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Stranger Things Recap: Before You Watch Season 4, Here’s What Happened In Season 3
It has been three years since a new season of Stranger Things, Netflix’s blockbuster sci-fi adventure, graced our screens and we, along with the kids that the show revolves around, have grown a little older since July of 2019. We’ve learned new things, adopted new technologies, and learned more sinister things about people who propped themselves up as important leaders. (Perhaps we aren’t so different from the gang and their siblings, parents, and acquaintances.) With this in mind, it’s no wonder that the newest season of Stranger Things feels familiar but still thrilling — however, since it has still been nearly three years between seasons (the biggest gap the show has taken since it began in 2016) you might want a refresher into who these characters are, and where we will find them when ...
Chance The Rapper Drops Teaser for New Track “A Bar About A Bar”
Summer 2022 is gearing up to be a busy season for Chance The Rapper. The Chicago-native recently released two new singles including “Child of God” and the Smoko Ono and Vic Mensa-assisted “Wraith.” In a new video posted to Twitter, the artist teased a new snippet of a new track titled “A Bar About A Bar.” The video appears to include footage of Hyde Park visual artist Nikko Washington as a feature. Washington is seen painting on a canvas and the artwork is expected to be available for view by the public at the Art Institute of Chicago until the end of the week. The teaser has led fans to believe that Chance will be releasing his first major project since his 2019 release of The Big Day. He has since called his most recent single releases “writing exercises”. One of his earlier releases fro...
BTS Share Secrets From the Set of ‘My Universe’ Video With Coldplay in New Making-Of Clip
It’s time to go BTS with BTS. On Wednesday (May 25), the K-pop act shared a new behind-the-scenes look at making the “My Universe” video for their Billboard Hot 100-topping collaboration with Coldplay. “The concept of this [music video] is that we’re in a world without music and Coldplay and BTS stand up against it,” RM explains in front of a massive green screen from the set, while Jin adds, “Everything here will have CGI. And we’re in these outfits like a group of rebels. … We each have planets. So we have our planet and there are aliens out there too. But this is a world where music is forbidden. We still sing out ‘My Universe’ from each of our planets. We go against the oppression and sing our song.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Later on...
Olivia Rodrigo Reunites With ‘High School Musical’ Castmates at Los Angeles Show
Olivia Rodrigo may be selling out nationwide tours, but her High School Musical: The Musical: The Series castmates always have her back. In a series of photos posted to actress Dara Renee’s Instagram on Wednesday (May 25), the “Drivers License” singer is seen smiling alongside eight of her co-stars backstage at her Sour tour stop at Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre. “GOOD 4 U!! I’m so proud of this Queen!!” the captions reads. “THE TALENT this icon carries!! Wheww chile You deserve all this and so much more Love you to the moon and back Liv!!” Noticeably missing from the photo is Joshua Bassett, who starred alongside Rodrigo in HSMTMTS, and is widely believed to be the subject of the Grammy winner’s heartbroken album, Sour. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See la...
Marilyn Manson Ex-Assistant’s Abuse Lawsuit Dismissed
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissed a lawsuit against Marilyn Manson on Wednesday (May 25) filed by his former personal assistant. The documents, received by Billboard, cite the statute of limitations as the reason for dismissal, as the incidents occurred in 2010 and 2011. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The judge dismissed the case with prejudice, prohibiting plaintiff Ashley Walters from refiling the charges. Walters originally filed her lawsuit against Manson (real name Brian Warner) in May 2021, alleging sexual assault, sexual battery, sexual harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress, among other claims. She also named his label, Marilyn Manson Records Inc., as a co-defendant. Manson has since denied all c...
Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind” Re-recording Could Sell for up to $1.25M USD at Auction
Bob Dylan‘s first re-recording of “Blowin’ in the Wind” in 60 years is estimated to sell for £600,000 GBP to £1 million GBP (approximately $1.25 million USD) at auction. Christie’s will be responsible for the sale and will be offered in The Exceptional Sale on July 7. Dylan’s re-recording of the track, which he wrote and recorded in 1962 and released the year after, was done with GRAMMY-winning producer T Bone Burnett and is the first recording done on NeoFidelity, Inc.’s Ionic Original disc, which “advances the art of recorded sound and marks the first breakthrough in analog sound reproduction in more than 70 years, achieving dramatic improvements in listening experience and durability.” Peter Klarnet, Christie’s Senior Specialist, Americana, Books and Manuscripts said, “Christie’s is exc...
Pitbull Gets Behind the Wheel of NASCAR Program For International Drivers
Trackhouse Entertainment Group, a venture of former driver Justin Marks and Grammy Award-winning rapper Pitbull, launched a program Tuesday that will field a NASCAR Cup Series entry for renowned international drivers. PROJECT91 could make Trackhouse a destination spot for global stars eager to compete in America’s most popular racing series. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news PROJECT91 will enter the No. 91 Chevrolet Camaro at least once during the current Cup season and has plans to expand the program in future years. The first driver and race will be announced soon. Trackhouse Racing, a division of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, currently fields cars for Daniel Suárez (No. 99) and Ross Chastain (No. 1) in the Cup Series. IndyCar, the Am...
Neversea Festival Announces Second Wave Of Headliners For July Edition With Alesso, KSHMR, Amelie Lens, More
Coming to Constanța, Romania for four immersive days and nights this July 7-10, 2022, Neversea Festival is Europe’s biggest beach party. With a colossal lineup of headliners and performers just announced for its fourth edition this year, Neversea Festival will feature three masterfully-designed stages and is set to be the most exciting edition to date. Neversea Festival’s massive Main Stage lineup is slated to include performances from the likes of Alan Walker, Alesso, KSHMR, Steve Aoki, and many more dance music mainstays, as well as widely-celebrated names such as Parov Stelar, ZHU, and Tchami. Neversea Festival aims to offer an experience that’s nothing short of diverse, with house and techno music fans gearing up to enjoy their favorite DJs and producers on the Temp...
Brandy Sends Shots at Jack Harlow With “First Class” Freestyle
Making good on her promise, R&B figure Brandy recently released a freestyle over Jack Harlow‘s “First Class” single. Throughout the take on the popular track released on Hot 97, Brandy boasts about her accomplishments and delivers shots at Harlow. The not-so-subtle jabs serve as a response to Harlow admitting that he did not know that Brandy and Ray J were siblings. Lines include, “That don’t mean jack in the streets/Jack of all trades, now I’m here jacking for beats/Queen’s canceled but you can never cancel a queen.” Along with, “Over 20 years and I am still a topic/A picture’s worth a million now I’m feeling philanthropic,” and “43 and feeling like a kid with millions watching/popular but now I’m poppin’ shit for those out of pocket.” During a recent appearance on Hot 97, hosts Ebro ...
Texas Republican Blames Rap Music & Video Games For Elementary School Shooting To Deflect From Gun Regulation
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bill Clark / Getty There are a few simple facts that we know about Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old who shot and killed two adults and 19 children at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde County, Texas. We know that the day he turned 18, he legally purchased an assault rifle from Oasis Outback. We also know he bought another rifle from the same store a few days later. This was reported by Texas state Sen. John Whitmire, who also said Ramos purchased 375 rounds of 5.56 ammunition. Lastly, we know Ramos used that very weaponry to commit one of the most horrific mass shootings since the one carried out in Buffalo just a few weeks prior. Then there’s what we don’t know. We don’t know what kind of music Ramos listened to or what kind of video games he played if any....
Kanye West And Naoto Fukasawa Reimagine McDonald’s Packaging
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ronald Martinez / Getty Kanye West is adding his magic touch to the world’s most famous fast food chain. He and Naoto Fukasawa are reimagining McDonald’s packaging. As per The Grio the Chicago, Illinois native has teamed up with popular chain for a collaboration that has taken the world by surprise. For many weeks his social media channels have been largely inactive but on Tuesday, May 24 he returned with the announcement. “Ye teams up with industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa to reimagine McDonald’s packaging” the caption read. The accompanying visual features a square McDonald’s sandwich wrapped in what seems to be a cellophane wrapper. As expected the iconic double arch logo is prominently featured on top. Related Stories In a since deleted Instagr...
Doja Cat States Upcoming Album Will Be “Predominately Rap”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ethan Miller / Getty For those who cast aspersions on Doja Cat and her rapping, her next album will have plenty of it for them to analyze according to her latest interaction with the press. In a profile interview with writer Marjon Carlos for Elle Magazine, the artist talked about the follow-up album to her smash platinum release, Planet HER and according to Carlos the new project will feature “predominantly rap.” “I’ve rapped since the beginning, and I really couldn’t even sing that well to begin with—I got a lot better,” Doja said in response to those who doubt her lyricism. “I use my voice as a tool to create these worlds, and it’s fine if people think that I can’t rap.” She goes on to explain that she hasn’t actually started work on the new album yet ...
