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Tom Morello Accidentally Tackled by Security Guard at Rage Against the Machine Show
Rage Against the Machine have had a bumpy start to their long-awaited reunion tour. Earlier this month at their Chicago gig, vocalist Zack de la Rocha appeared to injure his leg and has been performing while seated ever since. Now, guitarist Tom Morello has suffered a bit of a tumble, as TMZ and Rolling Stone point out. Last night (July 23), during the band’s show in Toronto, a security guard was apparently chasing down a man who had rushed onto the stage. As the security guard tackled the stage crasher, he also made contact with Morello, knocking the guitarist down as the band performed “Killing in the Name.” De la Rocha briefly stopped the show, saying, “hold up, hold up, hold up” as he waited to see if Morello was ok. Morello was then helped to his feet and returned to his post onstage....
Bobby Shmurda Announces New BodBoy EP, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Brooklyn rapper Bobby Shmurda has announced a new nine-song EP. It’s called BodBoy, and it arrives August 5 via Shmurda’s own label GS9 (created in partnership with ONErpm). Shmurda has also shared the BodBoy single “Hoochie Daddy,” which is a spin-off of Uncle Luke’s “Hoochie Mama.” Check out the colorful music video for “Hoochie Daddy” below, and scroll down for the BodBoy tracklist and cover art. BodBoy marks Shmurda’s first collection of new songs since he was released from prison in February of 2021. Since then, he’s collaborated with Eladio Carrión, J Balvin, and Daddy Yankee for a remix of “Tata,” and issued “Splash,” “Cartier Lens,” “No Time for Sleep (Freestyle),” and “Shmoney,” which features Quavo and Rowdy Rebel. Shmurda formed his label GS9 after breaking free from his record ...
Video of Person That Threw Bottle That Made Kid Cudi Leave Rolling Loud Miami Surfaces
After videos spread of Kid Cudi walking off stage at Rolling Loud Miami 2022, organizers of the event issued a statement supporting the artist’s decision. Taking to Twitter, Rolling Loud wrote, “Rolling Loud is a family. Our fans, the artists, and everyone involved need to look out for each other. Share the love and be respectful to everyone.” Finishing the positive message with “We love you, Cudi. Please take care of each other and let’s have an amazing day 2!” Kid Cudi stepped in as the Day 1 headliner for Rolling Loud Miami 2022, replacing Kanye West, who canceled his performance with no explanation. Fans in attendance at the festival were not happy with the last-minute replacement, chanting “Kanye” and throwing objects at Cudi during his set. Eventually, a clearly frustrated Cudi stopp...
Ozzy Osbourne Attends Comic-Con, Says ‘It’s a Slow Climb Back’ After Surgery
Ozzy Osbourne appeared in good spirits at San Diego Comic-Con, which he attended to promote his Patient Number 9 comic book with Todd McFarlane. “It’s great. I love to see people, you know,” Osbourne said in an short interview with ET at Comic-Con uploaded on Friday (July 22). “That’s been the hardest thing over the past three years.” “I’ve been trying to recover from my surgery,” said the rocker, who acknowledged that his recovery has been going well. “I’m getting there. It’s a slow climb back.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Osbourne gave his first update following a major surgery last month, thanking fans for their support. At the time, he said he was out of the hospital and resting. “I am now home from the hospital recuperating com...
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce New Double Album ‘Return of the Dream Canteen’
DENVER — Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis announced the band’s second studio album of 2022, Return of the Dream Canteen, from the stage at a sold-out Empower Field at Mile High show on Saturday night. The new album, due Oct. 14, will be produced by Rick Rubin, who also produced the band’s platinum-selling Unlimited Love in April, as well as past classic Red Hot Chili Peppers albums such as 1991’s Blood Sugar Sex Magik and 1999’s Californication. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We have a brand new double album stacked to the brim,” bassist Flea said from the stage, 40 minutes into the tour’s rainy opening show, adding that the first single will be called “Tippa My Tongue.” “It’s f–king good news, man.” (The band also s...
Selena Gomez Celebrates 30th Birthday With Longtime Friend Taylor Swift: ’30, Nerdy and Worthy’
Happy birthday, Selena Gomez! The superstar singer and actress, who turned 30 on Friday (July 22), celebrated the special day with one of her closest pals Taylor Swift. The “Lose You to Love Me” singer took to social media on Friday to give a behind-the-scenes look at how she and Swift celebrated the milestone birthday. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “30, nerdy and worthy,” Gomez captioned a pair of sweet snapshots on Instagram. Seated at a table in a lovely outdoor setting, Gomez is all smiles as she dons a flowy white dress and embraces her good friend of more than 15 years, who flashes three fingers on one hand and a fist for zero on the other. Another photo finds Swift smirking as she gives a thumbs up, while Gomez giggles beside her with ...
R. Kelly’s Manager Convicted of Gunfire Threat at Manhattan Theater
R. Kelly’s manager was convicted Friday (July 22) of making a phone threat that gunfire was about to occur at a crowded Manhattan theater preparing to show a documentary about the singer’s sexual abuse of women and girls. The jury convicted Donnell Russell of threatening physical harm through interstate communication, but it exonerated him on a conspiracy count. Sentencing was set for Nov. 21. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Russell and his attorney declined comment as they left the courthouse. The December 2018 documentary premiere had a live panel discussion that was to include several women featured in the documentary. The phone threat of someone with a gun prompted an emergency call to police, who ordered an evacuation that forced t...
Nicki Minaj Teases Release Dates for New Single ‘Freaky Girl’ & Upcoming Episode of ‘Queen Radio’
Nicki Minaj has some back-to-back drops coming in August. The Queen of Rap took to social media on Friday (July 22) to tease the release dates for her new single “Freaky Girl” and the upcoming episode of Queen Radio on Amazon’s Amp app. “August 11th #QueenRadio August 12th #FreakyGirl,” Minaj wrote against a pink backdrop with various emojis on Instagram.” The long-awaited next episode of Queen Radio will arrive Aug. 11, followed by the drop of her highly anticipated Rick James-sampling “Freaky Girl” on Aug. 12. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Barbz got their first taste of “Freaky Girl” earlier this month with a brief clip on social media of the superstar rapper sprawled across an orange chaise lounge as the song opens with a stripped-...
‘The X Factor’ Shows the Moment One Direction Was Formed
One Direction might not have existed without Nicole Scherzinger. Unseen footage of how the group was put together in 2010 has been released that shows Scherzinger had a big say in their formation. The five singers — Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson — had auditioned as solo artists on the show before being put into a boy band. “When you’ve waited TWELVE YEARS to find out exactly how @onedirection was formed,” the official X Factor account tweeted on Saturday (July 23). “FINALLY, here’s how.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The X Factor shared a video on YouTube that showed an assortment of photos of candidates being sorted on a table. Niall Horan was the first selection for the group that came to be k...
Kanye West, After Canceling Headlining Set, Shows Up at Rolling Loud to Do “Hot Shit” With Lil Durk
Kanye West appeared at Rolling Loud Miami on Friday night (July 22), despite having canceled his headlining performance less than a week before it was supposed to happen. He joined Lil Durk for their recent Cardi B collaboration “Hot Shit” and performed “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 1.” Watch it below. Kid Cudi had stepped in to fill West’s spot at Rolling Loud, but he cut his set short after four songs due to audience members throwing debris at him. After a piece of trash appeared to hit him in the face, he told the crowd, “If I see one more fucking thing on this fucking stage, I’m leaving. Don’t fuck with me.” Someone threw another item at Cudi just a few seconds later, prompting him to drop his mic and walk offstage. Pitchfork has contacted representatives for Kid Cudi and West for comme...
Gryffin, Louis The Child, More to Play Breakaway Festival’s Inaugural NorCal Edition
Breakaway Music Festival organizers Prime Social Group announced a new edition of the multi-city EDM event this week, bringing the fest to Northern California for the first time in its history. Scheduled for October 14-15th in Oakland, the Breakaway’s first-ever NorCal edition features headliners Gryffin, Louis The Child, Big Wild and Said The Sky, with additional performances from Aluna, Austin Millz, Snakehips and more. Brownies & Lemonade, an event organizer known for secret renegade warehouse shows and popular pop-up concerts on the West Coast, will also be curating their own stage “with so many icons and friends,” they wrote on social media. “We’re thrilled to announce the fifth and final festival for Breakaway in California,” said Za...
GRiZ Sets Sights On Safer Events By Launching Harm Reduction Program
GRiZ is launching a new harm reduction program, Harmony Project. The program was created in partnership with industry safety leaders DanceSafe and Good Night Out Vancouver. The mission of the Harmony Project, according to its founders, is to make electronic music events safer on all fronts. They’ve broken it down into three key pillars: care, community and consent. The first pillar asks everyone to check in with their friends and strangers to make sure everyone is taking care of themselves and those around them. This means drinking water, resting, and ensuring the venue is cared for as well. The second pillar encourages attendees to visit the Harmony Project booth and improve their harm reduction skills, including feeling comfortable asking for help. The final ca...
