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Heatwave Music Festival To Debut In Chicago, Bringing Together Pop-Art Inspired Installations & Dance Music
Who would have thought pop-art and dance music were such a great match? Auris Presents, which has established itself as Chicago’s premier live music events organizer, has just announced the debut edition of Heatwave Music Festival. Coming to Douglass Park July 16-17, Heatwave has set out to be a fully immersive, pop-art-inspired event, soundtracked by some of dance music’s leading producers and DJs. Experiential art presents itself at the center of Heatwave’s experience, which is bound to see attendees lose themselves in immersive installations and art areas by a huge lineup of visual artists and creatives to be announced. Heatwave aims to tip its hat to legendary moments in pop-art, such as Warhol’s Campbell Soup Cans and Lichtenstein’s Crying Girl, curating a vibrant exper...
Machine Gun Kelly Teases Headlining Tour, Performing Ballad at BBMAs & More | Billboard MusicCon 2022
Machine Gun Kelly sat down with Billboard backstage at MusicCon 2022 in Las Vegas and talked headlining his first arena tour and the “giant production” going into it, performing a ballad at the BBMAs, the “pressure” behind his directorial film debut and more. [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”post_title” class=”fl-input” title=”Title” value=”” required=”true”][flexi-form-tag type=”category” title=”Select category”][flexi-form-tag type=”tag” title=”Insert tag”][flexi-form-tag type=”article” class=”fl-textarea” title=...
Travis Barker, Rick Ross, Murda Beatz & More Pay Tribute to Lil Keed: ‘Gone Too Soon’
On Saturday (May 14) rising Atlanta rapper Lil Keed died at the age of 24. He was signed to Young Thug‘s Young Stoner Life Records. Keed’s brother, Lil Gotit, first shared the news of his passing in an Instagram post: “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro I did all my cries I know what u want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama Daddy Our Brothers Naychur and Whiteboy.” Tributes soon poured in online, with friends, collaborators and admirers expressing condolences for the late rapper. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Damn RIP Keed,” Travis Barker wrote on Twitter. “So Talented Gone [Too] Soon,” Murda Beatz tweeted. Keed signed to YSL, an imprint of 300 Entertainment, in 2018. He released two projects on the label and worked with ...
Ukraine Favored at Eurovision Song Contest Amid War
Against the backdrop of war in Europe, the hugely popular Eurovision Song Contest entered its flamboyant climax Saturday night (May 14) as 25 bands performed in front of a live audience in the Italian city of Turin, while millions more watched on television around the world. The Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra is heavily tipped to win by bookmakers, who are giving the group that mixes traditional Ukrainian rhythms, costumes and dance moves with contemporary hip-hop a 60% chance of winning. Despite Ukraine’s position as the oddsmakers’ and sentimental favorite, fans from Spain, Britain and elsewhere entering the PalaOlimpico venue from throughout Europe were rooting for their own country to win. Still, Ukrainian music fan Iryna Lasiy said she felt global support for her country in the war a...
Eurovision 2022: Ukrainian Band Kalush Orchestra Wins
Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest in the early hours of Sunday in a clear show of support for the war-ravaged nation. The six-man band that mixes traditional folk melodies and contemporary hip hop in a purposeful defense of Ukrainian culture was the sentimental and bookmakers’ favorite among the 25 bands and performers competing in the grand finale. The public vote from home was decisive in securing their victory. The band’s frontman, Oleg Psiuk, took advantage of the enormous global audience to make an impassioned plea to free fighters still trapped beneath a sprawling steel plant in the southern port city of Mariupol following the six-man band’s performance. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I ask all of y...
Lil Keed, YSL Rapper, Dies at 24
Lil Keed, the Atlanta-born rapper signed to Young Thug’s Young Stoner Life label, has died, representatives for the artist confirmed to Complex and XXL. “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro,” Keed’s brother and fellow rapper Lil Gotit wrote on Instagram. “I did all my cries. I know what u want me to do and that’s go hard for Mama, Daddy, Our Brothers, Naychur, and Whiteboy #ImaHoldthisShitDown.” No cause of death has been revealed. Lil Keed was 24 years old. Born Raqhid Jevon Render on March 16, 1998 in Atlanta, Georgia, Lil Keed was the fifth of seven children, one of whom is Lil Gotit. When he was 16 years old, Lil Keed decided to pursue a rap career after his close friend’s death in 2016. “He ain’t even lived no type of life and it got took away. It opened my eyes up like, I gotta do...
Watch Kendrick Lamar’s New “N95” Video
To accompany the release of his new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick Lamar has shared the music video for the album’s song “N95.” In the clip, which the rapper co-directed with Dave Free, Lamar can be seen hovering above water while mirroring the crucifixion of Jesus pose, running away from a group of men in a chase scene, and doing donuts in a car with Baby Keem, who co-produced the track. Take a look below. “N95” is Lamar’s second new video of the month, following “The Heart Part 5.” Lamar directed his recent music video with his pgLang partner Dave Free. In the visual, the rapper’s morphed into deepfakes of OJ Simpson, Kanye West, Kobe Bryant, Nipsey Hussle, Jussie Smollett, and Will Smith. South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, with whom Lamar is co-producing ...
Britney Spears Says She’s “Lost” Her Pregnancy
Britney Spears has announced that she has “lost” her pregnancy a month after revealing she was expecting her first child with her partner, the actor Sam Asghari. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we have lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy,” she and Asghari posted on Instagram. “This is a devastating time for any parent. Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along. However, we were overly excited to share the good news… We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult moment.” In their Instagram post, Spears and Asghari also said they will “continue trying to expand our beautiful family” despite the loss. The two met back in 2016. This past September, Spears announced her engagement to Asghari. In recent Instagram posts, the si...
Britney Spears Suffers Miscarriage
Britney Spears has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage. “It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that we have lost our miracle baby early in the pregnancy,” Spears wrote in an Instagram post on Saturday (May 14th). Spears announced in April that she was expecting her third child — and first with her fiancé, Sam Asghari. Related Video “Perhaps we should have waited to announce until we were further along however we were overly excited to share the good news,” Spears said in today’s statement. Advertisement “Our love for each other is our strength. We will continue trying to expand our beautiful family,” she added.” We are grateful for all of your support. We kindly ask for privacy during this difficult moment.” Spears has long expressed her desire to have another child. Duri...
Kendrick Lamar Floats Above Water in Striking “N95” Video: Watch
Kendrick Lamar has revealed the video for “N95,” which marks the first visual to be released his new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Co-directed by Kendrick alongside Dave Free, the visually striking video opens with Kendrick floating above the water. Later, we see the Compton’s hip-hop poet laureate running away from a group of men, doing push-ups on the top of a building, joy-ridding with Baby Keem, and walking down the steps of a waterfall. As is the case with the song itself, the video for “95” is chock full of intense imagery and symbolism. Unpack it for yourself down below. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Kendrick’s fifth album (and fifth masterpiece) to date was released on Friday. He will support the album by embarking on a massive world tour starting in July. Tickets ...
Five Unforgettable Moments From Red Bull Guest House During Miami Grand Prix Weekend
There’s more to Red Bull than the caffeine boost. It’s no secret that the prolific energy drink brand has successfully parlayed its consumer appeal into a thriving lifestyle brand making its name synonymous with discovering the many thrills life has to offer. There’s arguably no better testament to the success of the company’s ventures off the shelf than Red Bull Racing, an effort that has the brand perennially on the minds of the sport’s exponentially growing fan base of 430 million and counting. Another experience that we suspect will grow to become inextricably intertwined with Red Bull Racing over time is Red Bull Guest House. Historically, Red Bull Guest House, a curated, invite-only showcase experience, and Red Bull’s efforts on the racetrack have remained distinctl...
Excision Launches Six-Figure Creator Fund For Underrepresented Artists
Excision continues to take the initiative to provide valuable opportunities to the artists of tomorrow. The barnstorming producer and Subsidia Records head honcho has announced the launch of the Excision Bass Music Initiative, an opportunity that will materially impact the lives of ten aspiring artists. In an announcement, Excision says the idea came in part after reflecting upon a traumatic time in his life. “When I was two years old, I was in a car accident that left me with 88 stitches in my head,” Excision said in a statement. “Aside from this being a major moment in my childhood development, the accident left me with a small settlement that I was later able to use to jumpstart my music career.” Excision feels a calling to try to pay it forward...
