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Shelley Duvall, Star of ‘The Shining’ and ‘Popeye,’ Dead at 75
Shelley Duvall died on Thursday at her home in Blanco, Texas, her family and longtime partner Dan Gilroy reported. Her family said the cause of death was complications due to diabetes. Duvall was 75 years old.Born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1949, Duvall was one of the most celebrated actresses of the 1970s, particularly for taking on eccentric roles. While Duvall wasn’t pursuing a career in acting, she fortuitously met director Robert Altman while attending a party in Texas. Altman was shooting his film Brewster McCloud nearby and tapped Duvall to play Suzanne Davis, the love interest to the protagonist.The actress went on to star in more of Altman’s movies, 1971’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller and 1974’s Thieves Like Us. She rose to fame for her portrayal of Martha in 1975’s Nashville, a film cen...
Cypress Hill bring 1996 Simpsons episode to life with London Symphony Orchestra concert
The Simpsons writers may have started it all as a joke, but the members of Cypress Hill teamed up with the LSO to make it a reality. Cypress Hill Bring Simpsons Episode to Life with London Symphony Orchestra Concert: Watch Mary Siroky
Winnie-The-Pooh Is Not-So-Sweet in ‘Blood and Honey 2’ Horror
After the critical letdown that was last year's Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, the evil children's character has officially returned to redeem himself in a slasher sequel titled Blood and Honey 2. Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the follow-up horror sees Pooh and his lethal squad have another go at conquering the thriller genre (with a little more budget for improved monster makeup and production value).This time around, the action includes more flagship characters from A. A. Milne and E. H. Shepard's original writings. Owl (Marcus Massey) and Tigger (Lewis Santer) join Pooh (Ryan Oliva) and Piglet (Eddy MacKenzie) in 100-Acre-Wood, where their collective rage reaches a height after Christopher Robin (Scott Chambers) exposes their whereabouts."Not wanting to live in the shadows any l...
Big Thief announce departure of bassist Max Oleartchik for “interpersonal reasons”
In a lengthy statement, the band wrote, "This change was made for interpersonal reasons with mutual respect in our hearts." Big Thief Announce Departure of Bassist Max Oleartchik for “Interpersonal Reasons” Eddie Fu
Social Media Users Rip New York Times Essay Denouncing Trump
The New York Times editorial board published an opinion declaring that Donald Trump is unfit to lead. The essay left many on social media upset, declaring it was "late" and wondering why it wasn't done before.
‘Double Dragon Revive’ Is A Modern Take On The 1987 Classic
Double Dragon is back but with a very modern twist.
Open call: Reeperbahn Festival 2024 in Germany
Open call: Reeperbahn Festival 2024 in Germany Music In Africa
Brenda Fassie’s 1997 hit song Vulindlela still raises questions about South Africa as a nation
Brenda Fassie’s 1997 hit song Vulindlela still raises questions about South Africa as a nation The Conversation
Music Catalog Fund Hipgnosis Sells to Blackstone for $1.6B USD
Private equity firm Blackstone has bought Hipgnosis for $1.6 billion USD. The firm now owns the entirety of the publicly traded music catalog fund, also known as Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF).HSF is the owner of music catalogs and intellectual property rights from Justin Bieber, Shakira, Blondie, Neil Young, Justin Timberlake, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Leonard Cohen.Hipgnosis was founded in 2018 by musician and producer Nile Rodgers and Merck Mercuriadis, who previously managed Beyoncé and Elton John. In 2021, Blackstone invested $1 billion USD into Hipgnosis Song Management, an arm of the company that advises the investments made by HSF.As part of the deal, Mercuriadis will step down as CEO of Hipgnosis after six years in the role upon the acquisition’s closing. Earlier this year, a thir...
Action Bronson Drops Eighth Studio LP ‘Johann Sebastian Bachlava The Doctor’
Action Bronson has returned with his eighth studio album, Johann Sebastian Bachlava The Doctor. Following 2022’s Cocodrillo Turbo, the project marks Bronson’s first independent musical release in over a decade.Bronson reunited with his frequent collaborators, The Alchemist and Daringer, to produce the album. The Alchemist also features on the LP, alongside Yung Mehico, Mayhem Lauren, Larry June and Julian Love.The project was rolled out with the singles “Nourish a Thug,” “Sega” and “Shadow Realm.” On several of the songs, Bronson introduces himself, saying, “it’s me, the doctor.Earlier this month, the artist got a restock of his sold-out New Balance 1906R collaboration in the colorways "Rosewater" and "Medusa Azul." He also recently worked on a campaign with Aimé Leon Dore and Porsche.Stre...
DeMar DeRozan Explains Cameo In Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”
There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight to the “Not Like Us” wave. DeMar DeRozan has explained his cameo in the video. As reported by Hype Beast the Sacramento Kings shooting guard recently paid a visit to Fox 40. During his conversation with Sean Cunningham he discussed joining the team after being traded […]
