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Amber Rose Expresses Regret Over Dissing Kim Kardashian in 2015 Tweet About Kanye West: ‘Learn From My Mistakes’
Amber Rose is reflecting on some of her past regrets. The 38-year-old model and actress took to her Instagram Story on Sunday (Jan. 16) to address a resurfaced tweet from 2015 aimed at ex-boyfriend Kanye West, in which she referred to the Kardashians as the “Kartrashians.” “Man f— that told ass tweet,” Rose wrote. “I never got any apology for his ’30 Showers’ comment but f— it.” Explore Explore Kanye West See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The model’s past comments went viral over the weekend as West, who now goes by Ye, made headlines over drama with his estranged wife Kim Kardashian. Here’s how it started. During an interview with Power 105.1 in February 2015, Ye disrespected Rose by saying he needed “30 showers” after being with her. “If Kim had dated ...
Rihanna Stuns in Red Savage x Fenty Lingerie Ahead of Valentine’s Day: See the Photos
Rihanna is turning heads with a new set of steamy Valentine’s Day-themed photos for her Savage x Fenty lingerie brand. The 33-year-old singer and fashion mogul took to social media on Monday (Jan. 17) to share some sizzling snapshots of herself modeling a red lacy bodysuit with matching fishnet stockings from Savage x Fenty. “Valentine’s Day is for me…. but you can watch,” RiRi captioned the gallery on Instagram. Explore Explore Rihanna See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The official Instagram page for Savage x Fenty also shared the photos, along with news of an exclusive product from Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty product line. “Can y’all handle this heat?” the post reads. “Rih is locked and laced in her @savagexfenty with a purrfected pout in an XCLUSIVE shade ...
Pharrell Williams Calls For Economic Equity During Martin Luther King Jr. Event
Pharrell Williams is challenging corporate America to “do more” by supporting entrepreneurs of color and adopting economic equity measures. The Virginian-Pilot reports that in remarks Monday (Jan. 17) during the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ annual Martin Luther King Jr. awards program, the singer and music producer said big businesses need to invest in people of color and noted that some of them already are. “Not all businesses,” Williams added. “The smart ones — the ones that will be here in 50 years.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news Williams singled out the Japanese financial and venture capital group SoftBank. He said the group was investing in founders of color, who could then create generational wealth and change their cities for the better. Williams, who was born in Virg...
Gunna Scores Second No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With ‘DS4Ever’
Gunna scores his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart as DS4Ever debuts atop the tally (dated Jan. 22). The rapper previously led the list with his last release, Wunna, which bowed at No. 1 on the June 6, 2020-dated chart. In total, DS4Ever is his fifth charting album and fourth top 10. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The star-studded, 19-track DS4Ever album was released on Jan. 7 and boasts collaborations with and/or featured turns from 21 Savage, Chris Brown, Future, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Young Thug, among others. The album and its release date were announced on Jan. 1, after months of speculation. DS4Ever launches with 150,300 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 13, according to MRC Data, nearly al...
Tindersticks Announce Past Imperfect – The Best of Tindersticks ’92 – ’21, Share Video for New Song: Watch
Tindersticks have announced the new compilation Past Imperfect – The Best of Tindersticks ’92 – ’21, set to arrive on March 25 via City Slang. As the title suggests, the album collects the band’s work since its 1992 inception, and there is also a new song called “Both Sides of the Blade.” Watch the video for the new track below. Frontman Stuart A. Staples wrote “Both Sides of the Blade” for Claire Denis’ film Avec amour et acharnement. He directed the music video, which stars Suzanne Osborne. The first half of Past Imperfect includes work from Tindersticks’ original lineup of Staples, guitarist Neil Fraser, and multi-instrumentalist David Boulter, along with drummer Al Macaulay, bassist Mark Colwill, and multi-instrumentalist and Dickon Hinchliffe. The second half of the collec...
FBI Joins Astroworld Investigation, Launches Website for Evidence Collection
The FBI has joined the Houston Police Department in investigating the circumstances that led to the deadly crowd rush at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival back in November. “Houston Police Detectives have already viewed countless hours of video evidence as part of our ongoing investigation into the Astroworld event,” HPD wrote on Twitter on Friday (January 14th). “To ensure that we have captured all evidence for a complete investigation, we have parterned with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for additional technical assistance. The FBI has created a website where the public can upload any photos of video taken at the concert venue.” Specifically, the FBI is looking for footage taken during Scott’s headlining performance at the festival on November 5th. Photos and videos can ...
Sean Penn Says He’s Glad He’s Old and Won’t Have to “Deal” with Where the World is Heading
Growing old is more-or-less a sin in Hollywood, but 61-year-old Sean Penn isn’t mad about it. In a recent interview with the Toronto Sun, the actor said he was happy to grow old so he won’t have to deal with the world’s increasingly apocalyptic future. “I’m a little frustrated with the world,” Penn said. “I’m glad I’m old and won’t be having to deal with where this stuff is going.” Penn’s misanthropic comments seemed to be inspired by so-called cancel culture, as he went on to denounce those who pick and choose issues to be upset about. Advertisement Related Video “We give too much of a shit about what we are going to be accused of by people who want to be self-righteous because they can get a quick reward,” Penn said. “And they’re self-righteous hypocritically — they damn this, ...
Joss Whedon Responds to Misconduct Allegations, Calls Ray Fisher “A Bad Actor in Both Senses”
Joss Whedon’s fall from grace has been a long time coming. Last year, Charisma Carpenter shed light on historic rumblings of a toxic work environment on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, while Ray Fisher detailed racist behavior on the set of Justice League. Gal Gadot even said he threatened her career for raising her own concerns about the DC flick. Whedon had mostly remained silent on the allegations, but in a new, wide-spanning interview with New York magazine’s Vulture, the one-time feminist hero commented on his blind spots — by pretty much denying everything. Fisher, who as Cyborg portrayed DC’s first Black superhero, accused Whedon of racism for cutting out scenes that provided Cyborg a nuanced backstory. In a since-retracted statement to Forbes, he also accus...
Joss Whedon, Spilling Your Guts Doesn’t Mean You’ve Done the Work
Sometimes, the best profiles are the ones that know when to let the subject speak for themselves, and Monday we received a great example of this in Vulture writer Lila Shapiro’s lengthy examination of where Joss Whedon is at in the year 2022. The profile’s answer: not great, on a lot of levels, due to years of controversy stemming from allegations of bad behavior across multiple projects, and Whedon’s not likely feeling much better, given the current online reaction to his statements. There are no shortage of pull-out quotes in the Vulture piece. Whedon refutes Ray Fisher’s allegations by saying the Cyborg scenes in Justice League “logically made no sense” and that’s why he wanted to cut down Fisher’s role. He then uses the sort of terminology that Giles might use to introduce one of Buffy...
Arielle Free Teams Up With Mortimer and Joe Killington for Groovy House Single, “Soul Full”
As an esteemed BBC Radio 1 presenter, DJ and label boss, Arielle Free is widely known as a key influence in the dance music industry. Now, ready to ignite her producer career after months of honing her craft deep in the studio, the Glaswegian producer is set to debut. Out now via D4 DANCE, Free’s new single “Soul Full” was produced alongside Bristol duo Mortimer. Featuring kinetic kick drums and funky synth work that surround Joe Killington’s groovy vocals, “Soul Full” sees Free’s infectious energy shine through. Listen to the sensational “Soul Full” below. Recommended Articles With many years in the scene under her belt, Free’s rise is inspirational. She has carved her own unique path from once being Scotland’...
Chris Liebing, Boston 168, More Contribute to Anfisa Letyago’s First-Ever Remix Pack: Listen
The latest project by Anfisa Letyago is here—and it’s a three-parter. First up is Listen & Nisida (Remixed) Vol 1, a four-track remix pack of tracks off the techno producer’s 2021 EPs, Listen and Nisida. Featuring reworks by DJ Rush, Adiel, Boston 168 and Chris Liebing, the EP’s 25 minutes are a techno pièce de résistance, acting as a showcase of the styles that are currently taking over the genre. Under Boston 168’s care, for example, “Gravity” becomes eerily otherworldly, as a mischievous new synth line flows tauntingly alongside Letyago’s echoing vocals. Liebing, on the other hand, opted for a more minimalistic feel with his take on “Not There,” stripping the track down to a four-on-the-floor beat and unclutt...
1001Tracklists’ “A State Of Dance Music” Report Suggests Demand for Live Sets—And Tech House—Is Greater Than Ever
The state of live entertainment was torn between two worlds throughout 2021. Nations across the globe tackled the difficult challenge of bringing back some semblance of normalcy while preserving public health and safety of their people. As the pandemic continued, many began to wonder if the demand for live music would even exist in the same capacity on the other side of it. In the new “A State Of Dance Music” report from 1001Tracklists, however, the numbers suggest that demand for electronic music shows is perhaps stronger than ever. The top line numbers say it all: a record 6.8 million people used 1001Tracklists to discover new music. Content contributions to the platform also saw a substantial year-over-year increase of 31%, with 69,000 unique track lists upl...
