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HHW Gaming: Master Splinter Gets Busy In Latest ‘TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge’ Trailer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Dotemu / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Leonardo, Raphael, Michaelangelo, and Donatello are getting more help to take down the Shredder, Krang, and the Foot Clan. Thursday (Feb.10), Dotemu unleashed its latest trailer for the highly anticipated beat ’em up co-op video game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Unlike previous iterations of games featuring the mean, green fighting machine, players will have the choice to also play with April O’Neil and now the Ninja Turtle’s sensei and father, Master Splinter. Source: Dotemu / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge In the trailer, we get a full breakdown of Master Splinter’s moves proving that he’s still proficient with his hands and feet just because he’s up there ...
Kim Kardashian Says To Allegedly Avoid Kanye West & Others, Phones Were Tossed In The Ocean
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment / Getty Kim Kardashian has remained graceful as possible amid an impending divorce from her husband Ye aka Kanye West, but the same hasn’t necessarily been extended to her if reports are accurate. In a new interview, the businesswoman and mother of four revealed that while on vacation, she allegedly had to avoid Ye and others by tossing her phone into the ocean. For Vogue‘s March issue, Kim Kardashian graced the cover and her wide-ranging feature isn’t solely about her husband or their woes, nor does she delve much into her alleged relationship with comedian and actor Pete Davidson. However, she does remark on a recent trip to the Bahamas around New Year’s that she reportedly scheduled to avoid Ye from showing up. From Vo...
Funk Trailblazer Betty Davis Dead At 77
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anthony Barboza / Getty Betty Davis exploded onto the music scene in the 1970s, sporting a brash and sultry image that made her an icon to many. The pioneering funk singer and songwriter passed away this week, and we look back at her life. Fans of funk will most likely be familiar with Davis via her stylish album covers that served as precursors for the likes of other sex-positive artists such as Lil’ Kim, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and even Madonna before them. She was born Betty Mabry in Durham, N.C., and was raised partially in the Pittsburgh suburb of Homestead. At 16, she left home to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and found her footing in the fashion-forward scene of Greenwich Village and New York overall....
The Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1 Auction Raised A Whopping $25.3 Million
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Sotheby’s / Sotheby’s As expected Sotheby’s auction of the Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1 collection raised a ridiculous amount of cash but to be honest, we didn’t expect the final number to be in eight figures. Source: Courtesy of Sotheby’s / Sotheby’s Originally valued at an estimated $3 million dollars, the 200 pairs of Louis Vuitton x Air Force 1’s went up for auction on January 16 and ended on February 8 with the finally tally settling at a whopping $25.3 million. That is more than eight times what was expected. According to their press release more than 10,000 bids from 1,200 bidders were made on the 200 sneakers with 40% of buyers residing in Asia. Who knew? Proceeds from the $23 million will benefit The Virgil Abloh™ “Post-Modern” ...
Angelique Kidjo ft Burna Boy – Do Yourself
Check out this new music video performance by Angelique Kidjo alongside Burna Boy titled – Do Yourself. Beninese songstress, Angelique Kidjo presents the new music video for her song titled “Do Yourself” featuring Burna Boy. “Do Yourself” is an impressive track taken off her album caption “Mother Nature“. The new visual is an amazing clip, with production credits from Meji Alabi, JM Films, Jimi Adesanya, and Linah Bensadok. Watch and share Angelique Kidjo ft Burna Boy – ” Do Yourself” below. [embedded content]
VIDEO: Mohbad – Backside
Don’t miss this brand new video from Mohbad titled ‘Backside’. Marian Music act, Mohbad unveils his long-awaited musical video titled ‘Backside‘, which was released last year. Produced by Niphkeys. The music Video ‘Backside‘ is a fascinating visual directed by Gorilla Boy. The visual has lots of video vixens dancing and twerking to the song. Watch, enjoy and share Mohbad – ‘Backside’ below. [embedded content]
Professional Beat ft Portable & Danku – Tewo Tewo
Check this brand new single from Professional Beat titled “Tewo Tewo”. Nigerian music producer, Professional Beat dishes out a brand new single titled “Tewo Tewo” featuring Portable and Danku. Professional Beat is known for his brilliant production skills. The new record “Tewo Tewo” is a lovely tune dedicated to his fans and the listening pleasure of all. Listen and share Professional Beat – “Tewo Tewo” ft Portable & Danku below.
Rema – Calm Down
Check out this brand new song from Rema titled “Calm Down”. Mavin Records talented singer, Rema, comes through with another banger titled “Calm Down“. The new record “Calm Down“, is a pleasant and remarkable piece that he is happy to share with his fans and it serves as his first track for the year. However, he has been featured recently on FKA twigs’ album on the track titled “Jealousy“. Listen and share Rema – “Calm Down” below.
‘Still Making History’: Toosii’s ‘Black Love’ Playlist Features Drake, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller & More
This year, Billboard is celebrating Black History Month with different playlists catered to “Black Love.” We’ve handpicked artists, producers and songwriters to highlight songs that best embody the amorous theme, and explain why these records give them that butterfly feeling every time. Be on that lookout every Tuesday and Thursday for new playlists from some of your favorites. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After “Way 2 Sexy” producer TM-88 kicked off our playlist series on Feb. 3 with his playlist, today (Feb. 10), “Love Cycle” singer Toosii dishes out his 10-track collection. “These songs all represent different aspects of Black Love to me,” he tells Billboard. “It ranges from songs that I’ve released myself that have a more personal m...
Nick Cannon Had ‘Baby Mama Drama’ After Kevin Hart’s Condom Vending Machine Prank
Nick Cannon is still on good terms with Kevin Hart, despite the comedian gifting him a vending machine full of condoms as a Valentine’s Day prank. While the joke provided a good laugh for both, The Masked Singer host recalled getting into a bit of hot water with the mothers of his children before Hart revealed himself as the prankster. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In an interview with Entertainment Tonight published Wednesday (Feb. 9), Cannon appeared alongside Hart and their Real Husbands of Hollywood co-stars, and took a brief moment to talk about their mutual pranks. “I still think me wrapping [Hart’s] face on my private plane is better than his sending me a vending machine full of condoms,” he said. “Vending machine full of condoms is a ...
Karol G Collects 12th No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart Thanks to ‘Sejodioto’
Karol G adds another career success to her Billboard chart account as “Sejodioto” lifts 6-1 on the Latin Airplay chart (dated Feb. 12). With 12 No. 1s on the all-Latin genre ranking, she moves into sole possession of the second most among women, after Shakira’s 15 leaders. Karol G was previously tied with Gloria Estefan for the second-most No. 1s among women. “Sejodioto” traces its win to a 33% gain in audience impressions to 10 million, earned in the U.S. in the week ending Feb. 6, according to MRC Data. It is also the greatest gainer of the week. The Ovy on the Drums-produced track is Karol G’s first No. 1 after collecting five with her KG0516 album No. 1s (“Tusa,” “Ay, Dios Mio,” “Bichota,” “Location,” and “El Makinon”), the most leaders from the same album since Romeo Santos’ Form...
Machine Gun Kelly Says Semi-Autobiographical Film ‘Taurus’ Shows ‘What Was Really Going on Inside’ His Mind
Machine Gun Kelly is starring in an upcoming semi-autobiographical film about a rap-slash-rock star with self-destructive tendencies. In Taurus, set to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival Feb. 13, MGK plays Cole, a musician who struggles with fatherhood, the pressures of the music industry, substance abuse and his relationship with his ex-wife, who is played, of course, by his real-life fiancée Megan Fox. In a new interview with Variety published this week, the film’s director Tim Sutton said that Taurus originally derived its inspiration from artists who died too young, like Mac Miller and Lil Peep, but as they continued drafting the script, the “Bloody Valentine” star’s own life started to become more weaved into the story. “What I wanted was the sense of authenticity and the ...
