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Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Throw a Gothic ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Joint Bachelor Party
Kourtney Kardashian is giving fans more content surrounding her wedding festivities with Travis Barker, and in her latest Instagram post, she shared the dark aesthetic of the couple’s joint bachelor celebration. “Romeo and Juliet vibes for the Bach,” she captioned the series of photos, which show te couple kissing in a luxurious, gothic-style dining room, surrounded by candles, red roses and religious imagery. “Kravis 4EVER” is seen written on a red, heart-shaped cake. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The reality TV star and the blink-182 drummer’s over-the-top nuptials were equally glam with gothic touches, as they were married by a priest in Portofino, Italy on May 22 with a clifftop ceremony before a gilded, candlelit altar cover...
Kelly Clarkson Officially Releases Cover of Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees”: Listen
Kelly Clarkson has released a studio version of her cover of Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees.” It is part of her Kellyoke EP, out today and also featuring takes on Billie Eilish, the Weeknd, Whitney Houston, and more. Check out the Radiohead cover below. As part of her Kellyoke series, Clarkson has performed live renditions of Radiohead’s “Exit Music (For a Film)” and “Karma Police,” among others. In a press release, she said, “Music is in the DNA of everything I do, so when The Kelly Clarkson Show started we knew it was the perfect way to kick off every episode. Over 500 songs later, and we’re still not running out of amazing artists to pay tribute to. Picking just six was near-impossible, but these songs have been some of my favorites. Thanks for singing along with me y’all!” Read Pitchf...
Soccer Mommy Shares New Song “NewDemo”: Listen
Soccer Mommy has shared another new song from Sometimes, Forever. Check out “NewDemo” from the Daniel Lopatin–produced album below. “I didn’t want to make something super depressing without any sense of magic,” Soccer Mommy’s Sophie Allison said in a statement. “We played around with the space to make the song feel vast, so ‘NewDemo’ had a huge transformation in the studio. It’s one of my favorites off of the record.” Sometimes, Forever is out June 24 via Loma Vista. The follow-up to 2020’s Color Theory includes the previously shared singles “Shotgun,” “Unholy Affliction,” and “Bones.” Soccer Mommy is set to tour behind the album throughout the year. Read Pitchfork’s new feature “Soccer Mommy Slays Her Demons.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Pussy Riot Demand Abortion Rights at Texas State Capitol Demonstration
Pussy Riot held a demonstration demanding abortion rights at the Austin Capitol Building in Texas today (June 9). The protest was a joint effort between the Russian activist punk band, anonymous feminist group Unicorn, and the Lakota Indigenous femme led Ikiya Collective. They marched to the government building and unfurled a 45 foot pink banner that read “Matriarchy Now” from the third floor balcony. The moment—which you can watch below—will be minted as an NFT and auctioned via Party Bid; 100% of all funds raised will go to reproductive rights. “Body autonomy is a pillar of modern civilization,” the demonstrators wrote in their Matriarchy Now Manifesto. “There’s no human rights as we know them without body autonomy taken as an axiom. People with wombs demand body autonomy. We demand our ...
Halsey Releases “So Good,” Which They Once Claimed Was Blocked By Their Label: Listen
After an apparently tumultuous behind-the-scenes process, Halsey has released their new song “So Good.” The single was produced by Max Martin and Tobias Karlsson. Check it out below. The story of “So Good” began on May 22 when Halsey posted on TikTok, “basically i have a song that i love that i wanna release ASAP but my record label won’t let me.” They continued: ive been in this industry for 8 years and ive sold over 165 million records and my record company is saying that i can’t release it unless they can fake a viral moment on tiktok everything is marketing. and they are doing this to basically every artist these days i just wanna release music, man. and i deserve better tbh i’m tired After posting their TikTok, Halsey tweeted on May 22, “Talked to my label tonight after my tiktok tant...
Pharrell’s 2022 Something In the Water Fest Adds SZA, Justin Timberlake, Clipse and More
Pharrell‘s Something In the Water Festival is finally scheduled to make its long-awaited return this year, and after announcing its preliminary lineup towards the tail end of April, the event just made some big-time updates to the bill. Today, Skateboard P just announced the additions of Justin Timberlake, SZA, Clipse, , N.O.R.E, Q-Tip, J Balvin, Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals, bLAck pARty, 21 Savage, Bad Brains: A Tribute by Black Dots, TOB and YungManny. Among the incredible batch of headlining acts, other artists that are slated to perform include Calvin Harris, Usher, Tyler, the Creator, Snoh Aalegra, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby and more. Surprise guests are also expected to pop up throughout the weekend. This year marks the first time that the festival is seeing a venue change as it...
Final Trailer For ‘Nope’ Confirms Extraterrestial Shenanigans
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Universal Pictures / NOPE Jordan Peele’s latest film Nope had us all assuming that the film’s reluctant protagonist we’re looking up and saying NAH at a looming presence in the sky. The final trailer confirms its worst-kept secret. Nope Is All About Aliens Or so it seems. You can never be too sure when it comes to a Jordan Peele film. But based on this trailer, the critically acclaimed new master of horror blew some of his load with his next project Nope. Related Stories In the final trailer for the film, we learn everything hits the fan following the mysterious and sudden death of Otis Jr. (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald Haywood’s (Keke Palmer) father, Otis Sr. (Keith David). Their father’s death initially has OJ pondering what will become of the family bus...
It’s Young Khalifa, Man: Wiz Khalifa Limited Edition Tie-Dye McQueen and the Violet Fog Bottles Now Available
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: McQueen and the Violet Fog / Sovereign Brands Wiz Khalifa might be best known for the green leaf as his preferred method of lifestyle enhancement, but he’s also known to pour up as well. Continuing its brand partnership with the rapper, McQueen and the Violet Fog rolled out a limited edition bottle offering that fans of the Pittsburgh stoner should add to their collection. It’s Not Just Green Tings With Wiz Khalifa! Before we get into the bottle, let’s talk about the gin inside. Gin gets an unfairly bad rap, as I’ve said time and again over at my Spirit.Ed column. That said, this gin hails from Jundiaí, Brazil derived from sugar cane and distilled with 21 botanicals to make up the tasting and sensory notes. Take it from a gin lover, this concoction is lov...
HBO Acquires Rights To Jeremy Lin Documentary ’38 At The Garden’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Icon Sports Wire / Getty The struggle of being a Knicks fan has become so depressing that we get documentaries about moments in time instead of championship runs and now HBO is about to have everyone relive a few weeks back in 2012 when Linsanity had New York in the kind of frenzy that hadn’t been seen since, well, probably ever. According to Deadline, HBO has acquired the rights to 38 At The Garden which is a documentary centered around the meteoric rise of one Jeremy Lin who became the King of New York during the middle of the NBA’s 2011-2012 season. Directed by Frank Chi, 38 at the Garden is set to premier on Sunday at the Tribeca before premiering on HBO and streaming on HBO Max later this Fall. Related Stories Lin, an undrafted point guard ...
Kid Cudi Shares Mental Health Message, Says Daughter Told Him He Looked “Pretty” On ‘SNL’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NBC / Getty Kid Cudi has always been open about his struggles with mental health. At an event for the New York-Presbyterian Hospital’s Youth Anxiety Center, the rapper opened up even further, adding that his daughter Vada’s approval is top priority for him. Cudi and Vogue.com editor Chioma Nnadi led the conversation about anxiety, depression, and the importance of self-care and treatment. Related Stories The New York-Presbyterian Hospital’s Youth Anxiety Center was founded 11 years ago and hosts a clinical and research program committed to addressing the epidemic of anxiety and depression in youth and adolescents, per Vogue. “Before I actually had therapy, the music was there for me. It was the perfect way to express myself and feel safe...
Here’s How to Make Your Own “Max Floating Song” Meme From Stranger Things
Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 4, Vol. 1 of Netflix’s Stranger Things. If you’re not watching the fourth season of Stranger Things right now, what exactly are you doing? At the moment all eyes are on Season 4, Vol. 1 of the hit sci-fi show, which is currently the fifth most popular Netflix title of all-time after amassing 628.1 million total hours viewed within the first 28 days of release. But it’s been one particularly gripping scene that has made the rounds on the memeosphere, adding yet another arrow to the show’s arsenal of viral moments. This season’s spine-chilling villain is a dark wizard named Vecna, whose curse feeds on the trauma of kids and kills them in gruesome fashion. And when he gets the plucky Max (Sadie Sink) i...
Technological Innovations Reinforce EDC Vegas As a Blueprint for the Future of Music Festivals
Despite being one of the festival circuit’s most established brands with over a quarter century of success, EDC is defining the festival landscape of the future with greater impact than ever. While it had only been seven months since the conclusion of EDC Las Vegas’ 2021 edition, the Insomniac team didn’t hesitate to bring several statement-making innovations to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this year, galvanizing concert-goers and artists alike to reimagine the seemingly endless possibilities powering America’s largest dance music festival. kineticFIELD stage at EDC Vegas 2022. brphoto.co The primary reason for the condensed turnaround was due to pandemic-related restrictions, which ultimately caused Insomniac to push EDC 2021 from their regularly schedul...
