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Paul Verhoeven Says James Bond Franchise Is “Scared of Sex”
If there’s one thing we know about Paul Verhoeven, it’s that he’s certainly not shy of putting sex at the center of his films. In an interview with The Sunday Times, the Basic Instinct and Showgirls director criticized No Time to Die, the latest film in the James Bond franchise, for scrapping any sex scenes involving 007 himself. While 2006’s Casino Royale — which marked Daniel Craig’s first portrayal as Bond — didn’t include any explicitly sexual content, Verhoeven commended the film for at least alluding to some more salacious behavior. Now, he says, Hollywood blockbusters are “scared of sex.” “Sex is the essence of existence!” Verhoeven said. “There was always sex in Bond! They did not show a breast, or whatever. But they had some sex.” Advertisement Related Video As Craig ret...
When Is The Batman Available to Stream?
From Twitter to Letterboxd to your office’s water cooler, everybody can’t stop talking about The Batman, the newest iteration of the caped crusader to hit the big screen. The smash hit has blown up both at the box office and in conversation, spawning endless Twitter threads and think pieces. The newest retelling spawns from a similar vein of Warner Bros.’ 2019 dark, dramatic smash hit Joker (though not a sequel.) The Batman follows Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) and Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz) working together to expose the darkness that lies beneath the streets of our beloved Gotham. Anxious to watch it from home? Here are the details on how to stream The Batman and the cinematic universe to which it belongs. When Will I Be Able to Stream The Batman? Following in stride with Warner...
How to Get Tickets to The Judds’ 2022 Tour
Wynonna and Naomi Judd, collectively the Grammy-winning mother-daughter country duo The Judds, are reuniting for their first, and decidedly “final,” tour in over 10 years. In a statement, Naomi shared: “The fans have always been my family of choice. I love them dearly, so I’m chompin’ at the bit to belt out our hits and reconnect with them once again. The cherry-on-top is singing with my beloved, wild, and extremely talented daughter.” Wynonna followed up by saying, “What I’m looking forward to most is celebrating Judd music with the fans. Mom and I have had quite the journey over the last 38 years, and the fans have been with us through it all. This tour is a celebration for them!” Don’t be the only one left asking “Why not me” and get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre...
Multiple People Shot at Brooklyn Subway Station, Suspect Still At Large
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ANGELA WEISS / Getty Chaos erupted during the morning commute at a New York City subway station in Brooklyn, as police are investigating an incident where multiple people were shot and the suspect is still currently at large. According to reports, multiple people were injured at the 36th Street station in the Sunset Park neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York on Tuesday morning. The station is serviced by the D, N, and R trains. The Fire Department of New York stated that they were called to the station over reports of a smoke condition, and found people injured with gunshot wounds as well as several undetonated explosive devices. The FDNY further reported that 16 people were found injured according to WABC, with five people so far confirmed to have been...
‘Black Ink Crew’ Recap: Ceaser Checks Alex For Shady Instagram Comment, Twitter Hates Young Bae’s New Boo
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: VH1 / Black Ink Crew Last week on Black Ink Crew, Ceaser and Suzette’s relationship came to a screeching halt. Now, he’s back in NYC to get his shops back on track. Single Ceaser Is Back Ceaser is back in NYC for good after breaking up with Suzette while her fraudulent cheeks recover after undergoing emergency surgery and moving out of their Atlanta home. Now single and on the prowl, he announces he will devote his time to his first “wife,” his Black Ink business, to open up a tattoo shop in every state. Good luck with that. Anyway, he is back in the shop and tells the crew his first order of business is to hire some new employees. Ceaser stupidly enlists disgraced 9 MAG artist, now Black Ink Houston manager Van, Alex, and Spyder, to handle th...
Pusha T Talks Fatherhood, Kanye West & Jay-Z With Charlamagne Tha God
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Pusha T is probably one of the most underrated Hip-Hop veterans in the game. Having come into the fold as one-half of The Clipse (his brother, Malice being the other half), Pusha A Ton has been proving to be one of the wittiest and cleverest lyricists for the past two decades. Though his brother has since retired from the gangsta rap genre in order to praise the Lord in his own way, Pusha continues to prove that when it comes to cocaine and drug game metaphors, you’ll be hard pressed to find someone better. Related Stories Recently sitting down with Charlamagne Tha God for a personal one-on-one interview, Pusha T reflects on his life and the changes he’s made to himself over the course of his career. Admitting that fatherho...
Tory Lanez Addresses Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Plus Fallout With Meek Mill & Kehlani On New Song
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @BeanzGotGamez Even after flirting with jail time and his bail being increased for his Megan Thee Stallion subtweets, Tory Lanez just can’t seem to keep his mouth shut on the matter. Days after being released on bail, Lanez decided to flirt with danger and possibly violated the Houston rapper’s restraining orders against him with a new song as part of his “Fargo Fridays” music series. Related Stories On this new track titled “Mucky James,” the problematic Toronto rapper talks about the situation with Megan Thee Stallion. While sporting a fitted baseball hat with horns, Lanez raps, “I was at a high in my career / You think I’d come out here and ******. And if you think I would do that sh*t, you on some stupid sh*t / I don’t need to do that...
Phoebe Bridgers Announces New Song “Sidelines”
Phoebe Bridgers has a new song on the way, titled “Sidelines.” It arrives with Hulu’s serial adaptation of Sally Rooney’s novel Conversations With Friends, and it’s out at midnight on Friday (April 15). Watch a trailer for the show below. “Sidelines” is the first new original material from Bridgers since she released Punisher in 2020, which she followed with the Copycat Killer EP later that year. After collaborating with Conor Oberst for a re-work of Bright Eyes’ “Haligh, Haligh, a Lie, Haligh,” Bridgers joined Bright Eyes for a take on Elliott Smith‘s “St. Ides Heaven.” She put her spin on Tom Waits’ “Day After Tomorrow” as a fundraiser for the Local Integration & Family Empowerment Division of the International Institute of Los Angeles last year. Also recently, Bridgers released an a...
Listen to Jamie xx’s New Song “Let’s Do It Again”
Jamie xx is back with a new song. It’s called “Let’s Do It Again,” and it marks the producer’s first new solo single since 2020’s “Idontknow”—which was his first solo piece since 2015. Check out “Let’s Do It Again” below. Jamie xx first teased the new track on Instagram last week, stating that he’s been performing “Let’s Do It Again” in his live sets since 2021. He added in a press statement, “I started making this tune last year, just as it felt like we might all be able to start doing the things we love again.” Jamie xx’s solo debut In Colour landed back in 2015, but more recently he has released tracks with Headie One and Fred Again.. (“Smoke”), as well as the Avalanches, Neneh Cherry, and Vashti Bunyan (“Wherever You Go”). He’s also produced his xx bandmate Oliver Sim’s new song “Roman...
Robin Carolan and Sebastian Gainsborough Detail Soundtrack for New Movie The Northman
Composers Robin Carolan and Sebastian Gainsborough have detailed their soundtrack for Robert Eggers’ new movie The Northman. The soundtrack album is out digitally on April 22 via Back Lot Music; physical editions will be released via Sacred Bones on July 1. The first offering from the soundtrack is the new song “Storm at Sea / Yggdrasill,” which you can hear below. Robin Carolan is the founder of Tri Angle Records, and Sebastian Gainsborough is known for his work as Vessel. In a statement, the musicians explained, “Robert wanted the world of The Northman to feel harsh and uncomfortable, and for everything to feel like it was caked in mud and dry blood, so it was crucial for the score to mirror that.” The Northman hits U.S. theaters on April 22. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Ki...
Tim Heidecker Announces New Album and Tour, Shares Video for New Song: Watch
Tim Heidecker has announced the new album High School. He produced the record with Drew Erickson, Eric D. Johnson, and Mac DeMarco. The lead single is “Buddy,” and it comes with a music video that was shot and edited by Doug Lussenhop (aka Office Hours Live co-host DJ Douggpound). Check it out below. High School arrives June 24 via Spacebomb. The LP, which follows 2020’s Fear of Death, includes a collaboration with Kurt Vile called “Sirens of Titan.” This summer, Heidecker will go on a two-act tour: The shows will feature a stand-up routine from Heidecker and a musical performance by Tim Heidecker and the Very Good Band. Find the tour dates below. Tim Heidecker: High School High School: 01 Buddy02 Chillin’ in Alaska03 Future Is Uncertain04 Get Back Down to Me05 I’ve Been Losing06 Punch in ...
VIDEO: Phyno ft Flavour – Ikpetencost
Don’t miss this brand new music video from Phyno titled “Ikpentecost”. Nigerian indigenous rapper Phyno premieres the official music video for his released single titled “Ikpentecost” alongside Flavour. The music video “Ikpentecost” is from his release album “Something To Live For” as it showcases the lavishing lifestyle. It is an interesting video to watch and was directed by TG Omori aka Boy Director. Watch and share Phyno ft Flavour – “Ikpentecost” below. [embedded content]
