Latest news with #Goth
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rock Icon Turned Down Collaborating With Controversial Goth Singer
Rock Icon Turned Down Collaborating With Controversial Goth Singer originally appeared on Parade. Nick Cave collaborating with would have been something special back in the 1980s. Even in 2025, it would have been huge, but Cave revealed that a partnership between these two underground rock icons was not meant to be. Cave first found success in the late 1970s by leading the post-punk band The Birthday Party. In the early 1980s, Cave formed Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, incorporating darker sounds and themes into their music, making them contemporaries of the goth movement of the time. A star of that movement was Morrissey, lyricist and frontman for the gothic rock band The Smiths. And these two nearly worked together on a song. 'I've never actually met Morrissey, which is probably why I like him,' wrote Cave in a recent edition of his newsletter, The Red Hand Files. Cave acknowledged Morrissey as 'undeniably a complex and divisive figure, someone who takes more than a little pleasure in pissing people off.' But Cave considers him 'probably the best lyricist of his generation — certainly the strangest, funniest, most sophisticated, and most subtle.' Nick revealed that through 'a few pleasant email exchanges,' Morrissey asked him to sing on a new song with a 'lengthy and entirely irrelevant Greek bouzouki intro.' 'It also seemed that he didn't want me to actually sing on the song,' wrote Nick, 'but deliver, over the top of the bouzouki, an unnecessarily provocative and slightly silly anti-woke screed he had written.' 'Although I suppose I agreed with the sentiment on some level, it just wasn't my thing. I try to keep politics, cultural or otherwise, out of the music I am involved with. I find that it has a diminishing effect and is antithetical to whatever it is I am trying to achieve. So...I politely declined. I said no.' In recent decades, the 66-year-old Morrissey has drawn ire over political views and statements. In 2019, he wore a pin in support of For Britain, a far-right political party, per The Guardian. He also has a history of inflammatory remarks about race, the #MeToo movement, and more, often leaving fans feeling 'betrayed.'Rock Icon Turned Down Collaborating With Controversial Goth Singer first appeared on Parade on Jun 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 17, 2025, where it first appeared.
Observer
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
‘Beetlejuice' Is Coming Back to Broadway
'Beetlejuice' isn't dead quite yet. The national tour production of the fan-favorite musical comedy, which has had two previous Broadway runs in 2019-20 and 2022-23, will head to the New York stage this fall, producers announced Tuesday. The show, which is adapted from Tim Burton's 1988 film and tells the story of a Goth girl and a pushy poltergeist, is set to play the Palace Theater for 13 weeks, beginning Oct. 8 and running through Jan. 3, 2026. Casting will be announced at a later date. In his review of the original Broadway production, which starred Alex Brightman as the titular ghoul in a striped suit, The New York Times' Ben Brantley praised Brightman's performance and the 'jaw-droppingly well-appointed gothic funhouse set' by set designer David Korins ('Hamilton'), though he lamented that the show 'so overstuffs itself with gags, one-liners and visual diversions that you shut down from sensory overload.' No matter: The musical became a fan favorite, with people dressing in costume, lip-syncing to the cast recording on TikTok and showering the show's cast with fan art. With a book by Scott Brown and Anthony King, music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect, and direction by Alex Timbers (who won a Tony Award for directing 'Moulin Rouge!'), the stage production was nominated for eight Tony Awards, but won none. 'Beetlejuice' is having a bit of a cultural moment: A popular sequel film, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' also directed by Burton, was released last year, more than three decades after the original, which starred Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice), Alec Baldwin (Adam Maitland), Catherine O'Hara (Delia Deetz) and a young Winona Ryder (Lydia Deetz). The national tour production, which began performances in 2022, has played 88 cities over the past 2 1/2 years. The musical has also had productions in Tokyo; Seoul, South Korea; and Melbourne, Australia; and is heading soon to Sydney. —NYT
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Time of India
Who is Ed, the pet zebra airlifted back home after a whole week
Imagine being on the run for a week, and they airlift you back to your home! In an unexpected turn of events, Ed, a pet zebra in Christiana, Tennessee, became an overnight viral sensation after a week-long adventure that saw him elude authorities and disrupt traffic. Ed escaped from his owner in Tennessee on May 31 and was spotted running through residential neighborhoods and on an interstate. After more than a week, the search finally came to an end on Sunday, June 8, when the zebra was captured by aviation crews. 'Rutherford County Sheriff's Office [RCSO] is happy to report Tango 82 aviation crews located Zebra Ed and returned him to his owner Sunday,' the sheriff's office said in a statement on Facebook . Who Is Ed? Ed is a zebra who was reported missing on May 31, a day after arriving at his new home in Christiana. His owner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, had recently acquired him, and the zebra's sudden disappearance sparked a widespread search effort. The great escape Ed's escapades began when he was spotted running along Interstate 24, prompting authorities to temporarily shut down parts of the highway for safety reasons. Despite efforts to capture him, Ed managed to evade capture, leading to multiple sightings in residential neighborhoods and wooded areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later [Video] getfittoday Undo Overnight internet sensation As Ed continued his great adventures, social media users began sharing videos and memes featuring the zebra in various humorous scenarios. One popular meme depicted Ed dining at a Waffle House, a beloved Southern chain, while others imagined him visiting different Tennessee cities or even panhandling on the side of the road. These creative posts contributed to Ed's status as an internet sensation, with hashtags like #EdTheZebra trending online. The end of an adventure After more than a week on the run, Ed was finally located in a pasture near the Buchanan Estates subdivision on June 8. The Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, along with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, initiated a daring helicopter rescue operation. Aviation crews used a net to airlift Ed, who was suspended mid-air with his legs dangling, to a waiting animal trailer. Video footage of the rescue quickly circulated online, showcasing the dramatic operation and Ed's safe return. But, can you own a zebra? In Tennessee, owning a zebra is legal, as they are classified as Class III animals that do not require special permits. However, experts caution against keeping zebras as pets due to their unpredictable nature and potential for aggression. Zebras are wild animals with specific needs that are challenging to meet in a domestic setting. The incident with Ed highlights the complexities and responsibilities associated with wild and exotic pet ownership. Goth Icon Elvira Haunts Meghan Markle With Hair Clapback One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Newsweek
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Scream Queen Mia Goth Cast in 'Star Wars' Sequel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors You may know her best as a scream queen from movies like "X" and "Pearl", but now Mia Goth is graduating to a galaxy far, far away. Variety reports that the "MaXXXine" star has signed on to join Ryan Gosling in the upcoming "Star Wars: Starfighter". Read More: 'Predator: Killer of Killers' Is Now Available to Watch - Here's How to Stream No details yet have been released about Goth's role in the film, though presumably it's the same part that Oscar winner Mikey Madison reportedly turned down in April. Reports emerged about the "Anora" star saying no to "Starfighter" just before the kick-off of Star Wars Celebration. Mia Goth attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Mia Goth attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic Very little overall is known about "Star Wars: Starfighter". Shawn Levy of "Deadpool & Wolverine" fame is directing from a script by Jonathan Tropper, who previously worked with Levy on "The Adam Project" and "This Is Where I Leave You". "Starfighter" is set roughly five years after the events of "Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker" and is a standalone film disconnected from the larger Skywalker Saga. "Star Wars: Starfighter" is scheduled to hit theaters May 28, 2027. Originally, this would've placed its bowing pretty close to another big Disney film, "Avengers: Secret Wars", but the latter event film has since been delayed to December 17, 2027. "Starfighter" is part of Disney's attempt to once more capitalize on "Star Wars" at the box office. The franchise hasn't released a feature since 2019 and numerous projects have been reported to have stalled along the way. Next for Star Wars in theaters is "The Mandalorian & Grogu", which is set for release May 22, 2026. The film will continue the adventures of the heroes introduced in Disney+'s "The Mandalorian". Among other projects is Daisy Ridley's return as Rey in a film set 15 years after "The Rise of Skywalker", and James Mangold's ambitious "Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi". Goth won't be sitting on her hands waiting for "Star Wars" to come around, of course. Fans can next see her this November in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein". Goth plays Elizabeth in the Netflix original, the fiancée of Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac). Goth is also starring in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" in an as-of-yet undisclosed role. She is rumored to be playing the powerful witch Circe, but this has not been confirmed. More Movies: Jonas Brother Cast as Paul Stanley of KISS in New Biopic Original 'Harry Potter' Actor to Join Hit 'Cursed Child' Broadway Play
The Courier
02-06-2025
- General
- The Courier
Turn back time to life on Stirling University campus in the 80s
Stirling University, with its campus lifestyle, was a centre for more than just academia for students in the 1980s. These were the days of big political debate and bigger hairstyles. The technology was just as sharp as the fashions – or so we thought at the time… We have joined forces with the university's archives team to pull together a gallery of images which capture some key moments of campus life four decades ago. Maybe you will spot yourself or someone you know in our gallery? Perhaps you remember the student newspaper? Or how the accommodation looked? Grab your bag as we head back to class in the 1980s. Students at Stirling in the 1980s had their teaching delivered in the semester system, which divided lectures and tutorials into two semesters of 15 weeks each. The 1982 university prospectus focussed on the great location and facilities on offer for students who came to study at Stirling University. The cover of the Student's Association Handbook for 1981-82 presented a different picture to the sunny University prospectus above. Its dark and gloomy cover reflected the post-punk and Goth student fashions of the time. The iconic bridge across the loch was a well-trodden path for students each day. It provided the main link between the student halls and the central university buildings including the library and Student Union. Learning to fend for yourself is part of the challenge and excitement of moving away from home to university. I wonder what was on the menu for these students? At least they didn't need to resort to that student staple, cold beans! The Stirling campus was designed as a town in miniature, with large halls built around the loch to accommodate many of the university's students. Watching TV in a student lounge was common in the days before people had TVs , PCs and laptops in their rooms. I wonder what today's students would think about the size of this screen and having to turn a knob on the TV to change channel or adjust the volume? The changes in teaching methods over time can be seen in this photograph of one of the university's language labs. In the pre-digital age, individual booths provided an effective method of listening and learning a range of languages. Do you remember using a language lab at school or university? Research looked different in the 1980s. These large microfilm readers provided access to old issues of newspapers in the University Library in the pre-digital age. Technology was also the focus of the university's 1983 annual report. The cover presented a high-tech future. The report recorded a total student population of 3,030. Today the University of Stirling has a global student population of over 17,500. Airthrey Radio was founded in 1972 to provide a soundtrack to student life on campus. The campus radio station is run by students for students it continues to broadcast today as Air3 radio. The first foray into print media was established in 1969. Brig, Stirling's student newspaper, took its name from the famous bridge over the loch and reported on all aspects of campus life. These covers from 1985 illustrate the styles and fashions of that era. The dawn of Acid House brought a smiley end to the 1980s on this cover of Brig, the student newspaper, from December 1989. It reveals a change in culture as students prepared to leave the 1980s behind. The Macrobert Arts Centre has been the cultural heart of the university since 1971. The renowned cultural hub provides a wide range of music, theatre, dance and cinema events. In the 1980s the Macrobert box office was accessed directly down stairs from the central area outside the university library. In 1981 planned government cuts to the university sector triggered protests at campuses across the country including this meeting held in Queens Court at the centre of the Stirling campus. Another image of the 1981 anti-cuts demo showing the then student union president Jack McConnell addressing the crowd. Jack McConnell was First Minister of Scotland from 2001-2007 and is now Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale and the current Chancellor of the University of Stirling. It is the final image in our gallery. Did you attend the University of Stirling in the 1980s? Did you recognise anyone you know? Please share your reminisces in the comments section below.
