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Low Cancel Tour Dates, Citing Mimi Parker’s Cancer Treatment
Low have canceled some of their August 2022 shows in Europe, citing drummer/vocalist Mimi Parker’s ongoing cancer treatment. “As some of you know, Mimi has been fighting cancer,” the husband-and-wife duo wrote on social media today (August 15th). “Recent developments and changes in treatment have made extensive travel impossible at this time. Our hope is that she will respond to new treatments and be able to play the shows we have scheduled for the fall, including the Water is Life Festival in Duluth on September 4.” The band continued: “We are very sorry for the inconvenience of ticket shuffling and travel expenses/changes. We welcome your positive hopes/prayers as we hope and pray for you all.” Advertisement Related Video In January 2022, Parker revealed in an interview on the SHEROE pod...
NBA YoungBoy’s ‘The Last Slimeto’ Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard 200
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at No. 2 with The Last Slimeto. The record marks the rapper’s 10th top 10 effort, earning 108,400 equivalent album units in its first week including 103,500 in streaming equivalent album units (161.92 million on-demand streams), 4,600 in album sales and 300 in track equivalent album units. The Last Slimeto is YB’s third top 10-charting album of 2022 alone, following Better Than You with DaBaby and Colors. Also joining this week’s top 10 is Eminem‘s second greatest hits compilation, Curtain Call 2, at No. 6, earning 43,000 equivalent album units including 25,000 in streaming equivalent album units (35.19 million on-demand streams), 18,000 in album sales and under 1,000 in track equivalent album units. Elsewhere on the chart as ...
Gunna Commemorates ‘DS4EVER’ Going Platinum, Promises He’ll “Be Home Soon”
Gunna‘s latest studio album DS4EVER has officially been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling one million units in the United States since its release in January. The artist, who is currently in jail on charges of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, shared a message on Instagram via his team to commemorate the achievement. “Thankful to have the highest selling hip-hop album this year,” the caption reads. “Miss you all; love you and I’ll be home soon,” it continues, with his name signing off. DS4EVER marks Gunna’s third studio album with guest appearances from the likes of Future, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Drake, Kodak Black, Chlöe, Lil Baby, G Herbo, Roddy Ricch and more. The album went on to debut at No. 1 on ...
R.I.P. Steve Grimmett, Grim Reaper Singer Dies at 62
Steve Grimmett, the longtime singer of UK metal band Grim Reaper, has died at the age of 62. The sad news was reported on social media by both his brother and his son, with no cause of death reported as of yet. After the band initially formed in 1979 as part of the new wave of British heavy metal, guitarist Nick Bowcott essentially re-formed Grim Reaper with Grimmett on lead vocals in 1982. The band released three albums: See You in Hell (1983), Fear No Evil (1985), and Rock You to Hell (1987). After their breakup in 1988, they regained notoriety when their videos were featured on Beavis & Butt-Head in the 1990s. Advertisement Related Video Grimmett re-formed the band without Bowcott as Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper in 2006, and they had been active until the present day. During the gro...
A$AP Rocky Charged with Assault in A$AP Relli Shooting
A$AP Rocky has been charged with assault with a firearm in connection to a shooting that occurred last November, Rolling Stone reports. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón charged Rocky, born Rakim Mayers, with assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm. The rapper, whose arraignment is set for Wednesday, August 17th, could face up to nine years in prison if found guilty of the offense. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón said in a statement. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm al...
Adele Opens Up About Postponed Las Vegas Residency: “There Was Just No Soul in It”
Back in January, Adele postponed her “Weekends with Adele” Las Vegas residency just one night before it was scheduled to begin, citing various COVID-19 delays. Now, the artist is opening up about her decision, revealing that there was “just no soul” in the show she originally plotted. “The stage setup wasn’t right,” Adele told Elle. “It was very disconnected from me and my band, and it lacked intimacy. And maybe I tried too hard to give it those things in such a controlled environment.” “Weekends with Adele” was set to take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, a 4,300-plus-seat venue with a 15,700-square-foot stage. In the interview, Adele recounted a moment during rehearsals in which she sang a cappella from the foot of the stage, and as her voice filled the room, she realized she’d ...
A$AP Rocky Charged With Felony Assault With a Firearm in Connection to November 2021 Shooting
A$AP Rocky has been hit with a charge of felony assault with a firearm in connection to a shooting that took place in Hollywood last November. According to reports, the Los Angeles district attorney charged the rapper with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm, and his arraignment is scheduled for August 17. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Dist. Atty. George Gascón said as he announced the charges. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers...
Nipsey Hussle Receives Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Los Angeles
Nipsey Hussle has been posthumously honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on what would have been the rapper’s 37th birthday. In attendance at Hollywood Boulevard to receive the star on behalf of the artist was his family, which included his grandmother Margaret Boutte, sister Samantha Smith and longtime girlfriend Lauren London. London spoke at the award ceremony and paid homage to the late Crenshaw rapper, “I think I speak for the entire city of L.A. when I say that we’ve always known Hussle was destined for greatness. This moment only amplifies this for us. Nip would’ve been honored by this moment.” His sister also said a few words at the ceremony, speaking on how proud she was of her brother, “Nip the Great, look at who you are, look at what you did. I’m in awe but I’m not ...
Playboi Carti Joins Rolling Loud New York 2022 Lineup
Playboi Carti is officially joining the Rolling Loud New York 2022 lineup as a special guest. The upcoming festival is set to return to Citi Field in Queens from September 23 to September 25, where Carti will be joining a bill comprised of headliners Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky and Future, along with performers such as Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Moneybagg Yo, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Lil Tecca, Fivio Foreign, BIA, Bktherula, DreamDoll, Kali, Lakeyah, Pusha T, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe and more. The festival recently closed out Rolling Loud Miami with Kid Cudi, Future and Kendrick Lamar, and is also scheduled to set up shop in Toronto with Future, WizKid and Dave. Elsewhere in music, Kendrick Lamar’s visual for “We Cry Together” is qualified for Oscar consideration. Read Full Article
A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault Over 2021 Shooting Case
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Monday (Aug. 15) that A$AP Rocky has been charged in connection to an alleged shooting in Los Angeles in November 2021. The rapper, born Rakim Mayers, faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm. “Discharging a gun in a public place is a serious offense that could have ended with tragic consequences not only for the person targeted but also for innocent bystanders visiting Hollywood,” Gascón said in a news release. “My office conducted a thorough review of the evidence in this case and determined that the addition of a special firearm allegation was warranted.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The rapper is set to b...
Zayn Revisits His One Direction Days, Singing ‘Night Changes’ in New Video
ZAYN appears to be getting a little nostalgic, posting a 30-second black-and-white video of himself singing One Direction‘s 2014 single “Night Changes” on Monday night (Aug. 15) to Instagram. The ballad was released as the second single from the group’s fourth studio album Four in November 2014 — just four months ahead of Zayn Malik’s surprise departure from the boy band in March 2015. It peaked at No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a top 20 hit on the Pop Airplay chart. Malik is a co-writer on the song alongside all his 1D bandmates, as well as Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news In the new video, Malik sings the second half of the chorus — originally recorded by bandmate Harry Styles — crooning...
Snoop Dogg Launches Breakfast Cereal for All Your Wake-and-Bake Mornings
Breakfast is served at the dog pound: Snoop Dogg has unveiled his very own breakfast cereal, named — what else? — Snoop Loopz. The circular cereal is billed as an alternative to Froot Loopz, with “more corn, more flavor, and more marshmallows,” per Master P, who shared the news via his socials this week. Snoop Loopz will be distributed in grocery stores by Snoop’s own company Broadus Foods, which already boasts a range of “Mama Snoop’s” breakfast products. (Better yet, it supports charitable organizations like Door of Hope.) We haven’t had a chance to taste test Snoop Loopz yet, but take it from Master P. himself: It’s “berry delicious fo shizzle,” and is likely best served with your greens on the side. Check out the Snoop Loopz box below. Advertisement Related Video In more recent Sn...
