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Sean “Diddy” Combs arrived in a Manhattan courtroom Monday (May 5) in a tailored suit and reading glasses as jury selection kicked off in his high-stakes federal sex trafficking trial, where he faces the possibility of life in prison. Twelve jurors and six alternates are being screened to determine whether they can remain impartial despite widespread media attention surrounding the case. Prospective jurors were first given questionnaires to assess their knowledge of the allegations and returned today for in-person questioning. The Hip-Hop mogul has pleaded not guilty to five federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Prosecutors allege…
Sample Logic recently released GrainScaper, an innovative granular soft synth for macOS and Windows, and it’s available at a special introductory price for a limited time. GrainScaper is available for $69 until Wednesday, 7 May 2025, when it will return to the regular price of $99. GrainScaper takes any audio source and splits it into microscopic grains that you can manipulate in various ways to enhance sounds or create something entirely new. We don’t see granular synthesis plugins as often as we do other kinds, but it’s one of the best ways to turn almost nothing into absolutely epic sounds.…
Produce RNB has released a new drum plugin which combines AI with real-time producer input. Designed to streamline the beat-making process, Tempo 2 generates unique 8-bar drum patterns that evolve with each interaction, offering “endless rhythmic inspiration in seconds”.Designed to spark creativity and save time, Tempo generates unique 8-bar drum patterns that evolve with every click, giving you endless rhythmic inspiration in seconds. Whether you’re building around a melody or starting from scratch, Tempo acts like an autonomous drumming assistant that understands your direction and delivers results that surprise you. Customize complexity, adjust styles, and drag fully-editable MIDI patterns straight…
It was fitting that Miranda Lambert was on hand for Sunday night’s (May 4) “Iconic Women”-themed night. As the show’s top 10 competed for a spot in the top 8, Lambert was in the house for a killer performance of one of her breakthrough hits and to offer advice and encouragement to the singers, beginning with country crooner John Foster, who admitted that the singer was his “first crush.” They clearly got along like old friends, with country gentleman Foster even taking off his cowboy hat in deference to Lambert, who counseled him to work the stage a bit as…
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Plugin Boutique has announced an exclusive offer on u-he’s popular Hive 2 synthesizer, a flexible instrument with a clear layout and easy workflow to let you create stunning patches in next to no time at all.Underneath its sleek exterior, Hive 2 lets you go as deep as you like. Add movement and life using the shape sequencer, or instantly record, rotate and arpeggiate note sequences. The 12-slot matrix even lets you modulate effect parameters, encouraging you to explore a whole new world of creative options.With its swappable audio engine, flexible signal routing, wavetable support and quality effects, Hive 2 makes…
She came — and she delivered one of the greatest shows at Rio de Janiero’s Copacabana Beach has ever seen on Saturday (May 3). At 10:10 p.m., with a 25-minute delay, Lady Gaga took the stage at Todo Mundo No Rio in Brazil and gave a performance lasting more than two hours — a display of excellence that moved the audience of 2 million-plus people and the artist herself. According to Riotur, the number was half a million more than expected. With this attendance, she became the female artist with the highest concert attendance, surpassing Madonna’s previous record of 1.6…
Diddy’s federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial is underway in New York. The Bad Boy Records founder has remained in prison since his arrest last September, though not without several attempts at successfully arguing for an early release. In the days leading up to the start of jury selection in the case, court filings revealed that Diddy had made some additions to his legal team. Below, Complex takes a look at what you need to know as this much-discussed case begins.What is Diddy charged with?Diddy has been accused of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.“As alleged in…
Spike Lee reunites with Denzel Washington for the first time in nearly two decades with the teaser debut of “Highest 2 Lowest.” AllHipHop.com Since 1998, AllHipHop.com has pioneered delivering Hip-Hop news. Get our daily email for exclusive, breaking news, and weekly digests, all curated for the true Hip-Hop enthusiast. Stay connected and informed with the heartbeat of Hip-Hop culture. Subscribe now! Subscribe Spike Lee has delivered a long-promised teaser Monday for Highest 2 Lowest, his upcoming crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, marking the first time Lee and Washington have teamed up on a film since 2006’s Inside…
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