Music and fashion icon Prince was rushed to the hospital Friday morning after his plane made an emergency landing in Illinois, reports TMZ . According to the site, the singer’s jet made an unscheduled landing at Quad City International Airport in Rock Island County, Illinois around 1 a.m. on Friday. After touching down, he was taken to an area hospital in an ambulance. The “Purple Rain” singer had performed a concert in Atlanta on Thursday evening before boarding the plane. While the nature of the emergency was unclear at first, sources now say that Prince had been battling the flu for a number of weeks. He had canceled two concerts last week but was determined to play the show in Atlanta, even though he was still ill. Once in the air, he began to feel much worse, so the private jet made the emergency landing. The 57-year-old was reportedly treated and released after three hours, and then hopped back on the plane. He is now resting at home. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer released his latest album, HITnRUN Phase One, in September 2015. Prince has updated his Twitter account in the hours following the incident, writing “I am #transformed” just eight hours ago. View Slideshow: 24 Musicians Who Died Too Young
“December 3rd, 2015 is not the day Scott Weiland died,” Mary Fosberg writes. “It is the official day the public will use to mourn him, and it was the last day he could be propped up in front of a microphone for the financial benefit or enjoyment of others.” Fosberg is Weiland’s ex-wife and mother of his two children, Noah, 15 and Lucy, 13. The couple married in 2000, and split up seven years later. In an open letter to fans (published on RollingStone.com), Fosberg asked that Weiland’s death not be “glorified.” The Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman died of cardiac arrest on his tour bus in Minnesota. Police also found small amounts of cocaine in his room. In the letter, Fosberg criticized those who called Weiland’s behavior – which involved forgetting lyrics and falling on stage – “art” rather than a cry for help. She also wrote about how that affectd his ability to be any kind of father to their children. “The truth is, like so many other kids, they [Noah and Lucy] lost their father years ago. What they truly lost on December 3rd was hope. “We are angry and sad about this loss, but we are most devastated that he chose to give up,” Fosberg continued, urging adults to be a positive part of a child’s life. “I don’t share this with you to cast judgment, I do so because you most likely know at least one child in the same shoes. “If you do, please acknowledge them and their experience. Offer to accompany them to the father-daughter dance, or teach them to throw a football. “Even the bravest girl or boy will refrain from asking for something like that; they may be ashamed, or not want to inconvenience you. Just offer – or even insist if you have to.” Fosberg ended the letter with a plea to face addiction rather than bury it. “Let’s choose to make this the first time we don’t glorify this tragedy with talk of rock and roll and the demons that, by the way, don’t have to come with it.” View Slideshow: 24 Musicians Who Died Too Young
Here is MJ dressed like CitiTrends Morpheus pic.twitter.com/Xi2XOEX1HP — W.E.B.B.I.E DuBois (@fivefifths) October 12, 2015 Michael Jordan’s Questionable Outfit Choices Michael Jordan has retired and become known for his shoes, his crying face and his horrible, horrible outfits. He stepped out again yesterday in questionable velvet and the jokes flew. Check them out, as well as some of his other recent comical outfits.
Iyanla Vanzant is all about teaching people to “rebuild, restructure and redefine” their lives. The 62-year-old spiritual advisor learned this lesson over 40 years ago. She was 21 years old at the time and had just given birth to her third child. Still suffering from post-partum depression, the young mother decided to end her life. “I took a bunch of pills. I was in the kitchen, on the floor, and I could feel myself losing consciousness,” Vanzant says in a clip from OWN’s upcoming seven-night series, “Belief.”… “In that moment, I saw what I believe to be the Divine Mother. She said to me, ‘Do you really want to die?’ And I said, ‘No. I just don’t want to hurt anymore.’”… She was admitted into a psychiatric hospital where she was treated for depression. There, she learned to sort through her thoughts and emotions in a healthy way. [ MadameNoire ] “Be Wrong Stron”: Don Cheadle Kills It As Miles Davis In First Clip From Miles Ahead Last year, Don Cheadle launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to create a biopic covering Miles Davis’s storied life and career. Thankfully, the House of Lies star was successful, and his team started filming last July with Cheadle in front, as well as behind the camera as the director. Fast forward more than a year later and the finished product, Miles Ahead, will make its debut this weekend at the New York Film Festival. And while there’s no official release date for Miles Ahead in theaters as of yet, the buzz surrounding the film is massive… A clip from Miles Ahead has been released in preparation for Sunday’s festival premiere. In it, Davis can be seen making magic in the studio, telling the musicians if they’re going to mess up, “be wrong strong” before taking over on the trumpet. [ MadameNoire ] John Ridley Bringing Rodney King & L.A. Riots To The Big Screen It has been approximately 23 years since the L.A. Riots gripped the entire nation in the wake of four police officers getting off scot-free for the brutal–and videotaped–beating of Rodney King… Broad Green Pictures and Imagine Entertainment, famously owned by Hollywood giants Ron Howard and Brian Glazer, are joining forces to present the L.A. Riots in dramatized format to audiences and they have called for 12 Years a Slave Oscar winner John Ridley to man the director’s chair. Ridley, who currently oversees his successful ABC creation, American Crime, last directed in 2013 for Andre 3000 in the Jimi Hendrix biopic, All Is by My Side and the still untitled film’s financiers couldn’t be any more thrilled to have him onboard. [ HipHopWired ] Here’s A First Look At Draya Michele’s Mint Swim ‘Casino’ Collection [ VibeVixen ] Justin Bieber Banned for Pushing Jesus in Middle East [ TMZ ] Delicate Watercolors Combat Oversimplified ‘Strong Black Woman’ Stereotype [ HuffingtonPost ] Brad Pitt’s Withdrawal Symptoms From Quitting Smoking Made Him ‘Ready To Kill’ [ StarPulse ]
Taylor Swift writes songs about her exes as frequently as some people change their underwear. Swift’s “Shake It Off ” is rumored to be about both former flames Jake Gyllenhaal AND Harry Styles. Or it’s just an anthem about rising above and shaking off the haters. Either way, that’s Taylor’s M.O., but she isn’t the only scathing songwriter in the game. She’s joined by a veritable legion of singers and bands who’ve made it their great pleasure to respond to their critics, enemies, and exes via song. 19 Songs Inspired by Celebrities 1. I Knew You Were Trouble – Taylor Swift Oh, Taylor Swift! You just can’t NOT write songs about exes! “I Knew You Were Trouble” is very publicly about One Direction’s Harry Styles. And then there are the musicians whose songs aren’t about heartbreak at all but are instead tributes meant to help a friend through a tough time. Songs in which others also find solace, like “Fix You” by Coldplay, which Chris Martin wrote for Gwyneth Paltrow, and which brought comfort to many facing tough times. We put together a playlist featuring 19 songs inspired by celebrities, some you know well and others you might not. Sit back, relax, and just push play!
Mötley Crüe will soon strum its final note. The band, which has been together for 33 years, announced a press conference inside Beacher’s Madhouse Theater in Hollywood today that it is calling it quits. That’s the bad news. But here’s the good news: Vince Neil, Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars and Tommy Lee will say goodbye to their fans via a hug 72-date tour in 2014. This truly will be it, the musicians vow, so catch them on the road when you can in a few months. And, until then, figure out their place in hard rock history via the following slideshow: 7 Bands That Totally ROCK Open Slideshow 1. Motley Crue Motley Crue will say farewell in 2014. But the group will never be forgotten. View As List 1. Motley Crue Motley Crue will say farewell in 2014. But the group will never be forgotten. 2. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin is, simply put, legendary. Is this the best hard rock band to ever hit a stage? 3. Metallica Enter Sandman? Enter Metallica in the discussion of best-all time hard rock groups. 4. AC/DC AC/DC often take its fans on a Highway to Hell. And the fans couldn’t love it more. 5. Pink Floyd Pink Floyd is responsible for a number of hits. All-time hits. Hits that will be around forever and ever. 6. Aerosmith Steven Tyler wasn’t always known as an ex-American Idol judge. He’s also the lead singer of this famous group! 7. Bon Jovi Much to the delight of fans, Bon Jovi is still going strong. Let’s hope the group never retires!
Too late son, she’s gone! Ciara’s High School Sweetheart Says He Still Loves Her Sorry but this one is pure comedy. Ciara’s high school boo heard her knocked up news yesterday and immediately went to social media to vent… DEAD at homie’s hashtags… Let it go bruh. She BEEN gone!!! There’s more though. Hit the flip for the Facebook post! Instagram/Facebook
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Following the success of “Get Lucky,” the first single off their new album Random Access Memories, Daft Punk has teamed with Durex for a line of condoms. Seriously. The Get Lucky (what else) brand showcases their logo alongside a photo of the French twosome with Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers. The endorsement does make some sense, considering the lyrics to the song: “She’s up all night ’til the sun / I’m up all night to get some,” Pharrell croons. “She’s up all night for good fun / I’m up all night to get lucky!” President Barack Obama would no doubt approve. No release date has been set for the condoms, but Durex apparently sent samples out to high profile DJs. Diplo posted a picture of the (empty) box on his Instagram, writing, “Thank god I had those daft punk condoms last night” In other Daft Punk news, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalteris (the musicians behind the robot helmets) will also become action figures. Warning: If you’re most excited by this announceent, you may not even need the condoms at all! And in other, other Daft Punk news, if you haven’t listened to “Evolution of Get Lucky” by PV Nova, do so immediately. The brilliant remix transports the song to every decade from 1920s to the 2020s.
Got H-Ron ? Macaulay Culkin has been over there acting up in the UK. Via Daily Mail reports : Actor and DJ Macaulay Culkin was reportedly ‘cursing and screaming’ as he left a Brighton night club in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The 32-year old had been attending a friend’s gig at The Haunt, but as he exited the venue he allegedly grew irate and launched himself at a waiting photographer. According to an eye-witness, the actor cursed at his target, telling him to ‘go to hell.’ Wearing the same outfit as the day earlier, Macaulay hid his face behind a pair of RayBan wayfarer sunglasses and a camouflage scarf. He could be seen grabbing a man while, the gentleman attempted to push the Richie Rich star back. Another man tried to restrain Culkin, but he continued to launch himself at the photographer. Onlookers then watched Culkin jump into a waiting van, transporting his friends Adam Green and Binki Shapiro. Those already in the vehicle did not react as their American companion aggressively made his way inside. At approximately 1.30am, Macaulay arrived at the Ibis hotel, covering his face with his scarf until he was safely inside the lobby. Mail Online have contacted Culkin’s representatives for comment. The reason for Macaulay’s outburst is unknown, and is the first of its kind since he arrived in the UK to join his friend Adam Green on tour. Coincidentally, his ex-girlfriend Mila Kunis is also in the country, filming Jupiter Ascending, although it is not known if any contact was made between the pair. The former child star has travelled to Manchester, London and Bristol already with the musicians, and even joined the band onstage at the latter to perform a Beach Boys cover. However in London, a fellow club-goer saw Culkin looking rather worse for wear, and even mistook him for a homeless man. Student Marley Spindler met Culkin outside The Village Undeground, in the early hours, telling Radar Online: ‘We chatted for about five minutes and he said he was in London seeing friends though he was vacant, speaking very quietly and mellow. He looked spaced out.’ ‘I didn’t recognize him at first — I thought it was some homeless guy who was scrounging a smoke.’ SMH. Jacko is probably rolling over in his grave right now. Get ya life together. SplashNews/WENN
