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Kanye West Rumored to Be Dating Supermodel Irina Shayk
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marco Piraccini / WENN If you thought the rumors about a possible Drake and Kim Kardashian hookup would have Kanye West down in the dumpster, think again. While the bipolar artist might be keeping himself out of the limelight as of late, word is spreading that the MAGA enthusiast has already found himself a rebound and the woman happens to be a supermodel from Russia (of course). According to The Sun, Kanye West has been secretly dating supermodel, Irina Shayk for a minute as she’s been single ever since breaking-up with Hollywood heavyweight, Bradley Cooper. Is she sure she ready to deal with all the madness that comes with Yeezy?? Did Vladimir Putin put her up to this as a favor to their friend in common, Donald Trump? So many questions at this point. S...
LeBron James Might Have Stunted On All of Us By Rocking Unannounced Beats Studio Buds
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Noam Galai / Getty Being the king has its perks, one of them being able to try unannounced Beats products. LeBron James took to Instagram like he usually does to show off his pre-game drip with some tunnel fit photos. While the attention would normally go to his clothes, kicks, and for these particular photos, his grill, some eagle-eyed techies noticed Bron rocking a pair of interesting earbuds. Rumor has it, Beats has been working on a pair of wireless earbuds, and The Verge reports the accessory named the Beats Studio Buds showed up in beta releases of iOS and tvOS. On top of that, there have been plenty of leaks regarding the buds, and now the photos of James actually sporting Beats’ latest wireless accessory, which strongly suggests the company is rea...
Jay-Z Announces The Return of The ‘Made In America Festival’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Now that COVID restrictions are being lifted and life is getting back to a normalcy not seen for a year and change, concert events are steadily coming back. The Made In America Festival is the latest to announce its return. Jay-Z announced that the much-lauded Made In America Festival would be making its comeback in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, a year after having to cancel the concert due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement released to the public, Jay-Z professed his excitement and let everyone know that expectations for the event should be high. “We are thrilled to announce Made in America 2021 on the legendary Benjamin Franklin Parkway. This year will be like no other, as Made in America celebrates 10 y...
Howard University Renames College of Fine Arts For Chadwick Boseman
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Courtesy of Howard University / Howard University The late Chadwick Boseman captivated audiences with his work on the motion picture screen, portraying powerful figures such as James Brown, Thurgood Marshall, and Jackie Robinson and of course Marvel’s Black Panther. But to all who knew him, he was a proud alumni of Howard University first, even taking part in protests against the school’s consolidation of the fine arts college in 1997 as a sophomore. To that end, the HBCU announced that their newly re-established college of fine arts will now be known as the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. This will be led by their newly appointed dean, Phylicia Rashad. The Washington, D.C.-based university’s president, Wayne A. I. Frederick broke the news in a ...
DMX’s Posthumous Album ‘Exodus’ Is Here: Stream It Now
DMX is sadly gone, but he’s not forgotten. The late rapper passed away last month, triggering an outpouring of grief among fans and the global hip-hop community. He left behind more than memories. At the stroke of midnight, Def Jam Recordings shared the posthumous DMX album Exodus, featuring assists from Jay-Z, Nas, Bono, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg and Moneybagg Yo, among others. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Moby Returns With Orchestral Redux LP ‘Reprise’ Featuring Kris Kristofferson, Mark Lanegan & More: Listen
The New York-based singer, songwriter and producer takes us on a musical adventure with Reprise, an album that sees Moby reimagine his own classics with orchestral arrangements. Featuring assists from Gregory Porter, Kris Kristofferson, Alice Skye, Mark Lanegan and others, Reprise is released on the venerated classical label Deutsche Grammophon. Several years in the making and spanning 14 songs, the new LP includes the previously-released “Porcelain,” featuring Jim James of My Morning Jacket. “Sorry if this seems self-evident, but for me the main purpose of music is to communicate emotion,” Moby explains. “To share some aspect of the human condition with whoever might be listening… I long for the simplicity and vulnerability you can get with acoustic or classical music.” The new set ...
Bad Bunny Unleashes Surprise Release ‘100 Millones’: Stream It Now
There’s more new music on the way. The Latin rapper (real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) stopped by New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 to discuss the new number and his next song “Yonaguni,” which is due out next week. Luar La L “is so hot right now on the streets in Puerto Rico is killing it,” Bad Bunny told New Music Daily host Zane Lowe. “He has that confidence. He has the energy.” Of “Yonaguni,” expect a bit of both words. “It’s a balance is what people want,” he explained. “But that’s the idea, make a balance, give the people (what) they want, like the street fire street bang, and also like a chill, sweet rhythm to dance and enjoy for the summer.” Bad Bunny wrote the song just three weeks ago, not long after her completed his WWE debut. “I was like three months w...
Olivia Rodrigo Completes Chart Double In Australia
According to ARIA, the last artist to have four or more singles in the Top Ten was Taylor Swift, who racked up five on the survey in August 2020. BTS enjoy a soft landing on the ARIA Chart with “Butter” (Big Hit Entertainment/Orchard), their multiple record-setting second English-language single. It’s new at No. 6. TikTok phenom Bella Poarch can now boast a Top 40 hit in Australia, as her debut single “Build a Bitch” starts at No. 36. The Asian-American influencer signed to Warner Records earlier this month. With Sour bowing at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, Rodrigo becomes the first artist to achieve the double since Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber managed it in April 2021 with Justice and “Peaches.” She’s the first female solo artist to do it since compatriot Taylor Swift, with evermo...
Rina Sawayama to Star in John Wick: Chapter 4
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-27T18:14:11+00:00“>May 27, 2021 | 2:14pm ET Rina Sawayama is kicking off her acting career with a bang by joining the John Wick universe. The Japanese-British singer will be making her feature film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4 alongside Keanu Reeves. Sawayama’s exact role is currently being kept under wraps. “I’m so glad to have Rina on board to make her feature film debut in John Wick: Chapter 4,” director Chad Stahelski said in a statement. “She’s an incredible talent who’ll bring so much to the film.” Production begins this summer on location in France, Germany, and Japan. Plans to film the movie back-to-back with the fifth entry have since been scrapped due to the COVID-19 p...
The Bronx Announce Limited Edition Beer, Unleash New Song “Watering the Well”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-27T18:43:08+00:00“>May 27, 2021 | 2:43pm ET Punk vets The Bronx are readying the release of their new album, Bronx VI, out August 27th. To celebrate the latest single, “Watering the Well”, the band has announced a limited-edition beer in a partnership with Fall Brewing Company. The new song is another scorcher in an ongoing series of singles that the band is also releasing on separate 7-inch vinyl. Let’s just say, the galloping pace and rousing anthemic vocals won’t sound worse after a few beers. “‘Watering the Well’ is equal parts rock ‘n’ roll rendezvous and back alley Bronx beatdown,” Bronx vocalist Matt Caughthran said in a press release. “With an opening riff that doubles as...
DMX’s New Posthumous Album Exodus Released: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-28T04:05:08+00:00“>May 28, 2021 | 12:05am ET DMX’s new posthumous album, Exodus, was released today. Stream it via Apple Music or Spotify below. Spanning 13 tracks, Exodus is jam-packed with guest appearances. Led off by JAY-Z, Nas, and Lil Wayne, the project also features contributions from Griselda, The LOX, Snoop Dogg, and Bono. DMX’s longtime collaborator Swizz Beatz executive produced the album. Fans got a preview of the album earlier this week with “Hood Blues”, a gritty single featuring Westside Gunn, Benny the Butcher, and Conway the Machine. One of the most anticipated songs on Exodus is “Bath Salts” featuring JAY-Z and Nas. Beatz first previewed...
Lady Gaga Announces Reimagined Version of Born This Way in Celebration of 10th Anniversary
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-28T04:23:55+00:00“>May 28, 2021 | 12:23am ET Lady Gaga has announced a special tenth anniversary addition of sophomore album Born This Way. The expanded set, featuring six reimaginings of the album’s songs by artists representing and advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community, will be released on June 18th. To preview the upcoming release, Gaga has shared “Judas” as reimagined by New Orleans bounce queen Big Freedia. “Judas was my favorite song when it came out originally, so I really wanted to cover,” Big Freedia said in a statement. “To me, ‘Judas’ is a love song about when someone does you dirty. I’ve sure had my experience with that. Who can’t relate?” Other guest contributors fea...
