Marilyn Manson Sued For Sexual Abuse
Marilyn Manson has faced several sexual assault allegations over the past few months. His accusers include “Game of Thrones” star Esme Bianco, who is now suing the rocker for allegedly drugging, torturing, and sexually assaulting her.
In court docs obtained by “Page Six.” Bianco claims Manson contacted her after his divorce from Dita Von Teese in 2007, making “sexual overtures” including requests for nude photos, and eventually inviting her to star in his 2009 music video for “I Want To Kill You Like They Do In The Movies.” They began a long-distance relationship, which Bianco says involved "constant abuse,” including:
- verbal and physical abuse
- extreme controlling behavior and public humiliation
- forced drugs, alcohol, and sex acts
- threats of violence and sexual assault
Bianco claims one of those violent encounters involved her being chased by Manson with an ax. She also alleges that he tried to bring a minor back to a hotel with them on one occasion. In a statement to “USA Today,” Manson’s attorney calls the allegations “provably false.”
- "For far too long my abuser has been left unchecked, enabled by money, fame, and an industry that turned a blind eye,” Bianco says in a statement. “Despite the numerous brave women who have spoken out against Marilyn Manson, countless survivors remain silenced, and some of their voices will never be heard.”
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Maynard James Keenan Shows Off Winery On “Good Morning America”
Maynard James Keenan made an appearance on “Good Morning America” on Friday, but not for his music with Tool. The rocker showed off his winery Caduceus Cellars for the show’s Arizona travel segment.
The program described Maynard as not only a GRAMMY-winning music artist, but also a “leading winemaker among a growing community.” The rocker then appeared on screen in a cowboy hat, saying the winemaking process for him is similar to working on music.
"The process of making wine and making music, for me, is very similar,” he said. “It's a lot of metaphorically and literally listening." Check out a clip to the right.
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Twenty-One Pilots Drops New Music Video
Twenty-One Pilots are getting fans hyped for their new album “Scaled and Icy.” The band has dropped a new music video along with their latest single, “Choker.”
In the Mark C. Eshleman-directed video, lead singer Tyler Joseph is seen in a magical toy store staffed by drummer Josh Dun. The whole thing is centered around a tiny toy dragon that resembles the cover of the band’s “Scaled and Icy” album.
“Scaled and Icy” is due for release on May 21st and can be pre-ordered HERE. Check out the music video to the right.
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Coldplay’s Chris Martin To Mentor “American Idol” Contestants
Coldplay’s Chris Martin is set to appear on next Sunday’s “American Idol” where he’ll mentor contestants for a Coldplay-themed episode. In addition, the band will perform their new song “Higher Power” for the first time.
The episode will feature the seven remaining contestants each performing two songs, one in honor of Mother’s Day, and one Coldplay tune.
Coldplay is set to drop “Higher Power” on Friday.
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Someone put together a list of the most pivotal musical moments in TV history, and you better damn believe it includes Motorhead playing "Ace of Spades" on "The Young Ones".
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Somebody did a remake of the Nine Inch Nails' song "Closer" . . . but with the sounds of characters from "Animal Crossing". Listen to it, below.
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A stock company attached hypothetical stock prices to various musicians, based on their popularity and success . . . and not surprisingly, the three most valuable are: Drake, Taylor Swift, and Justin Bieber.
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Is the Next Big Thing a Plus-Size Asian Boy Band?
You never know what's gonna catch on . . . and this could be the next BIG thing . . . pun intended:
There's a PLUS SIZE boy band out of China called PRODUCE PANDAS. The members are DING, Cass, Husky, Otter, and Mr. 17, and they weigh an average of 220 pounds.
They're also older than the average boy band. Mr. 17 is the oldest, at 31.
Cass says Produce Pandas have an important advantage over other bands in their genre. Quote, "We don't mind eating like a horse. I feel sorry for the 'little fresh meat' bands whose members must follow a diet to stay slim.
"I feel great whenever they look on enviously as we dig in!"
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