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Skrillex Opens Up About Mother’s Death, Mental Health Struggles: “I Drank the Pain Away and Kept Going”
While it’s now full steam ahead for Skrillex in 2023, he had to endure the “toughest year” of his life to get here. Taking to Twitter, Skrillex, who just celebrated his 35th birthday, candidly opened up about his recent struggles with mental health before ultimately finding a new sense of peace. Skrillex. Marilyn Hue It appeared as though the summer of 2022 would see a barnstorming return for the “Rumble” producer, who had been revealed as part of the lineups for Detroit’s Movement and Tampa’s Sunset Music Festival. However, an abrupt about-face saw Skrillex make the difficult announcement that he’d be pulling out of those appearances to prioritize work on his upcoming albums. But there was more to the story. Scroll to Continue Rec...
Ray Cordeiro, World’s Most Tenured DJ, Has Passed Away at 98
Ray Cordeiro, whose storied career as a DJ spanned seven decades, has passed away at the age of 98, Variety reports. Cordeiro died over the weekend at Hong Kong’s CUHK Medical Centre, with family by his side. He was reportedly sent off with grace to the sound of “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” Cordeiro wasn’t immediately aware of his calling as a DJ and radio personality. But during his studies in London, the opportunity of a lifetime arose when he was presented with the opportunity to interview The Beatles. Cordeiro didn’t even have time to prep—nor did he arrive with his own recorder—but the event of that day awakened something in him that would shift his life’s path forever. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Back in Hong Kong...
LEGO Artist Creates 3D Version of Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories” Album Cover
Award-winning creator Nick Brick has leveraged the possibilities of the world’s most recognizable colored bricks to immortalize Daft Punk’s capstone album. It’s difficult to fathom that nearly 10 years have passed since the release of the robots’ Random Access Memories. But as the landmark 10th anniversary approaches of the project that brought us “Get Lucky,” “Doin’ It Right” and so much more, Brick has showcased the iconic album’s art using LEGOs as his creative medium. Taking to TikTok, the LEGO craftsman showed off his physical recreation of the album’s cover while putting on the finishing touches. Inserting a piece of reflective sticker paper into the middle of the design, Brick adds a shiny flare to a spitting recreation of Thomas...
The Weeknd Drops Visual for “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)”
The Weeknd has released an accompanying music video for “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength),” his Swedish House Mafia and Simon Franglen-produced theme song for James Cameron‘s Avatar: The Way of Water. Directed by Quentin Deronzier, the visual features clips of the The Weeknd and scenes from Cameron’s franchise, highlighting The Way of Water’s story and the XO Records founder’s heavy involvement. The Way of Water is the direct sequel to the 2009 epic and will see the return of Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña as Jake Sully, the human who left his body to become a Na’vi, and Neytiri, the Na’vi princess. Set over a decade after the first film, audiences will see Jake and their family of five children explore Pandora as they face an ancient threat that has returned, leading Jake into a wa...
Rihanna Ushers In ‘Heartbreaker Szn’ for Savage X Fenty Valentine’s Day Drop With Steamy New Pics
Rihanna gave fans a red-hot preview of Savage X Fenty’s upcoming Valentine’s Day collection on Sunday. “Heartbreaker szn,” the superstar captioned one round of photos, which feature her posing in a lacy black bodysuit in a neon-lit room of pinks, blues, purples and reds. In another series of photos, she wears an orange and purple, psychedelic print set while perched on top of a glass table, her long black hair trailing down to her backside accented by a stream of tiny braids. “#savageXfentySPORT V-DAY drop,” she teased, hinting that the latest line will be available by mid-February. The new Valentine’s-themed pieces aren’t the only looks RiRi has been readying as of late, either. Earlier this month, the “Needed Me” singer modeled her limited-edition Savage X Game Day collection in anticipa...
Dua Lipa Spends ‘24hrs in Madrid,’ Including a Meet-Up With Director Pedro Almodóvar
Dua Lipa took to social media on Sunday to share the day she spent traveling in the city of Madrid, Spain. The superstar’s whirlwind trip to the Spanish capital included a visit with none other than director Pedro Almodóvar. “24hrs in Madrid,” she captioned a carousel of snapshots on Instagram that included a selfie taken with the filmmaker, in which both she and Almodóvar are grinning from ear to ear. “Pedroooooo,” one fan gushed in the comments section while another wrote, “Puma for Pedro…too cute” using two orange hearts and two raised-hands emojis. The slideshow also featured shots of the “Cold Heart” singer posing theatrically on an outdoor deck wearing a head-to-toe leather ensemble, chunky gold jewelry and platform heels as well as a second, menswear-inspired outfit made up of a lon...
Amy Grant Slams Homophobic Backlash Over LGBTQ+ Niece’s Wedding: ‘I Love Those Brides’
An aunt and an ally. Amy Grant shut down trolls criticizing her decision to host her LGBTQ+ niece’s wedding on Monday (Jan. 16). “I never chase any of those rabbits down the rabbit hole,” the Christian pop singer said to People of outcry from homophobic critics on social media. “I love my family, I love those brides. They’re wonderful, our family is better, and you should be able to be who you are with your family, and be loved by them.” Grant also revealed that her niece’s nuptials took place at the very same place she and Vince Gill were married back in 2000. “I own a farm that I bought back in the ’90s and they were just looking for a beautiful place to get married,” she said. “So, she and Sam got married on the same hillside where Vince and I got married.” “Honestly, from a faith persp...
Jennifer Lopez Dishes About ‘Emotional Transition’ of Blending Families With Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez opened up about blending families with Ben Affleck in a new interview on Monday (Jan. 16). Appearing on the Today show to promote her upcoming rom-com Shotgun Wedding with Josh Duhamel, the superstar said, “We moved in together, the kids moved in together. So it’s been, like, a really kind of emotional transition. But at the same time, like, all your dreams coming true and it’s just been a phenomenal year. Like, my best year, I think, since my kids were born.” J.Lo shares 14-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Antony while Affleck’s three children — Violet, 18; Seraphina, 14, and Samuel, nearly 11 — come from his 10-year marriage to Jennifer Garner, which ended in 2015. During the sit-down, Lopez revealed that her kids have recently become acquainted with her ba...
Zeds Dead and Jauz Reunite Alongside Nicole Millar for Gloomy New Single “S.O.S”
Nearly three years after their first two collaborations found huge success, Zeds Dead and Jauz have joined forces once again alongside Australian songstress Nicole Millar for a new track, “S.O.S.” As haunting as it is beautiful, “S.O.S” embodies both artists’ signature sounds without missing a beat. The melancholic, bass-driven canvas is beautifully filled with Millar’s angelic voice. It’s a bona fide bass anthem that tugs on heartstrings while simultaneously rattling bones. “S.O.S” is the third collaboration between Zeds Dead and Jauz following 2017’s drum & bass smash “Lights Go Down” and 2019’s floor-filler, “Shake.” Zeds Dead released their highly anticipated collaboration with GRiZ, “Ec...
Day Zero Lights Up Tulum’s Jungle for Stunning 2023 Festival
One of the world’s most acclaimed dance music parties, the transformative and mesmerizing Day Zero, recently landed in Tulum. Founded by veteran DJ and house music producer Damian Lazarus, Day Zero made its debut back in 2012, celebrating the end of the Mayan calendar. The event has been enchanting Tulum’s electronic music enthusiasts with its hypnotic live production for a little over a decade now, blitzing the jungle’s lush canopies with polychromatic lasers and sultry dance music. Performers at Day Zero 2023. Alive Coverage Day Zero 2023 took place deep inside Tulum’s jungle on January 9th. The fest featured three stages and over 18 hours of techno and house music while celebrating Lazarus’ renowned Crosstown Rebels imprint. The impressive mainstage ran ...
Kid Cudi Releases “Entergalactic” Soundtrack On Vinyl
The soundtrack for Kid Cudi‘s hit Netflix show, Entergalactic, is now available on vinyl. Entergalactic quickly became a global knockout after its long-awaited release in late 2022. The adult animated TV special was lauded as creative breakthrough for Cudi, who created the program and voiced its protagonist, Jabari, a young artist figuring out where love fits into a promising career. The cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Ty Dolla $ign, Vanessa Hudgens, 070 Shake and Jaden Smith. And as the show’s popularity soared, so did its original music. The Entergalactic soundtrack features 15 songs and remarkable production from Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Dot da Genius and Take a Daytrip, among other renowned artists. Pharrell Williams is even credited as a background vocali...
BBC Radio Launches “1Xtra Rave Show” With Jeremiah Asiamah
BBC Radio 1 has launched the “1Xtra Rave Show,” a new program hosted by U.K. presenter and DJ Jeremiah Asiamah. According to Asiamah, the show, which champions Black dance culture, serves as 1Xtra’s first official home for electronic music. Listeners can expect to hear music in genres such as jungle, Afro house and amapiano, among others, as well as tracks that spotlight promising artists on a global scale. “The 1Xtra Rave is all about shedding light on incredible dance music from around the world,” Asiamah tells EDM.com. “BBC Radio 1Xtra being a Black music station, it was time to also represent dance music with a full show of its own, as its integral to Black music and culture.” “Regardless of ethnicity, this show is for ever...
