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Lilly Wachowski Confirms ‘The Matrix’ Was About Being Transgender
Source: Ronald Siemoneit / Getty With news that The Matrix 4 is officially coming to fruition, the franchise’s co-director Lilly Wachowski is opening up about the science behind the film’s theme and reveals it was centered around transformation and actually being transgender. After coming out as transgender themselves following the release of the classic film, The Wachowski Brothers set off a decades long rumor that the trilogy actually pertained to their own personal transition and now Lilly (formerly known as Andrew) has confirmed that is indeed the case. Touching on the subject for Netflix’s Film Club, Lilly Wachowski confirmed that The Matrix was indeed inspired by the brothers’ own transformation. “I’m glad that it has gotten out that, you know, tha...
Wet Ass Cape: Cardi B Responds To Kylie Jenner “WAP” Video Controversy
Source: Prince Williams / ATLPics.Net As the world continues to process the event that was Cardi B’s recent single release people still have so many questions. One aspect has caused so much confusion that the Bronx bombshell has responded. While “WAP” has generated over 50 million views since its debut last week, a cameo appearance by Kylie Jenner left millions of her fans scratching their heads. Their overwhelming concern points to the celebrity’s history of reportedly appropriating Black culture for her personal gain. The backlash was so considerable that one fan started a petition on Change.org to get her removed from the visual. Naturally, Bardi defended the move to include the socialite in the video. View this post on Instagram #WAP A post shared by Kylie (@kyl...
Smash Mouth and Trapt Perform in Front of Unmasked Bikers
Showing up maskless to a Smash Mouth show in the middle of a pandemic may make one seem like they ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed, but thousands still did just that on Sunday night. An estimated 250,000 bikers attended this weekend’s 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which featured performances from the “All Star” rockers, album-sale-denying Trapt, Buckcherry, Quiet Riot and others. And while organizers for the South Dakota event said they’d encourage attendees to follow CDC COVID-19 recommendations, not many fans listened. Many were packed in for Smash Mouth and few, if any, were wearing masks. At one point, Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell said, “We’re all here together tonight. Fuck that COVID shit!” HAPPENING NOW The Buffalo Chip is attracting hundre...
Ex-GUNS N’ ROSES Guitarist DJ ASHBA: ‘Hypnotic’ Video Preview
“Hypnotic”, the debut single from ASHBA, the solo project of former GUNS N’ ROSES and current SIXX:A.M. guitarist DJ Ashba, will make its online debut on August 14 via Edgeout Records. The track, which was mixed and mastered by three-time Grammy nominee Luca Pretolesi of Studio DMI (Steve Aoki, Diplo, Lil Jon), features a guest appearance by Cali Tucker, the daughter of country music singer LaCosta Tucker and niece of country music legend Tanya Tucker. According to a press release, Ashba is “the first artist to combine multiple genres with EDM into one unique, explosive sound.” On Thursday, August 13, at 9:00 p.m. PDT (midnight EDT August 14), Ashba will host a special watch party on Thursday, August 13 at 9 p.m. PDT (midnight EDT, August 14). Immediately foll...
It’s Official: METALLICA To Guest On ‘The Howard Stern Show’ This Wednesday
METALLICA will guest on “The Howard Stern Show” on Wednesday, August 12. The band announced its appearance on the long-running talk show airing on SiriusXM satellite radio earlier today. They wrote: “Our great friend, and ever loyal METALLICA supporter, Howard Stern has invited us to pay a virtual visit to his show this Wednesday, August 12. It’s going to be yet another first during this very unusual time as we’ll be hanging in Northern California at HQ and chatting with Howard while he’s camped out in his home studio. Tune in for lots of conversation and some morning metal! Listen on @SiriusXM Channel 100 and in the SiriusXM app.” METALLICA last performed on “The Howard Stern Show” in September 2016, two months before the arrival of th...
MACHINE HEAD’s ROBB FLYNN On ‘Burn My Eyes’: ‘This Album Changed My Life In So Many Ways’
This past weekend, San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD celebrated the 26th anniversary of their debut album, “Burn My Eyes”. Released worldwide on August 9, 1994, “Burn My Eyes” was and still is considered to be one of the most important albums of its genre, garnering the band an unprecedented level of recognition and spawning a myriad of imitators — all from just MACHINE HEAD‘s first record. Last year, three-fourths of the “Burn My Eyes” lineup reunited to celebrate the LP’s 25th anniversary. Joining guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn and bassist Jared MacEachern were returning members Logan Mader (guitarist) and Chris Kontos (drums). Earlier today, Flynn said in a statement: “26 years ago… crazy. That you still care about this re...
Autographed Guitars From ROBERT PLANT And TONY IOMMI To Be Auctioned For MusiCares
Julien’s Auctions announced today the marquee lineup of items to be sold at MusiCares Charity Relief Auction, taking place Wednesday, September 9 live in Beverly Hills and online at juliensauctions.com with advance online bidding starting Monday, August 17. The items offered by artists, athletes and entertainers include those by Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Joan Jett, Tony Iommi, Robert Plant, Ozzy Osbourne and more in a charity auction to benefit MusiCares, the charitable foundation which provides aid to artists and music community professionals in times of need. Highlights include: * A Gibson SG Standard ’61 guitar in vintage cherry signed by Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN) and Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH) (estimate: $4,000-$6,000). * A Paul Reed Smith limited edition Carlos Santa...
Watch Ted Leo with Members of Rise Against and Converge Cover the Replacements
If there’s anyone who knows how to get a group of musicians (in different places) to play an elaborately crafted cover, it’s Jordan Olds. And in his latest edition of Two Minutes to Late Night, he recruited Ted Leo to lead a cover of the Replacements’ “Kids Don’t Follow,” off their 1982 EP Stink. Dressed as a priest, Leo is joined by a powerhouse set of other musicians, including guitarist Zach Blair of Rise Against and former member of Hagfish and Gwar, bassist Nate Newton (Converge and Cave In and Doomriders and Old Man Gloom), drummer Thomas Cantwell (Gouge Away and Hesitation Wounds). Backup vocals include Long Neck’s Lily Mastrodimos along with Answering Machine’s J.D. Fetcho and Samantha Campanile. Olds also joins (as per usual) in his Gwarsenio Ha...
Concerts, Gaming, and More on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream This Week
Look, we started off August hot last week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream with an intimate set from Joy Crookes, an electrifying lengthy performance from Nyssa, and a full-blown Friday evening hangout with Stay Over. If you missed it, you’ve got another week or so to see the videos on Twitch before they disappear forever (or at least until they get moved to our YouTube channel). This week, we’re mixing some video games back into the mix by bringing in Origami King on Friday (no relation to the new Paper Mario title) after a week full of unmissable performances from Kevin Nichols, Peach Tree Rascals, and GIRL SKIN. We may have a special addition or two this week, so check in on Twitter and Instagram to make sure you don’t miss any of them. If you haven’t already, it...
Metallica to Play First 2020 Concert for ‘Encore Drive-In’ Series
Metallica have just announced their first show of 2020. Like many artists who have tried to bring the live experience to their fans this summer, the heavy metal legends have announced a one-night-only concert that will premiere at drive-in theaters throughout North America on Aug. 29. As part of the ‘Encore Drive-In Nights’ concert series, Metallica will be filming the show at a secret location near their Northern California headquarters. “As many of you know, we’ve not played together in quite some time,” drummer Lars Ulrich said in the announcement video, “actually since the ‘S&M2′ concerts last September. But that’s all changing now as we’re gearing up to record a live show especially for you, just for you.” Aside fro...
Roger Waters Performs Pink Floyd Deep Cuts from The Wall in Quarantine: Watch
Roger Waters has been spending his quarantine revisiting Pink Floyd classics like “Mother” and “Two Suns in the Sunset”. Today, he’s returned with a performance of two more deep cuts from The Wall, “Vera” and “Bring the Boys Back Home”, the latter of which sees him joined by Jess Wolfe… Please click the link below to read the full article. Roger Waters Performs Pink Floyd Deep Cuts from The Wall in Quarantine: Watch Nina Corcoran You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair sh...
Darren Aronofsky Wins Rights to Boss of the Beach TV Series
Darren Aronofsky is known to love two things: psychological horror and disregarding scarf-wearing norms. But it looks like he’s putting both things aside for his next project, Boss of the Beach. The sunny thriller is based off a June New York Magazine profile on longtime head of the New York… Please click the link below to read the full article. Darren Aronofsky Wins Rights to Boss of the Beach TV Series Wren Graves You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
