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Metro
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix set to drop major Led Zeppelin documentary that's missing one key part
If you're a Led Zeppelin superfan who's already watched all the available online footage of their early days, you're probably going to love Becoming Led Zeppelin. If you want to listen to hits from 1968 to 1970 for two hours and 17 minutes, you'll also have a great time watching the documentary, which is set to drop on Netflix on Saturday, June 7. Hell, if you just want to marvel at the sheer volume and movement of young Robert Plant's golden curls, there's plenty in the film for you. But if you want to hear the true story of a band that was as controversial as it was popular, you've come to the wrong place. Full of never-before-seen footage of the band's first 18 months, interviews with John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and new audio from the late John Bonham, the first authorised documentary about the best hard rock band to ever do it assumes a lot about what its audience already knows. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Rarely bothering to even put names on the screen during interviews, the documentary feels so tightly controlled that often, what's not being said feels louder than what is. For stopping its narrative in 1970, before the band even reached their Stairway to Heaven era, the documentary manages to pack very little into a long run time. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video There is almost no mention of the troubling culture that famous rock journalist Mick Farren described as 'running in semen and beer and unpleasantness,' noting that he witnessed members of the band 'getting their d—- sucked by 13-year-olds under the table.' When there are references to the band's notorious rock n roll lifestyle, they come off as footnotes. Of course, no one is asking the band to treat the documentary as a confessional in which to unpack all their dirtiest secrets and inter-band feuds. Still, the absolute refusal to engage with anything that could possibly reflect poorly on their legacy makes the film colorless and impersonal. But one can't really blame the director, Bernard MacMahon, for this sanitisation of rock's infamous bad boys. Page – who is rightly depicted in the film as the beating heart of the band, handling much of their early business transactions, production, songwriting, and overall brand – is famously protective of Zepp's image. It's a miracle that an authorised documentary about the band was made at all, given that every attempt to make one over the years has been thoroughly thwarted. Page told Metro in a recent interview that countless people have approached him about a film: 'Yeah…Warner Brothers, who were trying to float this idea with an absolute idiot. We had a meeting, and he was saying, 'Oh, well, it starts off at the Continental Hyatt Hotel. And it's in the lobby and there's lots of groupies and then you come down in the lift…' Excuse me? What group is it you think are doing this? You're not talking to Led Zeppelin? Is it Mötley Crüe? Or Quiet Riot?' This kind of derision is common for the famous perfectionist, who describes the members of Led Zeppelin finding each other when they did with an air of mythos verging on biblical throughout the film. His pride is warranted and even admirable, but it's evident throughout that Page remains the ultimate authority over all things related to the band, and his desire to be the arbiter of how they're remembered leaves very little room for anything but insight into specific guitar riffs and concert footage. If you didn't know better, you might think the guys of Led Zeppelin were a group of adoring husbands who pined for their wives in tidy hotel rooms while on tour during the summer of love. The doc is at its best during the moments of vulnerability that slip through the cracks of the carefully plastered facade. Its a treat to watch complex emotions play across the musician's faces as they listen to Bonham's voice in a rare uncovered audio interview from '71. John Paul Jones, in particular, seems genuinely connected to the memory of his lost friend, offering quips like 'I was in love with that man's right foot.' But one doesn't leave the theatre feeling like they know the late drummer – who died in 1980 of pulmonary aspiration after drinking himself comatose – any better. More Trending Of course, seeing an early performance of a Whole Lotta Love in IMAX with surround sound is a chill-inducing, almost religious experience that just about makes up for the stubbornly lifeless aspects of the film. The life and energy ripping from every pore on Robert Plant's body in the archival performance footage is worth the price of admission, even if he comes across as a marionette controlled by his lead guitarist in the interview portions. Ultimately, this film is about the music, which would be fine if the music wasn't a product of the culture the doc completely ignores. A version of this article was first published on February 20, 2025. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
10 things you shouldn't do while visiting Hawaiʻi
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Visiting Hawaiʻi is a dream for many people. It's one of the most beautiful places on Earth, with warm beaches, clear waters and a culture rooted in deep traditions. But Hawaiʻi is also home to more than a million people, including many Native Hawaiians. It's not just a vacation spot. It's a living place with sacred spaces, fragile ecosystems and a history that deserves respect. List of Hawaiian words every tourist needs to know Being a thoughtful visitor means learning what not to do just as much as knowing what to do. Some mistakes can be dangerous. Others can offend the people who live here. And some are just the kind of careless behavior that gives tourists a bad name. Here are the top 10 things you should not do when visiting Hawaiʻi. The ocean in Hawaiʻi is not a swimming pool. Even if the water looks calm, waves can change fast. People drown every year in waters they thought were safe. Always read the signs posted near the beach. Listen to lifeguards. Stay out of areas where there are strong currents or high surf warnings. If there are no lifeguards, be extra cautious. Never turn your back to the ocean. Monk seals and honu (sea turtles) may look peaceful, but they are protected. Getting too close is not only dangerous; it's also not recommended. It is recommended say you stay at least 50 feet away from monk seals and 10 feet away from sea turtles. If there's a monk seal pup with its mother, the safe distance is 150 feet. Watch with care but keep your distance, be respectful and enjoy your experience. Hawaiʻi banned the sale of sunscreen with oxybenzone and octinoxate in 2021. These chemicals damage coral and harm marine life. Instead, use reef-safe sunscreens that contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Look for labels before you buy. Protecting your skin should not come at the cost of the ocean's hikes in Hawaiʻi may look fun on social media, but that doesn't mean they're safe or allowed. Trails like the Haʻikū Stairs, sometimes called the Stairway to Heaven, are illegal and in the process of being demolished. People still try to go, and locals are tired of tourists walking through private property in the middle of the night. It's not just rude. It's dangerous. If you get hurt or lost, rescue teams have to come find you. Choose legal hikes. Start early. Stay on marked paths. Respect the rules and the people who live nearby. You might want to stop for a photo or take a break during a long drive. That doesn't mean you can park in unsafe or illegal spots. On Maui, for example, tourists often block traffic on the Road to Hāna. This makes life hard for residents who need to get to work, pick up kids or respond to emergencies. Use official parking areas. Pull over only when it's safe and legal. Don't treat the road like a photo shoot. It might seem harmless to pick up a small rock or piece of lava as a keepsake. In Hawaiʻi, though, that's considered bad luck and bad manners. The islands are made from volcanic rock, and many places are sacred to Native Hawaiians. Taking rocks or sand disrupts nature and disrespects the ʻāina (land). It's also illegal in some areas. Every year, parks receive boxes of rocks mailed back by tourists who say they brought bad luck. Leave the islands as you found them. You can click about how to avoid Coral reefs are alive. When you stand on them, you're crushing the life that lives there. Even touching coral can damage it, because the oils on your skin harm its surface. Many coral reefs in Hawaiʻi are already struggling from climate change and pollution. Don't make it worse. Choose beaches with sandy bottoms if you want to wade or snorkel. Wear reef-safe sunscreen. Keep your feet off the reef. Movies might show people roasting marshmallows by a beach fire, but in Hawaiʻi, that's usually against the law. Bonfires are banned on most state and county beaches. The rules help prevent wildfires and protect local wildlife. If you want a cookout, use a legal grill or fire pit in a designated area. Check the rules before lighting anything. Waikīkī has hotels, restaurants and shopping; but it's only one part of Oʻahu. If you never leave the tourist zone, you miss out on the real Hawaiʻi. Take time to explore the island. Visit the North Shore. Try the in the United States in Wahiawā. Drive out to Waiʻanae or explore the beauty of Oʻahu's Leeward side. Every island has its own flavor. Don't let the view from your hotel room be the only thing you see. This one matters most. When you visit Hawaiʻi, you enter a place with its own identity, its own culture and its own history. People live here. They raise families, go to work and carry the stories of their ancestors. Making fun of hula, mocking the language or ignoring cultural signs isn't just rude. It shows that you don't care. That attitude hurts people. It makes visitors unwelcome. Respect begins with small things. Learn to say aloha and mahalo. Listen more than you speak. Don't assume you know better. Appreciate what is shared with you. You can click to access more information on Hawaiʻi's native language, ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi. Hawaiʻi is a special place. The beaches, the mountains, the culture and the people all make it unlike anywhere else. But it's not a theme park. Being a good guest means caring for the ʻāina, following the rules and showing respect. You don't need to be perfect. You just need to pay attention. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 Small choices can make a big difference. Take care. Be kind and leave Hawaiʻi better than you found it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'It's the Kinks meets AC/DC': Jim Babjak revisits 5 classic Smithereens riffs
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Smithereens are, without a doubt, one of the greatest guitar bands to come out of New Jersey, which – scientifically speaking! – means Smithereens guitarist Jim Babjak has recorded some of the greatest riffs to come out of New Jersey. Below, Babjak goes to town on the roots and gear behind five of those riffs. And if you're gonna try to play them yourself, remember to tune down half a step, à la Jimi Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughan. 'Pat came up with the opening riff, but I helped him out on some of the chords. There's an F chord in there, but I don't know what it's called, and I do a sort of unorthodox thing with the E minor. The solo is all mine. I played it on the demo because the song was originally planned for Cameron Crowe's Say Anything. In fact, that's why Pat sings, 'I'll say anything' at the end. 'We were definitely going for a heavier sound, and I needed something even tougher than my SG. I said, 'I gotta get a Les Paul.' I've never been one of those guys who will go into a guitar store and start playing Stairway to Heaven. I was always kind of embarrassed by that sort of thing. 'We were recording in California, so I went with one of our assistant engineers to a used-guitar shop by the studio. I pointed to Les Paul and said, 'Can you plug that in to see what it sounds like?' He did, and I said, 'Okay, I'll take that one.' It was 1975 Les Paul. I put it through my Marshall, and it sounded great. I still have it – I don't want to give it up.' 'There's a chord with the pinky on the E and the B of the fourth fret – I don't know what you call it. I was watching Del Shannon doing Runaway, and he was playing that chord. I was like, 'Wow, that's really cool. I'm going to start doing that.' For the riff I play in the beginning of this song, I'm keeping my pinky on the E and the B while I move around with the other fingers. 'Around this time, I bought a new SG to get a heavier sound. It was a 1987 SG with regular humbuckers. Later on I put P90s in it. It was a good guitar and worked out fine, but I think an SG from 1967 or '68 would have been better.' 'I used the same SG that I played on Drown in My Own Tears. Same Marshall, too. I never veered too much from a winning combination. It's kind of funny, though; in the video, I play a Rickenbacker because we had an endorsement with them. 'The riff is pretty Kinks-ish, but heavier. It's the Kinks meets AC/DC. I had to play around with the riff because I didn't want it to sound like You Really Got Me – you don't wanna get sued or anything. We worked everything out in rehearsals during pre-production. Mike came in with his basslines, so it all came together.' 'I came up with that riff during a soundcheck in Madrid on our first tour. There's always a lot of waiting and goofing around at soundcheck – people aren't always ready at the same time. So it's a good chance to play around with new ideas to see if anybody reacts. Back then, if you played something good, you had to play it over and over so you could remember it. 'The minute I played this riff, I was like, 'I think there's a song here.' The other guys looked at me – 'What was that?' When we got back to the States, Pat put some chords to it and wrote the lyrics, which were different at the time. 'We went to a rehearsal studio before recording the album and worked out the parts. When we recorded the song, I used the SG for the rhythm, but I played the riff with a Strat. The Strat just sounded better with the part. Don Dixon put some sort of effect on it, and it sounded weird but good.' 'Capitol wanted another A Girl Like You. It was like the Kinks following up You Really Got Me with All Day and All of the Night. We were like, 'All right, we gotta give the record company that type of song again.' They told us that's what they wanted; they even said we had to use a click track. I was like, 'Are you fucking kidding me? That would stifle the drums.' Dennis actually got really good at playing with a click, though I wasn't a fan of it. 'We did the demo of it, but I don't think Pat had all the lyrics yet. The song is in the key of A, just like A Girl Like You, and I thought, 'How am I going to make it sound different?' I don't like to play solos on demos because I want them to be fresh in the studio. I just wait till we're recording and then I do a few passes. Eventually, the producer will say, 'Okay, we got it.' 'Sonically, I tried to make the song different from A Girl Like You in that I added an acoustic guitar under the electric on the opening riff. It added a little bit of texture and made it sound different. The electric was the '75 Les Paul I bought in L.A. The acoustic was a big-body Guild D-50.' This article first appeared in Guitar World. Subscribe and save.
Tatler Asia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
9 iconic K-dramas that deserve a reboot (and who should star in them)
2. 'Winter Sonata' (2002) Photo 1 of 3 'Winter Sonata' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Han So-hee (Photo: JTBC) Photo 3 of 3 Cha Eun-woo (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo Dream 2025 reboot: Cha Eun-woo, Han So-hee This groundbreaking show is one of the most iconic K-dramas of all time. The snow, the bicycle, the aching piano score—it's the drama that launched a thousand scarves. For a modern twist, this classic could be rebooted as a quiet, visually poetic slow-burn set between Seoul and a sleepy Nordic-style town. Cha Eun-woo brings the serene beauty, Han So-hee brings the aching vulnerability, and together they'll make you believe in memory loss and destiny all over again. 3. 'Full House' (2004) Photo 1 of 3 'Full House' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Rowoon (Photo: JTBC) Photo 3 of 3 Kim Se-jeong (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Rain, Song Hye-kyo Dream 2025 reboot: Rowoon, Kim Se-jeong Back in the day, contract marriages were the ultimate rom-com trope. But today, we'd expect better real estate, better outfits and some actual emotional maturity. Enter Rowoon as the grumpy megastar and Kim Se-jeong as the chaotic screenwriter who moves into his architectural dream home. Add a strong B-side of found family and social media chaos and Full House 2.0 is ready to trend. See more: Love contracts: 8 fake relationships in K-dramas that had us invested 4. 'Stairway to Heaven' (2003) Photo 1 of 3 'Stairway to Heaven' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Park Bo-gum (Photo: IMDB) Photo 3 of 3 Kim Yoo-jung (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Kwon Sang-woo, Choi Ji-woo Dream 2025 reboot: Park Bo-gum, Kim Yoo-jung Ready to cry for 16 straight episodes? This ultra-melodrama had it all: childhood trauma, terminal illness, evil step-relatives and a theme song that haunts you to this day. Rebooted, it could take a more sensitive, art-house approach, with Park Bo-gum's quiet intensity and Kim Yoo-jung's emotional range rebalancing the pathos without tipping into parody. And yes, the piano stays. It's as emblematic as these iconic K-dramas. 5. 'Princess Hours' (2006) Photo 1 of 3 'Princess Hours' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Roh Yoon-seo (Photo: tvN) Photo 3 of 3 Lee Do-hyun (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Yoon Eun-hye, Ju Ji-hoon Dream 2025 reboot: Lee Do-hyun, Roh Yoon-seo In a reimagined monarchy, an ordinary high school girl gets forced into a royal marriage with a reluctant crown prince. We'd modernise it with sharper political satire ( The Crown but make it K-pop) and streaming-worthy costume budgets. Lee Do-hyun has the emotional range for the tsundere prince, while Roh Yoon-seo is the bubbly everygirl we'd root for in a tiara. Don't miss: 5 historical (saeguk) K-drama classics to watch: Hwarang, Mr Queen 6. 'Coffee Prince' (2007) Photo 1 of 3 'Coffee Prince' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Jeon Jong-seo (Photo: IMDB) Photo 3 of 3 Yoo Ah-in (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Yoon Eun-hye, Gong Yoo Dream 2025 reboot: Jeon Jong-seo, Yoo Ah-in Gender-bending identity crises? Yes, please. Coffee Prince was ahead of its time, which is no doubt why it's one of the most iconic K-dramas ever. A 2025 reboot would lean into the queer-coded storyline with more nuance. Jeon Jong-seo ( The Call ) brings the edgy ambiguity and fierce presence, while Yoo Ah-in delivers a hot-and-cold emotional ride that's impossible to look away from. Expect latte art, gender politics and existential vibes. If this reboot does happen, we expect a Gong Yoo cameo. See more: 9 crossover cameos that prove the K-drama multiverse 7. 'Boys Over Flowers' (2009) Photo 1 of 3 'Boys Over Flowers' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Minji (Photo: Instagram / @newjeans_official) Photo 3 of 3 Hwang In-youp (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Gu Hye-sun, Lee Min-ho Dream 2025 reboot: NewJeans' Minji, Hwang In-youp The mother of all school dramas, Boys Over Flowers , needs a soft reboot more than any other. This time, we swap the campy bullying and over-the-top privilege for something more Euphoria meets Sky Castle . Minji plays the headstrong outsider who disrupts the elite boys' club, while Hwang In-youp channels that old-school chaebol charm—with less hair gel and more therapy. Still iconic. Just less problematic. 8. 'My Lovely Sam Soon' (2005) Photo 1 of 3 'My Lovely Sam Soon' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Lee Sung-kyung (Photo: IMDB) Photo 3 of 3 Kim Young-dae (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Kim Sun-a, Hyun Bin Dream 2025 reboot: Lee Sung-kyung, Kim Young-dae She bakes, she swears, she doesn't have a flat stomach—and she was that girl before 'relatable' became an Instagram buzzword. Sam Soon was a revolutionary character for her time, and in a 2020s reboot, she could return as a pastry chef running her own viral dessert café in Seongsu. Lee Sung-kyung ( Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo ) has the comedic timing and chaotic charm to nail the role, while Kim Young-dae ( The Penthouse ) makes for a deliciously uptight CEO love interest. Bonus: the new version could lean even more into body image, dating apps and burnout in the kitchen. And just like Coffee Prince , we demand a Hyun Bin drop-by. 9. 'You're Beautiful' (2009) Photo 1 of 3 'You're Beautiful' (Photo: IMDB) Photo 2 of 3 Wonyoung (Photo: IMDB) Photo 3 of 3 Choi Hyun-wook (Photo: IMDB) Original stars: Park Shin-hye, Jang Keun-suk Dream 2025 reboot: IVE's Wonyoung and Choi Hyun-wook Before K-Pop: The Ultimate Audition and Dream High , there was this fever dream of a show: a nun-in-training pretending to be her twin brother in a boy band. Who knew that premise would make one of the most iconic K-dramas of the decade? In 2025, that setup still holds up. Wonyoung (IVE), with her dual charm and stage presence, could pull off the gender disguise with campy flair, while Choi Hyun-wook ( Twinkling Watermelon ) brings just enough angsty idol energy. Add cameos from actual idols and a darker take on the cost of fame, and it's ready to trend.
Kuwait Times
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Whole lotta legal argument: Led Zeppelin guitarist Page sued
Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page is being sued in California by the composer of "Dazed and Confused," one of the British rock band's biggest hits. Its epic guitar riffs and complex drum work made the song an enduring show stopper for one of the most influential groups of the 1970s. Page's soulful licks and singer Robert Plant's soaring vocals in the song -- it was on their first album -- helped establish the band's trademark blues-rock sound. But while the sound of "Dazed and Confused" was all theirs, it was originally by folk rocker Jake Holmes, who recorded it in 1967, a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on Monday said. The suit argues that Page and music publisher Warner Chappell disregarded a 2011 settlement over the song by issuing early live recordings and featuring it in Sony Pictures' new documentary "Becoming Led Zeppelin" without permission, payment or credit. "The film incorporates at least two performances of 'Dazed and Confused' -- one by the Yardbirds and one by Led Zeppelin," the suit says. According to the filing, the film says the Yardbirds version of Holmes' song was written by Page alone, while the Zeppelin version in the documentary was written by Page, but "inspired by" Holmes. Page played with the Yardbirds -- who had a version of the song -- from 1966 to 1968 before leaving to form Led Zeppelin with Plant, bassist-keyboardist John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham. "Dazed and Confused" appears on the band's self-titled debut album, which came out in 1969. Holmes and Page settled a copyright dispute over the song after a lawsuit in Los Angeles in 2010. Details of that settlement were not made public, but Holmes' new suit claims he is now owed $150,000 per alleged infringement in connection with the song's use by the Yardbirds. "Starting in or around 1968, the Yardbirds began to publicly perform the Holmes composition," the complaint says. "Every performance of 'Dazed and Confused' by the Yardbirds is a performance of the Holmes composition." Monday's suit is not the first time the provenance of a Led Zeppelin hit has been legally questioned. The iconic smash hit "Stairway to Heaven" was the subject of a lengthy legal tussle when Los Angeles band Spirit claimed the famous opening riff was swiped from their work. The case almost made it to the US Supreme Court, but ultimately the country's chief justices refused to take it up, and let stand a California court's ruling in favor of the British rockers. — AFP
