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Tekashi 6ix9ine Hospitalized After Taking Too Many Diet Pills, For Real
Source: @JustInMyView / R1 Digital Well, it seems like Tekashi 6ix9ine been eating a little too well since getting out of prison for dropping dime. Recently The Shade Room revealed that the Brooklyn born snitch found himself hospitalized for taking one too many Hydroxycut diet pills while chugging on some McDonald’s which led to him overdosing somehow. The recommended dose of the popular diet pill is one a day, but looking for quick results not only dide he take two, but like a burger, drank McDonald’s coffee with his dose. While some might be able to get over such a caffeine concoction, the mixture proved to be a bit much for the rainbow-haired rapper. Though Tekashi 6ix9ine’s always been one of those “out of shape skinny” guys with his physical degree, his post-prison weight gain has bee...
Carl Cox Criticizes UK Government for Lack of Support in the Dance Music Community
Last week, Calvin Harris took to social media to call out the UK government for its treatment of the music industry during COVID-19, elucidating how much money it brings in to the community as well as its social impact. Techno legend Carl Cox is next to share his concerns, doing so at a Q&A at the Brighton Music Conference, where he slammed the UK government for saying the dance scene is not “viable.” Helen Whately the UK’s Minister for Care at the Department of Health and Social Care, recently shared disheartening comments regarding nightlife. She stated that supporting the nightlife industry “doesn’t make sense” and that instead they recommend people working in the industry to consider other lines of work. Whately’s comments di...
Dave Grohl Responds to Nandi Bushell: ‘I’m Down, BUT I’M NOT OUT’
The best “feud” of 2020 continues to rock on. In response to young British musician Nandi Bushell’s “Rock and Grohl” song — which in turn was her reply to his song for her, the “superhero theme” “Nandi” — Dave Grohl issued on the Foo Fighters’ social media, emphasizing (jokingly) that he’s “down, but I’M NOT OUT.” He continued: “Your epic song will be hard to beat, but I think I know just what to do…” What the Foo Fighters drummer will do next to challenge or honor his 10-year-old fan/peer is anyone’s guess. Their awesome “feud” started on Aug. 17, which Bushell issued a challenge on her IG page that said, “My dream is to one day jam with @davestruestories, @taylorhawkinsofficial and all the @foofighters! Mr Grohl I would love to have a drum battle with you! I LOVE Ever...
Elvis Costello Curates The Complete Armed Forces Set of Landmark 1979 LP
Personally curated by Elvis Costello, The Complete Armed Forces set is the definitive statement 1979 album, featuring classics including “Accidents Will Happen,” “Green Shirt,” “Oliver’s Army” and “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding.” The deluxe edition vinyl box set is a thorough excavation of Costello’s vault from his early days, offering a complete view of what went into making the album, its creation, and the success that followed for him and the Attractions. It will consist of nine vinyls (three 12-inch LPs, three 10-inch LPs and three 7-inch singles), including a 2020 remaster of the album along with B-sides, alternate versions and outtakes, demos, and a slew of live recordings – including 23 unreleased live tracks taken from three “espec...
Doc Rivers Lands Philadelphia 76ers’ Coaching Gig Just Days After He Parted Ways With Clippers
Source: Michael Reaves / Getty One thing about Doc Rivers he keeps a coaching job in the NBA. Just three days after he and the Los Angeles Clippers agreed to part ways, Rivers landed a new gig as the coach of Philadelphia 76ers. ESPN NBA Insider, Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Rivers and the Sixers reached an agreement on a five-year deal to bring his coaching expertise and fill the coaches sit that previous coach Brett Brown. With him becoming the head coach of the Sixers, he now returns to the Atlantic Division, where he once led the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship. ESPN reports that 76ers general manager Elton Brand first reached out to Rivers and his agent Lonnie Cooper on Monday, to “gauge his interest” in the job. Rivers didn’t waste any time hopping on a plane to Philadelphi...
Jamie Foxx In Talks To Reprise Role As Electro For MCU’s ‘Spider-Man 3’
Source: picture alliance / Getty When Marvel and Sony finally came to an agreement that allowed Tom Holland’s Spider-Man to remain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many fans believed that it meant Venom was on his way to the MCU. But interestingly enough it turns out another Spidey villain from a previous film is poised to make their MCU debut in Spider-Man 3. According to CBR, Jamie Foxx is rumored to be in negotiations to reprise his Amazing Spider-Man 2 role as Electro for Marvel’s upcoming untitled Spider-Man 3. Word?! We’re not mad at this at all. While no one knows for sure how Marvel will tie in the MCU with the Sony Spider-Verse, rumors have been flying around that Doctor Strange’s sequel, Multiverse Of Madness, will somehow play a part in Electro finding his way into a ...
Cardi B Pledges $10,000 Reward In Case of 19-Year-Old Attacked With Acid In Dominican Republic
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Cardi B is putting her money where her mouth is, hoping it will deliver justice for a 19-year-old Dominican girl who was the victim of a vicious attack. Cardi B, as well as popular Dominican urban music host Santiago Matías (Alofoke), are offering a reward of $15,000 in total for any information leading to the arrest of two unknown individuals on a motorcycle who threw a corrosive substance on a 19-year-old woman in the Dominican Republic. According to the United States’ oldest Spanish language news publication, El Diario, Yocairi Amarante Rodríguez was doused with “ácido del diablo” or “Devil’s Acid,” on Sunday by two assailants. Cardi B, who is Dominican, spoke about the incident in an Instagram post on Tuesday with the caption: “Gente de la Republ...
2021 BMW X2 Edition M Mesh Looks Like a Running Shoe
If the BMW X2 doesn’t pop enough in any of its available bold colors (such as Galvanic Gold or Sunset Orange), then consider the new 2021 BMW X2 Edition M Mesh. It’ll offer a whole bunch of unique and sporty exterior and interior upgrades and accents for a reasonable upcharge. But there’s one important caveat: The bold orange decals you see prominently featured in the photos above won’t be coming to the United States. Whether that’s a plus or a minus in American buyers’ minds is up for debate, but it does take one of the package’s most unique features off the table. There’s still plenty on offer, however, so let’s break it down. For one, the M Sport X exterior package is present, and it includes a sporty front fascia and dark exterior t...
Why BTS Donated $1 Million to Black Lives Matter
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Travis Scott Shares the Inspiration Behind the Bacon & Extra Lettuce in His McDonald’s Meal
When Kimmel inquired about the peculiar customizations to the quarter pounder, including the bacon, Scott shared, “The first thing my dad ever gave me was bacon, so when I was on the phone with them, we were talking about something else and I was like, ‘Yo, I love the quarter pounder and I’d love to add bacon on it.’” As for the extra lettuce, the Houston rapper laughed before noting, “I might order my sandwich a little weird but that’s just the whip, and you’ve got to order the barbecue sauce on the side with the fries, you know what I mean? With the ketchup.” Watch the full interview below, in which Scott also discusses his action figure, his love for basketball and more. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a...
Leslie Odom Jr. Taps Sia to Heat Up His Song ‘Cold’: Listen
Grammy- and Tony-winning vocalist Leslie Odom Jr. enlisted Sia for the new version of his song “Cold,” out Friday (Oct. 2). The original track comes from his third album Mr, which he released in 2019 via S-Curve Records/BMG. This time around, the multiplatinum pop star adds her signature flair to the downtempo ballad, switching it up for an upbeat smash. “Sia has been a friend for a few years now after I met her backstage at Hamilton. As I look at making that foray into the pop world and pop music, she’s been a really great mentor and friend,” the Broadway star said in a press release. “I sent her the album and asked if there was anything she would want to collaborate on. She said, ‘I’ll sing on Cold,’ which was her favor...
Sad13 Tackles ‘Paint’s Peeling’ for Upcoming Rilo Kiley Covers Compilation
Sad13 covered Rilo Kiley’s ‘Paint’s Peeling’ for No Bad Words for the Coast Today: The Execution of All Things, a Rilo Kiley covers compilation out Nov. 6 via Bandcamp. “Paint Peeling” originally appeared on Rilo Kiley’s 2002 The Execution of All Things album. Listen to Sad13’s take below: No Bad Words For The Coast Today: The Execution Of All Things features 14 artists, including Gay Meat, Mannequin Pussy, Adult Mom and Diet Cig. From now until the release date, 100 percent of proceeds from Bandcamp will be donated to G.L.I.T.S., a New York City-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting transgender people. After that date, 50% of the proceeds will go to the artists and the other 50% will go to G.L.I.T.S. Sad13’s cover on ‘No Bad Words for the Coast Today: The Ex...
