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Sean Penn Says He’s Glad He’s Old and Won’t Have to “Deal” with Where the World is Heading
Growing old is more-or-less a sin in Hollywood, but 61-year-old Sean Penn isn’t mad about it. In a recent interview with the Toronto Sun, the actor said he was happy to grow old so he won’t have to deal with the world’s increasingly apocalyptic future. “I’m a little frustrated with the world,” Penn said. “I’m glad I’m old and won’t be having to deal with where this stuff is going.” Penn’s misanthropic comments seemed to be inspired by so-called cancel culture, as he went on to denounce those who pick and choose issues to be upset about. Advertisement Related Video “We give too much of a shit about what we are going to be accused of by people who want to be self-righteous because they can get a quick reward,” Penn said. “And they’re self-righteous hypocritically — they damn this, ...
Joss Whedon Responds to Misconduct Allegations, Calls Ray Fisher “A Bad Actor in Both Senses”
Joss Whedon’s fall from grace has been a long time coming. Last year, Charisma Carpenter shed light on historic rumblings of a toxic work environment on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, while Ray Fisher detailed racist behavior on the set of Justice League. Gal Gadot even said he threatened her career for raising her own concerns about the DC flick. Whedon had mostly remained silent on the allegations, but in a new, wide-spanning interview with New York magazine’s Vulture, the one-time feminist hero commented on his blind spots — by pretty much denying everything. Fisher, who as Cyborg portrayed DC’s first Black superhero, accused Whedon of racism for cutting out scenes that provided Cyborg a nuanced backstory. In a since-retracted statement to Forbes, he also accus...
Joss Whedon, Spilling Your Guts Doesn’t Mean You’ve Done the Work
Sometimes, the best profiles are the ones that know when to let the subject speak for themselves, and Monday we received a great example of this in Vulture writer Lila Shapiro’s lengthy examination of where Joss Whedon is at in the year 2022. The profile’s answer: not great, on a lot of levels, due to years of controversy stemming from allegations of bad behavior across multiple projects, and Whedon’s not likely feeling much better, given the current online reaction to his statements. There are no shortage of pull-out quotes in the Vulture piece. Whedon refutes Ray Fisher’s allegations by saying the Cyborg scenes in Justice League “logically made no sense” and that’s why he wanted to cut down Fisher’s role. He then uses the sort of terminology that Giles might use to introduce one of Buffy...
Arielle Free Teams Up With Mortimer and Joe Killington for Groovy House Single, “Soul Full”
As an esteemed BBC Radio 1 presenter, DJ and label boss, Arielle Free is widely known as a key influence in the dance music industry. Now, ready to ignite her producer career after months of honing her craft deep in the studio, the Glaswegian producer is set to debut. Out now via D4 DANCE, Free’s new single “Soul Full” was produced alongside Bristol duo Mortimer. Featuring kinetic kick drums and funky synth work that surround Joe Killington’s groovy vocals, “Soul Full” sees Free’s infectious energy shine through. Listen to the sensational “Soul Full” below. Recommended Articles With many years in the scene under her belt, Free’s rise is inspirational. She has carved her own unique path from once being Scotland’...
Chris Liebing, Boston 168, More Contribute to Anfisa Letyago’s First-Ever Remix Pack: Listen
The latest project by Anfisa Letyago is here—and it’s a three-parter. First up is Listen & Nisida (Remixed) Vol 1, a four-track remix pack of tracks off the techno producer’s 2021 EPs, Listen and Nisida. Featuring reworks by DJ Rush, Adiel, Boston 168 and Chris Liebing, the EP’s 25 minutes are a techno pièce de résistance, acting as a showcase of the styles that are currently taking over the genre. Under Boston 168’s care, for example, “Gravity” becomes eerily otherworldly, as a mischievous new synth line flows tauntingly alongside Letyago’s echoing vocals. Liebing, on the other hand, opted for a more minimalistic feel with his take on “Not There,” stripping the track down to a four-on-the-floor beat and unclutt...
1001Tracklists’ “A State Of Dance Music” Report Suggests Demand for Live Sets—And Tech House—Is Greater Than Ever
The state of live entertainment was torn between two worlds throughout 2021. Nations across the globe tackled the difficult challenge of bringing back some semblance of normalcy while preserving public health and safety of their people. As the pandemic continued, many began to wonder if the demand for live music would even exist in the same capacity on the other side of it. In the new “A State Of Dance Music” report from 1001Tracklists, however, the numbers suggest that demand for electronic music shows is perhaps stronger than ever. The top line numbers say it all: a record 6.8 million people used 1001Tracklists to discover new music. Content contributions to the platform also saw a substantial year-over-year increase of 31%, with 69,000 unique track lists upl...
Bob Moses Release New Single, Announce Third Studio Album, “The Silence In Between”
Vancouver-bred, Los Angeles-based duo Bob Moses have been on a furious pace over the past two years. From releasing their album Desire to filming a live album on top of the Topanga Hills in Southern California, they have proven time and again there is no limit to what they can achieve. The esteemed duo have now released their first single of 2022, “Love Brand New.” Bob Moses also filmed a music video in Toronto to accompany the new single, which Adrian Villagomez directed. In addition to this new set of releases, they’ve announced their third studio album, The Silence In Between, due out on Astralwerks on March 4th. Working with prolific songwriters Michel Zitron and John Martin, Bob Moses penned “Love Brand New” and delivered a hybrid of...
STEVE VAI Says Performing ‘Black Star’ With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Was ‘Challenging’: ‘Nobody Can Play Like Him’
In a new interview with Myglobalmind, Steve Vai spoke about what it was like for him to join Yngwie Malmsteen for a performance of the legendary Swedish guitarist’s classic song “Black Star” during their joint “Generation Axe” tour, which took place over several legs between 2016 and 2019. He said: “I can’t play like Yngwie; nobody can play like him. Nobody can play like me. Nobody can play like anybody. What I did was take the harmony or melody of the song and play it the way I would do it. It was challenging because there were a lot of little fast runs with his fingerings and his tonal center, which is different than mine. I had to work on it. I could do it, but when it came time as to playing against each other, I’m Steve, and he is Yngwie...
THE OFFSPRING Singer Explains COVID-19 Data Science Behind Band’s Decision To Cancel Canadian Tour
THE OFFSPRING has canceled its previously announced Canadian tour with SIMPLE PLAN. The 21-date trek was scheduled to kick off on January 27 in Moncton and conclude on March 3 in Vancouver. Earlier today, THE OFFSPRING released the following statement: “To our friends in the Great White North: “We’re bummed to be sharing this update, but after much consideration we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the Canadian leg of the LET THE BAD TIMES ROLL TOUR with @simpleplan. “There’s no point in us asking you to come out and see our kick-ass show if there’s a chance that everything could shut down at the last minute. We’re disappointed, but let’s get through this mess together. You stay home and we’ll stay home, we’ll give you your money...
SKILLET Frontman Blasts ‘Godless’ Pop Music, Says His Band Brings Rock Music Back Under Subjection Of Jesus Christ
John Cooper, the frontman for the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band SKILLET, spoke to “Washington Watch With Tony Perkins” about how music and his band’s music in particular affects the way people think about the world. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Music is a fantastic vehicle. Music kind of — what’s the right word to say this? Music kind of softens you up to hear what someone thinks about something that maybe you wouldn’t normally want to listen to. Now, what we have to realize, of course, is that that can be used for bad — that can be used for really evil things or it can be used for really good things. What our young people are going through now is that they’re constantly hearing this pop music… The popular music or the cult...
Former MEGADETH Members DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG Reunite For NICK MENZA Documentary (Photos)
Former MEGADETH members David Ellefson and Jeff Young reunited last week in Los Angeles for interviews to be included in the upcoming feature-length documentary “This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza”. Ellefson has signed on as a co-producer of the film, and also will provide narration to guide the viewer through the exploration of the late MEGADETH drummer’s life. On Sunday (January 16), Ellefson took to his Facebook to share photos of him with Young, and he included the following message: “Was great to connect with Jeff Young this week while in LA doing interviews for the ‘This Was My Life: The Story Of Nick Menza’ documentary. Also many other friends, Mega staff and crew from over the years who gladly came together to share stories and fond memori...
The Morehouse College Students Walking In Martin Luther King Jr.’s Footsteps
By Shammara Lawrence Before leading the Selma to Montgomery marches or delivering his notable “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. was walking the halls of the prestigious Morehouse at the mere age of 15. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Morehouse is the only historically Black college for men in the United States. As such, the university has a rich legacy of educating and inspiring generations of thought leaders who have gone to change the world in incalculable ways, including Dr. King, who graduated in 1948 with his bachelor’s degree in sociology (and before him, his father and grandfather). Other notable graduates include filmmaker Spike Lee, Senator Raphael Warnock, and actor Samuel L. Jackson. A formative time in his l...
