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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'They'd never ask this of men': Garbage album tackles sexist ageism
It is almost 30 years since the Scottish-American band Garbage gained notice with such songs as "Only Happy When It Rains" and "Stupid Girl." Their music - a mixture of sombre rock guitar, electronic elements and cool pop sounds - to this day does not fit into any single genre. The same applies now to their eighth studio album. "Let All That We Imagine Be The Light" is somehow different, yet is unmistakeably still Garbage, as made clear in a dpa interview with singer Shirley Manson in London. Not a band for streaming algorithms "We're an unprogrammable band. We don't fit into the algorithms that this streaming services rely on so heavily. We just don't fit in with any of it," the lead singer says. "It really bothered me for a long time that we didn't belong anywhere. But now I realize how beautiful that is and what freedom it allows and to be be able to enjoy a unique identity, sonic identity, at a time when there are 100,000 songs uploaded onto the internet every single day." According to Manson, the new album is a "companion piece" to the previous LP "No Gods No Masters" which she said "full of outrage and fear." (All the things she was worried about have since come to fruition, she notes.) The new LP is tangibly more positive, said the Scottish singer, who for years now has been living in the US with her husband, Garbage sound engineer Billy Bush. She has since acquired US citizenship herself. Developments in the US - along with the entire international situation - are causing her concern. But there was no question for Manson of once again channeling her fears in her songwriting. "I realized that I cannot afford to remain in the headspace that I inhabited when we wrote 'No God's No Masters'. I had to somehow pivot and change my tactics, shift my own perspective, or I would go mad." The only thing she could control was her love, she says. "Whether it's my love of nature, love of animals, love of my community, love of my band, my romantic love with my husband, all the different forces of love that exist that are open to us, I feel like I'm reaching for and harnessing on this record." Sharp criticism of sexism and ageism Anyone who was afraid Garbage would immediately start doing soft pop can breathe a sigh of relief. The band has retained its bite and discomfort edge. In the punkish "Chinese Firehorse," for example - one of the best new songs - Manson takes aim at sexism and age discrimination in the music industry. Her inspiration came during the promotional campaign for the previous album. "I was 53 years old. I underscore that again, 53 years old. It was the first day of promotion. We had a brand new record. It was coming out on a major record label, and two different journalists, one male, one female, at different times during the day, asked me when I was going to retire. I realized in that moment, they would never ask this of my male peers," she told dpa. The song's text directly targets both interviewers: "You say my time is over / That I have gotten old – so old / That I no longer do it for you / And my face now leaves you cold," she sings. But then goes on the attack: "But I've still got the power in my brain and my body / I'll take no shit from you." By the way, Manson is clearly younger than her bandmates Steve Marker (66), Duke Erikson (74) and the band's founder, Butch Vig (69). "So, yes, this is still very much a real thing," she said about ageism, noting how the mass-circulation Daily Mail recently made fun of her looks. She said this meant nothing to her any longer. "But what I do think it does is it sends messages to younger people who don't have the same fortitude as I, who don't have the same experience as I do. And that can crush a young spirit." Garbage still has something to say Despite the worry about what's happening in the world, Manson says that today she is more optimistic than before. The title of the first track "There's No Future In Optimism" is meant jokingly. "I really love the title, but I'm also in enormous disagreement with it. It is absolutely the polar opposite philosophy that I wanted to employ when coming into making this record," she stressed. But the album "Let All That We Imagine Be The Light" is also not exactly optimistic. From the driving opener to the gloomy "Hold" and the almost gentle, electropop-like "Sisyphus" to the cynical "Get Out My Face AKA Bad Kitty," Garbage pulls out all the musical stops that set the group apart from other bands. It's worth listening carefully and paying attention to the lyrics. After 30 years, the band still has a lot to say.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Brittany Furlan's cryptic posts raise eyebrows as Tommy Lee unfollows her
Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan may have called it quits. Several reports suggest that the Mötley Crüe drummer and the internet personality have separated after six years of marriage. However, neither party has publicly confirmed the news, and no official divorce filings have been made. Rumors of a split gain momentum Speculation about their relationship began earlier this month when sources told a popular entertainment channel that the couple had been living apart for at least two weeks. According to reports, Lee's drinking habits were allegedly a major source of conflict. This comes after years of the couple publicly sharing a strong bond on social media. Online activity has added fuel to the rumors. Lee, 62, reportedly unfollowed Furlan on Instagram and shared a video titled 'Stupid Girl,' which fans suspect was directed at his wife. Brittany Furlan, 38, also posted cryptic Instagram stories about choosing 'light over darkness' and hinted at going through a tough time. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo No official word yet Despite the rising buzz, neither Lee nor Furlan has made a public statement about the state of their marriage. There are also no legal documents indicating that either has filed for divorce in Los Angeles or elsewhere. This would be Tommy Lee's fourth major breakup, following past marriages to Elaine Starchuk, Heather Locklear, and Pamela Anderson. Furlan is best known for her comedic videos on Vine and later for her podcasting and acting work. Live Events The pair started dating in 2017, got engaged in 2018, and married on Valentine's Day in 2019. However, they do not have any children together. What's next? At this point, it remains unclear if the couple is heading for divorce or simply taking time apart. Both are active in their careers, Lee continues to tour and produce music, while Furlan creates online content and hosts a podcast. For now, fans can only watch and wait. Until an official statement is made, the details surrounding their separation remain speculative.
Perth Now
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Vince Neil splits from girlfriend?
Vince Neil has reportedly split from his girlfriend of 15 years. The 64-year-old Motley Crue lead singer and his longterm partner Rain Hannah broke up just days after bandmate Tommy Lee and his wife Brittany Furlan are said to have also separated. TMZ reports that Vince called time on his relationship with Rain, although they have not officially confirmed the split. While Tommy, 62, and Brittany, 38, have not commented on the reported breakdown of their marriage, he hinted at a split on Instagram. Tommy posted a short video from the recording studio, where he debuted a new song called 'Stupid Girl'. He wrote: 'Everything has its place and time and this one hits it right on the head Stupid girl!' Meanwhile, Rain had a lucky escape in February when one of Vince's private jets was involved in a crash that claimed the life of the pilot. Neil wasn't on board the aircraft when it veered off course and collided with a parked jet during landing at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona but Rain and her friend were and pilot Joie Vitosky, 78, tragically passed away in the incident. Vitosky's daughter Jana Schertzer previously said she "wholeheartedly" believes that her father's actions saved the lives of those on board the plane. She told the Arizona Republic: "I honestly, wholeheartedly believe that the reason those other passengers are alive — it's because of how he handled it."
New York Post
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Tommy Lee, wife Brittany Furlan post cryptic messages amid split rumors: ‘Who's been catfished?'
Tommy Lee and Brittany Furlan are fueling the split rumors. The pair, who wed in 2019, has reportedly called it quits after six years of marriage, with sources claiming the Mötley Crüe drummer's drinking is the reason behind their separation. After news of their alleged split made headlines, Lee, 62, and Furlan, 38, each took to Instagram and shared telling posts, seemingly confirming the rumors. The rocker posted three simple words on a dark background. 'Who's been catfished?' Lee's message read. 11 Tommy Lee's cryptic post following news of their alleged split. tommylee/Instagram 11 The famous drummer married the former Vine star on Valentine's Day 2019. Instagram/brittanyfurlan His once blushing bride shared an inspirational quote on her Instagram Story. 'What is done in darkness always comes to light,' her post stated. The 'This Is The Worst Podcast' co-host also added a photo of her two girlfriends, Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie Xo, and former WWE diva Saraya Bevis, writing, 'So grateful for powerful women.' 11 Brittany Furlan's inspirational message. brittanyfurlan/Instagram 11 Sources claimed Furlan believes Lee's drinking is out of hand. Instagram/brittanyfurlan 11 The rocker is reportedly reluctant to get sober, according to insiders. Joe Scarnici Lee and Furlan have been living separately for two weeks, insiders close to the couple told TMZ on Thursday, claiming that she feels like her husband's drinking has gotten out of control. The sources also alleged that Lee is hesitant to get sober despite his wife and others' concerns. While they are reportedly no longer living under the same roof, the insiders say the couple is still in communication, and it's unclear if either intends to file for divorce. 11 The pair has no kids together. WireImage The Mötley Crüe bandmate seemingly hinted there was trouble in paradise when he stopped following his wife on Instagram. On Thursday, Lee shared a video of himself in a music studio while playing a new song with a song called 'Stupid Girl.' 'Everything has its place and time and this one hits it right on the head Stupid girl!' he captioned the clip. 11 Sources say it's unclear if they plan to divorce. Getty Images He posted another video to his Instagram Stories with a message that said, 'I'm sorry, the feelings you're trying to reach have been disconnected and are no longer available. Please take your bulls—t somewhere else.' The Post reached out to Lee and Furlan for comment. The rocker married the comedian on Valentine's Day in 2019 after meeting in 2017. Lee and Furlan have no children together — but he has three ex-wives under his belt. 11 Brittany Furlan. brittanyfurlan/Instagram 11 Tommy Lee. Zuffa LLC The drummer was married to Playboy model Elaine Starchuk from 1984 to 1985 before saying 'I do' to Heather Locklear in 1986. Their marriage lasted until 1993. Lee then entered his Pamela Anderson era, famously exchanging vows on the beach in Mexico after their fourth date. The couple's marriage would prove to be volatile with their sex tape leak and Lee being arrested and charged with spousal abuse after attacking Anderson while she held one of their sons. 11 His ex-wife Pamela Anderson addressed Tommy Lee's drinking in 2018. FilmMagic He pleaded no contest to spousal abuse and was sentenced to six months in jail. Lee and Anderson share two children: sons Brandon Thomas, 28, and Dylan Jagger, 27. The 'Baywatch' alum slammed her ex over his drinking in 2018 after he got into a physical fight with their oldest child. Anderson said Lee was 'a disaster spinning out of control' and claimed Furlan 'keeps him drunk.' Sources at the time also told Page Six that Furlan had 'driven a wedge' between Lee and his close circle.
