Keith LeBlanc, the Tackhead drummer, producer, and session musician best known for his work on classic hip-hop songs by Grandmaster Flash and Sugarhill Gang, died on Thursday (April 4) due to an undisclosed illness, his wife, Fran LeBlanc, told Variety. He was 69.“All of us at On-U Sound are heartbroken to share the news that the great Keith LeBlanc has passed away,” his longtime label wrote in an obituary. “His writing and production skills were utilised by Living Colour, Peter Gabriel, The Cure, Ministry, and Nine Inch Nails. As a drummer/programmer he worked with everyone from James Brown to Trevor…
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Cardinals have announced their self-titled debut EP and shared a new single, ‘If I Could Make You Care’. The EP will be released on June 7 via So Young Records and consists of six tracks, including the new single, as well as previously released hits ‘Unreal’ and ‘Roseland’. “Thereâs not much to say about the lyrics of the song past its title which was stolen from Frank Sinatraâs âI Could Make You Careâ,” said frontman Euan Manning about the single. He continued: “It was co-written between myself and Oskar and we worked away at it quietly until it became something…
China’a digital communications technology conglomerate Huawei grew faster in 2023 than during any of the past four years. This follows Huawei’s introduction of a new smartphone in August 2023 powered by a sophisticated processor which U.S. experts did not think could be made in China. Another Chinese telecommunication firm, ZTE, also reported significant growth last year. We should be prepared for the same story to unfold in China’s space industry. China will be able to make ever more sophisticated space systems, with more advanced payloads, using domestically produced components. Chinese space companies, subsidized by investments from Beijing, will find customers…
An AI program can learn from smartphone users’ behaviours in order to send timely pop-up reminders about when to close attention-grabbing apps. The system effectively reduced how often people opened apps such as TikTok Read the original article here
A Tesla Model X burns after crashing on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain View, California, U.S. on March 23, 2018. S. Engleman | Via ReutersTesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer and father of two who died after his Model X SUV, with Autopilot features switched on, crashed into a highway barrier near Mountain View, California, in 2018.The settlement comes as jury selection and a trial were just beginning on Monday in a California Superior court. The settlement allows Tesla to avoid airing evidence and testimonies in a widely-followed case.The National…
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that future discussions between the U.S. and China will focus on Beijing’s need to shift its policy on industry and the economy, as she wrapped up the fourth and final full day of her trip to China on April 8. 2024.Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty ImagesBEIJING â U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday that future discussions between the U.S. and China will focus on Beijing’s need to change its policy on industry and the economy.”We intend to underscore the need for a shift in policy during these talks â building on the over two hours…
We knew it was coming, but that doesn’t . Nintendo shut down the online servers for both the Wii U and 3DS today. This means the end of online multiplayer gaming for both consoles, turning Mario Kart 7 for 3DS and the original Splatoon for the Wii U into single player or couch co-op experiences. The first Super Mario Maker is also effectively dead, as there’s no way to browse for and download player-created levels.Both consoles are relatively controversial. The 3DS was originally considered a , though it eventually . This was thanks to a glut of incredible titles, from…
Vivo V30 and Vivo V30 Pro were launched in India last month. Now, Vivo seems to be eyeing to add a new model — Vivo V30e 5G— to the V30 lineup. Ahead of the official debut, alleged images of the Vivo V30e’s retail box have surfaced online, suggesting the design of the unannounced phone. It is seen with a curved display and a circular-shaped rear camera unit. The display of Vivo V30e appears to have a centrally located hole punch cutout to keep the selfie shooter.An alleged image of the retail box of the Vivo V30e 5G, shared by Kiki…
Life as a teenager has drastically changed since technology’s inception and the evolution of world views. I am, admittedly, on the older side of Gen-Z. I only recently realized I was not technically a millennial, having been born in 1997. This is mainly because being in high school for me (2012-2016) is worlds away from what being in high school looks like now. It feels like the world switched right after I graduated high school, and I have experienced both the older and the younger side of the generation. People tend to forget that being…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on the phone at the 18th green during day three of the LIV Golf Invitational – Miami at Trump National Doral Miami on April 07, 2024 in Doral, Florida. Megan Briggs | Getty ImagesAttorneys for Donald Trump on Monday filed a last-ditch appeal to change the venue of his upcoming criminal hush money trial and pause a gag order barring him from speaking about likely witnesses or the judge’s family.The bid to a New York appeals court came one week before jury selection is set to begin in the Manhattan Supreme Court trial, where Trump…
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you take a look at just the Publishers Weekly bestseller list, you’d see a very different perspective on the bestselling books of two weeks ago: eight out of ten of their top sellers are children’s books, mostly Easter books. Because children’s books are separated out by most of the other bestseller lists, though, they usually don’t appear here — but it’s a good reminder that children’s books are their own world in publishing!One book that has seen a bump in sales this…
Although some fellas have cast-iron skin, many of us are a little sensitive in the dermal area. As a style-conscious gent, you’ve no doubt put keeping fresh and clean high on your priority list. But if you suffer from sensitive skin, then finding the right product can be tough. The good news is that you can find hygiene products that can transform any shower from itchy and irritating to smooth and relaxing. The best body washes for men with sensitive skin are usually made with a melting pot of natural ingredients that soothe or hydrate the skin. And, most sensitive…
Right now, my vibe is all about channeling the essence of summer in Europe, which happens to be the place that my mind goes every time I drift off. I wish I could be there right now. While I currently have no plans to actually summer in Europe this year, I’ve begun to plan my summer aesthetic, and I can’t imagine a better place to look than the fashion set that travels to the sun-kissed Amalfi Coast every summer. I’ve been spending my free time carefully curating a Pinterest board of sorts that includes luxe outfit formulas. If I need…
Maggie Sajak is spinning the wheel of love! Pat Sajak‘s daughter confirmed she’s dating Scottish actor Ross McCall, who is 19 years her senior, in a series of PDA photos obtained by Page Six. In the photos, the Wheel of Fortune star can be seen kissing McCall while walking in Los Angeles on March 26. The pair held hands as they crossed the street with his dog. TV Insider has reached out to McCall’s team for comment. Sajak and McCall haven’t been shy about their feelings for each other in recent weeks. They’ve consistently “liked” each other’s posts on Instagram.…
Elizabeth Hurley in ‘Strictly Confidential’. Photo: Lionsgate.Opening in theaters, on digital and on demand April 5th is the new thriller ‘Strictly Confidential’, which was directed by Damian Hurley (‘The Boy on the Beach’) and stars his real-life mother Elizabeth Hurley (‘Passenger 57’, ‘Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery’).Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Hurley and director Damian Hurley about their work on ‘Strictly Confidential,’ Damian’s process as a director, casting his mother, her character, Elizabeth’s experience producing and being directed by her son, and casting Georgia Lock as Mia.Related Article: Elizabeth Hurley to Play ‘Marvel’s Runaways’ Season 3 Supervillain(L to R)…
Several years into Hollywood giants’ streaming pushes, they still find themselves confronted with that famous Jerry Maguire line from Wall Street: “Show me the money!” In the case of streaming, “the money” means profits. With Netflix having been crowned by some observers as the king of streaming, Hollywood CEOs have focused on making their streaming business units profitable after an initial focus on subscriber growth. The full year of 2023 provided some positives for sector watchers. One entertainment titan ended up eking out a small profit for its streaming unit, while two others narrowed their losses in their divisions with…
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks to journalists. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesThe United States is prepared to sanction Chinese banks and companies, as well as Beijing’s leadership, if they assist Russia’s armed forces with the invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday.”We stand ready to act if we see significant violations, especially by financial institutions,” Yellen said in an interview with CNBC’s Sara Eisen in Beijing. “Anything that involves aiding Russia’s military in their brutal war against Ukraine is unacceptable to us and we have the ability to sanction it.”President Joe Biden issued a…