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2 days ago
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Korn's Jonathan Davis Unleashes New Pet Line with Superstar L.A. Designer Ashton Micheal
Korn's Jonathan Davis Unleashes New Pet Line with Superstar L.A. Designer Ashton Micheal originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum-selling metalers Korn continue to tour and make new music, but the Bakersfield band's lead singer Jonathan Davis enjoys other creative pursuits, too. Three years ago, he merged his love for animals and fashion into a pet brand named after his biggest hit, 'Freak on a Leash.' Last month, he took things up a notch, joining forces with local designer Ashton Michael —known for making stagewear for everyone from Avril Lavigne and Gwen Stefani to Jelly Roll and Teddy Swims— to offer rock ' roll looks for pets. Here, Davis discusses his dog-driven new project and what's started this pet fashion line in 2022. What gave you the idea and what inspired the styling?I had just got my dog Dante… I had other dogs previously that I'd just lost that year. It was horrible. I always say that God's worst joke is to give us the most beautiful, amazing pets and take them away from us in 10 years. But I was just sitting around talking with my girl,, and thought, 'how cool would it be if we made clothes for pets? For Dante, we wanted clothes, leashes and harnesses that represented the kind of stuff we would like to wear. You know, when you go to Petco or any of these other places, it's all pretty generic. I'm not saying it sucks but… it's just not my style. Agree. Pet accessories and clothes are usually cheaply made and have no personality. Have you always been a big animal lover? I love them so much because I couldn't have them growing up… the kicker is I'm deathly allergic to dogs. I was around them all the time because my grandparents had them and everything, but I could only go over there for an hour or two, because after that much time, I'd get really sick. I had asthma really bad. Me too! I just recently got a maltipoo/doodle and I'm doing pretty good with him. Slightly allergic but it's manageable. I didn't get a doodle. I got a purebred Moyen poodle. I had a boxer lab and I was deathly allergic to him. Then I had a poodle, Beast, from the rescue and I was allergic to him too. Sometimes they're hypo-allergenic and sometimes they are not. With Dante, I'm fine. He sleeps with me and gets in my face. So in terms of style inspiration for Freak on a Leash, what were you thinking? Well first we did collars in fluorescent, really loud colors. And now, this latest collection we got Ashton Michael, who dresses me, and we did a collaboration together. This is my favorite one because there's so much cool stuff— jackets and bandanas. And I love the toys, the first collection of toys had an eyeball and zombie hand. Now we got a paddle with devil horns and a ouija board. So you obviously have rock fans in mind for this pet line. Yes and a lot of people are loving it. What was Ashton's input? He does all this really cool leather work. That's his thing. It's like harnesses in black leather with gold hardware…I thought that would look really cool on a dog or a cat. So I thought let's see if we can get together and do something. He's used to dressing music artists so we took inspiration from that and from me. Like my three piercings over my eye that I've had since '92, he put references to those on the leashes and on the collars. You'll see the three little D rings in there. So he's representing me and the band.. I really love what he came up with and he's just really talented. Some pets don't like to wear clothes though. If they don't like them, then don't put them in clothes. Some do like them, though. There's all kinds of dogs and some like sweaters and stuff like that. I used to have a Chinese Crested. They love a sweater because they don't have any hair so it keeps them warm. I put clothes on Dante, and he likes it sometimes, and then he wants it off. So I take it off. If they are rolling on the ground trying to take it off, take it off and try later. Does some of the studded stuff require caution? We try to make them not too incredibly sharp. Sometimes it sucks if you're grabbing your dog and those spikes hit you. Dante wears the spiked ones and it's totally fine. Dante sounds like your test model. He's my baby. He goes everywhere with me, and I love him to death. What materials are you using in this collection? Leather mostly. There's some nylon leashes too. I'm trying to get some vegan leather stuff in, but that's further down. I'm just a small little company and it's hard to source sometimes. What's the process like for Freak on a Leash conceptualizing pieces? I'll come up with some ideas, we'll talk about it, and then we get drawings from our partners at Killer Merch. We'll just have a meeting, and we'll start looking at everything. It starts as an idea and then we get the drawings, and then we get samples made and I bring them home and put them on Dante. We try them out. We didn't like the buckles because they were hard on the neck. Once we get the product that we like, we just send them out to be made. And that's when we start doing our drops. What are some things you'd like to make in the future? I just plan to keep having fun playing dress up with dogs. But I'm definitely going to do a cat line soon too. Are you allergic to cats also? Yes. But we know there's cat people and dog people. So I want to represent both. We did the green, the neon collar last time with the little teeny rhinestones. That was for a cat or small dog. But I want to do one that's just dedicated to our feline friends… the little shits. Shifting gears to your music… the hit song that inspired the pet business' name, 'Freak on a Leash' seems to be enjoying a resurgence. In fact, your music in general seems to be getting appreciated again. Why do you think that is? Last year was 30 years since the first album. And yeah, I think when we came up it was one of the last big times in music, not just for metal, but rock. Now I think music in general, there's too much. There's too many options and you can get lost. I'm not mad at it–anyone can make a song and put it out there. But in our time, there was MTV. It was different. I think people are missing the way it was, and they're latching on, remembering and reliving that time. The older people and now younger ones too. Like at our shows, we're doing stadiums and there's young kids with their parents…somehow it just all comes back together. And I love it. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
ABC News
09-05-2025
- Science
- ABC News
Three tertiary students describe their lives of learning
Jonathan Davis from Townsville in northern Qld won a Eureka Prize when he was 15 and talked about studying maths, philosophy and neurology at university! Well now he's at ANU in Canberra. We check in with Jonathan for a report on his progress. Zofia Witkovsky-Blake was also 15 at her first appearance on The Science Show. Now in her early twenties, she's combining bioinformatics and statistics with entomology, dance and theatre! Oh, and she's a brilliant poet as well, as she demonstrates. Jessie French is a young force behind Melbourne's Design Week now starting and she shows how other biological materials can replace the ubiquitous and harmful plastics that cover our civilisation and won't go away. Guests Zofia Witkovsky-Blake Jonathan Davis Jessie French Presenter Robyn Williams Producer David Fisher
Yahoo
24-03-2025
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CONCERT NEWS: Korn, Gojira shaking the cage at Edmonton's Rogers Place on Sept. 29
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. If you'd like a little Korn in your Gojira, man does September end in a good way for you, buddy, as Korn's Kanada Tour 2025 komes — sorry — comes this way Monday, Sept. 29. The two-time Grammy-winning Bakersfield, Calif., nu metal legends have been going since the grunge peak in 1993, smashing out mega-million hits like Freak on a Leash, Coming Undone, Falling Away from Me, Blind and, of course, those hilarious covers of Cameo's Word Up and the Another Brick in the Wall mashup on their greatest hits. Indeed, with 40 million records sold worldwide, 14 of their songs have hit Billboard 200's top 10, wandering over the decades through groove metal, rap rock and a general fixation on pain and alienation that makes the band such an intense and personal fan favourite inside all that hooch smoke. The band remains impressively core, co-founder members for the most part, including singer Jonathan Davis, guitarists Munky Shaffer and Head, with Ray Luzier drumming since the early Obama years. The eight-date Canuck marathon starting Sept. 17 in Ottawa and ending Oct. 1 in Vancouver will be warmed up by French prog/technical death metal act Gojira — the first-ever heavy metal band to perform at an Olympics opening ceremony, last year in Paris. We'll also get to know Liverpool's Loathe, so it looks like a pretty punchy night overall. General admission tickets are yours to grab starting at 10 a.m. Friday, with the usual artist pre-sales and so on throughout the week. Head to for all your super-fan needs and Friday. fgriwkowsky@ @ Review: Shadow Theatre's After Mourning - Before Van Gogh a touching portrait Alberta Youth Theatre Collective reviews Holy Trinity's Noises Off Don't miss the news you need to know — add and to your bookmarks and sign up for our newsletters here. You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Health
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Moments That Matter: Insights from Three Million Minutes of Caregiver Support on Trualta's Platform
Improving outcomes for aging and high-need populations KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trualta, the leading learning and support platform for caregivers, has released its latest impact report, Moments That Matter, analyzing three million minutes of caregiver activity on their platform. This report uncovers key challenges caregivers face and the strategies that drive better outcomes for families, healthcare providers, and payers. "Every day, families turn to Trualta to build essential caregiving skills, gain confidence, and feel less alone," said Jonathan Davis, Founder of Trualta. "This report highlights the immense opportunity to reduce costs and improve outcomes for aging and high-need populations by supporting family caregivers in their most challenging moments." Drawing on years of qualitative and quantitative data, the report identifies the pivotal moments in the caregiver experience: Moment 1: The moment I realized I needed help as a caregiver 20% of Americans (53 million people) are family caregivers, yet many don't initially identify as such, delaying access to resources. 38% of new users seek help due to stress, burnout, or isolation, while 45% look for information and skill-building. Moment 2: The moment I found my people 60% of caregivers experience social isolation, impacting their well-being and increasing strain on healthcare systems. Nearly 40% of caregivers turn to Trualta in crisis, seeking immediate support. Those who join peer support groups are 74% more likely to return to the portal within their first month. Moment 3: The moment I learned a new skill Those caring for chronic conditions prioritize skills-based lessons, while others focus on topics like relationships and end-of-life care. 93% of users report learning new skills, 90% feel more confident, and 87% manage stress better. Without education and resources, family caregivers face higher stress, leading to increased hospitalizations, and earlier long-term care entry. The Moments that Matter report highlights key benefits of engaging caregivers at scale: Lower readmission rates, reduced ED visits, and better care transitions Stronger caregiver confidence, reduced isolation, and higher engagement Projected cost savings: $130,200 per 100 highly engaged caregivers Trualta's evidence-based approach improves clinical outcomes while fostering a strong sense of community. By supporting and educating caregivers, healthcare organizations can enhance access, experience, and affordability ultimately ensuring better care for all. Download the full report at: About Trualta Trualta is the leading caregiver education and support platform, helping caregivers to build skills, improve confidence, and feel less isolated. It offers articles, videos, and virtual support to improve care at home, and also certifies professional caregivers. Trualta partners with healthcare payers and providers, and government and social service organizations to bring its evidence-based offering to families and professionals. It has proven through peer-reviewed research that educated caregivers can improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. MEDIA CONTACT:Cecile Fradkin646.941.9139cfradkin@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Trualta Sign in to access your portfolio
