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Machine Gun Kelly Says Semi-Autobiographical Film ‘Taurus’ Shows ‘What Was Really Going on Inside’ His Mind
Machine Gun Kelly is starring in an upcoming semi-autobiographical film about a rap-slash-rock star with self-destructive tendencies. In Taurus, set to premiere at the Berlin Film Festival Feb. 13, MGK plays Cole, a musician who struggles with fatherhood, the pressures of the music industry, substance abuse and his relationship with his ex-wife, who is played, of course, by his real-life fiancée Megan Fox. In a new interview with Variety published this week, the film’s director Tim Sutton said that Taurus originally derived its inspiration from artists who died too young, like Mac Miller and Lil Peep, but as they continued drafting the script, the “Bloody Valentine” star’s own life started to become more weaved into the story. “What I wanted was the sense of authenticity and the ...
John Mayer Stops Hollywood Concert to Get Help for Fan With Medical Issue
During his concert for SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series at the Hollywood Palladium on Wednesday night (Feb. 9), John Mayer stopped the show to help a fan with an apparent medical issue in the crowd. When Mayer noticed that a fan had possibly fainted in the audience, he stopped singing and immediately called for medics to help. As his band quietly vamped in the background, Mayer then asked to stop the music altogether. Explore Explore John Mayer See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Is she conscious? Give me a thumbs-up if she’s alert,” Mayer asked the people around her, who responded with a round of thumbs-ups. “I’m gonna step off the stage for a second,” Mayer added before leading his band offstage. When he returned, Mayer reassured the crowd that...
Jon Appleton, Electronic Music Pioneer, Dies at 83
A composer, professor and pioneer in electronic and electro-acoustic music, who helped develop the Synclavier, an early digital synthesizer, has died. Jon Appleton died Jan. 30 in White River Junction, Vt., at the age of 83, his son JJ Appleton said Wednesday. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Appleton, who was born in Los Angeles, became part of the faculty at Dartmouth College in 1967 and developed one of the first programs and studios for electronic music in the country. “That really was a pioneering vision of his to create a center for electronic music at Dartmouth and it propelled Dartmouth very quickly to the forefront of the work in electronic, electro-acoustic music,” said colleague and friend Theodore Levin, the Arthur R. Virgin Professor of Music at Dartmouth. While he w...
President Biden Shares Snap With Billie Eilish and Finneas In The White House
President Biden spends his day-to-day rubbing shoulders with world leaders. And sometimes, leaders of the pop music world. The POTUS caught up with Billie Eilish and producer Finneas when the siblings stopped into Washington, D.C. during the early stages of the “Bad Guy” singer’s latest tour. To prove it, Biden posted a picture of himself at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, flanked by pop’s hottest famous siblings. “When I heard my friends Billie Eilish and Finneas were in town for a show, I knew I had to invite them over to the White House,” reads his post on Instagram. “Great to see you and your family — and I’m glad you got to meet Commander.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Eilish visited the capital on Feb. 9 for a concert at Capital One Arena, o...
Bob Saget’s Family Says He Died From Head Trauma, Per Investigation
Bob Saget’s family is providing an update to his fans after he passed away last month at 65. In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday, the late Full House star’s relatives confirmed that authorities have determined the cause of death to be head trauma. The message added that drugs and alcohol were not involved. “They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of his head on something, thought nothing of it and went to sleep,” the family stated of the investigation into Saget’s death. The comedian was found dead in his Orlando hotel room on Jan. 9. At the time, no information was released on the cause of death, but the sheriff’s department said no signs of foul play or drug use had been found. The family’s full statement is below. In the ...
Diplo Set Up His Gear at a ‘Random Park’ & Played New Music
Why wait for a tour or scheduled performance to play some new music? Diplo decided on Tuesday (Feb. 8) that, instead, he would make his own rave at a park. The DJ shared a video to TikTok and Twitter, in which he’s seen spinning records, writing, “I popped up at a random park to play new music just for fun.” The one-minute clip then shows his team bringing speakers, generators and all the necessary equipment into Los Angeles’ Elysian Park, before he shared his location to his Instagram followers and started playing a new song, titled “Don’t Forget My Love,” at his outdoor DJ booth. Explore Explore Diplo See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news By sundown, the park was filled with fans, who expressed their excitement over Diplo’s impromptu performance. “F— what ...
Justin Bieber Spotted in the Studio With Tory Lanez
Ontario natives Justin Bieber and Tory Lanez spent some time together in the studio this week, and the duo marked the occasion with a photo. Tory Lanez shared the snap on Tuesday (Feb. 8) of the Canadian stars hanging out by the audio board, captioning the post, “@justinbieber !! [champagne emoji] [muscle flex emoji] One of the most honest and solid people I’ve met throughout my career … incredible human being … timeless soul !I owe bro 1000000 favors,” he wrote, adding that JB is his “lil big bro.” While the post didn’t indicate that a musical collaboration between the two was on the horizon, fans on Twitter expressed concern that Bieber was hanging out with the controversial rapper, who pleaded not guilty in November 2021 to charges related to allegedly shooting an unarmed Megan Thee Sta...
Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Kennedy Charged With DUI in Fatal Crash
Former American Idol top five finalist Caleb Kennedy has been charged with DUI in a fatal crash in which he allegedly hit a man inside a building with his Ford pick-up truck. According to a statement from the South Carolina Highway Patrol, on Tuesday (Feb. 8), a man inside the residential building sustained a fatal injury when the truck driven by Kennedy drove onto a private driveway and struck the structure. WYFT reported that the victim, Larry Duane Parris, 54, was pronounced dead at a local hospital three hours after the crash. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The driver, identified as Kennedy, 17, was charged with felony DUI resulting in death; at press time a spokesperson for the South Carolina Highway Patrol said no further information was available as the crash is still un...
Pusha T Releases ‘Diet Coke’ After Collaborating With Ye: Stream It Now
Pusha T‘s new song “Diet Coke,” produced by Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and 88-Keys, is out now. The track, which dropped at midnight Tuesday (Feb. 8), comes after Pusha T and his manager Steven Victor teased it early Monday. Victor began the song’s rollout by sharing a clip from the black-and-white music video with no caption. In the snippet, Pusha is seen rapping as Ye grooves to the beat in the background. “Imaginary players ain’t been coached right/ Master recipes under stove lights/ The number on this jersey is the quote price/ You ordered Diet Coke, that’s a joke, right?/ Everybody get it off the boat, right?” The song’s lyrics, which were released before the tune, continue, “But only I can really have a snow fight/ Detroit n—a challenge, what’s your dope like?/ If your Benz bi...
Billie Joe Armstrong Pleads for Return of Stolen Vintage Car That’s Been in His Family for More Than 30 Years
Billie Joe Armstrong is asking his fans for help finding his stolen car, which has been in the family for decades. “My car was STOLEN 1962 Chevy II. This car is near and dear to all our hearts and has been in the GD family for over 30 years,” he shared on Instagram Sunday (Feb. 6). The post featured multiple photos of the classic Chevrolet emblazoned with the word “STOLEN!” in bright red letters over top of it. “Please send any sighting, tips or info to the Costa Mesa police. Incident # 22-002015, 22-002016. Please call 714-754-5280 please re-post, lets all help find this car!!” The Green Day frontman’s beloved vehicle appears to be a creamy ivory hue and is pictured in multiple snaps outside a ranch-style home with palm trees all around. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See late...
Billie Eilish Pauses Concert to Give Fan an Inhaler
Billie Eilish briefly stopped her show this weekend to help a fan in the crowd who needed an inhaler, according to concert footage captured by fans. In a video clip that surfaced on social media, the singer, currently on the road for Happier Than Ever, The World Tour, is seen putting safety first as she looks out into the audience with concern. “You need an inhaler?” she asks before addressing her stage crew. “Do we have an inhaler? Can we just grab one?” “It’s OK, we got one,” Eilish says, pointing to a concert attendee. “Give her some time. Don’t crowd.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news “I wait for people to be OK until I keep going,” she noted in another short video from the show obtained by TMZ, who reports that the moment was from Saturday night’s (Feb. 5) performance at the...
Syl Johnson, Chicago Soul and Blues Singer, Dies at 85
Syl Johnson, a Chicago soul singer and blues artist whose work was sampled by top hip-hop artists, has died at age 85, his family said Sunday (Feb. 6). “A fiery, fierce, fighter, always standing for the pursuit of justice as it related to his music and sound, he will truly be missed by all who crossed his path. His catalog and legacy will be remembered as impeccable and a historical blueprint to all who experience it,” said a statement from his family, including Johnson’s daughter, Syleena Johnson, a Grammy-nominated singer. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Family members did not give further details on his death, including the cause. His death comes days after his brother, fellow blues artist Jimmy Johnson, died at 93. Syl Johnson was known for 1960s hits including “Come On Sock...
