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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Killers fans are only just realizing what the iconic band's name means after 25 years
After 25 years, fans of the rock band The Killers are only just discovering the origin of the band name. The musicians behind iconic anthems such as Somebody Told Me and Mr. Brightside were initially formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by singer Brandon Flowers and guitarist Dave Keuning. The following year, they added additional band members in bassist Mark Stoermer and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. But it seems that even die-hard fans have been in the dark about the popular band's name, only now realizing what it really means. The Killers name actually came from the fictional band featured in the music video for New Order's song Crystal from 2001. Brandon was a huge fan of New Order and spotted the name on the drum kit of the fictional band in the music video, per The Mirror US. The name has previously been a topic of conversation on Reddit with people questioning where the band's name originated. 'How did the band name "The Killers" survive until the early 2000s without being claimed by someone else? You'd think something like that would have been the name of some mildly successful band by then,' someone asked. A person responded: 'It's very surprising indeed. I wouldn't be shocked if some guys in some dorm room in the '70s or something had called themselves The Killers for two gigs and then called it quits, but at that point, it would be so hard for anyone to prove the name was ever theirs. 'That would be like me saying I created the name "Post Malone" when I was eight years old, and that it is rightfully mine. 'The band actually saw the name "The Killers" on the drum head of a fictional band in a New Order music video, and when they found out it was available, they decided to take it. That was actually while the band was still forming, in 2001.' Another user said: 'I guess it's just one of those things... 'I bet there were a dozen heavy metal bands called The Killers in the early 80's that never got off the ground.' Fans of another famous 2000s band - MGMT - recently found out how to pronounce the name and what it means. Resurfaced footage showed MGMT members Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser when they were fresh-faced students at Wesleyan University in 2003. They were playing an early version of their hit single Kids to a small crowd. While many have marveled over how long ago the song came out, it was the duo's pronunciation of their name that has truly sent fans into a spin. Many longtime fans were shocked to learn that it's not actually pronounced em-gee-em-tee like the letters of MGMT, but it actually stands for 'Management.' In the clip, VanWyngarden introduced the band, telling the crowd: 'We are the Management.' According to an article published by Vulture in 2008, the band's label, Columbia, and a publicist told the outlet it's 'definitely pronounced "Em-gee-em-tee."' Several sources noted that the band's original name was The Management, but they shortened it to MGMT after discovering another artist had the rights to it.
Forbes
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
In L.A.'s Outpost Estates, This Rockstar's $14 Million Home Strikes A Killer Chord
Tucked away in the Hollywood Hills, Outpost Estates prizes seclusion. The Keunings' home intensifies the quiet with a gated approach and private motor court, the city left well below the switchbacks. Tyler Hogan Every Angeleno makes the climb into the Hollywood Hills at least once. There's a mood shift as you leave the sidewalk stars and tourist traps behind. You trade souvenir shops for sweeping views. Honking horns for hummingbirds. Is it chaos if two cars approach a narrow turn at once? Of course. But there's something undeniably cinematic about the ascent—views flickering through the trees, historic homes perched like cameos and a hush that sets in just as your ears start to pop. From the home's hilltop perch, sightlines sweep uninterrupted—from Downtown's steel skyline to the Pacific's silver horizon. Tyler Hogan Welcome to Outpost Estates, one of Los Angeles' most moneyed neighborhoods. This hillside enclave has long drawn the famous, the private and the privacy-loving famous. Everyone from Old Hollywood legends to the faces behind your latest Netflix binge. In this part of the Hills, stories wait behind nearly every gate. Which could be exactly what drew The Killers' lead guitarist Dave Keuning and his wife, interior designer Emilie Keuning, to the area roughly four years ago, when they purchased the home from the founder of Grindr. The couple has since completed a renovation of the Spanish Contemporary estate, and now they're ready for a new chapter. Spanish-Contemporary bones invite flourishes, yet the mood indoors remains elegantly restrained. Tyler Hogan Their 8,385-square-foot home, listed at $13.99 million, isn't trying to be the loudest on the block. From the curb, it's understated. A single, sprawling tree shields the entry and sets the tone: quiet, thoughtful, a little mysterious. Inside, the mood sharpens. A double-height foyer opens with a brass chandelier suspended from original wood beams. Arches guide you through the home, where hardwood floors, stained oak cabinetry and blackened steel come together in an earthy palette. This home is really a collection of moments. But it's the details that carry the rhythm. A tin ceiling from the 1980s, still intact, features a sunflower motif echoed in a vintage chandelier. A rare floral pendant light in the office glows at golden hour. Nearly every fixture was hand-picked and thoughtfully sourced from Europe by Emilie Keuning. Nothing here is off-the-shelf—not even the vases. 'This home is really a collection of moments,' says listing agent David Parnes of Carolwood Estates. Vaulted volumes lift the open plan skyward while wall-spanning glass widens the panorama even further. Tyler Hogan That vibe is especially evident in the kitchen, where a single slab of veined Italian marble forms the island. Even the outlets have been carved into the stone to avoid an electrical eyesore. Black cabinetry and a sculptural plaster hood round out the kitchen, which opens seamlessly to the dining area and outdoor terrace. The view? Ocean to skyline, with a front-row seat to L.A.'s daily light show at dusk. The ensuite bathroom is finished in soft marble, Waterworks fixtures, and yes—his and hers toilets. Call it a nod to domestic diplomacy. Tyler Hogan Upstairs, the primary suite keeps the tempo calm. A Murano glass chandelier anchors the room, while French doors lead to a private wraparound terrace. Downstairs is where the fun lives. There's a bonus guest room, a home theater a sunlit office, plus plenty of storage to keep the creative chaos neatly tucked away. Outside, the grounds stretch into tiered gardens, a pool deck, a fire pit lounge and a barbecue area primed for golden-hour just beyond the pool right when you think the property ends—the 16,000-square-foot lot offers one more surprise: a detached studio, tucked discreetly into the hillside. Guest suites get the primary treatment, with views that lean either hillside or city lights and thoughtful finishes. Tyler Hogan Inside? A full recording space with a private sound booth awaits. This is Hollywood, after all. Just don't expect the dozens of guitars to be part of the deal. Keuning may be departing, but the fully equipped studio—with its private sound booth—stays ready for the next track. Tyler Hogan David Parnes, Sam Collins and James Harris of Carolwood Estates hold the listing for 7100 La Presa Drive. Carolwood Estates is a member of Forbes Global Properties, an invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes.
