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Mariah Carey Extends ‘Christmas’ Streak In Australia
Mariah Carey already locked up the Christmas No. 1, now she’s certain to see in the New Year as queen of the Australian singles chart. Carey’s nine-times platinum hit from 1994, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” (Columbia/Sony), enters a third week at No. 1 on the latest ARIA Singles Chart, as holiday numbers flood the survey. “All I Want” leads an “all-Christmas” top ten, published Dec. 30, and is one of 18 Christmas songs impacting the top 20, with SZA’s “Kill Bill” (down 2-12 via RCA/Sony) and Sam Smith & Kim Petras’ former leader “Unholy” (down 3-14 via Capitol/Universal) the only exceptions. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news A string of Xmas-themed tracks impact the upper tier of the chart for the first time, including the late Nat King ...
SZA Gets Ready for Revenge in “Kill Bill” Music Video Teaser
SZA has shared a teaser for the official “Kill Bill” music video. The 20-second clip was uploaded on social media and sees the TDE star getting dressed for revenge, zipping up and red and black jacket, preparing her katana and riding off into the night on her motorcycle. The credits reveal that the accompanying visual will be directed by Christian Breslauer and is set to release soon, although a release date was not confirmed. “It’s what y’all deserve,” SZA tweeted. “Kill Bill” is the second track on her latest album SOS and hit No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart. Meanwhile, the album itself opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, giving SZA her first chart-topping album. Watch the teaser below and stay tuned for the music video’s official release. It’s what y’all deserve ??? pic.twitter.com...
Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats Drops Highlight Compilation, “The Yearbook 2022”
Anjunabeats is wrapping up another year of show-stopping music with their own year-end compilation. “The Yearbook 2022” is the iconic dance music label’s sonic highlight reel, showcasing what’s new and breaking from stalwarts of the industry and emerging artists alike. The quadruple disc effort can be heard as either a free-flowing continuous mix or as a collection of the original featured studio tracks. Either way, fans will hear the best of 2022 from Mat Zo, BLR, Ilan Bluestone and many more. Emerging talent on Anjunabeats included the savvy modular synth-driven duo Kasablanca, who had a barnstorming year on the imprint, arguably best showcased by their track “Immunity.” The record was named one of EDM.com‘s best songs of 2022. Me...
Fatboy Slim and Eats Everything Are Fans of This 9-Year-Old DJ
Most DJs get their start on the graveyard shift. Others find their groove in the basement of a club or fraternity house. But for nine-year-old Betty Hales, also known as DJ Sunshine, a renegade set beneath an underpass proved to be her unbelievable big break. Now, Hales counts Fatboy Slim and Eats Everything as two of her top fans. The performance took place earlier this fall in Bristol at a location where Fatboy Slim and Eats Everything had planned to host a free party. But when police shut down the event before it even started, Hales and her parents saw an opportunity. They quickly set up a table and DJ decks, handed Hales her headphones and hit “record.” The video her dad posted of Hales playing “Bristol to Brighton,” by the two artists she so fabulously upstaged...
Here’s a Collection of Free iPhone Wallpapers With Unbelievable Photos From Burning Man
Photographer Jamen Percy wants to help you capture the magical moments of Black Rock City. Percy, a member of the Burning Man Documentation Team, has released a collection of free, downloadable wallpapers featuring stunning photography from the 2022 Burn. He says the collection, which features 50 images, is a “gift to the Burner community.” Gifting is one of the 10 Principles of Burning Man, a list of guidelines developed in 2004 by the event’s co-founder, Larry Harvey, that reflect “the community’s ethos and culture.” Percy’s images feature aerial views of the Black Rock City metropolis, the Temple and the Man, as well as the various intricate art installations, structures and mutant vehicles of Burning Man. Some of his photos even use the iPhone&#...
Everyone Made Santa’s Funk List at “Funk the Halls”
“Funk the Halls,” presented by The Funk Hunters, is a cherished holiday tradition and welcoming raver reunion. This year, snow and frigid temperatures couldn’t discourage legions of Canadian ravers to dress up as Santa’s and elves and attend seven shows across Cumberland, Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. The snow was coming down in every city, but inside the temperature was hot, with ravers adorned in humorous Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, lights and more. Questions were commonly passed on the dancefloor about who made Santa’s naughty or nice list. No matter the answer, it was certain everyone knew they were on the funk list. The Funk Hunters opened their set with a remix of Mariah Carey’s “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).”&...
Snoop Dogg Launches Death Row Cannabis
Less than a year after acquiring Death Row Records from MNRK Music Group, Snoop Dogg now expands on the cultural platform covering music, fashion, and entertainment to include cannabis. Announced via a teaser video on Thursday is the launch of Death Row Cannabis, displaying an animation of graffiti artist Eric Haze‘s iconic Death Row logo alongside the reveal of upcoming branded pre-roll tubes. The preview was created by artist Mylarmen with the soundtrack by Kevin Gilliam. “Promising to return Death Row to its former glory, all elements of the former label are being refitted for today’s audience and their evolving tastes,” Death Row Cannabis writes in a press release. The first drop will include limited-edition metallic bags featuring a revised Death Row logo with the prisoner pictur...
Rumored Short List for Coachella 2023 Headliners Surfaces
Originally set to headline the canceled 2020 festival, Frank Ocean is already expected to serve as one of the headliners for Coachella 2023. Other artists to light up the stages at the event have not yet been announced, but a rumored shortlist for headliners has now surfaced. Teasing what attendees might be treated to at Coachella 2023, now set for April 14 to 16 and April 21 to 23, 2023, the shortlist offers a look at some of the names we might see officially announced come January of the new year. According to HITS Daily Double, Frank Ocean could be accompanied by artists like BLACKPINK, Bad Bunny, Drake, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, SZA, Travis Scott, Tyler, the Creator, and more. Some interesting names mentioned include Blink-182, Chemical Brothers, Paramore, Red Hot Chili Peppers...
Pill Cosby Announces Plans For Comeback Tour In 2023
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images / Getty In a surprise interview, Bill Cosby announced that he intends to go on a comeback tour when asked about his plans for next year. Bill Cosby appeared as a surprise guest on the WGH Talk radio show Wednesday (Dec. 28). When asked by host Scott Spears if he’ll finally be able to tour again next year, the comedian simply replied, “yes.” He continued: “Yes, because there’s so much fun to be had in this storytelling that I do. Years ago, maybe 10 years ago, I found it was better to say it after I write it.” Related Stories The 85-year-old didn’t give a timeframe on when he would want to tour next year, but his publicist Andrew Wyatt did respond to an email from The Hollywood Reporter. “We’re looking at gett...
7 Of Coolio’s Children To Inherit His Estate After Rapper Passes Away Without A Will
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gregory Bojorquez / Getty Back in September, the Hip-Hop world lost renowned “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper Coolio, who died at age 59 of causes still yet to be determined while visiting a friend in Los Angeles. Now, the late West Coast rapper’s assets are set to be divided between seven of his reported 10 children. According to Mirror, Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., didn’t leave a will before he passed away, which left it up to his manager, Jarez Posey, to start legal proceedings to assess his estate, which is most likely to be inherited by his seven adult children who are listed as his next of kin. It’s a situation similar to that of actor Chadwick Boseman, who also died without leaving a will. (His estate ended up being divided between h...
HHW Gaming: Burberry x Minecraft Team Up For Capsule Collection & In-Game Items
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Burberry / Minecraft Consider the lines between digital and physical to be blurred thanks to this new collaboration between icon British luxury brand Burberry and the insanely popular videogame Minecraft. Burberry and Minecraft have teamed up for a new capsule collection available on Burberry’s website and in select retailers. Gamers will also get to show off their self-expression with in-game items also. Source: Burberry / Minecraft The collection includes signature pieces like the iconic trench coat, hoodies, and other accessories that feature Minecraft-inspired prints. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Minecraft to bring the Burberry brand story to life in such an immersive way,” said Phillip Hennche, Director of Channel Innovation at Burberry. “W...
Alt-Right Burger Andrew Tate Arrested For Sex Trafficking, Twitter Laughs In Greta Thunberg
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: @cobratate / Twitter Andrew Tate’s already bad week just got exponentially worse. The controversial alt-right influencer, who got burned something awful by Greta Thunberg, has been arrested in Romania under allegations of sex trafficking. Andrew and his brother Tristan got popped on Thursday (Dec. 29) for an incident that occurred back in April. Reports the New York Post: Incendiary social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother were busted in Romania Thursday related to sex-trafficking allegations, according to a report. Police descended on a villa Andrew Tate and brother Tristan were staying at Thursday to detain the British brothers on kidnapping and rape charges, judicial sources told Romanian outlet Libertatea. The brothers had allege...
