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Marilyn Manson Seeks to Dismiss Esmé Bianco’s Lawsuit, Describes Assault Allegations by Multiple Women as “Coordinated Attack”
Marilyn Manson has filed legal papers seeking to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco. In the same documents, the disgraced singer describes the recent sexual assault allegations by multiple women as a “coordinated attack.” Bianco is one of a number of women who have accused Manson of sexual abuse over the past several months. As previously reported, she sued the shock rocker in April for sexual assault, physical abuse, and human trafficking. She first shared her story in February, weeks after actress Evan Rachel Wood went public with her accusations against Manson. Bianco described Manson as “monster who almost destroyed me,” adding that she “basically felt like a prisoner” while living with the singer. She accused Manson of using “drugs, force...
Twitter Reacts to Kanye West’s Modest Living Quarters at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Just yesterday, Kanye West took to his Instagram account that Ye is in fact staying at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. When he revealed he has taken up residency at the Atlanta stadium to reportedly finish his forthcoming DONDA mixtape, it took many fans by surprise. Fans immediately took to social media to comment on the fact that West was living out of one suitcase. The makeshift living situation only includes a single cot, a television, a digital clock and a near-empty closet, with one user comparing it to a college dorm room. Take a look at how fans have reacted to Kanye’s modest living quarters on social media below. Kanye found a New York City apartment in Mercedes Benz Stadium pic.twitter.com/DqmoEtpiw0 — Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) July 28, 2021 Kanye living in a storage closet in...
Johnny Ventura, Dominican Merengue Icon, Dies at 81
Born in La Vega, Dominican Republic, Ventura kicked off his career in the early ‘60s and was coined as “El Caballo Negro.” Some of his biggest titles include tropical hits such as “Patacon Pisao,” “¿Pitaste?” and “Merenguero Hasta la Tambora,” all of which have become staples in Latin households. Ventura’s timeless music has entered various Billboard charts, including Hot Latin Songs, Top Latin Albums, Tropical Airplay and Tropical Albums. From 1994 to 1998, Ventura also served as vice mayor of Santo Domingo and as mayor from 1998 to 2002. On social media, artists such as Olga Tañon and Manny Cruz, among others, reacted to his death. “My admiration for you always,” Tañon wrote on Instagram. “You always treated me with so much affection and respect! I made my dream of recording ...
John Mayer’s ‘Sob Rock’ Rules at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales Chart
Sob Rock is Mayer’s fifth No. 1 on Top Album Sales and 11th top 10 overall. He’s also led the tally with The Search for Everything: Wave One (2017), Born and Raised (2012), Battle Studies (2009) and Heavier Things (2003). Of Sob Rock’s debut sales of 61,000, physical album sales comprise 39,000 of that figure (23,000 vinyl LPs, 15,000 CDs and a little over 1,000 cassettes), while digital album sales comprise 22,000. (The album’s cassette was exclusively sold via Mayer’s official webstore.) Dee Gees, aka Foo Fighters, debut at No. 2 with Hail Satin, selling 15,000 copies. Of that sum, 12,000 came from its vinyl LP release for Record Store Day’s second drop (July 17), while another 3,000 were sold via digital download (released on July 19). The first five tracks on the 10-song album a...
DaBaby Addresses Rolling Loud Controversy in ‘Giving What It’s Supposed to Give’ Music Video
In the new video, DaBaby holds up a sign that says “AIDS” as he raps the lyric “Bi—, we like AIDS, I’m on your a–, we on your a–, bi—, we won’t go away.” In an Instagram caption posted Wednesday about the music video — which DaBaby directed and co-produced — the rapper says he shot the clip right before his Rolling Loud set and decided to release it since it “touches on EVERY controversial topic trending in the headlines.” “You ever wrote a video, you and 3 others produce it, you direct it while starring AND rapping in it, film the video for 16 HOURS straight wrap up at 4am, take a shower & jump on a jet to @rollingloud and with only 2 hours of rest give one of the BEST performances of t...
Marilyn Manson Court Docs Claim Assault Allegations are ‘Coordinated Attack’
Esmé Bianco’s harrowing accusations of sexual assault and abuse at the hands of Marilyn Manson are “untrue, meritless,” and part of a “coordinated attack by multiple plaintiffs,” the goth-rocker claims in a new court filing. Earlier this year, Bianco, a star from the hit HBO series Game of Thrones, stepped forward to join others who’ve accused the musician of years-long abusive behavior. In the lawsuit filed in federal court in Los Angeles, Bianco claimed that Manson violated human trafficking law by bringing her to California from England under the false pretenses of roles in music videos and movies that never materialized. According to Bianco’s suit, Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, deprived her of food and sleep, plied her with alcohol and drugs, locked her in a bedroo...
Person Who Bought Martin Shkreli’s Wu-Tang Album Will Soon Reveal Themself, Lawyer Says
The mystery buyer of Martin Shkreli‘s one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan album will soon reveal themself, according to a lawyer. Shkreli reportedly acquired the album in 2015 for $2 million USD. A former pharmaceutical executive, he gained widespread media condemnation for hiking up the price of a critical medication by 5,000 percent. In 2018, he was sentenced to seven years in prison for fraud and was required to forfeit approximately $7.4 million USD in assets. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sold the unreleased album, titled Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, in connection to Shkreli’s sentencing and said that proceeds from the sale would be applied to the judgment against him. Information about the buyer of the album and its sale price remain confidential. Th...
PlayStation 5 Is Now the Fastest-Selling Console in Sony’s History
Sony on Wednesday announced that it had sold more than 10 million PlayStation 5 units across the globe, making the PS5 the fastest-selling console in the brand’s history, despite a shortage in supply. In March, Sony revealed that it had sold almost eight million PlayStation 5 consoles. The device managed to outsell the PS4, though the shortage will reportedly persist for some time. “We’ve built more PlayStations faster than we ever have before which makes me happy. But on the other hand, we’re some time from being able to meet all the demand that’s out there, which makes me feel bad,” Sony CEO Jim Ryan told Reuters. While shortages remain, Sony also shared the financial reports for its first-party exclusives, which include Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Returnal and&nb...
Lil Nas X Discusses Working With Kanye West and Upcoming Album on ‘Kerwin Frost Talks’
Lil Nas X sat down with Kerwin Frost for a brand new episode of Kerwin Frost Talks, discussing his work with Kanye West and his upcoming album, MONTERO. The 22-year-old artist touched on collaborating with Ye, who produced his latest single “INDUSTRY BABY” that also included a feature from Jack Harlow. “We talked,” Lil Nas X said. “He’s a pretty cool guy. Super down to earth. He’s super talented. He showed me stuff. He’s working on some great music. It’s nice to work with somebody who’s done that for so long, so much longevity and still going, you know?” He continued to touch on his highly-anticipated debut studio album MONTERO, which he claims “is coming out one day” but is yet to receive an official release date. “It’s all connecting to one little world,” Lil Nas X shared. “It’s pre...
ZZ TOP Will Carry On Following Bassist DUSTY HILL’s Death
ZZ TOP will carry on following the passing of the band’s bassist Dusty Hill. Hill died in his sleep at home in Houston, Texas, according to the band’s official web site. He was 72. Earlier this evening, SiriusXM radio personality Eddie Trunk shared a message he received from ZZ TOP frontman Billy Gibbons about the group’s future plans. Trunk tweeted: “Received this just now via text from @BillyFGibbons regarding passing of Dusty Hill @ZZTop . Billy told me okay to share w/fans: As Dusty said upon his departure, ‘Let the show go on!’.and…with respect, we’ll do well to get beyond this and honor his wishes.” The ZZ TOP concert scheduled to take place tonight (Wednesday, July 28) in Simpsonville, South Carolina has been canceled in the wake of Hi...
NIGHTWISH Plays ‘Secret’ Show In Finland (Video)
NIGHTWISH played a special “secret” concert earlier tonight (Wednesday, July 28) in Oulu, Finland. The Finnish/British/Dutch symphonic metallers performed at Club Teatria disguised as a NIGHTWISH cover band called NEVSKI & THE PROSPECTS, although speculation about the group’s actual identity was strong enough to cause the event to sell out. NIGHTWISH played the Oulu show as a warm-up for its festival appearances in Finland this week: July 30 at Qstock and July 31 at Kuopiorock. The Oulu gig marked NIGHTWISH‘s first fan-attended show in more than two a half years. It was also NIGHTWISH‘s first proper concert with session bassist Jukka Koskinen‘s (WINTERSUN), who stepped into the group as the replacement for longtime NIGHTWISH bassist/vocalist Marko &#...
WENDY DIO Once Again Says ‘About Three’ Unreleased RONNIE JAMES DIO Songs May Eventually See Light Of Day
Wendy Dio, wife and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, has confirmed that there are “about three songs” from the legendary heavy metal singer that may eventually see the light of day. Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and DIO, died of stomach cancer 11 years ago at the age of 67. During a brand new interview with LiveSigning to promote Ronnie‘s just-released memoir, “Rainbow In The Dark: The Autobiography”, Wendy was asked if any unreleased Dio material may one day be made available to the public. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Actually, there are about three songs that Ronnie was… Ronnie was working on a song with [former DIO and RAINBOW bassist] Jimmy Bain before Jimmy passed away. That was o...
