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Lil Wayne Confirms That ‘Tha Carter VI’ Album Is On The Way
Source: Lil Wayne aka Dwayne Carter, Jr. The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at the Staples Center – Red Carpet Arrivals Los Angeles, California – 13.02.11 Featuring: Lil Wayne aka Dwayne Carter, Jr. Where: United States When: 13 Feb 2011 Credit: WENN Weezy fans are in store for an unexpected surprise. Birdman Jr. is dropping a new installment to his iconic album series. As spotted on High Snobiety Lil Wayne’s newest project will be here sooner than we all thought. In a new interview with Variety the “I Don’t Sleep” rapper revealed that his next music offering will be Tha Carter VI. When asked which is his favorite release from the franchise he simply said “My favorite Carter album is the next one”. He would go on to discuss his newest venture Young Money Radio. Wayne detailed how...
Kasabian’s Tom Meighan Leaves Due to ‘Personal Issues’
Tom Meighan of the British rock band Kasabian is leaving the band. Kasabian released a statement on Twitter: “Tom Meighan is stepping down from Kasabian by mutual consent. Tom has struggled with personal issues that have affected his behaviour [sic] for quite some time and now wants to concentrate all his energies on getting his life back on track. We will not be commenting further.” The band didn’t elaborate on what the “personal issues” are. However, Meighan also spoke out about the announcement. “Following today’s announcement I just wanted to let you all know that I am doing well. I’m in a really good place now. Thanks for all your love and support. I’ll be seeing you all very soon. TM x #TomMeighan #Kasabian,” he posted on Twitter. Following today’s announcement I just wanted to...
FedEx Asks That Washington NFL Team Be Renamed, Name Under Review
Source: George Gojkovich / Getty As the world continues to voice the plight of Black people we are reminded that justice needs to be served for all communities. One organization needs to act right. For many years Native Americans have felt slighted by the National Football League. The name of the Washington R-dskins team uses a very disrespectful and derogatory term thus Native American groups have tried to their best to get them to be change it but have been unsuccessful. Now the franchise is facing a different pressure. As spotted on The New York Times FedEx is now joining the push. In 1999 the shipping conglomerate signed a $205 million dollar deal to acquire title sponsorship rights and naming rights to the stadium. On Thursday, July 2 FedEx served the team a notice requesting a ...
The NBA Season Might Be A Wash Due To COVID-19 Says Commissioner Adam Silver
Source: Harry How / Getty One of America’s favorite pastimes might not have a run in 2020. Coronavirus is making the National Basketball League resuming its 2020 season very doubtful. In the recent weeks several professional ballers have contracted COVID-19. While the confirmations are alarming the timing of these cases is also putting an spotlight of uncertainty on basketball as a whole. So much so that the season might be scrapped. As spotted on TMZ NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is expressing some concern about commencing with the 2020-2021 schedule. On a recent appearance on TIME 100 Talks he revealed that he has some serious concerns about the current climate. “Certainly if we had a lot of cases, we are going to stop. You cannot run from this virus” he explained. “We and our p...
Superchunk, Iron & Wine and More Cover Favorites to Save North Carolina Venue Cat’s Cradle
With 90% independent venues at risk of shuttering permanently due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Superchunk, the Mountain Goats and Iron & Wine are just some of the North Carolina artists who are trying to save a longtime local spot, Cat’s Cradle, from closing its doors for good. Cover Charge: NC Artists Go Under Cover to Benefit Cat’s Cradle is a collection of 25 tracks featuring the groups above along with other North Carolina musicians. “Each act performs a cover version of a favorite song, with many recorded during the pandemic,” the website said. Superchunk covered “Can’t Stop the World” by The Go-Go’s while The Mountain Goats’ put their spin on Paradise Lost’s “The Longest Winter.” Cat’s Cradle, located in Carrboro, North Carolina, has been hosting live shows for 50 years. All...
Walmart Stops Selling “All Lives Matter” Merchandise Because Duh
Source: Scott Olson / Getty One of the biggest national retailers has started putting more respect on the Black dollar. Walmart has stopped selling clothing that clearly goes against the movement. As spotted on ABC 13 the supermarket corporation has halted sales of all “All Lives Matter” selections throughout their 4,000 stores throughout the country. The Bentonville, Arizona company released a formal statement on their website detailing their stance on the matter. “Like other major online retailers, we operate a marketplace that allows third-party sellers to sell merchandise to customers on our website. Recently, some associates and customers have raised concerns about ‘All Lives Matter’ products” it read. “We fundamentally believe all lives do matter and every individual deserves re...
Brooklyn Nets Baller DeAndre Jordan Test Positive For COVID-19, Out For Season
Source: Harry How / Getty While America continues to reopen cities local officials are seeing to see their efforts backfiring. The National Basketball Association might be speeding too. As spotted on TMZ DeAndre Jordan has announced that he has contracted COVID-19. On Monday, June 29 he confirmed the news via his official Twitter account. “Found out last night and confirmed again today that I’ve tested positive for Covid while being back in market. As a result of this, I will not be in Orlando for the resumption of the season” he wrote. The announcement came to fans and his inner circle as a surprise given the Brooklyn Nets will commenced practicing today. Additionally his teammate Spencer Dinwiddie has also tested positive for the Coronavirus. In a statement to The Athletic ...
Sufjan Stevens to Release New Solo Album The Ascension
Singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens has a new album. Titled The Ascension, the record will be his eighth solo studio album and follows his recent collaborative effort with his stepfather Lowell Brams, which was released earlier this year. It is Stevens’ first solo album in five years. The album’s first single, the sprawling, over 12-minute “America,” will be out this Friday. The Ascension is out on Sept. 25 via Asthmatic Kitty Records. Here’s the tracklisting: 1. Make Me An Offer I Cannot Refuse (5:19)2. Run Away With Me (4:07)3. Video Game (4:16)4. Lamentations (3:42)5. Tell Me You Love Me (4:22)6. Die Happy (5:47)7. Ativan (6:32)8. Ursa Major (3:43)9. Landslide (5:04)10. Gilgamesh (3:50)11. Death Star (4:04)12. Goodbye To All That (3:48)13. Sugar (7:37)14. The Ascension (5:56)15. Ameri...
Super Moves: Cam Newton Signs One Year Deal With The New England Patriots
Source: Adriana M. Barraza – WENN / WENN It seems one of the league’s biggest talents might get another shot at a championship run. Cam Newton is taking his talents to Boston. As spotted on ESPN the Atlanta native has signed a deal with the New England Patriots. According to the report Superman has agreed to a one year contract that comes with a respectable bag but also an array of incentives that will reward him if he succeeds. It is rumored the deal will pay him 1 million dollars but the contract is worth about 7 million. Sources close to the organization allege that the club viewed the former MVP as a “low-risk, high-reward situation” when you consider his promising rehab efforts and the modest investment. Cam took to his Instagram Story to confirm the new situation. “I’m excited a...
Regular Ish: James Harden And Lil Baby Spotted Whipping A Lamborghini In Houston
Source: photo: Derrick Salters/WENN.com While the world continues to spin out of control James Harden is screaming that his life is good. He was seen doing the most in his city and a lot of people are envious. As spotted on Clutch Points the all-star basketball player is living his best life with the help of one of Hip-Hop’s brightest stars. On June 25 Harden was spotted in Houston enjoying one of his many luxury vehicles in epic fashion. The shooting guard was pushing his all black Lamborghini Murcielago to the limit on an undetermined highway; luckily the someone captured footage of the joy ride. While the vibes looked lit things got even more interesting when it was made clear Lil Baby was joining him on the fun. When the clip opens we see Lil Baby also driving a white Lamborgini w...
Greatest climbing quotes ever uttered
From climbing legends to authors with a penchant for snowy summits, we take a look at the greatest climbing quotes ever uttered Whether it’s the eight-thousanders of the Himalayas, the big wall climbs of California or the more modest highlands of Scotland, mountains have inspired men and women to put pen to paper and wax lyrical for centuries past. And who can blame them? Montane landscapes are home to some of the wildest, most breathtaking scenery on the planet. Mountains are where the legends of yore lived and died in search of glory. Who better to cite in our list of greatest climbing quotes ever uttered? The iconic Matterhorn The greatest climbing quotes ever uttered “There are two kinds of climbers, those who climb because their heart sings when they’re in the mountains, and all ...
Eminem Apologizes To Revolt TV, Admits He Was In His Feelings
Source: ‘Southpaw’ New York premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square – Arrivals Featuring: Eminem Where: New York, New York, United States When: 20 Jul 2015 Credit: Dennis Van Tine/Future Image/WENN.com While he has a history of some of the Hip-Hop greatest diss records Eminem is now also quick to hit the sorry button. He is asking Diddy’s platform for another chance. As spotted on High Snobiety the not so angry blonde has admitted to error in his ways. Last week an alternate version of Conway The Machine’s “Bang” leaked online. Shady’s verse was notably different with some very pointed jabs at Revolt TV. “Yeah, shout to Puffy Combs, but f*** REVOLT / y’all are like a fucked up remote / now I get it why our button’s broke / cause you pressing the heat but do nothing though / especially wh...
