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Billie Eilish Has Become More Outgoing After Kicking Her Fear of Public Spaces: ‘Life Is a Little Different’
Fame, Billie Eilish admits, can be a freak out. “I don’t go out,” she recounts during a chat Wednesday morning (Sept. 14) with Fitzy & Wippa on Australia’s Nova network. “I used to go out and like walk around and do stuff. And I don’t do that as much. Because life is a little different.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news When on tour, “I was just like, scared to step outside because I was just worried,” she continues. “I’m more chill about it. Now I’m more comfortable in it.” What does get her into that comfortable place is, among other things, tuning into wildlife, bird song and bike riding. “So I have been doing more stuff. But I also just been busy,” she adds. “We were in New Zealand and we went on a bike ride… I’ve been I’ve been ...
Sara James Tackles Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ on ‘AGT’ Finale
Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” ran a chart race this year quite like nothing we’ve seen before. Don’t bet on seeing the likes of it again. A 37-year-old blast from the past, “Running” found fresh legs thanks to its appearance in critical scenes of Stranger Things, season four. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Then the strange things really happened. The song blasted to No. 1 in the U.K., breaking three records and staying there for three weeks; it also led the Australian chart for the first time, reigned over both Billboard Global charts, cracked the top 5 on the Hot 100 survey; and Kate Bush ruled the Hot 100 Songwriters Chart for the very first time. If there’s real magic in that song, Sara James wanted some. For her gran...
Nicki Minaj “Super Freaky Girl,” Kem ft. Rick Ross “Right On Time” & More | Daily Visuals 9.13.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Looks like Nicki Minaj is ready to reclaim her throne as she’s been more visible as of late and with her latest cut “Super Freaky Girl” topping the Billboard Top 100 charts it’s only right that she give it the video treatment. In the visuals for the aforementioned cut, Nicki Minaj channels the spirit of Rick James as she cosplays as the legendary artist before becoming Nicki Barbie complete with a pink Barbie home and even a robot kitty. That’ll save her money on kitty litter. Kem meanwhile brings some old school R&B vibes back to the game and for his black-and-white clip to “Right On Time” gets an assist from the Bawse, Rick Ross who styles in a slick red suit that makes him look like he’s ready for the Player Haters Ball or something. Check out the rest of ...
Another Gucci x The North Face Capsule Collection Is Here
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: GUCCI / Gucci Two of the culture’s most beloved brands are back at it. Gucci and The North Face have announced a third drop. Source: GUCCI / Gucci As per Esquire magazine the two lines have connected once again for a capsule collection. As per their previous installments the labels merged their identities into a reimagined interpretation of how to brave the outdoors in style. This new collection, titled The Third Chapter, Gucci’s kaleidoscopic aesthetic merges with archival designs from The North Face. Reimagining adventure gear with a signature multicolored logo seen on sweat suits, hats, backpacks, and hiking boots, the collection is an invitation to make each day one’s territory for exploration. To narrate the third chapter, a group of intrepid ex...
HHW Gaming: ‘God of War Ragnarok’ Gets New Story Trailer & Limited PS5 Controller
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Sony Santa Monica / God of War Ragnarok A new story trailer for God of War Ragnarok has arrived, and based on what it shared, PlayStation may have another hit on their hands. God of War Ragnarok is easily the most anticipated game of the year, and Sony is hoping the sequel to 2018’s exceptional God of War reboot will keep the same energy the game brought when it arrived on PS4 consoles. This latest story trailer gives us our best look yet at Kratos and his son Atreus aka Loki’s latest adventure and shows off some of the new foes (including a giant jellyfish) the father/son duo will encounter as they travel across the nine realms. It also highlights the relationship between Kratos and his son Atreus who seems to be keeping something from his father, ...
‘Black Ink Crew: Chicago’ Recap: Don Heads To Texas To See His Daughter, Phor Contemplates Move
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz This week on Black Ink Crew: Chicago, Don heads to Dallas to see his daughter. Phor comes along with him as he contemplates whether or not a change of scenery will benefit him. Ryan Heads To Dubai For A Crypto Convention The episode opens up with the 9 MAG crew celebrating the end of construction in the shop with a Chicago-themed celebration. Don reveals to Ryan and Phor that he intends on flying to Dallas because he can’t get in contact with his daughter’s mother. Phor tells his brother he will accompany him to Dallas because he has some business to handle there. Ryan tells the brothers that he will also leave town to head to a crypto convention in Dubai. We later learn why Ryan was more than likely not f...
Public Enemy’s Chuck D Sells Major Stake in Songwriting Catalog
Chuck D, one half of Public Enemy, has sold a major stake in his songwriting catalog to Reach Music. According to Rolling Stone, Reach Music, the longtime publisher of Chuck D for over 20 years, acquired the writer’s share in the artist’s catalog but not the publisher’s share, which makes up the other half of songwriting royalties. The deal includes more than 300 songs and also features Public Enemy’s most celebrated releases from 1987 to 2012 — during which they dropped albums and tracks like It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and “Fight the Power — but does not have all of Chuck D’s catalog. “[D]oing this deal was the right timing for a forward and logical evolution of our business together in an ever changing industry,” Chuck D shared in a statement. “Reach has always been ah...
NAV Nav Teams up With Future and Don Toliver in New Visuals for “One Time”
Following the release of his most recent album Demons Protected By Angels, NAV has dropped new visuals for his single “One Time” featuring Future and Don Toliver. The video, directed by Spike Jordan, sees the trio check in to the One Time Motel in the middle of a desert. While they are in the middle of nowhere, the hotel is not an ordinary hotel, but rather one with supernatural experiences that appear at every turn. The track, which only came out last Friday, was performed by the trio at last weekend’s inaugural Rolling Loud Toronto. “One time” is part of NAV’s new album, Demons Protected By Angels, which featured appearances from big names like Travis Scott, Gunna, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Bryson Tiller and more. The album is his first album since his 2020 project, Good Intentio...
Drake And Kanye West Lead 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards Nominations
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty The official list of nominees for the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards is out, with Drake and Kanye West leading the way ahead of some fierce rappers. This year’s 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards sees two well-known rappers leading the list of nominees. Drake tops the list overall with 14 nominations in the categories of Hip Hop Artist of the Year, Hustler of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer, and Hip Hop Album of the Year. The Honestly, Nevermind artist also has gotten multiple nominations in the Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse category due to his appearances on Jack Harlow’s “Churchill Downs” and Future & Tems’ “Wait On You,” along with three nods in the Best Collaboration category. Related Stories Kanye West is in secon...
HHW Gaming: ‘The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom,’ & Other Nintendo Direct Announcements
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Nintendo / The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom We finally have a name and date! The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the official title of the highly-anticipated sequel to the Nintendo Switch’s best game, Breath of The Wild. Tuesday is shaping up to be a huge news day in video games. Both Nintendo and Sony announced live streams where they would be sharing news on upcoming titles coming to their respective consoles. Nintendo kicked things off this morning with a roughly 40-minute Nintendo Direct that was chocked full of games but one, in particular, stood out from the bunch. First announced at E3 2019, remember that event? The game was initially known as The Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild. Say that 10x’s fast. We wou...
‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Sheryl Lee Ralph Stuns During Historic Emmy Win
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty As just the second Black actress to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph stunned the audience by singing a verse from “Endangered Species,” by jazz singer Diane Reeves. “I am an endangered species, but I sing no victim song,” Ralph crooned, holding out several words for emphasis as names of those she wished to thank flashed across the screen. “I am a woman, I am an artist, and I know where my voice belongs.” Ralph’s beautiful voice drew tears from many members of the audience who rose to their feet in a standing ovation after the performance. Sheryl Lee Ralph began her career on Broadway where she won a Tony Award for her role in 1981’s Dreamgirls. She became the second Black woman to win a...
Kid Cudi & Netflix Dropping ‘Entergalactic’ Animated Series
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Kid Cudi is out here making big boy moves and while his fans await some new work on the music end, the Man on The Moon artist is giving them something else that they might actually appreciate. According to Vulture, Kid Cudi and Netflix have teamed up for a new animated series dubbed “Entergalactic” which stars Cudi as a bachelor named Jabari who’s learning that love will find you when you least expect it or when you’re not entirely ready for it. Related Stories The longtime actor developed the Netflix series — a love story between two artists in New York City co-starring Jessica Williams — with Black-ishcreator Kenya Barris. The trailer gives the first hints at the plot with Cudder’s bachelor, Jabari, spacing out over a new girl, ...
