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Electric Forest has announced an hefty lineup for its 2025 event, with French titans Justice, a DJ set from brother duo Disclosure, hard techno boss Sara Landry, psych rock outfit Khruangbin, Aussie favorite Fisher, dance legend Tiësto, U.K. phenom Barry Can’t Swim, bass mainstay Of The Trees, dubstep producer Liquid Stranger, festival regulars Louis the […]
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have broken up after a year of dating, according to People. “They are both young and career-focused, so they’ve decided to take a break,” a source told the publication on Tuesday (Dec. 3) The pair first sparked dating rumors in late 2023, a few months before making their public debut […]
Kendrick Lamar is back with another massive week on Billboard’s charts, thanks to his new surprise album, GNX.
Released without advance notice Nov. 22 on pgLand/Interscope/ICLG, GNX blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 (dated Dec. 7) with 319,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in its opening week, according to Luminate. It becomes his fifth leader, following Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers (2022), DAMN. (2017), untitled unmastered. (2016) and To Pimp a Butterfly (2015).
Concurrently, all 12 GNX tracks enter the Billboard Hot 100, all in the top 30 with seven in in the top 10 – including the entire top five. He joins Taylor Swift, Drake and The Beatles as the only acts to dominate the entire top five in the same week.
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Kendrick Lamar GNX Songs on the Hot 100 (dated Dec. 7):No. 1, “Squabble Up”No. 2, “TV Off,” feat. Lefty GunplayNo. 3, “Luther” with SZANo. 4, “Wacced Out Murals”No. 5, “Hey Now,” feat. Dody6No. 8, “Reincarnated”No. 9, “Man at the Garden”No. 11, “Dodger Blue,” feat. Wallie the Sensei, Siete7x & Roddy RicchNo. 13, “Peekaboo,” feat. AzChikeNo. 14, “Heart Pt. 6”No. 24, “GNX,” feat. Hitta J3, YoungThreat & PeysohNo. 27, “Gloria,” with SZA
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“Squabble Up” earns Lamar his fifth Hot 100 No. 1, after “Not Like Us” and “Like That,” with Future and Metro Boomin (both earlier in 2024), “Humble.” (2017) and as featured on Swift’s “Bad Blood” (2015). He also ups his career counts to 87 total Hot 100 entries, 57 top 40 hits, 22 top 10s and 14 top five titles.
Thanks to their featured appearances on the album, Lefty Gunplay, Dody6, Wallie the Sensei, Siete7x, AzChike, Hitta J3, YoungThreat and Peysoh all score their first career Hot 100 placements.
Meanwhile, Roddy Ricch returns to the Hot 100 for the first time in two years thanks to his featured turn on “Dodger Blue.” The rapper has notched two No. 1s: “The Box” and as featured on DaBaby’s “Rockstar,” both in 2020.
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Veteran Washington, D.C., news anchor Leon Harris is stepping away from the desk to work on “health issues” after a recent on-air issue during a segment.
On Monday (Dec. 2), NBC4 News in Washington, D.C., issued a statement through its website and on the air announcing that anchor Leon Harris is “stepping away” from the desk to focus on “health issues” after appearing to be unwell during a segment on their Thanksgiving broadcast. “We here at NBC4 — and you at home — care deeply about Leon and wish him well. We thank you for your concern,” they wrote. They did not disclose what health issues Harris was dealing with in response to further press requests.
An update about our colleague Leon Harris. pic.twitter.com/dzUEe96Qa4
— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) December 2, 2024
The 63-year-old was on air delivering the news about local vandalism. Still, viewers noticed that the veteran newscaster struggled to pronounce some words and street names and exhibited slurred speech. Harris was pulled from the desk after the segment ended, and meteorologist Ryan Miller addressed viewer concerns that he suffered a stroke or some other medical issue during his segment covering the weather. “We’ve heard a lot from some of you through phone and email during this newscast,” Miller said. “We want to assure you that our colleague, Leon Harris, is fine. The News4 team appreciates your concern.”
Harris has been a fixture at NBC4 since joining the station in 2017 after working at the local ABC network, WJLA. The journalist has won an Emmy Award for his work, having started his career at CNN in Atlanta, Georgia. Harris has dealt with health issues in the past, having taken a leave of absence to recover from a foot injury in September that he suffered at his home. In 2013, Harris also dealt with necrotizing pancreatitis that placed him in the intensive care unit. He also has dealt with alcohol abuse, having been arrested for DUI in 2013 and in 2022. “I made a terrible mistake,” he said in 2022 in an interview with the Washington Post. “After drinking, I decided to get into my car and drive. This is the worst decision I could possibly have made.”
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It seems SUPREME is looking to close out 2024 strong. They have announced a collaboration with Dickies, and it has all the workwear vibes you never knew you needed.
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On Tuesday (Dec. 3), the New York-based label announced a forthcoming drop with Dickies. Curated for the fall 2024 season, this collection merges the aesthetic from both brands together seamlessly. While the spirit of this drop aligns with Dickies’ pursuit of outfitting those who are committed to making their mark, all the pieces can easily be styled for streetwear purposes. Included in the capsule are several workwear staples, including cargo pants, polos, long-sleeve jersey t-shirts and more.
As expected, this SUPREME collaboration has some standout pieces that are sure to be in high demand. Dickies’ signature outerwear item gets a very plush update via the Hooded Leather Work Jacket. This version features an all leather shell and a heavyweight insulated quilted polyester lining. We also get a flannel lined overall with a snap button closure on the pant. Additionally, this item stays true to the original with a utility loop, large bib pocket on the chest and a boot cut leg seam.
The SUPREME x Dickies collaboration will be available in the United States starting Dec. 6. and Asia starting Dec. 7.
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After suing UMG for their support of Kendrick Lamar’s smash hit, “Not Like Us,” Drake has become the least liked rapper in the Hip-Hop game today. But that isn’t keeping Nike from continuing their relationship with the Canadian crooner and they are about to drop a new Air Force 1 co-signed by the “Family Matters” rapper.
According to Hypebeast, two new colorways of the “Certified Lover Boy” Air Force 1 is on the way and truth be told they kinda go hard. Originally released as an all-white Air Force 1 with “Certified Lover Boy” etched on the sole, the NOCTA x AF1 will be returning in Pale Purple / Cobalt Tint and CITRON TINT colorways along with translucent soles to match, but instead of sporting “Certified Lover Boy” on the sole, these will have a different message that reads “Love You Forever.”
We’re not gonna lie, we might have to copp.
How sneakerheads will receive these drops should be interesting as Drizzy’s popularity in the rap game has dropped since taking the “L” in his battle with Kendrick Lamar and ultimately taking Universal Music Group to court over said loss. While we’re sure hardcore Drizzy fans will have no problem copping these when they drop, others may be hesitant to do so for the aforementioned reasons.
Still, they’re pretty dope.
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Constructed with premium soft purple leather for the upper, the shoe’s iconic “Love You Forever” mantra is still a standard on the semi-translucent midsoel and outsole. The premium leather gives the shoe a luxe feel, giving the timeless silhouette another iteration. Look out for the pair arriving later this month.
We’re not with the legal action that Drake done took, but we might have to copp regardless. Just sayin.’
Check out pics of the upcoming kicks and let us know if you’ll be checking for them when they release later this month in the comments section below.
Rock and country veterans Van Zant — the duo of brothers Donnie and Johnny Van Zant — make their initial appearance on Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart as the pair’s first spiritually themed LP, Always Look Up, enters the Dec. 7-dated tally at No. 4.
Released Nov. 22, the collection earned 5,000 equivalent album units, almost all from album sales, in the U.S. Nov. 22-28, according to Luminate.
The 12-song set is a mix of classic rock and country that has defined the siblings’ careers, along with Southern gospel.
Donnie Van Zant, 72, co-founded 38 Special in 1974 and was a member until he retired in 2013. The longtime successful touring act logged nine entries on the Billboard 200, including the top 10 Special Forces in 1982. The band banked nine top 40 Billboard Hot 100 hits, led by the top 10s “Caught Up in You” (No. 10, 1982) and “Second Chance” (No. 6, 1989).
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Johnny Van Zant, 64, still tours with Lynyrd Skynyrd, which he has helmed since the loss of older brother Ronnie Van Zant, who, along with five others, was killed in a plane crash in October 1977. Lynyrd Skynyrd was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. The band boasts three Billboard 200 top 10s and the No. 8-peaking 1974 Hot 100 classic “Sweet Home Alabama.” The group followed with fellow signature hit “Free Bird” (No. 19, 1975).
The duo Van Zant has made two appearances on Top Country Albums: Get Right With the Man entered at its No. 2 peak in 2005 and My Kind of Country hit No. 10 in 2007. The twosome’s third entry, Red White & Blue (Live), arrived at its No. 39 high in 2016. On Hot Country Songs, the pair’s “Help Somebody” hit No. 8 in 2005.
Of Van Zant’s rookie Christian LP, Donnie Van Zant stated, “This has been on our bucket list for some time. We’re big believers in Jesus Christ, and with Always Look Up, we’re sharing that faith through our music.”
Adams Unlocks Third No. 1 With ‘Doors’
Yolanda Adams earns her third Gospel Airplay leader with “Church Doors.” The song increased by 4% in plays during the latest tracking week.
The single was authored by Donald Lawrence and Sir the Baptist and is from Adams’ album Sunny Days, which opened at its No. 9 best on Top Gospel Albums in September, awarding Adams her 17th top 10.
Adams’ new Gospel Airplay chart-topper is her second in a row, following “In Him There Is No Sorrow,” her collaboration with Donald Lawrence & Co. and Twinkie Clark that ruled for a week in April. She first led with “Be Blessed” for three weeks in 2005.
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Having been spotted together at her Eras Tour and his Kansas City Chiefs games, among other buzzy joint appearances, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce share space in a new locale this week: Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Swift ranks at No. 7 on the radio airplay survey dated Dec. 7 with her former seven-week No. 1 […]
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Looking to become a content creator on Twitch, YouTube or TikTok? Believe it or not, but it takes more than turning on webcam and hitting broadcast on an app. To get the best out of your livestreaming experience, you might have to invest in a few broadcasting items that work with your laptop, smartphone and gaming console.
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We’ve rounded up the best gear for livestreaming at Walmart, including microphones, keypads, mixers, headsets and more.
Since most of these items are from Walmart, you’ll get items shipped to you for free if you’re a Walmart+ member. Otherwise, your cart has to be more than $35 to get free shipping.
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If you’re not a member, then you’re in luck. You can sign up for a 30-day free trial to take advantage of everything the retailer’s rewards program has to offer with perks such as free, fast delivery; fuel discounts’ streaming access to Paramount+ to watch hit originals; additional savings with early access deals and much more.
Meanwhile, Walmart+ also comes with access to SiriusXM for all sorts of music — including popular channels, like “TikTok Radio” for trending sounds from Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Megan Thee Stallion, Chappell Roan, Ice Spice and others.
With the right equipment, you can be more efficient with your livestreams and more comfortable streaming with rich and robust audio, sharp video quality and smooth transitions from video feed-to-video feed.
In addition, there’s livestreaming gear available on Amazon. Scroll down and check out our picks for the best livestreaming tech, below:
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Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone
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Razer Stream Controller X
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RODE RODECaster Duo Streaming Mixer
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AVerMedia Live Gamer
Razer
Razer Kiyo Pro Streaming Webcam
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$199.99
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Lume Cube Edge Lit Desktop Ring Light
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Neewer Chromakey Backdrop
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Razer Barracuda X Chroma Wireless Gaming Headset
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check out more of the best livestreaming gear at Walmart, below:
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