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Shawn Mendes Taking 3 Weeks Off Tour to Focus on Mental Health: ‘I’ve Hit a Breaking Point’
Shawn Mendes announced Friday (July 8) that he’ll be taking the next three weeks of his Wonder: The World Tour off to focus on his mental health. “This breaks my heart to have to say this, but unfortunately I’m going to have to postpone the next three weeks of shows through Uncasville, CT until further notice,” Mendes wrote on Instagram and Twitter. “I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family. After a few years off the road, I felt like I was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I’ve hit a breaking point. “After speaking with my team and health professionals, I need to take some time to heal and take care of mysel...
Carlos Santana Postpones 6 Concerts After Collapsing Onstage
Out of an “abundance of caution for the artist’s health,” Carlos Santana’s management company announced late Friday (July 8) that the 74-year-old guitar legend will postpone his next six concerts. “I regret to inform you that the Santana band has postponed tonight’s show at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Ind.,” the statement from Michael Vrionis, president of Universal Tone Management, begins. “And, we are postponing the July 9 show at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio; July 10 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; July 12 at Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers, Arkansas; July 15 at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, Texas; July 16 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, Texas. Doctors have recommended that Mr. Santan...
Carlos Santana Postpones 6 Concerts After Collapsing Onstage
Out of an “abundance of caution for the artist’s health,” Carlos Santana’s management company announced late Friday (July 8) that the 74-year-old guitar legend will postpone his next six concerts. “I regret to inform you that the Santana band has postponed tonight’s show at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Ind.,” the statement from Michael Vrionis, president of Universal Tone Management, begins. “And, we are postponing the July 9 show at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, Ohio; July 10 at American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; July 12 at Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers, Arkansas; July 15 at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, Texas; July 16 at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in Woodlands, Texas. Doctors have recommended that Mr. Santan...
NFL’s Raiders Appoint 1st Black Woman Team President In League History
Source: Ethan Miller / Getty As a sports franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders have been true pioneers. With a Black woman becoming their new team president & the first to do so in the NFL, they’ve made history once again with the hire of Sandra Douglass Morgan. On Thursday (July 7th), the team announced that Sandra Douglass Morgan would become their new president, making her the first Black president woman to hold the role in the National Football League’s history. “I am thrilled that Sandra has agreed to join the Raiders family,” Raiders owner Mark Davis said in a released statement. “Her experience, integrity and passion for this community will be invaluable to our organization. From the moment I met Sandra, I knew she was a force to be reckoned with. We are extremely lucky t...
NFL’s Raiders Appoint 1st Black Woman Team President In League History
Source: Ethan Miller / Getty As a sports franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders have been true pioneers. With a Black woman becoming their new team president & the first to do so in the NFL, they’ve made history once again with the hire of Sandra Douglass Morgan. On Thursday (July 7th), the team announced that Sandra Douglass Morgan would become their new president, making her the first Black president woman to hold the role in the National Football League’s history. “I am thrilled that Sandra has agreed to join the Raiders family,” Raiders owner Mark Davis said in a released statement. “Her experience, integrity and passion for this community will be invaluable to our organization. From the moment I met Sandra, I knew she was a force to be reckoned with. We are extremely lucky t...
Kid Cudi Reveals ‘The Boy Who Flew To The Moon Vol. 1’ Tracklist
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty It has been a minute since we’ve heard new work from Kid Cudi but before we get new material the “Mr. Rager” rapper took to Twitter to reveal the track listing for his retro album, The Boy Who Flew To The Moon Vol. 1. Coming in at 18-cuts deep, the “best-of” album is split into 9 groups which will feature two or three tracks from his previous albums along with the features. In the post, Kid Cudo showcased the project as follows: Man on the Moon: The End of Day 1. “Day ‘N’ Nite (Nightmare)” 2. “Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)” fear. Ratatat and MGMT Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager 3. “Ghost!” 4. “Mr. Rager” WZRD 5. “The Dream Time Machine” with WZRD 6. “Upper Room” with WZRD Indicud 7. “Just What I Am” feat. King Chip 8....
Drake Speaks on the First Time He Listened to The Weeknd’s Music
Drake took a second to remember his first interaction with The Weeknd‘s music, taking to Instagram Stories to share that pivotal moment. The videos were posted just before The Weeknd was meant to kick off his “After Hours til Dawn Tour” in Toronto. “Okay, look. This right here, this little driveway area right here was the first place that I ever heard The Weeknd’s music. Shoutout to Oliver [El-Khatib], of course, my brother. Oliver played me The Weekend right here,” The Boy said. “This is my old building in Toronto. We were parked out here. It was raining.” He continued to give The Weeknd his flowers, “That same guy is selling out the SkyDome tomorrow. That man is selling out the SkyDome tomorrow.” Drake added, “I just want anybody that’s trying to do this shit to understand I heard this m...
SiR Enlists Scribz Riley for New Single “Life Is Good”
Top Dawg Entertainment star SiR has joined forces with Scribz Riley for a brand new single entitled “Life Is Good.” The followup to “Satisfaction,” SiR’s latest cut is a reminder of the good things in life even when there’s trouble brewing. Its accompanying music video, helmed by James Mackel, is the juxtaposition of life being good but also shows that life is a mix of both the good and the bad. “’Life if Good’ represents how blessed you can be despite the hardships we sometimes face,” SiR said in a statement. “Regardless of life’s trials, the detours always lead us to learn a greater lesson.” Both “Life Is Good” and “Satisfaction” will be included in SiR’s upcoming album, which will be his first full-length release since 2019’s Chasing Summer. A release date for the record is ye...
HHW Gaming: Nintendo Links With Cold Stone Creamery For A Yummy Collaboration
Source: Chris Weeks / Getty Do you love Cold Stone Creamery? Do you like Nintendo? Well, the two companies are coming together for a tasty collaboration. Nintendo & Cold Stone Creamery Come Together For Some Epic Deliciousness Believe it or not, some people on the planet actually have wondered what Kirby tastes like (pause). Thanks to a collaborative effort between Nintendo and Cold Stone Creamery, the pint-sized puff who devours everything tastes like strawberries and marshmallows. Kirby will join the likes of other Nintendo properties Mario and Animal Crossing as three new exciting and delicious ice cream flavors. Here are the flavors per Cold Stone Creamery: The Mighty Pink Puff is a Kirby-inspired Creation that has Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberries, Mini Marshmallows & Caramel...
HHW Gaming: Nintendo Links With Cold Stone Creamery For A Yummy Collaboration
Source: Chris Weeks / Getty Do you love Cold Stone Creamery? Do you like Nintendo? Well, the two companies are coming together for a tasty collaboration. Nintendo & Cold Stone Creamery Come Together For Some Epic Deliciousness Believe it or not, some people on the planet actually have wondered what Kirby tastes like (pause). Thanks to a collaborative effort between Nintendo and Cold Stone Creamery, the pint-sized puff who devours everything tastes like strawberries and marshmallows. Kirby will join the likes of other Nintendo properties Mario and Animal Crossing as three new exciting and delicious ice cream flavors. Here are the flavors per Cold Stone Creamery: The Mighty Pink Puff is a Kirby-inspired Creation that has Strawberry Ice Cream, Strawberries, Mini Marshmallows & Caramel...
Young Thug’s Rise to Fame and Recent Indictment To Become Documentary and Podcast Series
Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions and Rolling Stone Films are creating a docuseries and podcast exploring Young Thug‘s rise to fame and recent indictment on RICO charges in Atlanta, according to Variety. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffrey Williams, was arrested in May as part of a massive RICO indictment targeting the rapper and 27 additional people, including Gunna, associated with the alleged Young Slime Life gang. In June, Williams was denied bond by a judge, who claimed that he was a “danger to the community” and “flight risk.” According to an official description via Variety, the multimedia projects “seek to separate the fact from the fiction of the criminal charges against YSL members, while also interrogating the controversial practice of prosecutors usin...
Young Thug’s Rise to Fame and Recent Indictment To Become Documentary and Podcast Series
Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions and Rolling Stone Films are creating a docuseries and podcast exploring Young Thug‘s rise to fame and recent indictment on RICO charges in Atlanta, according to Variety. Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffrey Williams, was arrested in May as part of a massive RICO indictment targeting the rapper and 27 additional people, including Gunna, associated with the alleged Young Slime Life gang. In June, Williams was denied bond by a judge, who claimed that he was a “danger to the community” and “flight risk.” According to an official description via Variety, the multimedia projects “seek to separate the fact from the fiction of the criminal charges against YSL members, while also interrogating the controversial practice of prosecutors usin...
