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Waterparks on the music, motifs, and fashion behind Greatest Hits
Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight discusses the production, themes, and fashion that inspired ‘Greatest Hits’ in conversation with several key figures.
20 Nine Inch Nails samples that are as diverse as their discography
Music history simply wouldn’t be the same without the vast effect Nine Inch Nails have had throughout their career. Their significance has netted them countless accolades, too—from dozens of award wins and nominations to their tens of millions of record sales to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. As […]
Davey Suicide proclaims "Rock Ain't Dead" in new video—watch
Industrial glam-metal prince Davey Suicide gets ready to beat our synapses into submission with the video for “Rock Ain’t Dead,” the title track from his next record, slated for release Jan. 24, 2020. A cross between George Lucas’ 1971 sci-fi thriller THX 1138 and a titillating vampire movie (with a slight tribute to Aphex Twin’s […]
'Star Wars' franchise passes $4 billion in ticket sales
[Photo by: Lucasfilm] Looks like Emo Kylo Ren has a lot less to be emo about: It's being reported that the Star Wars franchise has now passed the $4 billion mark, exceeding the amount Disney paid George Lucas to purchase the property in 2012. The Mouse assuredly ain't sweatin' that hefty price tag now! Read […]
Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar Binks in 'Star Wars: Episode I'
Ahmed Best, the voice behind Jar Jar Binks, revealed in an interview with VICE that Michael Jackson originally wanted to play the character—but with his own personal touch, (via Rolling Stone). “Me, Natalie Portman and George [Lucas]’s kids—we were at Wembley arena at Michael Jackson’s concert,” Best says. “We were taken backstage, and we met […]
Disney acquires Lucasfilm, announces plans for 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
There are about 5,000 puns we could make involving the phrase “May the force be with you,” but we'll save you from our bad jokes and get to the good stuff. Everyone is talking about today's announcement that Disney bought George Lucas' Lucasfilm Ltd. for a whopping $4.05 billion. Yeah, that's a whole lot of […]
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