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Hozier Surprised a Busker Performing ‘Take Me to the Church’: Watch
A spokesman for the Irish artist’s label Sony Music confirms to Billboard that it is indeed Hozier in the video. Watch below. “Take Me to the Church” was an international smash, and a career launching pad for Hozier (full name Andrew Hozier-Byrne). Following its release, the song peaked to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the album it was lifted from, Hozier, went to No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The Irishman went on to collect a pair of Billboard Music Awards in 2015, for top rock song and top rock artist, and he performed “Church” on the night. His sophomore album from 2019, Wasteland, Baby!, went one better when it bowed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins wit...
BTS Faces Uproar In China Over Korean War Comments
“After 70 years, the world we are living in is much closer than before. Boundaries in many aspects are getting more blurred,” RM said. “As members of the global community, we should build a deeper understanding and solidarity to be happier together.” Chinese internet users and state media took RM’s comments as a slap at China, whose soldiers fought alongside North Korean forces during their failed attempt to annex South Korea in the 1950-53 war. They accused RM of ignoring the role played by China in the war, which Chinese Communist Party propaganda blames on the United States, instead of North Korean leader Kim Il Sung’s attack on South Korea. “Before, I thought some BTS songs were pretty good. Now, they seem to be covered in excrement,” said a commenter on the microblog service Sina Weib...
Billie Eilish Shares Racy Photo With Cryptic Message
The 18-year-old “Bad Guy” singer would do fine going back in time. She pretty much owned 2019 with the debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?, which hit the pinnacle of sales charts around the globe and scooped five Grammys earlier this year, including a rare sweep of the Big Four categories: album, record and song of the year plus best new artist. Along the way, she smashed records left and right. Among them, she became the youngest album of the year winner in Grammy history (at 18), and the youngest singer of a Bond theme, “No Time to Die” (also 18). Unlike most of us, Eilish has been productive during the pandemic. During a recent interview for The Tonight Show, Eilish and her brother and collaborator Finneas revealed they’ve been in the zone....
Lil Duval ft. T.I. “Don’t Worry Be Happy,” Pop Smoke ft. Lil Tjay “Mood Swings” & More | Daily Visuals 10.13.20
It’s been years since Lil Duval had his breakthrough smash “Smile” blasting out of speakers all over the place and though he hasn’t been able to replicate that kind of success, the man is still out here living his best life regardless of where he lands on the charts. For his latest offering the comedian turned music artist links up with T.I. for his visuals to “Don’t Worry Be Happy” and hits the island to recreate the Bobby McFerrin with a comedic 2020 twist. Back in the states Pop Smoke’s memory lives on and in the clip for his cut Lil Tjay assisted “Mood Swings,” Tjay goes through the motions with his boo thang while Smoke’s likeness appears in blue flames. R.I.P., Pop. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Black Violin, Young Moe featuring Kevin Gates, and more. LIL DU...
Remember The Woo: Label Exec Steven Victor Reflects On Pop Smoke’s Legacy
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Even though he is no longer with is Pop Smoke’s influence in the culture can’t be denied. His former mentor is detailing what made him so special. As spotted on Hype Beast Steven Victor is making sure the Brooklyn Native’s name is always in consideration when it comes to New York Rap music. In a new interview with Variety the music executive spoke very highly on the “Welcome To The Party” MC. He characterized him as “super wise beyond his years and a very caring and thoughtful person”. He would put things into context considering his young age saying “his determination; his passion; his ability to listen, internalize and digest things. His ability to make decisions — that’s very important. Having an objective outlook on the things, being able to liste...
Barack Obama, Tom Brady And More Congratulate LeBron James On NBA Championship
Source: NurPhoto / Getty One of the greatest of all time is getting his flowers from other G.O.A.T. caliber performers. The who’s who is putting an ample of respect on King James’s name. While the 2020 NBA season was far from ideal it provided millions of fans some entertainment to hold them down while they still quarantine. As spotted on TMZ several high profile names have made sure to honor LeBron James after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their 17th championship. One noted figure who sent love his way was none other than Barack Obama. “Proud of my friend @KingJames for his fourth title, fourth Finals MVP, and for not only living up to the hype after seventeen seasons, but surpassing it as an extraordinary leader both on the court and in the public arena fighting for education, s...
Space Yacht Launches Label Division, Debut Single to Arrive This Week
After five years of throwing events in the Hollywood area dedicated to showcasing what’s new in the ever-evolving world of bass music, Space Yacht is officially launching a record label. The new division is a direct result of the organization’s efforts to continue championing underground talent even as live music shows presently remain on hold amid the pandemic. As life in quarantine set in, Space Yacht found new ways to engage with talent. They launched a regular Twitch series called Tune Reactor, and encouraged artists to submit unreleased music for live playback and feedback from their A&R team. Most of the initial releases from the new imprint will feature producers who were discovered on the program. According to Space Yacht’s founders, they’d been ap...
Stevie Nicks Adds Her Voice to ‘Dreams’ TikTok Challenge
It wouldn’t be a proper Fleetwood Mac challenge without Stevie Nicks, right? The longtime Fleetwood Mac singer joined her bandmate, Mick Fleetwood, on TikTok in order to recreate the viral “Dreams” moment started by Nathan Apodaca. Sitting by a piano, Nicks laced up a pair of rollerskates with the Fleetwood Mac tune blaring in the background. As undoubtedly the most qualified person to do so, Nicks busted out a quick verse (in 15 seconds, of course). You can watch it below. @stevienicksAfternoon vibe. Lace ‘em up! ##Dreams ##FleetwoodMac ##CranberryDreams @420doggface208♬ Dreams (2004 Remaster) – Fleetwood Mac The “Dreams” moment turned Apodaca into a star. Following Fleetwood’s recreation of the moment, the two actually spoke virtually on a BBC News broadcast. “One, we owe you,” Flee...
Manchester, Tenn. Mayor Lonnie Norman Has Died Of COVID-19 Complications
Source: City of Manchester / City Of Manchester Lonnie J. Norman, a longtime mayor of Manchester, a small town in Tennessee, has died from COVID-19 complications. Norman was just re-elected to a third term as mayor this past August but fell ill at the top of October. Local publication the Manchester Times reports that Norman passed away Monday (Oct. 12) after being hospitalized at the top of the month due to complaints related to the coronavirus. From the Times: The Board of Mayor and Aldermen has issued the following statement: Today we share in the sorrow of a great loss to our community. Mayor Lonnie J.Norman was a dedicated servant to the people of Manchester for several years. He served as Mayor during the early 9o’s and again since 2012. Lonnie was a statesman and a diplomat, but abo...
eBay Finally Begins Authentication System For Sneakers Sold On Their Site
Source: Jordan Brand / Jordan Brand After years and years of eBay users getting jerked by bootleg sneakers and B-grade variants, eBay is finally getting with the times and beginning their own sneaker authentication system to ensure you pay ridiculous resale prices for official tissue. According to CNN, eBay is launching a much needed sneaker authentication service for kicks that sell over $100 as many a sneakerhead has at least once in their life been duped into paying top dollar for something you can get on the avenue for $50. Beginning October 25th the new program will begin to take place and won’t just offer protection to buyers, but sellers as well. Here’s how it works: After a sale is completed, qualifying sneakers sold on eBay will be shipped to the company’s third-party authenticati...
Real Op-Ed Sh*t: Megan Thee Stallion Keeps It All The Way Real About Tory Lanez & More
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Megan Thee Stallion is no longer just keeping quiet on matters regarding the horrible treatment and double standards that unfairly apply to Black women and other women of color. Following her scary incident where she was shot by miniature rapper Tory Lanez in both feet, Megan The Stallion has been mum on the situation but very vocal about Black women’s lack of protection. The Stallion decided to break her silence on the incident in a new New York Times op-ed she penned titled “Megan Thee Stallion: Why I Speak Up for Black Women.” In the piece that follows her SNL performance on October.3, where she made her “protect Black women” message loud and clear, the Houston rapper spoke about the ordeal with Lanez and revealed they were not dating. It’s the strongest reb...
Ultimate Rap League Vets Charlie Clips & DNA Engage In GOTV Rap Battle
Source: Biden For President / Youtube The election cycle is coming down to the wire and the candidates are pulling out their respective final maneuvers before folks pull the lever in November. Joe Biden‘s camp enlisted the services of the Ultimate Rap League in a mock battle between tested veterans Charlie Clips and DNA as part of a nationwide get out the vote push. The Biden For President team unveiled a new series of advertisements featuring Black men engaged in conversations centered around the impending presidential election between Biden and President Donald Trump. The ads, which will air in various battleground state markets beginning today (Oct. 13), also feature the aforementioned battle. “Our campaign is focused on meeting voters where they are with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ me...
