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Caleb McLaughlin Recalls Experiencing Racism from Stranger Things Fans: “It Definitely Took a Toll on Me”
Caleb McLaughlin stars in one of Netflix’s biggest shows, but his experience hasn’t always been positive. At a recent Heroes Comic Con Belgium appearance, the Stranger Things star recalled encountering racism from fans of the beloved series. “It definitely took a toll on me as a younger kid,” McLaughlin said. “My very first Comic-Con, some people didn’t stand in my line because I was Black. Some people told me, ‘Oh I didn’t want to be in your line because you were mean to Eleven.’ Even now, some people don’t follow me or don’t support me because I’m Black. Sometimes overseas, you feel the racism, you feel the bigotry. Sometimes it’s hard to talk about and for people to understand, but when I was younger, it definitely affected me a lot.” McLaughlin recalled feeling less popular than his St...
Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. Reunite for Stranger Things-Inspired Single, “Hawkins Square”
Frequent collaborators Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. pay homage to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana with their latest collaboration in an instrumental tribute to Stranger Things. M.O.R.P.H and van Dyk forgo their collaborative uplifting approach of yesteryear, opting instead to bridge the gap between progressive house and trance with a bevy of futuristic sounds. Incorporating analog arpeggios, twangs of pluck basses and frenetic modular basslines, “Hawkins Square” has the makings fit for a tribute to the smash hit sci-fi series. In a press release shared with EDM.com, van Dyk fittingly explains the track was inspired by the concept of two alternate worlds on a collision course. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “The inspiration is the thought of the c...
Joe Keery’s Saturn Return
It’s just after midnight and Chicago’s Bottom Lounge is packed. Some kids are wearing ‘Hellfire’ merch shirts, referring to the fictional Dungeons and Dragons club from Netflix’s multi-Emmy nominated thriller Stranger Things. It’s the rare occasion where love for a TV show spills into support for a real band — Joe Keery’s psychedelic rock project called DJO (pronounced “Joe.”) At that moment, Keery, who plays heartthrob-with-a-heart of gold Steve Harrington on the series, steps onto the stage looking like the antithesis of his character in wiry glasses and matted brown hair. The room erupts. Before Stranger Things swept him up to Los Angeles, Keery lived in Chicago until 2018. Before fame, he was somewhat of a fixture in the Chicago DIY scene, performing in the indie band called Post...
David Harbour Shares the Early ’90s Hit That Would Save Him From Vecna on ‘Stranger Things’: ‘So Embarrassing…’
David Harbour revealed the song that would be his personal defense against Vecna in a new interview on Thursday (Aug. 17). “Oh god. Oh god, oh god. It’s just so embarrassing, my taste in music, I rarely reveal it,” the Stranger Things star confessed in a virtual appearance on E! News’ Nightly Pop. “My sort of college years were the early ’90s. So that’s really where music really became very important, was like sitting around in the dorm room, you know, jamming out to Counting Crows and Stone Temple Pilots.” Because of that influence, Harbour only had one answer: “‘Mr. Jones’ by Counting Crows I’m sure would bring me back. Bring me back to college!” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The actor, who plays Jim Hopper on the popular Netflix sc...
Natalia Dyer Recalls Her First Film Role in ‘Hannah Montana: The Movie’: ‘It Was a Big Deal!’
Natalia Dyer may be most famous these days for her role as Nancy Wheeler in Netflix’s Stranger Things, but on Thursday night, she looked back on her very first role alongside Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana: The Movie. The opportunity came as the actress was growing up in Nashville, she explained on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “It wasn’t a huge film town at the time and then, this sort of major production was rolling through,” she told Jimmy Fallon and guest host Megan Thee Stallion of the 2009 movie based on Cyrus’ Disney Channel series. “It was a big deal. Everyone was very excited. “They had these two British, like, twin roles that they decided to cast locally and somehow I, yeah,” she added ...
Metallica and ‘Stranger Things’ Actor Joseph Quinn Jam Out to ‘Master of Puppets’ Backstage at Lollapalooza: Watch
Metallica and Stranger Things‘ Joseph Quinn held an epic backstage jam session at this year’s Lollapalooza in Chicago. Hours before Metallica’s headlining performance at Lolla on Thursday (July 28), the legendary rockers met up with the British actor, whose metalhead character Eddie Munson brought renewed interest to the band’s 1986 classic “Master of Puppets” during season four of the Netflix sci-fi series. “I’m a big fan of [Stranger Things]. Have been since season one,” Metallica frontman James Hetfield tells Quinn while seated backstage at the festival. “My kids and I, it’s a bonding experience for us.” Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Quinn spent months perfecting the intricate metal guitar solo, and his hard work didn’t go unnotice...
Metallica Rock With Stranger Things Actor Joseph Quinn Backstage at Lollapalooza
On Thursday night, Metallica rocked Lollapalooza with a thunderous, nearly two-hour set that closed with “Master of Puppets,” joining Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” to get a boost from Stranger Things. Before their set, there was a moment that would have made the fictional Eddie Munson proud. As shared in a clip by Netflix, Metallica was joined by none other than Munson actor Joseph Quinn for a jam session backstage. It’s hard to tell who was more excited by the meeting. “I’m a big fan of [Stranger Things]. Have been since Season One,” Metallica’s James Hetfield told Quinn. “My kids and I, it’s a bonding experience for us.” The singer/guitarist also told Quinn that he was taller than he seemed to be on TV and Quinn went on to thank the band for allowing the show to license the Metallic...
Metallica Jam with Stranger Things Actor Joseph Quinn Backstage at Lollapalooza
Metallica were joined backstage by a special guest ahead of their headlining performance at Lollapalooza on Thursday. Joseph Quinn, who played Eddie Munson on season four of Stranger Things, paid a pre-show visit to the band and even got a chance to join them for a performance of “Master of Puppets.” During a backstage powwow, Metallica’s James Hetfield revealed that he has watched Stranger Things since season one. “[For] my kids and I, it’s been a bonding experience for us,” the band’s frontman explained. Hetfield also thanked Quinn for doing the song “justice.” Metallica then invited Quinn to their rehearsal trailer for a quick jam session, where the actor got to show off his guitar chops on “Master of Puppets.” Afterward, the band gifted Quinn a signed guitar similar to the one he playe...
Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn Detained Until Immigration Office Recognized Eddie Munson
An inconvenient, but very effective litmus test for whether or not you’ve made it in showbiz is if your status makes your airport experience a little easier. At least, that was the case for Joseph Quinn, who was released from being detained by U.S. immigration because an officer recognized him as Stranger Things scene-stealer Eddie Munson. The actor talked about his troublesome travels during a recent visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “I very nearly didn’t make it [here],” Quinn said, his British accent in full force. “I was taken into — I guess what you could call it — it was more of a dungeon. And I was asked to wait there for about 20 minutes and then I was summoned to this desk where someone asked me, ‘What are you doing in the United States, sir?’ I said, ‘I’m...
Joseph Quinn Recounts ‘Master of Puppets’ Scene on ‘Stranger Things’: I Got To Feel Like A Rock Star’
When the dust — and bodies — settle on season four of Stranger Things, fans can argue about the killer moments. There’s the evil Vecna and his bone-snapping ways. Kate Bush coming to the rescue. And, of course, Eddie Munson wielding the axe for an end-of the-world Metallica shred. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news That moment has powered Metallica’s ‘80s song into charts around the globe, and turned actor Joseph Quinn in the next hot thing. On Monday night (July 25), the British actor stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for what was his talk-show debut. He played it like a pro, just like he did in his special “metal” moment on Stranger Things, though as he tells Fallon, the scene everyone’s talking about was mildly terrifying to sho...
Maya Hawke on Being Inspired by Taylor Swift’s Folklore, Finding Confidence, and Stranger Things
Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts | Stitcher | Pocket Casts | Radio Public | RSS Maya Hawke catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about Moss, her upcoming sophomore album, which finds her exploring her personal identity journey and taking inspiration from Taylor Swift. Advertisement Related Video The actor/musician discusses shaking off her old self within the lyrics as she discovered her confidence, curiosity, and rebellion. Hawke also talks about how “Thérèse” spotlights the ways the male gaze affects young women. “All of a sudden, your boobs grow that you don’t even understand and people go, ‘You gotta cover those things,’” she notes. “And you’re like, ‘Why? Two months ago I was r...
Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Flies Into U.K. Top 40, Thanks to ‘Stranger Things’
Metallica’s “Master of Puppets” (via Blackened/Vertigo) muscles its way into the U.K. Top 40 for the first time, with a little help from Stranger Things. The title track from the Bay Area rockers’ third album from 1986 is flying, following a particularly “metal” moment late in season four of Netflix’ hit sci-fi series, when Eddie Munson battles the forces of darkness with an electric guitar and the spirit of Metallica. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “Master of Puppets” lifts 47-23, its first appearance in the Top 40 some 37 years after its release. And it’s Metallica’s first top flight stint on the Official U.K. Singles Chart in 14 years, since Death Magnetic release “The Day That Never Comes” hit No. 19 back in 2008. “Master Of Puppets”...
