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Rihanna to Release New Music for Upcoming ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Film This Friday
The wait might just be finally over for new music from Rihanna. The Barbadian artist has long been rumored to release a new album, however, Rihanna never publically confirmed, always keeping her fans on her toes and admitting that new music will be here imminently. Marvel has now taken to Twitter to reveal that Rihanna will be dropping a new track for its upcoming and highly anticipated film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Earlier this month, Hypebeast reported that Rihanna had supposedly recorded two new tracks for the film. Rihanna last released her most recent studio and eighth album Anti in 2016. The teaser video shared by Marvel shows the Wakanda Forever title transitioning to an “R” graphic with the date October 28th, 2022. The announcement comes just weeks before the film hits thea...
The Guardians of the Galaxy Kidnap Kevin Bacon in Trailer for Holiday Special: Watch
Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) is depressed and his friends decide to bring him a very special present in the new trailer for The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. James Gunn, who wrote and directed the script, announced the trailer on social media with the words, “Our holiday gift to you.” The Holiday Special airs November 25th on Disney+, and features some literal-minded Guardians attempting to procure one of Star-Lord’s favorite things: the actor Kevin Bacon. Mantis (Pom Klementieff) and Drax (Dave Bautista) hope that Bacon’s presence will be a nice present, establishing Bacon as a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and leading to a madcap chase you can check out below. Advertisement Related Video It’s unknown how The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special will...
Ozzy Osbourne to Perform Virtually as Part of “Ozzfest” at Metaverse Music Festival
Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform virtually for the “Ozzfest” portion of the second annual Metaverse Music Festival, which takes place online November 10th through the 13th. The Metaverse Music Festival (MVMF) will be hosted in Decentraland, the largest user-owned and operated virtual social world. Presented by digital asset platform Kraken, this year’s MVMF will feature 100-plus artists virtually performing across curated community genre stages that utilize new, Web3-enabled immersive virtual concert experiences. That said, the festival is free for all and can be attended even if you have don’t have a VR headset. As an example, the main attraction for this year’s MVMF is the “Tower of Babel” stage, which is set in a futuristic cyberpunk city. Here, attendees can watch headliners such as Uni...
Thank God, Rihanna Might Finally Give Us a New Single on Friday
We may finally be able to say we survived the Rihanna drought of the 2010s and early ’20s. If a mysterious Marvel tweet is any indication, the pop star-turned-billionaire entrepreneur will share a new single on Friday (October 28th) that will appear in the upcoming film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Earlier this month, it was reported that Rihanna had recorded two new songs for Wakanda Forever, including one that would play in the end credits. Now, a teaser video shared by Marvel shows the Wakanda Forever title before zeroing in on an ‘R’ and pointing to October 28th, 2022. If we’re lucky, that means one of those rumored Rihanna tunes will finally surface this week. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hits theaters November 11th. Beyond this vague musical teaser...
How to Get Tickets to Taylor Swift’s 2023 Tour
Taylor Swift will bring her latest album, Midnights, into the light with a live tour coming in 2023, but don’t lose any sleep waiting for tickets. Everyone’s favorite “Anti-Hero” made her first mention of the future outing during a guest appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, saying, “When it’s time, we’ll do it. I miss it.” Only time will tell if the new trek will also come with a “3am Edition” for all the late-night Swifties. Check for tickets here, and read on for more details. What Is Taylor Swift’s Next Tour? While there’s been no official announcement from Taylor Swift herself, her schedule in 2023 appears wide open at the moment. There’s certainly a weekend available next February as Swift was revealed to not be the Super Bowl headliner in lieu of Rihanna, despite ini...
Fall Fashion: The 12 Best Sales on Women’s Sweaters & Cardigans
Sweater weather! The fall equinox arrived last month, which means it’s time to stock up on fall essentials. No matter what your weather looks like, there’s no harm in shopping for seasonal must-haves, and we’re here to help make the search easier and more affordable. Below, find a list of a dozen of the best sales on women’s sweaters and cardigans starting at just $20. For more fall essentials, read our roundups of cozy UGG boots, puff coats and parkas. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Amazon Dokotoo Women Winter Fall Solid Turtleneck Balloon Sleeve Sweater $39.95 $52.99 25% OFF A chunky, cable knit sweater that will help you take on the cold weather in style. This balloon sleeve sweater comes in dozens of different colors including red,...
Salt-N-Pepa to Be Honored With Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Salt-N-Pepa are the latest celebrities to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Tuesday (Oct. 25) that the MCs will receive their star in the Recording category, and the honor marks the 2,739th star on the walk of fame. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The duo’s star will be located at 6213 Hollywood Boulevard adjacent to Amoeba Music, and will be presented to them in a ceremony on Friday (Nov. 4) at 11:30 a.m. PT. MC Lyte and Roxanne Chante will appear as guest speakers of the event, and the entire ceremony will be streamed live exclusively at walkoffame.com. “This upcoming star ceremony honoring Hip-Hop pioneers SaltN-Pepa will honor the amazing 80s music we all love and so many grew u...
Stray Kids Are Agents on a Mission in Action-Packed ‘Give Me Your TMI’ Video: Watch
Critics already eyed it as one of the best songs on Stray Kids‘ new album Maxident, but now “Give Me Your TMI” gets a full music video from the chart-topping boy band. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After being initially teased ahead of Maxident‘s release, the new visual sees Stray Kids going full-on secret agent to “get the TMI”—or, as the song’s lyrics detail, learn more about a crush. The cinematic video sees all eight of the Kids delivering their best action hero impersonations as Bang Chan throws out a slew of deceiving hand grenades, Han bats away incoming bullets with a frying pan, and Felix utilizes a two-in-one umbrella handgun. The video isn’t completely Hollywood heavy as fans can catch quick and cute candid moment...
JoJo Siwa Performs Some Serious Wizardry As She Transforms Into Draco Malfoy
It’s not even officially Halloween weekend yet, and JoJo Siwa is already winning in the costume category. The 19-year-old star took to TikTok on Tuesday (Oct. 24) to show off her transformation into Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter series, portrayed in the films by Tom Felton. With her platinum blonde hair and her Slytherin robe, Siwa bears a striking resemblance to the beloved character. In her video, the Nickelodeon alum recreated a scene from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, in which Felton’s Draco introduces himself and his friends to Harry Potter (played by Daniel Radcliffe). “This is Crabbe, and Goyle,” Siwa lip syncs in her costume. “And I’m Malfoy. Draco Malfoy.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Siwa’s girlfriend, f...
Martin Garrix Confirms Collaboration With Alesso In the Works
After teasing studio sessions over the summer and even DJing back-to-back multiple times on the road, Martin Garrix and Alesso have confirmed a collaboration in on the way. In a recent interview during last week’s Amsterdam Dance Event, Garrix mentioned that the “Heroes” producer has been spending time with him at his home and they’ve been hard at work on a new record. It all started earlier this summer, when Garrix brought out Alesso during one of his Las Vegas residency shows at Omnia Nightclub. Shortly thereafter, they sparked rumors of a collaboration when the former had shared a picture of his session with the latter in Amsterdam. Since then, the two made yet another high-profile festival appearance together at Toronto’s Veld Music Festiva...
Martin Garrix Confirms Collaboration With Alesso In the Works
After teasing studio sessions over the summer and even DJing back-to-back multiple times on the road, Martin Garrix and Alesso have confirmed a collaboration in on the way. In a recent interview during last week’s Amsterdam Dance Event, Garrix mentioned that the “Heroes” producer has been spending time with him at his home and they’ve been hard at work on a new record. It all started earlier this summer, when Garrix brought out Alesso during one of his Las Vegas residency shows at Omnia Nightclub. Shortly thereafter, they sparked rumors of a collaboration when the former had shared a picture of his session with the latter in Amsterdam. Since then, the two made yet another high-profile festival appearance together at Toronto’s Veld Music Festiva...
Free Narcan Kits to Be Distributed to New York Nightlife Establishments, Per New Legislation
It’s no secret that the opioid epidemic is worsening across the country. In New York City, where one resident dies of an overdose every three hours, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) has teamed up with the Mayor’s Office of Nightlife for groundbreaking new legislation: distributing free anti-overdose kits to nightlife establishments across the state’s five boroughs. The hope, legislators said in a press release, is to combat accidental overdoses caused by pills or powders laced with fentanyl, a substance the United States Drug Administration found fatal doses of in 42% of pills they tested in 2021. Narcan, an anti-overdose agent that rapidly reverses the effects of an overdose, will be in each kit they provide to community nightlife hubs. “The frank real...
