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Céline Dion Fans Protest Outside ‘Rolling Stone’ After Artist Left off Greatest Singers List
According to reports, Céline Dion fans have been protesting outside Rolling Stone after the artist was left off the music magazine’s 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list. The reports note that around 15 fans made their way to New York City to voice their displeasure over the snub, though it is unsure what their demands are. The group of protestors outside Rolling Stone‘s head office in NYC is from “The Redheads,” a Céline Dion fan club on Facebook largely based in Canada. Led by founder Line Basbous, the protestors took an over-six-hour trek from Montreal to hold the ongoing demonstration. Speaking to Variety, Basbous said, “The list is completely illegitimate. We wanted to support her and make sure that Rolling Stone hears the voice of the fans. The list is ridiculous. No Madonna, no Cel...
5 Remixes of “Rumble” That Will Have You Feeling the Aftershock
The instinctual scramble to remix Skrillex has already begun. It’s only been a couple of days since Skrillex returned with “Rumble,” his seismic collaboration with Fred again.. and Flowdan. And now we’re witnessing the aftershock—right on queue. Considering the track was perhaps the scene’s most sought-after ID prior to its release, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many producers had lingering remix ideas for “Rumble” that were top-of-mind. Here are five of the best remixes of “Rumble” released so far for fans looking to double down on their Skrillex fix as they await his long-awaited sophomore album. Skrillex and Fred Again.. – Rumble (HOLLY Remix) HOLLY takes “Rumble” leftfield with his signature wonky ones...
Cheat Codes Go All-In With Country Legend Dolly Parton for New Single, “Bets On Us”
Cheat Codes hit the jackpot in their latest single, “Bets On Us,” which finds the dance music trio joining the iconic Dolly Parton. The can’t-lose combination marks the fourth single in the group’s rollout of their upcoming fourth studio album, One Night in Nashville. Few have found a cohesive vision that blends the seemingly polar opposite worlds of country and electronic music, but with cuts like “Bets On Us,” Cheat Codes are making it look easy and spurring a growing eagerness to discover what’s in store for the full project. With “Bets On Us,” Cheat Codes lean wholesale into native country instrumentation, incorporating stadium claps and the melodic twang of the banjo. The production allows ample room for harmonizing vocal...
Deorro Cuts Out the Noise On Introspective EP, “Reflect”
With a 60-stop tour in the rearview, Deorro is turning inward for his introspective EP, Reflect. For fans of Deorro’s longtime penchant for bounce and entrancing pop grooves, they’re found in droves in his latest effort. But Reflect also brings forth some of Deorro’s most nuanced songwriting yet, as he takes an open and honest deep dive into the pressures associated with a touring lifestyle. Deorro performing at Denver’s Global Dance Festival. Brian Rapaport/EDM.com Turning the mirror on himself with the EP’s opener, Deorro soundtracks his conflicted inner monologue, ultimately giving in to the vices of a party-centric lifestyle. Still, there’s deep introspection from the trenches on the other side of those all too temporary highs. Case in point is ̶...
Flighthouse’s Jacob Pace On Phonk’s Surging Popularity: “The Growth Around the Genre Has Been Like Nothing I’ve Ever Seen”
Few foresaw TikTok’s ability to shape the current state of the music industry like Jacob Pace. At the helm of Flighthouse, one of the most successful media brands on TikTok, the serial entrepreneur observed early on the platform’s ability to amplify specific sounds by way of unmatched organic reach. Pace helped spur the success of numerous trends that spread like wildfire, transcending the bounds of the short-form video sharing platform and achieving mainstream attention. However, despite repeated success, even Pace acknowledges there’s no surefire formula for concocting the next TikTok hit—only rigorous trial and error. To that end, he’s been laser-focused on bringing critical infrastructure to fruition to support the next generation of sounds and creators—starting...
First Country: Shania Twain, Elle King, Chase Rice & More
First Country is a compilation of the best new country songs, videos & albums that dropped this week. Shania Twain, “Giddy Up!” Shania knows her way around an energetic, danceable song, including her latest “Giddy Up!,” from her upcoming album Queen of Me, out Feb. 3. Eschewing a high-gloss pop finish, she instead relies on pulsating acoustic guitar to offer an assertive rhythm that matches the arena-sized confidence in her lyrics, which (similar to some of her mega-hits such as “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”) advocate for living your best life right now–or as Twain puts it, “Time to shine like I know you should.” Elle King, “Tulsa” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news From the first rollicking guitar notes, King brings her signature intrepid swagg...
Chris Brown’s Monkey Dealer Gets License Terminated
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has officially terminated exotic animal dealer Jim Hammonds’ Animal Welfare Act license, according to PETA. The animal rights organization previously submitted a complaint to the USDA about Florida-based Hammonds, a.k.a. “The Monkey Whisperer,” listing his convictions including felony conspiracy to commit wildlife trafficking and three counts of violating the Endangered Species Act. Hammonds, who is best known for selling a capuchin monkey to Chris Brown, is blocked from legally selling primates for the pet trade for at least a year. “Exotic animals are not pets, playthings, or props for celebrities, and they’re not business transactions either,” said PETA Foundation Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement Michelle Sinnott in a press statement. “PETA i...
Cage the Elephant’s Matt Shultz Arrested for Gun Possession
Cage the Elephant frontman Matt Shultz was arrested on Thursday (Jan. 5) in New York City, Billboard can confirm. The 39-year-old singer was arrested with two charges of criminal possession of a weapon after police found two loaded firearms in his room at the Bowery Hotel, according to the NYPD. The arrest came in response to a 911 phone call around 10 a.m. reporting that there was a person in possession of a weapon. Shultz spent the night at the 9th precinct in Lower Manhattan. Billboard has reached out to Cage the Elephant’s reps for more information, though received no response at the time of publication. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The award-winning rock band released their most recent album, Social Cues, in 2019. The album...
50 Cent Says He’s Collaborating With Eminem on ‘8 Mile’ TV Show
50 Cent shared the news on Friday (Jan. 6) that he’s adapting the 2002 film 8 Mile into a TV series with the help of Eminem. “I’m gonna bring his 8 Mile to television,” the rapper said in an interview with Big Boy TV about Em’s semi-autobiographical film. “We’re in motion.” (50 also confirmed that Eminem will also be involved in the project after host Big Boy asked, “Does he know?”) “It’s gonna be big. I ain’t got no duds. I’m battin’ a hundred, I’m battin’ a hundred,” he continued, likely referring to his long-running Starz series Power as well as its various spinoffs Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan and Power Book IV: Force. Born Curtis Jackson, the multi-hyphenate also had a role in the 2020 ABC legal drama For Life for the entirety of its two-season run. Ex...
Damar Hamlin Awakens, Shows “Substantial Improvement”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Don Juan Moore / Getty The Buffalo Bills issued a statement on the condition of Damar Hamlin, citing doctors who state that he’s improving remarkably since suffering cardiac arrest during a game Monday night (Jan. 3). Days after suffering cardiac arrest on the field during the Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on ESPN, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is beginning to awaken in his recovery. Doctors at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center also announced that Hamlin was beginning to move his hands and feet. Dr. Timothy Pritts And Dr. William Knight IV Have Been Caring For Hamlin Related Stories Dr. Timothy Pritts addressed the media along with his colleague, Dr. William Knight IV Thursday (Jan. 5). They confirmed that Hamlin ...
El Chapo’s Son Arrested By Mexican Authorities, Violence Followed Soon After
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty On Thursday (Jan. 5), violence erupted in the streets of Mexico after local authorities arrested the son of notorious drug kingpin Joaquín Guzmán Loera aka El Chapo. The New York Times is reporting that Ovidio Guzmán López was taken into custody after executing an operation in Culiacán. He was then taken to a special prosecutors office in Mexico City, the Mexican secretary of defense stated in a news conference yesterday (Jan. 5). The announcement comes two years after he was originally arrested but released after his cartel soldiers went to war with authorities and actually got that dub over them. “This arrest represents a resounding blow to the leadership of the Pacific cartel,” the secretary of defense, Luis Cresencio Sandoval...
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Cardi B Goes Off On Inflation Prices In Most Cardi B Way Possible [Video]
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net Cardi B continues to be the voice of the people. Her recent video rant on inflation is everything and then some. As spotted on CNN, the Bronx, New York native recently felt a ways after her last grocery pick up. She took to social media to vent and it started with a tweet that explained her frustration. “Naaaaaa grocery shopping prices are ridiculous right now You might as well eat outside !!” Cardi B wrote. She followed things up with a second post with some receipts saying “B*** why lettuce cost 6 dollars where I live at ?” Related Stories As expected, her opinion was met with both support and criticism online. She soon filmed a video explaining why she feels so appalled at the soaring prices of food. “Let me tell you ...
