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Red Bull BC One, World’s Largest Breaking Competition, Announces U.S. City Cyphers
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Red Bull BC One / Red Bull Red Bull BC One, regarded as the world’s largest breaking competition, will make its return to New York City next month and will feature competitions in three other major cities. The four City Cypher regional qualifiers will ultimately feature the top 16 B-Boys and B-Girls in the nation who will aim to win the National Final before going for the World Final. Since 2004, Red Bull BC One has played host to the revered pillar of Hip-Hop that is breaking, with competitors from all over the globe staking their claim to become the best of their field. The City Cyphers will begin on July 24 in New York, then the following week, Los Angeles will host a qualifier on July 31. From there, Boston hosts a cypher on August 7, and the events w...
Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus Confirms Cancer Diagnosis
After sharing and deleting an Instagram story of himself in what appeared to be a medical office with the caption of “Yes hello. One cancer treatment, please,” Blink-182 bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus confirmed his cancer diagnosis on his official Twitter on Wednesday. “For the past three months I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer,” the post reads. I have cancer. It sucks and I’m scared, and at the same time I’m blessed with incredible doctors and family and friends to get me through this. I still have months of treatment ahead of me but I’m trying to remain hopeful and positive. Can’t wait to be cancer free and see you all at a concert in the near future. Love to you all.” In addition to his well-known musical ventures, Hoppus also hosts the show After School Radio on Apple Mus...
Britney Spears Hits Back at Conservatorship in Impassioned Testimony: ‘I Just Want My Life Back’
In a fiery virtual hearing, Britney Spears hit back at the conservatorship that has encompassed her life for the past 13 years, demanding that her father, Jamie Spears, be removed from it and that it end altogether. “I’ve been in denial. I’ve been in shock. I am traumatized. I just want my life back,” Spears said to Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny during the Zoom call, according to The New York Times. “I want to end the conservatorship without having to be evaluated. I shouldn’t be in a conservatorship if I can work. The laws need to change. I truly believe this conservatorship is abusive.” “My dad and anyone involved in this conservatorship, including my management … they should be in jail,” she continued. “I truly believe this conservatorship is abusive. I don’t feel like I...
ILLENIUM Shares Tracklist and Collaborators of New Album “Fallen Embers”
Ahead of his massive “Trilogy” arena show next month, ILLENIUM has revealed the tracklist for his hotly anticipated fourth album, Fallen Embers. With a little over three weeks to go until it hits the airwaves, fans are desperate for any information they can get regarding the album. On Twitter, he shared an image of the full tracklist and collaborators who will be joining him on the release. As you can see, a number of these tracks have been released in previous months including “Paper Thin” with Tom Delonge and Angels & Airwaves, “Nightlight” with Annika Wells, and “Hearts on Fire” with Dabin and Lights. Other tracks like “In My Mind” with Excision and HALIENE and “Lay It Down” with Krewella and SLAN...
Watch Porter Robinson’s Behind-the-Scenes “Nurture Live” Mini-Documentary
This fall, Porter Robinson will be bringing his beloved “Nurture Live” show on the road to fans in over two dozen cities. While we already received a dazzling glimpse into the production via his headlining Secret Sky performance, nothing compares to the energy felt in the room during a live show. While much of the credit goes to Robinson himself, it wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of his crew. Today he released on his YouTube channel a mini-documentary highlighting how he’s working to bring his third album to life. Without giving too much away, the video is narrated by Robinson and features new, behind-the-scenes footage during the rehearsal and recording of his “Nurture Live” sets. He sheds light on his favorite parts of ...
Viral Times Square Hoverboarder Reveals New Skrillex and J Balvin Collaboration
It looks like Skrillex‘s next big collaboration has leaked from an incredibly unlikely source. Hoverboard engineer Hunter Kowald recently shared a video of himself casually flying through Times Square on his own board—dubbed the “SkySurfer”—before the clip went viral. In his initial Instagram post, Kowald inadvertently revealed a new collab between Skrillex and chart-topping reggaeton artist J Balvin. While the video itself neither confirms nor denies any rumors, its caption has the looks of a smoking gun. “In NYC for a @jbalvin and @skrillex music video,” the post reads. Due to the nature of the tease, we’re unable to confirm any other details about the music video or song in question. But it’s safe to say that if Kowald is involved...
2021 Punk in Drublic Festivals: NOFX, Pennywise, Less Than Jake, Sick of It All, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and More
NOFX have announced two 2021 editions of their Punk in Drublic Craft Beer + Music Festival, one in Denver and the other in Worcester, Massachusetts. The veteran punk band will headline both events, which are scheduled for July and September, respectively. The Denver edition will take place July 17th at Sculpture Park, and features Less Than Jake, Sick of It All, Get Dead, Potato Pirates, and more acts to be named. The Massachusetts event happens on September 25th, at the Palladium Outdoors in Worcester, and includes The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Pennywise, Get Dead, and more bands to be announced. Related Video Tickets for both Punk in Drublic events go on sale this Friday (June 25th) via the official festival website. Last month, NOFX announced they were dropping off the 2021 Punk Rock Bow...
Dan Harmon and Nathan Pyle Adapt Strange Planet for Apple TV+ Animated Series
Over the past few years, Nathan Pyle has become an internet sensation thanks to Strange Planet, his beloved webcomic series in which aliens describe everyday human things in otherwise oddball terms. Now, Pyle’s webcomics-turned-graphic novels are becoming an Apple TV+ show with help from Dan Harmon. According to Deadline, Pyle and Harmon will executive produce the new show together. When issuing a straight-to-series order for Strange Planet, the streaming giant also brought on Joe Pera Talks with You and Over the Garden Wall screenwriter Amalia Levari as a showrunner. Apple Studios and ShadowMachine, the animation studio behind Bojack Horseman, will produce the series as well. Pyle has two books to his name and still regularly posts comics online, but Strange Planet is by far his biggest s...
Jerry Seinfeld Set to Direct, Star in Netflix Pop-Tarts Movie Unfrosted
Have you heard the one by Jerry Seinfeld about the invention of the Pop-Tart? If not, you’re in luck because the comedian has inked a deal with Netflix to turn his stand-up joke about the iconic breakfast pastry into a full-blown movie. The Seinfeld co-creator will star in Unfrosted, the streamer’s upcoming film about the creation of Pop-Tarts. He’s also slated to both direct and write the deliciously bonkers project. In a statement to Deadline, Seinfeld revealed that the impetus of the movie came to him in the midst of quarantining. “Stuck at home watching endless sad faces on TV I thought this would be a good time to make something based on pure silliness,” he said. “So we took my Pop-Tart stand-up bit from my last Netflix special and exploded it into a giant, crazy comedy movie.” T...
Mark Hoppus Reveals He Has Cancer
Blink-182 singer and bassist Mark Hoppus revealed on Wednesday that he is undergoing treatment for cancer. After sharing a since-deleted photo of himself in what appeared to be a doctor’s office, Hoppus posted a statement on his Instagram. “For the past three months I’ve been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer,” he wrote. “It sucks and I’m scared, and at the same time I’m blessed with incredible doctors and family and friends to get me through this.” Hoppus added, “I still have months of treatment ahead of me but I’m trying to remain hopeful and positive.” Related Video He did not reveal which kind of cancer he has been diagnosed with, or at what stage it was discovered. Read Hoppus’ full statement below. <img data-attachment-id="1135246" data-permalink="https://consequen...
Hyundai’s Elantra N Looks Ready to Take on the Civic Type R in New Teaser Pics
The release of two teaser images of the 2022 Elantra N indicates Hyundai has plans to reveal the sport sedan reasonably soon—surely before the end of the year. Back in November, however, we learned a few key details about the Elantra N, such as how much power its engine will put out, as well as other items related to the car’s dynamics, such as the fact it receives a multi-link rear suspension setup. See all 13 photos Power to the Masses A 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is set to live under the Elantra N’s hood. The little four-pot will produce 276 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque. Either a six-speed manual transmission and an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission will be available. In other words, the Elantra N will pack more power than a Volkswagen Golf G...
Latin Pride: Pabllo Vittar on Making Art to Help Others Find Their Voice & Identity
Vittar has become a household name in her home country of Brazil with her fierce, unapologetic and empowering tunes. She’s gotten on the international radar by collaborating with artists such as Diplo, Lali, Charli XCX, Anitta and Thalia, to name a few. In celebration of Pride Month, Vittar opens up about how coming out has impacted her art and how she will be celebrating Pride this year. How did the decision to come out impact your art? Did you ever have an LGBTQ+ idol growing up? I was lucky enough to never have to actually come out! I grew up in an open-minded, full of love family. For drag in my teenage years, RuPaul opened so many doors for me as a kid growing up in a small town. So I strive now to make art and provide a message, to help other kids like me growing up, hopefully, do th...
