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Ford Tourneo Connect and Transit Connect Active Try for a More Active Van Life
If you’re seeking a true Ford-based camper van, you’ll want to look at awesome conversions like the Transit Nugget and Big Nugget. However, European buyers content with a smaller, outdoor-living-ready van will have two new options later this year: the Tourneo Connect Active and the Transit Connect Active. Distinguishing themselves from their non-Active counterparts, these vans feature an optional mechanical limited-slip differential, which improves traction on gravel two-tracks, grassy campsites, or slippery roads. A bespoke Traction Control configuration matches the characteristics of the limited-slip differential. See all 14 photos The vans ride higher than their non-Active counterparts, too. The the lift is a modest 24 mm (about 1 inch) in the front and 9 mm (0.4 inch...
Maisie Williams Stars in Madeon’s Powerful New ‘Miracle’ Video
Madeon called on some Game of Thrones queens for his intense new video for “Miracle.” Directed by Lena Heady, who plays Cersei Lannister in the hit HBO series, the clip sees Maisie Williams (a.k.a. Arya Stark) in the aftermath of a devastating accident. The visually stunning clip sees Williams and her significant other in the video floating through space. At the drop, it’s revealed that the actress was killed in a car accident, and the sequence of events combined with the music create an overall emotional experience. “A few months ago, while I was on tour, Lena reached out about making a video for ‘Miracle.’” Madeon said in a press statement. “Her vision was so clear, it was very different from the way I’ve illustrated the universe of my album Good Faith&n...
Melanie C Announces Self-Titled Album, Unveils Single ‘In And Out of Love’
It’s official, Melanie C’s new album is on the way. The Spice Girl shared on Wednesday (July 29) that her self-titled eighth studio album will be arriving October 2. The album will be available digitally, on CD and on vinyl, both in standard edition and as x2 deluxe CD edition with bonus tracks, exclusive colored vinyl, and special limited deluxe vinyl with exclusive 12” singles. She also shared the cover art for the project, featuring four blurred out versions of herself behind the singer in a white pantsuit. In celebration of the announcement, Mel C unveiled her new dance-pop jam, “In and Out of Love” and its sparkling new music video shot in the legendary Alexandra Palace. The empowering tune follows her equally dominating singles, “Blame It On Me” an...
This Halsey & Cole Sprouse Twitter Exchange Is Everything
Did you know that Halsey is the third Sprouse sibling? Not really, but the singer and Cole Sprouse’s Twitter exchange on Tuesday (July 28) almost convinced us. It all started when a fan uploaded a throwback video of Halsey performing in a play as a child. In the clip, “baby ash” is seen in a pink gown and a long blonde ponytail wig. Halsey retweeted the post, and wrote, “how do you know this is me and not tiny @colesprouse @dylansprouse in a long blonde wig hmm….?” Sprouse had the perfect response to Halsey’s theory, sharing a photo of himself portraying beauty pageant contestant Tyresha on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody–and honestly, the resemblance is uncanny. See it below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dat...
Malik B., Founding Member of The Roots, Dies at 47
Malik B., rapper and founding member of The Roots, has died, according to the hip-hop band’s social media statement Wednesday (July 29). He was 47. No cause of death has been revealed. “It is with heavy hearts and tearful eyes that we regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit. May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam, His loving brotherhood and his innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time,” the group wrote on Instagram. “We ask that you please respect his family and extended family in our time of mourning such a great loss.” His cousin Don Champion broke the news on Twitter when he reshared old performance footage of Malik B. at NYC’s The Bowery Electric. “Mourni...
KONY Scented: A Notorious B.I.G. Incense Chamber Is Here
Source: Johnny Hoxton x RYCA / Johnny Hoxton x RYCA Fans will be able to bring one of Hip-Hop’s greatest talents to their a home. You can now blow fragrant smoke with Biggie Smalls. Source: Johnny Hoxton x RYCA / Johnny Hoxton x RYCA As spotted on Hype Beast The Notorious B.I.G.’s likeness is being used for the betterment of your living space. British jeweler Johnny Hoxton and Ryca have partnered to produce a incense burner in the likeness of the Brooklyn MC. The ceramic bust of the rap icon consists of two parts and can be used as a smoke chamber. The head and shoulder are hollowed out so that the included incense sticks can be lit and placed inside. The smoke can escape through holes in the rapper’s nose, as well as through the back of his neck and the shoulder-shaped base. The bust...
Tyga Launches New Virtual Restaurant, ‘Tyga Bites’ To Help Struggling Restaurants Survive
With lot of people still quarantining and ordering in to avoid possibly contracting the Rona out in these streets, many small businesses and restaurants have been struggling to make ends meet even with the government’s PPP program that the likes of Kanye West and other millionaires have pillaged to their advantage. Luckily for those struggling restaurant owners in that pandemic struggle, Tyga‘s decided to put down the mic and throw on a cape to come to their rescue. Speaking to TMZ Live, Kylie Jenner’s former flame revealed that he’s launched a virtual restaurant dubbed Tyga Bites which won’t just help some eateries move plates, but will also share his secret chicken recipe which will no doubt get repossessed at some point. Here’s how it works … Tyga’s targeting 500 restaurants and kitchen...
Scooter Supplier Revel Hits The Breaks In NYC Following The Death of A Second Rider
Source: SOPA Images / Getty Add those convenient Revel scooters to the list of things New Yorkers can no longer enjoy because we can’t have nice things. We know you have seen those blue Revel mopeds flying up and down your block or parked on the street recently. The electric scooters have are a THING now as a result of COVID-19 and have become popular among New Yorkers who don’t like to pedal on a bicycle and need to get around the city. Unfortunately, its a wrap… for now, for the insanely convenient travel option Gothamist is reporting because of knuckleheads who refuse to practice safety while using the scooters. The Brooklyn company, which was founded in 2018, announced it will now be suspending all operations in NYC “until further notice” following the death of a second rider in just t...
Steel Sharpens Steel: Black Thought Issues Statement On Death of Malik B
Source: Scott Dudelson / Getty The Hip-Hop world is reeling due to the unexpected passing of Malik B. But one person certainly more pointedly feeling the pain of the fallen MC leaving this Earth too soon is his friend and fellow Roots founding member Black Thought. While Black Thought, born Tariq Trotter, and Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson initially found the Square Roots, Malik B would join the fold before the release of their debut album, Organix. But Do You Want More?!!!??! in 1995 was their breakthrough stateside, with Malik blessing bars on their projects until his departure around 2000. Taking to Instagram, Black Thought dropped some heartfelt words in tribute to his late partner in rhyme, making sure to know his greatness on the microphone inspired him to be that much better. “We made a...
Davey Havok and Jade Puget Prep New Blaqk Audio Album
In proper 2020 fashion, Davey Havok And Jade Puget decided to release their next Blaqk Audio album only one part at a time. With its five-track Side A dropping Tuesday, the AFI members announced this week that they’ll share Beneath The Black Palms in its entirety on August 21. Their bouncy and eccentric “Hiss,” released yesterday, has since been coined their new single. And the duo paired the song with a luring YouTube visualizer. “‘Hiss’ is a lovely slice of noisy darkness,” Puget said in a statement. “Listen closely and you can hear the susurration of the palms.” The upcoming full-length was produced, recorded and mixed entirely by the duo. The record, which follows 2019’s Only Things We Love, follows a streak of four consecutive albums that topped Billboard’s Dance/Electr...
Hear King Buzzo’s Sinister New Song ‘Delayed Clarity’
Buzz Osborne has unleashed the final preview of his upcoming second album, Gift of Sacrifice. The pioneering Melvins frontman, recording under the name King Buzzo, released the experimental “Delayed Clarity” on Wednesday. The sinister track, which follows album cuts “I’m Glad I Could Help Out” and “Science In Modern America,” unfolds with strummed acoustic guitars, brooding vocals, and scraping strings. Gift of Sacrifice, featuring Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn, is out August 14 via Ipecac Recordings. The album was originally set for a May release but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The record follows King Buzzo’s solo debut, 2014’s This Machine Kills Artists. Between those two LPs, Osborne recorded a series of albums with Melvins:...
Malik B, The Roots Founding Member, Dies at 47
Malik B, a founding member of The Roots and a celebrated Philadelphia emcee, has died at the age of 47. His death was initially reported Wednesday on Twitter by his cousin Don Champion and later confirmed by the Roots themselves. A cause of death was not given. Mourning my beloved cousin today. He was so talented and had a huge heart. I still remember when he and The Roots were starting out. He’d give me and my dad their cassette tapes to listen to. I miss you already, Mailk. #RIP ❤️ https://t.co/UMQeXJsWmf — Don Champion (@DonChampionTV) July 29, 2020 “We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Baset,” the Roots wrote in a statement via Twitter. “May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam and innovati...
