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Lil Uzi Vert Removes $24 Million Diamond From Forehead
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-02T02:28:27+00:00“>June 1, 2021 | 10:28pm ET Lil Uzi Vert has apparently thought better than to have a $24 million diamond implanted on his forehead. The Eternal Awake rapper turned heads earlier this year when he surgically implanted an Elliot Eliantte custom pink diamond directly on his forehead. In a subsequent interview with Rolling Stone, a representative for Eliott Eliantte said the diamond was as “safe as any other piercing,” and that as long as you maintain it well and have good upkeep, it’s perfectly fine. We made sure that prior to getting anything done that Uzi brought someone in to consult on everything. We didn’t just do this randomly.” Related Video However, ju...
Mike Posner Climbs to the Summit of Mount Everest
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-02T02:39:17+00:00“>June 1, 2021 | 10:39pm ET While you were busy working or sleeping in or whatever you did today, Mike Posner was busy climbing to the top of the highest mountain in the world. He reached the summit of Mount Everest at roughly 4:35 a.m. local time on Tuesday, which is a whopping 29,031.7 feet tall. No big deal. The Grammy-nominated electropop artist was joined by his teammates Dawa Chirring Sherpa, Jon Kedrowski, and Dawa Dorje Sherpa for the treacherous hike. The four of them celebrated the climb by watching the sunrise from what’s probably the clearest view in the entire world. “That’s what I call a sunrise,” he tweeted. “We are now back at camp 2 but not out o...
MotorTrend Makes Father’s Day Gift Shopping Easy
It’s the same problem every year: June arrives, you start to plan the summer’s events, then you have that stomach-drop-cold-sweat moment—”Oh, crap, Father’s Day is just around the corner and I have no idea what to get for Dad!” And dads never make it easy on us; choosing a Father’s Day gift is so arduous most people resort to the cliche—ties, fancy grooming products, gift cards, and the general tchotchkes that no one really wants or likes—but there is a better way. For a limited time, in honor of Father’s Day, the MotorTrend App is only $3 a month. Only $3 a month for the best all-automotive streaming service on the planet? We might be a little biased, but where else can you watch Top Gear America or Roadkill? Hint, those are MotorTrend App exclusi...
The Chrysler Aviat Was the Cooler Neon Coupe That Never Was
Chrysler originally offered its Dodge and Plymouth Neon models in both coupe and sedan forms. However, it seems the American automaker at least explored the idea of expanding the Neon’s chassis beyond those two body styles, as evidenced by the Neon-based Chrysler Aviat concept. Revealed at the 1994 North American International Auto Show, the Aviat evolved the friendly face of the Neon to better fit the concept car’s more aerodynamic shape. See all 8 photos Despite its mid-engine-like styling, the Aviat retained its Dodge and Plymouth kins’ front-engine and front-wheel-drive architecture. Those cavities, located aft of the Aviat’s two doors, aided airflow around the concept coupe’s body, as did the skirts covering the rear wheels. That said, Chrysler...
Which Is Your Favorite BTS Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 Hit? Vote!
BTS has notched four No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 in the last nine months, but which of the K-pop supergroup’s chart-toppers takes the cake as your favorite? RM told Billboard in an interview ahead of the 2021 Billboard Music Awards that their first No. 1 song “Dynamite” was “an upbeat, disco-pop [track] that we tried to give hope to global listeners in the middle of the pandemic,” while their latest, “Butter,” is a “more upbeat, fresh dance-pop track, like more like a summer anthem. Just all the positive vibes and upbeat energy.” The K-pop boy band teamed up with New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 and American pop superstar Jason Derulo for the official remix of “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Bea...
40 Music Stars Who Are Overdue for Kennedy Center Honors
Because the Kennedy Center Honors were slow to embrace popular music forms, and because they also honor non-music performers, they are terribly backlogged in their music honors. The 43rd annual Kennedy Center Honors broadcast is set to air on Sunday, nearly six months later than usual — the delay due, of course, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Garth Brooks, Joan Baez, violinist Midori, Dick Van Dyke and Debbie Allen are this year’s honorees. Gloria Estefan, who received the honor in 2017, is hosting for the second time. The Kennedy Center Honors are highly competitive because they cover all aspects of arts and entertainment – not just music. When the awards program originated in 1978, the focus in its music selections was on classical, opera, jazz and traditional pop. The Honors slowly cam...
Lance Bass & Husband Michael Turchin Expecting Twins
The couple previously opened up in January 2019 about their attempt at expanding their family and how they were onto donor No. 7, but Turchin updated that number in their latest interview. “We went through nine different egg donors, which is rare,” he confessed. “We had to start all over again from the beginning. Not only did we need to get a new egg donor now because we found out she had early lupus, but on top of that, when we did our egg retrieval, we only had two healthy embryos. Normally, the number’s much higher. So we put both in and once she miscarried, we had to start all over from scratch again this past year.” The 34-year-old actor has a twin sister, which inspired their decision to go for twins. “He just loved that experience. I always w...
Naomi Osaka Withdraws From French Open After Facing Expulsion
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tim Clayton – Corbis / Getty Naomi Osaka entered the French Open tournament as one of the favorites to win it all despite heavy competition from the likes of Serena Williams and current No. 1 player Ashleigh Barty. Citing mental health concerns, Osaka has withdrawn from the tournament after she was faced with expulsion from the tournament and hit with a $15,000 fine. Osaka, 23, won her first-round match in the tournament against Patricia Maria Țig. Osaka was slated to take on Ana Bogdan in the second round but after skipping the mandatory postgame press conferences, all four major tournament bodies issued a statement saying that she could face harsher penalties or be booted from the WTA tour for failing to meet the obligations. Via a lengthy statement pos...
Tyson Beckford Says Kanye West Tried To Press Him A Few Years Back
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: DJDM/WENN.com / WENN Kanye West was never one to beef with other rappers in the game since he wasn’t exactly built for that street ish. But that way of life doesn’t seem to extend to supermodels as the Louis Vuitton Don once tried to press world-famous male model Tyson Beckford, allegedly. In a recent IG interview for Let’s Go Live! with Sharon Carpenter, Beckford recalled the time that he and Kanye almost got into it in 2018 after Tyson got into a social media squabble with Ye’s then wife, Kim Kardashian. After having accused Kim of getting plastic surgery, Kim insinuated that Tyson Beckford was gay by referring to him as “Sis(ter)” only to have the LGBTQ community stand up for Tyson even though he said he wasn’t gay. Not long after that the two had a ru...
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Swizz Beatz Plays Unreleased J. Cole Verse From DMX’s “Bath Salts” [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty 2021 is the year that keeps on giving the world new J. Cole music. Swizz Beatz unveiled a new verse from the MC on the recent edition of Verzuz. As spotted on Complex, things got very interesting during the Swizz Beatz vs. Timbaland rematch over the weekend. While the two iconic producers put on a hell of a show for those in attendance and fans who tuned in online, the Bronx native pulled a rabbit out of his hat to the surprise of everyone watching. Midway during the battle, Swizz Beatz played DMX’s “Bath Salts” but quickly stopped it, saying, “that’s the cute version, I like that version—but let me play this version.” He then went on to play a version with J. Cole, and it is clear the Fayetteville, North Carolina, MC went into t...
Roger Waters Says Reissue of Pink Floyd’s Animals Held Up By Liner Notes Dispute
Outside of conflict in the Middle East, there are few wars that have carried on for longer than that between the various members of Pink Floyd. While Oasis fans complain about the length of time they’ve had to go without a reunion, the 50-plus years of battles between the various important members of Pink Floyd would probably make Christmas in a multi-Gallagher household look positively cheerful by comparison. But while the legendary prog-rock band and popularizers of triangular prisms have “reunited” from time to time, they’re apparently still not willing to put their differences aside to collect another payday for a reissue of 1977’s Animals. Bassist, vocalist, and creative driving force (if you ask him) Roger Waters took to his website to put out a lengthy personal statement a...
Seth Rogen’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles CGI Reboot Set for 2023 Release
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-01T20:00:35+00:00“>June 1, 2021 | 4:00pm ET Cowabunga, dudes! Seth Rogen has announced his take on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will hit theaters on August 11th, 2023 via Nickelodeon, with distribution handled by Paramount. Rogen announced the release date for his CG-animated reboot of the heroes in a half shell on Twitter, sharing a paper sketch with details about the Nickelodeon film. In addition to Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael, it appears fearless news reporter April O’Neil will be a central figure in the movie. Check out the announcement below. The Canadian-American actor and director is producing the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot with his Po...
