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Muse’s Matt Bellamy Gave Nandi Bushell a Guitar After Covering Them Twice
Nandi Bushell received one of Muse’s signature guitars from frontman Matt Bellamy as a thank you for her recent cover of “Plug In Baby.” Included with the guitar was a note from Bellamy reading: “Hi Nandi, love the new covers. Thought you might like to perform some on my signature model. Best wishes from Matt and the guitar team.” > Check out the video of her receiving the gift below. [embedded content] Of course, the Muse cover is just the most recent in Bushell’s string of successes, with each gaining popularity both with the original artists as well as fans. It’s also not the first gift the 10-year-old prodigy has received from an artist, or even the first guitar. Tom Morello previously gave her his signature “Soul Power” Stratocaster for her cover of Rage Against the Machine’s ...
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[OFFICIAL BUT NOT REALLY] Volkswagen Is Dead, Long Live Voltswagen
It’s official (but not really): Volkswagen of America is going to be Voltswagen of America. A press release dated April 29 ‘leaked’ yesterday to VW of America’s media site, claiming the German company’s U.S. arm was switching its official name by swapping the ‘k’ in Volkswagen to a ‘t.’ The release was reposted today, providing official confirmation of sorts. It also states all vehicles would still wear VW badges, with gas-powered models retaining a dark blue background and electric models adopting a light blue background. The brand’s EVs would also sport script “Voltswagen” badges. But it’s all a joke/marketing stunt made to bring attention to the company’s EV push. A terrible idea if it were true, the ...
Jeep’s 2.0-Liter Turbo Engine Makes 340 HP With SRT Tune
It’s noteworthy that the Jeepster Beach concept, one of Jeep’s one-off creations revealed at the 2021 Easter Jeep Safari, produces mega power out of its turbocharged 2.0-liter I-4 powerplant. The concept’s forced-induction four-banger churns out a staggering 340 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, an impressive boost of about 25 percent (70 hp and 74 lb-ft of torque) above the 2.0-liter’s production rating of 270 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. See all 4 photos Mercedes-AMG: 416 hp, 369 lb-ft Volvo: 415 hp and 494 lb-ft (supercharged with e-motors) BMW: 322 hp and 369 lb-ft (with e-motor) Honda: 306 hp and 295 lb-ft Ariel: 300 hp and 240 lb-ft (supercharged) Jaguar: 296 hp and 295 lb-ft Audi: 292 hp and 280 lb-ft Mistubishi: 291 hp and 300 lb-ft See all 4 photos The good news i...
Surveillance Footage Captures Altercation Between Quavo and Saweetie in Elevator
TMZ has obtained video of an altercation between Migos rapper Quavo and Saweetie. The incident took place in an elevator in Saweetie’s apartment building in 2020. In the surveillance footage, Quavo and Saweetie struggle over possession of an orange case. Saweetie appears to take a swing at Quavo, at which point he pushes her to the ground. Saweetie remains on the ground for several minutes — including when the elevator doors first open — before slowly picking herself up and limping out of view. At no point in the footage does Quavo offer Saweetie assistance. Quavo and Saweetie had been dating since 2018 but broke up earlier this month. In an Instagram post, Saweetie implied that Quavo had been unfaithful. Related You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we r...
What’s Streaming on Netflix in April 2021
Netflix is taking everyone to Dollywood in April 2021. MusiCares’ 2019 star-studded tribute to Dolly Parton is heading to the streaming giant. The concert film features Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Shawn Mendes, Brandi Carlile, Katy Perry, Leon Bridges, Chris Stapleton, and many more. Right behind the music legend is Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer’s new comedy Thunder Force, a second season of The Circle, and the premiere of Flying Lotus’ new anime series Yasuke that features the voice of Lakeith Stanfield. Elsewhere, there’s the Idris Elba-starring Concrete Cowboy, Jamie Foxx’s new series Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!, Toni Collette’s sci-fi drama Stowaway, and the three-part docuseries Life in Color with David Attenborough. In terms of archival additions, subs...
Power Trip Members and Obituary Honor Riley Gale with “Executioner’s Tax” Performance: Watch
Obituary have paid tribute to late Power Trip singer Riley Gale, who tragically passed away last summer. The death metal pioneers invited members of Power Trip onto a recent livestream for a cover of the latter’s staple song, “Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Axe)”. Power Trip guitarists Blake Ibanez and Nick Stewart made a surprise guest appearance for the cover, which was dedicated to Gale. It’s likely the first public performance by members of Power Trip since Gale’s death. Obituary did the rollicking track justice, and the unmistakeable riffage of Ibanez and Stewart sounded nothing short of triumphant given all that’s happened. We previously reported on the first interview with the members of Power Trip since their August 25th statement confirming the death of their singer. While speaki...
Switchfoot Play Livestream Concert While Riding in a Hot-Air Balloon: Watch
During the coronavirus pandemic, Swiftfoot have been hosting a monthly livestream series called “The Fantastic Not Traveling Music Show”. It’s an inventive tour of sorts that’s seen them holing up on moving boats, gathering around late-night campfires, and dressing up for a Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou-themed stage while they treat fans to live renditions of their songs. For their latest edition, Switchfoot got extra creative and pulled off arguably one of the rarest type of livestream concerts out there: a gig performed while riding on a hot-air balloon. Over the weekend, Switchfoot managed to play an eight-song setlist while soaring over 3,500 feet in the air, despite being stuffed into what’s essentially a comically oversized wicker basket. Afterwards, they launched into a four-song e...
Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak’s Silk Sonic Releasing ‘Leave the Door Open’ Live Single
“Due to popular demand (and by demand I mean andy’s close relatives and 2 people I employ) we proudly present, #LeaveTheDoorOpen LIVE!,” Mars wrote via Instagram on Tuesday (March 30), adding on Twitter, “Swear this is even more collectible.” Silk Sonic’s debut single is currently sitting at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (dated April 3) after peaking at No. 2. It reached No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot R&B Songs chart earlier this month. The “Leave the Door Open (Live)” CD single, which can be pre-ordered here, will begin shipping Friday and is only available to order through April 5. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It be...
88rising & SiriusXM Launch Speaker Series to Dismantle Anti-Asian Racism
The Asian community in the U.S. has been targeted by a dramatic rise in hate crimes over the past year, not helped by the fact that former President Donald Trump often referred to COVID-19 as the “China virus.” The incidence of hate crimes against Asian-Americans rose by 149% in 2020 in 16 major cities compared with 2019, according to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism. On March 16, a shooting at three Atlanta massage parlors that has been suspected to be racially motivated left eight people dead, six of them Asian women. 88rising, which includes a record label and management company with signees like Joji and NIKI, initially faced backlash for its response to the shooting: posting a yellow square to its official Instagram, reminiscent of the ill-received black...
Karol G, Daddy Yankee, Camilo & More Latin Artists on Late-Night TV in 2021 (Updating)
Between 2018 and 2020, the demand has grown, with artists such as J Balvin, Nicky Jam, Maluma, Lunay, Natanael Cano, Anitta and Karol G, to name a few, taking the TV stage. In 2021, more and more Latin artists have performed on late-night shows. Below, check out our updating list: March 25: Karol G performs “El Barco” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon March 23: Sebastian Yatra and Guaynaa performs “Chica Ideal” on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert March 19: Chesca feat. De La Ghetto & Offset perform “Como Tu (Dirty)” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! March 18: Camilo performs “Ropa Cara” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon March 9: Daddy Yankee performs “Problema” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! March 4: Nicky Jam & Romeo Santos perform “Fan De Tus Fotos” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimm...
Cam’ron Says He’s Blocked At Least 200K People On His Social Media
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN.com / WENN Cam’ron‘s been making lots of waves on social media lately due to his sexcapades and the comedy that comes with it and though most people do this to grow their amount of followers, Killa’s been cutting people off from his page at an obscene rate. During The Breakfast Club‘s rumor report, the morning team played a clip of Cam’ron explaining that he’s blocked at least 200,000 people from his IG page for their negativity and explained “Don’t ever feel bad about blocking somebody from your page. It’s your sh*t. Somebody come into your house and be like ‘I don’t like your curtains. I don’t really like the furniture.’ Well then, get the f*ck out.” DJ Envy and Charlamagne Tha God co-signed Cam’s sentiment on the situation. If you don’t want to de...
Ghostface Killah Reminisces On Finding MF DOOM’s Beat Tape While On Tour
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN One of the greatest pens in the world once linked with one of the most unique beatsmiths ever. Ghostface Killah reveals how he linked with MF DOOM. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop Tony Starks had big love for Rap’s only supervillain. In a recent interview with the Rap site he detailed how he came across the late great’s unique sound. To hear Tone tell it his discovery was just as random as DOOM was at times. “I was on Project Rev, with Korn, Snoop, Linkin Park, all these guys,” he said while alluding to the 2004 tour. “I was on the Project Revolution tour with them. So I came across a CD that said Metal Fingers on it. And I never knew who Metal Fingers was. I ain’t know Doom was Metal Fingers.” The “Camay” rapper went on to discuss h...
