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Lisa Marie Presley, Rock Singer and Elvis’ Only Child, Dies at 54
Lisa Marie Presley has died, the Associated Press reports. She was rushed to a nearby hospital from her home in Calabasas, California, after collapsing to the floor from cardiac arrest earlier today (January 12). Presley’s mother Priscilla confirmed the news to the Associated Press, writing in a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known.” The singer was 54 years old. Lisa Marie Presley was born on February 1, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her father, Elvis Presley, married her mother, Priscilla Presley (née Wagner), on May 1, 1967—exactly nine months before Lisa Marie was born. The couple divorced in 1973, and their daughter lived in Los...
Robbie Bachman, Drummer and Co-Founder of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, Has Died
Robbie Bachman, the drummer and co-founder of ’70s rock group Bachman-Turner Overdrive, has died. Bachman’s older brother Randy Bachman—who fronted and played guitar in the band—announced the news on his official Twitter account yesterday (January 12). “Another sad departure,” he wrote. “The pounding beat behind BTO, my little brother Robbie has joined Mum, Dad & brother Gary on the other side. Maybe Jeff Beck needs a drummer! He was an integral cog in our rock ‘n’ roll machine and we rocked the world together.” Bachman-Turner Overdrive, often abbreviated as BTO, formed in the early ’70s in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The earliest lineup included founding members Robbie, Randy, and Tim Bachman, as well as and bassist/vocalist Fred Turner. They released their self-titled debut album...
Cordae’s Prayer: Naomi Osaka Announces Pregnancy, Twitter Says Cordae Won At Life
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Cassy Athena / Getty Cordae found his name trending on Twitter starting on Wednesday (Jan. 11) after his girlfriend, Naomi Osaka announced she was expecting her first child. Fans of the rapper and tennis superstar are naturally celebrating the news and getting off jokes at Cordae’s expense but it isn’t mean-spirited in the least for the most part. Cordae, 25, and Osaka, also 25, have been quite the pair over the past few years with the talented rapper often seen courtside supporting his lady. Since 2019, the couple has been going strong, and the addition of a little one all but signals that this is a union that was meant to last. We should note that while Osaka never mentions the DMV rapper, it can be assumed that he is indeed the father. In Osaka’s...
Would Steve Jobs Approve?: Apple Reportedly Working on Bringing Touch Screens To Macs
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Apple / Macs Apple is doing a major about-face on a feature that the late Steve Jobs did not want to see on his Mac computers. Spotted on Bloomberg, Apple is now considering bringing touch screens to its Mac computers. It would break from Steve Jobs’ feelings towards the feature when that finally happens. He felt it was “ergonomically terrible.” Per Bloomberg: Apple engineers are actively engaged in the project, indicating that the company is seriously considering producing touch-screen Macs for the first time, according to people familiar with the efforts. Still, a launch hasn’t been finalized, and the plans could change. For more than a decade, the company has argued that touch screens don’t work well on laptops and that the iPad is a better option if s...
Donald Glover Says Childish Gambino Is Back In The Studio
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Matt Winkelmeyer / Getty Donald Glover‘s acting career may be his main priority these days (we miss Atlanta), but that doesn’t mean he’s completely given up on his music profession. During an interview at the Golden Globes this past Tuesday (Jan. 10), Glover thrilled his day-one fans when he said that his alter-ego, Childish Gambino, is not in fact retired and that he’s actually been working on some new music “for fun” right now, but will soon serve some of what he’s been cooking up in the lab. Related Stories Speaking with Laverne Cox on the red carpet, Cox asked Glover about rumors that Childish Gambino may have hung up the microphone to which Glover responded, “I’m making music right now. I love it. I’m actually in the studio. I’ve been bringing p...
Naomi Osaka Announces Pregnancy And Tennis Break
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Raymond Hall / Getty After withdrawing from the upcoming Australian Open, Naomi Osaka announced that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Cordae. On Wednesday (Jan. 11), the tennis star shared a statement in Japanese and English through social media accompanied by a photo of an ultrasound with the caption, “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.” In the statement shared from her notes app, the four-time Grand Slam champion said: “These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to.” She continued: “I realize that life is so short, and I don’t take any moments for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure. I know that I have s...
PARTYNEXTDOOR Debuts New Single “Her Old Friends”
PARTYNEXTDOOR has dropped off his latest single, “Her Old Friends.” Clocking in at just a little over four minutes, the track features production from OG Parker, G Ry, CANDYCHYLD and Nuki Beats, and is the OVO Sound signee’s December 2022 single “Sex in the Porsche” with Diddy. A new project is yet to be announced, however, with PND’s last studio album dating back to 2020’s Partymobile which featured guest appearances from Drake on “Loyal” and on the remix with Bad Bunny, as well as Rihanna on “Believe It.” Stream PARTYNEXTDOOR’s “Her Old Friends” on Spotify and Apple Music. Elsewhere in music, Dr. Dre is selling his catalog to Universal Music and Shamrock Holdings for $200 million USD. Read Full Article
The Kid LAROI Drops Trailer For Debut Album ‘The First Time’
19-year-old Australian music artist The Kid LAROI has released a new trailer for his debut full-length album titled The First Time, announcing the release date of its lead single for next week. Briefly referred to as Kids Are Growing Up ahead of the latest announcement, Laroi’s highly-anticipated LP explores the feeling of firsts — “The first time you fall in love. The first time you get caught. The first time you feel shame. The first real kiss.” With heavy nostalgic synths playing in the background, Laroi scrolls through his past memories as the video recounts the artist’s coming-of-age experience. The First Time follows The Kid LAROI’s trilogy of mixtapes titled F*ck Love which includes chart-topping tracks such as “Without You” and “Go” featuring Juice WRLD. His most recent release was...
De La Soul’s “The Magic Number” Now Available on Streaming Services
De La Soul‘s 3 Feet High and Rising track “The Magic Number” is officially available on streaming services for the first time in history. Clocking in at three minutes and 15 seconds, “The Magic Number” was initially released in 1989 as part of the group’s debut studio album and its seventh and last single. It also appeared in the closing credits of Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021 as a reference to the appearances of three Spider-Mans — Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland. The release of the track on streaming services is worthy of a celebration as it was previously announced that the group’s back catalog — 3 Feet High and Rising (1989), De La Soul Is Dead (1991), Buhloone Mindstate (1993), Stakes Is High (1996), Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump (2000) and AOI: Bionix (200...
Lisa Marie Presley, Daughter of Elvis Presley, Dies at 54
Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter to Elvis and Priscilla Presley, has died at the age of 54 after she was suddenly hospitalized for a cardiac arrest. Her 77-year-old mother confirmed the death of her daughter in a statement on Thursday night, “It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known. We ask for privacy as we try to deal with this profound loss. Thank you for the love and prayers. At this time there will be no further comment.” Lisa Marie was taken to a hospital from her home in Calabasas, California, after suffering from a cardiac arrest. At the time, her mother took to Instagram to ask fans to keep her daughters in their prayers. The New York...
Casio & Renault Clap Back at Shakira’s Sassy Lyrics in New Bizarrap Collab
Shakira and Bizarrap‘s new song has been trending on social media since its release Wednesday night, with fans, artists and celebrities (mostly) applauding the Colombian star for speaking out against her ex in “BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 53.” But two names mentioned in the tune also had something to say. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news No, we’re not talking about Shakira’s ex, soccer star Gerard Piqué, and his girlfriend, Clara Chía Martí. The brands Casio and Renault, manufacturer of the Twingo car, jokingly responded to their respective mentions in the song, when Shakira implies that the soccer player left her for someone of lesser status. “You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo/ You traded a Rolex for a Casio,” she sings. “Today we ...
Megan Moroney, ERNEST & 49 Winchester Land on Spotify’s 2023 Hot Country Artists to Watch List
On Thursday (Jan. 12), Spotify released its Hot Country Artists to Watch list, and making this year’s list is Megan Moroney, who just released a music video for her viral hit “Tennessee Orange, which currently ranks at No. 43 on Billboard‘s Country Airplay chart. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I remember when I moved to town, I dreamed of being on the Hot Country Playlist,” Moroney said in a Spotify video. “To be on that playlist now is very cool for me and I’m very grateful.” “Narcissist” singer-songwriter Avery Anna makes the list too, as does Dylan Marlowe (known for his remake of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Drivers License” and new song “Goodbye Gets Around”). ERNEST, who earned a top 20 Billboard Country Airplay hit with “Flower Shops” (featuring ...
