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Madonna Reveals Plot Details of Upcoming Biopic
In a casual, hour-plus Instagram Live on Thursday (Sept. 10), Madonna and Oscar-winning Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody discussed plot details of the movie that will cover her “struggle as an artist trying to survive in a man’s world. Really, the journey, which has been happy, sad, mad, good bad and ugly,” Madonna said. “We’re here writing a screenplay,” the singer affirms in the video. “It’s a story about my life. We’ve been working on it a few months, and it’s been a bit weird writing about me. I have to remember a lot of stuff that later on disturbs me, so it’s kind of like a form of therapy. Sometimes,” she admits, “I get confused and forget I’m writing about me, and start referring to myself as ‘she.’” The pair laugh about Cody’s small computer font and being dressed “like dominat...
Angel Olsen Covers George Harrison’s ‘Beware of Darkness’
With everything that’s happened in 2020 so far, the year has definitely been a mood. And Angel Olsen adds to it with an acoustic cover of “Beware of Darkness” from George Harrison’s 1970 album, All Things Must Pass. “The original is pretty great,” she captioned the Instagram video, which also included the lyrics to the track. “I’m just messing around like a tired sad shit.” It unsurprisingly got many rave reviews, including one from Jehnny Beth of Savages. “I love the way your voice gets more assured towards the end,” Beth commented on the video. “Properly walking then. The power of music. Thank you.” Olsen just released her fifth album, Whole New Mess, on Aug. 28 via Jagjaguwar. She also played the title track on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch Angel Olsen’s cover of Ge...
Disturbed Drop Cover of Sting’s ‘If I Ever Lose My Faith in You’
Disturbed has released another surprisingly mellow cover: a version of the 1993 Sting hit “If I Ever Lose My Faith In You.” The Chicago-bred lineup enjoyed previous success with their take on Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence,” as well as versions of Tears for Fears’ “Shout” and Genesis’ “Land of Confusion.” “We have loved this song for a long time, and even though it was released in 1993, it seems strangely applicable to today’s world,” the Grammy-nominated band explained in a statement. “The song is about losing faith, and might initially sound pessimistic, but it’s about the importance and power of personal relationships, and how they can save you and provide solace in an increasingly confusing world.” A moody black and white video directed by Matt Mahurin captures t...
The Flaming Lips Share ‘God and the Policeman’ Video
The Flaming Lips’ American Head is out now and to celebrate it, they dropped a new video for “God and the Policeman.” Directed by Wayne Coyne and Blake Studdard, the video, which takes place in Oklahoma and Texas, presents various strong images, from a baby boy in a field of sunflowers to a dead body on the road. And to add to the drama, Coyne is found running. At first, we’re not sure where to or from. But towards the end, the police finally catch up to him, put him in cuffs and take him away. “God and the Policeman” also features the vocals of Kacey Musgraves. And while she doesn’t appear in the video, her vocals are strongly felt. The Flaming Lips have previously released “My Religion is You,” “Will You Return/When You Come Down,” “Dinosaurs on the Mountain” and “You N’ Me Sellin.” Ahea...
NFL’s Josh Bellamy Arrested For Misusing PPP Loan Funds On Gucci, Dior & More
Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Really, dude? NFL wide receiver Josh Bellamy has been arrested for misusing COVID loans intended for those in dire straits on luxury goods and casinos. This guy… TMZ reports that. Bellamy was arrested on Thursday, September 10. Too add salt to the struggle, he was just cut by the Jets two days ago. 31-year-old Bellamy — who was cut by the NY Jets just 2 days ago — is essentially accused of participating in a scheme in which people applied for more than $24 MILLION in PPP loans, intended for business owners to help stay afloat during the pandemic. But, prosecutors say neither Bellamy nor his co-conspirators put the money toward their businesses — instead, Bellamy blew a fortune on things like custom jewelry, designer clothes and casino trips. Reportedly, Bell...
Joan Jett Covers T. Rex’s ‘Jeepster’ on Late Late Show
Joan Jett and her socially distanced Blackhearts rocked her version of the T. Rex gem “Jeepster” on The Late Late Show on Thursday night (Sept. 10). Her recorded version of the tune is on Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, came out on Sept. 4 and also features T. Rex songs done by Nick Cave (who performed on Wednesday’s show), U2, Lucinda Williams and Elton John. Watch her performance below. [embedded content] Jett, who was also a founding member of the all-female groundbreakers The Runaways, admits she’d had a crush on glam T. Rex singer Marc Bolan, saying in an article in Variety,“ That’s his scream I’m letting flow through me [in ‘Jeepster’], but it’s also intrinsic to what I do. I don’t even think about it – it’s part of me. Marc Bolan had a ma...
Miley Cyrus Brings ‘Midnight Sky’ and Hall & Oates’ ‘Maneater’ to Tonight Show
When Miley Cyrus stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (Sept. 10), you knew it was going to be more than just a one-song-and-done kind of deal. Not only did Cyrus perform “Midnight Sky” off her upcoming album, She is Miley Cyrus, but she also brought a rocked-out cover of Hall & Oates’ “Maneater,” which she jokingly dedicated to her future ex-husband. “I think it’s very important to be transparent,” Cyrus said. “I’m freshly single, so anyone watching that’s my future ex-husband, just know, I told you.” “I’m just [like], just wear it all out in the open,” she continued with a laugh. “There’s no skeletons in the closet, I warned you first.” Both performances brought her full band positioned at socially distant spots and neon lights with lots of smoke and sparkle. C...
Gorillaz Reveal Feature-Filled Tracklist for “Song Machine” Project with Elton John, Beck, More
Blur frontman Damon Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett‘s eclectic animated brainchild Gorillaz have been dominating airwaves for two decades. With timeless classics like “Clint Eastwood” and “Feel Good Inc.,” the Gorillaz name has become associated with subverting expectations and wowing with ever-changing style and monumental features. Gorillaz have now announced a new project (not to be referred to as an album), Song Machine Season One: Strange Timez, which is chock full of incredible features and set to expand on the already iconic Gorillaz legacy. The tracklist boasts some truly legendary names featured on this next batch of Gorillaz tunes, including Elton John, Beck, ScHoolboy Q, The Cure‘s Robert Smith, Skepta, an...
Diplo, The Chainsmokers, and Marshmello Win Big at iHeartRadio Music Awards
2020 has seen most major social events cancelled or postponed due to the pandemic, and the iHeartRadio Music Awards were no exception. The festivities were originally slated for March 29th, then postponed to August 24th before being cancelled entirely. Still, the numbers were tallied, and iHeartRadio’s most played artists received their accolades over Labor Day weekend sans ceremonial proceedings. Among the big winners: Billie Eilish, who won Female Artist of the Year and swept the alternative rock categories for Best Artist, Album, and Song of the Year (are we absolutely sure “Bad Guy” is alt-rock, iHeartRadio?). Lizzo earned Song of the Year with “Truth Hurts” and the legendary Elton John took home the Tour of the Year awa...
The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept’s Grille Puts on a Light Show
How’s this for a welcome? You’re looking at the Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept’s “welcome lighting,” shared via Instagram by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles exec and designer Ralph Gilles. Automakers have been introducing more and more elaborate approach displays recently and Jeep clearly has no intention of getting left behind. This Jeep puts on a show. For example, the refreshed 2021 Audi Q5 utilizes something it calls “signature lighting,” which causes the multi-segment OLED taillights to fire off with a custom flourish when you lock or unlock the doors, as well as when you engage the crossover’s Dynamic driving mode. The Grand Wagoneer’s front-end lights up in an intricate sequence. First, the “WAGONEER” script illuminates, ...
Maserati Promises New SUV Called Grecale Based on Alfa’s Stelvio
FCA’s merger with France’s PSA hasn’t changed its grand plans for a complete revamp of Maserati. The 630-hp, mid-engine MC20 supercar is the first of an avalanche of new or redesigned Maserati models scheduled to be unveiled by 2025. While the MC20 is set to serve as the brand’s halo (with a drop-top Spider version joining the coupe in 2022), Maserati insiders hope the brand’s money-maker will be a new mid-size crossover SUV called the Grecale, which will share a lot of hardware with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio. The Grecale, which in true Maserati tradition is named after a wind (in this case, a north-easterly that blows across the Italian peninsula), launches in 2021 and is key to a 40 percent increase in total Maserati SUV sales by 2025, the brand’s global ...
Travis Scott Unleashes Second Cactus Jack for McDonald’s Merch Drop
Ba-da-ba-ba-bah, Travis Scott is loving it. Just days after the rapper unveiled wave one of his capsule merch collection with McDonald’s, through his existing partnership with the iconic burger chain, the second drop arrived on Thursday (Sept. 10). The new collection features short and long sleeved tees, as well as hoodies, sweats, slippers, key-chains and hats all featuring designs nodding to a little bit of Trav and a little bit of Mickey D’s. A number of items in the capsule also feature the “Live From Utopia” slogan, in reference to Scott’s much-teased upcoming album. As previously reported, the popular fast-food brand teamed up with the Astroworld star for a nationwide promotion around his “signature” meal: a quarter-pounder with che...
