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AIM CEO Paul Pacifico to Step Down at End of 2022
Paul Pacifico will exit the U.K.’s Association of Independent Music (AIM) at the end of 2022, the organization announced Monday (Aug. 15). His departure coincides with the end of his second three-year term as CEO, which officially ends on Oct. 31, though he will remain in the role through the end of the year to ensure a smooth transition. During his tenure, Pacifico led AIM through such earth-shattering chapters as Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. He also oversaw the establishment of a free Associate Membership tier and the launch of last year’s free Future Independents online conference to foster access to learning resources and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs and artists from diverse backgrounds. More recently under Pacifico’s leadership, the organization co-created a new MA ...
Zayn Revisits His One Direction Days, Singing ‘Night Changes’ in New Video
ZAYN appears to be getting a little nostalgic, posting a 30-second black-and-white video of himself singing One Direction‘s 2014 single “Night Changes” on Monday night (Aug. 15) to Instagram. The ballad was released as the second single from the group’s fourth studio album Four in November 2014 — just four months ahead of Zayn Malik’s surprise departure from the boy band in March 2015. It peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 20 hit on the Pop Airplay chart. Malik is a co-writer on the song alongside all his 1D bandmates, as well as Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the new video, Malik sings the second half of the chorus — originally recorded by bandmate Harry Styles — crooning...
Low Cancel European Shows to Accommodate Mimi Parker’s Ovarian Cancer Treatment
BAND STATEMENT We have to cancel our upcoming shows this month in Wales, Scandinavia, England, and Scotland. As some of you know, Mimi has been fighting cancer. Recent developments and changes in treatment have made extensive travel impossible at this time. Our hope is that she will respond to new treatments and be able to play the shows we have scheduled for the fall, including the Water Is Life festival in Duluth on September 4. WE are very sorry for the inconvenience of ticket shuffling and travel expenses/changes. We welcome your positive hopes/prayers as we hope and pray for you all. Thank you. Peace. – Low
Michelle Branch Files for Divorce From the Black Keys’ Patrick Carney
Michelle Branch filed for divorce from her husband, Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, on Friday in Davidson County, Tennessee following their public split last week, the Los Angeles Times reports. In a court filing, she reportedly cited “irreconcilable differences” and sought child support and primary custody of their 6-month-old daughter and 4-year-old son. The document notes that she will allow “reasonable parenting” time and is seeking legal fees. Pitchfork has reached out to Branch and Carney’s representatives. On Thursday, August 11, Branch accused Carney of cheating in a since-deleted tweet. She later shared a statement announcing that she and Carney were separating. “To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my family,” s...
A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault for Allegedly Shooting at A$AP Relli
A$AP Rocky has been charged for allegedly firing a gun at his former friend and A$AP Mob associate A$AP Relli on November 6, 2021. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced the charges today—two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport in April over the incident, but wasn’t charged until today. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón said in a statement. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Relli recently came forward as the alleged victim of ...
R. Kelly’s Federal Trial Begins in Chicago With Jury Selection
R. Kelly’s federal trial began today (August 15) in Chicago. Kelly is on trial for child pornography and obstruction charges in an Illinois federal court following his indictment in July 2019. The trial was originally set to start on April 27, 2020, but was delayed due the COVID-19 pandemic, and due to Kelly’s separate trial in a Brooklyn, New York federal court. The first day of Kelly’s trial centered on jury selection; 60 potential jurors were questioned about the singer and the charges against him. Much of the questioning focused on the 2019 Lifetime documentary Surviving R. Kelly and whether or not the jurors had seen the limited series. Kelly’s attorney requested that U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber automatically exclude anyone who watched the six-part series; the request was de...
Twitter Reacts After Discovering Chrisean Rock is a Natural Athlete
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @ jang_images / Instagram Chrisean Rock is currently best known for antics involving her rapper boyfriend, Blueface. But, she was once featured on reality television. In mid-2020, Rock competed on the Fox series, Ultimate Tag. In the video, she is called by her nickname Seany and is seen blazing through an obstacle course. Host JJ Watt praises Rock calling her a “natural athlete” in the clip that is going viral again given her new social media fame. Black Twitter praised the now 22-year-old who completed the course in only 50 seconds. “Chrisean really brings something new to the table everytime I see something about her,” one user wrote. Related Stories Another wrote, “Chrisean could have an amazing career without blueface. she’s e...
Stand-Up Comedian Teddy Ray Dies at 32
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: @teddyraycomedy / Instagram The comedy world received a shock as it was confirmed that Teddy Ray, a rising talent featured on Comedy Central and MTV who captivated audiences and worked with some of the best in the industry, has passed away at the age of 32. According to reports, the comedian, actor, and writer was found deceased at home in the desert community of Rancho Mirage, California at 10 A.M. last Friday (August 12th). The cause of his passing is currently unknown, and according to Sgt. Brandi Swan of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, there is an investigation being conducted by the county coroner’s office. Born Theadore Brown in Los Angeles, California on July 30th, 1990, Ray began as a stand-up comedian who was a fixture at venues such a...
Beyoncé Drops Teaser For Visuals To “I’m That Girl”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Winter / Getty With the release of her latest album, RENAISSANCE, Beyoncé snagged her seventh Billboard chart-topping album as it moved 335,000 units in its first week. Looking to capitalize on the success of her latest project, Beyoncé dropped a teaser for her latest visuals to the album’s opening cut, “I’m that Girl,” and in the process made history for releasing the longest teaser for a music video ever. Coming in at 3:36, the official teaser is really just a minute and change of Beyoncé kicking it in the club with a horse (yes, a real horse) before the rest of the teaser is just the song continuing to play on. No word on when the visuals will actually release but best believe that when it does the Beyhive will be buzzing with joy. Check out the ...
Trump Shook Over FBI Probe of Documents Found at Mar-A-Lago
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: RONDA CHURCHILL / Getty The recent search of the home of former President Donald Trump last week by the FBI has apparently struck a serious nerve, as Trump is showing public signs of panic online. According to a report, the search of the private club in Palm Beach, Fka. by the FBI which was conducted last Monday (August 8th) and led to the procurement of several boxes containing highly classified government documents has Donald Trump, the former POTUS in a frenzied state of panic. His reaction? He’s now changing his position almost daily and is obsessed with trying to figure out who in his inner circle could be the person who is the informant that alerted the government agency on where to locate the boxes of documents at Mar-A-Lago. When asked about Trump...
Look Inside a Space Opera Dance Party Inspired By Daft Punk at LA’s Biggest VR Dome
Daft Punk may be no more, but a new experience in L.A. won’t let the legacy of the robots fade anytime soon. We recently attended a Daft Punk-inspired concert experience called “CONTACT,” an immersive show that marries a “multi-sensory dance party” with a space opera. The 360° show went down at Wisdome, the largest virtual reality dome in the City of Angels. An evolving roster of DJs and multidisciplinary performers appeared throughout the night, donning realistic versions of Daft Punk’s iconic helmets and suits. They performed atop a 3D LED cubed stage, which pulsed with kaleidoscopic colors as they rinsed hits from the duo’s discography. DJs perform at “CONTACT,” an immersive concert experience in Los Angeles inspired by Daft Punk. Im...
Watch FISHER Play Peek-a-Boo With His Baby Goddaughter at a Rave In France
If she could talk, 10-month-old Minnie would probably say it’s never too young to start raving. The goddaughter of chart-topping “Losing It” producer FISHER, Minnie recently hopped on a private plane to accompany him at Family Piknik, an open-air music festival in the south of France. Minnie could be seen backstage, bopping to FISHER’s house music with a huge smile on her face alongside her mom, Ellidy Pullin. Donning a pair of badass pink headphones to protect her ears, Minnie eventually caught the attention of her Grammy-nominated godfather, who hid behind a speaker to play a quick game of peek-a-boo. Check out the wholesome moment below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Minnie recently joined FISHER and his wife, Chloe, on tour. Pullin says they trave...
