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Dr. Dre Spotted in the Studio With ‘DONDA 2’ Co-writer Fat Money
Co-writer to Kanye West‘s DONDA 2 album Fat Money recently posted a few photos to Instagram to tease fans that he is currently in the studio working with Dr. Dre. Earlier this month, Snoop Dogg was also spotted in the studio with Dre and perhaps accidentally leaked a portion of his Detox tracklist. The photos sparked a frenzy amongst fans who were excited to finally see a teaser of what they can expect. The much-anticipated album was first announced in 2002, but has yet to be materialized to date. In the post by Fat Money, he wrote, “I love the f**k out my job.” Just last week, he posted another set of photos with Dr. Dre in the studio accompanied by the caption, “The Young Man w/ the Dr… Don’t nobody move.” It is uncertain if the pair are working on the finishing touches of the highly ant...
David Bowie Documentary ‘Moonage Daydream’ Is Coming to Theaters, HBO
An all-new documentary celebrating the life of late British rockstar David Bowie is nearing completion and will be released by NEON and Universal Pictures Content Group, the companies announced Wednesday (April 13). Titled Moonage Daydream, the film will be released by NEON in the U.S., while Universal Pictures Content Group has international distribution rights. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news No theatrical release date has been announced, though the film is slated to premiere on HBO and HBO Max in spring 2023 via HBO Documentary Films. Theatrical engagements for Moonage Daydream — which marks the first film under a multi-picture deal between Morgen and BMG for IMAX Productions — will include IMAX screenings in select markets. Five yea...
Coachella Isn’t Sold Out Yet: Here’s Where You Can Buy Tickets
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Coachella was canceled last year due to the pandemic, but the annual music festival is back in full swing and it’s not too late to buy tickets. The 2022 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival kicks off in Indio, Calif., on Friday (April 15). The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia, Harry Styles and Billie Eilish will headline the festival. Additional performers include Phoebe Bridgers, Megan Thee Stallion, 21 Savage, Anitta, Giveon, Lil Baby, Big Sean, Daniel Caesar, Doja Cat, Run the Jewels, Karol G, Nicki Nicole, Nathy Peluso, Omar Apollo, Maggie Rogers, Ar...
Charlie Puth Vows to Always ‘Tell the Truth’ Musically After Elton John Said His Music ‘Sucked’
Charlie Puth got all the wrong “Attention” from Sir Elton John. Puth stopped by Ellen on Wednesday (April 13) to perform his latest hit “Light Switch,” and while chatting with Ellen Degeneres, the singer revealed the comment that inspired him to make his most truthful music yet. “The most important thing you can do, for all the songwriters watching this, when you write a song, it’s important to tell the truth. I wasn’t really doing that in 2019,” he explained of the time following the release of his 2018 album, Voicenotes. “The person who awoken my sense was none other than Elton John.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Puth went on to explain that he met the iconic “Rocketman” singer at the popular West Hollywood restaurant, Cr...
Armadillo, Miss Teddy Sent Packing on ‘The Masked Singer’
It was double the fun on The Masked Singer Wednesday (April 13) night, as two masks were sent packing, including one Grammy Award-winning star of the stage. Season 7, Episode 6, of Fox’s surprise hit was aptly-titled” “The Double Mask-Off.” That’s exactly what we got. Armadillo, with his hard exterior, was always going to be tough to crack. But he was given the boot after singing the classic hymn “Amazing Grace.” Under that hard exterior was, well, a hard man, Duane Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter. Perhaps producers could have made our task easier and dress him in a canine costume? Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The TV tough guy had previous sung old school numbers “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers, and the Bobby F...
Lil Durk and Gunna Honor Virgil Abloh in New “What Happened to Virgil” Video
Lil Durk and Gunna have honored the life of late visionary Virgil Abloh in a new video for their collaborative track, “What Happened to Virgil,” directed by Cole Bennett and presented by Lyrical Lemonade. The clip pays homage to the late designer with multiple sets inspired by the former Off-White founder and Louis Vuitton artistic director, including Drake‘s Air Drake plane, which Abloh painted, and the Louis Dreamhouse. The visual begins with a quote from Abloh, reading, “Life is so short that you can’t waste even a day subscribing to what someone thinks you can do versus knowing what you can do.” Abloh died at the age of 41 on November 28, 2021, following a private battle with cancer. “What Happened to Virgil” appears on Lil Durk’s latest record, 7220, which was released on Ma...
Who Is Frank James, The Alleged NYC Subway Shooter?
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NYPD / NYPD As New York City is still shaking off the effects of the brutal shooting attack on a subway train in Brooklyn yesterday, authorities have zeroed in on one man, naming him as their main suspect. The New York Police Department has named Frank James as their main suspect Wednesday (April 13th) in the heinous shooting on a northbound N train pulling into the 36th Street station during the morning rush hour at 8:24 A.M. on Tuesday (April 12th). The 62-year-old was identified at a press conference held by the department yesterday evening as a “person of interest”, but they have made the change based on information obtained during their current investigation of his social media posts. Related Stories The information includes a series of videos made b...
HHW Gaming: ‘Valorant’ Pro Sinaatra’s Return To Competition Met With Criticism
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez Jay “Sinatraa” Won, who was dubbed the “LeBron James” of the Overwatch League and is now a pro Valorant player, is back after being suspended following being accused of sexual assault. Sinatraa took to Twitter to announce his return to competitive play on Tuesday (Apr.12). In a tweet, the former Overwatch League MVP wrote, “It’s been a year since I was forced to step back from competitive play. In that time, I have learned a lot about myself and grown as a person. I am now ready for a return to competitive play and will be starting tryouts this week.” Last year, the famous e-sports star got his controller clipped by his Valorant team, the Sentinals, who slapped him with a six-month suspension due to sexual assaul...
DJ Jazzy Jeff Defends Will Smith Oscar Slap In Blunt Fashion
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Louis / Getty While much of the world has moved on from the shocking moment, the Will Smith Oscars slap heard around the world is still on the minds of some. Chiming in with his own thoughts is the former Fresh Prince’s partner DJ Jazzy Jeff, who defended his friend in a very blunt fashion. DJ Jazzy Jeff was a recent guest for Chicago label Closed Sessions’ Legends Conversation series, and the unavoidable focus on Smith laying hands upon Oscars host Chris Rock was put forth. The Philadelphia DJ didn’t labor too much over his point and got right to the bottom of it. “Don’t get it twisted that it was something he was proud of. It was a lapse in judgment, you know?” Jazzy Jeff said. “I think the thing that I’ve realized is I don’t know too many people...
The Long-Awaited Telfar x Eastpak Capsule Collection Has Been Unveiled
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: TELFAR / Telfar One of the most anticipated drops is almost upon us. The Telfasr x Eastpark collection has been unveiled to the public. Source: TELFAR / Telfar As per High Snobiety the two accessory brands originally announced the collaboration back in March but in a very secret manner, even more veiled than your typical teaser. “We couldn’t wait any longer….so here it is… @Eastpak x @TelfarGlobal you THINK you seen leaked pics? How you know we didn’t fake the leak? How can you know anything? Only love is real… and love is BLIND. BLIND PREORDER TODAY 3/25 AT 12:00 EST” a post read from Eastpak’s official Instagram account. It was accompanied by a quick video that featured blurred photos of the pieces. A couple of weeks later and ...
Peacock’s Ted Prequel Series Reveals Main Cast Alongside Seth MacFarlane
A decade after we first met Ted, the blockbuster film franchise is coming to the small screen. Peacock announced today the main recurring cast in their highly-anticipated Ted TV series, with Seth MacFarlane reprising his role as the titular foul-mouthed, anthropomorphic teddy bear. Joining MacFarlane in the Ted cast are Giorgia Whigham (13 Reasons Why), Max Burkholder (Parenthood), and Scott Grimes (Oppenheimer). The series takes us back in time to 1993, when Ted’s 15 minutes of fame have passed. He’s now living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett (Burkholder), along with John’s parents (Grimes) and cousin (Whigham). Ted is a loyal, supportive companion to the Bennett family — in spite of his moments of poor influence on John. Advertisement Related Video As you might expect...
Cuba Gooding Jr. Pleads Guilty in Forcible Touching Case
Cuba Gooding Jr. has pleaded guilty to one count of forcible touching after being accused of assaulting three different women in 2018 and 2019, The New York TImes reports. Gooding, 54, was arrested in 2019 after a 29-year-old woman said he had groped her breast without consent at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge in Manhattan. Surveillance footage captured the incident, showing him putting his hand on her leg and chest. Another video clip saw her confronting him about it, which led to security intervening. Following that incident, two more women came forward with allegations of unwanted contact. One, a server at TAO Downtown, said that in 2018 he pinched her buttocks at the club. Another alleged that he forcibly and inappropriately touched her that same year at LAVO N...
