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R. Kelly Trial: New Witness Testifies About ‘Punishments,’ STD Infection at 17
An invite from Kelly to audition for him as a singer followed. She met up with him a few days after the show, initially telling him she was 18 despite being 17. During the “audition,” Jane Doe # 5 says Kelly sexually pursued her, eventually coercing her into receiving oral sex, and promised to “take care of [her] for life.” After this initial one-on-one, Kelly’s assistant, Cheryl Mack, allegedly booked a number of plane tickets for Jane Doe #5, despite knowing her age, to visit Kelly throughout his tour stops. When they first had sex, it was without protection and the R&B singer did not disclose his STD. She soon began staying at his home in Atlanta, where he continued laying down rules, demanding she get permission from Kelly or assistant before...
Billie Eilish Shows Off Short Haircut & Says It’s Exactly ‘Like My Mama’
Billie Eilish‘s blond hair just got shorter than ever, and she definitely got it from her mama. The Happier Than Ever singer took to her Instagram Story on Monday (Aug. 23) to show off her cropped look in the car, while also revealing her inspiration. Eilish posted two black-and-white pictures of her mother Maggie Baird from back in the day, and the resemblance between mother and daughter is uncanny. Eilish’s latest project Happier Than Ever is currently spending its third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and it’s leading an all-female top three on the albums chart for the first time in over a decade. The Nos. 2 and 3 spots are occupied by Doja Cat’s Planet Her and Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour, respectively. You Deserve...
AmericanaFest Requiring Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test for Attendance
AmericanaFest has revealed updated health and safety guidelines for this year’s festival, which is slated for Sept. 22-25 at several venues in Nashville. According to the new protocols, all festival attendees are required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry to any of the festival’s events, including concerts and panels. Proof of full vaccination must show a final dose at least 14 days prior to Sept. 22, while a negative COVID-19 test must be within 72 hours to enter any of the official AmericanaFest-produced events. Masks are encouraged for indoor events, regardless of vaccination status. “The safety of our community including attendees, artists, speakers, partners, volunteers and staff for AmericanaFest 2021 and the Americana Honors & Awards is our ...
MSG Entertainment Revenues Soar, Still Way Down From 2019
Investors welcomed the improvement that exceeded the consensus revenue of $71.5 million, according to FactSet (per MarketWatch). Shares of MSGE rose 8.7% to $67.87 on Monday morning, after hitting a 52-week low of $60.26 last Thursday. Full-year results show a broader effect of the pandemic: for the 12 months ended June 30, total revenues fell 76% from the fiscal year prior, from $762.9 million to $180.4 million. Despite the last quarter’s improvement, the entertainment division’s revenues dropped 86% from $585.2 million to $82.3 million over the same period. The entertainment division — which houses such venues as Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall — improved its revenues to $31.1 million from $8.6 million, showing the concert business improved but was f...
COREY TAYLOR On His Battle With COVID-19: ‘This Is The Worst I’ve Ever Been Sick In My Life’
Corey Taylor says that contracting a breakthrough case of COVID-19 was “the worst” he has ever been sick in his life. The 47-year-old SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR singer was forced to call off his appearance at a Michigan pop culture convention this past weekend after testing positive for the coronavirus. Taylor first shared the news in a video posted Friday on the Facebook page for Astronomicon, the event where he was scheduled to appear Saturday and Sunday. Earlier today, Taylor — who completed the latest leg of his solo tour in support of his 2020 album “CMFT” Thursday night (August 19) in Denver — took to his social media to offer an update on this condition. He said in a video message (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Hey everybody. I just wanted to give ...
Watch EXODUS Perform With Drummer JOHN TEMPESTA, Guitarist RICK HUNOLT At PSYCHO LAS VEGAS
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS were rejoined by drummer John Tempesta for their appearance yesterday (Sunday, August 22) at Psycho Las Vegas on August 22 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tempesta was filling in for EXODUS‘s regular drummer Tom Hunting who recently underwent a successful total gastrectomy in his battle with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the stomach. Also making a special guest appearance for a couple of songs was former EXODUS guitarist Rick Hunolt. EXODUS‘s setlist was as follows: 01. Bonded By Blood 02. Exodus 03. And Then There Were None 04. Fabulous Disaster 05. Brain Dead 06. Metal Command 07. Blacklist 08. ‘Til Death Do Us Part 09. Chemi-Kill 10. Piranha 11. The Toxic Waltz Tempesta was a member of EXODUS from 1989 until ...
See Official Trailer For SHINEDOWN Film ‘Attention Attention’
The official trailer for SHINEDOWN‘s film “Attention Attention”, a cinematic experience of the band’s 2018 studio album of the same name, is available below. The worldwide distribution rights to “Attention Attention” were recently acquired by Gravitas Ventures, a Red Arrow Studios company. Directed by Bill Yukich and featuring band members Brent Smith (vocals), Zach Myers (guitar), Eric Bass (bass, production), and Barry Kerch (drums) along with actresses Francesca Eastwood and Melora Walters, Gravitas Ventures will release “Attention Attention” on digital and cable VOD on September 3, 2021. SHINEDOWN invites viewers into the world of “Attention Attention” in their new film, bringing to life the story of the acclaimed chart-toppin...
TED NUGENT: Why Masks Don’t Work
Ted Nugent has once again said that masks don’t really work. The outspoken conservative rocker, who battled COVID-19 four months ago, made those comments during his YouTube livestream earlier today (Monday, August 23). “When someone tells you ‘wear a mask,’ and the overwhelming evidence from the overwhelming health professionals are they don’t work,” he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). “You know your breath comes through the mask. Because every hunting season, in the beautiful winter wonderland of Michigan, it’s freezing — it’s below freezing, below zero — when I’m in my tree stand in the sacred Michigan swamps. And I’ve got these heavy masks on that are supposed to stop the cold from getting into your teeth. But y...
Mayim Bialik Will Guest Host ‘Jeopardy!’ Following Mike Richards’ Departure
Mayim Bialik will be the first guest host of Jeopardy! following Mike Richards‘ fast departure from the position last week, Sony Pictures Television announced on Monday. The Big Bang Theory actress is confirmed to film three weeks’ worth of episodes once production on the daytime show continues this week. Bialik was one of several guest hosts who occupied two-week hosting stints during the last season, following the death of Alex Trebek, who hosted the show for 37 seasons. Trebek passed away in November at the age of 80 after a battle with cancer. Prior to Richards’ exit, Sony originally announced that Bialik would assume an ongoing emcee role for Jeopardy! prime-time and spinoff series. In the updated release, the company revealed that other guest hosts would come after Bia...
Olivia Rodrigo Shows How ‘Brutal’ It Is To Be A Teen In New Video
Olivia Rodrigo surprise-dropped a new music video on Monday (August 23) showing how “Brutal” it is to be a teenager and wondering where her fucking teenage dream is, after all. Accompanied by an angsty grunge instrumental, the video introduces a choose-your-player selection channeling Adobe Flash web games from the dawn of the millennium. The cursor clicks on Rodrigo dressed in a pastel blue ballet outfit and matching wig. As she tries to perform en pointe, she falls over, horrified, as the other dancers dance perfectly around her. The video then shows a montage of Rodrigo singing about how “so sick of 17” she is and playing different roles: a gossipy reporter, a stressed out commercial star, a bitter high schooler, and a celebrity crying on Instagram Live. Rodrigo and her “two real friend...
10 Best Governors Ball Performances of All Time: Watch
The Governors Ball Music Festival is set to return next month. Like most festivals, last year’s event, colloquially referred to as Gov Ball, was forced to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there has been some concern regarding the recent upsurge in cases in the wake of new COVID variants, the success and relative safety of last month’s Lollapalooza all but solidifies the New York City festival’s return. Adding to the hype is the fact that 2021 marks the festival’s 10th anniversary. Since debuting in 2011, Gov Ball has quickly become one of the nation’s most talked about festivals, known for drawing in a wide array of artists spanning multiple generations and genres. Over the years, the Gov Ball demographic has shifted to a primarily younger crowd, so it makes sense that this ye...
Billy Milligan’s Other Personality Did It in Trailer for Netflix True Crime Doc Monsters Inside: Watch
Dissociative identity disorder — formerly known as multiple personality disorder — goes on trial in the new trailer for the Netflix true crime documentary Monsters Inside: The 24 Faces of Billy Milligan. The film premieres September 22nd. Milligan’s case captured the national imagination when he was imprisoned in 1975 for serial rape and armed robbery. Rather than typical protestations of innocence, Milligan and his psychiatrist pleaded guilty by reason of insanity, with the wrinkle that the accused couldn’t remember his crimes because they were committed by one of his other personalities. At least one of those purported alter egos makes an appearance in the new trailer. “It still bugs me when they call me Billy,” a smirking Milligan says. “But I don’t say much. I don’t say anyth...
