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Anton Fier, Drummer for the Feelies and Lounge Lizards, Dies at 66
Anton Fier, drummer for bands including the Feelies, the Lounge Lizards, and the Golden Palominos, has died. Fier’s bandmates in the Feelies confirmed the news, paying tribute to Fier in a statement shared with Pitchfork. He was 66 years old. “Last evening, we received the sad news of Anton’s passing,” the statement reads. “For far too short of time, throughout our own musical journey, we had the pleasure of playing with him. As a musician, Anton held himself to a very high bar, which in turn inspired those around him to be better. We all lost a wonderful musician, a truly great drummer. And peace has found him.” Fier was born on June 20, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio. His interest in punk music brought him to New York in his early twenties, playing drums on the Feelies’ landmark 1980 album Cra...
Cardi B Joins Glorilla on New Song “Tomorrow 2”
Cardi B has joined Memphis rapper Glorilla on a new single titled “Tomorrow 2,” which follows Glorilla’s summer single “Tomorrow.” Check it out below. In April, Cardi B made a guest appearance on Kay Flock’s “Shake It.” She followed that with “Hot Shit” in July, recruiting Kanye West and Lil Durk to join her on the Tay Keith–produced single. Glorilla released “Tomorrow” in July after her viral TikTok hit “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” with Hitkidd earlier this year. Latto and City Girls’ JT offered new verses to an “F.N.F.” remix in early September. Read about Glorilla’s “Tomorrow” in the Ones. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Lil Baby Samples Tears for Fears on New Song “The World Is Yours to Take”
Lil Baby is back with a new single. Titled “The World Is Yours to Take,” the track is built around an extended sample of the classic Tears for Fears song “Everybody Wants to Rule the World.” Check it out below. The song is set to appear on the official soundtrack for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. In the buildup to the tournament, Lil Baby will release eight other versions of the song in collaboration with other musicians from countries around the world. Lil Baby’s third solo studio album, It’s Only Me, was announced earlier this month. The album, which follows 2020’s My Turn and 2021’s The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Durk, will include the recent single “Detox.” In August, he teamed up with Drake and DJ Khaled for “Staying Alive,” a standout from Khaled’s recent album God Did that int...
SEVENTEEN’s Jun Drops His Latest & Sexiest Solo Single ‘Limbo’: Watch
After SEVENTEEN wrapped the U.S. leg of their Be the Sun world tour, member Jun took no time to release a new solo track that keeps fans hot even as temperatures are cooling down. “Limbo” is the new single from Jun, the Chinese-born K-pop star who is one of the standout performers and dancers in SEVENTEEN, released in both Korean and Chinese. While Jun has previously focused on ballads and acoustic tracks when it comes to solo tracks, “Limbo” delivers his seductive side. The star purrs, “Listen, I’ve been looking for the love/ I wanna hear your voice/ You know what I mean?” over grinding, electro-pop production. The accompanying music video is equally bewitching. From rocking latex gloves and a crop top to giving his best sexy vampire character, Jun’s looks throughout the visual are only o...
John Legend Says He’s ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Chrissy Teigen’s Pregnancy
John Legend shared that he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the new baby he’s expecting with wife Chrissy Teigen in an interview with Good Morning Britain on Friday (Sept. 23). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The “Ordinary People” singer described the loss of his last pregnancy as a sobering experience. “Whenever you lose a pregnancy, it is always cautious optimism when you are pregnant again,” said Legend. “You never know what could happen, and you have experienced that tragedy of losing one … so your optimism is a little bit tempered by that.” The couple announced the loss of their third child, Jack, at just 20 weeks old on Instagram in September 2020. In the post, Teigen told followers she had to be hospitalized after a month of exces...
Irving & Shelli Azoff Honored by Gwen Stefani, Meghan Trainor & More at Wallis Annenberg Event
BEVERLY HILLS — After years of pandemic postponements, Irving and Shelli Azoff were feted by the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night, with a local who’s-who gala of their family, friends and supporters. Only, Shelli wasn’t there. Mrs. Azoff, Irving’s wife of more than four decades and business partner on a variety of projects, was home sick with COVID-19. And while it was surely disappointing, somehow, it was hardly surprising. In true power couple fashion, the Azoffs brought in about as high-profile substitute as you can get: Kris Jenner, the Kardashian-Jenner family matriarch who has been a longtime friend of the family. (“I’d say she was the best manager if the world if I was at any other event,” said James Corden, who emceed the presentat...
Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran & More Donate Items to Raffle Raising Money for Ukraine
The World Health Organization foundation announced the launch of an e-store and celebrity raffle Saturday (Sept. 24) that will feature items from the likes of Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran and Ellie Goulding. Fans can win donated one-off personal items in addition to concert tickets, as well as merch sold under the foundation’s Human Kind brand. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Examples of items available to win are a signed Styles vinyl LP, a tour brochure and signed T-shirt from Sheeran, and a signed merchandise bundle from Goulding. Swedish House Mafia and Annie Lennox also have items in the raffle, along with two VIP tickets to Coachella 2023. Raffle tickets will sell at just $10, and the WHO Foundation pledges to put all proceeds toward supporti...
Flume and Chrome Sparks Produced Sycco’s Latest Cosmic Bop, “Ripple”: Listen
Australian singer-songwriter and producer Sycco has collaborated with Flume and Chrome Sparks. The resulting single, “Ripple,” is about to have you hooked. Maximalist at its heart, “Ripple” is a whimsical electronica concoction swirling with elements of hyperpop and drum and bass. Some of its synths sound straight out of a magic wand. Pillowy chords and pitches make you want to close your eyes and float away, but when the striking sounds of its percussion break through, you find yourself on solid ground. Shining through this sonic interplay of hard and soft, Sycco’s cosmic vocals take front and center—a memorable element that caught Flume’s attention when he was in the studio creating the beat. “I was doing a session in LA wit...
Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza Announce Momentous 2022 Closing Parties
Summer may be over in the states, but not Ibiza. Clubbers on the idyllic Spanish party island are gearing up for explosive closing parties from two of Ibiza’s most iconic venues, Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza. Following a tumultuous period of uncertainty due to the impact of COVID-19, they’ve been curating world-class dance music experiences throughout the summer season. Located on the grounds of the luxurious Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel, the award-winning Ushuaïa club has hosted events with the likes of Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Charlotte de Witte, Eric Prydz, J Balvin and Swedish House Mafia, among others, throughout the summer of 2022. Hï Ibiza, on the other hand, has enjoyed a record year with weekly summer residencies from the likes of Martin Garrix, David ...
bad tuner’s Must-Listen EP Is Timeless Dance Music at Its Best
We’ve found the special type of project that can only be described as refreshingly fresh; the types of timeless cuts you’d envision dusted off from the depths of a Bushwick vinyl haunt, labeled “unavailable” when you hunt for them on Shazam. If you don’t already know Brooklyn bedroom producer bad tuner, with his new EP back to my <3, it’s time to get familiar. Released September 23rd via LG105, the EP is an atmospheric ode to sunset-to-sunrise Saturdays, capturing the spirit of an all-night clubbing affair in just four tracks. One song, “oxygen,” was the result of a hunt for vocalists on TikTok. Another, “no peace,” was inspired by Frankie Knuckles, the “Godfather of House Music.” It’s this knowing...
Cuff It: Beyoncé Allegedly Planning ‘Renaissance’ Tour Next Summer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Beyonce / other Beyoncé is apparently not done applying pressure, as there are rumblings that she’s planning a tour next summer for her latest hit album, Renaissance. According to reports, an insider close to the superstar is saying that she is in the process of booking dates at stadiums across the globe. The majority of the dates will be in the summer of 2023. Furthermore, another unnamed source stated that the public should expect an official announcement to be made within the coming weeks. Related Stories While there hasn’t been any confirmation from Beyoncé’s representatives, it hasn’t stopped her legion of fans from responding eagerly to the news on social media. Many have cracked jokes about saving up their money to pay for tickets to speculating wh...
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Couldn’t Get Jiggy: Jadakiss Says He Hated Ghostwriting For Diddy [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Jadakiss’ pen goes off whether it’s for solo work, for The LOX or someone else. He now admits he hated writing for Diddy. As spotted on Complex the Yonkers, New York native’s career is full of several classic appearances, battles and moments. As far as the bars go he has crafted some of the most memorable verses during Bad Boy Entertainment golden era. In a recent appearance on The Personal Party Podcast he revealed that writing for Puff Daddy was far from an enjoyable experience for him. Related Stories “I really hated it. Puff, after giving him “[It’s All About] The Benjamins,” “Señorita,” “Victory.” … A couple remixes—I used to feel like it was taking away too much of me,” he explained. “I ain’t know how to morph. It ain’t like he ...
