As previously reported, the Jimi Hendrix biopic, “All Is by My Side,” is under production in Ireland, and portraying the legendary guitarist is rapper André Benjamin.
One-half of the popular rap duo Outkast, Benjamin (André 3000) is a legend in his own right – making a name for himself in the film industry after landing roles in movies such as “Four Brothers” and “Semi-Pro.”
Today, we get our first look at the rapper as Hendrix and we have to admit – the resemblance is uncanny.
Although production has begun on the long-awaiting film, the big question is whether Hendrix’s music will be used in the movie. The Hendrix family has declined the use of Jimi’s image or music in the film, releasing the following statement:
“The EH board have not ruled out a ‘biopic’ in the future. Though producing partners would, out of necessity, have to involve the company from the inception of any such film project if it is to include original Jimi Hendrix music or compositions.”
A film about Hendrix, without use of his music might not bode well with moviegoers, but fans of Outkast should enjoy the chance to see Benjamin in action. Apart from the occasional feature, the rapper has been virtually absent from the music scene – stating earlier this year that “there are no plans for another OutKast album.”
Tell us what you think in the comment section.
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Jim Paratore, TV producer and the creator of TMZ, died today from an apparent heart attack. He was 58.
Paratore worked as vp of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution and created TMZ with Harvey Levin in 2006.
“The Warner Bros. Television family has lost an incredibly talented and creative friend and colleague in Jim,” said Bruce Rosenblum, president of Warner Bros. Television Group. “He has left an indelible mark not only on our company’s success but on each of us who worked with him during the past 26 years. Jim had a passion for life, both inside and outside the entertainment industry, and he will truly be missed. All of us at Warner Bros. are shaken by this news.”
Since its start, TMZ has become one of the most popular entertainment and celebrity gossip sites on the internet. Paratore is also credited with helping Ellen Degeneres land her popular talk show. He also had a hand in other popular shows such as “Judge Mathis”, “Rosie”, “TMZ TV”, “Extra” and The Bachelor.”
He is survived by his wife, Jill Wickert, and his daughter, Martinique Paratore.
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Robin Gibb, one-third of the legendary Bee Gees, has died after a long bout with cancer. He was 62.Robin was diagnosed with colon and liver cancer in 2012.
Gibb spokesperson released the following statement:
The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”
Barry Gibbs, 65, is the only surviving member of the Bee Gees.
Robin’s twin brother, Maurice, died in 2003 from a twisted bowel. And younger brother Andy Gibb — who was not part of the group — died at 30 from a heart infection.
The Bee Gees were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. The trio sold more than 200 million albums, and their soundtrack album to “Saturday Night Fever” was the top-selling album until Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” claimed the top spot.
He is survived by his wife, Dwina; his daughter, Melissa, and sons Spencer and Robin-John.
Check out the video for “You Win Again“, one of our favorite Bee Gees tunes. Whats your favorite Bee Gees song?
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Quite a few people, women and men alike, were a bit taken back the Time Magazine cover that features a mother, 26-year-old Jamie Lynne Grumet proudly breastfeeding her 3-year old son.
Grumet tweeted, “Oh my gosh! Aram and I are on the cover of @timemagazine”.
Although the cover is getting plenty of attention, the actual cover story deals with attachment parenting and profiles Dr. William Sears. It also features three other mothers who tackle issues such as breast-feeding, co-sleeping and “baby wearing”.
Let us know what you think of the cover in the comment section.
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In a new blog post, Bristol Palin, the spawn of Sarah Palin, took numerous digs at President Obama for his newfound stance on gay marriage. Oh, she also took a few shots at Glee.She writes:
“In this case, it would’ve been helpful for him to explain to Malia and Sasha that while her friends parents are no doubt lovely people, that’s not a reason to change thousands of years of thinking about marriage. Or that – as great as her friends may be – we know that in general kids do better growing up in a mother/father home. Ideally, fathers help shape their kids’ worldview.
In this situation, it was the other way around. I guess we can be glad that Malia and Sasha aren’t younger, or perhaps today’s press conference might have been about appointing Dora the Explorer as Attorney General because of her success in stopping Swiper the Fox.
Sometimes dads should lead their family in the right ways of thinking. In this case, it would’ve been nice if the President would’ve been an actual leader and helped shape their thoughts instead of merely reflecting what many teenagers think after one too many episodes of Glee.”
So, to recap. Dora the Explorer is doing a wonderful job. President Obama shouldn’t listen to his daughters, and Glee will turn your kids gay, or at least make them believe that gay marriage is alright.
What do you think about Bristol’s comments?
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It’s turning into a big year for Jack White. First he releases his solo debut Blunderbuss to rave reviews. Now the man who could easily pass for Johnny Depp’s doppelganger has been tapped to score the music for Disney’s upcoming film, “The Lone Ranger“. According to reports, White will write, produce, and perform the original score for the film.
“Jack’s an amazing songwriter with a unique style,” Bruckheimer told Variety. “We’re thrilled to hear his fresh take on the William Tell Overture.”
Directed by Pirates of the Caribbean‘s Gore Verbinski,The Lone Ranger starring, Johnny Depp as Tonto, is scheduled to hit cinemas in May 2013.
Check out White’s latest video for “Sixteen Saltines” below. Blunderbuss is out now via Third Man Records. Read our review here.
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As we previously reported, Tyra Banks and the producers of America’s Next Top Model brought down the axe on three long-time judges, Nigel Barker, Jay Manuel and Jay Alexander.Now Barker is speaking out, telling TMZ that it’s not going to be that easy to replace him. “Good luck to whoever [replaces me]. I would imagine it’s a tricky thing to replace someone who’s going on their 19th season,” he tells TMZ.
He continued:
“Who knows if this is going to work? I don’t necessarily think it’s a good idea … Maybe it will work. Maybe it won’t. I wish them luck.”
Although a shock for many, Barker saw it coming, having actually “survived the chopping block before.” He also acknowledged that low ratings were main reason behind Tyra’s decision.
“I’m friends with Tyra and the producers,” Barker told E! News. “It wasn’t a shock … There had been a discussion that ratings were down and that something like this would happen.
According to reports, Banks is attempting to revamp the show and wants to capitalize on the power of social media by possibly adding a few popular fashionista bloggers on the show.
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A few weeks ago we told you about Jack White’s unorthodox approach to premiering his new single “Freedom at 21″. The singer launched 1000 balloons filled with the flexi-disc and from there it was finders keepers.Now White’s label, Third Man Records, is reporting that one of the found singles was sold on eBay for an astounding $4238.88, possibly making this the highest price ever paid for a flexi-disc record.
According to the label, only a few of the balloons were located, so check your backyards. You could be sitting on a treasure.
White’s debut album Blunderbuss drops April 24th via Third Man Records.
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Greg Ham, multi-instrumentalist for popular Australian band Men at Work, was found dead at his Melbourne home Thursday, according to reports. He was 58.
“Police have established a crime scene, and the local crime investigation unit are attempting to determine cause of death,” a police spokeswoman told the Herald-Sun.
Det. Senior Sergeant Shane O’Connell has stated that “there were a number of unexplained issues with the 58-year-old’s death.”
Reports say that Ham was found home alone by friends, who let themselves in yesterday after he failed to answer the front door.
Men at Work scored several hits in the 80′s including “Who Can It Be Now” and “Down Under.” Ham played sax, keyboard and flute for the band from 1979 to 1986. After leaving, he worked as a music instructor. He is survived by two children.
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Mel Gibson is once again caught on tape going absolutely nuts. The Wrap posted the audio of Gibson screaming and cursing at the top of his lungs during a trip to Costa Rica. The actor was apparently screaming at The Maccabees screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas, who provided the damning audio to the website.
In an interview with The Wrap, Eszterhas said he provided the tape because “Gibson called me a liar. And I also have some reason to believe he’s creating a PR blitz questioning my truthfulness.” The writer has also alleged that Gibson talked about killing Oksana Grigorieva, hating Jews, and praising the guy who killled John Lennon.
Check out the audio and transcript (courtesy of The Wrap):
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Dick Clark, the longtime host of “American Bandstand,” has died, a publicist says. TMZ reports that Clark died this morning after suffering a “massive heart attack”.Clark, a lifelong entertainer, started hosting American Bandstand (Bob Horn’s Bandstand) in 1956. He went on to start the create the ever popular “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” in 1972, but stepped down in 2004 after suffering a stroke. In 2006, AI alum Ryan Seacreast took over hosting duties for Rockin’ Eve, although Clark has made many cameos throughout the years.
He was married three times and is survived by 3 children and his current wife Kari Wigton.
Update: A number of celebrities, some that personally worked with Clark, have taken to twitter to express their grief.
Ryan Seacrest @RyanSeacrest
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Dick Clark. He has truly been one of the greatest influences in my life.
Snoop Dogg @SnoopDogg
REST IN PEACE to the DICK CLARK!! U were pioneer n a good man!! Thank u sir
Russell Simmons @UncleRUSH
Dick Clark was eternally young. No matter what culturally phenomenon was happening, he always embraced it. RIP…
Andy Cohen @BravoAndy
RIP Dick Clark! The broadcasting legend will remain a teenager in our memory forever. #Bandstand
Al Roker @alroker
First Don Cornelius, now Dick Clark. Two true broadcasting pioneers and giants, both gone.
Clint Black @Clint_Black
We’ve lost one of the greatest men in show biz. #Dick Clark will be remembered with the utmost admiration and affection.
Holly Robinson Peete @hollyrpeete
#RIP Dick Clark. Always so nice Employed me many times. I will miss you Dick. Prayers to Kari and the family #Legend
backstreetboys @backstreetboys
Our hearts go out 2 Dick Clark’s family. The memories u’ve created will live forever & r experiences w/ u is something we will cherish 4 all r lives.
Charlie Daniels @CharlieDaniels
The CDB regrets the loss of our friend Dick Clark who we had the honor of working with many times. Nobody did TV like Dick. Rest In Peace.
Times Square @TimesSquareNYC
We are absolutely heartbroken.One of our favorite people, and a Times Square New Year’s Eve icon, Dick Clark has passed away at age 82. #SAD
Jared Followill @youngfollowill (Kings of Leon)
R.I.P. Dick Clark? Say it ain’t so…
Hayley from Paramore @yelyahwilliams
RIP Dick Clark. Will think of you every NYE.
Chris Daughtry @CHRIS_Daughtry
RIP Mr. Dick Clark. You will be missed
Duran Duran @duranduran
Sad to hear about Dick Clark. Rest in peace: http://eonline.mobi/article?id=309795
DL Hughley @RealDlHughley
RIP Dick Clark worked with him on New Years Rockin Eve and TV Bloopers always a class act! #TeamDl
Don Lemon @donlemoncnn
Dick Clark invented ‘ageless’ & American Bandstand is timeless. First Don Corneilus, now Dick at 82. #RIPDickClark #CNN
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The Governor’s Ball is a few months away, but the organizer’s have dropped a new mixtape on Soundcloud featuring a mix of the artists playing the two day festival. The mixtape features tracks from Beck, Cage The Elephant, Santigold and many more.
As previously reported,The 2012 Governors Ball Music Festival will take place on June 23rd and 24th Randall’s Island Park. To check out the full lineup click here.
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Band Of Horses recently unveiled a new untitled song at a surprise acoustic set played just inside the gates of Lollapalooza Brazil.
The new song will be featured on the band’s forthcoming forth studio album, which was produced by Glyn Johns. The new record, which is set for release later this year, is the first full length Band Of Horses record since 2010′s Infinite Arms.
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Tupac’s hologram performance was a massive hit with Coachella fans, so much so that Dr. Dre is contemplating taking the hologram on the road.According to Wall Street Journal, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are seriously considering making virtual Tupac part of a joint tour between rappers. The tour might feature other stars such as Eminem, Wiz Khalifa and 50 Cent.
Dre contacted Digital Domain, the company that produced the effect, about the project a year ago, and El Ulbrich, the company’s chief creative officer says this is just the start of things.
“This is just the beginning,” Ulbrich said. “Dre has a massive vision for this.”
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As previously reported, Axl Rose decided to boycott the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony so the rest of the original GN’R lineup decided to take the stage with Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy. Sans Axl, Kennedy, who has provided the vocals for Slash’s last two solo efforts, belted out classics like “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Paradise City”. Watch the videos below.
Let us know what you think of the performance in the comment section.
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Tupac has made his returned to the stage…sort of. As previously reported, the late rapper’s hologram performed as part of the 2012 Coachella Music Festival and it was amazing.
The realistic hologram paced back and forth and performed a few of his greatest hits, including “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” with Snoop Dogg, before vanishing into thin air. Watch below.
Let us know what you think in the comment section.
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Linkin Park has announced the release of their new album, Living Things, June 26th via Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros. The album is co-produced by Rick Rubin (Adele, Metallica) and Linkin Park vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, Mike Shinoda, who co-produced Linkin Park’s last two albums.
The first single from the new album, “Burn It Down,” premiered today on radio, and is now available through iTunes. The band also announced that it will be co-headlining the 2012 Honda Civic Tour with Incubus, along with support from Mutemath. The tour will be kicking off August 11th in Bristow, Virginia @ Jiffy Lube Live. Tickets begin going on sale to the general public the weekend of April 27, but anyone who pre-orders the album at www.linkinpark.com will gain access beginning on April 24th to buy tickets for the tour.
LIVING THINGS:
1. LOST IN THE ECHO
2. IN MY REMAINS
3. BURN IT DOWN
4. LIES GREED MISERY
5. I’LL BE GONE
6. CASTLE OF GLASS
7. VICTIMIZED
8. ROADS UNTRAVELED
9. SKIN TO BONE
10. UNTIL IT BREAKS
11. TINFOIL
12. POWERLESS
Honda Civic Tour Dates:
8/11 Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live*
8/12 Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena*
8/14 Boston, MA @ Comcast Center
8/17 Camden, NJ @ Susquehanna Bank Center
8/19 Atlanta, GA @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8/21 Detroit, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
8/22 Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center
8/24 Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Ampitheatre
8/25 Indianapolis, IN @ Klipsch Music Center
8/27 Dallas, TX @ Gexa Energy Pavilion
8/28 Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/30 Denver, CO @ Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
9/5 Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome
9/7 Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
9/10 San Diego, CA @ Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
*Incubus will not appear at this event
CANADA
Linkin Park with Incubus:
9/4 Vancouver @ Rogers Arena
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Fresh off her performance at 2012 SXSW, Fiona Apple has announced a string of U.S. summer tour dates in support of her forthcoming album, The Idler Wheel. See the full list of tour dates below.
Fiona Apple tour dates:
6-19 Ithaca, NY – State Theatre
6-20 Baltimore, MD – Lyric Opera House
6-22 Mashantucket, CT – MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
6-23 Holyoke, MA – Mountain Park
6-24 New York, NY – Governors Ball, Randall’s Island
6-26 Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
6-27 Upper Darby, PA – Tower Theatre
6-29 Danbury, CT – Ives Concert Park
6-30 Boston, MA – Citi Performing Arts Center
7-01 Portland, ME – State Theatre
7-03 Montreal, Quebec – Olympia Theatre
7-04 Toronto, Ontario – The Sound Academy
7-06 Cleveland Heights, OH – Cain Park
7-07 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
7-10 Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
7-11 Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theatre
7-13 Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
7-14 St. Louis, MO – Peabody Opera House
7-16 Minneapolis, MN – Orpheum Theatre
7-17 Kansas City, MO – The Midland by AMC
7-20 Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
7-21 Salt Lake City, UT – Kingsbury Hall – University of Utah
7-24 Vancouver, British Columbia – Orpheum
7-25 Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre
7-26 Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
7-28 Oakland, CA – Fox Theater
7-29 Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Who’s playing Lollapalooza 2012? That’s what we all want to know, and while the festival won’t officially unveil the lineup until Midnight on Tuesday, April 11th, it seems that they are dropping a few clues.
Festival organizers seem to be using the Chicago train system and online ads to hint at possible headliners by posting the lyrics to songs. The ads feature song lyrics from the bands, with “#lolla” in the corner. Possible performers could include Jack White, Sigur Rós, Bloc Party, Justice, M83, The Weeknd and Santigold.
Lollapalooza will take place August 3-5th at Chicago’s Grant Park. 3-Day and VIP passes are on sale now.
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Jack White is nothing if not innovative, and the singer has come up with an unorthodox way of premiering another new single from his forthcoming, highly anticipated album, Blunderbuss. Three weeks before the April 24 release of the LP, yesterday Third Man Records premiered unreleased track “Freedom at 21″ exclusively via 1000 flexi-disc records attached to helium balloons launched from the label headquarters in Nashville on April 1st, 2012.The press release reads, “Envisioned as an experiment exploring non-traditional forms of record distribution and a way to get records in the hands of people who don’t visit record shops, the label was sure to use biodegradable latex balloons and all-natural twine in the process.”
It continues:
“Accompanying the balloons were custom postcards with instructions for the finders to submit photos, discovery location and the date on which the record was found, all of which will be incorporated into a website where fans can access the information at www.thirdmanrecords.com/balloon. Statistics for similar balloon launches show a recovery rate of approximately 10% so it’s quite possible that less than 100 of the 1000 records launched will ever be discovered. Whatever the numbers, the “Freedom at 21″ flexi-disc will surely be a highly sought-after collectible for years to come. “
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