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Toyota and Lexus Join Tesla and GM in Level 2 Semi-Autonomous Driving Fray
See all 7 photos The new tech is available exclusively in Japan for the moment, but a form of this new system will arrive on U.S.-market, all-wheel-drive Lexus LS sedans this fall under the “Lexus Teammate” label. Here, Teammate-equipped LSs will feature an advanced form of lane keep assist, along with hands-off acceleration, braking, and steering in the right conditions. Depending on what settings inputs from the driver, the LS will follow the vehicle ahead in the lane, navigate interchanges, traffic jams, and change lanes. There are little functions built-in aimed at increasing trust and comfort of the driver, like moving the car slightly to the outside of a lane when bordered by a passing semi-truck, or consideration for merging vehicles. Toyota is quick to express that this...
A High-Performance Genesis? It Might Just Happen
Genesis is making headlines recently. From the unfortunate crash that Tiger Woods suffered in a GV80 to the new GV70 compact crossover and X coupe concept, the Korean luxury brand seemingly can’t avoid the spotlight. And there’s more coming, too. Rumor has it that an electric GV70 is right around the corner (likely dubbed eGV70). There’s also the possibility of a performance-oriented model joining the lineup in the future. We had a chance to talk with Ricky Lao, the brand’s new product planning director, who gave us some details about the upcoming 2022 GV70 and hinted at where the brand might expand in the future. A Performance-Oriented Genesis? With Hyundai’s N division doing wonders across its lineup, and with competitors of Genesis continuing to p...
J Balvin and Khalid Join Forces for New Song “Otra Noche Sin Ti”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-09T14:36:46+00:00“>April 9, 2021 | 10:36am ET J Balvin and Khalid have teamed up for a new song called “Otra Noche Sin Ti”. The reggaetón superstar is in the midst of rolling out an as-yet-untitled new album, and this collaboration with the American singer-songwriter is the third preview from it. Compared to February’s “Ma’ G” and last month’s “Tu Veneno”, “Otra Noche Sin Ti” — which translates to “another night without you” in English — is a pained ballad that blends elements of R&B and soul into Balvin’s style of reggaetón. Balvin delivers his verse in Spanish while Khalid uses his silky croon to sing in English about loneliness and desperation. Check out the well-done duet...
LeBron James Producing House Party Reboot Starring Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Tosin Cole
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-09T15:24:32+00:00“>April 9, 2021 | 11:24am ET Wave your hands in the air, everybody, because it’s time to party again. Deadline reports that LeBron James is producing a remake of the 1990 cult favorite comedy House Party for New Line. James and his SpringHill Company partner Maverick Carter have long had their eyes on the classic House Party franchise, with news of the reboot first breaking in 2018. Things seem to be heating up on the project, as music video director Calmatic (Vince Staples, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”) has been tapped to helm the movie as his feature-length debut and New Line has entered negotiations with Jorge Lendeborg Jr. (Boogie, the MCU Spider-Man series) a...
Motörhead’s Performance of “Rock It” Unveiled Ahead of New Live Album: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-09T15:30:34+00:00“>April 9, 2021 | 11:30am ET A visceral clip of Motörhead performing “Rock It” in 2012 has been unleashed ahead of the band’s upcoming live album and concert film, Louder Than Noise… Live in Berlin. It documents the band’s 2012 performance at the Berlin Velodrom. The song hails from the Motörhead’s 1983 album Another Perfect Day, a slightly more melodic excursion for the heavy rockers. “Rock It” sounded as strong as ever in 2012, opening with an impressive drum roll from Mikkey Dee before Lemmy Kilmister and guitarist Phil Campbell take it away. The German crowd, always receptive to a Motörhead show, loses it when the guitars kick in. Lemmy’s face remains semi-ob...
Justin Bieber Performs at LA Elementary School for Welcome-Back Charity Event
Kelly Rowland also attended the Baby2Baby & Amazon event, where she handed out school supplies & toys to children. Justin Bieber performed at a downtown LA elementary school on Thursday during Baby2Baby and Amazon’s welcome-back event, which Kelly Rowland also attended. Bieber performed “Intentions,” “Holy” and more singles from his Billboard 200 No. 1 albums Changes and Justice in front of the young students of MacArthur Park Visual and Performing Arts Elementary. Rowland, who’s a board member and ambassador of Baby2Baby, a charity that provides children living in poverty with all the basic necessities, shared pictures from the event where she handed out school supplies and toys to children alongside Baby2Baby’s CE...
Kali Uchis Performs “telepatía” on Fallon: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-09T15:32:03+00:00“>April 9, 2021 | 11:32am ET Kali Uchis performed a glowing rendition of her hit “telepatía” on Thursday night’s episode of Jimmy Fallon. The track, which appeared on her 2020 Spanish-language album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios), took on a viral life of its own on TikTok and has since become the R&B singer’s most iconic song. She released a video for it last month that showed off her hometown of Pereira, Colombia, and she gave it the full dramatic treatment for her Tonight Show appearance. She began the performance while reclining on a granite staircase, encircled by white rotating spheres and cast in the glow of the moonlight. It’s a dream...
Jon Hopkins Announces New EP, Covers Roger and Brian Eno’s “Wintergreen”: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-09T15:37:32+00:00“>April 9, 2021 | 11:37am ET Jon Hopkins has announced a new EP of cover songs called Piano Versions. The four-track release is due out April 16th via Domino, but the electronic mastermind has shared a song from the EP today — a cover of Roger Eno and Brian Eno’s “Wintergreen” — that you can stream below. On their original version of “Wintergreen”, taken from their 2020 album Mixing Colours, the Eno brothers use glittery keyboard notes to build a sparse, minimalist, electronic piece that sounds like the night sky slowly coming to life. For his take on the track, Hopkins uses an actual piano to mirror each movement of the piece. It’s quiet and stirring, and by the...
Lamb of God Cover Bad Brains’ “I Against I” with Fever 333’s Jason Aalon Butler: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-09T16:12:04+00:00“>April 9, 2021 | 12:12pm ET Lamb of God have teamed up with Fever 333 singer Jason Aalon Butler for a spirited cover of the Bad Brains classic “I Against I”. The quarantine performance follows the recent release of Lamb of God’s deluxe edition of their self-titled 2020 album. It’s no secret that Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe is a huge Bad Brains fan. In fact, he even fronted the legendary hardcore group during a few songs at a handful of gigs in 2017. Lamb of God recorded “I Against I” for their 2018 covers album Legion: XX, which they released under their original band name, Burn the Priest. Blythe was “blown away” by Fever 333’s performance at the 2019 ...
R.I.P. DMX, Legendary Rapper Dead at 50
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-09T16:14:18+00:00“>April 9, 2021 | 12:14pm ET Legendary New York rapper DMX has died following a drug overdose that led to a fatal heart attack. He was 50 years old. According to a statement released by the rapper’s family, DMX passed away Friday, April 9th. “We are deeply saddened to announce today that our loved one, DMX, birth name of Earl Simmons, passed away at 50-years-old at White Plains Hospital with his family by his side after being placed on life support for the past few days,” the rapper’s family said. “Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his family with all of his heart and we cherish the times we spent with him. Earl’s music inspired countless ...
Kult 45: Confederate Flag Carrying Capitol Insurrectionist Indicted
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty On January 6th, 2021 we witnessed a history when a mob of angry white supremacists stormed the Capitol in an effort to stop the confirmation of Joe Biden as our 46th President of The United States, and keep Racist-In-Chief, Donald Trump in office. Not only did their insurrection fail, but hundreds of Trumpians were arrested in the following weeks and now the infamous Confederate flag carrying cult 45 member has been hit with more charges than the average storm “trooper.” According to CNBC, Kevin Seefried has been indicted by a grand jury on five counts related to obstruction, entering restricted property and disorderly conduct. Seefried’s son, Hunter (no relation to Biden) was also slapped with the same charges as his Confederacy represe...
Mictic’s Wearable Musical Device Allows You To Make Music Without Actual Instruments
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Mictic / Mictic Wearable Musical Device Making music with instruments without actually using instruments, sounds crazy right? Well, it’s honestly a reality, thanks to Mictic’s latest invention. Zurich, Switzerland-based company Mitic has introduced its Swiss-made XR wearable that amazingly turns your movements into actual sounds. You don’t have to be a musical genius or have picked up an instrument to use the device the company claims. Anyone can flourish while wearing the device. Source: Mictic / Mictic Wearable Musical Device So how does it work? Well, it connects with your smartphone via Bluetooth and will allow you the wearer to make sounds from different kinds of instruments like the electric guitar, drums, or cello and genre-based soundscapes like E...
