Stranger Than Fiction Week #8
Sweet Jesus I’m tired. I’ve been busy all freaking week. For anyone who actually browses the site, you’ll notice that I post at least one a week on the main page. I don’t think I even did that. Well, before my head bounces off the keyboard, let’s get into it.
NEWS I REALLY SHOULD HAVE POSTED LAST WEEK
From 411mania:
Fresh off their double win at the Grammy’s, The Foo Fighters are taking on the X-Men. The band has sued Marvel Comics over the use of two of their songs. The Foo Fighters claim that Marvel used “substantial excerpts” of “Best Of You” and “Free Me” in a trailer for the upcoming animated series Wolverine and the X-Men, without the band’s permission.
I have no witty response, thank you.
CKY? THE UPDATE
Actually, there’s not much to say. The PRP is where I found this post. No doubt it came from the World Under Blood MySpace page, though. Deron Miller has an update with the CKY situation:
“i’m still waiting on some news myself. when i say i know NOTHING, that means i really know…nothing. i have not heard from anyone at all since that st. lois show when that shit went down. i have tried to get in touch with those guys but they are not ready to speak to me as they are still understandably pissed off at me. its frustrating for everyone but for me it especially sucks because i am no longer that person that caused that trouble. in any event i hope we can finally finish the masterpiece that we started and get out touring again. thats all i can say.”
I have no witty response, thank you.
HE’S THE LORD OF THE WASTELAND, PART 2
More in the Gene Simmons sex tape scandal, from Music News:
Kiss mouthpiece Gene Simmons has spoken out about the sex tape that was leaked last week.
Simmons claims that he has been aware of the “decades” old footage for quite a while and said that the people behind it have even tried to blackmail him in the past. He is currently taking legal action.
“The entity behind the garbage has repeatedly tried to make money off of this and we have always refused. This is not the first time the entity has tried to blackmail and extort us. We have always refused and we will continue to refuse.”
I have no witty response, thank you.
BRIT ROCKER TOM FOOLERY
Keith Richards talking Led Zeppelin, courtesy Music News:
Keith Richards has dismissed Led Zeppelin’s reunion, claiming he didn’t even know it had taken place. The Rolling Stones legend says he has no interest in their rock rivals, who played a one-off show at the O2 Arena in London last year to considerable acclaim. The guitarist was asked about the reunion, the guitarist commented: “They had one? Well, well done Jimmy and Robert…’Stairway To Heaven’ don’t make it for me, baby.”
Meanwhile, in an interview with Uncut to promote The Stones’ upcoming “Shine A Light” live film, Richards also claimed “Mick’s a maniac. He can’t get up in the morning without knowing immediately who he’s going to call… Meanwhile, I just go ‘Thank God I’m awake’ and wait for three or four hours before I do anything.”
I have no witty response, thank you.
THEY BEAT ME TO THE PUNCH
From 411mania:
Amy Winehouse has been offered $1 million by French fashion house Louis Vuitton - famed for their designer bags and luggage - to appear at their show during Paris Fashion Week and will fly her from London by private jet today.
A source said: “Louis Vuitton are huge fans of Amy and think she’ll be the perfect performer during their show, which is one of the most anticipated throughout the week. It’s a lot of money but they know she’ll be worth it.”
On a related note, Amy was voted Worst Dressed at last night’s Shockwaves NME Awards 2008, despite plans to launch her own clothing and make-up line.
I had a witty response, but 411 beat me to it already.
“Do you have any idea how much cocaine that will buy?”
FINAL THOUGHTS
I’m sorry this is horribly short but I’m horribly tired. I was kind of hoping to see another Overground Sewer this week, but to no avail. Anybody watch UFC 82? It was pretty boring, except the Silva/Hendo fight. Anyway, that’s all I have for now. I’ll have a better and longer article for you next week, honest!
Remember, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.