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U.D.O. Signs With ATOMIC FIRE RECORDS, Plans ‘Special Album’ For 70th Birthday
U.D.O., the German metal band led by original ACCEPT frontman Udo Dirkschneider, has signed with Atomic Fire Records. Udo states: “As a globally active artist, it is very important for me to work with our respective partners in a trusting and highly professional way since large parts of our careers depend directly on their work. But a friendly relationship and fun in day-to-day cooperation are just as important. With my U.D.O. and DIRKSCHNEIDER bands, I have always paid attention to long-term partnerships, which really did not make the decision to change labels again after nearly 20 years of cooperation with AFM Records easy for me. I would like to specifically thank Jochen Richert and his team once again for the very trusting and personal cooperation over the last two decades! But w...
STEPHEN PEARCY Would Still ‘Love’ To See Classic RATT Lineup Reunite One More Time
During an appearance on the latest episode of “Waste Some Time With Jason Green”, Stephen Pearcy was once again asked if there is any chance of the four surviving members of the classic RATT lineup — Pearcy, bassist Juan Croucier, guitarist Warren DeMartini and drummer Bobby Blotzer — reuniting to play some shows and possibly record new music. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Right now, for the next who knows how long, I doubt [it]. But hey, I’ve opened the door. I will not the band RATT record a record [unless it’s with the original guys]. I would love everybody to be involved. “But you know what? Let’s take a step back here, kids,” he continued. “First of all, I said it a long time ago, and I don’t know if peo...
Eric Wareheim on How the New LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special Came Together
A little over a week ago, LCD Soundsystem announced they’d be the subject of a new holiday special. Not just that, but it was to be released on December 22. The project is shepherded by Eric Wareheim, who is playing LCD frontman James Murphy and directing. The cast features a murderer’s row of who’s who, with Macaulay Culkin, Christine Ko, and Aparna Nancherla as the band. As for the special itself (titled All My Friends after the LCD song), it’s a ’90s-styled sitcom, which, if you grew up in the era of TGIF, teeters between the fun and the corny. According to Wareheim, that was the intent. Backing up for a second, All My Friends came together at a lightning speed that’s pretty uncommon for Hollywood productions. “James [Murphy] gave me a call less than a month ago, he had this idea to do ...
Camila Cabello Heats the White House With ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ Performance: Watch
Mariah is the Queen, and Ariana the Princess of Christmas. Just maybe, Camila Cabello is the Lady of the Holidays. The “Havana” singer brought some Latin spirit to the halls of power Tuesday night (Dec. 21), for In Performance at the White House. Dressed in all-red, complete with arm-length red leather gloves, Cabello stopped by for a sultry performance of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” backed with Mariachi Herencia de Mexico. The annual special beamed out on PBS with performances by Andrea Bocelli, Eric Church, Jonas Brothers, Norah Jones, Pentatonix and others. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Jennifer Garner hosted the hour-long show, produced by WETA Washington, D.C., the flagship public broadcaster in the capital, in association with Ken Ehrlich Productions, Inc. Watch here a...
Britney Spears Lawyer Calls Jamie Spears’ Request for Singer to Pay His Legal Fees ‘Shameful’
Britney Spears’ lawyer Mathew Rosengart is calling out Jamie Spears’ petition to have the singer’s estate continue to pay his legal fees, describing the ask as “shameful.” In court documents filed on Dec. 15 and obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, Jamie petitioned the court to cover the costs of his legal representation, who are “participating in proceedings concerning Jamie’s ongoing fiduciary duties relating to winding up” the singer’s now-ended conservatorship. “Prompt payment on account of Jamie’s attorneys’ fees is necessary to ensure the Conservatorship can be wound up quickly and efficiently to allow Britney to take control of her life as she and Jamie desire,” the petition states. Explore See latest videos, charts and news As part of the stipulations of a conservatorship, the singe...
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ Cancels All West End Shows Until February Over Omicron
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of Cinderella has been forced to temporarily shutter in London’s West End due to the growing omicron surge, one of the numerous shows that have been severely impacted by the resurgent COVID-19 pandemic. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The production — which canceled several shows last week at the Gillian Lyne Theater — announced late on Tuesday (Dec. 21) that it was suspended all performances until Feb. 9 in order to “avoid more disruption and to protect the quality of the show we give our audiences.” On Twitter, Lloyd Webber said that he was “absolutely devastated” by the decision, but said it was the “right thing to do” for both the audience and the safety of the cast, musicians and backstage crew. “Once again, ...
Post Malone Teams Up With ‘Magic: The Gathering’ For Return of ‘Friday Night Magic’ Series
Post Malone is gearing up to make your Friday nights magical in 2022. The “Circles” rapper has teamed up with Wizards of the Coast for a reboot of the “Friday Night Magic” global play program for the popular strategic trading card game Magic: The Gathering. “Back at it with @Wizards_Magic 🙂 It’s about to get wild,” Posty tweeted on Tuesday (Dec. 21). Explore See latest videos, charts and news “You’d be hard-pressed to find a bigger fan of Magic: The Gathering than Post Malone,” said Nathan Stewart, Head of Franchise Marketing for Wizards of the Coast in a statement. “As a fan for years, he knows just how much Friday Night Magic means to players. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Posty in ways that will allow his signature style, talent and love of the game to combine in ways fans ...
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Hints at Appearances of Three Villains
Spoilers ahead for Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is now in theaters. Spider-Man: No Way Home has taken the Marvel Cinematic Universe by storm. The film received relatively great reviews and has given fans a glimpse of what Doctor Strange will be exploring in the next Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness film. The post-credits after Spider-Man: No Way Home shows a teaser trailer for the next Doctor Strange installment. While not much is revealed, audiences see how Strange’s spell eventually wreaks havoc on the multiverse, sending rippling consequences throughout worlds. However, the short trailer seems to hint at the different antagonists Doctor Strange will be facing. The first antagonist appeared in the animated series What If…? as Doctor Strange Supreme also known as the evil Doc...
‘Death on the Nile’ Announces New Release Date With Fresh Trailer
More than a year after its original intended launch, Death of the Nile has finally released a second trailer giving fans a better look at what’s to come as well as announcing a new theatrical release date. Now pushed back from October of last year to February of 2022, the Kenneth Branagh-directed film will follow from the events of his first installment, Murder on the Orient Express, with Branagh himself reprising the role of the famous detective Hercule Poirot. The project is, of course, once again based on another novel from Agatha Christie and follows Poirot as he goes on vacation in Egypt. As fate would have it, the renowned investigator has once again been pulled into a mysterious murder plot, this time taking place on the Nile, with everyone on board the river steamer all having thei...
New Trailer for ‘Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2’ Surfaces
Animation studio MAPPA has released the second official trailer for Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2, following the drop of the first teaser debuted back in October. Part one of the final season premiered in December 2020 and concluded in March while the premiere will come in the form of Episode 76, “Danzai” (“Condemnation”). The new trailer reveals a clearer look at the upcoming fight between Eren and Reiner Braun. It also hints at the final battle which involves Eren’s brother Zeke, the Beast Titan, the cast from Paradis and the Marley side. The final part of Hajime Isayama’s Attack on Titan series is set to premiere on January 9, 2022, on the NHK General channel in Japan. Attack On Titan Final Season Part 2Trailer 2 pic.twitter.com/8Wf1RIElTZ — MAPPA (@MappaStudios) December 21, ...
‘No Time to Die’ Director Opens up About Struggle To Create Perfect Ending for Daniel Craig’s James Bond
No Time to Die was no doubt one of the biggest films to release in pandemic-stricken 2021, capturing the ultimate conclusion of Daniel Craig‘s run as the legendary James Bond. Now speaking about his creative process, the movie’s director Cary Fukunaga has revealed his struggle to create a perfect ending for the character — at least in this arc. In an interview with Empire, the Fukunaga said that Bond’s demise had always been the plan from the get-go, but how they came about was what challenged the team. “In my first meeting with Daniel and the producers, they said that’s how they wanted the story,” he revealed. “They felt that was an ending. I was like, ‘Well, it’s a result of an ending, but we don’t know what happens. It has to be earned.’” He went on to explain how he “was really st...
Grace Gaustad Unlocks the “Black Box” of Mental Health
Listen via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | Stitcher | Google | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Singer-songwriter Grace Gaustad joins the Going There podcast to unlock that “black box” of mental health, particularly when it comes to the lasting effects of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying. Speaking with Dr. Mike, Gaustad describes how she was bullied because of her sexuality, and how that triggered her becoming severely depressed. Related Video The BLKBX: wht r u hding? musician explains how she started the non-profit organization the BLKBX Project in conjunction with her new album release. This organization focuses on teen mental illness, and addresses the fact that most people face stressful and traumatic issues such as bullying and mental illness in isolation. It’s not uncommon to struggle in...
