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Kanye West’s DONDA to Arrive This Friday
In between ranting at a presidential rally and going on an epic Twitter rant on Monday, looks like Kanye West is going to actually release new music. West shared a tracklisting for DONDA, a new album he says will be out this Friday. How he’ll find time in his campaign schedule following his 4th of July declaration (and subsequent interview) to promote the collection remains to be seen. But it seems like West is at work on his new album while hunkered down at his home in Wyoming. West previously released “Donda,” a tribute to his mother on what would have been her 71st birthday. The song also features her rapping along to KRS-One’s “Sound of Da Police.” He also shared the Travis Scott collaboration “Wash Us in Blood,” but that doesn’t appear to make the cut. His previous album, Je...
Burger Records Changes Leadership, Name Following Mass Sexual Misconduct Accusations
California-based record label Burger Records announced a number of changes on Monday night following a massive influx of sexual misconduct accusations that have been raised since late last week. The Instagram Lured_By_Burger_Records outlined dozens of accusations levied at the Fullerton-based label, its co-owners Sean Bohrman and Lee Rickard, and some of the label’s bands. “We extend our deepest apologies to anyone who has suffered irreparable harm from any experience that occurred in the Burger and indie/DIY music scene, the latter of which we take part. We are also deeply sorry for the role Burger has played in perpetuating a culture of toxic masculinity,” the statement read. “But words can only go so far in repairing any damage...
The Regrettes’ Lydia Night Accuses SWMRS’ Joey Armstrong of Emotional and Sexual Abuse
Lydia Night has accused Billie Joe Armstrong’s son Joey Armstrong of emotional and sexual abuse, as well as other predatory behavior. On Monday, The Regrettes’ singer/guitarist shared a lengthy statement on Instagram, detailing the abusive relationship she says she endured with the SWMRS’ drummer that began when she was 16 and he was 22 years old. “Because of our age difference, Joey would continually ask me to keep our relationship as hidden as possible and I did,” she explained in her account, noting that he would talk about their relationship getting more serious once she was of age. “We had multiple conversations where he would say something along the lines of ‘I want to move at your pace’ and ‘I don’t want to have sex until you’re 18,’ but then would act in completely contra...
HHW Gaming: Microsoft Will No Longer Be Manufacturing The Xbox One X & Xbox One S Digital Edition
Source: Microsoft/ Xbox One X As Microsoft prepares to take a leap into the next generation with the launch of the Xbox Series X, the company will be phasing out two current Xbox One models. Microsoft announced that it will be ceasing the production of the Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. Don’t fret if you want to buy an Xbox console, the Xbox One S will still be in production and available for purchase. The company confirmed the news to IGN stating, “As we ramp into the future with Xbox Series X, we’re taking the natural step of stopping production Xbox One X and Xbox One S All-Digital Edition.” Per IGN/Microsoft: “”At Xbox, we’re making massive investments to forge the future of gaming—a future that puts the player at the center of the Xbox experience. We continue to build ...
HHW Gaming: Customers Will Only Be Allowed To Pre-Order One PS5 Console Per Household: Report
Source: Sony / PlayStation While Sony is being very methodically when it comes to news about the PS5, new details have leaked, which sheds even more light on the next-gen console’s release. Information that was “datamined” from PlayStation’s official website revealed plans the company has in regards to the PS5’s forthcoming launch. Detailed on Reddit, the backend code obtained confirms that customers will be limited to one purchase of either the disc-based PS5 console or the digital option. If this is indeed the case, that means Sony will be doing its best to ensure that as many gamers as possible will be able to secure a console when it launches. This latest news follows reports of Sony ramping up production to meet the growing demand for the PS5 following the big reveal event that showed...
The Kardashian Clan Allegedly “Upset & Concerned” Following Kanye West’s Kooky Campaign Rally
Source: Marc Piasecki / Getty Kanye West reportedly let the Kardashians and friends down with his latest sideshow. TMZ is reporting that following Kanye West’s sh*t show called a campaign rally in North Charleston on Sunday (Jul.20), his wife, her family, and close friends are “seriously concerned and upset.” After he put his lack of historical knowledge on full display by falsely claiming that Harriet Tubman wasn’t an abolitionist/freedom fighter but instead a slave trader, West went on a disgusting rant about abortion and shared personal information. According to the celebrity gossip site, the Kardashians were not pleased that Kanye spoke about Kim’s first pregnancy and him wanting to abort his first child, North West. Per TMZ: Suffice it to say … we’re told the family is upset that Kany...
HHW Gaming: Peep The Ratings For All of The Players In ‘Madden NFL 21’s Ratings Hub
Source: EA / Madden NFL 21 With sports currently on ice due to COVID-19, Madden NFL 21 and its overall player ratings took center stage. EA officially announced today that the Madden ratings hub featuring the overall ratings for the leagues 2000+ players/teams is now live. The arrival of the updated list for this year’s game follows after the Madden NFL 21+ ESPN ratings rollout last week. Madden starting the ratings hub back in 2017 for Madden NFL 17. Starting with Patrick Mahomes on Monday (Jul.13), Madden announced the players who would be in this year’s 99 Overall rating club on ESPN’s morning sports show, Get Up, which also included Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Donald, Stephon Gilmore, and Michael Thomas. If you have been paying attention to Madden Twitter, the NFL players have been reac...
Flying Lotus is Spinning a Virtual DJ Set for the Premiere of Adult Swim’s “YOLO: Crystal Fantasy”
Flying Lotus is nosediving into Adult Swim’s quirky universe for a forthcoming virtual DJ set to celebrate the premiere of the network’s new show, YOLO: Crystal Fantasy. The set is included as part of the scheduled programming for the first-ever “Adult Swim Con,” a digital convention beginning this Thursday, July 23rd and running until Saturday, July 25th from 4PM to 10PM PDT (7PM to 1AM ET). In addition to Flying Lotus’ highly anticipated performance, the event will also feature an exclusive Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time gameplay session, sneak previews of Blade Runner and Uzumaki, and special behind-the-scenes looks at Rick and Morty as well as a Q&A with the cast and crew. To check out the full “Adult Swim Con” slate, head...
The Black Madonna Announces Name Change to “The Blessed Madonna”
Amid online calls to change her pseudonym, renowned DJ and dance music producer The Black Madonna has announced an update to her artist name. Moving forward, she will create music and perform under the moniker The Blessed Madonna. In addition to online pressure, the name change stems from a widely shared petition launched by Black Catalogue label founder Monty Luke, who believes The Blessed Madonna’s previous name was a form of cultural appropriation. In the petition’s description, Luke claims that he reached out to her to discuss the term, which he asserts “holds significance for catholics around the world, but especially so for black catholics in the US, Caribbean and Latin America.” “In addition, Detroit’s Shrine of the Black Madonna has bee...
Carrie Underwood Announces First-Ever Christmas Album ‘My Gift’
Sure, it’s only July, but it’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit. Country fans have some jingle bells to look forward to, because Carrie Underwood announced that her first-ever Christmas album, My Gift, is arriving on September 25. In an album trailer shared today (July 20), the star reveals how important it was to her to spread some cheer during these uncertain times. “This year, it was just kind of on my heart to do this Christmas album. I just felt like this was such a fitting time, kind of feel like it’s a more perfect time than ever to record an album like this,” she explains as scenes of the singer recording the album play. [embedded content] “I’ve always wanted to make a Christmas album and it’s been a long time coming,” Underwood mirror...
Gorillaz Tap ScHoolboy Q for Eye-Straining ‘Pac-Man’ Track: Watch
Gorillaz bring on ScHoolboy Q for a tribute to the classic “PAC-MAN” arcade game for the British virtual band’s latest Song Machine addition that premiered Monday (July 20). Gorillaz co-creator and Blur musician Damon Albarn layers his low vocals over the electro-pop beat that fits the tone for his character Stuart “2-D” Pot’s addicting nine-hour game. His pupils ultimately transform into various PAC-MAN ghosts as he sings the blues about feeling trapped and failing to level up in the world. The LA-based rapper activates himself in his home studio when 2-D monotonously repeats in a loop, “I’m stressing out,” amplifying the G-funk beat as he raps about feeling held back from his dreams, representing his roots (“I rep...
Cazzu Partners With Sprayground for Collaborative Backpack Design
Cazzu‘s iconic emo look is the inspiration behind Sprayground’s new functional backpack released today (July 20). The travel company and rising Argentine trap joined forces for this limited edition purple and green color-themed backpack co-designed by the artist herself. “As a music artist on the road, it’s imperative to have a functional backpack, but it’s hard to find a fashionable one too,” Cazzu said in a statement. “I have been a big fan of Sprayground for a long time, they make the dopest and also versatile backpacks and I’m so excited to get this out to fans!” Made with vegan leather and flaunting Cazzu’s pigtails and the infamous “shark mouth” logo, the design includes multiple carrying options and a padded lapto...
