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Cardi B Wins Million Dollar Defamation Suit Against YouTuber
The people have spoken: Cardi B was the victim of an Invasion of Privacy. Today (January 24th), a federal jury ruled that a woman’s YouTube videos and social media posts about Cardi B were, in fact, defamatory, ending a two-week trial and awarding the rapper a cool $1.25 million. Born Belcalis Almánzar, Cardi B sued Latasha Kebe in 2019 over a “malicious campaign” to tarnish her reputation. Kebe posted dozens of videos about the rapper with accusations ranging from the unfortunate to the unsavory, including that she had cheated on her husband, that she had contracted herpes, and that she had “fucked herself with beer bottles on fucking stripper stages.” In a trial that kicked off January 10th in Georgia, Cardi said she felt “suicidal” over the videos, proclaiming that “only an evil person ...
Neil Young Demands Spotify Remove His Music Over Spread of Vaccine Disinformation
Neil Young has relaunched his crusade against Spotify, though this time, it’s not about audio quality. The rock veteran has asked the streaming giant to remove his music from the platform, citing “fake information about vaccines” the company has allowed to spread. Young delivered the request in an open letter to his management and record label, though the letter seems to have been removed from his website. Per Rolling Stone, however, Young writes: “I am doing this because Spotify is spreading fake information about vaccines — potentially causing death to those who believe the disinformation being spread by them. Please act on this immediately today and keep me informed of the time schedule.” “I want you to let Spotify know immediately TODAY that I want all my music off their platform,” You...
Watch Kanye West’s ‘Hollywood Unlocked’ Interview
Remaining relatively open to the media, Kanye West recently sat down with Jason Lee for Hollywood Unlocked. In the new interview, Ye speaks candidly about a variety of headline news related to him. The 45-minute long conversation sees the normally enigmatic artist offer more insight into everything going on in his life. Touching on his public feuds, Ye denied that the Free Larry Hoover benefit concert with Drake was designed to be a Verzuz-like set up. Noting that the Canadian artist wrote his setlist and that they almost wore matching Off-White™ x Air Jordans designed by Virgil Abloh. Moving on to share that he still has “love” for both Big Sean and John Legend despite recent comments made. Ye then touched on his recent physical altercation, clearing things up, saying that the pers...
Lane 8’s “Reviver” Album Is Sonic Rejuvenation
Lane 8‘s brand new album is an introspective search for a more hopeful tomorrow. In the lead-up to the “Run” producer’s first album since 2020, he previewed a kaleidoscopic offering of singles. While tracks like “Automatic” (with Solomon Grey) and “What Have You Done To Me?” (with Arctic Lake) showcased the melancholic deep house sound Lane 8 fans have come to know and love, he wasn’t intent on simply rehashing history. The album’s titular track “Reviver” and “Nuclear Lethargy” bring a distinctly energizing new flare to the producer’s discography that in some respects feels like his preparation for the festival stage. Lane 8 has become a relatively new favorite on the festival circuit and will b...
Dr. Fresch and Nostalgix Drop Gritty Midtempo Single “Ghost” On House Call Records
Dr. Fresch has returned to to his very own House Call Records for his latest single “Ghost.” Featuring the bold vocal stylings of Vancouver DJ, producer and rapper Nostalgix, the midtempo track is dark and gritty. With sinister synths and powerful brass shots, the beat builds anticipation and suspense before it culminates in a huge a midtempo drop. The lyrics of “Ghost” are all about taking the power back and moving on from a toxic relationship: “I’ve been trying too long, it’s time to move on, so ‘poof’ like a ghost I’m gone,” Nostalgix raps. “The idea for ‘Ghost’ arrived abruptly in the midst of the chaos of the pandemic,” Dr. Fresch explained. “I had been isolated for quite awhile and had a sudden burst of energy, dreaming of being ba...
Lost Lands to Add New Stage at 2022 Festival
Headbangers will have a brand new stage to enjoy at Lost Lands 2022. The organizers of the prehistoric-themed music festival, one of the world’s most popular for fans of dubstep and bass music, recently announced a slew of updates to the event’s infrastructure for its 2022 edition. And after revealing a brand new stage, it seems Excision and his team are planning to go bigger than ever. They took to social media to announce the new Village Marketplace Stage, adding that it will feature a blend of international and local artists. The stage’s name derives from the campgrounds’ Village Marketplace and Discovery Center, which offers food, shopping, workshops and more. Another major update coming to the festival this year is a revamped camping entryway. Organiz...
STEVE VAI Says He ‘Learned Things’ From DAVID LEE ROTH
In a new interview with IndiePower.com, Steve Vai spoke about his years as the guitarist in David Lee Roth‘s post-VAN HALEN solo band, alongside former TALAS bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Gregg Bissonette. Asked what his favorite memories are of that period, Steve said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Well, there were so many. Touring, becoming a ‘rock star’ basically overnight by joining David Lee Roth‘s solo band when he left VAN HALEN was just a shocker. Every night on tour was just… Oh my God, it was something that I’m really glad I experienced. And there was a lot of other things. The camaraderie between me and Billy and Gregg was, and still is, very strong, and those are life relationships that you can’t put a value on them. So that...
ALL THAT REMAINS Releases Part One Of New ‘The Fall Of Ideals’ Documentary
Part one of a new documentary celebrating the 15th anniversary of ALL THAT REMAINS‘ breakthrough album “The Fall Of Ideals” is available below. ALL THAT REMAINS will embark on “The Fall Of Ideals” 15th-anniversary trek this spring, kicking off on March 12 in Worcester, Massachusetts, and running through May 20 in Hartford, Connecticut. MISS MAY I, VARIALS and TALLAH will serve as support. ALL THAT REMAINS will perform “The Fall Of Ideals” in full on this run. “The Fall Of Ideals” was reissued last November. The best-selling title features such fan favorites as “This Calling”, “Six” and “The Air That I Breathe”. In addition to the wide release, the band has exclusive colored vinyl variants with deluxe ...
LAMB OF GOD’s RANDY BLYTHE Blasts Science Deniers: ‘Science Doesn’t Have All The Answers At All The Times’
During an appearance on the latest episode of the “Sing For Science” podcast, LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe joined Georgia state social psychologist Dr. Tony Lemieux for a conversation about identity politics, intergroup conflict in America, pathways to radicalization, mob psychology and more. Speaking about the fact that social media’s “alternative facts” are creating our alternative realities, Blythe said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Everyone’s interpretation of reality is subjective, but there is an objective reality. And that appears to have been thrown out the window. And I think when people are presented with facts that go against the system of beliefs they’ve constructed around this identity around their political beliefs...
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Announces May/June 2022 U.S. Tour Dates
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has announced a new batch of U.S. tour dates for May and June. The details are as follows: May 03 – Patchogue Theater – Patchogue, NY May 04 – Tally Ho Theater – Leesburg, VA May 06 – Wall St Theater – Norwalk, CT May 08 – M3 Rock Festival – Columbia, MD May 09 – Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center – Chester, NY May 11 – Stranahan Theater – Toledo, OH May 12 – Arcada Theater – St. Charles, IL May 14 – The Odeon – Cleveland, OH May 16 – Oriental Theater – Denver, CO May 18 – Virginia Street Brewhouse – Reno, NV May 19 – Canyon Agoura – Agoura Hills, CA May 20 – Canyon Montclair – Montclair, CA May 21 – Tower Theater – Fresno, CA May 22 – Canyon Santa Clarita – Santa Clarita, CA May 24 – The Marquee – Tempe, AZ May 25 – Rialto Theater – Tucson, AZ M...
Cardi B’s Reebok Capsule Collection Lands on ‘Abbott Elementary’
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Cardi B’s Reebok capsule collection is working its way into network TV. One of the jackets from the Bronx rapper’s latest partnership with the shoe brand was spotted on an episode of ABC’s hit comedy series Abbott Elementary. The hilarious series — starring Quinta Bronson, Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti and Lisa Ann Walter — follows a group of teachers at an underfunded, fictional public school in Philadelphia (stream episodes on Hulu). The jacket in question was a Cardi B Woven Satin Jacket in Triathlon Red, which reta...
Neil Young Wants His Music Off Spotify Over Joe Rogan Vaccine Misinformation
Neil Young wants his music pulled from Spotify, citing the spread of vaccine misinformation on the popular Joe Rogan Experience podcast as the cause. “They can have Rogan or Young. Not both,” Young wrote in an open letter to his management team and record label posted to his Neil Young Archives website, according to Rolling Stone. The post has since been removed. “I want you to let Spotify know immediately TODAY that I want all my music off their platform.” Explore Explore Neil Young See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Rogan, who signed a $100 million deal in May 2020 giving Spotify exclusive rights to — but not ownership of — his hugely popular podcast, has come under fire for spreading misinformation on his show about COVID-19 and vaccines. In addit...
