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Former Duran Duran Member Andy Taylor Misses Rock Hall of Fame Induction Because of Stage 4 Cancer
Andy Taylor was expected to join his former bandmates tonight (Saturday, Nov. 5) at Duran Duran’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. However, after performing a medley of their hits, current members Simon LeBon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor took to the podium and explained his absence. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Four years ago, Andy was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer,” LeBon said, breaking the news. He read a portion of a letter from Taylor, who had hoped to join the band on stage for the first time in 17 years but his health did not allow him to travel from Ibiza. Taylor left the band in 1986. He rejoined in 2001 and played guitar on 2004’s&nbs...
Aaron Carter’s Career Timeline: From ‘Crush on You’ and ‘Aaron’s Party’ to Broadway, TV and ‘Love’
Aaron Carter died on Nov. 5, 2022 at the age of 34. The singer and younger brother of Backstreet Boys‘ Nick Carter passed away at his Los Angeles home. Although Carter more recently made headlines for what went on his personal life — he was often open about about his struggles with substance abuse and mental health, and had several stints in rehab — his career that spanned more than two decades saw him release five studio albums, with the first dropping in 1997 when he was just nine years old. Over the years, Carter’s career also took him to Broadway and both scripted and reality television. Below, revisit the highlights of Carter’s career timeline — from first single “Crush on You” to the hits that appeared on Billboard‘s charts to the last studio album released before his death, plu...
Olivia Rodrigo Honors Carly Simon at Rock Hall, Sings ‘You’re So Vain’
On Saturday night (Nov. 5), the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted its 2022 class that included singer-songwriter great Carly Simon. Following an induction and performance from Sara Bareilles, Olivia Rodrigo made an appearance to deliver a theatrical and passionate take on Simon’s hit “You’re So Vain.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the video montage honoring Simon (who was unable to attend the ceremony), Taylor Swift even called “Vain” “the best song that’s ever been written… that is the best way anyone has addressed a breakup, it’s amazing.” Wearing stockings and a gray dress, Rodrigo skipped on stage during the sing-songy chorus, giving a performance so convincing it was as if she had written the 50-year-old song herself. “You’re So V...
Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ Projected to Debut at No. 1
Drake and 21 Savage‘s collaborative album Her Loss is projected to open at No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200. According to HITS Daily Double, the 16-track record is estimated to earn between 335,000 to 350,000 equivalent album units in its first week. It garnered approximately 150 million first-day streams in the United States and is trending 425 million to 450 million in its first week. Her Loss featured a guest appearance from Travis Scott on “Pussy & Millions” and includes production work from the likes of Lil Yachty, Tay Keith, Boi-1da, Wheezy and Metro Boomin. The likes of Ye, Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice and Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian have publicly responded to the album after some lines from Drake seemed to be jabs directed at them. Elsewhere in music, Aaron...
Diddy Revealed As Backer For Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty As Elon Musk is settling in for the start of his reign on Twitter, it’s been revealed that Diddy is one of the billionaire’s key investors in acquiring the social media platform. According to reports, sources close to the entertainment mogul confirm that Diddy was one of the investors that aided Musk in securing ownership of the social media platform. The Tesla founder and CEO agreed to purchase Twitter for $44 billion and the deal was finalized on Oct. 28 after an extended back-and-forth in the courts. Diddy’s investment is believed to be estimated at $10 million. His stake includes him in a varied group of investors which besides Wall Street banking firms, reportedly also includes Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and Prince Alwaleed ...
Jay-Z & Jeff Bezos Are Rumored To Be Exploring Buying Washington Commanders NFL Team
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Ezra Shaw / Getty It seems Jay-Z and Jeff Bezos might be business partners in the near future. The two are rumored to be bidding to buy The Washing Commanders. As spotted on CNN the two moguls are reportedly are eyeing the football organization as their newest venture. The news publication spoke to a source who is close to the situation this week. The unnamed individual says that the Amazon founder is considering purchasing the team. Another source also claims that Jay-Z has also expressed interest in owning the team as well. The speculation is plausible as the current owners of The Washington Commanders, Dan Snyder and his wife Tanya, have hired Bank of America to help with the sale. Forbes Magazine reports that the couple will “consider potential t...
AOC Trolls Phony Stark aka Elon Musk On Twitter
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty Elon Musk might’ve bitten off more than he could chew, as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is effectively trolling the billionaire on Twitter. As the Tesla founder has begun his oversight of the social media platform, there have been many who are concerned about the increased potential for bullying among other questionable decisions. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has been among the most vocal, calling out Musk over his plans to charge $8 a month for those verified by Twitter to keep their blue check. “Lmao at a billionaire earnestly trying to sell people on the idea that “free speech” is actually a $8/mo subscription plan,” she wrote. That apparently didn’t sit well with Musk, who fired back a terse response. Of course, it d...
Nike Drops Kyrie Irving Like A Bad Habit
Written By Alvin aqua Blanco , Director of Content Posted 5 hours ago @aqua174 Alvin aqua Blanco is the Director of Content in the Men’s Division for iOne Digital, steering Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. Representing the Bronx, he was nurtured by a steady diet of Hip-Hop culture and music. He graduated from the University of Virginia, with a B.A. in African American Studies and Psychology. His prior work has appeared in XXL, The Source, Vibe, The Village Voice, and other notable print and online publications. Other stops in his over 15-year journalism career include BET, MTV News, and AllHipHop.com. Alvin joined iOne in 2017 and continues to always make sure the culture—be it music, business, fashion, sports, sneakers, and everything in between—is thoroughly and accurately documente...
Drake and 21 Savage Sample Daft Punk’s “One More Time” In Controversial Track, “Circo Loco”
Drake and 21 Savage‘s collaborative album, Her Loss, has dropped and there’s one particular track that immediately became a lightning rod for controversy. That track is “Circo Loco,” which is underpinned by an unexpected sample: a slow-rolling version of Daft Punk‘s iconic “One More Time.” The bold usage of the robots’ biggest hit isn’t the only thing that’s got the industry buzzing, however. In his verse, Drake sparked controversy on multiple fronts, taking aim at both Megan Thee Stallion and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), respectively. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “This bitch lie about getting shot but she still a stallion. She don’t even get the joke but she still smiling,” Drake...
Listen to Whyte Fang’s Hypnotic Single, “Girl”
Alison Wonderland descends further into the unknown with the spellbinding “Girl,” the third single to release since she revived her Whyte Fang alias. Wonderland’s experimental side project continues to cover new ground in the realm of bass music. Her latest track is equally curious as her prior singles, as hypnotic vocal chants serve as the connective adhesive of this minimal trap banger. Much like the preceding “333,” Wonderland manipulates her vocals to create hypnotic loops, each drenched in an unpredictable concoction of delay and reverb, adding a tangibly psychedelic flare to the mix. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles With three Whyte Fang tracks out now in the open as well as a sold out debut live show in Los Angeles under her belt, ...
Listen: Zedd and ellis Co-Produce New Edit of Mike Posner’s “I’m Not Dead Yet”
All Mike Posner knows are sad songs. Despite the lyrical weight of his recent single, the Grammy-nominated pop star once again opts to see the glass half full by sharing a new edit of “I’m Not Dead Yet,” produced by the collaborative force of ellis and Zedd. Posner has always worn his heart on his sleeve, and “I’m Not Dead Yet,” marks another characteristically open and candid lyrical offering. Much like Seeb’s high-flying remix of “I Took A Pill In Ibiza,” the new version of “I’m Not Dead Yet” brings an almost paradoxically uplifting energy to the production side with bright guitar riffs and playfully pitched vocal chops. Posner leans into the duo’s spirited production, smiling ear-to-ear in the new m...
Aaron Carter Dead at 34 Years Old
“I Want Candy” singer Aaron Carter has died at 34 years old. According to reports, he was found dead in the bath in his home in California on Saturday morning, with Los Angeles County police arriving at the scene around 11:00 a.m. after responding to a report of drowning. Representatives for Carter confirming the news, stating, Right now it’s a really bad time, we’re trying to figure out what happened and what the cause of it was.” They added, ”We’re just as upset as everyone and hope that fans can give thoughts and prayers to his family.” Melanie Martin, the mother of Carter’s son Prince, also released a statement. “Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated,” she said, adding that she is “still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality.” Carter is the younger ...
