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Lil Yachty Sues NFT Seller Opulous for Trademark Infringement
Lil Yachty has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against NFT seller Opulous. According to reports, the rapper supposedly never gave Opulous permission to launch the “Lil Yachty NFT Collection,” which would have allowed buyers to hear new Yachty’s new music. The company featured images of Yachty and did press interviews for the collection,“Defendants knew that they did not have authorization to utilize plaintiff’s name, trademark or image… yet did so anyways because [it] was beneficial to Defendants’ commercial enterprise, in blatant and conscious disregard for plaintiff’s exclusive legal rights,” his lawyers claimed. Yachty further alleges that Opulous reached out to his team for the partnership and that he was part of a second call for a “general introductory meeting,” but neith...
Meat Loaf’s ‘Bat Out of Hell’ Hits a New Peak on Billboard 200 Albums Chart After Death
Following Meat Loaf’s death on Jan. 20, the rocker’s music returns to the Billboard charts, including a new peak on the Billboard 200 for his classic 1977 album Bat Out of Hell. He also re-enters at No. 3 on the Billboard Artist 100 chart (dated Feb. 5), which ranks the most popular artists of the week in the U.S. Explore Explore Meat Loaf See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Here’s a look at the major Billboard charts that Meat Loaf’s music impacts, for the charts dated Feb. 5, reflecting the tracking week ending Jan. 27. Albums Bat Out of Hell-Billboard 200, No. 13 (re-entry, new peak, surpassing its original No. 14 peak in 1978; 28,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. – up 3,677%, according to MRC Data)-Top Album Sales, No. 2 (re-entry and ...
Bill Cosby Asks Supreme Court Not to Revive Sexual Assault Case
A lawyer for Bill Cosby asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday (Jan. 31) to reject a bid by prosecutors to revive his criminal sex assault case. The 84-year-old actor and comedian has been free since June, when a Pennsylvania appeals court overturned his conviction and released him from prison after nearly three years. The state’s highest court found that Cosby believed he had a nonprosecution agreement with a former district attorney when he gave damaging testimony in the accuser’s 2005 lawsuit. That testimony later led to his arrest in 2015. Explore Explore Bill Cosby See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Cosby lawyer Jennifer Bonjean says the case rests on a narrow set of facts that should not interest the Supreme Court. “Notwithstanding the com...
Don Broco’s ‘Amazing Things’ Heading for U.K. No. 1
Don Broco’s aptly-titled Amazing Things (Sharptone) is cruising to No. 1 in the U.K., some three months after its original release. The Bedford, England alternative rock group’s fourth LP digitally dropped last October, but, thanks to its release in physical permutations, the title pulls ahead on the midweek chart, the OCC reports. Following its digital-only release, the album managed a best of No. 91, and tumbled from the Top 100 after just one week. It Amazing Things holds its course when the latest Official U.K. Albums Chart is revealed late Friday, Don Broco will score a career-first No. 1, and third Top 10 release overall, after 2016’s Automatic (No. 6 peak) and 2018’s Technology (No. 5). The four-piece saw their 2012 debut album Priorities peak at No. 25. Explore See latest videos, c...
Kanye West Must Be Fully Vaccinated to Visit Australia, Prime Minister Warns
BRISBANE, Australia — If Kanye West’s wants to head to Australia, he’ll need to be full vaccinated for COVID-19. That’s the official word from prime minister Scott Morrison. Ye’s rumored tour Down Under is no closer to confirmation, though that hasn’t stopped the nation’s leader from setting the record straight. Speaking at a recent press conference, Morrison reiterated that West, who has expressed anti-vax sentiments in the past, would need to follow procedures in place for overseas travelers. “The rules are you’ve got to be fully vaccinated. They’re the rules,” Morrison said. Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “They apply to everybody, as people have seen most recently,” he added, in a veiled reference to Serbian tennis ...
Twitter Reacts To Brandy Honoring Whitney Houston At NFC Championship Game, Performed National Anthem
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Christian Petersen / Getty The late, great Whitney Houston delivered one of the most moving renditions of “The Star-Spangled Banner” which catapulted the already popular songstress to superstardom. Brandy honored her idol with her own thrilling take on the American national anthem, prompting Twitter to react as positively. Brandy’s performance ahead of the NFC championship contest at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. The visiting San Francisco 49ers and the home team Los Angeles Rams locked horns for an intense showdown that went down to the wire and a chance to play in the big game in just a couple of weeks. As most know, the Rams edged the 49ers at a clip of 20-17, leading the way to a Super Bowl matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. Similar to Hou...
Nick Cannon Set To Welcome 8th Child, Twitter Has Questions
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Gilbert Carrasquillo / Getty Nick Cannon has made it clear that he’s going to continue to add to his growing brood after a baby shower and gender reveal party over the weekend was held. On Sunday (Jan. 30), the prolific papa was smiling ear to ear at the party and appears to be having a baby boy. TMZ reports that Cannon, 41, and Johnny Manziel’s ex-wife Bre Tiesi, 30, were in Malibu yesterday with family and friends for the baby shower. Decked out in an all-white dress, Tiesi was glowing and Cannon proudly stood next to her while also cradling her baby bump. TMZ has more: It seems pretty obvious Nick and Bre are together. He’s cradling her baby bump, they’re hugging, holding hands … clearly the center of attention. As for the reveal … guests unloade...
HHW Gaming: The First Trailer For Paramount+’s ‘Halo’ Series Has Arrived, Gamers React To Cortana Not Being Blue
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paramount / Halo Master Chief is making the leap from your Xbox Series X console to the small screen in a new Halo TV series, and it looks damn good, except for this one particular item. It only took multiple attempts and an abandoned movie plan, but Halo has finally gotten the Hollywood treatment in the form of a television series. The first trailer for the highly anticipated show arrived during the NFL’s AFC Championship game, giving us our first best look at the legendary Spartan soldier John-117 aka Master Chief, and his fellow Spartans in live-action. The show will go back in time in the Halo mythos focusing on Master Chief’s (Pablo Schreiber) life and the Human/Covenant conflict. Fans of the video game franchise will also see a tweaked t...
Rick Ross ft. Willie Falcon & The Dream “Little Havana,” Ella Mai “DEMU” & More | Daily Visuals 1.31.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Last December Rick Ross dropped his 11th studio LP in Richer Than I Ever Been and though it hasn’t generated as much buzz as his previous 10 albums, it’s still got some heat and Rozay is out to let everyone know. Dropping a new visual for the Willie Falcon and The Dream assisted “Little Havana,” The Bawse enjoys a night out in the town with the aforementioned artists and turn up at the Ball & Chain restaurant much to the delight of the women in attendance. Related Stories On the softer side, Ella Mai returns from a long haitus with a new clip for “DEMU” in which she spends time with her boo and sings sweet nothings into his ear before things go south. Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from ...
Halsey Announces 2022 North American Tour
Halsey has announced a tour of the United States and Canada that begins this spring. PinkPantheress, Beabadoobee, the Marías, Abby Roberts, and Wolf Alice are set to join the run at various points in support of last year’s If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. The dates begin in Florida in May before wrapping in July in California. See the full schedule below. After issuing If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power in August, Halsey delivered an hour-long visual counterpart and later appeared on a fall episode of Saturday Night Live. The record is up for a Best Alternative Music Album Grammy this year, going up against titles by Fleet Foxes (Shore), Arlo Parks (Collapsed in Sunbeams), Japanese Breakfast (Jubilee), and St. Vincent (Daddy’s Home). All products featured on Pitchfork are independently ...
Rosalía Reveals Artwork for New Album Motomami
Rosalía has shared the album artwork for her forthcoming album Motomami—the long-awaited follow-up to her 2018 Grammy-winning breakout album El Mal Querer. “Omg here you have the cover of MOTOMAMI and guess what new song is coming this Fridayyyy ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥,” she wrote on social media. Find the artwork below. The new album, which doesn’t have a release date just yet, features the single “La Fama.” It arrived with a video featuring a cameo from Danny Trejo. Rosalía recently got her own Grand Theft Auto radio station, which was named after her forthcoming album. Read Pitchfork’s 2018 interview “Get to Know R...
Blues Drummer Sam Lay Dies at 86
Blues musician Sam Lay died Saturday (January 29), his record label Alligator has confirmed. The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Lay was experiencing heart problems, was taken to a nursing facility near his Chicago home, and died shortly after arriving. Lay, a member of the Blues, Jazz, and Rock & Roll Halls of Fame, helped bring Chicago blues to a rock and roll audience. A virtuosic player, he was renowned for his “double-shuffle”—a distinctive drum beat based on the double-time hand-clapping he would hear in church as a child—and memorable fashion sense, often see donning a cape and cane. Featured on some of the most iconic records in American music, Lay performed and recorded with the likes of Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan, and many others. Born in Birmingham, Ala...
