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Tributes paid after Houston underground rap legend BeatKing dies, age 39
BeatKing, one of the most influential underground figures in Houston rap music, has died at the age of 39. The news was confirmed by BeatKing’s manager Tasha Felder on Instagram on Thursday night (August 15), who invoked his moniker Club Godzilla, writing: ”Today, August 15, 2024 we have lost @Clubgodzilla.” “BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade,” she added. “He has produced and worked with so many artists, that his sound will forever live. He loved his daughters @clubgodparenting, his music and his fans. We will love him forever.” BeatKing – real name...
Matthew Perry’s stepfather comments on arrests: “We look forward to justice taking its course”
Matthew Perry‘s stepfather Keith Morrison has opened up about the recent arrests made in connection to the Friends actor’s death. Yesterday (August 15), five people were arrested in connection with Perry’s death, including his personal assistant and two of his doctors. US federal authorities held a press conference in Los Angeles and stated that their investigation had uncovered a “broad criminal network” of ketamine suppliers that “took advantage” of Perry’s addiction issues. The actor was found dead at his Los Angeles home on October 28, aged 54. An autopsy report ruled his manner of death to be accidental and showed...
Former Great White singer Jack Russell has died, aged 63
Jack Russell, the former singer of American glam rock band Great White, has died at the age of 63. The singer’s death was confirmed by his family on social media, who wrote that he “passed peacefully” in the presence of his family and friends on Thursday, August 15. His family also confirmed that “details of a public memorial will be announced at a later date”. They wrote in the announcement post: “Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive.” Jack...
Blink-182 fan goes viral for disastrous attempt at singing ‘First Date’ on stage with band
Blink-182 brought up a fan to sing ‘First Date’ at a recent show and her disastrous attempt on vocals has ended up going viral. From video footage captured of the performance, it appears the fan got mixed up between songs and seems to be attempting ‘All The Small Things’ instead of ‘First Date’. She ended up going silent after a few seconds of singing. Nonetheless, the band carried on, with Mark Hoppus leading the crowd in a group singalong. Tom DeLonge, meanwhile, was spotted at the side of the stage trying not to laugh. Check it out below: @blink182italia...
IDLES announce Bristol War Child benefit gig with Stewart Lee, 86TVs and more
IDLES have announced a special hometown show in aid of War Child, with 86TVs, comedian Stewart Lee and more serving as support. Find all the details below. The band are due to headline the O2 Academy in Bristol next Saturday (August 24), following their appearance at Victorious Festival the previous day (23). Crosstown Concerts, Friendly Records and War Child UK have teamed up to host the fundraising gig, which will include a live performance from 86TVs and Zalizo (ЗАЛІЗО in Ukrainian, meaning Iron/Metal), as well as a DJ set from Bristol native Boca 45. Acclaimed comedian Lee is set...
Sofia Vergara wants to do a ‘Modern Family’ movie before Ed O’Neill dies
Sofia Vergara has said she would be open to doing a Modern Family movie, but only as long as co-star Ed O’Neill “doesn’t die”. The Colombian-American actress, 52, played the trophy wife Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the hit ABC sitcom for all 11 seasons, alongside her on-screen husband O’Neill, 78. Vergara told Variety that she would consider getting the Modern Family team back together, following the show’s conclusion in 2020. “I’d die to be on that set,” she said. “It’d be so much fun. A TV movie, maybe?” Advertisement The cast of ‘Modern Family’. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo. She did...
Lou Reed’s songwriting work before Velvet Underground compiled for new album
Lou Reed‘s songwriting work for Pickwick Records in the mid-1960s is being compiled into a single album – find out more below. READ MORE: The Velvet Underground review – revisionist doc reworks narrative of New York rock and rollers Before founding The Velvet Underground, Reed worked as a songwriter for Pickwick Records. Now, the songs that he penned during his stint at the company in the mid-1960s have been compiled for a new album: ‘Why Don’t You Smile Now: Lou Reed at Pickwick Records 1964-65’. The compilation album is due for release on September 27 via Light in the Attic, in...
Bicep’s Matt McBriar recovering after brain tumour surgery: “I’m feeling incredibly grateful and lucky”
Bicep‘s Matt McBriar has revealed that he is recovering after having a brain tumour surgically removed sharing he’s “incredibly grateful and lucky.” READ MORE: Bicep talk new single ‘Water’ and share what’s next: “We want to spend a few years experimenting” McBriar – who makes up one-half of the electronic dance duo alongside Andrew Ferguson – took to his official Instagram to share a photo of himself in a hospital gurney wearing an oxygen mask and holding up the horns sign. In the post’s caption, he revealed that he recently underwent brain tumour surgery and is in the process of...
Megadeth perform rarity ‘Liar’ for first time since 2006
Megadeth have performed ‘Liar’ live for the first time since 2006 – watch footage of the performance below. Last Friday (August 9), while performing in Inglewood California, the legendary Dave Mustaine-fronted thrash metal band broke out the ‘So Far, So Good… So What!’ song live for the first time in 18 years. The song, takeen off their 1988 third studio album, ranks among the least-performed tracks in the band’s repertoire – it has only been played live 10 times in the 2000s, 27 times in the 1990s, and 36 times in the 1980s. Before launching into the song, Mustaine...Recent Posts
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