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DIMEBAG’s Estate Files Lawsuit Against DEAN GUITARS
The estate of PANTERA guitarist “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott has filed a lawsuit against Dean Guitars, with whom he has had an endorsement deal for a number of years. The news of the legal dispute was shared earlier today on social media by Dimebag‘s longtime girlfriend and trustee of his esate, Rita Haney. She wrote: “After much consideration, it is with great sadness that I announce the longstanding relationship between Dimebag and Dean Guitars is over. Unfortunately, we were forced to file a lawsuit against Dean Guitars on Monday, August 16th, for the reason set forth in the complaint that may be viewed at www.dimebagdarrell.com. It was necessary for us to end Dime‘s endorsement of Dean Guitars to continue to honor and celebrate his legacy the way he deserves, ...
Bas Suggests a Dreamville and TDE ‘VERZUZ’ Battle
During a recent interview on Power 106, Bas revealed that he’d like to see a Dreamville and TDE VERZUZ battle set up. DJ Carisma asked the artist who he thinks Dreamville could possibly go up against in five to 10 years, and Bas’ first answer was the TDE camp. “I mean, it’s got to be TDE, right? It’s gotta be TDE,” he answered with a sly smile. “Shout out the fam. Shout out Isaiah Rashad, album is fire. The House is Burning. Really enjoying that. You know, that’s family but it’d be good competition, for sure.” While the VERZUZ battle won’t be happening any time soon, the event between the two collectives could prove to be an exciting one, especially after the celebrated Dipset and The LOX event at Madison Square Garden. Timbaland and Swizz Beatz‘s musical showdown has featured an exciting ...
Simu Liu Sounds off on Disney CEO for Calling ‘Shang-Chi’ Film an “Experiment”
Simu Liu is speaking out and firing back at Disney‘s top executive, Bob Chapek. In a recent Q3 earnings call, Chapek discussed the rollout for Liu’s forthcoming MCU film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, revealing that company’s decision to release the film exclusively in theaters for 45 days before it hits Disney+. The film is one of the very few Disney films that has a staggered release, instead of premiering simultaneously in theaters and on the platform. During the call, Chapek also commented, “On Shang-Chi, we think it’s going to be an interesting experiment. The prospect of taking a Marvel title to [Disney+] after just 45 days would be an interesting data point.” Liu, upon hearing these words, took to Instagram to express his dislike on Chapek’s choice of words. He expresse...
André 3000 Joins Cast of Noah Baumbach’s Satire Film ‘White Noise’
OutKast rapper André 3000, whose real name is André Benjamin, has joined the cast of Noah Baumbach’s White Noise, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Don DeLillo. The satire film follows a professor named Jack Gladney (played by Adam Driver) who is celebrated in academia as the pioneer of the field of Hitler studies. He also happens to be obsessed with his own morality, a fear that he’s forced to confront when his life and career are thrown off course by a cataclysmic chemical spill in his hometown. The film is being made for Netflix and is being directed by Noah Baumbach, who previously worked with Driver on Marriage Story in 2019. In addition to Benjamin and Driver, other cast members include Greta Gerwig, who plays Gladney’s wife Babette, Jodie Turner-Smith, Don Cheadle, Raffey ...
Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi’ Opens Pre-Order Tickets With New Trailer
Shang-Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings ticket pre-orders are officially available for purchase online and Marvel has taken to Twitter to share an additional mini trailer to hype up fans. The clip opens up with shots of Iron Man in his armor, Captaim America’s shield and Thor’s hammer with a voice over that states, “It’s time to show them who I really am. You are a product of all who came before you.” Later, the trailer teases fans of the action to come as it cuts to Shang-Chi appearing to fight characters like Razor Fist and Death Dealer while also wielding the Ten Rings. Audiences were able to catch a glimpse of the weapon’s energy activating and turning from blue to gold. Shang-Chi is Marvel Studios‘ second theatrical release since the pandemic. The film is directed by Destin Daniel Crett...
Scarlett Johansson Cast in Wes Anderson’s Next Film
Scarlett Johansson is reuniting with filmmaker Wes Anderson for his still-untitled next film. According to reports, the actress will be joining an already-impressive lineup comprised of Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Margot Robbie and Tom Hanks. While this doesn’t mark Johansson’s first film with Anderson — previously working with him on Rushmore and Isle of Dogs — this will be her debut in a live-action Anderson title. The news arrives just shortly after the heated legal battle between her and The Walt Disney Company went public. Johansson recently sued Disney for breach of contract in regards to her final appearance as Black Widow, stating that Disney promised an exclusive theatrical release, and her salary was largely based on the film’s performance at...
Mersiv Gets Dark In the Jungle With Killa Nova In New Single, “Forest Creature”
Following his recent What You Want EP, Mersiv has released the new single and accompanying music video “Forest Creature” off his forthcoming debut album, Pretty Dark Loud. The record’s second single and only official collaboration (with Colorado-based artist Killa Nova), “Forest Creature” explores Mersiv’s dark style and welcomes listeners into a jungle of sound. Fractal bass tunnels accent bouncy percussion to create an imagined distance, showcasing the producer’s ability to craft intricate soundscapes Mersiv takes the track further with an accompanying animated music video, illustrating an eerie, swampy landscape lit up by rhythmic tree branches. Recommended Articles Mersiv is set to release Pretty Dark Loud this fall as his full interpretation and defining moment for the Mers...
Pioneering Electronic Music Producer Releases First Album at 83: Listen
Pioneering British electronic music producer Janet Beat has released her first album at the age of 83. The synthesist and composer began experimenting with music in the 50s after hearing the sound poems of French musician Pierre Henry. However, she faced difficulty advancing her career after being told that women “simply do not do” music technology,” according to MusicRadar. Embracing the stigma, Beat found herself in the academic realm as a music educator and went on to establish recording studios at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She was able to publish recordings and handwritten music scores through the British Music Collection’s archives, but it wasn’t until now that her collection was distributed publicly. Released via Trunk Records, Pioneering Knob ...
Disclosure Drops First of Five New Songs This Week, “In My Arms”
Grammy-nominated dance music duo Disclosure have surprised fans with a new single, “In My Arms.” The track marks the duo’s first original release of the year since 2020’s ENERGY LP and their recent remix of Doja Cat’s “Streets.” It’ll appear on a new EP called Never Enough, which they will unveil this week with the release of one song each day. The other new Disclosure tunes coming out this week are titled “Seduction,” “Another Level,” “It’s Happening,” and “Never Enough.” “In My Arms” features punchy percussive elements intermixed with blissed out choral vocals chanting the refrain, “I need you in my arms.” Swirling synths soon enter the fray, offering a sun-kissed techno vibe to the six-minute track. Recommended Articles “The spark that ignited ...
“Unmute Us”: Over 450 Dutch Music Festivals to Protest Government’s COVID-19 Restrictions
In the wake of the recent extension of a ban on music festivals in the Netherlands, over 450 festival organizers have planned a protest. After months of calling for clarity from the Dutch government, it seems their patience is wearing thin as they reportedly still have not received any guidance from officials about a timeline to host multi-day events. The catalyst was the demise of Tomorrowland, whose organizers were led on for months after the government indicated a favorable outlook for the festival’s 2021 edition. However, the iconic dance music fest was forced to cancel after its request for an event permit was abruptly denied by officials. ID&T, the nation’s largest festival production entity, recently took the Dutch government to court with the hopes of rece...
The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Is Officially the Longest-Charting Song on Billboard Hot 100
The Weeknd‘s “Blinding Lights” is officially the longest-charting entry on the Billboard Hot 100, spending its record-breaking 88th week on the chart dated August 21. According to Billboard, the After Hours cut surpassed Imagine Dragons‘ “Radioactive,” which spent 87 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 between 2012 and 2014. “Blinding Lights” initially debuted at No. 11 in December 2019 and finally hit No. 1 for four weeks starting April 4, 2020. The track also went on to become the longest-charting song in the Hot 100’s top five at 43 weeks, top 10 at 57 weeks, top 20 at 79 weeks and top 40 at 84 weeks. It is currently at No. 18. The XO Records head took to Instagram to celebrate the feat, sharing several photos of himself, his dog and a meme. “Forever grateful to be able to experiment with so...
TikTok partners with crypto-powered music streaming platform Audius
Music-sharing protocol Audius became one of the first streaming platforms to partner with TikTok, allowing users to directly share tracks to the popular app. In a Monday announcement, Audius said it had partnered with TikTok in the creation of a new feature called TikTok Sounds. According to a Rolling Stone interview with Audius co-founder and chief product officer Forrest Browning, the integration will allow users to export songs created with the protocol to TikTok with one click, in an effort to streamline the process. Though Audius claims it seeks to leverage blockchain technology to reward content creators as well as increase transparency on payouts to artists, the integration with TikTok seems to be more about the music rather than pushing messages about cryptocurrency or decentralize...
