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3 hours ago
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Noted Machine Gun Kelly Fan Bob Dylan Narrated MGK's New Album Trailer
In the spiritual sequel to his legendary 2004 Victoria's Secret commercial, Bob Dylan has provided narration for a new trailer announcing Machine Gun Kelly's next album, Lost Americana. 'Lost Americana is a personal excavation of the American dream — a journey to find what's been lost,' Dylan drawls in the short clip. He goes on to describe the album as 'a love letter to those who seek to rediscover' and 'a sonic map of forgotten places, a tribute to the spirit of reinvention, and a quest to reclaim the essence of American freedom.' More from Rolling Stone Joan Baez on America Under Trump: 'It Feels Like Torn Fabric' Troubadour Eric Andersen on New Album and Why 'A Complete Unknown' Was a Tad 'Sugarcoated' It's the Perfect Time For a Pulp Reunion Dylan's narration is accompanied by a montage of home movie footage of MGK and friends, including some shots of the musician riding a motorcycle decked out in a custom Lost Americana biker jacket. There's a snippet of music, too, at the end of the clip, a wild synth arpeggio that jumps out after Dylan says: 'From the gold neon diners to the rumble of the motorcycles, this is music that celebrates the beauty found in the in-between spaces. Where the past is reimagined and the future is forged on your own terms.' Along with sharing the trailer, MGK said Lost Americana would arrive Aug. 8. The album will be his first in three years, following 2022's Mainstream Sellout. MGK has yet to reveal the full track list for Lost Americana, but the album will feature his recent single, 'Cliché.' 'Cliché' is actually one of several songs MGK has dropped this year, along with 'Your Name Forever,' 'Come Pick Me Up,' and a cover of the Goo Goo Dolls' 'Iris' with Julia Wolf. It's unclear if any of these songs will also appear on the album. As for Dylan's involvement in the trailer, it comes after the legendary singer-songwriter posted, seemingly out of nowhere, a video of MGK rapping on his Instagram earlier this year. Even MGK was astounded, revealing he learned of Dylan's post while discussing with friends some of his concerns and reservations about his next album. 'Just the originator of doing everything opposite of what people wanted him to do, randomly posting a video of me back in the day rapping in a vinyl shop,' MGK said. 'I'm just like, 'What the fuck?' Just trust the signs, man. That was so cool. I'm so grateful.' For those looking for some insight into the ever-mysterious movements of Dylan's taste and artistic predilections, who crave some explanation for how he even became aware of Machine Gun Kelly in the first place, Dylan scholar Ray Padgett shared a theory on Bluesky that is as hilarious as it is believable. 'All because the dude has the same name as an old gangster Bob was googling. What a ride,' Padgett wrote. Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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Machine Gun Kelly Jokes He Got Bob Dylan to Do His Album Trailer Through ‘Pure Desperation'
Machine Gun Kelly has officially confirmed the obvious — that it was Bob Dylan narrating his recent album announcement trailer. But in Dylan-esque fashion, MGK declined to give a straight answer as to how the collaboration came about. When asked point blank about Dylan's cameo on Today, MGK quipped, 'A magician never reveals his secrets.' He then continued with something resembling an answer, but still clearly jokey: 'Pure desperation. Just knocking on his door relentlessly, not going away.' More from Rolling Stone Joan Baez on America Under Trump: 'It Feels Like Torn Fabric' Noted Machine Gun Kelly Fan Bob Dylan Narrated MGK's New Album Trailer Troubadour Eric Andersen on New Album and Why 'A Complete Unknown' Was a Tad 'Sugarcoated' That's not to say Machine Gun Kelly wasn't extremely grateful for Dylan's contribution to the Lost Americana trailer. 'I have been blessed with… I don't know, maybe it's just one pioneer seeing something that I am doing that, in the long term, will be looked back [at] and be understood,' MGK said, before quickly adding: 'Not calling myself a pioneer, but him.' Despite not knowing many specifics, it is possible to paint a pretty broad picture of the MGK-Dylan relationship. Earlier this year, Dylan, seemingly out of nowhere, posted on a video on Instagram of MGK rapping at a record store. One (very believable) theory as to how the singer-songwriter stumbled across the clip in the first place was floated by Dylan scholar Ray Padgett, who suggested on Bluesky, 'All because the dude has the same name as an old gangster Bob was googling.' Then in May, evidence emerged of an in-person meeting when MGK attended the Los Angeles stop of Willie Nelson's Outlaw Festival Tour, which Dylan is a part of. The day after the show, MGK tweeted not-so-cryptically, 'i met and had a conversation with someone last night that i never thought i'd get the honor to meet all because of a video of me rapping in a music store 10 years ago. i love music.' MGK released the Lost Americana trailer earlier this month. The clip features a montage of home movie-style footage, with Dylan delivering koans such as, 'Lost Americana is a personal excavation of the American dream — a journey to find what's been lost' and, 'From the gold neon diners to the rumble of the motorcycles, this is music that celebrates the beauty found in the in-between spaces. Where the past is reimagined and the future is forged on your own terms.' Lost Americana is set to arrive Aug. 8. The album marks MGK's first in three years following 2022's Mainstream Sellout. The musician has yet to reveal the full track list for the album, but it will feature his recent single, 'Cliché.' Best of Rolling Stone Sly and the Family Stone: 20 Essential Songs The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked
Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Megan Fox's ex Machine Gun Kelly emotionally breaks silence on pair's relationship after welcoming daughter
Machine Gun Kelly has given an emotional insight into his relationship with ex Megan Fox after welcoming their daughter together. The 35-year-old musician, born Colson Baker, has been co-parenting daughter baby Saga Blade with his ex-fiancée after splitting over Thanksgiving - and had nothing but praise for the star during a chat on Friday's Today Show. 'Megan is a great mom,' he gushed about the actress, 39, with whom he was in an on-off relationship for four years just days after hinting at their rumored reconciliation. 'She's killing it. I'm so excited,' he said about the Transformers star's fourth baby, who is also his second but their first child together. On the morning show, he also opened up about the sentimental meaning behind their daughter's name. He explained that Saga's name represents him and Fox's journey of having a baby together. They previously experienced a pregnancy loss, and the pair hinted about the devastating experience. 'Coming back again, disappearing, coming back again,' he said this week about their daughter's name. 'She is an epic story. And that's what Saga means.' He added: 'I'm also of Norwegian heritage so that's the Nordic goddess of storytelling.' He also revealed what he hopes their daughter's profession will be in the future. 'I think she has a storytelling future ahead of her,' he said. MGK and Fox's whirlwind romance dates back to 2020 when they started dating on the set of the 2021 crime thriller Midnight in the Switchgrass. In late March, they welcomed their 'little celestial seed,' Saga. Over a year of dating, at the beginning of 2022, MGK proposed to Fox. In early 2023, however, the 'twin flames' briefly split before reconciling shortly thereafter. He added: 'I'm also of Norwegian heritage so that's the Nordic goddess of storytelling' He also performed on the morning show in Rockefeller Plaza, just shortly after dropping a hint this week that he seemingly rekindled his romance with Fox Later that same year, Fox revealed that they once suffered a miscarriage and made the heartbreaking confession in her poetry book, Pretty Boys Are Poisonous. In February 2024, the singer also seemingly mentioned their loss in his song, 'dont let me go,' in which he sang: 'How can I live with the fact / That my hand wasn't on her stomach when we lost the baby.' In November 2024, Fox announced she was pregnant and expecting a rainbow baby' but they called it quits just a month later. Previously, the actress was married to actor Brian Austin Green for a decade. The exes, who were together for 16 years, are also parents to three sons: Noah, 12, Bodhi, 10, and Journey, eight. MGK is also a father to his 15-year-old daughter Casie Colson Baker, whom he shares with his ex-girlfriend Emma Cannon.
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Machine Gun Kelly reveals unusual baby name as he plays ukulele to daughter in sweet clip
Machine Gun Kelly shared a heartwarming video playing the ukulele to his baby daughter, Saga Blade Fox-Baker, who giggled in delight. He revealed his daughter's name on Instagram on Wednesday, 18 June, expressing gratitude to Megan Fox for the "ultimate gift." The musician and Megan Fox welcomed their first child together in March, with Kelly referring to her as "Our little celestial seed." Saga is Megan Fox's fourth child and Machine Gun Kelly's second, as both parents have children from previous relationships. Watch the video in full above.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Machine Gun Kelly Revealed in 2021 That He Wanted the Same Middle Name He and Megan Fox Eventually Gave Daughter
Machine Gun Kelly was a fan of the name 'Blade' long before he and Megan Fox welcomed their daughter, Saga Blade Fox-Baker — so much so, that he wanted it for himself! In 2021, MGK (real name: Colson Baker) and Fox, 39, sat down for a GQ Couple's Quiz, and at one point, MGK 35, confirmed he didn't have a middle name. The Jennifer's Body star offered up what she thought it would be if he were to add one. 'Blade,' Fox answered. 'That's what I want,' he responded. As Fox began to offer up more options, including 'Sword' and 'Katana,' MGK stopped her and said, 'No, Blade is good. Blade is what I want.' As Star previously reported, the 'Cliché' singer, 35, took to Instagram on Tuesday, June 17, to announce their two-month-old daughter's name by sharing a video of himself playing the ukulele while their baby girl bounced in a rocker. MGK captioned the post, 'Saga Blade Fox-Baker,' later adding 'thank you for the ultimate gift' and tagging Fox's Instagram account. In a story published by People, a source revealed the former couple's daughter's moniker holds special meaning. 'The name Saga, which means 'story' or 'tale' really felt right to them,' a source told the outlet. 'It's a new chapter — full of meaning and hope.' During the time of the GQ interview, the couple had been together for more than a year after sparks flew while they filmed Midnight in the Switchgrass in 2020. Fox had previously been married to Brian Austin Green — who she shares Noah, 12, Bodhi, 11, and Journey, 8 — and the pair divorced in 2021. (MGK is also dad to Casie, 15, with his ex Emma Cannon.) 'I'd always felt like there was that thing missing, that I'd given up on, that you're always seeking,' Fox told GQ at the time. 'But then you meet the person that completes that for you and you're like, 'Oh, this is what my heart was searching for. That's what that beacon was this whole time.'' In their joint interview, MGK credited Fox for serving as inspiration, telling the outlet, 'It's almost like she reconnected a wire in my brain. Creativity won't stop coming out.' In November 2024, Fox announced she and MGK were expecting their first child together — but a month later, it was reported that they quietly split.
