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Kodak Black Addresses Trump’s Pardon in New Song ‘Last Day In’
During his last night in office, Donald Trump granted clemency to a handful of notable inmates, including Kodak Black. Shortly after his release, the rapper tweeted thanks to the former president. “I Want To Thank The President @RealDonaldTrump For His Commitment To Justice Reform And Shortening My Sentence,” he wrote. “I Also Want To Thank Everyone For Their Support And Love. It Means More Than You Will Ever Know. I Want To Continue Giving Back, Learning And Growing.” On Saturday, Kodak released a new song, aptly titled “Last Day In,” in which he addresses the pardon. “Trump just freed me, but my favorite president is on the money,” he raps. “All they hatin’ presidents has become evident to me.” The Florida rapper is still facing a first-degree criminal sexual misconduct charge ...
Rivers governor commiserates Akwa Ibom over death of PDP, PANDEF chairmen
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has commiserated with the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel over the recent loss of prominent indigenes of the state. Wike described the death of the State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Udo Ekpenyong and the Director-General of Governor Emmanuel’s two terms Divine Mandate organization and Chairman of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga rtd., as a grave loss not just to Akwa Ibom State but the entire South-South region and the party which, he said, is Nigeria’s hope. The Rivers State Governor who was on a condolence visit to Governor Emmanuel at Hilltop Mansion, Government House Uyo, on Thursday said what touches Akwa Ibom touches Rivers state. Hear him, “what I came here is that the Governor Udom ...
Wanna Buy a 710-HP Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat? Hell No, You Can’t!
Going, going, gone. If you wanted a 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and haven’t already secured your order, you’re too late. Set to be built in relatively limited numbers, the Durango SRT Hellcat’s order books are full. If this were pretty much any other SUV we’d just say “well, there’s always next year,” but unfortunately for prospective buyers who haven’t already gotten their hands on one, there won’t be a next year. Durang-nooo! See all 74 photos Dodge was only ever going to build 2,000 examples of the hellcat-powered three-row SUV during its only model year—2021—after which the powerful model would cease to exist. The supercharged Hellcat V-8 engine won’t pass new emissions regulations that come into effect for the 2022 model y...
Larry King, Legendary Broadcast Journalist, Dies at Age 87
With his celebrity interviews, political debates and topical discussions, King wasn’t just an enduring on-air personality. He also set himself apart with the curiosity be brought to every interview, whether questioning the assault victim known as the “Central Park Jogger” or billionaire industrialist Ross Perot, who in 1992 rocked the presidential contest by announcing his candidacy on King’s show. In its early years, “Larry King Live” was based in Washington, D.C., which gave the show an air of gravitas. Likewise King. He was the plainspoken go-between through whom Beltway bigwigs could reach their public, and they did, earning the show prestige as a place where things happened, where news was made. King conducted an estimated 50,000 on-air interviews. In 1995 he presided over a Middle Ea...
Meet CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2021: Exclusive
The CMT Next Women of Country class of 2021 is Ashland Craft, Brittney Spencer, Chapel Hart, Hannah Dasher, Harper Grae, MacKenzie Porter, Priscilla Block, Reyna Roberts, Sacha and Tenille Arts. “These artists represent the best of fresh new talent and the diversity of styles that country music has to offer,” says Leslie Fram, senior VP, music & talent, CMT. Now in its eighth year, the program has evolved to offer more touchpoints for participating artists. “Over the years, we’ve moved beyond a standalone event to a 365 day-a-year exposure vehicle that provides significant exposure across CMT platforms, six national Next Women of Country Tours and cross-promotional opportunities within [parent company] ViacomCBS,” Fram says. Over the next year, the participants will receive cross-brand...
5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (January 23)
Argentine pop star Lali will soon shine on the small screen as part of the Netflix series Sky Rojo. From the creators of the hit drama Money Heist, including producers Vancouver Media, Álex Pina and Esther Martinez Lobato, the action-packed series also stars Verónica Sánchez, Asier Etxeandia, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Yany Prado and Enric Auquer. According to an official press release, Sky Rojo is “based on three ferocious women, Coral (Veronica Sanchez), Wendy (Lali) and Gina (Yany Prado) who flee in search of their freedom while being pursued by their pimp, Romeo (Asier Etxeandia) and his henchmen Moisés (Miguel Ángel Silvestre) and Christian (Enric Auquer), who are part of the Club de Las Novias.” Sky Rojo, which is confirmed for two seasons with eight episodes of 25 minutes each, premier...
She Always Has Time: AOC Checks Bonehead Texas Senator Ted Cruz For Idiotic Paris Climate Agreement Tweet
Source: Tom Williams / Getty AOC always has time to check Ted Cruz on Twitter when he tweets something really dumb. President Joe Biden wasted no time fixing some of the issues that he inherited from Donald Trump. On top of his list of executive orders was to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement immediately. Trump withdrew the United States from the agreement for no good reason except that it’s something our forever president, Barack Obama, agreed to. With Trump pulling the U.S. out, we joined nine countries out of the 197 that signed on to pledge to take steps to reduce their carbon footprints to tackle the issue of climate change. Of the nine countries that didn’t join the Paris Climate Agreement, the U.S. and Iran were the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases. Ted Cruz, who has been deser...
Late As Hell Macklemore Airs Out Cheeto Jesus & MAGA Nation In “Trump’s Over” Freestyle
Source: Johnny Louis/WENN.com / WENN Now that the “Racist-In-Chief” Donald Trump is finally out the White House and sheltering at Mar-A-Lago awaiting the first of many indictments and lawsuits, Macklemore has decided to throw a little salt in the MAGA wound with a new freestyle airing them and Donnie out. Stepping behind the mic with his pornstache in tow, the Seattle rapper took aim at Trump, his horde of white nationalists, and even liberals who overlooked the sociopolitical issues that the resistance fought for and against for the past 4 years. Immediately going on the attack on his “Trump’s Over Freestyle,” Macklemore kicked off the rhyme by rapping, “All you high fiving, MAGA white boys drinkin’ White Claw/care about your taxes more than human rights, sign off/you no mask wearin,’ big...
Stop The Cap: Charges Against Tory Lanez For Allegedly Shooting Megan Thee Stallion Have Not Been Dropped
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 That story about Megan Thee Stallion dropping charges against Tory Lanez is pure C A P. Twitter can be a great tool when used properly, but it’s also the land of misinformation where a lie can spread faster than the actual truth. Earlier today (Jan.21), Tory Lanez apologists thought they got what they were hoping for, and that’s some sort of vindication that the Canadian varmint didn’t shoot Megan Thee Stallion in a July 2020 incident. A tweet (that should be deleted) from an account called FuciousTV claimed the charges against Lanez were dropped. “According to the #LosAngeles County Superior Court website, the charges against #ToryLanez in the July 2020 incident have been or dropped. The website indicates that there are no upcoming trial dates aft...
Fat Joe ft. Amorphous “Sunshine (The Light),” Joey Bada$$ “Let It Breathe” & More | Daily Visuals 1.21.21
Source: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com / WENN Damn near thirty years after Fat Joe burst onto the Hip-Hop scene with his breakthrough street cut “Flow Joe,” the Don Cartegena is still out here representing for the Boogie Down Bronx even when in Miami. Showing the progress he’s made over the past 20+ years in the rap game for his visuals to the Amorphous assisted “Sunshine,” a draped in pink duds Joey Crack takes in the good life in South Beach alongside P. Diddy and DJ Khaled where they toast to the life they’ve built for themselves. Can’t be mad at them at this point. Back in Brooklyn, Joey Bada$$ keeps on his grizzly to achieve Joey Crack success and in his clip to “Let It Breathe” politics next to a sweet neon green Porche before taking off into the night of New York. Check out the rest of today...
Selena Gomez Takes Over ‘Puro Pop’ Playlist With Songs by Shakira, Maluma & More
“I think this new generation of Latin artists brings such passion and proves the staying power of Latin music,” Gomez told Apple Music about her playlist takeover. “I chose a few all-time classics and some new ones. It’s undeniable how it moves people — even if you don’t speak Spanish you can feel it.” Although her “Taki Taki” banger with DJ Snake, Cardi B and Ozuna was notably absent, she included other bilingual bops like “Tusa” by Karol G and Nicki Minaj and “MIA” by Bad Bunny featuring Drake. Listen to her Puro Pop playlist takeover below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people,...
‘Ghost Ship’ Organizer Pleads Guilty in Warehouse Fire That Killed 36 People
Thompson scheduled sentencing for March 8, when she will determine whether he will pay restitution, continue to be monitored electronically at his home in rural Northern California and be subject to supervised probation. Families of the victims will be allowed to give victim impact statements at that time. Prosecutors say Almena was criminally negligent when he illegally converted the industrial Oakland warehouse into a residence and event space for artists dubbed the “Ghost Ship,” stuffing the two-story building with flammable materials and extension cords. It had no smoke detectors or sprinklers. The Dec. 2, 2016, fire broke out at the warehouse during an electronic music and dance party, moving so quickly that victims were trapped on the illegally constructed second floor. Prosecutors s...
