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Jared Leto Accused by 4 Women of Sexual Misconduct When They Were Teens, Star Calls Claims ‘False’
Actor and musician Jared Leto has denied new allegations of sexual misconduct made by four women who say encounters with him occurred when they were teenagers, calling the claims “absolutely and categorically false.” The accusations, detailed in a BBC report published on 29 July summarising its documentary “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret,” add to a…
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The guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Halen thought had all the talent but none of the soul: “Lacked the vibe”
Eddie Van Halen reportedly regarded Steve Vai as an exceptionally skilled guitarist but felt his playing lacked the “vibe” and emotional feel that Van Halen valued. The comments highlight a longstanding distinction in rock guitar between technical virtuosity and expressive, song-serving performance. Vai had replaced Van Halen in David Lee Roth’s band after Van Halen…
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Afroman Sues Ohio Police Officer Who Filed Failed Defamation Lawsuit: ‘Malicious Prosecution’
Rapper Afroman has filed a new lawsuit against Ohio police officer Brian Newland, one of seven officers who unsuccessfully sued him for defamation over music videos mocking a botched 2022 raid on his home. The move comes months after a jury rejected the officers’ case in a March trial widely seen as a free speech…
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Matt Cameron: Soundgarden’s Final Album Is Being Mixed
Soundgarden drummer Matt Cameron has confirmed that the band’s final studio album is now being mixed, marking significant progress on a long-delayed project featuring vocals recorded by frontman Chris Cornell before his death in 2017. The announcement matters to fans because it brings closer to completion what will effectively be Soundgarden’s last recorded statement, built…
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Resident Evil Movie Is Most Violent Thing Zach Cregger Has Ever Made — “You Gotta Go Grotesque”
Zach Cregger has said his forthcoming Resident Evil film is the most violent work he has made, promising grotesque horror in keeping with the game series’ creature designs and brutality. The comments signal that the reboot will lean heavily into graphic survival horror, distinguishing it from a more restrained or purely action-led adaptation. The film…
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New ROLLERCOASTER designed to resemble Fast & Furious car chase takes next step to grand opening after fans speculated ‘disturbing’ noise caused delays
Universal Studios Hollywood has taken a further step towards opening its new Fast & Furious-themed rollercoaster, following weeks of speculation among fans about the reasons behind delays to the attraction’s debut. The ride, designed to evoke the high-speed car chase sequences from the blockbuster film franchise, has drawn attention after some visitors reported hearing an…
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One of Crunchyroll’s best new gen shonen anime shares first look at season 2
Gachiakuta, one of the standout new shonen anime series to premiere last year, has confirmed that its second season is officially in production, with a first-look promotional teaser released via the show’s official YouTube channel. The brief clip previews the upcoming Information Broker arc, in which the Cleaners and rival group the Raiders compete to…
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EFD Studios Names José Miguel Álvarez Ibargüengoitia CEO, EFD Studios Mexico (EXCLUSIVE)
Latin American film equipment rental giant EFD Studios has appointed José Miguel Álvarez Ibargüengoitia, a veteran senior executive from Mexico’s national film institute Imcine, as CEO of EFD Studios Mexico. The move is part of a broader expansion drive under new global director general Nacho Carballo and group president Georgina Terán, aimed at consolidating EFD’s…
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Still
Blabbermouth has reviewed “Still,” the sixth studio album from German folk metal band Finsterforst, awarding it 8.5/10. Released seven years after their acclaimed 2019 record “Zerfall,” the new album is praised as a refinement rather than a repeat of that predecessor’s ambitious approach, and is described as the strongest work of the band’s 22-year career.…
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Hint, a new AI startup co-founded by Martha Stewart, offers an AI assistant for homeowners
Martha Stewart has co-founded Hint, a new AI startup whose app, launched today, acts as an AI assistant for managing home maintenance and upkeep. The app aims to fill a gap in the market where homeowners lack a central tool to track the many tasks, documents and data associated with owning and running a home,…