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Naira Marley arraigned in court for Jabi Lake Mall concert in Abuja
CLICK THIS LINK Naira Marley arraigned in court for Jabi Lake Mall concert in Abuja TO READ ORIGINAL POST BY NaijaMusic. Controversial Nigerian musician Naira Marley has been arraigned in court after flouting the lockdown regulation when he performed in Abuja. On 13th June, 2020, Naira Marley had flown from Lagos to Abuja to perform at a concert at Jabi Lake Mall. The concert was indirect disobedience to the interstate travel ban and social distancing rule. As reported by Punch Newspaper, Naira Marley has been arraigned before a court in Lagos by the Police. This comes several weeks after Jabi Lake Mall and ExecuJet were penalized for breaking the lockdown regulation. According to the Lagos State Police PRO, Bala Elkana,Naira Marley willing presented himself at the force headquarters. “We ...
Roger Waters Revives Two Deep Cuts From Pink Floyd’s The Wall
Roger Waters continues his series of socially distant performances with two deep cuts from Pink Floyd’s 1979 LP, The Wall: “Vera” and “Bring the Boys Back Home.” “The Vera in question is Vera Lynn. She was an English singer, songwriter, very popular during the Second World War,” Waters said in a statement. “Her biggest hit was “We’ll meet again”. She was widely known as the “Forces’ Sweetheart”. Our Vera, who is very fondly remembered back in Blighty, died six weeks ago aged 103. So she had a bloody good innings, bless her.” The performance transitions from “Vera” into a grand orchestral rendition of “Bring the Boys Back Home.” The latter features the smooth and seamless harmonies of Lucius̵...
Ta-Nehisi Coates Tapped As Guest Editor for ‘Vanity Fair’ September Issue
Source: CAMBRIDGE, MA – NOVEMBER 11: Author Ta-Nehisi Coates speaks at the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum Institute of Politics moderated by Harvard Professor Bruce Western on November 11, 2015 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images,) Uploaded By Godpseed Ta-Nehisi Coates has been working on some things and we’re excited about it. The best selling author will serve as guest editor for the September issue of Vanity Fair. In partnership with the magazine’s editor in chief Radhika Jones, the issue will explore art, activism, and power in 21st century America. “I’m honored to be partnering with Radhika and the entire Vanity Fair staff on this project,” said Coates in a statement from Vanity Fair. “Equally, I’m...
Roc Nation Partners With Brooklyn’s Long Island University For New School
Source: Rich Fury / Getty Jay-Z is doubling down on his commitment to empower Black and Brown people. His team is launching programming to teach the new generation the politics of the business. As spotted on The Grio the media mogul is working with a place of learning very close to his roots. On Tuesday, August 4 Roc Nation announced a new partnership with Brooklyn’s Long Island University. The two entities will launch a Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez detailed the new initiative in a formal press release. [The partnership] is “a true investment in our community and young people in Brooklyn, in New York City, and beyond” she said. “We’re excited that The Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment will provide uniq...
Billie Joe Armstrong Says He’s ‘Uncomfortable’ With Aspects of Fame, Social Media
Billie Joe Armstrong has had enough of non-fans asking for photos. In a new interview with Kerrang!, the Green Day star opened up about fame, mental health, and his opinions on social media. “Sometimes it’s great,” the rock legend said of fame. “When I’m able to communicate with fans and people are cool, and when people get something out of the music and you make these connections. But I think the thing that makes it uncomfortable is how fucked-up social media has become, and how everyone’s got a camera in their pocket now. There are a lot of people out there who aren’t fans who just wanna be guilty by association or something. They wanna hold you in their pocket as a souvenir. And I think that sometimes that’s the part that gets annoying.” The Kerrang! Cover StoryBillie ...
Hear PUP’s Cover of Grandaddy’s ‘A.M. 180′
On the heels of releasing their live record, Live at the Electric Ballroom, PUP have released a cover of one of their favorite songs — Grandaddy’s “A.M. 180,” off Grandaddy’s 1997 debut LP, Under the Western Freeway. “Grandaddy are one of the unsung hero bands of indie rock,” drummer Zack Mykula said in a statement. “A best-kept secret. I mean, forgive me for going ham, but this song is like a lily in an otherwise barren valley. An outstanding piece of songwriting, doing more with less than most any other song of the same caliber. So, that’s why we decided to cover it.” Listen to PUP’s cover of Grandaddy’s “A.M. 180″ below. Aside from the new cover drop, PUP have also announced their upcoming PUPTHEZINE Vol. 4 , QUARANZINE. The ne...
Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Lil Yachty & More Rally To Save TikTok From The Scourge That Is Donald Trump
Source: NurPhoto / Getty While Microsoft is working at breakneck speed to finalize a deal to purchase TikTok to keep it operating in the United States, some of music’s biggest names are rallying to save the social media platform. Despite the threat of TikTok being possibly banned by Donald Trump, the social media platform’s most popular users, not named Jason Derulo, are still posting and rallying behind the Chinese-owned app. Lil Nas X, Lil Yachty, Lizzo, DJ Dillon Francis, and more have all continued to show their support for the troubled app in their own unique ways. Lil Nas X who till this day still has the biggest TikTok hit of all-time, voiced his support on Twitter with a straight to point message screaming: “free my n*gga tik tok” free my nigga tik tok &mdas...
Loon Prayed At A Mosque As Soon As He Was Released, Transported In Rolls Royce
Source: @og_infamouspop / Instagram After nine years of imprisonment, Loon is finally a free man. He is making the most of his first couple of days out. As spotted on HipHopDX the Harlem native is grateful to able to move on his own accord without being told what to do and when to do it. Last week U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle granted him an early release prior to his original August 2021 date due to COVID-19 concerns. Upon walking out of the prison system on July 26 he made a big splash onto social media. On July 31 the first photo showed him, Akon’s brother Bu and two other friends in front of a Roll Royce car. His manager’s caption read “Yeah we are back like we never left. Still Brothers still solid. Met @__bu through @loon.tv and we have been together ever since...
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Florida Museum Used Kaepernick Jersey In Dog Attack Demo, Navy SEALs Ain’t Having It [VIDEO]
Source: SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 1: Colin Kaepernick #7 of the San Francisco 49ers fires the team up on the field prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 25-23. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) The U.S. Navy SEALs are investigating videos showing a Colin Kaepernick jersey used as bait during a K-9 demonstration at a Florida museum last year. Initially, the videos posted on Instagram in January 2019, but recently went viral over the weekend once Cocaine Cowboys film director Billy Corben posted it on Twitter. One video narrated by an unknown man captures the mascot dressed in a full-body bite suit, while wearing Kapernick’s jersey, being attacked by three ...
Patoranking cops new white Lamborghini Urus
Nigerian singer Patrick Okorie better known as Patoranking just acquired a new Lamborghini Urus. Patoranking is one of those Nigerians artistes balling in the big leagues but you don’t get to see him brag. The dancehall singer has one of the finest car garage at the moment. Recently, he took delivery of his brand new white Lamborghini Urus which cost about N85 million ($222K). Patoranking who released a new song ‘Abule‘ was spotted dancing in front of his compound while the car was parked just by the side. His G-Wagon and convertible Ferrari were also seen in the background. See the posts below. Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat ...
“Camp Quarantine”: Tyler Perry’s Cheat Code For Filming During A Pandemic
Source: NBC / Getty The film and television industry froze when COVID-19 swept the nation. While the curve is currently trending downward in some states, it still isn’t safe to resume production as they once did before the shutdown. Cue in Tyler Perry’s recent filming experiment at his studio. The mogul took a carefully-planned gamble during a two-week production of his BET show “Sistas,” subsequently wrapping coronavirus-free. The rewarding efforts cost the guy a couple of million, but we all know his money is long. Have you seen Tyler Perry Studios? In an exclusive interview with Variety, Perry goes into detail about his blueprint. Whether on or offset, masks have to be worn at all times. “I made sure that the cast and crew and everybody wore their masks when they weren...
Say Her Name Again: Breonna Taylor Graces Oprah’s ‘O Magazine’ Cover
Source: Breonna Taylor / Breonna Taylor Even though a large percentage of media outlets have pivoted away from America’s glaring racism problem the fight for equity continues. One of the culture’s biggest names is keeping the much needed narrative on everyone’s radar. As spotted on Page Six Oprah Winfrey has bowed out of her regular duties for her O Magazine. Since its’ launch in April 2000 she has graced the cover of the women’s publication. For the September issue the media mogul has chosen to feature Breonna Taylor; which is a first in the brand’s history. The creative features a portrait of the late emergency medical technician done by Janelle Washington. On the cover is a quote by Oprah saying “If you turn a blind eye to racism, you become an accomplice to it”. Winfrey also wrote...
