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Nikole Hannah-Jones Denied Tenure For Her Work on The 1619 Project
Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty The conservative backlash to the acclaim of the widely-heralded 1619 Project by the New York Times Magazine has caused another controversy for journalist and 2020 Pulitzer Prize winner Nikole Hannah-Jones. Hannah-Jones was denied a tenured professorship at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill this week. The position, a Knight Chair in Race and Investigative Journalism, was denied her by the school’s Board of Trustees this week despite the recommendations of the dean, faculty and school Chancellor Kevin Gusciewicz. Instead, she will begin a five-year contract with her alma mater beginning July 1st as a Professor of the Practice with the option to have another tenure review at the end of her term. The move ha...
HBO Max Working On Batman & Superman Animated Shows
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WarnerMedia / WarnerMedia Fans of the cult-classic 90’s cartoon, Batman: The Animated series were elated when it was rumored that HBO Max would be bringing back the beloved program but with a different tone. Now The Verge is reporting that not only will the show’s original creators, Bruce Timm and Matt Reeves, will be returning to helm the show, but revered film director/producer, J.J. Abrams and The Batman director Matt Reeves will be involved as well. Batman: The Caped Crusader was rumored to be picking up where The Animated Series left off, but judging from the report and new poster, it’s going to be a brand new affair. “The series will be thrilling, cinematic and evocative of Batman’s noir roots, while diving deeper into the psychology of these iconic...
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Black Ink Crew Chicago’s Phor Speaks on Importance of Mental Health [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MTV / MTV May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Black Ink Crew: Chicago star Phor is keenly aware of its importance. After publicly dealing with his own mental health, the reality star dropped some candid advice about coping for those with similar challenges. Today, Thursday, May 20, is Mental Health Action Day, and the MTV Entertainment Group has hosted mental health-themed events and programming throughout the month. Part of that mission has included utilizing the brand’s own talent to reach out to BIPOC communities where the stigma of addressing mental health too often can prevent people from seeking or accepting aid. In the last season of Black Ink: Chicago, Phor publicly suffered from a bout of depression, and viewers throughout the world expresse...
Fuji Rock Asks Attendees to “Refrain From Speaking” With Other Festival-Goers
Along with typical music festival essentials like a backpack or water bottle, those interested in attending Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival may need to purchase a muzzle. As if organizers used the screenplay for A Quiet Place as a blueprint, one of the event’s official COVID-19 measures asks attendees to “refrain from raising your voice or speaking with other festival goers while inside the festival.” Another asks that they “do not cheer, shout or have unnecessary conversations” during performances. As first reported by IQ, the organizers of the Japanese music festival shared an exhaustive list of safety measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Direct contact with other attendees—regardless of whether or not they are vaccinated or adhering to th...
Jonas Brothers and Marshmello Are Releasing a New Song Tonight
Earlier in the week, Marshmello took to Twitter to tease fans with the prospect of new music on the horizon. With very short notice, the masked producer announced today that his latest song would soon drop before revealing hours later that it would be titled “Leave Before You Love Me”—and it’s with Disney stars-turned internationally successful pop group, Jonas Brothers. On Twitter, the cover art and release time for the upcoming single was shared. As stated on the pre-save portal, fans who pre-save the tune will be able to listen to an exclusive clip of the song before it drops. Unfortunately for those hoping to see exactly what’s in store, the clip is only a few seconds long and shares less than one line of the song. “Leave Before You Love Me” wil...
Pendulum Announce New “Elemental” EP and Vinyl Drop
Last year Pendulum made their grand return to the airwaves with a number of new songs and livestreamed performances. Now, the iconic drum & bass group are packaging the singles into a new EP called Elemental, set to be released next month. Across their social media channels, they shared the announcement via a short teaser video. More of an informational video than a music teaser, the clip features orchestral sounds, which follow an animated cat as the record’s release information is shared. At the very end, some familiar drums kick in, but they’re gone in a fleeting instant, leaving fans with just a microscopic taste of what’s to come. The EP’s tracklist was revealed in a press release. Elemental is set to feature four tracks, “Driver,” ...
ILLENIUM, Valerie Broussard & Nurko Score Top 10 Debut on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs Chart With ‘Sideways’
“I can’t wait until you hear the full album,” ILLENIUM tells Billboard. Plus, moves for Alok, Sofi Tukker, INNA & ARTY. ILLENIUM, Valerie Broussard and Nurko notch the leading debut on Billboard’s multi-metric Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart (dated May 22) with “Sideways” at No. 10. The collaboration earns ILLENIUM his sixth top 10, while Broussard adds her second and Nurko, his first. “As an artist, my goal has always been to make music that anyone can relate to,” ILLENIUM tells Billboard. “I’m stoked that we’ve hit the top 10, this time with ‘Sideways,’ and I can’t wait until you hear the full album [Fallen Embers, set for release July 16]. A huge thanks to everyone working tirelessly to make sure my...
Lana Del Rey Drops 3 Songs From ‘Blue Banisters’ Album
The 35-year-old singer-songwriter has already caused controversy with a lyric from the chorus of “Text Book,” where she sings, “And there we were, screamin’ ‘Black Lives Matter’ in a crowd.” See some of the reactions below: Shortly after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020 that sparked Black Lives Matter protests, Del Rey posted videos of looters breaking into businesses and running out with arms full as alarms blared. Black artists like Kehlani and Tinashe called her out for it because of the way it portrayed the protests and endangered the lives of other Black people. Days earlier, Del Rey name-dropped Kehlani and other artists who are women of color while announcing her upcoming album last spring. In a lengthy note posted to Instagram, t...
Every Latin Album Release in May 2021: Lunay, Juanes, Natalia Lafourcade & More
From Lunay’s “El Niño” to Carlos Rivera’s “Leyendas,” and beyond, check out all of the sets below. Abhir Hathi – Lazos y NudosRelease Date: May 21 Newcomer Abhir Hathi brings his debut album charged with futuristic trap sounds, indie-EDM fusions and more, as heard in previously released singles “Reflejos,” “Perros,” “Rodeos” and “A Medias Verdades” in collaboration with KIDDO and Recycled J. Alex Cuba – MendóRelease Date: May 21 Bringing his distinctive folk, funk and rock hybrid to life, the four-time Latin Grammy winner presents his new album Mendó, a testament to the respect other artists have for Alex. On this set, Cuba collaborates with renowned artists including Antonio Carmona, Cimafunk, Lila Downs, Gia...
Yes, It’s Little Mix, Galantis & David Guetta On The Same Track: Behold ‘Heartbreak Anthem’
What we know for sure is that the song’s production is built from brightly plucky strings and synth, with the lyrics — in the grand tradition of Destiny’s Child’s “Survivor” — focused on being better than that: not holding grudges, understanding that while sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t, and that while maybe we’ll fix this, it’s also possible we won’t. Whatever! Who cares! In fact, despite the titular implications, this scrappy crew of musical stars emphasizes the song is actually not a heartbreak anthem at all, because these ladies just “ain’t got no time to dwell on it.” Indeed, bless up. The track then swells into the kind of massive bubblegum-leaning dance/pop that Galantis has made t...
Lana Del Rey Releases New Songs “Blue Banisters”, “Text Book”, and “Wildflower Wildfire”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-20T19:15:42+00:00“>May 20, 2021 | 3:15pm ET There’s a few weeks to go before Lana Del Rey drops her new album Blue Banisters on July 4th. To help tide fans over until then, the pop star has just released three new “buzz” tracks: “Blue Banisters”, “Text Book”, and “Wildflower Wildfire”. Stream them below. All three of these songs, which a press release is labeling as “buzz tracks in anticipation of her upcoming 8th studio album,” find Del Rey whisper-singing atop relatively scaled-back music. The title track is a gentle ballad with cushioned piano notes and quiet vocal runs, while “Text Book” begins in a similar manner before picking up with drums, backing harmonies, and a few gui...
Alanis Morissette Shares New Song “Rest” for Mental Health Action Day: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-20T21:04:51+00:00“>May 20, 2021 | 5:04pm ET Alanis Morissette has released a new song, “Rest”, in support of Mental Health Action Day. She co-wrote the track with her “I Miss the Band” collaborator Michael Farrell. The production was handled by Alex Hope, known for working with Troye Sivan and Alec Benjamin. “Rest” is a stirring, piano-driven anthem advocating empathy for the everyday struggles of others. “You think it’s a walk in the park and it’s easy,” she sings. “She’s got it as good as it gets/ This misunderstanding’s a line between living/ And being a walking dead.” “Today is #MentalHealthAction Day,” Morissette wrote on Twitter. “I’m sharing a song entitled ‘Rest’ written ...
