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Changing Your ’80s or ’90s Ride’s Oil This Weekend? Motul Has Rad Options
Unless you’ve been cut off from the internet or spent the previous few years under a large rock, you’re probably aware that ’80s and ’90s-vintage cars are red-hot. These rad-era rides were on the posters on recently minted adults’ walls when they were kids, and those recently minted adults now have the cash to go out and buy the Toyota Supras, Ferrari 355s, and old Mercedes-Benzes they grew up worshipping. The nostalgia can run thick for those who manage to snag their dream ride —perhaps thicker than oil. So it seems fitting that the oil they put in their engines drips with the same hazy nostalgia, right? See all 21 photos Enter Motul’s new line of classic engine oils, which are geared toward cars of a certain age (and beyond). While not limited to ̶...
The Genesis G70 Wagon Will Shooting Brake Your Heart
This week, Genesis—the fairly-newly-minted luxury brand from Hyundai—announced it will start selling their wares in Europe starting this summer, and today their social media accounts teased the camouflaged derriere of a wagon version of the G70 sport sedan. Naturally, we have no hope of getting this car in North America, because SUVs are where the money is. “We have lots of exciting new products coming to the US this year, including the GV70 SUV, new G70, and more,” said a Genesis representative, increasing our adrenaline flow before shattering our dreams with: “I can definitely confirm that the G70 shooting brake will not be coming to the US at this time.” Not that we really have reason to be surprised or upset, because although thousands of MotorTrend readers and ...
First Out: New Music From Bebe Rexha, Chloe Moriondo, Rostam & More
Bebe Rexha, Better Myself It’s been a long three years since Bebe Rexha treated fans to her 2018 album Expectations. Now, she’s officially back with Better Myself, a genre-switching, pop-coded self-portrait, where the singer-songwriter holds a mirror up to herself to examine its flaws. Whether she’s angrily singing about her own self-sabotage (“Break My Heart Myself”), softly examining depression (“Empty”), or giving fake friends a middle finger (“My Dear Love”), Rexha is at her most personal throughout the stunning new project. “This is it! It’s everything I’ve always wanted an album to be,” Rexha said of the album in a statement. “I’m not holding anything back about my life and who I am. I felt lik...
First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Flight Facility & Channel Tres, Godlands & More
Flight Facilities feat. Channel Tres, “Lights Up” Once again demonstrating his position as one of the most essential collaborators (and standalone voices) in current dance music, Channel Tres saunters onto “Lights Up” — his new collaborative single with Flight Facilities — and turns the track on a low simmer that heats up into a delicious all-out disco swirl. While the strings pay homage to legendary haunts like Paradise Garage, the venerable Aussie duo also layer up the synth and kick drum, adding, they say in a statement “some 90’s and 00’s elements to give the song its own character” and prevent it entry from the derivative zone. Meanwhile, Tres’ insistent refrain of “got the whole city blowin’ up” demonstrates, as ...
5 Things We Want to See From Miley Cyrus on ‘Saturday Night Live’
1. A Musk-Cyrus mash-up that’s out of this world (literally) One fan already pitched the host and musical guest teaming up on a remix of her 2013 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Wrecking Ball,” but with the SpaceX CEO/founder on the actual wrecking ball. “Might be something there,” he replied on Twitter, with Cyrus chiming in, “I’m down if you are! #MileyAndMusk to the moon!” If Coldplay can premiere their latest single from space, then Elon Musk can definitely orchestrate a similar expedition for this weekend. 2. Another rockin’ cover The Queen of Covers performed her take on Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” with Andrew Watt on acoustic guitar during the April 25, 2020, at-home episode of SNL, so taking ...
Athletes Cannot Wear “Black Lives Matter” Apparel Or Protest At Olympics
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: NCAA Photos / Getty In the United States, major sporting leagues are slowly embracing athletes and their right to engage in peaceful protests such as kneeling or making a statement with their clothing. In contrast, the Olympics has banned protests and shirts containing the words “Black Lives Matter” after polling international athletes who are reportedly in favor of the ruling. Back in April, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) doubled down on their commitment to keep protests and political messaging banned from the upcoming Games according to a report from ESPN around two weeks ago. According to a survey of the athletes, it was discovered that many of the athletes agreed with the ban and would eliminate a number of protests that include fist-raisin...
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Erica Mena Wants All The Smoke With Wendy Williams [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty Safaree and Erica Mena’s marriage has been shaky to say the least. Wendy Williams has chimed in on their relationship and Erica told her she can catch those hands. As spotted on The Grio the recent news of the celebrity couple expecting another child together was met with mixed feelings throughout media outlets and the world of Hip-Hop. This became a hot topic for the queen of gossip this week on The Wendy Williams Show. “We’re not trying to do anything, you’re the one putting it out there, Erica,” she said. “You and Safaree. I don’t really know you much Erica, but I do know Safaree enough and you all need to stop fighting and threatening divorce so much. And you all need to grow up and grow into being parents and if you’r...
18 Brooklyn Gang Members Charged For String of Shootings That Left A 1-Year-Old Boy Dead
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jeremy Hogan / Getty Prosecutors and police shared details on a sweeping gang conspiracy indictment unveiled on Thursday (May 6), leading to 18 members of a Brooklyn gang being charged. Gothamist reports that 18 young men allegedly involved in a string of shootings, including a drive-by that left 1-year-old Davell Gardner dead at a cookout last summer, were charged. According to the NYPD, the takedown focused on the Hoolie street gang, comprised of fewer than 100 men whose territory is around Roosevelt Houses in Bed-Stuy. Among the 18 arrested was Dashawn Austin, accused of firing the fatal bullet that killed Gardner. Per Gothamist: According to the indictment, Austin, 25, and other Hoolie members, including Akeem Artis, traveled in a three-car caravan to...
Lyrical Lemonade x SPKRBX’s Summer Smash Festival Returns To Chicago This Summer
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Summer Smash Festival 2019 / Summer Smash Festival Slowly but surely, music festivals are roaring back this year with some exciting events already announced. Adding to the growing tally, Lyrical Lemonade and SPKRBX’s Summer Smash Festival will make its return to Chicago with a three-day event featuring some of Hip-Hop music’s established giants alongside rising stars. This summer in the Windy City, fans will be able to take in a full weekend of hits, slaps, anthems, and chants with headliners A$AP Rocky, Lil Baby, and Lil Uzi Vert all commanding and closing the stages respectively between Friday and Sunday. On Friday, August 20, the A$AP Mob honcho will share the stage with Swae Lee, Lil Skies, Yung Bans, Mulatto, and more. On Saturday, August 21, Lil Bab...
Taraba governor: Senator Alhassan’s demise a personal loss
Taraba State Governor Darius Ishaku has described the death of former minister of Women Affairs Senator Aisha Jumai Alhassan as a personal loss to him. In a statement issued in Jalingo on Friday night and signed br Bala Dan Abu Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Ishaku said that he received the news with rude shock and is still trying to come to terms with it. He described Alhassan as a woman of courage and rare asset who have contributed immensely to the political emancipation of wen and her death would leave a gapping hole on the political landscape of the nation. “Governor of Taraba State, Arc Darius Dickson Ishaku, has received with deep shock news of the death of Senator Aisha Jumai Alhassan, a former governorship candidate in the state and frontline member of the People’s Demo...
Myles Kennedy Shares Intimate Ballad “Love Rain Down” from Upcoming Solo Album: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-07T19:38:31+00:00“>May 7, 2021 | 3:38pm ET Myles Kennedy’s upcoming solo album, The Ides of March, is packed with electric guitars, but the Alter Bridge and Slash vocalist shows off his softer side with “Love Rain Down”, the latest song released from the LP. The new track is a soft, intimate ballad that highlights Kennedy’s powerful voice. “There’s a craving that will never come to pass/ There’s a hunger that will never cease to last/ There’s an aching that lies deep within my soul/ For the promise that someday I could be whole,” he croons over acoustic and slide guitar. The song’s sound recalls Kennedy’s debut solo album, Year of the Tiger, which was completely acoustic. Lyrics-...
Metallica’s James Hetfield: “I’m a Little Skeptical of Getting the Vaccine”
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-07T20:23:27+00:00“>May 7, 2021 | 4:23pm ET As the concert industry begins to open up again, Metallica frontman James Hetfield admits he’s “a little skeptical” about getting a COVID vaccine. It turns out that the metal legend didn’t even receive any vaccinations as a kid, due to religious reasons. In a recent interview with the Fierce Life podcast (transcribed by Blabbermouth), which focuses on hunting and firearms, Hetfield was asked if Metallica plan on doing some touring this year. He answered, “I have no clue. It’s not up to me. It really is up to the safety of everyone — not just the fans, but the crew and us. I’m not sure what that means in the future as far as vaccines. I’m...
