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Taylor Hawkins’ Preliminary Toxicology Screening Reportedly Found 10 Substances
10 substances were reportedly found in Taylor Hawkins’ preliminary “forensic medical study,” which was carried out by Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office on Saturday. CNN states that the urine toxicology test done on the late Foo Fighters drummer found substances such as THC, tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids. “The National Institute of Forensic Medicine continues the medical studies to achieve total clarification of the events that led to the death of Taylor Hawkins,” a statement read, adding that his cause of death will be investigated by the attorney general’s office in a “timely manner.” The sudden death of Hawkins was announced by Foo Fighters on Friday, just before the band was scheduled to perform at the Estéreo Picnic Festival. “The Foo Fighters family is deva...
LITA FORD Joins SAMMY HAGAR On Stage In In Las Vegas To Perform LED ZEPPELIN, MONTROSE Classics (Video)
Lita Ford joined SAMMY HAGAR & THE CIRCLE on stage this past Friday, March 25 as part of Hagar‘s 2022 “Sammy Hagar & Friends” residency at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod to perform cover versions of MONTROSE‘s “Rock Candy” and LED ZEPPELIN‘s “Rock And Roll”. Fan-filmed video of her appearance can be seen below. A couple of years ago, Lita said that the title of her 1991 album “Dangerous Curves” was “given” to her by her “dear friend” Hagar. “We started writing a song and never finished the song, so I just used the title,” she said. “I don’t know where that song went — I’ll have to check that out…” Lita recently completed recording her long-awaite...
Surviving Members Of FOO FIGHTERS Return To Los Angeles After Death Of TAYLOR HAWKINS
According to TMZ, the surviving members of the FOO FIGHTERS have returned to Los Angeles from Bogota, Colombia following the tragic passing of their drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The tabloid site has shared a few photos of the musicians shortly after their plane touched down, with one picture showing a visibly emotional Dave Grohl hugging a man who looks like his longtime manager John Silva. In a 2021 interview, Grohl reflected on the first time he met Hawkins. “We were at some radio show backstage, and he came up with a beer in his hand,” Grohl recalled. “He’s like, ‘Hey, man, what’s up? I’m Taylor. I play with Alanis Morissette. Dude, I love your record. It’s so cool!’ He was such a spaz. I was, like, ‘Wow, you’re either my twi...
JETHRO TULL’s IAN ANDERSON Won’t Perform In Russia As Long As PUTIN Is ‘The Man In Charge’
JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson spoke to Sofa King Cool about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has affected his band’s plans to return to both countries. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I’m supposed to be playing [in Russia] in September, but there’s no way I’m gonna go if [Russian president Vladimir] Putin‘s still… He’s become a pariah to the world, and as much as I feel embarrassed and I feel like I’m letting down our Russian fans, from an ethical point of view, it pains me to have to say I’m sorry I can’t come to Russia. I’m supposed to be in Ukraine in just two or three weeks’ time. I won’t be there — for obvious reasons. It’s the sad reality of where we are right now.” Asked ...
America’s First Lady JILL BIDEN Mourns Death Of TAYLOR HAWKINS: ‘A Ferocious Drummer’ And ‘Dedicated Father’
Jill Biden, America’s first lady, was among public figures mourning the death of FOO FIGHTERS drummer Taylor Hawkins, who passed away Friday evening (March 25). He was 50. The band announced the loss on social media, calling Hawkins‘s death “tragic and untimely.” He was found dead in a hotel room in Bogota, Colombia. A cause of death has not yet been announced, but a preliminary report from the Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office found Hawkins had 10 different substances in his body, including “THX (Marijuana), tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids.” On Saturday (March 26), U.S. president Joe Biden‘s wife of 45 years took to her Twitter to write: “A ferocious drummer, dedicated father, and dear friend gone far to...
2022 Oscar Winners: See The Full List
There are many questions to consider heading into the 94th Academy Awards, airing tonight (March 27), given the nominations. Will Kristen Stewart land her first Oscar after a much-praised turn as Princess Diana in period drama disguised as a horror film, Spencer? Will CODA‘s Troy Kotsur make history and become the first deaf male actor to pick up a trophy? Will Encanto make the same waves at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as it’s made on the pop charts? Presumably, we will all know the answers soon. And we might also find out if The Power of the Dog nabs Best Picture, as it’s likewise cleaned up at the BAFTAs, Critics’ Choice Awards, and Golden Globes. We’ll also find out whether Beyoncé or Billie Eilish earns their first Oscar win. That’s a lot to...
Wolfgang Van Halen’s Mammoth WVH Perform Foo Fighters’ “My Hero” in Honor of Taylor Hawkins: Watch
Wolfgang Van Halen’s band Mammoth WVH paid tribute to Taylor Hawkins on Saturday night (March 26th) in Boston, performing the Foo Fighters classic “My Hero” in honor of the late drummer. Mammoth WVH are currently on a co-headlining tour with Dirty Honey. During the gig at Boston’s Big Night Live, Wolfgang took time out toward the end of the set to address Hawkins’ tragic passing, which occurred a day earlier in Bogotá, Colombia. “We lost somebody really important yesterday,” Wolfgang said from the stage. “And he was a hero to me, and a hero to all of us [pointing to his band], and a hero to countless people out there. So, we feel this is necessary. We worked this out this morning, so please excuse any rough edges, but we just had to f**kin’ do this.” Advertisement Related Video From there,...
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Oscars 2022 Winners List: Who Won Big at the Academy Awards This Year? [UPDATING LIVE]
It’s been a wild awards season leading up to this year’s Oscars. Who would have expected that the hottest feud to emerge would be between Jane Campion and Sam Elliott? Or that the showdown for Best Picture would come down to two streaming films — The Power of the Dog and CODA — with classic awards bait like Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast struggling to get traction? This year’s Oscars contenders also include huge stars like Will Smith, poised to score his first-ever win for Best Actor after his crowd-pleasing work in King Richard, Paul Thomas Anderson’s writing and directing work for Licorice Pizza, and a Best Actress race packed with staggering talent like Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Olivia Colman, Jessica Chastain, and Kristen Stewart. Not to mention the battle that will ensue in the technic...
Travis Scott Performs for the First Time Since 2021 Astroworld Tragedy
Last night (March 26) Travis Scott performed for the first time since the 2021 Astroworld Festival, the tragic November 5 event that led to 10 people’s deaths. According to TMZ and Rolling Stone, Scott performed a very brief set at a private pre-Oscars house party in Bel Air, California. A number of celebrities, such as Leo DiCaprio, Venus and Serena Williams, YG, and Tobey Maguire, were reportedly in attendance. Videos of Scott performing “Sicko Mode” at the event have been circulating since the news surfaced. Scott has made public appearances since the Astroworld tragedy. In December, he sat for an interview with Charlamagne tha God, where he discussed the emotional aftermath of the festival, and claimed that he was unaware that people were dying during his performance. Scott is currentl...
Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth Recovering After Car Accident, Chris Frantz Says
Talking Heads’ Tina Weymouth is currently recovering from injuries she sustained during a car accident, as her husband and bandmate Chris Frantz revealed in a Facebook post today (March 27). According to the post, Frantz was driving his vehicle on Post Road, U.S. Route 1 when it was “struck head on by a drunk driver who was driving on the wrong side of the road,” as Frantz wrote. The accident left Weymouth with three fractured ribs and a fractured sternum. “Incredibly, we walked away from the collision,” Frantz wrote on Facebook, where he also included an image of their smashed car. He added that Weymouth has “been in a lot of pain but she will get better with time. I give thanks to our guardian angels and to the Ford Motor Company for building a car that protected us from getting killed.”...
Philip Jeck, Experimental Composer and Turntablist, Dies at 69
Philip Jeck—the British experimental composer, turntablist, and multimedia artist—has died. Jon Wozencroft and Mike Harding from Touch confirmed the news in a statement published on Jeck’s website, saying he died peacefully on Friday following a short illness. He was 69 years old. “A remarkable man and a wonderful artist, he has been one of the kingpins of our work for 30 years,” Touch’s statement reads. “But with Philip it was never just the work, more the love, the spirit and the dedication. He touched so many with his wit, his zest for life and his wisdom. We will miss him terribly and our love goes out to Mary and Louis.” Jeck grew up with an interest in visual art. He studied at Dartington College of Art, which encouraged him to collaborate across media with the music and theater depa...
Sy Ari Da Kid ft. Jadakiss “Unbreakable Promises,” Paul Wall & Termanology “No Asterisk” & More | Daily Visuals 3.25.22
HipHopWired Featured Video Ever since he basically singlehandedly dismantled Dipset at last year’s classic Verzuz battle, Jadakiss has been one of the rap game’s most in-demand features even amongst some rappers you may not be too familiar with (no shots). Today Jay-To-The-Muah links up with Sy Ari Da Kid for the visuals to “Unbreakable Promises” in which the two men kick it from the streets to the club while some stock footage of The Lox performing on stage cuts in and out throughout the video. Elsewhere some rap veterans link up to make an East and South connection finally happen as Paul Wall and Termanology show they still got them bars in their clip to “No Asterisk.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Jae Skeese, Princess Nokia, and more. SY ARI DA KID FT. JADAKISS...
