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A Vancouver Radio Station Has Been Playing Rage Against the Machine’s ‘Killing in the Name’ Nonstop
Since 6 am PST Wednesday morning, Vancouver radio station KISS FM, Rage Against the Machine‘s “Killing in the Name” has been playing nonstop. Is it an overzealous fan? Perhaps someone who can’t enough of the song? Considering that the British Columbia station is a pop and soft rock contemporary station. This isn’t quite the reunited Rage’s demographic. So why now? According to the Vancouver Sun, three popular radio hosts— Kevin Lim, Sonia Sidhu, and Tara Jean Stevens—were released from the company after a more than five-year run. “KiSS is changing and, unfortunately, we were informed that we won’t be part of this new chapter,” said Lim and Sidhu in their final broadcast on Tuesday and on a message posted on social media. What better way to protest than to play Rage Against the Machine’s si...
R Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
R Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison in the long-awaited conclusion of his federal sex trafficking case in New York. Last September, a jury found the disgraced singer guilty of all counts, which included one charge of racketeering related to the sexual exploitation of children, kidnapping, and forced labor, as well as eight charges of violating the Mann Act, which outlaws the transportation of a person across state lines for illegal sexual activity. Addressing the court, Judge Ann M. Donnelly said of the long sentence, “I would have imposed [it] regardless of the guidelines.” According to The New York Times, she spent several minutes revisiting allegations leveled against Kelly, which saw nine women and two men testify that the singer had tormented them with sexual, p...
Danny Brown Accuses Die Antwoord Member Ninja of Sexual Assault
Danny Brown has accused Die Antwoord’s Ninja of sexually assaulting him at a party in Paris. During an appearance on comedian Tom Segura’s 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast, the Detroit rapper said the experience left him “shellshocked.” “Ninja tried to fuck me. I was scared,” Brown said during the sitdown. “They’ve been getting canceled a lot lately, been doing a lot of weird shit. But he always throw Yolandi on you. I think that’s how he’s been fucking n****s. Fuck them, though! Fuck them. I could’ve canceled cuz. Me too. I was sexually assaulted by Ninja. I stand by that. He know I ain’t lying.” The two met after Ninja allegedly sent a DM to Brown about attending his concert. “I’m like, ‘Man, you want me to put you on a list?’” Brown recalled. “[He’s like,] ‘Don’t worry about it, I’ll ...
Mattel Releases Second David Bowie Barbie for Hunky Dory 50th Anniversary
What’s better than one Barbie doll based off of David Bowie? Mattel have this week unveiled their second doll paying homage to the late great rocker and fashion icon, this time donning a baby blue suit à la his “Life on Mars?” music video. Complete with shaggy red hair, bold makeup, and platform oxfords, this Bowie Barbie celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 1971 classic Hunky Dory. Back in 2019, Mattel — who are evidently big Bowie fans — commemorated the 50th anniversary of “Space Oddity” with a special edition Barbie dressed as the musician’s Ziggy Stardust character. Like Ziggy, the Hunky Dory Barbie can join your collection for $50. It’s on sale now over on Mattel’s website. “[We] wanted to make sure it looked like Barbie, but as Bowie,” Mattel design manager Linda Kyaw-Merscho...
Vancouver Radio Station Has Been Playing Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name” Non-Stop for 18 Hours and Counting
Following the firing of several prominent on-air DJs, a Vancouver radio station has been playing Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name” on a loop since 6:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday. According to the Vancouver Sun, “Killing in the Name” has been the only song heard on KiSS Radio since Wednesday morning. At various times, DJs have paused the song to take on-air requests. When one listener asked for a different song to be played, the DJ ignored it and resumed playing “Killing in the Name.” Other listeners called up and specifically asked for the RATM song to be played; the DJ apparently responded to one caller by saying, “Stick around – I don’t know when we’ll be able to play it but we will play it.” Representatives for KiSS Radio declined to comment on Wednesday’s on-air playl...
Listen to Snail Mail’s New Cover of Superdrag’s “Feeling Like I Do”
Snail Mail has shared her installment of the Spotify Singles series. In addition to a new version of “Headlock” from her 2021 album Valentine, she played a new cover of Superdrag’s 2002 song “Feeling Like I Do.” Listen to it below. “It’s been really cool getting to cover ‘Feeling Like I Do’ by Superdrag because I love it, and I’ve loved it for a while, and I was able to make it my own by singing on it,” Snail Mail’s Lindsey Jordan said in a statement. Soon, Snail Mail will tour with Turnstile and Jpegmafia. Read Pitchfork’s feature “Snail Mail Can’t Help But Confess.” Content This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.
Vancouver Radio Station Plays Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the Name” on Repeat for Hours
Vancouver’s pop and soft rock contemporary radio station KiSS Radio 104.9 FM has been playing a censored version of Rage Against the Machine’s song “Killing in the Name” on repeat for hours since early this morning (June 29). Yesterday, three of the station’s popular DJs and radio hosts—Kevin Lim, Sonia Sidhu, and Tara Jean Stevens—were laid off from the company after working there for more than five years. When a listener called in to request a different song, the DJ allegedly ignored it and continued to play Rage Against the Machine, reports The Vancouver Sun. “KiSS is changing and, unfortunately, we were informed that we will not be part of this new chapter,” said Lim and Sidhu during their final broadcast yesterday. “It comes with mixed emotions, as you can probably hear.” An ico...
Kanye West Sued Over Sample on Donda 2’s “Flowers”
Kanye West was sued today for copyright infringement over the Donda 2 song “Flowers,” Billboard reports and court documents confirm. Ultra International Music Publishing is suing West and the creators of the Stem Player, alleging that a repeated sample of Marshall Jefferson’s 1986 Chicago house song “Move Your Body” was unauthorized. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in New York, claims that West acknowledged to Jefferson and UIMP that he sampled “Move Your Body” without permission and that the sample is “repeated at least 22 times.” It continues: “Despite this acknowledgement, West has not ceased distribution of ‘Flowers.’ Defendants’ conduct is willful and deliberate. Defendants know and have been informed that they do not possess a license to utilize the Composition in the...
Mandy Moore Cancels Remaining 2022 Tour Dates
Mandy Moore has canceled her remaining tour dates for 2022 behind her new album In Real Life, The Hollywood Reporter notes. The announcement comes after she revealed on June 3 that she is pregnant with her second child. Moore explained in today’s statement that she needs to rest and focus on her health. She was originally scheduled to tour throughout July. All tickets will be refunded. “When we booked these shows, I wasn’t pregnant and although I truly thought I could power through, the way we are traveling (long hours on the bus and not getting proper rest) has caught up, taken its toll, and make it feel too challenging to proceed,” she wrote. “I know that I have to put my family and my health (and the health of my baby) first and the best place for me to be right now is at home.” She add...
Ye Sued Over Sample Used on ‘Donda 2’ Track ‘Flowers’
Ye is facing yet another copyright infringement lawsuit over his unauthorized use of a sample, this time on a track from his most recent album, Donda 2. According to a complaint filed in U.S. District Court in New York on Wednesday (June 29), the rapper (referred to as Kanye West in the suit) sampled Marshall Jefferson’s 1986 house track “Move Your Body” (a.k.a. “The House Music Anthem”) on the song “Flowers” without gaining permission or providing compensation. The suit claims that the sample is “repeated at least 22 times throughout” Ye’s song. Filed by attorneys Christine Lepera and Bradley J. Mullins of the firm Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, the complaint was brought by Jefferson’s publisher Ultra International Music Publishing. Jefferson both wrote and performed “Move Your Body,” w...
David Bowie Barbie Doll Marks 50th Anniversary of ‘Hunky Dory’: Where to Buy the Collector’s Item Online
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. David Bowie is getting the Barbie treatment in honor of the album that changed his career. The Barbie Signature Collection released its second, limited-edition Barbie as Bowie doll to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s Hunky Dory album on Wednesday (June 29). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The dapper doll is decked out in a replica of Bowie’s iconic powder-blue suit worn in the “Life on Mars?” music video produced and directed by Mick Lock. Capturing Bowie’s unique style, the outfit is accessorize...
FCC Commissioner Calls on Apple, Alphabet to Ban TikTok
A Federal Communications commissioner is urging Apple and Alphabet to remove TikTok from the companies’ app stores. According to a letter addressed to the chief executives of the companies, FCC commissioner Brendan Carr said TikTok poses an “unacceptable security risk” because it mines extensive user data, which is being accessed by employees in China. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “TikTok is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance — an organization that is beholden to the Communist Party of China and required by the Chinese law to comply with PRC’s surveillance demands,” reads the letter sent on Tuesday. TikTok has run into problems with the government over its parent company’s ties to China. In 2020, former Preside...
