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SEPULTURA Recruits ANGRA Drummer BRUNO VALVERDE For Last Three Shows Of U.S. Tour
SEPULTURA has recruited Bruno Valverde (ANGRA) to play drums for the band for the last three shows of its North American after drummer Eloy Casagrande broke his right leg in a stage accident. The “North American Quadra” 2022 trek with SACRED REICH and CROWBAR kicked off on March 4 in Sacramento and is set to conclude on April 8 in Berkeley, California. SEPULTURA also has a six-date tour of Mexico scheduled for April 12-17. Earlier today, SEPULTURA released the following statement via social media: “Sepulnation, bad news! Eloy Casagrande has severely injured his leg which forces him to leave the tour and go home for proper treatment and to be close to his family. Please wish him all the best and a speedy recovery!! “We have been lucky enough that Bruno Valverde (ANGR...
The Weeknd Becomes Sixth Solo Artist To Earn Three Diamond Singles
The Weeknd is officially only the sixth solo artist with three diamond singles as “Blinding Lights” and “Starboy” were certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The diamond certification confirms that both singles have sold at least 10 million units in the US; as stated on the RIAA website, “Starboy” has officially sold 11 million units in the US as of April 5, achieving this feat in a span of six years. Meanwhile, “Blinding Lights,” which appeared on After Hours, has sold 10 million units and is now platinum after only two years. The XO Records head also recently released a music video for his Dawn FM cut “Out of Time,” which featured Jim Carrey and Squid Game star/model Jung Ho-yeon. Elsewhere in music, Mike Dean apologized to BTS after launching cr...
LL COOL J Announces Brand New ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury / Getty LL COOL J famously delivered the blistering 1980s hit “Rock The Bells” in the early days of his recording career, and the phrase holds weight today. This week, the Queens Hip-Hop legend announced the ROCK THE BELLS FESTIVAL coming later this summer in the rapper’s home borough. On Monday (April 4), the artist born James Todd Smith announced the music festival that shares the namesake with his pioneering single, lifestyle brand, and radio station. Related Stories The stacked lineup includes Ladies Love Cool James himself alongside DJ Z-Trip, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, Lil’ Kim, The Diplomats, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Scarface, Trina, N.O.R.E., and the Digable Planets. Other acts are expected to be added to this already stellar lineup. Hostin...
Kid Cudi Joins Cast Of John Woo’s ‘Silent Night’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Rich Fury/VF22 / Getty Fans of John Woo films are well aware that the famed director has a penchant for action films, and an upcoming feature currently in production promises more of the same. Joining the cast of Woo’s Silent Night offering is Kid Cudi, who continues to show off his impressive acting chops. Cudi, born Scott Mescudi, will join the cast of Silent Night alongside Joel Kinnaman, Harold Torres, and Catalina Sandino Moreno as reported by the good folks at Deadline. The film centers on Goldlock, played by Kinnaman, a father seeking vengeance on gang members who killed his son in the crossfire. In the film, Cudi will play Det. Dennis Vassel. Related Stories Silent Night is currently on location in Mexico City and working from a screenplay written...
How to Get Tickets to Diljit Dosanjh’s 2022 Tour
Indian superstar musician and actor Diljit Dosanjh will tour the US and Canada for the first time in three years in Summer 2022. Dosanjh’s “Born to Shine World Tour” features 10 North American concerts taking place in June and July. Get tickets here, and read on for more info including pre-sale details. What Is Diljit Dosanjh’s Next Tour? Advertisement Related Video Diljit Dosanjh’s “Born to Shine World Tour” features 10 North American dates, beginning at Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Sunday June 19th. Additional dates include stops in Winnipeg, MB; Toronto, ON; Newark, NJ; Fairfax, VA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; and Oakland, CA. “It has been more than 2 years since I performed live with my last live show taking place in Mumbai early 2020, so I am incredibly excited for this t...
Justin Bieber Offering $3 Million in Free Therapy to Fans and Crew
Justin Bieber is likely raking in millions on his 98-date “Justice World Tour,” but he’s sharing the wealth by financing therapy for his fans and crew. The pop star has teamed up with affordable therapy service BetterHelp to offer mental health assistance of up to $3,000,000 in value. “The one thing I’ve learned over the years is that we all go through our ups and downs, and we all need help sometimes,” Bieber said in a statement. “Being able to offer access to free therapy to my fans and tour family is a real blessing, and I’m humbled to be able to do it.” Perhaps aware of the toll that working away from home for months on end — and in a pandemic, no less — can have on touring musicians, Bieber’s deal prioritizes his crew, offering his 250+ person team free access to 18 months of therapy....
Pusha T and JAY-Z Reunite on New Song “Neck and Wrist”: Stream
Pusha T and JAY-Z have teamed up for a new song called “Neck and Wrist,” produced by Pharrell Williams. Check out the single below. “Neck and Wrist” marks King Push and Hov’s first collaboration since 2016’s “Drug Dealers Anonymous.” Before that, they both appeared on Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Fridays posse cut “So Appalled,” which later landed on 2010’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. In anticipation of his follow-up to 2018’s Daytona, Pusha has had a packed year. Back in February, he dropped the Kanye-produced Rap Song of the Week “Diet Coke,” which he later performed on Colbert. He also teamed up with Nigo for the song “Hear Me Clearly” before dropping the “Spicy Fish Diss” for Arby’s. Advertisement Related Video As for Jay, the rapper last released a pair of songs off the sou...
ScHoolboy Q Drops New Song “Soccer Dad”: Stream
ScHoolboy Q is back with a new song called “Soccer Dad.” It’s his first solo single since 2019. Take a listen below. Menacing horns fuel “Soccer Dad,” as stop-start percussion punctuates the song’s back-and-forth riff. “Now here we go again, before I had a fan/ Was mapping out everything I wanted/ Earned what I planned,” ScHoolboy Q spits. “Soccer Dad” follows “Blacks n Mexicans,” a collaborative track ScHoolboy Q, Ty Dolla $ign, and B-Real contributed to last year’s Gully soundtrack. Before that, the rapper teamed up with Freddie Gibbs for the song “Gang Signs.” His last album came in 2019 with CrasH Talk. Advertisement Related Video Share this: [flexi-common-toolbar] [flexi-form class=”flexi_form_style” title=”Submit to Flexi” name=”my_form” ajax=...
There’s a Secret, 17-Course Sushi Dinner at Coachella for $375
In-between sets at Coachella, enjoying a lavish sushi dinner is now an option—assuming you can find your way in. We mean that in the most literal sense possible. At Coachella 2022, restauranteurs Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee are recreating a version of their L.A.-based establishment, Sushi by Scratch, with a unique twist: the location is hidden somewhere within Coachella’s Indio Central Market. “We want to pull you out of your world and put you into this sort of truncated reality where you get to actually experience what we do,” Lee says of the experience. According to the Los Angeles Times, the couple are setting up a “sushi speakeasy” with select seating times at 3:30, 6:00, and 8:30PM respectively. Scroll to Continue...
Martin Garrix Drops Blistering Single From Upcoming Debut Club Album: Listen to “Reboot”
The road to Martin Garrix‘s elusive debut club album just got a little clearer. Today Garrix dropped “Reboot,” a massive collaboration with Dutch compatriot Vluarr. He recently played the scintillating house track during his larger-than-life DJ set at Ultra Music Festival 2022, which featured a slew of IDs in a de facto showcase of the forthcoming Sentio LP. “Reboot” is the third single from Sentio to release following collaborations with Zedd (“Follow“) and Mesto (“Limitless”). But those artists are just the tip of the iceberg. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Many STMPD RCRDS favorites have either been rumored or confirmed to appear on the record, such as DubVision, Brooks, Julian Jordan and Justin Mylo, among ot...
Armin van Buuren, Porter Robinson, More to Perform at Electric Zoo 3.0: See the Full Lineup
Electric Zoo is plugging into the matrix for their high-tech 2022 outing. Following the success of their supernatural-themed 2021 event, organizers are shifting gears to the world of technology for the 13th iteration in the festival’s saga, Electric Zoo 3.0. Now, prospective attendees have been treated to the reveal of who will be performing—and the lineup is massive. Boasting a strong lineup, Electric Zoo 3.0 will showcase superstars, niche tastemakers, and rising talent alike. Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions, Afrojack, Carl Cox, Porter Robinson, and more are set for headlining performances, joined by can’t-miss sets from Subtronics, SVDDEN DEATH, Moore Kismet, DJ Diesel (a.k.a Shaquille O’Neal), Tchami, Chris Lake, Wreckno and many more. “Electric Zoo...
Porter Robinson Reveals Dates for Third Chapter In the Second Sky Music Festival Saga
This year, Porter Robinson is turning his flagship Second Sky Music Festival into a Halloween party. He announced the 2022 edition via a video featuring his lovable mascot, DJ Potaro, in an animated pumpkin patch swathed in the autumn sunset. After bursting from a pumpkin and revealing himself, Potaro gives way to the announcement that this year’s festival will be moving to Halloween weekend. Porter Robinson’s third Second Sky Music Festival is scheduled to take place on October 29th and 30th, 2022 in Oakland, California. Other than the dates of the event, no other details have currently been divulged about Second Sky 2022, including a lineup. However, fans are certainly safe to look forward to a performance—possibly multiple—from the illustrious Nurture artist. Check out ...
