music blog
Tory Lanez Gets New Felony Charge in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case
Tory Lanez has been charged with an additional felony in the criminal case that accuses of him shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020, Rolling Stone reports and Pitchfork can confirm. Amid pre-trial processes, the rapper was newly charged with discharging a firearm “in a grossly negligent manner which could result in injury or death to a person.” Pitchfork has contacted representatives and attorneys for Tory Lanez for comment. Tory Lanez had been under house arrest in the weeks leading up to the trial. He was released from house arrest as jury selection begins. Lanez has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. Earlier this year, Megan Thee Stallion shared details about her injuries and experience with Gay...
The Weeknd Earns Fourth Diamond Certification With “Can’t Feel My Face”
The Weeknd‘s “Can’t Feel My Face” has officially been certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America. The plaque marks the XO Records founder’s fourth diamond plaque following “The Hills,” “Starboy” and “Blinding Lights” and makes him the third solo artist and fourth artist overall to achieve this feat. “Can’t Feel My Face” was released in June 2015 and became The Weeknd’s first single to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and appeared on The Weeknd’s sophomore studio effort Beauty Behind the Madness. In addition, the record gave the artist his first No. 1 album, went home with the GRAMMY for Best Urban Contemporary Album and was nominated for Album of the Year. The news arrives just shortly after The Weeknd announced the second leg of his extensive “After Hours Til Da...
Relive Lost Lands 2022 With 15 Complete Sets From Excision, ILLENIUM, Knife Party and More On Apple Music
While many of us are still nursing our damaged necks and backs from the mayhem that was 2022’s Lost Lands festival, Excision and co. have given fans a reason to pull out the braces once again. With help from Apple Music, the Lost Lands team has made 15 sets from the bass music extravaganza’s momentous fifth year available to stream. Fans can now stream a bevy of full DJ sets from the prehistoric party by the likes of Excision, ILLENIUM, DJ Diesel, Dion Timmer, Jessica Audiffred, Knife Party, Kompany, Ray Volpe, Herobust and more. Kompany performs at Lost Lands 2022. Andrew Freeman Rather than being released as one continuous mix à la SoundCloud or YouTube, each set is released like an album with individual tracks that seamlessly play into each other. This fo...
Imagine Dragons Confirmed as 2023 Headliner for UNTOLD, One of Europe’s Largest Dance Music Festivals
It’s looking like 2023 will be a monster year for Romania’s beloved UNTOLD Festival. Following the release of their official 2022 aftermovie, UNTOLD, one of Europe’s largest electronic music festivals, has announced the first major artist for next year’s fest: Imagine Dragons. The chart-topping electro-pop and rock outfit are known for their deep discography of contemporary hits, like “Demons,” “Enemy,” “Thunder,” “Radioactive,” “Whatever It Takes” and many more. Since their inception nearly a decade ago, Imagine Dragons have won one Grammy and 10 Billboard Music Awards, among other accolades. By enlisting Imagine Dragons, UNTOLD’s organizers are making a statement in unfolding the 8th...
How to Get Tickets to Billy Strings’ 2023 Tour
Billy Strings will keep the licks coming with tickets going on sale for a whole new set of 2023 tour dates. The expanded North American run will begin in February following a late 2022 run in support of his recent collaborative album, ME/AND/DAD, featuring Strings’ father, Terry Barber. Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Billy Strings’ Next Tour? Billy Strings will be on the road for the remainder of 2022 with North American and European dates still left on the calendar. The Grammy-winning bluegrass artist’s European leg continues with a U.K. run that hits London on December 7th, Manchester on December 8th, and the tour closer in Glasgow on December 11th. Strings then pushes it all the way to the end of the year with back-to-back performances i...
Matt Lucas Announces Departure from Great British Bake Off
After three seasons, 51 episodes, and more wigs than we care to remember, Matt Lucas has announced his departure from Great British Bake Off. Like former GBBO presenter Sandi Toksvig before him, Lucas has found that hosting two separate programs is too much of a good thing. “It’s been a delicious experience and I can’t imagine a more fun way of spending my summers, but it’s become clear to me that I can’t present both Fantasy Football League and Bake Off alongside all my other projects,” he wrote in a social media statement. “I am cheerfully passing the baguette on to someone else,” he continued. “I wish whoever takes over all the very best and I can’t wait to tune into the next series without already knowing who won!” Advertisement Related Video “Totally resp...
BTS’ Management Begs Fans Not to Visit Jin While He’s in the Military
You may think it’s common knowledge that everyday civilians aren’t welcome on military bases, but BigHit, BTS’ management company, isn’t so sure. As Jin begins his mandatory service in the South Korean military this month, BigHit issued a statement asking fans to “please refrain” from visiting him at his new job. Jin will begin his military training on December 13th, and BigHit informed fans that the company will “not be holding any kind of official event on the day of his recruitment.” Instead, the entrance ceremony will be open to “military personnel and their families only.” “In order to prevent any issues that might occur from crowding, we ask fans to please refrain from visiting the site,” BigHit said. “Instead, we ask you to keep your heartwarming words of support and farewell i...
Mac Sabbath Announce 2022-2023 Winter US Tour Dates
The McDonald’s themed Black Sabbath cover band Mac Sabbath will be touring the West Coast in late 2022 and early 2023. Mac Sabbath will round out 2022 with two dates: December 16th in Concord, California; and December 17th in Santa Cruz, California. The band’s 2023 itinerary will then kick off on January 26th in Santa Ana, California, with the short tour wrapping up on February 5th in Mesa, Arizona. Ticket info can be found via Mac Sabbath’s website and via the various venues listed below. You can also pick up tickets to select dates via Ticketmaster. Advertisement Related Video At the merch table, Mac Sabbath will be selling the final copies of their Drive-Thru Metal pop-up book featuring illustrations by Gris Grimly. The tour announcement stresses that there is a very limited number of c...
Ice Cube Wants To Regain Full Control Of ‘Friday’ Film Franchise Because DUH
HipHopWired Featured Video Ice Cube wants his baby back. He is making it known that he needs to regain control of his Friday film franchise. As spotted in People Magazine, the former N.W.A. member recently sat down with “Iron” Mike Tyson for the newest installment of Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast. Related Stories The Don Mega discussed a variety of topics surrounding his career and entrepreneurial efforts but eventually, the former heavyweight champ inquired about the status of the iconic comedic movie. “I don’t know. Warner Brothers is weird right now. I don’t know what they’re doing, they don’t know what they’re doing” Ice Cube said. When asked for more details, the “You Can Do It” rapper made it clear what needs to happen. “We’d love to have it back. I think it’s going to be close t...
Jack White Calls Out Elon Musk For Suspending Ye’s Twitter But Not Donald Trump’s
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Leon Neal / Getty As Elon Musk continues to let far-right conspiracy theorists run rampant on “Twitter 2.0,” Jack White has taken to social media to question Musk’s decisions to reinstate hate-mongering racists like Donald Trump but suspend a Nazi sympathizer like Kanye West. Taking to Instagram to air out his feelings on the matter, Jack White went off on Musk’s head-scratching decisions on which propagandists are allowed to spew their hate on the social media platform and posted a picture of Kanye’s page which read “Account suspended.” Related Stories “Conspiracy liar alex jones doesn’t get “free speech” either? I see. So you’re learning that these folks incite violence and hatred but trump…DOESN’T? Hmmm. Or is it that liar jones, and anti-Semite egoman...
Jack White Calls Out Elon Musk For Suspending Ye’s Twitter But Not Donald Trump’s
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Leon Neal / Getty As Elon Musk continues to let far-right conspiracy theorists run rampant on “Twitter 2.0,” Jack White has taken to social media to question Musk’s decisions to reinstate hate-mongering racists like Donald Trump but suspend a Nazi sympathizer like Kanye West. Taking to Instagram to air out his feelings on the matter, Jack White went off on Musk’s head-scratching decisions on which propagandists are allowed to spew their hate on the social media platform and posted a picture of Kanye’s page which read “Account suspended.” Related Stories “Conspiracy liar alex jones doesn’t get “free speech” either? I see. So you’re learning that these folks incite violence and hatred but trump…DOESN’T? Hmmm. Or is it that liar jones, and anti-Semite egoman...
Actress Kirstie Alley, ‘Cheers’ & ‘Veronica’s Closet’ Star, Dead At 71
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Emmy-winner Kirstie Alley, known to many for her starring role in the popular Look Who’s Talking film franchise and her role as Rebecca on Cheers has died after a short fight with cancer. According to CNN, the announcement was made by her children who wrote in a statement, “We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered.” “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead,” the family’s statement continued. “As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.” “Our mother’s...
