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Major Lazer Explore Sounds of Ghana and Nigeria in New “Chasing The Sound” Documentary
Major Lazer have dropped a trailer for their forthcoming documentary Chasing The Sound, which depicts the hit-making trio’s recent tour stops and exploration of culture in Ghana and Nigeria. Diplo, Ape Drums, and Walshy Fire of Major Lazer dive into the West Africa’s native Afrobeats genre and how the style has flourished into an impactful artistic movement, shaping broader mainstream music worldwide. The documentary highlights the movements of key players, including Mr Eazi, who recently worked with the group on “Oh My Gawd” alongside Nicki Minajand K4mo. “It’s an enormous scene there that’s taking over the world,” Diplo comments in the trailer. Walshy Fire goes on to tie the explorative venture back to Major Lazer’s mis...
Stevie Nicks, Pearl Jam and More React to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Death
The world lost a true hero on Friday night when revolutionary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died at age 87 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. When news of her passing broke, musicians flocked to social media to pay their respects. Stevie Nicks penned a poignant tribute to the “political rock star,” comparing her death to that of Nicks’ own mother and lamenting that they never met. “I so believed that she would live for a few more years,” she wrote in her lengthy statement. “I wanted to meet her. I wanted to hold her hand and give her a huge hug and thank her for all she had done for women, and for all she would continue to do.” The members of Pearl Jam took a more straightforward approach with their tribute, writing, “A life that was the very definition of servic...
The Replacements Refresh Old Footage For New ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ Video
As the release date of their Pleased to Meet Me deluxe edition set looms closer, the Replacements are continuing to get fans excited by sharing never before released material from that era. After sharing two demos last month (“I Don’t Know” and “I.O.U.“) the band premiered a new video for the track “Can’t Hardly Wait.” The updated visuals may look familiar to fans: they’re constructed from the same 1987 footage that was used for two other videos during Pleased to Meet Me’s initial rollout. The film was originally shot for “The Ledge;” however, that video was infamously pulled from MTV for “objectionable song content,” so the band re-used it for the follow-up, “Alex Chilton.” Its latest iteration comes with an HD resolution upgrade and remastered audio. Watch the new “Can’t Hardly...
Report: VW Group Considering Selling of Bugatti to Rimac
Reports from several sources out of Europe point to a Bugatti sale to Croatian automaker Rimac in the near future. The details are yet to be confirmed by the relevant parties, but the rumors are compelling. And the big takeaway here is that the future seems to be electric. Reuters is reporting the basics of the rumor in question: Rimac, the eponymous company from founder Mate Rimac, wants to acquire Bugatti from the Volkswagen Group. Over the years, Volkswagen has acquired many companies and folded each into the group umbrella—consider Lamborghini and Ducati, for example. Bugatti seems to be a crown jewel, but perhaps it’s not so core to the Group’s business than its superlative status would indicate. Rimac, in case you’re not familiar, builds electric hypercars such as t...
First Country: New Music From Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Bon Jovi & Jennifer Nettles and More
Keith Urban, The Speed of Now, Part 1 Musical explorer Urban returns with his latest sonic alchemy that blends several music genres, all united by his singular guitar playing and vibrant vocals. From the funk/electronica of “Out The Cage,” featuring Breland and Nile Rodgers to a gorgeous duet with P!nk on “One Too Many” and his sizzling guitar work on “Forever” and the social justice call of “Say Something” (which turns into a much more personal statement as the song progress), Urban creates one of his sonically diverse albums yet. Luke Combs featuring Amanda Shires, “Without You” Combs pairs with the supremely talented Amanda Shires on violin this mid-tempo sweet ode to his parents and others who have sacrificed to make his success possible. “They never hear the crowd scream your name…I’d...
J-pop Trio Perfume Talk New Single, Look Back on Coachella Performance & More
J-pop dance trio Perfume is celebrating multiple milestones this year, as 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the group’s formation and the 15th of its major label debut. On Sept. 16, the trio dropped “Time Warp,” its first new single in two and half years. Along with the coupled track called “Saisei,” the release explores the years that the three women and their longtime collaborator Yasutaka Nakata have spent working together to perfect their art, and their current state of mind as they take a new step forward. Members a-chan, KASHIYUKA, and NOCCHi met with Takayuki Okamoto for Billboard Japan and spoke about their new release, looked back on their eventful past year — which included their fourth world tour and a groundbreaking performance at Coachella — and shared their thoughts on where...
YOASOBI Logs Fifth Week at No. 1 on Japan Hot 100 After Leading Streaming & Video for 15 Weeks
YOASOBI’s “Yoru ni kakeru” returns to No. 1 for the fifth time on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated Sept. 7 to 13. The long-running hit that has hovered near the top of the chart for weeks leads streaming and video views for the 15th week, respectively, while also coming in at No. 2 for karaoke and No. 6 for downloads. “Yoru ni kakeru” sees a slight dip in figures for streaming (from 9,259,480 to 9,011,832 streams) and also a decrease in video views (from 7,871,642 to 6,430,177 views), but both are far greater than the track at No. 2 for each metric. Depending on how CD sales play out in the coming weeks, the song could still extend its record at the top of the list. [embedded content] The song at No. 1 for physical sales this week is BOYS AND MEN’s “Oh Yeah,” which sold 55,996 copies in ...
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dies At 87
Ginsburg has died of metastatic pancreatic cancer at age 87. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday at her home in Washington, the court says. She was 87. Ginsburg died of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, the court says. Her death just over six weeks before Election Day is likely to set off a heated battle over whether President Donald Trump should nominate, and the Republican-led Senate should confirm, her replacement, or if the seat should remain vacant until the outcome of his race against Democrat Joe Biden is known. Chief Justice John Roberts mourned Ginsburg’s passing. “Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth ...
Stadium Goods Opening A New Location In Chicago
Source: Stadium Goods / Stadium Goods With the sneaker game continuing to grow in popularity and as a prosperous hustle for resellers, Stadium Goods is getting ready to open up a new brick and mortar store for heads looking to cash in on their silhouette investments. Freshness Mag is reporting that the retail and consignment store is getting ready to branch out to Chicago and open up a whole new avenue for sneaker hustlers and sneaker collectors alike. Opening their doors this coming October 1, the new location will be quite spacious and luxurious as is their other spot in New York City. Spanning 6,000 square feet, the new Magnificent Mile location is a two-story ode to the city’s streetwear scene in a high-end shopping district. The physical store will be located at 60 East Walton St...
Netflix ‘Cheer’ Star Jerry Harris Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Source: Jim Spellman / Getty Netflix Cheer star, Jerry Harris, has been arrested. According to published reports, the 21-year old star was arrested and taken into custody on Thursday (Sept 17) on one charge of the production of child pornography, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Fitzpatrick, following an FBI investigation into claims that Harris was soliciting minors for sex. As previously reported, the FBI began investigating Jeremiah “Jerry” Harris, one of the students featured in Netflix’s breakout docuseries “Cheer,” after a complaint was filed on behalf of two 14-year old boys who claimed that Harris had solicited them for sex. According to federal court records, Harris admitted to agents that he solicited and received explicit messages on Snapchat from at least 10 to...
Tatiana Maslany Tapped To Play She-Hulk In New Disney+ Series
Source: Sarah Morris / Getty Looks like we have our new She-Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to Deadline, Orphan Black star Tatiana Maslany has been tapped to take on the role of Jennifer Walters a.k.a. She-Hulk for Disney+’s upcoming She-Hulk series. Joining the likes of WandaVision, Loki and The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, She-Hulk will continue to expand Disney+’s Marvel Cinematic Universe which will no doubt connect to the big screen in future crossover events. Her comic book cousin, Bruce Banner was quick to welcome her into the MCU family and took to Twitter to roll out the welcome mat for his cousin. Mark Ruffalo’s iteration of Bruce Banner has already been rumored to be making an appearance in the new She-Hulk series as he’s going to be introducing the character ...
Mariah Carey, Katy Perry & More Mourn Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Thank Her for a ‘Lifetime of Service’
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday (Sept. 18) at her home in Washington, of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer. She was 87. Following the death of the legal and feminist icon, amid a crucial time for the judicial system in the United States, artists flooded social media with messages of mourning and concern for the future of the country. 46 days until the general election on Nov. 3, the vacancy allows President Donald Trump to solidify the conservative majority on the court. See messages from Mariah Carey, Katy Perry and more. Throughout my life, I’ve been fortunate to meet so many amazing people … but there’s those select few where there’s an instinct inside you that tells you to pay close attention. And I did. When I met her I was hanging on to her...
