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Grace Ives Announces Tour, Shares New “On the Ground” Video: Watch
Grace Ives has announced a North American tour. The New York pop songwriter has also shared a new music video for her Janky Star song “On the Ground.” It’s directed by Sara Magenheimer and finds Ives singing the song directly into a camera while colorful flowers and words flash across the screen. Check it out below. Ives’ upcoming shows will mark her first-ever headlining tour. She will perform in Brooklyn tomorrow night (Thursday) before heading out on the road for her tour this fall. The trek kicks off in Brooklyn on September 8 and will see Ives stop in major cities such as Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more before concluding in Portland, Oregon on September 25. Ives will also perform live in Europe later in November. See the full list of tour dates below. Co...
So Long, Internet Explorer: Microsoft Finally Kills Off Browser at 26
Even most Windows users would be surprised that Microsoft’s once-dominant Internet Explorer was still operational until today, but now the web browser has officially been shut down. Now out of support, Internet Explorer 11 has been pushed out in favor of Microsoft Edge after nearly 27 years in existence. Microsoft first announced IE would be retired in May 2021, revealing June 15th, 2022 to be its expiration date. “Not only is Microsoft Edge a faster, more secure, and more modern browsing experience than Internet Explorer, but it is also able to address a key concern: compatibility for older, legacy websites and applications,” the company wrote in a blog post. Starting today, the few stragglers who still use Internet Explorer (yes, apparently they exist) will be redirected to Edge. IE...
Tim McIlrath Breaks Down Rise Against’s Nowhere Generation II EP Track by Track: Exclusive
Our feature series Track by Track allows artists to run through every song on their newest release. In this latest edition, Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath dissects the band’s surprise new EP, Nowhere Generation II. Rise Against surprise-released the new EP Nowhere Generation II this past Friday (June 10th), featuring five new songs not included on last year’s full-length album, Nowhere Generation. In an exclusive for Consequence, frontman Tim McIlrath breaks down the EP track by track. The new EP comes ahead of Rise Against’s headlining North American summer tour, also featuring The Used and Senses Fail. The outing kicks off July 15th in Las Vegas, and runs through an August 8th show in Norfork, Virginia. Tickets are currently available via Ticketmaster. Advertisement Regarding th...
No, Amber Heard Was Not Fired from Aquaman 2
Despite recent rumors that Amber Heard has been cut from Aquaman 2, a new report from Variety confirms that the actress will not, in fact, be recast in the sequel. While rumors swirled that Heard — who plays Princess Mera in the franchise — was set to be replaced by Nicole Kidman in Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, a spokesperson disputed the reports in a statement, saying, “The rumor mill continues as it has from day one — inaccurate, insensitive and slightly insane.” False reports of Heard’s firing come after a jury found the actress guilty of defaming her ex-husband, Johnny Depp. Heard wrote a Washington Post op-ed in 2018 in which she described herself as a victim of abuse, and Depp claimed that the story — which never mentioned him by name — damaged his career. Advertisement Re...
Brooklyn Concert by Would-Be Assassin John Hinckley Jr. Cancelled
John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan and three other men in an unhinged bid to impress Jodie Foster, will not be performing in Brooklyn after all. The venue, Market Hotel, has released a lengthy statement calling their decision to host Hinckley “stunt booking” and suggesting that such a performance would be inappropriate in our current “dangerously radicalized, reactionary climate.” Hinckley was released into the custody of his mother in 2016 after spending 34 years in institutional psychiatric care. Today, June 15th, he became free of court restrictions for the first time since his 1981 arrest. He was set to celebrate on his “Redemption Tour,” which included a sold-out stop in Brooklyn on July 8th. “If we were going to host an event for the principle, and potentia...
Pharrell’s Non-Profit YELLOW Partners With Cisco to Reimagine Education for Marginalized Youth
Pharrell‘s education-focused non-profit YELLOW has partnered with Cisco to provide marginalized youth with state-of-the-art educational tools and technologies. Founded by the Grammy-winning musician, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, YELLOW is a “microschool” in Pharrell’s hometown of Norfolk, Virginia, providing students with immersive workshops and small classes in the STEM and art domains. With Cisco, the non-profit will integrate new technologies, including data centers, DNA Spaces, The Webex Suite, Secure X, WiFi-6 and Meraki. “This partnership between YELLOW and Cisco will take the education of our students at YELLOWHAB to the next level,” said Pharrell in a statement. “I look forward to our youth experiencing education through Cisco’s state-of-the-a...
Watch Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker Perform Rare DJ Set at Barcelona’s Iconic Nitsa Club
What can’t Kevin Parker do? The decorated record producer and Tame Impala frontman, whose band is currently on their “Slow Rush” tour, recently stopped in Spain for back-to-back performances at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival. But on Friday, June 3rd, he stopped by Nitsa Club for a rare solo DJ set. One of the oldest and most iconic clubs in Barcelona, Nitsa is almost 80 years old and had previously operated an amusement park on its grounds. After the room was converted to a club in 1993, it went on to host many of the most illustrious artists in electronic music history, like Aphex Twin, Carl Craig and SBTRKT. Parker took to Tame Impala’s Instagram account to share a carousel of videos from the night. Rocking out to classics like ABBA...
Gunna Drops Romantic “Banking On Me” Music Video
Gunna on Wednesday delivered a self-directed video for his Valentine’s Day single “Banking On Me.” Produced by Metro Boomin and Peter Lee Johnson, the love-on-the-brain track sees the rapper drop bars about a special love interest. “She bankin’ on me, I’m the bank (Bank) / I smack her, she love to get spanked (Get spanked),” he raps. “I tackle her, bitch love to wrestle (To wrestle) / Young bachelor, we love to play.” In January, Gunna released his latest full-length effort, DS4EVER, which opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album features 19 tracks and a sizable roster of guest appearances that includes Young Thug on “Mop,” 21 Savage on “Thought I Was Playing,” Drake on “Pussy Power,” Kodak Black on “How You Did That,” Lil Baby on...
John Legend ft. JID “Dope,” RZA “We Push” & More | Daily Visuals 6.14.22
HipHopWired Featured Video It’s been a hot minute since we’ve heard any new material from John Legend (political points don’t count) but with his eight studio album seemingly on the way, the crooner from Springfield, OH returns with some new work with the help of a new friend. Linking up with JID for the visuals to “Dope,” John Legend takes it back to the 70’s to get turnt up OG style while some women sport some sexy new age outfits. John Legend do look like he’d be at home in the 70’s. Just sayin.’ Speaking of retro flavor, RZA resurrects his Bobby Digital persona and in his animated clip to “We Push,” Bobby Digi goes the samurai comic book hero route and cuts down any and everything in his way. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from FBG Cash, Rubi Rose, and more. JOHN LE...
Yung Miami Claps Back At Critics With Relationship Advice Over Diddy
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Yung Miami isn’t playing when it comes to unsolicited advice about her relationship with Diddy and she made sure critics are taking note. Earlier this week, the “Top Notch” rapper took to Instagram live to share her thoughts on fans and critics giving her tips about her relationship with the Bad Boy mogul, calling for it to stop before noting that those giving advice are “not married”. Related Stories “Y’all always gonna come and say don’t do this and don’t do that,” Miami said. “Don’t tell me what the f—k to do because I’m living my best mothers—king life. I don’t need no relationship advice from nobody cause y’all b—ches ain’t married neither, y’all b—ches ain’t been together with ya’ll men, like please I don’t need no relation...
‘TMNT Shredder’s Revenge’ Review: You Will Love Being A Turtle In Tribute Games Perfect Rehash
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dotemu/Tribute Games / TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Sometimes you don’t have to pay $70 for a top-tier gaming experience, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is a perfect example of that. TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Restores The Feeling TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge has been on the minds of gamers since it was first announced in March 2021. Dotemu, who is no stranger to bringing back classic beat ’em games, see Streets of Rage 4, teamed up with Tribute Games (Panzer Paladin) to deliver a perfect Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video game. We are happy to say that Tribute Games accomplished the mission step into our TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge review below. TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge Is A Perfect Blend of New & Old Source: Dotemu / Tribute Games Related Stories TMNT: Shre...
Jerrod Carmichael & A$AP Rocky Dish On Fashion, Sexuality, & More
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Jerrod Carmichael and A$AP Rocky might not seem to be the likeliest of friends, but that notion is quickly dashed after a recent chat between the pair was published. Carmichael and Rocky both dished on fashion, sexuality, their friendship, and much more. Jerrod Carmichael and A$AP Rocky Cover Lots Of Topics The pair interviewed one another for Interview magazine, and the warmth shared between them is immediately noticeable in the text. One heartwarming moment is Carmichael stating that after coming out as gay that he hoped Rocky would still accept him. What transpired in the conversation reveals how much love their pair have for each other. From Interview: Related Stories CARMICHAEL: Wait. You know why I was excited to talk to you? Ev...
