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How Desert Hearts Co-Founder Marbs Used Cannabis to Cope With COVID-19
Blessings are tough enough to count in the age of COVID-19, but if you’re a Desert Hearts fan in Denver last weekend, that’s probably why you went to Church. In their first Denver show in almost two years, the Church Nightclub hosted Mikey Lion, Marbs, Lee Reynolds, and Porky for a triumphant collaborative performance. Through the stained glass portraits and glittering lights beneath the steeple, a five-hour barrage of house music bliss enraptured the sold-out crowd. A true blessing to music fans—especially given the impact of the pandemic—the event almost didn’t happen because despite being vaccinated in the weeks approaching the show, one of the crew, Marbs, contracted the virus. That meant everyone to get tested—and fast. Mikey Lion and Lee Reynolds throwing down behind the decks a...
Charlie Watts Remembered by Elton John, Tom Morello, Liam Gallagher
The Rolling Stones’ legendary drummer Charlie Watts has died at age 80. His publicist confirmed to SPIN that he passed away Tuesday morning, August 24, in a London hospital, just weeks after it was announced he would not join his bandmates on the next leg of the No Filter tour. The iconic musician is revered as one of, if not the, best drummer of his generation. Many of them shared their reactions to the loss of the legend on social media. A very sad day. Charlie Watts was the ultimate drummer. The most stylish of men, and such brilliant company. My deepest condolences to Shirley, Seraphina and Charlotte. And of course, The Rolling Stones. @therollingstones #CharlieWatts #RIP pic.twitter.com/9rjSSgioZL — Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 24, 2021 Rock n roll would not be rock n roll witho...
Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones Drummer, Dies at 80
Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. A statement obtained by SPIN from a Watts spokesperson can be seen below: “’It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family. Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of The Rolling Stones one of the greatest drummers of his generation. “We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.’” The Stones shared the news on their social media accounts as well. A few weeks ago, Watts dropped off the Stones’ upcoming U.S. tour due to an undisclosed medical procedure. Prior to this, Watts didn’t miss a Stones gig. ...
Lil Wayne Has Three New Albums Coming
Lil Wayne is preparing to release three new albums. Young Money president Mack Maine shared the New Orlean native’s upcoming plans in a recent Twitter Spaces conversation, claiming that his album I Am Not A Human Being 3, a project with Rich the Kid and ColleGrove 2 with 2 Chainz are “coming soon.” “Anybody that’s a Wayne fan, they know that I Am Not A Human Being 3 is coming up soon,” he said. “Wayne and Rich the Kid have a project together that’s coming out soon. ColleGrove 2 is coming out soon, with him and 2 Chainz — I was about to say Tity Boi, we still call him Tity Boi. There’s a lot of music Wayne is working on.” Additionally, Wayne announced in March that a new compilation album with his Young Money imprint is in the works during an interview on Fox Sports Radio’s Up On ...
HBO’s ‘Succession’ and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ to Return This October
HBO and HBO Max have officially announced its Fall 2021 programming slate, confirming that its beloved shows like Succession and Curb Your Enthusiasm are both set to return this October. The upcoming third season of Succession, which HYPEBEAST named as one of the TV shows to watch this year, will see the return of the notorious Roy family after a jaw-dropping season two finale. “Ambushed by his rebellious son Kendall at the end of Season 2, Logan Roy begins Season 3 in a perilous position. Scrambling to secure familial, political, and financial alliances, tensions rise as a bitter corporate battle threatens to turn into a family civil war,” the official synopsis read. Fans can expect the return of the main cast — Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Bra...
Elizabeth Olsen Voices Support for Scarlett Johansson Amid Disney Lawsuit
In the ongoing lawsuit between Scarlett Johansson and Disney, the actress’ Avengers co-star Elizabeth Olsen is expressing her support for the actress. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Olsen praised Johansson for standing up, “I think she’s so tough and literally when I read that I was like, ‘Good for you Scarlett.’” Johannson’s epic legal battle against Disney when she claimed that the company shortchanged her when they released Black Widow simultaneously on Disney+ and in theaters. Her contract supposedly promised her an exclusive theatrical release of the film and that her salary was largely based on the film’s performance at the box office. Olsen also alluded that she was not worried on behalf of Johansson, but she was concerned that smaller films do not get an opportunity t...
Marvel Debuts Explosive New ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Trailer
Marvel Studios has debuted a brand new trailer for its highly-anticipated film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, soundtracked to DJ Snake, Rick Ross and Rich Brian‘s upcoming collaboration, “Run It.” The newest visual spotlights the long-running friendship between Katy (Awkwafina) and the titular hero (Simu Liu) as she finds out about Shang-Chi’s past and family ties. It also previews Shang-Chi’s return to the Ten Rings organizations and seeing his father, Wenwu (Tony Leung) — who replaced the original character of Fu Manchu due to its racist stereotypes — and his aunt, Jiang Nan (Michelle Yeoh). The trailer and promotion for “Run It” arrives just after Swae Lee and Jhené Aiko linked up for the soundtrack cut, “In The Dark.” First reactions for Shang-Chi recently hit social media,...
Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista Are Developing a Buddy Cop Film
Just days after Dave Bautista voiced his interest in doing a “buddy cop” movie with Jason Momoa on Twitter, the Aquaman star on Monday confirmed that the project is “off to the races,” while appearing on The Late Late Show With James Corden. Bautista shared his initial idea in a tweet last week, writing, “Just going to throw this out into the atmosphere and see what happens. Here we go… Me and Momoa in a Lethal Weapon type buddy cop movie directed by David Leitch. Ok! There it is. Now we wait.” Just going to throw this out into the atmosphere and see what happens. Here we go… Me and Momoa in a Lethal Weapon type buddy cop movie directed by David Leitch. Ok! There it is. Now we wait.? — Vaxxed AF! #TeamPfizer Poor Kid Chasing Dreams. (@DaveBautista) August 19, 2021 Turns out, Bautista ...
Billie Eilish Drops Official Trailer for ’Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles’
Billie Eilish just released the official trailer for her upcoming Disney+ concert film, Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles. The concert is the first performance of her new album, Happier Than Ever, in order. The Disney+ exclusive was directed by Robert Rodriguez (Spy Kids, Desperado) and Patrick Osborne (Big Hero 6, Wreck-It Ralph) and was filmed at the Hollywood Bowl. The new official trailer showcases clips from the concert in addition to its animated elements that will take the audience through Los Angeles and some of its most famous locations. In the concert film, Eilish is accompanied by her brother and producer Finneas, the Los Angeles Philharmonic under the direction of Gustavo Dudamel, guitarist Romero Lubambo and the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. “I definitely h...
THE ROLLING STONES Drummer CHARLIE WATTS Dead At 80
THE ROLLING STONES drummer Charlie Watts has died at the age of 80. No cause of death has been revealed. Watts‘s passing was confirmed by his publicist Bernard Doherty, who said in a statement: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family. “Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of THE ROLLING STONES one of the greatest drummers of his generation. We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult time.” Earlier this month, it was announced that Watts wouldn’t join THE ROLLING STONES on their fall USA tour in order to recover from an undis...
Rockers React To CHARLIE WATTS’s Death
Paul Stanley (KISS), David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE), Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE), Perry Farrell (JANE’S ADDICTION) and Rob Zombie are among the rockers who have reacted on social media to the passing of THE ROLLING STONES drummer Charlie Watts. Watts‘s death was confirmed by his publicist Bernard Doherty, who said in a statement: “It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Charlie Watts. He passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family. “Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also as a member of THE ROLLING STONES one of the greatest drummers of his generation. We kindly request that the privacy of his family, band members and close friends is respected at this difficult tim...
MEGADETH Is Coming To WAX Blockchain
MEGADETH will be coming to the Wax blockchain. There will be two exclusive NFT craftable card packs available, an All Access pack, with only 1,500 available, and a General Admission pack, with only 2,500 available. Based on artwork from the last 20 plus years of the Cyber Army and reimagined for the Wax blockchain, the MEGADETH Series 1 NFTs sets a whole new stage for MEGADETH collectibles. Both packs go on sale to the general public on Friday, August 27 at 10 a.m. PDT and will be available to purchase for only 72 hours, or while supplies last. The card packs will be delivered after the transaction is complete and can be opened starting Monday, August 30 at 12 p.m. PDT. Cyber Army members will get exclusive pre-sale access to a limited number of All Access and General Admission card packs ...
