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Arctic Monkeys to perform on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ this week

Arctic Monkeys are set to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week. READ MORE: Arctic Monkeys live in Brooklyn: their next era has truly begun The band filmed the performance while in New York to play an intimate “phone-free” concert at the 3,000-capacity Kings Theatre in Brooklyn recently. It came after recent slots at Primavera Sound Los Angeles and Life Is Beautiful in Las Vegas. Davey Latter, AM’s percussionist and drum tech, confirmed the group’s Fallon appearance on his Instagram Stories feed last Tuesday (September 20). He shared a behind-the-scenes image from the set, writing: “Tomorrow night, Fallon, Tune in.” See a screenshot below. Advertisement But Arctic Monkeys did not feature on that instalment, and instead pre-recorded a performance for a later show. Now, it’s been confirmed that the Monkeys will feature on this Thursday’s episode (September 29). Happy #MusicMonday ? We have a great week of music lined up for you with @KiDCuDi ft. @tydollasign, @babyface ft. @imbabytate, @ArcticMonkeys, & Lea Michele! ?➡️https://t.co/8BeaTN4fup pic.twitter.com/2QFBNHrY8l — The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) September 26, 2022 Arctic Monkeys will perform on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon! ? pic.twitter.com/oUOAjue0qj — Arctic Monkeys Tour (@monkeystour) September 21, 2022 Arctic Monkeys are gearing… Read More →

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Olivia Rodrigo honours Alanis Morissette as “most incredible human being” at Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Olivia Rodrigo hailed Alanis Morissette as the “most incredible human being” at the Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame at the weekend. READ MORE: Olivia Rodrigo live at Glastonbury 2022: a career and festival defining moment The 19-year-old pop star took to the stage at Massey Hall in Toronto on Saturday (September 24) to induct Morissette. Referring to how the latter’s 1995 album ‘Jagged Little Pill’ changed Rodrigo’s life at 13, the former said (via ET Canada): “My life was completely changed. Alanis’ songwriting was unlike anything I’d ever heard before and I haven’t heard anything quite like it since. And that voice – fierce and tender and sometimes funny and playful. I became hooked for life.” Advertisement She continued: “Alanis captured the anger, the grief and the love of the human experience better than anyone. Her songs unite people and empower people and help them heal. Alanis, you’re a trailblazer and you’ve inspired an entire generation of uncompromising, radically honest songwriting. “But even more than your long list of musical achievements, I look up to your character and your kindness most of all. If they had a Hall of Fame for being the most incredible human being with the biggest heart, I’m… Read More →

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The Lathums announced as special guest headliners at Neighbourhood Festival 2022

The Lathums have been announced as very special guest headliners at this weekend’s Neighbourhood Festival. READ MORE: The Lathums live in Manchester: the latest landmark in an incredible year The Wigan band were announced last minute to perform at the Manchester Academy as part of the festival across the city centre this Saturday (October 1). It will be their first show in Manchester since they they played at the O2 Victoria Warehouse last October. The Lathums join previously announced headliners The Snuts, Everything Everything and Sundara Karma and the likes of Alfie Templeman, Baby Queen, Brooke Combe, Gracey, The Goa Express, The Skinner Brothers, Dylan, Pastel and Afflecks Palace. Advertisement You can see the updated line-up poster below, and purchase tickets here. Visit the official Neighbourhood Festival website for further information. Meanwhile, Neighbourhood Weekender 2022 took place in Warrington’s Victoria Park earlier this year. The festival boasted sets from Kasabian, Blossoms, Manic Street Preachers and more. Elsewhere, The Killers recently covered The Lathums’ ‘How Beautiful Life Can Be’ at their show in Austria, inviting frontman Alex Moore to sing with them. “We’ve had the great pleasure of playing a few shows with The Lathums. They are a great band from the UK,” Brandon Flowers told the crowd at the time before inviting Moore on stage…. Read More →

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Ronny Shome Shoots The Fresh New Track “Change” On The Airwaves

Established London-based British songwriter and producer Ronny Shome is shooting a fresh new track on the airwaves titled “Change.” He follows-up to his latest drops; the singles “Breakthrough,” “Summer Dreams,” “You’re The One,” “Get Up,” and “Want You To Know.” From pop to electronic dance music, Ronny Shome’s music transcends genres and stereotypes, as he fearlessly taps into whichever musical style fits the intuitions he has in a specific creative moment. Shome learned to master playing the piano at eight years old, and he’s always been grateful for his parents suggesting he learnt an instrument as child. Until this day, Ronny Shome finds it very useful to know how to play this instrument when composing new music. U2, Michael Jackson, Madonna, or Brayn Adams are some of the artists who heavily influenced Ronny Shome. In a recent interview about his new single “Change,” Ronny Shome explained: ““Change” was inspired by a teacher at college who once told me that “if you always do what you have always done, you are always going to get what you’ve always got”. That got me thinking about how one has to be determined in life and try whatever it takes to succeed. Initially the… Read More →

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Phoenix discuss feeling a “synchronicity” with Vampire Weekend

Phoenix have discussed the “synchronicity” they feel with Vampire Weekend, whose frontman Ezra Koenig features on their new single ‘Tonight’. READ MORE: Phoenix: “We’ve had fun breaking the rules throughout our career” Speaking to NME for last week’s Big Read cover story, the band discussed the making of their upcoming new album ‘Alpha Zulu’, which was recorded at Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs in the Palais du Louvre. They also spoke of their kinship with Vampire Weekend, and how the collaboration with Koenig came about. On ‘Tonight’ being a duet, guitarist Laurent Brancowitz said that he was initially hesitant of the format. Advertisement “I was saying ‘show me one classic song that’s a duet’”, he told NME. “I was resisting, and then [frontman] Thomas [Mars] came back with a list of duets that were classics and I had to admit I was wrong.” Of Phoenix’s relationship with Koenig’s band, Mars added: “There’s always been a synchronicity with us and Vampire Weekend. “A couple years ago, Laurent brought a sample of [Japanese cult star Haruomi] Hosono to us, and then two weeks later we heard the same sample on their song ‘2021’ [from Vampire Weekend’s 2019 album ‘Father of The Bride’]. “We’re curious about the… Read More →

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Listen to two previously unreleased The War On Drugs songs

The War On Drugs have shared two previously unreleased songs, ‘Oceans Of Darkness’ and ‘Slow Ghost’ – scroll down the page to listen to them now. The tracks have been given an official release as part of a new deluxe edition of ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’, which was originally released last year. READ MORE: The War On Drugs live in London: a big-hearted, loosely spun rock’n’roll night out Both tracks were cut from the original tracklist, but now have arrived on streaming services for the first time. They are also available as part of a limited edition seven-inch and a cassette tape version of the album. Advertisement ‘Oceans Of Darkness’ is a driving, bright song that finds frontman Adam Granduciel singing: “I was tired of waiting / Pulling along / Feeling misunderstood / When I throw it away / Into these oceans of darkness / Come pulling me back for good.” ‘Slow Ghost’, meanwhile, takes a slower, softer form, Granduciel singing gently over melancholy guitar melodies. You can listen to both tracks below. While both tracks have never been released to the public before, they have been performed live multiple times. Notably, the band performed a stripped-back version of ‘Oceans… Read More →

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Kid Cudi joins forces with Ty Dolla $ign for lowkey new single ‘Willing To Trust’

Kid Cudi has shared another preview of his imminent ‘Entergalactic’ album, a chilled-out joint with Ty Dolla $ign titled ‘Willing To Trust’. READ MORE: Kid Cudi – ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’ review – an art piece of epic highs and honest lows It marks the second track to drop from Cudi’s eighth studio album, following the June release of lead single ‘Do What I Want’. It’s also the second time he and Ty have linked up for a song, with Cudi having a guest spot on Ty’s 2020 track ‘Temptations’. Advertisement ‘Entergalactic’ itself will arrive on September 30, the same day that an accompanying animated film will be released on Netflix. The latter was first announced back in 2019, when it was planned to be a full series. It’ll now premiere as a single, 92-minute “special”, with it and the album being linked in multiple ways. In addition to his guest spot on ‘Willing To Trust’, Ty will voice an as-yet-unrevealed character in the film. Have a listen to ‘Willing To Trust’ below: According to its synopsis, the Entergalactic film chronicles “the story of two young artists navigating the twists and turns of finding love in New York… Read More →

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BTS release a remixed version of ‘Yet to Come’

BTS have released a music video for ‘Yet to Come (Hyundai Ver.)’, a British rock remix of the septet’s latest title track. READ MORE: BTS’ new single ‘Yet To Come’ offers poignant reflection and an optimistic invitation into the future The new visual sees BTS performing the song live from a rooftop, interspersed with shots of children playing soccer, as well as crowds and families tuning in to watch World Cup events. “We’re going straight to the stars, they never thought we’d make it this far / Now the vision is clear, the goal of the century is here,” Suga and J-hope declare in revised lyrics for the chorus. Advertisement The remixed version of ‘Yet to Come’ was produced in partnership with Hyundai as part of ‘Goal of the Century’, the car company’s promotional campaign for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup. Following the track’s release, Hyundai is set to launch the #TeamCentury12 challenge on TikTok to promote the messaging behind BTS’ track. BTS are also set to hold a free live performance in Busan next month. The concert, titled ‘Yet to Come in Busan’, was organized in support of the South Korean city’s bid to host the forthcoming 2030… Read More →

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Billy Corgan opens up about mental health in music, says industry is “designed to mess with your head”

Billy Corgan has opened up about the poor state of mental health care in the music industry, opining that it holds a lack of awareness and resources for artists struggling with mental illness. READ MORE: The Smashing Pumpkins tell us about their three-part “rock opera”, ‘ATUM’ Earlier this week, The Smashing Pumpkins’ frontman appeared on New York’s WFAN Sports Radio, where he gave an interview on the Boomer & Gio program. At one point in the show, Corgan was asked about how happy he feels now as an adult, after experiencing an abusive childhood. Speaking candidly, the singer-songwriter said (per Loudwire): “I don’t know if you can be happy in the music business because the music business is sort of designed to mess with your head. I think the music business in particular has been very late to the game with mental health and artists. Advertisement Corgan then pointed to Jimi Hendrix – who died from an incident linked to drug addiction at age 27 – as an artist who died young in a preventable situation stemming from mental illness. “Think of all the music that Jimi Hendrix didn’t make,” he said. “We’re still talking about Jimi Hendrix 54 or… Read More →

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Inside the V&A museum’s new Korean culture exhibition, ‘Hallyu! The Korean Wave’

A new exhibition exploring popular culture in South Korea and its global impact on creative industries including music, cinema, beauty and fashion will open at London’s V&A Museum on Saturday (September 24). READ MORE: The best K-pop songs of 2022 – so far Hallyu! The Korean Wave will feature around 200 objects from outfits worn by K-pop groups ATEEZ and aespa to a recreation of the bathroom from Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winning movie Parasite. Digital displays and interactive installations will also take visitors deeper into the scenes the exhibition explores. Curator Rosalie Kim began pitching the exhibition to the Victoria & Albert museum in 2019 after noticing that younger visitors coming to the museum’s Korean Gallery and comparing items to ones they had seen in K-dramas and films. “A lot of exhibitions on Korea across the world focus on the Joseon Dynasty or the Goryeo Dynasty, but not necessarily popular culture,” Kim told NME. “I thought that, with the V&A being a museum of art, design and performance, we would be in the best position to stage an exhibition.” Advertisement At the time, interest in Korean culture was growing but still “under the radar”. “If you were in the know, you… Read More →

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YUNGBLUD Rides A Mechanical Bull While Announcing The Tour Dates Of Self-Titled LP

YUNGBLUDs 2023 world tour is taking the English rock star to the four corners of the world, from Guadalajara Mexico to Germany and Italy. Released by Locomotion/Geffen, the self-titled LP hit the Top five charts in 10 countries. The third studio album has topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Austria, and New Zealand, secured the second spot in the Netherlands, and third in Germany and Belgium. Dominic Richard Harrison promoted YUNGBLUD in nine cities and performed 21 shows; three of which were all in one night! YUNGBLUD pulled a hat-trick at The Roxy, Whiskey a Go-Go, and Viper Room in Los Angeles. The punk artist also rocked the studio of Jimmy Kimmel Live! with the gothic love song “Tissues” with its token sound and the iconic sample from The Cure’s “Close To Me.” The 24-year-old will be accompanied by The Regrettes on his global campaign. The American Punk Rock band will be joining YUNGBLUD in North America for 29 cities, starting April 28 at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle, Washington. The tour will kick off in Mexico City on October 10th and continue on through to the UK, where he will perform his biggest show to date… Read More →

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Leftfield announce intimate UK tour dates, share new track ‘Accumulator’

Leftfield have shared a high-octane new single, ‘Accumulator’, and announced a run of “intimate” UK tour dates ahead of their new album ‘This Is What We Do’ in December. A press release describes ‘Accumulator’ as “a combination of skin and circuits, old and new,” as well as “an instinctive nod towards classic rave sounds”. It was also the first track written for the album, and was tested early on by Neil Barnes – who has led the project since the band’s initial split in 2002, when he and band member Paul Daley decided to pursue separate projects – during his DJ sets. Advertisement Listen to ‘Accumulator’ below. Back in July, the band shared details of their forthcoming album ‘This Is What We Do’, as well as the record’s first single, ‘Pulse’. The announcement marked the first new music from the London electronic outfit since 2015’s ‘Alternative Light Source’. Recorded with long-time studio and mix engineer Adam Wren, the new album will feature guest contributions from Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten, author and poet Lemn Sissay, and more. According to a press release, the album will explore “themes around love, acceptance, diversity and healing,” particularly in the wake of both the coronavirus pandemic… Read More →

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Jesse Jo Stark explores “duality of love” on dramatic new single ‘Lipstick’

Jesse Jo Stark has released her debut studio album ‘Doomed’ – check out the video for her latest single, ‘Lipstick’, below. Comprising 11 tracks, the Los Angeles singer-songwriter’s first full-length record was co-produced with Jesse Rutherford (The Neighbourhood, Benny Blanco) and Michael Harris (Haim, Angel Olsen). The project was recently previewed with the haunting track ‘Tornado’, a “melancholic and wistful take on a passionate and all-consuming love”. It followed on from the singles ‘Modern Love’ and ‘So Bad’ (feat. Jesse Rutherford). Advertisement On ‘Lipstick’, Stark explores the “duality of love” and the recalls the experience of reliving a bout of emotional torment. “I don’t wanna be here anymore/ I’m dead, lying on the floor/ Your lipstick tastes like cocaine/ Your lipstick take away the pain,” the artist sings in the dramatic chorus. “I can’t do this anymore.” The vintage-style official video – helmed by director Bethany Vargas – sees Stark embody various “icons of the past”, and in one scene she’s tied to a black crucifix. Watch the visuals above. You can listen to/purchase ‘Doomed’ here, or listen via Spotify above. Advertisement Jesse Jo Stark is scheduled to showcase her debut album at a string sold-out headline concerts this autumn…. Read More →

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Father John Misty adds new dates to 2023 UK and European tour

Father John Misty has added new dates to his 2023 UK and European tour – tickets are available here. READ MORE: Father John Misty live in London: showman schmoozes with old-school Hollywood sparkle The singer-songwriter announced the run of shows earlier this year, but he’s now an extra three UK gigs at Brighton Dome on March 10, Portsmouth Guildhall (11) and Leeds University (12). Misty (real name Joshua Tillman) has also confirmed an additional concert at Oslo Sentrum Scene on February 26, and a new date at Gothenburg Pustervik the following night (27). Advertisement You can see FJM’s revised UK/European schedule for 2023 below. FEBRUARY 2023 25 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene 26 – Oslo, Sentrum Scene 27 – Gothenburg Pustervik 28 – Stockholm, Cirkus MARCH 2023 2 – Denmark, KB Hallen 3 – Berlin, Columbiahalle 4 – Amsterdam, AFAS Live 6 – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique 7 – Paris, Salle Pleyel 9 – London, O2 Academy Brixton 10 – Brighton Dome 11 – Portsmouth Guildhall 12 – Leeds University 13 – Gateshead, Sage Gateshead 15 – Glasgow, Barrowlands 17 – Manchester, O2 Apollo Manchester Meanwhile, Father John Misty has released a new live EP called ‘Live At Electric Lady’ which features a… Read More →

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Kanye West claims his publishing catalogue is “being put up for sale without my knowledge”

Kanye West has come out with claims that his publishing catalogue is “being put up for sale” without his approval, involvement or even awareness – contesting reports that his team had pitched the sale to prospective buyers. READ MORE: ‘Donda 2’: Kanye West’s ego is scuppering these half-baked, dashed-off sounding songs Earlier this week, Billboard reported that West was “quietly and intermittently shopping his publishing catalog”, and that representatives for the rapper had met privately with prospective buyers to “explore what kind of valuation” his extensive discography could net. It’s said that West is eying a valuation as high as 35 times that of the net publisher’s share – around $175million (£153.9million), based on the estimation that West’s catalogue earns him $5million (£4.4million) of annual revenue. Advertisement West has now denied his reported involvement in the potential sale, taking to his Instagram Story overnight to declare that his catalogue is “not for sale”, noting that “just like Taylor Swift, my publishing is being put up for sale without my knowledge”. The situation West is referring to is the 2019 sale of Swift’s material released between 2006 to 2017, which was acquired by Scooter Braun (with whom Swift had long feuded)… Read More →

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Vic Mensa donates $10,000 in fuel alongside weed joints to Chicago residents

Vic Mensa donated $10,000 (£8,779) in fuel and also gave away some pre-rolled weed joints to Chicago residents earlier this month. READ MORE: It’s time for Britain to legalise marijuana The Chicago rapper visited his Southside neighbourhood over the recent Labour Day weekend (September 3-5) to promote his new cannabis business, 93 Boyz, with plenty of freebies for unsuspecting locals. According to a press release [via HipHopDX], Mensa helped fuel approximately 200 vehicles at a local BP gas station and handed out a pocket-full of pre-rolled cannabis joints. Advertisement In a video clip shared by TMZ, an emotional woman is seen telling Mensa that she showed up at a pump with $5 (£4.39) and was worried that she wouldn’t be able to buy enough fuel to get her granddaughter to work. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @vicmensa Mensa founded 93 Boyz, which is Chicago’s first Black-owned cannabis business, over the summer. Cannabis has been legal in the state of Illinois since January 2020 and as part of the brand’s mission the company will continue performing acts of charity for inner city minorities. Vic Mensa chats to a fuel customer. CREDIT: Press “The brand was founded by… Read More →

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Little Dragon team up with JID on breezy new single ‘Stay’

Little Dragon have collaborated with JID on new song ‘Stay’, the first track on their new EP ‘Opening The Door’. Check it out below. The new song from the Swedish pop group and the Atlanta rapper is a breezy, funk-tinged track and follows previous single ‘Frisco’, marking the band’s first new material since 2021 EP ‘Drifting Out’. “Opening the door to hope, optimism, dancing without a care, to every fragile heart, to peace and love,” the band wrote on Instagram with a snippet of the song. JID commented: “Ayyyy this is amazing!!! Love u guys.” Advertisement Listen to ‘Stay’ featuring JID below. Speaking in a press release, Little Dragon explained how the collaboration came about. “We found out JID was a fan of our music and so started listening to his. The feeling quickly became mutual. His writing and singing is so sharp and creative we had to ask him to be on a track!” Singer Yukimi Nagano took to Instagram earlier this week to thank fans for their support of the new three-track EP. “Thank you all so much for all the love. We are so happy to finally share some more new music with you guys, and this… Read More →

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South Korean lawmaker proposes bill for pop celebrities like BTS to serve alternative military duty

A lawmaker from South Korea’s main opposition party has proposed a revision bill to allow pop celebrities to serve an alternative form of service in place of compulsory military duty. READ MORE: J-hope talks ‘Jack In The Box’, headlining Lollapalooza, and what’s next for BTS On September 19, representative Kim Young-bae of the Democratic Party of Korea proposed a bill that mandates pop celebrities who have received merits from the government — such as BTS’ Order of Cultural Merit awarded by former president Moon Jae-In in 2018 — should be allowed to serve an alternative form of military service. Kim’s proposal suggests that existing provisions in place for athletes, actors, directors and classical musicians who have made a significant international impact should be expanded to include decorated pop celebrities. Advertisement “Korean pop celebrities active in the international field make unimaginable economic and social contributions,” said Kim, per The Korea Times. He added that BTS’ recent appointment as ambassadors of Busan City is one way the boyband are actively serving South Korea’s national interests. “I believe pop celebrities will make important contributions to the national interest, including promoting a bid to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan, through doing alternative military… Read More →

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The Smashing Pumpkins return with new single ‘Beguiled’, detail epic three-part album ‘ATUM’

The Smashing Pumpkins have returned with the first preview of their long-teased 12th album, a rocking new single titled ‘Beguiled’. READ MORE: The Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan on being a reformed control freak: “I drove myself with my insecurities” Following the synth-pop detour that defined the Pumpkins’ last record, 2020’s ‘CYR’, ‘Beguiled’ marks a return to the band’s crunchy, guitar-driven rock sound. It was premiered last night (September 18) with a livestreamed performance on the band’s TikTok account. The band will also perform ‘Beguiled’ live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this Friday (September 23). Have a listen to ‘Beguiled’ below: Advertisement ‘Beguiled’ is the lead single from The Smashing Pumpkins’ forthcoming 12th studio album, ‘ATUM: A Rock Opera In Three Acts’, which will be released in sections over the next seven months. Each act will comprise 11 tracks, with the first due to be released on November 15. The second act will then arrive on January 31 2023, with the final act set to land on April 21. The songs themselves will be drip-fed to fans on a weekly basis, however, with frontman Billy Corgan launching a podcast, Thirty-Three (named for the total number of songs on ‘ATUM’)… Read More →

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Snoop Dogg-themed Funko store to open in Los Angeles

Funko has announced Tha Dogg House, a new collaboration with Snoop Dogg, which will include a brick-and-mortar store in Inglewood, California. As reported by AllHipHop, Tha Dogg House will feature a mural of the rapper as well as life-sized Funko Pop! figures. The Funko store will be located next to Snoop Dogg’s clothing store near SoFi Stadium and will offer exclusive collectibles along with other Funko products. Advertisement “This new store stays true to who I am as an entrepreneur and rapper,” the rapper said in a press release. “I can’t wait for my fans to experience it, to touch it, to feel it. Once you see it, it’s like no other thing in the world. Tha Dogg House will blow your mind.” Tha Dogg House launches in January 2023. Find out more and pre-order Funko’s Snoop Dogg figures here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Funko (@originalfunko) Funko’s CEO Andrew Perlmutter added: “Snoop Dogg is an entertainment powerhouse and remains one of the most innovative and versatile figures in the entertainment industry. We look forward to the debut of our newest retail experience and our partnership with Snoop whose expertise and impact on pop culture further elevates the… Read More →

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Ludacris’ manager Chaka Zulu charged with murder in Atlanta shooting

Chaka Zulu, the longtime manager of Ludacris, was charged with murder this week for a shooting in June. As reported by CNN, Zulu (real name Ahmed Obafemi) was involved with the incident at the APT 4B restaurant in Atlanta, which left one person dead. Officers arrived on the scene on June 26, finding three men with gunshot wounds, one of which was Zulu. According to his lawyers, Zulu fired his weapon in self-defence. After all three men were taken to hospital, one man – 23-year-old Artez Jamil Benton – died of his injuries. Following the incident, investigators identified Zulu as a suspect, with police obtaining warrants for his arrest. He was charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and simple battery by Atlanta police. Zulu turned himself in voluntarily on last week (September 13), posting the $200,000 (around £175,000) bail later that day. His lawyer Gabe Banks told CNN that his client “was forced to defend himself” after being attacked “by a gang of at least four individuals” that night and he is “disappointed” at the decision to charge him. “Mr. Zulu was shot in the back during the shooting and nearly… Read More →