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San Francisco Chronicle
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus elaborates on ‘very strange' rivalry with Green Day
Blink-182 bassist Mark Hoppus admits that his band's rivalry with Green Day was 'very strange.' In 'Fahrenheit-182,' the musician's memoir published in April, he revealed his San Diego pop punk group developed a toxically competitive dynamic with Green Day during their joint 2002 tour. Now, Hoppus is elaborating on that relationship, claiming that the competition was driven by the East Bay punk trio. 'That was very strange because I grew up listening to Green Day,' he reflected during an interview with NME published on Friday, May 16. 'I was a huge fan, then we're touring with them, but it was a weird thing where Green Day were dipping at the time and Blink were ascendent.' At the time, Blink-182 was riding the success of its 1999 breakthrough album, 'Enemy Of The State' and its similarly popular 2001 follow-up, 'Take Off Your Pants.' Meanwhile, Green Day was grappling with a decline in popularity after the 2000 release of its sixth studio album 'Warning,' which they didn't bounce back from until the 2004 release of 'American Idiot.' Hoppus went on to explain how despite being billed as co-headliners, Green Day was essentially opening for Blink-182. 'Headlining over your idols is a little strange… We walked in thinking we were hot s— and Green Day walked in ready to fight — musically of course,' he said. 'Billie was super nice to us. Then, when it came time to get on stage… It's like athletes: we could be on different teams, but when we get on the field we're going to try and kick your ass.' Green Day has not publicly responded to Hoppus' allegations. The 'All the Small Things' hitmaker added that his band, which also included lead vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge and drummer Travis Barker at the time, didn't necessarily join the tour with that competitive state of mind. 'They blew us off the stage the first few nights and we were like, 'Oh s—, we have to up our game'. Then it was this battle back-and-forth about who could put on the better show and who could win people over,' Hoppus said. Hopper described Blink-182's relationship with Green Day as 'rival gangs across town who both despise and respect each other' in his memoir, noting that sometimes they'd end up in 'screaming matches with their manager in the hallways.' Though the bands haven't toured together since, there seems to be no bad blood on Hoppus' end. 'It definitely made us a better band,' he reflected. 'I think I inspired them so much they were like, 'We have to kill Blink-182 with an awesome album called 'American Idiot'.'
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gene Hackman And His Wife's Bodies Took 12 Hours To Be Identified As Two Pets Survive Triple Tragedy
An investigation into the mysterious death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, is underway, as fresh reports suggest it took about 12 hours for their bodies to be identified. The legendary actor was found dead at his Santa Fe mansion, alongside Arakawa and their pet dog. New revelations from the tragic incident have now shown that two of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dogs survived the mysterious incident as cops continue to investigate the cause of death. There have been some new developments in the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Hackman and his wife, Arakawa. The couple, alongside their pet, were found dead at about 1:45 pm on Wednesday after a neighbor called police to perform a welfare check on them. Although they were found dead on Wednesday, law enforcement was not able to identify them as the "Superman" actor and Arakawa until Thursday morning, per KOB 4. Police also told TMZ that two dogs survived the triple tragedy, with investigations into the mysterious circumstances continuing. It's not surprising that the actor was surrounded by his furry pets in his last moments, as he was particularly fond of dogs. He rescued two stray German Shepherds that wandered into a stadium in Baltimore where they were filming scenes for "The Replacements" in 1999. Hackman named one of the dogs Gene and the other Keanu, after his co-star Keanu Reeves. He later visited them at a shelter and adopted Gene after flying his own German Shepherds over to see if they would get along. Authorities have shared that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the deaths of Hackman and Arakawa. However, they "do not believe foul play was a factor in their deaths," but the "exact cause of death has not been determined." County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said that officials are "in the middle of a preliminary death investigation" and "waiting on approval of a search warrant." Reports suggest that authorities are likely to include Hackman's dead dog in their investigation as they aim to piece together their final moments. Having acknowledged that the bodies had been there for at least a day, Mendoza told TMZ that he did not rule anything out on the cause of death, although no visible trauma was discovered. He also told the news outlet that the couple and their furry pet "could have been victims of a double homicide, suicide, accidental death, or natural causes." Tributes from Hollywood have pour in following the death of Hackman and his loved ones. Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis shared a sweet post about the "Enemy Of The State" actor, writing, "Loved you in everything! The Conversation, The French Connection, The Poseidon Adventure, Unforgiven—tough yet vulnerable. You were one of the greats. God bless those who loved you. Rest well, sir." "Avengers" and "Dune: Part 2" star Josh Brolin shared a snap of the couple as he wrote: "I am crushed by the sudden deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa (and their dog). Crushed. He was always one of my favorites. Not many beat to their own drums like he did. Rest in Peace." "Shaun of the Dead" star Edgar Wright reposted an announcement about the actor's death and wrote: "The greatest...." Several fans also took to social media to pay their last respects to the beloved actor. A fan wrote, "Hackman truly was in a league of his own! In the reel of cinematic history, his performances remain timeless. A solid titan of the film industry now shines amongst the stars. His legacy is truly remarkable." Another commented, "RIP Gene Hackman. I watched two of his films last month, Uncommon Valor and Crimson Tide. I even searched on Google to find out about him. Very sad." "It is still very cold in NM at night, it may be weather or carbon monoxide related," a third person noted on X, adding, "RIP to Hackman family." "Great, great artist. One of the GOATs. May he rest in peace," another individual penned. Hackman became quite the reclusive figure after retiring from acting in 2004 at age 74 for health reasons. He and Arakawa have been married since 1991 but rarely made public appearances since he called it quits on his illustrious Hollywood career. Following his retirement, he relocated from Los Angeles to New Mexico and told Empire Magazine in a 2009 interview that his health was the major cause for him calling it quits on his acting career. "The straw that broke the camel's back was actually a stress test that I took in New York," Hackman said. "The doctor advised me that my heart wasn't in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress."
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Police Address 'Foul Play' Speculation Amid Investigation Into Deaths Of Gene Hackman, His Wife And Dog
Police are frantically looking into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa, and their pet dog. All of Hackman's household members were found dead on Wednesday around 1.45 pm, but authorities say they "do not believe foul play was a factor in their deaths." However, the cause of death remains unknown. Fans have taken to social media to pay their last respects to the actor and his family, with some suggesting that the death of Gene Hackman and his loved ones could be linked to the "cold" weather at night in New Mexico, or "carbon monoxide related." The cause of Gene Hackman's death, as well as his wife Betsy Arakawa and their pet, continues to leave unanswered questions in the hearts of many. The "Superman" actor and his household were found dead at their Santa Fe home when officers stopped by to carry out a welfare check that afternoon. According to the Daily Mail, authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the tragedy. County Sheriff's deputies said they "do not believe foul play was a factor in their deaths," but the "exact cause of death has not been determined." County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said that officials are "in the middle of a preliminary death investigation" and "waiting on approval of a search warrant." Reports suggest that authorities are likely to include the dog in their investigation as they aim to piece together their final moments. Fans have taken to social media to share their reaction to the shocking news, with some speculating what could be the cause of the tragic incident. "It is still very cold in NM at night, it may be weather or carbon monoxide related," a fan wrote on X, adding, "RIP to Hackman family." Another fan wrote, "Hackman truly was in a league of his own! In the reel of cinematic history, his performances remain timeless. A solid titan of the film industry, now shines amongst the stars. His legacy is truly remarkable." A person wondered, "What are the odds that a legend like Hackman and his household members would be found dead? Even their pet? Could this be a suicide pact?" "Great, great artist. One of the GOATs. May he rest in peace," another individual penned. One sad fan exclaimed, "Damn, this year is already taking some of the good 1's out already!" Before his death at age 95, Hackman became a reclusive figure and was rarely seen in public. The "Enemy Of The State" actor retired from acting in 2004 at age 74 and relocated from Los Angeles to New Mexico for a quieter life. There are many stories about why he retired; however, in a 2009 interview, he told Empire that his health was the major cause for him calling it quits on his illustrious Hollywood career. "The straw that broke the camel's back was actually a stress test that I took in New York," Hackman said. "The doctor advised me that my heart wasn't in the kind of shape that I should be putting it under any stress." His last role was in the 2004 film "Welcome to Mooseport" where he played a former US president who retired to Maine and ran for mayor in the small fictional town opposite Ray Romano. According to the New York Post, he alluded to his retirement in a July 2004 appearance on Larry King's talk show but didn't make it official until 2008. "I haven't held a press conference to announce retirement, but yes, I'm not going to act any longer. I've been told not to say that over the last few years, in case some real wonderful part comes up, but I really don't want to do it any longer," Hackman told Reuters at the time. Following Hackman's death, a resurfaced clip has emerged, depicting moments where he shared his thoughts about how he feared dying while wanting to take care of his family, per the Daily Mail. In the 2004 clip, the two-time Oscar winner sat for an interview with Larry King and spoke about how he had previously undergone angioplasty, a surgery intended to open up narrowed or blocked arteries. Hackman also told of suffering "heart problems," including "severe angina" 12 years earlier, and when King asked him if he worried about his health, he shared his fear of dying. "I try to take care of myself. I don't have a lot of fears. I have the normal fear of passing away - you know, I guess we all think about that, especially when you get to be a certain age," he said. "I want to make sure that my wife and my family are taken care of. Other than that, I don't have a lot of fears."
