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Kanye West Sued for $7 Million Over Unpaid Event Production Fees
Kanye West is being sued for $7.1 million by Los Angeles-based production and design firm Phantom Labs, TMZ and Variety report. According to Variety, lawsuit was filed today (July 14) in Los Angeles County’s Superior Court. It reportedly alleges that West and his team owe Phantom Labs the large sum for work the firm contributed to West’s canceled Coachella set, his Free Larry Hoover concert with Drake, a Donda 2 listening event, and multiple Sunday Service performances. West is listed as a defendant alongside several of his companies, referred to in court documents as “the Yeezy Defendants.” According to court documents, Phantom Labs are suing West for breach of contract in addition to the $7.1 million in unpaid fees. Phantom Labs reportedly states that it worked on the numerous large-scal...
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Cancel 3 Comeback Concerts Due to Health Issues
Yeah Yeah Yeahs have canceled their three Australian comeback gigs due to unspecified health issues. The band broke the news on social media earlier today (July 14), announcing that their Melbourne, Sydney, and Splendour in the Grass dates will no longer take place. “We apologize for such disappointing news, it weighs heavily on us,” the group wrote in their post. “We’ve been waiting a long time to see you again and w hope to return soon to fulfill our commitments in good health and spirits.” Find their full statement below. Pitchfork has reached out to Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ representatives for more information. The indie rock trio returned in March, announcing their first live shows since 2019. The first string of dates took place at the O2 Apollo in Manchester, England on June 5, and the O2 A...
Beavis and Butt-Head Revival Series Gets Release Date, New Trailer: Watch
Last month, beloved characters Beavis and Butt-Head made a glorious return to cinema for Mike Judge’s Paramount+ feature Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe. Now, the raunchy BFFs will star in a revival season of Judge’s original show, as Consequence of Sound points out. The episodic series hits Paramount+ on August 4. Today, the streaming site has shared the first trailer for the cartoon. Check it out below. In addition to creating the show, Judge will serve as executive producer alongside Lew Morton, Michael Rotenberg, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Ben Kalina, and Antonio Canobbio for Titmouse. Paramount+ also hosts remastered versions of the original Beavis and Butt-Head show, which first aired on MTV in 1993, as well as the 1996 movie Beavis and Butt-Head Do America. Earlier this ...
Skream Drops Three-Track EP On Rockstar Games’ CircoLoco Records
Rockstar Games and CircoLoco have recruited Skream for the third EP release on their collaborative label, CircoLoco Records. Following last month’s collaboration with Jackmaster, Skream has welcomed the world to his latest body of work, The Attention Deficit EP. Each of the EP’s three tracks showcases a unique style that demonstrates the multifaceted production abilities of their creator. One of the most influential figures in dubstep, Skream has branched out into other dimensions and quickly became an international headliner with the uncanny ability to bend any genre to his will. Released last month, the first of the trio is the aforementioned collaboration with Jackmaster, “The Attention Deficit Track.” With perfectly programmed drums and vocal snip...
Porter Robinson Drops League of Legends Star Guardian 2022 Anthem, “Everything Goes On”
Porter Robinson has been chosen to soundtrack one of League of Legends‘ most beloved events. Out now on Riot Games‘ flagship title is the return of Star Guardian, an in-game event that alters the lore of the popular MOBA game. According to a report from Polygon, the event series transforms some of the characters into cosmic-powered high school kids who have to save the universe. Seeing as this is one of the biggest happenings of the year for their international fanbase, Riot Games has recruited the help of Robinson to produce this year’s Star Guardian anthem. Fans recently noticed a link to Robinson’s website in the announcement trailer for Star Guardian 2022. While no details were shared at the time of the announcement, considering the fact that Robinson is a ...
90s Rave Nostalgia Meets Anthemic Dance Music In Dom Dolla’s “Miracle Maker”: Listen
Dom Dolla’s first release of 2022 is finally here. An old-meets-new musical cocktail, “Miracle Maker” has been brewing for a while. Dom’s armed the track as his opener for the past few months, igniting crowds from major festivals like Ultra Miami to renowned nightclubs like New York’s Brooklyn Mirage. “I decided I wanted to try my hand and write a timeless rave record that not only made listeners nostalgic for the past but excited about the celebrations we all have to come,” Dolla said in a statement. Plus, ahead of its release, “Miracle Maker” was already a staple in the arsenal of many modern house music DJs. MK opened with the tune at his Ibiza residency, Chris Lorenzo and AC Slater dropped it at their B2B EDC Las Vegas performance, John Summit deemed it a peak set track, and Grimes dec...
DJ Dobrel Drops Sultry House EP, “Can’t Stop Sexy”
Following his 2022 single “No One,” DJ Dobrel has returned with an infectious new project, an EP of five dancefloor-ready tracks called Can’t Stop Sexy. With releases on established labels such as Loudkult, Wern Records and Jhaps, as well as a large number of independent singles under his belt, Dobrel is putting his own spin on house music in a potent showcase of his skillset. Kicking off the EP is its focus single, “Sexy Banana,” which brings together saturated kicks with quirky vocals and a brisk four-on-the-floor rhythm. Dobrel follows with “Got to Have Your Love” and “Wont Stop Cant Stop,” each of which combine eerie soundscapes with a thumping low end, while “I Dont Give A” offers a chaotic arrangement of rave leads and bass stabs. Dobrel concludes with a bonus track, “About Me,”...
ITZY Drops New Mini Album ‘Checkmate’: Stream It Now
ITZY is back with all new music. The K-pop quintet delighted fans with the release of their fifth mini album, Checkmate, on Friday (July 15). ITZY teased Checkmate earlier in the week with an “album spoiler” video that previewed each of the project’s seven tracks. In addition to lead single “Sneakers,” the set also features “Rac3r,” “What I Want,” “Free Fall,” “365” and “Domino.” It also includes an English-language version of “Sneakers.” “Sneakers” was co-written by GALACTIKA’s friday. and OGI, who have previously worked with ITZY on such tracks as “Dalla Dalla,” “Wannabe” and “Loco.” “You better put your sneakers on!” the five-piece shouts in a glamor-filled teaser of the single. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Members Chaeryeong, Lia...
Ne-Yo Opens About Being Honest On New Album ‘Self-Explanatory’, New Season of ‘Step Up: High Water’ Season 3, Naya Rivera & More | Billboard News
R&B star Ne-Yo opens up about being honest about his relationship struggles on his new album ‘Self-Explanatory’, the state of R&B, the new season of his Starz show ‘Step Up: High Water’ and remembers the late Naya Rivera. You can pre-order his new album ‘Self-Explanatory’ here – https://presave.umusic.com/neyoself-explanatory [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flex...
Drake’s Team Denies Rapper Was Arrested in Sweden
Rapper Drake has not been arrested in Sweden, his team tells The Hollywood Reporter, dispelling fevered speculation that hit social media on Thursday night (July 14). Internet speculation suggested Drake had been arrested by local police at a Stockholm nightclub. His team categorically tells THR that the Grammy winner was in his hotel in the Swedish capital and had not been arrested. As documented in a series of Instagram posts, the Canadian rapper landed at Sweden’s Arlanda airport on Wednesday lunchtime, flying via his personal baby blue Boeing 767 dubbed “Air Drake.” Since he touched down in Sweden, local media reports say the rapper visited the trendy Östermalm district of Stockholm and hit up Ciccio’s restaurant. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, ch...
Kate Bush Notches Fifth Week Atop Australia’s Chart With ‘Running Up That Hill’
Kate Bush extends her reign over Australia’s singles chart with “Running Up That Hill,” which logs a third week at No. 1 and fifth in total. Bush and Australia, it would seem, have a tight, mutual bond. Brisbane’s Pub Choir is going viral with its cover of Bush’s 1985 hit, which caught the attention of its creator. Its singers are buzzing off an email received by the choir’s founder and director Astrid Jorgensen, in which Bush responds, “I’ve been so busy that I’ve only just had the chance to watch you all singing RUTH. It’s utterly, utterly wonderful! I love it so much! Thank you everyone. You sing it really beautifully. I’m incredibly touched by your warmth and all your smiling faces.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf-NttkP4wu/?hl=en Explore See latest videos, charts and news See late...
Prodigy ft. Berto Rich “You Will See,” Danger Mouse & Black Thought ft. Michael Kiwanuka “Aquamarine” & More | Daily Visuals 7.13.22
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been five years since the tragic passing of Hip-Hop legend, Prodigy of Mobb Deep and though many thought we’d never hear anything new from him after a few years, today we get some new work from one of the most Infamous rappers from Queens. Recently his estate released some new visuals to “You Will See” which features stock footage of P while he was still with us on this earth and plan on dropping Prodigy’s posthumous album, The Hegelian Dialectic Volume 2: The Book Of Heroine sometime this summer. Rest In Power, King. Keeping with Hip-Hop legends, Black Thought keeps on dropping bars that make you think and in he and Danger Mouse’s Michael Kiwanuka assised “Aquamarine,”Thought looks into the camera as he spits his verse to make sure you know where these jewe...
