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Red Hot Chili Peppers Stream Their Lollapalooza 2006 Set
In recent weeks, Lollapalooza has been sharing sets from its vast vault. Today’s is one that draws back on the fest’s rich alt-rock history Red Hot Chili Peppers’ set from 2006 was noteworthy not because it was their first Lollapalooza appearance in 16 years, but it was the beginning of the end of their second era with guitarist John Frusciante. As for the set itself, nearly half of the songs hailed from that year’s Stadium Arcadium with the rest featuring standards like “Can’t Stop,” “By the Way” and “Give It Away” and a cover of Simon and Garfunkel’s “For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her.” The Chili Peppers’ next appearance at Lollapalooza would come in 2012 with Josh Klinghoffer on guitar. Frusciante returned to the Chili Peppers for a third time last December and made his first...
HAIM Share ‘Don’t Wanna’ From Upcoming Album
HAIM have shared “Don’t Wanna” from their upcoming album Women in Music Pt. III. The song was produced by Danielle Haim, Rostam and Ariel Rechtshaid. The Haim sisters co-wrote the song with Rostam as well. “This song rolled off the tongue,” the band said of the song in a statement, “it’s sexy, flirty and hopeful.” Previously, the group shared “I Know Alone” “Summer Girl,” “Hallelujah” and “The Steps” from the album. Before the pandemic canceled everything, HAIM was on a promo tour that took place at delis in select cities. The album was postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak in March but it is scheduled to be released on June 26 via Columbia Records. HAIM will perform the new song on The Late Late Show With James Corden tonight (May 21). List...
Future’s Baby Mama Eliza Reign Sues Rapper Libel For Calling Her A “Hoe”
Source: Rapper Future performs at Drai’s nightclub at The Cromwell Las Vegas Featuring: Future Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States When: 08 Feb 2016 Credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.com Well, Future’s baby mama drama just took another legal turn as she’s filed a lawsuit against the ATLien for calling her out her name in public. According to Bossip, Eliza Reign has decided enough was enough and filed a countersuit against the High Off Life rapper for libel and intentional infliction stating that Future’s actions has caused her “emotional distress for publicly ridiculing her in his bid to gaslight the public into believing that he wasn’t the father of their daughter.” Yeah, in this social media age that can be a problem. Reigns claims that Future’s constant threats and referring to her as a ...
Maia Campbell Among 44 Arrested In Atlanta Street Racing Sting
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Maia Campbell was among dozens of individuals arrested in a crackdown on illegal street racing in Atlanta. Campbell, who was a television actress in the 1900s, has struggled with mental health and drug addiction issues in the past. AJC reports that Campbell, 43, was among 44 people arrested in the Georgia city over the weekend and charged with being a pedestrian in the roadway. It hasn’t been shared what Campbell’s connection to the race is exactly, but she was booked and had her mugshot taken by the Atlanta Department of Corrections. Campbell was a cast member of the sitcom In The House alongside LL Cool J and Alfonso Ribeiro but has made headlines over the past few years for her struggles with addiction and her mental health. We tried contacting the ...
Rock & Roll Icon Little Richard Laid To Rest In Huntsville, Alabama
Source: Bill Tompkins / Getty The legendary and influential Little Richard passed away earlier this month after battling a long illness at the age of 87. The Rock and Roll icon was laid to rest in Huntsville, Ala., the town where he attended college after a brief retirement near the height of his fame in the 1950s. As TMZ reports, the artist born Richard Penniman was laid to rest in Huntsville at the Oakwood Memorial Gardens Cemetry, right across from Oakwood College, a Seventh-Day Adventist HBCU where Little Richard studied theology after leaving music behind for a spell. TMZ adds: The trailblazing rock ‘n’ roll star’s niece, opera singer Brandie Sutton, sang during his service. Dr. Carlton P. Byrd delivered a eulogy, and Richard’s family spokesman David Person gave some closing remarks b...
It’s Yourz: A Wu-Tang Clan “Protect Ya Hands” Sanitizer Is Here
Source: OTTAWU / OTTAWU One of the most influential brands in Hip-Hop is extending their magic to help mankind. Staten Island’s finest is coming out with a solution to ensure you are living cleanly. Source: OTTAWU / OTTAWU The Wu-Tang Clan is now dabbling into gels. On April 2 the group graciously made a donation to the Ottawa Food Bank and encouraged others to do the same with a tweet. Within 48 hours that action helped spur an additional $280,000 in contributions. In turn, the thousands of people who donated have inspired the organization to further lend a hand during the crisis. In collaboration with Mayor Jim Watson and the City of Ottawa, 36 Chambers is releasing the A Better Tomorrow Collection. Included is a “Protect Ya Hands” sanitizing solution. The hand sanitizer is an all-natura...
New Single Released on Barong Family Accused of Ripping Off Skrillex
A new single released on Yellow Claw‘s Barong Family imprint is being accused of ripping off an unreleased Skrillex song. The Barong Family release in question, a song called “Better Days” by bass producer So Dope, is being dragged through the mud on both SoundCloud and Reddit for its blatant similarities to an unreleased song by Skrillex with the widely adopted title “El Dorado.” One diligent Redditer took it upon himself to line up each song in his digital audio workstation to demonstrate each track side-by-side. You can watch that video below. For a deeper dive into the songs in question, listen to “Better Days” by So Dope in full below and compare it to the ensuing video of Skrillex debuting “El Dorado” to his fans via Instagra...
HHW Gaming: Kendrick Lamar Provides Soundrack For ‘Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath’ Launch Trailer
Source: Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath / WB Games We are days away from the launch of Mortal Kombat 11’s expansion, Aftermath, and WB Gamed and NetherRealm just delivered the final trailer. The new trailer sheds even more light on the unlikely alliance between Fire God Liu Kang and his long time nemesis, the villainous soul-stealing sorcerer, Shang Tsung. Backed to the soundtrack of Kendrick Lamar’s “DNA,” we get more details on how the two foes will come together to stop MK 11’s new antagonist, Kronika, once again and restore time. Synopsis: The story picks up directly where Mortal Kombat 11 left off as Fire God Liu Kang, the new keeper of time and protector of Earthrealm, is ready to activate Kronika’s Hourglass and restart history. But, now that Kronika’s Crown has been destroyed, he is fo...
TDE President Terrance “Punch” Henderson Hints At That Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Album
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty It hasn’t even been a few days since TDE’s Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith fueled rumors of a new Kendrick Lamar album hitting the streets “soon” before word began to circulate that the long awaited K. Dot and J. Cole project could indeed come to fruition thanks to fellow TDE head honcho, Terrence “Punch” Henderson. In an recent Twitter exchange with fans, Punch began to stir things up when he simply asked fans to opine on who they want to see with Kendrick. After a fan suggested a short EP with J. Cole, Punch shot down that notion simply stating “That’s never gonna happen.” That’s never going to happen. — Punch TDE (@iamstillpunch) May 20, 2020 But as everyone knows, hope springs eternal and after a little white, Punch returned to gauge fans interest in a potential ...
Long Holiday Weekend? Vote for the Latin Artist You’d Virtually Hang Out With
Memorial Day is approaching, meaning that many people in the U.S. will have a much-needed long weekend. The U.S. federal holiday, which takes place on the last Monday in May, commemorates and honors all the fallen heroes while serving in the country’s armed forces. Associated with family gatherings, parades, a beach day, or even a day of relaxation, the holiday festivities also marks the “unofficial” start of summer. With so many people in quarantine and social distancing due to the global health crisis, Billboard is curious to know: which Latin artist would you like to have a virtual hang out with on Memorial Day weekend? The list includes CNCO, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna, Thalia, and many more Latin music stars who will surely be a fun virtual company. Vote below! You Deserve to ...
Steven Spielberg-Produced Musical ‘Smash’ Headed For Broadway
The stage production is inspired by the TV series of the same name, which ran for two seasons on NBC. New musical Smash, inspired by the NBC series of the same name, is headed for Broadway. Steven Spielberg, who is among the show’s lead producers, wrote in a statement that he is “personally thrilled” to be a part of this project. “Smash is near and dear to my heart, and it seems fitting that a new musical inspired by what we did on the show would eventually come to the stage,” continued the filmmaker. “I’m beyond thrilled to be working with this incredible creative team and my producing partners, who began the Smash journey with me over ten years ago.” Tony winner Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone, The Prom) and Tony nominee Rick Elice (Jersey...
2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup: What We Know
Hummer is back, albeit as a sub-brand of GMC, not a standalone brand within General Motors. Don’t call it a gas guzzler, either, because the 2022 GMC Hummer is a zero-emissions electric pickup truck. With production set for GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant, the GMC Hummer EV likely arrives in dealers in mid-to-late 2021. While GM isn’t saying much about the model’s technical details, the company did announce the EV will have 1,000 horsepower and hit 60 miles per hour in 3.0 seconds. More Videos 2022 GMC Hummer EV Electric Truck: Removable Roof Panels Teaser Teaser: Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 Electric Dragster Prototype Toyota Yaris Cross 2022 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Truck – Teaser April 2020 Petrolhead Planet Preview: Epic Drives in Epic Cars Need to Know: 202...
