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Diddy clarifies his recent declaration that “R&B is dead”
Diddy has clarified his recent declaration that “R&B is dead”. Last Wednesday (August 17), the rapper – real name Sean Combs – asked his followers on Twitter: “Who killed R&B?” Many responded by stating that the genre was still very much alive. Diddy later participated in an Instagram Live broadcast alongside the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kehlani and Timberland in which he asked each of them to share their thoughts on the current state of R&B. Advertisement During the debate, Diddy double down on the view he’d expressed in his earlier tweet. “R&B is muthafuckin’ dead as of...
Beastie Boys release ‘Sabotage’-inspired action figures
Beastie Boys have teamed up with toy designers Super7 for a series of ‘Sabotage’-inspired action figures. READ MORE: Special relationships: iconic American bands’ explosive, early UK shows The trio of toys sees Ad Rock, MCA and Mike D dressed as their alter-egos from the 1994 music video for ‘Sabotage’. The Spike Jonze-directed visuals saw Beastie Boys play fictional movie stars in a ‘70s crime drama, with MCA playing Nathan Wind playing Cochese, Ad-Rock playing Vic Colfari playing Bobby, ‘The Rookie,” and Mike D playing Alasondro Alegré playing ‘The Chief’. Super7 has made some official ReAction Figures paying homage to...
Harry Styles says ‘My Policeman’ shows “tender and loving” gay sex
Harry Styles has said My Policeman will feature “tender and loving” gay sex scenes. The singer and actor will soon be starring in the period romance film, directed by Michael Grandage, which follows a 1950s married British policeman who has an affair with a museum curator. READ MORE: Harry Styles live at Coachella: spectacular showman makes a bid for rock god status Styles plays the policeman opposite David Dawson as the curator, while The Crown star Emma Corrin plays Styles’ wife. Advertisement “I think everyone, including myself, has own journey with figuring out sexuality and getting more comfortable with it,” Styles...
Janet Jackson’s single ‘Rhythm Nation’ causes old laptops to crash
Janet Jackson‘s 1989 single ‘Rhythm Nation’ is said to have the power to cause older laptops to crash. In a recent blog post (via Hot New Hip Hop), Microsoft’s principal software engineer, Raymond Chen, explained: “The song contained one of the natural resonant frequencies for the model of 5400 rpm laptop hard drives that they and other used.” READ MORE: Janet Jackson at Glastonbury: a pop megamix, a stadium production and the making of a new ‘legends slot’ Chen claimed that the frequency caused laptops from around 2005 to crash after playing the audio. The issue...
Jerry Allison, who drummed with Buddy Holly and the Crickets, dead at 82
Jerry Allison, who drummed as part of Buddy Holly-founded band The Crickets, has died at the age of 82. Allison’s death was confirmed yesterday (August 22) in a statement shared to Holly’s official Facebook page, which expressed “sincerest condolences to the family and friends” of the drummer. In the statement, Allison is described as “one of buddy’s very closest friends, and the inspiration to drummers for decades since”. A cause of death has not been disclosed. “ was a musician ahead of his time, and undoubtedly his energy, ideas and exceptional skill contributed to both The Crickets, and rock n’...
Nicki Minaj becomes the first solo female rapper to have a single debut at Number One since 1998
Nicki Minaj has debuted at Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single, ‘Super Freaky Girl’, making her the first solo female rapper to achieve the feat in almost a quarter of a century. READ MORE: Nicki Minaj: every album ranked and rated It’s one of two big feats Minaj accomplished with her first solo track in more than two years, as it’s also become her first Number One hit as a lead artist. The rapper has three to her name altogether, topping the Hot 100 twice in 2020 – first alongside Doja Cat with their...
Fetty Wap faces upwards of five years in jail after pleading guilty to federal drug charges
Fetty Wap has reportedly pleaded guilty to federal drug charges and is now facing upwards of five years in prison. In October, Wap (real name Willie Junior Maxwell) was arrested at New York’s Rolling Loud Festival before being charged for participating in a conspiracy to smuggle large amounts of heroin, fentanyl and other drugs into the New York City region. At the time, Maxwell pleaded not guilty but on Monday (August 21), it was reported by The Washington Post that Maxwell pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess and distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Advertisement...
Megan Thee Stallion files amended complaint against her label, is now seeking $1million in damages
Megan Thee Stallion has updated her complaint against her record label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, seeking at least $1million in damages and asking a Texas court to end her contractual relationship with them. READ MORE: Megan Thee Stallion – ‘Traumazine’ review: the good-time Houston Hottie lashes out In an amended complaint filed late last week, Megan – real name Megan Pete – asked a Harris County judge to rule that her new album ‘Traumazine’ and last year’s ‘Something For Thee Hotties’ both constitute “album” as defined in her agreement with 1501. If successful, it would mean the rapper would have “satisfied all option periods”...
Jamie announces North American tour dates coinciding with EP release
K-pop singer and former 15& member Jamie has announced shows for her upcoming tour in North America. READ MORE: BLACKPINK enter a world-conquering era with unapologetic new single ‘Pink Venom’ On August 23, concert organisers MODO-Live shared the dates for Jamie’s upcoming North American tour, which will take place in seven cities across the US and Canada this October. The tour is set to kick off on October 10 in Los Angeles, before hitting Canadian cities Vancouver and Toronto and returning to the US. More information and tickets can be found here. Ticket prices start at $45, and will...Recent Posts
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