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John Boyega Is Over It Bruv, Airs Out Disney For Its Treatment of Diverse Characters In ‘Stars Wars’ Sequels
Source: Mike Marsland / Getty Disney put the Star Wars films on hiatus after the polarizing The Rise of Skywalker of conclusion, but based on John Boyega’s recent comments from a GQ cover story, there is a good chance he won’t be back, and he is okay with that. Boyega kept his promise that following The Rise of Skywalker’s release, he would keep it one hunnit in regards to how he felt about the franchise and it’s out of pocket fans by throwing shade at Disney and subtle jabs at the Star Wars sequels. Boyega kept that same energy and got very candid with the publication. In the cover feature, the actor voiced his displeasure at how his character Finn was “pushed to the side” following his promising debut in The Force Awakens. He also said that the house of the mouse instead gave “all the nu...
Big Sean Says “IDFWU” Was Never A Naya Rivera Diss, Regrets Making It
Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN As the world continues to mourn the late Naya Rivera we are getting closer to the truth regarding her split from Big Sean. He makes it clear he never shaded in his songs. As spotted on Buzzfeed the Detroit MC is clearing up a longstanding rumor regarding one of his most popular works. The two celebrities dated in 2013 and eventually got engaged in 2014. They would go their own separate ways after an abrupt split in April that same year. The “Bounce Back” rapper would reemerge triumphant for his third solo album Dark Sky Paradise. His lead single “I Don’t F*** With You” was a major hit on radio and its dismissive content was quickly linked to his past love. In a recent interview with Vulture he detailed his regret for penning the song that is widely viewed as...
Guy Lawrence of Disclosure Opens Up About Contracting COVID-19: “I’m Just Happy to Be Alive”
Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Guy Lawrence of the Grammy Award-nominated electronic music duo Disclosure has opened up about his experience contracting COVID-19. Fresh off the release of their mammoth third studio album ENERGY, Guy and his brother—Disclosure sidekick Howard Lawrence—spoke to NME in a wide-ranging interview in which they discuss the album’s creative process, working with Mac Miller, and the impact of the virus. Euphoria and vitality are two of the record’s central leitmotifs, but it seems those themes weren’t exactly bubbling in Lawrence’s gut leading up to its release. Lawrence spoke about the effect the virus had on his health as well as the brutal recovery period. “My breathing hasn’t been the same since,...
Massive Charity Compilation to Feature New Collaboration by Flume and EPROM
Bass music maven EPROM took to social media today to announce a massive charity compilation called Good Music To Avert The Collapse Of American Democracy. He also sent the electronic music community into a frenzy by sharing the news that the project will feature a new collaboration with Flume. “Flume and I are very stoked to be part of ‘Good Music To Avert The Collapse Of American Democracy’ – a fundraising compilation album that will be available for only 24 hours this Friday, September 4th on Bandcamp,” EPROM wrote in a Facebook post. “Harley and I wrote this unreleased tune titled ‘Nor. 7’ a couple years back on a writing trip in Norway,” he continued. “Glad we can finally release it tied to an important cause.” Back in April 2019, EPROM sha...
Cheat Codes Announce Debut Album and Forthcoming Virtual Release Party
Blossoming dance-pop trio Cheat Codes are hot off the release of “Between Our Hearts” featuring CXLOE, the first song from their debut album Hellraisers. To celebrate, they’ve joined forces with Insomniac to host a special virtual release party alongside performances by Ship Wrek and DANNY QUEST. The group shared a message to their fans, announcing that the long-awaited album was finally on its way. The first release is a bright, pop-infused single featuring the signature dance-infused elements they’ve perfected throughout their career. CXLOE’s vocals echo the notion of wanting to keep relationships and personal life between the people involved—a rare idea amid the age of social media. The lush synths and upbeat sound design make it the perfect...
2021 Jeep Gladiator EcoDiesel Nets Over 25 Percent Better Fuel Economy
Per the EPA, the EcoDiesel pickup delivers 24 mpg combined—an improvement of more than 25 percent relative to the truck’s gas-powered V-6. That advantage holds for the Gladiator EcoDiesel’s city and highway fuel economy numbers, too, which come in at 22 mpg and 28 mpg, besting the gas-fed Gladiator’s 17/22 mpg. The stick-shift Gladiator is rated for 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, 1-mpg lower in the city cycle but 1-mpg higher on the highway than its automatic-transmission sibling; we’re comparing automatic-to-automatic, however, because it’s the only transmission Jeep offers with the diesel V-6. Interestingly, should you want both diesel power and the hardcore off-road bits that come on the Gladiator Rubicon trim, you’ll see slightly lower fuel economy num...
BLACKPINK & Selena Gomez Are ‘Ice Cream’ Chilling in a Waffle Cone for Animated Dance Performance Video
BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez served up another scoop of their sweet “Ice Cream” collaboration with an animated dance performance video out Wednesday (Sept. 2). But since the ladies couldn’t get together in person amid the coronavirus pandemic, they went virtual with Zepeto, an app from the South Korean online platform Naver that allows users to create 3-D avatars and interact with each other. The dance performance clip bears a lot of resemblance to the official music video, from the outfit changes down to the inflatable pink waffle cone. And since each member of Selpink had both hands full with their full choreography on display, the animated visual suspends ice cream cones around as delicious decor for a finale that’ll have viewers licking their lips for more. W...
LL Cool J Pays Tribute to ‘True-to-Life Hero’ Chadwick Boseman
LL Cool J is honoring the legacy of celebrated actor Chadwick Boseman, who died at the age of 43 after a four-year battle with cancer. “He inspired Black people all around the world… he inspired people in general, the rapper said in a new interview with STROMBO on Apple Music Hits. “I think in a short period of time he became a true-to-life hero in his ability to kinda fight through what he was dealing with unbeknownst to the world is just unbelievable, man.” “Playing that character in Black Panther and changing the perception of how movies with Black leads can be treated worldwide, he proved that this whole idea that Blacks couldn’t sell internationally was a complete and absolute myth,” LL Cool J said of the impact Boseman’s work had on the film ind...
Joyner Lucas & Ashanti Kiss & Make Up in Incredibly Intimate ‘Fall Slowly’ Video
Joyner Lucas packs in passion for his “Fall Slowly” single featuring Ashanti, who stars as his love interest in the music video out Wednesday (Sept. 2). But regardless of the artists’ undeniable chemistry (which fans questioned if it also presents itself off-screen with relationship rumors starting), the video shows there’s trouble in paradise. Physical and verbal arguments in public, Lucas’ arrest and Ashanti’s unanticipated pregnancy test result are juxtaposed with late-night kisses and cuddles and naps on couches. And he raps about their tumultuous relationship right within the first verse: “‘Cause when we hurt each other we come back to help each other heal/ You say I’m crazy, but at least you know my love is real/ But s&#...
6ix9ine Compares Himself to 2Pac, Implies He’d Vote for Trump in New York Times Interview
For a guy who was released from prison early due to COVID-19, 6ix9ine isn’t afraid to jump back into the spotlight. The rapper — who cooperated with federal authorities and was sentenced to 24 months after pleading guilty to charges including narcotics trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and violent crime in aid of racketeering — showed no remorse about his crimes, among many other things in a wide-ranging, in-person interview with the New York Times. At one point, the rapper compared himself to 2Pac, who was convicted of felony sex abuse in 1994, telling the Times that “What’s the difference between me and Tupac Shakur? I never caught a rape charge — ever.” When pushed by the Times’ Joe Coscarelli on the question of whether his art adds anything to the worl...
Jeezy Is Dropping ‘The Recession 2’
Source: John Atashian / Getty It has been 12 years since Jeezy, then Young Jeezy, dropped his third album, The Recession. So naturally, the Atlanta rapper revealed that he is working on its proper sequel. “12 years ago today I wrote the Recession, one of my best album to date. As you can see we here again‼️,” was Jeezy’s caption of a video noting the 12-year milestone. The clip makes it obvious that a sequel is on deck, ending with a “2” graphic just after a “2020” graphic that indicates the album will be dropping sometime this year. The Recession‘s singles included “Put On,” featuring Kanye West, and produced by Drumma Boy, “My President,” featuring Nas and the Shawty Redd-produced “Who Dat.” The album is certified platinum, and that’s before the streaming era. But thi...
Joe Said, Tahiry Said: Joe Budden Addresses Allegations He Abused Tahiry Jose
Source: Phillip Faraone / Getty On Monday (August 31), Tahiry Jose went on the record to say her ex-boyfriend, Joe Budden, was physically and verbally abusive to her. Budden addressed the allegations on the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast and basically said that although their relationship was definitely toxic, he accused her of being a liar and a clout chaser. Previously, Jose said Joe broke her nose, broke her rib and pushed her down the stairs. However, although he copped to their relationship being “toxic,” he disputed the details of her story, and even said she is “a cancerous toxic liar.” Putting it on them both being young, Budden said “You were abusive,” noting that today’s “climate” allows him to admit this. He added, “You used to beat my ass.” Budden was adamant that he ...
