Instagram Officially Begins Erasing Like Counts – Here’s How To Know If You’re Affected

A report earlier this month suggested that Instagram was testing out private like counts on its platform. The idea, Instagram said, was to encourage followers to “focus on the photos and videos shared]” rather than the number likes they get. “During this test, only the person who shared a post will …

Health Officials Respond To Claims Of An Increase In Herpes Following Coachella

Yesterday, news reports stated that a massive herpes outbreak in Southern California was linked to Coachella. According to statistics interpreted from app HerpAlert, there had been a 2,038% increase in reported herpes cases, or a total 1,105 reports. However, the reality the situation is a bit less severe. Jose Arballo, public …

Samsung Responds To Mass Screen Breakage of Folding $1980 Smartphone

The hype surrounding Samsung‘s forthcoming Galaxy Fold has been unreal. Just this week, the company enlisted in superstar influencers including Steve Aoki to unbox the new device for the first time. The response was initially overwhelmingly positive — until the screens started breaking. Some early reviewers have experienced cracking the screen …

Finland Sets New Record for Largest Ecstasy Seizure [DETAILS HERE]

Police just seized the largest amount  ecstasy in Finnish history — in a single bust. Approximately 152,000 tablets the substance were confiscated from an apartment in Lahti. The breakdown: 151,390 ecstasy tablets, 1,095 Subutex 8 mg tablets and 211.7 grams amphetamine. All this according to an ficial police announcement made on Thursday. …

Nile Rodgers & Other Songwriters Slam Spotify Over Royalty Payout Appeal

Spotify has plans to appeal a decision handed down by the U.S. Copyright Royalty Board, which details an increase in royalties from 10.5 percent to 15.1 percent over the next five years — and some top songwriters are (rightfully) pissed. Many greats including Nile Rodgers, Ludwig Göransson, Frank Dukes, Greg Kurstin, Vinylz, …

New Government Restrictions Threaten Burning Man's Very Existence

Despite its depictions in mainstream media, the annual Burning Man event has been a paragon integrity, cultural awareness, and environmental stewardship for the past 28 years. According to a new post on the ficial Burning Man website, a new Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Burning Man Event threatens to radically alter …

The City of Miami Has Been Sued AGAIN By Residents Attempting To Dispute The New Ultra Music Festival Contract

It is understood that Southern Florida is a hub for retirees. Unfortunately, plainly hundreds residents within the metropolis Miami have so little to do; they fill their time by submitting considerably laughable lawsuits. While at this level, all are accustomed to the truth that Ultra was ousted from its longstanding …

Zedd Cancels Atlanta Show At Opera After A Rape In The Venue Was Live Streamed

Warning: The following article accommodates some particulars a rape that’s presently being investigated by Atlanta PD. Reports emerged as we speak, girl reside streamed on Facebook her horrific rape on the Atlanta venue, Opera. The footage has since been eliminated and turned over to the Atlanta PD. The girls, whose …

Ultra Slammed with Cease & Desist by Festival It Kicked Out of Its Home

The previous few months haven’t been variety to Rapture Festival in Florida. Despite having lived at Virginia Key for 2 years and already reserving dates for a 3rd on the island, a from the Miami City Commission ousted the competition in favor Ultra Music Festival, which itself was earlier in …

REPORT: 16 Arrested Attempting To Board Holy Ship! 12.zero with Drugs

For the second yr in a row, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has launched an inventory people arrested earlier than boarding the annual Holy Ship! cruise in Florida. Last yr, over the course each sailings, together with DJ Gina Turner the primary week. The numbers from Holy Ship! 12.zero, which …

FIRST LISTEN: The Weeknd Returns for Follow-Up Collab with This Dance Music Legend

After the discharge “” in November 2018 and the next announcement his forthcoming album , Gesaffelstein has been preserving followers questioning, “What’s subsequent?” Well, after a correct excessive placement on the Coachella lineup that dropped final week, he’s again with a teaser for a brand new music with The Weeknd, …

Coachella’s Gucci Gang Artist Is Actually A New Rap Supergroup

Though the Coachella lineup was dropped two days in the past, individuals are nonetheless poring over all of the names in an effort to search out new favorites or potential must-sees they may have missed. One identify that caught would-be attendees consideration was ‘Gucci Gang‘ on Sunday. Apart from being …

Ibiza Man Arrested On NYE After Testing Positive For "All Detectable Drugs"

Don’t drive underneath the affect. It’s actually that straightforward. But then once more, perhaps it’s not, as a person in Ibiza was arrested on New Year’s Eve having examined constructive for “each drug a roadside breathalyzer] can establish.” The report comes from , an area publication in Spain. According to the …

KSHMR Responds To Accusations of Ripping DOOM Samples In Latest Splice Pack

KSHMR dropped his newest pattern pack on Splice, Sounds KSHMR Vol three, earlier this yr with over 4000 new samples. The pack highlighted 4 completely different core matters: World Instruments, Drums, FX and Song starters. Going by way of all of the samples is a tedious and prolonged course of, however …

REPORT: Police Lead Raid And Seize Over $1 Million Worth Of MDMA

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for pushing large portions ecstasy mentioned to be price over £1 million, or 1.26 million in USD. According to , the seized MDMA amounted to greater than 45 kilograms. In a joint effort between Police Scotland and the National Crime Agency, the arrest was made within …

REPORT: Travis Scott To Perform At Super Bowl with Maroon 5, Jay-Z Trying To Talk Him Out Of It

When it was introduced that Maroon 5 would carry out on the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the response from the general public was… unenthusiastic, to say the least. Now, it’s been reported that Travis Scott can be becoming a member of Maroon 5 as a particular visitor throughout the …

REPORT: A Long-Unreleased Jack Ü Track Is Getting Released Soon

Jack Ü as a gaggle has been completed for some time now, however that doesn’t negate the truth that there’s a crapload demos from the venture nonetheless simply current in purgatory – do not forget that Florence + The Machine collab that by no means received launched? Yeah, we nonetheless give …

Five Clinical Trials Open To Test Effectiveness Of MDMA In Treating PTSD

MDMA, generally referred to as ecstasy, molly, or xtc, has at all times had a fame for being a celebration drug. It’s an element the amphetamine household and may produce enhanced and heightened feelings. Over the previous couple of years, research have more and more discovered that MDMA can be utilized to deal …

Privilege and Amnesia Temporarily Closed by Ibiza Inspectors

Two nightlife staples in Ibiza have shut their doorways briefly with suspended licenses, after a number of code infractions have been discovered throughout the buildings. Local ficials inspected Privilege and Amnesia, two the island’s most iconic golf equipment, again in September. Unfortunately, they discovered that each institutions had illegally modified …

Burning Man Reveals Temple Design for 2019 Event [MUST SEE]

Burning Man has revealed its temple for 2019 — The Temple Direction. The artwork installment by Geordie Van Der Bosch has been chosen out a pool superb submissions. It will function a spot for reflection on the playa in Black Rock City come subsequent 12 months. According to , The Temple …

Facebook Allowed Spotify, Netflix & More To Read, Write & Delete Users’ Messages

In a startling expose printed within the New York Times this week, it was revealed that Facebook has long-standing offers with round 150 media and tech firms to share its customers knowledge, ten with out the specific permission from the customers. In the wake the Cambridge Analytica privateness scandal earlier this …

Avicii Had No Will & No Children, So This Is Where His $25 Million Estate Is Going

At his peak, Avicii was commanding upwards €200,000 for a single present, and introduced in almost €16.6 million throughout his 2015 tour. At the tip, Avicii’s price was estimated to be round €67.5 million. When he died this previous April, nobody introduced up the query the place his cash would go. Now, in response …

Open Enrollment Has Begun For MDMA Medical Trials In four Different States

MDMA has stored up its sturdy popularity as a celebration drug for a while, however psychiatrists are discovering out it’s a lot extra than simply that. The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) simply opened up 5 medical trials to check the effectiveness MDMA in treating PTSD. Results up to now …

REPORT: 40+ Arrested For Drugs At Small-Scale Festival

Over 40 numerous drug costs have been handed out in consequence Festival the Sun. According to ficials, there have been 41 people all through weekend that had been busted. Approximately three,000 complete folks attended the Festival the Sun occasion this yr, which came about in Port Macquarie over December 13 …

Offset Crashing Cardi B's Headline Set At Rolling Loud To Beg For Forgiveness Is CRINGE

The world has appeared a little bit f ever since Cardi B introduced her and Offset‘s imminent divorce, hasn’t it? Well, shit simply hit the fan once more. Right about now, Cardi B must be making headlines for being the primary feminine artist to headline Rolling Loud competition. There’s a little bit …

Kanye West Claims Drake Is Threatening Him In Escalating Beef

The Kanye West vs. Drake beef has escalated severely over the previous 24 hours… The battle between the 2 A-List rappers runs deeper than in all probability any us can think about, however from what we will collect on Twitter it facilities round Travis Scott‘s “Sicko Mode.” Kanye went one …

BREAKING: Friendship Forced to Return to Miami After Medical Emergency

Destructo‘s new cruise competition, Friendship, kicked f its sold-out maiden voyage yesterday on the beautiful Celebrity Equinox leaving out Miami. It left port yesterday sure for the non-public island Coco Cay, nevertheless this afternoon attendees seen that all of the sudden they had been again inside American cell reception vary. …

YouTube Is Hopping On The 'Stories' Train, Rolls Out Function To More Users [Details]

When it involves video content material, YouTube is king — they usually wish to hold it that means. A brand new initiative strives to deliver Instagram-like tales to the platform so creators can experiment with the brand new function. YouTube not too long ago started rolling out the add-on and …

New Music from Convex: 'Pain' (feat. Tyler Shamy)

The first traces “Pain,” a brand new groundbreaking track from Convex (feat. Tyler Shamy), let you know straight away that it’s distinctive. This track is deep, darkish and addictive. How you perceive ache personally will in all probability be the deciding think about how a lot you want this new …

Nero Teases Something Big Coming VERY Soon [Details]

With the exceptions their 2808 EP and collaboration with Zhu, the world hasn’t seen new music from Nero in over three years.  was their final important launch, incomes our distinction #1 album the 12 months on the time. Now, proper on the finish 2018, Nero is teasing the world with new music …

LICK Releases Dark Flip Of Virtual Self's "Angel Voices"

LICK has been holding out, ready for the fitting time to blast us along with his forceful “Angel Voices” flip — and it was effectively definitely worth the wait. Just over a 12 months in the past, Virtual Self‘s instantaneous basic “Ghost Voices” took the dance music world by storm. …

BREAKING: Travis Scott Releases Highly Anticipated Skrillex Remix of “Sicko Mode”

We could have to attend till Friday for the ficial “launch” Skrillex’s remix Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode,” a minimum of so far as streaming providers are involved, however you possibly can nonetheless get it now if you would like. The remix simply appeared on Travis Scott’s on-line retailer . After …

EDC Guandong Warns DJs Not To Swear On The Mic Or Face Arrest

EDC Guandong Warns DJs Not To Swear On The Mic Or Could Face Arrest EDC China passed off over the weekend in Guangdong with a jam packed lineup with some the largest names akin to Zedd, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike, Joyryde, Kayzo, 12th Planet, Tiësto and extra. What everyone seems to be speaking about on-line although …

12/6 Is The New four/20 For Michigan Residents: Marijuana Legalization Day

Recreational marijuana will probably be authorized in Michigan subsequent week. In the November sixth election, Proposal 1 with a “sure” by 56 p.c. Now, the Board State Canvassers have sealed the deal by certifying the marijuana legalization initiative with a unanimous vote. Now, all that stands between Michiganders and their weed is …

Is David Guetta (51) Engaged To His 24 Year-Old Girlfriend? It Sure Looks Like It… [PHOTOS]

Oh snap! It seems like David Guetta could be wifing up his girlfriend Jessica Ledon. Or, ought to we are saying fiancée? The couple have been noticed catching some solar in Miami earlier this week. Guetta (51) and Ledon (24) gave the impression to be smitten collectively, however what actually caught …

DJs Beware, Instagram Begins Actively Deleting All Fake Followers, Likes & Comments

Instagram is completed being pretend. The social media platform is combating towards illegitimate followers, feedback and likes from third-party providers by eradicating them utterly. The firm introduced this transfer as half Instagram’s coverage change right this moment. Moving ahead, utilizing third-party providers to realize followers and improve engagement is towards …

Illegal Raves Are On The Rise & Police Are Worried [REPORT]

Illegal raves are on the rise within the UK. According to a brand new , underground occasions are up 9% from the earlier yr. With greater than 680 reviews “unlicensed music occasions,” the events are thriving — however there should be much more than ficials are conscious . The resurgence raves …

Fisher Gets Unexpected Shout Out From Elon Musk

As if Fisher wasn’t having a sufficiently big yr already, the Australian artist simply acquired a public shout out from one probably the most influential individuals on the planet… Elon Musk. Musk has been persistently posting some fairly unusual stuff over the previous few months, main many to consider we’re …

Friends, Family & Hundreds of Fans Gather For Avicii Memorial In Sweden [VIDEO]

Avicii tragically and all of the sudden , and the world has finished the whole lot in its energy to maintain his reminiscence alive. Apart from stay tributes and new music devoted to him, an ficial memorial was held final evening in Sweden, attended by Avicii’s father, associates and a whole …

Apashe & Cherry Lena Reimagine Classic "Feeling Good"

Chances are you’ve heard the music “Feeling Good,” at the very least in a technique or one other. Originally carried out in 1964 and popularized by Nina Simone in 1965, it’s been famously lined by Michael Bublé, John Coltrane, George Michael, and Muse, amongst others. Now, in 2018, it’s getting a …

Alison Wonderland Debuts Her Own Version of An Ariana Grande Hit At EDC Orlando [VIDEO]

Alison Wonderland took EDC Orlando to church this weekend — and he or she got here prepared with a model new edit an surprising, however acceptable monitor. “God Is A Woman” by Ariana Grande was reimagined AW model and we’ve to say we love her perspective on this. The st, …

Beau Joie Champagne Makes Tiësto Global Creative Director

Tiësto has just lately simply been introduced because the world inventive director for Beau Joie Champagne. He shall be concerned in all areas the inventive growth the corporate. Tiësto’s checklist duties contains however are usually not restricted to; model technique, social media campaigns, producing content material and advertising and marketing partnerships. …

Spring Awakening Music Festival Is In Hot Water

This Monday, Spring Awakening Music Festival its new location and on-sale dates to followers. Only, it seems that town wasn’t even conscious it. Alderman George Cardenas is reprimanding the competition for making guarantees and bulletins earlier than consulting town and the ficials who oversee the district. “Like everyone else, I …

Marshmello's Identity Revealed Again By Forbes, Expected To Make $50 Million Next Year

Only three years in the past, Marshmello was simply releasing his first originals on Soundcloud. Now, he’d made $44 million over the previous two years, flies personal, has a helmet value $55,000, and is on the duvet the Forbes 30 Under 30 concern. Marshmello is an anomaly in music, rising …

Residents Surrounding Planned New Venue For Ultra Are Already Pissed AF

With Ultra Music Festival’s destiny in Miami at present up within the air, residents Virginia Key referred to as an emergency assembly final evening to protest the competition’s proposed transfer to the island. In a report final week, it was revealed that Ultra organizers have been the Three-day music competition …

XXXTentacion Admits To Domestic Abuse In Newly Surfaced Confession Tape

NOTE: Some readers might discover this content material disturbing. Although he was publicly shamed for alleged home abuse, XXXTentacion was technically harmless till confirmed responsible and awaiting trial for the 2016 case towards him. He later grew to become a goal violence himself and was shot on June eight, 2018. The …

50 Cent Trolls Harder Than Any DJ – Buys 200 Front Row Seats To Leave Empty

50 Cent simply proved he’s the final word troll — and he couldn’t have picked a greater goal. Apparently his longstanding beef with Ja Rule nonetheless stands. They’ve been at it for therefore lengthy, we truthfully forgot why they began within the first place. But 50 only recently took it …

SoundCloud Integrates with Instagram To Allow Sharing On Stories

Back in May, Instagram and Spotify that made it simpler for music followers to share what music they had been listening to on the photograph and social media platform. Today, an analogous integration was introduced by SoundCloud. The new function allows Instagram customers to share tracks from SoundCloud to their …