
The Weeknd has released a video for “Sacrifice,” a single from his latest album Dawn FM. Check out the Cliqua-directed video, featuring the Weeknd attached to a giant wheel, below. Dawn FM is the Weeknd’s fifth album and features Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, Quincy Jones, Oneohtrix Point Never, and Jim Carrey. “Sacrifice” features production from Swedish House Mafia and Max Martin and samples Alicia Myers’ 1981 single “I Want to Thank You.” Read “5 Takeaways From the Weeknd’s New Album Dawn FM” on the Pitch. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
