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By Tom Breihan @tombreihan / July 15, 2015 - 12:51 pm This past weekend, I was driving my family back from the beach, where we’d been on vacation, and I had to contend with Maryland’s Bay Bridge, the most terrifying structure ever devised by man. The Bay Bridge is basically a pencil-thin piece of bent metal that stretches roughly five miles above the Chesapeake Bay. The view from the top is probably really pretty if you aren’t squeezing your eyes shut and praying to gods you don’t even believe in that you’ll make it through this. The fucking thing sways when it’s windy, and the lanes are roughly as wide as a Trader Joe’s parking space. It’s the drive I hate most in the world. So when we were coming up on the bridge, I wrestled back control of the car stereo, demanding that we stop the endless rotation of Lion King soundtrack deep cuts and asked if we could please listen to Beats 1 Radio instead. I wanted to hear some new pop music, further explore this supposedly-revolutiona

By Tom Breihan @tombreihan / July 23, 2015 - 11:52 am Earlier this week, things got a little heated between two pop mega-entities when the VMA nominations came out. Nicki Minaj was a little pissed that her “ Anaconda ” video had been shut out of some key categories, and she voiced that displeasure on Twitter: “If I was a different ‘kind’ of artist, Anaconda would be nominated for best choreo and vid of the year as well… When the ‘other’ girls drop a video that breaks records and impacts culture they get that nomination.” This was pretty clearly a larger point about race and culture, but old Nicki supporter Taylor Swift, who did get nominated for those major categories, took it as a personal attack: “I’ve done nothing but love & support you. It’s unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot..” And as something of a vague peace offering, she also offered this: “If I win, please come up with me!! You’re invited to any stage I’m ever o

By Chris DeVille @chrisdeville / July 24, 2015 - 3:46 pm Meek Mill set off a bomb this week when he went on a tweet-rampage alleging that Drake does not write his own raps . Reaction has been strong from factions arguing that (a) it isn’t true, (b) it doesn’t matter if it’s true, (c) Drake should be ashamed if it’s true, or some popcorn-popping combination thereof. Around the same time Drake’s trusty sonic consigliere Noah “40” Shebib stepped up to defend Drake’s songwriting prowess , Funkmaster Flex produced an alleged reference track for If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late track “10 Bands” on which Quentin Miller, the rapper Meek Mill named as Drake’s ghostwriter, recites the finished Drake version of the song nearly word-for-word. It’s been wild out there. Now Miller has posted an open letter to his Tumblr alleging that he is not Drake’s ghostwriter and affirming that Drake writes his own lyrics (specifically, that Drake heavily revised “6PM In New York” on t

All eyes were on Janet Jackson at the BET Awards in LA on Sunday. The singer took the stage to accept the ultimate icon award for her expansive career and chart-topping hits. It's safe to say the only things more timeless than Janet's songs are her incredible looks — just look at her glowing skin! Wearing a svelte white jumpsuit and rocking long locks, the singer appeared exactly how you remember her from those hot music videos in the '90s. If you loved seeing the star back in the spotlight, you'll be pleased to hear that we're about to see even more of her. Just this month, Janet revealed her first new song in seven years, the catchy slow groove "No Sleep," which is her first single from her upcoming album. Even better: she has a new tour, aptly titled Unbreakable, in the works. Prior to announcing her new projects, Janet joined her husband, Wissam Al Mana, a billionaire businessman, for a rare public appearance in Milan .

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New Production Show at SandCastle Guam Location: Nationwide Type: Variety acts Seeking unique visual comedy acts to perform in a new production at the SandCastle Guam showroom in Tumon, Guam. Director of entertainment states: “We are looking for a very funny unique twist on visual comedy. Our audience is a mix of several nationalities, so the comedy needs to be visual and play across a variety of cultural preferences. If you have an act that is simply funny in any language, we are looking for you.” This production will premiere in April of 2016, but there is an opportunity to join the currently-running production. Production is location in Tumon, Guam. Company offers very competitive pay, housing, and round-trip air travel. Contracts will be negotiated on a per-act basis. Note: All candidates must have a valid U.S. passport, green card, or current U.S. work visa. Payment: Paid City or Location of call: Nationwide Please submit to: cmccarroll@baldyga.com This casting n

“Floor 13″ CASTING CALL OGDEN UTAH Location: Ogden, Utah Type: Film Hello! I am Alex Cunningham. I am an 18 year old aspiring film maker and I’m looking for actors/actresses. This is a non paying gig, but it will look great on my future if anyone could help. I live in Ogden, Utah and will take any actor/actress who will work for free! Must be 16 or older to participate. I will include additional information at the auditions. Please send me an email confirming your willingness to help an I will send the auditioning location! Thank you! Payment: Non Paid City or Location of call: Ogden, Utah Please submit to: alexleecunningham@gmail.com by 2015-07-30 This casting notice was posted by: Alex L. Cunningham

Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese have teamed up to produce a Rock & Roll oriented TV show for HBO. The  70s set show is looking for extras to play VIP guests at a private concert next week. GWC of New York City is looking to cast paid extras in their 20s to 40s that can pass as being in the 1970s…. ladies with natural looking hair, men who have longish hair lengths that go over the ears. The scenes will be filming next Friday, the 24th and there will be a mandatory fitting early next week for talent cast. The Rock & Roll series will be an hour long drama that dives into the 70′s music scene in New York City . The show’s pilot was written by Terence Winter  (“Boardwalk Empire“).  The new HBO drama will star Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra, president of American Century Records. Ray Romano plays Zak Yankovich, one of Richie’s partners and Olivia Wilde plays Richie’s wife, Devon. Devon is a gorgeous, former model a former. Also cast in the show is Juno Temple as Jamie Vine

Cue the lullabies! It looks like the stork is heading to the ATL. E! News can exclusively reveal that The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and husband Todd Tucker are expecting their first child together! "We're so thrilled to announce the news of our bundle of joy, it's a dream come true," Kandi tells E! News. They haven't learned the sex of the baby yet, but they've already started sharing the good news. We hear Kandi just told her RHOA co-stars who, naturally, are thrilled. And Kandi's daughter, Riley , and Todd's daughter, Kaela —both from previous relationships—are equally excited. Wilford Harewood/Bravo "Our daughters, Kaela and Riley, couldn't be happier about becoming big sisters," Todd tells us. He and Kandi tied the knot in April 2014 in a ceremony that the bride later described as the "wedding of her dreams." Meanwhile, the baby isn't Kandi's only new project, either. The Gra

Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park Actor Auditions Location: Austin, TX Type: Variety acts Bring your best tricks and scares! Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park is looking for improv actors, the physically intimidating, screamers, flesh-eating zombies, creepy clowns. Calling all actors from Bastrop, Austin, San Marcos, Elgin, Round Rock, San Antonio and surrounding areas. Come release your inner horror! There are three haunted houses on property and endless characters to create. The season runs weekends starting September 18 through November1, and there is weekend camping available onsite. Actor auditions will be held at Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park over two weekends, Saturday, July 25th from 10am to 6pm, and Saturday, August 1st from 10am to 6pm, on a first come basis, so get there early! For directions to the park, please visit www.screamhollow.com . Payment: Non Paid City or Location of call: Austin, TX Please submit to: jennyfilmmaker@gmail.com This casti

Sony Pictures Christian focused drama “ Miracles From Heaven ”  is gearing up for production and has released a casting call for extras ages 18 to 85 and kids 5 to 14. The christian oriented  film is shooting around the Atlanta area this month and will be needing paid extras to fill small roles. Currently, there is a call out for adult extras ages 18 to 85 of all ethnicities for a scene that will be filming this week. The film is also casting kids to be extras in another scene.   “ Miracles From Heaven “  will be filming through the end of August in the Atlanta area. Talent interested can also check out previous casting calls for information about other roles that may be available. Sony Pictures has cast Jennifer Garner to star in “ Miracles From Heaven .” Queen Latifah has also signed on to star in the film. Following the success of the Christian drama “ Heaven is For Real ,”  Sony tapped  “ Heaven is For Real ” producers Joe Roth, Devon Franklin and T.D. Jakes for the new film

Got a Crush? Location: nationwide Type: Reality TV Have a crush on someone amazing but find it hard to take the next step? Feel like you are stuck in the “friend zone?” Maybe you have an office crush or crush on your lifelong best friend… Does time, distance or other scenarios make it hard for you to take it to the next level? Do you spend hours chatting on the phone or texting emoji’s ? Wish you had more face-to-face vs “FaceTime”? If this sound like you or someone you know…let us help! A Major Network based in Los Angeles, is now casting outgoing men and women in their late-20′s to late-30′s who spend most of their time together texting or social media. EMAIL YOUR SUBMISSION TODAY: CarrieNowCasting@Gmail.com Send both of your full names Contact information (Both emails and phone #’s) Both of your ages Where you both currently live Both of your occupations 1 clear photo of each of you and if you have any photos together send a few …NO sunglasses or ha

Ole School Lip Sync Competition and Party Location: Stone Mountain GA Type: General Performers Skidmill Entertainment caters to those age 30 and up. We provide fun and affordable entertainment for ” the ole school in you!” Those that purchase from website will be able to enjoy a nice buffet only 75 tickets. To sign up for Lip Sync Competition please visit www.skidmill.com Only those selected will be contacted. Please submit with your email: - your full name - song choice (cannot be past 1995) - photo Payment: Non Paid City or Location of call: Stone Mountain GA Please submit to: SkidMilllipsync@gmail.com This casting notice was posted by: Skidmill Entertainment

Actor / actress wanted to play Waitress/Waiter in Elizabethtown, PA Location: Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Type: Video Breakdown – Restaurant shoot Waitress – paid, speaking, all ethnicities, 18 to 50, multiple days, Location south central PA. Audition date August 8. Reply with headshot. Waiter – paid, speaking, all ethnicities, 18 to 50, multiple days, Location south central PA. Audition date August 8. Reply with headshot. City or Location of call: Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Please submit to: Casting@PalmettoMoonStudios.com by 2015-08-15 This casting notice was posted by: Palmetto Moon Studios

Casting Call: Female Lead (Short Film) Location: Washington, DC Type: Film Casting call: Female Lead (early-twenties to early thirties) “I Am The Morning Mist” is an original short film about the relationship between people and nature. The female lead plays a ghost that appears in dream-like sequences: walking down the forest trail, standing by the rivers edge etc. The film will be set to a poem by Persian Poet Rumi entitled “Say I Am You” and will be shot in the style of Terrence Malick’s Tree of Life and The New World. I plan on shooting in early August in the Palisades neighborhood of Washington DC at two locations. As the film is quite short, it’ll only be a one day shoot. The shorter sequence will be shot in a pool (to simulate a river, in post) so applicants must be confident in the water. The project pays $200 for the day plus credit. Please send head shots, reel and/or resume Here’s The Tree of Life trailer for reference: Here’s a link to my we

Casting Notice for The Dinner Detective – Cincinnati Location: Cincinnati, OH Type: Comedy Now casting paid actors and comedians for the largest Interactive Murder Mystery Comedy Dinner Show in the United States, “The Dinner Detective” AUDITION DETAILS: Where: Huenefeld Tower Room, Cincinnati Main Library Downtown 800 Vine St Cincinnati, OH 45202 Library Number: (513) 369-6922 When: - Auditions will be held from 6:30pm-8:30pm on Monday August 3rd, and Tuesday August 4th. - If you cannot make either audition times, but think you would be right for the role, submit your material for consideration at a later date. - Those auditioning should expect to stay for 2 hours but could be released sooner. Seeking: - Actors/Comedians ages 18-55, for hire as ensemble members. - Shows are year-round on most Saturday nights, ending by 9:30pm. -Actors are scheduled according to their availability, collected each month. -Actors are not required to work every Saturday, a

There is a new call for extras to work on the CW series “ The Originals “ CW’s “The Originals” is filming the new season and Casting directors for Tammy Smith Casting are seeking some interesting types to play some  witches and warlocks in a coven scene tomorrow. The show is filming a scene that requires some edgy, funky, bohemian looking witches and Warlocks ages 22 to 50. The scene will be filming in the Conyers area Tuesday, the 21st. They are only seeking talent local to the Atlanta / Conyers area since no travel costs will be covered. For “The Originals” tomorrow , TUES 7/21  MEN & WOMEN, to be part of a WITCH / WARLOCK gathering of our covens in Nola (modern day, but a mix of interesting types- some funky bohemian types and some more attractive, some intellectual types, etc.. Intense types, cool types, etc.. ) -ages 22-50, -all ethnicities! IMPORTANT NOTES -Works tomorrow,TUES 7/21 and films in CONYERS, GA -Approx start time will be 12noon and

In Hyding by Carlos Perez Location: Waterford, MI Type: Theater Monster Box Theatre in Waterford Michigan (Detroit / Troy area) will be hosting open auditions for the original play “In Hyding”. Auditions will be held in late August and the production is looking to cast 7 male and 2 female roles. Performances of the show will run September 16th through September 20th. Open Auditions – World Premiere soon to be published original play. What do you do when you are trapped in the wrong body? IN HYDING by Carlos Perez - A modern twist on the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde AUGUST 27th and 28th @7 pm Monster Box Theatre 2529 Elizabeth Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328 Auditions will be cold readings Roles for 7 men and 2 Women Performances September 16th – 20th Payment: Non Paid City or Location of call: Waterford, MI Please submit to: This is an open casting call, please see above for date and location. This casting notice was posted by: Monster Box Theatre

Extras Needed for Wedding Band Music Video Location: West Palm Beach, FL Type: Music Video Entertain My Party LLC is searching for approximately 30 extras to participate in a music video for a wedding band in the Palm Beach area. This video will be for promotional purpose and will not be sold or used in any form to collect royalties. Date: August 9, 2015 (evening) Location: PGA National Resort Type of event: Promotional Music video. Requirements: Must be over 21, dress appropriate as if you were attending a wedding reception, be willing to dance and have a great time! Compensation: Unpaid, food and open bar provided for your time Please email for further info or to RSVP for a fun night out! Warm Regards, -Joe Williams Payment: Other City or Location of call: West Palm Beach, FL Please submit to: entertainmyparty@gmail.com This casting notice was posted by: Entertain My Party LLC

Marvel Universe Live! Location: Los Angeles & New York City Type: Acrobats, Gymnasts, action performers for stunt show. Marvel Universe Live! is holding auditions for stunt performers and gymnasts… parkour, martial arts, skateboarders, motorcycle riders and more. Marvel Universe Live! is a national touring arena stunt spectacular.  The show features all of the Marvel Universe heroes and villains in live battles on stage.   Marvel Universe Live  offers performers 12 month contracts and paid international travel. Feld Entertainment® is seeking male and female action performers, martial artists, gymnasts, acrobats, and trickers, who are 5’ 4” and taller, for the touring arena stunt spectacular, Marvel Universe Live, featuring dozens of the famed Marvel superheros and villains. Ideal candidates would possess stage combat experience in addition to training in one or more of the following disciplines: harness flying, martial arts, parkour, gymnastics, trick skateboar

Fright Fest – now hiring/casting 200 performers for stage shows and haunted houses. Six Flags in Massachusetts is gearing up for the Halloween season. The company is looking to cast hundreds of performers for shows beginning in August. They are seeking actors who can play monsters, zombies and more. Six Flags also is casting singers, dancers, make-up artists and other crew. Location: New England Type: General Performers JOIN THE ZOMBIE HORDE THIS FALL! 2015 FRIGHTFEST AUDITIONS & INTERVIEWS JULY 24th – 3pm – 8pm July 25th – 11am – 4pm Ongoing for haunt Actors in August – call for dates! Get paid for a fun job scaring our Guests! Paid trainings and rehearsals. SIX FLAGS HUMAN RESOURCE CENTER 1756 MAIN ST. AGAWAM, MA 01001 FOR MORE INFORMATION: 413-786-9300, ext.3320 Apply ahead at sixflagsjobs.com Please arrive early to complete registration. NOW HIRING 200++ ZOMBIES & Performers ACTORS for: • Stage Shows • Haunted Houses • Midway Monsters

Revolutionary Road Location: Los Angeles Type: Other Projects ACTORS NEEDED. AUDITION for piece from Revolutionary Road (Richard Yates)Male/Female 20-30′s. April-female late 20′s, any ethnicity. April is a emotional, confused, and dramatic character. She is an average suburban wife and mother. April suffered from a very difficult childhood with absent parents and a lack of attention. She believes no one understands her. Frank-male late 20-30′s, any ethnicity. Frank is an average businessman, nothing seems to excite Frank, and he longs for a more interesting job in a more interesting world. He doesn’t like his job. Frank loves his wife April, but he is a cheater on the same time. He tries to find his own way in life, but confused. April makes him feel up and down. Audition take place in 912 and 916 N. Formosa Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90046, CAZT STUDIO Thu Jul 23 Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm ALL ACTORS SHOULD HAVE INDIVIDUAL TIME AUDITION. Contact me for book

FOX Batman inspired crime drama, “ Gotham ”  is about to film a black tie event for an episode in the show’s second season.  Casting directors are seeking New York City ladies and gents, ages 25 to 75 with upscale, evening attire, to work as paid extras on the show. The scene will be filming this week and filming begins tomorrow. This is a multi-day call for work on the 21st through the 23rd and again on the 27th.  The show is especially interested in ladies who have sparkly,  jewel town evening gowns they are able to wear on set. Last weeks Comic Con hinted at what season 2 will bring. The show commented that more villains are on the way….. “The stakes are higher than ever as Gotham explores the origin stories of some of the most ambitious and depraved Super Villains, including The Riddler, The Joker and Mr. Freeze, and Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) uncovers more secrets from his father’s past.” Also, the show created a large 3D wall for Comic Con which previewed charact

CASTING SUITORS FOR NEW MARRIAGE DOCU-SERIES. Location: CHARLESTON SC Type: Reality TV Single Men in thier 30′s who are ready to throw traditional courtship to the wind and marry a complete stranger. The catch is that the top 3 suitors will be selected by the girls parents! Those three men will get to know Mom and Dad and ultimately they will be the one to choose who will marry their daughter. The rate is $1500-$2000 an episode with an 8 episode run, and will start shooting with in the next 2 weeks. Anyone interested should call my office direct (424-372-6871) or shoot me an email (bobbysilva2@gmail.com) or with their name, age, a photo, and contact information, and my casting team will be in touch~! THANKS! Payment: Paid City or Location of call: CHARLESTON SC Please submit to: bobbysilva2@gmail.com This casting notice was posted by: Bobby Silva, Casting Producer, ThinkFactory Media

HAVE YOU BEEN MARRIED MULTIPLE TIMES? DO YOU WANT ANOTHER CHANCE TO FIND LOVE? Location: New York, NY Type: Reality TV Have you been married three times? Five? TEN?! but are STILL looking for that special someone and NOT afraid to try marriage again? If so, we want to hear from YOU! A NYC Production Company is seeking people who have been married multiple times but are STILL looking for the love of their loves for a new reality TV series! To submit yourself of nominate someone you think fits this description, please message us to submit the following: Your full name, age, and contact information (email and phone number) A brief bio of your personality and a recent photo of yourself Payment: Other City or Location of call: New York, NY Please submit to: Casting@11thstreetproductions.com This casting notice was posted by: Jessica Salamone

Nevermets, online short documentary Location: Florida Type: Docu-series Looking for a couple in a long distance relationship who have never met to be filmed meeting for the first time. Ideally, one of the people should be based in Florida or nearby. Likely to be filming in the Florida area in early August, all travel expenses will be covered and the couple will receive a fee for their participation. This is for the London, UK branch of advertising agency, Ogilvy & Mather, who want to create a series of 1 minute documentaries for online release on the subject of touch, for a major client. To apply to be considered for this opportunity, please apply by telling us a bit about yourself and your relationship. Payment: Paid City or Location of call: Florida Please submit to: anna_snowball@hotmail.com This casting notice was posted by: Anna, Casting Researcher, Ogilvy & Mather

Indie production filming in the Wilmington, Delaware area seeks actors / cast in their 20s. Location: Wilmington, Delaware Type: Film Amateur filmmaker Chanda Page, survivalist Demetrius “Dem” Barrett and Nicholas “Nic” Pierce set out in the Carolina woodlands to film a survival documentary. While filming the camera inadvertently catches a glimpse of a hairy man-like creature in the woods. Chanda and Nic’s imagination immediately run wild upon discovery of the footage and they talk a less than eager Dem into abandoning the survival film to track what they believe is the legendary Bigfoot beast, unwittingly filming their own demise, as the hunters become the hunted. [Chanda Page] [Gender: Female] {Any Race} [Age: 20’s] Chanda is an attractive ambitious amateur filmmaker, who puts the lives of her two friends in jeopardy pursuing her dream. [Demetrius “Dem” Barrett ] [Gender: Male] [African-American][Age: 20’s] Demetrius is an athletic weekend warrior who has b

Online / Video Auditions being accepted for “Cheezecake Boiz & The Diva” Location: Atlanta, GA Type: Theater Short Engagement Tour/Live Recording -  Casting Director: 12:53 Entertainment Casting & D G Management Group All roles are paid. Salary is a flat $1500 to $1900 for rehearsals and Compensation for performances including Per Diem. Transportation & housing (shared double) provided. (Tentatively that is 4 weeks rehearsals and 7 shows). 10-7-5 Tour “ Cheezecake Boiz & The Diva! ” The Musical, the original is accepting video submissions for immediate considerations. This is an adult delightful comedy. Amazing voices and comedic sense of humor is a plus. The show is witty, funny, and outrageous. The musical opens in a smoky lounge in New Orleans, with the diva looking for her fourth sucker to marry her and get her to GA. From there the show introduces us to the world of the similarities and differences between a diva and an ordinary woman when it

Location: Chicago Type: Acting Class New York City Acting Coach John Pallotta (Now in Chicago) is now accepting a few new clients/students to his Chicago roster. This is a rare opportunity to work with one of the most sought after acting coaches in the nation and is Six Time Nominated BEST Acting Coach in New York in the 2014/15 Backstage Readers Choice awards John has discovered and developed the careers of many successful award winning actors that have received Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globe Awards and is responsible for much of the talent you see on TV and in the movies. John Pallotta teaches the technique necessary to book work in todays fast-paced industry on all coasts, including On Camera (On Set) Classes, Scene Study. Classes forming now in Chicago – Please call 877.228.3115 and visit John Pallotta at www.johnpallotta.com Payment: Non Paid City or Location of call: Chicago Please submit to: jp@johnpallotta.com by This casting notice was posted

The Spot (Talk Show) Location: New York City, NY Type: Talk Show We’re producing our first live mobile talk show in NYC called “The Spot”. The Spot is a live mobile entertainment talk show that was created in Raleigh NC, but will be produced in NYC. In the show hosts will discuss numerous of different topics which include: Cultural trends, technology, current events and much more. The show will not be shot at a studio, but at different locations in the city. These locations include cafes, bars, restaurants, and other businesses. We’re looking for 3 hosts between the ages of 22-35. We’re looking for hosts who are talented, funny, passionate, and knowledgeable on a range of different topics. We’re looking for hosts who aren’t afraid of pushing themselves creatively every week. We’re looking for hosts who aren’t afraid to take on the controversial topics and debating their views. We’re looking for people who have a strong willingness to learn and get better everyda

The Incident Casting/Crew Call Location: San Antonio, TX Type: Web series Auditions are Wednesday, July 29th at 6:30pm! Email TheIncidentCasting@gmail for location details! “Work Problems” Employees must deal with an over the top, very demanding boss at work. Scenes include a confrontational team meetings, very awkward job interviews, and micro-managing coaching sessions. Characters: • Boss- Male, early 30s, very demanding, know it all, but still somewhat charismatic. • Chris- Male, mid 20s, is an easily flustered and intimated, a people pleaser. • Julie- Female, mid 20s, confident, is able to ignore most attempts to get under her skin. • James- Male, mid 20s, over achiever but doesn’t like to make waves. • Sarah- Female, mid 20s, uses her looks to get what she wants even though she is capable of doing the work on her own. • Rob- Male, mid 20s, cocky, always has an excuse why something is not his fault. • Donald- Male, over 40, feels out of touch w/younger col

Starring in a parody of "The Walking Dead," Kid Cudi survives a zombie apocalypse in the sketch comedy show "Comedy Bang! Bang!" Kid Cudi stars in a parody of "The Walking Dead" called "The Shaking Head."  Hats off to Cudi's acting skills—when sharing the scene with the pro comic Scott Aukerman, no difference seemed to exist between each of their acting abilities. Kid Cudi's upcoming studio album, Speedin' Bullet To Heaven is still in the works, but Cudi mentioned earlier on in the month that it's half done! In the mean time, watch "The Shaking Head" parody below, and get ready to laugh your ass off.

Last Sunday, July 12th, we launched Funk Volume’s 7th Annual Don’t Fu[n]k Up Our Beats Rap Contest on HipHopDX. #DFUOB7 is the longest running rap contest on the internet. It allows artists to purchase and download beats, create a 2 minute track, make and post a music video, and share their submission for votes from their peers. From there they win some dope prizes, including cash and an opportunity to perform as part of the 2015 Funk Volume Tour. One of the newer initiatives at HipHopDX is to provide real-life, “music industry 101” experience for artists looking to get their music heard. We currently live in an era where artists can create their own magic from the start. This includes recording, producing, making videos, distributing and marketing their project all from the comforts of their own home. Hosting contests like #DFUOB7,