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Photos From the First MTV Video Music Awards & Afterparties in 1984
No one knew quite what to expect at the first MTV Video Music Awards, which was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Sept. 14, 1984. The show seemed likely to have a younger, hipper vibe than the Grammy Awards or the American Music Awards. But no one could have predicted that Madonna would steal the show with a daring performance of “Like a Virgin” that would have broken the Internet if such a thing had existed back then. Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler co-hosted the show. That may seem like an odd choice, but it made sense in the context of the times. Aykroyd appeared in Ghostbusters, which was the year’s top-grossing film. Midler’s 1983 album No Frills had emphasized her rock side, with its covers of songs by the likes of The Rolling Stones and Marshall Crenshaw. Cyndi Lauper h...
Madonna And Steps Go Head-to-Head For U.K. Chart Crown
There’s a poptacular battle brewing in the U.K. chart race, as Madonna’s remix compilation locks horns with Steps’ career retrospective. Leading the Official Chart Update is Steps’ Platinum Collection, which gathers the five-piece pop act’s biggest hits, which include 14 top 10 singles, and two No. 1s. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Steps, comprising Claire Richards, Faye Tozer-Smith, Ian “H” Watkins, Lisa Scott-Lee and Lee Latchford-Evans, already have three albums chart leaders, with Steptacular (from 1999), and compilations Gold: Greatest Hits (2001) and The Ultimate Collection (2011). Close behind on the chart blast is the Queen of Pop’s remixed collection Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones, new at No. 2 on the chart blast. Finally E...
LF System Heading For Eighth Week at U.K. Chart Summit With ‘Afraid to Feel’
LF System’s four eyes are on the prize — an eighth consecutive week at No. 1 in the U.K. The Scottish production pair, Conor Larkman and Sean Finnigan, lead the midweek chart with their disco-channeling hit “Afraid to Feel” (Warner Records). If “Afraid to Feel” completes two months at No. 1, it’ll surpass “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” the hit from Disney’s Encanto, which ruled the weekly chart for seven cycles earlier this year. Harry Styles’ “As It Was” is the only single to log more time at No. 1 this year, at 10 weeks. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The race is far from done, however, as London DJ Eliza Rose and Manchester producer Interplanetary Criminal could nab a new peak position as their viral single “B.O.T.A. (Baddest Of Them All)” (v...
Cody Simpson Launches Eco-Friendly Fashion Brand ‘Prince Neptune’
Pop singer and swimming golden boy Cody Simpson now has his own fashion brand. The Australian artist today (Aug. 23) unveils Prince Neptune: The Label, and its range of eco-wear, from tees to hoodies, shirts, bandanas and more — all stamped with the freshwater god’s trident. Designed and founded by Simpson, and two years in the making, the label was “conceived with the planet and people in mind,” reads a statement. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “From the design and fabric considerations – to factory ethics and manufacturing processes – right through to the packaging and distribution services, the brand is intentionally eco-considered to conserve our planet’s resources.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Chd4Uj3jg1A/?hl=en Simpson models som...
Fivio Foreign “London Freestyle,” Offset “5 4 3 2 1” & More | Daily Visuals 8.19.22
HipHopWired Featured Video In the drill rap scene in New York, Fivio Foreign currently reigns supreme as he’s become the face of the genre in 2022, but is the UK ready for the kind of rap style that’s made him a household name in the U.S.? Certainly seems that way. In his latest visuals to “London Freestyle,” Fivio Foreign heads across the pond where he takes in the sites, gets love from the locals and ultimately raps while getting a shape-up from his barber. We don’t know about him but we stay still when we’re getting laced up at the barbershop. Can’t take any chances. Back in the A, Offset seems like he’s ready to move on from his Migos brothers and live his best life as in his solo clip to “5 4 3 2 1” Offset hits up a carnival where he enjoys the bumper cars and treats himself to some p...
Deshaun Watson Suspended And Fined By NFL Over Sexual Misconduct
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Miller / Getty The Cleveland Browns will now have to game plan without their star quarterback. Deshaun Watson has been suspended and fined for sexual misconduct. As per ESPN the Clemson University alumni will have to pay for his alleged behavior. Last year a Houston massage therapist filed a civil lawsuit against Watson, claiming that he had touched her with his genitalia while asking her for sex during a visit to her home for treatment in March 2020. Since then over two dozen other women stepped forward with similar claims. On Thursday August 18 Watson was suspended for the first 11 games of the 2022 season for violating the NFL’s personal-conduct policy. Per NFL.com, the quarterback’s suspension will take effect on Aug. 30, after which he will be ...
Sleep Press Weed Into New Dopesmoker Vinyl Reissue
Sleep have announced a new Third Man Records reissue of their landmark stoner metal album Dopesmoker. Along with a standard black vinyl reissue, another edition features real cannabis leaves pressed into the record. The “Weedian High-Fi” version will be available exclusively at Third Man’s Detroit storefront on Friday (August 26), with pre-orders for the standard vinyl opening the same day. The reissue includes the first digital release of Sleep’s “Hot Lava Man”; Dopesmoker will also return to streaming platforms on August 26, following its removal in February. Dopesmoker first arrived in 1999, becoming a piece of metal lore for the tumultuous circumstances of its creation and the band’s dissolution after its recording. The hourlong piece of music circulated in various forms in subsequent ...
The National and Bon Iver Share New Song “Weird Goodbyes”
The National and Bon Iver have released the new song “Weird Goodbyes.” The single features string contributions from the London Contemporary Orchestra, orchestrated by the National’s Bryce Dessner. Take a listen below. In a statement, the National’s singer Matt Berninger said that “Weird Goodbyes” is “about letting go of the past and moving on, then later being overwhelmed by second thoughts.” The band’s Aaron Dessner added of the single’s creation: “Weird Goodbyes” was one of the first new songs we made. I was misusing drum machines, as usual, and stumbled onto this beat that got stuck in my head—it felt like something only [drummer] Bryan [Devendorf] could naturally play. We built the song around the beat. Matt’s melody and words felt so elegant and moving from the beginning—mourni...
Jamie xx Shares New Remix of Oliver Sim’s “GMT”
The xx’s Oliver Sim has shared a new version of his Hideous Bastard single “GMT.” The original track was produced by Jamie xx, and the new remix was also made my Jamie xx. Find the new song, featuring additional production from Floating Points, below. “GMT (Jamie xx Remix)” is the first official remix from Jamie xx since he reworked the xx’s “On Hold” in 2017. The producer and DJ returned earlier this year with his own single “Let’s Do It Again.” Hideous Bastard is out September 9 via Young. In addition to “GMT,” Sim’s full-length solo debut includes the singles “Romance With a Memory,” “Fruit,” and “Hideous,” all produced by Jamie xx. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Waajeed Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Producer, instrumentalist, and J Dilla collaborator Waajeed has announced a new album. Memoirs of Hi-Tech Jazz arrives November 25 via his own Dirt Tech Reck label. Today, the Detroit artist has released the single “Motor City Madness” along with a music video highlighting local Black artists, record shops, vinyl pressing plants, and more. Watch it below and scroll down for the LP art and tracklist. Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Memoirs of Hi-Tech Jazz: 01 Memoirs of Hi-Tech Jazz02 Rouge03 The Ballad of Robert O’Bryant04 Motor City Madness05 Let’s Give It Up06 Snake Eyes07 The Moment Is Now08 Right Now09 Good Trouble10 Keep It Coming11 The Dub12 Remember
DJ Khaled Explains Why He Will Never Do a ‘VERZUZ’ Battle, Suggesting No One Can Beat Him
The “Father of Asahd” artist DJ Khaled recently appeared as a guest on the latest Drink Champs interview. He has once again been caught up in the conversation surrounding joining VERZUZ, to which he has confirmed he has no interest of ever doing. When it comes to VERZUZ, a project by legendary producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, major names are often thrown around. In the past year, DJ Khaled has been very vocal about how he believes no one will ever be able to go head-to-head with him. Doubling down on his comments made earlier this year, Khaled told Drink Champs that it is only “facts” when he says that he truly does not think anyone can beat him. While he admits he loves VERZUZ, it appears fans will not be seeing DJ Khaled battling it out anytime soon. In the interview he confirms, “An...
Oh Sh*t: ‘Black Ink Crew’ Star Richard Duncan Arrested for DUI, Alcohol and Coke
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TMZ / TMZ Richard Duncan aka O’Sh*t of Black Ink Crew fame was arrested for all the drugs. The reality star and tattoo artist recently got popped for DUI, alcohol and cocaine. The familiar face to Black Ink Crew fans, although he hasn’t been a regular for years, got pinched back in July. Reports TMZ: Related Stories The former reality TV star was busted for DUI in July after cops in Georgia say they stopped him for speeding. According to the incident report, obtained by TMZ, Richard was pulled over for speeding. Cops say they smelled alcohol and did a field sobriety test. And that’s when Richard entered into all the struggle. Not only did he cop to drinking after the jig was up, but cops also say they found a bag of cocaine in his car’s cupholder. R...
