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Marshmello and Demi Lovato Tease Long-Awaited Collaboration “Ok Not To Be Ok”
Marshmello and Demi Lovato have broken the silence on their long-awaited collaboration, which seems likely to arrive within the coming week. Marshmello took to Twitter to drop a teaser that shows just how long fans have been yearning for this release. A montage of frustrated tweets “roasting” the superstar producer demonstrates the Lovatics have been on the edge of their seats waiting for this collaboration to drop for quite awhile. Lovato and Marshmello were first said to be working together over two years ago. Fortunately, it seems the prolonged wait is almost over. Demi Lovato gave fans the tangible evidence they’ve been searching for, replying with the title of the forthcoming release, “Ok Not To be Ok,” and a link to oknottobeok.com. The link ...
Spotify Files Patent for Short-Form Video Sharing Akin to TikTok
A new patent filed by Spotify shows the streaming giant is serious about accelerating its presence in the visual content arena. The company recently introduced video podcasts to its platform in 2020 and is continuing to build its audiovisual offerings for artists, including canvas art and music videos. The recent developments have put the platform on a collision course with the likes of similar multimedia platforms such as YouTube. It seems, however, that Spotify has been paying particularly close attention to TikTok as of late. In a groundbreaking move, Spotify has filed a patent that would enable users to share short-form “video moments” soundtracked to music. Spotify’s Short-Form Video Moments Patent In the patent, the Stockholm-based company shares i...
The One-Off Aston Martin Victor Is the Ultimate Throwback Supercar
You’re looking at the Aston Martin Victor, a brand-new design inspired by the classic V-8 Vantage from the company’s Q customization shop; it’s built atop a One-77 chassis using some Vulcan bits as well. That entire sentence is very exciting if you’re into Aston Martins at all, and there’s a lot more to unpack. The real gasoline on this red-hot fire, though, is this: The Victor packs an honest-to-goodness manual transmission and a 7.3-liter V-12 that makes a healthy 847 horsepower. See all 26 photos Of course, this particular fire won’t warm you. The Victor is a one-off constructed for a customer who by all reports was hoping his new creation would remain rather low-key. Sorry to whoever the lucky owner is, but the Victor is incredible and we had to shar...
Meet Volkswagen’s New, Tiny, and Forbidden Camper Van, the Caddy California
When it comes to camper vans, bigger isn’t always better, especially when you’re always on the move and passing through tight cities. In Europe, Volkswagen is launching the Caddy-based California compact camper, which makes clever use of its space and offers a fold-out tent extending the living area even further. The focal point of the cabin is a 6.5-by-3.5-foot bed that sits above the folded seats. When not in use, the bed folds into the cargo bay. A panoramic roof provides the feeling of sleeping under the stars, and dimmable LED lights contribute to the ambiance. Privacy curtains cover the windows, secured by magnets built into the fabric. On the rear side windows, there are storage bags for lightweight items. Opening the rear hatch reveals a kitchen under the bed area. A pu...
Christina Aguilera Watches New ‘Mulan’ for First Time With Her Kids: ‘It’s a Beautiful Thing to Share’
Christina Aguilera is spending quality time with her family amid the release of Disney’s live-action remake of Mulan. The 39-year-old pop star cozied up with her two kids — Max, 12, and Summer, 6 — on Friday (Sept. 4) to watch the premiere of the new Mulan on Disney+. The singer shared the experience with her fans by live-tweeting throughout the viewing. “My kids know about #Mulan, but they haven’t seen the live action version yet,” Aguilera wrote. “They’ve heard the music, they saw me recording it in the studio — so it’s a beautiful thing to share that with my children now.” Released in 1998, the original animated version of Mulan featured Aguilera’s breakout hit “Reflection,” which shot the then-teenaged singer to stardom ...
Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams Share Touching Tributes on Beyonce’s 39th Birthday
Beyonce received lots of love from her friends, family and fellow musicians on her 39th birthday. Among those helping celebrate Queen Bey’s special day on Friday (Sept. 4) were the “Crazy in Love” singer’s former Destiny’s Child groupmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, who each penned touching tributes on Instagram. “To my one who knows me, sometimes better than I know myself!” Rowland captioned a colorful photo of the two standing side-by-side in sparkling dresses. “YOU already know… Forever and ever babe! Happy Happy Birthday Love!” Williams, meanwhile, shared an encouraging message alongside a black-and-white photo from Beyonce’s days as a student. “Bey always gets people with the baby pics or younger year ty...
Cardi B Wishes She Could Perform ‘WAP’ for Large Crowds: ‘I Miss Shows and Festivals’
Cardi B is no doubt enjoying the success of her new hit single “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion, but she’s still disappointed over not being able to perform it live for fans. “Yoooo I wanna perform WAP so bad with a lot ass crowd.I miss shows and festivals,” Cardi tweeted Saturday (Sept. 5). “Yoooooo I would of went crazy.” In recent months, thousands of tours and festivals around the world have been postponed or canceled in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Cardi hasn’t performed for major crowds since numerous global festival appearances in 2019. One fan responded to the rapper’s tweet, writing, “We miss you performing! It would’ve been such an iconic performance.” “WAP” recently spent a second week at No...
Rihanna Is ‘Fine’ Following Electric Scooter Accident
Rihanna is doing well after an accident that involved an electric scooter. “Rihanna is completely fine now but flipped over on an electric scooter last week and bruised her forehead and face. Luckily there were no major injuries and she is healing quickly,” a rep for the singer said after she had been photographed with what appeared to be bruises on her face, according to People. Billboard has also reached out for comment. Rihanna fans — including Ariana Grande — have been patiently waiting for her follow-up to 2016’s Anti. In August, Grande begged for a new album from her: “fill my ears again please,” she pleaded in a tweet. Meanwhile, Cardi B recently brought up Rihanna’s name when she discovered a remix of “WAP” ...
Kanye West’s Presidential Campaign Has Cost Him Over $6 Million
Running for president isn’t cheap when you’re paying out of pocket, and Kanye West has shelled out more than $6.7 million for his campaign, according to a recent filing with the Federal Election Commission. That hefty price tag might have something to do with the fact that the rapper’s only received $11,472.66 in outside contributions. A big chunk of that is going to consulting firms (notably Fortified Consulting, which shares the same address as Republican consulting firm Lincoln Strategy Group), to help get Ye’s name on the ballot. And that plan isn’t going great. As Consequence of Sound points out, West’s name is currently only on the ballot in 10 states after he was kicked off a handful of others, including his home state of Illinois. And that’s not where his t...
Mick Jagger and Jimmy Page Can’t Agree on Where ‘Scarlet’ Was Recorded
The Rolling Stones have been rolling out remixes of their previously unreleased single “Scarlet” from the likes of the Killers and the War on Drugs, but Mick Jagger and Jimmy Page, who’s featured on the 1974 track, can’t seem to agree on where the original was recorded. The Stones frontman swears it was done at Olympic Studios in London, while the Led Zeppelin guitarist insists it was Ronnie Wood’s basement, though he hadn’t yet joined the Rolling Stones’ lineup at that point. During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Jagger had this to say about the session: “I spoke to [Jimmy Page] the other day. I said, ‘I’m sure we did that at Olympic.’ He said, ‘No, no I remember it really well. We did it in Ronnie Wood’s basement.’ And I said, ‘Well, that’s weird, why isn’t Ronnie on it, the...
Detroit’s M1 Racetrack Bringing Some Monterey and Goodwood Magic to Motown
In 2014, the MotorTrend Group helped turn the Woodward Dream Cruise into a multi-event happening by organizing Roadkill Nights, powered by Dodge—a street legal drag racing program that lets car enthusiasts “run what they brung” right on Woodward Avenue in front of M1 Concourse in Pontiac. For 2021, that 87-acre venue, which ranks as the world’s largest garage-condo/motorsports complex, will add a 28,500-square-foot event center and restaurant facility that will serve as the epicenter for two more big events, both organized in conjunction with Pontiac Motorsports Exposition, the Woodward Dream Show and the American Festival of Speed. Here’s a primer on both: See all 12 photos The Woodward Dream Show Scheduled: August 19-21, 2021 Envisioned as a three-day event that z...
2022 Volkswagen ID4 EV Shows Off Its Simple, Tesla-Like Interior
A few months ago, we got a glimpse at the Volkswagen ID4 EV’s somewhat vanilla exterior. Well, it looks like the new electric car’s interior follows the same simple-is-better philosophy. In fact, we rather like the clean, uncluttered look, which reminds us of the Tesla Model 3’s pared-back cabin. Like the most modern cars, the ID4 keeps the number of physical buttons at a minimum through a reliance on digital touchscreen displays. Both the instrument display—the ID4’s key difference from the Model 3 and Model Y, which lack a formal gauge cluster ahead of the driver—and the larger central touchscreen sit above the dashboard. The steering wheel, display housings, and control panels in the doors can be had in Piano Black or Electric White, depending on the buyer’...
