Can Music Keep Up in the Attention Economy?

Music streaming services have continued to add U.S. subscribers this year, according to MIDiA Research, growing by 11 million paying users from January to September, to 117.9 million. But in a potentially troubling sign for the recorded music business, the number of total streams has remained the same.

Eminem Endorses Joe Biden

The rapper's music is center stage in a new video supporting Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that dropped on Monday morning (Nov. 2), set to the tune of his classic pump-up anthem "Lose Yourself."

Tweeting, "One opportunity...#Vote," Marshall threw his hat into the ring to back the former two-term vice president and senator in a dramatic 45-second black-and-white video that mixes images of young parents, skaters, people waiting in line to vote and athletes going hard.

Beyoncé Endorses Joe Biden

 

Beyoncé officially declared her support for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Instagram on Monday, a day before the 2020 election.

The pop star posted a Boomerang clip of herself in a head-to-toe Balmain ensemble with a Biden and Harris mask and “I voted” sticker — which she placed atop her hat.

“Come thru, Texas! #vote,” wrote the singer, a shout-out to her home state, which is one of a handful of critical swing states that could help determine the election.

What Rihanna Thinks of Donald Trump

In case fans didn't already know how she feels about the president, the singer used her platform to share the spray-painted words "F--- TRUMP" in a series of colorful graffiti photos posted on Instagram Friday night (Aug. 14). The graffiti artist wore an oversized "psychedelic" Fenty hoodie.

"art," Rihanna captioned the image, adding the hashtag #81 days, her countdown to the 2020 presidential election.

Kanye West Says Jay-Z Will Be His Vice-President

Kanye West has revealed that he wants Jay-Z to be his vice-presidential running mate in the upcoming US election.

Speaking to Kris Kaylin of the Charleston radio station Z93 Jamz on Sunday (July 19), West addressed this aspect of his campaign on the same day that he staged his first rally in the South Carolina city.

Kaylin initially brought up the independent presidential candidate Jade Simmons, asking West if he had considered teaming up with her.

Top 5 Movies Starring Chris Rock

Chris Rock is a man of many talents. From doing stage comedies to starring in movies, Chris Rock has dominated the industry just by being him.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Chris Rock has enjoyed ongoing success in both film and television. Rock is a four-time Emmy and three-time Grammy award-winning producer, writer, actor, director, best-selling author, and comedian.

With that being known, The Wrap-Up Magazine would like to introduce you to the Top 5 best movies starring Chris Rock. Take a look at some of the movies we streamed to see if you believe we got it right.

Will Akon Announce 2020 Presidential Run

If anyone has the credentials to run for the next election, it would be Akon. The singer-turned-Akoin cryptocurrency founder, 45, explained that Donald Trump and his administration’s hardline stance on immigration has left him feeling ill at ease. Although Akon was born in America, he spent much of his early childhood in Senegal, before moving back to New Jersey in elementary school.

“I’ve been thinking about running for 2020 very seriously,” he recently told Newsweek. “But I didn’t want to just do it because I feel like I want to continue doing what I’m doing and hope that builds me enough momentum [for people] to say, ‘You know what, if you run we’ll support you.’”

He continued, “And I feel a lot of Americans do; even some white Americans feel that way because they’re watching backlash of his decisions. It’s not what’s happening now, because it’s clear it’s creating a whole bunch of divide today. But I think tomorrow that impact is going to be so much more devastating.”

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