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Coronavirus vaccine conspiracy theorists mistake guitar pedal diagram for “5G chip”
An alleged “5G chip” that a number of conspiracy theorists have claimed is being planted in coronavirus vaccinations has been emphatically debunked, with the widely shared image of the “chip” in question turning out to be a diagram from a popular guitar pedal. This vaccine conspiracy theory appears to have originated in Italy, with the heavily detailed diagram of the alleged “chip” – which contains the words “bass”, “treble” and “footswitch” – being shared on social media. As MusicTech reports, Redhat senior software engineer Mario Fusco moved to debunk the conspiracy theory on December 28, writing: “Here in Italy,...
Ice Cube sends love to Dr. Dre after rapper is hospitalised with brain aneurysm
Ice Cube, LL Cool J and Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ Flea have all sent their best wishes to Dr. Dre after the rap mogul was hospitalised with a suspected brain aneurysm. The hip-hop icon was admitted to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai hospital on Tuesday (January 5) where he is said to be in a “stable and lucid” condition, according to TMZ. He remains in the hospital’s intensive care unit, with doctors running a series of tests to determine what caused Dre to suffer the bleed on the brain. Advertisement “Prayers up for Dr. Dre and his family for healing & Strength...
Entertainment world reacts to Democrats closing in on victory in crucial Georgia Senate runoff election
Figures from across the world of entertainment have been sharing their reaction to the hotly contested US Senate runoff elections in Georgia, where the Democrats look set to clinch victory. Two Senate seats are up for grabs in these special run-offs, with overall control of the chamber for the next two years within the Democrats’ reach if they manage to win both elections and split the Senate 50-50. Incoming Vice President Kamala Harris would then have the casting vote in the Senate, enabling President-elect Joe Biden to push through his agenda when he enters the White House on January...
Neil Young sells half of his song catalogue for around $150 million
Neil Young has sold 50% of the rights to his entire back catalogue in a landmark new deal. Hipgnosis Songs Fund purchased 1,180 songs by the Canadian musician in a deal that is said to be worth an estimated $150 million (£110 million), according to the BBC. The Young acquisition comes after the company acquired the rights to former Fleetwood Mac singer Lindsay Buckingham‘s back catalogue this week, as well as Jimmy Iovine’s worldwide producer royalties. Advertisement “This is a deal that changes Hipgnosis forever,” Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis said of the Young deal. “I bought my first Neil...
Missy Elliott reveals true meaning behind Tweet’s ‘Oops (Oh My)’
Missy Elliott has debunked a longstanding myth about Tweet’s 2002 hit ‘Oops (Oh My)’, by revealing that it was never about masturbation. Tweet’s collaboration with Elliott was co-written by the rap icon and featured lyrics that were widely interpreted to be a less than subtle reference to masturbation, including: “Mmm, I was looking so good, I couldn’t reject myself / I was feeling so good, I had to touch myself.” However, Elliott has now dismissed the belief after a fan tweeted a clip of the music video alongside the caption: “Tweet said masturbation but make it a bop.” #Funfact...
Dr. Dre shares health update after hospitalisation over suspected brain aneurysm: “I’m doing great”
Dr. Dre has taken to social media to assure fans he’s “doing great”, following reports he was hospitalised and taken to an intensive care unit after a suspected brain aneurysm. On Instagram, the hip-hop mogul thanked family, friends and fans “for their interest and well wishes”. He wrote that he was “doing great and getting excellent care from my medical team.” “I will be out of the hospital and back home soon,” he wrote. “Shout out to all the great medical professionals at Cedars. One Love!!” See his post below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers, Beastie Boys and more artists auctioning personalised coolers for live music crews
More than 30 artists including Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers and Beastie Boys have personalised Yeti coolers which will be auctioned to fundraise for live music crews affected by the pandemic. The One For The Roadies auction is currently underway and closes at 4pm on January 12. Proceeds raised from the winning bids will be donated to Crew Nation, a global relief fund established by Live Nation for crew members who have lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic. While some of the coolers solely feature an autograph, many of the participating artists have taken extra steps to customise theirs with...
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian reportedly planning to divorce
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are reportedly planning to divorce, with sources claiming that the pair are currently living “separate lives”. According to Page Six, “divorce is imminent” for the celebrity couple, with multiple close sources alleging that Kardashian has hired celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser to represent her. “They are keeping it low-key but they are done,” Page Six‘s sources said. “Kim has hired Laura Wasser and they are in settlement talks.” Advertisement TMZ also reported that while Kardashian and West underwent marriage counselling, the marriage had been in “deep trouble” for the latter half of 2020. The...
Watch Burna Boy perform ‘Way Too Big’ on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’
Burna Boy has appeared on the latest episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers, performing ‘Way Too Big’ from his 2020 album, ‘Twice As Tall’. Read more: Burna Boy: “A revolution is needed. I want to inspire it” Appearing on last night’s episode (January 4), Burna Boy donned an all-white outfit and was elevated on a makeshift podium. Backed by a live band, the Nigerian rapper oozed confidence as he relayed the song’s themes of his run-in with success in the music industry, singing “I’m way too big/Way too big to be fucking with you, to be fucking with...Recent Posts
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