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Cercle’s First 2023 Show Is at a 3,500-Year-Old Temple In Egypt—And You Can Attend
Cercle are no strangers to thrilling live performances in dream locations. On February 13th, 2023, the historic mortuary temple of Hatshepsut will shutter for the day as Cercle records an exclusive set from Adriatique live from the 3,500-year-old wonder. It will mark the esteemed events brand’s first show of 2023 and will feature an audience. The temple was built in 15th century BC and is considered to be a paragon of ancient Egyptian architecture. Located just outside the city of Luxor, it was commissioned by Hatshepsut, the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. In addition to the rare performance, Cercle is inviting its fanbase to join them on a five-day cruise along the Nile river. The Adana Twins will perform a DJ set and attendees will be able to “catch a sunri...
This Innovative Smartwatch Comes With Built-In Wireless Earbuds
Huawei’s latest smartwatch is capable of holding and charging wireless earbuds. The innovative, two-in-one watch is called “Watch Buds” and has been confirmed by the Chinese tech giant. “Watch Buds” will feature a digital smartwatch face and ear-bud charging case embedded underneath, according to The Register. Owners will be able to push a button, triggering the watch’s face to open and reveal the underlying earbuds. The design of the “Watch Buds” is similar to Huawei’s Watch GT series, sharing specs like steel casing and a leather strap. It’ll operate on Huawei’s HarmonyOS. Huawei Central received an exclusive look at the Watch Buds. Take a look below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Huawei had originally plann...
Rezz On Grappling With Mental Health and Insomnia: “Nobody Knew What I Was Going Through”
It seems Rezz was all but able to relax this year. The Canadian electronic music superstar recently appeared as a guest on KITTENS’ podcast, “She/Her/They,” to open up about the adversity that came with a grueling touring schedule, among other topics. She’s typically not one to appear on podcasts or do video interviews, let alone speak so intimately about her own personal mental and physical health, touring and finding healthy love. Rezz begins talking about her struggle with her mental health right before the “Spiral” tour, the biggest and most expensive headlining tour of her career. She said she really struggled with the tour and was reluctant to do it because the music was two years old and didn’t represent her as an artist ...
New York Jury Finds Trump Organization Guilty Of Tax Fraud
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SOPA Images / Getty Finally! Donald Trump has been found guilty in a court of law. No, not for inciting an insurrection against the U.S. Government or for meddling in the 2020 Presidential Election, or for defaming rape accuser, E. Jean Carroll, but for tax fraud. Hey, something’s something, right? According to The Gothamist, a Manhattan jury just found the Trump Organization guilty on all 17 felonies related to tax fraud including first-degree scheme to defraud, conspiracy, criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records. While this verdict doesn’t mean that Donald Trump will see anytime behind bars, it does potentially spell the end of the Tump business “empire” and will put the squeeze on Cheeto Jesus’ grifting pockets. Related Stories Though many s...
Aaron Judge Secures $360M Bag For 9-Year Deal With The Yankees
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: New York Yankees / Getty Aaron Judge has knocked one out of the park during his off season. The slugger has reportedly re-signed with the Yankees for $360 million. As per ESPN, the outfielder has apparently re-signed with the New York Yankees. The Sacramento native was in high demand during his free agency stint and with good reason. The left hander had a record breaking 2022. On July 30, Judge became the second-fastest player in history to hit his 200th career home run (behind Ryan Howard), launching a two-run shot off of Jon Heasley of the Kansas City Royals. On Aug. 29, during a game against the Los Angeles Angels, he hit a 434-foot home run off reliever Ryan Tepera. He became only the tenth player in Major League Baseball history (and third player in ...
Tory Lanez Slapped With Third Additional Charge In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Greg Doherty / Getty / Tory Lanez Tory Lanez is no longer on house arrest but now faces an additional charge in the Megan Stallion shooting case. First reported by The Shade Room on Tuesday, December 6, Tory Lanez was additionally charged with a felony charge of discharging a firearm with gross negligence. The Canadian varmint was previously charged with assault with a semiautomatic handgun and carrying an unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Both charges are in connection to the 2020 shooting in the Hollywood Hills where Lanez allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion. Related Stories “A felony count of discharging a firearm with gross negligence was added to the information,” a Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office rep told Complex. In an amended c...
HHW Gaming: Xbox Partners With Calm To Support Gamers Mental Health
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Xbox / Calm Playing video games is widely considered a means to decompress and relieve stress. Xbox and Calm are teaming up to give gamers and those who don’t pick up the sticks a chance to experience the stress relief gaming provides. Wednesday, December 7, the Microsoft gaming company announced its partnership with Calm, the highly toted sleep and meditation that will see the first-ever video game soundscapes from Xbox’s first-party games Halo Infinite and Sea of Thieves. Starting today, Calm users can relax and say woosah to the “meditative sounds of whirling waves and chattering birds from the ocean expanse of Sea of Thieves and the ambient alien sounds of Zeta Halo from Halo Infinite,” a press release stated. Both soundscapes are available to su...
How Princess Diana Inspired SZA’s S.O.S Album Cover Photo
We’re just hours away from S.O.S, the long-awaited sophomore album from SZA. After the TDE singer revealed the LP’s artwork earlier this week, some eagle-eyed fans spotted similarities between it and one very memorable photo of Princess Diana. The cover art for S.O.S features a photo of SZA sitting at the edge of what appears to be a diving board off a boat, with the surrounding water taking up the entire background of the shot. The inspiration photo in question is of Diana in a similar pose, aboard the Jonikal Yacht while on a summer trip in Portofino, Italy. That photo was taken in 1997, the same year the Princess of Wales tragically died at age 36. “Originally I was supposed to be on top of a shipping barge, but in the references that I pulled for that, I pulled...
Anne Heche’s Cause of Death Was Not Due to Drugs: Coroner
Anne Heche had traces of cocaine, cannabinoids, and benzodiazepines in her system at the time of her death, but there is no evidence that drugs were a contributing factor. The 53-year-old actress died on August 11th, six days after crashing her car into a Los Angeles home. According a final autopsy report released by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner (via E Online), cannabinoids were detected in Heche’s urine but not in her blood sample, which is “consistent with prior use but not at the time of injury.” The blood sample also showed presence of benzoylecgonine, an inactive metabolite of cocaine. Meanwhile, the fentanyl detected in her urine was “consistent with therapeutic use” by the hospital. Advertisement Related Video A toxicology report also found no ...
Why the Bonnaroo Farm Is Never Not Great: The What Podcast High Five Clip
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Music | Radio Public | TheWhatPodcast.com | RSS Ken Weinstein, co-founder of Big Hassle Media, has been handling publicity for Bonnaroo since the very beginning of the festival in 2001. But he’s not just a part of the team — he’s a super fan of the event. Advertisement Related Video Weinstein joined Brad, Barry, and Lord Taco from The What Podcast on The Farm back in 2019, and again called in to the show in 2020. In this High Five Clip, the longtime publicist explains why being on the Bonnaroo Farm is never not great. If you agree, you can grab your Never Not Great T-shirt here, or snag the “Radiate Positivity” T-shirt on the Consequence Shop. You can also revisit...
Whoopi Goldberg Says Blazing Saddles Is a “Great Comedy, Would Still Go Over Today”
Whoopi Goldberg defended the 1974 satire Blazing Saddles on the December 7th episode of The View, pushing back against critics who claim it couldn’t be made in 2022. The conversation was sparked by Mindy Kaling’s recent appearance on Good Morning America, where she claimed that The Office is “so inappropriate now” and that most of the characters “would be canceled” today. Goldberg rejected the premise by citing Blazing Saddles, which might be more challenging for modern audiences. “Blazing Saddles, because it’s a great comedy, would still go over today,” she said. “There are a lot of comedies that are not good, okay? We’re just going to say that. That’s not one of them. Blazing Saddles is one of the greatest because it hits everybody.”...
Kelela Announces 2023 RAVE:N Tour
Today, Kelela announced her 2023 RAVE:N Tour in support of her forthcoming sophomore album. Since hopping back on the scene, Kelela has released a series of singles and accompanying music videos in anticipation of the album’s release. From ethereal soundscapes to upbeat club hits, the three singles “Washed Away,” “Happy Ending” and “On the Run” hint at the multifaceted themes and sonic experience that RAVEN is set to hold. But before eager fans could even experience the project yet, the D.C. native will soon have people scrambling for concert tickets. The tour is set to hit seven cities across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The exclusive offering leaves many wondering if the songstress has plans to add more shows. The presale for the RAVE:N Tour begins on Thursday, ...
