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Rina Sawayama Reveals How Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Inspired Her Own Upcoming Album
Fresh off the conclusion of her 2022 tour earlier in May, Rina Sawayama announced her plans to release Hold the Girl, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed album, SAWAYAMA. In an interview with Rolling Stone UK published on Tuesday (May 31), the British-Japanese singer spoke at length about Hold the Girl, and how Taylor Swift provided inspiration on her songwriting approach for the new record. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Sawayama told the outlet that ahead of recording the new album, she started going to therapy for unresolved trauma and often was left wondering if she would be able to channel the pain into a record. But then she thought about Swift. “I remember when Taylor Swift released Folklore, I was like, ‘This b—h is writing ...
Bradley Cooper Is Unrecognizable as Leonard Bernstein in ‘Maestro’ First Look Photos
Netflix unveiled a glimpse at their new film Maestro on Monday (May 30), including Bradley Cooper‘s jaw-dropping transformation as West Side Story composer Leonard Bernstein. In the photos released from set, a ’50s-era Cooper is rendered in black and white alongside Carey Mulligan as Bernstein’s wife, actress Felicia Montealegre. He’s also miraculously aged up to portray the conductor in the 1980s, when he was in his 60s, using makeup and a wig. In one snap, he sits behind a desk, virtually unrecognizable as a cigarette burns between his fingers; in another, he paces in an auditorium as he waves his finger, either conducting the action on stage or giving a note. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The biopic of the West Side Story composer is ...
Halsey’s New Song Is Finally Coming After Claiming Label Was Holding Up Release
Halsey is getting her wish. A little more than a week after the 27-year-old singer-songwriter began venting frustrations online over having a new song allegedly held from release by their record label, Halsey announced Tuesday (May 31) that “So Good” is finally coming out on June 9, with a music video arriving the next day. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I didn’t expect so much conversation about this record,” the “Without Me” singer tweeted. “All I know is that I wanted you guys to hear it and now you can. So Good, song on June 9th and video the next day.” Halsey also shared a photo of the song’s cover art — which shows the pop star kissing someone who appears to be boyfriend Alev Aydin, who she previously said “So Good” was written ...
Actor Joe Quinn “Listened to a Lot of Heavy Metal” to Prep for Breakout Stranger Things Character Eddie Munson
Those of us who’ve watched all or some of the recently premiered Volume 1 of Stranger Things Season 4 have been captivated by the new character Eddie Munson, an ’80s metalhead who is also a Dungeons & Dragons freak. Munson is played by British actor Joe Quinn, who revealed in a new interview that he immersed himself in heavy metal music to prepare for the role. Without revealing any spoilers (except for those who absolutely don’t want to know any details), the character of Eddie leads a Dungeons & Dragons club at Hawkins High School. His appearance screams ’80s metal, with long hair and a denim jacket that has a Dio back patch and various band pins. Quinn, who previously had a small role on Game of Thrones, attempted to immerse himself into the Stranger Things role via Dungeon...
Melvins Announce Fall 2022 “Five Legged Tour”
The Melvins have a heavy year of touring ahead. Just weeks after announcing the summer “Electric Roach Tour,” the sludge veterans have announced an additional 43 dates for Fall 2022, dubbed “The Five Legged Tour.” Beginning September 5th in San Francisco, the US trek makes a point to give fans ample opportunities to see The Melvins. King Buzzo and company have sketched out several shows in multiple states, including a healthy eight stops across California and six stops in Florida. As Osbourne said in a statement, “Nationwide once again! Nothing like touring the USA in the fall. Everyone’s a winner!” “The Five Legged Tour” wraps up October 29th at The Halloween Freakout Festival in Los Angeles. Austin psych rockers We Are the Asteroid lend support on all dates. Tickets to the tour become av...
Ukranian Eurovision Winners Sell Trophy to Crypto Exchange for $900,000 to Buy Drones for Military
Despite the best efforts of Russian hackers, Ukraine’s Kalush Orchestra were the winners at Eurovision 2022. To aid their home country’s military against the Russian invasion, the group auctioned off their trophy on Sunday and raised $900,000. “You guys are amazing!” Kalush Orchestra wrote Facebook following the sale. “We appreciate each and every one of you who donated to this auction and a special thanks to the team [of cryptocurrency exchange platform] Whitebit who purchased the trophy for $900,000 and are now the rightful owners of our trophy.” Kalush Orchestra frontman Oleh Psiuk had previously announced on Instagram that proceeds from selling the crystal microphone would be used to purchase three Ukraine-made PD-2 drone systems. According to Fortune, Psiuk also raised another $370,00...
See the Prosthetics That Might Win Bradley Cooper an Oscar in Leonard Bernstein Biopic Maestro
Academy Award voters love a good prosthetic, and plastic-aided transformations have garnered Oscars for Robert De Niro, Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and more. Perhaps we’ll soon be adding Bradley Cooper’s name to that list; the many times-nominated superstar is directing himself in the Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro, and first look photos show him wearing a double-sized nose, jowls that hang down over his chest like a bronze chain, and eyebrows so bushy they tried to invade Iraq. Maestro is produced by Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions. Cooper himself co-wrote the script with Josh Singer, and he’ll be starring opposite Carey Mulligan as Felicia Montealegre, Chilean actress and Bernstein’s wife. Although Bernstein is best rememb...
Millyz ft. Fivio Foreign “Opt Out,” Lobby Boyz ft. Fivio Foreign “Slide” & More | Daily Visuals 5.27.22
HipHopWired Featured Video For a minute now Fivio Foreign has had the New York drill rap scene on smash and now he lends his sound to Boston’s hottest up and coming artist, Millyz to create a head banger for the ballers out there this weekend. In the new visuals to Millyz “Opt Out,” Fivio Foreign joints the Boston Celtic for some studio time before taking to the streets with their respective crews where they mob through the scene while flossing all kinds of icy pieces. This joint go hard. Continuing to keep his name buzzing, Fivio goes from Boston back to New York where he links up with the Lobby Boyz, Jim Jones and Maino in the clip to “Slide” where the three G’s turn up with a gang of women who don’t mind kissing each other. Kinda weird seeing Jim and Maino together without Fabolous in t...
80’s Cult Classic Fantasy Film, ‘Willow’ To Return As A New Series on Disney+
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Disney+ / Disney+ After more than 30 years of being overlooked due to the commercial success of films like The Lord of The Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Hobbit, cult classic 80’s fantasy film Willow is finally going to be revisited and introduced to a brand new audience who probably won’t appreciate it as much as us older heads will. Yesterday Disney+ released their first teaser trailer to the new upcoming series and what a trip down memory lane it was. Starring Warwick Davis who will be reprising his role as the lovable wizard known as Willow, the teaser trailer to the new series seems to insinuate that Willow’s been out the wizard game for a minute. With all kinds of sword fighting and ambushes in woods going down, a young lady implores...
Ted Cruz Got Whiny And Ran Away After He Was Asked “Why Only In America?” In Regard To Mass Shootings
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tom Williams / Getty One thing about Republican politicians—they’re going to stick to the same old script no matter what. And that’s why they embarrass themselves so very often. On Wednesday, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz attended a vigil for the victims of the Uvalde massacre carried about by an 18-year-old who was able to legally purchase multiple firearms including the assault rifle he used to carry the most horrific mass shooting in America since the one carried out in Buffalo just a few weeks prior. To be honest, Cruz really should’ve just stayed home or in Cancun or in whatever hole he hides in when tragedies take place in his state. Because he certainly wasn’t prepared to answer questions from a reporter about gun laws despite how likely it was that he would...
NFL Player Jeff Gladney Killed In Car Accident
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Jeff Gladney, a cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals, was tragically killed in a car accident on Memorial Day. The news of Gladney’s passing came from a college teammate of his and was later confirmed by his agent. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor tweeted on Monday (May 30), “Lost my Brother, my best friend, my right hand man… ain’t too much more I can take man damn! R.I.P Jeff Gladney, brother watch over me please.” Reagor and Gladney were teammates at Texas Christan University, with TCU officials later releasing a statement honoring Gladney’s contributions and continued support of the school. From TCU: Our TCU Athletics family, and especially our football program, was very devastated to learn of the passing of Jeff ...
Beth Orton Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Weather Alive: 01 Weather Alive02 Friday Night03 Fractals04 Haunted Satellite05 Forever Young06 Lonely07 Arms Around a Memory08 Unwritten Beth Orton: 06-09 Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena @06-12 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo @06-14 Hamburg, Germany – Barclaycard Arena @06-16 Paris, France – Accor Arena @06-19 Glasgow, Scotland – SSE Arena @06-21 Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena @06-23 Birmingham, England – Utilita Arena @06-24 Leeds, England – AO Arena @06-25 Manchester, England – Arena @06-28 London, England – The O2 @06-29 London, England – The O2 @07-02 Madrid, Spain – Noches del Botanico07-21 Umbria, Italy – Passignano sul Trasimeno, Moon in June07-23 Suffolk, England – Latitude Festival08-19 Devon, England ...
