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Former Simpsons Composer Alf Clausen Drops Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Fox
In 2017, Alf Clausen — the man behind the music for each episode of The Simpsons for 27 seasons — was fired, prompting the composer to file a wrongful termination lawsuit against Fox. Now, Variety reports that Clausen has dropped the lawsuit. Clausen, who was 78 at the time he was fired, filed the suit in August 2019, alleging that Fox let him go from the show due to his age and Parkinson’s diagnosis. A judge dismissed part of the lawsuit in 2020, saying Clausen did not have enough evidence to back up his claims of age discrimination, but he could proceed with his disability discrimination claim. Fox appealed the judge’s ruling, and Clausen’s attorney, Ebby Bakhtiar, told Variety that the justices seemed unlikely to rule in Clausen’s favor. Instead of putting Clausen at risk...
007 Producers Reportedly “Discussing Possibilities” of Idris Elba Playing James Bond
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: David M. Benett / Getty Fans have been petitioning for veteran actor and sex symbol Idris Elba to play the role of James Bond, and it appears that it may be happening. According to Deadline, producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson recently shared how they decided on the ending of how to kill Daniel Craig’s Bond character before alluding to the other possibilities of how the next Bond film may unfold, discussing the notions of other 007 spinoffs, incorporating a future female director and of course, the largest speculation of all, Idris Elba as the next James Bond. Related Stories “The conversation began when we opened Casino Royale and Daniel and I were in Berlin.” She added that they faced additional challenges with alternate endings but stayed ...
Swizz Beatz Says Busta Rhymes Should Battle Eminem In ‘Verzuz’ In Response To Dr. Dre
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 It looks like the Verzuz schedule might get really interesting in 2022. Swizz Beatz suggests that Busta Rhymes should be Eminen’s opponent after Dr. Dre posed the question on social media. As spotted on Complex the super producer weighed in on what seems to be the Hip-Hop question of the week. On Monday, January 24 Dr. Dre posted a video of Slim Shady spitting a lightning speeds and asked “Marshall Mathers vs Who???!!”. The Ruff Ryder front man dropped his thoughts in the comment section with “BUSTA!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s go”. While the good doctor did not specify the platform for the hypothetical one on one it is clear that Swizz is thinking a Verzuz match up. Related Stories This is not the first time, and most like...
Jeannie Mai Shares Name of Her and Jeezy’s Newborn, Shoots Down Gender Fluid Rumors
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Gotham / Getty Jeannie Mai and Jeezy have officially welcomed their baby and officially revealed the name. The Real host shared the news last week during an episode of her YouTube series while giving fans an extensive tour of her firstborn’s nursery, revealing the baby’s name—Monaco Mai Jenkins. “I thought Baby J’s name should be a J name because obviously Jeannie and Jeezy, makes sense, but that wasn’t the name that came to us,” Mai said. “What really came to us was how baby J came to fruition for us when we were dating.” Related Stories Expounding on the meaning behind the name, Mrs. Jenkins recalled a trip to Monaco she had taken while she and Jeezy were dating. Mai then pointed to one of the nursery walls that displayed a photo of a bridge located in ...
Eminem Links Up With Peloton For Live Boxing Sessions
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Peloton / Peloton Eminem might be seemingly done with the rap game, but he’s been focused on branching out to other ventures for quite some time and boxing seems to be the next business that Slim Shady will be delving into. No, he’s not stepping into the ring to throw hands with the pros, but he has linked up with Peloton to feature his illustrious catalogue during their boxing classes beginning on January 28th. Peloton Instructors Rad Lopez, Selena Samuela and Kendall Toole will be hosting the Peloton Eminem Artist Series in which members in multiple timezones can join in on the live virtual boxing classes while rocking out to Hip-Hop music courtesy of Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, Peloton let everyone know it wa...
Eminem’s Catalog Inspires 12 New Album Covers Designed by Damien Hirst
Eminem is giving the album art for his storied discography a makeover. The rapper has tapped British artist Damien Hirst to redesign 12 of his album covers in honor of Interscope Records’ 30th anniversary. The lineup includes the 8 Mile soundtrack, the eponymous The Marshall Mathers LP and his most recent full-length release, 2020’s Music To Be Murdered By. Each of the 12 covers is redone in Hirst’s distinct contemporary style and features colorful iconography inspired by the albums’ themes and lyricism. Slim Shady isn’t the only artist receiving the Hirst treatment. Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish are among those whose albums will be commissioned new covers on behalf of Interscope as part of the ongoing celebration. The covers will be displayed at an upcoming exhibiti...
Bella Shmurda – My Friend
Bella Shmurda – My Friend Check out this new song from Bella Shmurda titled “My Friend”. Bella Shmurda makes a comeback to the music scene with a brand tune titled “My Friend“. Bella Shmurda is one of the finest vocalists in Nigeria, he has thrived in the past year churning out good music. And he has been featured on some impressive singles like, “Personal“, “Okwaraji” remix, “No Caution“, etc. Bella Shmurda is still dedicated to delivering the best for his lovely fans. The new record “My Friend” is a fantastic piece that certainly deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen, enjoy and share Bella Shmurda – “My Friend” below. Download Coming soon.
VIDEO: Ayra Starr ft CKay – Beggie Beggie
Check out this brand new music video from Ayra Starr titled “Beggie Beggie” featuring CKay. Platoon Ltd on behalf of Mavin Records premieres the music video for Ayra Starr‘s single titled “Beggie Beggie” in collaboration with Nigerian sensational singer CKay. The record “Beggie Beggie” is off the album “19 & Dangerous” released by the Mavin Records Princess. The new visual showcases the crazy nature of young adults, house partying, and the general lifestyle of teens. The music video is a production of Priorgold Picture and was directed by DK. Watch, enjoy and share Ayra Starr ft CKay – “Beggie Beggie” below. [embedded content]
Universal Music Group’s Sir Lucian Grainge Tops Billboard’s 2022 Power List
Sir Lucian Grainge is at the top of 2022 Billboard Power List, two years after he was named Billboard’s executive of the last decade. But this year, there’s a very different reason for his No. 1 ranking: his leadership of Universal Music Group’s historic debut as a public company. It wasn’t just the largest direct listing in the history of the music industry, but one that has helped lift the boats of many music companies — including those of Grainge’s fiercest rivals. The UMG chairman/CEO is one of nine honorees from the company this year, with the other eight also listed below. Sir Lucian GraingeChairman/CEO, Universal Music GroupBoyd MuirExecutive vp/CFO/president of operations, Universal Music GroupMichele AnthonyExecutive vp, Universal Music GroupJeff HarlestonGeneral counsel/executive...
Foo Fighters Break Record for Most Top 10s in History of Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart
Foo Fighters rewrite a longstanding record on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart dated Jan. 29 as “Love Dies Young” lifts from No. 11 to No. 9. “Young” becomes the band’s 29th top 10, granting the Dave Grohl-fronted band sole possession of the most top 10s in the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart’s 40-plus-year history. Previously, Foo Fighters were tied with Tom Petty, solo and with the Heartbreakers, with 28 top 10s apiece. Most Top 10s, Mainstream Rock Airplay29, Foo Fighters28, Tom Petty (solo and with the Heartbreakers)27, Shinedown26, Five Finger Death Punch26, Godsmack26, Van Halen24, Aerosmith24, Metallica24, Seether Foo Fighters first hit the Mainstream Rock Airplay top 10 in their first chart appearance, when “This Is a Call” reached No. 6 in August 1995. Of the Foos’ 29 top 1...
The 2022 Billboard Power List Revealed
Money changes everything. Over the past year new types of investors poured record sums into music, reshaping the power dynamics of the business. So Billboard decided to take a closer look at how the industry’s most powerful executives stack up now. On the list that follows, we rank the top 25 and present the rest in alphabetical order by sector. The sands have certainly shifted since we made our last power list. Sure, Sir Lucian Grainge is still at the top of the heap, two years after we named him our executive of the last decade. But this year, there’s a very different reason for his No. 1 ranking: his leadership of Universal Music Group’s historic debut as a public company. It wasn’t just the largest direct listing in the history of the music industry, but one that has helped l...
Andy Ross Dies at 66: Tributes Pour In for Label Boss Who Signed Blur and Jesus Jones
LONDON – Tributes have been paid to British music executive Andy Ross, a key figure in the 1990s U.K. music scene, who has died at the age of 66. Ross co-ran London-based independent label Food Records with founder David Balfe and famously gave rock band Blur its first record deal, signing the group to the label in 1990 after seeing them perform at the Islington Powerhaus venue months before. Blur’s commercial breakthrough came with its third studio album, Parklife, released on Food Records/EMI in 1994. The album debuted at number one in the U.K., spawning several hit singles, including “Girls And Boys” and its title track, and establishing Blur as leading figures in the ‘Britpop’ era of British guitar bands alongside Oasis and Pulp. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest vi...
