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Rezz On Grappling With Mental Health and Insomnia: “Nobody Knew What I Was Going Through”
It seems Rezz was all but able to relax this year. The Canadian electronic music superstar recently appeared as a guest on KITTENS’ podcast, “She/Her/They,” to open up about the adversity that came with a grueling touring schedule, among other topics. She’s typically not one to appear on podcasts or do video interviews, let alone speak so intimately about her own personal mental and physical health, touring and finding healthy love. Rezz begins talking about her struggle with her mental health right before the “Spiral” tour, the biggest and most expensive headlining tour of her career. She said she really struggled with the tour and was reluctant to do it because the music was two years old and didn’t represent her as an artist ...
New York Jury Finds Trump Organization Guilty Of Tax Fraud
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Finally! Donald Trump has been found guilty in a court of law. No, not for inciting an insurrection against the U.S. Government or for meddling in the 2020 Presidential Election, or for defaming rape accuser, E. Jean Carroll, but for tax fraud. Hey, something’s something, right? According to The Gothamist, a Manhattan jury just found the Trump Organization guilty on all 17 felonies related to tax fraud including first-degree scheme to defraud, conspiracy, criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records. While this verdict doesn’t mean that Donald Trump will see anytime behind bars, it does potentially spell the end of the Tump business “empire” and will put the squeeze on Cheeto Jesus’ grifting pockets. Related Stories Though many s...
Aaron Judge Secures $360M Bag For 9-Year Deal With The Yankees
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: New York Yankees / Getty Aaron Judge has knocked one out of the park during his off season. The slugger has reportedly re-signed with the Yankees for $360 million. As per ESPN, the outfielder has apparently re-signed with the New York Yankees. The Sacramento native was in high demand during his free agency stint and with good reason. The left hander had a record breaking 2022. On July 30, Judge became the second-fastest player in history to hit his 200th career home run (behind Ryan Howard), launching a two-run shot off of Jon Heasley of the Kansas City Royals. On Aug. 29, during a game against the Los Angeles Angels, he hit a 434-foot home run off reliever Ryan Tepera. He became only the tenth player in Major League Baseball history (and third player in ...
Tory Lanez Slapped With Third Additional Charge In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Greg Doherty / Getty / Tory Lanez Tory Lanez is no longer on house arrest but now faces an additional charge in the Megan Stallion shooting case. First reported by The Shade Room on Tuesday, December 6, Tory Lanez was additionally charged with a felony charge of discharging a firearm with gross negligence. The Canadian varmint was previously charged with assault with a semiautomatic handgun and carrying an unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Both charges are in connection to the 2020 shooting in the Hollywood Hills where Lanez allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion. Related Stories “A felony count of discharging a firearm with gross negligence was added to the information,” a Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office rep told Complex. In an amended c...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Partners With Calm To Support Gamers Mental Health
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Xbox / Calm Playing video games is widely considered a means to decompress and relieve stress. Xbox and Calm are teaming up to give gamers and those who don’t pick up the sticks a chance to experience the stress relief gaming provides. Wednesday, December 7, the Microsoft gaming company announced its partnership with Calm, the highly toted sleep and meditation that will see the first-ever video game soundscapes from Xbox’s first-party games Halo Infinite and Sea of Thieves. Starting today, Calm users can relax and say woosah to the “meditative sounds of whirling waves and chattering birds from the ocean expanse of Sea of Thieves and the ambient alien sounds of Zeta Halo from Halo Infinite,” a press release stated. Both soundscapes are available to su...
Kelela Announces 2023 RAVE:N Tour
Today, Kelela announced her 2023 RAVE:N Tour in support of her forthcoming sophomore album. Since hopping back on the scene, Kelela has released a series of singles and accompanying music videos in anticipation of the album’s release. From ethereal soundscapes to upbeat club hits, the three singles “Washed Away,” “Happy Ending” and “On the Run” hint at the multifaceted themes and sonic experience that RAVEN is set to hold. But before eager fans could even experience the project yet, the D.C. native will soon have people scrambling for concert tickets. The tour is set to hit seven cities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The exclusive offering leaves many wondering if the songstress has plans to add more shows. The presale for the RAVE:N Tour begins on Thursday, ...
Lana Del Rey Debuts First Single From Forthcoming LP ‘Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd’
After releasing two albums in 2021, March’s Chemtrails over the Country Club and October’s Blue Bannisters, Lana Del Rey is set to make her return in 2023 with another new record. The crooning singer has shared that she’ll be putting out an LP called Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd in March through Interscope. The new album boasts a fleet of producers, including Del Rey’s longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, along with Drew Erickson and Zach Dawes. When it comes to features, Del Rey is typically selective, with most of her projects composed entirely of solo singles. This latest one, however, will see the singer link up with Jon Batiste, Father John Misty, Judah Smith, SYML, Tommy Genesis and Antonoff’s band Bleachers. In June, Del Rey released a stunning cover of Misty’...
What’s Your Favorite Song of 2022? Vote!
2022 is coming to a close, and Billboard celebrated the music of the year by compiling our 100 ranked, favorite songs. From TikTok-viral hits like Steve Lacy’s “Bad Habit,” Dove Cameron’s “Boyfriend” and Gayle’s “abcdefu” to new tracks from top artist like Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” and Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero,” there was a little something for every type of music lover this year. We want to know which 2022 hit is your favorite. Check out our picks here, and let us know by voting below. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_ti...
Kevin Bacon Is a Billboard-Charting Hitmaker Thanks to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Holiday Song
Kevin Bacon scores his first solo entry on a Billboard songs chart as “Here It Is Christmastime,” from The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, debuts at No. 7 on Holiday Digital Song Sales, No. 10 on Rock Digital Song Sales and No. 27 on the all-genre Digital Song Sales chart (all dated Dec. 10). The song, on which he’s co-billed with the Old 97’s, debuts with 2,000 downloads sold in the Nov. 25-Dec. 1 tracking week, according to Luminate. The Guardians special, in which Bacon plays a fictionalized version of himself, premiered on Disney+ Nov. 25. While Bacon makes his first solo appearance on a songs ranking this week, this isn’t his first-ever appearance on any Billboard chart. He charted for the first time in 2014 with his band The Bacon Brothers — his folk-rock group with his brot...
An Appreciation of Stax Records’ Jim Stewart: ’One of the Great Label Chiefs of the 20th Century’
Steve Greenberg, founder/CEO of S-Curve Records, produced “The Complete Stax/Volt Singles 1959-1968,” and box sets devoted to Stax artists Otis Redding and Sam & Dave. He wrote album notes for “Stax ’68: A Memphis Story.” Below, he reflects on a 30-year friendship with Stax co-founder Jim Stewart, who died Dec. 5. I first met Jim Stewart when I was producing the 9-CD Complete Stax/Volt Singles:1959-1968 box, which came out in 1991. While consulting with him over the phone about the project, he mentioned that legendary Stax songstress Carla Thomas still lived in Memphis, and that he’d really love a chance to work with her again on a record—something he hadn’t done in over 20 years. Almost immediately, I flew down to Memphis, meeting Jim and Carla at the stately Peabody H...
Here’s Why H.E.R. Is Going by Her Real Name to Promote ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’
H.E.R. officially wants you to call her by her name. The singer, who was born Gabriella Wilson, appeared on Good Morning America Wednesday (Dec. 7) to discuss how it feels to be starring as Belle in ABC’s Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, and why the project has since led her to go by her birth name. Host Michael Strahan introduced the singer, kicking off the interview by using her legal name, and inquired about her decision to go by that. “I’ve been re-finding my voice. Now I’m not wearing glasses. I can’t be acting and wearing glasses, so I think it’s time for people to really get to know the person behind H.E.R.,” the singer explained. “H.E.R. is me, but at the same time it’s a new chapter of my life, and I think I’m really finding that connection and I’m allowing people to see ...
Imagine Dragons and Armin van Buuren Confirmed as Headliners for UNTOLD Festival 2023
It’s looking like 2023 will be a monster year for Romania’s beloved UNTOLD Festival. Following the release of their official 2022 aftermovie, UNTOLD, one of Europe’s largest electronic music festivals, has announced the first major artists for next year’s fest: Imagine Dragons and Armin van Buuren. The chart-topping electro-pop and rock outfit are known for their deep discography of contemporary hits, like “Demons,” “Enemy,” “Thunder,” “Radioactive,” “Whatever It Takes” and many more. Since their inception nearly a decade ago, Imagine Dragons have won one Grammy and 10 Billboard Music Awards, among other accolades. By enlisting Imagine Dragons, UNTOLD’s organizers are making a stat...
