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2022 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Z06’s Engine Sounds Crazy in New Video
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray is great as-is, capable of hanging with the best sports cars in the segment. But the “base” mid-engine ‘Vette is only the beginning. To really shake up the supercar establishment, Chevy needs to bring out the big guns. We’re of course talking about the C8 Corvette Z06. We’ve reported plenty on the upcoming Z06 variant and the possibly related C8.R race car, breaking the news of the C8.R’s dual-overhead-cam, flat-plane-crank V-8 more than a month before its reveal. Now, a recent video captures the C8 Corvette Z06’s engine note—and it sounds absolutely insane. In the video, a camouflaged C8 can be seen making a left turn onto a street near GM’s Milford Proving Ground in Michigan. Seeing a Corvette C8 in full c...
Prince Royce On Performing at the DNC: ‘I Was Happy to Represent the Latino Community’
Prince Royce took center stage of the Democratic National Convention on its third night (Aug. 19), performing his 2010 bachata anthem “Stand By Me.” “We felt that ‘Stand By Me’ would go perfectly with the convention’s message of unity and singing in both Spanish and English was important,” Prince Royce tells Billboard. As the only Latin artist to perform during the four-day virtual event where Joe Biden was officially nominated as the Democratic candidate for the upcoming 2020 presidential election, Royce says he was motivated to be part of convention and represent Latinos. “Of course I said yes,” he says. “All eyes are on the convention which for the first time is virtual and I was happy to be a part of it and represent the Latino comm...
Jennifer Hudson Performs Powerful ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ at the 2020 DNC
Jennifer Hudson closed out night three of the 2020 DNC with a moving rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come.” Accompanied by two pianists and a saxophonist, Hudson belted out the Sam Cooke song from the Chicago Cultural Central, her powerful voice echoing through the empty space. Hudson’s performance followed Sen. Kamala Harris’ acceptance of the vice presidential nomination. “It’s not about Joe or me,” she said, referring to presidential nominee Joe Biden, “it’s about us.” The third night of the Democratic National Convention also included performances by Billie Eilish and Prince Royce. Eilish urged viewers to “vote like our lives depend on it.” Royce, speaking to Billboard after his appearance, said that “we need...
Everyone’s Talking About Billie Eilish, Kamala Harris & Mary J. Blige at the 2020 DNC
Billie Eilish, Prince Royce and Jennifer Hudson rocked the house as the 2020 Democratic National Convention rolled into its third day. Due to the pandemic, this year’s DNC is beaming out to the world as a virtual event. While the cheering and flag-waving is subdued this time around, that hasn’t stopped millions of Democrats from closely following their party’s events, with an epic presidential election less than three months away. On an historic night that saw Kamala Harris accept the Democratic nomination for vice president, the theme on day three was “vote.” And “vote for change.” That message was captured in the music which flowed from the stage. “You don’t need me to tell you things are a mess,” Eilish said before she debuted the new song “My Future,” acco...
Former ‘AGT’ Champion Darci Lynne Performs Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’ With an Aussie Accent: Watch
America’s Got Talent alum Darci Lynne always has a special trick up her sleeve. On Tuesday night (Aug. 19), that trick was Ivan, “with an eye.” A big, single eye. The Oklahoma City won season 12 of AGT with her ventriloquism magic, and she hasn’t lost any of it, judging by her performance during the latest Quarter Final. Lynne and her puppet, who we’re told is a visitor all the way from Australia, dropped in for a performance of “Baby” by Justin Bieber. That is, “Baby” performed with an Australian accent. You’ve never see Biebs covered like this before. Check it out below. [embedded content] You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful...
Billie Eilish Debuts ‘My Future’ at 2020 Democratic National Convention
After dropping her new song, “My Future,” last month, Billie Eilish debuted the track on the third night (Aug. 19) of the 2020 Democratic National Convention. Before starting her performance, she not only shared her thoughts about the importance of voting but also what’s at stake. She said: “You don’t need me to tell you that things are a mess. Donald Trump is destroying our country and everything we care about. We need leaders who will solve problems like climate change and COVID[-19], not deny them. Leaders who will fight against systemic racism and inequality and that starts by voting for someone who understands how much is at stake. Someone who’s building a team that shares our values. It starts with voting against Donald Trump and for Joe Biden. Silence is not an option, and we cannot...
Cuba Gooding Jr. Hit With New Accusation, Woman Claims She Raped In Soho Hotel
Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty Cuba Gooding Jr. is facing over six counts of sexual abuse and has pleaded not guilty to the charges but now faces yet another allegation. A woman says that the actor raped her at a Soho hotel in 2013 after a night out in the city. Local outlet 1010 Wins reports that the woman, only identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit against Gooding which detailed the events that transpired before the alleged crime. Ms. Doe says that while meeting at a Greenwich Village lounge and sharing some drinks. Ms. Doe adds that Gooding then invited her back to the Mercer Hotel in Soho and invited her up to his room so that he could change. The woman writes in the suit that she wanted to leave the room and meet at a downstairs bar but Gooding disrobed and forced himself violently ...
HHW Gaming: King Keraun Revealed As ‘Madden NFL 21’ Spokesplayer In New AD
Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 Madden NFL 21’s August 28 launch date quickly approaching its time to meet the NFL’s new generation of superstar’s new Spokesplayer. Social media superstar, actor, avid NFL, and Madden fan, King Keraun born Keraun Harris has a new title to add to his growing list of accomplishments, being revealed as the first-ever Spokesplayer for Madden NFL 21. In the new hilarious new clip, Keraun breaks down his new role. As a Spokesplayer, he gives the NFL’s superstars a break from having to toot their own horns and, in his signature comedic style, breaks down how great players he represents just are. Names like Patrick Mahomes, Cam Newton, and Madden NFL 21 cover athlete Lamar Jackson take a break from speaking with media and now can just focus on doing what they do ...
Get Your Ass Up!: The Blackest Moments From HBO’s ‘Lovecraft Country’, Ep. 1
Source: Eli Joshua Ade / HBO HBO is once again winning with another unapologetically Black, sci-fi-filled drama—Lovecraft Country—and we love to see it. The top-notch storytelling smartly intertwines fantasy amidst the all too real segregation of America in the 50’s, and has already lead to some amazingly dope visuals and moments after just one episode. The series is based on the eponymous novel by Matt Ruff and finessed by Misha Green and we’ll be following the adventures of Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) his childhood friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a road trip from Chicago across the Sundown Town reality of Jim Crow USA. Atticus, a military veteran, is looking for his missing daddy Montrose (Michael Kenneth Williams). But racist cops, crea...
Dufflebag Hottie & Benny The Butcher “Dirty Money,” Nino Man & Dave East “Look At Me” & More | Daily Visuals 8.19.20
For a minute back there Griselda had the streets on fire with their hardcore and gritty sound that’s been missed since the G-Unit days, and though each member has gone on to do the solo thing, they still got enough bars to lock ish down. Linking up with Dufflebag Hottie (not a female rapper), Benny finds himself rolling dice for big paper while waiting on some hot wings to get served up as rapping this hard does work up and appetite. Seriously, where’s the hot wings? We say them getting seasoned up! Wtf?! Dave East meanwhile continues to keep himself visible via dolo clips or guest features and in Nino Man’s visuals to “Look At Me” kicks it a personal house party where the drinks are flowing and the trees are burning. Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Toosii, Kidd Kid...
Boiler Room Partners with Apple Music to Share Extensive Series and Archived Sets Worldwide
Boiler Room recently celebrated 10 years of showcasing the underground to the masses through its digital music broadcasting platform. What started in London has spread across 200 cities with over 8,000 performances by more than 5,000 artists. To continue their ethos of DJ representation, they’ve partnered with Apple Music to give subscribers access to Boiler Room’s “Streaming From Isolation” lockdown series alongside over 200 of the most influential recordings from their illustrious history. “The partnership launches with the common aim to compensate all artists involved in a DJ set,” Boiler Room said in a blog post. “Not only does that mean payment for DJs but crucially also, compensation for the artists, producers and songwriters b...
Anuel Got New Face Tattoos & Fans Have Mixed Feelings: See the Reactions
Anuel surprised fans once more after flaunting his new face tattoos on Instagram. The Puerto Rican trap artist shared a selfie on Wednesday (Aug. 19) showing off his two tats on the right side of his face. “Fear God” reads one in cursive on top of his eyebrow and a cross is located on his upper cheek area, right under the eye. In true “relationship goals” fashion, Karol G also got inked. The tattoo artist, who goes under the alias Tatu Baby, posted a photo of Karol’s new designs which include a butterfly on her right arm, near the wrist. Meanwhile, fans on the internet have mixed feelings about Anuel’s new face tattoo with some calling it “ugly” and others saying he’s rocking the new look. Check out some reactions below. Anuel finally got a face tat bout time — Ed (@EddyOnLoud) August 19, ...
