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Trump Administration Moves Forward With TikTok Ban
After weeks of discussions over the future of TikTok in the United States, the Trump Administration has announced it will be banning the social media platform as well as messaging app WeChat from mobile app stores starting as early as Sunday (Sept. 20). The unprecedented ban is to “Protect the National Security of the United States” from the Chinese-owned company, according to a statement from the U.S. Department of Commerce. It goes on to say that “At the President’s direction, we have taken significant action to combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data, while promoting our national values, democratic rules-based norms, and aggressive enforcement of U.S. laws and regulations.” While Trump plans to boot WeChat from app stores on Sept. 20, TikTok will be...
Aimee Mann Shares Cover of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Avalanche’
Aimee Mann’s captivating cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Avalanche,” which serves as the theme song for HBO’s true-crime docu-series I’ll Be Gone In The Dark, is now available for download and/or streaming. It’s an especially poignant song placement for Mann, as she was close friends with the late Michelle McNamara, whose tireless research and book, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer, helped inspire the series — and catch the criminal McNamara coined the Golden State Killer. “My husband, Michael Penn, and I had been close friends with Patton [Oswalt] and Michelle for many years and were very familiar with the ups and downs of her research,” the Academy Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning artist said in a rele...
Neil Peart’s Legacy Celebrated at Modern Drummer Festival
You’ve missed it now, but through the wonders of the “it never really dies, it just goes online…” technology, and a reasonable 13 bucks, you can still see the Modern Drummer’s 20th annual Drumming Festival, the first in two decades that wasn’t celebrated in person in front of its usual massive audiences. The event was held, like so much of our life now, virtually, on September 12th, livestreamed to drum devotees across the world. But this one was special (maybe they all were, in fact, one presumes they probably were) because it was a tribute concert to Neil Peart, the iconic figure behind the drums for Rush, who died earlier this year from brain cancer. He was only 67. “Neil was a drum hero of mine through my entire life,” Modern Drummer publisher David Frangioni said. “What an honor to pr...
Radical SR10 First Look: One Radical Track Toy
Easy to operate and cost-effective, the all-new Radical SR10 aims to keep drivers on the track for longer stretches at faster speeds, whether dicing it up at the local club track day or racing in the Radical Cup. Expanding on the architecture of the Radical Motorsports SR model line, which includes the SR3 and SR8, the SR10 offers the next level of Radical performance, incorporating some aspects of the marque’s larger RXC range of cars. Manufactured in Peterborough at the Radical Motorsports United Kingdom production facility, the mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive SR10 is powered by a turbocharged 2.3-liter inline four-cylinder rated at 425 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. Developed by Radical Performance Engines from the Ford EcoBoost engine, the SR10’s four-pot features a bespoke Garre...
Hispanic Heritage Month 2020: All of Karol G’s Top Hot Latin Songs Hits
Ever since scoring her first top 10 on the Hot Latin Songs chart in 2017, Karol G has been nothing but unstoppable. The Colombian pop-urban artist previously entered the prestigious Billboard chart with her singles “Hello” with Ozuna and “Casi Nada” but it was her Bad Bunny-assisted track, “Ahora Me Llama,” that nabbed her the first top 10 of her career. After getting on the international radar, Karol has released back-to-back hits for the past three years. Her latest single, “Ay, Dios Mio!,” produced by Ovy on the Drums and released on July 10, earned Karol her eight top 10. On three occasions, the urbana star reached No. 1, including her viral 2019 hit “Tusa,” in collaboration with Nicki Minaj, where she reigned the chart for four consecutive weeks. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Mo...
Hey Mr. DJ, It’s the 20th Anniversary of Madonna’s ‘Music’: See What We Wrote About It In 2000
As the high priestess of pop, Madonna has administered the holy sacrament of Putting a Record on to Dance With Your Baby since 1983. Today, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of a key piece of 21st century dancefloor canon: her eighth album, Music. Coming two years after the brooding, mature Ray of Light, Music was a conscious effort to lighten up. “Life would be such a drag if it was deep and probing all the time,” Madonna told Billboard of Music in the Aug. 5, 2000 issue. “I didn’t feel the need to be so introspective…. I felt like dancing. And that’s reflected in these songs.” That much is clear from the catchphrase-loaded lead single/title track, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 just two days prior to the album’s Sept. 18, 2000 rele...
Dua Lipa and James Corden Share ‘New Rules’ for COVID-19 Dating
As we go into about month six of the global pandemic, we’re constantly finding ways to live as “normally” as we can. And if you’re single, that means getting back into that dating game. Luckily for you, Dua Lipa and James Corden have delivered a fun way to remember some of the safety guidelines for dating in pandemic times. And yes, they are as awkward as the guidelines the New York City Department of Health shared in the summer. Premiering on The Late Late Show with James Corden last night (Sept. 17), the lyrics to the pop singer’s “Don’t Start Now” (which SPIN named one of the best songs in 2020) and “New Rules” have been recrafted to not only discuss dating apps and meeting via Zoom but also what you should do when you’re ready to actually meet in person. “You just wish you could go out...
August Alsina & Rick Ross “Entanglements,” Rick Ross ft. Finna Matthewa “Pinned To The Cross,” & More | Daily Visuals 9.17.20
Source: Shake The World / EMPIRE This past summer’s revelation that Jada Pinkette-Smith and August Alsina had an secret “entanglement” had social media exploding with shock and jokes as Will Smith caught all kinds of slander and support for the situation that he allegedly co-signed. Of course August pounced on the opportunity presented to him and used the new phrase that Jada used to explain their affair and made an entire cut dedicated to their situation. Months later we now have some new visuals to the Rick Ross featured “Entanglements” in which August gets seduced by a few women while Ross incorporates both Will and Jada’s names into his rhymes. We’re kinda surprised Alsina didn’t use a Jada look-a-like and go full petty with the video. Keeping with Ross for this September Thursday...
Judge Hands Nicki Minaj A Small Win In Tracy Chapman Copyright Case
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz The copyright infringement case that Tracy Chapman hit Nicki Minaj with has been going on for quite some time now and while it may have seemed like a solid case to some, a judge just handed the Barbs a small victory in the court of law. Vulture is reporting that Judge Virginia A. Phillips ruled that the Queen rapper did not commit copyright infringement when she sampled Chapman’s song “Baby Can I Hold You” on her unreleased cut “Sorry.” Though Nicki never had permission to sample the song and record it, the judge overseeing the case felt that since clearance was never sought nor the song ever officially released, there was no wrongdoing and ruling in favor of Chapman would potentially harm future music from even being experimented on. “Artists u...
Feelin’ Good As Hell: Lizzo Sends Flowers To Cardi B After Divorce Announcement
Source: PYMCA / Getty Cardi B is currently sorting her life out now that she’s filed for divorce from her soon-to-be ex-husband Offset. While we’re unsure what her healing process is like these days, it’s clear the Bronx rapper has found a supportive friend in Lizzo. Fans skimming through Cardi’s Instagram Story caught a video of her fawning over a bouquet of flowers while holding a handwritten note. The sender turned out to be none other than “Feelin Good As Hell” singer Lizzo. Not one to cry, Cardi’s reaction to the gesture was excitingly sincere. “Lizzo [is] like the nicest person in the world,” she exclaimed. “Look what she sent me! She is just a beautiful ass person. I just love her so much!” The note was equally heartfelt and signaled a clear bond developed be...
Ray J & Princess Love’s Split, What Caused The End of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood’s’ Favorite Couple?
Source: David Crotty / Getty Ray J and Princess Love maybe heading to divorce court, but that is not stopping fans from wondering what was the final straw that led to the final decision to end their four-year marriage. As previously reported, On Monday (Sept. 14) Ray J filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences and is asking for joint custody of their children Melody Love (2-year-old) and Epik Ray (9 months), shocking fans. Adding even further to the confusion is the fact that Ray J’s petition comes just two months after Princess Love, who first sought separation in May, before dismissing her filing after the pair decided to work things out over the summer. While the couple feel they may be better apart, a source tells Page Six, that they plan to remain friendly throug...
UK’s Socially Distant Venue Shuts Down Amid New COVID-19 Restrictions
A rise in coronavirus cases in the northeast of England has led to not only new lockdown restrictions in the area but also the shutting down of the Virgin Money Unity Arena, which has been home to the UK’s socially distant concerts since August. “It is extremely disappointing to have to cancel these final shows at the end of what has been an incredible six-week run of successful socially distanced concerts,” Steve Davis, a rep from SSD, the organizers for the Newcastle venue, told BBC. “We have complied with all government guidance to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our audience, artists and crew throughout.” While SSD said the venue “must comply with the council’s and the government’s latest advice,” Davis said that this setback shouldn’t take away from the progress made so far in tryi...
