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The Batman Halts Production After Robert Pattinson Tests Positive for Coronavirus: Report
Put the Batmobile back in the garage, Matt Reeves’ The Batman has been delayed again. After resuming filming just three days ago, production has been halted because, according to Deadline, a person on set has tested positive for coronavirus. Update: Vanity Fair reports that The Dark Knight himself, Robert Pattinson, is the one who tested positive. Principal photography kicked off in January of this year in London. Then, like everything else, it underwent a great shock in March as the pandemic overran the globe. According to Reeves, they had only shot about 25% of the movie. After a five-and-a-half month hiatus, the Batgang got Battogether on Monday. Oh well, it was Batnice while it lasted. In a statement, Warner Bros. said, “A member of The Batman production has te...
IN THIS MOMENT’s MARIA BRINK On Dealing With Coronavirus Pandemic: ‘Everyday Things Are Becoming A Gift’
IN THIS MOMENT frontwoman Maria Brink spoke to Meltdown of Detroit’s WRIF radio station about how she is dealing with the coronavirus crisis. She said: “I’m trying to work on music now, because I’m starting to realize that… I’m a very private person; I don’t really do live streaming. But I’m really like a private, hide-behind-the-scenes-type person, but I think having to have all us adjust to this new world we’re living in, I’m figuring it out — how to be a technical, livestreaming person, and kind of bring my fans into my world and let them connect with me without having to be on tour. I think we have no choice but to do this at this point if we wanna stay connected. And I think it it really important to stay connected to all of our fa...
MICHAEL SWEET Reacts To Controversial Review Of STRYPER’s New Album: It’s ‘Incredibly Unfair’ And ‘A Blatant Attack On Our Faith’
Michael Sweet of openly Christian rockers STRYPER has responded to a controversial review of the band’s latest album, calling it “incredibly unfair” and “a blatant attack on our faith.” Earlier this week, BLABBERMOUTH.NET published a review of “Even The Devil Believes” from veteran U.K. heavy metal journalist Dom Lawson in which he gave the LP a four-out-of-10 rating, praising the record’s “multiple anthemic refrains” and “gloriously indulgent solos” while taking issue with STRYPER‘s lyrical stance, in particular the “constant references to God’s love and the power of prayer.” In the review, Dom — a music journalist since 1999 who also contributes to Metal Hammer, Prog, Classic Rock and The Guar...
NITA STRAUSS Celebrates Five Years Of Sobriety
Nita Strauss is celebrating the fifth anniversary of her getting sober. The 33-year-old guitar shredder for the ALICE COOPER band credited her longtime boyfriend and manager Josh Villalta with helping her live her life without alcohol. Earlier today (Saturday, September 5), Strauss took to her Instagram to write: “If you would have asked anyone who knew me before if someday I’d be celebrating 5 years of sobriety, they would have laughed (and maybe spilled a drink on you in the process.) “I thought I needed a drink for just about everything. To be confident on stage. To be social after shows. To celebrate. To mourn. To take the edge off frustration or the sting out of a bad day. To relax and laugh at lunch with girlfriends, or watch football with the guys on Sundays. ̶...
ERIC BURDON On TRUMP Using ‘House Of The Rising Sun’: ‘A Tale Of Sin And Misery Set In A Brothel Suits Him So Perfectly’
Eric Burdon, the English singer and songwriter and former frontman for THE ANIMALS, says that he “wasn’t surprised” to learn that the song “House Of The Rising Sun” was played at a Donald Trump event earlier this week, explaining that “a tale of sin and misery set in a brothel suits him so perfectly.” The folk standard, which became a No. 1 hit in the U.K. for THE ANIMALS when they covered it back in 1964, was blasted over a speaker system on Wednesday (September 2) afternoon at Wilmington International Airport in Wilmington, North Carolina as Air Force One taxied down the runway while being trailed by two black SUVs. The aircraft was making its way to a crowd of hundreds that had gathered to catch a glimpse of President Donald Trump. Earlier today...
Above & Beyond to Celebrate 20 Years of Anjunabeats with Extended Livestream Event
Above & Beyond‘s historic Anjunabeats imprint is rapidly approaching a milestone anniversary of 20 years. To celebrate the occasion, the trio is setting the stage for an extended ABGT400 livestream event, set to take place on the River Thames in London, back where their legacy all began. While the group is getting ready to celebrate the monumental achievement, the process in the pandemic era has been vastly different. For starters, the trio has not been together in person since March, which they say is the longest they have not seen each other in 20 years. Normally, they’d be on a studio blitz in preparation, but these times of social distancing have seen the members working independently on various projects. Despite slowing down on new Above & Beyond work, the tri...
Marshmello and Demi Lovato Tease Long-Awaited Collaboration “Ok Not To Be Ok”
Marshmello and Demi Lovato have broken the silence on their long-awaited collaboration, which seems likely to arrive within the coming week. Marshmello took to Twitter to drop a teaser that shows just how long fans have been yearning for this release. A montage of frustrated tweets “roasting” the superstar producer demonstrates the Lovatics have been on the edge of their seats waiting for this collaboration to drop for quite awhile. Lovato and Marshmello were first said to be working together over two years ago. Fortunately, it seems the prolonged wait is almost over. Demi Lovato gave fans the tangible evidence they’ve been searching for, replying with the title of the forthcoming release, “Ok Not To be Ok,” and a link to oknottobeok.com. The link ...
Dirty Audio and Tucker Kreway Unleash Heavy Trap Smash “Blue Steel” on Welcome Records
Many may recognize Dirty Audio from his 2016 breakout hit with Rickyxsan, “Gettin’ That.” Since its release, he’s bolstered his discography will numerous collaborations including releases with Delta Heavy, Zeke Beats, Slippy, Leotrix, and many more. Today, he’s teamed up with Tucker Kreway for their single “Blue Steel,” out via Kayzo‘s Welcome Records. “Blue Steel” yet another impressive trap offering from both Dirty Audio and Tucker Kreway. The track takes no time easing listeners into the action, as commanding chords introduce listeners to a powerful build-up that results in a drop filled with metallic synths and aggressive growls. The duo keep the energy going straight into the second drop, adding a ba...
Spotify Files Patent for Short-Form Video Sharing Akin to TikTok
A new patent filed by Spotify shows the streaming giant is serious about accelerating its presence in the visual content arena. The company recently introduced video podcasts to its platform in 2020 and is continuing to build its audiovisual offerings for artists, including canvas art and music videos. The recent developments have put the platform on a collision course with the likes of similar multimedia platforms such as YouTube. It seems, however, that Spotify has been paying particularly close attention to TikTok as of late. In a groundbreaking move, Spotify has filed a patent that would enable users to share short-form “video moments” soundtracked to music. Spotify’s Short-Form Video Moments Patent In the patent, the Stockholm-based company shares i...
The Princess Bride Cast to Reunite for Virtual Table Read
After years of fans asking the cast of The Princess Bride to reunite, they can finally respond truthfully with, “As you wish.” Next weekend, the beloved actors will come together for a virtual table read to help raise money for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The fundraiser, dubbed “A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion”, will be a one-night-only event featuring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Carol Kane, director Rob Reiner, and other “special guests.” There will also be a Q&A portion moderated by Patton Oswalt. The Princess Bride table read will take place on September 13th at 6:00 p.m. CT. Viewers must RSVP via Act Blue in order to watch it. “Anything you donate will be used to ensure that Trump loses Wisconsin, and thereby the White House,” th...
David Fincher’s Mank Gets First Look from Netflix
Lest we forget that one of the more highly anticipated films of 2020 comes from David Fincher. Mank is his first feature since 2014’s Gone Girl and finds the veteran filmmaker pairing up with Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman to tell the story of Citizen Kane co-writer Herman Mankiewicz. Today, in celebration of that iconic film’s 79th anniversary, Netflix has unleashed its first look. As promised, Manx is presented in sterling black in white — a first for Fincher — and the six photos available prove the shift has only given his razor-sharp portraits even more depth. Below, you can see first looks at Oldman as Mankiewicz, Amanda Seyfried as Marion Davies, and Charles Dance as William Randolph Hearst. If you weren’t hyped before, well, get ready now. Mank is a curious project f...
Cobra Kai Offers Lifelong Lessons on Redemption
“You can’t let the mistakes of your past determine your future.” Cobra Kai is a study in redemption. On August 28th, the former YouTube series hit Netflix with a splash, offering uplifting empowerment and sweet nostalgia that feels like rooting through an old shoebox filled with mixtapes. After all, 1984’s The Karate Kid is a beloved classic that empowered a generation to stand up for themselves (not to mention, catch flies with chopsticks and practicing crane kicks on the playground). But by expanding the narrative, Cobra Kai offers a powerful story of redemption that is a much-needed and much-welcome message for these divided times. The series follows a down-on-his-luck Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), the bleache-blonde bully who tormented Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and ultimately l...
