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R.I.P. Dominic Orlando, Playwright and Mindhunter Writer Dead at 57
Dominic Orlando, the prolific writer known first for his Off Broadway and regional theater productions and later for his work in television, died on November 17th due to complications from cancer at the age of 57. His family announced his death today along with talent agency CAA. Orlando began his career in the Brooklyn theater scene in the 1990s before relocating to Minneapolis, where he worked under the Jerome and McKnight Fellowships at the Playwrights’ Center. At the same time, he co-founded the theater company the Workhaus Collective, where he wrote and directed the plays A Short Play About Globalization (2007), The Sense of What Should Be (2009), and A Short Play About 9/11 (2011). In the last decade, Orlando pivoted from theater to television, writing for series like Them, The ...
Judas in National Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar Indicted in Capitol Insurrection
Caught silver-handed? An actor in the national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar has been charged for taking part in the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol, The Hollywood Reporter notes. James D. Beeks, who plays Judas Iscariot in the traveling Broadway production under the stage name James T. Justis, has been charged with one count of obstruction of Congress and one count of unlawfully entering a restricted building or grounds. An investigation by the Washington DC US Attorney’s Office revealed the actor to be associated with the far-right extremist militia group the Oath Keepers, and paid dues to the anti-government organization just two weeks prior to the insurrection. Beeks also works as a Michael Jackson impersonator, and was identified by authorities by the “Bad” jacke...
Watch French Montana and Lil Tjay Pull Off a Heist in the “Bag Season” Music Video
French Montana debuted his new album They Got Amnesia last week and now, he’s returned with a music video for his single “Bag Season” featuring Lil Tjay. The visual opens with a high-speed car driving through a glass window. As it turns out, Montana and Tjay have organized a heist of luxury bags. Working from the backroom of a nightclub, the two rappers emerge to join the party outside. The duo raps about wanting “all the bags” and in one verse, Montana references sporting a “ski mask like Kanye” did for DONDA. They Got Amnesia is the fourth full-length album from Montana. Alongside Tjay, the EP packs in features from Drake, John Legend, Rick Ross, Fabolous, Coi Leray, Doja Cat, Saweetie and more. Earlier this month, Montana released a video with another one of the album’s collaborators. I...
Is MEGADETH’s ‘Youthanasia’ DAVE MUSTAINE’s ‘Most Personal’ Album When It Comes To Lyrics? He Responds
MEGADETH‘s Dave Mustaine was asked by a fan on Cameo if “Youthanasia” is lyrically his most personal album. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “I don’t know. There’s a lot of personal songs that I have. But as far as most personal? Each song, they have their degree on how deep I go with what I reveal with myself. Some songs aren’t about me, and some of the songs that have been really deep personally, if they’re not about me, it’s about someone else, then it’s not really that personal to me, but it’s probably a more endearing song, if you know what I mean.” MEGADETH‘s sixth album, “Youthanasia” was released on November 1, 1994 through Capitol Records. The single “Train Of Conseque...
POISON’s BRET MICHAELS To Auction His 2007 Bentley In Scottsdale Next Year
POISON frontman Bret Michaels will auction his 2007 Bentley Continental GT car at Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 event in Scottsdale, Arizona in January. In addition to the car, Michaels is including a VIP package for two to POISON‘s 2022 “The Stadium Tour” with MÖTLEY CRÜE and a signed, custom “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” guitar for the new owner. Michaels told 12 News about the car: “It is like having the most comfortable chair you’ve ever sat in, with incredible sound going on around you, quiet, but it is fast. It’s probably the most comfortable car I’ve ever driven. “I hope that whoever is to take this car next — and be part of their family — enjoys it as much as I did because I’ve driven this car a lot, and I love it,”...
Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Pays Tribute To ERIC CARR On 30th Anniversary Of Drummer’s Death
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has honored the group’s late drummer Eric Carr on the 30th anniversary of his death. On Tuesday (November 23), Kulick shared an 11-minute video tribute to his former bandmate and he included the following message: “Eric Carr passed away 30 years ago, on November 24th, 1991. Although it sounds like a long period of time his presence has never left me. He was my dear friend and bandmate. My years traveling, working and playing in KISS with him, were unforgettable. Please enjoy my memories of this great man, and know his legend will always live on in the hearts and minds of his fans, family and friends.” Carr replaced Peter Criss in KISS in 1980 and made his recording debut with the band on 1981’s “Music From ‘The Elder'&#...
Hear Official Audio Samples Of DEEP PURPLE’s Entire New Album, ‘Turning To Crime’
Audio samples of all the songs that will appear on DEEP PURPLE‘s next studio effort, an album of covers titled “Turning To Crime”, are available in the YouTube clip below. Due on November 26 via earMUSIC, the LP will contain DEEP PURPLE‘s versions of great rock classics and musical jewels — including songs originally recorded by Bob Dylan, FLEETWOOD MAC, Bob Seger, CREAM and THE YARDBIRDS — carefully chosen by each member of the band. Produced by Bob Ezrin, “Turning To Crime” arrives only 15 months after “Whoosh!”, DEEP PURPLE‘s 21st studio album, which received acclaim by critics who praised the creative strength of a band that continues evolving with every release, and prestigious chart achievements (third consecutive No. 1 in Germany...
Teen Mom OG Sisters: How Novalee And Vaeda Met Their New Sibling Rya
Catelynn and Tyler welcomed their “last” Teen Mom OG baby during tonight’s season finale. And even though Novalee and Vaeda were unable to accompany their mom and dad to the hospital due to COVID-19 protocols, the Baltierra girls were able to meet their brand-new sibling Rya right after the quick delivery. “Hi Rya!” an ecstatic Nova stated via FaceTime (with Tyler’s mom Kim by her side). “Are you coming home right now? I really want to see her!” “The baby has to stay at the hospital for 24 hours because they have to make sure she’s healthy and they test her blood,” Cate told Nova. And Nova soon learned that she and Rya already have something in common. “She’s six pounds, and I’m six!” Nova exclaimed. ...
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” is the New ‘Billboard’ Greatest Song of All Time
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” has been named the new number one song on Billboard‘s Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Songs Chart, dethroning Chubby Checker’s 1960 “The Twist.” The synth-pop track, which comes off of the rapper’s fourth studio album After Hours, first appeared atop rankings of the publication’s top 100 songs in March 2020, coinciding with the debut of the LP on its top 200 albums chart. The single went on to break chart records, including the song with the most weeks spent in a top-five position. In an interview with Billboard, The Weeknd shared that the concept for After Hours was influenced by a few classic films. “From Jack Nicholson’s character in Chinatown to the film Possession to Tim Robbins in Jacob’s Ladder, it’s just all of my favorite psychological thrillers and dra...
Boosie Badazz Ridiculously Accuses Lil Nas X of Online Bullying
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Prince Williams / Getty Lil Nas X lives rent-free in the mind of the Boosie Badazz. The one-sided beef between Boosie and Lil Nas X continues. Speaking with his favorite op, VLADTV, Boosie claimed that the “Old Town Road” rapper is bullying him and ridiculously claimed that Lil Nas X is able to say things like “f*ck yo kids” without having to worry about repercussions because he is gay. Boosie was asked if he would care if Lil Nas X took his own life? Boosie responded by saying he wouldn’t really care. “I probably would, but I probably wouldn’t give too much f*cks about him,” Boosie said. “He said f*ck my kids. He said f*ck all y’all kids. So, everybody that’s really chestin’ up for Nas, he said f*ck yo kids. That’ why I be like—he said f*ck yo kids, so, ...
Young Dolph Honored With His Own Cookie From Black-Owned Bakery
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Justin Ford / Getty The shooting death of Young Dolph outside of one of his favorite spots, Makeda’s Cookies, rocked the Hip-Hop world as well as his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. The business has now reopened and its first act was to honor the slain rapper. The Black-owned bakery, named after young Makeda Denise Hill who passed away at age 6 from cancer, was one of Dolph’s favorite places to frequent. He had even done a video in front of the shop the week before he was murdered. Makeda’s two locations had been closed since the shooting, but the downtown shop at 301 Jefferson street just reopened. Operations manager Raven Winton wants to help keep Young Dolph’s legacy alive, and one way that they plan to do that is to name his favorite cookie from Maked...
All 3 Of Ahmaud Arbery’s Murderers Found Guilty, All Facing Life
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Pool / Getty After over 11 hours of deliberation, all three of the men accused of murdering Black jogger Ahmaud Arbery were found guilty. Hey, even a broken clock is right twice a day, right? The Justice system is still rigged in favor of a certain complexion (see: Kyle Rittenhouse), but sometimes it does get things right. Mind you, it was clear as day that three racist bozos clearly ran down Arbery and murdered him for the crime of being Black and jogging in Georgia, but the trial by jury still had to go down. Reports NewsOne: The convictions of father and son Gregory and Travis McMichael along with their friend and neighbor William “Roddie” Bryan — who all racially profiled Ahmaud Arbery before arming themse...
