Sudden US-China Tariff Flare-Up Threatens to Dismantle ‘TikTok USA’ Agreement
Photo Credit: Henry Chen China retaliates against Trump’s recent 100% tariff threat, potentially leaving the “TikTok USA” agreement on the cutting room floor. At the eleventh hour, it’s not looking good for the future of TikTok in the United States. If U.S. President Donald Trump imposes new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports, as he threatened […]
T-Pain and Crocs Release ‘Unfurgettable’ Boots with the Fur in Brand’s First Boots Collection
Photo Credit: T-Pain for Crocs T-Pain is the new face of Crocs for the footwear brand’s first-ever boots collection, featuring the limited edition “boots with the fur.” T-Pain has teamed up with Crocs for the brand’s first-ever boots collection, which features the “Unfurgettable Leopard Knee-High Boots” with faux fur—a nod to the rapper and singer’s […]
AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno Discusses Barbarians of California
On Thursday (Oct. 9), AWOLNATION’s Aaron Bruno joined Loudwire Nights to dive deep into his latest band, Barbarians of California, and why it’s more than just a side project. Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article… Continue reading…
Behind the Ticket Resale Underground, Part 4—Why Non-Transferable Tickets Don’t Stop Scalpers & Speculators
Photo Credit: r/StubHub reddit Non-transferable tickets are marketed as a form of consumer protection—meant to tighten access, prevent scalping, and ensure tickets remain in the hands of fans. In reality, tech-savvy ticket brokers have already found sophisticated workarounds. One of the most widely used tools for bypassing this particular restriction is called SecureMyPass. Missed our […]
Fans Choose JISOO & ZAYN’s ‘Eyes Closed’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
“Eyes Closed,” the new single from JISOO and Zayn Malik, tops this week’s fan-voted music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Oct. 10) on Billboard, choosing the pair’s duet as their favorite new release. “Eyes Closed” made its grand entrance during a week that also saw new releases from Khalid; Gorillaz feat. Trueno and […]
How puppets from Chile became NPR’s newest Tiny Desk sensation
Alt.Latino host Anamaria Sayre tells the story of how Chilean puppet show 31 Minutos became an international sensation after their Tiny Desk performance.
Diane Keaton, Oscar-Winning Star of ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather,’ Dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall, The Godfather films and Father of the Bride, whose quirky, vibrant manner and depth made her one of the most singular actors of a generation, has died. She was 79. People first reported Saturday (Oct. 11) that she died in California with loved ones, citing a family […]
Former Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Killed in Prison Attack
Ian Watkins, the former lead singer of rock band Lostprophets and a convicted pedophile, was killed in a prison attack in the United Kingdom. He was 48. Watkins died on Saturday (Oct. 11) after being stabbed by another inmate at HMP Wakefield, a high-security prison in West Yorkshire, according to multiple U.K. news outlets. “At […]
Ex-Lostprophets Singer Ian Watkins Killed in Prison
The disgraced musician was serving a 29-year sentence for multiple child sex offenses. Continue reading…
Argentine Singer Fede Dorcaz Fatally Shot in Mexico Days Before TV Appearance
Argentine singer Fede Dorcaz was shot and killed in Mexico City just days before he was set to appear on a popular Mexican television dance competition. The 29-year-old, who was also an actor and model, was fatally shot on Thursday (Oct. 9) in what authorities believe was an attempted robbery, according to The Guardian. Dorcaz […]