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Darren Criss Pays Tribute to Naya Rivera: ‘Rest in Peace You Wild, Hilarious, Beautiful Angel’
Following the devastating news on Monday (July 13) that Naya Rivera has been declared dead, a number of her Glee co-stars have taken to social media to remember her vibrant, quick-witted presence. Darren Criss, who played the charming Warbler Blaine Anderson, shared a string of thoughts in honor of his late co-star. “She was bold. She was outrageous. She was a LOT of fun,” he tweeted. “Naya made me laugh like no one else on that set. I always said it while we were working together and I’ve maintained it ever since. Her playful, wicked sense of humor never ceased to bring a smile to my face.” She was bold. She was outrageous. She was a LOT of fun. Naya made me laugh like no one else on that set. I always said it while we were working together and I’ve maintained...
The Streets, Juice Wrld Challenge For U.K. Albums Chart Title
Mike Skinner is streets ahead on the midweek U.K. albums chart. The Birmingham artist and producer, who records as The Streets, bolts to No. 1 on the Official Chart Update with None Of Us Are Getting Out Of This Life Alive (Island), which takes the lead by almost 3,000 combined sales, according to the Official Charts Company. If it holds its position when the Official U.K Albums Chart is published this Friday, it’ll be The Streets’ first leader in 14 years. Skinner has tasted the high life twice. With his 2004 sophomore album A Grand Don’t Come For Free (for which he won the Brit Award for British male solo artist) and 2006’s The Hardest Way To Make A Living. In second place is Juice Wrld’s posthumous set Legends Never Die (Interscope), the leader on streams in the first half of the week, ...
Burning Man Organizers Invite Fans to Discussion About Its Sustainability Solutions
Back in May 2020, Burning Man announced Kindling, a virtual shared live experience platform with a mission to immerse fans into the event’s culture digitally in lieu of its cancelled 2020 iteration. “Since we can’t gather in person, Kindling is your space to explore live experiences being created by instigators in the BMan community & beyond,” said organizers in a tweet at the time. Kindling today invited the Burning Man community to one of those live experiences, a discussion called “Ecosystem Activation: ‘Year One Report – Sustainability Roadmap’.” The call, which will feature Burning Man staff and community members, is designed to inform participants about the implementation of the event’s “20...
Kygo and Tina Turner to Release Remix of Iconic Single “What’s Love Got to Do with It”
After featuring vocals from the late Whitney Houston on their cover of Steve Winwood‘s “Higher Love” last summer, Kygo is gearing up for the release of his next big pop crossover. This time, the tropical house trailblazer will assist Tina Turner in a remix of her 1984 classic “What’s Love Got to Do with It.” At the time of writing, neither Kygo nor Turner have released a preview of the song, but have shared what is presumed to be the album art for the remix. Alongside information on the release date of the single, Kygo posted to his social media accounts and shared how much of an honor it was to work with an artist of Turner’s caliber. “Can’t believe I’m releasing a collab with [Tina Turner] this Friday!” he wrote. “R...
Kanye West Honors His Late Mother In Surprise Track “Donda” On Her 71st Birthday
Source: Richard Hartog / Getty Possible presidential candidate, Coonye oops, we mean Kanye West is still gearing up to drop a new album. The rapper surprised fans with a new song dedicated to his late mother. West surprised his loyal fans by dropping the track named “Donda” on Sunday (Jul.12), which would have been his late mother’s 71st birthday. Accompanying a video comprised of clips, the song features West’s mom reciting fellow Hip-Hop legend, KRS-One’s lyrics from his classic song “Sound of da Police.” Midway through the song Donda West recites: “There can never really be justice on stolen land,” she recites the powerful lines. “Are you really for peace and equality? Or when my car’s hooked up — know you wanna follow me? Your laws are minimal because you won’t even think about the rea...
T.I. Claims 50 Cent Gets More Respect Than Nelly Because Of East Coast Ties
Source: Manny Hernandez / Getty When Andre 3000 said “the South has something to say” it would be prophetic in so many ways. T.I. is campaigning hard for all the talent from below the Mason Dixie line. As spotted on HipHopDX the “Swagger Like Us” rapper is being very vocal to what he perceives is unfair advantage East Coast rappers have over the rest of the map. Last week he called up Kevin Hart to negotiate a Verzuz between he and 50 Cent. Unfortunately, Curtis did not feel he was on his level and went on to quickly deny the challenge. Since the dismissal, Tip has voiced his concern about how New York rappers get precedence when it comes to how their legacies are ranked. In a recent interview with HOT 97, he detailed his frustrations with Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg. “N...
Tory Lanez Sends Shots At August Alsina In Honor of Jada Pinkett Smith
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty Tory Lanez is not here for August Alsina‘s loose lips and decided to let him know on record. On Saturday (July 11), Lanez decided to drop his new song inspired by Jada Pinkett’s now-infamous Red Table Talk interview with husband, Will Smith, discussing the then rumored “entanglement” with singer August Alsina. After the jokes began to fly, Tory Lanez weighed in sharing his remix to Lil Baby and 42 Dugg’s “We Paid”, Lanez made sure to announce where his allegiance lies, calling out the Forever and a Day singer for “snitching” about the affair. “Let me start f*ckin’ on Jada, I ain’t gon’ snitch like August,” Tory raps on the beat. “Look at her face like Will…” While he may be sending shots on behalf of the Smiths’ matriarch, on Friday (July 10,) the “I Luv T...
Juice WRLD “Wishing Well,” Future “Ridin Strikers” & More | Daily Visuals 7.13.20
Source: @sixdgrs, @wire_atl / press handout It’s been a seven months since the untimely death of Juice WRLD and with his Legends Never Die album having dropped posthumously, it’s only right visuals in support of the project continue to release to keep his memory alive. For his latest visuals to “Wishing Well,” Juice has his likeness computer generated for an animated video that sees WRLD go through the real life motions even as a cartoon in an imaginary world. Rest in power, homie. Back in the A, Future continues to churn out new videos in support of his latest project, High Off Life and with his clip to “Ridin Strikers” flosses all kinds of cars from luxury whips to everyday hooptie’s. With all them mouths to feed this man might never stop grinding. Check out the rest of today’s drops inc...
Kanye West at 2% in First National Poll Since Announcing Presidential Run
Kanye West may want to be president, but he has a long way to go if it’s actually going to happen (for a number of reasons). In the first piece of polling data to take into account the rapper/mogul’s candidacy, West is polling at a not-so-good 2%. Redfield & Wilton Strategies polled 2,000 registered voters in the U.S. and let’s just say that they’re not as impressed with West’s platform as he seems to be. Joe Biden leads the pack with 48%, with Donald Trump in second with 40%. When West is included in the poll, Trump’s number dips to 39% while Biden’s remains the same. On July 4, West issued his own declaration when he announced a presidential run. He was initially supported by Elon Musk, who has since walked back his endorsement following West’s interview with ...
4 Suspects Charged in Pop Smoke Murder Case
Four suspects have been charged in the murder of rising rapper Pop Smoke. Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced the charges on Monday. Two of the suspects, 19-year-old Corey Walker and 18-year-old Keandre Rodgers, face either life in prison or the death penalty if convicted. Two additional suspects, both of whom are minors, were each charged with one count of murder and robbery in juvenile court. Jaquan Murphy was also arrested last week on attempted murder charges. At around 4 am on Feb. 19, the defendants are accused of breaking into a home in the Hollywood Hills that Pop Smoke, born Bashar Jackson, was renting. Multiple shots were reportedly fired and hit Jackson. After releasing the 2019 viral hit “Welcome to the Party,” he dropped MEET THE WOO&nb...
Tiësto to Debut VER:WEST Side Project at Tomorrowland Around the World
After sharing a cryptic teaser and creating social media accounts in its honor last month, Tiësto is finally ready to debut his new side project, VER:WEST. Titled after his last name “Verwest,” fans have been eagerly awaiting to hear what the Dutch dance music veteran has in store. Luckily, the wait is almost over as he just announced that the first ever VER:WEST performance will take place at the Tomorrowland Around the World digital festival. Describing it as a “melodic house” side project, Tiësto spoke about his latest venture in a press release and shared how excited he was to show off a different side of himself. I would describe VER:WEST as melodic house music. It’s a lot deeper and more chill and a very different energy than Tiësto. I...
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Detangled: DJ Akademiks Claims Complex Fired Him; Drops New Freestyle [Video]
Source: Earl Gibson III / Getty Hip-Hop’s most hated media personality has apparently been shown the door. DJ Akademiks is saying he has been fired from his talk show. The last couple of weeks have been filled more downs than ups for the Jamaica-American. It started out with his criticism of Freddie Gibbs that lead to a very snarky back and forth with the Gary, Ind. rapper. From there he got into some a war of words with Meek Mill who pointed out his culture vulture vibes. Somehow that set the stage to him to dropping some very harsh bombs on Chrissy Teigen and John Legend. Last week it was reported AK was suspended from Complex for his actions. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop it seems he has been terminated from his position on Everyday Struggle. On Sunday (July 12), Ak shared a post via so...
