Dame Dash Claims Drake ‘Disappeared’ After Offering $6 Million for His Roc-A-Fella Shares

Dame Dash claims Drake offered $6 million for his Roc-A-Fella shares, but “disappeared.”

In a recent video uploaded to Dash’s America Nu Network YouTube page, the Harlem businessman talked about the controversial auction. “So, the auction happened yesterday and basically no one showed up,” he began. “Only Jay‘s lawyers, the state [of New York], and the crew that was initially suing me.” He then mentioned that he wasn’t there because it was his son’s birthday and that he “just wanted this thing to be done.”

According to the New York Post, the state of New York made a $1 million bid and won as they continue to try and collect the $8 million in back taxes Dash owes the state. “No one showed up,” Dame reiterated. “And the state made a bid for it and that’s really what it was worth.” He then continued by throwing some shade towards his former business partner Jay-Z, “What this really taught me was that, in the world, homie isn’t as big as he portrayed. I thought more people would be interested in buying it because of the art value of it. And that’s the only thing I was selling, because of how everyone portrays they love this dude… I thought people would at least show up. No one even showed up.”

Dash then revealed Drake made a hefty offer over DM, but went ghost. “At the end of the day, I don’t really understand it,” he said of the situation. “My child support, I guess, will get paid. And in my mind, I wasn’t getting any of that bread anyway. If I could sell it, I thought people really loved homeboy, pause, way more than they did. People did not show up. Drake did put a bid in for $6 million but then he disappeared. It’s in my DM… I don’t know what happened. But other than that, no serious people. No one wanted that sh—t. Period.”

Back in August, Dame offered an original Roc-A-Fella chain to anyone who bids over $10 million, but obviously that scenario never came to fruition. Also, there have been rumors swirling about whether or not Roc-A-Fella Inc.’s main asset Reasonable Doubt would eventually land in the hands of Jay-Z, ultimately scaring potential buyers off. However, a judge refused to give a ruling in that regard. “The asset that is the subject of the auction is Dash’s one-third interest in RAF [Roc-A-Fella] itself, not the work owned by RAF,” the judge wrote. “The Court does not presently have jurisdiction over the validity of Carter’s copyright termination notice.”

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‘Something’ Special: Eric Benét & Tamar Braxton Top Adult R&B Airplay

The combined might of Eric Benét and Tamar Braxton helps both artists reclaim the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart after a considerable absence. Their duet, “Something We Can Make Love To,” climbs from the runner-up spot to lead the list dated Nov. 23 and was the most-played song on U.S. monitored adult R&B radio stations in the Nov. 8 – 14 tracking week, according to Luminate.

With its ascent, “Something,” released on Benét’s JBR label, bumps Tyrese’s “Wildflower” from the summit after the latter’s two-week command.

“Something” gives Benét his fourth No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay and first leader in 14 years. He first ruled in 1999 with “Spend My Life With You,” featuring Tamia, a five-week champ, and followed with “You’re The Only One” (five weeks, 2008) and “Sometimes I Cry” (five, 2010).

The decade-plus wait for a new No. 1 puts Benét among peers who recently completed spells between leaders: Wildflower” was Tyrese’s first Adult R&B Airplay No. 1 in nine years, while Kenny Lattimore’s “Take a Dose” topped the chart in February 2023, the performer’s first coronation since “For You” in April 1997 – just two months shy of 26 years.

Braxton, meanwhile, achieves her second No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay, after “Love and War” conquered the radio ranking for nine weeks in 2013.

Between their last leaders, both Benét and Braxton have been within one spot of adding a new No. 1 to their counts. Benét’s “Sunshine” reached a No. 2 peak in 2016, having been held back from the top spot by Ro James’ “Permission.”

In Braxton’s case, both of the singer’s two most recent entries on the chart, 2020’s “Crazy Kind of Love” and 2023’s “Changed,” both peaked at No. 2. The former parked in the runner-up rank for two weeks, unable to overcome Charlie Wilson’s “What I Got,” while the latter’s five-week stretch with the silver medal fell behind Janelle Monae’s “Lipstick Lover” for one frame and October London’s “Back to Your Place” for a month.

Elsewhere, “Something” drives 19-15 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, which ranks songs by combined audience totals from the panel-monitored adult R&B and mainstream R&B/hip-hop radio stations. There, the single jumps to 5.9 million in format audience, up 9% from the prior week.

Airplay gains, in turn, power the track’s No. 24 debut on the multi-metric Hot R&B Songs chart, which blends streaming, radio airplay and song sales for its calculations. The entrance marks Benét’s second visit to the 12-year-old list, after “News for You” in 2013, and Braxton’s ninth appearance.

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Judge in Diddy Case Orders Prosecutors Not to Use Papers Seized During Sweep of Jail Cell

A federal judge ordered prosecutors Tuesday not to use papers taken from the jail cell of Sean “Diddy” Combs until he rules on defense claims that they are trial preparation materials protected by attorney-client privilege.

Judge Arun Subramanian made his ruling at a Manhattan federal court hearing after lawyers fiercely disputed the circumstances and relevance of the seizure of 19 pages that were photographed by an investigator inside the cell of the music mogul.

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Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, is accused of coercing and abusing women for years with the aid of a network of associates and employees.

The seizure came during what the government has described as a multi-day sweep of all cells at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, intended to remove any weapons or contraband as an anti-violence measure.

Defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo said he may ask the judge to dismiss the indictment or force a recusal of prosecutors if the judge rules that the materials were obtained and used improperly.

Combs, who hugged his lawyers when he first entered the courtroom, carried a stack of papers as he was led away at the end of the hearing.

Agnifilo said he was unaware that the papers in Combs’ cell had been photographed by an investigator with the Bureau of Prisons and turned over to prosecutors until he saw them cited in written arguments opposing his $50 million bail proposal. A bail hearing is set for Friday.

He said two references to the papers were made as prosecutors argued that Combs has continued to commit crimes since his September arrest.

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Prosecutors said Combs orchestrated social media campaigns aimed at tainting the jury pool, tried to publicly leak materials he thought would be helpful to his case and contacted potential witnesses through third parties.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Slavik said the seized materials were scrutinized by independent government lawyers who are walled off from the prosecution to determine if they were protected by attorney-client privilege.

They were not discussed with defense lawyers because some of them were deemed to pertain to a covert and continuing investigation of Combs, she said.

Slavik also said prosecutors had no contact with jail officials beforehand and gave no instructions regarding any search of Combs’ cell.

Some of the photographed pages contained a to-do list and inspirational quotes along with comments about birthdays, according to Slavik, while two excerpts pertained to Combs paying and finding damaging material about potential witnesses.

Agnifilo said, however, that even things that seem unrelated to the case are protected by attorney-client privilege. For instance, he said, attorneys have discussed with Combs prospective witnesses they might call.

“Every single thing” in the seized papers is subject to attorney-client privilege because Combs discussed them with lawyers, Agnifilo said.

“The government now knows potential defense witnesses for a May 5 trial,” he added. “This has been a complete government failure.”

The judge asked each side to submit written arguments in the coming weeks.

This story was originally published by The Associated Press.

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Lady Gaga’s Comfortable $5 Floral Tights: Here’s Where to Buy Them

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Celebrate the holidays in style, just like Lady Gaga, with these festive Cider Floral Decor Tights—and they’re just $5.

Recently, the 13-time Grammy winner shared a photo of herself on her Instagram account in these tights alongside 14-time Grammy honoree and collaborator Bruno Mars in celebration of their two Grammy nods.

There is no doubt that Gaga is all set for the holiday season, celebrating her two 2025 Grammy nominations for her hit song with Mars, “Die With a Smile.” Their song is nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their duet. The ballad hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart.

If you’re looking to upgrade your look in just seconds, make sure to add a touch of Grammy-worthy style to any outfit of your choice with these versatile tights. Whether you’re dressing up for a festive occasion or keeping it casual for a day out, these tights offer a great balance of elegance and comfort. Its simple yet detailed floral design makes them ideal for both formal events and laid-back gatherings. You can dress them up or down for a chic everyday look.

The tights worn by Gaga are made out of soft cotton blends, making them both comfortable and breathable. One Cider customer said, “It elevated my outfit and did not rip all throughout my day at Animal Kingdom.” Plus, it’s a one-size-fits all design, ensuring a comfortable yet flattering fit for everyone. You can find Gaga’s exact pair of tights at Cider.

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Denzel Curry Announces Dates For Extensive 2025 ‘Mischievous South’ World Tour

Denzel Curry will spend most of 2025 on the road. The “Hot One” MC announced the dates for his extensive Mischievous South 2025 world tour on Monday (Nov. 18), which will kick off in Australia and New Zealand in February, beginning with a Feb. 21 show at the Tivoli in Brisbane before moving on to Sydney and Auckland, NZ, then on to Wollongong and Melbourne, Australia before winding down in Perth at Metro City on March 4.

The outing with support from Kenny Mason, 454 and Clip will then move over to North America, kicking off on March 31 at the Van Buren in Phoenix, before hitting Albuquerque, Dallas, Tampa, Atlanta, Nashville, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver and Oakland and winding down on May 9 at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles.

The rapper will keep the party going in Europe next summer when he takes the stage at Melkweg Max in Amsterdam on June 3, then hitting Barcelona, Prague, Munich, Berlin, London, Dublin and Vienna and wrapping up in Hamburg, Germany on July 9 at the Grosse Freiheit.

Tickets for the tour in support of Curry’s new album, King of the Mischievous South, Vol. 2, will go on sale on Friday (Nov. 22); click here for details on North American dates.

Check out the dates for the 2025 Mischievous South world tour below:

Feb. 21 — Brisbane, AUS @ The Tivoli
Feb. 22 — Sydney, AUS @ The Hordern Pavilion
Feb. 27 — Auckland, NZ @ Shed 10
March 1 — Wollongong, AUS @ Yours & Owls Fest
March 2 — Melbourne, AUS @ Palace Foreshore
March 4 — Perth, AUS @ Metro City
March 31 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
April 1 — Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
April 3 — Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
April 4 — Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
April 5 — Dallas, TX @ The Factory in Deep Ellum
April 8 — Tampa, FL @ Jannus Live
April 10 — Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern
April 11 — Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
April 12 — Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle
April 14 — Washington, DC @ The Fillmore Silver Springs
April 16 — New York, NY @ Terminal 5
April 17 — Boston, MA -@ Roadrunner
April 18 — Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall
April 20 — Toronto, Ontario @ HISTORY
April 21 — Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE
April 22 — Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live!
April 24 — Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
April 25 — Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed
April 26 — Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore Minneapolis
April 28 — Kansas City, MO @ Uptown Theater
April 30 — Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
May 2 — Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
May 3 — Vancouver, British Columbia @ PNE Forum
May 4 — Portland, OR @ McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
May 6 — Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
May 9 — Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Expo Hall
June 3 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg Max
June 5 — Barcelona, Spain @ Primavera Sound
June 9 — Prague, Czech Republic @ Roxy
June 10 — Munich, Germany @ Theaterfabrik
June 11 — Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys
June 18 — London, England @ O2 Academy Brixton
June 20 — Glasgow, England @ O2 Academy Glasgow
June 23 — Dublin, Ireland @ National Stadium
July 1 — Frankfurt, Germany @ Zoom
July 2 — Cologne, Germany @ Carlswerk Victoria
July 3 — Vienna, Austria @ Gasometer
July 7 — Vilnius, Lithuania @ Lukiskes Prison
July 9 — Hamburg, Germany @ Grosse Freiheit

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Priest Who Allowed Sabrina Carpenter ‘Feather’ Video Shoot at Church Relieved of Duties

The priest who okay’d the filming of a controversial Sabrina Carpenter music video at his Williamsburg, Brooklyn church has been relieved of his duties. According to the Associated Press, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello was stripped of his position on Monday (Nov. 18) after church officials said an investigation revealed other evidence of mismanagement.

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Bishop Robert Brennan said in a statement issued by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn that Gigantiello was relieved of “any pastoral oversight or governance role” after an investigation found that Gigantiello made unauthorized financial transfers to a former top aide in embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, which is being investigated on charges of corruption.

The investigation was sparked following outrage over the bloody video for Carpenter’s “Feather” shot at Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Annunciation Parish in Williamsburg, in which the singer facilitates the deaths of a number of obnoxious men who are attempting to hit on her. The final scene, filmed at the church, found Carpenter dancing around the sacred space at the men’s funerals while wearing a short black dress and veil and posing with religious items on the altar, including a coffin with a sign that reads, “RIP B–ch.”

Gigantiello was relieved of his administrative duties last November after the video’s release, with Brennan saying at the time that the parish did not “follow diocesan policy regarding the filming on church property, which includes a review of the scenes and script.”

Following Gigantiello’s sanction, Carpenter told Variety that her team got “approval in advance,” and besides, “Jesus was a carpenter.” Her comments came after Gigantiello posted an apology on the Church’s Facebook page, in which he said he approved the filming of the video and did not find anything negative about Carpenter online, green-lighting the shoot in an effort to “further strengthen the bonds between the young creative artists who make up a large part of this community.”

He also said that he reviewed the video’s funeral scene plan and noted that the actual final scene shot was “not what was initially presented to me.”

In his statement announcing Gigantiello’s sanction, Brennan said, “I am saddened to share that investigations conducted by Alvarez & Marsal and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP have uncovered evidence of serious violations of Diocesan policies and protocols at Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Annunciation Parish. In order to safeguard the public trust, and to protect church funds, I have appointed Bishop Witold Mroziewski as administrator of the Parish.”

Though Mroziewski will now have “complete authority over the parish, Gigantiello will still be allowed to say Mass with Mroziewski’s approval. In addition, Brennan dropped Gigantiello from his fundraising duties as vicar of development for the diocese as a broader review uncovered other instances of administrative impropriety, including an ongoing investigation into Gigantiello’s use of a church credit card for “substantial” personal expenses.

During a Madison Square Garden show in September, Carpenter appeared to make light of the “Feather” dust-up, just days after Adams became the first New York Mayor to be indicted while in office. “Damn, what now?” she asked the crowd. “Should we talk about how I got the Mayor indicted?”

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Sabrina Carpenter Debuts ‘A Nonsense Christmas’ Trailer at Final L.A Show

Sabrina Carpenter unveiled the trailer for A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter on Netflix during the final night of her Short n’ Sweet U.S. tour in L.A. on Monday night.

“Christmas is coming early this year,” the pop star says at the beginning of the teaser. “I wouldn’t count on a silent night.”

Netflix previously announced plans for the special in September. The musical spectacular will feature a star-studded list of guests, including Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis, Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Nico Hiraga, Megan Stalter, Sean Astin, Owen Thiele and Jillian Bell.

“It’s a nonsense holiday and we’re so here for it,” the logline reads, an homage to Carpenter’s famous song, “Nonsense.”

“In this special with musical guests, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter will perform songs from her holiday EP fruitcake and other iconic chart-topping holiday covers,” the release continues. “This special will also feature show-stopping music performances, comedic guests, unexpected duets, plus many more surprises and fun cameos.”

Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet tour began in September with a performance in Columbus, Ohio. Though U.S. leg concludes Monday night, it will start up in Europe next March.

A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter premieres on Netflix on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET. The show is produced by OBB Pictures and At Last Productions and directed by Sam Wrench. Nikki Boella is the showrunner.

Carpenter is hitting new heights on the Billboard charts. Her latest album, Short N’ Sweet, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 362,000 equivalent album units in its first week, marking her first chart-topping album. The album’s success extends to the Hot 100, where all 12 tracks charted, including standout singles “Taste” at No. 2, “Please Please Please,” and “Espresso.”

Notably, Carpenter joins the elite ranks of Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande by landing three songs in the top five simultaneously. Across the Atlantic, she made U.K. chart history as the female solo artist with the most combined weeks at No. 1 in a calendar year.

Watch the trailer for Netflix’s A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter here.

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J. Cole Releases 2007 Debut Mixtape ‘The Come Up’ to Streaming Services

J. Cole is taking y’all back, man, as he does so well. Cole surprised fans with the release of his debut mixtape The Come Up hitting streaming services for the first time on Tuesday (Nov. 19).

Hosted by DJ OnPoint, The Come Up Mixtape, Vol. 1 arrived back in May 2007 and has never seen the light of day on DSPs until Tuesday. The project boasts 17 tracks in total and includes early Cole World fan favorites like “School Daze,” “Simba” and “Dollar and a Dream.”

The move got fans excited and had the Dreamville faithful wondering if Cole plans to bring his entire adored mixtape discography — which boasts classics like Friday Night Lights and The Warm Up — eventually to streaming in the coming weeks.

The fan theory could make some sense with J. Cole reminiscing on his decorated career with the release of his Inevitable audio series, which will take fans on an audio journey featuring Cole detailing the origins of his rap dreams through the release of 2014 Forest Hills Drive.

The 10-episode series — which Cole sees as more of a “movie in the form of a conversation” is hosted by Cole and his right hand manager Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad as they reveal never-before-stories about the North Carolina rap legend’s career.

Episode one is fittingly titled The Come Up and it was released on the Inevitable platform website where fans can purchase the entire series for $10. New episodes will be released weekly.

“If you rocked with me at any point so far on my journey, I hope this will give you even more perspective and fill in a lot of blanks,” Cole wrote when announcing the series. “If you have your own dream in life that you hope to achieve, in any field, I hope that this will feed your spirit, giving you confidence to believe in that dream and the encouragement to push through the tough times. To go for it even when you may be afraid to.”

Stream The Come Up below.

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The Pogues Announce First U.K. Tour Since Passing of Frontman Shane MacGowan

Influential Celtic rock band The Pogues have announced a 2025 tour of the U.K., celebrating 40 years of their second album, Rum Sodomy & the Lash.

The tour is the group’s first since their 2014 split, and their first since the passing of vocalist and lyricist Shane MacGowan in 2023. The seven shows will take place across May 2025, with dates scheduled for Leeds, Birmingham, London, Glasgow, Manchester, and Newcastle.

According to a post on the band’s website, the tour will feature founding members Spider Stacy, James Fearnley, and Jem Finer joined by some unnamed “special guests” to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their acclaimed second album.

Released in August 1985, Rum Sodomy & the Lash was the Elvis Costello-produced follow-up to their 1984 debut, Red Roses for Me. Though featuring singles such as “A Pair of Brown Eyes” and “Dirty Old Town” and garnering critical acclaim, the record was not a commercial success.

That elusive success followed with their next album, 1988’s If I Should Fall from Grace with God, which boasted the perennial (and oft-controversial) Holiday favorite, “Fairytale of New York”. It was also the group’s highest-charting record in the U.S., reaching No. 88 on the Billboard 200 – their only album to chart within the top 100.

Though initially active from 1982 until 1996, The Pogues reformed in 2001 and remained active until 2014, though no new material arrived during this time.

The death of legendarily shambolic, magnetic frontman MacGowan in 2023 appeared to spell the end of any further chances of a reunion, though Stacy, Fearnley, and Finer were joined by bandmate Terry Woods and The Frames’ Glen Hansard at MacGowan’s funeral for a performance of “The Parting Glass”.On Dec. 17, Stacy, Fearnley, and Finer will helm a 40th anniversary celebration of Red Roses for Me in Dublin, featuring members of groups such as Fontaines DC, The Pretenders, and The Mary Wallopers.

A statement on the band’s website confirmed that longtime drummer Andrew Ranken would not be taking part in any reunion appearances due to health issues which made performing an impossibility.

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Primus Share Open Call For New Drummer Following Tim Alexander’s Departure

Primus are on the hunt for a new drummer, and it could be anyone.

The veteran rock band – who celebrate their 40th anniversary this year – shared an open call out for a new drummer on social media today (Nov. 18) following the recent and unexpected departure of longtime percussionist Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander.

“We are currently taking submissions from all points in the universe for the position of Primus drummer/percussionist,” the group wrote. 

“Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual with original sensibility and aesthetic, possessing a desire to open new doors in the creative world,” they clarified. “Flashy chops are wonderful, but groove, pocket, and the ability to listen, react, and contribute to the musical conversation is a must.”

The band closed their post by urging potential applicants to submit both a resumé and a recent video performance to a dedicated email address.

The search has begun just week’s after Primus mainstays Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde revealed that Alexander had resigned suddenly on Oct. 17 via email “effective immediately”, citing a “loss of passion for playing”—a reason that Claypool and LaLonde admitted “came as a complete shock.”

“On the heels of a wonderful spring & summer of touring and some fabulous plans ahead, it has been a bit bewildering for us that Herb would so abruptly opt out,” Claypool and LaLonde said.

“After several attempts to communicate with Herb, his only response was another email stating that he has ‘lost his passion for playing.’ As disappointing as that is, we respect his choice and it’s forced us to make some tough decisions.”

In an interview with Rolling Stone following his exit, Alexander confirmed that his initial passion had become more like a job during his time in the band. “Over time, I started realizing that it was affecting my physical life, it was affecting my mental life, and it was affecting my family life, and my heart just wasn’t in it,” he said.

Alexander initially joined Primus in 1989, performing on their first four albums until his first departure in 1996. Replaced by his predecessor Bryan ‘Brain’ Mantia until the band’s 2000 breakup, Alexander rejoined the group for their 2003 reunion, leaving again in 2010 before coming back to the fold once again in 2013.

Primus will reportedly move forward with their New Year’s Eve show in Oakland, California, enlisting members of Claypool’s other projects, Holy Mackerel and Frog Brigade, for a “special, one-time event.” Additionally, for their upcoming Dominican Republic festival date, they’ll be joined by Tool drummer Danny Carey. 

The search for a new member echoes the efforts of the Smashing Pumpkins, who announced in January 2024 they would be holding an open audition process to replace former guitarist Jeff Schroeder. Frontman Billy Corgan later took to social media to reveal that within just 11 days, they had received over 10,000 submissions, with Kiki Wong ultimately being announced as their new member in April.

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