Loki Laments Music Stats Obsession, Urges Indie Artists to Prioritize Quality. Durban rapper Loki recently shared a thoughtful reflection on the evolving dynamics of music consumption and the relentless focus on streaming statistics in the digital age. Loki Laments Music Stats Obsession, Urges Indie Artists to Prioritize Quality In a candid post on social media, Loki compared today’s music landscape to football, noting how the obsession with stats has shifted the way listeners engage with art. “Much like football, these days people listen to music via stats on the internet,” wrote Loki. He highlighted the industry’s fixation on first-day streams,…
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Zombie knives and machetes are still available to purchase online in the UK despite a UK ban that came into force in September banning their possession or sale.The broadcaster purchased two 18-inch machetes from one for £19.99 each. Its investigation found that weapons – including a 10-inch Defender Xtreme Hunting Combat Knife and a 20-inch Fantasy Master Skull Crusher – could be easily be purchased from US and wholesale websites, at £34.99 and £60 respectively,However, a ban outlawing these dangerous machetes and knives in the UK came into force from September 24. Rishi Sunak first proposed these laws last year,…
Samsonov, formerly a teammate of Ovechkin’s in Washington, became the 177th different goaltender the 39-year-old has scored on in his career. Ovechkin is now second on the NHL all-time list with the retired Patrick Marleau, leaving only the great Jaromir Jagr (178) left to pass.The tally was Ovechkin’s 864th career goal and his 11th of the 2024-25 season.He now inches ever closer to Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky for most goals all time (894).Ovechkin has scored nine goals in his last ten games, trailing only Connor McMichael (12) for the team lead.It was also Ovechkin’s 315th career power-play goal,…
International Crimes Tribunal asks to complete probe against ex-PM Sheikh Hasina and submit a report by December 17.More than a dozen Bangladeshi former top government officials arrested after a mass uprising in August have been charged with “enabling massacres” before a special tribunal which also told investigators they have one month to complete their work on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Dozens of Hasina’s allies were taken into custody since her regime collapsed, accused of involvement in a police crackdown that killed more than 1,000 people during the unrest that led to her removal and exile to India. Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul…
DANIA BEACH, Fla. – Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday. The filing comes after two failed mergers in less than two years – one recently with Frontier and another earlier in 2024 with JetBlue – which left the ultra-low-cost carrier in a bind after repetitive quarterly losses. In October, Spirit announced plans to sell multiple aircraft and lay off workers as it tried to raise cash and revive operations. AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 13: A Spirit Airlines aircraft prepares to depart from…
Emtee Announces Exciting Talent Search For Emtee Records Emtee Announces The Imminent Return Of eMTee Merch. Multi-award-winning rapper Emtee has fans buzzing with excitement after announcing the return of his iconic eMTee clothing brand. Emtee Announces The Imminent Return Of eMTee Merch In a recent post on social media, Emtee revealed that his popular brand will be hitting the streets once again, much to the delight of his loyal supporters. “The eMTee ®️ merch will be making its return to the streets. Stay locked in to find out where you can get it. Gang!” Emtee announced. The eMTee ®️ merch…
According to the recent forecast, the nation’s “first taste of winter” could see up to 20cm of snow buildup in the worst impacted locations.There is “potential” for warnings to be “escalated”, according to the Met Office, which issued a number of yellow weather warnings for snow and ice for areas of the UK. The yellow weather warnings started Sunday afternoon (November 17) and expect to last until Tuesday morning (November 19).The warning covers much of southern Scotland, north-eastern England, parts of Yorkshire, and parts of north-west England, including Lancashire and Cumbria.According to BBC Weather, London will have highs of just 5C…
It felt like the day would never come but the mighty Justin Tucker, kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, has relinquished his title as the most accurate kicker in NFL history.With two field goal misses on Sunday against the AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers, Tucker’s all-time field goal percentage dipped to 89.15% (411 out of 461). The man who usurped Tucker’s place at the top of the all-time list? The Carolina Panthers’ Eddy Pineiro.The 29-year-old, now in his seventh season in the league, has made 101 out of 113 field goal attempts (89.38%).Carolina was on its bye week and did not…
A thick blanket of toxic smog has engulfed most parts of northern India and readings of air quality in the capital New Delhi hit their highest this year after dense fog overnight. The smog, a toxic blend of smoke and fog, happens each year in winter as cold air traps dust, emissions, and smoke from illegal farm fires in some surrounding states. Visibility on Monday dropped to 100 metres (109 yards) but authorities said flights and trains continued to operate with some delays. India’s pollution control authority said the national capital territory’s 24-hour air quality index (AQI) reading was at 484,…
Gigi Lamayne Set To Drop New Single “Mongameli” Featuring The Qwellers. Gigi Lamayne is about to bring the heat this Friday with the release of her highly anticipated single Mongameli, featuring the dynamic duo, The Qwellers. Gigi Lamayne Set To Drop New Single “Mongameli” Featuring The Qwellers Taking to social media, Gigi Lamayne announced that her new single will be dropping on November 22nd, 2024. This track is set to be a game-changer, seamlessly blending Gigi’s distinctive lyrical prowess with the unique energy brought by The Qwellers. Known for her unapologetic authenticity and versatile musical style, Gigi Lamayne has consistently…