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KK, Indian Superstar, Dead After Suffering Heart Attack Post-Concert
Krishnakumar Kunnath, the Indian superstar popularly known as KK, died of a heart attack shortly after a concert on Tuesday, the Hindustan Times and The Times of India report. He was 53 years old. Following a performance at Nazrul Mancha auditorium in Kolkata, KK reportedly returned to his hotel and collapsed. He was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute where he was pronounced dead. Shortly before the cardiac event, his Instagram account posted two photos of the concert. “Pulsating gig tonight at Nazrul Mancha,” he wrote. “Vivekananda College !! Love you all.” Advertisement Related Video Born August 23rd, 1968, KK’s success was due in no small part to his versatility. He was comfortable performing in many of the most spoken languages in India, including English...
BTS Meets President Biden at White House To Discuss Surge in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
K-pop group BTS made a visit to the White House on the final day of AANHPI heritage month to discuss the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes across the U.S. BTS met with PResident Joe Biden to address the issues of “Asian inclusion and representation” and to utilize their platform “as youth ambassadors who spread a message of hope and positivity across the world.” All the members of the K-pop group were invited to speak at the press conference in the White House. RM first spoke at the conference to introduce the group and the topic of discussion, “[It is] a great honor to be invited to the White House today to discuss the important issues of Anti-Asian hate crimes, Asian inclusion, and diversity.” Jin and Jimin followed by acknowledging the month stating, “Today is the last day of AANHPI herita...
Rolling Loud New York Unveils 2022 Dates
Rolling Loud is coming back to New York in 2022. The premier hip-hop festival will return to Citi Field in Queens on September 23 to September 25, marking the second Rolling Loud iteration outside of Miami to span three days. A lineup is yet to be announced, but following last year’s headliners and performers like Travis Scott, J. Cole, 50 Cent, Ferg, Bobby Shmurda, Joey Bada$$ and more, attendees can look forward to a list of must-see acts. In addition to RL New York, those in Miami can catch Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Future from July 22 to July 24 while those in Canada can be part of history as the attendees of the first ever Rolling Loud Toronto, which will be headlined by Don Toliver from September 9 to September 11. Stay tuned for the official lineup. Pre-sale tickets are availab...
Noah Cyrus Recreates Throwback Paparazzi Video of Her & Miley Cyrus
Back before Noah Cyrus was an artist in her own right, she was the adorable baby sister of then-Disney Channel star Miley Cyrus, and would often appear walking alongside the “7 Things” singer in paparazzi videos. In a video uploaded to TikTok on Monday (May 30), Noah recreates one of those throwback paparazzi videos, in which she’s seen at the post office with Miley and their mom, Tish. In the clip, a young, blonde haired Noah watches as a fan takes a photo of her older sister on a flip phone — and proceeds to stare, cross armed, as the fan walks away. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Cyrus has been open about how living with a famous sister and father (Billy Ray Cyrus) affected her upbringing. Back in 2020, for in tmrw magazine’s The Misch...
Nicki Minaj Named ‘Maxim’ Creative Director & Global Ambassador of Sports Gambling Brand MaximBet
Nicki Minaj shared the news Tuesday (May 31) that she’s become the global ambassador for MaximBet, the sports betting lifestyle brand launched by Maxim last year. As part of the collaboration, the superstar rapper will become creative director for Maxim magazine and collaborate with MaximBet on merchandise, events, fan experiences, other partnerships, branding and more. She will also advise MaximBet’s current board of directors. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I don’t think I’ve ever been prouder of a collaboration,” Minaj said in a statement. “Merging business savvy power moves with my natural, creative, sexy, fun, and fashion-forward expression is just so spot on as it relates to this partnership. I’m ready to fully step into my pote...
Charlie Puth Shares the Story Behind Losing His Virginity at 21
For his new interview with Bustle published on Tuesday (May 31), Charlie Puth was an open book, sharing his journey to finding his musical sound, the photos on his Raya dating profile and the story behind losing his virginity. Yes, the “Light Switch” singer revealed that he had sex for the first time when he was 21 years old, after playing a small gig in Boston. “This girl came up to me and was like, ‘Can you sign my chest?’ I was like, I feel like a rock star,” he told the publication. “I never saw her again. She was lovely, but it makes me sad sometimes because I wish the older version of me was like, ‘Hey, you might want to just make this like a little more memorable.’” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news That wasn’t the only NSFW s...
Shatta Wale – Hunter
Check out this brand new single from Shatta Wale titled – “Hunter”. Nigerian singer, Shatta Wale, comes through with a brand new single titled “Hunter“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released song “Knock Out”. The track is dedicated to his fans. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Shatta Wale – “Hunter” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Shatta_Wale_-_Hunter_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
The Used’s Bert McCracken Seeks Mental Health Treatment, Band Cancels Festival Gigs
The Used singer Bert McCracken has announced that he will seek professional treatment for mental health struggles. As a result, the band has canceled its scheduled gigs at the Slam Dunk festival slated for this coming weekend (June 3rd and 4th) in the UK. McCracken revealed his current “struggle with mental health” via the band’s social pages on Tuesday (May 31st), apologizing for skipping the high-profile festival performances while asserting that it’s the best decision for his personal well-being. The singer’s full statement reads as follows: “I have always been open about my struggle with mental health and have recently found myself facing new and overwhelming challenges. For this reason, I won’t be able to play the upcoming shows at Slam Dunk. I am so sorry but needed to make this deci...
Pharrell Announces Tyler, the Creator and 21 Savage Collaboration
Following his recent work with Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar and NIGO, Pharrell on Tuesday announced a new collaboration with Tyler, the Creator and 21 Savage. The multi-hyphenate took to Instagram to share that the trio will release a joint single, titled “Cash In Cash Out,” under an animated image of himself, Tyler and 21 Savage, hinting at a potential appearance in the metaverse. “CASH IN CASH OUT @feliciathegoat @21savage 6/10 Presave at the link in bio,” Pharrell captioned the post. The single is slated for release on June 10, one week prior to Pharrell’s three-day Something In The Water festival in Washington D.C. In April, the rapper-producer unveiled the event’s lineup, which features Tyler, the Creator, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Baby, Calvin Harris, Pusha T, Chloe X Halle, J...
Kanye West Hops on Vory’s New Single “Daylight”
Kanye West has joined forces with DONDA collaborator Vory on his new track “Daylight.” The track, which Ye produced alongside 88-Keys, Ojivolta and Evan Mast, first surfaced on preliminary tracklists for Ye’s DONDA and was previously played publicly during the album’s Las Vegas listening party. Now, “Daylight” is slated to appear on Vory’s forthcoming debut album, Lost Souls, which is scheduled to debut on Friday, June 3. Vory featured on two DONDA tracks — “No Child Left Behind” and “God Breathed” — in August of last year, and he later received a solo track, dubbed “Lord Lift Me Up,” on DONDA 2. In an interview with XXL late last year, Vory discussed the nature of his collaborations with Ye and the creation of “No Child Left Behind.” “We understand each other...
Nasty C – OG
Check out this brand new single from Nasty C – OG, out now. South African rapper, Nasty C, comes through with a brand new single titled “OG“. The new record is a fantastic piece of music for your listening pleasure. It fills in as a follow-up to his previously released song “Can’t Imagine”. The track is dedicated to his fans. However, it deserves a spot on your playlist. Listen and share Nasty C – “OG” below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nasty_C_-_OG_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
‘Her Country’ Author Marissa Moss on the Inequalities Women Artists Face in Country Music
In new book, Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be, journalist Marissa Moss chronicles the way that the country music industry has proved inequitable for women artists, and especially women of color. Though she provides a broad history of women in country music — including the ongoing influence of pioneers like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, and a fond look at the early-’90s heyday when women artists achieved near parity with their male counterparts on radio — she primarily looks at the contemporary scene, through the careers of Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves and Mickey Guyton. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Despite their overwhelming talents, Lambert is the only one of that tri...
