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Tom Hardy’s Capone Is an Absolute Horror Show of Decaying Tropes and Hungry Ghosts: Review
The Pitch: Alfonse Capone (Tom Hardy) was once the scourge of the FBI and law enforcement across the nation. He was Public Enemy Number One, the king of Chicago’s underground, the scourge of FBI agent Elliot Ness, who lived high on the hog and killed people with a gold plated Tommy Gunn. Now? It’s the mid-40s and untreated syphilis has caught up with the aging Capone, decrepit before his time and the FBI is getting sick of surveying him at his home on Palm Island, Florida. Supervising Agent Crawford (Jack Lowden) thinks there’s something Capone still knows, that he’s still hiding. Capone, now going by Fonzo to keep his profile low — even as he lives on a sprawling estate with his wife (Linda Cardellini), full battery of protection, and serving and gardening staff — starts to imagine he can...
The 1975 Pay Tribute to Their Friends on New Song “Guys”: Stream
The 1975 are now just weeks away from the release of their new album, Notes on a Conditional Form. In anticipation, they’re sharing yet another single in “Guys”, and it’s dedicated to some very special people. While last month’s “If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)” saw Matt Healy indulge in salacious conversations with a significant other, today’s offering is focused entirely on the British band’s close buddies. Editors’ Picks “It came quite easy, that song,” Healy told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, “but I think I just wanted to write a love letter to friendship, as opposed to every love song being about our romantic relationships. I think that our friendships are obviously our most formative relationships.” He added, “So shout out to the homies.” Stream the smooth cut below, and then head h...
The Fuck? Jonah Hill Passes Samuel L. Jackson for Most Swear Words in Film
Jonah Hill (Paramount Pictures) and Samuel L. Jackson (Walt Disney Studios) In some literal “what the fuck?” news, a new report from Buzz Bingo reveals that Jonah Hill has passed Samuel L. Jackson for the most swear words spoken in cinema history. Via The Wrap, Hill has cursed 376 times on film, compared to a mere 301 bad words from the original BAMF. That’s actually only good enough for third place, as Leonardo DiCaprio takes the spot right behind Hill with 361 expletives. According to an analysis of over 3,5000 movie scripts, Jackson lost the invective apex way back in 2013, which is also when The Wolf of Wall Street became the most profane movie of all time. That foulmouthed flick almost singlehandedly pushed Hill into first place and DiCaprio into second. Not coincidentally, ...
Joy Division’s Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris to Celebrate Ian Curtis During Livestream Event
Next Monday, May 18th, marks the 40th anniversary of the death of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis. To honor his memory and legacy of that day, his former bandmates/New Order members Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris will be taking part in a benefit livestream event presented by United We Stream. Marking the beginning of the UK’s Mental Health Awareness Week, “Moving Through the Silence: Celebrating The Life and Legacy of Ian Curtis” will take place at from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. ET at the United We Stream website and Facebook page. Billed as “a special evening of music, poetry and conversation,” the event will raise funds primarily for the Manchester Mind mental health charity, with 30% of the donations also going to the Nordoff Robins music therapy center and the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s...
ASTRO Break Down ‘Gateway’ EP That Is ‘Reintroducing’ the Emerging K-Pop Boy Band
ASTRO returns to the Emerging Artists chart this week with big gains on YouTube and Twitter. Following a busy 2019 that included two album releases and their first-ever U.S. tour, ASTRO is looking to reintroduce themselves with a new EP that looks to transcend their past. Following the release of the K-pop boy band’s Gateway — that ties in everything from surging pop on standouts “Knock” and “Lights On” to playful hip-hop for “When You Call My Name” — ASTRO sees gains across the board to mark a return to Billboard‘s Emerging Artists chart. At No. 49 this week, ASTRO’s re-entry to Emerging Artists can be mostly attributed to their social media presence. Upon the release of Gateway, the sextet gained 75,000 new YouTu...
Cardi B and Anuel AA Join Secreto, Black Jonas Point & Liro Shaq For ‘La Bebe’ Remix: Stream It Now
Anuel AA and Cardi B are taking “La Bebe” to the next level. The hip-hop stars join up-and-coming urban artists Secreto El Biberon, Black Jonas Point and Liro Shaq for a remix. “It is exciting to know that Cardi B and Anuel AA are joining us to release the La Bebe remix,” said the rising trio. “It’s more than a dream come true and we hope all of our fans enjoy it to the fullest.” The original cut, produced by BlackFreestylo and Geral La Melodia, was released back in December and the video has more than 33 million views on YouTube. The new version, released under GLAD Empire and Flow La Movie labels, features Cardi B rapping entirely in Spanish. Listen to “La Bebe” remix below: [embedded content]
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott Streams Triple After ‘Verzuz’ Battle
The singer-songwriters’ combined streams rise from 2 million to 6 million after Saturday’s event. Erykah Badu and Jill Scott saw their combined streams more than tripled after the two contested in the first female battle of the popular Instagram Live #Verzuz series on Saturday night (May 9). The two singer-songwriters collectively pulled 6.7 million U.S. streams on Saturday and Sunday for their total song catalogs, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data, compared with a 2.1 million haul for the Thursday and Friday preceding the showdown. Badu and Scott’s livestream drew more than 700,000 attendees at its peak and set a new series viewership record, overtaking the nearly 525,000 who tuned in to see Babyface battle Teddy Riley on April 20. [embedded content] Badu’s best streaming track wa...
Michael Jackson Broadway Musical Pushed Back Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
A stage musical about Michael Jackson has pushed its Broadway debut until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Preview performances of “MJ” are now set to begin in March 2021 at the Neil Simon Theatre. The musical — previously called “Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” — was to start performances in New York City on July 6. The musical is inspired by Jackson’s life and music. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage is writing the book, using Jackson’s vast catalog of songs. Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon will direct and choreograph and Ephraim Sykes will star as Jackson. Jackson sold millions of records and was a 13-time Grammy winner. In 1983 he became an international icon with the release of “Thriller,” the best-selling album with such hits as “Beat It” and “Billie Jean.”...
Deadmau5, Kygo, More to Perform at Virtual DisDance Festival, Plus Broadcast of Exclusive 2011 Avicii Set
In perhaps the most mammoth virtual music festival lineup to emerge from the pandemic, SiriusXM today announced the first-ever Virtual DisDance Festival. The landmark livestreaming event, which begins on Friday, May 22nd at 4PM ET (1PM PST) and ends on Sunday, May 24th, will be hosted by The Chainsmokers, who have been on a musical hiatus in 2020. Listeners who wants to dance from the comfort of their kitchens will be able to join the party via SiriusXM’s BPM channel as well as the SiriusXM app. Flaunting a dream lineup of sorts for EDM fans, the staggering bill features a slew of the dance music industry’s elite DJs, including Afrojack, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, Deadmau5, Kaskade, Kygo, Love Regenerator (Calvin Harris), Major Lazer, Marshmello, Martin Garri...
92% of Indie UK Festivals are Facing Shutdowns Without Government Support
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has released a new report that foresees a collapse of 92% of independent UK festivals if the government does not step in to help. As of now, the nation’s festival sector will be facing potential refunds of up to £800 million ($977 million) this summer due to the fact that around 90% of all festivals in the region will not take place in 2020 because of COVID-19. The outcome of the pandemic has been devastating across the board for businesses, but the live event industry is seeing an even bigger hit in that it is the last on the totem pole for re-opening and funding. The AIF reports that their members have already taken a massive loss with average sunk costs of £375,000 ($458,000) that are not recoupable...
Inside ZHU’s New Afterhours Virtual Rave: “Club ZHUM” Had Us Workin’ for It
Yesterday’s preview of ZHU‘s new livestreaming party, Club ZHUM, certainly fit its billing as an “afterhours virtual rave.” With fuzzy, retro visuals broadcasting the producer from “inside” an old school television screen through Zoom, the performance was low-tech but high-energy, bringing us back to the dark, sweaty days of warehouse clubbing. Grungy and exclusive, the set was announced in classic ZHU style through a cryptic Monday night Instagram Story and an email sent to fans just before it began. Only 500 made it from the waiting room into the stream on a first come first serve basis, where they were treated to unreleased tracks and suspenseful deep house grooves. There was also an exclusive link to a “Club ZHUM” T-shirt on sa...
Watch Zedd Drop Stunning Unreleased ID at Pre-Pandemic 2019 Show
As the sands of the live concert industry continue to seep through our fingertips with each passing day due to the impact of COVID-19, we find ourselves reminiscing on the pre-pandemic days of yesteryear. Those times were rosier—we just didn’t know it yet. That’s why we’re turning back the clock to Zedd‘s larger-than-life Orbit Tour of 2019, which featured a breathtaking custom stage that dropped jaws on its barnstorming journey around the concert circuit. On April 16th, 2019, Zedd touched down in Avila Beach, California for a typically riveting performance. The set consisted of a slew of his biggest vocal-driven hits, including “Stay,” “Starving,” and “I Want You to Know,” in addition to a number of his biggest remixes, like...
