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Lil Nas X Gets a Freakishly Accurate Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds
Lil Nas X took his horse to Madame Tussauds: The rapper has been immortalized with a hyper-realistic, life-size sculpture of himself at the Hollywood branch of the iconic wax museum. The wax figure of Lil Nas X is donning a replication of the gold Versace suit armor he wore at the 2021 Met Gala, along with the jewelry and manicure he sported at the event. The cherry on top is a copy of his diamond grill, making Lil Nas X the first sculpture in Madame Tussauds history to wear one. Unlike poor Rihanna, the wax Lil Nas X is so faithful to the real thing that it’s almost hard to distinguish the two on first glance. “never thought i would get the pleasure of meeting myself,” Lil Nas X wrote on Instagram. “the sexual tension was too much to bare. [sic]” Advertisement Related Video “We’re th...
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Shines Thanks to a Deadpan Daniel Radcliffe: Review
This review is part of our coverage of the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival. The Pitch: Based on the 100% true story of comedian/musician/renegade polka king’s rapid rise to superstardom, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story is an “unflinching” look at “Weird” Al Yankovic’s chaotic life. From his childhood as a closeted accordion player, to his brief flirtation with the hot underground polka scene, to his excessive rock and roll lifestyle to his artistic struggles, to his tumultuous romance for the ages with Madonna, and his deadly feud with a legendary drug lord, writer/director Eric Appel and co-writer Al Yankovic pull no punches. This is as real and serious as it gets. Related Video Generic Blues: A fake biopic of “Weird” Al Yankovic is most likely a foolproof formula. How wrong can you...
A Viral Craigslist Ad Is “Looking for Gay Man” to Accompany Author’s Wife at Raves
When it comes to raving, if you don’t share the same interest as your significant other, the late nights spent on the dancefloor may quickly become a drag. One Craigslist user found that out the hard way and decided they’ve had enough of trying to keep up. The author explains their wife is always interested in going out to attend electronic music events in Brooklyn and turned to the public to hire a chaperone for her. The author explains his wife typically likes to go out on the weekends, and the compensation they’re offering is certainly nothing to sneeze at: $30 an hour, and that’s on top of having your event tickets fully paid for. The opportunity, which was captured via screenshot by nightlife producer Terence Edgerson and shared on Instagram, so...
Submission to John Legend’s TikTok Challenge Sparks Rumors of Collaboration With Black Coffee
TikTok has already proven to be fertile ground for discovering new talent, and one songwriter is well on his way to a potential super-collaboration after a recent post on the platform. It all started when John Legend issued an open verse challenge on TikTok, sharing lyrics for a song he’s workshopping called “Nervous” and encouraging his followers to follow up his hook with a verse of their own. One promising South African songwriter, Mthandazo Gatya, responded to the challenge. And he may have dramatically shifted the trajectory of his career. The flow of the Xhosa-speaking artist’s verse wasn’t lost on Legend, nor Black Coffee, who was later tagged into the interaction on Twitter. Given Gatya’s affinity for house music with hi...
IMANU Ushers In a Creative Reset With Stunning Debut Album, “Unfold”
Few artists would opt to switch up their process ahead of their debut album, but IMANU‘s creative reset is paying dividends. IMANU’s album has been in the making for some time as he began writing it just a few months into the pandemic. “I had to find a way out of the boring routine,” explained on Twitter. “I stayed with my parents for a few months, occupying their spare attic room and bought a new laptop and pair of headphones, just trying to find new ways to be productive. This fresh start brought me a creativity which enabled me to write music like i had never done before…” That decision would go on to have tremendous downstream impacts. Processing Unfold now in full, the effort is an all-encompassing, multi-genre project that particula...
Watch Swedish House Mafia Debut Unreleased Music Featuring Alicia Keys
Swedish House Mafia shocked fans with the debut of an unreleased collaboration with one of the greatest R&B artists to ever live. At the Chase Center in San Francisco during the trio’s “Paradise Again” tour, Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso dropped a brand new cover of “Finally” by Kings of Tomorrow featuring the legendary Alicia Keys. Clips of the song’s performance have been making the rounds on YouTube. In the video below, fans can hear Keys’ distinctive, breathtaking vocals layered atop Swedish House Mafia’s rendition of the Defected Records house classic. Check out the track and turn back the clock to 2001: Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Kicking off back in July, the first half of the ...
Flavour – My Sweetie
Don’t miss this brand new single from Flavour titled – My Sweetie. Nigerian singer Flavour dishes out a brand new single titled My Sweetie, for his beloved fans. The new record is an impressive piece of music for your listening pleasure. Before now, he has featured in a couple of songs this year like Cash Out, Normal Thing, Hard To Find, Amaka Don’t Run, etc. However, My Sweetie deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen to and share Flavour – My Sweetie below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Flavour_-_My_Sweetie_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
The Therapist ft Mayorkun – Nack (Remix)
Check out this brand new release remix single from The Therapist for his song – Nack. The Therapist unleashes the remix version for his breakout single titled “Nack” featuring Nigerian singer, Mayorkun. The remix song “Nack,” which was produced by Masterkraft, has a wonderful feel, impressive and groovy as Mayorkun joins him to deliver a masterpiece for your listening pleasure. However, the song merits a place on your playlist; enjoy! Listen and share The Therapist ft Mayorkun – Nack (Remix) below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The_Therapist_-_Nack_ft_Mayorkun__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
Nike Officially Unveils LeBron James’ LeBron XX Signature Sneaker
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke It’s actually not that difficult to believe that LeBron James is now up to his 20th signature sneaker. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, Nike officially unveiled the LeBron XX. The 20 is significant since this also happens to be Bron’s 20th year rocking with the Swoosh. Being touted as his sneaker for “the next generation,” the shoe is King James’ lightest yet and is the first his signature kicks to arrive in a low-cut silhouette first. Related Stories Built to honor the future Hall of Famer’s career, it features all the technical bells and whistles you would expect. There is Zoom Air in the forefoot and the heel, along with a carbon fiber midfoot shank. Despite it being a low profile shoe, there is still an Air Zoom Turbo unit in the forefoot and a large...
Future Gives Fans a Glimpse of His Opulent Parisian Trips in New Visuals for “I’M DAT N****”
Future has shared a new music video for his track “I’M DAT N****” from his latest mixtape, I Never Liked You. The visual sees the rapper living large in Paris, arguably one of the most luxurious cities in the world and just how he spends his time during one of his opulent European trips. Taking to the rooftops of the picturesque Parisian buildings to a private yacht, the video gives audiences a glimpse of his luxurious adventures including dropping copious amounts of cash at the Celine store and enjoying private dinners with models at some of Paris’ most expensive five-star hotels. This video gives fans a true look at the affluent lifestyle Future has garnered over the years. The video for “I’M DAT N****” is the fifth video to arrive from his new album, following “Puffin On Zooties,” “Holy...
Future Gives Fans a Glimpse of His Opulent Parisian Trips in New Visuals for “I’M DAT N****”
Future has shared a new music video for his track “I’M DAT N****” from his latest mixtape, I Never Liked You. The visual sees the rapper living large in Paris, arguably one of the most luxurious cities in the world and just how he spends his time during one of his opulent European trips. Taking to the rooftops of the picturesque Parisian buildings to a private yacht, the video gives audiences a glimpse of his luxurious adventures including dropping copious amounts of cash at the Celine store and enjoying private dinners with models at some of Paris’ most expensive five-star hotels. This video gives fans a true look at the affluent lifestyle Future has garnered over the years. The video for “I’M DAT N****” is the fifth video to arrive from his new album, following “Puffin On Zooties,” “Holy...
Kendrick Lamar, Megan Thee Stallion and Willow Announced as Upcoming ‘SNL’ Musical Guests
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