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HHW Gaming: LeBron & Bronny James Have A “LeBreakthrough” In Hilarious ‘God of War: Ragnarok’ Gameplay Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: PlayStation / God of War: Ragnarok It’s almost time for Ragnarok. PlayStation is gearing up to release arguably the biggest video game of the year, God of War: Ragnarok, and has enlisted some big names to help get gamers hyped about the video game. Despite leaks, the hype for God of War: Ragnarok is still high as fans o the iconic PlayStation video game franchise are ready to continue Kratos and Atreus’ adventure that began in 2018’s damn-near perfect God of War. To celebrate the game’s upcoming release, PlayStation dropped a new gameplay trailer, “All Parents Can Relate,” starring comedian Ben Stiller and his son, LeBron and Bronny James, and John Travolta and his daughter. Ben Stiller is the star of the trailer/commercial. The actor/comedian is in full ...
Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot Dead at 28: Report
Chart-topping rapper Takeoff, of the hip-hop trio Migos, was shot and killed overnight at a Houston bowling alley, The Associated Press reports. He was 28. A representative of the group confirmed the artist’s death. Police responded to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling shortly after 2:30am before finding one man with a “gunshot wound to the head or neck,” according to local reports. Investigators said they discovered multiple shell casings on the third level outside the bowling and pool hall. Takeoff was pronounced dead at the scene. Two others were injured and taken to nearby hospitals. Security guards who were in the area “heard the shooting but did not see who did it,” per the AP. No arrests have been announced at the time of writin...
Audius Acquires Virtual Music Experience Platform SoundStage.fm
Blockchain-powered streaming platform Audius has acquired Soundstage.fm, expanding the company’s efforts in the virtual concert space. Audius, the leading decentralized music community and discovery platform, will now provide interactive music metaverse experiences for fans as well as new monetization opportunities for artists. “At Audius, we are always excited to expand the ways that artists can interact with their most passionate fans,” said the company’s CEO and co-founder, Roneil Rumburg. “SoundStage.fm has built one of the most compelling environments for artists and their fans to meet virtually and is a natural extension of what the Audius community is building. We’re excited for the artists that love Audius to connect with their fans in t...
Phoenix Collaborated With Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter for New Album, “Alpha Zulu”
Iconic indie pop band Phoenix have revealed they collaborated with Daft Punk‘s Thomas Bangalter for their new album. Speaking with Stereogum for the outlet’s “We’ve Got A File On You” interview series, Phoenix, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year, said they worked with Bangalter to produce Alpha Zulu, the band’s seventh full-length album. Frontman Thomas Mars said the legendary Daft Punk member at times filled the void of Philippe Zdar, their late French compatriot and a deeply influential musician who helped produce a handful of the band’s albums. Zdar tragically died following an accidental fall in Paris in 2019. “The mixer played an important part on this one,” Mars said. “And Thomas [Bangalter] from ...
5 Reasons Why Seismic Dance Event Is a Must-Visit for Fans of Techno and House Music
While it’s often referred to as the “live music capital of the world,” Austin may not ordinarily be your first thought when it comes to discovering the latest and greatest in techno and house music. However, Seismic Dance Event is rapidly changing Austin’s reputation when it comes to dance music, helping to define the culturally rich Central Texas city as a hub for discovering the electronic sounds of tomorrow. As Seismic Dance Event gears up for a return this November, during what is arguably the biggest boom cycle in techno and house in recent memory, there’s plenty to be excited for in this year’s milestone edition. Tickets to Seismic Dance Event are on sale now. Seismic showcases what’s next in techno and house music ...
Taylor Swift Announces 2023 U.S. Stadium Tour
Taylor Swift has announced a massive 2023 stadium tour. Dubbed the Eras Tour, it begins in March 2023 and stretches into August. Guests on the tour include Phoebe Bridgers, Haim, Paramore, Beabadoobee, Gayle, Girl in Red, Gracie Abrams, Muna, and Owenn. Find her full schedule below. The Eras Tour will support Swift’s new studio album, Midnights. It’s her 11th album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling more than a million copies in its first week. Swift previously teased the tour during her interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in October. Midnights features collaborations with Lana Del Rey and Zoë Kravitz, and Swift described it as “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout [her] life.” The new LP follows a steady stream of albums: In 2020, Swif...
Migos’ Takeoff Shot and Killed at 28
Takeoff, a rapper in the influential Atlanta hip-hop trio Migos, was shot and killed in Houston in the early hours of Tuesday morning (November 1), Rolling Stone and TMZ report. He and Quavo had been playing dice in a bowling alley when an altercation broke out and a man opened fire, according to TMZ and local media. Takeoff was 28 years old. Born Kirsnick Khari Ball, Takeoff grew up with Quavo and Offset in the Georgia suburb of Lawrenceville. They formed a rap trio in 2008, amassing fans around the city including Gucci Mane, whose patronage helped elevate the group, eventually known as Migos, while its singles and mixtapes gained steam in the early 2010s. They broke out in 2013 with “Versace,” which exemplified the triplet-heavy “Migos flow,” and a Drake remix raised the song’s internati...
Sault Release 5 Password-Protected New Albums
Sault have released five new albums in a password-protected folder, which they say will disappear in five days. The mysterious UK music project—which released an orchestral album called Air back in April—posted a message on social media describing the albums as “an offering to God,” adding that the password “is in the message”; it was signed off, “Love SAULT.” The folder is currently available on the band’s website; once opened, it contains a zip file with albums titled 11, Aiir, Earth, Today & Tomorrow, and (Untitled) God. Of the five albums, Aiir most closely follows the symphonic style of the April album. Earth mixes contemporary soul with choral elements and African drum polyrhythms, Today & Tomorrow evokes vintage ’70s funk and rock, and 11 and (Untitled) God adopt similarly s...
Warp’s Artificial Intelligence Compilation (Aphex Twin, Autechre, More) Returning to Vinyl
Warp will reissue its landmark compilation Artificial Intelligence on December 9, putting the 1992 record on wax for the first time since its release. The album features early tracks by Aphex Twin (as the Dice Man), Autechre, and Richie Hawtin (as Up!), among others. The original sleeve was reconstructed for the reissue by the Designers Republic. All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. V/A: Artificial Intelligence Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
The Legal Beat: Kanye’s Lawyers Cut Ties – Plus Slacker, Coachella and More
This is The Legal Beat, a weekly newsletter about music law from Billboard Pro, offering you a one-stop cheat sheet of big new cases, important rulings, and all the fun stuff in between. This week: Major law firms cut ties with Kanye West over his antisemitic comments, Slacker fights with SoundExchange over a huge royalties judgment, Coachella sues a nearby business called “Coachillin,” and much more. THE BIG STORY: Kanye West Is Running Out of Lawyers After a string of antisemitic statements earlier this month, Kanye West has lost nearly every aspect of his once-formidable business empire. His representatives at CAA have dropped him, and his signature fashion partnerships with Adidas, The Gap and Balenciaga have all been terminated. You can now add his lawyers to that list. Cadwalader Wic...
Houston PD Is Seeking Information From Witnesses Following Takeoff’s Murder
Just hours after Migos rapper Takeoff was shot and killed early Tuesday morning (Nov. 1) in Houston, Texas, the city’s police chief, mayor and investigation committee held a press conference to give an update on what they know so far. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Chief Troy Finner explained that much of the situation is currently under investigation, and that all they know at press time is that the late rapper (born Kirshnik Khari Ball) — who was one third of the Migos trio alongside his uncle, Quavo, and cousin, Offset — was at a private party at 810 Billiards & Bowling in downtown Houston with Quavo around 2:35 a.m. when investigators say shots rang out during an afterparty attended by around 40 people. Takeoff was pronounced dead at t...
The Dream Setlist for Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour
How is Taylor Swift going to pull this off? Her new “Eras” tour, promising a journey “through all the musical eras of my career,” was announced Tuesday (Nov. 1) and will visit U.S. stadiums beginning in March 2023. But to consider what this tour’s setlist might resemble is like trying to understand the true size of our galaxy — there’s just so much … of everything. There are synth-pop bangers, the acoustic slow burns, the twangy throwbacks, the fan-worshiped deep cuts — not to mention the fact that Swift has dropped six No. 1 albums totaling 86 new or previously unreleased songs since her last roadshow, the Reputation Tour, in 2018. Where does one even begin to cobble together an ideal setlist that can represent her prolific catalog and celebrate her latest world-beater in Midn...
