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MARILYN MANSON: ‘Now Is The Time For People To Come Together’
In a recent interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music, Marilyn Manson spoke about the importance of art as the alternative to “propaganda and bullshit” in today’s highly charged political climate. He said (see video below): “If all artists decided to stop making art, the entire world [would] fall apart. Well, not just musical artists, when you think about it, [but also] architects, painters, clothing designers. Everybody who does something that adds to the world is the opposite of most politics and religion, which was my initial, I guess, hard-on or anger against the world. Because I was unsatisfied with seeing politicians who are older people that… It’s not about because they’re older — it’s just people that are not of the culture they’re repr...
Echoes From Deep November – Fires In The Distance
RATING: 8/10 Metal’s relationship with keyboards hasn’t always been the most amicable: readers of a certain age will doubtless remember numerous bands proudly proclaiming that no such nonsense would be tolerated on their record. Nonetheless, when used appropriately, keyboards unlock the key to a whole world of atmosphere that has been skillfully plundered by everyone from IRON MAIDEN and KING DIAMOND through to a great number of dramatically inclined doom metal bands. FIRES IN THE DISTANCE certainly tick most of the funeral doom boxes on their full-length debut, but “Echoes From Deep November” employs keyboards in a subtly new way, frequently placing them in the sonic foreground, like some magical disturbance in the air. Opening epic “The Climb” is simpl...
Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock Is a Reggae-Filled Celebration of Black Joy: NYFF Review
The Pitch: In London’s West Indian community in 1980, a house party brews. The men haul furniture out to the backyard and bring in huge speakers to replace it, while the women crowd into the kitchen, cooking goat curry and plaintains while singing and laughing with each other. Men and women file in one at a time, paying the bouncer while the DJ pumps in the songs of Carl Douglas, Sister Sledge, Janet Kay — romantic reggae, “Lover’s Rock”. This is the setting for Steve McQueen‘s Lovers Rock, a glimpse into the Blues parties that served as an important space for Black Londoners of the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s to find community, solidarity, and love, as a rotating ensemble of characters sing and scrub throughout the evening. And in the middle of it all, a young woman named Martha (Amarah-Jae...
Tatiana Maslany Cast as She-Hulk in Marvel’s Disney+ Series
Tatiana Maslany is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Deadline reports she’s been tapped to play the title character in the upcoming Disney+ series She-Hulk. The Orphan Black and, more recently, HBO’s Perry Mason star will headline the series as lawyer-turned-superhero Jennifer Walters. The last major Marvel character created by the legendary Stan Lee, Walters becomes She-Hulk after receiving an emergency blood transfusion from her cousin, Dr. Bruce “The Hulk” Banner. Unlike Banner, however, Walters retains her intelligence and personality when she turns all green and muscular, even trying cases while fully hulked out. Considering where Banner ended up in Avengers: Endgame, it’s likely the show won’t have much trouble explaining away the difference. Word of Maslany’s casting comes j...
Raffi Declares “Black Lives Matter To Me” on New Song: Stream
Raffi, the legendary artist behind children’s music hits like “Bananaphone”, has just released a new song called “Black Lives Matter to Me”. While it may seem like a bold step for a guy whose target demo is kids, Raffi sees it as the logical next step for his catalog, which already includes original protest songs to help children better understand the importance of justice, freedom, and the realities of longing for equality. After witnessing the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, the rise in peaceful protests, and the unwarranted police violence taking place across the country, Raffi decided to pen “Black Lives Matter to Me”. He saw the country’s historic opportunity to “heal the wounds of racism and injustice” and wanted to use his power as an artist to help. “In support of the Black Liv...
Raised by Wolves Renewed at HBO Max for Season 2
Good news for sci-fi lovers: HBO Max has already decided to renew Ridley Scott’s new apocalyptic drama Raised by Wolves for Season 2, mere weeks after its debut. While the new TV series just launched earlier this month, it’s already taken off as the streaming platform’s top-performing original by far. In today’s announcement, HBO revealed that Raised by Wolves saw an audience growth rate of nearly 50% (!) in its second week alone. In addition to serving as executive producer, Scott directed the first two episodes, marking his first-ever TV show for American audiences. “When I think of Raised by Wolves, I think of artistry; artistry in crafting a compelling storyline, artistry in the out-of-this-world production design, special effects and cinematography, artistry in our actor’s portrayals ...
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Win Emmy for Watchman
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross won an Emmy for the score of Watchmen. The duo won the Emmy for Outstanding Music Composition from the show’s first episode. They were also nominated for Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics, but lost out to Labrinth for “All for Us” from Euphoria. They’re now only a Tony win away from the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). The Nine Inch Nails duo beat out the scores from Hollywood, Little Fires Everywhere, Mrs. America, and Unorthodox to win the Emmy. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos,...
Norah Jones, Sting, Trey Anastasio to Perform Tonight at SummerStage Jubilee Digital Concert
Tonight (Sept. 17), the New York’s City Parks Foundation will be presenting SummerStage Jubilee, a free benefit concert supporting the foundation’s programs in parks. The hour-long digital event will take place via livestream starting at 8 p.m. ET, featuring exclusive musical performances by Norah Jones, Sting, Trey Anastasio, Rufus Wainwright, Leslie Odom Jr., Rosanne Cash, Emily King and PJ Morton. The event highlights the various City Parks Foundation programs and will also showcase notable advocates for the foundation’s work including sports icon and champion of equality Billie Jean King, television and radio host Ryan Seacrest, musical artist H.E.R., comedian Lewis Black and performer, Late Show bandleader Paul Shaffer and late night host Jimmy Fallon, who was j...
Which Song From Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’ Should Be Her Next Single? Vote!
Taylor Swift brought “Betty” out to the 2020 ACM Awards last night (Sept. 16), but the Swifties are anxiously waiting for which Folklore track could be her next big single. “The Last Great American Dynasty” certainly captivated listeners with its storytelling about Rebekah Harkness, the wealthiest woman in America. But “the 1” says it all in the title that it could be the one song to cross over to the single life, especially since it made the second-highest debut on the Billboard Hot 100 out of 16 Folklore songs behind her No. 1 hit “Cardigan.” Yet “Invisible String” has tugged on the heartstrings of her fans and maybe sealed its fate, a central lyrical theme of the sweet ballad, as the Swift’s next ...
Kylie Minogue Brings Back ‘Disco’ for ‘Say Something’ Performance on ‘Fallon’
Kylie Minogue looked like she was performing from inside a Disco ball when she sang “Say Something” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night (Sept. 16). The pop star’s single comes ahead of her 15th studio album Disco, which is set to be released on Nov. 6. But her display came straight from the ’80s, from the dance floor aesthetic to the vintage VHS tape filter. And her lyrics couldn’t have brought more light during a time like this while also describing an endless chase for love. “So we’re going with our heart, yeah, it’s all the rage/ Oh, we’re just, just tryin’ to find ourselves in the storms we chase/ Eh, eh, eh/ Baby, in an endless summer, we can find our way,” she sings in the seco...
Kesha, Anthony Hamilton & More Perform for ‘Team Joe Sings’ Concert Series Supporting Joe Biden & Kamala Harris
The team behind Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and VP nominee Kamala Harris’ 2020 campaign launched the Team Joe Sings online concert series on Thursday (Sept. 17). Kesha, Anthony Hamilton, Los Lobos, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, Harlem Gospel Travelers and MisterWives make up the first group of artists to perform one to two songs virtually in support of the Biden for President campaign. Performances will be uploaded onto the acts’ respective YouTube channels at 8 p.m. ET, starting tonight and occurring every Thursday until the Nov. 3 election. “We need change and we need it now. Our current president has proven over and over that he lacks basic empathy and honesty,” Kesha said in a press statement. “I love th...
It’s Still Ralph Tho: Polo Ralph Lauren Introduces First Ever Polo Logo Watch
Source: POLO RALPH LAUREN / Polo Ralph Lauren One Hip-Hop’s favorite’s brands is extending their iconic logo to timepiece. Polo horseman wrist wear is finally here. As spotted on GQ Ralph Lauren is introducing a new accessory right in time for the fall. The fashion house is launching watches featuring their iconic Polo logo. While RL has been doing timepieces for many years this is the first time ever they have featured the pony; the symbol the company has become synonymous for. The timepieces are expertly made in Switzerland with a self-winding RL200 movement, set into a 42 mm stainless steel case. Each movement is composed of 25 jewels and runs at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. They are water resistant up to 10 bar and work off a 38 hour power reserve. It is obvious...
