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Gucci Family Releases Official Statement Condemning Their Portrayal in Ridley Scott’s ‘House of Gucci’
Since the announcement of Ridley Scott‘s House of Gucci film, the Gucci family has been extremely vocal about the inaccuracies of the film. Variety has reported that the heirs of Aldo Gucci have issued an official statement, expressing that the family was “a bit disconcerted” about the claims made in the film. It continued, “The production of the film did not bother to consult the heirs before describing Aldo Gucci — president of the company for 30 years [played by Al Pacino in the film] — and the members of the Gucci family as thugs, ignorant and insensitive to the world around them.” The statement went on to say that the film attributed “a tone and an attitude to the protagonists of the well-known events that never belonged to them.” The family also called the experience to be “extremely...
A Teaser for ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2’ Could Be Coming Soon
With the premiere of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse 2 less than a year away, fans can supposedly expect a teaser to drop soon. The news was revealed by executive producer Amy Pascal who, despite not sharing specific details of the sequel, shared her excitement for the film. “It’s going to be fantastic,” she said. “We have something to show on that very soon.” “When I approached Chris and Phil about doing the Spider-Verse movies when I was still running Sony, I said, ‘Can you guys figure out how to do an animated Spider-Man movie?’” Pascal recalled. “And the first thing they said to me was, ‘Absolutely, if we do Spider-Verse and we do Miles.’ And I’m like, ‘Right on.’ Because of course, it is in the comics, but nobody could have done it better than them.” Stay tuned for more info. S...
New ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Teaser Explores the Bounty Hunter’s Sarlacc Pit Survival
Disney+ has released the latest teaser for The Book of Boba Fett, Lucasfilm‘s upcoming series that was first unveiled in the end-credit sequence following the season two finale of The Mandalorian. The 30-second visual teases the story of the bounty hunter’s survival after falling in the horrifying Sarlacc pit in Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi and the process of reviving the titular character in the aftermath. “I am Boba Fett,” a voiceover declares. “Left for dead on the sands of Tatooine.” The upcoming show “finds legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand navigating the Galaxy’s underworld when they return to the sands of Tatooine to stake their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt and his crime syndicate,” according to Disney’s offic...
Nas, Miguel, Erykah Badu and More To Headline Smokin’ Grooves Festival 2022
Smokin’ Grooves Festival on Tuesday announced that the event will take over LA State Historic Park next year, on Saturday, March 19, 2022. The festival, which previously took place a the Queen Mary Ship & Events Park in Long Beach, CA, is moving to the heart of Los Angeles with an impressive lineup. The full festival lineup includes headliners Erykah Badu, Nas, The Roots, Miguel and Jhené Aiko, as well as several others acts including The Internet, Flying Lotus, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Smino, Hiatus Kaiyote, Sir, Little Dragon, Toro y Moi, Musiq Soulchild, India.Arie, Macy Gray, Angie Stone, Leela James, Talib Kweli, Roy Ayers, Dead Prez, Slum Village, Dwele Joe Kay, Ravyn Lenae, Phony Ppl, Bilal, Goapele, Fousheé, Free Nationals, Yussef Dayes, Charlotte Day Wilson, Domi & J...
Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover Barry Manilow for Third Night of ‘Hanukkah Sessions’
Back for the third night of Hanukkah and as the latest entry in their Hanukkah Sessions, Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin shared another cover. This time, they tackled Barry Manilow’s “Copacabana” (raise your hand if you saw that coming?) to honor the Festival of Lights. [embedded content][embedded content] “Barry Pincus – not only one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th (or any) century, but a mega-mensch to boot!” he said in a tweet. “So, like a good neighbor, you deserve a break today. So grab a bucket of chicken and let’s get stuck on…@barrymanilow’s “Copacabana”! So far, Grohl and Kurstin have covered Lisa Loeb’s “Stay (I Missed You” with a metal twist and a more traditional version of the Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop.” The rockin’ duo decided to celebrate Hanukkah again this year rather t...
Cardi B Makes History as First Female Rapper With Multiple Diamond Tracks
Cardi B has made history as the first female rapper to receive diamond certification on multiple songs. On Monday, the top-charting rapper’s 2018 collaborative single with Maroon 5, “Girls Like You,” reached 10 million sales in the United States, reaching the required milestone for diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America, according to Chart Data. The 29-year-old Bronx rapper first received diamond certification in March of this year when her 2017 track “Bodak Yellow” surpassed 10 million sales. “Wow I got two Diamond records!” Cardi wrote on Twitter. “Thank you sooo much @maroon5 for including me on this song and this is the song I cater to my daughter every time I perform it. I’m forever grateful.” Wow I got two Diamond records! Thank you sooo much @m...
Band of Horses Unveil New Song “In Need of Repair”: Stream
Band of Horses returned last month to announce Things Are Great, their first new album in five years. After opening with the lead single, “Crutch,” the Seattle rockers are following up with the tuneful desperation of “In Need of Repair.” The track come crammed with claustrophobia, as Ben Bridwell’s lyrics explore the falling apart of relationships and people. “I’m sitting in my usual chair,” he sings, “Feeling the walls around me close in/ I’m in a state of disrepair/ and trying to make it til the morning.” Here, “In Need of Repair” suddenly breaks open, as Bridwell’s voice soars on the words, “It’s not enough, it’s not enough/ Every single day I hide from hurt.” Check out the lyric video below. Things Are Great marks the first Band of Horses album since the depart...
Black Country, New Road Share Origins of New Song “Concorde”: Exclusive
In the new music feature Origins, artists get a chance to connect directly with listeners by revealing the inspirations behind their latest songs. Today, Black Country, New Road discuss their latest single, “Concorde.” Black Country, New Road dropped one of the finest debuts of the year back in February with For the first time. Almost a year to the day later, they’ll drop their follow-up, Ants From Up There, on February 4th, 2022. Today sees the British experimental septet sharing a new taste of the LP with the single “Concorde.” The track begins as something as a pleasant country ramble, but as with anything BCNR does, where we start is not necessarily where we end up. By the midpoint of the six-minute cut, notes of Beirut or Typhoon come through in the tightly plucked strings and floatin...
Foo Fighters Cancel Minneapolis Gig After Venue Refuses to Comply to COVID Safety Measures
Earlier today, Foo Fighters announced dates for a 2022 North American summer tour. Now, just hours later they’ve abruptly canceled one of those scheduled shows — an August 3rd gig at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis — after the venue refused to agree to the band’s COVID safety measures. “We apologize for any inconvenience and are working on finding a suitable replacement — one that will prioritize the health and safety of everyone working and attending the show,” reads a statement posted to Foo Fighters’ Twitter. According to the Star Tribune, Huntington Bank Stadium has not been requiring masks, proof of vaccine, or negative test results at its recent events. Citing the same safety concerns, Elvis Costello recently moved a concert from Huntington Bank Stadium to nearby First Avenue....
Jazmine Sullivan Announces North American Tour Dates
Ten months after releasing her breakout project Heaux Tales, Jazmine Sullivan is finally taking it on the road. Still relishing in her new Grammy Award nominations, the R&B singer will embark on “The Heaux Tales Tour” across North America in early 2022. “The Heax Tales Tour” will commence on Valentine’s Day in Vancouver, hitting major cities between both coasts before its final stop in Chicago on March 30th. Playing stunning venues like Los Angeles’ Hollywood Palladium and Brooklyn’s Kings Theater, Sullivan is not one to miss. You can get tickets via Ticketmaster starting this Friday, December 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. local time. See the schedule below. Heaux Tales, which Sullivan released in January, has now added three Grammy nods to her growing list: Best R&B Album...
Meet Hallie Gnatovich, the wife of American presenter, Josh Gates
If you are a fan of the hit Discovery Channel series Expedition Unknown, you must know one of its iconic brains – Josh Gates. Josh Gates has trekked the world’s densest jungles, scaled the most remote mountains, and even entered the darkest caves filming the series. However, Josh hasn’t been alone all this while. Credit must also be given to his diligent and supportive wife- Hallie Gnatovich. This article will look into Hallie Gnatovich’s life, her background, her marriage to Josh Gates, and what she is up to currently. Summary of Profile Name: Hallie Gnatovich Date of birth: January 26, 1981 Age: 40 years Gender: Female Nationality: American Profession: Former actress, therapist Religion: Christianity Marital status: Married Husband’s name: Josh Gate Height: 5 ft 5 in Weight: 51 kg Who is...
Mötley Crüe Sells Entire Catalog to BMG
Mötley Crüe has sold their entire catalog to BMG. The amount has been reported to be in the nine figures and is the company’s largest single catalog acquisition since it was founded in 2008. A spokesperson for BMG declined to comment on the dollar amount of the deal. The agreement includes all nine of the band’s studio albums beginning with their 1981 debut, Too Fast for Love, through their latest, 2008’s Saints of Los Angeles, along with several live records and compilation collections. “Mötley Crüe stand among the pantheon of rock legends, the band’s legacy is tremendous and their fans avid,” BMG SVP Catalog Recordings Michael Kachko said in a statement. “You can be sure that we will lavish all the respect and love for the music that BMG is recognized for to deliver current and future fa...
