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UFC Fighter Kevin Holland Chokes Out Gunman At Houston Sushi Spot
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Kevin Holland might soon need to don a uniform of some sort if he’s going to keep stopping crime in the streets like the caped and masked fellow cleaning up Gotham. The talented UFC welterweight helped subdue and eventually choke out a gunman inside a Houston sushi restaurant earlier in the week and a profile on the fighter reveals more details. The Houston Chronicle exclusively spoke with Holland one-on-one to have him explain the happenings this past Monday (March 14) at RA Sushi in Houston. Holland,29, was with friends having a good time next to a large group of patrons celebrating a birthday. Holland explains that he heard a gunshot ring off inside the establishment, and sprung into action. More from the Chronicle: Holland ran ...
Juicy Privilege: Jussie Smollett Freed From Jail On Bond, MAGA Gang Is Big Mad
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Scott Olson / Getty On Wednesday (March 16), Jussie Smollett was freed from jail on bond, for now. That was fast—and on cue, the MAGA crowd is big mad. Per various reports, Smollett’s lawyers were able to convince an appeals to court to release Smollett while the actor contests his conviction of faking a hate crime and lying to the police. So on Wednesday night he was able to walk out of Cook County Jail Late last week, Smollett was sentenced to a five-months in jail. Ever since the judge told him how long he would be on an involuntary vacation, it has been nothing but drama. In the courtroom Smollett said he respected the decision, but was adamant that he was not suicidal. The days since were spent insisting that he should be freed. Smollett a...
ElGrande Toto – Babe ft Ayra Starr
Check out this brand new single from ElGrande Toto titled “Babe” featuring Ayra Starr. Moroccan music star, Taha Fahssi, known by his stage name ElGrande Toto, is a performing rapper in Arabic, English, and Fresh. ElGrande Toto makes a weekend entry with a brand new tune titled “Babe” featuring the celestial being Ayra Starr, as she brings in a special thrill to the song. “Babe” is an impressive single just for the fans, and listening pleasure of all. Listen and share ElGrande Toto – Baba ft Ayra Starr below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ElGrande_Toto_-_Babe_ft_Ayra_Starr__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Terri – Danger
Check out this brand new single from Terri titled – “Danger”. Nigerian talented singer Terri comes through with a brand new single he calls “Danger” for his teeming fans and supporters. The new record “Danger” is an impressive piece of music that comes in shortly after his previously released track titled “Life“. “Danger” is Terri’s second release for the year, and it deserves a spot on your playlist, happy listening. Listen and share Terri – “Danger” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Terri_-_Danger_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3
Skiibii – Trenches
Check out this brand new single from Skiibii titled – “Trenches”. Nigerian singer Skiibii drops another brand new single he calls “Trenches”, for his fans and supporters. “Baddest Boy” crooner new banger is an impressive and exciting weekend vibe just to rock your mood. The new record “Trenches” is a follow-up to his previously released remix track titled “Baddest Boy” alongside Davido. It also deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Skiibii – Trenches below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Skiibii_-_Trenches_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Jahdiel – Sweet Holy Spirit
Nigerian outstanding gospel singer, Jahdiel starts the year 2020 with a brand new song titled, “Sweet Holy Spirit.“ The eminent worship and praise leader Jahdiel Benjamin has never seized to astonish her fans with her soul-lifting songs. The multiple award-winning praise leader is a bonified member of Christ Embassy and not just that, Jahdiel’s popularity was heard by her service in her church (Christ Embassy). She is a fierce worship leader in her church and she has always blessed both her church and the general public with her unique songs. Jahdiel is a songwriter, an exceptional singer with so much swag, a mother of two vibrant boys, and the wife of award-winning Nigerian gospel artist “Eben”. The song “Sweet Holy Spirit” was recorded and was released as her first single in 2020. After ...
Limp Bizkit Announce Spring 2022 US Tour
Limp Bizkit have announced a Spring 2022 US tour in support of their recent comeback album, Still Sucks. The outing will find the rap-metal group playing arenas and theaters, with various support from $not, Wargasm UK, Scowl, Yung Gravy, and Dying Wish. The “Still Sucks Tour” kicks off April 28th in Tampa, Florida, and runs through a May 31st show in Ontario, California. Among the stops is an April 13th gig at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Tickets go on sale Friday (March 18th) to the general public via Ticketmaster, with a pre-sale beginning Thursday (March 17th) using pre-sale code SHOWTIME. Still Sucks dropped on Halloween of 2021, preceded by the single “Dad Vibes.” Along with the new music came a new look for frontman Fred Durst, who sported a gray wig and horseshoe must...
Florence + The Machine Announce Spring 2022 Tour Dates
Florence + The Machine have announced a handful of Spring 2022 tour dates in support of their upcoming album Dance Fever. The brief UK outing kicks off on April 15th in Newcastle, UK, and will also feature intimate shows in Blackburn and London. Florence Welch and company will then make their way across the pond for concerts at Los Angeles Theatre in Los Angeles and Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City. £1 from each ticket sold in the UK will go to the Choose Love fund, which supports refugees and displaced people globally. In the US, $1 from each ticket for the LA show will go to The Los Angeles Community Action Network, with those sold in New York benefiting the organization Women in Need. Advertisement Related Video See the full schedule below. General on-sale begins in th...
Judas Priest and Twisted Sister Members Commend Dolly Parton for Bowing Out of Rock Hall Nod: “A Classy Move”
Dolly Parton’s decision to withdraw herself from nomination into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has garnered praise from rock and metal artists. Earlier this week, the country music legend bowed out of the Hall nod and said she didn’t feel she had “earned” it, explaining she needed to add to her rock ‘n’ roll cred. She added, “This has, however, inspired me to put out a hopefully great rock ‘n’ roll album at some point in the future, which I have always wanted to do! Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner and Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider both commended Parton for respectfully withdrawing. Advertisement Related Video “I think it was a classy move, really,” Faulkner told podcast Rock of Nations with Dave Kinchen. “I think she recognizes her brand, and it didn’t necessarily fit into t...
MACHINE HEAD To Be Rejoined By Guitarist LOGAN MADER For ‘The More Things Change…’ 25th-Anniversary Play-Through
MACHINE HEAD will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the band’s second studio LP, “The More Things Change…”, with a special full-album play-through this coming Friday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m. PDT. Joining MACHINE HEAD‘s Robb Flynn and Jared MacEachern for the event will be original “The More Things Change…” guitarist Logan Mader. MACHINE HEAD said in a statement: “To make this landmark anniversary extra special, we’re delighted to announce that Robb and Jared will be joined by original guitar player, Logan Mader, for a not-to-be-missed full play-thru of the band’s second album. Join us live at 3 PM, Pacific on Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube. Please double check your local time zone as USA has now switched to daylight saving hours. Beers UP!...
ALICE IN CHAINS’ JERRY CANTRELL Shares Animated Video For ‘Siren Song’
ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell has released a Nate Merritt-animated video for “Siren Song”. The track is featured on Jerry‘s latest solo album, “Brighten”, which came out last October. Says Cantrell: “I had a great time working with the very talented Nate Merritt and Josh Richman on this video to bring ‘Siren Song’ to life through animation. Nate‘s imagery is beautiful and impactful, a perfect visual companion to the music that tells the story I started out with, and travels far beyond it. A true collaborative effort, great work guys.” Cantrell is preparing to hit the road in North America in support of “Brighten”. The trek will kick on March 24 at the Palace Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota and make s...
RUSH’s GEDDY LEE To Appear In Next Episode Of CBC Mystery Drama ‘Murdoch Mysteries’
RUSH‘s Geddy Lee will make a guest appearance in the next episode of the long-running CBC mystery drama “Murdoch Mysteries”. The episode, dubbed “Devil Music”, will premiere in Canada this coming Monday, March 21. A 15-second clip of Geddy‘s appearance in the show is available below. Set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, “Murdoch Mysteries” is a one-hour drama series that explores the intriguing world of William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), a methodical and dashing detective who pioneers innovative forensic techniques to solve some of the city’s most gruesome murders. Murdoch‘s circle of associates includes Constable George Crabtree (“Jonny Harris”, “Hatching”, “Matching And Dispatching”)...
