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Selena Gomez Launches ‘Mental Health 101′ With Rare Beauty
Mental Health 101 is the education Gomez wished she’d had in school but is now dedicated to providing for others. The initiative, which coincides with May being Mental Health Awareness Month, is “dedicated to supporting mental health education and encouraging financial support for more mental health services in educational services,” according to her follow-up Instagram post. The set of slides — which starts off by listing mental health as its own school subject next to math, science, history and P.E. — contain shocking statistics about mental health, a petition calling on the philanthropy community to support mental health services in schools, and a fundraiser for the Rare Impact Fund that she launched on her 28th birthday last July. The original pl...
Regard, Troye Sivan & Tate McRae Debut on Dance/Electronic Charts With ‘You’
“‘You’ is a relatable and real love story for everyone in our lives,” Regard says. Plus, moves for Steve Aoki, Kiiara, Alesso & Armin van Buuren. Regard, Troye Sivan and Tate McRae debut at No. 4 on Billboard‘s multimetric Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart (dated May 1) with “You.” It ties for the highest start this year, after DJ Snake and Selena Gomez’s “Selfish Love” in March. “I still love ‘You’ as much as after I finished it,” Regard tells Billboard. “‘You’ is a relatable and real love story for everyone in our lives. Troye is such a talented artist and Tate has angelic vocals.” “You” is the third top 10 on the tally for Regard, following “Ride It.” (N...
Pop Smoke, Drake And Cardi B Nominated For 2021 Billboard Music Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MEGA / Getty While we wait on some long-awaited album releases, some heavy hitters are being recognized for their previous work. The nominations have been revealed for the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. As spotted on Billboard Magazine, one of the most anticipated honors within the recording industry is fast approaching. This week, The Today Show announced the artists who have a chance of taking home some prized hardware. Naturally, the shortlist reads like a who’s who of those who provided the world some great vibes to take their minds off the year that was 2020. The “Top Hot 100 Artist” category is primed to be one of the toughest choices with the likes of DaBaby, Drake, Dua Lipa, Pop Smoke, and The Weeknd as the five finalists. For “Top Latin Male A...
Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz & Tekashi69 To Headline Trillerfest Pay-Per-View Concert
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN.com / WENN Festival season will soon be upon us and one brand is already off to a strong start. Lil Wayne has been slotted to headline the upcoming Trillerfest. As spotted on AllHipHop.com, the American video-sharing social networking service has announced the final line-up for their upcoming concert. The New Orleans MC will also be joined by the likes of 2 Chainz, Tyga, Cris Cab and Kid Lee. While Covid-19 restrictions continue to be dropped throughout the country the event organizers are being super thoughtful with the event logistics. Attendees will only be allowed to pull up in their vehicles to ensure the patrons are socially distanced but have enough space to enjoy the vibes. Also on the bill is Tekashi69. The troll turned government infor...
Another One?: DJ Khaled Says This Song On His New Album ‘Khaled, Khaled’ Is The Next Anthem
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 The arrival of the summer means a new DJ Khaled album. Speaking about his new project Khaled Khaled, the producer/DJ feels he has another anthem that we will hear ringing off at stadiums for many years. DJ Khaled already has the internet hyped after sharing a teaser of his new single “Sorry Not Sorry” featuring JAY-Z and Nas and the album’s tracklist, which shows just how stacked with features the album is. Speaking with Billboard, a very hyped Khaled revealed that Jigga/Nas record is not the song that has him screaming anthem, but it’s his song with Megan Thee Stallion that he feels will be the next “All I Do Is Win.” Per Billboard: “Summoning his renowned hype-man skills, Khaled is certain Megan’s track will be an everg...
Leslie Jones Tapped To Host The 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Randy Shropshire / Getty Emmy-nominated Leslie Jones will host the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards on Sunday, May 16, according to an announcement released by the network this week. The show will air live from Los Angeles, a promising change from last year’s virtual special due to the pandemic. No stranger to hosting duties, the former Saturday Night Live alum previously emceed the BET Awards in 2017 and currently serves as host and executive producer of ABC’s Supermarket Sweep. Following the award ceremony, MTV will debut Movie & TV Awards: Unscripted on Monday, May 17, “a first-of-its-kind celebration” about reality television that’s expected to bring “jaw-dropping, no-rules, drama-filled moments from our favorite reality shows,” pe...
Tomorrowland is Planning Another Virtual Festival for Summer 2021
As the dates of its 2021 festival hang in the balance due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, the organizers of Tomorrowland have confirmed a virtual event. Back in July the fabled festival brand aired its first-ever digital edition, Tomorrowland Around The World, tapping David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Eric Prydz, Charlotte de Witte, and many more for performances and attracting over 1 million viewers from an exhaustive list of countries. Organizers then followed with a momentous virtual fest on New Year’s Eve, broadcasting an expansive slate of performances from elite DJs performing on the brand’s curated 3D stages. The event brought together fans from a staggering 151 countries. A new report by Billboard has uncovered plans for a second edition of Tomo...
This Badass 9-Year-Old Girl is Competing in the DMC World DJ Championships
Although DJs nowadays start quite young, no one beats nine-year-old DJ Michelle, who recently entered the DMC World DJ Championships. DJ Michelle, who is from Dubai, is the youngest contestant to ever compete in the event. That title was previously held by Japan’s DJ Rena, who was 12 at the time of her participation. The DMC World DJ Championships started in 1985 and the competition—usually a worldwide event held in select locations—evaluates DJs’ scratching and mixing abilities. As COVID-19 continues to bring about restrictions on live events, this year’s contest will mark the second year that it’s held virtually. The schedule for the 2021 DMC World DJ Championships. Disco Mix Club Check out DJ Michelle, who describes herself as “the youngest g...
Squirrel Flower Shares New Song “I’ll Go Running”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-29T17:51:59+00:00“>April 29, 2021 | 1:51pm ET Ella Williams, the Boston indie rocker who goes by the moniker Squirrel Flower, is back with another new single. It’s called “I’ll Go Running” and it comes from her upcoming album Planet (i), due out June 25th via Polyvinyl. Stream it below. This is the second single we’ve heard from Planet (i), following “Hurt a Fly”, and it sees Squirrel Flower veering in a dark direction. Over drawn-out, minimalist drumming and guitar strums that are barely there, Williams sings about a rebirth of sorts fueled by resentment. It increasingly sounds like a whispered Low song, and Williams puts her own spin on that slowcore style with melodically mono...
HBO Max Announces New Lower Priced Ad-Supported Tier
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-29T18:51:32+00:00“>April 29, 2021 | 2:51pm ET It’s not TV, but soon enough it might have commercials anyway. According to CNBC, HBO Max is launching a new ad-supported tier in June for the lower monthly price of $9.99. WarnerMedia rolled out HBO Max last May, and it came with a recurring price tag of $14.99 that endures today. Those willing to dish out an additional five bucks a month can continue enjoying an ad-free experience, but for anyone feeling the crunch of multiple streaming subscriptions, or for those who were scared off by the initial cost of about $180 a year, putting up with few commercials is a cost-effective alternative. Making that $9.99 tier even more attractive ...
Iceland Airwaves to Return This Fall With Arlo Parks, Bartees Strange
One of the most interesting festivals every year is Iceland Airwaves. This year, following an obvious year away physically (the fest still existed virtually), will see the event return to downtown Reykjavík on Nov. 3-6. As usual, the tastemaking festival features a nice blend of international and Icelandic artists, including two of our favorites with Arlo Parks and Bartees Strange, who featured very prominently on our best of 2020 albums and songs lists. Other artists include perennial Grammy favorites (and San Antonio Spurs fans) Black Pumas, British rockers Squid, Crack Cloud, Metronomy, Pale Moon, and many more. Check out the full lineup below. You can grab tickets for the in-person event here. ADHDAndavaldAndy SvartholAny OtherAragrúiArlo ParksAron CanÁstaAxel FlóventBalming ...
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[Update] Two Dead in Fiery Tesla Model S Crash; No One Was Driving, Authorities Say
Update: Lars Moravy, Tesla’s vice president of vehicle engineering, claimed during the company’s latest investor relations call that the steering wheel of the car in this incident showed signs of deformity, indicating an individual was behind the driver’s seat. We reached out to local authorities for comment about this new information but have yet to hear back. We will continue to update this story as more details emerge. Two men are dead after a Tesla Model S ran off the road and struck a tree in Texas—an incident that is garnering national attention because authorities believe neither man was behind the wheel of the Model S at the time of the crash. After impact, the vehicle was engulfed in flames, though authorities quickly brought the fire under control. The incident ...
