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William Hurt’s Former Partner Comes Forward with Domestic Violence Claims
Days after the death of William Hurt, the actor’s former long-term partner Donna Kaz has shared her response to the news and opened up about the abuse she suffered at the actor’s hands. In a guest column for Variety, Kaz looked back at her relationship with the late actor, which began in 1977 and officially ended in 1980 — though they would still see each other a few times per year until 1989. “Bill would snap, physically shove, punch and beat me, followed by tears, apologies and him offering me expensive gifts,” she wrote. “When the battering began I sloughed it off. He said he was sorry. Perhaps I instigated it. I only had to visit the ER once. It was only after many, many years I admitted to myself that I was the victim of domestic violence.” The author of 2016’s Un/Masked: Memoirs...
Duran Duran Lights Capitol Tower in Ukrainian Colors During Performance
During a rooftop performance in Hollywood on Thursday night (Mar. 17), Duran Duran showed their support for Ukraine by lighting up the Capitol Records building in the colors of the Ukrainian flag. “We are appealing to our fans in Russia to have an open heart and to support peace. We are all hoping you can get back to an ‘Ordinary World,’” Duran Duran star John Taylor said of the “Ordinary World” performance. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The performance hasn’t been the only time where the group has supported Ukraine. Duran Duran has been encouraging their fans [embedded content] Duran Duran’s performance comes on the heels of the announcement for a star-studded, 10-hour telethon to raise money for the victims of the war in Ukraine. Steve Martin, Annette Bening, ...
Shawn Mendes Shows Off New Neck Tattoo Ahead of SXSW Set: See Photos
Shawn Mendes is not one to shy away from a good tattoo. The “Wonder” singer shared the latest addition to his body ink in a set of photos posted to Instagram on Thursday. “Austinnnn see you Saturday,” the 23-year-old captioned the photos — a reference to his forthcoming live performance at Samsung + Billboard present THE STAGE at SXSW on March 19 — which featured pics of him chilling by a a fire pit, petting horses, and looking out at a body of water while shirtless, with his new tattoo on display. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Mendes kept his new ink simple, getting a thin red line right through the center of his neck. The beginning of the tattoo is hidden beneath the back of his hairline, while the end of the tattoo sits squarely atop a golden chain (a match to the huggie ho...
Missy Elliott Calls Out Jowell for Implying She Gets 99% of Bad Bunny’s ‘Safaera’ Royalties: ‘This Is Very Irresponsible’
Missy Elliott is clearing her name after successfully getting her royalties for Bad Bunny’s hit song “Safaera,” which features a sample from her hit, “Get Ur Freak On.” It all started last week, when Jowell of Jowell & Randy said in an interview that his royalties for his feature on “Safaera,” dropped to just one percent due to the uncleared sample. The interview led to some backlash, with some claiming that “Safaera” is an original Bad Bunny song and Missy does not deserve her chunk of the royalties. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news On Wednesday (Mar. 16), an Ariana Grande fan page called out Jowell on Twitter for “all the hate your interview is bringing Missy!” “F— that,” Jowell replied. “Let them enjoy their money. Its not you and me enjo...
Inside Track: Labels’ Back-to-Office Plans Include Massages, Mediation, Free Lunch & Concerts
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, music companies are welcoming back employees with a wide range of healthy perks to lessen the stress of returning to the office after two years of working from home. Warner Music Group and publishing arm Warner Chappell offer staffers massages, reiki sessions and even sound baths in their Los Angeles, New York and Nashville offices, as well as complimentary lunches and smoothies. Baristas also man coffee stations to encourage face-to-face conversation and collaboration among returning workers who may have only seen each other over Zoom for months. There is also a full slate of virtual programs ranging from yoga, wellness classes and meditation. WMG’s recorded music division began welcoming staffers back in late February, while the publishing company and corpo...
First Listen: Check Out This Trippy, Ambient Remix First Heard In “Dexter: New Blood”
Dexter‘s Michael C. Hall isn’t a name you’d typically find on EDM.com. But the award-winning actor is also an accomplished musician and the lead vocalist of Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, an electronic rock band he fronts alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen and drummer Peter Yanowitz. The trio have now released a remix of their debut, “Ketamine,” which originally aired during an episode of Dexter: New Blood. The remix was created by Brandon Bost, a prodigious music producer and audio engineer who Hall called “the fourth member of our band” in a statement provided to EDM.com. Take a listen to Bost’s remix below, exclusively via EDM.com. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Bost did a remarkable job of capturing the mesmeric, ...
Bloom Vol 8: One With You
This week, I wanted to share something I wrote one day when thinking about those who experience mental health challenges wanting to experience a feeling of “normalcy”. Many musicians, artists, creatives, people of all walks of life, at one point and time, have felt what the below describes. Are we meant to be; Statistics stacked against me, Can we love? Can we dream? Help me, Accept me, I have so much to give I’d like to think, Constellation prizes shining on the kitchen sink, Wash away these thoughts, Skin is red, hard to come off, Wolf in the suburbs howling to strangers, Wanting to belong, Crying out to the moon to be loved by someone, Typewriter and the click of rain, It’s easier inside to waltz far from the pain, From the burdens that we bear, Mood swings hammer glass ever...
GLENN TIPTON: Next JUDAS PRIEST Album ‘Will Be What Every Fan Will Want’
In a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band’s follow-up to 2018’s “Firepower” album. He said: “The epidemic really halted the writing process. But the band was kicking ideas around before that. I think it’s what every PRIEST fan would want to hear. There’s no attempt to be clever or try and do something too risky. It’s just down and out PRIEST. And as I say, I think it will be what every PRIEST fan will want.” Last month, JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford was asked by Remy Maxwell of Audacy Check In if he agreed with guitarist Richie Faulkner‘s recent comment that the band’s upcoming album will be more musically “prog...
SKID ROW’s DAVE ‘SNAKE’ SABO On Band’s Upcoming Album: ‘Everything Sounds So Good And So Fresh To Me’
SKID ROW guitarist Dave “Snake” Sabo has confirmed to Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio that the first single from his band’s new album will arrive later this month. The group recorded the LP in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, HALESTORM, EVANESCENCE, RUSH and ALICE IN CHAINS, among many others. “We’re excited about it, obviously,” Snake said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “It’s a record that’s been taking a while to do. But the prospect of working with a guy like Nick Raskulinecz was just something that… You go along in this business and all of a sudden it gives you a gift. And that gift was Nick. And Nick is someone that we had a high regard for before we ...
GHOST’s ‘Impera’ Tops Charts In Germany And Sweden
“Impera”, the fifth album from Swedish occult rockers GHOST, has registered the following first-week chart positions in Europe, according to the band’s record label, Loma Vista Recordings: * Germany: #1 (the band’s highest-ever position in Germany) * Sweden: #1 * U.K.: #2 (the band’s highest-ever position in the UK) * Netherlands: #2 (the band’s highest-ever position in Netherlands) * Belgium: #2 (the band’s highest-ever position in Belgium) * Norway: #2 * Australia: #3 (the band’s highest-ever position in Australia) * France: #5 (the band’s highest-ever position in France) * Ireland: #5 (the band’s highest-ever position in Ireland) * Italy: #20 (the band’s highest-ever position in Italy) “Impera” was released on...
CHUCK BILLY Says DAVE LOMBARDO Has Expressed Interest In Playing On Next TESTAMENT Studio Album
TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy discussed the return of drummer Dave Lombardo to the group’s ranks during an interview earlier this week with the WSOU 89.5 FM radio station. An original member of thrash metal legends SLAYER, Lombardo was the guest drummer on TESTAMENT‘s 1999 studio album “The Gathering”, which also marked the first time the band worked with then-up-and-coming British producer/engineer Andy Sneap. Asked about the possibility of Lombardo being involved in the writing and recording of TESTAMENT‘s next studio album, Chuck said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “It all depends on Eric [Peterson, TESTAMENT guitarist]; he’s the starting point of what we do. So, talking to him, he’s, like, ‘Man, I’ve got so many riffs.&#...
Bop Shop: Songs From Umi, Mod Sun, Flasher, Muna, And More
Muna is the moment. On the heels of “Silk Chiffon”’s massive success (I’m not saying the lyrics “Life’s so fun, life’s so fun / Got my miniskirt and my rollerblades on” cured my seasonal depression, but it certainly didn’t hurt), the Los Angeles indie-pop trio have delivered an equally infectious follow-up: “Anything But Me,” a synth-backed, self-assured cut about knowing your worth and ending a relationship where “everything feels wrong.” Of course, it’s “not all so black and white,” lead singer Katie Gavin qualifies on the chorus. “But it’s all love and it’s no regrets, you can call me if / There’s anything you need / Anything, anything but” — cue a burst of twinkling keys — “Me, me yeah.” If this bop (and its Western-themed music video) is any indication, Muna’s forthcoming self-titled ...
