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Rihanna Explains How She & A$AP Rocky Almost Missed the 2021 Met Gala
Seems like RiRi and Rocky are a match made at the Met and in heaven since he doesn’t seem to be the kind of man who turns the 33-year-old billionaire entertainment mogul off, which she described in the new interview as “a man that doesn’t smell good and sits on his ass all day,” she said, adding, “There’s so many opportunities out there. You’ve got to go find one or make one.” The 32-year-old A$AP Mob rapper has had plenty of opportunities to perform at the latest music festivals, from July’s Rolling Loud Miami he co-headlined to last weekend’s Life is Beautiful in Las Vegas to this coming weekend’s Governors Ball in New York, where he’s listed as one of the headliners. Rocky also gushed about feeling “...
Streamers Still Upset With Twitch After Landmark NMPA Deal
A new deal has been struck in the ongoing battle between Twitch and the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA)—but streamers still aren’t happy. Over a year after the initial debate began, Twitch finally came to an agreement with the NMPA. But even after the deal, streamers will not be allowed to play licensed music while streaming. Thousands of DMCA copyright strikes have been issued to streamers in the last year, resulting in the removal of any videos containing copyrighted songs. Despite a long-awaited agreement between Twitch and the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), streamers are still vexed. Caspar Camille Rubin “As part of this agreement, we want to let you know about a new process that we are creating that participating music rights holders can op...
RL Grime, DJ Snake, Swedish House Mafia, More Feature in FIFA 22’s Huge Soundtrack: Listen
FIFA has just raised the bar for video game soundtracks. Gamers and soccer fanatics alike are counting down the days until the next entry in the FIFA series drops. Next month, EA Sports will release FIFA 22, the latest soccer simulator in the top-selling game franchise. In an effort to pump up fans for the thousands of hours of gameplay that await them, the soundtracks for both the traditional FIFA and VOLTA FOOTBALL have been shared. It’s very clear that developers spared no expense when it came to curating their latest game. The upcoming release features 122 songs that represent 27 different countries. Those who frequent EDM.com will be thrilled to hear that like last year’s soundtrack, the songs selected for FIFA 22 are quite electronic-oriented. The soundtra...
Watch Rihanna Run This Town in ‘Savage x Fenty Vol. 3′ Trailer
Nas, Daddy Yankee, BIA, Jazmine Sullivan, Ricky Martin, Normani, and Jade Novah will strut on stage to perform. Erykah Badu, Troye Sivan, Erykah Badu, Sabrina Carpenter, Vanessa Hudgens and more will also make special appearances. The new Savage x Fenty collection from the third show — with all-inclusive sizing that ranges from 32A to 42H/46DDD for bras and XS–3X/S–XXXL for underwear and sleepwear — will be available for purchase at the Amazon Fashion store and at Savage X Fenty Sept. 24, the day the show airs. Watch the official Savage x Fenty trailer below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make mon...
How to Buy Dave Grohl’s ‘The Storyteller’ Memoir Online
“There is a common thread that runs throughout everything that I do: storytelling. Whether in song, documentary film or on the page, I have always felt compelled to share moments from my life,” Grohl previously said of the forthcoming memoir in a statement. “This inclination is a huge part of what excites me creatively but also as a human being.” The beloved rocker will share everything from “hilarious childhood mishaps, touching family moments, leaving home to see the world at eighteen, to spectacular stories about Nirvana, Foo Fighters, David Bowie, Joan Jett, Iggy Pop, Paul McCartney, playing drums for Tom Petty on Saturday Night Live, performing at the White House, and even swing dancing with AC/DC, with all love, laughs, loss, and embarrassments ...
Don Diablo’s Rare Star Wars Collaboration Merch Is Limited to Only 100 Outfits
Don Diablo has written himself into the Star Wars legacy with the unveiling of an exciting co-branded collaboration with the iconic Lucasfilm franchise. Diablo revealed that this week StockX will be releasing a small batch of numbered Star Wars-themed outfits, each uniquely emblazoned with memorable moments from the films as well as Diablo’s silver hexagon logo. It may just take the full weight of the force for fans to secure one of these 100 boxes. Each box contains a jacket and pants dotted with images from Star Wars episodes 4, 5, and 6, the franchise’s original trilogy. In the teaser below, Diablo says the original trilogy is his favorite of the entire series and calls the collab an “emotional” opportunity given the cultural impact of the films. Diab...
Boss Moves: Rick Ross’ New Book Debuts on Multiple Bestsellers Lists
The Perfect Day to Boss Up is more of an advice and “how-to” guide rather than a traditional memoir. The non-fiction book is dubbed as a “captivating and inspiring guide to building an untouchable empire from mud to marble, no matter what obstacles stand in the way.” Ross does shed light on personal struggles he’s had over the years though, from bad business decisions, to keeping an eye on the crew of people you surround yourself with. As the publishers’ notes say, “[Ross’] path to success was not always easy. Despite adversity and setbacks, Ross held tight to his vision and never settled for anything less than greatness. Now, for the first time, he shares his secrets to success, offering his own life as a road map to readers looking to build...
Skrillex Sells Malibu Beach Mansion for $17.5 Million
Skrillex‘s Malibu beach mecca is officially off the market. The iconic dubstep producer and DJ has turned the tables on the sprawling, 12,000-foot mansion and snagged a cool $17.5 million in his recent sale of the property, according to Dirt. The six-bedroom, 10-bath home, which originally had been listed for $24 million, has a movie theater, sauna, game room, and gym. Entering the home, you’ll walk into a massive room with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead outside to a stunning patio. Realtor.com Realtor.com The patio, which features a luxe infinity pool, contains a cabana and lounge area for fireside drinks or dining and offers breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Not a bad place to find inspiration for new music. Realtor.com Realtor.com Recommended Articles Rub...
Lil Nas X, Drake, Britney Spears, Bad Bunny & More of the Week’s Biggest Winners (Sept. 17)
Take a look at Billboard‘s weekly roundup and the “awards” it gave to this week’s headlines. Happiest Music News: Lil Nas X gives birth to debut album Montero Lil Nas X finally brought his bundle of joy he’s been carrying — a.k.a. his debut studio album Montero — into the world on Friday (Sept. 17). His genre-bending project contains star-studded features from Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, and of course, Jack Harlow on his Hot 100 No. 2 hit “Industry Baby.” Stream Montero here and read our critics’ picks here. Sweetest Music News: Britney Spears is engaged Congratulations are in order for Britney Spears and Sam Asghari, who announced their engagement on Sunday (Sept. 12) after fiv...
The Iconic, Electronic Music-Infused “wipEout” Series Is Getting a New Mobile Game
The series responsible for one of electronic music’s most iconic video game crossovers is back with a new mobile game and soundtrack. Coming soon to your phone is a new entry in the electronic music-heavy WipEout series titled WipEout Rush. The titles’ developers, Rogue Games, have shared a trailer of the upcoming release on YouTube. As you can clearly hear in the trailer, the electronic music focus has not shifted in the decades since the series first launched. On the WipEout Rush website, it was revealed that the game will feature an “original electronica soundtrack” created by Sony musician Alastair Lyndsay, known for his influential work in numerous major video game soundtracks. Recommended Articles Since the first release in the series, wipE′out...
Watch the Indigenous Namibian Himba Tribe Experience Raves for the Very First Time
“What I like most is watching my village dance,” says a young child in a new mini-documentary about electronic music. Now, that experience has been brought to the world. Cinematic and celebratory, the film is part of an ongoing series that will capture the introduction of electronic dance music and raves to indigenous African tribes for the very first time. Its producers’ first visit was with the Himba of northern Namibia, a semi-nomadic tribe of about 50,000 people. c/o The Ive Experience The doc, which was edited to be one long music video, captures daytime dance circles, polychromatic nighttime light shows, and everything in between. It’s all set to original music by DJ and artist IVE. Recommended Articles “Imagine introducing electronic mus...
Billie Eilish, Finneas, Maroon 5, Brittany Howard & More Push Congress to Act on Climate Change Bill
Billie Eilish, Finneas, Maroon 5, Brittany Howard and more artists are banding together to push Congress to support President Biden’s “Build Back Better” bill in support of strong climate provisions. On Wednesday, the stars will enable their millions of fans to take action by launching a massive social media campaign by posting images of a large red exclamation point, alternating with scenes of extreme weather conditions, while using the hashtags #CodeRedClimate and #CodeRedCongress. The campaign will include a link to a page where fans can email their local representatives and push support for the largest climate protection bill in American history. During the week of Sept. 27, Congress will vote on the bill that outlines how to get the country to 80% pollution-free elec...
