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Amazon Music Offering Free Subscriptions for Four Months as Part of Prime Day
Amazon Music HD supports the highest-resolution streaming formats among all the music services — offering higher-quality streams that both Spotify and Apple Music. They have all the new releases and latest tracks too, from superstars like Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, BTS, The Weeknd and more. Get four months of free Amazon Music Unlimited here, then continue at $9.99/month afterwards. You can cancel at anytime. Keep in mind you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime member to score the deal (and all the Amazon Prime Day deals). Use this link to get a 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime if you’re not a member yet. Prefer not to sign up for Amazon Prime? You can still use this link to get three months free access (instead of four) to Amazon Music Unlimited. An even bet...
Songs by Daft Punk, ODESZA Among the Most Popular Music to Code to
Ever wondered what kind of music produces the most productivity? In search of the most popular music to code to, recruiting company KO2 conducted a study by analyzing various Spotify playlists curated specifically for coding before determining the most popular songs and artists amongst coders. Their study analyzed over 58,000 songs, with The Weeknd‘s “Blinding Lights” coming out on top. Second place was a tie between Hans Zimmer‘s “Day One” and [bds.u]’s “French Inhale, followed by Idealism’s “Both of Us,” Daft Punk‘s “Solar Sailer,” and two additional tracks by Zimmer: “Cornfield Chase” and “Time.” Daft Punk, the legendary electronic music duo who abruptly split in February 2021 aft...
Nintendo Warns Against Co-Streaming E3 Showcase
While Microsoft encouraged co-streaming this year’s massive Twitch-hosted E3 showcase, Nintendo took a different approach in warning streamers against it. E3’s 2021 showcase took place mostly online, in light of concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. Nintendo opted out of co-streaming the event from the official Twitch platform, and warned that co-streamers may receive DMCA copyright strikes for streaming E3 due to licensing issues with the music that was used in this year’s festivities. Microsoft actually obtained retransmission rights for all of the music that was used in this year’s streamed event, though those rights will expire after one year. Should co-streamers not delete their VOD (video on demand) before that year-long period is up, they may rece...
John Legend Gives an Update on Wife Chrissy Teigen Amid Social Media Bullying Controversy
Legend, who’s been through thick and thin with Teigen, has been extra supportive of his wife this week. The EGOT winner shared Teigen’s lengthy apology letter Monday, in which she apologized for her past behavior on social media and showcased her efforts to reconcile with those she’s hurt. “There is simply no excuse for my past horrible tweets. My targets didn’t deserve them. No one does. Many of them needed empathy, kindness, understanding and support, not my meanness masquerading as a kind of casual, edgy humor,” she wrote. “I was a troll, full stop. And I am so sorry.” Legend shared her tweet while highlighting the line, “We are all more than our worst moments,” and tacking on four heart emojis. In May, Teigen iss...
Dance Music-Themed Burger Restaurant “IBEEFA Burger” Hits Ibiza
Tourists heading to the famed island of Ibiza now have more to visit than just the clubs. The island recently celebrated the opening of a gourmet burger joint that is completely built around dance music culture. After a late night at the club, a trip to the new iBeefaBurger is a must. The restaurant opened last month in style with an onsite set from Hannah Wants. Outside of the obligatory decks in the dining area, the restaurant features a flashy crystal ball-like outer decor and an inner mural paying tribute to numerous industry greats. Dance music talent past and present also presented a clear inspiration for IBEEFA’s menu items. Fans will see the humor in the Hot Mince 82 burger, the Salomon salmon filet sandwich, and the Above & Beyond burger with a...
Nile Rodgers is Opening a Disco Rollerskating Rink at LA Botanic Garden
Grammy-winning artist Nile Rodgers is bringing a new kind of music experience to Los Angeles’ South Coast Botanic Garden. Working alongside Constellation Immersive, an affiliate of CAA, Rodgers is taking his lifelong love of rollerskating to a new level. The DiscOasis, an experience that combines dance music, skating, and art, is slated to open next month. “The DiscOasis is a dream come true for me. People know and love to dance to my songs, what they may not know is that I’ve been a skater all my life and I love to roller disco!” Rodgers said. “I can remember the first time I ever walked into a disco and saw people from every walk of life put their troubles, prejudices and differences aside in the name of love and dance. It was the perfect place and we look to...
deadmau5’s Rare 2015 McLaren P1 is Up for Auction
It’s no secret that deadmau5 is a lover of exotic cars. His Nyan Cat-themed “Purrari” Ferrari 458 Spider was a fan-favorite, even though Ferrari felt differently and ordered a cease and desist to get the meme wrap removed. After the drama with Ferrari, deadmau5 picked up another dream car, this time from one of the esteemed brand’s biggest rivals, McLaren. He already had his sights set on the P1 in 2014: Seven years and only 3,177 miles later, the self-proclaimed Goat Lord has put the beautiful McLaren P1 up for auction at the Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas event. One of only 375 such vehicles ever produced, deadmau5’s 2015 P1 still holds up today as a very impressive high performance hybrid vehicle. Barrett-Jackson With a mid-mounted twin-turbo 3....
David Guetta is Accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum as Payment for $14 Million Miami Condo
Global EDM superstar David Guetta is reportedly selling his multimillion-dollar Miami condominium—and for 38 Bitcoin, it can be yours. View from the bedroom of David Guetta’s $14 million Miami condo, which is available to purchase using cryptocurrency like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Freud Group According to a report published by Mansion Global, Guetta paid $9.5 million for the 2,521-square foot, three-bathroom condo in 2018 and has now listed it with the help of Miami-based broker Freud Group at a price of $14 million. That sum can be paid in cash or cryptocurrencies like Ethereum or Bitcoin, according to Freud Group’s property listing. Guetta’s property comes with comes with access to the amenities of the Setai Hotel, including three oceanfront swimming pools, ...
Billboard Buys: Bose’s Athlete-Approved Wireless Headphones Are $100 Off
The Bose QuietComfort 35 features bass-boosting audio and Bose’s signature clear, crisp sound. Whether you’re listening to rock or rap, music sounds well-balanced and detailed — download the Bose Connect app to personalize the headphones even more to how you like to hear your tunes. What makes these Bose headphones stand out is their three levels of active noise cancellation, which help you tune out outside noise (I.e. traffic or conversations) so you can focus on the music. A built-in mic makes this great for taking calls on the go too, while Alexa capabilities let you control your settings, volume and more using just your voice. A single charge gets you up to 20 hours of playtime. The headphones are rated IPX4 for water-resistance too, meaning it can hold up to accident...
Halsey Unveils Makeup and Skincare Faves as Latest IPSY Glam Bag X Collaborator
“I am so excited to share my Glam Bag X collection,” says Halsey, in a release. “I’ve been a makeup junkie since I was a teenager, always grabbing and experimenting with whatever product I could get my hands on. So I’ve tried it all; drugstore to designer, neutral and natural to experimental and avant-garde. I took this mix and match approach to curating my Glam Bag X collection so I can confidently say there’s something in it for everyone. You can do your basic glow, everyday face, take really amazing care of your skin, and you can play up your adventurous side experimenting with high-impact color.” IPSY has always been known for its vast selection of products, which cater to different skin tones, skin types, makeup styles and sensitivities. As with all their Glam Bag X ...
DJ Khaled, Lil Baby, Migos to Perform at ‘Social Gloves: Battle of the Platforms’ Fight This Weekend
There will also be an in-person audience at the event, which is taking place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Tickets to Social Gloves are available on Ticketmaster and on Vivid Seats (with current seats starting at $50). Due to Covid restrictions, social distancing will be enforced and seating will be at a reduced capacity, so if you want to watch the Bryce Hall vs. Austin McBroom fight live in person, you should grab tickets before they sell out. In addition to the celebrity boxing matches, Social Gloves will also include live musical performances by DJ Khaled, Lil Baby and Migos. Organizers are promising more musical artists and celebrity guests to be announced soon. LiveXLive is also partnering up with fantasy sports platform, StatHero, to be the exclusive place to wag...
House backs bill to prohibit bank employees from operating foreign accounts
A bill seeking to prohibit bank employees from operating foreign accounts has passed second reading at the house of representatives. The bank employees’ declaration of assets act amendment bill also seeks to mandate the bankers to declare assets of their spouses and children less than 18 years old. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had in March ordered those in the banking sector to declare their assets in accordance with the act, raising questions as to the legality of such directive. Newsmen reported that the bank employees’ declaration of assets act requires bank board members, managing director, general managers, clerks, cashiers, messengers, cleaners, drivers, and any other category of workers — whether part‐time, casual or temporary — to declare their assets. Leadin...
